ISSUE NO. 1584
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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
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Spain and UK unite in remembrance DIGNITARIES from both countries laid wreaths By Gemma Quinn ‘They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’ And remember them we did as Remembrance Services were held across the Costa Blanca. An act of Remembrance in English and Spanish was held in San Fulgencio by the Gran Alacant and La Marina branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL). As prayers were said asking for ‘gifts of wisdom and resolve in the search for reconciliation and peace’, the two nations came together to remember all those who have served their countries both in past wars and current conflicts. Local Police and Guardia Civil chiefs were present along with Mayor Carlos Ramirez, who led the wreath-laying with Branch Treasurer Brian Hunt laying the wreath for the RBL. Chairman Robin Hargrave
said the branch was in need of more members and an open day was held in Urbanisation La Marina in the presence of the British Vice-Consul Lloyd Milen, offering more information about the local branches, welfare and legion initiatives.
Orihuela Councillor Sofia Alvarez (pictured) also took part in Remembrance Sunday in Mil Palmeras; the eighth year a service has been held on the Orihuela Costa. Vice-Consul Lloyd Milen laid a poppy garland on behalf
of the British Government. Torrevieja also held its annual Remembrance Day service yesterday (Wednesday) at the La Siesta Church. For more information on the work of the RBL, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk
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Bar restrictions TRADERS in Alicante have met with Councillor for Town Planning, Miguel Angel Pavon, to discuss plans for new bars in the city. Pavon said new establish-
ments will be granted licences but not in saturated areas of the city, and pubs and nightclubs will not be authorised in highly populated areas.
New platform THE Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF) is to build a new platform at Alicante train station. The platform will be 387 metres long and eight metres wide and will allow for a total of 14 tracks at the station. It comes with an investment of €5million and should be completed within seven months. MORE TEACHERS: Class sizes will be reduced as more teachers are trained for Valencia's schools.
Train kills man A MAN from Redovan was killed after being hit by a train on the Alicante-Murcia route. The 25-year-old was reported as wearing headphones at the time of the ac-
cident and investigators said he was unlikely to have heard the approaching train until it was too late. He was killed instantly on the part of track between Callosa de Segura and Redovan.
Ikea site challenge AN alternative location has been proposed for Ikea in Alicante. The Ciudadanos political group said the furniture giant could go on land in the area of Agua Amarga close to the Ciudad de la Luz, on the outskirts of the city and away from the current proposed Rabasa site, which is continually being debated.
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Investment means more teachers will be needed GOVERNMENT announces new budget and recruitment plan By Gemma Quinn MORE teachers will gradually be returning to the classrooms in the Valencia Region. Around 5,000 teachers have been lost in recent years as a result of the cuts, but that trend will be reversed as the Regional Government announces the recruitment of
over 1,000 new teachers. Minister for Education, Vicent Marza, said the plans will start with the increase in primary classrooms of 174 teachers and an additional 900 teachers in secondary schools. The move aims to reduce the number of students in classes from 30 to 25 per teacher and lower the average ratio in in-
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stitutes from 35 to 30 pupils a class. A budget of €10 million is to be made available for teacher training programmes and more will be invested in school infrastructure in what Marza describes as a budget which is ‘honest, sincere and realistic.’ He added: “This year we will have €312million more for education and the building of schools.”
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Ordered to be continued HEALTH centres must continue giving health cards to immigrants by the President of the Valencian Government, Ximo Puig, to ensure that all immigrants are able to have health cover.
Flamenco music is not just in the heart of the Spanish
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IT has now become more popular on a worldwide basis Credit Museo Carmen Thyssen, Málaga
Cleanup has begun ALGAE and seaweed is being removed from Alicante’s Postiguet and Albufereta beaches following the recent storms. Albufereta beach was affected most.
Social aid Extra investment LA CAIXA’S social programme is allocating €812,720 to a total of 38 social organisations across the Valencia Region, which will help around 8,000 people in situations of social and cultural vulnerability and with disabilities.
Police patrols Residents’ concern
Golden age Developed in music cafés SPANISH FLAMENCO: A Gypsy Dance in the Gardens of the Alcázar, by Alfred Dehodencq. By John Smith THE art of flamenco whilst initially appealing mainly within Spain has spread on a worldwide basis with regular concerts not just within Spain but in all of the major cities of the world. Every town in southern Spain in particular will have one or more serious concerts each year and this does not take into account the ‘flamenco shows’ offered in restaurants and bars which are perhaps not quite so proficient. Malaga boasts the Museo de Arte Flamenco de la Peña Juan Breva, which contains over 5,000 exhibits, hosts an annual exhibition and has regular perfor-
€1.45 is the cost of a Spanish postage stamp commemorating the life of Paco de Lucia, the guitarist credited with introducing the melodic nouveau flamenco now followed by many younger Spanish musicians.
mances by local dancers and musicians. It runs until mid-December. The origins of flamenco are difficult to establish, although everything points to it having grown over a period of centuries within the Gitano and Roma population of Andalucia following the Inquisition. Flamenco is expressed threefold through the flamenco guitar, singing, and dancing and many of the performances recall the struggles and tribulations of the past. It is believed that it originally consisted of unaccompanied singing, then later the songs were accompanied by flamenco guitar, rhythmic hand clapping and feet stomping and dance.
The golden age of flamenco dancing is considered to be between 1869 and 1910. The music developed rapidly in music cafés called cafés cantantes, a new type of venue with ticketed public performances. Flamenco dancers also became the major public attraction in those cafés.
Quote of the Week Knighthoods and damehoods are not appropriate in our modern honours system.” Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on decision to scrap awarding of titles.
Alarming increase in school violence VIOLENCE between students has increased in the classroom in the last five years, rising up to 30 per cent in some cases. As a result, education authorities have been working on implementing the ‘Plan for the
Prevention of School Violence’ (PREVI). “We have seen a lot of reports of violence at schools with the emergence of more fighting and assaults on girls,” said Councillor Carmen Fer-
nandez. She explained that a new teaching responsibility is being introduced in the protocols for coexistence in the classroom and to detect cases of child abuse and domestic violence. “The school is an impor-
tant reference in detecting child abuse, so students can get out of those situations through initiating emergency procedures,” said Fernandez. The education department is also calling on teachers to help
detect cases of gender violence, to talk about it and deal with it in classrooms to help eradicate the problem in society. Councillor Fernandez said: “Like bullying, gender violence is a social problem that is growing.”
ALICANTE is to consider strengthening Local and National Police in rural areas following a spate of robberies raising concerns amongst residents. Residents want more surveillance and provisions such as street lights to reduce crime.
Blood donors More have registered MORE than 900 people in Torrevieja have donated blood so far this year, with 142 new donors registering in 2015. That’s according to information from the Transfusion Centre of Valencia.
Sewage plan New improvements MURCIA’S government is to invest €180million to improve the sewage system and water treatment plants in the region. The improvements will be made from between now and 2025.
Lorry accident Driver rescued A LORRY overturned on the A-7 motorway at Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia. It took fire crews two hours to rescue the driver from the cabin and he was taken to hospital with broken bones.
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New drop-in centre for the Samaritans AMBASSADOR praises charity’s work By Gemma Quinn THE Samaritans in Spain have proudly opened their new drop-in centre at the Punta Marina shopping centre, Punta Prima. The new facilities are a welcome extension to the charity shop and will allow for a better and more private service for those needing a listening ear. General Manager Stephen Baker said: “We have a purpose-built, private room which has a separate entrance where people can come in and have chats. It will also house the call centre for the freephone number manned by two staff.” Samaritans in Spain are now working closely with the Red Cross and Stephen said they are soon to have a room in the Alicante headquarters offering a facility there also. The official opening of the new facility was carried out by Samaritans’ patron Dave Bull, who said he was honoured to have been asked to join the charity. British Ambassador Simon Manley and the consular team were also present as he thanked the Samaritans and all the volunteers for their efforts in helping the most vulnerable. “This has been a tremendous success over the last 10 years and I’m to be here at the opening of the next chapter,” he said.
The free phone number is 900 525 100.
OFFICIAL OPENING: Patron Dave Bull cuts the ribbon to open the new drop-in centre watched by Ambassador Simon Manley.
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Compensation given to family MOTHER died hours after being released from hospital SIXTY THOUSAND EUROS compensation is to be paid to t h e f a m i l y o f a w oman wh o d i e d i n A licante just hours after being discharged from hospital. The court has ordered the compensation after the 49year-old went to the General Hospital of Alicante with severe abdominal pain and respiratory problems. She explained to doctors she had been constipated for 15 days but was released
that same day. She died five hours later of a perforated colon. The daughter of the victim claimed medical malpractice saying her mother did not receive the necessary tests which ultimately could have diagnosed her condition and saved her life. The court agreed a CAT scan would have shown the problems and so awarded the daughter the compensation.
Serious ‘selfie’ fall A TEENAGER was seriously injured after falling around 15m off a cliff in Alicante. The 18-year-old Belgian was believed to be taking a ‘selfie’ on the side of a rock face in La Cantera, near one of the entrances to the Finca Adoc, Alicante. The rescue operation involved firefighters, health workers and local and national police. The youngster was then taken to hospital.
Minute’s silence to remember victims By Gemma Quinn ORIHUELA has held a minute’s silence in remembrance of the three women killed this weekend at the hands of their partner. The members of the government team, accompanied by the other councillors held a minute’s silence on the doors of the town hall in both Orihuela and on the Orihuela Costa.
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Crime falls but murders rise By Gemma Quinn THE murder rate has almost doubled in Alicante Province. Whilst the overall number of crimes continues to decline in the
province compared to the national average, the escalation of killings and murders continues to rise. For the first nine months of the year, the figure has risen by 91.7
per cent to 23 crimes, compared to the 12 reported in the first nine months of 2014. Nationally, murders have fallen 10.5 per cent between January and September.
However, Alicante Province has reported a drop of 11 per cent in burglaries with 6,268 cases compa re d to over 7,000 l ast year. There has also been a reduction of
6.5 per cent in robbery with viol ence and i nt i m i dat i on, down from 1,639 in the first nine months of last year, to 1,532 this year.
Bank robbery with a bang Thieves blow up ATM in Los Montesinos POLICE are investigating an attempted robbery at a bank in Los Montesinos over the weekend. Thieves exploded a bomb in the ATM machine in an attempt to blast their way through and obtain money from the cash-point. It is believed that they may have also exploded a bomb in the doorway of the Banco Santander as it
showed signs of damage. The blast caused part of the roof of the bank to collapse resulting in extensive damage, with the early morning robbery waking many of the locals. No one has been arrested yet in relation to the robbery and police have not disclosed how much money, if any, was taken during the raid.
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Man trapped by roller at work EMPLOYEE remains in intensive care By Gemma Quinn A WORKER is in intensive care in Vinalopo Hospital, Elche, following an accident at work. The man is believed to have got trapped between two rollers at a paper and cardboard factory in San Isidro. Colleagues rushed to his aid after seeing him first get caught by his arm and then head
Bus burnt out A BUS was completely burnt out following a collision with a car on the A-7 motorway in the area of Totana, Murcia. The accident happened in the early morning and the bus had no passengers on board. The driver was able to exit the vehicle without injury. The driver of the car suffered slight leg injuries.
before he lost consciousness. He was released by fire crews who performed CPR before he was transferred to hospital by ambulance. An investigation has now opened into the accident. Between January and August the number of occupational accidents in the province increased by 12.15 per cent, from 8,945 last year to 10,000 this year, of which 84 were serious and eight were fatal.
Morning raid NINE people have been arrested in Cartagena as part of a series of drugs raids mounted by the National Police. Officers raided a run-down house in Los Mateos and dismantled the operation, which was reportedly packaging and selling cocaine, hashish and heroin. Following the discovery, six men and three women were arrested.
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Expired marina and yacht club concessions get a year’s amnesty CONCERNS are raised for future of Torrevieja’s homes in the marina By Gemma Quinn A YEAR of amnesty has been given to the seven yacht clubs and marinas in the province, which are operating after their concessions have expired. The marinas of Dehesa de Campoamor and Torre de la Horadada are amongst those whose operating concession has expired. The government said it now plans to open a tender for the renewal of concessions of the premises to meet European standards as nautical tourism is one of the main products in the sector. The government found that 12 of the 36 marina concessions in the Valencia Region had expired, some more than 18 years ago. It said: “It is necessary to regularise this situation.” The process is expected to last a year as some marinas require projects for works to make new in-
MARINAS: Many have been operating for years even though their concessions have expired. frastructure to provide better quality service to users. Meanwhile, the situation in Torre-
vieja’s Marina International is also being classed as “delicate.” The new Law on Ports of the
Generalitat regional government, approved during the previous legislature, prohibits residential use
within ports managed by the regional government. This would affect the small development of properties within the Marina International. The concession ends in June 2017 and, according to the new law, this would mean that the residents would lose their right to housing. If the law is interpreted literally, it would mean the properties would be demolished and the land returned to its original state. Marina International was built in the early 1990s. It is one of the few marinas of over 30 existing in the Valencian Community in addition to the usual water sports facilities, that has a residential urbanisation area. Torrevieja’s Councillor for Planning and Tourism, Fanny Serrano, has met with representatives from the urbanisation to discuss the situation and to explain that they will be mediating with the government.
Teachers guilty of gagging pupils TWO teachers from Los Dolses school in Orihuela Costa have been fined for gagging young children. The teachers will have to pay €1,800 each after being found guilty of three offences of trying to silence children and tie them up between October 2013 and January 2014. The court said the case was not easy as it relied on the testimony of children, who were aged seven at the time of the incidents. They reported how they were tied to their chairs as punishments or had their mouths taped up. The accused defended their actions and said taping the mouths was part of a class activity and was not used as a punishment.
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A €10m gift for Catral TOWN receives ownership of nursing home and hotel after a seven year legal fight By Gemma Quinn CATRAL Town Hall has won a court case to regain control of a hotel property and nursing home after a seven year legal fight. Both buildings were built by a company on municipal land in exchange for winning the right to operate for 50 years, but the company went bankrupt and the property was seized by the prosecution. Now, two judges have decided the buildings should not be in the hands of the receivers because the rightful owner is the municipality. Catral Mayor Pedro Zaplana said the nursing home is in good condition with an estimated value of €10 million and they will look at ways of getting it back up and running, however the hotel is in ruins. Zaplana welcomed the court order which he said meant they had “recovered ownership
NURSING HOME: Back in the hands of Catral Town Hall.
of both buildings at no cost to the city.” Now, municipal officers are conducting an inventory of the furniture in the properties and will assess their conditions. It is believed the nursery home requires very little investment for its operation because during the years that it has been closed, the resort has had security guards on site. It is one of the largest centres on the Vega Baja with 54 apartments for the elderly with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom as well as another 72 rooms. The residence also has a dining room and many common areas in its more than 11,000 square metre construction. The hotel, however, will require a much greater investment to open to the public since during the seven years that it has remained without activity it has been thoroughly ransacked and destroyed.
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Island homes to be razed MORE buildings are to be demolished on Tabarca Island. A month after the Ministry of Urbanism began the demolition of six properties occupying protected land on the island, situated just off the coast of Santa Pola, and it has been announced that the government plans to pull down another 11 houses built by Creaciones de Espitemes in 2000. Technicians maintain that the construction was carried out without authorisation and demolition was ordered a few years ago. The developer appealed later, but was fined and now the authorities have said they are to go ahead with the demolition after it was ruled they should not have been built on the protected land.
Inquiry launched into workshops SPOTLIGHT falls on Torrevieja once again By Gemma Quinn ALLEGED irregularities in employment workshops run by the Partido Popular (PP) in Torrevieja are under investigation. Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon (The Greens) announced that the prosecutor is investigating the management of the former PP government team of
employment workshops. He explained that these irregularities are related to the alleged falsification of public documents. Specifically an official has confirmed to the prosecutor that his signature was forged. The workshop investigated is La Laguna, which should begin once again in the coming weeks, developing car-
pentry and painting skills for the unemployed. The mayor confirmed that as all the formalities for the workshop had already been completed, it wouldn’t be affected by the judicial process.
TOWN HALL: More investigations under way.
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Saving water HIDRAQUA water company has announced it saved over the past year around 83 million litres of drinking water, which means a reduction of 497,000kWh in energy associated with its collection, treatment and distribution.
Slow down MURCIA and Cartagena police are carrying out mobile speed radars this week. The speed control points aim to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Standing firm MAYOR of Torre Pacheco Josefa Marin Oton is refusing to step down after being accused of improper behaviour regarding the appointment of a new financial controller. She said she had documents that prove her innocence.
