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New paseo plans spark debate News that a third phase of the paseo maritimo promenade in Mojacar is being planned has been met with mixed reactions from residents and political groups. Mojacar Council released the news last week that following approval by the provincial council, the promenade will be extended by a further 740 metres. The project has a budget of some €3 million and will extend the feature from the red cross roundabout along to the next roundabout adjacent to Maui Beach bar. The second phase was opened last month and has proved popular with locals and visitors despite initial concerns over the availability of parking in the area. Plans for the route that the new section of the walkway will take were discussed at last week’s council plenary meeting and opposition group Somos Mojacar slammed the idea, lamenting that it would unfavourably change the character of the town and was not a necessary investment. Some residents also took to social media to express their concerns, the main one being the effect the construction will have on the traditional beach bars including Maui Beach, Aku Aku, Patio 2000, El Cid and Bahia.

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Tito honoured ONE of Mojacar’s most beloved citizens, the late Tito del Amo, is set to be commemorated for his incredible services to the town over many years in the next edition of the Golden Indalo awards. See page 2

Life is beautiful MURALS of Mojacar’s vibrant sea-life have transformed local beach cabins in a stunning representation, inspired by popular underwater culture and definitely worth a visit. See page 5

Web of intrigue ALBOX’S mayoral campaign has been one for the history books with a dramatic storyline reading like a novel

dashed with allegations and clandestine rendezvous. See page 53

Sky’s the limit A LOCAL sportsman is hoping to hit the big league after taking his first major step in the football world, moving from Olula del Rio near Albox to Real Betis. See page 55

The promenade is allegedly planned to pass by the front of the beach bars, separating them from the sea. These traditional beach bars have been popular in the town since the 1970s, and residents were concerned that the promenade would change the landscape in a negative way. Somos Mojacar issued a statement describing the plan as “an outrage.” The

statement went on to say that the group was not against progress, except when development would “mutilate” attractions which have been part of the life of visitors and residents for decades. The group will speak to the owners and tenants of the bars to gather opinion with a view to opposing the plans. Other Facebook users complimented the council

s a ying it w ould tidy up a ‘scruffy’ part of the beachfront a nd tha t the y w e lcomed the extension as an enhancement to the area. The new stretch of prome na de w ill ta ke s ome 14 months to complete and will include a walkway, parking, play areas and a cycle path. Plans will be released soon and the project will then undergo a period of approval.

Going to the chapel A LOVELY ceremony was held to celebrate a full 10 years since the dedication of the Aljambra Chapel near Albox and the plan for future services announced. See page 56

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Ship’s quick visit FANS of big boats can pop to Almeria Port tomorrow (Friday August 5) to get a glimpse of the Thomson Spirit, a 10-deck floating town which will be docked

in port for the day as part of its eight-day Spanish Sunset cruise, which starts and ends in Malaga and visits Barcelona, Ibiza and Ceuta along with Almeria.

Personal decision THE director of Almeria’s Alcazaba historical monument, Maria Luisa Garcia, has resigned. Although her decision was a personal one and was made before this summer, it has been precipitated by the current controversy over holes which have been drilled in one of the patios and the bad state of the walls, Culture councillor Rosa Aguilar said.

More jobs around THE end of July saw a total of 70,605 people registered as unemployed in Almeria Province, 455 fewer than at the end of June.

Although a relatively small improvement, the figure was much better than a year ago when there were 79,324 people registered as jobless.

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Golden Indalo for much-loved Tito By Adele Land A MUCH-LOVED and well-known Mojacar character is to receive an award posthumously. Tito del Amo, who died last month, will be honoured with a ‘Golden Indalo’ award in the ceremony next year (2018). Thanks to a suggestion put forward by social opposition group (PSOE) leader, Manuel Zamora, Mojacar Council agreed unanimously to bestow the honour onto the man, who played a big part in regeneration of the town in the 1970s. Mayor Rosa Maria Cano explained the list for this year was already complete but the presentation would be given in the next edition of the awards. The council also agreed to name a street after Del Amo as part of any future urban development and expansion.

SUGGESTION: PSOE’s Manuel Zamora (above) put forward the idea.

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THIRTY THOUSAND people have made ‘virtual visits’ to Pulpi’s giant geode since the provincial council made this possible just over a year ago. However, the local authorities and expert geologists insist that it is nothing compared to the number of physical visitors the unique crystal formations within a cave discovered 17 years ago could attract if it was opened up for real visits. The geode, located 50 metres down an old lead mine, is comparable only to one in Mexico which would be impossible for the public to reach, meaning the gigantic jewel in Almeria’s Levante crown is totally unique. However, although the council and various Junta de Andalucia regional government departments agreed on a €2 million project to provide access to the geode back in 2007, and work began in 2011, it

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GEODE TOUR: This could be you. ground to a halt just a year later when funds dried up. “I don’t understand how nothing has been done, it’s a unique space in Europe,” said Jose Maria Calaforra, a geodynamics expert at the University of Almeria and one of the few people who had the privilege of descending to inspect the site

when it was stumbled upon in 1999. His incredulity is shared by Pulpi Mayor Juan Pedro Garcia. “If we all agree this would attract visitors and needs promoting, why isn’t anyone doing anything about it?” Garcia wondered. “Visits are a perfectly reasonable

perspective, the geode could be seen but not touched,” the mayor explained. The site is in Pilar de Jaravia, in the skirts of the Sierra del Aguilon and just a stone’s throw from popular beaches in San Juan de losTerreros, meaning tourists could combine visits to both.

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Beach cabins bring sea to life By Adele Land MOJACAR’S beach cabins became works of art once again last week as they were decorated with murals depicting sea-life. Artist, Nico Rodriguez was first commissioned three years ago by Mojacar Council, to brighten-up the service cabins located on the beachfront. The cabins house public washrooms and are used as bases for the lifeguards and Civil Protection at various points along the playa. The first cabins to be decorated were those located at Playa del Cantal and Piedra Villazar. This year, Rodriguez transformed the cabins at Marina de la Torre and Las Ventanicas. Rodriguez used the sea as his muse: the first two cabins featured larger than life sea turtles, stingrays and a majestic hammerhead shark. The latest paintings include well known fishy characters from the popular movie ‘Finding Nemo,’ along with easily recognizable creatures of the deep such as jellyfish and octopus. Young onlookers were delighted to see the paintings of the brightly coloured creatures taking shape. Eightyear-old Miguel Ortis, from Salamanca, holidays in Mojacar every year and said he loved the paintings on the cabins and that Nemo was his favourite. The idea behind the project is to create art that people can enjoy and it is hoped that people will respect the paintings. Shortly after the first paintings were completed in 2013, residents were shocked to see the works of art had been daubed in graffiti. Rodriguez didn’t hesitate to return to Mojacar to repair the damage. He said he believed the ‘tags’ were a revenge act

Sneaky smugglers eat their greens TWELVE people have been arrested by the National Police suspected of forming part of a large drug trafficking group operating from Almeria Province. The group, the police force explained, used a vegetable transport company as a cover up for high quality marihuana tracked down and bought from Almeria, Granada and Murcia and vacuum packed at a stables in Nijar. The drugs were then stored at a warehouse on Huercal de Almeria’s industrial estate before being concealed between vegetables in rented lorries and transported to Central Europe. During the police operation a lorry was intercepted on the A7 motorway heading for Murcia with 205 kilos of marihuana, one of the biggest hauls in Spain, concealed amongst onions which were to be sold in Berlin. TAKE COVER: Vegetables were used to conceal drugs.

LIFELIKE ILLUSTRATIONS: Brightly coloured creatures on cabins. from another street artist. The 39-year-old urban-artist lives in Almeria and studied art in Granada. He told EWN: “I was delighted to be invited back to Mojacar by the council, to work on the remaining cabins.” Rodriguez has done similar work in other areas and said

that he appreciates the work of the UK’s elusive street-artist ‘Bansky.’ His work is not restricted to larger pieces. His exhibition of depictions of a flamenco troupe is currently on tour and he hopes he can bring the display to Mojacar. To see more of the artist’s work visit www.stook.net.

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Spending approved ALMERIA Provincial Council has approved spending of more than €1.6 million on projects to build or improve roads and municipal infrastructure at its July plenary session this week. Jobs include work on roads

in Aguadulce Norte and Laujar, street lighting and service facilities in Pechina, finishing a doctor’s surgery in Padules and resurfacing and improvement to the AL-3107 road to Nijar via Lucainena de las Torres.

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Busy weekend for emergency services

HELP REQUIRED?: The 112 telephone line runs 24 hours every day in various languages. By Eleanor Hawkins THE 112 emergency services attended a staggering 314 incidents in Almeria Province over the weekend (July 30-31). During a period when most of those who take their holidays in August hit the

roads to travel to their destinations, there were 4.35 per cent more emergencies than a year ago, a 112 spokesperson reported. At a regional level, there were 1,809 requests for help over the weekend, 900 relating to citizen security, 384 to traffic incidents, 323 to

fires and 245 to traffic accidents. Luckily however there were no deaths registered on the roads of Andalucia. Readers are reminded that the 112 telephone line provides help in emergencies in most European languages and runs all day, every day.

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As one door closes another one opens ALMERIA farmers may well find help from an unexpected sector following the fears caused by Brexit. With the UK one of the main buyers of local produce, especially fruit and veg, farmers have been understandably worried about their futures since the leave vote was announced. Now, thanks to Amazon’s newly announced fresh and perishable food sales, there may well be hope in sight for the sector after all. The online sales giant has started providing its new service in Madrid from a 2,000 m2 warehouse which employs 100 people and is expected to extend this to other areas within the near future. Although the first order was for a selection of green peppers, the fruit and veg section has the fewest choices and Almeria’s 30,000 hectares of greenhouses and farms could be just what is needed to fill the gap.

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Association wants more By Eleanor Hawkins FRIENDS of Cabo de GataNijar Nature Park conservationist and cultural association has written to the regional government’s environmental department requesting more measures are adopted to improve air quality in the industrial areas of Carboneras and Nijar. The association has suggested that the people need to get involved through processes in both areas to raise awareness and encourage environmentally friendly practices and also recommended further projects to reduce ozone levels in Carboneras. Ecologists consider current measures to be insufficient, claiming these fail to guarantee adequate air quality, and believe substantial improvements need to be introduced. Local strategies which involve the residents are needed in Nijar and Carboneras, the association has said. The letter suggests various measures including reduction of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide levels produced by factories in Carboneras industrial estate and reduction of particle contamination produced by the power station and the port areas. The association has also suggested measures to reduce odours emitted from the Carboneras biodiesel plant, a sustainable mobility plan for the Carboneras area, especially the parking area for Cala de los Muertos, and information campaigns on the consequences of particle and ozone emissions. Although the association is aware that the Junta de Andalucia regional government does not think further measures are necessary as the area failed to surpass acceptable contamination levels last year, it believes that the authority has an obligation to draw up and impose air quality plans for areas of particular importance such as the natural park and surroundings.

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Former mayor let off A CASE against former Carboneras mayor Francisco Ruiz Aguado for allegedly buying postal votes has been shelved by an Almeria Provincial court. The former mayor had been accused after a witness reported he had been seen throwing a bag of postal voting slips into a bin near the town hall during the 2007 local elections, but

the court stated it can’t find sufficient evidence of this to continue with the case against him. However, the Public Prosecutor’s office has requested fines and bans from office for current councillor Josefa Cruz Orta and former councillors Maria del Rosario Fernandez and Josefa Ruiz, believed to have bribed people for postal votes by promising jobs and other favours.

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Supply guaranteed VULNERABLE families and people in financial difficulty will not have their electricity cut off thanks to an agreement between Endesa electricity supplier and Almeria Provincial Council. Soci al Ser vi ces wi l l pr ovi de t he com pany wi t h t he det ai l s of t hose consi der ed t o be i n r eal need and their files will be marked to show their supply cannot be cut off and unpaid bills must be dealt with via the council.

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Activities for the children THE municipal summer school of Garrucha has proved very popular this summer with a total of 177 c h i l d r e n a g e d b etween three and 14 enrolled in the classes, which run from 9am to 2pm Mondays to Fridays at La Hispanidad school. Organised by the local council in collaboration with Almeria Provincial Council, the project has been appreciated by local working families as a w ay t o b a l a n c e th eir working and family lives over the summer months. Children take part in a variety of activities from reading and usual school subject revision to environmental activities such as recycling and games and sports to encourage

respect and good behaviour, explained provincial Equality, Social Welfare and Family delegate Angel Escobar during a v is it to th e s ch o o l la s t week.

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children between age three and 14 enrolled Escobar congratulated th e mo n ito rs an d the families on the project, which is managed by the Levante Sur Community Social Services Centre a n d p a rtly fu n d ed b y Garrucha and Almeria Provincial councils.

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Blood on the road By Eleanor Hawkins ALMERIA Province boasts of managing to be self-sufficient where blood donations are concerned, and to ensure this continues to be the case over the summer holidays the provincial transfusion centre is going on the road visiting popular holiday destinations so those who give have no excuse not to continue doing so in August. The re w ill be 24 c olle c tions a t health centres and other facilities across the province this month, with the exact dates and locations available via www.transfusion.granada-alme ria.org or through the Dona Sangre Andalucia mobile application. Although blood donations are vital to ensure hospitals have enough to save lives, readers are advised to check whether they are eligible to give blood in advance as Spain follows EU restrictions on accepting blood from people who have lived in the UK in the past due to mad cow disease transmission risks.

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GIVING BLOOD: Donations are vital for hospitals to save lives.

Pickpockets picked up by police TWO men from El Ejido have been arrested suspected of forming part of an organised group of pickpoc ke ts w hic h ta rge te d holidaymakers and elderly pe ople in s hops a ll ove r Almeria. The pair, aged 26 and 30 and with previous police

records for similar crimes, were arrested by Garrucha Guardia Civil officers following reports from people w hos e w a lle ts ha d be e n stolen inside a supermarket in Vera. The police force reported that each group member had a specific role, with

one person distracting the victim, chosen at random but usually elderly or obviously foreign, while a second person removed their wallets and purses before leaving quickly thanks to a third person waiting outside with a getaway vehicle. The victims only no-

ticed the crime when they reached the checkout and went to pay for their shopping. The Guar di a Ci vi l has warned people to avoid letting strangers distract them and to keep a close check on their possessions at all times.

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Fighting for the rights of expats in Europe By John Smith

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WHILST the UK is still a member of the European Union and no-one knows what the future holds, when and if the divorce occurs, a number of expatriates have formed various groups in order to try to not only influence governments in the UK and Europe but to disseminate information as it becomes available.

