Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 31 March - 6 April 2016 Issue 1604 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1604

31 March - 6 April 2016

Stop Press

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

DON’T MISS OUR PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT INSIDE! PAGES 87 - 95

Life, above all else CAMPAIGN for emergency centre breaks new ground By Keith Nicol FOR more than five years, Orihuela Costa residents and local politicians have been fighting the city council in Orihuela for the area to have its own emergency centre. Throughout this time the CLARO political party and pressure group have campaigned tirelessly for such a facility and championed the safety of the community. Yet although a location was set aside and promises made, the proposed facility remains nothing more than a shell, much to the disgust of many local residents. The latest politician to become involved is none other than Orihuela’s Councillor for Health, Noelia Grao. Accompanied by Councillor Luisa Boné, she held talks with the director of the Emergency Health service for the Orihuela Costa, Pere Herrera. At present there is a 12-hour SAMU emergency service in place, however, Grao is adamant that a 24-hour service is required to adequately pro-

tect the growing coastal population. She also noted the hundreds of thousands of tourists who flock to the region who pile pressure upon already strained health services. Grao said that she had met with local residents and emergency service representatives and that one ambulance was

not enough for the region. In other words a full time service is desperately needed. Although Herrera was reportedly sympathetic to the cause, with Grao stating that she expects a positive response in early April, there is one important hurdle waiting in the wings.

The regional government has already announced that there will be budget cuts approaching €200,000 this year, which could throw a substantial spanner in the works. Grao and her colleagues are now hoping that they receive the solution Orihuela deserves before the cuts go ahead.

WWW.EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

AA meeting TO mark the 16th anniversary of the creation of Grupo Salinas Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) of Torrevieja and Vega Baja, a public information meeting has been organised

that anyone can attend. The meeting will take place on Sunday April 3 at noon in the chapel of Montserrat at Avenida Dr Garcia Rogel, Villa Sol urbanisation of Torrevieja.

Hikers located A GUARDIA CIVIL team located lost hikers on Monday (March 28) after a 41-year-old Cox resident man went missing Saturday in the area called Barranco de la Sal, of the Sierra de Crevillente. The man sent his wife a message at about 7.30pm with a picture of where he was and a rescue team located the hikers at 1am.

New study hall ROJALES’ Culture Department has opened a study hall in the old Juzgado de Aguas buildings to provide students adequate space to study for their exams. Councillor Inmaculada

Chazarra explained that the new hall will have work stations, WiFi and furniture and will temporarily meet the students’ need for somewhere to study while a better location is found.

WELL DONE: Alejandro Pareja, Ascension Roca and Irene Sanchez on the podium.

Three podium places go to Torrevieja sailors BODES well for the rest of the campaign to follow By Keith Nicol

Train kills man A MAN died on Sunday morning (March 27) after being hit by a Euromed train passing through Villena at about 9.42am. The man entered the railway crossing area, apparently ‘as an oversight’ and was hit by the Euromed train that had departed from Alicante and was bound for Barcelona.

TORREVIEJA sailors Alejandro Pareja, Ascension Roca Togores and Irene Sanchez won podium positions in Spain’s Cup class in L’estartit. The first day of racing saw Torrevieja’s sailors occupying the first three

places in their class. This bode well for the rest of the campaign and an excellent championship to follow. The first day saw Alejandro placed first, with Ascension second, but Irene ranked 18 due to having to retire. Day Two also saw the trio

fighting it out at the top with Alejandro holding onto first place, second position to Ascension and Irene climbing to 13th. Day Three featured unstable and low wind conditions that were not suitable as racing conditions and racing did not take place. The final results saw Ale-

jandro Pareja; first overall and first in the absolute national ranking. Ascension Roca Togores, classified absolute second overall, first female and first absolute classified in the women's national ranking. Irene Sanchez, was second and first absolute classified female U19.

See our full programme & book online at www.coachtripsonline.com or call direct (0034) 966 785 910

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

Featured News 3

www.euroweeklynews.com

Radio control at the Park of Nations THE sixth Sailing Regatta for naval miniatures was held in Torrevieja

Finance 49 - 54

Stocks 50

Leapy Lee 55

Daily TV 58, 60, 62,

64, 66, 68, 70

POPULAR: Hundreds of people flocked to see the miniatures on display. Letters 72

Time Out 74 - 75

Colin Bird 77

Our View 77

Health & Beauty 80 - 82

Social Scene 83 - 86

Property 87 - 95

Homes & Gardens 96 - 97

Pets 98

Services 99 - 104

Classifieds 106 - 108

Motoring 109

Sport 111 - 112

By Keith Nicol THE Park of Nations in Torrevieja hosted the sixth Sailing Regatta for naval miniatures on Saturday March 27. The popular annual event

attracted hundreds of people w ho floc ke d to s e e the miniature radio controlled boa ts , s hips , ya c hts a nd even jet-skis, display their radio-control skills. The sixth Sailing Regatta and Exhibition of Skill by

radio-control competition coincided with the 13th Exhibition of Model Ship, that opened its doors to the public. The radio-control competition attracted the participation of contestants from

Santa Pola, Murcia and Torrevieja. The 13t h Exhi bi t i on of Model Ships of Torrevieja is open until April 10 in the Sal a de Exposi ci ones de Los Al j i bes. Ent r ance i s free.

Spanish Poker Championships THE second round of the Spanish Poker Championships took place in Alicante this week at the Mediterranean Casino. The first round was held in Barcelona, where they exceeded expectations and broke records with 571 players participating.

So far, 43 players have qualified through the various tournaments organised by Casino Barcelona, the main sponsor. Last Monday March 28 the Mediterranean Orihuela Casino hosted the first event followed by the Mediterranean Casi-

no of Benidorm on Tuesday March 29, while the Mediterranean Casino de Alicante held a qualifying tournament on Wednesday March 30 and today, Thursday March 31 they will have qualifying tournaments for the main event of the CEP.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

71-year-old man arrested for sexually abusing four minors POLICE enquiries led to arrest and discovery of further victims

By Keith Nicol NATIONAL POLICE officers arrested a 71-year-old man in Alicante, accused of child sexual abuse, offences relating to prostitution of minors, the production and dis sem i n a t i o n o f c h ild pornography and for sexually abusing four minors. The m a n a r r e st e d i s o f Spanish origin and enticed his victims in playgrounds by giving them small gifts to gain their trust. This man had previously served 19 years in prison for similar offences. After appropriate enquiries, the officers were able to identify the man and dis cov e r e d t h a t h e h a d a criminal record for crimes of sexual abuse, prostitu-

victims identified between the ages of nine and 14 after home search carried out

ACCUSED: 71-year-old Spanish man facing charges. tion of minors and the production and dissemination of child pornography. Officers identified one of his potential victims as be-

ing le s s tha n 15 ye a rs of age and who admitted having sex with the 71-yearold. The man persuaded her to maintain the relationship

by giving her small gifts. They met for the first time in his home after he gave her a mobile phone and he persuaded her to come to his house so that he could show her how to use it. With this informa tion, the officers proceeded to a rre s t the ma n a nd on searching his home they discovered details of three other victims aged between nine and 14 years. The police contacted them and they confirmed they had all been being abused for

months. They also discovered he kept photographs of naked children which he shared on the internet and so he is also facing charges of distributing child pornography. Research on the man was carried out by officers from the Tech Crime Group of the Provincial Brigade of the Judicial Police of Alicante.

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Guardia Civil make surprise arrests of three at funeral FAMILY reproached police for their timing By Keith Nicol IN what seemed more like a Hollywood film plot on Good Friday, plain clothed Guardia Civil officers took advantage of a funeral to arrest three members of a family with cases pending. The arrests were made after

the funeral of the father of one of those arrested, at Torreviejaâ€™s cemetery. Five patrol cars arrived on scene to perform the arrests and there were moments of tension between the officers and family members who attended the funeral, who reproached the

police for using such a tragic moment to carry out their operation. The first of the detainees, son of the deceased, was wanted for an alleged attack and resisting arrest. The second, belonging to the same family, has had pending court proceedings hanging over him for six years, for driving without a permit. The second person arrested was apparently also driving the car carrying the relatives of the deceased to the cemetery; even though he was driving without a licence. The third has two pending warrants from courts in the region of Murcia. All were taken to the cells inside the

MOURNERS: Were shocked at the appearance of Guardia Civil officers at cemetery. barracks of the Guardia Civil to wait to be brought before a judge in Torreviejaâ€™s court number three. On hearing about the death of the father of one of those wanted, Guardia Civil offi-

cers believed that the cemetery would be a suitable occasion to make the arrests as they expected many family members to be in attendance. The funeral was not only attended by family from Tor-

revieja but also relatives from Cartagena and La Union (Murcia). Since uniformed officers did not follow the funeral procession, relatives were surprised by the arrival of Guardia Civil officers.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

English films ENGLISH language films are now on weekly at the Cines IMF in Torrevieja. The VOSE films, in English with Spanish subtitles are generally shown at 6pm or 6.30pm. To be added to the mailing list send an email to film@admitone.club with OPT IN, in the subject line.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Remembering one of Spainâ€™s famous poets THIS week is the 75th anniversary of the death of Miguel Hernandez By Gemma Quinn MIGUEL HERNANDEZ, one of Spainâ€™s most famous poets, was born in Orihuela on October 30, 1910. He died while in prison on March 28, 1942 and to commemorate the 75th anniversary of his death, many local municipalities are planning special events. This week the Alicante City Council approved the creation of a commission to coordinate different events during 2017, to mark the 75th anniversary of his death. The new socialist government of Alicante has already created a specific Department of Historical and Democratic Memory, led by the Mayor Jose Maria Espuch. Through

MIGUEL HERNANDEZ: Special events will be held to commemorate his death. an Institutional Declaration, the council proposes the creation of a commission that will also coordinate the 80th anniversary of the terrible

Bombing of Alicante for 2018, and the 80th anniversary of the events related to the civil war in the city for 2019. At that time the city of Ali-

cante was the scene of a blockade and tragedy followed between March and April 1939, when more than 15,000 people were trapped in the

port area, some of whom committed suicide, while others were taken as prisoners of war and spent a gruelling tour of prison camps, while others were simply lined up and shot. The poet Miguel Hernandez died at only 31-years-old, suffering from tuberculosis. He ended his days in what was then the Reformatorio de Adultos de Alicante, a prison where the Dictator Franco, who had just recently come to power, locked up those who were not on his side. On the morning of March 28, 1942 the poet of the people, who was best known for the humility and passion of his verses and for defending the legitimate government of the Republic died of his illness.

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

Improvements to La Marina RESIDENTS’ group works with the town hall

BILLBOARDS: Residents group has asked for action to remove the eyesores. By Gemma Quinn SLOWLY but surely things are happening in urbanisation La Marina. Following the formation of the Marina Urbanisation Residents’ Association (Mura) in January, the committee has been holding regular meetings with the town hall. Secretary George Scammell said their latest meeting with Councillor for the Urbanisations, Paulino Herrero, brought up several issues that people have been approaching Mura with, including the amount of billboards along the main roads, that have received criticism and complaints: “There are 42 billboards from the police station to the petrol station” said George “and many are worn and torn and look an eyesore.” The group were informed that the mayor will look at introducing a regulation to limit the amount permitted in any certain area and others will then need to come down. Work is also due to start on Calle Pedro Ma Unanue

where the retaining wall is collapsing and breaking away on the path. However, the money used for this means that there is now no money left for the bus service: “Residents really wanted a local bus serving the urbanisation, Mercadona area and San Fulgencio.” George said the town hall was on board with the issue and were going to provide half of the €5,000 a month it would cost to run a regular bus service five days a week, with the rest being made up of ticket sales. However, that money is now being spent on the road repairs and the bus is for now, on hold: “We will continue working with the town hall as this is really what the residents want. Suma bills increased 20 per cent this so residents should be able to have a say in where this money is spent.” They have raised the issue of street markings and they are gradually being done, and the church with the town hall informing them it is under the

direction of the Bishop of Orihuela, so Mura will now be contacting the Bishop directly to see if work can commence on getting the church completed. George said Mura, which is not connected with any political party, simply wants to be a voice for residents, liaising with the town hall for updates and fighting for what they want and need on the urbanisations. The group has now been granted access to the social centre and will be holding a children’s disco in the near future and other events. For more information visit www.mura.org.es.

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

Murcia win U16 Cadete tournament OVER the Easter weekend Torrevieja’s Nelson Mandela Stadium hosted the 19th Torneo de Futbol Base Cadete Ciudad de Torrevieja- Memorial Manuel Aniorte. However in a change from previous events, this year’s tournament was played out between six teams and not just two invited teams as had been done in the past.

Taking part were teams from Alicante and Murcia Regions including Ranero, Alcoyano, Murcia, Cartagena, Torrevieja and Elche. On Sunday morning the final was played with Murcia beating Elche 2 - 0. The trophy, was presented by Councillor for Sports, Pablo Samper.

www.euroweeklynews.com

FEATURE

Lady of Elche’s return is rejected GOVERNMENT refuse request By Keith Nicol LAST Tuesday, the Valencian government rejected a request for the Lady of Elche to be returned to its rightful home. At the meeting of the Committee on Education and Culture of the Valencian Parliament, they asked the acting central PP government for the final return of the Lady of Elche. The initiative started from Coalicio Compromis whose deputy for Alicante, Mireia Molla, noted that “there is no sense in the Lady going outside Elche, as it is in its original environment where this piece is best understood,” and described it as “a strategic project for the city is its final arrival.” The spokesman for the Socialist municipal group, An-

REQUEST: The real Lady of Elche is wanted back home. tonio Rodes said that successive socialist governments had applied for temporary custody and there was always

the possibility of a permanent transfer, while branding the refusal of the Generalitat as “one more grievance.”

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

Charities participate in first council organised Torrevieja NGO Fair INTERNATIONAL, national and local organisations given the opportunity to raise awareness of their causes By Keith Nicol THE First NGO Fair of Torrevieja, organised by the new council, was held on Saturday morning with the participation of more than 20 international, national and local associations and organisations who were given the opportunity to be able to raise awareness and funds through the sale of crafts and handicrafts. Although this was the first such event organised by the council, other such events have been organised for many years through Associations Day and previously as part of ‘This Is Spain’, going back to 2002. Torrevieja’s Mayor, Jose Manuel Dolon, came to this event with Councillor for Volunteers and NGOs, Carmen Morate, and other members of the council team, who stressed the importance of actions of this style which “give visibility to NGOs and the people who put their time and knowledge in the service of others.” The fair, which was held at the monument to the Man of the Sea, attracted mainly entities that fight against disease, such as associations fighting cancer, those fighting addictions and those for people with mental illness and their families. Also present were international and national organisations that help the homeless or give support to families in dire economic situations. Throughout the morning, there was music and dancing with Paya’s Academy and children’s entertainment. For Jose Manuel Dolon it is essential that the voluntary work carried out by the associations becomes better known “and that the thousands of people who need to know that they have a possibility know that there are many people committed to help them.” The good weather and the large influx of visi-

WELL REPRESENTED: More than 20 charities took part in first NGO fair in Torrevieja. tors, coinciding with the Easter holidays, helped with the numbers of visitors, thus Carmen Morate expressed her satisfaction with the good atmosphere and the good reception given to the initiative. Meanwhile other International associations and groups raised their concerns about the lack of publicity and advance notice and, in some cases, an invite to the event itself. The mayor has indicated that it has achieved the goal of creating a space

with a “good atmosphere” with performances, animation and the presence of a number of entities, all the ingredients to “give continuity to this event.” The fair was also attended by a broad representation of councillors of the opposition headed by its spokesman, Eduardo Dolon. The ‘This Is Spain’ team are planning to organise a new and re-vamped ‘This Is Spain...Again!’ exhibition in the near future. The new

shows will feature an Associations, Charities, Clubs and Groups Day alongside some

VISITORS: Enjoyed a rewarding day out. special partners, giving local residents and visitors an opportunity to find out even

more about things to do, how to volunteer and lots of interesting pastimes.

12 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Torrevieja’s Symphony Orchestra return in April PERFORMANCE will be dedicated to Beethoven and Mendelssohn By Keith Nicol AFTER another ‘Sold Out’ performance before Easter, the OST, Torrevieja’s Symphony Orchestra return to the International Auditorium in Torrevieja for a performa nc e on A pril 23 a t 7pm dedicated to Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello a nd Pia no O p.56, more

c ommonly know n a s the Triple Concerto, was composed in 1804 and makes up the first act of the concert. The c hoic e of the thre e solo instruments effectively makes this a concerto for a piano trio and it is the only c onc e rto B e e thove n e ve r c omple te d for more tha n one instrument. A typical pe rforma nc e of the Beethoven piece takes approximately 37 minutes. Beethoven’s early biographe r, A nton Sc hindle r, claimed that the Triple Conc e rto w a s w ritte n for Beethoven’s royal pupil, the Archduke Rudolf of Austria. The Archduke, who became an accomplished pianist and composer under Beethoven’s tutelage, was only in his mid-teens at this time, and so it seems plausi-

ble that Beethoven’s strategy was to create a showy, but relatively easy, piano part that would be backed up by two more mature and skilled soloists. However, t her e i s no record of Rudolf ever perf or m i ng t he wor k. I t was not publicly premiered until 1808, at the summer ‘Augarten’ concerts in Vienna, and when it came to be published, the concerto bore a dedication to a different pat r on, Pr i nce Lobkowi t z (Franz Joseph Maximilian von Lobkowitz Fürst). The second par t of t he per f or m ance com pr i ses Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, com m onl y known as The Italian. This orchestral symphony, written by German com-

poser Felix Mendelssohn, finds its inspiration in the colour and atmosphere of Italy, where Mendelssohn made sketches but left the work incomplete. The I t al i an Sym phony was finished in Berlin on 13 March 1833, in response to an invitation for a symphony from the London (now Royal) Philharmonic Society; he conducted the first per f or m ance hi m sel f i n London on 13 May 1833 at a London Philharmonic Society concert. The symphony’s success, and Mendelssohn’s popularity, influenced the course of British music for the rest of the century. A typical performance lasts about half an hour. Mor e det ai l s f r om : https://orquestasinfo nicadetorrevieja.com.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Air Lingus bring Ireland to Murcia NEW schedule will operate four days a week By Keith Nicol

THIS week, Murcia’s Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Employment, Juan Hernandez, was at the Murcia-San Javier airport to welcome somewhat surprised passengers from Dublin who have travelled to the region with ‘Aer Lingus.’ Their new schedule will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, from this week until October 9, reinforcing the Dublin-Murcia connection during mid and high season and adds to those of Ryanair, with Irish flyers now being able to choose between the offer of 10 weekly flights between destinations. Hernandez said that “the arrival of these flights is excel-

7.1 per cent was the rise in tourism in the region in 2015 lent news for the region thus improving connectivity as increasing their degree of internationalisation.” In this regard, the Minister took the welcome ceremony to highlight the actions taken to attract international tourists and highlighted “the importance of foreign tourism as a source of income and wealth for the region.” In this sense, foreign tourism in the region saw an increase of 7.1 per cent in 2015 (with 862,295 international tourists), more than two

points above the national average (4.9 per cent). “It is a consolidated trend that we are seeing during the early stages of 2016,” he said. In this period, the hotel establishments of the region housed 29,489 foreign tourists, 16.5 per cent more than in 2014, which is the best record since 2006. According to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism, 2014 saw an influx of Irish tourists to the region increased 73.7 per cent reaching a figure of 30,498 tourists. In 2015 Irish tourism in the region continued to grow, reaching 32,432 tourists. While at San Javier airport the Minister could still not come up with a definitive answer about the future of the airport and if it would have to close or not.

E W N 31 March 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Father and son in La Zenia concert NEW programme will be featured TWO excellent choirs will combine in concert at the Ecumenico Centro - Cristo Resucitado church in C/Diamante at La Zenia. The concert will take place on Friday April 8 at 8pm and will feature the well-known Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir, conducted by local singer, conductor and voice teacher Nigel Hopkins. The Male Voice Choir will sing a brand new programme of popular songs designed to please local audiences, which will even include a song sung in Zulu. The visiting guest choir is the famous NTU (Nottingham Trent University) Chamber Choir who are in

choirs will combine in concert on April 8

La Zenia as part of their Spanish Tour. Their tour takes in Barcelona Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia, and the feted Montserrat Monastery, La Zenia, and the Military Church (Santo Domingo) in Cartagena. They are conducted by Matthew Hopkins, Nigel’s son, who is Director of Music at NTU in the UK, and himself a top class professional tenor, orchestral and choral conductor, and voice coach. Last autumn NTU Chamber Choir were runners up in

the International Eistedfodd at Llangollen - one of the world’s most prestigious choral competitions, and are in constant demand throughout the UK. In May they are backing the singer Russell Watson on his UK tour, and next month appear with the Philharmonia Orchestra in the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. It is very rare for father and son to sing together in public these days, due mainly to busy schedules and distant geography, but this may be one of those happy occasions. Tickets (in aid of church funds) are €8 and are available from La Londerosa Gift Shop at La Zenia C.C.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

A classic motor

ATTRACTS dozens of classic, exotic, cust By Keith Nicol THE Seventh Day of the Motor returns to Guardamar at the end of April. This annual event is organised by the Guardamar Rotary Club and attracts dozens of classic, exotic, American, Italian, customised and classic cars and bikes, from all over the Alicante Province. The event is a benefit event to raise money to purchase school text books for those who might otherwise have difficulty in paying for expensive new books. The event takes place on Saturday April 30 in the Plaza de la Constitucion of Guardamar del Segura, with the cars and bikes on display from 10am until late afternoon. This is the seventh year that the Guardamar Rotary Club has collaborated with the town hall to make the event one of

SEVENTH MOTOR DAY: Will take place on April 30. the most successful initiatives in the province. For this year 2016 and for

the precious two years, the beneficiary of local Parents Association AMPA: IES Les

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

r event

tomised and classic cars

Dunes, with the major aim to once again build a bank of textbooks for students of ESO

and Bachiller which can cost upwards of €250 per child. The event is to raise funds and awareness of the book bank and ultimately to help provide a good education for their children. The event is free to attend and along with the vehicle display there will be food and drink with proceeds to charity for the modest price of €1 for every drink or ‘montadito’ snack, and from noon onwards you can savour the flavour of the giant paella, which can easily feed 500 people, at €3 a plate. All this without forgetting the children and a bouncy castle to keep them amused. All the tasks of running the event, serving the food and drinks and making sure everything runs smoothly are shared by all the members of Rotary Guardamar. More information is available from sabadosclaudia@hotmail.com.

Costa Blanca commited to Ukraine EDUARDO DOLON, Deputy of the Costa Blanca Tourism Board, announced on Tuesday March 29 that the Ukrainian company WindRose Airlines will operate a direct weekly flight with 218 seats available each way between Alicante and the city of Kiev. This week the Costa Blanca Tourist Board, an autonomous body of the Provincial Council of Alicante, visited the city of Kiev to give a presentation about Alicante to travel agents from the tour operator Idriska, with the aim of increasing the arrival of new tourists.

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Moscow visit for Tourism Board IMPORTANT event to promote all areas of Costa Blanca tourism that are available to visitors By Keith Nicol RUSSIAN tourism is one of the most important sectors for the southern Costa Blanca.

Last weekend members of the Costa Blanca Tourism Board returned to promote the Costa Blanca region at the MITT Moscow Tourism Fair. It was an opportunity

for the B oa rd to not only promote the Region’s 141 municipalities, with the traditional sun, sand, sea, and sangria, but also to promote such areas as health, sport, gastronomy, activity holidays and rural tourism, especially in inland areas. MITT Moscow Tourism Fair is primarily focused on the international tourism sector and the Board attends this event because of its rele va nc e a nd high vis itor numbers. D uring the Fa ir, the Provincial Council of Alicante met with major Russian tour operators such as Friend-S, Vand International and Vremya to exchange experiences and learn about the latest industry news and offers from the Costa Blanca Tourism Board. Board representatives also held a meeting with the Consul General of Spain in M os c ow, M igue l B a uz a , who will analyse issues

REPRESENTATIVES: Costa Blanca Tourism Board promote the region in Russia. such as the administrative processing of visas.