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Alicante Vice-Consul gets new appointment LLOYD Milen moves to his new post as Consul-General as from next month By Gemma Quinn THE Vice Consul in Alicante, Lloyd Milen, has been appointed as ConsulGeneral in Barcelona and the Consular Regional Manager for North-East Spain. Mr Milen, who will take up the position next month, replaces Andrew Gwatkin, who has left for a new role outside the Foreign Office. Recruitment for a new Vice Consul in Alicante now begins this week. As Consul-General, Mr Milen will represent UK interests and lead the teams of the British Consulates in Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza, as well as the British Honorary Consuls in Menorca, Tarragona, Gerona
CAREER MOVE: Lloyd Milen becomes Consul-General.
and Andorra. Mr Milen said: “I am delighted to take up this opportunity to lead three very experienced consular teams who provide high quality assistance to the British visitors and residents that need our help.” He added: “The consulates of North-East Spain are among the busiest in the world, together handling nearly 600 serious assistance cases last year; from deaths to detentions to hospitalisations and issuing more than 1,200 emergency passports.” The north-east consular region sees some 5.2 million British visitors every year, many to the popular destinations of Barcelona, the Cata-
lan coast and Balearic Island resorts. In addition, more than 37,000 Britons are registered as residents of the region, with many more thought to reside for all or part of the year. Simon Manley, British Ambassador, said: “Lloyd has been a fantastic asset to British tourists and residents in the Alicante region for the last seven years, and I am very pleased that he will now be taking his skills and experience to lead the teams in North-East Spain and Andorra. I also have no doubt that we will be able to recruit a talented person to replace him as Vice Consul in Alicante, in order to carry on our valuable work there.”
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Not All Portfolio Bonds Are The Same WITH the Common Reporting Standard – the new global regime for the automatic exchange of financial information – commencing in January, this is a good time to review your tax planning to ensure it is fully compliant in Spain and as effective as it can be. Tax efficient investment wrappers, offered through a Spanish compliant bond, can be very effective in Spain. They provide considerable tax advantages as well as succession planning benefits. ‘Portfolio bonds’ are a specialised form of life assurance arrangement which allow you to hold a versatile choice of assets (shares, bonds, etc) to suit your objectives and risk profile. You can gather different investments into one arrangement, making management much easier and providing peace of mind once Common Reporting Standard starts. There are different types of ‘portfolio bonds’, with different tax treatment. Both the type of product and jurisdiction it is based in can
By Brett Hanson, Partner, Blevins Franks make a difference to the advantages they offer. The tax treatment of life assurance contracts in Spain varies according to whether it is approved or not. An approved, or ‘compliant’, contract must meet specific requirements. Under Spanish rules, for a nonSpanish life insurance company to accept business from an individual habitually resident in Spain, they must have passported by way of establishment into Spain. So the company must be in the EU, have
passported through their home regulator into Spain, and had the product approved by the Spanish regulator of insurance companies, the DGS. Note that the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are not in the EU. There are two distinct advantages in relation to the tax treatment of Spanish compliant portfolio bonds.
are made and the £10,000 gains are subject to tax. At today’s savings income rates, this makes a tax bill of €2,030. Mr B invests €100,000 in a Spanish tax compliant bond on 1st January 2015, which grows to €110,000 in 12 months. He makes no withdrawals. He does not have any tax to pay – an immediate tax saving of €2,030.
1. When the tax becomes payable With a non-compliant bond, the insurance company is required to withhold tax every year on all investment gains, irrespective of whether withdrawals are made. If you have a compliant bond, no tax is payable until you make a withdrawal. Investment gains roll up, which over the long-term can produce higher returns. For example, Mr A invests €100,000 in a non-compliant portfolio bond on 1st January 2015, and it is worth €110,000 on 1 January 2016. No withdrawals
2. How much tax is paid on withdrawals of any investment gains? Partial withdrawals are apportioned between redemption of capital and the profit made on the initial investment - only the gain element of the amount withdrawn is taxable. If Mr B above makes a withdrawal of €10,000, the taxable gain will be calculated as: (10,000 / 110,000) x 10,000 = €909.09. This results in a tax liability of only €177.27, deducted at source. This is clearly more tax-efficient than having to pay a
tax bill of €2,030. There are also differences between Spanish compliant bonds. There are regular bonds; mixed term policies with irrevocable beneficiaries; mixed term policies with revocable beneficiaries, etc. Each has different tax treatment. You need to establish what the differences are, and which of these will be most suitable for you, depending on your personal circumstances. Seek specialist advice tailor-made for your family’s needs. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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Dedicated to making a difference 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. Lyn thrives on knowing she has made a difference to other people’s lives. LYN ADAMS is a name synonymous with fundraising, having raised over tens of thousands of euros for various good causes and local charities over the years. Lyn, from El Chaparral, Torrevieja, started a keep fit group over 20 years ago called ‘Lyn’s Lively Ladies.’ Upon discovering the news that a close friend had been diagnosed with cancer Lyn gathered together her ‘lively ladies’ and, all adorned in fancy dress and clowns outfits, they hit the local bars shaking buckets and collecting whatever money the generous public were able to donate. When Lyn herself was diagnosed with breast cancer, the AECC cancer charity was there to offer help and support her. “They helped me tremendously so I continued the fundraising efforts for the AECC particularly.” With over €40,000 raised, Lyn took a step back and retired from her fundraising, but that decision didn’t last very long. Upon hearing of a young mother called Laura who was battling cancer and had been given a terminal diagnosis, Lyn and her husband Ken took it upon themselves to become actively involved again and began organising events and fundraisers to pay for alternative treatment to prolong Laura’s life and give her more time with her husband and four young children. “We did about eight events in six weeks and even got to
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Lyn has raised thousands for various good causes The AECC cancer charity helped me tremendously after my diagnosis so I continued the fundraising efforts for them particularly.”
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send her and her family to Benidorm for a break.” Thanks to the generous support of locals and businesses, Laura lived for another 18 months but sadly died five years ago. But knowing the family got longer together is all the drive and reward Lyn needs in keeping her efforts going, although she is very quick to say it is very much a team effort with husband Ken and it is a team effort that has proved very successful over the years. “Ken knows what he is do-
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ing and he does his part and I do my part, so we work together but equally have our own roles so that we don’t
cross paths.” She said there is no better motivation than knowing they have made a
difference to other people’s lives. The efforts are quite an achievement considering she had never done any fundraising previously before moving to Spain. Lyn’s strength is clearly in her organisational skills and determination which has led her to pull off event after event. Sadly in this day and age they are fully transparent in everything they do and all monies that are collected and donated are logged and receipts given. The couple do not take a single cent in expenses, with their efforts in fact having personally cost them ‘a small fortune’ over the years in petrol, printing costs and time. Their latest efforts are now in the annual charity walk which this year is their fourth one in aid of Elche Children’s Home. In five years’ time, Lyn does not know where she’ll be. Maybe she and Ken will finally be able to sit back and retire as they had originally planned, but many charities will be hoping this won’t be the case and as Lyn admits, “I just can’t say no.”
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Railway roof to cost €3.5million TOWN HALL criticised for unnecessary spending
NOT STOPPING: The AVE high-speed train will pass through Orihuela City. By Gemma Quinn THE new AVE high-speed train will not stop in Orihuela City. Despite this, the PP ruling party at the town hall has decided to pay €3.5 million for a large concrete roof over the high-speed rail track. Questions have been raised as to why Orihuela is now
spending such a large amount of money. “Few people would ever need to cross over the tracks at this point because on the other side is agricultural land and some industrial buildings,” said Bob Houliston from the CLARO party. “It would not, as it has been suggested, cut Orihuela in half since it is on the southern outskirts of the
city and would not prevent future expansion since Orihuela City is not expanding. The other side of the tracks leads only to agricultural land and a few industrial buildings.” Houliston added: “€3.5 million is a lot of money for Orihuela and is likely to consume much of the investment funds available for several years.”
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Hospital at home proving a success MORE patients being treated in their own homes for chronic diseases and infections
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THOUSANDS of days worth of admissions have been saved thanks to the Hospital at Home Unit (UHD) in Elche. In the first nine months of the year, UHD ha s tre a te d 830 pa tie nts, whi ch m eant avoiding 7,600 days of admission to hospital and the consequent spending involved. Last year, 1,087 people received a home visit by medical professionals, a figure equivalent to 9,100 hospital stays. The service, through the General Hospital, has improved after the hospital strengthened co-ordination with Nursing Care and Early Management, offering better patient care at home. The average time for patients requiring home care is eight days, but the patient has to meet certain requirements first. The measure aims to help relieve pressure on the health service.
patients have been treated at home so far this year in Elche
The Hospital at Home Unit mainly deals with chronic diseases and infections and stresses that the quality of care is not diminished by caring for the sick outside of the medical centre. In fact, many patients benefit more and have quicker recovery times by being in their own home surrounded by their family. The service was one of the first units of its kind to be launched in Alicante Province more than 20 years ago. In the Valencia Region there are now 26 Hospital at Home units, representing around 1,500 virtual beds and a saving in costs to the health service.
A totally tropical October for Alicante Province OCTOBER in Alicante was the warmest since 1967. According to the State Meteorology Agency, the
month was a ‘tropical’ one with high temperatures but a lot of rain; 66 per cent more than the average for
the month. October 5 was the hottest day when it reached 34.3 ÂşC, the hottest since 1967.
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Ideas invited to improve AlicanteElche Airport UA heads up research for a new strategy By Gemma Quinn A NEW strategic plan is being developed for Alicante-Elche Airport to make it more effective. The University of Alicante (UA) is heading up the project and is working with various institutions, both public and private, with the hope and idea that the researchers can develop a plan to be implemented to enhance the airport and further encourage more users. Primarily the study will look at linking the airport more socially and economically to the coastline through the idea of connections with a suburban metro, as in the case of other European cities that have a greater tourist traffic. Or, by taking advantage of the infrastructure at the neighbouring IFA exhibition centre. UA said this first meeting is a first point of
contact that does not exclude anyone as they welcomed representatives from the two municipalities neighbouring the airport, Alicante and Elche, as well as airport and port officials, architects and business leaders. The research leaders said: “It is a laboratory of ideas which fits all.” They stressed that they welcomed all ideas with the aim of being able to produce a plan that could relaunch the urban area, provide better links with Alicante and Elche and along the coastline, and strengthen ties with society, boost tourism, business and ultimately bring in more revenue. “We want to create an atmosphere of dialogue, consensus and participation of as much interest to citizens and future employers as possible” said Alicante University Rector, Manuel Palomar.
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Former councillor steps away from party he founded DECISION comes after indictment for alleged irregularies By Gemma Quinn PRESIDENT of the Partido Independiente Por las Nacionalidades (PIPN), Jeff Wiszniewski, has stepped down from his position with immediate effect. The decision to renounce his position with the PIPN based in San Fulgencio and La Marina, follows his indictment for alleged irregularities in the awarding of the contract for the summer fiesta in San Fulgencio during the last term of office, which he shared with the PP Government of Carlos Ramirez. It comes just weeks after the Euro Weekly News report-
ed that he had resigned as councillor at the town hall, stating that personal reasons were behind his decision. The PIPN said they accepted his resignation from his position as president on the grounds that honesty and transparency must be the priority of the party, although the trial has still not taken place. Therefore, the position of president will be held provisionally by Councillor, Spokesperson for the Town Hall and Secretary of the PIPN, Samantha Hull. Charo Mejías Dios has taken Wiszniewski’s place on the council.
PIPN added: “We are the second largest party in San Fulgencio, but as of today, we are the first to openly uphold our values of honesty, transparency showing by example that only this party is able to make such categorical decisions.” PIPN was formed in October 2010 by Wiszniewski whose initial idea and aim was to provide a service to the community that was totally independent from the two major political parties, (PP and PSOE) with special attention being afforded to the expat community, in order to enhance integration into the Spanish way of life.
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Bankruptcy forces property auction PROMOTER Casazul 2000 SL is auctioning off 50 real estate assets after being declared bankrupt. There will be no physical venue for the auction because it will take place in an online platform for a period of one month. The properties up for auction are spread over Elche, Orihuela, Pilar de la Horadada, Cartagena, Beniel and Fortuna. They consist mainly of homes, business premises, land, garages and storage facilities. The proceeds from the auction will be used to pay off the insolvent company’s 28 creditors, including the regional government.
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A plastic Christmas tree and fake ice for Alicante COUNCILLOR proposes using synthetic materials in a bid to save energy By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE’S ice rink may use a synthetic base this year. It will be the fifth year that the city has a festive skating rink over the Christmas and New Year period, but it always received criticism for the cost of the installation and the levels of noise pollution produced by the generators to make the ice. As a result, Councillor for Urbanism Miguel Angel Pavon has proposed that the ice be replaced with a synthetic material. “You can skate on it just as well as natural ice,” he said and explained that there is a continuous high cost of maintaining the ice. Using a synthetic material would reduce the water waste and the electricity costs. He said he has always been opposed to energy waste, but would be happy to keep the artificial rink in the town hall square by the Christmas tree,
ICE RINK: This year could see a synthetic base rather than real ice for the festive feature. which should also be made of plastic. Pavon also wants fake snow for the slide on the children’s attraction La
Montañeta. “We’re not against these facilities but we are against unnecessary energy consumption, and we
should keep in mind these things to combat climate change,” the councillor declared.
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Inspirational charity volunteer receives British Empire Medal FORMER Samaritans’ president honoured By Gemma Quinn
BEM: Chris Sumter was presented with her medal by British Ambassador Simon Manley.
FORMER President of Samaritans in Spain, Chris Sumter, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM). Chris was presented with the award by British Ambassador Simon Manley at the Samaritans in Spain headquarters in Punta Prima. Chris could have received her BEM in the UK, where she now lives, but chose to return to Spain for her investiture as it was here where
she did most of her charity work.
Mr Manley praised Chris for overseeing the charity’s expansion Mr Manley, who had met with Chris earlier this year as she prepared to step down from the charity ahead of her move back to Britain in March with her husband, said she was “an inspiration” and praised her for overseeing the charity’s extraordinary growth and expansion. Chris joined the Samaritans in the
autumn of 2008 and completed her listening training in early 2009. She became a trustee and, as an exteacher, took over training, revamping the modules to suit Spanish conditions. Chris became CEO in 2011 and took over as President in November of the same year. At this point, the organisation was known as Costa Blanca Samaritans and struggling to keep going, only being available for four hours each night. But Chris immediately began to seek out ways to bring the Samaritans into the limelight and to the forefront of charities in Spain. She secured the premises in Punta Prima where they could operate a charity shop, call centre and drop-in centre.
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Waste plan MURCIA’S proposed Waste Plan for the region until 2020 has gone on public display. It can be viewed and comments and suggestions made until mid-December before the government gives it final approval.
Erotic visitors MORE than 9,000 visitors attended the Erotica Festival held at Alicante’s IFA exhibition centre. It is the fifth time the event has been held.
Iconic congress CREVILLENT will host an international conference on religious sculpture with presentations by renowned experts in the field, universities and museums. The event is planned to be held in November 2016.
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Vega Baja continues to lead in property sales COASTAL resort has the largest number of transactions in 2015 By Gemma Quinn It puts the city as the coastal resort with the largest number of property transactions in 2015. The Orihuela Costa is in third place with 3,527 purchases (an increase of 20.2 per cent) behind Marbella, which is second with 3,997 purchases (up 28.7 per cent). Scandinavian buyers are a strong market on the Costa Blanca, with the average house sale priced at €138,000 in both Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa. In Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa there has been an increase of 20 per cent in transactions, and 33 per cent in value so far BIG BUSINESS: Supermarkets play a vital role this year compared to last in the economic recovery of the region. year, according to estate agents, Fastighetsbyran.
TORREVIEJA saw the largest number of property transactions in the first nine
months of the year with 4,136 purchases, an increase of 3.8 per cent compared to last year.
Supermarkets employ 5,200 people in Murcia Region SUPERMARKETS are vital to the economic recovery in the Murcia Region. Those part of the Supermarket Association of Murcia (Asumur) have 400 outlets in the region, maintaining 5,200 direct jobs. Founded in 2004, Asumur mainly represents stores not exceeding 2,000 square metres insales area, like Mercadona, Consum, Mas y Mas and El Arbol.
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Spain v England sold out JUST three hours after tickets went on sale at the Alicante football stadium that will host tomorrow’s (Friday) friendly between Spain and England and they were sold out. Within hours of the box office opening, fans had snapped up all of the remaining 2,500 tickets that had been released for general public sale, leaving around 500 people still in the queue disappointed. Some had queued overnight to ensure they were there when the ticket booths opened as police were also present to ensure order and, despite the ones who had to leave without a ticket, there were no reported incidents.