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The latest new support group has been formed for expats worried for their future in the EU post Brexit. ‘Expat Citizen Rights in EU’ or ‘ECREU,’ aims to persuade MP’s in London and Brussels to state the expat case in negotiations following the EU Referendum. Concerned UK citizens living in EU countries are encouraged to join the group so their views can be put to the negotiators. The group was set up in France by UK expats, retired marketing and media man Dave Spokes, Roger Boaden who earned an MBE during his working life at the top level of UK government, long time expat campaigner Brian Cave all resident in France and Harry Shindler MBE, the 95year-old veteran campaigner who lives in Italy and was one of the instigators of the legal demand that all overseas expats should have been able to vote in the referendum. Membership is free, join at www.ecreu.com.

Falling stars sold out how popular this type of activity is with the public, and the organisers have announced that although sadly there is just one Perseids event per year there are other astronomy sessions during the month of August. Those lucky enough to

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THE Calar Alto astronomical centre in Gergal has programmed a special visit to the observatory on August 11 to watch the Perseids, or Tears of St Lawrence, meteor showers. Tickets to the event sold out in just four hours, proving

METEORIC EVENT: All the tickets sold out in just four hours.

have bagged themselves tickets for next week’s date will be given a tour of the observatory, which has a 3.5 metre telescope, and talks by experts in astronomy before heading outside to watch the cascading celestial bodies.

Local app launched LOCALS and visitors in Carboneras now have a new form of keeping informed thanks to a new mobile app the council has launched this week. The app, which is available through Google Play and the iPhone App Store by searching for ‘Carboneras Council,’ will allow users to report incidents and problems and also includes a what’s on section, local news, a multimedia section with images and videos of the area and a directory of municipal services and local businesses. There is also a tourism section with information on local beaches and attractions, bus timetables and taxi service phone numbers and weather forecasts, plus an SOS button which will connect directly to 112 emergency services and report the user’s location in

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the emergency services number that the SOS button directly connects to. the case of an accident or emergency. Upon presenting the new app, local mayor Salvador Hernandez said: “this new service will help us have more fluid communication with locals and visitors. Thanks to the app, people will be able to access all local information and report problems from their mobiles.” An information campaign has been launched on social media and through posters and leaflets with information on the app and how to obtain and use it.

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Campaign for an Independent Britain By John Smith FORMED in 1969 in order to oppose Britain’s membership of what is now the European Union, the Campaign for an Independent Britain, continued to fight against what they considered to be the evil of continued encroachment on the rights of self-determination of the United Kingdom and was involved in the recent referendum campaign encouraging voters to indicate their wish to leave. Operations Manager John Petley told Euro Weekly News in an exclusive interview “We were thrilled by the vote to leave but the importance should be focused on how we go about leaving. Prospects are good, but let’s hope the politicians get the exit strategy planned and correct.” They fully understand that many expatriates are worried about the future and whilst there is no guarantee

of what will actually happen, their informative website which contains articles from many respected authors, www.campaignforanindepen dentbritain.org.uk goes some way in trying to explain how a staged exit could make life much easier and understandable for those possibly most affected by the result. According to Mr Petley, a staged exit would be the most sensible approach, with the first move, to leave the European Union but rejoin the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein who all enjoy high standards of living and also have an economic arrangement with the EU. One of the biggest worries that elderly expats in particular have concerns free health care and one piece of good news is that although there are no changes to health benefits at the moment, those who rely

on their EHIC cards to obtain treatment in Spain should expect this to continue in the event that Britain joins EFTA. Currently those from the European Economic Area which takes in EFTA and Switzerland are entitled to use EU health facilities and it is highly unlikely that this would change if Britain takes the first step to leave the EU and join EFTA. This and a great deal of other useful information is available on the Campaign’s website and now that the decision has been made to leave, the organisation sees itself as a medium for the dissemination of informed opinion and publication of news as it occurs, especially as Mr Petley says that they expect that it could take up to 10 years to actually complete all of the exit negotiations.

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We still have what Brits want By Eleanor Hawkins ALMOST five million foreign tourists have visited Andalucia during the first six months of this year, 17.4 per cent more than a year beforehand, and as usual the largest group came from the UK. Andalucia was in fact the

third main tourist destination within Spain, attracting 14 per cent of all visitors to the country and beaten only by the Balearic Islands and Cataluña, the latest Frontur (tourism at frontier) study by the National Statistics Institute released on Friday revealed. The southernmost region re-

ceived 1,065,693 in June alone, 15 per cent more than in the same month in 2015, and of these, 30.8 per cent were British. At a nationwide level the UK is still the main place tourists come from: in June, 28 per cent of all visitors to Spain were in fact British.

Used oil move

Steal and scratch suspect arrested

HUERCAL-OVERA residents have been asked to take their used oil straight to the Punto Limpio recycling point for the time being as the council has been forced to remove the specific containers for this from the streets to avoid spillage as they were damaged. New containers have been requested by the council’s Environmental department, which has apologised for any inconvenience and reminded locals that the Punto Limpio is open Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 2pm during the summer.

A TWENTY-year-old man has been arrested in Nijar for allegedly stealing 600 ONCE lottery scratch cards from a vendor’s home. Guardia Civil investigations began after the vendor reported the burglary and discovered that a man had tried to cash in various winning scratch cards from a sales point in the town just one hour later. He was however unable to as the machine to check the cards was not working and he was later arrested.

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Patrols on the beach

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First stop PLAZA MAYOR in Huercal-Overa was the first stop on the route of the Reciclaplus recycling awareness bus, which was parked on the square from July 30 to August 1.

Super swim THE waters off San Juan de los Terreros beaches have been classed as excellent and fit for bathing by the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Health department.

Light relief PUBLIC street lighting in Pulpi is to be improved in a €700,000 project, 15 per cent of which has been provided by Almeria Provincial Council. Altogether the provincial council will be handing €1,800,000 over to 11 Almeria towns which presented energy efficiency projects.

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PLAQUE UNVEILED: A small tribute to thank him for his work and efforts for the area.

Local man honoured By Eleanor Hawkins RESIDENTS of Nijar’s Pozo de los Frailes neighbourhood recently honoured a popular local man, Manual Acacio, better known as El Nene, by naming a street after him. El Nene is very well known in the neighbourhood for his selfless social work as he collaborates with many

different associations and activities. His constant daily work and contributions led his neighbours to decide they wanted to honour him, and the council collaborated by renaming former Calle La Noria. At a ceremony to unveil the new name plaque, local Mayor Esperanza Perez said: “today is a special day for Pozo de los Frailes, but also for the

whole town, because a much-loved local has a street with his name on it. This small tribute is not enough to thank him for his work and efforts for the area. “He is always happy to help and organise activities here for his neighbours’ benefit and he is a fine example for everyone to follow, especially youngsters.”

CARBONERAS Local Police’s beach unit is now in action to guarantee the safety of visitors and bathers during the summer months. The new unit will be covering the coast between Playa de Los Roncaores and Playa de Las Marinicas and keeping an eye on parking areas with two bicycles, two motorbikes and two all terrain vehicles available to officers on patrol. Local Mayor Salvador Hernandez said: “this is the first time Carboneras has had a special beach unit. The goal is to reinforce security for locals and visitors during the summer and make sure they always have a police officer nearby when they need one.” Jesus Ridao, Local Police chief, stressed that along with guaranteeing security the officers would be ensuring laws and rules regarding presence of dogs on beaches, rubbish disposal times, occupation of public streets etc are followed.

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Tree on tour By Eleanor Hawkins FOR the fourth year running, Huercal-Overa’s Tourism Department is holding its Tree of Life in my Luggage photo competition, in which participants submit photos of themselves travelling and wearing t-shirts sporting the municipal tree logo. “Our Tree of Life has already been halfway round the world and we want it to continue on its travels with the people of Huercal-Overa. So far it has been photographed in Scotland, New York, Costa Rica, Warsaw, Tokyo and Greece and many Spanish cities,” Tourism councillor Monica Navarro explained. The t-shirts can be obtained from the Teatro Villa Huercal-Overa or from the castle, and participants can register on www.huercalovera.es and submit their photos from August 5 to December 12. The photos will all be published on the Culture and Tourism Department’s Facebook page and the public will be invited to vote for their favourites from December 13 to 19. The 20 photos with the most votes will then be judged by a panel chosen by the council department and four winners will receive

LAST YEAR: The winning photo. prizes on December 22. First prize will be a weekend getaway voucher, second prize a trolley suitcase with

the Tree of Life logo, third prize a waterproof sports camera and fourth prize a smartwatch.

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Navy to the rescue By Eleanor Hawkins SPANISH Navy patrol ship Cazadora was sent to the rescue in the early hours of Friday morning when the captain of a fishing boat had a heart attack in Almeria waters. The navy ship, carrying out maritime surveillance duties in the Western Mediterranean, was alerted by Almeria Rescue Centre, which reported a medical problem on board the Quinto y Familia boat five miles north east of Isla de Alboran. In spite of the dark and bad sea conditions throwing the fishing boat around, medical staff managed to stabilise the captain’s condition following indications by radio from the Rescue Centre. However he

PATROL SHIP: Was sent to the captain’s aid. suffered a second attack minutes later and a decision was made to transfer him to the navy ship’s infirmary and set for Almeria Port at full speed.

Once there, the 061 Andalucia Emergency Services took over and took the captain to Torrecardenas hospital by ambulance.

Recycling awareness on the big screen THE Almeria Sector II Rubbish Management Consortium will be taking its summer campaign to 21 municipalities in the province using summer cinema sessions to encourage recycling. The campaign, which began in Benahadux on Monday August 1, will be visiting Gador, Huercal

de Almeria, Alhama de Almeria, Fondon, Santa Fe de Mondujar, Fiñana, Abla, Gergal, Canjayar, Tabernas, Sorbas, Almocita, Padules, Rioja, Viator, Pechina, Lucainena de las Torres, Lubrin and Ragol before ending in Carboneras on August 31. The film chosen for the summer is Wall-E.

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Castleâ€™s collapse may be imminent By Eleanor Hawkins THE owner of the land where the Cala de San Pedro castle is located in Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park has urged the Junta de Andalucia regional government to fence off the public beach beneath the castle urgently due to an imminent risk of collapse. Owner Daniel Navarro explained that the castle is

gradually collapsing and is currently in a sorry state and that the tower could fall down the hill at any time, landing on the crowds who flock to the beach in the summer and causing serious injuries. Navarro complained that he had been ordered to put a protective fence around the walls of the castle to stop people getting too near, how-

ever as it is perched on top of a cliff, if it collapsed it would actually endanger those on the beach. The authorities and the owners have been arguing over the subject of repairs to the castle since a 2013 report declared the site, declared a BIC (a cultural interest asset) in 1985, needed urgent conservation work worth almost â‚Ź1.8m.

Caution please with fire THE province has been put on high forest fire risk alert and the authorities have put out a call for citizen collaboration, reporting that 183 of the 250 fires registered in Almeria between 2013 and 2015 were caused by man, either intentionally or unintentionally. Smokers in particular have been asked to

be cautious and not drop cigarette ends, and anyone who sees smoke is asked to call 112 immediately. The dry state of the countryside and high temperatures mean even a glass bottle dropped by a roadside or a tiny spark from a barbecue could have devastating results, the Environmental department has stressed.

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Mayor to face judge CARBONERAS Mayor Salvador Hernandez will be tried at a hearing set to start on October 28 at Almeria’s number one criminal court for an alleged crime against civic rights for denying the opposition access to municipal information. If found guilty, the mayor could face a three-year ban to office, a similar penalty to that currently being served by former Albox mayor Rogelio Mena, also for hiding information from the opposition. Hernandez was reported by PSOE socialist opposition member Jose Luis Amerigo, who accused him of taking more than two months rather than the required 10 days to provide information on matters discussed at meetings of the governing body and for refusing to provide access to information on at least 21 occasions. A Vera judge agreed in February 2015 that the accusation was sufficiently serious to allow the mayor to be accused of a crime under article 542 of the Criminal Code.

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Learning the ropes

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More jobs THE Active Population Survey results announced on Thursday (July 28) revealed there were 6,900 fewer unemployed people in Almeria Province at the end of June than at the end of March.

By Eleanor Hawkins SIX youngsters have started work experience at businesses in Huercal-Overa this week under a council scheme to help them gain experience and later find work. Local Mayor Domingo Fernandez signed the agreements which will allow the youths to put what they have studied into practice and start learning the ropes with three month contracts which will involve five hours work per day in exchange for €300 per month, 80 per cent of which is paid by the council. The scheme aims to help reduce the number of young unemployed adults in the town, and has proved quite successful with 50 per cent later finding permanent jobs. “Thanks to the businesses which have joined the scheme, youngsters get the chance to obtain experience in the workplace which will help them find jobs,” Fernandez said.

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Better trips RENFE rail company has announced improvements to its Almeria-Madrid services from September 12 including slightly shorter travel times on two of the daily trains between the two cities, more modern trains and specific seating for passengers with reduced mobility.

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COUNCIL SCHEME: To help youngsters gain work experience.

WORK began this week on the AL-6103 road near Purchena. A stretch of the road had deteriorated considerably and repair works were necessary.

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GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL: Pokemon Go, you may have heard of it.

By Matt Ford THE best thing about Pokemon Go is that players must explore the real world to play it. The worst thing about Pokemon Go is that players must explore the real world to play it. Indeed, while reports suggesting that the global frenzy encourages previously inactive adolescents to leave the comfort of their bedrooms and mingle with the remainder of the population, it is becoming increasingly clear that in reality the hunt for virtual creatures further reduces the already dwindling amount of time we spend engaging with the outside world.

But it’s not just meaningful interaction that’s in danger; while the game’s loading screen counsels players to ‘be alert at all times’ and ‘stay aware of your surroundings,’ it doesn’t look like many are taking the advice to heart. Players race across town and city streets at all hours of the day and night, guided into sometimes dangerous, or even criminal, situations by the addictive app, and a Spanish law firm has now warned that certain misdemeanours associated with the craze could result in a prison sentence. Breaking into a private property, park or other public space, or stalking Pikachu while driving are just some of

the offences that could be punishable by up to five years behind bars, with the latter offence described as a manifest disregard for the lives of others,’ while your licence could also be rescinded if caught in the act. In addition, injuries sustained by bumping into benches, lamp posts, or other street fixtures cannot be claimed for if they occur as a result of ‘negligence by the player,’ and the National Police agree, having launched a social media campaign that includes tips for safe Pokemon-ing, as the inherent dangers of ambling along with your face glued to your mobile become increasingly evident.