Visitors from Moscow and other cities are an important sector of our tourism market Vice President of the Costa B la nc a Touris m B oa rd and the Provincial Council, Eduardo Dolon, stressed the importance of the Board’s continued participation in this event, which annually brings together more than 1,800 exhibitors from 192 different destinations, and noted that ‘the Russian Fede ra tion is a n importa nt

source market for tourists for the province of Alicante.’ Therefore, from the Provincial Government’s point of view, Dolon said: “we are working to consolidat e t he Cost a Bl anca ‘brand’ in this territory, which will in turn, increase visitor arrivals.” He added: “Thi s year a total of 736 flights between Alicante-Elche Airport and Moscow or St. Petersburg, operated by S7, Vueling and Aeroflot companies are already sceduled. I n 2015, t he num ber of Russian visitors who came to the Costa Blanca through the Alicante terminal was 169,905 passengers, 1.43 per cent more than during the same period last year. In addition, growth is particu-

larly striking that we have accumulated since last September and we look forward to continuing throughout 2016,” concl uded t he deputy. Alongside the Board, others who are attending this event in co-ordination with the Agència Valenciana de Tur i sm e and under t he umbrella of Turespaña, al so i ncl ude speci al i sed companies in the Russian market RHTOUR, BSRgroup, NIKA Travel and Hotels AR. After finishing with the MITT Fair, the provincial body took their show on the r oad and al ong wi t h t our operator TUI are visiting t he ci t i es of Moscow, Vladimir, Ivanovo and St. Petersburg.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

Energy efficiency innovation search RESPONSIBILTY for savings must be shared By Keith Nicol THE search for energy efficiency through saving and consumption control is shared by individuals, companies and institutions. Therefore, more and more companies are shifting their focus on developing tools to make this task a little easier. This is the case of several companies at the Miguel Hernandez (UMH) Science Park of the University of Elche, such as Telenatura and Sicer Domotics. They are developing an innovative project, ‘Create Your Energy’, according to the institution. To economise natural resources is no easy task, something that the company Telenatura is well aware of.

This company specialises in designing hardware and software to help optimise, through automation and remote, the resources required for agro-industrial facilities. “Thanks to the use of information technology and communications (ICT), we can control, in real time, the consumption o f w a t e r a n d e n e rg y a n d

thus reduce excessive consumption,” said Antonio Ruiz, one of the promoters of the company. ‘Create Your Energy’ has received one of the prizes of the Marathon Business Creation, Interuniversity UMH and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, which also provides energy audit services to companies.

EWN

24 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Four arrested in motorway chase CAR was chased by police towards Alicante By Keith Nicol A CAR driving at close to 200 kilometres per hour on the motorway from Elche to Tibi was finally stopped and the driver and others arrested after a high speed chase on Monday morning (March 28). Those arrested were driving a stolen car from Villena and were seized by the Guardia Civil and Local Police. The car was chased by Guardia Civil Traffic officers and Tibi Local Police, along the central motorway towards Alicante, until the vehicle was intercepted entering Elche. Four people were arrested for being party to the fact that they were in

a stolen car from Villena while the driver was also charged with reckless driving. Tibi Local Police detected the stolen car shortly after midnight on Sunday and began their pursuit of the car because the vehicle had taken flight at high speed. The police alerted Guardia Civil Traffic group, who at first chased the car, which, once it reached the motorway and headed for Alicante, many times surpassed speeding at 200 kilometres per hour. At the roundabout leading into Alicante, close to the University, Guardia Civil Trafico finally intercepted the car. All the occupants are from a town in the interior of the Valencian Provence.

A free course to train in social care THE Association for the Defence and Integration of Persons with Mental Illness of Vega Baja (ADIEM) has organised its first training course on volunteering which will be held from April 11 to May 5 at the Centre for Rehabilitation and Social Integration (Cris) from 5pm to 7pm.

It will consist of a theoretical part to address issues concerning mental health and other practice where students learn about the various services provided by the association. The course is free and the registration period ends today, Thursday March 31.

wanted GENUINE CARS AND CAMPERVANS INSTANT PAYMENT ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK COMPLETED PART EXCHANGES CALL NOW!

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

LEADING: Cars from Club Torrevieja led the parade on St Patrick’s Day in Cabo Roig.

Club Torrevieja checks out chocolate museum CLASSIC and specialist car owners enjoyed organised outings By Keith Nicol MARCH was a busy month for Club Torrevieja Classics and Specialists Cars. Members enjoyed two very different events with the first being an early start at 8.30am on Saturday March 12 when 14 cars assembled at The Spanglish Café for a visit to the Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa. The trip was organised by the German members of the club, and as expected was run very precisely. Following a route from Torrevieja to Villajoyosa along the old N332, they arrived at the Chocolate Museum for the 10.30am guided tour of the Museum and factory, ending with a sampling session and a few minutes picking up supplies from their shop. Everyone left with bags of goodies purchased from the factory shop followed by a three course meal in Restaurant La Montana on the sea front. As they have done since its inception, Club Torrevieja once again participated in the St Patrick’s Day activities at Spain’s largest St Patrick’s Day parade in Cabo Roig. A smaller contingent of just eight cars, with the number of cars lower this year due to a request by the Local Police as the event was on market day, and officers were located in two different parts of the area. Next month the club is planning a trip to the Spa Baths at

Fortuna, followed by a drive to Hondon de la Nieves for a lunch. It’s all happening in Club Torrevieja and if you are interested in cars / rallies and social motoring events, especially if you have a classic car,

visit www.ClubTorrevieja.com, telephone Ron Blackwell on 966 791 212 or go along to one of their monthly meetings, which are every first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Cafeteria Marina Club in

the International Marina, Torrevieja. This year the Club celebrate their 10th anniversary since their formation in October 2006 and they have a lot of different activities in planning stages for members to enjoy.

EWN

26 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS EXTRA

Market postponed FOR technical reasons, Orihuela’s Medieval Market, originally announced for April 8-10, has had to be postponed, the council’s Festivities department has announced. The new dates will be announced shortly.

An early diagnosis TO coincide with World Day Against Colon Cancer today, March 31, Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja has launched a free campaign for early diagnosis of the disease. Those interested or concerned should contact the hospital directly. Colon cancer is the most common oncological disease in Spain, however if detected early it can be cured in 90 per cent of cases.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

One dead in car crash LAST day of Easter return operation caused many traffic jams on the roads By Keith Nicol A MAN died on Monday (March 28) in a collision between two cars that occurred on the road between the towns of Dolores and San Fulgencio. The incident occurred about 1.30pm at kilometre 7.859 of the CV-850 road at San Fulgencio when, for reasons that have not been clarified, the two vehicles were involved in a head on collision. As a result of the impact one of the vehicles flipped over several times, which caused the death of one of the occupants while the other three were seriously injured. Two SAMU ambulances gave basic life support on site before transferring the injured, two men and a woman to the emergency centre at Torrevieja University Hospital.

COLLISION: The wrecked car in which one man died in San Fulgencio. The last day of the Easter Return Operation caused many traffic jams on Monday, especially on the A-7 in Alicante and around the Murcian capital. Since the implementation of the special traffic operation, which began on March 23, a total of three people

died on the roads of Valencia at the time of going to press. The first accident occurred on the Friday night when a 33-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car on the CV-31 passing through the Valencian town of Paterna. A 52-yearold Swedish cyclist died after riding off the road and falling

into a ditch over the holiday period and the last accident on the roads was, as mentioned, in San Fulgencio. During the five days of special traffic operations, more than 1,000 Trafico officers watched over traffic safety that accounted for four million transits. The national

balance is also negative with Holy Week marked by a Tarragona bus accident, which resulted in the deaths of 13 young foreigners traveling from Valencia to Barcelona. A total of 41 people have died in 28 accidents. The figure exceeds last year’s total by seven deaths.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

Gender violence awareness for adolescents SECONDARY school students take part in a campaign to change attitudes and prevent violence By Keith Nicol FROM November to March 2016, more than 16,000 secondary school students from Valencia participated in workshops as part of the preventive campaign to raise awareness

Vueling redirects flights for Brussels to Lille AFTER last week’s tragedy in Brussels, the airline carrier Vueling has been operating its flights from Valencia and Alicante bound for Brussels, to the airport of Lille, located more than 100 kilometres from the Belgian capital, as reported by the airline in a statement. Although these flights were expected to return to normal last Tuesday, it is possible flights from Barcelona, Bilbao, Alicante, Valencia, Malaga, Santiago de Compostela, Rome-Fiumicino, Lisbon and Porto may still divert to Lille. This week the company cancelled another 16 flights, between March 25 and March 29, as capacity constraints following the closure of Brussels airport did not allow for more flights. In addition, the airline will provide a bus to pick up passengers at the airport to take them from Lille to Brussels. Realising that the combination of the French air traffic controllers’ strike and Brussels bombing may have changed the travel plans for some passengers, Vueling is offering an option of free replacement tickets for travel in the next two months or reimbursement of the flight concerned; which can be made by telephone or via the internet.

against gender violence. The course was prepared by the Department of Equality and Inclusive Policies to educate against gender violence to second year secondary students in public or subsidised schools. The Ministry of Equality organised 453 work-

shops on gender violence to provide students with skills to detect and prevent such actions, motivating a change in attitudes that promote egalitarian relationships between young men and women. The General Director of the Valencian Institute for Women and Gender Equality, Anaïs Menguz-

zato said that in recent years we have seen “increased gender violence among an increasingly younger population.” She said that according to the World Health Organisation, one in three teenagers lives in a relationship that is controlled through violence.

28 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS EXTRA

Charity event A FUNDRAISING day for Afecancer and Happy Anilmals Spanien charities will be held tomorrow, Friday April 1, at The Stray Sod in La Fuente commercial Centre from noon to 7pm.

Classic cars CLASSIC car and historical objects fans have a date this weekend (April 2-3) at the IFA exhibition centre for the 13th edition of Antic Auto international classic motor show. See www.feria-alicante.com.

Neck pain AN estimated 20 per cent of those injured in traffic accidents suffer whiplash according to the Quironsalud Hospital in Torrevieja. Whiplash causes neck pain, ringing in the ears and dizziness.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Hashish by helicopter DRUG smuggling network has been broken up and goods seized By Keith Nicol A LARGE drug smuggling ring has been broken up through an operation implemented by a court in Torrevieja. The successful operation allowed authorities to dismantle a network that used helicopters to transport hashish throughout Spain from Morocco. The Guardia Civil swooped on gang members in the capital Madrid along with raids in Guipuzcoa, Malaga, Sevilla and Cadiz. In total they detained 20 people of various nationalities: Spanish, Moroccans, Romanians and Ecuadorians. During the raids the Guardia Civil also seized two helicopters, 15 vehicles including a truck trailer, 1,500 kilos of hashish, one marihuana plantation with 1,000 plants, â‚Ź220,000 in cash, computers and air nav-

DRUG TRANSPORT: One of the helicopters used to smuggle hashish into Spain. igation materials. The operation began after the Guardia Civil discovered a smuggling network that planned to bring drugs into Spain from Morocco by transporting hashish by heli-

copter. They set up a surveillance operation after determining the chosen landing place, near Estepona (Malaga). On the night of March 5, officers arrested one suspect

in a van who was about to transport 750 kilos of hashish that had just been unloaded from the helicopter. That same night, close to Sevilla, the helicopter pilot who had

dropped off the packages of hashish, plus other members of the organisation were detained as they prepared to hide inside a ship. The Spanish network was led by a Moroccan resident living in Estepona (Malaga), who controlled all levels of the organisation including drug suppliers, distributors, transport and concealment. In order that the two helicopters of the organisation were not detected during periods of inactivity, the gang dismounting the blades and hid the helicopter and blades inside the trailer truck or in a warehouse. When arrested, the helicopter pilot was serving a prison sentence at the time. However the pilot was enjoying weekend release privileges and home permits at the weekend. When required, he used that advantage to perform the drug smuggling flights.

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

Ireland and Spain make new agreement NATIONS will cooperate in all matters related to the Spanish Armada By Keith Nicol SUPREMACY of the High Seas was of the highest agenda in 1588 when Spain sent their Spanish Armada to try and invade Great Britain. The Armada ships were either sunk by English warships or they looked for an escape route along the West Coast of Ireland. Now the discovery of nine cannons from ‘La Juliana,’ which sank in 1588, has prompted a deal between Ireland and Spain. Hidden deep in the storage rooms of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin lies a treasure trove that could represent a new approach to preserving Spain’s underwater heritage. In total there are nine bronze cannons, just part of the total of 32 that were aboard La Juliana, a former merchant vessel-turned-Spanish Armada warship, that sank off the west coast of Ireland on September 21, 1588 as it tried to make its way back home to Spain. The latest finding happened last summer near Streedagh, north of the city of Sligo.

RECOVERY: Spain and Ireland will work together to recover more cannons. An agreement between the Irish and Spanish culture ministries will mean permanent cooperation in all matters related to the Spanish Armada. A couple of weeks ago a group of senior officials from Spain’s

Ministry of Culture and the National Museum of Underwater Archeology (ARQUA) in Cartagena visited Ireland to forge closer cooperation so the cannons still lying on the seabed off Streedagh can also be recovered.

EWN

Boycott Alicante events VARIOUS classic vehicle clubs of Alicante City have reached an agreement not to participate in any event which is taking place in the city this year. They have included festivals, bonfires and charity events under this umbrella. The reason is a protest against the decision of the city’s ruling party (a tripartite made up of PSOE, Guanyar, and Compromis) to force them to pay a road tax they were exempt from. The classic vehicle clubs also claim many of them will de-register their cars in Alicante and register them in other municipalities.

32 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Torrevieja holds back subsidies PROCESSIONS attracted thousands of people By Keith Nicol SEMANA SANTA processions took place all over Spain last weekend. In Torrevieja this year’s parades did not go off without controversy as the Brotherhoods say that they are still waiting for their promised grants of €34,000 for 2015 that has yet to be paid by the council. The Brotherhoods (JMC) of the Holy Week of Torrevieja completed the organisation of events for this year, however they have not yet received payment of the last municipal subsidy for 2015. The organisation of the religious activities that make up Semana Santa represents an annual out-

lay of about €100,000 for the entity that coordinates the activity of the 14 fraternities and sororities of Easter. Much of this investment is to hire the bands, among many other costs, such as floral arrangements. The processions that make up Holy Week, apart from the suspension of the procession on Monday due to rain, attracted thousands of people, especially on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Only two councillors of the government team, Pablo Samper and Alejandro Blanco (Sueña Torrevieja), took part in the processions apart from the presence of Councillor Fanny Serrano who gave a short opening speech.

Guardia seize cigarettes at El Altet GUARDIA CIVIL officers seized 1,320 packs of cigarettes that a traveller of Russian nationality was trying to smuggle into Spain this week through the Alicante-Elche Airport. The goods, valued at €6,000, were being carried on two checked bags on a flight link-

ing the Amsterdarm-Schipol Airport with El Altet. Smuggling tobacco results in major losses for both local tobacco shops and is an important source of income in tax. Such behaviour, together with the production of counterfeit cigarettes has seen a surge in recent times due to the financial crisis.

34 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Bar’s opening night success RAISED €400 for the Samaritans By Gemma Quinn THE opening of Central Bar in Mar Azul on St. Patrick’s Day helped raise almost €400 for Samaritans in Spain. It was the bar’s first event as sponsors for the Samaritan’s and the money was raised through the sale of raffle tickets with some top prizes up for grabs. The secret auction to win a long weekend

in the south of France was withdrawn as the reserve price was not met, so this will be put into the next event scheduled for the end of May. The day started with a great selection of mixed English and Irish music, but the real highlight had to be the tasty hog roast which delighted the many people who sampled it and a proportion of the proceeds were also donated to the charity.

New police chief NEW chief inspector of the National Police, Matias Hernandez, who just took office as head of the Orihuela police station, has been officially welcomed and appointed by Mayor Emilio Bascuñana. Hernandez said he was excited by his appointment, adding: “My predecessor has left the bar very high, and for me this charge is a challenge that I face with total dedication

and enthusiasm in serving society.” Mayor Bascuñana also took the opportunity to thank his predecessor Luis Lombarte “f or hi s year s of dedi cat i on t o t he ci t y of Or i huel a,” bef or e wel com i ng the new chief in whom “I put my trust and I encourage you to work to ensure coexistence in the city so we can continue in this line.”

FEATURE

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

Advertising feature

Be the master of your destiny DO you have a dream of owning an exclusive holiday home surrounded by magnificent scenery? Would you like to make a secure investment in an elegant campsite, a true retreat for you and your family, away from the hustle and bustle of the seaside? This is your chance to participate in one of the very first fully-legal campsite developments in Spain, provide for your family, and make lasting friends. British-run, by partners who have decades of accomplishment in pioneering safe, secure and financially smart holiday home sites, Sorbas Oasis Resort has been tailor made with your interests at heart. After 10 years of acquiring planning permission the resort represents nature at its best, with an abundance of fresh air, olive trees, and mountainous landscape befitting the family adventurer. Owners Peter and Roger have a hands-on approach to their business, which has seen them successfully develop holiday home sites and residential properties across the UK and Spain. They have cultivated a reputation for trustworthiness and honesty that allows them to offer 20 year licences on your home away from home. With their new project on the outskirts of beautiful Sorbas in Almeria, Peter and Roger are offering a first-class resort with all the

SORBAS OASIS RESORT: A true retreat for you and your family. modern facilities you would expect from a prime investment. All plots are incredibly spacious enabling you to create your very own oasis, not too close to anyone else. There is 24-hour security, every day of the year, with all homes anchored in a secure position. A small community of long-term owners creates a sense of community, peace and tranquillity. This is a smart property investment that will provide fun, adventure and also financial stability for your family down the generations. This is an exclusive offer aimed at people

who would sincerely like to have their very own land amid spectacular countryside and make their dreams come true. There are limited spaces available to maintain the idyllic, exclusive and independent nature of the community, so why not contact Sorbas Oasis Resort today to book your plot? The reception office is now open so make sure you call Sorbas Oasis Resort now and ensure you donâ€™t let this golden opportunity slip away. Be the master of your destiny. Please see our advert below.

36 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS EXTRA

Dog fines AGUILAS Town Hall has issued its first fines for owners not cleaning up after their dog on the streets. Ten people were caught in the act and have been fined under a new crackdown on the law.

Prawn festival THE second prawn festival is underway in Aguilas from now until April 8. A ‘tapagamba’ is also running with a tapas dish with prawns and drink costing €3.50 at participating venues.

Addiction prevention ELCHE is allocating €31,000 to two charities and organisations to help with their addiction prevention programmes.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Showtime on stage in June THEATRE group is deep in rehearsals for their next production THE New Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group is already deep in rehearsals for their next production on stage in June. ‘Showtime’ promises to be a first class cabaret show with comedy, tappers and singers and it is the second time the group have put on a show and they will be back on stage on June 23 and 24. President of the group Tom Ford said last year’s show raised money for the local ambulance service and over the years under the original Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group, around €12,000 has been donated, but as it is now a private service, funds will now be donated to another worthy local cause. Tom said the new theatre group

THEATRE GROUP: Showtime will be on stage in June.

launched two years ago with a new fresh outlook and has since welcomed back old members and new. They are committed to putting on exciting and professional shows for local residents to enjoy, and last year’s Christmas carols helped raised money which was donated to the school in San Fulgencio to assist parents struggling to pay for school books. They always welcome new members, particularly those interested in technical aspects such as lighting and sound. They meet every Monday at the Social Centre in urbanisation La Marina from 2pm. Anyone interested can pop along or called Tom on 966 790 547. Tickets for the June show cost €6 and will be on sale shortly.

Mango and papaya growing crops for Mazarron TROPICAL fruit plantations are thriving in Mazarron. The fruits, including mango and papaya, are being grown by farmers as an alternative crop to

the traditional produce such as tomatoes, melons, almonds and artichokes. The first mango and papaya plantation was set up

in 2014 and there are now around seven hectares devoted to their growth under the guidance of the IMIDA Agrarian Research and Development Institute.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

Municipalities to withdraw names REMOVAL of plates may be increasing in future By Keith Nicol THE Ministry of Transparency and Social Responsibility led by Manuel Alcaraz, has sent a letter to the 542 municipalities of Valencia and the three provincial councils to assist in the removal of the commemorative name plates

with the names of any politician who has been found guilty of corruption. In Torrevieja, the name of the former mayor Pedro Angel Hernandez Mateo remain on different buildings and public spaces. Recently the local council also removed the name of the Infanta

Cristina from the sports centre, even though she has not been found guilty of corruption. Everything indicates that the removal of these plates may be increasing in the coming months as more trials for corruption are held mainly involving senior PP politicians.

Spain’s boat fishing competition THIS weekend, Club Nautico Marina Internacional de Torrevieja will host the fifth Open Championship of fishing from a boat. This is part of the regional selections for the Spanish team. The competition will be held in two rounds of fishing for four hours each, and is organised by the Spanish Federation of Fishing and Casting, under the supervision of the Comite Tecnico de la Especialidad.

This ‘doubles’ Championship of Spain, allows pairs of fishermen, or woman, from the same club to fight for a place to participate in the World Championship. The Opening Ceremony of this national event will take place on Friday April 1, on the premises of the International Marina in Torrevieja, while the sports test itself will be held on Saturday, April 2.

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS EXTRA

Paella fiesta MORE than 10,000 people attended the Spring Paellas Festival in Alicante, held on the Rabasa fairground area. The fiesta has been disassociated from the University of Alicante and is open to all over the age of 18.

Swede visit THE Hogueras fiestas of Alicante are to be promoted in Sweden. Events are being organised in Gothenburg which will include parades and paella as part of the first international outing of the Hogueras.

New Aldi FOLLOWING the opening of the new store in Torrevieja, Aldi has opened another new supermarket in the centre of Alicante in Avenida Doctor Jimenez Diaz.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Rescue centre launches major fence fundraiser

OWNERS have fears over animal safety By Gemma Quinn THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has launched a major fundraising campaign to build a secure new boundary fence amid fears for the safety of its rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Rescue Centre co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding this week called for donations to help raise €13,000 for the new two-metre high perimeter fence. The couple say the upgrade has become urgent in the wake of a battle over Oscar, a horse seized in December that was so thin he was labelled a ‘walking skeleton’. Oscar ’s former owners have since mounted a case to claim him back. The Weedings say they have felt “under siege” ever since: “One night I was out grooming horses and a couple of unsavoury-looking characters pulled up and started shouting at

OSCAR: Previous owner’s attempts to claim him back have led to safety fears. me,” Sue said. “There’s guys turning up, wandering around asking if we have horses

for sale as an excuse to come inside. We can hear vans driving past slowly late at night. It’s very scary and

we worry that something may happen to our horses. “We’ve now got 97 horses, ponies and donkeys here yet we have no security around the Rescue Centre, which is also our home, because all the money ever donated goes straight to the care and emergency needs of our rescued animals,” Sue said. “The boundary fence is just some old barbed wire, some very old concrete and two rusty metal gates that are probably about 70-years-old. The whole thing is collapsing. We do have electric fencing inside the boundary to keep the horses in, but obviously this is not secure.” Builders have quoted €13,000 to build a secure perimeter fence. To support the cause you can donate online at www.easyhorsecare.net/do nate/support-our-fence-fundraiser.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS EXTRA

For everyone THE Ciudadanos group of Almoradi want the installation of games for children with disabilities or reduced mobility in the parks of the town as well as adapted swings to be used by all.

Benefit show A DANCE show on April 1 at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio is to raise funds for the ADIS handicapped association of the Vega Baja. Tickets cost €5 and the show starts at 8pm.

Art supplies ART students in Cartagena have raised funds and materials for school children. The ‘Arte por un Lapiz’ event saw people ‘buy’ students’ artwork with classroom materials that will now be donated to those who need them.

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

The Orihuela Sierra hiking challenge HIKERS to raise funds for local dog shelter By Gemma Quinn FOR the past nine years a group of retired residents, the Entre Naranjos Mountain Hiking Group, have been exploring the Costa Blanca mountains, organising hikes and documenting new routes. Led by coordinator Dave Hill, who has been hiking in mountains since he was 16 years old, the group walk every Tuesday from October to May travelling far afield to enjoy the beauty and the terrain of the region’s mountains. “It is not just a passion but an obsession. I can’t imagine life without the joy of being in the mountains,” said Dave who has also in the past few years trekked in the Atlas Mountains, the Alps and in Nepal. “Life would not be normal if I did not escape to the moun-

MAGGIE MASTIN: Waiting for adoption in the Orihuela refuge.

SIERRA CHALLENGE: Entre Naranjos Mountain Hiking Group (Dave Hill on far right). tains at least once a week!” Currently the group is made up of people in their 60’s and they are planning another challenge. This one is much more localised and is in aid of a cause

that is close to the hearts of all the members - animal welfare. On April 5 the group is embarking on hiking the whole of the Sierra Orihuela to raise funds for Asoka, the charity in

charge of the animal refuge in Orihuela, run by volunteers working to rehome abandoned animals. The Orihuela Sierra Challenge will take the hikers at

least eight hours to cover the 23kms and the three peaks from Santomera to Montepinar and will mean they will have hiked up a total of 4,000 feet by the end. The group are asking for donations in the name of their challenge. You can drop donations off at the Taverna Naranjo, Entre Naranjos, via Paypal at www.paypal.com using the email donacionparaanimales @gmail.com or using the bank account ES54 3058 2501 0027 2090 3876 (mark. SIERRA CHALLENGE) For enquiries call Nick Moore on 692 747 685.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Triumph for ACTS’ first production DONATED €2,500 to the Benijofar Social Fund THERE is a thirst for quality theatre productions here on the Costa Blanca, as was proved by newcomer ACTS Theatre Group’s production of Mark Camoletti’s ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’. The group was formed by Tony and Angela Goddard who wanted to provide ‘a professional drama company in the area’, and while it may be new in name it is certainly not in experience, featuring several familiar faces to local audiences. The storyline is a beautifully engineered tale of confusion and misunderstanding. It all starts with what is supposed to be the perfect weekend for hus-

band Bernard (played by Ian Vallender), spending it with his mistress Suzanne (played by Robin Smith). His wife Jacqueline (played by Suzanne Stokes) is about to go and see her mother and Bernard has even laid on a Cordon Bleu cook, Suzette (played by Michelle Edwards) to do the catering. However, the scene is set when Suzanne discovers that her husband Bernard has also invited Robert (played by Tony Goddard) along and Robert just happens to be Suzanne’s lover. Farce is not easy to pull off well. It requires good timing, accuracy in presenting lines and

the ability to maintain and control high emotion over a considerable period of time. It is too easy for the whole thing to degenerate into an awkward mess, but all the cast managed to create for the audience that spell that separates a special piece of theatre from the merely humdrum. ACTS Theatre Group was able to donate €2,500 to the Benijofar Social Fund to help those in need in the municipality. There to accept the donation after the performance at the Cultural Centre from the play’s director Albert Stokes was the Mayor of Benijofar, Luis Rodriguez Perez.