Gastronomy for all in Murcia including Michelin star chef Pablo GonzaTHE Murcia Gourmet 2015 event begins tol ez. Now head chef and owner of Fi nca morrow (Friday) and runs until Monday NoBuenavista in Murcia, he is also the profesvember 16. sional trainer at the CDT tourism training The four-day gastronomical event is being centre in the city. He will be speaking and held in the Auditorium Victor Villegas and doing a demonstration on Saturday Novembrings together some of the industry’s top ber 14 at m i dday i n t he professionals, while Makro room. c ombining w orkAl m er i a chef Jose Al shops and talks with varez will also be in attentastings and all the dance on Saturday, speaking la te s t ne w s a nd at 12.50pm. trends. event brings together some of the indusAlvarez is from La Costa A mongs t the try’s top professionals, while combining workshops, talks and tastings restaurant, located in the w orks hops a re t own of El Ej i do, whi ch c ooking w ithout opened in the 1960s. Its cuisine, always gluten with Chef Delia Torrano on Sunday based around the sea and using fresh seaNovember 15 at 5pm, and top 10 tips for sonal local vegetables has, over time, been sushi on Sunday at 7pm. redeveloped with innovation and modernity, There is the chance to learn more about leading to a Michelin star in 2006. young Spanish red wines with Blas Ceron, Children are also catered for at the event also on Sunday, and using chocolate in food with ‘mini gourmet’ where they can make at 5pm tomorrow (Friday). Cheeses, tuna, cookies, pizzas and confectionery. seaweed and sherry also feature in some of the w orks hops on offe r t hr oughout t he Visit www.murciagastronomica.es to sign weekend. up for the workshops. Dozens of top chefs will be giving talks
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Spartan race for the Samaritans JASON is now hard in training ahead of the event By Gemma Quinn JASON SCAWTHORN, personal trainer at Fit 4 All gym in Punta Prima is taking part in the Spartan Race in Valencia at the end of the month to raise funds for the Samaritans in Spain. The Spartan Race on November 28, is a cross country run going over numerous obstacles. Spartan Races were devised in America but races are now held worldwide. Jason first heard about them two years ago from his cousins in Canada. Later it was brought to Spain with races in Barcelona and Valencia but Jason has high hopes of encouraging organisers to bring future races further south to the Costa Blanca. He said: “It is one of
the toughest fun races on the planet. They are high endurance runs but they are about working hard to simply get over that finish line.”
I really want to get the message out there of what the Samaritans are doing.
Jason is now hard in training ahead of the event and wants more sponsors and donations for the Samaritans. The Spartan Race provides a subscription to a ‘WOD’ or ‘work out of the day’ offering training advice for partic-
ipants and Jason is now bringing this daily work out to local businesses and organisations: “From today, my challenge is to businesses. If they donate to the Samaritans I will turn up at their workplace and do a daily work out for employees. “It’s about getting workers more active and involved as well as raising funds for the charity. It is also a good opportunity to raise the profile of your business.” Jason added: “I’ve been working closing with the Samaritans for the last two months and I really want to get the message out there of what the Samaritans are doing.” To find out more or to sponsor Jason, visit www.ptinthesun.com.
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Is it something more? INCREASE in ADHD cases in the Alicante province By Gemma Quinn THE use of drugs to treat children with Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, known as ADHD, has increased by almost 50 per cent in Alicante Province in
the past five years. The College of Pharmacists of Alicante said prescriptions for the use of methylphenidate, the active ingredient contained in most medicines that can treat ADHD has increased by 46 per cent in the past five years. In 2014, according to the Ministry of Health, they signed in the province nearly 54,000 prescriptions for drugs containing methylphenidate. Such an increase in the diagnosis of ADHD is causing conflict among professionals working in the field of mental health. The Spanish Association of Neuro-psychiatry (AEN) believe there is an over diagnosis of children and warn of the long-term effects medication can have. Meanwhile, child psychiatrists argue that the increase in cases is due to a greater awareness of this condition and they ensure that the medication is effective and safe.
The AEN said: “The diagnosis of ADHD is made based on the child’s behaviour in three areas: attention, movement and how impulsive they are.” The association added: “Children and adults who in the past were considered normal and mostly grew and developed as such, they are now seen as ADHD sufferers and a diagnosis often masks a social problem within the child’s family.” However some child psychiatrists disagree saying children that were once classed as lazy or rebellious are being diagnosed and successfully treated and improve helping prevent problems later in childhood. ADHD occurs in children and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behaviour and hyperactivity.
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Call to move fiestas for a greater impact HOGUERAS enjoys the most visitors By Gemma Quinn THERE are calls to move Alicante’s Hogueras fiestas to coincide with a weekend. The day of San Juan is June 24, but some want the main celebrations to be held on the nearest weekend to offer a greater economic impact for the city. Businesses say when the festival is held during the week they do not benefit as much as when they are celebrated on a weekend which attracts thousands more people generating millions in revenues. According to a research professor at the University of Alicante, festivals are an advanced part of tourism revenues contributing to generate, in two days, between 11 and 18 per cent of the annual net tourism balance of municipalities. In the case of the Hogueras, a survey by the Institute of Tourism Studies at the Uni-
versity of Alicante, shows that 46.6 per cent of visitors come from outside the city if the fiesta falls on a weekend. However, The Federation of Hogueras believes it is not necessary to change the dates as the event enjoys the largest number of visitors compared to any other fiesta. According to surveys, only 28.6 per cent of residents wants the date to change to coincide with a weekend as has happened in the towns of Elda, Petrer and Crevillente that now ensure their Moors and Christians festivals are held over a weekend. Restaurants and hotels defend such a change. Cristina Rodes, President of the Provincial Association of Hotels, said: “The impact is much greater” when it coincides with a weekend. Lalo Diez from the Association of Leisure and Entertainment added: “When Hogueras falls on a weekend the city receives a flow of money that does not arrive when they fall on weekdays.
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Grass is not always greener moving abroad OVER 900 people move back to province By Gemma Quinn THE crisis forced them to search for work elsewhere, but now, over 900 Alicante residents who were living abroad have returned to the province in the past year. The survey of external migration published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reports that 910 people have come home. This is the highest figure since 2008, the year in which the survey began, which also coincides with the start of the economic crisis, and shows an increase
of 15 per cent over the previous year. However, these 910 returning contrast with the more than 2,600 who have packed their bags in the last year to emigrate abroad. Carlos Gomez Gil from the Immigration Observatory of the University of Alicante, said: “A good number of Spaniards are forced by joblessness and the poor situation in Spain to move elsewhere, but it’s hard to emigrate to a foreign country, so many decide to return.” He added: “Only those who
are working in good conditions and gaining higher wages have longer term migration plans, but those who bear precarious situations and have no prospect of finding their way abroad, prefer to go back and at least have loved ones near.” The INE data also shows that in the last year 500 foreigners have returned to the province. These are immigrants who once came to Spain and decided to leave during the crisis but have now returned. The UGT union also attributes the increase in the number of returns to the poor condition of many jobs abroad, which they said: “generates considerable frustration in the youth who left thinking they would lead a better life than in Spain.” For this reason, the union is calling for a “wake up call to companies to avoid abuse of temporary employment contracts and offer quality so that people can return with guarantees of stability.”
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The Costa Blanca is promoted in London DELEGATES at the world travel market
TRAVEL FAIR: Guardamar sent representatives to promote local tourism. By Gemma Quinn THE Costa Blanca has been promoted at the World Travel Market in London. The travel fair is considered one of the most renowned and largest events of its kind and both Orihuela and Guardamar sent representatives to make the most of the opportunity to promote local tourism.
Guardamar was showcasing its traditional beaches which sit alongside the heritage, archaeology and gastronomy of the town in a bid to encourage more visitors. Orihuela Mayor Emilio Bascu単ana and councillor Sofia Alvarez also attended where they highlighted their five top class golf courses. The fair gave them the chance to make new contacts.
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Remain active in retirement A PROJECT preparing people for retirement is being developed at the University of Alicante (UA). Concha Bru, director of the Permanent University of the UA, said a lot of people look forward to having the leisure time to enjoy family and things they have not had time to do before, “but for some, they are not ready for it and struggle going from being very active mentally to suddenly experiencing a slower pace.� Last year the University of Alicante reported that 19 academics retired from their post. Many of those who retire maintained at first the link with the university but that gradually ends, which can be difficult for some, who need to remain active.
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Cardiac rehabilitation unit reduces readmissions OFFERING personalised dietary advice, physical training and supervision photo by US Dept. of Agriculture, Flickr
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By Gemma Quinn THE cardiac rehabilitation unit of Elche’s General Hospital has treated more than 400 patients who suffered a heart attack or have undergone heart surgery. This unit, together with one at the General Hospital of Alicante, are the only two public cardiac rehabilitation units across the province. They work with patients who have survived a heart attack or angina offering intensive rehabilitation with the aim of getting them to lead a normal life and carrying out their daily activities and work in the best conditions as quickly as possible. Specialist doctors, physical therapists, nurses and psychol-
REHABILITATION UNIT: Working closely with patients who have survived a heart attack. ogists supervise the care process of these patients which have a recovery of around 12 weeks. The programme, adapt-
ed as far as possible to each person, includes educational talks on cardiovascular disease, surveillance and control
of cardiovascular risk factors involved in the recurrence of heart attacks such as cholesterol, diabetes, high blood
pressure, obesity, smoking and stress. They offer personalised dietary advice, physical training with heart monitoring and medical supervision, psychological therapy training for stress management, anger and aggression, all with the intention of changing the lifestyle that led to the presence of cardiovascular disease. The unit, a pioneer in the city of Elche, began in 2012 and has progressively grown to accommodate more complex patients. The rehabilitation work has reduced the number of readmissions for cardiovascular disease by 25 per cent on patients who have undergone cardiac surgery.
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Residents’ help wanted to support Saharan refugees TORREVIEJA residents asked to donate food By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is calling on residents to donate food and blankets to help Saharan refugees. Councillor for NGO’s, Carmen Morate, was accompanied by members of the ‘Sahara Commitment’ association in appealing for help to support those affected by the floods caused by recent rains. Sahara Commitment is preparing a shipment of food, blankets and medicines to try and alleviate the situation and Torrevieja is supporting the solidarity movement. All those interested in and
able to contribute non-perishable food, cans, toiletries, blankets and medicine (such as Ibuprofen) can do so by taking items to Las Rocas physiotherapy centre, Mi Pequeño Mundo nursery, Paya’s dance school, Central Clinic Torrevieja and the Municipal Sports Centre. Carmen Perez, a member of the association, explained: “There has been flooding due to heavy rains that have occurred. People have had to leave the refugee camps and go to higher ground in the mountains to find refuge as their makeshift houses have collapsed.” Carmen added: “These people had very little but what
they did have they no longer have. They have lost everything and yet there is very little media coverage about their situation.” The organisation has arranged for a shipment of supplies to leave later this month and a solidarity dinner to help raise funds to cover the cost of getting items to the Sahara takes place on November 22 at Restaurant Cabo Cervera. Torrevieja hosts and welcomes numerous Saharawi children during the summer month in the city who are looked after and cared for by host families as part of the ‘Holidays of Peace’ programme.
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World diabetes day will help raise awareness FREE diabetes screening on Saturday TO mark World Diabetes Day, all Specsavers Opticas stores will be offering free eye tests to raise awareness of the importance of regular examinations in detecting non-eye related conditions such as diabetes and providing information about the link between diabetes and the eyes. To further support the cause, Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja is collaborating with the Torrevieja Diabetes Association for a free diabetes screening event opposite Torrevieja Casino on World Diabetes Day, Saturday November 14, from
10am-2pm. This is open to al l and t ot al l y f r ee of charge. During the event, qualified nurses will be conducti ng a si m pl e f i nger pr i ck test to detect the signs of diabetes. Results will be given immediately and if posit i ve, pat i ent s wi l l be referred for medical advice. In the afternoon there will be free talks about all aspect s of di abet es and throughout the day Specsavers will be on hand to offer advice and support regarding diabetes and vision. According to the World Heal t h Organi sat i on, ap-
proximately 9 per cent of the world’s adult population has di abet es. Di abet i c retinopathy is an important cause of blindness and occurs as a result of long-term accumulated damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. If early symptoms of diabetes are left undetected or not managed effectively, di abet i c r et i nopat hy can lead to blindness. One per cent of gl obal blindness can be attributed to diabetes. However, if diabetic retinopathy is detected early and treated, blindness can be prevented in 90 per cent of cases.
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More ‘space junk’ is found in Murcia A SECOND piece of space junk has been found in Murcia this week, close to the place where another mysterious object was discovered just days ago. Last week, shepherds in Murcia found an unusual object in their fields which authorities in Spain believed to be part of a rocket which fell out of the sky and landed on the farmland. The second object is very similar to the one found by the shepherds in that it is spherical, and is reported to be a metre wide and covered in a heat resistant material. Locals are beginning to get concerned about the mysterious objects which are being found in their area and the mayor of Calasparra, Jose Velez, has called for more information from the government. He said that the local people were entitled to a proper explanation.
The Guardia Civil were again called to the scene with experts inspecting the object before taking it away
for a more detailed examination. The authorities have not yet published their findings.
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News signs for the Camposol D sector TRENCHES were installed to divert water NEW signs have been purc ha s e d by the re s ide nts groups of Camposol Community Group D for the urbanisation. One sign has been placed on the golf club roundabout giving directions to C and D Sectors and a sign locating the D Sector map for new arrivals and contractors. More signs have had to be printed and located around the community area for the few dog walkers that do not clear up their dog’s mess. A t the la te s t A G M , the Committee members were voted on and it was reported that member Keith Wilcock sadly passed away. Keith was one of the gallant pothole volunteers and will be missed. The de dic a te d ba nd of potholers have been out and
NEW SIGNS: Residents improve the urbanisation. about in the community doi ng m i nor r epai r s t o t he roads around D sector (usi ng a f ai r am ount of t he group funds). Over a per i od of t i m e they have installed trenches t o di ver t wat er br i ngi ng down mud on to the roads. However, unfortunately
m or e i nspect i ons wi l l be needed at these trenches as in places they are not working as would have been expected. For continued news and i nf or m at i on on t he Cam posol urbanisation search ‘Camposol D Community’ on Facebook.
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Gender violence protests THOUSANDS marched through the streets of Madrid By Linda Hall NIJAR, Huercal de Almeria and Adra gave visible support to Madrid’s March against Gender Violence. The protest was backed by 450 groups, including 70 state organisations, and the march was headed by victims who survived gender violence. They were followed by thousands of women from all over Spain and representatives of the major political parties with the exception of the Partido Popular. In Almeria Province, Nijar displayed a banner with the purple awareness ribbon that called for an end to gender violence. Huercal de Almeria followed suit with another purple bow and banner while Adra hung out a white ribbon after a unanimous vote from all parties in favour of the march. Each will display the banners once more on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
NIJAR: Mayor Esperanza Perez with local councillors.
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THE civic centre and Local Police in Calpe have organised a safety workshop aimed at the elderly to teach them aspects of prevention and protection of crime, including how to protect credit cards from being duplicated and how to recognise fraudulent activity.
THE crime rate in the Balearic Islands fell by 4.4 per cent between January and September this year, compared to the same period in 2014. There were 53,258 crimes, the Government Delegate, Teresa Palmer, reported.
THREE kilometre tailbacks were caused by a van that caught fire in the Cadiz bound lanes on the A7 motorway near Rincon de la Victoria at about 7am last Monday morning. Nobody was injured in the blaze, the cause of which remains unknown.
A TOTAL of 19,688 women head their own businesses in Almeria Province. They now account for 35 per cent of all local firms according to the Almur women’s association.
Sports morning EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN runners participated in the sixth edition of the Subida al Raco de la Morera, an organised 16 kilometre run through nature trails in Elche, Alicante. The event had categories for men, women and children and is one of the most important sporting events of the year for Elche.
Home care doubles THE general Hospital in Elche has doubled the number of home care patients, saving them 16,700 days of hospitalisation. The move allows people to receive care in their own home while freeing up much needed space and appointment slots at the hospital.
Erotic Festival THE Erotic Festival held at Alicante IFA exhibition centre recorded over 9,000 visits over the weekend of November 7-8, attracting a wide variety of people of all ages and interests taking part in the 200 activities organised for the event.
