ISSUE NO. 1668
22 - 28 June 2017
A XARQUÍA - C OSTA T ROPICAL
YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
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Lost and found
BRIAN HAYES: Went missing in Nerja.
RESCUED: Some of the dogs arrive at the Don Animal centre.
Hounded out Authorities seize 105 diseased dogs By Sally Underwood Over a hundred dogs from a tiny compound in Rincon de la Victoria must remain in a welfare centre, a judge has said. It comes after the animals were freed by Local Police and officers from the Guardia Civil’s nature branch, Seprona. They were allegedly being kept on a plot measuring less than 100 square metres in Arroyo de la Granadillas, with many suffering from scabies, leishmaniasis, fleas and other health problems. According to media reports, however, the owner of the site, Esmerelda Moreno, who lives in a caravan next to the land, is said to be outraged, claiming the dogs were wrongfully taken from her after a neighbour complained to police.
“I have all the papers in order,” she said, adding, “we are rescuing animals, everything is legal but it seems that there are various people who want to stop us rescuing abandoned and abused dogs.” She explained, “we have had all the paperwork in place with the Junta de Andalucia since October and have asked the council for help on many occasions but they have ignored us,” saying the dogs “are my life, like my children… I need help. Let me take care of them again, be-
cause if not they are going to be put down.” It is reported the dogs were taken from Ms Moreno after a neighbour complained, sparking a council probe which concluded that the compound failed to meet minimum hygiene standards. Head of the Don Animal rescue centre, Jose Antonio Villodres, said the charity was prepared to take the dogs in and would “take care of them, feed them and give them medication where necessary.”
The centre can be contacted on 952 971 663 from 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-8pm, via Facebook or the website www.donanimal.com should any readers be interested in adopting.
BRIAN HAYES, an 82-year-old holidaymaker from Liverpool, has been found alive after going missing in Nerja for over 30 hours. It is thought Mr Hayes, a retired BT senior manager who is now recovering from the ordeal in hospital, got lost and fell after going to put out the rubbish from his apartment in Capristrano. He and his wife Jean, who had visited the area five times before, were due to fly home from the two-week holiday just hours after he went missing. The Guardia Civil immediately put out a missing person’s appeal, describing Mr Hayes and the clothes he had been wearing and calling on members of the public for information. The pensioner was eventually found ‘disorientated, dehydrated’ and unable to move, lying by the side of the road to Maro without food or water by a passing van driver. The police have said Mr Hayes was “lucky” to be found, while his daughter Amanda Wilkins, who was on holiday with him, has thanked friends, the Guardia Civil and neighbours for their help, adding that her dad “is not ill, he’s just getting on.”
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Hash stash A MAN has been arrested in Velez-Malaga for carrying 70 grams of marihuana. Intercepting him following a motorbike accident, officers found the man was already wanted for armed robbery and assault.
Up a creek RESIDENTS of Nerja have been complaining about the accumulation of sewage off the town’s El Plazayo and El Chucho beaches. They say the issue is caused by the continued lack of a treatment plant.
Tennis ace LUCIA LOPEZ, a young table tennis player from Almuñecar, has won silver medals in both the individual and team games at the 19th Iberian Table Tennis Tournament in Madeira, Portugal.
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The clock is ticking By Ben Harris THERE are just 645 days left until the UK officially leaves the European Union with or without a deal. Already it is 85 days since the triggering of Article 50 and one year since the referendum and there has been little or no definitive action from the British government. The recent disastrous election result for the Conservatives, which saw them fall from a parliamentary majority to only the leading minority, has weakened the country’s control over Brexit proceedings. This is despite assurances from Prime Minster Theresa May that the election would strengthen the UK’s hand. Within the Conservative Party alone there is a confused message about the UK’s stance in negotiations. Mrs May has insisted that “no deal is better than a bad deal”; whilst the Chancellor Phillip Hammond recently
CAPITULATION: The UK’s Brexit secretary David Davies (left) and Michel Barnier last Monday. stated that no deal from the European Union would be “a very, very bad outcome.” With such a short time frame in which to untangle a 43-year relationship with the EU, the complications in the UK government question how prepared it is to handle the most difficult diplomatic negations in UK or EU history, in what will be a 27
versus one discussion. In contrast, EU negotiators appear prepared and well organised. Europe’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier, following his 2016 tour of member states, has outlined key priorities which must be settled before moving on to trade talks. These include citizen’s rights, the state of the Irish border and the contentious Brexit bill.
The complexity of such negotiations will not be complete until October 2017 at the earliest, but could run into early 2018. Barnier has stated that the talks will not progress until all 27 member states are satisfied with the outcomes. Despite assurances from David Davis that Barnier’s plans were negotiable and could turn into the “row of the summer,” the UK Brexit secretary immediately caved in to EU demands following the first round of talks on Monday June 19. Time for talks are further limited as the European Union aims to conclude negotiations by October 2018, which leaves the UK with less than a year to form trade arrangements before it is ejected with a deal in place or not. With Westminster in chaos and time marching on, the door to the EU remains open only until the day it is slammed firmly shut. Our view – page 5
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Troubled waters persist THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA has still not begun work to clear the Rubite tunnel and connect the Rio Chillar with the general network, two months after announcing a series of water restrictions. In April the Ministry of Environment promised that work would begin “imminently” and was expected to take four months, saving around two cubic hectometres of water in La Viñuela a year. Farmers have since faced irrigation cuts one day per week and are calling on the Junta to fulfil its commitment as well as sign off on plans to build an underground network, installing three pipes connecting drought afflicted areas with wellstocked reservoirs. The Junta’s General Director of Planning and Management of Public Water, Juan Serrato has said there is enough water to last until the end of the summer.
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Line of fire POLICE seized 760 fireworks and two air guns from children aged under 12 at Frigiliana’s feria earlier this month. The age limit for the dangerous items is 16, and an inspection of a local shop revealed that it did not have the necessary documentation to sell fireworks, while the guns were available as prizes on a street stand.
Breaking bad TORROX mayor Oscar Medina has announced a second breakwater will be built off the town’s coast to prevent further sand loss. A first, measuring 115 metres, was built last year at a cost of €307,000, and while the structure has improved the situation, much of Ferrara Beach was again lost during storms in winter and spring.
Sweet dream A MUSCAT marketed as Victoria No 2 produced by Axarquia winery Jorge Ordonez was the only representative from Malaga on the list of Spain’s 120 best wines at the biannual Vinexpo event in Bordeaux, France. It comes after renowned US critic Robert Parker recently awarded the tipple a score of 95 out of 100.
SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...17 Spain’s seafaring traditions date back centuries, from the Conquest of the Americas started by Christopher Colombus in 1492 to having one of Europe’s largest fishing fleets today, and close to shore mariners continue to be guided by a legendary lighthouse which is steeped in folklore.
Tower of strength THE Torre de Hercules (Tower of Hercules) near the city of A Coruña in Galicia is the most ancient Roman lighthouse still in use today and widely considered to be the oldest in the world. According to a myth mixing Celtic and Greco-Roman themes, it marks the resting place of the grotesque giant Geryon, who was slain by the hero Hercules after a three-day battle. Hercules then buried the head of his foe alongside his weapons and ordered the lighthouse to be built on top, with an image of the structure atop a skull and crossbones appearing on A Coruña’s coat of arms. Another legend is recounted in Lebor Gabala Erenn, an 11th-century book, which tells how King Breogan, founding father of the Galician Celtic nation, built a tower so tall that his sons were able to spy a distant green land from the top, and that this vision lured them to sail to Ireland where they became ancestors of the Irish people. The tower is known to have been in use by the second century, when it was built, or possibly rebuilt, under the emperor Trajan (53-117 AD) following a Phoenician design which may have been modelled on the Lighthouse of
Green stuff TWO schools in Motril have been recognised for their work on the environment and commitment to recy-
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Finance 19 BATTLE: Hercules (l) takes on Geryon.
STUFF OF LEGEND: The Tower of Hercules.
Alexandria. From 1788-1791 the original 34metre tower was restored in a Neoclassical style which included a new 21-metre extension following an order from King Charles IV of Spain. The Light Fantastic • At 55 metres the Torre de Hercules is the second-tallest lighthouse in Spain, beaten into top spot by the 62-metre Faro de Chipiona in Cadiz, Andalucia. • It was known by its Latin name Farum Brigantium until the 20th century, a reference to the Roman settlement Brigantia of
which the location is in dispute, being either A Coruña or the nearby town of Betanzos. • The earliest-known reference to the tower is in a tome by the priest Paulus Orosius written around 415-417. • Latin inscriptions on one of its cornerstones suggest that the original building was designed by a Portuguese architect named Gaius Sevius Lupus as an offering to Mars, the God of War. • It is a National Monument of Spain and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. KING BREOGAN: A colossal statue near the tower.
Sack it VELEZ-MALAGA’S police have been sent 12 unique emergency rucksacks, costing €1,940. Equipping them for various disasters, the kits are the first of their kind to be employed in Spain, including tools to deal with fire, explosions, exposure to poisonous substances, dead animals, hazardous spills, road accidents and accidents at work.
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Services cling. One hundred children, fifth and sixth grade students from the San Antonio and Cardenal Belluga schools have received diplomas from Motril Council and the LIMDECO education centre for making videos encouraging others to recycle.
Cave raiders BUDDING cavers can visit Rincon de la Victoria’s Cueva del Tesoro without
charge every Monday as of this week, the town council has announced. The grotto will be open from 9.45am-1pm and 3-5pm, with the free visits designed to meet Andalucian law governing sites of special interest.
Fire starter AN 11-year-old Austrian boy was revealed to be guilty of trying to start three fires in Periana after Guardia
Road trippers testing positive FIGURES released by Spain’s government show almost half of drivers stopped on suspicion of drug driving on Malaga’s roads last year had narcotics in their system. Police carried out 1,468 tests, 609 of which were positive, some 41.4 per cent. The most commonly detected detected was cannabis at 60.92 per cent, followed by cocaine at 24.46 per cent, and then amphetamines at 6.36 per cent, methamphetamines at 5.91 per
cent and opiates at 2.29 per cent. The figures also showed the number of tests carried out in recent years had grown significantly from 77 in 2012 and 2013 to 1,021 in 2014 and 2,318 in 2015. Conversely, breathalyser tests carried to measure alcohol levels have dropped from 205,511 in 2012 to 132,145 last year. The government is now considering a series of measures to combat the rising problem.
Civil investigators caught him close to the scene. Flames spread several hundred metres before the culprit was found behind some rocks, watching the firefighters at work.