Disastrous shopping trip TWO men have been arrested in a joint Local and National Police operation after they allegedly travelled to the city to buy drugs, got into an argument with the vendors, tried to get away resulting in a car chase and a crash and left five kilos of marihuana in the car and fled. The Local Police was alerted that there had

been a crash at the junction between the N340 road and Camino de los Almendros and arrived to find an empty overturned car with the drugs in a box in the boot. Eventually, National Police investigators identified and arrested two men from Baza, Granada, suspected of being the buyers. Investigations into the sellers’ identities continue.

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QUEEN AND LADIES: Last year’s finalists posing for the camera.

Mini queen wanted By Eleanor Hawkins THE Fairs and Festivities Department at Huercal-Overa Council is preparing for this year’s local annual fair. It will be held from October 12 to 17, and details have been announced for this year ’s Junior Queen and Ladies of Honour competition.

Girls who will be studying in Year four at local schools in the 2016/2017 academic year can present their applications at the department office within the municipal theatre from September 1 to 23. All applications should be accompanied by a photocopy of their mother, father or legal guardian’s ID and also a written letter authorising

Council summer camps conclude NIJAR’S council-run summer camps for July came to an end on Friday (July 29) with a party at Campohermoso munic ipa l s w imming pool, where more than 100 c hildre n w ho a tte nde d the c a mps in C a mpohe rmos o, Sa n Isidro, Nijar and San

Jose gathered for the morning. Local mayor Esperanza Perez, Culture councillor Yolanda Lozano and Sports councillor Sergio Vicente were on ha nd to pre s e nt the youngsters with diplomas and thank them and their parents for joining

the municipal activity, which ran Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 2pm. Once t he di pl om as ha d been handed out and speeches given, the children were free to play and swim, supervis ed by t hei r cam p monitors.

Keep calm and hide AWARE of the number of elderly people who live alone in the area, the residents association in Almeria City’s historical centre has hosted a talk on what to do in the case of an earthquake given by the local fire chief. Attendees were advised to stay

calm and remain inside if a quake or tremor catches them indoors, seek a safe place to hide and wait for it to pass. Most of those injured in this type of incident are outdoors and hit by rubble or items that fall from above.

them to take part. As long as there are enough applicants, draws will be held for each school to ensure there is a finalist from each with a maximum of nine. The queen and ladies of honour will be chosen through a draw rather than j udges, wi t h t he cor onat i on gal a planned for 6pm on October 9.

Squatters fail leaves neighbours suffering PART of Almeria City’s Villablanca district was left waterless on Thursday (July 28) as a result of a botched attempt at clandestine engineering by squatters who dug a tunnel from the terraced house they occupy to a mains pipe under the pavement and tried to tap into it with disastrous results in the dead of night. The mains pipe broke and the tunnel and the patio of the house quickly flooded and the engineering geniuses had no choice but to call Aqualia water company for help when water reached electrical fittings and became dangerous. Water supply to the area had to be cut off all morning while Aqualia workers patched up the holes in the pipes and filled the tunnel in with cement.

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Investing in water supply By Adele Land RESIDENTS of the town of Ta ha l s hould s oon s e e a n end to their ongoing water problems. The provinc ia l c ounc il has committed to an investment of some €102,000 to install pumps and a pipeline to connect the town to the Los Chopos reservoir and guarantee a supply of water. Gabriel Amat, president of the provincial council, said the investment was extremely important. Mayor Trinidad Jiminez, tha nke d the provinc ia l council for its intervention and assistance.

BETTER SUPPLY: Tahal received investment for water works.

Car burglars arrested after suspicious activity TW O pe ople ha ve be e n a rre s te d by the Carboneras Guardia Civil suspecte d of be ing be hind a t le a s t 18 c a s e s of break ins to vehicles in public parking a re a s ne a r be a c he s a long the Le va nte coast. Inve s tiga tions be ga n e a rlie r this month under the Safe Tourism Plan when officers became aware of a number of crimes with similar modus operandi and the two suspects were spotted acting suspiciously inside a foreign-plated car by a patrol carrying out surveillance duties on July 13. A s e a rc h of the ve hic le re ve a le d a

numbe r of m obi l e phones wi t hout chips, suitcases and bags and officers noted that two cars parked nearby had been broken into. Upon locating the owners of the cars, they confirmed that the cases were theirs and had been inside the vehicles. Upon attempting to identify the two suspects, the police found that one had been known to use 15 different IDs and the other used seven, and both had pending arrest warrants. The police force reported that investigations continue and further arrests have not been ruled out.

Return of an old friend TERENCE HILL, an old friend of Almeria who appeared in many Spaghetti Westerns filmed in Almeria in the 60’s and 70’s, is returning to the province to work as a director. He’ll direct a Western for an Italian producer and has been in the area for a while scouting locations and casting for the project, which promises to provide work for local jobless people. One of the first places he visited was Tabernas, where he was shown round possible movie locations before he was welcomed to the town hall and chatted with Mayor Jose Diaz.

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LIVING CHESS: Combines movements with the script of a story on a giant board.

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By Eleanor Hawkins JAVEA’ S Li vi ng Chess drama representation, consider ed an event of nat i onal tourist interest, celebrated its 20th birthday at the weekend with a special edition which more than 200 people took part in. Groups of children, the living chess pieces, combine chess movements with the script of a story on a giant chess board, which due to the size of this year ’s event was set up at the municipal sports centre. The spectacular performance takes place every year on the last Saturday of July.

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JAVEA Local Police carrying out marine surveillance duties caught two French men fishing illegally at the Cap de Sant Antoni marine reserve during one of their daily patrols. The men were arrested and their gear and catch confiscated.

THE Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has managed to rescue a pony found wandering by Almoradi’s sports centre while battling a critical funds shortage caused by the sudden serious illness of one of its horses.

A BODY in an advanced state of decomposition was found last week in the vicinity of the football pitch in Can Pastilla, in Palma. The macabre discovery was made in the early evening, and National Police officers were dispatched to the scene to remove the body.

THREE firefighters were injured on Friday July 29 after rolling their fire engine on a Maro roundabout. The firefighters were taken to the Hospital Comarcal in Torre Del Mar following the accident, but suffered only minor injuries.

Transport grants UNIVERSITY students from Poble Nou de Benitachell can now present applications for transport grants of up to €120 at the town hall on Calle Mayor from Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 2pm.

CABO TIÑOSA has become the second marine reserve in the Costa Calida. An area of 1,200 hectares between Cartagena and Mazarron has been agreed by the regional government to be protected and named a Marine Reserve of Fishing Interest.

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JAVEA’S Playa del Arenal will be hosting a beach tennis tournament from today (August 4) until Sunday 7. The finals will be at 6pm and 7pm on Sunday.

A CHILD was admitted to intensive care at the Virgen de Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after nearly drowning. Paramedics carried out emergency CPR on the four-year-old before transferring him to hospital.

Runner dies A MAN from Majadahonda died of a heart attack in Javea last week while out running in the Portitxol area. The 57-year-old, a regular runner, was seen collapsing by a driver who called 112 Emergency Services, but they could do nothing to save his life.

Colony control SAN VICENTE has asked Alicante Council for a grant of €3,800 to carry out a sterilisation plan for cat colonies. The plan will involve sterilising around 60 cats in a bid to reduce the population of feral cats.

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LOCAL and visiting children were kept occupied and their brains working on Saturday (July 30) with a jigsaw puzzle day in Benitachell as part of festivities in honour of Saint Mary Magdalene.

FOR the first time in five years, Callosa de Segura has broken the negative trend and has a surplus of €2,111,888. The Department of Finance in their first year, has made positive net savings of €655,199.

Cops robbed TWO British men staying in a Magaluf hotel allegedly sneaked into the adjoining hotel room by way of the terrace. Unknown to them, a Guardia Civil officer who had been deployed to Mallorca for the summer was staying there, and the two men, after searching the room, apparently decided to make off with the officer’s gun.

Hepatitis attack SUSI BUADES, president of the Mallorcan Association for those Affected with Hepatitis (AMAHC), has estimated that there are approximately 12,000 people in the Balearics who have Hepatitis C but don’t know it.

Cocaine bust THE Guardia Civil became aware earlier this year of a new gang consisting of a combination of Britons and Spaniards involved in the sale of cocaine throughout Mallorca and with the co-operation of the National Police have made a number of arrests with large amounts of cocaine seized.

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Pokenet widens FURTHER confirming our dramatic plunge off the social abyss, ‘Poketurismo’ has arrived, with a Spanish travel firm now offering ‘Pokefriendly’ packages that will maximise capture of the colourful cartoon blobs.

Pernicious pong A WAREHOUSE containing ‘mostly plastic’ Chinese products was razed to the ground by a raging fire on Sunday, July 31, although thankfully no-one was hurt, the worst upshot being an evilsmelling synthetic whiff.

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Keeping watch TWO new lifeguard towers have been installed on Nerja’s Burriana Beach after one collapsed in early July. More will be installed soon, with the council stressing that maintenance work will be carried out.

Handball success TORROX is to host its second consecutive Spanish Beach Handball Tournament in 2017, the mayor, Oscar Medina, announced on Saturday July 30.

First airshow THE mayor of Velez-Malaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, has hailed the first Torre Del Mar International Air Show as a big success for the town. A staggering 250,000 people turned out for the event.

New school RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is to construct a new school in the Torre Del Bengalbon district. The project is budgeted at €312,406. The school is expected to hold 620 students, with four classrooms for each level of the secondary school.

A HALF-WITTED hunter from Almogia has been detained after being caught in the act of shooting a male Spanish ibex, a protected species which is only hunted under strict regional government rules.

Safe and sound A MAJOR estate agent has predicted that the Costa del Sol will remain the leader of foreign home sales, especially to British buyers, despite the recent Brexit vote.

Formidable figures MALAGA airport set new records on Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31, with more than 440 flights arriving or departing on Saturday alone, and some 74,000 passengers passing through on Sunday.

Bullies beware THE provincial council has launched a specialised service to support domestic violence victims who reside in villages of less than 20,000 inhabitants, which is available via local social service centres 365 days per year.

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Failed birth SWEDEN: A baby died in hospital after six failed attempts at a natural birth before an emergency caesarean section. The mother, who was having her fourth child, said she repeatedly said she needed a caesarean following complications.

Bed bugs SWEDEN: The number of bedbugs in Swedish hotels has doubled in recent years, according to figures from a pest control firm. Bedbugs are parasites that feed on blood, particularly human blood and thrive in bedding.

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Penny pinching A 65-YEAR-OLD from East Sussex has been named the UK’s thriftiest great-grandmother after revealing how to make dinner from scratch for just 47 pence on her blog thriftylesley.com.

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ber 19 and the Radford family from Lancashire has said they won’t rule out another one to make it an even 20.

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THE body of a 32-year-old British financier was found six days after he was pushed off a boat by a friend in a ‘prank gone wrong’ while on a stag do in Lisbon, Portugal.

A COURT battle is under way in London to try and bring back a Welsh girl who is alleged to have been kept prisoner by her father in Saudi Arabia for four years. She was born in Swansea but taken to Saudia Arabia when she was 16.

CHEAP DINNER: A greatgrandmother shows how to make a meal for just 47p.

19 and growing THE UK’s biggest family has celebrated the arrival of baby num-

SWEDEN: Ahead of the popular crayfish season, thieves have stolen crayfish from a lake in southern Sweden. Around 180 unauthorised crayfish cages were found containing around 10 crayfish.

DENMARK: A 21-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident with police believing the man may have had the accident whilst hunting for Pokemon. They found the Pokemon Go app still running on his mobile phone.

SPEAKING for the first time after a Syrian refugee blew himself up, Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed her commitment to helping refugees saying “we’ll manage it.”

Attack plans A 15-YEAR-OLD was arrested in Baden-Wurttemberg on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack on his school. The teenager had been in contact with the youngster who shot nine people then himself in Munich the previous week.

Suitcase explosion

UNIVERSITY students have created the ‘Bloon,’ a plastic bubble on top of a converted telephone box in between two houses. They say it could be an answer to the overcrowding in student halls.

NORWAY: Reports suggest that, despite tourism in other cities across Europe being affected by a string of attacks, the tourist industry in Oslo appears to be heading for another record year.

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NORWAY: A man crashed into a herd of reindeer in Stokkedalen. A total of 19 reindeer were killed or had to be put down following the accident.

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A SUITCASE was blown up near a migrant centre on the outskirts of Nuremberg. Bavarian police confirmed the detonation but said no one had been injured.

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Smelly fight ON THE GO: Driver was playing the game while driving a bus.

Pokemon has gone pe ople wi l l be t r ansf er r ed f r om te mporar y cent r es t o per m anent ones while their cases are being assessed.

A BUS driver has been sacked for playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel. Passengers on the service between Leiden and Alphen aan den Rijn, filmed the driver playing the game whilst behind the wheel.

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AN MP wants the residency period to qualify for a Dutch passport to d o u b le fro m fiv e to 10 ye a rs . Some 25,000 people applied for

THE refugee settlement agency is closing 15 emergency locations because of a falling number of new arrivals of asylum seekers. More

ROTTERDAM’S summer carnival is the 100th tradition to be included on the Dutch cultural herita ge list not ed f or i t s ‘ cul t ur al identity and social cohesion.’ It first began in 1984.

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POLICE were called to deal with an incident on a Berlin train when a fight occurred over a pair of smelly feet when a man decided to take his shoes and socks off and put them on the seat next to a fellow passenger who complained of the smell.

Beach value GERMANY has the best value beaches in Europe according to the Beach Price Index compiled by online travel agency Travelbird which ranked the world’s most popular beaches from least to most expensive. Timmendorfer Strand in Schleswig-Holstein, was named best value.

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MOUNT ELBRUS: Has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Climber dies A CLIMBER from St Petersburg has died while attempting to scale Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe. The 45-year-old had reached 5,350 metres before falling seriously unwell. Part of the Caucasus, Elbrus is near the Georgian border and has two summits which are both dormant volcanoes.

Subliminal soundbites SWEDISH authorities have accused Russia of initiating a campaign of psychological warfare by infiltrating media outlets, web articles, Twitter and other opinion shaping frontiers and promoting a subtle pro-Russian narrative. The Swedish Security Police say the plot is designed to impact political decision-making by sowing social tension and division.