Training exercises PALMA fire department received a donation of 300 fire extinguishers for training exercises. The extinguishers were formerly at El Corte Ingles stores and are of different types and sizes.
Woman rescued SA POBLA Local Police rescued a woman, 28, eight months pregnant, who was trapped in the lift of an apartment building. Firemen assisted and she was taken to hospital with an anxiety attack.
New life THE 100-year-old protected building in Plaza de España which was previously occupied by squatters will become a 1,400m2 Muller store before Christmas. The upper floors will have homes and offices. It still has its original façade.
Food donation EL CORTE INGLES stores, including the one in Palma, are taking part in a campaign to collect food for cats and dogs which will be given to shelters.
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Traffickers caught TWO ‘human mules’ aged 39 and 58 have been arrested and charged for smuggling and drug trafficking by the National Police in Motril for trying to introduce 1,130 grams of hashish into Spain by swallowing 113 balls of the drug.
Missing man A THIRTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD man reported missing from Motril on Thursday, November 5, has been found in Jaen thanks to media coverage of his disappearance. Francisco Javier’s family said he got in touch after seeing himself on television on Friday.
Crane death A FORTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD man died in Nerja on Wednesday, November 4, while he was working on the Pago de las Minas industrial estate. He fell to his death from a crane from a height of five or six metres, for reasons which so far remain unknown.
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Shooting stars THE Calar Alto Observatory vidoed three of the largest meteorites seen over Almeria in recent years on the night of November 6-7. Two were identified as fragments of the Encke comet.
All settled THE Junta regularised ownership of the land where Mojacar’s Gastronomy training centre is located. Built by the town hall, it adjoins the Rey Alabez high school and has 45 pupils.
Visible support NIJAR, Huercal de Almeria and Adra gave visible support to Madrid’s March against Gender Violence. The protest was backed by 450 groups, including 70 state organisations. The march was headed by gender violence victims.
Asked to leave SEVEN months after he was elected, Almeria City’s mayor Luis Rogelio Rodriguez-Comendador, will have to leave city hall. His departure was forced by the regional Partido Popular leader.
New station LA CALA DE MIJAS will have its own full-time police station next year, Mijas Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado announced last week on a visit to the coastal village. Meaning locals and visitors will have access to police services at all times.
A7 access BENALMADENA Mayor Victor Navas and Traffic councillor Javier Marin, held a meeting with DGT head Trinidad Hernandez, to discuss plans for work at the notorious access to the town from the A7 motorway.
Group arrest A GROUP of criminals allegedly responsible for the brutal murder of a 34-yearold American man in Mijas in May have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Altogether, the police force reported, 14 Cuban and Colombian people have been arrested during the operation.
Cyber attack IN just one day Malaga Province can register more than 1,000 cyber-attacks according to the latest data from the National Institute of Cyber-security. The province of Malaga is now amongst the top 10 victim cities in Spain.
Big hopes MIGUEL LUNA of Marbella’s tourism department, entertained a group of representatives from the Spanish Tourism Office in Tokyo, and Korean Airlines last weekend. “This is a market with great potential,” he said.
Xmas window FUENGIROLA councillor Ricardo von Wichmann, has announced this year’s Christmas shop window decoration competition, aimed at supporting and promoting local businesses and boosting sales. All Fuengirola businesses can take part.
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National Unity Day celebration PRESIDENT Putin gave a speech in the capital
IMPORTANT DATE: Marks popular uprising in 1612. THOUSANDS took to the streets of the Russian capital on Wednesday November 4, to celebrate the National Unity Day while President Putin gave a speech about its importance. The date marks a popular uprising in 1612 that ended the Polish-Lithuanian occupation of Moscow.
Renault benefit RENAULT-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says the alliance’s brands including Lada, Datsun and Infiniti are well positioned to benefit once Russia’s multi-year sales slumps ends. “There will be light at the end of the tunnel and we are preparing for when the light comes,” Ghosn said.
Reds in Russia LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has travelled to Russia with a full-strength squad for the Europa League tie against Rubin Kazan. Striker Christian Benteke, a goalscoring substitute in the 3-1 win at Chelsea on Saturday, is in the party along with all the others who were involved in the victory at Stamford Bridge.
Giving back RUSSIA has returned an area of land to China after more than a century. The control of 4.7 square kilometres of land that is part of the territory ceded to Russia by the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) has had five new boundary markers unveiled along the new border.
Outer spaces A CONSORTIUM of Russian companies is working to develop a cutting-age satellite radar system for the country’s Defence Ministry. The new system will enable the creating of a 3D model of Earth and accurately track ground objects.
Crash caution THE Kremlin stressed that ‘assumption’ should be avoided as theories about the cause of a Russian airliner crash in Sinai killing 224 passengers are still ‘speculation’ at this point. “Any sort of version of what happened can only be put forward by the investigation team,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The legislation’s authors say it will increase the protection of Russian property interests abroad. Russian courts will be able to impose limitations on the immunity of property in Russia belonging to foreign states.
Earthquake Guarding assets VLADIMIR PUTIN has signed a new law weakening the jurisdictional immunity of foreign governments in Russia.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula last week, the Russian Academy of Sciences’ said. “The earthquake was registered at 4:59 Moscow time and its epicentre was a depth of 34 kilometres.”
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Spain to assist Cuba
PETROL vehicles now caught up in the emissions scandal
TWO Spanish ministers attended the Spanish Pavilion at the recent Cuban International Fair which saw 25 per cent of the exhibitors coming from Spain. A number of agreements were signed by the Spanish ministers during the visit regarding cooperation between the two countries. The main deal was the refinancing of Cuba’s €201.5 million short term debt.
By John Smith THE German Transport Minister has announced that about 98,000 Volkswagen petrol vehicles are now found to be caught up in the emissions scandal, following an admission by VW that it had found further irregularities
is the number of diesel vehicles worldwide that were fitted with the software that circumvented tests for emissions of nitrogen oxide
SHOPPING TRIP: Lower prices for consumers.
UK sees decrease in retail prices By Dana Ingabire PRICES in British shops have dropped by 1.8 per cent in October compared to last year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) announced on November 4. The BRC said retail prices are expected to keep declining in the run-up to the Christmas trading period as retailers attempt to attract more shoppers. Clothing,
in carbon dioxide emissions that could affect another 800,000 vehicles. The company’s shares are now down by about one third since the scandal broke in September and to make matters worse, it is
“In the second quarter we took a decision to focus on full price sales and discount less which affected sales performance,” Marc Bolland CEO Marks and Spencer on why sales are down.
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books and DIY items experienced more deflation levels compared to food and nonfood prices in the last month, the BRC said. Mike Watkins, Head of Retail and Business Insight at data company Nielsen, which gathers the data, said: “With the all-important Christmas trading season arriving soon, non-food retailers will need to maintain these lower prices to drive footfall.”
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Nissan profits JAPANESE car-maker Nissan, now part of the Renault group has released its results for the second quarter of the financial year 2015/2016 and after restatements will make a positive contribution to the group’s second-half 2015 net income with an estimated €524 million.
Galleries combine BRITISH art gallery Colnaghi, which has been in business in London for 255 years, has announced that it is to merge with the fine art dealers Coll & Cortés of London and Madrid. The measure has the objective of combining the strengths and expertise of both firms, and widening their product range to include quality Spanish artwork.
GDP growth slowing down PROVISIONAL data published by the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed that Spanish gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter has risen by just 0.8 per cent, which is slightly less than in the second quarter. It is the first time quarterly growth has slowed
since it returned to a positive position in the third quarter of 2013. The figure was however in accordance with Bank of Spain forecasts and exceeded some commercial bank expectations. The total annual GDP increase up to the end of September is 3.4 per cent.
recalling 92,000 cars in the US over a mechanical problem that could affect vehicles’ brakes. The most recent news also indicates that the Indian government has questioned VW about the possibility of problems with Indian imports.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 497.40 1.40 Aberdeen Asset M. 356.15 8.50 Admiral Group 1639.00 -6.58 Anglo American 531.95 6.10 Antofagasta 517.00 2.50 ARM Holdings 1062.00 -2.00 Ashtead Group 1029.50 14.28 Associated British Foods 3424.00 -5.00 AstraZeneca 4157.25 -67.50 Aviva 488.90 1.90 Babcock International Group 968.75 2.00 BAE Systems 444.15 -0.80 Barclays 236.03 3.65 Barratt Developments 565.25 -12.32 Berkeley Group Holdings 3065.50 -44.00 BG Group 1028.75 2.00 BHP Billiton 966.45 -8.60 BP 389.07 2.55 British American Tobacco 3765.50 -44.50 British Land Co 826.75 -12.00 BT Group 461.35 -4.20 Bunzl 1883.00 -12.00 Burberry Group 1377.50 2.00 Capita 1268.50 -6.00 Carnival 3569.50 -13.00 Centrica 219.35 -5.40 Coca-Cola HBC AG 1531.00 0.00 Compass Group 1066.50 -6.00 CRH 1862.50 2.00 Diageo 1869.75 -13.13 Direct Line Insurance Group 395.30 -1.70 Dixons Carphone 464.40 -2.60 easyJet 1792.00 -5.00 Experian 1111.00 -4.00 Fresnillo 706.50 -0.50 G4S 247.50 -0.30 GKN 296.20 -1.00 GlaxoSmithKline 1375.75 -8.20 Glencore 115.38 -0.50 Hammerson 605.25 -10.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1452.00 -5.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1996.00 -13.00 HSBC Holdings 533.70 5.92 Imperial Tobacco Group 3463.00 -42.00 Inmarsat 1018.00 12.50 InterContinental Hotels G 2676.50 -97.00 International Consolidated 600.25 -1.50 Intertek Group 2596.00 -9.00 Intu Properties 329.35 -7.70 ITV 256.90 1.00
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NET VOL 206.68 2,050.25 140.31 5,792.67 1,012.16 322.19 688.68 171.72 453.26 1,145.09 147.22 1,741.32 18,440.47 2,096.24 265.43 2,036.79 5,936.90 5,978.00 609.82 1,298.37 2,727.93 182.27 471.57 487.71 134.48 8,106.75 131.60 504.03 597.75 676.21 900.26 271.05 394.09 377.51 542.46 455.10 896.78 1,941.63 23,190.16 791.50 291.47 138.74 11,986.76 743.54 558.30 620.78 3,872.58 43.68 670.01 2,468.43
COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Johnson Matthey 2600.00 -17.70 Kingfisher 357.45 3.80 Land Securities Group 1290.50 -18.00 Legal & General Group 268.00 -0.20 Lloyds Banking Group 73.77 0.01 London Stock Exchange G. 2586.00 -11.00 Marks & Spencer Group 542.25 -0.50 Meggitt 383.75 -0.70 Merlin Entertainments 411.90 -0.30 Mondi 1484.50 -21.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 166.55 -2.10 National Grid 893.95 -0.20 Next 7900.00 -40.00 Old Mutual 202.90 -1.20 Pearson 834.25 7.00 Persimmon 1833.00 -48.00 Prudential 1556.00 11.50 Randgold Resources Ltd 3973.50 3.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6181.00 -87.00 RELX 1159.50 -1.00 Rio Tinto 2320.25 38.00 Rolls-Royce Holdings 701.50 2.50 Royal Bank of Scotland G. 321.85 2.60 Royal Dutch Shell 1739.00 17.00 Royal Mail 445.80 3.74 RSA Insurance Group 438.70 4.60 SABMiller 3989.50 5.50 Sage Group (The) 543.25 0.00 Sainsbury (J) 274.45 -0.16 Schroders 3044.00 30.00 Severn Trent 2131.00 -54.00 Shire 4695.00 -37.00 Sky 1081.50 -4.36 Smith & Nephew 1093.00 -18.72 Smiths Group 1009.50 10.50 Sports Direct International 699.50 -2.50 SSE 1473.50 -19.00 Standard Chartered 623.45 8.70 Standard Life 416.30 -1.02 St James's Place 963.75 2.00 Taylor Wimpey 176.80 -4.70 Tesco 181.10 -1.75 Travis Perkins 1999.50 23.00 TUI AG 1167.00 2.00 Unilever 2820.50 -37.12 United Utilities Group 937.75 -19.50 Vodafone Group 217.05 0.90 Whitbread 4708.50 -59.00 Wolseley 3878.00 21.00 WPP 1489.50 -3.00
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Most Advanced ZS Pharma, Inc. Stamps.com Inc. TrueCar, Inc. Zions Bancorporation Builders FirstSource, Inc. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Qorvo, Inc. Horizon Pharma plc The Advisory Board Company Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. Paylocity Holding Corporation
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Most Declined Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Pixelworks, Inc. Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Avid Technology, Inc. NewLink Genetics Corporation Skullcandy, Inc. Sierra Wireless, Inc. Inventure Foods, Inc. Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. MISONIX, Inc. Tangoe, Inc.
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HACIENDA, the Spanish Tr e a s u r y, h a s i d e n t i f i e d €40 billion of assets deposited overseas of which 45 per cent is said to be lodged in tax havens, according to recent reports. The largest amount estimated at €19.87 billion is unsurprisingly lodged in Switzerland, with €9.98 billion in Luxembourg and €4.07 billion in Andorra, which itself is jointly administered by Spain. The Treasury has found €15.04 billion in areas said t o b e d i ff i c u l t f o r a c c e s s and it was noted that Spanish taxpayers have more money in Swiss banks than G e r m a n y, F r a n c e a n d t h e United Kingdom put together.
Michelin to close Antrim factory THE Michelin tyre factory in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is due to close in 2018 with the loss of 860 jobs, although the company also announced that it will increase production at its Dundee plant and upgrade its production facility in Stoke-on-Trent. According to the BBC, Unite union’s Davy Thompson said in addition to workers employed directly by Michelin, “there are approximately 500 contractors and many more in the wider economy who now face the threat of redundancy as a result of this announcement.” Michelin said in a statement: “There is a strong need to reduce overcapacity and concentrate Michelin truck tyre production in larger, more competitive sites. Despite great efforts and progress being made in previous years, other European plants are still more competitive than Ballymena.”
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OVERSEAS DEPOSITS: Hacienda has tracked down €40 billion of assets.
Spanish taxpayers have more money in Swiss banks than Germany, France and UK put together Interestingly, Gibraltar is not reported as being a significant depository for Spanish euros despite ongoing Spanish government complaints. In fact, Gibraltar has actually received a glowing report from the OECD on its record on exchange of information and transparency, with Gibraltar ’s overall rating being the same as the UK, Germany and the USA.
Federal Reserve hints at possible rise in US interest rates in December APPEARING before a Congressional Committee in the United States, on other matters, Janet Yellen, Chair of the Federal Reserve, indicated that a rise in US interest rates in December is ‘a live possibility’. “What the committee has been expecting is that the economy will continue to grow at a pace that is sufficient to generate further improvements in the labour market and to return inflation to our 2 per cent target over the medium term,” Yellen told the Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives. A meeting of the Federal Reserve’s policy committee in December is the next and final opportunity for any increase to take place this year after US interest rates have been near zero since December 2008. Higher interest rates would make the dollar appear more attractive to investors so the heavily
What the committee has been expecting is that the economy will continue to grow at a pace... to return inflation to our 2 per cent target over the medium term” hinted possibility of a rise increases demand for the US currency and indeed the dollar strengthened on the news. There is no absolute commitment at this stage and there is still a month in which to gather information about the state of the economy, but it does seem unlikely that she would have made this comment unless she was fairly certain that the increase was on the cards.
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Staff incentives 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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THERE are considerable downsides to running a business, especially in Spain. Notorious for its impractical employment laws and anti-business ethos; anyone whose business survives 12 months should be awarded the commercial equivalent of the Victoria Cross. One of the biggest handicaps in business is the difficulty encountered when one is tempted to fire useless staff. Customer and staff incentives are an essential component of successful businesses. Some of you, likely retired by now, will recall the Co-op shopping chain’s dividends. Later on there were Green Shield stamps. These were ‘cash or kind’ incentives for showing shop or brand loyalty. Although the returns were ludicrously small, such inducements worked like a dream. Because the retailer could rely on customer loyalty there was little need for offering in-store discounts. Best of all, the costs and the management of the scheme were added to the customer’s shop-
Staff incentives are an essential component of successful businesses
INDUCEMENT: Green Shield stamps worked like a dream. ping bill. The smarter-run companies apply the same principles to staff management. Reward for achievement is widespread in commission-only sales industries. Every salesperson knows that, in addition to their hard-earned sales commission, they will be rewarded by incentives. These can be considerable. I know direct sales companies that regularly send sales staff on exotic
holidays. The costs are built into the product’s price. This is not difficult when a bathroom a local tradesman could refurbish for £2,000 is direct-sold for five times that sum. The direct marketing company would also trouser a considerable financial bonus if the buyer could be swung on to a credit scheme.