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Clean sweep AXARQUIA’S beaches are set to be cleaner than ever this summer with the addition of three new cleaning boats, bringing the fleet’s total to 14. The vessels, which operate betw een Ri ncon de l a Vi ct or i a and Nerja, eliminate hydrocarbons as well as collecting solid waste and jellyfish.
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OUR VIEW
Hard or soft, we still have hope ONE year ago the UK voted to leave the EU. Much water has run under the bridge since that all-important referendum vote, though in reality little is still known about what Brexit will mean to individuals, including hundreds of thousands of British expats living in Spain. After the exit EU vote, initially little if anything was revealed as Britain prepared to put in place Article 50, thereby officially triggering its intention to divorce the EU. After months of middle-ground rumours on both sides of the English Channel and a change in power at 10 Downing Street, finally it was official and the countdown to the UK’s departure in 2019 began. Since then a General Election called by Theresa May has thrown the whole situation into further disarray. Hard Brexit, Soft Brexit, who knows? The only certainty is that the UK will leave and it could be another decade before the final exit i’s and t’s have been dotted and crossed. Despite the all-round uncertainty, most British expats individually hope for at least - if not all - their present rights to remain. As the saying goes: Never deprive someone of hope, it might be all they have!
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Celebration as month of fasting ends THE Muslim day of Eid a l - F i t r, o r F e s t i v a l o f Breaking the Fast, officially begins when the moon rises on the evening of Sunday June 25 and ends the following evening. It is forbidden to fast on the day which follows the month of Ramadan, in which Muslims do not eat between sunrise and sunset. The result is a day of feasts and meetings with family and friends, along with trips to mosques in order to perform traditional prayers. ‘Eid Mubarak,’ literally meaning blessed Eid, is how to greet somebody on this important day.
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Chart topper SPANISH singer Alejandro Sanz has been named 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, with the 18-time Latin Grammy and three-time Grammy award winner having sold 25 million records over his 26year career.
Talking shop FANTASY singer Mariah Carey, 47, was spotted browsing fashion boutiques in Barcelona last Monday, rocking a sheer leopard print blouse, skin tight jeans and stilettos while a bodyguard carried her handbag.
Gym bunnies THE Loose Women crew, including stars Linda Robson, Nadia Sawalha, Andrea McLean and Saira Khan were put through their paces at The Body Camp fitness resort in Ibiza.
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Picture perfect! HE’S a Hollywood heartthrob who a ream of famous faces have admitted to crushing on. And Blade Runner 2049 co-stars Ana de Armas and Sylvia Hoeks certainly put the squeeze on 36-year-old Ryan Gosling as the trio lined up for a photo call in Barcelona last Monday. The former Oscar nominee plays LAPD officer K in the upcoming blockbuster, and he evidently has a good relationship with Cuban Ana, 29, and Dutch Sylvia, 34, as the three smiled and frolicked before the cameras during the promotional event. French director Denis Villeneuve, 49, also put in an appearance with the movie set to launch in the autumn. In Madrid, 20-year-old ac-
tress Zendaya wowed the crowds as she paraded alongside co-star Tom Holland, 21, at the Spider-Man: Homecoming photo call. She made her name on the Disney Channel but the upand-coming star looked
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NNING: Zendaya in Madrid. every inch the movie star as she slipped into a stunning pastel blue dress.
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RELAXED: The couple frolicked in the waves .
HIS Game of Thrones character Theon Greyjoy was left unable to find pleasure in the opposite sex after having his organ removed by depraved sadist Ramsay Bolton. But Alfie Allen, 30, is much luckier in love in real life, as he showed during a sun-soaked trip to Formentera alongside 23year-old DJ Allie Teilz. The relaxed couple were unable to keep their hands off each other as they frolicked in the waves before Alfie’s blonde stunner whipped off her bikini top for some serious tanning mixed with plenty of steamy kisses. Alfie is the brother of pop sensation Lily, and split from his former girlfriend Jaime Winstone over two years ago, but it seems he has a type as his new leading lady bears a striking resemblance to his ex.
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One for the older residents By Sally Underwood MOTRIL’S mayor, Flor Almon, has visited a group of locals making use of council and Junta de Andalucia services for older people. Both the municipal and Junta centres for Elderly Participation have been putting on a series of workshops throughout Motril aimed at promoting welfare, integrating the elderly into the community and remaining active. Ms Almon, who was acc o m panied by the councillor for Social Services, Greg o r i o Morales, explained, “our older residents have a lot of energy and these workshops,
MOTRIL MAYOR: Flor Almon visited a group of locals who are making use of the services provided for older people. supported by the council and the Junta de Andalucia, allow them to so-
cialise and keep their bodies and minds active. They do
things they enjoy which gives them more independence, preventing isolation and creating strong friendships.”
Workshops promote healthy habits and positive attitudes. She added, “older people want to have a space to get together, having fun and keeping their minds busy and curious and improving their quality of life. They are enthusiastic, affectionate, and a very important part of our society,” explaining that for the first time Motril has just commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an increasing problem across the globe. Workshops promote healthy habits and positive attitudes towards ageing, as well as awareness of new technologies and developing self-esteem through sports, classes, theatre, singing, crafts and petanque. Ms Almon concluded Motril will also always listen to the needs of its elderly residents, “working with them to improve their well-being and quality of life.”
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BEACH RULES: Don’t go digging in the sand.
Feeling fine BEACHGOERS could be fined up to €3,000 this summer for breaching any of Malaga Council’s long-standing regulations on visiting the coast. A sun-filled day out could become expensive if bathers fish, use shampoo in showers, bring their dog, barbecue or use a stereo. With fines starting at
€300 for minor infractions and reaching thousands for the worst cases, it is important to be aware of the limitations of using these public spaces. The most serious offences are considered those which harm the environment, including littering, starting fires or barbecuing outside of permitted
Numbers in the news and snacks are sold 1.5 million sandwiches annually at Malaga Airport.
times like the festival of San Juan. Food vendors also risk high fines, due to the risk posed by eating food exposed to high temperatures. Lower penalties are saved for digging in the sand or playing football less than six metres away from other bathers. Anglers are also out of luck, with all forms of fishing banned from 10am-9pm from June 1 to September 30. Advertising and camping are also outlawed, as is erecting a tent.
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PATRICIA NAVARRO, the Partido Popular Spokesman for the Environment in the Andalucian Parliament, has blamed the Junta de Andalucia for Nerja’s illegal dump at Rio de la Miel. The politician claims the Junta were responsible for the site because it was located in an abandoned quarry in the government controlled Natural Park of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. Ms Navarro says the Andalucian government gave their tacit approval to the company running the illegal dump, which “with its consent did not comply with regulations.” She added, “not only did it let the company get away without complying with the specifications agreed but even returned the guarantee deposit given without imposing any fines.” The Guardia Civil have now arrested 12 people, are investigating 25 others and have confiscated €5 million worth of property following the scandal. The investigation, which began in August last year, has also uncovered a potential fraud case worth €2.5 million to cover the costs that would have been incurred if the waste had been disposed of legally. The site was previously a working quarry owned by the council and was later used as
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ter.’ ILLEGAL TIP: ‘A genuine environmental disas
a dumping ground for 16 years, between 2000 and September 2016. The Public Prosecutor ’s Office has labelled the landfill “a genuine environmental disaster” and has been investigating the matter following complaints filed by the Association of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Companies of Andalucia (AGRECA) and by the
Spanish Federation of Associations of Construction Waste Management Companies and Demolition, for illegal and uncontrolled dumping of construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste, pruning waste as well as vegetation, plastics. It is thought the waste now poses a potential threat to both the environment and human health.
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Expats turn TV stars SHIRLEY and Mark are a husband and wife duo from the UK who moved to Murcia eight years ago. With Mark a painter and decorator for over 40 years, the couple lived happily on the coast for years unaware they would one day be featured on Channel 5’s Our Dream Hotel. The pair took a trip inland near Baza around three years ago, to stay in one of the area’s famous cave houses. Looking for something to do when they retired, they fell in love with cave life and when Mark’s mother, Helen, sadly died, leaving them £50,000, they said it was important to them to do something substantial with the money and saw their opportunity to start a new business. Looking online at cave houses, Shirley said they found “the one” in Benamaurel which
FINISHED ARTICLE: The couple worked on the property themselves for years. needed extensive work. Carrying out the reform themselves, she says it was a long slog, filled with bureaucracy. The couple started work on a second cave in March last year,
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however, and opened their doors as a hotel, welcoming their first guests in October. They decided to call their project, Cuevas Helena, in honour both of Mark’s mother and also Shirley’s, who is coincidentally called Helen, adding the Spanish “a” ending to give the name a local flavour. Unbeknownst to the world
though, the couple were being filmed by a crew who wanted to show the highs and lows of starting a hotel. Shirley says she first got a call from a producer for the show who had seen their project on YouTube and got Mark’s contact details from his painting and decorating advertising. Shirley said it was “like fate” when the producer asked her if she knew anyone who was opening a hotel. After several interviews and meetings, Shirley and Mark were chosen for the show, which aired on Tuesday on Channel 5. Shirley says bookings for the three-bedroom cave have sky-rocketed, with rooms occupied for the next nine weeks by travellers from France, Holland, Spain and the UK, and says she is thrilled with the “fabulous reviews” the hotel is receiving. For bookings or more information, call 858 99 78 69 or visit www.cuevashelena.com.