Surprise surprise EVERY month polls are conducted to discover the approval rating of Russia’s political class and shockingly president Putin has come out on top again, with 82 per cent declaring themselves happy with his work. How willingly people would criticise the authoritarian leader to someone who has their address is a different story.

RIVER FIND: Army managed to recover the tank.

Tank is living history ARMY officers managed to pull the world’s only surviving and preserved T-34-76 tank from the Don River near Voronezh south of Moscow. It is thought that the tank sank into the ice during a retreat from the Nazis in 1942. T-34 models made a huge contribution to the war effort.

Punished planet CONSTRUCTION of a huge pipeline spearheaded by Gazprom and the Chinese government through the Altai mountains is being vehemently opposed by the World Wildlife Fund who are lobbying for a change in the route. The Golden Mountains of Altai in southern Siberia are home to a dwindling number of endangered species.

Cheeky chappies HACKERS based i n Russia and possibly allied to the Kremlin have been bl am ed f or a scandal ous

leak of emails from Democratic Party chiefs in the US that appeared to show the par t y conspi r i ng t o el ect Hillary Clinton as its nominee. Donal d Tr um p has called on Russia to release even more emails.

Party poopers THE Russian political and media class is in uproar over the banning of athletes suspected of doping from the Olympics, with Putin declaring that rejected candidates would have their very own Games in Moscow and be entitled to the same prize money and benefits, and that victory without Russian participation is meaningless.

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Unemployment continues to fall By John Smith IN a report released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on July 28, it announced unemployment in Spain continued to fall in the second quarter of 2016 and had now dropped to 20 per cent of the population, the lowest figure since the fourth quarter of 2009. The current unemployment figure of 4.57 million should see further falls during the third quarter as more people

is the number of people who found new employment in Spain during the second quarter of 2016.

EU COMMISSION: Valdis Dombrovskis and Pierre Moscovici.

No fine for Spain THE EU executive has backed down on its pledge to sanction Iberian duo Spain and Portugal for failing to meet deficit targets, with commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, citing current anti-EU sentiments sweeping the continent as the main reason for the about face. “Sanctions, even symbolic ones, would not have been understood by the public,” he said. “It’s not the best approach at a time when doubts are widespread in Europe.” The landmark move has

are employed on temporary contracts to cope with the continuing influx of tourists who have deserted previously popular spots such as Turkey. Whilst good news for the economy as a whole, the percentage of youth unemployment continues to be horrific with over 60 per cent of those under 20 and 43 per cent in the age range of 20 to 24 unemployed. In light of the fact Catalonia is once again banging the In-

We are operating in a challenging geopolitical environment, with repeated disruption in some of our key source and destination markets.” Peter Fankhauser CEO of Thomas Cook on drop in forecast profits.

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thus been vetoed once more, with Moscovici twittering about “new fiscal paths” for the debt-ridden nations, which both posted budgets exceeding the current EU limit of 3 per cent of GDP for a few years. “Spain and Portugal have come a long way having experienced severe economic and financial crises and have restored financial stability thanks to major fiscal adjustment.” said EU Commission Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis.

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Interest rates AS speculation continues to surround the Bank of England and the possibility it may decide to cut the base interest rate, the US Federal Reserve has decided it will not increase rates for the time being although it is widely anticipated there will be an increase, if not in September then before the end of the year. Whilst certain parts of the British economy would benefit from a rate cut, the Bank of England has to be careful that if it takes such a decision and the Fed pushes its rate up, both shares and sterling could be quite adversely affected.

Barcelona millionaires A RECENT piece of research by consultancy company WealthIn sight has produced a list of the cities in Europe with the highest percentage of millionaires per head of population and Barcelona is the only place in Spain which enters the top 20 with just 0.6 per cent of the population having a worth of $1 million (€900,000) or more.

British fall short with wages THE results of a report published by the Trades Union Council (TUC) in the UK which is based on figures prepared by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) suggests that wages in real terms in the UK have dropped by 10 per cent or more which is a worse situation than

€22,850.57 was the average annual wage in Spain in 2015 according to a report just issued by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

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any member of the EU except Greece. Whilst much is made of a decrease in unemployment figures, the TUC suggests that this is because wages are so depressed especially when compared to European partners who have seen an average increase of 6.7 per cent overall and in the case of Poland a stunning 23 per cent.

dependence drum, it is interesting to note that since the beginning of 2016, the number of unemployed in Catalonia fell by 65,608 and this June represents the biggest percentage decline for that month in the last 20 years. Catalonia leads unemployment decline in Spain and this shows despite fears concerning the future, employers are comfortable with continuing to create new employment opportunities.

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Hinkley Point DESPITE earlier reports that the French company EDF was thinking of pulling out of the production of the Hinkley Point power station it is now believed that the board will meet shortly in order to confirm its intention to continue with the £18 billion (€21.5 billion project). Once this is approved and funds are in place, work can then commence on the construction which is likely to involve the employment of 2,500 construction workers.

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% CHG. 0.09 0.05 -0.19 -0.55 0.06 0.65 0.17 1.37 -1.99 1.10 -0.96 2.90 0.45 -2.55 -1.66 -0.22 -0.60 1.52 0.64 0.35 2.03 0.63 -2.18 -1.47 0.43 -0.04 0.25 1.22 -0.81 -0.23 0.20 1.19 -0.65 1.45 0.32 0.07 0.20 -1.09 -0.97 -2.19 -1.20 0.45 0.15 0.38 0.43 -0.09 -0.31 0.19 0.58 0.41

NET VOL 400.42 5,141.97 41,764.21 51.57 774.62 146.79 243.48 395.98 3,112.96 754.00 106.56 3,153.67 17.85 3,034.82 260.18 77.48 973.39 103.70 334.96 933.02 1,232.12 1,356.06 6,668.64 2,261.31 393.65 343.90 2,149.78 550.92 1,540.45 47.70 173.19 271.48 933.34 704.85 273.18 758.89 2,274.49 2,299.11 611.66 6,438.80 5,311.16 296.82 177.24 386.95 205.70 5,241.84 105.70 67.56 835.23 471.39

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Most Declined Seres Therapeutics, Inc. eHealth, Inc. MDC Partners Inc. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. Quotient Limited Stericycle, Inc. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. Arctic Cat Inc. Unilife Corporation Stericycle, Inc. Western Digital Corporation

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Brexit aftermath and moving forward Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT was a tough start to July for Sterling in the aftermath of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, as the pound slumped to a 31-year low on the dollar and a two-and-a-half year low on the euro. The pound was put further under pressure in the early part of July when former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from his post. As a result, uncertainty was rife in the markets as investors were hesitant to put their faith in the pound and instead headed for safe haven currencies such as the Yen and USD. It is predicted that the uncertainty surrounding the pound will continue in the short to medium term as all eyes sear on the Bank of England and what their intentions will be moving forward post Brexit. Furthermore, the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates on hold in their meeting in July, citing the initial impact that the Brexit had on the UK economy was currently too severe. By doing so the pound rallied in the second week of July as the decision was coincided with the UK’s

TOUGH TIMES: For Sterling with the uncertainty set to continue. new Prime Minister Theresa May being unveiled with the pound gaining 2-3 per cent on all of its major counterparts. The pound thrived in the days following May’s appointment as the new PM stated that despite having differing views regarding the Brexit, Britain would thrive in the long-term, without the EU.

If Theresa May’s remarks are a sign of what is to come then the general public would assume we can expect a UK healthy economy moving forward. Investors however are not so optimistic in the short-term, as the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee could potentially implement a programme of Quantitative Easing at

their next meeting in August. As they left interest rates on hold this month, they may be forced to give further stimulus in order to boost the economy in the long-term. Initially, however, the pound would be expected to weaken, especially on the euro as the Bank of England would essentially be printing more money highlighting the weakness of the economy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recently insisted that the UK’s negotiations to leave the EU will not commence until the new Prime Minister has triggered Article 50. It would appear Theresa May will seek to trigger the official deal in 2017, giving her party and the UK time to properly manoeuvre themselves out of the EU, as it will take approximately two years to be released from EU regulations. Angela Merkel did suggest that the bond between the UK and the European Union will still be as strong as ever after the Brexit, showing commitment to keep in partnership moving forward. Moving forward, the EU and UK could move interest rates in the coming months, which will again trigger a volatile period, plus with the US political race starting to heat up, certain global volatility is expected in the long build up to Christmas.

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New investment in British industry By John Smith DESPITE, or possibly because of the referendum result, GlaxoSmithKline, the sixth largest pharmaceutical company in the world does not intend to move new business outside of the UK but will invest a further £275 million (€325 million) in expanding its UK manufacturing base as it still believes that Britain is a good country to trade in. When announcing this decision, CEO Sir Andrew Witty said that a combination of a skilled workforce and an attractive tax regime meant that Britain was still a good base for the company even after Brexit and he was a well-publicised Remainer. By increasing production, most of which will be for export, the company expects not only to increase its turnover but to be able to afford to increase staffing levels and it is proud of the fact that with this latest proposed spend, it will have invested £1 billion (€1.2

GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.”

billion) in expansion within the UK in just the last six years. Rather than create new factories, the money will be used to expa nd e x i st i ng si t es i n Count y The Rt Hon Durham, Hertfordshire and ScotGreg Clark la nd w h er e i t al r eady em pl oys MP 6,000 people in direct manufacturing. This news, following the news that the British econom y has expanded dur i ng Photo Credit No 10 flickr the last six months, was

welcomed by all, including the government and Greg Clark, the Business and Energy Secretary, commented that “An investment of this scale is a clear vote of confidence in Britain and underlines our position as a global business leader. “GSK’s recognition of our skilled workforce, world leading scientific capabilities and competitive tax environment is further proof that there really is no place better in Europe to grow a business.” Whilst the recent growth in the economy has brought a smile to the faces of many politicians, it should be noted that May and June did see a slow-down in growth and the figures following the referendum result are still to be compiled and wi l l be i ndi cat i ve of how British and Foreign business has really reacted. I t coul d be a ver y t ough f ew months for the economy or hopefully, the markets will find some other event or country to panic over and the British economy will carry on regardless.

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IRISH CUSTOMERS: More than 250,000 need to consider taking out a new policy.

By John Smith THE decision by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission a week ago to direct Enterprise Insurance Company to cease writing new business after the company admitted to being insolvent has now led to the directors agreeing with the Supreme Court for the company to be placed into liquidation and a provisional liquidator has been appointed. The insurer, being unable to obtain additional funds from shareholders is said to have had more than 250,000 customers, with 14,000 motor policies sold in Ireland and many indemnity policies sold to solicitors and other legal firms around the world. The appointment of a provisional liquidator has been made in an effort to speed up investigations as to whether any funds would be available in order to satisfy claims and shareholders but whilst authorities suggest that all policies remain in force, there is currently no guarantee

The co-ordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory.” that any claims will be settled. Indeed the Central Bank of Ireland in a public announcement encouraged motorists who have insured through Enterprise to consider taking out new policies to ensure that they are covered in the event of an accident and they are advised to contact their brokers regardless. According to the governor of the Irish Central Bank Philip Lane, Europe needs to be more co-ordinated with regard to protection schemes for insurance companies and their customers in the event of a firm failing. “The coordination of national protection schemes for policyholders remains unsatisfactory,” he said. “Should an insurance firm fail, citizens are

covered in full, in part or not at all, depending on where they are.” This inconsistency is because under EU ‘passporting’ rules, insurers are allowed to be regulated in one country but sell insurance in another so that under this system, when an insurer fails, the cost of paying claims sometimes falls on the country where the insurance was sold rather than the country in which the insurer is domiciled. This is not the first time that an insurance company of this type has failed, the most recent occurrence being when Malta based insurer Setanta Insurance failed and eventually, the bulk of the costs had to be met from Irish and other local protection schemes. As the liquidator starts investigating Enterprise, so more information about assets and liabilities should emerge although it is not unusual for professional costs to take up a great deal of any assets left in any company in similar distress.

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Innocent until proven guilty so stop the witch hunting LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT DELIGHTED to see my old ‘Tremeloes’ mates ‘Chip’ Hawkes and Rick Wakefield found not guilty of assaulting a 15-yearold girl almost 50 years ago. Not guilty is of course a far more exonerating verdict than ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute,’ the decision handed down by authorities in the recent Cliff Richard allegations. Sorry to once again get the backs up of loyal Cliff admirers, but there is still the Elm Tree guest house affair, whic h se e m s t o h av e c o n v en ien tly dropped out of sight over the past year or so. My main gripe in these so called historic ‘witch hunts’ is not that I’m against them being pursued; it’s the publication of

GOLDEN LEAVES INTERNATIONAL held their Macmillan coffee morning in collaboration with cafeteria Koi on Mojacar Playa on Tuesday July 26. Locals of all ages turned out in the glorious sunshine to show their support of the Macmillan Cancer charity. Copious amounts of coffee and tasty cakes were flowing to everybody’s delight. The raffle tickets couldn’t be snapped up quick enough, as everyone wanted to be in with a chance of winning one of the fabulous prizes that had been kindly donated from local businesses. Golden Leaves International would like to personally thank Shea’s Restaurant at La Parata, LAB, Iceland, Bonita, Valle Del Este Golf Resort and Spa, Vespa, Mojacar Tours, Sharon Barry of Forever Living, Home Sweet Home and Oasis. The lucky winners were drawn on Friday July 29 and a massive congratulations go to... Dave: Meal for two at Shea’s Restaurant, Emma: €15 Oasis gift voucher, Chris: LAB pedicure voucher, Alice: two green fees for Valle Del Este Golf Resort and Spa, Shaun: Cabo de Gata excursion, Daniel: bottle of wine, David: wall clock from HSH, Sheridan: kettle from HSH, Malcolm: €25 Iceland gift card, Liam: €20 Bonita gift voucher, Sheilagh: Forever Living lip

names before any charges have been proven, or indeed even made against possible suspects. I certainly do not think that crimes of this abhorrent nature should be s h e lv ed s imply be ca u s e c ons ide ra ble time has elapsed since the alleged assaults occurred. The Elm Tree allegations involved a large number of personalities and people in high office and I for one would still like to see any guilty parties receive their just desserts. I sincerely hope the police continue their enquiries into this affair and not back o ff s im ply be c a us e they’ve had their fingers burnt in a few

CLIFF RICHARD: Intends to sue police.

unproven cases. I was also surprised at the paltry sum Cliff Richard announced he was intending to sue the police for. A million pounds to this man is not too much above pocket money. I would have thought the figure sought by an innocent party in his position would be in the 10’s of millions. In my opinion suing for a million pounds is actually extremely clever. To not sue at all would undoubtedly be suspicious. To sue for 10’s of millions would invoke strong reaction from the police, who would then be under considerable pressure to fight the case. Who knows where a high profile investigation of that nature would lead? A million pounds is just right. Look out for a very low key, out of court settlement and a donat i on of t he m i l l i on pounds t o a favourite charity. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Police probe possible links with Madeleine 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

SHORTLY after Madeleine McCann’s disappearance in 2007, the late broadcaster/MP Sir Clement Freud, recently unmasked as a paedophile, befriended her parents at his nearby villa in Praia da Luz, Portugal. With the focus on the referendum and its aftermath (PM Theresa May possibly favouring a Brexit-lite fudge?), you’d be forgiven for missing some recent news. Namely, that police from Operation Grange, the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance, are reportedly assessing whether this new information is relevant to their five-year, £12 million inquiry. Freud, who was “great friends” with Rolf Harris and worked with Cyril Smith, was accused of child sex abuse after victims contacted ITV’s Exposure documentary team, who also broke the story of Jimmy Savile’s paedophilia four years ago. Freud allegedly spent

MISSING LINK: Another probe may be launched at the expense of taxpayers. years abusing one girl he raised as a daughter, and violently raped another who, now 64, said she “wouldn’t be surprised” if he was linked to the case. So, another probe launched by the

police just in time for another trip to sunny Portugal at taxpayers’ expense maybe? The Met really needs to stop wasting valuable manpower and scarce resources. Freud was apparently in the

UK the night Madeleine disappeared and never questioned by police. As for Kate McCann – a “Marmitefigure” like Cliff Richard - hasn’t she suffered enough? Nobody accuses Mrs

Bulger of not looking after James when he was abducted or any other parent whose child has been kidnapped: Ben Needham, April Jones, etc. No Way Back, the latest in my psychological crime thriller series featuring journalist Alice Myers (as you know, all profits to Cudeca cancer charity), has a character based on a Kate McCann-like figure. A woman who can’t rest until she discovers the fate of her own daughter who went missing 26 years earlier. A woman so obsessed with closure and peace of mind in her unending search for the truth she’d maybe contemplate blackmail, even murder. Whatever the outcome, Kate McCann surely needs closure, peace of mind, too, just like the character in my thriller. Whether she finds it only time will tell. 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 Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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The jewels in the crown remain cherished! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

AND so it came to be that within a handful of years from my arrival the social phenomena known as beach bars sprouted up. They became instantly popular as neutral areas that belonged to the sea so the darkly dressed alien invaders from Albox and Oria felt safe as did the occasional colourful tourists from abroad. The street word spread exponentially and each summer more and more visitors flocked to the shanty town shacks that sold cold beer but not much else. Instant camaraderie thrived. No longer were the dreaded and frightful foreigners beyond reproach. Tables were filled by 9am and shared by all. The humanization process thrived without rules or popular decrees. It just happened that way. Sharing a common interest and conviviality was the law of the sand. And, as the summers rolled on differing nationalities became bosom friends usually without knowing the other’s name. Delectables from the Spanish farms were in-

BEACH BARS: A social phenomena that was an instant hit. troduced to the English and Pimm’s cocktails were reciprocated to the unsuspecting Spanish. The scene was raucous and quite often uncontrollable. A visit to the beach bars could often become a trip to a living and vibrant circus. One never knew what to expect and that too became part of the attraction. But never any fights or even loud arguments. It was the beach

and the rhythmic lapping of the waves calmed the masses leaving just enough energy to order another round. The beach bars themselves adapted and started serving food. Skimpy bikinis were allowed but if you wanted a drink from the bar you couldn’t be topless when ordering. Then came CD’s and loud music. More people

flocked to Mojacar’s jewel in the crown. The beach bars started opening by Easter and shutting in late October. Books will be written about this era in the future and probably a television series or two. Ric Davies’ EL Patio was as crazy as Ric was. He walked into my office one day in mid August and stated “I always wondered where you worked, got any rum and coke?” Ric, if you’re here whose running the bar? “I’m on vacation, let’s go drinking.” And we did. A three-day binge until late one night at a village disco he grabbed my arm to alert me he was checking out. He slowly slunk to the floor then fell over backwards never spilling a drop of his drink. A legend was born. California cool arrived with Tish and Lloyd Dean’s EL CID. Good food, bar games, pool and beach beds. Clean, slick and fashionable it became known as the ‘posers bar’ where one went to be seen whereas next door’s patio was for the serious drunks that relished falling over in public. The beach bar evolution continued right to this very day with AKU AKU thriving and already having earned a reputation of international renown. The unfathomable debt of gratitude Camelot-Mojacar owes these people is overly recognisable and must be defended.

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A relentless fighter in the face of adversity Sally Trotman www.sallytrotman.com Sally Trotman is a qualified Counsellor who works with Astrology, Numerology and the Tarot. Each month she will deliver the forecast as an intuitive tool to aid increased self awareness.

SUN in Leo: Until August 22 the sun is ruled by the sign of Leo. This courageous sign is helping you to believe more in yourself. The lion is a powerful pack animal, proud and regal. This beautiful creature reminds you of your own beauty. This is not to be mistaken for ego, but an increased awareness of your own divinity. The lion is a relentless fighter in the face of adversity. The presence of this animal reminds you of your own ‘wild’ side. Observe your emotions this month, especially when feeling angry or fearful. What situations evoke these strong emotions and

how can you begin to tame them? When the sun moves into the sign of Virgo later in the month, you may feel more reflective. This is a good time to take stock on a practical level, declutter and get your financial affairs in order. Virgo favours routine, so begin a daily discipline such as Meditation, Yoga or some other form of exercise to help you develop a calmer mind and healthier body. Numerology: Listen to your intincts The number seven: The number seven is the seeker, the thinker, the searcher of Truth. Take nothing at face value this month and look deeper to understand the underlying hidden truths. The seven indicates that perhaps nothing is exactly as it seems and that reality is often hidden behind the illusions of own our thinking and perception. This month try to look at your life from a different perspective. Just a small change in how you view a certain situation can cause

a big shift. Have faith in your own intuition and take time to connect to your inner world through meditation and any other practice which enables you to develop a calmer mindset. Trust your inner vision to guide you to exactly where you need to be. The Tarot: Acknowledge your successes! The Chariot: This major arcana picture card depicts a king standing triumphant in his chariot. Remember your own successes this month. You have come a long way and achieved much so give yourself some praise for all your accomplishments! Then consider what you else you would like to achieve by the end of the year. Now, at the half way point of 2016, recognise your victories so far this year and create a plan for the second half of the year. Think big, let go of small thoughts about yourself and see yourself succeeding in whatever venture you choose!

As the month draws to a close we enter the sun sign of Leo, the proud leader. Take pride in all that you do and know that if you can dream it you can do it, so go for it! Sally Trotman offers personalised Astrology, Numerology and Tarot Readings via Skype, telephone and email. If you would like to find out more about how to make the most of the next six months please visit her website to find out how a reading can help you www.sallytrotman.com. Please send her an email at sally.trotman@btinternet.com to make a booking.

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HOLY HOLE SOLE SORE SIRE FIRE

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) This is a great week for parties and socialising. Libra is shining on you and the light is shooting right through your love life. Other relationships benefit, too, and it is a good time to ask favours. When it comes to showing your affections, avoid being super-cool.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Steaming ahead this week, it will surprise you just how much you get done. A relationship that seemed to be going nowhere perks up and the chance to show just how versatile you are in that direction sees you shine. Generally, your confidence is good so don’t be surprised if someone starts singing your praises.

Cl Clear,

F Fog,

Sh Showers,

Sn Snow,

C Cloudy, Th Thunder

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

Nonagram

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 13 • Very good: 19 • Excellent: 25

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION Ceil, clef, eely, feel, felt, file, flee, flit, leer, left, lice, life, life, lift, lire, lite, lyre, reel, rely, riel, rile, tile, cleft, creel, elect, elite, filer, filet, fitly, fleer, fleet, flier, flirt, flyer, leery, lefty, lifer, liter, litre, lyric, relic, relit, rifle, telic, tiler, celery, eerily, filter, fleecy, flirty, freely, leftie, lifter, relict, relief, tercel, trifle, erectly, fertile, reflect, reticle, tierce, celerity, fiercely, ELECTRIFY

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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.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A pet love is given a helping hand from someone close. You may have criticised this person in the past but now they are showing you their best side. To keep this going, be sure to show your appreciation.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Finances may be the last thing on your mind at the moment but deal with matters now and get them out of the way. There are other

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Please, please be organised. Not to be so would mean problems on the financial side for months to come. Money is good and this, combined with a romantic interest, means that you will be sorely tempted to overspend. When it comes to giving of yourself, emotionally, remember that you will only receive back what you are willing to give.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Being firmly in control this week shows results. Although you prefer to accommodate others, this is not the time. Once you have realised how much easier your life is when you put your foot down, there will be no looking back.

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directions that your thoughts are taking.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Changes are to be made as soon as possible. There are people in your life who give you nothing but trouble. Being kind to them seems to do no good at all. Why not be kind to yourself for a change? Arrange not to be available to them all the time and they will soon find some other outlet.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Joint efforts and team projects go hand in hand this week. Your social life will improve dramatically if you make a special effort at the weekend. Realising and then admitting that you need others is the start of real progress.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Why has that special plan not been started? Could it be that you are waiting until next year? Best strike while the iron is hot and not delay a moment longer. While others are having a good time this week, you can steal a lead.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Some disruptions from Jupiter’s influence mean that this is not

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likely to be a smooth week. However, there are some niggling drawbacks that you do not even notice until they are already past. That is no bad thing because time often solves these matters. Be aware that someone is waiting for a decision on the romantic front.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Making changes in your surroundings takes priority this week. You want to be ready for a busy party time ahead and that means making a special effort. You do so love making your friends comfortable and giving them pleasure. As money is not likely to be so tight at the moment you have the chance.

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LA PRIMITIVA

EL GORDO DE LA PRIMITIVA

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

HOLY HOLE MOLE MILE FILE FIRE or

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That niggling disagreement that you had with someone should not be allowed to take up your time any longer. Be sure to take the bull by the horns and get it sorted out. It may not be possible to use your charm in this situation but, if you look and sound determined enough, the message will get across.

LEO

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Solution HOLY HOLD FOLD FORD FORE FIRE or

FIRE BACK

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Quick Across 1 Contracts (7) 5 Pieces of information (5) 8 Damp (5) 9 Informed or conscious (5) 10 Triumph (7) 11/19 Chinese martial art and system of callisthenics (3,3) 12 Dance craze from 1960s (5) 14 Raw, unprepared (5) 19 See 11 20 Expert (7) 22 Precise (5) 23 From that time (5) 24 Jobs (5) 25 Advanced in years (7) Down 1 Try out (6) 2 Wrecks (5) 3 Observes (7) 4 Divided up (6) 5 Dreads (5) 6 Made (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents Q and 22 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure 3 appears and T every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 7 Arable, 8 Ravers, 10 Cottage, 11 Probe, 12 Ogre, 13 Item, 17 Saga, 18 Mane, 22 Needs, 23 Spaniel, 24 Cheers, 25 Yokels. Down: 1 Raccoon, 2 Factory, 3 Bleak, 4 Samples, 5 Devon, 6 Ashen, 9 Demitasse, 14 Maestro, 15 Cabinet, 16 Legless, 19 Snack, 20 Repel, 21 Bacon.

QUICK Across: 7 Motionless (6) 13 Novelists (7) 15 Turned down (7) 16 Consider or hold as true (6) 17 Small (6)

English - Spanish

Down:

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

Across 1 Cacahuete (6) 4 Huevos (4) 8 Pulgar (5) 9 Fewer (5) 10 Escenario (teatro) (5) 11 Rocas (5) 14 Weak (5) 16 Dejar (5) 17 Cat (domestic) (4) 18 Bolsillo (6) Down 1 Ducks (birds) (5) 2 Needle (5) 3 Paraguas (8) 5/14 Perro de caza (3,3) 6 Southern (side, part) (3) 7 Yellow (8) 12 Tiza (para escribir, de billar) (5) 13 Aguanieve (5) 14 See 5 15 Pero (uso adversativo) (3)

Hexagram

1 Wages, 4 Singers, 8 Partner, 9 Utter, 10 Spare, 11 Arrange, 12 Sleepy, 14 Closes, 17 Restore, 19 Shaft, 21 Nurse, 22 Portion, 23 Slender, 24 Bends.

18 Place where bread and cakes are made or sold (6) 20 Closes securely (5) 21 Of the moon (5)

1 Wipes, 2 Garbage, 3 Since, 4 Streak, 5 Neutral, 6 Eaten, 7 Streets, 12 Shrinks, 13 Proceed, 15 Station, 16 Helper, 18 Serve, 19 Scrub, 20 Tends.

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Barber, 3 Apio, 7 End, 9 Charlar, 10 Painter, 13 Lorries, 15 Tren, 16 Badger.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1/14 Beer mat, 2 Escribir, 4 Pilgrim, 5 Otro, 6 Fantasma, 8 Deporte, 11 Flat, 12 Star.

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

ABRADE ALKALI BLEACH CANCEL COCKLE DETOUR GAGGLE(10) GLACIS LOUNGE MIGNON

RHOMBI ROTATE SEAMEN STINGY SUBTLY SYSTEM URGENT VOLLEY YEASTY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Quarry 2 Harden 3 Advise 4 Pander 5 Reload 6 Elicit 7 Deacon 8 Scrawl 9 Venous 10 Cowman 11 Stride 12 Maroon 13 Inmate 14 Curlew 15 Layman 16 Honest 17 Parlay 18 Ruling 19 Pauper

Across 1 Hard case played a parlour game (8) 5 Russian ruler seen in artist’s area (4) 9 Mountain range in the Australian Desert (5) 10 Casual shoes for layabouts (7) 11 Strange knick-knacks containing uranium (7) 12 Incinerates Scottish streams (5) 13 Proceeded confidently and sorted out (6) 15 Wears away or redoes differently (6) 19 Get rid of the waterway (5) 21 What’s left of arranged rise is now unpaid (7) 23 Army unit rebuilt a bridge (7) 24 Extreme part of a devout era (5) 25 Duck into stealth bomber (4) 26 My encore involved a tradition (8) Down 1 Probabilities of Chinese detective with first class evening suit (7) 2 Summer snake (5) 3 Bad cons break out and flee (7) 4 Recruit from a dozen listeners (6) 6 Cut off an ear in the outhouse (7)

19 Introduction of Fairtrade butter extract 7 Nozzles for the flowers (5) 8 Save Britain? It’s an insult (4) (5) 14 Greek wine turns up in a canister (7) 20 Father came back after him for Mass 16 Bring back others' mineral (7) (4) 17 Rely upon an orderly Serb way (5,2) 22 Some of what you said it to me is the same (5) 18 A waft from soft cheeses, they say (6)

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FLUID FABLE: Too much water can actually be harmful for older people.

FACT or myth? You hear myths about health every summer, but what is fact and what is fiction? Here are some myths about health in summer: Older people need to drink more fluids To avoid heatstroke, experts always recommend drinking more fluids a day. However, in the case of older people it is something we must take special care of, as they have less ability to sweat and excess fluid can cause kidney problems. It is not necessary to use sunglasses if it is cloudy Although it may not be sunny, solar radiation is always present. In the days when there are high clouds, ultraviolet radiation is weakened o n l y slightly, so y o u have to protect

your eyes. Urine relieves jellyfish stings Many Spanish beaches in summer warn about unwanted visitors: jellyfish. A widespread belief is that reducing their sting can be done by urine, but it has been shown that this serves no purpose. Instead, it is recommended to wash the sting with vinegar and then fresh water. Heat stroke only happens in the sun Heat stroke can reach anywhere with high temperatures, whether in direct sunlight or not. High temperatures can cause dehydration, dizziness and even suffocation. Energy drinks are the best to recover from exercise Consumption in excess of this type of drink can cause heart palpitations, as it is a stimulant it can lead the heart to unusual activity and rhythm. In summer you need less sleep Some people feel that in summer they need less sleep, although that’s not entirely true. Exercise, diet or stress of the holidays are factors that influence sleep.

If you have moles do not sit in the sun The risks of skin cancer has helped establish this belief. Although the incidence of melanoma has increased and doctors have expanded the recommendations and precautions to take to avoid this type of cancer, the fact is that people who have moles do not have to shy away from the sun as long as proper sun care protection is taken. Athlete’s foot affects athletes or people with poor hygiene In summer, visits to pools increases and with them the possibility of developing fungi. This happens if you do not use flip flops around the pool, especially at the edges of the water, where puddles are a breeding ground for micro-organisms so it is not due to poor hygiene. Sun improves psoriasis Although it is true that the sea water can help eliminate and ease psoriasis in sufferers, too much sun can be harmful to the skin of people suffering from this disease because it promotes skin ageing.

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PURE ALTERNATIVES: That can help avoid the use of chemical products.

Advantageous natural oils By Simon Russell THERE are a range of natural oils that might be worth trying if you are looking to avoid chemical products. • Marula comes from the tree of the same name and is said to be good for dry skin as it is high in fatty acids. • Tea Tree is better known and many find it helps with soothing skin inflammations such as acne.

• Chamomile oil when used on skin can cut down on redness and irritation and is even said to reduce chances of infections. • Coconut is good for conditions like eczema which are characterised by rough skin. • Rosehip oil is high in vitamin A. This retinoid product is said to help replace old skin cells and reduce the effects of scarring and

stretch marks. • Rosemary oil is supposed to thicken your hair as is castor oil. • Most larders have olive oil which is supposed to harden brittle nails. Apply last thing at night to allow them to soak. • Another oil in many kitchens is sesame seed which many say is good for teeth and gums - just slosh round like a mouthwash.

He argues that wearing uncomfortWOMEN have long able high heeled shoes every day been warned about the doesn’t just cause unnecessary pain potential damage to feet and joint damage, it can actively and joints that wearing trigger low-level inflammation as high heels can cause, but the body struggles with being now they are even being forced into an unnatural posture. linked to cancer. Certain kinds of inPrevious studies have sugflammation have gested high heels can lead to been linked to deproblems including hammer generative distoes where the toes become eases, including permanently bent, muscle faheart disease, tigue and osteoarthritis but Alzheimer’s, now scientists say there diabetes, could also be a link beand can tween the footwear and dramatcancer. ically inA leading cancer crease cancer risk. specialist, Dr The professor David Agus, said that although at the Univercancer can be caused by sity of Southdamaged or faulty genes ern California, has said in his new book that SNUG SHOES: Opt for comfortable. with the DNA code, anything that additionally damages women should avoid DNA or hinders its natural process of repair heels and spend more time in comfortable can increase the risk of cancer. shoes.

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PREGNANT WOMEN: Can now have lightly cooked eggs.

Safe eggs for anyone THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) could amend its advice to pregnant women on the consumption of eggs. It comes af-

There is a very low risk of salmonella from UK eggs.”

ter a report from the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food concluded there was a ‘very low’ risk of salmonella from UK eggs, especially those produced under the Lion Code quality assurance scheme. The low risk means eggs can now be served lightlycooked to all groups in society, when previously pregnant women and those vulnerable to infection were advised against eating raw and runny eggs. The FSA has now launched a consultation on the matter and will review whether it will change its advice.

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. AS sleepless nights seem to be a common problem at the moment, mainly due to the heat, we decided to ask the doctor a few questions about insomnia: • What causes insomnia apart from the typical summer ‘too hot to sleep’ problems? Insomnia is the impossibility of getting to or staying asleep at night, which is what our vital cycles require: sleep at night and activity during the day. There are many causes of insomnia which can include psychiatric problems such as depression or anxiety amongst others, stress (caused by work or personal problems) or physical problems ranging from infections of many types to other illnesses, especially those of an endocrinologic type which can affect normal circadian rhythms. • Can it be a sign of a health problem which hasn’t been diagnosed yet? Yes they can and these can be important. Patients with any doubts of this type should see a medical specialist for evaluation. • Can it have negative effects on our health if it lasts a long time?

Insomnia can affect patients’ ability to lead a normal life and personal relationships and can also worsen existing conditions and cause flare ups of others if it continues over a long period of time. • Is there anything that can be done to stop it without having to take sleeping pills? Apart from tablets, there are also relaxation methods and therapy which can help a lot with problems of this type. • Can / should we take sleeping pills without a doctor prescribing them? Definitely not! Every patient should be checked by a specialist who will recommend the best treatment for their particular case. • Do sleeping pills have any side effects or counterindications? Sleeping pills can have many side or adverse effects and can interact with other medication and harm patients who take them without medical supervision.

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forget to book! A four-course meal can be enjoyed for €14.50 with a wide se-

lection of dishes including a refreshing home-made gazpacho starter and mouth-watering slowcooked lamb shank. Tantalise your taste buds by viewing the menu at www.pad pall.com/barinternational. Saturday night at Bar International is cocktail night. Choose your favourite, watch it being skillfully created and make the most of the warm summer evenings, relaxing on the fabulous terrace. Bar International hosts regular live-music events with some top local acts lined up in the coming weeks. Planning a wedding or special event? Make Bar International your choice of venue. The large indoor and outside space lends itself to all types of oc-

casion and there is ample parking for your guests. Phil and Raymond have vast experience in the catering business and place huge emphasis on customer care. You are guaranteed an impeccable service during the planning stages of your special occasion, right through to the event itself. The brothers are also active in the community and as animallovers are kindly supporting local dog shelter, Maz’s Canine Rescue. Whether you are looking for a fun-filled night out, a relaxing lunch or a hearty breakfast join the growing number of people making Bar International their top choice. Located on the Carretera Lorca Baza (A-334) in Arboleas, follow the bar on Facebook - Bar International or call 694 498 778.

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Can you survive a zombie invasion? ZOMBIE night is coming to Almeria Province. Last Day Zombie, an event which is proving highly popular with the younger generations, consists of a night in which participants have to carry out tests and follow clues on the streets and in public buildings, trying to avoid being captured by zombies until they are evacuated the next morning. To take part in the game, which will be held in Huercal de Almeria on Saturday August 27, players must be at least 14 or be accompanied by an adult at all times and have parental permission. Tickets can be bought at Bar Pabellon in the town. The organisers have announced that there will be surprises for everyone who survives the night and completes all the tests. The event has already proved extremely popular in other parts of Spain and is constantly reaching agreements with councils and adding locations to its calendar.

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The heat is on at APSA By Adele Land APSA animal rescue in Albox has had a busy July. The heat of the summer made work more exhausting for the dedicated volunteers but everybody carried on with their great work in taking care of the many dogs. Good news from the shelter is th a t a n u mb er o f d ogs w e re re homed, some to the UK, some in other parts of Europe and others here in Spain. F o r ev ery d o g tha t is luc ky enough to get a new forever home, every day brings at least one new arrival, so the job is ongoing. The APSA team members were delighted to receive offers of sponsorship for two of the canine residents and thanked local businesses, Albox Online and Maloan’s bar for their kind gesture. A big thanks also went to Chris McPhie for her kind donation of €90 to go towards neutering some of the dogs. Also in July came the news that local theatre group the ‘Luvvies’ had chosen APSA as their charity for 2016/17 and six dogs would be sponsored by the group, watch out on the Facebook page to find out

NOW CONTENT: Lucky Campbell is in a foster home. which dogs were chosen. A big s hout-out w e nt to the many dog walkers who despite the

high temperatures continued to turn out to walk the dogs, or if it was too hot, to shower them and

play with them. The dog walkers play an important role in helping exercise and socialise the dogs and are invaluable to the centre. The APSA char i t y shop went digital in July with the launch of the new Facebook page. On here you can see all the great goods and fashion items on sale and find out news of any special offers. Visit the page at Facebook/APSAchari tyshop. APSA is a small local charity and r el i es on donat i ons t o hel p fund the welfare of the dogs (and cats) in its care. If you can help in any way by m aki ng a donat i on, ( ever y bi t helps), volunteering at the kennels or walking and playing with the dogs, then get in touch. The charity shop is always grateful to receive unwanted clothes and other items which can be sold to raise extra funds. If you are considering getting a dog or cat vi si t t he websi t e or Facebook page and meet the many lovely characters looking for a permanent or foster home. Visit www.apsa.org.es or Facebook/APSAanimalrescue.

Goodbye to a great employee MACS cancer support chari t y have pai d t r i but e t o a val ued em pl oyee who i s now moving on to pastures new. A charity spokesperson said she had reluctantly accept ed t he r esi gnat i on of Jayne Draycott who worked as gener al m anager of MACS Turre and Mojacar shops. Accor di ng t o t he st at em ent , Jayne had been an amazing volunteer prior to her r ecr ui t m ent and t hen went forward through time to be an exceptional manager. The statement said it was going to be hard to fill her shoes, but the charity hopes to find another capable recruit from the volunteers of today. The gr oup t hen wi shed Jayne all the best for the future.

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CHARITY DONATION: Recent events raised money for different causes.

A funding boost for Bedar BEDAR Mayor Angel Collardo Fernandez and Civil Protection co-ordinator for Bedar, Matias Collado Gallardo, were delighted to accept a donation from two recent charity events which will enable the council to purchas e e sse n t i a l f i r s t aid e q u ip men t for the newly formed group working in the village. Eileen Kilmurry and Jackie Windsor (The Pilgrims) were sponsored to walk 330 kilometres of the famous Camino de Santiago

and the ‘Ladies Who Care Productions’ put on a sell-out performance of ‘Just Joyce.’ Two further shows generated €800 for ODAT in Vera and €406 for APSA animal charity in Albox. Due to public demand Just Joyce returns on September 15 at Miraflores Ballroom, Camping Los Gallardos. The show starts at 3pm. Entrance fee of €10 includes a cream tea and the bar will also be open.

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CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE: The group received rapturous applause.

An evening of classical music in Mojacar By Adele Land THE Cologne Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Mojacar last week at the multi-use centre. The audience was treated to a selection of pieces including, Vivaldiâ€™s Four Seasons, and Concerto in D Major by

Mozart. There was a special piece played by the whole orchestra highlighting violinist, Anar Ibrahinov and flautist, Magda Sarnicka. Ibrahinov is an award-winning musician who began playing at the tender age of five, while Sarnicka won a music

scholarship from the National Fund for gifted children. The musicians received a rapturous applause and standing ovation from the audience. The event was organised by Mojacar Council as part of a programme dedicated to cultural activities.

Animal event on its way

RESCUED: PAWS helps dogs like Rocky to find a new home.

VOLUNTEERS from PAWS animal shelter will be holdi ng an event at Remax Paraiso, real estate office in the Parque Comercial, Mojacar, next Wednesday, August 10. There will be lots of information on the charity as well as merchandise available. A local vet will be on hand to advise about animal welfare, with plenty of informat i on on how t o car e for your pets in the summer heat. Food donations for cats and dogs wi l l be m ost wel come.Pop along between 10am and 1.30pm and meet the team.

Summer closure ANIMAL charity shop, Charity Tienda in Huercal- Overa has closed for a summer break. The shop will reopen on August 29, with autumn and winter clothing along with a varied stock of household items, gifts, CDs and other items. Proceeds from the shop go towards helping the many dogs in the care of local shelter, Ibizan Hound Rescue and Murcia-based, Galgos del Sol. If you are clearing out your wardrobe or have any unwanted items, put to one side and take along to the shop when reopen. The shop is located on Avenida Guillermo Reina in Huercal-Overa.

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Brexpats in Spain hold their first public meeting BREXPAT INFLUX: Some of those who attended.

MAYOR MALDONADO: Addressing Brexpats in Spain.

By John Smith BORN out of a Facebook page ‘Brexpats in Mijas,’ a group of five like-minded expats were worried and confused about their future once Britain leaves the European Union and the response online was so enormous that they decided to expand the group and rename it ‘Brexpats in Spain’ so that all British expats could have a forum to discuss their worries and to obtain advice. They had their first public event at the Hotel Tamisa Golf on the evening of July 27 where far more people than anticipated arrived in order to learn what they could about the group and its advisors. The staff of the hotel was hard pushed to provide enough chairs and the room soon became crowded with many standing to hear a variety of speakers. It was stressed by original founders Anne Hernández and Christine Rowlands that this is a non-political not-for-profit organisation which is not run by experts but by expats who live in Spain. They are dedi-

cated to obtaining advice from various specialists to help with questions although at this stage, little can be said for certain. One thing is sure however and that is this group has only been in existence for three weeks, and they already have more than 1,400 members. Interest is so encouraging that they are appealing for people across the nation to join with them and possibly set up satellite branches as whatever affects expats in Mijas will affect expats everywhere and the group is more than happy to disseminate the information to all. Indeed they plan to hold a more formal meeting in La Cala de Mijas in the future with specialist representatives ready to advise on specific matters that worry the British community. The mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado is totally behind this venture and in a speech to those present he made it clear that the expat community is very important to the well-being of Mijas which has 11,000 British residents and he is dedicated to not only supporting their rights but to assist in bringing them further into Spanish society by making sure that they are fully

One thing is sure, this group has only been in existence for three weeks and they already have more than 1,400 members. registered in Spain to protect their best interests. The mayor was accompanied by the local foreign residents representative and also attending was Dominic Jackson, representing the British Consulate who understandably explained that nothing was set in stone but the British government had indicated that it would keep in mind the needs and wishes of expats during the forthcoming Brexit negotiations and finished by saying for the time being “keep calm and carry on.” Also present were legal advisors as well as a representative of a medical team, so that all of those involved will do all they

can to help with making sure that all members are kept well aware of developments. It was initially expected that members of the ‘team’ would circulate amongst attendees to discuss individual matters but due to the fact that the room was absolutely packed, questions were invited from the floor which wasn’t ideal as people started to chat amongst themselves if they couldn’t hear the question. All in all however this was a highly encouraging first presentation from a band of volunteers who want to ensure that the best interests of the British community in Spain are promoted and they intend to let others know what is happening in the coming months and years. Their slogan is best described as ‘Fighting for Expat Rights’ and as there is more power in numbers, we at Euro Weekly News stand 100 per cent behind this initiative and would encourage readers from all of our areas to visit their sites www.brex pats.es and Facebook Brexpats in Spain. If you have any specific questions or would like to offer assistance then e-mail info@brexpats.es.

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Interesting airline awards YOUR recent (July 21) survey of the top 10 airlines was most interesting though the annual Skytrax list is often regarded as the most reliable as it is voted on by thousands of regular, frequent fliers. Cathay Pacific (based in Hong Kong but essentially British) and Singapore airlines have long been the benchmark for all other airlines; the Middle East companies like your top two, Emirates and Qatar, have learnt most of their service skills and qualities from these and other east Asia airlines like EVA (Taiwan-where I was based for 20 years) and ANA. I was surprised Turkish airlines and Lufthansa appeared in your list, as European - as well as American (north and south) or African! - rarely feature among the best. Peter Holmes

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Dear Leapy BEFORE moving back to the UK six years ago, my husband and myself lived in Costa Blanca North for 10 years. Every Friday we always read your column and we always agreed with everything you say. Why are so many people so blind? Keep up the good work. Rita Akerman

Best wishes I REALLY enjoyed your insert (and Bettina’s) in the ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ TV show which was just on our TV3 channel! Hope that you are keeping well. Read your ‘Euro Weekly News’ column when in Spain, and have never forgotten ‘Little Arrows’... when I could move the feet! Continued good health to you. Maurice Foster (OAP)

Never give up I WOULD like to point out that out of 384 polling stations across Britain, 252 were won by Leave and constitutes an overwhelming vote and not ‘a narrow margin’ that Colin Granville stated in last week’s edition of the Sur. Furthermore we were battered by Cameron for about a year to Remain, which turned out to be a complete waste of our money, but a mere three month campaign by Leave wiped the floor with his pitiful whining on his

A SHORT list of financial and industrial FUBARs from the EU... Read it and weep! Ford Transit moved to Turkey 2013 with EU grant. Jaguar Land Rover has recently agreed to build a new plant in Slovakia with EU grant, owned by Tata, the same company who has trashed our steel works and emptied the workers’ pension funds. British Army’s new Ajax fighting vehicles to be built in Spain using Swedish steel at the request of the EU to support jobs in Spain with EU grant, rather than Wales. Gillette gone to Eastern Europe with an EU grant. Texas Instruments Greenock gone to Germany with EU grant. Boots sold to Italians Stefano Pessina who have based their HQ in Switzerland to avoid tax to the tune of £80 million a year, using an EU loan for the purchase.

bended knee to Angela Merkel. Since the Leave vote won, the establishment controlled media, TV, radio and newspapers will continue to undermine our democratic vote for years to come, by the arrogant bullying of the British working class. Will Remain ever give up? No I do not think so.. Brian Johnston, Benalmadena

Pure madness I HAVE never been so baffled in my life as I am by all of this Pokemon nonsense. It’s one thing for children to be doing it, but grown men and women, running around chasing after

UK airports are owned by a Spanish company. Scottish Power is owned by a Spanish company. Most London buses are run by Spanish and German companies. The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station to be built by French company EDF, using cheap Chinese steel that has catastrophically failed in other nuclear installations. The Mini cars that Cameron stood in front of as an example of British engineering, are built by BMW mostly in Holland and Austria. His campaign bus was made in Germany even though we have Plaxton, Optare, Bluebird, Dennis etc, in the UK. Anyone who thinks the EU is good for British industry or any other business simply hasn’t paid attention to what has been systematically asset-stripped from the UK. William

invisible creatures like a bunch of eejits! What has this world come to? The thing that really gets me is that people are saying that it’s good because it gets children up off the sofa and running around and playing together. Are you kidding me? Heads down, bumping into each other, getting hit by cars! That’s not what I call playing together! It’s pure madness! As far as I’m concerned these horrible little ‘Pokemon’ are the first sign of the apocalypse. Call me when it’s over. Bertie

Thumbs up DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I

agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Sam Gilliland

Brexpats in Spain THANK you for a great article that really does explain our ethos very well. I have to say I am feeling a little worn out after a hectic couple of weeks since this all started, but we are all delighted and overwhelmed by the response of everyone who has given their support. Thanks to EWN, we really can go further and reach more people than we

ever thought possible. Of course we will keep you informed of all developments. Here’s to the future, and being prepared to meet it head on! John

Dual citizenship I FIND it depressingly ironic that the elder generation voted for Brexit to ‘protect future generations’ and now their grandchildren appear to be flocking to obtain Irish, Spanish and German citizenship, while Scottish youngsters continue paving the way for independence. The last time I remember it being ‘cool’ to be British, or there being some measure of pride outside the lunatic fringe, was way back in the swinging 60’s, a time I recall fondly. Of course there was ‘cool Britannia’ in the 90’s with the likes of Tony Blair and Oasis spreading the brand, but we all know how that turned out! Along the same lines, is there a country on earth whose flag is so contemptuously reviled by its own population? Sadly I think most of the characteristics which endeared us to the world - an underdog spirit, comic genius, literature, music - simply hit a plateau about 30 years ago and it’s been a steady decline ever since. Rick, Sotogrande

Cunning cats I HAVE immensely enjoyed recent letters from readers about how their cats react to classical music. There’s a few felines slouching and prowling around my home and over time I’ve come to realise just how emotionally intelligent they truly are. Sometimes I wonder whether it’s us who own the cats, or perhaps our feline friends are really the ones in charge! Beth, Javea

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Albox votes again By Adele Land AS this newspaper goes to print, a special plenary meeting is underway in Albox to elect a mayor, for the third time in less than 15 months. The Andalucian High Court declared the recent election of mayor, Sonia Cerdan, as null and void. Despite an appeal from the governing, socialist PSOE party, the court ordered that a new round of voting take place. Partido Popular (PP) opposition leader, Juan Pedro Perez, contested the March election and submitted a complaint to the court.

Cerdan took over the post following the protracted resignation of former mayor Rogelio Mena who stepped down following accusations of withholding documentation and information. The court ruled that Cerdan’s election to mayor was not valid as she had left the PSOE to join the Socialistas Albojenses group which was set up by Mena. The council was given 10 days to arrange a plenary session in which new elections would take place. Following the ruling, councillor Ana Belen Trinidad has resigned from her post and another councilor, Lorena Ibanovich remains incommunicado since

handing in her council-issue mobile phone. Perez announced that he would stand as mayoral candidate and it was expected that Angel Pardo, Trinidad’s replacement would also throw his hat in the ring. Cerdan accused Perez of initiating a coup and said he was a spoilt brat who was going against the wishes of the voting public. Perez hit back, saying he just wanted things to be done properly for a change. Whatever happens, by the time this newspaper hits the shelves, Albox will likely have elected its third mayor in just over a year.

A web of intrigue is cast THE run up to this week’s elections in Albox was filled with suspicion, intrigue and alleged clandestine meetings. Following a complaint by opposition group, Partido Popular’s (PP), Juan Pedro Perez, a court ruled the March election of mayor Sonia Cerdan null and void and ordered a new election to take

place on Wednesday August 3. According to reports in the Spanish press, a secret meeting was held between Perez and socialist (PSOE) councillor and colleague of Cerdan, Lorena Ibanovich. A PP spokesperson denied that the meeting was held to gain the support of the socialist councillor.

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A message AROBOLEAS mayor, Cristobal Garcia, took to social media last week to make a statement about the council’s commitment to the town. Some 13 months after being re-elected, the mayor posted a message on the council’s Facebook page which explained the council’s position and plans. In response to residents who had complained about the way public monies were spent and how the town was managed he said: “These people are exercising their rights correctly and it is good that they have an interest in the future of the town.” He went on to say that the council’s aim was to “transform the town of Arboleas” and “make the town a communal space for everyone to enjoy and to guarantee its future.” Garcia had been criticised and accused of ‘lining his own

A MESSAGE: Arboleas may pockets’ and he responded to this by saying that he would never rob the town but would, along with his councillors,

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yor (left) at opening of the recycling plant. work hard every day to resolve any problems, prioritise solutions for the benefit of all residents and fulfil his obliga-

tions as mayor. He added that “a town with hope can achieve everything.” The mayor asked for the

support of all residents and hoped that they could work together to make the town a good place for everyone.

Hitting the big league By Adele Land THE career of a young Olula del Rio sportsman reached new heights this week. Ramon Garcia, aged just 16, was signed for La Liga club Real Betis on a two-year contract. The young player has been part of the UD Almeria youth squad for five years and will join the Sevilla team for preseason training this month. The central midfielder was scouted by a number of European clubs, but chose to pursue his career in the Andalucian capital. Real Betis were promoted to top flight Spanish football at the end of the 2014/15 season and finished a healthy 10th in the last campaign. Garcia, who was once voted best youth player in Andalucia, said he was grateful to everyone who has helped him in his career, including the coaching staff at UD Almeria.

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Church services in Albox LAST Thursday, a service was held to celebrate 10 years since dedication of the Aljambra Chapel near Albox. Canon Alan Bennet officiated the service and the event was followed by a lunch. The service was attended by members of the Anglican Church of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida and also by the mayor of Aljambra. Future services for August will be held at the Chapel as follows: Thursday 11 at 11am, morning service, Sunday 14 at 6pm, Evensong and Thursday 25 at 11am Holy Eucharist.

CHURCH SERVICES: The Aljambra Chapel near Albox.

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Fabulous Fines fiesta at an end By Adele Land THE town of Fines celebrated its fiestas last week, in honour of patron saint, San Sebastian. The events began last Thursday (July 28) and continued for six days with the climax on Tuesday evening (August 2). The much-anticipated event was packed with enjoyment, culture, sports, music and fun with the parties continuing until the early hours of the morning. The opening ceremony on Thursday (July

28) was inaugurated by Almeria mayor, Ramon Fernandez Pacheco, during which, the crowning of the ‘queen’ took place. One of the most emotional parts of the celebrations was on Sunday (July 31) when a solemn procession honouring San Sebastian took place through the main part of the town. A similar parade formed part of the closing ceremony on Tuesday evening (August 2). The Fines fiestas are highly popular and attract visitors from across Spain who travel to join in the celebrations.

Artisan boost for Almanzora THE Junta de Andalucia regional government has announced a number of new incentives to help businesses in the craft and artisan sector.

The plan was laid out in the official bulletin, released on July 28, which included the so-called integral plan to support the industry in order to boost employment and

promote Andalucian goods globally. The initiative is also aimed at promoting greater representation of women in the sector as well as providing a launchpad for new businesses. So far, 10 areas of interest have been declared which features some 191 workshops including many based in the Macael and Almanzora valley area.

A week of celebrations LUBRIN’S annual fiestas began this week. The festivities opened on Monday August 1 and will continue through to Sunday August 7. The week-long event will include music from guest bands and orchestras, dancing displays from troupes of adults and children and various sporting activities. Visitors and residents can participate in various competitions. On the final day trophies will be awarded to the winners and the week will close with a party in the Plaza de Constitucion.

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Little sparrows (sorry Leapy!) There was no malice intended, it was simply an avian warning of impending doom, I should have listened.”

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.

IT seems to me that the humble sparrow has always been present at key moments in my life. It came home to me many years ago. Having just arrived in Bermuda and taken a phone call at the airport that my new boss, who was coming to collect me, had been delayed, I perched myself on a wall outside the terminal building to take in the breathtaking view. Almost immediately a gang of sparrows gathered around, presumably in the hope that there might be a snack in the offing. It was hard for me to believe; there I was in that sub tropical idyll, but instead of birds of paradise or cockatiels whizzing round my head, there to greet me was a small herd of spadgers

SPARROW STALK: Greetings from paradise island Bermuda. looking as if they had just stepped, or rather flown, out of an English garden. Unaccountably though, it somehow made me feel welcome and quite at home. Five years previously, on my first wedding day - a

day that shall live in infamy, to quote a certain American President - a cheeky little sparrow had defaecated on the shoulder of my 30 guinea suit as I was entering the church. I believe now that there

was no malice intended, but that it was simply an avian warning of impending doom. I should have listened. Now this morning as we enjoyed coffee at our regular stopover after a lengthy

pre-breakfast walk, here they all were right on cue. We are well known to this Los Dolses chapter of house sparrows, who await our arrival with baited beaks in the sure knowledge that the Princess will feed them with small chunks of her complimentary biscuit. I have to be honest and admit that I too, find these little blokes charming and thoroughly engaging. There were some very cute infant birds present, and as I watched an attentive little mum feeding crumbs to one of her demanding offspring, I had this thought: Without the politics, hatred, Brexit and indeed, humankind itself, this would surely be paradise Earth.

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Good and evil live side by side John Smith Random thoughts... ON the day that Pope Francis, during his visit to Poland, asked the world to be more compassionate especially to migrants and refugees, a shopkeeper in India beheaded a man and hacked his wife to death over a row concerning a debt of just 15 rupees (€0.19) apparently because the couple were ‘untouchables’ and he was of a higher caste. The Pope had already spoken out

There’s still a large percentage of people who take no notice of acceptable moral norms.” against the evil that is Daesh and the fact that there is a full blown war, not between religions but effectively the forces of stability against the forces of chaos. On the following day, Francis be-

CHILLING SIGN. At the entrance to Auschwitz. came the third Pope in recent years to visit Auschwitz, the scene of the brutal murder of more than one million people, mainly but not exclusively of the Jewish faith, passing through the main gate with its chilling sign ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ the German phrase meaning ‘Work

makes you free.’ Visibly moved, the elderly pontiff looking sad and a little frail in his white robes walked through the camp, stopping to pray silently and clearly affected by the ghosts who must haunt this dreadful place. Unlike previous papal visitors, he

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Brexpat vision THE word Brexit seems to send shivers down the spines of so many British expatriates here in Spain where they have made their lives and in too many cases, they didn’t even have a chance to cast their vote in the referendum that could change their lives. Quite often, people don’t mind change, but what they do mind is not knowing what the future holds and this is where we see a great deal of discomfort and worry in letters and emails we receive from readers. Currently, it’s impossible to give any accurate information about what’s going to happen as far as pensions, health service, residency and other matters of high importance to the expat community although it’s been heartening to see the positive and supportive attitude of local councils generally. On our website and in the newspapers we have covered activities of a new group ‘Brexpats in Spain,’ a voluntary group set up to give expats a voice and also to help spread information as it becomes official rather than rumour. Although initially a Facebook group in Mijas, the organisers found that there was a desperate need for a central point of advice and news and they have therefore expanded their brief to try to keep all expats involved and informed. The internet is a great vehicle for disseminating information as are newspapers such as Euro Weekly News but not everyone uses a computer and there are often questions that need to be asked. For that reason, we are more than happy to promote Brexpats in Spain and encourage our readers to get in touch with them and maybe offer to set up satellite groups around the regions.

decided not to make any formal statement about the visit, letting his own sorrow and pain for those who had died speak for him. He did however meet with some of the now elderly survivors of the death camp, kissing them on each cheek and speaking to them softly. The stoic dignity with which Pope Francis contemplated this ‘temple’ to man’s inhumanity will hopefully resonate throughout the world, but the juxtaposition of these two stories just reinforces the fact that whilst the majority of individuals around the world lead blameless lives, there are still a frighteningly large percentage who take no notice of acceptable moral norms and believe that they have the right to do as they wish no matter how it harms others. Without even trawling through the internet, it is too easy to think of evil and persecution around the world, with Daesh being the most Now we covered, but there is still murder want to and mayhem in Syria, Yemen, Nigehear your views. ria, South Sudan and Palestine with troubles just waiting to YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE erupt again in Turkey and - YOUR OPINION some of the former Russian www.euroweeklynews.com states.

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KEEPING plants alive consists of four things: a. Keep the roots of plants constantly damp. Whether you water with a drip irrigation system, hose or watering can this can be difficult to judge unless you dig a hole to check what layers are dry and at what level the soil is still moist. The latter

is time consuming, difficult to do in closely planted beds and based on judgement as what one person regards damp another may regard wet. It’s a hard lesson to learn when your favourite plants die. The solution is to purchase a soil moisture meter. Typically they have a probe to push into the earth in a garden bed or the compost in a pot down to 15 centimetres of depth and do not need a battery to operate them. b. Placing tender plants that are easily shrivelled in full sun or by blazing hot winds in semi,

dappled or full shade and watering twice a day if necessary. This includes annual herbs such as parsley or basil. c. Keeping roots cool by shading them with slabs of rock or mulches of compost or bark chippings. d. Ensuring that you plant up your garden with plants that are naturally drought resistant and capable of slowing down their growth and moisture requirements during the hottest weeks. Keeping the garden colourful: Stimulating plants to flower

continuously or again requires that you dead head as soon as flowers have finished to prevent seeds being formed, watering as above and minimising the use of feeds high in nitrogen. Most plants will grow and flower well without regular feeding but should you consider it necessary use a feed high in potash rather than nitrogen. Regular feeding with the latter may result in excessive greenery at the expense of flowers. Fruit trees also need care: It is essential that fruit trees are watered thoroughly so their

deepest roots are kept constantly damp so fruit develops continuously. Intermittent watering can result in splitting fruit, major fruit falls or insect and fungal attacks. The vegetable plot can still be productive: Provided they are frequently watered fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and melons swell and ripen well in sunny weather. Root vegetables such as peanuts, carrots and beetroot will grow and keep well in the soil if kept damp but quick growing radishes will

soon go to seed if not harvested when young. As the summer warms up flowering artichokes will stop producing and August is a good time to sow seeds to produce broccoli plants for planting out in the autumn. The above actions should help you enjoy a colourful and productive summer garden but do watch the garden for unexpected problems. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2016

Cacti are cool OFTEN when we think of flower gardens, we envisage beautiful blooming fields of violets and lavender. But many parts of southern Spain are known for their drier, more arid climates, meaning that a cactus can be the per-

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Hardy and easy to nurture. adding an exotic touch to any room. Some versions have flowers and some do not, meaning you can choose a cactus that is perfectly suited to your disposition. Just be careful if you’re a sleepwalker or you could end up with more than you bargained for if you have too many cacti scattered around the house!

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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I LIKE sport and I enjoy watching it. Football, snooker, tennis, boxing, F1... I like all sorts but I don’t like the Olympics. I should qualify that by explaining I don’t like what the Olympics have become. This week the Russians have had some of their teams slung out for taking drugs that enhance skills, all approved by their Government. The whole lot should be banned, end of because it’s cheating, simple as that. I remember years ago looking at an East German female shot-putter and wishing my beard was as thick as hers. Then there was the bloke who took four Viagra tablets and ran the 200 metres, he tripped over and won the pole vault!! Then we have events like race walking, how stupid is that? It’s like having a ‘who can whisper the loudest’ competition. Equestrian, what nonsense! Look how clever my horse is. I’d rather watch a good dog act like Ashleigh and Pudsey (they won Britain’s Got Talent ) and get more dog acts from around the world (I bet a few of you are nodding). The 100 metres is brilliant though. I love

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Good, bad and the ugly THE weird and wonderful world of meriting threw up a few wild ideas this week, as well as a few stinkers. In Norway engineers have floated the idea of floating underwater tunnels that will connect the archipelago’s multitude of islands. The unique geography of the Scandinavian country’s many fjords means that underwater tunnels along the surface of the sea and bridged overland are difficult and unsustainable. So the new idea is that a pair of tunnels will float alongside one another roughly 100 feet below the surface, moving and swaying with tidal energy but feeling normal to the crustacean drivers within. Meanwhile in Scotland a far more boring scheme is underway in the capital Edinburgh which will see around 80 per cent of city roads governed by a 20mph speed limit from August. Meant as a safety measure, critics argue sometimes it’s safer going above 20 and that it’s a cheap blanket solution that is less effectual than speed bumps. Finally Ford have conducted a wide European survey on young driver safety with the utterly unsurprising findings that young men are three times as likely to be distracted by attractive pedestrians than their female counterparts, and 60 per cent more likely to drive safer with their parents in tow.

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I can remember those cars! A POTATO farmer from Cambridgeshire scooped top prize with his pristine 1980 Morris Marina pickup at the brilliant Festival of the Unexceptional held at Whittlebury Park in Northants on July 23. Jonathan Papworth still drives his immaculate pickup and was one of hundreds of drivers showing off their variety of cars from the classic years of 1968 to 1986. More than 400 hatchbacks, estates, campervans, and saloons were on display and judged by a panel. The Festival of the Unexceptional is a different breed of car show

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More than 10,500 athletes set to compete in Rio Olympics 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

ROUND-UP: • Lewis Hamilton comfortably won last week’s F1 German Grand Prix to go 19 points clear of Nico Rosberg in the driver’s championship. • American Jimmy Walker claimed the US PGA golf title ahead of Jason Day and Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn won the women’s Open. • England and Pakistan stand 11 in the Test series; the third game is underway at Edgbaston. And the T20 quarter-finals are Glamorgan-Yorks, Gloucester-Durham, Northants-Middlesex and Notts-Sussex.

• Irish jockey ‘JT’ McNamara who rode over 600 winners, has died, aged 41. • Italian Walter Venga is Wolves’ new manager. • Manchester United are set to sign ex-player Paul Pogba from Juventus for £100m. • Football friendlies/ICL results: Liverpool 2 AC Milan 0; Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties; Manchester Utd 5 Galatasaray 2; PSG 4 Leicester 0; Real Madrid 3 Chelsea 2 (before 105,000 fans in Michigan) and Spurs 0 Atlético Madrid 1. • Aberdeen (1-1 v Maribor) and West Ham (1-2 v NK Domzale) are in Europa League 2nd leg action tonight (August 4) and Leicester play Manchester United on Sunday (August 7) in the FA Charity Shield. • A 200-1 shot at Wolverhampton last week was only the fourth such priced winner in horse-racing history. • Hull will play Warrington in RL’s Challenge Cup final. • Carl Frampton is now a twodivision featherweight champion of the world after beating Leo Santa Cruz. Tony’s Olympic Games Preview: The summer Olympics start on Saturday August 6 in Rio de Janiero,

Brazil. More than 10,500 competitors, including 555 Americans and 366 Brits, representing 205 nations will enter 306 events, covering 28 sports at 10 venues; 136 medals will be awarded to women, 161 to men with nine ‘mixed’ medals. My world stars to watch in Rio: * Ashton Eaton: The reigning Olympic decathlon champion is rated the world’s best over 10 events. * Simone Biles: The Texan (18) is the reigning world all-around gymnastic champion, unbeaten since 2014 and going for five medals. * Claressa Shields: In 2012, aged 17, she won gold at the first Olympics for women boxers and has not lost since. * David Boudia: Star of the American diving team that collected four medals in London, he’s aiming to become the first US diver since Greg Louganis to win back-to-back golds. * Jordan Burroughs: Winner of the 74kg freestyle wrestling gold in 2012, he could become the third American to seal successive Olympic titles. * Allyson Felix: The American won sprinting gold in London and will make history if she wins the 200m, 400m and both relays in Rio.

* Justin Gatlin: Could deny Usain Bolt the triple triple (three 100m, 200m and 4x100m gold medals). The American has been the world’s best sprinter for two years. * Gwen Jorgensen: She’s won 12 straight triathlons, a record by a man or woman. * Katie Ledecky: The greatest female freestyle swimmer of all time from 400m to 1500m, there’s talk of her taking on Michael Phelps in an exhibition race. * Kerri Walsh Jennings: Chasing a fourth Olympic gold medal, she’s one of the greatestever players in beach volleyball. * Federica Pellegrini: Italy’s first female swimming gold medallist, this is her fourth Olympics. * Tiago Camilo: Brazil’s world judo champion is confident of winning on home soil. * Lauren Jackson: Aussie basketball player who has five medals to her name already. * Serena Williams: Winner of 22 Grand Slam tennis titles and ROAD TO RIO: The 2016 Olympic games kick off.

four Olympic gold medals, she can add another in Rio. * Robert Scheidt: The Brazilian sailor has already won five Olympic medals (two gold) and is confident of adding a sixth. * Tamika Catchings: USA basketball star has won three Olympic golds already with a fourth on the way! * Lin Dan: China’s badminton champion is going for a third successive Olympic gold. These can make Britain ‘Great’ in Rio! • Swimmers James Guy and Adam Peaty. • Cyclists Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, Ed Clancy, Lizzie Armitstead, Laura Trott and Becky James. • Gymnasts Claudia Fragapane, Louis Smith and Max Whitlock. • 100m sprinters Adam Gemili and Dina Asher-Smith. • High jumpers Isobel Pooley and Robbie Grabarz. • Long jumpers

Shara Proctor and Greg Rutherford. • 5,000m & 10,000m champion Mo Farah. • Showjumper Ben Maher. • Eventer William Fox-Pitt. • Equestrian rider Charlotte Dujardin. • Finn class sailor Giles Scott. • Female boxers Nicola Adams and Lisa Whiteside. • Triathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee. • Heptathletes Katerina Johnson-Thompson and Jessica Ennis-Hill. • Diver Jack Laugher. • Golfers Danny Willett and Charley Hull. • Rowers Kath Grainger and Katherine Copeland. • Tennis stars Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund. • Runner Jo Pavey (42, in her fifth Olympics). GB/Northern Ireland’s aim is to eclipse the 65 medal-haul they gained at London 2012. And with a little bit of luck, they can achieve their goal... watch and enjoy the action.

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The celebration mixed singles set play knockout THE celebration mixed singles set play knockout competition was held at Cabrera LBC between July 14 and 20, 2016. This is a slightly different format from normal competitions as it is played in sets so nine ends are played followed by another nine ends. If after this the sets are tied then a deciding three ends are played to decide the winner. If a competitor wins both sets then they have won the match and deciding ends do not have to be played. Although there were some very good rounds during the competition the final was between two very experienced bowlers, namely Trevor Young and John Sephton, so the spectators were expecting a real battle and were not disappointed. John started the first set the better and after three ends was 5-0 up but then Trevor fought back to level the score after eight ends to 6-6. A final end shoot out for the first set saw Trevor score one on the ninth end to win the set. The second set followed a similar pat-

WORTHY WINNER: After a great battle. tern with John leading 4-1 after two ends but again Trevor came back and after eith ends again the score was level at 8-8. The umpire was called in to measure the ninth end as it was very close but the decision went in Trevor’s favour winning the sec-

ond set and therefore the match. Many congratulations to Trevor and well fought John. The spectators were not disappointed and many thanks to all umpires and markers for their time in very hot conditions.

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19th Hole Golf Society at Marina THURSDAY July 26 and Marina Golf Resort was the venue for this Texas Scramble with perfect weather conditions and a course that exceeds expectations. The third and fourth holes must be the most picturesque golf holes in Andalucía. The three ball team of Paco Ocaña Grajal, David White and Jerry Edwards comfortably took the win scoring a nett 62, nine under par, with Chrissie and Pete Dow in second place and Darren Banks and Ron (the Rocket) Curtis in third with 64 and 65 respectively. After 18 exhausting holes we were met with the most beautiful Paella in the very well presented restaurant courtesy of The Marina Golf Resort. Results Texas Scramble: 1st Paco Ocaña Grajal, David White and Jerry Edward, nett 62 2nd Chrissie and Pete Dow, nett 64 3rd Darren Banks and Ron (the Rocket) Curtis, nett 65 Nearest the Pins: 2nd John Kennedy 5th Karyn Esposito 9th Jerry Edwards 13th (in Two) Doug Birrell 14th Ray Wicking 17th Doug Birrell Twos: 14th Nigel Greenwood The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information call 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.