Let’s say your company’s turnover is €100k per year. After you deduct the overheads there is little left for you to reward your staff; a Christmas dinner perhaps. Try this: offer a 5 per cent end-of-year staff bonus based on additional year-on-year turnover additional to the pre-scheme turnover. This incentive will keep staff hot as mustard, staff retention will improve, your turnover will substantially increase. Unless your profit margins are 5 per cent or less, you can only benefit. Best of all, you will spend less on advertising and can reduce special offers.
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‘Just a bunch of prattling females!’ INSTEAD of adoring each other, its obvious they only truly adore their own egos LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT THIS week, flicking through the daily mish mash of rubbish that now passes for daytime TV, I happened upon an edition of ‘Loose Women.’ The title, a rather pathetic attempt at a double entendre, rather sums up the quality of this whole pontificating presentation. Basically it is a bunch of prattling females, pretending to adore each other, when it is painfully obvious that the only things they truly adore are their own egos. On this occasion, the panel were discussing a recent fire. Finger hovering above the remote, I hesitated before moving on. ‘And so,’ shrilled the one in the middle. ‘We have invited a proper fireman to come on the show and discuss the problem.’ We were then treated to the sight of the fireman. Stripped to the waist, clad in helmet, shorts and boots and looking for the entire world like a ‘Village People’ reject,
LOOSE WOMEN: Ms Janet Street Porter doesn’t like touchy, feely men. the ‘guest,’ to a chorus of whoops and wolf whistles from the almost exclusively female audience, duly appeared on the set.
Ok Leapy, what’s your point? Women’s equality girls, that’s my point. Gooses and Ganders loves. If this had been a roomful of
men, and the guest a scantily clad nurse or police woman, arriving on prime time television to a roomful of baying men, the reaction from the Pankhurst brigade would probably have made tomorrows headlines. I know, from reading her column, that one of this panel, Ms Janet Street Porter is an almost maniacal women’s libber, who actually made the papers last week for recoiling in horror when another male guest, Olly Murs, attempted to kiss her on the cheek; stating she didn’t like ‘touchy and feely men.’ No I’m sorry girls; you simply can’t have it all ways. I’m afraid I’m one of the old school, who still thinks that the event of ‘the pill’ created a whole gender, totally confused and struggling to come to terms with a completely unnatural existence, that to my mind, nature certainly didn’t intend! Isn’t it odd, that nine out of 10 medical malpractices are committed by people with almost unpronounceable names? Funny that. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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POLITICAL harmony never comes amiss and witnessing the united front shown by the PP, PSOE, Cs and Podemos regarding Cataluña’s independence ambitions was encouraging. Unfortunately, they can agree to their hearts’ content but nothing the national politicians can come up with will deter Cataluña’s pro-independence faction. As last year’s referendum-that-wasn’t and September’s plebiscite-that-wasn’t demonstrated, the Catalans aren’t unanimously sold on independence. Politicians from outside the region won’t make a jot of difference. Only the 72 per cent of Catalans who would prefer to remain inside Spain rather than leave the European Union will do that.
- and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
THE Spanish are spitting feathers and chorizo over the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) blanket ban on cured and processed meat. Politicians of all hues and all ideological shapes and sizes have had little to say on the subject and who can wonder? With an election in just over six weeks not one has suggested measures that would leave a chorizo and ham-shaped hole in the much-praised Mediterranean diet. They need votes, not voters cheesed off with WHO-endorsed healthy living.
No regrets UNLIKE Tony Blair, who recently came as close as he ever will to admitting that the Iraq invasion and occupation was a mistake, Jose Maria Aznar has no regrets. The former president took Spain into the war despite fierce public opposition and claimed not long ago that the country benefit-
CHORIZO/JAMON THREATENED: Outcry over ban on cured and processed meat. ted from the conflict. Depends how you look at it: relatives and friends of the 193 people killed by 10 terrorist bombs on four Madrid commuter trains in March 2004 would probably disagree. Doubtless Spain’s police and intelligence services who have arrested 60 pro-ISIS
jihadists this year feel differently about it, too.
Rear-view mirror PSOE presidential candidate Pedro Sanchez can ignore the classic pantomime warning:
“He’s behind you!” because Cs leader Albert Rivera is catching up with him. A Metroscopia poll shows Cs currently scooping more votes but fewer seats than the PSOE and it’s not far-fetched to speculate that come December 20, Sanchez will be contemplating Rivera’s well-tailored back.
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9:00am Marvel's Avengers Assemble 9:30am Fish Hooks 10:00am Horrible Science 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 11:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25pm ITV News and Weather 12:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 2:30pm River Monsters 3:00pm Catchphrase 3:45pm The X Factor 5:30pm The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One 7:30pm ITV News London 7:45pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Jekyll and Hyde 9:00pm The X Factor Results Show 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:50pm ITV News and Weather 12:10am Off Their Rockers
7:00am The Cube 7:45am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:10am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:05pm The X Factor 1:55pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 3:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 4:00pm A Cinderella Story 5:55pm Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous 8:10pm Bean 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:05pm Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! 11:50pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! New series. 12:55am Almost Married British comedy. 2:50am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:15am Teleshopping Shopping from home.
8:00pm F1: Grand Prix 9:00pm Top Gear 10:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 10:30pm Kidulthood 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Family Guy 12:50am American Dad! 1:10am Family Guy 1:35am Rent a Cop 2:05am The Rise of Female Violence 3:00am Russell Howard's Good News 3:30am Together 4:00am Together
9:00pm Mark Lawson Talks to David Hare 10:00pm On Stage: Live From Television Centre 12:00am Blood and Glitter: 70 Years of the Citizens Theatre 1:00am Lost Land of the Tiger 2:00am Time Shift 3:00am Plastic: How It Works
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7:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05am Chasing Perfection: From Birth to Starting Line 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Channel 4 Racing 4:00pm The Simpsons 4:30pm Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 6:40pm Channel 4 News 7:00pm Small Animal Hospital 8:00pm Restoring Britain's Landmarks 9:00pm Million Pound Mega Yachts 10:00pm Homeland 11:05pm Gogglebox 12:10am Man on a Ledge 2:10am Grand Designs 3:05am Obsessive 4:00am Come Dine with Me 4:30am Come Dine with Me 5:00am Come Dine with Me 5:30am Come Dine with Me
8:40am Little Princess 8:55am Pip Ahoy! 9:05am Blaze and the Monster Machines 9:35am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:50am Wanda and the Alien 10:00am Toby's Travelling Circus 10:15am Jelly Jamm 10:30am LazyTown 10:55am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Football League Tonight 12:35pm Police Interceptors 1:35pm My Santa 3:15pm A Fairytale Christmas 5:00pm The Christmas Secret 6:40pm Christmas with the Kranks 8:30pm 5 News Weekend 8:35pm Fail Army 9:00pm Impractical Jokers USA 9:30pm Impractical Jokers 10:00pm Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters 11:45pm Killer Elite 1:50am Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera
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7:30am Curse of the Pink Panther 9:25am Life 11:15am The Waterboy 12:55pm Dragnet 2:45pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 4:45pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show 6:30pm About a Boy 8:20pm The Waterboy 10:00pm Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 12:00am Sex Tape
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7:00am Montana 9:00am Jingle All the Way 2 10:45am Inherent Vice 1:15pm The Three Dogateers 3:00pm Ex Machina 5:00pm Steve Jobs: Special 5:30pm Jingle All the Way 2 7:15pm The Three Dogateers 9:00pm Ex Machina A programmer is chosen to be part of a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence. 11:00pm Inherent Vice 1:30am Montana 3:25am Assassin A hitman is hired to kill the estranged father of the woman he loves. Slick thriller. 5:00am Pan: On Set Special 5:30am The Three Dogateers
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7:00am Cricket 11:00am Sporting Greats 11:30am Sporting Greats A look at the career of multiple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt. 12:00pm Sporting Greats A tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. 12:30pm Red Bull Air Race 1:30pm European Qualifiers Round Up Show 2:00pm Grand Slam of Darts The semi-finals of the Grand Slam Of Darts at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall. 5:00pm Sporting Greats 5:30pm Red Bull Air Race 6:30pm NFL A game from the NFL. 10:15pm NFL A game from the NFL. 1:30am NFL 5:45am Football Gold A chance to relive some classic matches from the English top flight.
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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 Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Pick Me! 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Countrywise 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Job Lot 12:15am Travel Guides 1:10am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.
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Poseidon Armageddon Troy Aliens: Special Edition The Top Ten Show 2015 The Patriot Troy Armageddon Starship Troopers Man of Tai Chi
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7:00am Cricket 11:00am Premier League 100 Club 11:30am Goals on Sunday 12:30pm Game Changers 1:00pm Tennis: World Tour Finals 5:00pm Sporting Greats 5:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 6:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 7:00pm FL72 Goals 8:00pm Football 11:15pm Klitschko/Fury: The Gloves are Off 11:45pm Boxing Gold 12:00am Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits All the best bits from last Saturday's show, presented by Helen Chamberlain and John Fendley. 1:00am Football Gold 1:15am NFL Hard Knocks 2:15am NFL: Houston @ Cincinnati 5:30am Bpl Legends A profile of former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher.
Montana Jingle All the Way 2 The Three Dogateers Inherent Vice Spectre: Special Alex Zane interviews Daniel Craig and the rest of the cast of James Bond's latest outing. Ex Machina Jingle All the Way 2 The Three Dogateers Ex Machina A programmer is chosen to be part of a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence. Inherent Vice Montana Assassin A hitman is hired to kill the estranged father of the woman he loves. Slick thriller. Spectre: Special The Three Dogateers
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All spin and bluster PHILOSOPHY comparisons take a back seat as Blair emerges from the woodwork 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
THIS week I was planning to write about the comparative differences between the philosophies of Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Schopenhauer. Quite brief. Provocative. And thrilling. You’d have loved it. Trust me. I’m a journo … Never mind! But then something happened. My blood pressure started rising rapidly. Again. And not in a good way. After weeks of depressing news about Syria, refugees, Putin, Corbyn, population figures, plane crashes, who unexpectedly emerges from the woodwork? Yes. You’ve guessed: Tony Blair. And his mealy-mouthed declaration: “I’m ready for history’s judg-
MEALY-MOUTHED: Tony Blair admitted to ‘mistakes’.
ment.” In an interview with the US news channel CNN, the former PM admitted ‘mistakes’ and the conflict’s role in the rise of Islamic State but defended armed intervention in 2003. He apologised for the intelligence being wrong, ‘mistakes’ in planning and ‘mistakes’ in understanding what would happen after Saddam Hussein’s removal. Hang on there, Tony! Whilst you’re about it, what about all the other ‘mistakes’ you could apologise for apart from that ‘illegal’ war? How about some of the following: opening the doors to immigration; innumerable quangos; overpaid public servants; the PFI school/hospital programme; public spending (the national debt now exceeds £1.5 trillion). Let alone approval of Gordon Brown’s financial decisions as Chancellor that caused huge damage to the UK’s economy. But why is Blair making this statement now? And why to a US net-
work rather than British broadcasters or newspapers? Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister, immediately accused him of conducting a ‘spin operation’ now that the long-awaited Chilcot Inquiry - expected to be highly critical - is due to be published. The war led to large-scale public protests and rebellions against Mr Blair and the Labour Party. Saddam Hussein was toppled but around 500,000 people were killed in warrelated deaths from 2003. Yes, Mr Blair. You’ll go down in history as having transformed the country. From something great and promising to something confused and poorer. Your premiership was all spin and bluster. 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. All profits to Cudeca charity.
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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 Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Pick Me! 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale Jai's plan looks set to succeed. Rhona is alarmed by Paddy's reluctance to adopt. 8:30pm International Football Mark Pougatch is joined by Paul Scholes, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon for live coverage from Wembley. 11:15pm ITV News 11:55pm International Football Highlights 1:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Loose Women 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
8:00am Neighbourhood Blues 8:45am Junior Bake Off 9:15am Great Continental Railway Journeys 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Michel Roux's Service 3:00pm Tennis 5:45pm The Wonder of Animals 6:15pm Antiques Roadshow 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two 8:00pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 9:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals 10:00pm The Great Pottery Throw Down 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Earth's Wildest Waters 1:15am NFL 2:00am The Hunt 3:00am Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF 4:00am This is BBC Two
7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:30am Psych 8:15am Emmerdale 8:50am Coronation Street 9:50am Dinner Date 10:50am Psych 11:40am I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 12:45pm You've Been Framed! 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:40pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Release the Hounds 12:50am Safeword
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Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest La Liga World 2015 Cricket Cricket Ram Slam T20 Cricket Cricket Day five of the second Test between India and South Africa at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Cricket Shorts Former players and celebrities explain why they are so passionate about cricket. Cricket Shorts Cricket Shorts Cricket's Greatest A League of Their Own Ram Slam T20 Cricket Cricket
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Our leaders are responsible for taking the Great out of Britain Re: Why is Great Britain no longer great? LOVED what you had to say, Nora Johnson. My wife had to wait for six months for the treatment of her breast cancer here in Cornwall; it was a really horrendous time. Currently she is well and we are keeping our fingers crossed it stays that way. As for our so-called leaders/MPs who in the last 30 years or so have allowed what was once a truly great country to become what it is today, every one of them should in my mind be lined up against a wall and shot for treason. I would not trust one of them to put my dustbin out for collection let alone run our country. Only last week they were near on begging China to build us a power station. China? Are we unable to do anything on our own any more? Having in the past served in the Forces as a person who loved his country like no other, no way would I do such a thing now. I look forward to your next article. Go for it! Cannot wait to return to Mallorca; my wife and l love the local people, many of whom have become true friends. All the best Mallorca, Cliff and Desiree (via website)
Funds needed Re: Details of spending are now revealed WHAT about funds to make safer slip roads on and off the A7? This road is a disgrace considering the amount of money that the Mijas coast has generated for Spain. Mike (via email)
Blame Blair Re: Why is Great Britain no longer great? THE country is an absolute shambles, and I blame Blair and his evil cronies for it all. What that man did to this once great nation defies description. Not only did he drag us into the war with Iraq with his lies, which incidentally started the whole terrorist cam-
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Any god who is capable of supporting the horrors that almost all religions uphold must be a pretty feeble deity, yet millions believe the most outrageous theories. Religion has itself probably caused more horrors than any of the Seven Sins. How many reading this will reply ‘not my religion, mine is the only true one’? Ron (via website)
Bad service
Breach of Constitution Re: Parliament in Catalonia opens with fresh calls for independence as political scandal continues WHEN the PP in 2010 went to the Constitutional Court and had elements overturned or watered down, they voided the social contract to which the Catalonian people had agreed. In short, it was a breach of contract voiding the Constitution as it applied to the people of Catalonia. James (via website)
paign, but he opened the doors to this country for every Tom, Dick or Harry who wanted to come here and live off benefits. Blair is a traitor of the highest order and should be arrested and sent to a dungeon in the depths of the Tower of London and left to rot. Roy (via email)
stags UK) and feel pain and fear. Why would anyone want to cause such suffering unnecessarily? If the police officer wanted to improve his shooting skills there are other ways to do this without harming animals. I am sorry for his family at his loss. Denise (via website)
Ban hunting Missile lie Re: Hunter dies after being gored by wild boar in Spain TO hunt for pleasure (not for food where there are more humane methods) is a sad reflection on man’s need to dominate other species. Sometimes animals are left injured as in this case. Studies reveal that animals excrete stress hormones when being hunted (deer/
Great, thanks for that, Mike IN fact, that ‘Russian-made missile’ you read about in every mainstream media source may not even be Russian-made; it could very well be Soviet-made. And the Dutch report they’re supposedly quoting doesn’t call it ‘Russian-made’. It’s a complete fiction, a lie. Mao (via website)
Ungodly ways Re: Gruesome discovery in Peru EVERYONE will quite rightly deplore this religion and its murder of children but adhere to their more modern brand. All religions have been invented over the millennia from worship of the wind and sun onwards. They produce priesthood and attract followers who accept that particular brand as the sole truth. I cannot see any difference between the Incas and any of the modern religions. The basic laws of Christianity for example are openly flouted by the hierarchy - Thou shalt not kill has become ‘except for religious wars’ - and religions still kill adherents of other religions. Why are churches full of ‘graven images’?