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INTERVIEW
Nik Prescott is the Store Manager of Oak Land Furniture in Spain
From strumming the strings to knocking the wood M
any people have a career change although not as extreme as local man and resident of Spain for over 10 years Nik Prescott. Nik originally from Hull started out after school by joining the Royal Navy where he served around the world on many ships for more than 10 years and whilst sailing on the high seas to pass the time he learnt to play the guitar when in his cabin and not on duty serving his country. He returned to Hull after his service had finished and took his self-taught talents as his next profession, setting up a firstly a music shop as well as then taking professional lessons to further improve his guitar skills. Once fully tuned, he soon ended up touring the UK with a number of bands as lead guitarist especially with tribute band Badness which turned out to be great fun. Having travelled the world with the Royal Navy for so many years and with a dislike for rain and cold, Nik embarked on another adventure as he packed his strings and headed to the Costa del Sol. On arrival in Spain and the sunny climates he desired, Nik carved a living from the music scene there and in Portugal, but whilst a living could be
made the biggest challenge he faced was backing tracks. It appears that a number of artists in the Costa use backing tracks for their evening slots so a backing track replaces the need for a good old fashioned blues guitarist. Happily Nik was in demand from another area as schools were crying out for music teachers and that was his next destination, back to the classroom, teaching children music which he thought would be his future in Spain until a totally freak meeting. During the school holidays in 2016 he went to breakfast at Scoffers Cafe on Fuengirola sea front. Whilst relaxing and enjoying his favourite coffee overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean, he noticed another gentleman sat down doing lots of paperwork which he thought both strange and a little different to the standard seaside appearance. This intrigued Nik, so using the language of the world of football he entered into a conversation with the paper laden gentleman. After swopping tales and sharing woes for Hull City FC and West Ham United it transpired that he was chatting away with the Managing Director of Oak Land Furniture Spain, who explained that all the paper work was in regards to the pending opening of the first store in Spain and the launch of their na-
tional website offering delivery across Spain of all their products. Nik was astounded to be told after around an hour of conversation that he was the perfect person the company was looking for to run the new store and would he be interested? At first Nik couldn’t take it all in, one minute he was enjoying the holiday school break over a relaxing coffee and now after a general chit chat he was being offered a major role with a complete difference to what he had ever done before. When he questioned why him? The reply came on a serviette listed in bullet points. A. You’re polite B. You’re not pushy C. You’re intelligent D. You’re a people’s person We will teach you the rest! Within a day Nik accepted the position on the basis that if a company as recognised as Oak Land Furniture were to select him the way they had, they must think he had potential and to work for such a large business too would be an honour especially in a dedicated management role. It wasn’t long before Nik was sent back to
DINING TABLE: In quality oak. NIK PRESCOTT: Strumming the strings.
the UK for full training to learn the unique sales points of the fantastic products as well as the company ethic prior to return for the San Pedro de Alcantara opening.
I like to offer a friendly service and a personal service. In Nik’s own words “I left Spain a musician and returned to Spain as a wood furniture specialist.” Over an intense period of training, he assimilated every aspect to the vast choice of ranges and products to every little detail of not only 100 per cent solid oak furniture, but painted furniture too and also the qualities of fabric and leather sofas. The store eventually opened in October 2016 and Nik took up his new role with pleasure. To date he has already assisted over 900 ordering customers in just eight months and is looking forward to the day he assists his 1,000th customer and openly says he will give that customer his order totally free when they come
into the store to celebrate. Nik explained when we asked him what the key to his success was; “Well firstly it’s the quality of the products and the brand, it’s exceptional and the customers coming in store clearly see that. I’m no salesman but I’m now fully trained as a furniture specialist so all I have to do is advise when asked. “I like to offer a friendly service and a personal service to the expats here in Spain who want a quality product, I understand fully that customers don’t like pushy salesman because I don’t like them myself! “Each customer I like to think I give a full and helpful service understanding their needs and requirements on a personal basis. Whilst we are a global brand there’s no reason why you can’t give a full personal service when a customer comes to see me and that’s exactly what I offer. “Every customer through the door has a requirement and at all times I hope I cater to their needs. I’m just Nik in the grand scale of things and give my full attention to everybody’s requirements whether it be a single bedside cabinet to a full house furnish.” Nik has also now installed Lola Lopez in the store too as he admits his Spanish isn’t the greatest and desires the Spanish customers to receive exactly the same service as he offers the expats. So if you are looking for that personal service and quality solid oak furniture or a quality sofa Nik Prescott is your man! www.oaklandfurniturespain.com
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THE President of the Junta de Andalucia, Susana Diaz, has visited Velez-Malaga’s CEIP Las Naciones following its recent multi-millioneuro upgrade. The town’s mayor, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, the Junta’s Minister for Education, Sonia Gaya and the Delegate for Education, Patricia Alba, also took part in the tour of the school on Calle Alfareros following the recent opening of its elementary unit. Mr Moreno Ferrer described the new unit as “an important demand from teachers, student and parents who can now use these incomparable facilities, allowing them to be at the forefront of teaching.” He added, “the council would like to thank the Junta for prioritising the works, allowing them to be finished
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ROLL CALL: Susana Diaz (third right) alongside other officials. quickly,” explaining, “we do our best to provide an education that corresponds to the needs of students, given them a great capacity and motivation to learn.” S u s an a D ia z s aid the works “have created 14 prefabricated classrooms, with high level infrastructure,
Numbers in the news been spent on renovat€150 million hasingrecently major hotels in Torremolinos.
which will help protect the future of public education in Andalucia.” She added, “the Junta de Andalucia will continue to strengthen the quality of our teaching,” bec a us e , “ w e a re be low the na tiona l a ve ra ge a c ros s Spain.” The works have allowed the existing school to 5expand, offering primary and secondary education, complete with a library, gyms and music facilities.
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Night of fire! A celebration defined by fireworks, jumping in the sea at midnight and leaping over flames, the San Juan bonfires festival is one of the main events on the Spanish cultural calendar. Taking place on June 23, the shortest night of the year, it is a magical celebration that ushers in the summer season.
What the blazes? THE earliest roots of San Juan can be traced back to an ancient Pagan tradition, centred around the belief that the shortest night of the year meant the least amount of time that evil spirits were able to roam freely, which was a cause for celebration. In later years, this festival merged with the Catholic celebration of Saint John the Baptist giving the festival its name. The memorable image of the bonfires on the beach started as a symbol of worship to the sun at the beginning of its most powerful months. It is also a way to ward off the evil spirits and witches who were thought by the Pagans to be at their most po we r f ul a s th e s u n s ta rte d it’s movement southwards. The burning of effigies over the flames,
originally of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus, has in recent times transformed into setting likenesses of local and national celebrities alight, and is said to bring them good luck. Jumping over the open flames of the bonfire will bring luck and clean the soul for the year to follow. San Juan is all about fresh starts and plunging into the sea at midnight is a key part of this. According to legend, washing your face three times in the water will allow you 12 months of happiness and luck, eternal beauty, and three wishes which will come true before the next year. Wherever San Juan is celebrated, it’s important to remember the ancient superstitions which surround this magical night.
Stay safe for San Juan
SPARKS FLY: Hundreds of injuries are reported each year.
T H E S p a n i s h l o v e a ff a i r with grand spectacles based around fire is reflected in most of the nation’s summer festivals. San Juan is perhaps the biggest of them all with many of the key attractions involving fire, fireworks and pyrotechnic marvels. These displays are among the reasons that San Juan is such a popular event, but it is important to stay safe when on the beach. Lighting bonfires is strictly prohibited in most areas. This rule is in place to protect environments which are
fragile and stop fires from being lit where they are likely to spread out of control. The San Juan celebrations in 2011 earned notoriety after six people were killed across Spain. Authorities also recorded many injuries most of which were burns. The Spanish government’s desire to protect their own culture resulted in them overturning an attempt by the European Union to improve fire safety in 2009 which could have contributed to avoiding in-
stances like those which occurred in 2011. The EU directives included banning under-12s from handling fireworks and requiring that everyone stands at least 15 metres from firework displays. These measures were deemed to be an attack on Spain’s cultural heritage and resulted in protests across Mediterranean regions. However, over the last 15 years the number of injuries has been decl i ni ng and on the whole safety during San Juan is improving, according to local authorities.
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SOUL CLEANSING: Men leaping through the flames.
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From Malaga to Mallorca Most towns and villages will stage their own version of the San Juan celebrations, with local council websites tending to be best for information. Alicante ALICANTE is known for the sheer size of the San Juan festivities which take place there. Celebrations commenced last Tuesday with bonfires on the beach which are lit in the evening and continue until Saturday. Every year since 1932, Alicante has elected a Bellea del Foc (Beauty of the Fire) to lead the celebrations. The job requires the chosen lady to host events and kick start festivities all over the city. This year’s representative is Sofia Escoda, aged 22. In the Plaza de los Luceros from today (Thursday) to Saturday an impressive pyrotechnic display, known as a mascleta, will take place at 2pm. Introduced by the Bellea Del Foc this event follows in the San Juan tradition of being very busy and extremely loud. The international Folklore Parade takes place down the main street in Al-
BIG NIGHT: San Juan is Alicante’s most important festival.
icante on Friday June 23. This parade is a celebration of mostly Latin American cultures, with displays from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. For a few hours bands, floats, and dancers will move down the street in an intense display of colour and life. The Brazilian dancing ladies are the last performers every year and are
known to be the highlight of the event. At a minute past midnight on Saturday spectators gather on Postiguet beach for an enormous fireworks display followed by the traditional dive into the sea. Nightly firework displays will then continue until Thursday June 29 as part of an international competition.
Malaga SAN JUAN is a huge part of the local culture in Malaga, where locals tend to build many smaller fires on certain permitted beaches. The most popular city beaches to visit are Misericordia and La Malagueta, where fireworks and bonfires will draw huge crowds. Free access to an event organised by MegaStar FM Radio will start at 9.30pm on Malagueta beach. Musicians and DJs will perform throughout the night including Borja Rubio, Henry Mendez, Feder, DJ Valdi, Barei, Alex Guerro, K-Narias, and Calum. At a minute to midnight tomorrow (Friday) the rag dolls, known as Juas,
FIREWORKS: Last year’s display over Malaga port.
shaped like different characters will be burned on the Misericordia beach, followed by the midnight plunge.
Music and dancing will continue through to the early hours of Saturday.
Mallorca
JUAS: Burning effigies.
PALMA DE MALLORCA is the site of the main San Juan celebrations on the island. With events taking place in clubs and across the city it has earned a reputation as the party location for San Juan. DJs and music will fill venues until the early hours of the morning both tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. In Parc de la Mar, the main attractions will take place. These include street parties, firework displays, music, and of course devils running through the city with firecrackers trying to scare tourists and create a ghoulish atmosphere. For a more peaceful celebration,
TRADITIONAL CULTURE: An example of the devil costumes sported by revellers. visitors can head to Son Severa. The celebration of their patron saint, John the Baptist, takes place in the weeks leading up to Saturday June 24 and
ends on this night. Visitors can expect to find agricultural markets, fairs with local games and competitions, and regional dance demonstrations.