44 E W N

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

NEWS

Focusing on the ‘Pascual Flores’ INTENDS to turn it into a floating museum By Keith Nicol THE schooner ‘Pascual Flores’ docked at a pier in Torrevieja could soon be turned into a floating museum. The Department of Culture, headed by councillor Alejandro Blanco, has set as one of its goals to turn the ‘Pascual Flores,’ owned by the City Council, into part of the city’s floating museum and a tourist attraction. The idea is that the boat, which recreates an example of what was the fleet of sailing ships that transported salt worldwide and other materials, can become a sailing tourist promotion for the city and dock at ports along the Spanish coast, which was part of the original idea

when she first came to Torrevieja. Similarly it is intended that the boat should remain as part of a floating museum and where courses related to the sea and marine life can be taken. This was confirmed by the councillor of Culture, who expressed his wish that the boat sails from port to port representing Torrevieja in different cities of the Spanish coast. “The idea is also that the ship, once docked at the port will not only serve as a tourist attraction that can be visited but it can also have activities on board.” In this sense, Councillor Blanco seeks the possibility of getting a European grant for the ‘Pascual Flores’ so she can also function as a marine laboratory or develop outreach activities.

2nd International Photography Contest ARE you a keen photographer? The city of Alicante (Department of Culture) in collaboration with the Club Photo Alicante (CFA) has announced the 2nd International Photography

Contest ‘Alicante,’ where amateurs and professionals can participate worldwide with prizes of €4,500 spread over 14 awards. More information at: clubfotograficoalicante.blogspot.com.

NEWS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

NEWS FROM OUR FIVE OTHER REGIONS

EWN

COSTA DEL SOL

Stylish new street names in Calpe

Quick turnaround

MUNICIPAL band has also had a street named in its honour

FIREMEN, ambulance staff and Local Police intervened in a car accident in the Pedregalejo district of Malaga when a vehicle overturned while turning. A man and his son were travelling in the car, and suffered minor injuries.

By Sam Croft

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

FIVE new streets in Calpe’s Partida Borumbot neighbourhood have been named. In a recent ceremony, Deputy Mayor Manuel Cabrera was pla c e d i n charge of unvei l i ng t he names of the different streets. The streets are named after important people who have contributed to the cultural and social identity of Calpe over the years, including the Parish Priest Francisco Bernabe, the writer Pablo Pineda, and the architect Ricardo Bofill. The Calpe Municipal Music Band also now has a street in their honour, and they were indeed present at the ceremony to celebrate the momentous occasion.

IMPORTANT PEOPLE: Have had streets named after them.

COSTA BLANCA NORTH

MALLORCA

AXARQUÍA

COSTA DE ALMERÍA

Child porn

Tourist advice

Head on

Vandal arrested

A TIP from a resident of San Vicente del Raspeig has allowed the Guardia Civil to arrest four people for possession and distribution of child pornography. The concerned citizen found the material while download file-sharing programmes.

ARENAL will have a mobile tourist information unit to be stationed along the seafront promenade available during the summer season that will complement the service provided by the existing tourist office.

TWO cars collided on the morning of March 26 in Nerja resulting in considerable damage to the front of one of the cars with the other completely blocking the road. One of the drivers received minor injuries and one failed a breathalyser test.

Pet facility

Montuiri Cossiers

A MAN has been arrested in Garrucha in connection with acts of vandalism against buildings, cars and homes of members of the religious brotherhood. The 33-year-old is accused of throwing paint over cars and against the walls of buildings belonging to the brethren.

A PEDREGUER firm, Petsky, has applied to the town hall for a licence to install a crematorium for pets. If granted, it will be built at the Les Galgues industrial estate in Pedreguer.

MONTUIRI wants the Council of Mallorca to recognise its iconic ‘Cossiers’ as part of the Fiestas of Cultural Interest. The Cossiers, a group of seven male dancers, perform traditional dances every year on August 15 during the Montuiri village fiestas.

Business boost ALCOY, Ibi and Onteniente town halls and local companies have asked the regional government for funds to improve facilities in their industrial areas. This would include improved public transport and nursery schools for employees.

More people GANDIA’s official population grew last year by 4,571 inhabitants, of whom 525 were children born in the town. The municipality now has a total of 75,840 residents registered on the padron.

Wall repair THE western end of Denia’s Moorish town wall had to be cordoned off after a faint crack in one of the buttresses became worse after recent rain.

Donors thanked BLOOD donors who flocked to the old IDEA shop on Almuñecar’s Plaza Mayor in the week preceding Easter in response to a call for help from the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre have been thanked by the authorities for their generosity.

Tunnel open THE new access tunnel to Garrucha port finally opened this week. Hundreds of lorries per day arrive and depart from the port carrying building products from the nearby Sorbas cement quarries.

Business joy MARBELLA councillor Javier Porcuna did not mince his words when he described the opening of 51 new businesses in March alone as a sign of “noticeable joy.” San Pedro accounted for 32 of the new licences while Marbella city saw 16 granted.

Helter Skelter A SOPHISTICATED syndicate devoted to trafficking hashish from Morocco to Spain by helicopter was smashed by the Guardia Civil with the arrest of 20 people of different nationalities, including the ringleader, a Moroccan based in Estepona.

Bla Bla travel THE APP taking transport by storm, BlaBlaCar has announced that Spanish users chose Malaga as their favourite destination for spending the Easter holidays, with more travelling to the Costa del Sol using the service than Sevilla or Madrid.

San Pedro fire

Asparagus mystery

Scouts visit

Autovia extension

A 78-YEAR-OLD man disappeared around 5pm on Easter Sunday after going out to look for asparagus near the village of Algaida. Rescue services found his car in the rural road of Sant Miquel Joan, a kilometre away from the town centre but there was no sign of him.

A GROUP of 31 scouts from Madrid made Frigiliana their home for a night on a stop off from their route during the Semana Santa holiday. The group of youngsters accompanied by six monitors camped in the football camp taking advantage of the recent installations.

WORK is expected to start on the final phases of the Autovia del Almanzora in the next few days. The stretch of motorway between La Concepcion and Cucador and another section which will join the motorway with the A7 Autovia del Mediterraneo, will link the towns with the coast.

A MASSIVE fire which began in a San Pedro Alcantara apartment saw the evacuation of 150 surrounding flats as it swiftly spiralled out of control. The occupant of the home in which the fire originated jumped out the window and fractured his legs.

New councillor

Hiker falls

ALBOX Council has a new member of its team. Lorena Ibanovich, aged 22 was sworn in this week filling the vacant position created by the resignation of former mayor, Rogelio Mena as Sonia Cerdan was elected as the new mayor, leaving a vacant seat on the council.

A HELICOPTER was sent to rescue a hiker in Ojen who had fallen into a ditch and broke his leg. The Estepona man was reportedly out looking for his dog.

Drought alleviated THE Council of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries reported that rainfall in recent months has had a positive effect in the fields and, depending on the weather in the next few weeks, may reduce the expected losses.

Sugar cane THE old sugar cane factory of Torre del Mar will become a visitor centre or new style heritage museum for tourists to learn about subtropical agriculture in La Axarquia. The building was restored two years ago and now it will also be an important tourist centre.

For more local news from our five other regions see www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN top for all the news from Spain.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

EUROPEAN PRESS SCANDINAVIAN PRESS

Baby kindness SWEDEN’S Crown Princess has thanked well wishers for their “kindness” following the birth of baby Oscar. The third in line to the throne was born on March 2 weighing 3,655g.

Solidarity show

GERMAN PRESS

Player sent to prison FOOTBALLER abused his position E N G LA N D footballer Adam Johnson has been jailed for six years for sexual activity w ith a 15year-old fa n. In sen-

BRITISH PRESS tencing, the judge said he showed no remorse and abused his position.

Drugs death

SWEDEN: Monuments across the Swedish capital were lit up in the colours of the Belgian flag in a show of solidarity with Brussels following the bomb attacks at the airport and subway.

TWO professional footballers caught urinating in a glass at the Cheltenham Festival apologised for their behaviour. The y w e re spotted relieving themselves at the ra c e s be fore ADAM JOHNSON: throw ing it ove r Showed no remorse.

Chemical choc DENMARK’S Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) has criticised websites for publishing an Easter recipe for making chocolate bowls with party balloons, warning that it risks contaminating the chocolate with dangerous chemicals from the rubber balloon.

the private balcony.

Migrant misery POLICE in Kent stopped a lorry and 26 migrants came out of the back. Another 26 migrants were found in a second incident in Canterbury. It comes as four lorry drivers who help smuggle people into the country were jailed for five years each.

No emergency A&E departments in UK hospitals face closure as junior doctors announce plans for the first ever all-out strike over continued disagreement with Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt over a new seven-day NHS contract.

Rubbish nation

NORWAY: Police launched emergency patrols and ordered all officers in Oslo to carry weapons, as part of plans to boost security following the terrorist attacks in Brussels.

Pure evil NORWAY: A dog was found dead and almost completely encased in concrete. Local police described the act as “pure evil.”

THE first suspect has been charged with sexual crimes following the wave of sexual assaults and robberies in central Cologne on New Year’s Eve. A 26-year-old Algerian man is accused of surrounding and groping a woman along with 10 accomplices.

Woman missing A GERMAN wom an i s missing following the Brussels attacks while her husband lies seriously wounded in a coma. Over 30 people died and around 300 were injured in the bomb blasts.

Nutella good GERMANY’ S t op consumer rights organisation has revealed that 16 out of 21 chocolate spreads they tested contain potentially cancer-causing toxins, although brand leader of the chocol at e and hazel nut spread, Nutella, was fine.

A CEREMONY was held in the French Alps village of Le Vernet, to mark the first anniversary of the Germanwings plane crash. The illf at ed pl ane t ook off f r om Barcelona and was heading to Dusseldorf in Germany when the co-pilot deliberately crashed it.

Less Christian

Armed police

NYE charges

One year on

DENMARK has seen the fastest growth in the amount of rubbish it throws away of any major European country. A report said in 2014 Danes threw away 46 per cent more than they did in 1995.

NORWAY: Most Church members in Norway are not Christian. According to a poll, less than half of the 3.8m baptised members of the Church of Norway consider themselves Christians.

NEWS

DUTCH POPULATION: Prefer to listen to the radio or watch TV in the traditional way.

Saying no to Netflix DUTCH audiences prefer to be traditional A SURVEY has found that despite the growing presence of Netflix and other online services, the Dutch are still largely listening to the radio and watching television in the traditional way.

DUTCH PRESS

Cruyff dies

Dutch football and won the European Player of the Year award in 1971, 1973 and 1974.

DUTCH football legend Johan C ru y ff h as d ied at his home in Barcelona at the age of 68. Cruyff was often credited with reviving

Defence concerns NATO has said it is concerned

about the Dutch government’s defence policy and in particular the lack of investment. Currently the Netherlands invests 1.14 per cent of its GDP in defence.

Coach arrested THE coach of Dutch tennis number one Robin Haase has been arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman who was found dead at his home earlier this month.

Army spending A PLANNED €10.2 bill i on i ncr ease i n def ence spending agreed by minist er s won’t be enough t o modernise the German army, according to soldiers who say al m ost doubl e t hat amount is needed.

Two heads A GERMAN zoo now has a twin-headed snake on display. Experts say it is a biological rarity, and visitors to Rostock Zoo can now view the spectacle of a snake with two heads for themselves.

NEWS

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

RUSSIAN P RESS

Connecting Crimea Karnaval2018 via Shutterstock

PUTIN visited construction workers

ROAD: From Crimea to the Kerch Strait.

PRESIDENT Putin visited workers constructing a bridge between Crimea and the Russian mainland to encourage what he described as their ‘historic mission’. The bridge will connect the peninsula across the 12-mile stretch of the Kerch Strait. Plans to build such a bridge have existed unrealised since Tsarist times.

Trials and tribulations A UKRAINIAN pilot has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after being found guilty of involvement in the deaths of two Russian journalists killed during the height of the war in June 2014. Nadiya Savchenko sang her national anthem in defiance of the court and denied all the charges.

Awaiting answers INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the Boeing 737-800 crash in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, which killed all 62 people on board. The FlyDubai flight was trying to land in difficult conditions and burst into flames during its second attempt, just 250 metres from the runway.

Lollipop love SWIMMING is the next target of the World Anti-Doping Agency as it investigates an alleged illegal syndicate promoting performance enhancing drug taking across Russian sport. The news comes as a Russian company unveiled new lollipops in support of disgraced tennis star Maria Sharapova. LOLLIPOP: Support for Sharapova.

Hard justice A NATIONALIST politician is advocating bringing back the death penalty for convicted terrorists and foreign drug smugglers. Nikolay Nosov said: “We should stop flirting with terrorists,” but opponents argued that such people would welcome martyrdom. The last formal execution to take place in Russia was nearly 20 years ago in September 1996.

Tough times ROUGHLY 20 million Russians are living below the state-defined poverty

Jimmie48 Photography via Shutterstock

line of 9,452 roubles (€122) per month, which marks a 20 per cent rise on 2014. The economy shrunk due to recession and sanctions throughout 2015, but poverty indicators are still far better than a decade ago.

Old wounds THE International Criminal Court based in the Netherlands is launching an investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the Russian-Georgian war of 2008 over South-Ossetia. The object is not to apportion blame for the conflict but to account for the unexplained deaths.

EWN

FINANCE

Costa Blanca South

31 March - 6 April 2016

LONDON - FTSE 100

-1.49%

C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

$180 million (€161,165,000) is the amount that three Kardashian sisters are being sued for by investment company Hillair which invested in their cosmetics business.

STAT OF WEEK

business & legal

EWN

A EURO WEEKLY NEWS 6 PAGE SPECIAL SECTION // WWW.EWNBUSINESS.COM

DOW JONES

+0.08%

C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

NASDAQ

+0.07%

C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

IBEX 35

-1.54%

C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

Chancellor forced to make a U-turn

Unwanted attention

TO ensure the budget was not derailed by dissident Tories

UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has rejected an uninvited bid from US spices and herbs maker McCormick. Premier said it had turned down the 52p-a-share offer on the grounds that it “substantially undervalued the company and its prospects.” Premier owns many UK household brands including Mr Kipling, Homepride, Oxo and Bisto but has agreed to sell 17 per cent of its shares to Japanese noodle manufacturer Nissin.

By John Smith MUCH to the satisfaction of the opposition, George Osborne was forced to make a U-turn over the plan to cut disability payments as touted in his latest budget, in order to ensure that the budget was not derailed by dissident Tory rebels voting it down.

Quote of the Week

£1.3 billion is the amount that Chancellor George Osborne had hoped to save with a cut in disability payments

Prior to the vote which the government won by just 35, he defended his role in controlling the economy, but admitted in parliament that where mistakes were made he was ready ‘to listen and learn.’ Two opposition amendments to scrap the ‘tampon tax’ and reverse an

“He is a political chancer whose grubby, incompetent manipulations could not be defended.” Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on George Osborne.

Credit Featureflash Shutterstock

BUSINESS EXTRA

HUGH HEFNER: Founder of Playboy.

No nudes is bad IT appears that following the decision announced by the Playboy group to stop publishing images of nude women in their magazine that sales have shrunk and in consequence, advertising revenue has also reduced. Hugh Hefner, who will soon be 90, has already put the Playboy mansion up for sale at a reported $200 million (€179 million), which includes a life-long lease for the multi-millionaire and it

is now widely touted that the entire empire is now also up for sale with an asking price in the region of $500 million (€447 million). Founded in 1953, with the coup of featuring Marilyn Monroe as the first ‘Playmate of the Month’, the Playboy product has often been seen as a little ‘tacky’ but not outright pornography, and both the group and its founder have become American icons.

Yahoo’s poor performance IN what is quite an unusual move, Starboard Value, a significant investor in internet company Yahoo, has called for the replacement of the entire board in a letter to other shareholders, where it says it is “extremely disappointed with Yahoo’s dismal financial performance, poor management execution, egregious compensation and hiring practices.” Latest figures for Yahoo, which is cutting costs and shedding staff, showed that it made a loss of €3.9 billion.

Superhero success IN an effort to emulate the success of the various Marvel films such as Spiderman, Warner Brothers gambled $250 million (€224 million), on rival DC Comic’s Superman v Batman and despite a hammering from critics, it grossed $424 million (€380 million) at the box office in its first five days.

Ferrovial UK business AMEY, a subsidiary of Spanish Ferrovial Services, has won a contract from Highways England to maintain 370 kilometres of roads in the East Midlands area for a 15-year period. The contract is said to be worth €389 million although it will be reviewed every three years for quality and service provided. Currently, the com-

pany undertakes a similar role in the East of England as well as Wales and Scotland. The company, which employs 21,000 people in the UK, generates over 30 per cent of the annual income for Ferrovial and has also just won a contract for total facilities management with a triumvirate of London councils.

increase in VAT on solar panels were accepted by the government without the need for a vote. What the chancellor has not been prepared to do as yet is explain where he will find new funds to replace the cuts originally planned in the disability budget.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016/ Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

LONDON - FTSE 100

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY WITH US See our advert on opposite page

C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY Anglo American 500.95 -29.98 Associated British Foods 3,265.00 -115.78 Admiral Group 1,900.00 -12.79 Ashtead Group 825.00 -19.14 Antofagasta 469.40 -12.80 ARM Holdings 1,001.50 -15.16 Aviva 455.70 -15.33 AstraZeneca 3,907.00 -43.05 BAE Systems 498.65 -2.70 Babcock International Group 934.50 -2.59 Barclays 152.65 -3.85 British American Tobacco 3,995.50 -28.31 Barratt Developments 561.75 -6.39 Berkeley Group Holdings 3,192.00 -91.32 British Land Co 688.00 -9.05 BHP Billiton 778.30 -17.10 Bunzl 1,975.00 -13.14 BP 353.55 -4.75 Burberry Group 1,320.50 -47.00 BT Group 432.95 -9.45 Coca-Cola HBC 1,431.50 -27.00 Carnival 3,517.00 1.66 Centrica 224.15 -2.61 Compass Group 1,212.00 1.03 Capita Group (The) 1,034.00 -1.20 CRH 1,948.00 12.28 Dixons Carphone 417.50 -10.88 DCC 6,040.00 -51.85 Diageo 1,869.00 -9.73 Direct Line Insurance Group 369.90 -5.53 Experian 1,213.00 -4.09 easyJet 1,501.00 -15.70 Fresnillo 919.75 -32.57 GKN 283.20 -4.00 Glencore 151.20 -5.93 GlaxoSmithKline 1,389.50 -4.29 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,289.00 -22.00 Hammerson 561.00 -0.96 HSBC Holdings 438.33 -9.80 International Consolidated Air 542.00 -8.83 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,770.00 -22.20 3i Group 453.20 -5.10 Imperial Brands (Imp Tobacco) 3,770.25 -44.00 Informa 688.00 -6.05 Intu Properties 310.40 -6.20 Inmarsat 936.00 -5.69 Intertek Group 3,122.00 -20.00 ITV 237.70 -4.96 Johnson Matthey 2,689.00 -16.00 Kingfisher 372.70 1.41

% CHG. -5.73 -3.35 -0.67 -2.22 -2.65 -1.49 -3.25 -1.09 -0.53 -0.28 -2.46 -0.70 -1.11 -2.78 -1.29 -2.15 -0.66 -1.33 -3.44 -2.14 -1.85 0.05 -1.15 0.09 -0.12 0.63 -2.54 -0.85 -0.51 -1.47 -0.33 -1.04 -3.43 -1.39 -3.86 -0.31 -1.68 -0.17 -2.19 -1.59 -0.79 -1.11 -1.15 -0.87 -1.96 -0.60 -0.64 -2.04 -0.59 0.38

NET VOL 7,338.61 27,376.09 5,367.25 4,331.28 4,753.80 14,301.24 19,112.12 49,939.12 16,009.84 4,749.53 26,241.97 75,387.62 5,753.72 4,489.19 7,154.98 16,801.53 6,684.79 65,112.32 6,080.87 36,885.53 5,316.50 7,612.92 11,277.27 20,174.30 6,826.90 15,916.80 4,939.77 5,381.31 47,523.90 5,632.50 12,058.81 6,017.70 7,000.49 4,733.21 22,389.82 67,956.59 6,218.32 4,482.34 87,438.71 11,308.11 6,597.12 4,455.82 36,503.45 4,529.61 4,188.99 4,237.24 5,069.99 9,773.69 5,543.03 8,653.75

COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Land Securities Group 1,062.00 -7.38 Legal & General Group 231.15 -8.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 68.09 -0.85 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,832.00 22.38 Media Corporation 854.50 -30.00 Merlin Entertainments 454.40 -3.80 Marks & Spencer Group 392.40 -20.30 Mondi 1,315.50 -17.71 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 200.00 -2.95 National Grid 981.55 -2.70 Next 5,655.00 -1,005.00 Old Mutual 192.15 -3.70 Provident Financial 2,958.00 -45.31 Paddy Power Betfair 9,300.00 63.33 Prudential 1,275.00 -70.50 Persimmon 2,077.00 -18.42 Pearson 883.00 -18.00 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,695.00 -14.67 Royal Bank of Scotland Grp 223.45 -4.60 Royal Dutch Shell 1,677.50 -30.11 Royal Dutch Shell 1,688.50 -28.65 RELX 1,277.00 -6.09 Rexam 627.25 -2.78 Rio Tinto 1,937.25 -66.85 Royal Mail 474.70 -3.30 Rolls-Royce Group 678.75 -5.61 Randgold Resources 6,360.00 -82.34 RSA Insurance Group 467.20 -5.10 SABMiller 4,251.25 -8.29 Sainsbury (J) 275.80 -4.91 Schroders 2,659.00 -88.28 Sage Group (The) 616.25 -5.97 Shire 3,885.00 -23.92 Sky 1,016.00 -18.19 Standard Life 348.90 -9.86 Smith & Nephew 1,119.00 -8.08 SSE 1,460.50 1.08 Standard Chartered 440.55 -40.01 St James's Place 909.75 -25.50 Severn Trent 2,140.00 -10.00 Travis Perkins 1,764.50 -52.00 Tesco 189.85 -6.06 TUI AG 988.50 1.00 Taylor Wimpey 186.80 -3.20 Unilever 3,141.00 -24.00 United Utilities Group 919.00 -4.00 Vodafone Group 218.38 -2.40 Wolseley 3,883.00 -48.00 Worldpay Group 272.90 -2.01 WPP Group 1,596.00 -25.11 Whitbread 3,896.00 -25.00

% CHG. NET VOL -0.68 8,529.96 -3.39 14,214.68 -1.23 49,176.50 0.79 9,793.31 -3.39 N/A -0.83 4,644.98 -4.92 6,804.03 -1.33 6,472.43 -1.45 4,751.91 -0.27 36,794.85 -15.09 10,181.38 -1.89 9,635.56 -1.50 4,426.25 0.69 4,071.58 -5.24 34,605.47 -0.87 6,458.84 -2.00 7,390.80 -0.22 47,898.05 -2.02 14,687.08 -1.78 66,052.16 -1.68 41,609.00 -0.47 14,451.26 -0.44 4,456.10 -3.40 27,698.46 -0.69 4,780.00 -0.83 12,484.06 -1.29 484,987.59 -1.08 4,802.15 -0.19 68,857.83 -1.75 5,390.11 -3.25 6,136.51 -0.96 6,706.80 -0.61 23,222.33 -1.75 17,826.21 -2.74 7,085.13 -0.72 10,097.68 0.07 14,498.77 -8.38 12,159.49 -2.73 4,888.92 -0.47 5,113.98 -2.86 4,521.28 -3.07 16,073.66 0.10 5,792.71 -1.68 6,181.58 -0.76 40,621.49 -0.43 6,293.83 -1.09 58,526.79 -1.22 10,222.84 -0.73 5,500.00 -1.55 21,197.01 -0.64 7,129.63