Re: Tribunal decides postman’s case ANOTHER reason we don’t get a good service in Spain from public services and Correos; no one that is a worker actually pays for their mistakes, it is always the company and the customer that pays for a poor service performed by employees. That’s what you get when you give workers too many rights. Mike (via website)
Naming names Re: Legally Speaking, David Searl Edition 1580 WITH regard to the advice given to LK in Almeria, I am of the opinion that the president and other owners do have an option to see the names of all of the other owners as each one is responsible for what happens in their apartment even if it is rented to a third party. If noise is of a level that causes disturbance, then each affected owner has the right to sue the owner of the property who has let it to noisy tenants, and therefore these tenants would need to be identified. A Spanish lawyer Benalmadena, Malaga
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Blue lights for all priority vehicles AS part of a new 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.
NEW LAW: Flashing blue lights. FROM February 2016, all priority vehicles on Spain’s roads will display flashing blue lights. Currently, fire vehicles, ambulances and tow trucks indicate that they are priority vehicles by use of flashing orange lights, only the police and Guardia Civil use blue. Spain was the only European country which had not adopted the standard but a change to the law has been published this week, which will come into force early next year. Are you allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking? This can be a confusing question as the answer is both yes, and no. But, mostly no. According to Article 51 of the Reglamento General de Circulación, “the maximum fixed speeds for conventional roads which do not pass through urban areas may only be exceeded by up to 20 kilometres per hour by saloon cars and motorcycles whilst overtak-
ing other vehicles travelling at lesser speeds.” This clause first came about to allow cars to pass a slower moving vehicle in the shortest time possible, allowing an increase in speed in order to execute the move quickly. The word ‘execute’ being a reminder that overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres. In the event of a head-on collision, speed is added to that of the oncoming vehicle, so a crash where two vehicles are travelling at 90 kph is the equivalent of crashing at 180 kph, when the two speeds are combined. The rule does exist, but only in certain circumstances and it can only ever apply to cars and motorcycles. The clause is not permitted on motorways, dual carriageways or in towns, or cities. This means it can only be used on so-called conventional roads, single carriageway, with no central reservation and outside of towns.
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Can he complain anonymously? I have received a letter from the administrator of my Community, telling me that there had been a complaint about my hedge being too large. The complainer was anonymous In this case the complaint is not really anonymous. The administrator is aware of the identity of the complainer and has accepted that the person has involvement with the Community. Clearly, the complainer wishes to avoid personal issues. So he informs the community through the ad-
and the administrator will not tell me his name. Is this legal? Can a complaint be made anonymously?
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
ministrator. Properly, he should have brought his complaint to the president or the committee. The administrator or resident is
B.B. (Costa del Sol) under no legal obligation to reveal the name of the complainer. In fact, there is no formal action requested here, simply a report. If someone really feels your hedge should be cut back, he can bring this up at the AGM for discussion and a vote. At that point his identity would be known.
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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Some customs in the USA drive me nuts Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’M currently on a trip to the USA and as much as I like visiting the country some of their customs drive me nuts! Like all this, ‘You have a nice day’, business which is usually said to everybody and is so insincere. Tipping! I don’t mind tipping but in the US it’s a crazy 20 per cent. And God help you if you go into a restaurant and try and leave less for whatever reason, like maybe the service was no good. You will get abused by the same angel that informed you on arrival her ‘name is Mary and she will be your server today’ and who then proceeds to not be very good at her job at all and the food wasn’t all that. Be prepared to be chased out of the place. I stay at one particular hotel. On arrival a man opens the cab door and I tip him. Someone else then helps me with
my case and I tip him. I go to reception, check in and go to my room. My luggage arrives and I tip the porter. Every day when I go to breakfast the waitress says to me, “Good morning, how are you today?” “Fine thanks,” I reply. She then asks, “and where are you from?” “Spain,” I reply. Day two it’s the same questions and same replies. Days three, four and five go pretty m uch t he sam e. On day si x I ’ ve had enough so I decide to expand on my answers and before she finishes her sentences she gets senkered! “Good morning and how.....” “Well, to tell you the truth I’m not all that today. “My legs ache as I have a very rare neurological condition, my kidney failure is still at stage three, the scars on my chest and legs also ache a bit because in t he ni ght I t ook a dr i nk and st ar t ed coughing and think I might have done som et hi ng... Oh and by t he way I haven’t moved - I still live in Spain!” The lady is now staring at me like I’m a raving lunatic and I wander off looking for my sugar free yoghurt. You all have nice day now!
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The pleasure you will get from helping in the home this week should not be underestimated. What you have been thinking of as a chore turns out to be a great ball of fun.
Good: 10 Excellent: 18
JAVEA CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM
BENIDORM
ALICANTE
‘ HEY - YOU TARZAN - ME TOM JONES. YEAH!
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TORREVIEJA
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Keep energy levels high by being at the hub of any social activities. Accept all invitations, however dull you feel they may turn out and allow yourself to be surprised. Continue with any check-ups on your health, eating sensibly if you overindulged at the weekend.
(October 24 - November 22)
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) This week is mainly concerned with financial matters, and it is easy to both save and make extra money. Keep your energy levels high by making the most of chances to exercise and get out in the fresh air.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Your relationships to others linked to the home environment are going well. Aim to build on that this week because the chance to make a real change to your surroundings opens up. Comfort is top of your agenda and the continuing sales give scope. Restlessness can be channelled into an energetic response when others seek help. Taking on a small charitable task makes you smile and brings satisfaction.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION arco carl cork corm cram lark marc mark marl moor okra oral orca rack roam rock rook room carol carom color coral croak crook macro molar moral clamor oarlock CLOAKROOM
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Concentrating on hearth and home gives you great satisfaction. As a born homemaker, you relish the idea of making something beautiful. This week it may be possible to show more of your skills when someone seeks your advice. This time it is on more of a personal note and you could end up helping with appearances.
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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A social gathering turns up an old friend who makes an offer. Although you may feel unworthy, please be reminded of the times in the past when you have given them support. It will be through others that real progress will be made.
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) As you have decided to rearrange both your business and home life, it is a busy time, indeed. You enjoy a challenge so it will not worry you that other people have different ideas.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The repayment of a favour should see you with extra money in your pocket. Holding on to it is your best bet.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your mind is as sharp as a razor this week, so woe betide anyone who tries to trick you. It’s a great time to use your talents fully, particularly in regard to a business venture. It is possible that your strengths are a little unrecognised so don’t be afraid to try something entirely new.
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 G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
JAVEA
DENIA
Making a new start is not always the exciting thing that people imagine. When there are still old matters to be resolved, it takes the edge off the pleasure. It may be worth cooling off a new relationship until your social life is more settled.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Someone close has ideas about how things should be at home this Christmas. Although you wish to show an interest, and should, they may be more ‘hands on’ than you. Do whatever your talents allow to help because this will not be forgotten.
Average: 8
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Get both business and personal plans sorted out in the coming week. Thereafter, changes to your routine may be necessary, which is disruptive. The best-laid plans can need adjustment, so don’t beat yourself up over that.
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T FOR TWO All the answers begin with the letters T T 1. Founded in 1976 by Velupillai Prabhakaran, what was the byname of the guerrilla organisation that sought to establish an independent state, Eelam, in northern and eastern Sri Lanka? 2. By what stage name was the American singer and ukulele player, born Herbert Khaury, better known? He was most famous for his rendition of Tiptoe Through the Tulips sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice? 3. Popular in the 1980s, which tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening was often worn over a shirt or blouse? 4. Voiced by Canadian actor Don Mason, what was the name of the pilot of the highly sophisticated combat submarine Stingray, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson? 5. What name is usually given to a sequence of words or sounds, typically of an alliterative kind, that are difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly, as for example ‘Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper’? 6. Which 16th century English composer was the organist of the Chapel Royal jointly with William Byrd? He served under Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth I and his works include the 40-part motet Spem in Alium? 7. Which American media mogul and philanthropist was married to actress Jane Fonda from 1991 to 2001? 8. Which English comedian and character actor starred as Major Hitchcock in both Private’s Progress (1956) and I’m All Right Jack (1959), Captain Romney Carlton-Ricketts in Blue Murder at St Trinian’s (1957) and Cadogan De Vere Carlton-Browne in Carlton-Browne of the F O (1959)? 9. Which Scottish civil engineer built hundreds of miles of roads, more than a thousand bridges (including the Menai suspension bridge) and a number of canals, including the Caledonian Canal across Scotland? 10. With which sport would you principally associate Chester Barnes, Desmond Douglas, Johnny Leach and Jill Parker-Hammersley-Shirley? Not a lot of people know that… the first Isle of Man TT race was held on Tuesday May 28, 1907, and was called the International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy
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Across 1 Vagrants (6) 4 Remember (6) 9 Of or relating to birds (5) 10 Mounting (7) 11 Location (4) 12 Cellar (8) 13 Incorrect (5) 15 Make fun of (5) 18 Musical band (3,5) 21 Small vessel for travel on water (4) 24 Mistake one thing for another (7) 25 Permit (5) 26 Scandinavian country (6) 27 Light shoe (6) Down 1 Snares (5) 2 Someone who operates an aircraft (7) 3 Small horse (4) 5 Outermost (7) 6 Similar (5) 7 Illuminates (6) 8 Largest continent (4) 12/15 Large circular tent used for circus performances (3,3) 14 Help develop, help grow (7)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents B and 3 represents C, so fill in B every time the figure 1 appears and C every time the figure 3 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Shatter, 5 Chaps, 8 Actress, 9 Rooks, 10 Egret, 11 Sceptre, 12 Outlet, 14 Hovels, 17 Arrests, 19 Tasks, 22 Glade, 23 Epitome, 24 Suede, 25 Descent.
Down: 1 Scale, 2 Actor, 3 Theatre, 4 Resist, 5 Curse, 6 Apostle, 7 Systems, 12 Oranges, 13 Tartare, 15 Obtains, 16 Ascend, 18 Scene, 20 Stole, 21 Spent.
QUICK Across:
15 See 12 16 Not in an edible or usable condition (7) 17 Blank areas (6) 19 Pasta in short tubes with diagonally
English - Spanish
cut ends (5) 20 Employed in accomplishing something (4) 22 Bathroom item (5) 23 Information (4)
Down: 2 Moose, 3 Special, 4 Decisions, 5 Pan, 6 Turns, 7 Turkeys, 11 Estimated, 13 Origins, 15 Punches, 17 Extra, 19 Tales, 21 Ice.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across 1 Rake (tool) (9) 6 With (3) 7 Support (7) 9 Swedish (f) (5) 10 Gust of wind (5) 12 Champion (7) 14 As (naipes) (3) 15 Butterflies (insects) (9)
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
1 Swan, 3 Plugs, 8 Amigdalas, 9 Rinse, 10 Otoño, 12 Cacahuete, 14 Clase, 15 Osos.
Down: 1 Subtract, 2 Again, 4 Ladrones, 5 Gol, 6 Like this, 7 Esponjas, 11 Ovens, 13 Col.
Down 1 Mochilas (9) 2 Desde entonces (5) 3 Rescue (7) 4 Remo (3) 5 Adolescentes (9) 8 Chirivía (7) 11 Garras (de animal) (5) 13 Mamá (3)
Hexagram
1 Amused, 5 Potato, 8 Bore, 9 Contrary, 10 Genius, 11 Easier, 12 Doll, 14 Out, 15 Pass, 16 Tigers, 18 Minute, 20 District, 22 Half, 23 Escape, 24 Desks.
Cryptic 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 (BOBBLE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
ARCADE
KAISER
AUNTIE
LETTER
BELIES
LIBIDO
BOBBLE (10)
LOITER
CANDLE
MEMBER
DESERT
PIGEON
EMBLEM
SLUICE
ESTEEM
STREAM
FILTER
SUBMIT
HURTLE
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Exeunt 2 Martin 3 Inhere 4 Emerge 5 Murder 6 Mulish 7 Vulgar 8 Eldest 9 Feline 10 Vellum 11 Import 12 Osmium 13 Teller 14 Marten 15 Should 16 Intone 17 Cashew 18 Denies 19 Obsess
Across 1 Bird’s home is in Vine Street (4) 3 Greek hero mixed used soys (8) 9 A monster making some angry phone calls (7) 10 Conscious of a town in Herts (5) 11 Twist of the head (5) 12 Get at one in brown cover (6) 14 Pinch the Spanish metal (6) 16 Worship always in religious classes (6) 19 Was confused in her cable (6) 21 Awfully eager to concur (5) 24 An advance, we hear, on its own (5) 25 Rome can appear in a new light as an Italian city (7) 26 Runner organised printers (8) 27 Where one may eat food providing calcium and iron (4) Down 1 Wiping out ten aging ruins (8) 2 Pigpen the French way (5) 4 Dismissal of agreement about Northern Ireland (6) 5 A biased view from the friar’s lantern (5)
6 Misleading visa Eve replaced (7) 7 Thrown off a garden building (4) 8 Pure but pursued, by the sound of it (6) 13 Demote soldiers in front of emissary (8) 15 Demand a rum and cola, mixed (7)
17 Times the Queen required an item from the stationer’s (6) 18 For a prophet, find a Major, a clever person (6) 20 Austere at the rear of a ship? (5) 22 Woman distributing hoard (5) 23 Plenty of luggage (4)
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Jewellery factory misfortune
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MALLORCAN pearls? I wash my hands of them... 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.
SOME days are great and everything is perfect. Others... well, my fervent wish is that I had stayed in bed. We recently returned from a week on the lovely island of Mallorca, which, amongst other things, is synonymous with a certain brand of high quality pearl jewellery. My wife is a fan and naturally a trip to the factory shop in Manacor was high on the princess’s priority list. We wandered around the premises for some time admiring their comprehensive collection. The flexible friend in my wallet was exhausted, our companions had expressed interest in taking a coffee break, and I had a desire to attend the little boy’s room. For convenience I had attached my camera to the belt on my shorts
CAFÉ BREAK: An amusing experience. before leaving home, but I had not taken this into account as I loosened my clothing, because as soon as I unbuttoned, the extra weight conveyed my shorts to the floor.
As I was pulling up my Primark’s best, the door opened revealing a man frozen in his tracks at the sight before him. The situation was made worse
by the fact that I was sporting my Flintstone underpants and the newc ome r was gr eet ed by but t ocks portraying a grinning Barney Rubble. In the haste to hike up my errant Bermudas, I banged my forehead forcibly on the urinal and in staggering backwards, inadvertently dis lodg ed m y Ray- Ban shades w hic h f el l wi t h a pl op i nt o t he aforementioned piece of porcelain be c a use, yup, t he dr ai n was blocked. Gingerly holding my dripping sunglasses and forcing a nonchalant whistle, I rinsed them under the hot tap, which predictably produced only cold water. My erstwhile companion in the meantime had scarpered without even bothering to wash his hands. I joined my good lady and our friends in the café, where I recounted my bathroom experience much to everyone’s amusement and as they laughed at my misfortune, a familiar but nervous looking ge nt l em an appr oached our ta ble and asked what we woul d like to order. “Just coffee, no food!” I whispered to the others.
It’s not a tall ‘storey’... FROM the bank’s perspective it’s heads I win, tails you lose Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
HAVING twice carried the burden of a home mortgage and on several occasions rented, I am in no doubt as to which represents the best value for money. We fool ourselves that we own our homes. You miss a couple of mortgage payments and it will be made clear that you are a tenant and the bank is your landlord. I ditched the nonsense of placing a deposit, most likely borrowed, on my own home. The penny dropped, the bank was buying the property and I was renting it from the bank. The rent was flexible, in their favour, and there were charges attached. You don’t need a degree in commonsense to figure out where the inspiration for a mortgage came from. From any bank’s perspective, lending you money, which incidentally they don’t have either, is a licence to print real money lu-
HOME MORTGAGES: When we mess up, we pay and when the banks mess up, we pay.
RIP: Domestic violence.