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Lux Mundi coach trip to Gibraltar JOIN Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar on a coach excursion to Gibraltar on Thursday July 20. Everyone will have the chance to take a cable car to the top of the Rock, to see the unique Barbary Apes. There wi l l b e g u i d ed
tours to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, where there are historic tunnels dating fro m 1 7 7 9 -1 7 8 3 a n d St Michael’s Cave. You will have an opportunity to explore the town, with visits to Gibraltar Museum, Gov-
ernment House and in the southern area, the key historical sites. All information may be obtained from the Tourist Office, or an excellent alterna tive w a y of s e e ing the s ights is by hiring a ta xi,
with very knowledgeable drivers that will explain the interesting, historical life of the Rock. It is also an opportunity to purchase Duty Free items and typical English items of food, including from Mor-
r i sons super m ar ket . The ticket price is €12, the proceeds of whi ch go t o fundraising and are available at the Centre. The departure times are Puent e don Manuel ( Bar Mis Tapitas), 6.45am, Algar r obo ( Li dl ) , 7.15am , Caleta (Vets), 7.20am. The return from Gibraltar is at 3.30pm approximately and please note that passports and ID will be required. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar on 952 543 334 email luxmun di@lux-mundi.org. Please note that bookings cannot be made through the website and cards cannot be accepted. Espanglish, Interchange of Languages Join them at the Centre for Espanglish (Interchange of Languages), which gives
t he oppor t uni t y t o l ear n Spanish and help others to i m pr ove t hei r Engl i sh. I t takes place in July and August on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11am to 1pm. A donation of €1 will be appreciated. Summer hours During July, the Centre wi l l onl y be open t o t he public in the morning, 10am to 1pm. In August, the Cent r e wi l l be open on Tuesdays and Fr i days f or t he coffee morning. For further information, please contact Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1 ‘ I ’ , ( Jar di nes Vi ña Mal ága/ Ant i gua Casa de l a Vi ña) , Tor r e del Mar, 29740. Em ai l l uxm undi @ l uxm undi .org or websi t e www.lux-mundi.org or tel 952 543 334.
Numbers in the news reported to be living in 4,500 Finns were Fuengirola in 2014.
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ACCORDING to the Spanish General Council of Economists association (CGE), tax evasion is costing the economy more €25 billion a year. The main problem appears to be the fact that many Spaniards believe that tax evasion in one form or another is fair game, especially when so many politicians and industrialists have been proven not only to be tax evaders but in many cases have got away with it. Whilst foreign-born footballers
is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Spain of which 16 per cent is estimated to be subject to no payment of tax. may be targeted and are to some extent an easy option worth many column inches in newspapers, even the High Court has condemned the 2012 tax amnesty that allowed those with large unde-
clared incomes to pay less tax than those who were much poorer yet had been honest in their declarations. The general conclusion is that Spanish tax law is confusing and
Gastronomy is one of the most important assets in Spain, which has thousands of brands and high quality products,” according to François Nuyts Amazon Spain’s CEO announcing an international promotion of Spanish food. Alpha flickr
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Bail out loss THE Bank of Spain has revealed that of the €76.41 billion used to bail out banks during the crisis, it will probably see €16.4 billion back! So far however it has only received €4 billion equivalent to just over 5 per cent.
JAPANESE: A typical Wagamama restaurant.
Wagamama group arrives in Spain THE Wagamama group of restaurants founded in the UK 25 years ago has granted a franchise to a Spanish company, Grupo Vips. The concept of the restaurant is to produce fast paced and tasty food based on the concept of Japanese ramen (noodle) bars offering a celebration of Asian food with guests sharing long tables. Grupo Vips already operates 350 outlets throughout Spain which includes Vips cafés, Ginos, TGI Fridays and Starbucks
Coffee, so has good knowledge of running franchised operations for foreign companies. The first two Wagamama restaurants are now open in Madrid and the group expects to open a further 20 eateries in main cities throughout the country creating 1,000 jobs. For those on the Costa del Sol who want to try this popular version of Japanese food, a Wagamama restaurant was opened in Ocean Village Gibraltar in 2016 and is going strong.
Medal haul SPAIN spent €17.8 million on buying medals to give to officers from the Guardia Civil and National Police in 2016. Of additional interest is that the award of different medal types, increases the value of officer’s pensions when they retire.
Holiday North Korea IN a bid to increase foreign currency earnings and to show a more peaceful and attractive face, North Korea is trying to woo Spanish tourists. Its Embassy in Madrid hosted a reception for Spanish journalists promoting the attractions of the country.
Inflation drops in the EU INFLATION in the European Union has dropped to 1.6 per cent in May according to the latest figures released. Ireland had zero inflation for the month, whilst Spain dropped to 2 per cent, but the UK recorded
one of the highest levels at 2.9 per cent which is a four year record. The main reason for the increase is the drop in the value of the pound which has recovered now slightly after the election results.
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that people are not encouraged to ask for assistance because of bureaucracy and the high level of fines if a simple mistake is discovered. This means that many compan i e s e m p l o y p e o p l e ‘ o ff t h e books’ saving social security payments and not deducting income tax and in numerous cases accepting payment in cash so that IVA is not charged. There are also a number of manual workers, particularly in construction and domestic employment who work cash in hand.
Spain threatens loan to Greece SPANISH Finance Minister Luis de Guindos speaking on behalf of Spain, Italy and Slovakia has threatened to veto a new €8.5 billion loan to Greece. A major row has broken out over a decision made several years ago to charge officials from those three countries who sat on a privatisation panel. They are accused of alleged embezzlement and breach of duty but the accusation which is supported by a number of Greek lawyers has dragged on since 2015 without going to trial. Now the three countries have lost patience with the Greek government and want the matter resolved if the loan is to proceed.
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Taxi drivers and councils complain WHILST the concept of the ‘sharing economy’ seemed like a good idea at the time, the European Parliament feels that new legislation is needed. The definition of a sharing economy is an economic model in which individuals are able to borrow or rent assets owned by someone else. The two most obvious examples of this concept are best represented by companies like Airbnb and Uber and these two companies as well as others offering similar services have been the cause of much criticism as well as some praise in Spain. The concept is social media based and sees individuals able to rent properties in major cities and towns or order ‘mini cabs’ for transportation. In the case of private room hire, both local authorities and many residents are opposed to the concept as the authorities argue that the rentals avoid tax and flout rental regulations whilst locals see long term rental prices either increasing or the availability of property decreasing. With private car hire, taxi drivers are up in arms as they are not only being undercut, but the value of a taxi licence which can be sold on, has been seen as a form of pension as at one time it was worth well in excess of €100,000 and is now dropping in value. The European Parliament passed a non-binding resolution asking for measures across the Union in order to fight abuse and ensure that these platforms respect workers’ and consumer’s rights as well as ensuring that they also meet their tax obligations. To some extent, a number of countries don’t feel that there is a major problem with these companies, as they tend to generate new employment opportunities but others are concerned that they need to be regulated to ensure that taxes in particular are paid by both the companies finding the clients and those performing the service.
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SPANISH MEP Sergio Gutiérrez spoke in the debate.
There is also a need to ensure that consumers are protected in the event that anything goes wrong as it is feared that adequate insurances may not be in place nor are there clear paths for complaints or fair adjudication. It is also felt in Brussels that there is a need to differentiate between individual providers of services and professionals as it appears that in Barcelona alone, a high proportion of the properties advertised for short term let are owned by just a few professionals who give the impression that they are private individuals.
CRANES SIGNAL BETTER TIMES ON COAST
Sky-high sign! CRANES on Costa del Sol skylines are a clear indication that after years of hard times, things are steadily returning to more normality locally, especially in construction. While things may generally be in a state of flux in the UK with the General Election and the lengthy Brexit negotiations still to take any definite direction, sky-high cranes on building sites in southern Spain are an indicator that the local building industry and property are in healthy recovery. No-one politically or in property is saying it is back to the boom times in Spain of the early noughties (2000 2006), but more than fledgling shoots are now apparent of a recovering healthier construction industry. “In the last eight years cranes on the sky-line have been basically non existent,” said one local developer who asked not to be named said. “But just look around, now there are cranes everywhere, a sign that the con-
HEALTHY SIGN: Sky-line cranes in La Cala de Mijas.
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struction world is on the move, and while many properties remain with For Sale signs up, some of the new developments are proving really popular. “And let’s face it, there are few places better than the Costa del Sol to live, not just in Europe, but in the world.” A Brit expat who moved to El Faro from Abu Dhabi in 2006 just before the property bubble burst said: “Little has developed around here in recent years, but now on our urbanisation three villas are being upgraded by new foreign
owners and in nearby La Cala there are six or seven cranes on the sky-line. “It’s not like Dubai where I once counted 39 cranes on the sky-line, but things are definitely moving positively, which is great to see.” There is a certain irony that the ‘Bad Bank’ Sareb which is managed by a consortium of ‘Good Banks’ and the Spanish government has a huge stock of older property which was surrendered during the financial crisis, but people appear more interested in purchasing brand new property.
City finance danger IT is being suggested that the European Commission will require oversight of major euroclearing operations currently undertaken in London following Brexit. To a government that has indicated that it wants to leave the European Union in order to gain more freedom, such a demand will most likely be anathema. The problem however is that if it can’t agree to this demand then a number of firms currently operating in London are likely to have no option other than to move their euro dealing to an EU member state. This will have an immediate impact on the importance of London as a major currency centre which will see a loss of jobs and the disappearance of hundreds of billions of euro deal transactions. At the end of the day, whilst not the friendliest of moves, the EU negotiators will argue that their role is to do what is best for the remaining 27 states, even if the UK loses out.
Swiss bank buys in Madrid SWISS Bank UBS has spent €35.15 million to purchase two large warehouse properties in Madrid through its Asset Management division. Using clients’ funds to purchase the properties, it has already secured tenants on long term leases which will generate a regular income for its investment clients. This is a very attractive market for the bank as the Spanish economy recovers and industry needs to expand but may not have funds available in order to purchase property, so leasing is a workable option. At one time the Chinese were purchasing large numbers of large commercial properties, whilst the Russians were taking smaller commercial properties looking for quick returns. Certainly USB gives the impression that it sees itself in Spain for some considerable time.
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Spanish to be busy in Africa AFTER 30 years of planning, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is slightly closer to building a colossal dam with Spanish help. The intention has been to create a huge hydro-electric facility to increase the power supply to the capital Kinshasa and also to allow the Congolese to export electricity to South Africa. There are currently two companies bidding for this construction work, ACS from Spain and the Three Gorges Corporation from China and in an unusual
move, the Congolese government has asked the two competing companies to work together in order to undertake and complete the job more quickly. Although no decision has been made as yet by the two corporations, the concept may be attractive as it would cut the financial ris k to e a c h c ompa ny a s the country has a history of instability and as recently as last year, the World Bank withheld a $73 million (€65 million) gra nt which was to be put towards the project.
The fall out starts for Banco Popular directors ALTHOUGH the decision to sell the Banco Popular to Santander for €1 was prompted by the European Central Bank, repercussions are now being felt. Even the Spanish government appears in hindsight to question the hurried decision and now wants to know the thinking behind the accountants Deloitte’s review of the Bank which supposedly had €1.3 billion of assets at the time of the sale. This report was not immediately published, but has been criticised by Banco Popular shareholders and privately in part by the Bank of Spain according to reports. Almost 10,000 private shareholders, represented by the OCU consumer body are suing
the directors of Banco Popular in respect of their losses as their shares are now worthless and other parties are accusing the board of false accounting and possible fraud. Emilio Saracho the Spanish businessman and adviser to the hugely successful Inditex was appointed as President of Banco Popular in December 2016 and claims that in the runup to his appointment, he was not aware of the real financial state of the bank, He admits that he may have made mistakes, especially at an April shareholder meeting where comments made led to the start of the fall of the bank’s shares, but he will work with Santander for three months as the hand over continues.
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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT I DON’T think I have been more disillusioned with a Conservative leader since the disastrous tenure of Edward Heath. ‘Course we should all have seen it coming. For a remainer, who became an enthusiastic hard line Brexiteer virtually overnight, purely to ingratiate herself with what she and her more than useless advisors saw as the public’s ‘mood, Ms May just didn’t seem to sit right from the start. From that point she has lumbered from one ill-advised disaster to the next. Couple that with her apparent reluctance and total inability to confront anyone in public and I think we could be in serious trouble with our negotiations at the table of the esteemed EU hardliners. A bitter malicious bunch who would be delighted to see our whole country join Atlantis on the sea bed of abject failure and utter ruin.
Against such opposition I’m afraid Ms May simply won’t hack it. Despite all the hype, and hope that we had discovered a new ‘Iron Lady,’ Margaret Thatcher she most certainly aint. ‘Putty woman’ would be a far more apt title. The sooner she is replaced as leader the better. Unless she produces some dramatic morphing and we discover we have somehow misjudged her and, heaven forbid, she is still at the helm when we go to the country again, the Conservatives will lose the next election. As things are at the moment, the best we can all be prepared for is a soft Brexit, which basically means we may as well not have had a referendum at all. I am more than a little disgusted at the blatant way the Grenfell disaster was twisted into a political issue. Particularly by the Labour party, who wasted no time in using it as a photographic and propaganda opportunity, even down to one member who said the cladding was done because of complaints from the ‘rich’ neighbours that the building
THERESA MAY: Lumbered from one ill-advised disaster to the next.
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Sir Leapy doesn’t sound right was an eyesore in the area. Oh and by the way Mr Corbyn, despite the incompetence of its leader, you did actually, quite heavily lose the election to the Tories... Just saying! Personally I’ve had a pretty good past week. Apart from a number of people that pointed out that, with reference to my last column, hens do the laying and people do the lying! ( Yeah yeah!) I now have all three books of my autobiographical trilogy on Kindle and Amazon (Adults and broad-minded readers only OK?), I also received some great news from my Stage Musical co-writer that our project is to be produced in Australia at the end of the year. So it’s onward and upward from the ol’ boy. Thanks to all concerned. Only disappointment was being passed over in the ‘list’ again this year. Ah well, never did think Sir Leapy sounded right anyway. Have a good week. Keep that mail coming in and; Always keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Yes Chef 9:00am Bake Off Crème de la Crème 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Tennis 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Curious Creatures 8:00pm Mary Berry Everyday 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Who Should We Let in? Ian Hislop on the First Great Immigration Row 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am Horizon 1:15am Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip 2:15am The Truth About HIV 3:15am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
8:00pm 100 Days+ 8:30pm Top of the Pops Simon Bates and Peter Powell present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 19 January 1984. 9:00pm Ireland's Treasures Uncovered 10:00pm Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 11:00pm Horizon 12:00am Planet Oil 1:00am Top of the Pops 1:35am Peter York's Hipster Handbook 2:35am Time Shift Documentary which reveals the story of the creature that is 'the smoker'. 3:35am Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands 4:35am This is BBC Four BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more. More depth, more range, more to stimulate the mind.
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7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am Wild at Heart 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Love Your Garden 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Endeavour 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Wire in the Blood 1:55am The Knock Drama series following the investigations of a Customs and Excise unit. 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping Shopping from home.
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8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm The Pretenders at Glastonbury 2017 9:00pm Kris Kristofferson and Royal Blood at Glastonbury 2017 10:00pm Special Guests at Glastonbury 2017 Lauren Laverne introduces some very special guests from a performance at the Park Stage at this year's festival. 11:00pm Sounds of the 70s 11:30pm Dizzee Rascal at Glastonbury 2017 12:45am Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp 1:45am Guitar Heroes at the BBC 2:45am Guitar Heroes at the BBC II
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7:00am The Hot Desk 7:10am You've Been Framed! 7:35am Vanderpump Rules 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Emmerdale 10:00am You've Been Framed! 10:35am Scorpion 11:25am Below Deck 12:25pm Vanderpump Rules 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Emmerdale 2:30pm You've Been Framed! 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm Totally You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy
7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:30am Where the Heart is 9:30am Wild at Heart 10:35am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Road to Avonlea Drama about a girl sent to live with her eccentric family on King Edward Island. 12:55pm Love Your Garden 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm George and Mildred 70s sitcom. 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Doc Martin 10:00pm The Street 11:20pm Law and Order: UK 12:20am Wire in the Blood 2:15am Prime Suspect 4:00am Mr Selfridge
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Minder Cash Cowboys The Saint Ironside ITV Racing: The Opening Show Minder Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Saint Ironside Quincy, M.E. Cash Cowboys Counting Cars Counting Cars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Jaws 4: The Revenge FYI Daily Jaws 4: The Revenge Out for Justice FYI Daily Out for Justice The Great Train Robbery FYI Daily The Great Train Robbery
2:45pm Live Azerbaijan GP: Practice 4:55pm Football Gold 5:00pm European U21 Championship Highlights 5:30pm Football's Greatest 6:00pm European U21 Championship Highlights 6:30pm Beneath the Black: A Journey Through New Zealand Rugby 7:30pm Football's Greatest 8:00pm One2eleven 2016/17 8:10pm European U21 Championship Highlights 8:40pm Live European U21 Championship 10:40pm One2eleven 2016/17 11:00pm Beneath the Black: A Journey Through New Zealand Rugby 12:00am Premier League 100 Club
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In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man ALTHOUGH this is called the views of a grumpy old man there are days that as grumpy as I start the day, something happens and even I have to just smile and today was one of those days. Today is June 18 - Father’s Day. I got a text from my daughter at 8.45am saying she had just woken up and wanted to wish me Happy Father’s Day and she was going back to sleep as she had had a late night but she would Facetime me later. I sent her a message back saying ‘thanks and chat later.’ Most Sundays we walk the dog along the Paseo in Los Boliches, then have a coffee and watch the world go by. Today was no different. We walked our dog, had coffee and were chit chatting away and then Mrs S said that I should send our daughter a video thanking her for my card and telling her I was having a nice day. So I said OK, Mrs S starts filming and all of a sudden I feel a tap on my shoulder and there she is - my baby girl! The crafty so and so had tricked her supposedly shrewd old man and at 8.45am she was actually boarding the plane to Malaga. She had set the whole thing up with her Mum
whose mission was to keep me on the Paseo until 1pm. Mission successful. I am thrilled she is here till Wednesday and I’m going to love every minute of it. Ok that’s enough of that mushy stuff. Back to being grumpy. I just got back from Croatia after a week’s holiday with 14 blokes to celebrate one’s 60th birthday. I have to say Croatia is a beautiful place. Good food and friendly people. We went to an island called Vis and it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. The only way round it is by boat so we had great fun. So what’s there to be grumpy about you may ask. Well I’ll tell you. Although they do accept euros their actual currency is the kuna. So, I got some from one of the lads coming out from the UK and also from an ATM. On the way back to Spain I stayed in Split overnight and went to the local casino and won some more in a poker tournament. All good stuff. Anyway, I come back to Spain and go to my favourite bureau de change and asked them to change the kuna for me. ‘No can do - we don’t change kuna, you have to go to the bank. I went to my bank and, guess what, they won’t change them either! Now I’m trying to change money from Croatia, not some country where the local currency is sea shells and chicken livers. Anybody got any ideas? Because I just don’t get it. Email me mikesenker@gmail.com.
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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Food and Drink Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather Tennis BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Doctor Who Pitch Battle Casualty Mrs. Brown's Boys BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. Weather The latest weather information. The Proposal Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
7:40am Love Affair 9:05am Odette 11:00am Monty Halls' Great Irish Escape 12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Splash 3:45pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Gardeners' World 5:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 6:30pm Glastonbury 2017 Live coverage of the annual music festival. 8:00pm Natural World 9:00pm Glastonbury 2017 Live coverage of the annual music festival. 10:00pm Glastonbury 2017 2:00am Goodbye First Love 3:45am This is BBC Two
8:00pm Toots and the Maytals and Liam Gallagher at Glastonbury 2017 9:00pm The National at Glastonbury 2017 10:00pm Father John Misty at Glastonbury 2017 11:00pm The Jacksons at Glastonbury 2017 12:45am Top of the Pops Special 20th anniversary edition of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 5 January 1984. 1:20am Northern Soul Documentary about the northern soul phenomenon, one of the most exciting underground British club movements of the 1970s. 2:20am Classic Soul at the BBC 3:20am Otis Redding: Soul Ambassador
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A master class in how to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
WITH headlines ranging from ‘May The Farce Be With You’ and ‘Theresa Back From The Dead’ to ‘The Maybot Rebooted As Strong And Humble. Stumble For Short,’ we witnessed a master class in how to lose a general election, snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory. Theresa May lost her majority through a combination of hubris, incompetence and personality. Having billed herself as a great tactician, she made serious errors of judgement. Her stiff, formal language and reliance on pointless slogans endeared her to few voters. And while Corbyn inspired
the young, she (with the ‘dementia tax’) terrified the old. She apparently learnt nothing from last year’s EU referendum, failing to put forward a coherent, unifying, energetic vision, relying instead on trying to frighten the electorate with dire warnings about voting for the opposition. Didn’t work then, didn’t work now. The major problem facing the Conservatives is the mast they’ve pinned their sails to. Theresa May isn’t Margaret Thatcher. Never was, never will be. Thatcher had a clear vision regarding what she wanted to accomplish and didn’t hesitate to appoint ministers with the ability - and freedom - to implement that vision even if they were potential rivals. And she wasn’t opposed to taking risks: not just the Falklands war, but commitment to the EU single market and outspoken opposition to the euro. Theresa May appears risk
averse. Her sole face-to-face TV ‘debate’ was with her husband, while as Home Secretary she could have redesigned a department unfit for purpose for decades. Border/immigration control, the police force, the deportation of foreign criminals and illegal immigrants and asylum process all in disarray. It was only with the police force she really got involved but concentrating more upon confrontation with the police federation rather than root and branch reform. She wasn’t dubbed the ‘submarine’ for nothing. Election after election it’s the same, right? A bit like each new M&S ‘fashion collection,’ when we keep getting as-
sured: “Oh, there’s some really wearable stuff this time.” Or a bit like a desperate ex who keeps promising he’s changed but he never does... Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99;£0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS By Angus Silvie, Axarquía
A street view is best WHEN you live on the eighth floor of a Spanish apartment block, overlooking the main avenue in the town, a quick glance to the street below can turn into 10 minutes before you know it. There is always a lot going on! Car horns generally are a bit of a dilemma as human nature dictates that when you hear a loud ‘parp!’ you are intrigued to see what might be going on, so more often than not I expectantly rush to the window only to be rewarded by the sight of a driver who has spotted someone they know on the pavement, or the gas bottle lorry arriving at the petrol station opposite and announcing his arrival with a series of unnecessary toots. Neither event sets the heart racing with excitement. I heard a short toot and a bang once, but the bangs are usually someone closing a communal bin lid right underneath so I tend to ignore them. It was only when some shouting was heard a bit later that I glanced down and saw a long queue of cars stuck behind an Audi sporting a smashed-in bonnet and a detached bumper. In front of it, the owner of a little work van with a crumpled backside (the car, not the owner) was gesturing unhappily at the Audi owner, who was shrugging his shoulders as though it was nothing to do with him. The entertainment then came in watching all the cars behind trying to reverse back up the road and re-route via the side lane. Further hilarity ensued when the crumpled van owner and the Audi owner decided to push their cars across a pedestrian crossing onto the side road, thereby blocking the last few re-routed cars who had just spent ages reversing up the main road, requiring them to then re-reverse back onto the main road again. I’ll bet they weren’t laughing as much as I was. Readers interested in submitting articles for this guest column should send articles of 3-400 words on topics felt to be of interest to the cosmopolitan EWN readership to editorial@euroweeklynews.com.
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Across 2 Spider (5) 6 Sordo (persona) (4) 7 Empate (en partido) (4) 8 Cansado (5) 9 Mordedura (4) 10 Rugido (4) 11 Caballete (de tejado) (5)
Down 1 Recall (8) 2 Have in common (5) 4 Not tired (6) 5 Seizes suddenly (5) 6 Outermost (7) 7 Certain (4) 8 Nearer (6) 13 Negligent (8) 15 Understand (7) 17 Demand (6) 18 Having or displaying warmth or affection (6) 20 Molars and incisors (5) 22 Established line of travel or access (5) 23 Felines (4) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
12 Quemar (4) 13 Semilla (4) 14 Works (musical, theatre, literature) (5) 15 Duck (bird) (4) 16 Age (of person, animal, building) (4) 17 Nidos (5)
Down 1 Films (movies) (9) 2 Tarde (9) 3 Bottle openers (9) 4 Direcciones (9) 5 Waitresses (9)
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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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 L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Keep up the pace this week so that you have plenty to discuss and ‘write home about.’ With your mind so active, you are capable of doing in a day what would normally take a week. By-pass those who try to slow you down. There will be plenty of time to be a plod later.
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Others may be changing their minds, and generally being a bit of a pain. That may irritate you but it is no reason to change your plans. Both you and your colleagues will be glad that you did in the longer term. You may need to find some peace and space for yourself come the weekend.
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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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1 Strut, 4 Parcels, 8 Immortalise, 9 Turn tail, 10 Stye, 12 Swells, 13 Chores, 16 Acne, 18 Detailed, 21 Small change, 22 Nascent, 23 Sisal.
1 Skips, 4 Couples, 8 Essentially, 9 Multiple, 10 Glue, 12 Costly, 13 Bought, 16 Navy, 18 Warnings, 21 Distinctive, 22 Glasses, 23 Scent.
1 Bien, 3 Apio, 8 Hot, 9 Stretch, 10 Pesadilla, 14 Alcalde, 16 Ash, 17 Sapo, 18 Pegs.
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1 Skint, 2 Remorse, 3 Throttle, 4 Placid, 5 Rail, 6 Erect, 7 Sachets, 11 Sheathes, 12 Station, 14 Relents, 15 Merlot, 17 Nests, 19 Dwell, 20 Wage.
1 Steam, 2 Insults, 3 Sensible, 4 Chilly, 5 Ugly, 6 Loyal, 7 Suggest, 11 Connects, 12 Cunning, 14 Genuine, 15 Varies, 17 Vodka, 19 Spent, 20 Asks.
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1 Búho, 2 Entre, 4 Pet, 5 Ocho, 6 Usually, 7 Praises, 11 Leave, 12 Mats, 13 This, 15 Cup.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Looking back over the past few months you will realise that fine adjustments are needed. Both your working life and diet need attention, so be determined that progress made will continue apace. Certainly, you have no qualms about facing any problems straight on. You thrive on responsibility and there is no shortage of that at the moment.
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Now that you are feeling much better, it will be tempting to put aside your healthy eating and exercise, but if you remember what a difference it makes it would be silly to stop now. Enlist the help of a friend or two in keeping the momentum going.
GEMINI (May 22 - Juny 21) There are so many things to do or try that you should be spoiled for choice. No, don’t settle down in front of the TV. Get out, make some friends and aim to learn something new every day. That may only be the name of your neighbour on the bus but it counts. You are charming and urbane, so don’t keep it all to yourself.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) When your feelings are so positive, which they should be now, it is hard to remember that they have ever been any other way. You may have a plan in mind for a new activity to get the adrenalin flowing. How much more enjoyable, though, to find someone to share this with you. Book that course and maybe you will meet them there.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) After a few recent excesses, bad habits can prove hard to shake off. Remember that any time of the year is a good time to make a fresh start. Don’t put off looking after your health any more than you would put off stashing a cheque in the bank. Use it or lose it? You know it makes sense. Think about combining health with a holiday.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) It happens that energy is sometimes low. Take the chance to read up on why this could be. You may think that you know it all, but in this world there is no chance of that. Maybe you are out of touch generally, or just out of touch with your own needs. Give building your strength priority. How much better you will cope with extra energy.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) With so much going on, you are in danger of burning yourself to a frazzle. You won’t realise until you have done it, so make a point of getting some peace and quiet, preferably both of them at the same time. Relax and don't even think about things that are unchangeable. Time will sort out most things for you.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Leave nothing to chance when it comes to your health. Although you are feeling good now you will soon have problems because you are more concerned with others than yourself. This can be good but can also be overdone. You know how good you can feel. Increase this by simply not accepting second-best treatment.
SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Your tendency to see yourself through the eyes of others can lead you to undervalue your worth. This could see you going pear-shaped, emotion-ally. Try not to believe everything that you are told because there are always at least two ways of seeing things. Be positive. You are capable of so much. Take care of your needs on a daily basis.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Concentrate on your physical needs this week and spend much more time on yourself. There will be plenty of opportunities to look after others when you are feeling 100 per cent yourself. Stay in control of day-to-day plans.
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Rock bottom: beaches are the pits SIR, May I refer to your article back in mid-May this year titled ‘Air turns blue’ regarding blue flags flying across nine beaches in the Orihuela area? I have a holiday home in Playa Flamenca and our two closest beaches are Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca, which for years have been really well looked after including the surrounding promenades etc. However, we were out in May and were appalled at what has happened to both of them!! The sea on both beaches has become virtually impossible to enter as they now have their shorelines and shallow areas completely covered in massive rocks and boulders making access perilous to say the least!! The surrounding dirt tracks look to have been excavated recently and all the surplus debris just dumped in the sea making access highly dangerous for children and adults alike. Coupled with that the beaches themselves (especially Estaca) have shrunk in size with the shoreline diminished
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Burning question WHILE this letter will not lead to common sense prevailing, I cannot be alone in my concern for the welfare of the scores of tourists who daily walk around increasing bad doses of sun-burn. Some are old, others young, but all surely suffer and spoil part of their holidays. Even so they fail to cover up even in the main heat of the day presumably initially oblivious to the need to protect their increasingly burned skins. They do not only face the risk of long term permanent damage to their bodies in the form of skin cancer, but additionally guarantee sleepless nights during holidays surely supposed to be based on enjoyment, not on endurance!
But year after year they arrive in Spain to overcook their delicate skins, just like sizzled sausages on a summer barbecue!
SUN-BURN: Can spoil your holidays.
N Stretton Alicante
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Typical heavy handedness Spaniard detained for 40 days over holiday in Syria SIX years ago, a Spaniard, what about the rest of his family??? Typical USA heavy handedness!
David Etheridge
Comments from EWN online even mildly irritating or amusing? Why do I find it entirely predictable? Perhaps I have lived here too long.
Peter Mac
How soon will robots replace British jobs postBrexit? (Nora Johnson) YOU’VE hit the nail on the head. I really despair every time I walk into my local bank. I used to be able to actually talk to someone and now it’s all machines, same at the supermarket checkout. The bank looks so depressing compared to back in the day. You really have to wonder when there’ll actually be no more jobs left for humans to do. It’s crazy! Chris
Red faces at hospital as beds do not fit in lifts WHY do I not find this surprising, or annoying, or
and littered throughout the sand with rather large stones. I do not see how these two beaches warrant a Blue flag award at all - they have been ruined completely. Can you forward this email to whoever wrote this particular article for you as I would be very interested in their views and maybe they can enlighten me on the situation. Keep up the good work on what is still the best newspaper in Spain!! Andy Rice, Orihuela
Spain sends help as at least 60 die in Portugal IT always stuns me when the fire tragedies are finally brought to an end, at the cause of such a devastating event. If it is not deliberate then it is by stupidity, ignorance or carelessness. I live in the Algarve where at this time of year the bush is like tinder as it is in many places in Portugal and further. I have watched the flickering of candle light across the valley as holiday renters party into the night and one prays that before they stumble off to bed they remember to put out the candles. It should be a warning on all rental sites that if you are travelling to high fire risk areas to be extra vigilant in your actions or observations. Rental companies will argue it is up to the property
owners to make this clear but it should be the responsibility of all to drive it home, because you could be the cause of something terrible, and who would want to live with that burden?
Avril Thomas
Zara billionaire under fire for cancer donation AT least he makes sure the money goes on good things not on scroungers living off the dole! Chris Poole
ITV news visit Benidorm over safety fears GET a bleedin grip! I lived in Benidorm in my early 20’s. (17 years ago). It was always bad. I had been pick pocketed, scammed by people claiming to be police then take everything from your wallet without you even realising... My Grandmother has been going three times a year for 45 years. Thirty years ago my Grandad used to hide his money in his sock because of the thieves in Beni. Guess social media etc makes it more visible. That is all. Ozz
I THINK it is wonderful how the authorities look after beaches in most parts of southern Spain throughout most months of the year. A prime example is in Mijas Costa, where daily at this time of year the beach is cleaned and in addition workers can be seen sweeping the boardwalk which is so popular with both local residents and tourists. I feel the rule that cyclists should not use the boardwalk after 11am and before the evening, and never at weekends, is also praiseworthy, but perhaps in the main holiday months from June - September, riders should be banned 24/7. This may seem a little unfair, but sadly many of the pedestrians who use the boardwalk are quite elderly, and when walking with dogs, or chatting to friends, they create a risk to themselves by ignoring the presence of cyclists. It would also be a boost if dog walkers ALWAYS ensured that their pets are kept on leads. N Peden, El Faro
Brexit chaos BRITISH expats remain bewildered by Brexit. Our homeland has voted to leave the European Union but there seems to be no plan as to what comes afterwards. The resulting loss of confidence among foreign investors has caused a collapse of the pound, making life harder for us as expats. And it is now starting an upward creep of inflation in the UK. The concern is that with no clear plan from the UK government these trends could continue and the currency could enter a vicious downward spiral. Kevin Richard No address supplied
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THE Red Cross Community of Madrid has launched a new humanitarian project aimed at preventing elderly abuse and social problems suffered by the older society. Titled ‘Good Treatment of the Elderly: Promotion of appropriate treatment and protection against abuse,’ the project aims to promote a positive framework for coexistence with older people as well as prevent, protect and support those who have suffered from, or could suffer from, any type of ill-treatment. The Red Cross is carrying out support, training and awareness-raising activities, networking and coordinating with other social organisations and the authorities. Since the start of the year the Red Cross in Madrid has already contacted 1,135 people over 65, vulnerable to abuse, through a telephone campaign offering them safety and prevention advice. The next steps of the initiative will focus on sensitisation and information sessions given by
WANT a healthy heart? Then get educated. A study that has spanned some 30 years has concluded that those who went to university had a lower risk of heart disease. Scientists tracked nearly 14,000 white and African-American patients in the USA from 1987 and found there was a clear
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the Spanish Red Cross, National Police and Guardia Civil to address all content related to the issue of violence against the elderly. The Red Cross said the implementation of the project has been possible thanks to the collaboration agreement established with the Secretary of State for Security. Every year, the Spanish Red Cross serves more than 15,000 elderly people throughout the Madrid region, offering them help, support and advice against loneliness and healthy living. Elderly abuse is not just a national issue. It is a social problem that affects the health and human rights of millions of older people around the world. According to the UN, the global population of people aged 60 and over will more than double, from 542 million in 1995 to around 1.2 billion in 2025. It is estimated that between 4 to 6 per cent of older people from all over the world have suffered some form of abuse and mistreatment.
ABUSE: Not just a national issue.
Be a graduate for a healthier heart correlation between education levels and heart disease with university graduates having lower incidence of heart disease. The study reported that female graduates had a 28 per cent lifetime risk of car-
diovascular disease (CVD) compared to almost 51 per cent who did not go on to further education. In men, the difference was not quite as dramatic with the CVD risk at 42 per cent for those who went to
uni and 59 per cent for those who didn’t. Medical experts also say they believe that better educated people are more likely to choose healthier lifestyles and have better socio-economic factors.
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Top tips for an even glow EVERYONE loves that healthy summer glow but for a truly healthy look you need to fake it! Forget lazing in the sun for hours on end and all the associated health risks involved. There are literally hundreds of fake tan and self-tanning creams, lotions and sprays available to give the natural bronzed look you are looking for. However, whether it’s a deep tan or lighter colour you want, there are some top tips to follow to ensure an even look: Exfoliate. Ideally up to seven hours before you want to apply self-tan. This will help remove dead skin cells and help prevent uneven, blotchy patches with the product. When doing your legs, shave or wax at least 24 hours before. Apply the product after showering. Ensure the skin is completely dry and moisturise beforehand, particularly on dry spots such as knees and elbows to help
with an overall even result. Wear gloves. Protect your hands from the product. Nothing gives the game away that you are faking it like brown stained palms. Wait to get dressed. To prevent the self tan staining your clothes or smudging, wait at least 15 minutes after applying before getting dressed. Get help. Enlist the help of someone to apply tan to the back and to those hard to reach areas for an even glow. Stay protected. Despite the healthy glow, you must still protect your skin from the sun and wear adequate UVA and UVB protection. FAKE TAN: For a truly healthy look.
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Get active to boost your mood EXERCISE has always been cited for boosting your mood and reducing stress levels, but the good news is it’s never too late to start as researchers claim just one workout can show immediate positive effects. A new study carried out at New York’s Centre for Neural Science, claims just one workout that leaves you sweating is enough to boost your moods when previous studies claimed it had to be continual, regular exercise to have similar results. The researchers looked at how exercise impacts the brain and found after one workout it can have neurological changes and be seen as a stepping stone for greater benefits. Working out releases a feeling of euphoria and triggers the brain’s cannabinoid receptors.
True idea of mother’s love FIGHT or flight? When it comes to a mother’s love, it’s almost certainly fight. Scientists say they have conducted a series of experiments that shows a mother’s defensive behaviour to protect their child and this is caused by the release of oxytocin, or
the so-called ‘love hormone.’ On a study of rats they found that when in the face of danger, rather than fleeing, there was a release of oxytocin as the defensive mechanism to protect her pups came into force. When researchers blocked the oxytocin they
found that mothers immediately froze when they detected threat. It is believed this action would be similar in humans with this oxytocin release causing a mother to fight to protect her child, giving a true idea of a mother’s love.
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THE LAUNCH: Councillor Olga Ruano with David Margam and Carmen Lopez. Bizarre from Sevilla and Funkdacion from Granada. Olga Ruano, councillor for Culture, has thanked the organisers for choosing the town as the festival’s setting, and has welcomed the event, which, “continues to expand our cultural offering and makes us a town which em-
braces the whole world.” The promoters have thanked Almuñecar’s Council for their collaboration and support, as well as the numerous local companies who have sponsored and helped the event. The doors of Parque el Majuelo will open at 9.30pm and
the concerts will start at 10pm. Advance tickets, priced at €10 can be purchased in Granada in the shops Pacemaker Discs, Gran Vía and Musical Dimas, and in Almuñecar in Viaje Ecuador and the Palacete La Najarra. Tickets bought on the day at the box office will cost €12.
Getting totally tropical ALMUÑECAR is set to host the fifth Edition of the Tropical Festival of Music this weekend from June 24 to 29. The event, which was last year attended by around 5,000 people, has seen around 700 visitors arrive in the town, mostly from Scandinavian countries. The bands playing will be both locally and internationally based, including 10 bands from Norway. This event, which aims to promote tourism and music, will involve parades and concerts which will fill the streets with music, and colour. The cultural attraction sees visitors come from towns across the Costa del Sol and each year attracts more groups who want to join the event. The festival has been organised by the company Indigo Travel & Events, alongside Almuñecar Council, and has seen wa-
GET INTO THE BEAT: Bands play at last year’s festival. ter park, Aquatropic, Merendero Moreno and Autocares Nieto get involved, as well as local residents. It is hoped the event will promote the
Coral Coraxalia concerts THE local choir ‘Coral Coraxalia,’ (Viñuela) and their Director Eusebio Pita Venegas have the pleasure of inviting everyone to two concerts. The first will take place at the Iglesia Ntra Sra del Rosario (Canillas de Aceituna) on Friday June 23 at 9pm and a second concert will be at Iglesia Ntra Sra de la Asunción (Cómpeta) on Saturday June 24 at 9pm. For more information, please call 669 682 139 (English) or 689 111 352 (Spanish) or email eucorax@hotmail.es.
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Sexy funk and soul festival ON the musical agenda for this summer is Andalucia’s first African American music festival, labelled Sexy Funk & Soul, on August 11 and 12. The event, which will take place in the auditorium of Almuñecar’s Parque El Majuelo, will feature four important funk or soul bands from across Andalucia. David Margam, from Dr Funk Productions, the event’s organiser, said “Sexy Funk & Soul is in its first edition and was born with the aim of wanting to introduce African American culture and different types of music such as Funk, Soul, Groove and Acid jazz to the Costa Tropical,” adding, “we want to combine live music and other arts, as well as handicraft in the beautiful setting of Parque El Majuelo.” Playing at the event will be some of the best groups from Andalucia, including Maldito Swing from Jaen, Freak Da Funk from Malaga, La Suite
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OW TRY THE INDIANS. This slogan was made ‘famous’ by my old restaurateur friend Singh at his popular eatery in Calahonda, Mijas Costa more than 25 years ago. We met for dinner in his restaurant last week for a catch up. When I think back to my early years in the UK, immigration was - and still is - looked upon with reservation. Pakistani corner shops, Indian restaurants not to mention nurses from Africa and the Caribbean! Add to that, the meltin g p o t i n c r e a se s , w ith th o s e fro m Poland, Czechoslovakia and more. What drives people to leave their country,
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GARRY WAITE travel afar and make a go of it? I forget that despite the fact that at times this part of the world reminds me at times as some sort of ‘Little England,’ we are ALL immigrants. Singh’s work paid off, like many of his ilk, by hard work and risk taking. He has two smart young children going into hotel
management who will surely take his work ethic with them. His business has expanded over the years opening a variety of restaurants but he has now made the leap to Malaga. We know that Malaga has boomed and is now not only a beautiful, historical city, but a hub of business. Nowhere more prnounced than the Muelle Uno on the Port. This area has become the place to go both as a business and as a visitor. Singh’s Buddha Brasserie, serving Indian and Thai food is destined to be part of that success. I am going there with him next week, so I can report back!
Anyone out there for tennis? AS WIMBLEDON FAST APPROACHES, Britain will bask in sunshine (sic) and the obligatory rain showers, as the world’s favourite tennis tournament starts next month. They will indulge in that favourite summer pastime of consuming strawberries and cream. I like strawberries and tend to have them as part of my fruit breakfast. So for most of the year my local supermarket has them. I know we export tonnes to the UK, so you may feel my annoyance that when the summer comes here we run out, and they disappear from the shelves. One can buy from wholesalers but they are usually quite expensive and come from Holland and the UK but we don’t seem to import sufficient so as they can brighten our supermarket aisles during the important summer season. Oh well, back in September!
Numbers in the news Half a million visitors will drink 350,000 cups of tea, 250,000 Pimms, 100,000 pints of beer and more than 28,000 bottles of champagne during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships scheduled in London from July 3 – 16. They will also consume 28,000 kgs of strawberries.
STRAWBERRIES: In summer they run out.
Unthinkable to do nothing THE FIRE TRAGEDY THAT AFFECTED LONDON seems to have affected people all over the UK and further afield. Once again the resilience and strength of the people and their communities astounds me. The incongruousness of the tower blocks of North Kensington aside the residents in the more affluent South Kensington. Neighbours such as Prince William and music mogul Simon Cowell visited the disaster area prompting Cowell, who ‘was moved to tears’ when he saw the carnage, stating that ‘a perso n i n m y p o si tio n to d o n o th in g would be unthinkable,’ to contact other music bosses to release a charity single in aid of the victims.
The hospitality industry was once again offering its help along with hundreds of others. Representatives of restaurants such as Chantelle Nicholson, Fred Sirieix, Galvin At Windows and Marcus Wareing Restaura n ts p ledge d s upport a nd goods to the cause. Ch ef A da m Simmonds hos te d a ‘pa ywhat-you-like’ fundraising dinner at his pop-up restaurant the Test Kitchen in London Soho on Saturday June 17 in aid of the ‘go fund’ charity. Every penny received will go to the victims of the fire. Bu t th e la s t w ord ha s to c ome from a tweet by Jamie Oliver.
‘To any of the 100’s of families affected by this terrible fire at Grenfell Tower Notting Hill today, You are all welcome to come hang out in my restaurant and be fed and watered by my Jamie’s Italian team. We are in the Westfield just around the corner. Food and drink free of charge so just go and speak to my manager Juan and we will sort you out and give you some love... this is for the victims of the fire - our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all, big love Jamie x x x x
THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS I RECEIVED regarding my article on Sherry in last week’s edition. Special thanks go to Paula Maclean to whom I sent my copy for her professional comment - that she kindly gave me. If you dear reader are one of those that enjoy their glass of Sherry then I can recommend Paula’s highly informative and enjoyable blog. (http://jerez-xeres-sherry.blogspot.com.es/)
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When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. Clifton Fadiman
MY WINE CORNER THIS WEEK focuses on a bottle of Faustino 1992 Gran Reserva from my own depleting collection. I keep saying the usual “I’ll keep that for a special occasion” but as one - like good wine - improves with age, you realise that every day is a special day. So, dust off the cobwebs I did (and that’s just in my hallway!) to see how this wine has fared over the last few years. I am not a great lover of Faustino it has to be said - just too predictable and somewhat boring! But you have to appreciate some of their vintages. Gran Reserva means that it should be in barrel for at least two years and in bottle for three (a minimum total of five) before being released. This wine is typically Rioja with majority Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. The cork opened well, in as much as it was still dry at the top, but broke three quarters of the way down (maybe more the person who opened it!). It was very ‘tawny’ as to be expected, but still had a lot of quality. Smooth, still hints of berries and sufficient tannin. It drank well with my mature cheddar!
FAUSTINO 92: Drank well with my cheddar!
ON THAT NOTE I will bid farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good Friends.
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In with the new HOUSE prices are expected to rise between 4 and 6 per cent by the end of the year according to the Spanish Residential Report 2017 from real estate consultants CBRE. The experts also anticipate that between 120,000 and 140,000 new properties will be built annually until 2020. Once the urgent demand for new homes is met, the analysts expect the long term dominance of secondhand housing to decline.
Lucrative districts TWO of Europe’s most profitable neighbourhoods for real estate investors are in Spain. Madrid’s Mendez Alvaro and Barcelona’s Glories rank second and fifth respectively on the chart of 22 lucrative districts by JLL consultancy. Their study analysed profit growth from properties owned in dozens of Europe’s top downtown areas. Office investment is the chief driver of profits for those in the urban real estate game. Madrid and Barcelona’s inclusion is thus reflective of Spain’s quickly growing economy and international confidence in its prime properties. Aimed at real estate investors from across the world hoping to diversify their portfolios quickly, safely and effectively, the study suggested the Solna district in Stockholm offered the best investment prospects. Second was Mendez Alvaro in Madrid, followed by central Stuttgart, Hauptbahnhof in Berlin, and Barcelona’s Glories. Mendez Alvaro was singled out for praise due to its close connections to the M30 and extreme competitiveness. Investors averaged a profit of €192 per square metre last year and average rents rose by 11.3 per cent.
New developments with 21st century furnishings in plush neighbourhoods will be highly sought after, with new home prices expected to leap by 8 per cent in the coming years. Construction permits shot up by 29 per cent last year. Even if that increase is replicated in 2017, it will barely reach sharply growing demand, especially in Madrid and on the popular Mediterranean coastlines. Until the market’s ap-
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petite is met, prices will continue to rise, before evening out once supply and demand hit a sustainable sweet spot. Spain’s desire for newly built properties is also offering developers a chance to integrate new emerging technologies with the strengthened property market. Many of the new homes will come with advanced energy systems designed to better warm homes in winter and cool them in summer.
NEW HOMES: In demand.
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DOGS have always been credited with the power of sensing supernatural influences, as well as being able to see ghosts, spirits, faeries or deities which are invisible to human eyes. In Wales only dogs could see the death-bringing hounds of Annwn; in ancient Greece the dogs were aware when Hecate was at a crossroads foretelling a death. Dogs are believed to be aware of the presence of ghosts, and their barking, whimpering or howling is said to be the first
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The legend of the black dog and others - canine folklore warning of supernatural occurrences. In England, there are many instances of black dog ghosts which are said to haunt lanes, bridges, crossroads, footpaths and gates, particularly in Suffolk, Norfolk and the Isle of Man. Some black dogs are said to be unquiet ghosts of wicked souls, but others are friendly guides and protectors to travellers. The Barguest of northern England could also appear as a pig or a goat, but was most commonly a huge black dog with large eyes and feet which left no prints. Tales of packs of ghostly hounds have also been recorded all over Britain, often said to be heard howling as they pass by
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Crash and burn... and live RICHARD HAMMOND is pleased with his new ‘Swiss Army knee’ and has vowed to return to the motoring frontlines after a catastrophic crash that had Jeremy Clarkson worried his wingman was dead.
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2017 People’s Choice AFTER an exhausting survey of 10,000 car owners, the biggest online used car market in the UK has revealed its 2017 car a w a r d s . T h e A u t o Tr a d e r Aw a r d s a r e t h e t r u e p e o ple’s choice, with judges and journalists having no say in the vote. There was no outright ‘best car’ award but the Jaguar XF came close, being announced the best n e w c a r o f t h e y e a r. T h e public were onboard with expert opinion on this one with the XF garnering universal acclaim upon its release. Mercedes also fared well in the vote. Its EClass crushed the competition to be declared the best family car, while the C-Clas s wa s e l e c t e d b es t for long distances. Vo l v o a l s o p i c k e d u p two awards. The car manu f a c t u r e r ’s X C 9 0 h y b r i d beat the Volkswagen Golf GTE to win Best Green
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Jeremy Clarkson claims to have been frantically rewriting the second series’ script to keep the show on track for an autumn release. He had earlier expressed fears that he “genuinely thought” Hammond was dead after the horror smash. For all the wrong reasons the incident has at least given the Rimac Concept One a bit of publicity. The man behind the Croatian electric supercar is Mate Rimac, a young entrepreneur who has worked on cranking up the speed of electric vehicles since he was a teenager. The Concept One was
developed five years ago and made its production debut at the 2016 Geneva Mot o r S h o w. A t o p s p e e d o f 356kmph and an acceleration time of 0-100kmph in just 2.6 seconds made it an immediate force to be reckoned with.
2.6 Rimac’s Concept One can go from 0-100kmph in 2.6 seconds
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LOS MORISCOS Friday June 9 COLOURED BALL STABLEFORD Captain John Conlan received a warm welcome back to sunny Spain and he hopes to be staying for quite a while. It was a beautiful day, very warm and like last year they were treated to a rehearsal of the Motril Air Display. This time they saw only a couple of fighter jets, but it was a spectacular display by the Spanish Air Force. AÑORETA Monday June 12 INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD
It was a very competitive game for the Chris Law Trophy and coming out on top was Granville Hirst 17hcp with 35 pts and back nine 20pts from Francoise Stein who is playing well at the moment. The course is still looking and playing very good. BAVIERA Tuesday June 13 INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD There was a good turn out for the deferred Monthly Medal on a beautiful early summer day. Exactly half the field of 32 opted to play for the medal and the winning scores were excellent. Winners were Mark Fulton with a net 70.7 (beating John Blanco into second by 0.1) and Jackie Viles. There were the usual tales of woe and ‘if only’ stories but overall the medal went well. For the Stableford players it was a day of opportunity which Rafik and PJ seized to win that category.
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Sports central MOTRIL’S Union Deportiva has signed a deal with Atletico de Madrid helping to make the team a regional centre for football. The agreement will allow Motril to improve its sporting structures and to link sports to Spain’s capital. Councillor for Sports, Miguel Angel Muñoz, has said it will give the town access to Madrid’s biggest football team, explaining, “Atletico Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world and this deal will help make UD Motril more professional through organisational support, medical care, inspiration and its athletic values. Atletico is a club which places importance on effort, work, humility and respect for its opponents.” The councillor congratulated Motril’s Union Deportiva on the deal, saying “the quality of the training of its players will come on leaps and bounds.” Meanwhile, Santiago Ramos, the club’s president said Atletico Madrid was “a great team, one of the most important in the world, which gives us a unique opportunity to improve and succeed.” He added, thanks to Madrid’s club, “our team will rapidly improve in the technical
areas essential for a competitive team,” explaining the recognition “reinforced all the work we have done. It makes us proud that a team like Atletico Madrid has noticed us.” Rafael Carmona, Madrid’s coordinator for deals and players, thanked Motril’s Council and the Union Deportiva for working with his club, saying it was a privilege to find clubs who work to train young people. He explained, “we don’t know how many players will reach professional level but what we do know is that we must teach them about respect had work and sportsmanship in order to become better players. This agreement will help Motril use the methodology of a professional club, adapting our technique to their team giving their players the best training possible.” Miguel Angel Gallego, coordinator of Union Deportiva Motril, says the deal will help create a real club structure, adding, “Madrid will teach us how to professionalise our team, suggesting a series of changes about methodology, the players, physical and psychological preparation, working with parents and recruiting new talent. Little by little we will start to play more like them.”