Kleinwort Benson Elite PCC Ltd

0.78797

1.26908 Units per €

US dollar.......................................................................1.11713 Japan yen................................................................126.844 Switzerland franc .................................................1.09107 Denmark kroner ...................................................7.45573 Norway kroner.....................................................9.46307

currenciesdirect.com/la-zenia • Tel: +34 965 994 830

DOW JONES C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

COMPANY MMM 3M AXP American Express AAPL Apple BA Boeing CAT Caterpillar CVX Chevron CSCO Cisco KO Coca-Cola DIS Disney DD E I du Pont de Nemours and Co XOM Exxon Mobil GE General Electric GS Goldman Sachs HD Home Depot IBM IBM INTC Intel JNJ Johnson & Johnson JPM JPMorgan Chase MCD McDonald's MRK Merck MSFT Microsoft NKE Nike PFE Pfizer PG Procter & Gamble TRV Travelers Companies Inc UTX United Technologies UNH UnitedHealth VZ Verizon V Visa WMT Wal-Mart

PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 164.46 +0.19 +0.12% 1.9M 60.47 -0.16 -0.26% 3.5M 105.67 -0.46 -0.43% 26.1M 132.12 -0.74 -0.56% 4.6M 75.29 +1.61 +2.19% 7.0M 94.85 +1.26 +1.35% 8.2M 27.96 +0.13 +0.47% 15.9M 45.58 +0.12 +0.26% 10.9M 97.22 +0.39 +0.40% 5.6M 63.95 +0.20 +0.31% 3.2M 83.98 +0.23 +0.27% 9.4M 31.11 +0.04 +0.13% 27.6M 153.00 -1.08 -0.70% 3.7M 130.46 +0.24 +0.18% 3.4M 147.95 +2.55 +1.75% 5.0M 31.88 -0.12 -0.38% 14.2M 108.31 -0.19 -0.18% 6.3M 59.48 -0.46 -0.77% 12.9M 123.29 -0.90 -0.72% 5.8M 53.07 -0.01 -0.02% 7.6M 54.21 +0.24 +0.44% 19.9M 61.65 -0.79 -1.27% 12.2M 30.08 -0.11 -0.36% 31.9M 82.89 +0.07 +0.08% 6.6M 115.39 -0.50 -0.43% 1.5M 99.06 -0.05 -0.05% 2.8M 128.59 -1.20 -0.92% 4.2M 53.56 +0.65 +1.23% 15.1M 74.14 +0.23 +0.31% 6.3M 68.00 +0.54 +0.80% 6.3M

NASDAQ C LOSING P RICES M ARCH 28

COMPANY

PRICE

CHANGE NET / %

Most Advanced TiVo Inc. $ 9.45 Mercury Systems Inc $ 18.81 Cadiz, Inc. $ 4.53 CareDx, Inc. $ 5.27 Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. $ 14.66 XBiotech Inc. $ 10.41 AveXis, Inc. $ 27.41 Siliconware Precision Industries Company, Ltd. $ 8.17 Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. $ 2.64 BroadVision, Inc. $ 6.868 Office Depot, Inc. $ 6.91

1.79 ▲ 23.37% 2.32 ▲ 14.07% 0.49 ▲ 12.13% 0.57 ▲ 12.13% 1.50 ▲ 11.40% 1.05 ▲ 11.22% 2.71 ▲ 10.97% 0.80 ▲ 10.85% 0.24 ▲ 10.00% 0.578 ▲ 9.19% 0.57 ▲ 8.99%

Most Declined Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sigma Designs, Inc. Qumu Corporation Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Spark Energy, Inc. Concordia Healthcare Corp. Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. United Therapeutics Corporation REGENXBIO Inc. TRACON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

$ 20.27 $ 6.31 $ 4.21 $ 7.90 $ 20.78 $ 26.50 $ 12.23 $6 $ 108.87 $ 9.85 $ 6.58

8.35 ▼ 29.18% 1.51 ▼ 19.31% 0.79 ▼ 15.80% 1.47 ▼ 15.69% 3.63 ▼ 14.87% 3.99 ▼ 13.09% 1.56 ▼ 11.31% 0.73 ▼ 10.85% 12.73 ▼ 10.47% 1.07 ▼ 9.80% 0.70 ▼ 9.62%

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

Reduction in rent for BHS STRUGGLING chain may survive after agreement with creditors Photo Credit Mtaylor848 Wikimedia

By John Smith BACK in 2000, the very astute businessman Philip Green, owner of the Storehouse Group, was so impressed by BHS (remembered by many as British Home Stores) that he paid £200 million (€250 million) to take over the group,

but despite all of his knowledge and work, he actually sold it in 2015 for a nominal £1. Since then the chain, which at one time was the largest retailer of light fittings in the UK, has continued to struggle and its investors have had to ask creditors to agree to reduce the rental costs of its 164 stores, which was agreed in principle for a number of them. The agreement means that 47 of the worst performing stores will

BHS: Company has debts of more than £1.3 billion (€1.6 billion). s e e cu ts o f u p to 75 pe r c e nt of rental costs, 40 stores will continue to trade whilst discussions continue over a possible 25 per reductio n , a n d 7 7 s tore s w hic h a re

trading relatively successfully will pay the same amount, and this will be paid monthly rather than quarterly. A lthough this w ill he lp, the

FBI unlock an iPhone to Apple’s disgust THE FBI and Apple have been deadlocked for a period of months over a demand that the company unlock a phone belonging to San Bernadino Daesh couple Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, who killed 14 people in December 2015. It appeared that the matter had reached an impasse and would be going to court with the FBI expecting Apple to be instructed to unlock the phone, despite the fact that th e c o m p a n y n o t o n ly in ten d e d to re fu s e o n grounds of customer security, but also because it said that its security features were so good that it did not know how to unlock the phone. The matter is now out of Apple’s hands, however, as the FBI has not only dropped the lawsuit but has revealed that it has found a third party able to unlock the phone without any input from Apple. It is rumoured that an Israeli firm has ‘cracked’ the security, but there is no news as to whether it intends to offer this service to any other governments. In the meantime, Apple will be desperately trying to discover the secret to the unlocking the phone and then increasing the security of future models, and in a moment of bravado, it is reported that Apple has asked the FBI to let it know how the unlocking was achieved. It is assumed, however, that the FBI will not wish to save them any time or money.

needs a f ur t her £100 m i l l i on (€125 million) quickly to ensure that it doesn’t join famous names such as Timothy Whites and Woolworths on the scrap heap.

company still has debts of more than £1.3 billion (€1.6 billion), which includes an enormous pension ‘black hole’ and the company w hic h em pl oys 10,000 peopl e Photo Credit J Griffin Wikimedia

pound is how much Philip Green sold the group for in 2015

YUM BRANDS: Owner of fast food chains to sell 20 per cent stake.

Group to sell large stake in its Chinese business AMERICAN owner of a range of fast food chains including KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, the appropriately named Yum Brands, is in talks with various financial institutions about selling a significant stake in its Chinese business. It was only six months ago that the company which had previously been part of PepsiCo, announced that it intended to incorporate its operation in China and to have it quoted on the Chinese stock exchange. The total company has a market value estimated at $32 billion (€29 billion), but

it is reported that it is in discussions to sell 20 per cent of the Chinese business, once devolved, for as much as $10 billion (€9 billion), even though sales have dipped recently due to the downturn in the Chinese economy and a scandal over some of the meat used by the group. Despite these problems, shares in the parent have gone up in value due to this speculation and a Yum spokesman is reported to have said: “We continue to make good progress since we announced the transaction separating Yum and Yum China.”

Massive fraud in Valencia OFFICERS of the National Police have arrested 91 people in the Valencia Region of La Safor, charged with defrauding the treasury of the social security of nearly €1 million. They are charged with a total 142 offences of fraud and forgery, and the main protagonists are believed to be t he head of an agency whi ch wor ked wi t h up t o 200 companies and a former official of the Public State Employment Service. The concept of the scam r equi r ed t hat f i ct i t i ous workers were created and public benefits such as unem pl oym ent paym ent s could be claimed. In addition, false papers were issued to illegal immigr ant s i n or der t o al l ow them to work in Spain.

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

Brexit finances continue to confuse CONFLICTING opinions from so-called experts are hitting the news AS the war of words over the Brexit begins to hot up, conflicting opinions from so-called experts are hitting the news on an almost daily basis. Recent contributors include the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and credit agency Moody’s, with one saying that the Brexit would be a financial disaster and the other being of the opinion that it wouldn’t make a huge amount of difference to the economy. The CBI commissioned a report from hugely influential financial analysts PwC (Price Waterhouse Coopers), which says the Brexit will cost the United Kingdom €130 billion and up to one million jobs. General Director of the CBI, Carolyn Fairbairn endorsed the findings of the report which effectively saw no financial benefits to the UK, apart from the cancellation of its payments to Brussels, and this would be off-

High Speed 2 AMERICAN company CH2M, the lead company in a consortium which includes a Spanish group, has won a potential 10-year contract said to be worth €450 million to provide engineering and construction support for the first phase of the High Speed 2 railway project, which is to run from London to Birmingham. CH2M will work with Spanish company SENER and Atkins to provide programme and construction management support, and engineering services. It is intended that the American firm will provide programme management services, SENER will provide expertise on high-speed rail, while Atkins will provide engineering services as part of the contract. The group hopes it will obtain additional work when future contracts are put out to tender as the overall cost of the project is expected to run into many billions of euros.

Third Way Think Tank

By John Smith

DR MARK ZANDI: Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics.

Easter but not for eggs ALTHOUGH it has been happening for some years, social media and the press has been buzzing this Easter about the lack of the very word Easter on Easter Eggs. Slowly but surely, the word has been removed by the majority of major manufacturers, in what is considered by many as a cynical gesture to ensure those who are not Christian are not offended. To the manufacturers, it’s like the eponymous Curate’s Egg, good in parts but they do deny there is any religious reason for removal of the word, and it is just to make the wording on the packaging more attractive. However, it is good news for the

EGGS: Majority of manufacturers have removed the word Easter. Meaningful Chocolate Company, which not only uses free trade chocolate but markets the ‘Real Easter Egg’

with packaging which when opened forms a cross and pictures the story of the crucifixion.

The world’s longest train line WHAT was to have been a way to save time for importers and exporters when the world’s longest railway line, which runs between Yiwu in China and Madrid, was opened amidst considerable excitement in 2014, has proven to be a bit of journey into a siding as far as business is concerned. In 15 months there have been just 40 freight trains sent from China with only eight returning. The reality is that although it is quicker than sending a container of goods by sea, it costs nearly twice as much by train, and with the general downturn in the Chinese economy there just isn’t the demand for the service.

set by the losses in income, together with massively increased payment of unemployment benefits. On the other hand, the Moody’s report accepted that there would be some small loss to Britain in financial terms but the overall impact was considered small, with an unlikely increase in unemployment as many EU passport holders may choose to leave the UK. Whilst acknowledging that an exit could hamper economic growth, the ratings agency believed that the value of sterling would suffer which would mean that prices of exports would drop, making manufactured goods more competitive. Moody’s said: “We expect that, over time, the UK and EU would come to an arrangement to preserve most, but probably not all, of the current trading relationships, thereby limiting the impact on UK exporters and supply chains of UK importers.”

UK sugar tax IN theory the decision announced in the budget to add a tax onto soft drinks with high sugar contents was a brave one, but the government may find itself ‘holding a tiger by the tail’, as various groups consider whether they will take action to try and change this decision. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is overjoyed by the news, but others have criticised the chancellor for not making the tax cover a wider range of fast foods and chocolates which also contribute to childhood obesity. On the other hand, UK representatives of the beverage industry are considering their position, as although they have until 2018 to either reduce the sugar content of the drinks or see the tax imposed, they may decide to take the UK government to Brussels as they consider the imposition of this two tier tax to be unreasonable. With the weight of some of the biggest corporations in the world such as Coca Cola behind them, and having seen Finland being forced to reverse a tax on ice cream, financial interest may conquer the search for a healthy future.

OPINION & COMMENT

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

You know it makes sense a katz / shutterstock.com

MY observation is proven to be utterly correct LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT

A FEW months ago, on my Facebook page someone posted a photo of Donald Trump. The caption underneath invited the reader to describe the man in one word. Most of the words that followed were just about unprintable, even in this column! My personal contribution was, ‘underrated.’ I am delighted that today, my observation is proven to be utterly correct. Why? Simply because we are on the brink of allout war! I have no idea how this man would handle the American economy, civil rights, or indeed most any other American malady. In fact he may be a disaster, but in a war, he’s the man I want on my side. Churchill was a useless peacetime prime minister, but as a combat leader he was ruthless, stubborn, and arrogantly dedicated to victory at almost any cost.

DONALD TRUMP: Readers were invited to describe him in one word. If we are to beat the animals of the Middle East, this is the type of individual we need to do the job. When Trump was asked in an interview what he would do about

Daesh? He said he would hit them so hard they wouldn’t believe it. Well I believe he would. I’m also convinced that he would also

curb the bluffs and liberties undertaken by Putin and the ilk of places like North Korea, purely because he could just be unpredictable enough to press the button. If all this sounds like another Leapy rant then so be it. To me it’s common sense. The time for pussyfooting and ‘diplomatic moves’ are history. We now need all the action we can get. Obama’s, extremely questionable, term is nearly over. America will soon have a choice between a proven lightweight hypocritical liar and a tough, no nonsense hardnosed nutter, who doesn’t recognise the word failure. Well I know who I would choose. I am also convinced that the American people are finally realising that unless they elect a truly patriotic president, with the balls to really go for it, freedom, democracy and culture as they know it, will soon be a dim memory. Vote for Trump. You know it makes sense. Keep the faith. Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

OPINION & COMMENT

Investor behaviour and opportunities MOST times in life, when we are looking to buy something we view falling prices as a positive factor. If we want to buy a new TV, furniture etc, we often wait for the sales to get better value for money. If we are planning to buy property, we will take advantage of falling property prices to make the purchase then. When it comes to equities, however, many people behave very differently. Falling prices make them fearful and they refrain from buying shares at that time - they may even sell the ones they have. Inversely, they see rising prices as a good thing and buy shares when prices are high. Emotions play a large part in investor behaviour. As the prices of an asset rises, investors are attracted by the returns they have seen and buy this asset. However, if you have ever seen the ‘cycle of market emotions’ graphic, the point of ‘euphoria’, when prices are highest, is also the ‘point of maximum investment risk’ when it is most likely that prices will start to come down. So many investors find they have bought when prices were highest.

By Robert Croizat, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks Likewise, as markets fall investors get fearful. Many existing investors sell their shares, causing further falls. People with money to invest sit on the side lines, waiting until they feel confident that prices are back on an upward path. However, when markets are of point the lowest, of ‘point ‘despondency’ is also the maximum financial opportunity’. stockmarket Although volatility can be uncomfortable, it can bring value back to the markets and create opportunities. If you have capital to invest, share prices falling can be a good time

to buy. You can potentially buy more shares with your money; shares that will rise in price once the downturn ends. If you are still concerned the market may fall further - even though it could instead rise - you could apply the principle of ‘pound cost averaging’ (or euro or dollar), where spread out entering the market over time. The principle notes that if you invest, say, a third of your money on one date, a third two months later and the balance two months after that, the average of your investment will provide comfort that you are not unduly exposed to the risk of the market falling the day after you buy and a better opportunity having arisen. As history shows, markets eventually. recover always Declines over the last five decades have been followed by upturns, which on average have been longer lasting and with gains larger than the losses preceding them. What we cannot know in a downturn is when markets will hit the bottom.

If you keep waiting you will probably miss the upswing, often when price increases are sharpest. Do not risk waiting too long. Make your investment but be prepared for further short-term volatility and to hold your investment for the longer-term. We do not generally advocate ‘timing the markets’ - it is ‘time in the market’ that counts however this does not mean that those with capital to invest should ignore the opportunities presented by falling markets. If you are invested for the longterm your portfolio should ride out temporary market volatility. A chart from Blackrock* shows how a £10,000 hypothetical investment in the FTSE All-Share Index would have grown to £71,602 in the 25 years 19892014. This was in spite of events like September 11, the subprime crisis, Lehman Brothers collapse and European sovereign debt crisis. As always, your investment strategy and choices should be dictated by your specific personal circumstances, aims, time horizon

and an objective assessment of your attitude to risk. It is critical to review your portfolio on a regular basis and adjust the strategy accordingly. Last but not least, build up a good relationship with your financial adviser, so they understand your needs and concerns and will guide you through market turbulence as needed. *From Blackrock’s brochure “Weathering Uncertain Markets past, the from Learning positioning for the future.” These views are put forward for consideration purposes only as the suitability of any investment is dependent on the investment objectives, time horizon and attitude to risk of the investor. This article should not be construed as personalised any providing investment advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

The culture of greed and selfishness IF this is human nature, how do you control it? 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

WHAT is it about some of today’s politicians, bankers, charity bosses and other heads of organisations? Take MEPs for example. They can claim £120,000 annually in expenses without providing ‘real proof’ of how the money is spent, because EU officials don’t want to saddle them with an ‘administrative burden’ which would hamper their freedom. The EU expenses chief admitted he had never seen the bank accounts of long-serving Labour MEP Peter Skinner, who is accused of using his expenses to pay £10,000 to his ex-wife. As for banks, the Royal Bank of Scotland paid its chief executive Ross McEwan £3.8 million for 2015, double the amount he made the year before, as the bank reported its eighth consecutive year of losses since it was bailed out by the taxpayer in 2008. Its total

THE BBC: Savile’s behaviour was noted but not formally investigated, a report revealed. losses since the financial crisis amount to an an eye-watering £51.7 billion. And charities? Chief executives working for the UK’s top 100 charities had an average remuneration package of just over £167,000 last year. The highest paid CEO, David Mobbs of

Nuffield Health, earned more than £780,000. Phew! Too many charities have become vehicles for paying excessive salaries for ‘jobs for the boys’ under the pretext of paying ‘the rate for the job’ (in other words: everyone else is ‘at it’) for ‘tal-

ented’ people (BBC-speak for not talented at all). Remember what they said about highly paid bankers, (RBS, anyone?), that they had to pay large sums to get the best. And where did this ‘best’ get us? There should be a cap on salaries

funded by charitable donations or government subsidy. Speaking of the BBC, what about the recently published 1,000 report on the Jimmy Savile scandal? It concluded that his dreadful behaviour was noted many times but not once formally reported or investigated and that the BBC ‘as a corporate body’, had no knowledge of the sex crimes being committed over many decades by one of its most prominent celebrities. Is it just the BBC that has put its best interests before the protection of children? Haven’t we heard similar claims about the Church and politicians? Are things different today, or is it just the selfishness and greed of human nature and, if so, how do you control this? OK, rant over. Next scandal, please! Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘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.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

2:25am 7:00am 10:15am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:00pm 4:45pm 5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 1:40am

1:45am

BBC News Breakfast Heir Hunters Homes Under the Hammer Call the Council Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Think Tank Escape to the Country The TV That Made Me Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders MasterChef DIY SOS The Big Build BBC News at Ten BBC London News Pretty Woman Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Gok's Lunchbox 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm The Cruise 10:00pm Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Benidorm 12:10am Britain's Whales and Sharks 1:10am Jackpot247 Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly. 4:00am Tonight

7:00am 7:45am 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm

2:45pm 4:40pm 5:25pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:15am

Show Me the Monet Talking Pictures Flog it! Trade Secrets The Great Interior Design Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Chef's Protege James Martin's Food Map of Britain Wogan: The Best of Actors. Sir Terry Wogan remembers some memorable moments from the Wogan show. The First of the Few The Indian Doctor Coast Australia Antiques Road Trip Eggheads Too Much TV Big Dreams Small Spaces The Secret History of My Family Line of Duty Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle Newsnight Can Seb Coe Save Athletics?

7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Scorpion 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm @Elevenish

www.euroweeklynews.com

8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 9:00pm The Golden Age of Coach Travel Documentary which journeys back to the 1950s, when the coach was king. 10:00pm Ireland's Treasures Uncovered 11:00pm Treasures of the Anglo Saxons 12:00am The Beginning and End of the Universe 1:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 1:35am Girls in Bands at the BBC 2:35am Girl in a Band: Tales From the Rock 'N' Roll Front Line 3:35am From Scotland with Love 4:45am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm A New Life in the Sun 6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Restoration Man 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am Tattoo Fixers

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:00am 2:05am

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:05am 12:00pm 1:05pm 1:35pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:30pm 3:55pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:35pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House In Loving Memory On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Wycliffe Where the Heart is Drama series following the lives of community nurses in a small Yorkshire town. 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen Text-based information service. 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Dogs Make You Laugh Out Loud Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Salem Falls 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK The Extraordinary Swollen Woman and Other Medical Mysteries Trauma Doctors Botched Up Bodies

9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm

12:45pm Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Special 1:15pm Mad Max: Fury Road 3:30pm Mad Max 5:15pm Mad Max 2 7:00pm Mad Max 3 9:00pm Mad Max: Fury Road 11:15pm Blade 1:30am Cloverfield

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

9:15am 9:25am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm

10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am

Movies Now Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Classic Car Show The Goodwood Members' Meeting The Snooker Mavericks Public Enemies FYI Daily A round up of the latest entertainment news.

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

9:00pm 10:45pm 7:35am Son of the Mask 9:25am How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 11:35am The Top Ten Show 2016 11:55am Mr. Deeds 1:45pm The Wedding Ringer 3:35pm The Inbetweeners 2 5:25pm South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut 6:55pm Four Weddings and a Funeral 9:00pm The Wedding Ringer 10:45pm The Inbetweeners 2 12:25am Lovesick 1:55am Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 3:45am Lake Placid

12:30am

2:15am 4:00am 5:45am

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The Big Bang Theory

Search Party Stage Fright Robot Overlords Lost and Found Stage Fright Cop Car Inside Out Robot Overlords A group of kids decide enough is enough and hit back against the robots who have occupied Earth. Inside Out Cop Car Two young kids fall foul of a crooked cop when they go joyriding in an abandoned police cruiser. Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical. Search Party Robot Overlords The Top Ten Show 2016

THURSDAY TV

10:00am 10:15am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 1:45pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:15am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club The Premier League Years Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Barclays Premier League World BPL Legends Darts Gold II Darts Gold II Live Premier League Darts Darts Gold II Barclays Premier League World La Liga Show 2015

7:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00am Elite League Speedway 10:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 11:00am Live T20 Women's World Cup s/Final 3:00pm Live ICC T20 World Cup Semi-Final 7:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 8:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 9:30pm ICC World T20 Live Verdict 10:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 11:30pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:30am ICC World T20 Verdict 1:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 2:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:30am ICC World T20 Verdict 4:30am ICC World T20 Highlights 5:30am ICC World T20 Highlights

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm The TV That Made Me 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm MasterChef 10:00pm Boomers 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show 12:25am Room 101 1:05am Into the Sun

7:15am Call the Council 8:00am Homes Under the Hammer 9:00am Sea Cities 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The A to Z of TV Cooking 1:05pm The Chef's Protege 1:35pm Wogan: The Best of 2:20pm Talking Pictures 3:05pm Angels One Five 4:40pm The Indian Doctor 5:25pm Coast Australia 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Too Much TV 8:00pm The Enemy Files 9:00pm Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 11:00pm Two Doors Down 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Lilting 1:25am I Am Love 3:20am Inside Obama's White House

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Gok's Lunchbox 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 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 Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm A View to a Kill 2:10am Jackpot247 4:00am Murder, She Wrote 4:50am ITV Nightscreen

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 10:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 7:50pm The Hot Desk 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 12:10am Family Guy

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1981 9:00pm Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: Master and Maverick 10:00pm Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell 11:00pm Heavy Metal Britannia 12:30am Metal at the BBC 1:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 1:35am Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell 2:35am Heavy Metal Britannia 4:05am Metal at the BBC Compilation of memorable heavy metal performances from BBC TV shows. 4:35am Sounds of the Sixties Forget Madchester, forget Factory, forget Oasis. 4:40am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:15pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:05am 2:05am 2:10am 2:55am 3:45am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House On the Buses On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple A Touch of Frost Steptoe and Son Ride Again FYI Daily Steptoe and Son Ride Again Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views

www.euroweeklynews.com

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:25pm 12:50pm 12:55pm 2:35pm 3:05pm 4:05pm 4:55pm 6:35pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:55am 9:55am 10:55am 11:55am 12:55pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:35pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:30am 1:30am 1:35am 2:40am 3:30am

Countdown The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary Formula 1 The Big Bang Theory Deal or No Deal Countdown Formula 1 The Simpsons The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World Food Unwrapped Travel Man Gogglebox The Last Leg Raised by Wolves

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Goodwood Members' Meeting The Krays FYI Daily The Krays Eraser FYI Daily Eraser Hell on Wheels Hogan's Heroes

8:10am 8:20am 8:35am 8:50am 9:00am 9:15am 9:25am 9:35am 9:50am 10:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:25pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:10am 4:10am

Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Family Secrets 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show That's So... 1994 Police Interceptors: Deadly Pursuits The Last Stand Super Casino Trauma Doctors

9:25am The Marine 4: Moving Target 11:10am Reign of Fire 1:00pm Run All Night 3:00pm San Andreas 5:00pm Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 7:05pm Reign of Fire 9:00pm Run All Night 11:10pm San Andreas 1:10am Revenge of the Green Dragons

10:30am 12:00pm 1:40pm 3:20pm 4:55pm 5:10pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:40am 2:40am

Hot Shots! Hot Shots! Part Deux The Waterboy Johnny English The Top Ten Show 2016 Let's be Cops Dumb and Dumber Dumb and Dumber To Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Superbad Jackass: The Movie

7:00am 7:45am 8:35am 9:05am 9:35am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 12:15am 12:45am

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Terminator Salvation The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am Tracers 10:30am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:00am The Captive 1:00pm Robot Overlords A group of kids decide enough is enough and hit back against the robots who have occupied Earth. 2:45pm Zootropolis: Special 3:00pm Entourage 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Entourage 1:00am The Captive 3:00am Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical. 4:45am Tracers

FRIDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 8:30am 10:20am 10:30am 2:00pm 2:15pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 11:15pm 11:45pm 12:00am 12:35am 12:50am 3:00am 3:15am

Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Live Super Rugby Sky Scholars Premier League Darts Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years La Liga Show 2015 Premier League 100 Club Barclays Premier League World Game Changers La Liga Show 2015 The Fantasy Football Club Football Barclays Premier League Preview Sporting Triumphs Boxing Gold Super League Highlights Football Super League Highlights The Fantasy Football Club

8:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 11:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 12:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 1:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 2:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 4:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 5:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 6:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 7:00pm Cricket's Greatest 7:30pm Cricket's Greatest 8:00pm ICC Cricket 8:30pm Live Super League 11:30pm 20 Years of Super League 12:00am ICC World T20 Highlights

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm MasterChef 1:00pm BBC News 1:05pm Weather 1:10pm Football Focus 1:50pm Saturday Sportsday 2:00pm Bargain Hunt 3:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 4:00pm Escape to the Continent 5:00pm Final Score 6:20pm Now You See It 6:50pm BBC News 7:00pm Regional News 7:05pm Weather 7:10pm Can't Touch This 8:00pm The Voice UK 10:05pm Casualty 10:55pm The National Lottery Live 11:05pm BBC News 11:20pm Weather 11:25pm Match of the Day 12:55am Salvage 2:10am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:30am I Remember Mama 9:40am The Women's Football Show 10:10am A Distant Trumpet 12:00pm Natural World 1:00pm Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm The Best Dishes Ever 2:30pm Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Talking Pictures 3:20pm Easter Parade 5:00pm Flog It! 6:00pm Big Dreams, Small Spaces 7:00pm Gardeners' World 7:30pm Bake Off Crème de la Crème 8:30pm Tribes, Predators and Me 9:30pm Dad's Army 10:00pm John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely 11:00pm Quartet 12:35am The Lady 2:40am This is BBC Two

4:40am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. 8:00pm Treasures of the Indus 9:00pm Human Planet Nature series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today. 10:00pm Follow the Money 11:00pm Follow the Money 12:00am TOTP2 1:00am Boy George and Culture Club: Karma to Calamity 2:00am Top of the Pops: 1981 2:35am Top of the Pops: 1981 3:10am One-Hit Wonders at the BBC 4:10am Sounds of the 70s 4:40am This is BBC Four

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Freerider World Tour 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am The Morning Line 11:00am Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 12:00pm The Superhumans Show 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm Formula 1 3:05pm Channel 4 Racing 4:00pm Formula 1 6:30pm Speed with Guy Martin 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The World's Weirdest Weather 9:00pm Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge 10:00pm Identity Thief 12:15am Sliver

7:00am Milkshake! 9:55am The Fairly Odd Parents 10:30am The Saturday Show Live 12:30pm Police Interceptors 1:25pm Police Interceptors 2:25pm Rookies and Raids: Police Interceptors Special 3:25pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 4:20pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 5:20pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 6:15pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 7:10pm NCIS: Los Angeles 8:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 9:00pm NCIS 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm The Championship 11:00pm Goal Rush 11:30pm NCIS 12:25am NCIS 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

10:25am Murder, She Wrote 12:15pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:30pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:30pm Judge Rinder 3:30pm The Chase 4:35pm Planet's Got Talent 5:00pm Nanny McPhee 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:15pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm Saturday Night Takeaway 9:30pm You're Back in the Room 10:35pm The Jonathan Ross Show 11:30pm ITV News and Weather 11:45pm Hot Fuzz 1:50am Jackpot 247

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:35am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:00pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 1:35pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 2:30pm Scorpion 3:25pm A Little Princess 4:25pm FYI Daily 4:30pm A Little Princess 5:25pm Britain's Got More Talent 6:30pm Happy Feet 7:30pm FYI Daily 7:35pm Happy Feet 8:35pm The Mummy Returns 9:35pm FYI Daily 9:40pm The Mummy Returns 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:15am American Dad!

7:00am 7:10am 7:30am 8:30am 8:35am 9:10am 10:20am 11:30am 12:30pm 12:35pm 1:25pm 2:25pm 2:30pm 3:15pm 5:25pm

9:10am 9:40am 10:10am 10:35am 11:00am 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:00pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:05pm 7:15pm

9:10am 11:05am 1:00pm 3:3a0pm 5:15pm 7:05pm 9:00pm 11:30pm 1:15am 2:50am 4:45am

Eragon Seventh Son Furious 7 Lucy Eragon Seventh Son Furious 7 Rambo Lucy Lucky Number Slevin Maverick

9:40am 11:35am 1:25pm 3:25pm 5:10pm 7:05pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:45am

Click Get Hard The Interview Barely Lethal Father of the Bride Father of the Bride II Get Hard The Interview Planes, Trains and Automobiles

7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:25am

Movies Now Judge Judy Carry on Loving FYI Daily Carry on Loving Where the Heart is Where the Heart is Carry on Cleo FYI Daily Carry on Cleo Carry on Matron FYI Daily Carry on Matron A Touch of Frost Columbo Peter Falk dons the shabby mac and lights up a cheap cigar for more top drawer US detective drama. Midsomer Murders Foyle's War Inspector Morse Blue Murder

8:15pm 9:15pm 9:20pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:00am

Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Shalako FYI Daily Shalako The Rawhide Years FYI Daily The Rawhide Years Dr. No FYI Daily Dr. No The Snooker Mavericks Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol FYI Daily Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Driven to Kill FYI Daily Driven to Kill FIA Formula e Championship Live

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am 9:35am

SATURDAY TV

Jane the Virgin Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother Fantastic Mr. Fox Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me New Girl The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine 17 Again The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Red Gogglebox

7:00am Barclays Premier League Preview 7:30am Football Gold 7:45am Football Gold 8:00am Football Gold 8:15am Football Gold 8:30am Barclays Premier League Preview 9:00am Game Changers 9:30am Nick Kicks 10:00am The Fantasy Football Club 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm Football 3:45pm Live Pro 12 Rugby 6:00pm Live Ford Saturday Night Football 9:00pm Live Fight Night 12:30am Super League Highlights 12:45am Super League Highlights 1:00am La Liga 1:15am Sporting Mavericks 1:45am Sporting Triumphs 2:00am SNF: Match Choice 3:30am SNF: Match Choice 5:00am Football's Greatest II 5:30am Football's Greatest II

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am Tracers 10:30am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:00am The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 1:00pm Entourage 3:00pm Zootropolis: Special 3:15pm Robot Overlords A group of kids decide enough is enough and hit back against the robots who have occupied Earth. 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Entourage 1:00am The Captive 3:00am Stage Fright 4:45am Tracers

7:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am ICC World T20 Highlights The second semifinal from the ICC World Twenty20. 11:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 12:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 1:00pm Football 3:45pm Live Super League 6:00pm Live Super League 8:00pm Football Action from Spain's La Liga. 11:00pm Football 1:00am World Wrestling Entertainment Late Night Smackdown 3:00am Boxing Gold

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

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

8:25am Match of the Day 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show 11:00am The Big Questions 12:00pm Wanted Down Under Revisited 1:00pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Homes Under the Hammer 3:15pm Secret Britain 4:15pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Points of View 5:15pm Songs of Praise 6:00pm Life in the Air 7:00pm Paul O Grady: The Sally Army and Me 7:30pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Undercover 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am Butterfly on a Whee

7:45am This Farming Life 8:45am Gardeners' World 9:15am Island Parish Shetland 9:45am The Beechgrove Garden 10:15am Countryfile 11:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:45pm The Best Dishes Ever 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Silk Stockings 3:55pm Flog It! 4:30pm Figure Skating 6:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 7:00pm The Secret History of My Family 8:00pm Bletchley Park: Codebreaking's Forgotten Genius 9:00pm Natural Born Winners 10:00pm Tribes, Predators and Me 11:00pm Thirteen 12:00am The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 12:40am Snow Cake

8:00pm Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: Master and Maverick 9:00pm Pappano's Classical Voices Series in which Antonio Pappano explores the great roles and the greatest singers of the last hundred years through the prism of the main classical voice types. 10:00pm Bob Geldof on Wb Yeats: A Fanatic Heart 11:40pm Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas 1:35am Dan Cruickshank: Resurrecting History Dan Cruickshank returns to his childhood home of Warsaw for the first time in almost 60 years. 2:35am Sounds of the 70s 3:05am Bob Geldof on Wb Yeats: A Fanatic Heart

7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:35pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm Formula 1 7:30pm Speed with Guy Martin: F1 Special 8:30pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm Indian Summers 11:00pm Gogglebox 12:00am Formula 1 1:00am I Love You Phillip Morris 2:45am Embarrassing Bodies 3:40am Come Dine with Me 4:05am Come Dine with Me

7:00am Milkshake! 10:45am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am The Championship 12:20pm Goal Rush 12:50pm The Gadget Show 1:45pm Police Interceptors 2:45pm Greatest Animated Movies 5:40pm Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return 7:20pm Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 9:00pm Now That's Funny 9:55pm 5 News The latest news coverage. 10:00pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us in Vegas 11:00pm Carrie 1:00am The Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final 1:55am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am The Tube: Going Underground

7:00am How I Met Your Mother 7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Baby Daddy 8:10am Baby Daddy 8:40am Melissa and Joey 9:05am Melissa and Joey 9:35am The Goldbergs 10:00am The Goldbergs 10:30am The Goldbergs 11:00am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:30pm Hop 3:30pm Toy Story of Terror 3:55pm Toy Story Toons 4:25pm Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade 4:55pm Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 5:00pm Rude(Ish) Tube 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 11:00pm Tattoo Fixers 12:00am Rude Tube

7:00am 10:25am 11:20am 12:20pm

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30pm Take Me Out 1:45pm Catchphrase 2:45pm Peter Pan 3:45pm FYI Daily 3:50pm Peter Pan 4:55pm Britain's Got More Talent 5:55pm Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway 7:25pm King Kong 8:25pm FYI Daily 8:30pm King Kong 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:05am Family Guy 12:30am Bordertown 1:00am American Dad! 1:30am American Dad! 1:55am The Cleveland Show 2:25am The Cleveland Show 2:50am @Elevenish 3:15am The Hot Desk 3:25am Teleshopping

7:00am Carry on at Your Convenience 8:00am FYI Daily 8:05am Carry on at Your Convenience 8:30am Carry on Again, Doctor 9:30am FYI Daily 9:35am Carry on Again, Doctor 10:15am Heartbeat 11:15am Heartbeat 12:20pm Columbo 1:50pm A Touch of Frost 3:55pm A Touch of Frost 6:00pm Midsomer Murders 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm By Royal Appointment 10:00pm Great Estates 11:15pm The American President 12:15am FYI Daily 12:20am The American President 1:35am Kindness of Strangers 3:05am Wycliffe 4:00am May the Best House Win

7:00am 7:15am 8:10am 8:40am 9:05am

7:00am Armageddon 9:35am Exodus: Gods and Kings 12:10pm Snakes on a Plane 2:10pm American Sniper 4:25pm Lethal Weapon 6:25pm Exodus: Gods and Kings 9:00pm American Sniper 11:20pm Lethal Weapon 1:20am Armageddon 4:00am Snakes on a Planet

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 9:15am Tracers 11:00am Entourage 1:00pm Robot Overlords 2:45pm Zootropolis: Special 3:00pm The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Entourage 1:00am The Captive 3:00am Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical. 4:45am Tracers

1:25pm 1:35pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:40pm 5:10pm 7:35pm 7:40pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 1:00am 1:55am 4:00am

CITV Formula e Highlights Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show River Monsters Big Star's Little Star Off Their Rockers The Living Daylights Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Chase: Celebrity Special The Durrells Home Fires ITV News and Weather The Olivier Awards 2016 Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights Jackpot 247 Nightscreen

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

Football's Greatest Ax Men Storage Wars Pawn Stars The Classic Car Show BRDC Formula 4 Championship MSA British Touring Car Championship Goodwood Members Meeting Football's Greatest: George Best Pawn Stars Rugby Highlights Police Academy FYI Daily Police Academy Driven to Kill FYI Daily Driven to Kill The Sweeney Ax Men Teleshopping Innovative, value-formoney products brought directly to you at home.

7:25am 9:25am 9:45am 11:20am 1:00pm 1:30pm 3:50pm 5:25pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:20pm 1:00am

Patch Adams Inside Out: Special The Simpsons Movie Search Party Pitch Perfect 2 Special A Million Ways to Die in the West Ali G Indahouse The Simpsons Movie Death Becomes Her A Million Ways to Die in the West Search Party Balls of Fury

SUNDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:30am 1:50am 4:00am 5:30am

Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Premier League SNF: Match Choice The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Live Ford Super Sunday Sir Alex Ferguson Interview Boxing Football League Goals Goals on Sunday Boxing Sir Alex Ferguson Interview Ford Football Special Football Gold Football Ford Football Special The Sunday Supplement

7:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 8:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 11:00am Live ICC T20 Cricket Women's w/Cup 3:00pm Live ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Final 8:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 9:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 10:00pm ICC World T20 - Live Verdict 11:00pm ICC World T20 Highlights 12:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 1:00am ICC World T20 Verdict 2:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 3:00am ICC World T20 Highlights 4:00am ICC World T20 Verdict

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm My Life on a Plate 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Panorama 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm The Vikings Uncovered 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Cuckoo 12:15am The Graham Norton Show 1:05am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Gok's Lunchbox 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm More Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Marcella 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm The Agenda 12:20am The Jonathan Ross Show 1:20am Jackpot 247

7:00am 7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:15pm 4:40pm 5:25pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

10:45pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am 1:15am

Flog It! Call the Council Think Tank Caught Red Handed Gardeners' World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Chef's Protege Pressure Pad Becket The Indian Doctor Coast Australia Bargain Hunt Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure University Challenge Island Parish Shetland The People v OJ Simpson: American Crime Story QI XL Newsnight Weather Natural Born Winners MasterChef

7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Family Guy 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Plebs 12:00am Family Guy

www.euroweeklynews.com

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Welsh Railways: Beating Beeching 9:00pm Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways 10:00pm James May: The Reassembler 10:30pm Decisive Weapons The P-51 Mustang:, Cadillac of the Skies. 11:00pm Engineering Giants: Jumbo Jet Strip-Down 12:00am The Tube: An Underground History 1:00am Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth 2:00am Treasures of the Indus 3:00am Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Dan Snow examines the development of the railways. 4:00am James May: The Reassembler 4:30am Decisive Weapons The P-51 Mustang:, Cadillac of the Skies. 5:00am This is BBC Four

9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Too Many Cooks 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm The Food Chain 10:00pm The Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm Sex Box

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:30am 11:55am

7:00am 7:25am 7:50am 8:50am 9:50am 10:55am 11:50am 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am 2:00am

1:00pm

2:05pm 3:05pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm 6:20pm 6:55pm 7:55pm 8:55pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 2:55am 3:30am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House On the Buses On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme Long Lost Family Wycliffe The Olivier Awards ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars FA Youth Cup Motogp Highlights Bundesliga Rugby Highlights BRDC Formula 4 Championship 3:00am The Snooker Mavericks 3:50am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 4:20pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 12:55am 1:45am 4:10am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Home and Away Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap NCIS: New Orleans Access Deadly Suspicion 5 News Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap Home and Away 5 News World's Biggest Beast Police Interceptors The Tube: Going Underground Neighbours Person of Interest Person of Interest Super Casino Castle

8:45am Apollo 13 11:10am Pirates of the Caribbean 1:30pm John Wick 3:30pm Into the Grizzly Maze 5:15pm Apollo 13 7:40pm Pirates of the Caribbean 10:00pm John Wick 12:00am Into the Grizzly Maze

8:55am Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles 10:40am Pitch Perfect 2 Special 11:10am Horrible Bosses 2 1:05pm Dumb and Dumber To 3:05pm The Full Monty 4:50pm Wedding Crashers 7:00pm The Devil Wears Prada 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm Dumb and Dumber To

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

Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement New Girl New Girl Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Colombiana Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am The Captive 10:45am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:15am Tracers 1:00pm Robot Overlords 2:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 3:00pm Entourage 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 1:10am Entourage 3:00am Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical. 4:45am Tracers

MONDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:30am 1:00am

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 10:30am 10:45am 11:00am 11:30am 12:30pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 2:00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special The Premier League Years Ford Football Special Goals on Sunday Football Gold Football Gold Football League Goals Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Anthony Joshua: The Knockouts Information not available Live Elite League Speedway Boxing Anthony Joshua: The Knockouts Information not available SPFL Round Up Boxing

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic Pace Like Fire Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Cricketing Yorkshire Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Super Rugby Try Time Cricket Classic Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Fight Night Game Changers Super Rugby Try Time Cricket's Greatest Warne in a Million Live Netball Superleague Super League Fulltime Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Elite League Speedway Super League Fulltime

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm My Life on a Plate 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm The A Word 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Murdered by My Father 1:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:05am BBC News

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Gok's Lunchbox 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal Why let your antiques collect dust in the attic when you can sell them? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Inspectors are Coming 9:00pm How Not to DIY 10:00pm Drive 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather Round-up of the day's news. 11:45pm On Assignment 12:15am Goodwood Members Meeting 1:15am Jackpot 247

7:00am 7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 4:40pm 5:25pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am 1:15am 2:15am 3:15am

Flog It! Call the Council Think Tank Caught Red Handed Great British Railway Journeys Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Chef's Protege The Super League Show Golf The Man in the White Suit The Indian Doctor Coast Australia Bargain Hunt Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure Bake Off Crème de la Crème Inside Obama's White House Scrappers Newsnight Weather Horizon MasterChef This Farming Life This is BBC Two

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 7:50pm The Hot Desk 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Wedding Planner 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Wedding Planner 12:10am Family Guy

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Brushing Up on... 9:00pm Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Dan Snow examines the development of the railways. 10:00pm James May: The Reassembler 10:30pm Decisive Weapons Series chronicling the impact of technology on the history of war. 11:00pm The Bridge: Fifty Years across the Forth 12:00am Timewatch 12:55am Captain Cook: The Man Behind the Legend 1:55am How to Get Ahead at Versailles 2:55am Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways 3:55am James May: The Reassembler 4:25am Decisive Weapons 4:55am This is BBC Four

www.euroweeklynews.com

7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 1:05pm 2:10pm 3:10pm 4:15pm 5:20pm 5:55pm

6:25pm 6:55pm

8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 1:00am 2:05am 3:00am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor in the House On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. On the Buses Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Agatha Christie's Marple The Darling Buds of May Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:55am 9:55am 10:55am 11:55am 12:55pm 1:55pm 2:25pm 2:55pm 3:25pm 3:50pm 4:25pm 4:55pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 11:50pm 12:50am 12:55am 1:40am 2:35am 3:30am 3:55am 4:00am

The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Deal or No Deal Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Too Many Cooks The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners One Born Every Minute First Dates

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Motogp Highlights Pawn Stars Pawn Stars World Superbike Highlights Passenger 57 FYI Daily Passenger 57 Rumble in the Bronx FYI Daily Rumble in the Bronx The Sweeney Sports Life Stories Hogan's Heroes ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:20pm 4:20pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

1:55am 4:10am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Trauma Doctors Home and Away Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap NCIS Stolen Child 5 News Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap Home and Away 5 News The latest news coverage. Police Interceptors Britain's Horror Homes Benefits by the Sea: Jaywick Most Shocking TV Moments Entertainment series counting down the most shocking TV moments. Super Casino Castle

9:45am Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Special 10:15am Behind Enemy Lines 12:15pm Avengers 2:40pm Sword of Vengeance 4:20pm The Last Samurai 7:00pm Behind Enemy Lines 9:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron 11:30pm Sword of Vengeance 1:10am Darkman

7:55am 9:50am 11:40am 1:25pm 3:10pm 3:30pm 5:25pm 7:10pm 9:00pm 10:45pm 12:35am 2:15am 3:55am

Dragnet Analyze This Analyze That Bad Neighbours The Top Ten Show 2016 Let's be Cops Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Nine Months Bad Neighbours Let's be Cops Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny Better Living Through Chemistry A Dirty Shame

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

Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Aliens Tattoo Fixers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am Tracers 10:30am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:00am The Captive 1:00pm Robot Overlords 2:45pm Entourage 4:45pm Zootropolis: Special 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Entourage 1:00am The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 3:00am Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical. 4:45am Tracers Taylor Lautner stars as a New York bike messenger who joins a criminal parkour gang in a bid to pay off his debts.

TUESDAY TV

7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:15am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 1:00am

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football Gold Football Gold SPFL Round Up Premier League Legends The Premier League Years SPFL Round Up Elite League Speedway Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Barclays Premier League Review SPFL Round Up Boxing Gold Boxing Barclays Premier League Review Boxing Boxing Boxing La Liga World 2015 Barclays Premier League Review Fantasy Football Club Highlights

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic Pace Like Fire Cricket Classic Cricket Classic Elite League Speedway Racing News Super League Fulltime Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass Netball Superleague Cricket's Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricketing Yorkshire Sky Sports Originals Sportswomen Live Greyhound Racing Glenn Mcgrath Masterclass Ricky Ponting Masterclass MLS Goals Round Up Show Cricket's Greatest

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

10:15am Fake Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Call the Council 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Think Tank 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm My Life on a Plate 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm MasterChef 10:00pm Secret Britain 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm A Question of Sport 12:15am Boomers 12:45am Live at the Apollo 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:35am BBC News

7:00am 7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:05pm 2:50pm 4:40pm 5:25pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am 12:45am 1:45am

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Gok's Lunchbox 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News A thorough roundup of this lunchtime's main national and international news. 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Big Star's Little Star 10:00pm Grantchester 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm UEFA Champions League Highlights

Flog It! Call the Council Think Tank See Hear Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Chef's Protege James Martin's Food Map of Britain A to z of TV Cooking Pressure Pad The Charge of the Light Brigade The Indian Doctor Coast Australia Bargain Hunt Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure Horizon Employable Me Mock the Week Newsnight Weather Golf Inside Obama's White House See Hear

7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am Planet's Funniest Animals 7:30am Dinner Date 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am The Cube 10:35am Catchphrase 11:15am Dinner Date 12:15pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm The Cube 2:45pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:45pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:50pm Take Me Out 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Almost Impossible Gameshow 11:00pm Plebs 11:30pm Plebs 12:00am Family Guy

www.euroweeklynews.com

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Brushing Up on... 9:00pm Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Dan Snow examines the development of the railways. 10:00pm James May: The Reassembler 10:30pm Decisive Weapons Jumping Jet Flash. 11:00pm How to Build...A Nuclear Submarine 12:00am The Golden Age of Steam Railways 1:00am Natural World 2:00am The Comet's Tale 3:00am Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Dan Snow examines the development of the railways. 4:00am James May: The Reassembler 4:30am Decisive Weapons Jumping Jet Flash. 5:00am This is BBC Four

7:45am The Goldbergs 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:30am The Big Bang Theory 12:00pm Shipping Wars 12:30pm Shipping Wars 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 2:10pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3:10pm Deal or No Deal 4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Too Many Cooks 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm The People Next Door 11:00pm Raised by Wolves 11:30pm Gogglebox

7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm

7:10am 7:35am 8:35am 9:40am 10:40am 11:05am 12:00pm

7:00am 7:25am 7:55am 8:55am 9:55am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:35pm 8:00pm 8:35pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

7:15am Brick Mansions 9:00am Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 11:10am Fury 1:30pm Mad Max: Fury Road 3:45pm The Top Ten Show 2016 4:00pm Run All Night 6:00pm Brick Mansions 7:40pm Fury 10:00pm Mad Max: Fury Road 12:15am Run All Night

1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 4:10pm 5:15pm 5:50pm

6:20pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 1:00am

Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Rosemary and Thyme The Queen's Garden Agatha Christie's Marple The Darling Buds of May

11:00pm 11:05pm 12:25am 1:25am 1:30am

Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Chase The Professionals The Sweeney Ax Men The Chase The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Sweeney The Professionals Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars From Russia with Love FYI Daily From Russia with Love The Krays FYI Daily The Krays

3:15pm 4:10pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:00am

1:55am

8:55am 10:50am 12:20pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:40pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:40am 2:40am 4:15am 5:55am

Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News The Gadget Show Home and Away Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap NCIS: Los Angeles Out of Reach 5 News Neighbours: Hotel Death Trap Home and Away 5 News The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies GPs: Behind Closed Doors Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! The Tube: Going Underground Rookies and Raids: Police Interceptors Special Super Casino Feeling lucky?

Stir Crazy Hot Shots! Big Daddy Pitch Perfect 2 Sex Tape Top Secret Baby's Day Out Pitch Perfect 2 Sex Tape Me, Myself and Irene Office Space Alien Autopsy A Shot in the Dark

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

WEDNESDAY TV

Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Jane the Virgin The Big Bang Theory The 100 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers

7:00am Robot Overlords 8:45am Tracers 10:30am Kung Fu Panda 3: Special 11:00am Entourage 1:00pm The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 3:00pm Zootropolis: Special 3:15pm Robot Overlords 5:00pm Jurassic World 7:15pm Tracers 9:00pm Jurassic World 11:10pm Entourage 1:00am The Captive Thriller about a couple plagued by the disappearance of their young daughter. 3:00am Stage Fright A masked killer terrorises a performing-arts camp in this gruesome horror musical.

7:00am Premier League 100 Club 7:30am Premier League 100 Club 8:00am WWE Experience 9:00am Fantasy Football Club Highlights 9:30am Premier League Legends 10:00am Barclays Premier League Review 11:00am The Premier League Years 1:00pm La Liga World 2015 1:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 2:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 3:00pm Barclays Premier League Review 4:00pm La Liga World 2015 4:30pm Premier League Legends 5:00pm SPFL Round Up 5:30pm Fantasy Football Club Highlights 6:00pm Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits 7:00pm Boxing 8:00pm Masters - Par 3 Live 11:30pm Boxing 12:00am Boxing Gold

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 1:00am 1:15am

Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Classic Pace Like Fire Cricket Gold Cricketing Yorkshire Cricket Gold Cricket Classic Sporting Triumphs Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ricky Ponting Masterclass Ashes Best Days Cricket's Greatest Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Cricketing Yorkshire Ricky Ponting Masterclass Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Boxing Gold Boxing Boxing Cook's Redemption Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs

FEATURE

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

Advertising feature

The leading awning company EXPERIENCE the best with Toldos Guardamar TOLDOS GUARDAMAR is celebrating over 35 years in business. From its small workshop in La Marina manufacturing and installing awnings, this family-run business’ commitment to customer service and the resulting customer confidence, has seen them go from strength to strength over the years. The company now has a new, spacious, modern state of the art, factory and showroom on the Los Moras Industrial Estate, San Fulgencio. As other companies were tightening their belts and weathering the storm as the economic crisis hit, the Salvat family realised business does not come to you and decided it was time to either close, or do something different. They chose the latter and invested more in the company, invested in the market and invested in the factory and pushed ahead with more development. Now they have the best innovation in the industry with the newest technology sewing machines and environmentally friendly electric vehicles for staff, allowing them to better serve the whole of the Costa Blanca, producing and fitting custom-made toldos and awnings for private homes and companies, large and small us-

TOLDOS GUARDAMAR: Has been established for over 35 years on the Costa Blanca.

ing only the highest quality materials. They also launched a series of Toldos Guardamar initiatives Care, Experience and Green. A series of projects, beliefs and aims that take them beyond any other awning company. It shows that when you buy an awning from Toldos Guardamar, as well as buying a quality product, you are buying part of a three-decade long legacy and a philosophy of customer care and efficient protection for your family. Under the ‘Experience’ initiatives the company proudly opens its doors several times a year for fun-filled fiestas and events from golf and gastronomy to meetings and music, creating a relationship with its customers and fellow businesses beyond a commercial relationship. Thie year is expected to be busier than ever with more expansion planned to cover more inland areas, and the ‘Grupo Salvat Evolucion’ business group is being developed joining businesses together allowing them to offer more services to customers from within the group. Toldos Guardamar Poligono Industrial Los Moras, San Fulgencio Tel: 966 726 258 Visit www.toldosguardamar.com

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

LETTERS

OPINION & COMMENT

www.euroweeklynews.com

YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE - YOUR OPINION

Letters for Your Say should be emailed to yoursay@euroweeklynews.com or make your comments straight on our website: www.euroweeklynews.com

Cultural loss at Punta Prima

J Billet (aka Joe the Cat Man), Alicante

Better off outside HELLO Leapy, I have lived for about 30 years in Belgium and Holland and I understand why the people in the UK think they will be better off outside the EU. One of the reasons is that ever since the UK became members there has been constant criticism in the press and TV. Some of it valid but an awful lot of rubbish and scaremongering. For me the EU is a bit like communism. A good idea ruined by politicians. If they had stuck to being simply a trade organisation it would have been better, but politicians have to get involved which has led to some really stupid ideas, like how vegetables should look. What makes you think that things would be better if the UK leaves the

country for the sake of the expats living in the EU, and that’s including the pensioners in Spain. It would appear that Spain would be worse off

Photographs for possible publication should be sent by email with a full caption to: photonews@euroweeklynews.com

Animals and fighting

Vivalda, Benalmadena Costa Phil Holmes Shutterstock

DEAR Editor, Another coastal landmark is to disappear this Friday. The beautiful tower beside the N332 at Punta Prima is to be demolished after standing there so majestically for more than 160 years. It was built from pieces of stone of various shapes and sizes all held together with lime and shingle, long before cement, concrete and blocks but that’s progress, to make way for a new commercial centre which will also take in Cala Mosca. There will be a centre with 180 shops, a bowling alley, a cinema, a medical centre and also stations for police, fire and ambulance – this should please the Orihuela Costa residents. Explosive specialists will place small charges at ground level so that the tower will collapse into a crumpled heap of rubble, which will be hauled away by a fleet of trucks and used for extending the harbour pier in order to accommodate larger ships for carrying salt. The police and proteccion civil will close one lane of the N332 dual carriageway for this work to be carried out. The tower is scheduled to collapse at 11am and the N332 is expected to be back to normal by 1pm. As this has been kept very low profile the police do not anticipate many sightseers.

I DO not believe that the people who are against bull fighting and eat meat are hypocrites. I abhor factory farming and have not eaten meat in 30 years. But many people are ignorant of the horrors and misery suffered by farm animals and others cannot afford organic meat, eggs, etc. I do eat chicken but always try to buy organic. More and more small farmers are producing eggs from ‘happy hens’ - a lovely idea to advertise. Everything has to die and I believe that if farm animals have a good free life and have a quick humane death (and not kept in crates so that their meat is white to please the palate of some uncaring wimp, and geese also have space to walk about and not force fed, sometimes with their feet nailed to the ground so that it cannot move and the greedy farmer can get an ounce more of foie gras), is acceptable to some. Nothing is perfect in this life. We do what we can. As usual, it is all to do with money and power. The difference between the two is the ‘corrida’, bulls are tortured to death, in the name of ‘cultural interest’ and enormous amounts of money are moved around, including subsidies paid by the taxpayer each year, which I have just discovered, and the politician gets his votes while the farm animal is at least to feed people, most times after a short miserable life. Olivia by email

EU? When I look at the state the UK is in now with the NHS on its knees, public service, units like firemen, police and nurses pay and conditions being far short of what they should be. These things are not due to the EU but to UK politicians, both parties are guilty. I don’t favour one party over another but I think two of the last lot should be in the tower for treason. One for depleting the nation’s wealth and the other for sending our troops to war and lying about the reason. Best regards, John Taylor

Scaremongers HERE we go again scaremongering the expats living in Spain. All the measures George Peretz QC outlines that can be implemented by Spain on the British living in Spain, could be implemented by Britain in the opposite direction against the 900,000 Spaniards currently living in the UK. Let’s be honest the majority living in Spain are pensioners costing Spain nothing, spending their pensions and

paying taxes into the Spanish treasury. As for the health care we all know that unless a pensioner you get nothing out of the Spanish health system unless you have contributed, not so in Britain. According to your newspaper March 17-23, 2016 (issue 1602), Britain pays Spain a whopping €290 million so medical treatment is not given to pensioners free. Whereas the NHS is being constantly abused by millions of EU citizens to the point it is on the verge of collapse. How can we expect Britain to be forced to continue to sacrifice the

Import tax DEAR B Kendall, re your comments in issue 1603 of this paper. Coming out of the EU is about import tax not export tax. If the UK is trading outside of the EU trading zone then the UK government would place tax on all imports from the EU. The EU would in-turn place import tax on all imports from the UK. Import tax is only one of the problems that UK exporters would face. They would have to agree trading agreements with every one of the 27 countries in the EU and 20 countries outside of the EU, a massive job. Also with regard to your comments regarding people that have made their life in Spain. Expats who have made their lives legally in Europe do not need to worry they will be protected by the Vienna Convention of treaties 1969. Please do not take any notice of David Cameron’s comments trying to throw doubt on this treaty, it is just to try and influence your vote and is not true. After all if in doubt you can read it for yourself. What would be the situation after a vote to come out? Regarding UK citizens wanting to move to the EU we do not know. David, Murcia

Wonderful! WHAT a WONDERFUL write up. Thanks so very much. And no misquotes! Chuffed I am indeed. Sheyla Bonnick leader of Sounds of Boney M London and Alicante

WHEN YOU WRITE All letters, whether by email or post, should carry the writer’s postal address, NIE and contact number though only the name and town will be published. Letters may also be edited. Readers who have missed earlier correspondence can see all letters posted on:

www.euroweeklynews.com

The views expressed and opinions given in Letters are not necessarily those of the EWN publishers. They accept no responsibility for accuracy of information, errors, omissions or statements, and reject claims arising out of any action that a company or individual may take on the basis of information contained therein.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

TIME

www.euroweeklynews.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

SPONSORED BY

EURO WEEKLY’S SPACE FOR YOU TO TAKE A BREA

Word Ladder

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

for next 7 days

COSTA BLANCA

weather

TODAY

TOMORROW

Move from the start word (STEP) to the end word (DROP) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.

(PROP) DROP

DROP BACK

CALPE CALPE ALTEA ALTEA BENIDORM BENIDORM

ALICANTE

‘SOMETHING MUST BE DONE - HOW CAN I DRAW LIGHT HEARTED FUN CARTOONS THE STATE THE WORLD IS IN TODAY?’

ALICANTE

TORREVIEJA

ORIHUELA

down. In the past six months you have come a long way. You are not back where you started. You are being given the chance to start again, but this time you have far more experience..

Is someone that you are closely involved with trying to drive a hard bargain? Are you surprised at the amount of time and energy that they are throwing at it? It could be that they are more passionate about it than you realised.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You have been learning about certain people very fast. Do you feel as though you are in the middle of a soap opera? With the summer sun high, it is possible that passions will fire up. Everything seems to revolve round one person and it is upsetting everything else.

(March 21 - April 20)

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is not a time to take anyone for granted. At this time of the year people tend to look at their situation and ask if they are getting enough out of it. Neglecting someone now could store up a lot of problems for the future.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) You are moving on in an important area but do not burn bridges before you have others to cross. You will know why I mention this later in the week. You are able to influence others far more than you realise, but with your wish to keep things on an even keel you may be giving away too much.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) This is your week to sparkle and show how clever you are. Why be modest? Let others know what you are capable of; your talents will come out sooner or later. Don't be embarrassed when paid a compliment, for it is richly deserved. You have put on a jolly good show of late and it is now time to listen to the applause.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Don't look for spooks in the closet when there are none. Not only does it look silly but it also wastes good time. Basing your actions on past disappointments can only lead to more of the same. Show confidence in others and they will show it in you. Sometimes, your patience wears thin but it is in your best interests to remain calm.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A big change means big chances, so don't let small things get you

UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

UK THUNDERBALL

IRISH LOTTO

EURO MILLIONS

LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

Saturday March 26

Friday March 25

Saturday March 26

Sunday March 27

3 18

16 32

BONUS BALL

THUNDERBALL

BONUS BALL

19 42

36 43

LUCKY STARS

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 21 13 C Tues - 19 13 C Wed - 19 13 C

19 12 S 21 14 S 21 14 S

Almeria TODAY:

MAX 18C, MIN 13C

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 19 13 C Tues - 19 13 C Wed - 18 12 C

17 12 S 18 13 S 19 13 S

SUNNY MAX 21C, MIN 11C

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX MIN

21 12 S 22 13 S 22 13 S

Mon - 19 13 C Tues - 22 13 C Wed - 20 12 Sh

Mallorca

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 12C

CLOUDY MAX 22C, MIN 11C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 19 13 C Tues - 18 13 C Wed - 18 12 Sh

17 13 Sh 19 13 Sh 19 13 Cl

Fri Sat Sun -

MAX MIN

19 10 C 19 10 Sh 20 11 S

Mon - 20 11 C Tues - 19 11 C Wed - 18 10 Sh

Murcia

CLOUDY MAX 21C, MIN 13C MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Mon - 16 7 Sh Tues - 17 7 C Wed - 17 5 C

MAX MIN

Benidorm TODAY:

MAX MIN

15 5 C 18 8 S 15 7 C

TODAY:

Barcelona TODAY:

MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

Malaga

SUNNY MAX MIN

Fri Sat Sun -

SHOWERS MAX 16C, MIN 4C

TODAY:

MAX MIN

Mon - 18 14 C Tues - 18 13 C Wed - 18 13 C

18 13 S 19 14 S 19 14 S

S Sun,

CLOUDY MAX 23C, MIN 12C

TODAY:

Cl Clear,

Fri Sat Sun -

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

MAX MIN

22 11 S 24 13 S 24 14 S

Mon - 23 12 C Tues - 22 12 C Wed - 23 12 C

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

Sudoku

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1-9. There’s no maths involved. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

LOTTERY 5

Madrid

CLOUDY MAX 22C, MIN 13C

MAX MIN

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You have a chance to give someone great delight, so why not go ahead? Your insecure side tells you that it is too good to be true and there must be a catch.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Now is your chance to go straight for what you want. The shock of having this opportunity could cause you to hesitate. Do bear in mind, though, that he who hesitates is often lost.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Is there a chance that you are burying your head in the sand? It is likely that something happening right in front of you is being overlooked or ignored. You are

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Something that you had set your heart on, although still coming, is

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Challenges that do not please you are inevitable. That does not mean that your attitude towards them could not change. Indeed, unless you want to continue to be upset, it must.

able to deal with this more easily than you think. Just take one step at a time and stick to your plan.

terribly slow. This is not a time to be a pessimist. Please don't, however, allow your tendency to put all your eggs in one basket trip you up. It is not necessary to go about things the way that you normally do.

Alicante TODAY:

REINTEGRO

19 28

21 33

REINTEGRO

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

ARIES

Answers 1. AER LINGUS, 2. SEVEN (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996), 3. The highest PEAKS/MOUNTAINS in Ireland, 4. HIBERNIA, 5. GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH, 6. PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON, 7. SHERGAR, 8. CORK, 9. MARY ROBINSON, 10. BALLET/DANCE

YOUR STARS

JAVEA

DENIA JAVEA

DENIA

STEP STOP SHOP (SLOP) CHOP (PLOP) CROP

STEP

OUT

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPONSOR GO TO WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

SPONSORED BY

AK, BE INFORMED AND ENJOY A CHALLENGE

Crossword

EWN

page

Enjoy filling in the following puzzles and check the answers in next week’s edition

Code Breaker

Quick Across

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 17 represents F and 23 represents W, so fill in F every time the figure 17 appears and W every time the figure 23 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.

1 Commends (7) 5 Hurl (5) 8 Oblivious (7)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Salted, 4 Batons, 9 Alice, 10 Extreme, 11 Operates, 12 Vote, 14 Snares, 16 Teases, 19 Beef, 20 Valencia, 23 Scrooge, 24 Adapt, 25 Sadden, 26 Dealer.

9 Sharp (5)

Down:

10 Happening (5)

1 Shadows, 2 Loire, 3 Elevated, 5 Acts, 6 Ocelots, 7 Sieve, 8 Repel, 13 Serenade, 15 Averred, 17 Shatter, 18 Dated, 19 Basis, 21 Crawl, 22 Note.

11 Aversion (7) 12 Period of 10 years (6) 14 Disperse widely (6) 17 Capable of being seen (7) 19 Little (5)

QUICK

22 Cheek, impertinence (5)

Across:

23 Belief (7) 24 Great fear (5) 25 Good behaviour (7) Down 1 Intermission (5) 2 Cognisant (5) 3 Began (7)

4 Fixed (6) 5 Sport groups (5) 6 Everyday procedure (7) 7 Friday evening to Sunday evening (7) 12 Invented (7) 13 Dressing, clothing (7)

English - Spanish

1 Doctor, 4 Trying, 9 Comes, 10 Massive, 11 District, 12 Bait, 14 Sorted, 16 Models, 19 Lead, 20 Guessing, 23 Smiling, 24 Brave, 25 Steady, 26 Recent.

15 Strong feeling or emotion (7) 16 Change for the better (6) 18 Combine into one (5) 20 Similar (5) 21 Loans (5)

Down:

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

1 Decides, 2 Camps, 3 Observed, 5 Risk, 6 Imitate, 7 Guest, 8 Smack, 13 Possible, 15 Realise, 17 Segment, 18 Judge, 19 Lasts, 21 Image, 22 Find.

Across 1 Flash of lightning (9) 6 To be able (5) 7 To put (5) 9 Awake (9) 12 Escritorios (muebles) (5) 13 Queen (5) 14 Pasajero (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Solapa, 4 Flor, 7 Lunes, 8 Until, 10 Peliculas, 13 Small, 14 Bells, 15 Azul, 16 Fresas.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1 Sell, 2 Lenteja, 3 Pastilla, 5 Rule, 6 Cucumber, 9 Toallas, 11 Isla, 12 Osos.

Down 1 Clothes (4) 2 Escaleras de mano (7) 3 Butterflies (insects) (9) 4 Manzano (5-4) 5 Priest (4) 8 Nada (7) 10 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 11 To fall (4)

Hexagram

Down:

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 (EITHER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ATTACK CHEERY CLIQUE EASILY EITHER (10) ETHNIC HEATER HERETO INHERE KNOTTY

METEOR MORRIS REGRET SEETHE TARIFF TEETHE THEIST THEORY WRIGHT

Across 1 Excited as Spurs excel (7) 5 Spotted in embarrassing tapestry (5) 8 Bouquet from a romantic affair (5) 9 Strange new aura in the dark (7) 10 Register brew or rest (6) 13 Pete’s recipe prepared for Harry (6) 15 Be ill from beer it’s said (3) 16 Make money from The Bear Necessities (4) 17 Gemstone from old friend (4) 19 Caught first goal on television (3) 21 Cheats maybe innocent (6) 24 Be quiet near pear prepared for mountain guide (6) 28 Postponement concerning bad feeling (7) 29 A constituent that is excluded (5) 30 Weary author discovered in the road (5) 31 Baseball player’s large jug (7)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Radium 2 Strain 3 Bureau 4 Cannot 5 Marina 6 Regent 7 Intern 8 Retain 9 Effort 10 Tingle 11 German 12 Teethe 13 Regime 14 Seethe 15 Beetle 16 Easier 17 Hither 18 Fabric 19 Creaky

Down 1 Is star unhappy with Steps (6) 2 Or sit out fights (5) 3 Saw a Danish leader get older (5) 4 I feel comfortable returning guns (4) 5 Lower a support (5) 6 About turn, come back (5)

7 Quiet queen’s railway drink (6) 11 Mates forming bands (5) 12 Choice of kitchen appliance (5) 13 Parking on a great many building sites (5) 14 Climb over a weighing machine (5) 18 Marks football results (6)

20 A cricketer’s clobber (6) 22 Sale I organised for part of the church (5) 23 Dramatic turn for Oliver (5) 25 Core of Earth is in a bad way (5) 26 Fish in Ebro, a charming idea (5) 27 He and father returned for Mass (4)

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

Perhaps it was the mac?

EWN

OUR VIEW

THE third time I detected a more hostile stare Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I HAVE just returned from two rather chilly but nevertheless satisfying weeks in the Mother Country. The focus of my visit was to meet up with my five grandsons who I had not seen for some considerable time and with my daughter who, on reflection, should carry the married name of Fry. This remark will only have significance for people of a certain vintage who remember a particular chocolate bar manufactured in Bristol. Each of the boys has a different work schedule, so our get-togethers were spread over more than a week, but at least this meant that instead of one large gathering, we could take our time to catch up and generally enjoy each

PUB: We took our time to catch up and generally enjoy each other’s company. other’s company individually. For convenience I had suggested that we meet up for lunch at a pub location on the outskirts of the town, where

the food is reasonable and the atmosphere congenial. Having arrived early on the first day, I noticed a rather dishevelled character of indeterminate age and

gender, sporting lank shoulder-length dyed blonde hair, leaning against the pub wall. He, for it turned out to be a man, was enjoying a smoke and a cough outside, before

returning to the bar where he slouched behind a pint of lager and to my discomfort, stared at me intently for 30 minutes until my grandson thankfully arrived. Two days later, the same gentleman was in attendance behind another glass of beer with the same unnerving stare levelled in my direction. But again, on the arrival of my second grandson, he was soon forgotten amid much hugging and joyful acknowledgements of each other ’s presence. It was with a certain amount of reluctance that I entered the establishment another two days on, but there he was again with the same unsmiling and, I now detected, more hostile stare. “He thinks you are a dirty old man,” my third grandson told me matter of factly. “And we are all rent boys.” I spluttered on my beer. Perhaps it was the mac I was wearing.

Bombing on a scale of one to 10 Photo Credit Aaron Tang Wikimedia

IF it’s in Europe it’s far more important than Africa as it is close to home John Smith Random thoughts... I SAW a cartoon on the internet this weekend which showed a map of the World, indicating the scale of interest and worry that we in Europe have with regards to suicide bombs and explosions caused by terrorists around the world and it does seem remarkably accurate. The basic idea is that the closer to home the bomb is then the more worried we are and the more coverage it receives in the international press. The map is entitled ‘Tragic World Map’ and divides the world into five differently coloured areas so that Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and Western Europe are all the same colour and carry the punch line ‘Oh my God how terrible.’ Next come, India, Israel, Latin America, Mexico, South Africa and

BOSTON MARATHON: Scene of a terrible bombing. Turkey with caption, ‘That’s sad.’ Third is a combination of China, Egypt and Russia with ‘That’s life.’ Fourth come bits of the Middle East and Far East with the caption ‘Wait a moment, where is that?’ Last comes the rest of Africa

with a swear word which translates as ‘So what.’ If American or European civilians are involved, then any one of the lower ranked areas will increase in prominence for a few days, but then things will quieten down again.

Grisha Bruev Shutterstock

OPINION & COMMENT

MOTORWAY: Charges rise.

Taking their toll WITH Spain so anxious to attract tourists to the country, it does seem rather strange that the toll roads should be allowed to increase prices during the high tourist season. This means that overseas visitors, as well as the thousands who descend on the Costas from Madrid, suddenly have to pay considerably extra for the privilege of driving on a decent road which was funded in the main by the European Union. A simple journey from Malaga to Estepona normally costs €7.85 but for Semana Santa and the four summer months this shoots up to €12.40, to cover just 80 kilometres at a cost of 15.5 cents per kilometre. If you are travelling further afield then the price goes up as well, and although on their website it is suggested that regular travellers can save up to 50 per cent on their journeys, the truth is that that saving only occurs after you have undertaken 36 journeys and paid by credit or debit card on each occasion. There is also a possibility for regular travellers to ‘freeze’ the price hike provided they undertake 15 journeys a month also paying by card, but not everyone wants to do that and many prefer to pay cash. They used to charge extra in the Christmas period as well but in an anti-scrooge measure, that seems to have been done away with. It does however, beg the question of what the justification is for increasing prices and placing more strain on the other free and often illmaintained roads.

In the same week that I saw this map, we had the dreadful bombing in Brussels which grabbed headlines for days on end, but within a week either side of that there were 65 killed in Lahore, Pakistan when a suicide bomber picked an area in a park near a playground where mainly women and children were killed. In Iraq, another bomb was exploded at a football ceremony with 17 footballers aged between 10 and 16 killed as were another 15 in the crowd. Favourite city for Boko Horan terrorists saw 20 killed by a mosque in Maiduguri which seems to be hit on almost a monthly basis whilst in neighbouring Cameroon, two girls, who may have been kidnapped by that group in Nigeria two years ago were discovered before they could blow themselves up. Now we The only moral to this story is that want to these explosions are happening all of hear your views. the time around the world and in the West we still don’t really YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE take too much notice unless it is - YOUR OPINION close to home and shakes us out www.euroweeklynews.com of our own complacency.

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

OPINION & COMMENT

They’re getting it together SPAIN’S parties conversed without animosity following the Brussels attacks Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

AFTER months of mutual insults, Spain’s political parties conversed without animosity following the Brussels bomb attacks. They signed an anti-terrorism pact in February last year to combat the jihadi threat and met after the Brussels massacre to monitor Spain’s situation. Even Podemos, not a signee, sent a representative as an observer. But did anyone mention during a meeting where there was no room for acrimony that Belgium has a history of inconclusive general and federal elections? Did anyone mention the potential difficulties in coordinating security and anti-terrorist strategy with only a caretaker government may not be the best way to counter the jihadi threat?

Second thoughts ADA COLAU, mayor of Barcelona, who owes her post to the votes of Podemos coun-

Divide and rule IN sacking the Podemos third-in-command Sergio Pascual from his post as Organisation Secretary, Pablo Iglesias removed Iñigo Errejon’s right-hand man. Observers suspect that he is reinforcing his own camp while debilitating that of Podemos co-founder Errejon. Once upon a time Iglesias would have objected to the use of a word like hierarchy in connection with a party that was created to counteract the PSOE and Partido Popular ‘castes’. Now he is doing a very efficient job of creating his own.

cillors, wrote recently, “There’s a certain air about Pablo...” She was referring to Pablo Iglesias and what she and others increasingly identify as his arrogance. Unfortunately she rectified immediately as is required practice these days even – or especially – when speaking sincerely.

Unwise monkeys MARIANO RAJOY heads the Partido Popular, the most-voted party in last December’s elections. He possesses an unalienable belief in his right to form the next government but cuts an unimpressive figure. And he does not grow in stature when he claims that Madrid had no inkling that Valencia City Hall was riddled with corruption for years. Madrid was either incompetent for not knowing what was happening in Valencia or, worse, knew about it but did nothing. Only monkeys may behave like the three wise monkeys - not national politicians. ADA COLAU: Owes her post to the votes of Podemos councillors. Ricardo Patiño on Wikimedia Commons

E W N Costa Blanca South

31 March - 6 April 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.EWNLIFESTYLE.COM

TO READ MORE

HEALTH BEAUTY

Limit length of siesta time SLEEPING for too long can increase risk of heart disease STILL enjoying the benefits of a Spanish siesta? Well be careful how long you nap for in the daytime as a team of scientists have warned allowing yourself the luxury could increase the risk of premature death. They say long naps, or being excessively tired during the day, is linked to a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which covers a range of conditions, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol and high blood sugar, which can all raise a person’s risk of heart disease. The findings, which were presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 65th annual scientific session showed napping for 40 minutes or longer was tied

SIESTA: Long naps or being excessively tired during the day is linked to a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

to a steep increase in the risk of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The researchers evaluated data from 21 studies involving 307,237 people. Those people who slept for less than 40 minutes during the day did not show any increased risk for the conditions, but beyond 40 minutes and the risk rose sharply. A siesta for 90 minutes increased metabolic syndrome risk by as much as 50 per cent, as did being excessively tired during the day, the researchers noted. People sleeping for less than 30 minutes showed a slight showing that a short nap can have a beneficial effect on health.

Smooth your wrinkles as you sleep AROUND a third of our lifetime is spent with our head in a pillow and now, spending all that time sleeping could improve your health and even smooth wrinkles. A new high-tech pillow called the ‘Save My Face’ pillow which looks like the shape of a spanner claims that

it can prevent wrinkles. Three-quarters of us sleep mostly on one side and, according to dermatologists, this may result in deeper facial creases. Studies have also found that ‘redistributing the pressure’ while we sleep may prevent wrinkles and as the pillow only supports your temple

and your jaw the skin around your eyes and cheeks is supposed to fall into the gap and is not squashed. The ‘Copper Pillow’ also claims to banish crow’s feet around the eyes. The pillow contains copper, a mineral needed by the skin to make collagen which plumps up the skin. The pillow

has tiny copper particles woven into the fabric of the pillow case, which can slipped over any pillow. The makers say that as you sleep, the copper penetrates the upper layers of the skin, making it look smoother and more youthful in as little as four weeks.

Payments to donors PAYING people ‘compensation’ for becoming a living kidney donor could help prevent the shortage of organs for transplants. A study by the University of Florida found people are more inclined to become living kidney donors when offered a compensation of $50,000 (€44,723) and experts argue this option must be ‘seriously considered’ to prevent people from dying while awaiting transplants. There are currently more than 100,000 patients in the US awaiting a kidney transplant as they battle end-stage renal disease and from 2004 to 2013, more than 63,000 patients died or became too sick for transplantation while awaiting a kidney. The survey of more than 1,000 registered voters in the USA found that around 68 per cent would donate a kidney to anyone.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

www.euroweeklynews.com

Five steps to keep old skin looking younger IT is essential to stay hydrated, so drink plenty of water AS we get older signs of aging become more apparent facially. Like it or not, it’s a fact of life caused by everyday circumstances that takes a toll on skin. For example stress, sun damage, hormonal imbalances and environmental factors all play an important role in the aging process. Skin naturally loses it elasticity as we age but it can be protected to keep it as young looking as possible. Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse Everyone should cleanse reg-

ularly but over-65s also need to use a richer, waxier cleanser. Use a gentle toner without aggravating skin. Protect skin from ultraviolet light Much of our aging comes from light damage. By using SPF facial sun creams the damaging rays from the sun can be blocked. Have regular facials There is nothing quite as good as a well-performed facial massage to stimulate circula-

tion and tone up the muscles. Eat Healthily ‘Good fats’ protect the lipid parts of your body. Omega oils are essential in helping maintain healthy skin. Typically found in borage, fish and flax. Nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables are also good for the skin. H2O It is essential to stay hydrated and it will show through your skin. Drink at least four glasses of water a day. Drinking water flushes out toxins.

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Ask The Doctor

Brought to you by

Pacemaker check

GOOD HYGIENE: Is the best prevention against contact with the bacterium.

Wash all foods well to avoid listeria infection BACTERIA lies in fruit and vegetables and certain processed foods By Gemma Quinn LISTERIA is a little known bacterium found in fresh foods like fruits and vegetables and

processed foods such as sausages. The bacteria can lead to listeriosis, a form of food poisoning, and although there is a

low incidence rate of the condition with around 50 cases per year in Spain, sometimes outbreaks can lead to a bacterial infection and even lead to death. Dr Manuel Fernandez Guerrero, spokesman for the Spanish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (SEIMC), said listeria is a bacterium widely distributed in nature, soil, gardens and vegetation in a state of putrefaction. Its most common sources are vegetables such as Brussels

sprouts or fruits such as melons. In humans the infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea but in those who have a chronic disease such as liver cirrhosis, diabetes or cancer or have undergone transplantations listeriosis can be very serious. Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Dr. Fernandez Guerrero said the best prevention against listeriosis is a “good hygiene of food and infection control” with all foods being well washed to remove bacterium.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. THIS week, the doctor replies to a reader’s letter asking about pulse rates and pacemakers. Dear Dr Perez Belmont, After reading your piece on blood pressure I wonder if you can tell me the correct pulse rate, I read on the internet that it should be between 60 and 100. I had a pacemaker fitted in 2013 in England, we come to Spain every winter ‘snow birds’ and my pulse has gone up to 110 and 118. On the internet it said it could be a faulty pacemaker. Is it possible to get it checked out in Spain or do I have to get back to England? My local hospital is Los Arcos del Mar Menor. Any information would be a great help. Yours Sincerely

R Bennett Dear Mr Bennett, As you say, the normal pulse rate for a healthy adult should be between 60 and 100 beat s per minute, although when some heart diseases are pr esent , i t shoul d be maintained below 60. Although pacemakers do not tend to be faulty, it can sometimes happen and one of the signs of this is an increased pulse rate. I f you not i ce t hi s i s happeni ng of t en you should go to a hospital to have t he pacem aker checked out. You do not need to return to England to have it checked. Most hospi t al s i n Spai n have speci al i st s who ar e f am i l i ar wi t h pacem aker s and can check whether they are working correctly or not

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com The Coast’s Home GP service - wherever you are - at home - in the office - in the car - on the golf course your GP will get to see you any time, anywhere. A priceless service at an affordable price.

SCENE

OCIAL

31 March - 6 April 2016

TO READ MORE

Costa Blanca South

EWN

VISIT WWW.EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM/FEATURES/RESTAURANTS

Advertising feature

Come and enjoy your favourite dish the Indian Ocean way OWNER Mohin Reza prides himself on the quality and freshness of the food as well as the lovely dining environment DOÑA PEPA’S much-loved Indian Ocean has been open for over a decade, offering quality Bangladeshi-British cuisine, and despite the economic crisis, it is as strong as ever. Owner Mohsin Reza said 2014 and 2015 had been amongst the best years the restaurant has had, with them welcoming new regulars and holidaymakers alike, and he hopes 2016 will be just as strong. With glamorous high ceilings and chandeliers as well as upstairs space and an outdoor terrace, Indian Ocean is a great place to enjoy an intimate meal for two or to enjoy a large gathering with friends and family. Whilst the restaurant itself is a lovely environment to dine in, the food is of course behind its success with Mohsin priding himself on the quality and freshness of the Bangladeshi food. “Ninety-five per cent of restaurants in the UK are actually Bangladeshi rather than Indian and it is a slightly different type of cuisine, so we offer the much loved tastes that

INDIAN OCEAN: Excellent food and service.

DINING OPTIONS: Spacious and elegant.

people are so fond of in the UK.” Now they are also beginning to introduce a few new ingredients and make subtle little changes to things like garnishes, which are proving popular with customers enhancing the flavours and presentation of the dishes. Indian Ocean is proud hosts of the Curry

Club on a regular basis, offering diners the chance to have little curry tasters and they regularly host charity nights and fashion shows to help support local good causes and charities. Indian Ocean is open every day for lunch from 12-3pm and in the evening from 6pm. Menu del dia offers the most affordable way to

try the cuisine costing €8.95 for poppadoms, any main dish (excluding king prawn), and your choice of rice or naan bread and a small drink. The evening menu is €10.95 for any starter, any main (excluding king prawn), rice or naan and is available Sunday to Thursday. A discount of 10 per cent is available on all takeaways, and for orders over €20 you will receive a free bottle of wine. With so many positive reviews on their Facebook page and TripAdvisor, and having received the certificate of excellence for 2015, why not try Indian Ocean for yourself. The Indian Ocean is easily accessible from the Lemon Tree road just off the roundabout at Doña Pepa. Indian Ocean - CC La Laguna Urbanisation Doña Pepa Ciudad Quesada Tel: 966 718 211 or 687 248 213 Visit www.indianoceanrestaurante.com

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

SOCIAL SCENE

The Cucaracha Club THE red carpet was rolled out for the locally produced, crowdfunded film THE red carpet was rolled out just before Easter for the locally produced crowdfunded film The Cucaracha Club. The film received its world premier in the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and was enthusiasticly received by a full house. Plans are already underway to have further screenings for the film in the region as work on the follow up film is already underway. The Cucaracha Club is about a team of retired spies, who now enjoy the good life on the Costa Blanca. They are called back into action in order to find two kidnapped children and en route, the film crew have been making best use of the fantastic scenery and locations along the entire coast, with the idea that the film will also become a stepping stone to other local productions and help boost tourism and knowledge of the area. Many cast members flew in from the UK and other parts of Europe especially for the event, including one of the filmâ€™s stars, Tom Watt (from Eastenders Lofty fame), who said he was proud of what writer Billie Anthony Gaddess and the entire team of the film had managed to produce in less than a year. He said it was magnificent and he was proud to be a part of it, as this new style of community film-making is for many the way forward for TV and film production. For more information, please visit www.siesta.productions.

Photo by Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TOM WATT: At the Premier of The Cucaracha Club.

SOCIAL SCENE

www.euroweeklynews.com

Advertising feature

Helping Hands brings Vegas to Murcia and Almeria THREE fantastic tributes, one fabulous show By Gemma Quinn THE charity Helping Hands, exclusively presents three of Europe’s award-winning top tribute artists, who have now joined together to produce their amazing concert ‘One Night in Vegas; the show that never was.’ Close your eyes and you will believe that Sir Tom Jones, Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond are on stage, open them and you will realise that there are no better tributes around. Each act has a wonderful stage presence and emulates rich

and professional voices. Hosted by Ray Peters from Smooth FM, the night promises great music, super vocal ability and showmanship, and fabulous venues make for fantastic evenings to be had. This show is on April 24 at Maloans, Albox, July 10 at Hotel Playa Grande, Mazarron, September 18 at Valle del Este Golf and Spa, Vera and on December 11 at Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel in Aguilas. One Night in Vegas features Andy Wood as Sir Tom Jones, Simon Patrick as Elvis and JJ Jones as

Neil Diamond. Book your tickets, costing €15, today via Linda Ruth Cook on Facebook or call 634 456 701. Tickets are also available at some venues and local stores, call for details. Helping Hands’ small team of volunteers work tirelessly to raise money to help animals and people locally. By going along to a show you are helping support the charity and the work they do. For more information search Helping Hands Sur for the Rehoming of Pets Large and Small on Facebook.

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

SOCIAL SCENE

A name to remember AUSTIN SLACK is a name that music fans should take note of. As sales of vinyl records continue to make a comeback, the young guitarist is nothing short of phenomenal and a name to remember. The 16-year-old guitar player from Caravaca most often can be heard playing with local band The Streeters. However whilst the Streeters continue with their never ending tour, Austin is currently performing as lead guitarist in the Pink Floyd Symphonic which started its tour last

It’s amazing to see our local boy show off his talents week in La Nucia. This amazing spectacular of the music of Pink Floyd, which has already received rave reviews, sees Austin strutting his stuff and obviously his guitar alongside a 40-piece orchestra. The show features the most loved Pink Floyd songs with a full rock band as well the orchestra and international singers. It’s truly amazing to see our local boy show off his undoubted talents in such a spectacular arena. The tour takes Austin all over Spain and the islands until the end of May with three dates for Alicante – at the Teatro Principal on April 28, 29, 30 and one date in Murcia on April 24.

PROPERTY S P E C I A L

31 March - 6 April 2016

Costa Blanca South

EWN

Look no further for a home. 9 -page special starts here...

SPONSORED BY

HOMES

GARDENS

Easter gardens not at their best

AFTER a droughty winter and a period of cooler, cloudy and showery weather als, shrubs, bulbs and trees were in flower for Easter, or indeed for my birthday today, there are some pleasant surprises such as echiums in full flower, as well as the south side of several varieties of bottle brushes and over-wintered purple and white velvet sages, that without a single frost have just continued to flower. Against this background a Judas tree still shows no signs of its flower buds opening, although a more sheltered tree less than a kilometre away was in full bloom in the middle of March. Whatever the microclimate, design, plantings or holistic ambitions of your own gardens best wishes for your spring gardening.

Dick Handscombe

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

BEING an early Easter after a droughty winter and a period of cooler, c l o u d y a n d sh o w ery w eathe r, g a r d e n s a r e n o t th e best we have seen at Easter. However, ours was rather better than the rocky terraced ex-monastery mountainside that we inherited with the house on March 31, my birthday, in 1988. But this year weather forced us to d e l a y o u r t r a d i tio n a l E a s te r Monday Paella at the end of Lent to S unday Ap r i l 2 4 . Fo r tu n a te ly, a lthough still early, most of the ingredients will be from the garden, as we will substitute broad beans for butter beans. For those who plan an early April paella so that friends can enjoy wandering round the bulb colourful garden with a glass of wine in one hand and a tapa in the other, you can still obtain a copy of the book ‘Authentic Valencian Paellas’ in English or Spanish from Amazon Books or The Book Depository. If you have yet to establish a herb or vegetable patch consider establishing a paella garden growing the following: • Vegetables - Tomatoes, garlic, globe artichokes, red peppers, butter beans, haricot beans and climbing flat beans similar to runner beans, and broad beans for early paellas. Spaniards are adaptable by using a mix of fresh, frozen and bottled vegetables

early in the year and for Christmas Day. • Herbs - Bay leaves for the stock, rosemary for an extra taste in the final stages when the rice is cooking, garlic, parsley and thyme for the essential meatballs, and autumn crocuses for the saffron colourant and flavour. Although not all the early spring perenni-

THIS YEAR: The weather has forced us to delay our traditional Easter Monday Paella to Sunday April 24.

HOMES & GARDENS

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

EWN

Advertising feature

Find the right TV system for you with AA Free English TV PROVIDING English television services for over a decade on the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, AA Free English TV fully understands the need of expats to have affordable and reliable television. Their main specialisation is installing satellite systems mainly for European clients and they have dealt with many happy Spanish, French and German clients, including ones from the Nordic regions who are now all enjoying popular channels. Installer Stuart is a fully-trained Sky engineer who has been in Spain for over 14 years and works with Pete, who set up the company in response to his own frustrations at not being able to get a decent reception to watch British channels. The pair install full community systems and have also upgraded many poorly installed systems for communities. Satellites were once the main and only way to pick up British TV and

AA FREE ENGLISH TV: Pete is ready to install your television system. are still very popular with AA Free TV, working from five different satellites to receive the best signal. But now the company also has a range of other options available including IPTV internet protocol television and Android Smart TV receivers.

Pete believes these are the future of television as the infrastructure for the internet gets better and better, especially with the new 4G router which they can supply with no dish needed. They also have Quad Core with the latest operating systems on them

Tips on how to feed your bird on a budget THERE is perhaps nothing more relaxing than sitting out in your garden with a good book and a cup of tea, taking in the sun and listening to the birds. However, bird food can be expensive. Luckily, there is a variety of economical alternatives for those who donâ€™t want to spend a truckload to keep their bird buddies satisfied. First of all, remember to always include fresh water. This can be supplied in numerous ways although an elegant birdbath makes a welcome addition to any garden. When it comes to food, black-oil sunflower seeds are one of the best options. Almost every bird will eat sunflower seeds, and they can be mixed with other seeds and fruits. Another option is cracked corn. Cracked corn is cheap and high in carbohydrates and fat, whereas calcium and grit supplements are also essential for a birdâ€™s health. These can

even be offered up in crushed oyster shells or egg shells. To go one step further, build your own birdhouse! There are

many types, ranging from elaborate ones to simple ones that can be constructed with only a few basic materials.

plus Octo Core for even quicker downloads and less buffering giving a better picture quality. IPTV is a paid system where you have a receiver and around 150-160 channels including many premium channels. You also get hundreds of

movies on demand plus free box sets of a range of television series all on demand and catch up TV. Android Smart TV box has completely free content and you can find almost anything to watch with access to over thousands of channels from all over the world. You can access thousands of movies, new and old, plus box sets all for free after the initial payment of the box. Sky Sports BT is also available as well as a karaoke system. When AA Free English TV purchase the Android boxes they take off the outdated operating systems and put on the latest KODI 16 systems with more apps and services. All systems are considerably cheaper than the monthly payments you pay to rebroadcasting companies, making them the sensible choice to making real monetary savings in the long term whilst enjoying a wider range of programme choices.

E W N Costa Blanca South

31 March - 6 April 2016

SPONSORED BY

PETS PAGE www.euroweeklynews.com

Scrut the puppy Breeding for the first time THERE are so many things to consider loves to play Housesitting can be a win-win for both parties, free house and petsitting and the experience and checked sitters get free accommodation! To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508

David THE Dogman

Credit Pivathep / Shutterstock

Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

SCRUT: His owners love his playful nature and were worried about leaving him. SCRUT is a young puppy who adores affection. His owners love his playful nature. Since welcoming Scrut to their home a few months ago, Jane and Duncan have worried about having to leave him when they return to England to visit family. They live slightly out of their local neighbourhood so they know few people nearby who might be able to help. They would prefer him to stay at home where he is getting used to the smells, the garden and his new favourite places in the house. They went online and saw an advert for house-sitters to

come to your home and care for your property and pets. Enter Joe, a retired trainer and coach from Ireland, who was a member of HouseSitMatch, an online network of home owners and house-sitters. They met online via the site, they read each other’s profiles where references were clearly visible and invited him to come and spend a couple of months caring for Scrut while they returned to Blighty for a family wedding. During their absence Joe sent them photos via mobile, they Skyped to stay in touch and all was well on their return.

THERE are so many things to consider when breeding from the family pet for the first time. Do you know her faults as well as her virtues? Does she meet the standard of the breed? Is she of desirable temperament? Is she of sound health? Do you have customers so that the pups don’t end up in the pound? If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of these questions and are still determined to try your hand at raising a litter, then read on for the list of things to do next (time consuming, isn’t it?) - Get an opinion of your bitch from reputable breeders.

BREEDING: Is your bitch of suitable quality? - Learn about genetic problems within the breed. - Seek advice about potential stud dogs. - Go and look at the offspring of your chosen stud dog. - Be sure that the stud dog has no genetic problems. - After you have chosen your stud dog, take your bitch to the vet. She will need a full health check including X-ray, hip scored, her eyes need to be checked

and she needs to be wormed and vaccinated. Many of these points cost money but it’s necessary when planning for a health litter. - While you’re waiting for her to come into season, read all the books you can on your particular breed, breeding, whelping and rearing young puppies. - Start saving all the newspapers and have your friends and relatives do the

same. You will need all the newspapers you can get your hands on! - Have a whelping box built. - When your bitch comes into season contact the stud owner and you will be advised when to take your bitch to him. There may also be a boarding charge if she has to stay. Be sure you understand in advance what the stud fee you pay guarantees.

Pets of the future WILL we rely on robotic animals for company? By Matthew Elliott MANY future predictions often leave us shaking our heads in disbelief, and the prospect of humans relying on robotic animals for company and comfort must surely be one. Experts are, however, suggesting that the next 10-15 years could see a robot revolution in the pet world. The issue stems from overpopulation as there will likely be 10 billion humans on the planet and, with livestock and climate problems, the idea that billions of us will have the space, money or resources to feed, clothe and bathe animals might be unrealistic. In Japan researchers have shown people

Julien Tromeur via Shutterstock

ROBOTS: Experts predict we could see a revolution in the pet world.

easily form strong emotional attachments with robotic dogs. Some have even gone so far as to hold funerals. Meanwhile, engineers are already working on artificial intelligence which could see their creations think and act by themselves. It is within their grasp to pre-programme animals with sought after characteristics such as loyalty and dedication, although the spontaneous nature of cats may prove a harder task. The possibility raises intriguing moral questions including over whether humans will treat live animals differently if we suddenly form emotional bonds with robot or virtual pets. No longer needing to take responsibility for the health of our pets could make artificial animals much more appealing to a certain demographic.

SERVICES www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016

Costa Blanca South

SPONSORED BY

AIR CONDITIONING

EWN

FOR BEST RATES IN MOTOR INSURANCE CALL: 952 89 33 80

ACCOUNTANTS

ALARMS

AIRPORT PARKING

APPLIANCES

AIRPORT TRANSF.ERS

BOILERS

CUSHIONS

www.euroweeklynews.com AUTOMOBILES

AUCTIONS

BLINDS

BREAKERS YARD

BUILDERS

COMPUTERS

DRAINS

CARAVANS / BOATS

GRILLS

GATES

100

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

HOME & GARDENS

www.euroweeklynews.com

HOME CLEARANCES

MOBILE MECHANIC

LOCKSMITHS

PAINTER & DECORATORS

POOLS

SERVICES

HOME MAINTENANCE

GARDENING

MOSQUITO SCREENS

www.euroweeklynews.com

PLUMBERS

POOLS

POOL MAINTENANCE

www.euroweeklynews.com

SECURITY

SERVICES

www.euroweeklynews.com

REMOVALS & STORAGE

PROPERTY FOR RENT

PROPERTY FOR SALE

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

E W N 101

102

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

REMOVALS & STORAGE

www.euroweeklynews.com

SERVICES

www.euroweeklynews.com

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

REMOVALS & STORAGE

TILING

TV & SATELLITE

VEHICLE TRANSPORT

E W N 103

104

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

SERVICES

TV & SATELLITE

www.aafreeenglishtv.com

www.iptvinspain.com

295

www.android-tvspain.com

ANDROID SMART TV 1.4 FAMAVAL HIGH GAIN KODI 15.2145 DISH & HD RECEIVER Come and see for yourself Ring Pete 606 297 825 Super Fast Octo Core From

The latest

Quad Core

199

OPINION & COMMENT

www.euroweeklynews.com

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Crackdown on wearing seatbelts

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

STATISTICS: The wearing of a seatbelt can reduce the risk of death by 80 per cent. DURING the recent crackdown on the wearing of seatbelts and child restraint systems carried out by police, a total of 2,728 people were caught not wearing one. Irresponsible adults allowed 167 children under 12 years of age to travel without the appropriate safety device, 46 of them in the front seat. Of all of those people found to be not wearing a seatbelt, 74 per cent of them were driving on conventional roads. The law states that all occupants within a vehicle must wear a seatbelt or restraining device appropriate to their height and weight. The rule of one seatbelt, one passenger must also be adhered to. Many modern cars for example are only fitted with two seatbelts in the

back, and so, irrespective of the width, only two passengers can be carried on that seat. During this week-long campaign, a total of 379,246 vehicles were checked, some from the air and others from the roadside or at checkpoints. The Pegasus-equipped helicopters were out in force, with many road users now being aware of their power, as there was an increase in the number of vehicle occupants who decided to ‘buckle up’ having spotted the helicopters in the air. Statistically, the wearing of a seatbelt can reduce the risk of death in a vehicle collision by 80 per cent and although adults can make the decision for themselves, the importance of ensuring children comply is paramount.

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

When does he declare for tax? I have been employed under the Spanish ‘regimen de autonomos’ for 16 years. I now plan to return to the Netherlands, my home country. I will deregister as ‘autonomo’. My Spanish gestor says that I will have to file an income tax return in Spain for my worldwide income for up to two fiI think your gestor did not explain this very well but he is approximately right. Now, in May and June of 2016, you declare your selfemployed Spanish income

nancial years after leaving. He told me I could find the relevant provisions in Spanish Act 35/2006 of November 28 on Income Tax for Natural Persons, amended by Act 26/2014 of November 17 but I cannot find any such provision. Is my Spanish ‘gestor’ right? BM (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

for the year 2015. If you have worked in

January and February of 2016 here in Spain before you leave, you will have to declare this income in May and June of 2017, a year and three months after you left.

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

105

They make it easy! Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man

LAW states all occupants of a vehicle must wear one 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.

EWN

I KNOW I’m a grumpy old sod but the world around me doesn’t half make it easy. I have written about my car before and people spoke to me and said it was something that ticked them off too. But this one has given me the serious hump. I got in my car after being away for two weeks and two warning lights came on, one saying ‘code 82’ and the other was a filter light. So having three years warranty and three years free servicing, I wasn’t too worried. I looked up ‘code 82’ in the handbook and it just said ‘change oil soon’. I thought that was strange as I’ve only done 18,000 miles in two and a half years. I take it to my local garage where I purchased the car, who now don’t sell them as Chevrolet has pulled out of Europe. The mechanic then proceeds to tell me I’ve been driving the car wrongly and it’s all my fault and it’s not covered by god knows how many warranties I have on the car. What? How can I be driving it wrongly? It’s a fully-automatic turbo diesel and, for

your information young man, I’ve been driving for 50 years and never had an accident! What came next left me flabbergasted like never before. He says I can’t turn the engine off, I mustn’t drive it out of the garage because if I do and I quote ‘you will break the engine. We have to change the engine oil immediately!’ Wait - it gets better. He asks me if when I stop, the engine fan carries on after I turn the engine off? “Yes, it does sometimes.” “Oh. Well if it does, start it up again and take it for a run getting it up over 3,000 rpm.” “Are you loco?” “I’ve just got home why would I want to go out again?” “You have to take the car to Malaga once a week reaching 4000rpm. Don’t use the automatic gearbox.” “Whoa, whoa hombre, what are you talking about? Why on earth would I want to do that?” “Because these cars, and many others, have this problem with big diesel engines.” I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing. That just doesn’t make any sense that the car I paid extra for to have an automatic gearbox I have to drive manually, at speeds that break the law, to a place I don’t want to go to at least once a week! “Oh and it’s going to cost you €207 too.” I now have to phone GM Europe and find out exactly what’s going on because surely this can’t be right. I’ll let you know!

106

E W N Costa Blanca South

31 March - 6 April 2016

SPONSORED BY ALARMS ALARMS & CCTV: All types, quality systems, very reasonable, guaranteed. Tel: 966 797 370 / 662 243 099 (232714)

BUILDING SERVICES J & J PAINTERS. Inside outside - clean - fast - low cost. Torrevieja - Orihuela Costa and surrounding areas. Tel: 650 363 159 (225782)

BUSINESS OPP. SELLING businesses in Spain for 18 years. Free assessment phone 902 906 016 Email info@businessbrokerspain.com (241245)

CARS WANTED

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. Englishspeaking 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: *625 912 078* 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) 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.helpve gabaja.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.orihuelacostarbl. 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)

BUY & SELL

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) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca). 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. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, at 6.30pm. For further details Hon Sec 965 724 652 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.Community Church@gmail.com / 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.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) 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 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 (95472) 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, email: strokesupportgroup @hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) 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 secretarybr3606 @gmail.com (95474) 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, 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

CHARITY

CLASSIFIEDS www.euroweeklynews.com

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, Torrevieja Evangelical 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) FREEMASONRY Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesa da@yahoo.co.uk (95477) MEETS at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. And every Thursday there is an Open Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service with Mediumship, on Sunday, 3rd April, will be taken by Len Cox. Morag Bullock will a take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 5th April. Ray Bailey will take the Divine Service, with Mediumship, on Sunday, 10th April. Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info@spiritual istcentre-benijofar.com Identificacion Fiscal G54713789. ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association which supports

the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafacb.com.

CHARITY WORK Situations Vacant Help Murcia Mar Menor are in need of a Treasurer because of a resignation due to ill health. If you can spare a few hours a week please call the Help office on 968 570 059 Monday to Friday 10 am to 1.30 pm and leave your contact details. (243573)

CHIMNEY SWEEP PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP. Family Business established over 60 years. 660 478 881 (240214)

COMPUTERS REFURBISHED laptops – many brands and models in stock at reasonable prices at CompuRed Computers on the N332 in Cabo Roig. Computer sales and repair shop providing printer supplies, mobile internet, sim cards, computer and mobile accessories and much more. 966 761 647 www.compured-computers. com (241781)

DAMP www.dryzone-espana.com - We are the longest established Damp Proofing company in Spain. We can cure Rising Damp, leaking Flat Roof or Terrace problems quickly & safely. We can make your Underbuild Dry. Villa Paint Due! We can protect your villa & stop PENETRATING DAMP with a Protective Coating. Call us for a survey now; Tel: 634 322 672 (237179)

ELECTRICIANS MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (232710)

EMPLOYMENT WANTED PROFESSIONAL lady Carer covering the Torrevieja area. Seeking work, available for shopping, cleaning, driving etc. 3 languages spoken, English, Spanish & German 670 733 210 (240063)

CLASSIFIEDS FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAN CPA - tax returns and tax planning for expats www.itax4expats.com (232912)

GARDENING

www.euroweeklynews.com SOS <http://www.sosin suranceinspain.com> Insurance in Spain. Best prices available. CALL US FIRST for all your insurance needs, including best deals on Funeral plans. Buildings and contents cover from just 82 euros per year and cars from 120 euros. Tel 966 787 123 / 622 275 561 / 686 116 297 / email info@sosinsur anceinspain.com (242396)

INTERNET

HEDGE GARDEN SERVICES Pruning and Trimming Planting and Weeding Watering Systems Garden Clearance Call for FREE Quote 604 148 589 (241804)

INSURANCE

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

METAL WORK MOBILE Metal Work Any welding or plasma cutting work carried out. For a free quote call 639 487 503 (243568)

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

PETS

THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 651 581 067 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.thedog mover.com (228731)

www.autostylish.es 659 647 471 we buy your car in any condition (242277)

WANTED WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyany car@hotmail.com (243341)

MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (240072)

PAINTER/DECORATOR

MOTORING

PAINTER available for interior painting, villas apartments etc. Retired man that´s finding it hard to do nothing hence the low price of 10€ per hour (or price per room if preferred). Torrevieja and surrounding areas. Call Mike on 602 687 367 or email alex25572002@yahoo.co.uk (243503)

PERGOLA COVERS TAILOR made, durable canvas, sails, umbrella, spa and BBQ covers. Mazarron based, and at Procomobel Market, Guardamar Saturday mornings. 667 879 399 kruger canopies@yahoo.co.uk (242309)

For daily news visit www.euroweeklynews.com

INSURANCE

PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (237026)

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)

MOBILE HOMES

WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of Mobile Homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzicaley @gmail.com (237117)

PET TRANSPORT

PLUMBING

PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@petcouriers.com or www.petcouriers.com (243861)

MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (232710)

For daily news visit www.euroweeklynews.com

PET CHARITIES EASYHORSE CARE RESCUE CENTRE. We aim to rescue HORSES. If you would like to DONATE please call 965 967 033 or sales@easyhorsecare.net www.easyhorsecare.net or call Sue 652 021 980 (95706) SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing. 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) 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, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977 (95709)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

EWN

107

POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com (243336)

PROPERTY FOR RENT

108

E W N 31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

PROPERTY TO LET TORRE DEL MORO (266): In Miramar. Close Sea, Shops, Banks, Bars, etc., 2 bed Villa. Available initially for 6 months. Garden, Veranda, Lounge/diner, kitchen, Bathroom, Solarium, Com. Pool. Contract provided. Ref: 266. Tel: 966 707 074 (243523) 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 (243523) TORREBLANCA (96): 1st Flr. Corner Apt with 2 balconies. 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, lounge/dining, kitchen, Com. Pool, furnished, Residential Area, Views to gardens, 375€ pcm, contract incl. Ref:96. Tel: 966 707 074 (243523) TORREVIEJA (216): Aguas Nuevas, Modern 2 Bed Appt., Furnished, A/C, Com. Pool, Parking. 400€ pcm, Ref:216. Tel: 966 707 074 (243523) NUEVA TORREVIEJA (254): 1 Bed Top Flr. Apt., American Kitchen, Bathroom, Lounge, Sth.Facing, Balcony, Com.Pool, 200€ per week, Holiday Rentals, Ref:254. Tel: 966 707 074 NEW RENTALS REQUIRED URGENTLY Tel 966 707 074. Rent2-Go. Further choices at office – Calle Diana, Torrevieja – www.rent-2-go.com / www.sell2-go.mobi (243523) 3 BED Villa unfurnished to let, situated amongst fruit trees on 31,000m2 plot, Catral / San Isidro, pool, garage, stunning mountain views, peaceful, 600pcm. Long lease available, non-smokers. Children welcome tel 615 607 278 (243558) APARTMENT TO RENT in Entre Naranjos, 2 bed, 2 bath, balcony views, communal pool, 400€ pcm inc bills. Tel: 965 598 649 (240059)

SITUATIONS VACANT

REMOVALS/STORAGE

SITUATIONS VACANT

UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (239719)

FIELD SALES positions available. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, must have local knowledge of the area and be smart and presentable. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@euroweek lynews.com.

SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (237026)

NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER NEEDED TO TEACH IN NORTHERN SPAIN. APPLY: http://teach.idiomaswatson.co m (243297)

MAN AND VAN UK - Spain. 2 vans travelling twice a month, Murcia - North / South UK. Storage in Spain. Tel 610 846 260 or 0044 751 918 6355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk (240120) C.L.S SPAIN LTD LEAVING SPAIN 9TH-19TH29TH LEAVING UK 10TH20TH-30TH EVERY MONTH Furniture, Pets, Vehicles. Prices from 80 Pounds plus VAT per m3 - 0034-952 596213 / 0034-665 150227 /0044 7595 872663 / www.spainukspain.com UK-SPAIN-IRELAND. Removals with the personal touch. Pets carried with care 965 696 750 / 0044 (0) 7447 918 589 e-mail chrisy ounge73979@aol.com (241100)

SEWING QUALIFIED SEAMSTRESS 40 years experience, turn-ups to tailoring patterns taken from your favourite cloths, reasonable prices. Torrevieja, Sandra: 966 799 188 / 680 486 336 (242305)

WE REQUIRE a mature native English speaking experienced sales person for our real estate new developments. Must speak Spanish. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our sales team. Must have good knowledge of the Costa Blanca South region and closing experience. To be part of our successful team, with a basic salary and excellent benefits package, send us your C.V. to cyfbroker@hotmail .com (243996) DO YOU CARE? If so, why not join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £952 - £1,456 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English, British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultus care.com (235854)

www.euroweeklynews.com

CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED Quad Bike and Jet Ski. Call 650 722 905 (232637)

www.chicosorihuela.com. Guys, transvestites, complacent, feisty. We are eager and hot. DARE!!! 616 804 411 (243859)

SPAS / JACUZZIS

RECORDS & CDs WANTED. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues. Top cash paid. Henry 630 665 363 (237222)

XXX RELAXATION

SWIMMING POOLS

Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the advertisements in this section offensive.

WOODEN POOLS LIMITED. Manufacturers & installers of wooden above ground pools. Take the plunge with one of the above ground pools. Best of all “No Planning Permission Required” Tel: 634 322 672. Phone or email for a FREE COLOUR BROCHURE & PRICE LIST NOW. www.woodenpo ols.limited info@woodenpo ols.limited (237179)

WANTED

SOLAR

SENSUAL RELAXING MASSAGE 25mins professional relaxing massage followed by 25mins sensual body2body. Julia 647 234 622 Torrevieja (241766) KAMAGRA Gold 100mg. Collection or Delivery. Roy- 602 579 481 (243567) Male Masseur For Men 15€ P/H with practice in Tibi (between Alicante and Alcoi) Info: www.healing-companion.eu or 659 798 697. (228217) SOPHIE. Escort, sexy, slim, elegante, naughty lady, home or hotel. 693 357 526 (240035) BEAUTIFUL Dutch girl, 36, slim, blonde hair, big breasts, all fantasies. Campoamor, 676 067 381 (240021)

XXX RELAXATION LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegas tore.es (236769)

JACUZZI, SPAS, HOT TUBS WANTED. Working or not 650 722 905 (232639)

SPANISH lady - classic. Playa Flamenca, private house, 35 years, attractive. All erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie. From €40. Ana 865 646 437 (243575) BENIDORM 2 sexy pretty affectionate girls, massage, kisses, hotel/private apartment. Tel 671 431 214 (240087)

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

EXPERIENCE a great 1 hour massage with Veronica. Qualified. Call 679 292 678 for appointment. (240006)

NAUGHTY sexy Bi Lady, discreet, out calls only. Orihuela Costa. Email lush.lips99@ya hoo.co.uk (239338) www.euroweeklynews.com

MOTORING www.euroweeklynews.com

Motoring shorts

Desert destiny JEREMY CLARKSON and his former Top Gear co-presenter Richard Hammond are in the process of filming their very own motoring show, which will debut on Amazon Prime in the near future. The two have been pictured filming in desert near Marrakech at the same studio which filmed Game of Thrones. The title of the upcoming show is yet to be revealed but is certain to feature fast cars and mayhem. Clarkson is finally back on the motor circuit after his controversial dismissal from the BBC, and the natural question is whether his new show will do battle with a newly-revamped Top Gear for ratings.

31 March - 6 April 2016 E W N

Costa Blanca South

SPONSORED BY

Clarkson Quote of theWeek

FOR BEST RATES IN MOTOR INSURANCE CALL: 952 89 33 80

“The only person to ever look good in the back of a four-seater convertible was Adolf Hitler.” Some might say...

A centenary for BMW MOTORING evolution By Matthew Elliott WITH more than a full century elapsing since the founding of luxury vehicles, engines and motorbikes manufacturer BMW in Munich, a dedicated exhibition will open in the German city showcasing a fascinating spread of 100 years of motoring evolution. From April 6 to 10 the Techno Classica 2016 will feature a BMW stand devoted to telling the awe-inspiring story of motoring milestones through a selection of historic vehicles, to celebrate the company’s impressive anniversary. The excellent choice of vehicles will include the 1930s BMW 326 convertible. A BMW 502 ‘Barockengell’ from the late 1940s, a BMW M1, and on-

wards into the 21st century with the fanstastic BMW i8 sports car. The very first product to be emblazoned with the BMW logo will hover over the exhibit as lucky spectators get the chance to see an original Kelmm L25 light aircraft, built in 1927 and the oldest licensed aircraft in the country. There will also be a heavy focus on the BMW 02 series which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, while a fitting

tribute will be paid to other brands MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad. The 02 series is widely regarded as representing the pinnacle of vehicle manufacturing for the firm and making its hugely successful foray into customer car design. It immediately became the ‘epitome of the ultimate driving machine’, and was lauded for its agile handling and pioneering engine and chassis technology.

Godzilla on steroids Foto by: lev radin via Shutterstock

NISSAN unveiled its new GT-R model for 2017 THE Nissan GT-R model has been making waves for nine eventful years that have seen plenty of tweaks send its rivals into a tailspin. On March 23 at the New York Motor Show, the Japanese brand debuted its new 2017 model which has been described as the most important overhaul since 2007. It could be the last update to the legendary GT-R before the manufacturer moves onto pastures new, and they’ve gone all out with a revamped VR38DETT 3.8 litre engine that boasts a power boost increase from 404kW to 419kW and a torque increase from 628Nm to 632Nm. The new ‘V-motion’ grille has a chrome-matt finish and is symbolic of Nissan’s creative signature design, while the new hood has been heavily reinforced to increase high-speed driving stability. Air flow has been improved with new bodywork, with a va-

109

NISSAN GT-R: The most important overhaul since 2007.

riety of key aesthetic changes providing a sportier design on a more aerodynamically efficient vehicle. “The new GT-R delivers a heart-pounding driving experience at all times and on any road for whoever sits in the driver’s seat. We have continued to push its performance boundaries to the outer limits—it’s even more potent than before. “At the same time, more refinement has been added to take the entire driving experience to a new level. We’re proud to bring you what we feel is the ultimate GT that possesses amazing performance, newfound civility and a rich racing

h i s t o r y, ” Hiroshi Tamura, Chief Product Specialist of the GT-R, said. The interior has been redesigned to provide an environment geared more towards the driver’s unique special needs while providing an increased sense of stability for front- seat passengers. High quality leather, integrated navigation and an enlarged eightinch touch-panel monitor combine with a new display command control to achieve maximum comfort and easy operation. By mounting shift paddles to the new steering wheel, the design permits drivers to switch

gears mid-turn without removing their hands from the wheel, while the paddles boast far better sound and an enhanced feel compared to previous models.

RE-PLATE MATE Don’t take a chance! Don’t break the law! Take the hassle out of re-registering your vehicle onto Spanish plates We endeavour to better any genuine quotation 490 Euro + Road Tax + CO2 emission tax if applicable

Alan 662 249 159 www.replatematecostablanca.com

BMW: Celebrating an impressive anniversary. The Rolls-Royce brand will be represented with attendees offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a RollsRoyce Silver Ghost from 1923, and a Rolls-Royce Ghost from the modern production facility in Goodwood. There will also be motorbikes from the golden age and a host of other flagship car models that have captured the attention of avid motorists throughout the eras.

SPORT

31 March - 6 April 2016 / Costa Blanca South

www.euroweeklynews.com

EWN

111

England at the double, Kohli brilliant, Cambridge win on the water NEXT week sees Champions League quarter finals Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre. Costa de Almeria

FOOTBALL • In international friendlies over the Easter weekend, Wales drew 1-1 with Northern Ireland, Italy likewise with Spain, Scotland won 1-0 in the Czech Republic, England, 2-0 down, stormed back to beat Germany 3-2 in Berlin (a terrific performance this); the Republic of Ireland defeated Switzerland 1-0; Spain also drew 0-0 in Romania, while England played Holland at Wembley on Tuesday. • Ex-Sunderland and England star Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in prison for grooming and having sex with a 15,year-old girl. “He’ll probably never play again,” said PFA Chief Gordon Taylor. • Premiership action returns this weekend, the key games being Arsenal-Watford, Bournemouth-Manchester City, Leicester-Southampton, Liverpool-Tottenham, Manchester United-Everton, Norwich-Newcastle, SunderlandWBA and West Ham-Crystal Palace. The top Championship games are BrightonBurnley and Cardiff-Derby; FL1 leaders Burton play Bury and in FL2 it’s Exeter-Ply-

mouth in the Devon derby. • Here in Spain on Saturday, it’s Barcelona v Real Madrid in El Clasico. • On Sunday Barnsley meet Oxford in the Johnstone Paint Football League Trophy final at Wembley. • Next Tuesday/Wednesday we have the first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals with Manchester City, Barcelona, Athletic Madrid and Real Madrid all in action. And 24 hours later the first legs of the last four Europa League games take place with Tottenham, Atletico Bilbao, Villarreal and Sevilla all seeking glory. Could we have an all-English or all-Spanish final in both competitions? • Spain’s oldest club, Recreativo de Huelva who, in 2006, enjoyed one of the greatest moments in their history with an historic 3-0 La Liga win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, is on the brink of extinction. CRICKET • In the T20 World Cup, England defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs and reigning champions Sri Lanka by 10 to quality for yesterday’s semifinal against New Zealand in Delhi. The other semi-final is India (conquerors of Australia courtesy of the brilliant Virat Kohli) against the West Indies in Mumbai today. The final is in Kolkata on Sunday. • At the group stage, India grabbed three wickets with the last three balls of the 20th

DID YOU KNOW? The two fastest Premiership hat-tricks have come from Liverpool’s Robbie Fowler in 4 minutes 33 seconds v Arsenal in 1994 and Southampton’s Sadio Mane in 2 minutes 56 seconds v Aston Villa in 2015. And 50 years ago this week, Pickles the dog found the ‘stolen’ World Cup.

over to beat Bangladesh… New Zealand won all their games at four different venues… and Afghanistan beat the West Indies by 10 runs to register their first-ever T20 World Cup win. • It was England v Australia yesterday and New Zealand v West indies today in the women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals.

was Hamilton, Raikkonen, Rosberg and Bottas, 1-2-3-4. • The second MotoGP of the year takes place in Argentina.

boat race. Oxford were victorious in the ladies race. • Last weekend Warrington Wolves beat Widnes Vikings 28-10 to go top of

ROUND-UP • Cambridge won last Sunday’s annual Varsity

MOTOR SPORT • The respective F1 crews are now in Bahrain for the second F1 Grand Prix of 2016 at the Sakhir International Circuit where around 150,000 spectators will be present. In last year’s race it EL CLASICO: Barcelona face Real Madrid.

Johan Cruyff One of the world’s greatest-ever footballers and coach, Johan Cruyff, died in Spain, last Thursday, aged 68. The Dutchman scored 405 goals in 711 senior appearances for club and country between 1964 and 1984, playing for Ajax, Barcelona, Levante, Feyenoord, in America and Holland. He won 48 international caps and helped his country reach the 1974 World Cup final. Then, as a coach/manager, he guided Ajax and Barcelona to European glory. An early exponent of ‘Total Football,’ Johan won the Ballon d’Or three times (1971-73-74) and was the recipient of 36 medals overall, 22 as a player. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice and now, I say, to a truly great football man, R.I.P.

JAMIE VARDY: Scored for England against Germany. Rugby’s Super League. • Jason Day beat Louis Oosthuizen to win the World Match Play title in Texas… ahead of the US Masters which starts in Augusta on April 7. • GB boxer Kell Brook stopped Canadian Kevin Bizier in round two to retain his IBF world welterweight title. Luke Campbell and Chris Eubank junior also registered victories. • Brits Andy Murray and Heather Watson both started well in the Miami Tennis Open. • Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin, the 2012 London Olympics 50km walk winner, has been stripped of his gold medal by the Anti-Doping Agency.

112 E W N

Costa Blanca South

31 March - 6 April 2016

ANTOINE DEMOITIE: The 25-year-old Belgian cyclist tragically died after being hit by a motorcycle following a crash.

TO READ MORE

SPORT www.euroweeklynews.com

Costa Blanca’s best guide to local sport

The Celts Open Day El Raso golfing THANKS must go to the green keeping staff LAST Saturday March 26 The Celts had their monthly Open Day at La Serena, their home course, with 68 competitors. The course is in excellent condition with firmer greens that are quite fast and when the wind and sun get at them they tend to become difficult to manage. Thanks must go to Wayne and all the green keeping staff. To John, Karolina, Paul and Jean, a big thank you for your organisation and assistance it makes the day run like clockwork. A big thank you to Camillus and his committee who had a very early start and

late finish. The amount of work that goes on behind the scenes is appreciated by the members. The Celts now offer three weekly prizes of fine Galway Crystal, the first prize is a 12inch fruit bowl, second a beautiful condiment set and the third a pair of Champagne flutes. Captain Bev Ellender was at hand to present the monthly prizes: Medal results, Week one Category 1, Terence Fitzgerald 71. Category 2 Wayne Leivars 75. Week 2 Crystals, first John Bryan with 39 points, second Andrew Currie 37 and third Alan Woods 37 points. Week two, winner Brian Humphreyson a new face among the prize winners, with 39 points, second Terence Fitzgerald 38 and third Tony Edwards with 38 points. The results of the Open Day: In the visitors’ section we had one prize winner, Noel Murray 28 points. NTPs: Liam Powell, James McEnery, An-

drew Currie, Ritchie Heaton, Alisdair McLean and John O’Brien. Category III, winner Ian Wade 38, second Martin Fitzpatrick 37 and third Mary Geoghegan 33. Category II, winner Mike Banfield 37, second Geoff Ellender 35 and third John Edwards 34. Category I, winner John O’Brien 37, second Terence Fitzgerald 36 and third Denis McCormack 35. Second overall went to Liam Powell with 38 points and the winner on the day was Ian Sadler on 39 points. The International League is all but ready to begin for the new season. There are already 15 teams committed to play this season and if you are interested in entering a team (eight players) get in touch. The Celts always welcome new members and guests and if you would like to play in one of our Open Days or join or club call 615 466 398 or e-mail johnobrienalicante@gmail.com

ON Friday March 25, 24 members and two guests played the monthly Stableford game at home course, La Marquesa. With ideal weather conditions and continuous improvements to the course, it was a perfect recipe for a good day’s golfing. The best guest was Matt Holland with 36 points. NTPs went to: 5th Marilyn Eckersall, 11th Bev Fairhurst, 15th John Barraclough, 17th Malcolm Foskett. Best front with 20 pts John Barraclough and best back nine Malcolm Foskett 19 pts. Three players tied with 35 points but after applying the count back rules Bob Shorley was third and in second place Jan Shorley. However, the outright winner with a resounding 40 points was John Hill. Presentations and refreshments were held at home venue, the Olde 9th in Quesada. Next game is scheduled for Friday April 29, once again, at La Marquesa Golf Course.

MEMBERS: Played their monthly stableford game.