Weekend of contrasts IT has been a real weekend of contrasts with regards to gender violence in Spain, with a mixture of both encouraging and depressing news over just two days. An estimated 20,000 people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday November 7, against gender violence and to highlight the fact that almost 1,400 victims have been killed by their current or former partners since 1995. In actual fact, despite the figures showing that on average one woman is killed every four days in Spain by a member of the opposite sex and despite the so-called ‘macho’ image of many Spanish men, the country comes low on the list of gender violence across Europe. Perhaps surprisingly, the worst offenders are Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Having seen the massive support for the protection of women on Saturday, there was a complete reversal on Sunday with four women being murdered by partners or relatives across Spain. A mother and daughter were shot by the daughter’s estranged partner; a 28-yearold woman was shot by her partner who then turned the gun on himself, and another woman was reported to have been stabbed to death by her son. Violence is endemic but we have to hope that if enough people protest and youngsters are properly educated that it will eventually become a thing of the past.
bricated by the sweat of your brow. Banks are not given to being charitable. In truth, the banks prefer us to be charitable. When we mess up, we pay and when they mess up, we pay. When you apply for a mortgage you jump through rings to acquire it. Such is their impudence the banks had the gall to draw up an application procedure that places all the risk of your investment on you. Like lemmings, so many rush into the bank. Thereupon, they bend over the bank manager’s desk and invite their backsides to be kicked. The bank manager’s shoes are polished as he takes such liberties. It is said that the dream of the older generation was to pay off a mortgage; the dream of the younger generation is to get one. Is this a dream or is it a nightmare? From the bank’s perspective again, it is a case of heads I win, tails you lose. Now we Things could be worse, consider the want to new homeowners whose estate agent’s hear your views. bouquet carried the card, ‘rest in peace’. Upon their complaining YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE he suggested they cheer up. On - YOUR OPINION someone’s coffin the bouquet card www.euroweeklynews.com read: ‘welcome to your new home.’
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GETTING married in Spain can be a lengthy legal process and the documentation required can vary depending on where you live. As a result, before you get wrapped up in the elaborate and exciting world of wedding planning, it is advisable to visit your local town hall and the civil registry to find out exactly what paperwork is required. Religious marriages are legal under Spanish law, but to obtain an official marriage certificate, the marriage must be registered with the local authorities. You should check whether the officiator will register the religious marriage on your behalf or whether you will be required to do so yourself. To have a civil wedding, proof of local residency is required and an application must then be made at the civil registry. Experts in non-religious ceremonies, Costa Blanca Celebrant, will be able to advise you.
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more popular amongst Spanish couples as well as those having a blessing or vow renewal. In the north Costa Blanca town of Javea, there is a reported ‘boom’ of getting married on the beaches with 122 weddings officiated on the municipality's beaches so far this year by the end of September. Throughout the whole of 2014, there were 104 beach ceremonies. Garden: With so many hidden delights locally, a garden setting can offer a more secluded, private ceremony than a beach service that you may be sharing with the general public. Spain’s endless list of tropical flowers and palms will also provide a pretty backdrop for your photographs. A garden will make the most of the warm weather, but may also offer options for adding shade, such as from a gazebo or marquee in case of inclement weather, or to simply shade guests from the sun. Hotels: Hotels can maybe offer the biggest choice of options with many couples often able to find a hotel to suit their budget and style, be that a modern, sprawling hotel or a small, cosy boutique venue. A hotel can often be a more cost-effective
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• Set a budget: Work out what you can afford and what are your priorities in terms of spending. Set a budget and stick to it. There are always ways to cut costs; make your own invitations or reduce your guest list to just close family and friends. As up to 50 per cent of your budget can be in wining and dining your guests, just cutting the list down can make big savings. • Plan ahead: Your wedding may not be until next year or the year after, but it is never too early to start looking at venues and vendors. The most popular will get booked up pretty quickly.
• Don’t go it alone: For most brides the wedding dress is the most important aspect so always take someone with you for their advice. Also, lis-
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ten to the experts in the shop, like at J&D Novias in Torrevieja.They have dressed many brides and will maybe suggest a shape of gown that suits your figure that you would not have thought of. Moda La Finca in Algorfa and Tiffany’s Dress Agency in La Zenia also stock a wide range of outfits and matching accessories for special occasions. For your hair, champion stylist and colour specialist Vivyan Hermuz in Rojales will make sure your style will be your crowning glory. Flowers and table ornaments can be sourced at Casa Vieja in Benijofar, and hair decorations and jewellery at Antakara in Almoradi. For the ever-important wedding cake, there is Les Delices de Paris in Ciudad Quesada. And for a permanent memory of your special day, Cineboda can capture the story of your wedding on video.
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Rescued donkey is recovering well after successful surgery OPEN days for the public to visit continue at the rescue centre on the first Sunday of every month couldn’t move off it because he was surrounded by branches and metal,” She added: “He’s a bit malnourished but not terribly as he had only been at that place for two weeks.” However, a skeletal mare rescued
By Gemma Quinn A DONKEY rescued from terrible conditions in Valencia last month has received surgery at the Alicante horse hospital after a veterinary inspection revealed one of his testicles had not dropped in the normal way. The seven-year-old donkey, named Braveheart, was operated on amid concerns the testicle could turn cancerous if it remained in his abdomen.“The operation was a complete success and Braveheart is recovering well,” said Sue Weeding, co-founder of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales. The centre rescued Braveheart last month from a property at Rotglà y Corberà, 150km north of Alicante, in a joint operation between the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and the
OPERATION: Braveheart was treated at the Alicante horse hospital.
BACK HOME: Recovering well at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. Valencia and Guardamar branches of Spain’s animal welfare unit, Seprona. Sue said: “Braveheart was being
kept in this horrible little area surrounded by chain-link fencing. He was standing on a concrete circle and
at the same time, who was later found to be three months’ pregnant, was in a much worse condition and sadly died two days after the rescue, as reported in the Euro Weekly News. The rescue centre has completed a veterinary report at the request of Seprona officials, who are pushing to prosecute the Spanish owner.
The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work, including the feeding and care of the centre’s more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Donations of cash or items for the centre’s eight charity shops across the Alicante Province are welcomed. Anyone interested in making a donation, becoming a long-term sponsor, or volunteering at the centre or in the shops can call Sue on 652 021 980. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Free horse tours run throughout the afternoon and refreshments are available in the café. Visit www.easyhorsecare.net.
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Annie supports the Poppy Appeal FOOTLIGHTS theatre group presents the family musical Annie at the Teatro Capitol in Rojales. The performance takes place on Saturday November 14, at 7pm in aid of the Royal British Legion, Torrevieja Branch, Poppy Appeal Fund. Tickets are still available costing €12 for adults and €8 for children under the age of 14 and can be obtained by emailing the box office at annieinrojales@gmail.co m or call 693 925 377. They are also on sale at the Cats and Dogs Aid Association in Quesada, Post Room in Benijofar, Card Shop in Benijofar and the Post Box in Doña Pepa. Follow Footlights on Facebook, search ‘Footlights theatre group.’
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Aladdin and his wonderful lamp 14th annual panto for Networks Theatre in Orihuela By Gemma Quinn NETWORKS THEATRE in Orihuela are promising one of the best pantos in the area. This year the theatre group is producing ‘Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp.’ With the magical Genie, the evil Abanazar and the hilarious Widow Twanky, Aladdin is packed full of great songs and choreography and side-splitting comedy. The Network Theatre’s panto is always a guaranteed great night out. With a cast of 29 young and talented actors just bubbling with enthusiasm, go along and join the team as they bring you their 14th annual pantomime, written and directed as ever by artistic director Nick Moore. With only four public performances early booking is essential. The shows are on Thurs-
ALADDIN: Cast rehearsing the finale for this year’s panto. day November 26 at 8.30pm, November 27 at 9pm and November 28 at 5pm and 7.30pm. Tickets cost €9.50 for adults and €4 for children and students. Tickets can be
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Euribor hits another all-time low THE Euribor rate, used to calculate interest on most of the mortgages signed in Spain, still hasn’t found its base and ended October at a new historical low of 0.134 per cent. This new low means mortgage-holders due for revisions this month will save an average of €11 per month on their repayments. So far this year the rate has suffered almost 67 per cent drops as it started 2015 at 0.323 per cent. Is the rate heading for 0 per cent? XTB analyst Jaime Diez has said he believes it is. Following the latest meeting of the European Central Bank, he said, the fall has picked up speed. “The tendency is likely to continue over the coming months,” Diez predicted.
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Property values are rising but stabilisation needs to strengthen OCTOBER experienced the first year-to-year increase since 2008 By Eleanor Hawkins PROPERTY prices are on the up in Spain, Tinsa valuators and real estate assessors have reported. The average price for homes this October increased by 0.8 per cent compared to the same month in 2014, Tinsa has reported, the first year-toyear increase since 2008. Yet, the valuators stressed, price stabilisation still needs to strengthen. The Tinsa IMIE General and Large Markets index reported that the Balearic and Canary Islands and the Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain were mainly responsible for the October increase, with progress of 4.2 and 3.6 per
ISLAND and coastal homes were mainly responsible for the price increase. cent respectively. Prices also increased by 0.6 per cent in regional capitals
and large cities, while in metropolitan and smaller areas they fell by 0.6 and 0.2 per
cent respectively. Overall averages since January have increased by 0.4 per
cent compared to the end of 2014, the index revealed, with the greatest rises registered on the Mediterranean coasts (+5.6 per cent) and capital cities (+3.2 per cent). Since they peaked in 2007, average house prices in the country have fallen by 41 per cent. The Mediterranean coasts are the area where prices fell the most since the property bubble burst, with cuts of 46.7 per cent. Meanwhile, metropolitan areas registered a 44.4 per cent drop and capitals and large cities fell by 44.5 per cent. The smallest falls since prices peaked were in the Balearic and Canary Islands (29.2 per cent) and small towns in general (-36.6 per cent).
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Free guided tour around Aguilas FREE guided tours are currently on offer around Aguilas, Murcia. The free tours are being offered by the tourist office and include sites such as the port area, casino, Plaza de Espa単a, the Roman thermal baths and the steam train that worked on the Aguilas railway system. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and starts at the monument in the carnival. It is in Spanish although many guides do speak some English. It is necessary to book your place by calling the tourist office on 968 493 285.
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Buyers first impressions could be the difference between a sale or no sale John Graham The property expert
I WAS recently shown around a property for sale, the owner was showing off the different building materials and highlighting all the designer aspects of the building. He was obviously very proud of his home and asked me to sell his property for him to one of my clients. I then asked him a very simple but important question, how will you dress the house for the sale? The reply was a blank look and the question, sorry dress what? I wasn’t surprised, in fact, I’m used to getting the same reaction. It’s true that property sales are increasing in the most popular regions of Spain, however it is still a very competitive market and property
BUYERS ARRIVAL: Your home should be appealing from the outside. owners should not be complacent. More than ever the appearance is key, especially if you are looking to get the best price and sell quickly. Therefore it’s an important and simple rule that I always tell my clients, remember that first impressions count and could make the difference between a sale or no sale. Many home owners, who are look-
ing for professional help in selling their homes, contact me to arrange an inspection and have a professional report on how their property should be presented or dressed for a sale. Dressing your home begins with the buyers arrival at your home. When the buyer arrives it is your first challenge, you have to dress the outside of your home to make sure
the buyer is sufficiently attracted to get out of the car and view your property. It’s called ‘kerb appeal’. This is a crucial moment in the sale, you have to make sure your property looks inviting from the street, in the day time and the evening (often buyers drive past the property in the evening for a second look). You need to look at the outside appearance of your property and start by checking for necessary repair and paintwork, especially to the front entrance walls, gates, and fences. The garden should be well maintained, make sure the hedges and trees are tidy, especially around windows and patio doors etc. Clear paths and terraces, clean windows and place plant pots or hanging baskets with colourful flowers at the entrance and front door. Keep everything clean and tidy, store unsightly items such as bins out of sight, including bicycles and toys. We are now in the winter season and it gets dark early, so check all
outdoor lights are working. To make the outside of your home more attractive, fit extra outdoor lighting, and make sure all pool lights are working. If you have pets, keep them secured and away from the entrance when buyers arrive, barking dogs can put people off. Make sure you have a parking space available for the buyer’s car at the time of the appointment. So the buyers have arrived at your home they have got out of their car and are ringing your door bell, excellent! Phase one of selling your house is now complete. Next week we will talk about dressing your home for the first impression of the buyer entering. If you would like a professional report on how to dress your home to maximise the price and sell your property please contact me: John Graham Property Advisor. Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute. Email: Gk.ipad@me.com
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Number of residential property loans increases LATEST figures regarding mortgages released by Spain’s central statistics unit show that during August the number of loans for residential properties constituted a 25.8 per cent rise across the country, with only two areas in the country, the Balearics and Aragon seeing a decrease. The most significant increase in mortgage activity was in La Rioja and the Comunidad Valenciana with 65.9 per cent and 58.3 per cent respectively. It is also noteworthy the amount of the loan capital issued in Valencia was recorded as increasing by 59.8 per cent, a spectacular rise in the amount loaned for properties, suggesting that top end properties are those selling rapidly at present. Despite experts warning that the best long term mortgage offers are those with fixed interest rates, the attractions of a low Euribor and the competitive conditions currently being offered by banks are still attracting the vast amount of clients to variable interest rate mortgages, with 89.2 per cent of all mortgages being taken with variable interest rate terms.
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Prices are gradually rising in Murcia Province PROPERTY prices in Murcia Province are gradually beginning to rise. According to the latest monthly property price report by pisos.com, the average price of second hand apartments in the region in October was 0.11 per cent higher than the month before. Prices now stand at an average of €1,168 per square metre. However, despite the increase in September, prices are still 9.54 per cent lower than 12 months ago, showing the sharpest decline in any region of Spain. Murcia offers some of the best value for house hunters and investors, being the third cheapest in Spain behind Castilla La Mancha where the average price is €942 per square metre and Extremadura (€1,134 per square metre). The region registered 27.4 per cent more sales during September this year with 1,176 property purchases going through, compared to September last year. In Murcia City itself, October saw the average property price rise by 0.86 per cent, showing the biggest increase
PRICE RISE: Despite the increase prices are still lower than last year. in any of the country’s regional capitals, but at €1,355 per square metre, the price is still nearly 10 per cent lower than what it was in October 2014. In Spain, the average price per
square metre of residential property according to the pisos.com study, is now €1,510, 4.07 per cent lower than the same time last year, but an increase compared to September.
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Intu to expand FTSE-100 company Intu, which owns British shopping malls including the Trafford Centre in Manchester, is planning a £500million (€707.75-million) investment in Spain over
the next five to seven years. One site for a new development in Malaga is already owned by the company and it also has options on another three in Spain.
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Rotating house launched DESIGNERS claim it can save owners up to 70 per cent on energy bills By Eleanor Hawkins AFTER three years of investigation and work, Sun House, based in Marbella, has launched the first intelligent spinning house in Europe. Malaga architect Jose Carlos Moya and his partner have come up with the latest in green homes: a house that turns 360 degrees to follow, or hide from, the sun, which they say will save owners up to 70 per cent on energy bills compared to a traditional building. Thanks to its rotation system, powered by two low-energy engines, the creators have said the house is also able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 68 per cent and reduce the cost of water heating by up to 80 per cent. Although there are other green homes on the market, this one boasts the latest in contemporary design and technology, and can even be ordered with personalised interiors and designer furniture. Made with a wooden and metallic structure, the standard unit covers 251 square metres and comes with 237 square metres of covered terraces. The rotation system can cope with temperatures ranging between -20ºC
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HIGH INTELLIGENCE: Dogs are intelligent and training them is rewarding. Owners must not regard dogs as almost human as this is an insult to our canine friend. In this day and age we still do not know how dogs do some things, such as detecting mines and drugs. Intelligence is not an important factor in a dog’s make up. It is a fact that nearly all problem dogs are very intelligent and certainly a fact that few dog owners understand their instincts. Dogs and indeed all animals learn by association of ideas, they do not reason at all, but simply react to what is happening and do not think about what has happened or is
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about to happen. It is believed that sometimes they work out a problem for themselves. All training should be based on this. For training purpose we try to create associations we want and avoid those we do not want, by what is known as correction and reward. Correction means any act which forces the dog to obey, like pushing him into the sit position. A dog will accept a human substitute for a canine leader and this willingness to accept a human makes him easier to train than most other animals.
How to treat your little furry animals NOT all pets are dogs or cats, many of us have smaller furry friends such as hamsters, gerbils, mice or chinchillas, most of which have specific needs when it comes to looking after them. Over the next couple of weeks we will take a look at their basic needs and the little things that make their ‘little furry’ lives happy. Chinchillas: One of the larger of this group, and the furriest. They need quite a big indoor enclosure or large cage because they are very active. Needing lots of exercise, it’s a good idea to have different levels for them to climb and jump from. They also need an array of interesting toys so they don’t get bored, the toys don’t have to be elaborate, cardboard toilet rolls and boxes that they can hide in and chew on are ideal. Wooden seesaws, shelters, and ramps and hammocks are also favourites. Make feeding time a ‘fun time.’ Scatter some food around the cage and hide some in tubes, so they have
an adventure hunting for treasure. Keep some toys stored aside for different weeks. Saving boredom, this helps keep the toys interesting. Some don’ts! Don’t let your chinchilla have any plastic toys. Apart from the toxicity problems, these can splinter and be very harmful if eaten. If they like to, or rather insist on chewing wood, let them chew on branches made from softwoods, such as untreated apple or pear, not furniture. Ideally, give them a gnawing block to help wear their teeth down. Chinchillas love a daily dust bath. It keeps their coat in good condition. Without it, their fur becomes matted. Make sure the dust bath is large enough for them to roll in. Fill it with sand to a depth of at least 6cm. Don’t let them stay in the bath forever. Limit it to 10 minutes or so, once a day. If you leave it for longer, they may view it as a toilet and leave you a present. Excessive dust bathing can also cause eye problems.
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Security was also important and the last reason people mentioned was that pets convey a status symbol. The research pointed to greater chances of happiness for those that keep a pet during childhood, in particular for children who have a dog. Out of the people who had owned both a cat and a dog, 65 per cent said that dogs had made them happier overall, and 54 per cent believed that dogs had brought them the most happiness. Another interesting finding is that children younger than five are being given responsibility for the daily maintenance of pets. The day to day care of a pet in the teenage years is said to be much less common. “I firmly believe that pets provide an invaluable taster for adult life,” Professor Workman said in summary.
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CHARITIES / CHURCHES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. English-speaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 9 1 2 0 7 8 * or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls
are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. (93325) SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, BENIJOFAR meets at Hamilton’s Bakehouse, Calle Vicente 62, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar, 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30am, a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7pm and every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30pm. Spiritual Healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday 15th November will be taken by Anna Marie Blythe. Jimmy McArthur will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday 17th November (please bring a flower untouched by anyone else). Ray Bailey will take the Divine Service, with Mediumship, on Sunday 22nd November. Contact Wendy on 965 323 028. www.spiritual istcentre-benijofar.com. New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info@spiritu alistcentre-benijofar.com. Identificacion Fiscal G54713789. (95454) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) HELP Vega Baja. We help people of all ages with all sorts of problems, particularly at times of crisis and emergencies. Offices based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). La Marina
Helpdesk Calle Madrid 5 (Tel: 673 109 096). Our offices are open Monday to Friday 10am -1.30pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Friday 10 am 1.30 pm. We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com or email office@helpvegabaja. com Remember we also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line on 966 723 733 (95456) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 - 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostar bl.co.uk. (95457) THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460)
m / 966 849 448 / 966 848 806. Reg No: 2009-SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464)
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information, contact PilarChristian. CommunityChurch@gmail.co
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TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-mail: strokesup portgroup@hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473)
THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465)
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email sec retarybr3606@gmail.com (95474)
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123
CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc,
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: con tact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, 6.30pm. The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. Further details Hon Sec 965 724 652
CLASSIFIEDS and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475) International Christian Assembly. Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, TorreviejaEvangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo. All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. (95476)
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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 WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyanycar@hotmail.com (239455)
SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting rehoming. Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon - 2.00pm & 3.30pm - 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at www.spamasafor.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707) 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@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (231443)
PET TRANSPORT THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 651 581 067 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.the dogmover.com (228731) PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettra veluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (237026)
P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708) GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community. Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, de-fleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)
PLUMBING MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (233062)
FOR SALE FORD MAVERICK - petrol, 1995, RHD 500€. Tel 606 011 714 (239333)
MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (238468)
PERGOLA COVERS TAILOR made, durable canvas, sails, umbrella, spa and BBQ covers. Mazarron based, and at Procomobel Market, Guardamar Saturday mornings. 667 879 399 krugercanopies@yahoo.co.u k (237293)
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PROPERTY TO LET CABO ROIG (242) 1 bed apt, secure urb, front terrace, bathroom, veranda terrace with dining area, lounge/kitchen, bedroom with dbl, com pool, close beach. 350€pcm, contract incl. Ref 242 Tel 966 707 074 (238418) TORREVIEJA (215) Av. Paris, 1 bed apt, furnished, balcony, A/C, com. Pool, 330€pcm, long term contract incl. Ref 215. Tel 966 707 074 (238418) TWO 18th CENTURY VILLAGE HOUSES in south of France, joined together 180sqm, 300€ Nett. Tel 606 011 714 (239333) TORREVIEJA (178) Altos de la Sol, 2 bed, f/f, g/f apt. Available until May. Lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom, A/C, parking, 395€ pcm, contract provided. Ref 178. Tel 966 707 074 (238418) ENTRE NARANJAS (224) 2 bed Apartment with solarium, views, balcony terrace, A/C, nr shops/golf, 395€pcm, contract incl. Ref 224. Tel 966 707 074 (238418) NEW RENTALS REQUIRED URGENTLY Tel 966 707 074. Rent-2-Go. Further choices at office – Calle Diana, Torrevieja – www.rent-2go.com / www.sell-2-go.mo bi (238418)
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A turbo engine for motorbikes AS if a 600cc model wasn’t quick enough already, Suzuki has been busy developing a turbo- powered bike engine. The engine, (no bike, just the engine) was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. Suzuki say it is a turbocharged eight-valve DOHC paralleltwin, and that it is productionready. The project, and what bike it will be installed in, are still a secret; officially, the only thing they would say about it was: ‘Turbo engine for motorcycles’, and not a word more.
New VW declaration ANOTHER emissions issue has arisen at Volkswagen. The German car-maker said it had found a C02 emissions problem during an internal review. “Under the ongoing review of all processes and workflows in connection with diesel engines, it was established that the C02 levels and thus the fuel consumption figures for some models were set too low during the C02 certification process,” they announced in a statement.
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2002 – M2: The legend lives on
ICONIC: BMW 2002 Turbo.
A CAR that stirs envy in all BMW fans By Steve Walsh NEARLY 45 years after the launch of the legendary 2002 Turbo, it has grasped the status of Automotive Icon. The leap in engineering taken by BMW, as well as their foresight in creating such an awesome car has set its place in more ways than one, as what BMW heritage stands for. The 2002 Turbo is the car that stirs envy in all BMW fans. The countless touches that make the car so unique, from the bulged fender arches to the mirrored air dam script, not to mention the outstanding performance for its time, sets the 2002 Turbo apart from any other BMW ever built… Or does it? Can the spirit of such a car be improved? A car that straddles the boundary between comfort and practicality versus mindless fun? Yes, it can! That compact high-performance BMW sports car that was already causing heads to turn and hearts to flutter over
LATEST INCARNATION: M2 carries on the heritage that BMW stands for. 40 years ago, has been reincarnated for today’s roads. Indeed, the BMW 2002 turbo perfectly encapsulated BMW’s resolution to deliver outstanding dynamics, exceptional agility and optimum car control, as it does today with the unveiling of BMW’s new M2.
With its high-performance six-cylinder in-line engine, rear-wheel-drive agility, lightweight aluminium M Sport suspension and extrovert styling, the new BMW M2 Coupe has all the ingredients to stand beside its ancestor, and deliver the last word in driving pleasure.
Design A single glance is all it takes to pick the new M2 Coupe out as a member of the M family, with its ‘in your face’ styling. Inspired by models from BMW motor racing, the new M2 Coupe makes no secret of its performance potential. The low front apron with large air
intakes, muscular flanks with characteristic M gills, 19-inch aluminium wheels in familiar M double-spoke design and low, wide rear with M-specific twin-tailpipe exhaust system, all play impressive roles. Performance figures The newly-developed, threelitre six-cylinder in-line engine in the M2 deploys cuttingedge M TwinPower Turbo technology to develop 370bhp at 6,500rpm and still returns around 33mpg. And in so doing, it lays down a marker in the high-performance compact sports car segment. The same applies to power delivery. Peak torque of 343lbft can be increased to as much as 369lb-ft in short bursts with ‘overboost’. All of which enables the new M2 Coupe with optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission and Launch Control to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in just 4.3 seconds. However, top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h (155mph).
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Put away the spanners and take a look at a lazy future FRIENDLY PUPPY: The Vision Tokyo. WITH the Tokyo Motor Show in full swing last week, and taking a browse through the plethora of shiny toys on the stands, there seems to be an even more defined line this year between what I would call a car (a fire-breathing V8 track monster) and what the PlayStation generation will be driving very soon. I believe the term for people born after 1995 is ‘Generation
Z’, people who have grown up with the internet, smartphones and an overriding responsibility for the environment. It would seem that these people don’t so much need a car as an iPhone on wheels, an extension to their digital, social media, networked world... a Buddy! Mercedes Benz have obviously noticed that not everyone uses spanners and an oily rag at the weekend, and reacted to the market and the way things are destined to be with two of the stars of the show. Firstly for Techie Tim; the latest in their concept car cupboard that address’s the future of autonomous travel… The Vision Tokyo. Not so much a car as a lounge space that moves, the vision of the not too distant future is everything iPhone Ian ever wanted. Looking like a
friendly puppy is the key to its image, in that it is designed to be your friend, not your car. With a sofa that wraps around a central entertainment space and an enormous entrance panel which doubles as a large video screen, the interior is very much a cool living space while the driving area is relegated to being a control wheel should it ever be needed. The systems that connect you with the car’s ‘Deep Learning’ abilities which adapt to your preferences while learning to simplify your life and journeys, boast a power source from a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and inductive electric charging system which has zero emissions. The concept clearly shows us
that the future will demand a lot less of the driver, and offer a whole new level of relaxed comfort. However, for the diehard petrol head, Mercedes also want to prove that they have the last word in the ultimate dream machine. Also on display is the new Mercedes AMG GT3. The new thunderous track animal will still use the 6.2 litre M159 lump while the road-going version is treated to the
new M178 twin-turbo 4.0-litre V-8. Star Wars’ looking carbon fibre wings, vents, air dams, scoops and a roll cage aside, the road-going version will be virtually the same apart from using a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle instead of a racegrade six-speed sequential box… Oh, and a cup holder.
TRACK ANIMAL: The new AMG GT3.
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Los Nietos Golf Society
MEMBERS: Twenty nine managed to score 30 points or more.
FOR the second month running, 12-handicapper Trevor Beechey was the winner of the Los Nietos Golf Society competition. With 38 Stableford points Trevor won the annual Henry Wilce Memorial Trophy, adding to his Captain’s Day success the previous month. Twenty-six members and one guest enjoyed a sunny afternoon at La Serena course in Los Alcazares. There was even more success for Trevor as he also picked up the prizes for nearest the pin at the 15th and nearest
the pin with his second shot to the eighth. Second overall with 35 points was 23-handicapper Steve McGovern, and third with 34 was Per Stokken, also playing off 23, who also carded the best front nine in the oneto-24 category. In the 25-36 category Kevin Shackleton carded the best front nine and Darrell Merrett the best back nine. Alan McNicol won the prize for the best back nine among the one to 24 handicappers. Other nearest the pin prizes were won by Nick Wilce, Clive
Williams and Bill Stone. Steve Barlow won the prize for the longest drive at hole 11. After the competition the players were joined by wives, partners and friends for a presentation dinner at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos. The next competition is on Wednesday December 2 at Roda. New members and guests are always welcome. To find out more email crazygolfers55@gmail.com or call in at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.
San Miguel Golf CD Torrevieja 2 Society play at 1 UD Beniganim Villamartin GREENS and fairways were in good condition A BEAUTIFUL day, greens and fairways in good condition although a little damp due to recent rain and yellow tees well forward bode well for good scores. Twenty-nine of the 44 members playing managed to score 30 points or more. The Silver category particularly excelled, with the first three prize winners getting 40, 42 and 42 points respectively, such high scores within the same group being somewhat unusual. Only one point separated the first four in the Gold division, with all equalling or breaking par, and winner and runner-up in Bronze also bettered their handicaps. Some good golf played by many on a day during a week when the SMGS President and Committee were proud to announce to members that, through the efforts, contributions and generosity of themselves and guests, the society was in a position to donate €350 to local representatives of each of three local and national charities, these being the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer, the Elche Kids Care Home and Paul Cunningham Nurses. As a Society they are proud to have supported a number of different organisations during recent years, of which these are the latest, and will continue to do so. Very many thanks to all those (principally through their poor golf and contribu-
tion to the blob tin!!) who have made this possible. The day’s competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: fourth, Norman McBride (33), third, Dave Titchin (35), second, Ian Parkinson (37), and first, Richard Cleary with a very good round of 39 points. Silver Category: fourth, Dave Stewart (35 on CB), third, Mike Jordan (40), second, Eva Pettersson (42 on CB) and first, with an equally superb score of 42 points, Alan MacDonald with his second win in a row in the category at Villamartin. Gold Category: fourth, John Aitchison (36 on CB), third, Steve Locke (36 on CB), second, John Osborne (37 on CB), and first, also with a handicap breaking 37 points, Theo second, Boelhouwer. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Dave Stewart (6), Norman Cahill (9), Richard McCann (13) and guest G. Hurrell (17). Nearest the pins in 2 (open to all): Phil De Lacy (5) and Keith Mitchill (15), who also won the ‘Best Guest’ prize Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to their website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more and the weekly golf get-togethers.
Cafe Uno Golf Society ON Thursday November 5, 21 members and guests from the Cafe Uno Golf Society played at Alenda golf. The course was in excellent condition and play was only hampered a little by the developing strong wind on an otherwise glorious day.
The Stableford scores were quite respectable, the winners scores were as follows:1st, P Buckler, 33 points. 2nd, C Pepperday, 32 points. 3rd, G Phillip, 30 points. Best front 9, G Butterworth 16 points.
Best back 9, B Howie 16 points. Nearest the pin hole 16 - C Pepperday. Nearest the pin in 2 hole 4 R. Rogers. There were no two’s winners on the day so the prize money rolls over.
TORREVIEJA: Defended in numbers to collect a valuable three points. HEADERS in each half - the first from the outstanding Quintero and the second from the impressive Javi Selvas - saw CD Torrevieja lead Beniganim 2-0 in this third division game before former Torrevieja striker Koeman pulled one back for the visitors. Neither side really got to grips with the game in the first half, but Ruben Suarez delivered a left-footed cross to the near post and Quintero rose highest to head Torrevieja into the lead. It was the only moment of quality in the opening period. Torrevieja came out of the blocks much quicker in the second half, and again it was a set-piece from the right hand side that led to their second goal. Javi Selvas, leapt above his man to send the ball looping over Vaello for 2-0. The game should have been comfortable from this moment, but Beniganim arrived unmarked at the far post for a simple tap-in
to give the visitors some hope. Beniganim took control of the game from this moment, but were unable to force Miguel Serna into any form of save. Torrevieja defended in numbers to collect a valuable three points. The next few games for CD Torrevieja look like games that could give their season a momentum boost. Next week is a trip to Bunol, who sit one place below them in the table. The next ‘home’ game is against Paterna on the 22nd at 5pm. The game will take place at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, next door to the Vicente Garcia due to the pitch being resurfaced. Paterna are also struggling, as are Recambios who Torrevieja end November against. With the potential for nine points in the next three games, Torrevieja could head towards Christmas in a much stronger position than they currently sit.
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Eurogolf Monthly Medal ON Thursday November 5, Eurogolf played their monthly medal off the plates at their home course La Marquesa for a handicap qualifying round. The weather was absolutely perfect with glorious sunshine and a slight breeze. However, no-one managed to break par yet again. The scores were as follows: In the Silver division: Third
place came Debbie Weedon, 80. In second was Phyllis Venables 78, and first place went to Cindi Green with 77. The Gold division saw, third spot go to Nico Baken 77, and second place retained by David Gregson 75. The overall winner was John Fairhurst with 73. The best front 9 was Sue Gillett 36.5, and the best back
9, David Gelsthorpe 37. Nearest the pins were won by Phyllis Venables, George McCallum, and Debbie Weedon. On Tuesday November 3, Toffs played their weekly stableford. The Bronze division saw third spot taken by Clare D Gretton. Second place was Gordon White, and first spot was retained by David Valentine with 36. The Silver division winner was Tony Stanley, followed by Dave King in second. Third place was John Fairhurst. The Gold division saw third place held by Keith Wright 36, with Sue Gillett 37, in sec-
EUROGOLF MEMBERS: Despite the good weather, no-one broke par. ond spot, and Bill Martin winning with 37. The overall winner was John Fairhurst. Best front 9 David Gregson
22, Best back 9 Ian Pegg 18, Nearest the pins: Bob Buckeridge 11, Keith Wright 15, David Gregson 17, If you are interested in
joining Eurogolf and Toffs who play at La Marquesa every Tuesday and Thursday please go to the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk.