ISSUE NO. 1671
13 - 19 July 2017
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
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Murder charge dropped
Manslaughter Protestors outraged.
Sunday shopping outcry GUILTY: The trial took place at the provincial court. By Darren James CHARLIE BEVILL-WARCUP, the 78-year-old British expatriate accused of beating his partner to death in San Miguel de Salinas, has been found guilty of manslaughter. The decision comes after the jury voted seven to two in favour of his conviction at the conclusion of his trial in Elche. Mr Bevill-Warcup is expected to be sentenced in the coming days but is expected to serve less than the 19 years requested by the prosecution since a charge that he did not allow the victim to defend herself has been dropped. The jury rejected claims that his behaviour was influenced by alcohol or a mental disorder, concluding that it was a case of gender violence but that the attack was not premeditated. The incident occurred almost
three years ago when Mrs Broadwell was reported as missing, resulting in public appeals over the subsequent days. Mr Bevill-Warcup was arrested six months later when his partner’s body was discovered on rubbish-strewn waste ground in Algorfa. Suspicions were raised after neighbours told them they had heard a row the night before she was reported missing. During questioning in the days after Rosemary’s absence was reported, the accused told investigators he had dropped her off outside her bank in Ciudad Quesada so she could withdraw money, but staff at the bank told police she had never entered the branch. As reported in the Euro Weekly News issue 1670, he claimed that she had died in an accident at the start of the trial, after originally telling detectives that he killed her in a drunken rage.
OVER 150 people marched between Gran Via and Plaza Mar in Alicante to protest against the three shopping centres opening on Sundays and public holidays. Residents of Alicante expressed their outrage after City Hall broke from the longstanding tradition. The protest was organised by the CCOO trade union. Organisers of the event have criticised that opening trade on Sundays and bank holidays “does not generate quality jobs and it is impossible to reconcile work, family and personal life within deregulated working hour templates.” The union led by Yaissel Sanchez will focus on door-stepping the shopping centres on July 20, 24 and 27.
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Lucky bump CARTAGENA firefighters have rescued a 39-year-old pregnant woman whose vehicle had overturned on the A-30 motorway between Cartagena to Murcia, after colliding with another at the exit to La Palma.
Seismic risk THE city of Murcia has approved an investment of €118,580 to fund a local action plan and to analyse the risk of earthquakes in the area. These works will be undertaken by the University of Almeria.
Death fall A 38-YEAR-OLD man died in a work accident after falling five metres from the roof of a nursery in La Aparecida, Cartagena. The victim was unconscious on the ground with severe bleeding from a fatal blow to the head.
Fatal swim AN 80-year-old woman died while swimming close to the beach of Galán in La Manga del Mar Menor, with her body brought ashore by a kayaker.
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Official State Visit underway
Queens of hearts By Matt Ford QUEEN LETIZIA and Queen Elizabeth have been wowing fans during the off i c i a l S t a t e Vi s i t o f t h e Spanish royals, which ends tomorrow (Friday). The newest consort to a European monarch and the longest-serving British s o v e re ig n are cle a rly e njoying the first official trip by the Spanish Royals for over 30 years, which is taking place at the third time of asking after two earlier cancellations. It comes as the glamorous ex-journalist and husband King Felipe VI prepare to visit Westminster Abbey accompanied by Prince Harry today, where they will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior before touring the Abbey with the Dean. The king will also be joined by Prince Andrew, Duke of York, at a meeting between Spanish and British business leaders, before enjoying dinner
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with Lord Mayor of the City of London, Andrew Parmley. After tomorrow’s official farewell by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Felipe and Letizia will visit researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, a biological research institute, before heading to Oxford University to view Spanish artefacts. The regal couple arrived at Luton airport last Tuesd a y, w h e r e t h e y w e r e greeted by Lord-in-Waiting Viscount Brookeborough, before being collected from their hotel by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall yesterday morn-
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The population of British citizens resident in Spain in 2016.
ing. This was followed by a Ceremonial We l c o m e w i t h t h e Queen and Prince Phillip at Horse Guards Parade and private lunch at Buckingham Palace before tea at Clarence House, but the main event of the day was the glittering state gala dinner at which both the British and Spanish rulers made speeches. T h e last State Vi s i t b y a Spani s h monarch was that of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in 1986. WOWING FANS: Queen Letizia and Queen Elizabeth.
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Brexit top of agenda BEYOND the glamour of the ceremonial events, King Felipe and Queen Letizia travelled to the UK with specific agendas. I n p a r t i c u l a r, r e ports in the Spanish media have highlighted the trip as an opportunity to lay the groundwork for bilateral relations between the two countries in the wake of Brexit. There are reportedly three main themes that the royals hope to tackle during the course of the visit, with the futures of expatriates in both countries top of the list, closely followed by business and future relations. It comes after British Ambassador to Spain, Simon M a n l e y, c o n f i r m e d prior to the visit that the UK’s approach to talks will focus on education, trade and science.
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No more hawkers DAVID SANCHEZ, president of the Association of Small and Medium Traders and Professionals of Torrevieja, APYMECO, has publicly complained to the City Council about “the proliferation of organised illegal street sellers” in both Torrevieja and La Mata. The statement, which has also been endorsed by the Association of Merchants of the Acequion District calls for “urgent and drastic measures to be taken.”
Fatal smash A PENSIONER in her 70’s has died after her car overturned on the A-7 motorway while passing through Puerto Lumbreras. According to police sources, her passenger emerged unscat h e d a n d n o o t h e r v eh icle s were involved in the crash. Investigators have so far been unable to ascertain what caused the car to overturn.
Read the label ALICANTE Province vineyards outside the Designated Origin (DO) category want the right to identify their wines. Winemaker Juan Cascant from La Muntanya de Muro hopes to raise the issue with Elena Cebrian, head of the regional government’s Agriculture department, and suggests a change in the rules.
Cracking find THE F e r n a n d o R e i g s u s p en s io n bridge in Alcoy has been closed to traffic and pedestrians for the last 12 months, and engineers have now confirmed that the 92-year-old San Jorge bridge, closed for standard maintenance during the summer, has a crack in the abutment on its Ensanche side.
Bouncer bust LOCAL POLICE from Elche have arrested two doormen accused of kicking and punching officers who had gone to investigate a suspected illegal brothel in Pucol.
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Spain is the largest olive oil producer in the world, accounting for 44 per cent of the world’s annual supply, and the country’s love affair with the diminutive fruit shows no sign of decline despite new challenges.
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WITH an estimated 340 million olive trees, Spain produces around 1.2 million tonnes of olive oil per year, enough to fill 400 Olympic swimming pools. About 45 per cent of the country’s olive oil is produced in the Andalucian province of Jaen, where olive plantations occupy 590,000 hectares including 66 million trees. These account for a fifth of the global olive oil supply, with the region producing more than the entire country of Italy, the world’s second-largest manufacturer. Olive trees are said to have been introduced to Spain by the Phoenicians almost 3,000 years ago, but it was the Romans who started large-scale production, with the Moors later introducing improved growing methods.
Fruity facts • There are over 100 varieties of olive grown in Spain, but only 24 are regularly used to make oil. • Olive trees live on average for 3-600 years, with some of the world’s oldest examples found in Spain. One individual in Tarragona is said to be over 2,000 years old. • Despite leading the global production ranking, Spain with 11.3 kilos is runner-up to Greece (12.8 kilos) in terms of per capita consumption. • The Spanish word for oil, aceite, is derived from the Arabic word al-zait, which literally translates as ‘olive juice.’ • There are four types of virgin olive oil, extra virgin, virgin, ordinary virgin and lampante, all of which differ in acidity with extra virgin, the highest grade, having the least.
A later inspection carried out confirmed that the premises was operating without an opening licence and also illegally sold alcohol and tobacco.
Record catch FISHERMEN in Mazarron, Murcia, were celebrating breaking records after catching 115,000 kilograms of
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Pressing times CLIMATE change and growing global demand are putting the squeeze on the industry, but the main threat to the future of Spanish olives may be microscopic. Dry conditions ravaging the country severely impacted production in 2016, with global supplies down by 11 per cent, and this year’s harvest - which takes place in October and November - is expected to be worse. An even bigger threat may be the destructive bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which has been described as ‘olive ebola’ after devastating around a million trees in Italy and appearing in Mallorca last year. The plague was last month detected in mainland Spain for the first time after it was found to have infected almond trees in Guadalest, Alicante, sparking widespread fears.
anchovy in a single haul. The catch exceeded the 95,000 kilograms of anchovy that were captured during the month of June in 2016.
bikes, valued at €12,000, after posing as interested online buyers and have now returned most of them to their owners.
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THE Guardia Civil has arrested nine children over the theft of several bicycles across the town of Aguilas. Investigators were able to find the
A 5 2- YEAR- OLD m an has been rushed to hospital with severe burns following a work accident at a seawater desalination plant in Aguilas. He was transporting a pressurised gas canister when the seal broke subsequently filling the vehicle with sub-zero carbon dioxide gas.
Off-duty heroes praised TWO off-duty nurses saved a man’s life in the L’Aljub shopping centre, Elche, after he suffered a heart attack. Two nurses from the Vinalopo Hospital, Luis Berenguer and Anna Vicente, saved the life of a 67-year-old man by using the shopping centre defibrillator. “We were on the escalators when we saw a man, surrounded by many people, in the recovery position,” said Berenguer. “When we saw that the man had stopped breathing, An-
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na ran for the defibrillator while I began CPR,” he added. After several minutes of performing the life-saving procedure the victim stabilised, moments before an ambulance arrived and took him to hospital. “The man was lucky that we were there, because after a cardiac arrest every second counts,” the nurse explained. “For every minute that goes by, the possibility of recovering without long-term damage drops by 10 per cent,” he added.
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Top Social Media comments Theresa May vows crackdown on Brit holiday fraudsters - Fortunately I am sure that this only represents a small number of Brits and these types have always walked amongst us. It has been going on I am sure for years and it is all of us that pay in the end with higher fees and charges. Ted Milsom Guardia Civil officers save life of terrified Yorkshire terrier - How wonderful! See I told you the Guardia Civil had soft hearts. ❤ Elizabeth Saunders Three men gored at San Fermin Bull Run in Pamplona - I think it’s time this was banned!! Obviously people are going to get hurt. This is one tradition I just don’t understand!! There are so many people, those bulls are being taunted. And they are scared stiff of course they are going to hurt anything that's in their way. It’s very sad!! Dominique Thomas Is it me? -Why on earth do people derive pleasure from this, I just don’t get it, OK it’s tradition here I understand that bit but the cruelty is despicable! Is it very wrong that I am not upset when these humans are injured even if it’s serious. They have a choice, these magnificent animals aren’t out for trouble but boy do they get it, they must be so bewildered. Sick sick people!!! Carol Silverlock
Spanish minister supports three-day weekends - I’m happy to have salary reduced for a threeday weekend. Work to live, not live to work after 40. Krishna de Gruchy Baggage handler caught hurling suitcases in Ibiza - And they wonder why people object to putting laptops and cameras in the checked bags? Denise McNamara Shirtless holidaymakers face fines in Marbella - When will the Spanish make up their minds do they want tourists or not. This subject is one of the most stupid I’ve heard. The British are not used to the heat in Spain so take their tops off to cool down. What is the big deal do you expect tourists to walk about in a shirt and tie? Would some celebrity be arrested if they did it that? Wouldn’t do much for getting the jet setters to keep coming back. They would be better concentrating on cleaning up the town around the Costa del Sol. Bobby-Ruth Johnston Foreign police to patrol the streets of Madrid - Personally enjoy watching the Spanish police dealing with them. British police are far too soft. Not to mention the look of fear on them when they realise they are getting lifted and can’t speak the language! It’s always good for a giggle.
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Black magic THIS morning fashion expert Trinny Woodall is in Ronda, Malaga, for her nephew’s wedding, and the 53-year-old star took to Instagram to post a sizTrinny Woodall. zling video after first slipping into a microscopic black bikini. The mum-of-two sent temperatures soaring as she explained the different ways she could tie her top while flaunting her toned body.
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HE recently became dad to new-born twins conceived by a mystery surrogate mother. But football mega star Cristiano Ronaldo is allegedly set to father another child BABY ON THE WAY? Cristiano and Georgina . before the year is out after rumours emerged that his 23-year-old girlfriend Georgina baby bump as she paraded in a revealing string bikini. Rodriguez is pregnant. The 32-year-old later took to Instagram, posting a And the glamorous pair set chins wagging this week snap including Georgina and one of his new arrivals after stepping aboard a luxury yacht, with the object of apparently taken at his home. Cristiano’s affection appearing to show off a growing
Chynese whispers KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS’ producer Ryan Seacrest, 42, is lying low on holiday in the Basque Country and has refused to comment after 30-year-old Rob Kardashian whipped up a social media frenzy by posting a stream of nude photos of his ex-girlfriend Blac Chyna on Instagram while accusing her of having numerous affairs while the pair were together.
Loose woman KATIE PRICE, formerly known as Jordan, sparked chaos at a Mallorca pool party after firing an air gun at men she fancied, made a series of smutty remarks and poured vodka down eager revellers’ throats. The ex-glamour model, 39, who is known for her surgically-enhanced assets, had been drinking all day according to The Sun, with several partygoers describing their Katie Price. shock at her raucous antics.
In the pink! THEY recently tied the knot with a lavish ceremony at Delamere Manor in Cheshire. And Jacqueline Jossa, 24, and Dan Osborne, 25, were all smiles after arriving in Spain for a sun-soaked family break. The Eastenders actress posted a sizzling snap on her Instagram account as she posed by the pool with two-year-old daugh-
INCREDIBLE HUNK: Dan (centre).
NEWLY-WEDDED BLISS: Jacqueline and Ella. ter Ella after donning a neon pink bikini. She captioned the shot: “Me and my little beauty!! Such an amazing trip to my favourite little place!! Back to work, as a married woman. Reading the scripts are getting me excited! Let’s do this! X.” New hubby and former TOWIE star Dan also joined the social media blitz as he shared a series of
photos of the family, including one from his stag do beneath which he wrote: “The boys in Vegas for my stag!!” The couple have been dating since 2013 and went public a year later after previously denying that they were in a relationship. Their luxurious wedding venue was previously owned by Take That heartthrob Gary Barlow, who sold it for €8.1 million in 2006.
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Alves on her mind RUMOURS suggest he is torn between joining Paris St Germain or Manchester City. But Brazilian superstar footballer Dani Alves, 34, showed he has already made the right choice in love after marrying Spanish model Joana Sanz in Ibiza. The defender is currently a free agent after leaving Italian champions Juventus at the end of the season but his personal life appears far more stable, after his 23-yearold wife posted pictures of the intimate ceremony on social media. It comes as Dani recently jetted to Argentina to attend friend and ex-teammate Lionel Messi’s wedding, and after returning from his honeymoon he may be reunited with former coach Pep Guardiola in Manchester.
SUN-SOAKED: The pair were married in Ibiza.
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ALICANTE PROVINCE: More housing is being sold to foreigners.
House sales on the rise
Hot property! A REPORT by the Valencia Notary College on the sale of housing to foreign investors in the province of Alicante has revealed that during the first quarter of this year, 15 per cent more housing was sold to foreigners than in the same period of 2016. The largest increase year-onyear by nationalities is by Belgians, with 46.3 per cent, followed by Germans on 41.6 per cent. Nevertheless, the British
continue to lead investments with over 1,000 homes bought in the first quarter of 2017, despite having registered a decrease of more than 10 per cent compared to 2016, which has taken account of the result of the EU Referendum and the resulting uncertainties. Data from the same report shows that foreigners investing in a home in Spain still show their priorities as looking for the sun, a nearby beach and an over-
all excellent location. Malaga and Mallorca still lead the way in terms of buying and selling homes with Alicante Province coming in a close third. A sign of the latest boom in property construction is shown by a third phase of construction close to the beach at Punta Prima in Torrevieja which is promising an extension to the 58 homes already there due to be completed by December 2018.
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Overloaded cars are so dangerous
NATIONAL POLICE have arrested a 35-year-old waiter for illegally copying information from a client’s credit card. The man made various purchases on the internet before spending more money on an online betting page, eventually spending ₏600. The investigation began following a complaint from the victim. Thanks to the police investigations it was discovered that the person making these unauthorised transactions was an employee of a restaurant in Molina de Segura.
BULL RUN: At the San Fermin festival.
On the run RESIDENTS and visitors crowd the streets of Pamplona, Navarra, during one of the daily bull runs at the notorious San Fermin festival, which ends tomorrow (Friday).
EVERY summer, without fail, there are huge numbers of foreign registered cars driving from France, Germany and Italy en route to Algeciras and Tarifa to catch Moroccobound ferries. There is nothing wrong with migrants who want to return home to see their families and in fact they do spend money in Spain even if it is just on petrol, tolls and boat fares, but so many of them are dangerously overloaded. Most people will have seen old cars, loaded to the gunnels with bodywork almost scraping against the tyres and everything including the kitchen sink tied awkwardly on top of the car or van. It seems that the police of various forces turn a blind eye to the dangers of these potential death traps and only come out to divert traffic when they have an accident. Only a few days ago, an estate car which was carrying a load almost as tall as the car was blown over due to high winds, blocking most of the A7 at Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro and although there appeared to be no injuries to the occupants, this must have been more by luck than judgement! Whilst it may be a bureaucratic nightmare to stop these cars, something does need to be done, especially as drivers can be very tired after long journeys.
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Crowded coastline By Liam Griffin GREENPEACE has called for immediate protection of the coastline after identifying 53 overdeveloped areas along the Costa del Sol. The association has been campaigning to expose environmental issues since 1971. Recently, they embarked on a voyage to see how far real estate had expanded along the coastline. The report, named ‘Protection at all costs,’ highlighted 53 points which have become overcrowded with buildings. In Malaga 71.3 per cent of the coastal strip is now occupied by urban developments. One of these hotpots is Aguilas, where the study declares that new developments have become “very attached to the coastline.” Greenpeace points out that the residential complexes are “sandwiching between protected areas in Cape Cope
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GREENPEACE protesting against the Hotel El Agarrobico construction. and against the MurciaAlmeria provincial boundary. “In the future, continuous lines of urbanised areas along the coast should be avoided at all costs,” the report added. Between 1987 and 2011, the urbanisation grew along the coast of Murcia by a “significant” 55 per cent, mainly in Cartagena and Mar Menor. Despite these figures, Murcia is still the sixth best protected autonomous com-
munity along the coast, with 26.3 per cent preserved. Huelva holds first place with 61 per cent, followed closely by Tenerife (59 per cent), Las Palmas (51 per cent), The Balearic Islands (48 per cent) and Gerona (42 per cent). “We cannot afford to weigh economic gain against environmental law,” said Greenpeace campaigner Pilar Marcos, who highlighted the case of the Hotel El Agarrobico eyesore in Almeria.
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VICENT MARZA has sparked new outrage among parents. The Education councillor for the Valencian region, apparently plans to push ahead with the controversial plurlinguismo plan to increase the amount of the Valenciana language spoken in schools, despite strong opposition. “He just doesn’t care,” said Kristin Tennebo, a Norwegian mum of three, who represents the Idiomas y Educacion campaign group. It comes after the regional court of justice temporarily suspended the scheme at the
Final straw beginning of June, while the national Education Ministry has also waded in, referring to it as “a source of discrimination in the exercise of the right to education.” Alicante Provincial Council has also offered its support and recently lodged an appeal with the regional authority.
Under the proposed new rules, the number of classes taught in Spanish will gradually be reduced, although there are three different levels – basic, intermediate and advanced – with schools required to choose one depending on their needs. At basic level, Spanish re-
FURY: Kristin Tennebo (centre) and other parents want to stop the scheme.
mains the standard language, at intermediate there is supposed to be an even split be-
tween Spanish and Valenciana, while at advanced, the latter becomes the principle
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language. As reported in the Euro Weekly News issue 1663, outraged parents claim that not all schools have been given an option, with many having the advanced level “forced” onto them. For more information see the website www.idiomasyedu cacion.es.
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All smoked out The English connection GUARDIA CIVIL in Murcia, in collaboration with the Customs Surveillance Service, took part in an operation called ‘Paper Mur’, resulting in the confiscation of 24,000 books of cigarette papers in Jumilla. Officers detected anomalies that made them believe they were counterfeit. They were being manufactured and sold under a wellknown trademark and thus were a potential risk to the public. The owner of the establishment, a Chinese citizen, has been arrested and is due to appear in court.
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King’s awards KING FELIPE VI presided over the awards of certificates to 96 new lieutenants who completed their studies as Air Force officers at the General Air Academy in San Javier.
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VILLALONGA: Graffitied loco gets a facelift for the 125th anniversary of La Chicharra. AN 1890 steam engine, now an Alcoy monument, is being restored for the 125th anniversary of La Chicharra. Restoring the locomotive is covered by Alcoy Council’s programme to recover and promote different aspects of the city’s past, explained the city’s Culture councillor, Lorena Zamorano. Also called the English Train, La Chicharra was founded in 1881 by the Alcoy and Gandia Rail and Harbour Co Ltd to
transport British coal from Gandia to Alcoy’s booming factories. Laying the track and constructing infrastructure was supervised by another English company, Ravel Lucien, and the inaugural journey took place on July 18, 1982. The train was also much-appreciated by Alcoy residents because it enabled them to visit the coast and also encouraged trade with Gandia, Zamorano said.
Locomotives were named after towns along the 53-kilometre route: Gandia, Almoines, Beniarja, Potries, Villalonga, Lorcha, Beniarres, Gayanes, Muro de Alcoy, Cocentaina and Alcoy. The engine named Villalonga, built in Manchester by Beyer and Peacock, now stands in the city’s Al-Azraq park, site of the Alcoy-Gandia railway terminus until the line closed down in 1969.
MURCIA’S Ministry of Water and Agriculture is beginning construction of a sewer and storm drain in Las Tejera, Alcantarilla. With a €350,000 budget, work is expected to take three months.
Sound road THE RM-11, now contains the first ‘sound track’ in a conventional road network in the Murcia region. Consisting of a series of studs on the side of the road, they alert drivers if they drift from their lane.
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On the roof! A DARE-DEFYING burglar who allegedly broke into private homes through the roof has been held in Redovan. The arrest comes after a neighbour had notified the police that he had seen a man climbing on several houses in the locality. A joint team including Local Police and Guardia Civil officers swooped, leading the council to praise “their speedy action, and those in the neighbourhood for their collaboration as without the initial call and those made by others subsequently by telling the authorities where the alleged robber was, it wouldn’t have been possible to intercept and capture the culprit.” This is the third arrest for burglary in Redovan this week. Councillor Ramón López stated that in all cas-
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School boost A TOTAL of 792 new teachers will be in schools throughout the Alicante Province next term. Primary schools will get 207 new teachers and Secondary and Professional Training will get 585.
Go-ahead PLANS for a large leisure complex in the centre of Torrevieja to include a hotel, cinemas and a spa have finally been given the go-ahead. The promoter had begun construction work on the site but was stopped in 2006.
ARRESTED: For burglary in Redovan. es they were people who “were seeing the opportunity to enter the houses through open courtyards” taking advantage of the fact that everything is open in the summer as well as the
residents being away on holiday. The council has advised residents to take appropriate security measures, especially if they leave their homes unattended for a while.
It’s booming FOR the first five months of 2017, foreign tourists to the Costa Blanca have increased their spending by 20 per cent. Figures from the Valencian Government show a turnover so far of €2.7bn.
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No end to road rage THE row over the future expansion of the N-332, which has been a major political issue in Torrevieja for the past 10 years, continues. The situation was highlighted once again during last weekend which saw massive tailbacks on sections of the road that aren’t dual-carriageway - particularly the Torrevieja by-pass b e t w e e n t h e e x i t t o C a rrefour and the Torrevieja Hospital. Even when there are no tailbacks, the traffic is always very slow on that particular stretch, with some 40,000 vehicles using the road on a daily basis, a number that increases during the busier summer months. That number is much larger than the A7 toll road
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TAILBACKS: A safer but still frustrating N-332.
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The amount of business trips made to Spain in 2016 by British citizens
which has double the capacity and no traffic issues. Figures as low as 5,000 per day have been recorded at the Los Montesinos toll booths, and not many more at La Zenia which is the exit closest to the major N-332 congestion points. Measures have been introduced to ensure safety on the N-332 but these have made the traffic move even
slower. There is now a strict no overtaking policy with the introduction of double white lines in the centre of the carriageway and a series of signs informing motorists of the dangers. Accidents in this area have been reduced significantly but at the expense of m aki ng t he j our ney m or e difficult and frustrating for many.
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TRAM, the company that operates the train service between Alicante and Denia has announced continuing record figures for the month of June. A grand total of 1,142,369 passengers used the five different lines during last month - an increase of 4.7 per cent compared with 12 months ago when 1,090,441 travelled. Line 2, which links Luceros with San Vicente del Raspeig, was the most used with 412,249 users; followed by Line 1 (Luceros and Benidorm) with 272,846; Line 3 (Luceros with El Campello) with 255,351; Line 4, which runs from Luceros to Plaza La CoruĂąa, with 172,342 and finally Line 9, which runs between Benidorm and Denia, with 29,581 customers. By stations, the main Alicante station at Luceros, once again, has come out top of the list with 204,333 travellers. El
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A RECORD: TRAM used by record numbers. Mercado - the next station down the line - with 175,218, and in third position Sant Vicente del Raspeig with 59,308. Fourth spot belongs to Marq with 52,291 passengers, fifth was El Campello station,
which registered 49,570 users and in sixth place Benidorm, with 35,302 customers during the past month although with the influx of tourists for the months of July and August, that number will certainly increase.
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Hospital wins award HOSPITAL QUIRONSALUD TORREVIEJA bagged a ‘Highly Recommended’ award in the category of Best International Hospital at the IMTJ Medical Travel Awards 2017. The international medical tourism award recognised the work and effort made by the hospital to attract foreign pa-
tients to this city of Alicante. The Hospital Quironsalud Torrevieja was awarded the judges’ choice as part of the prizes organised by the medical travel publication International Medical Travel Journal Medical Travel Awards 2017 at its annual presentation ceremony held in Opatija (Croatia).
AWARDED: The Best International Hospital.
219,000
The amount of visits between one and 12 months to Spain by British citizens for ‘other’ purposes in 2015.
The IMTJ Medical Travel Summit brought together all the preeminent providers and experts in travel and medical tourism sectors. The territorial director of Quironsalud Levante, Francisco Fiestras, highlighted “the importance of the recognition, premium for the work of the hospital staff in order to make international patients feel at home. Quironsalud Torrevieja considers the award as an incentive to continue working on the values that characterise the Quironsalud Hospital Group in favour of excellence, relying on state-of-the-art technology and internationally renowned medical teams.” ABOUT QUIRONSALUD Quirónsalud is the largest hospital group in Spain and the third largest in Europe. It is present in 13 autonomous communities, has the most advanced technology and has more than 6,200 beds in the 80 centres, like the Jimenez Diaz Foundation, Ruber, Hospital
La Luz, University Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid, Teknon, Dexeus, Polyclinic Gipuzkoa, etc, as well as a large team of highly specialised professionals and international prestige.
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Guardamar recovers PROVING the rapid recovery of local tourism on the Costa Blanca, hotel occupancy in Guardamar del Segura rose 11 per cent in June to 79 per cent. This compares to 68 per cent for the same period in 2016.
Clean up ORIHUELA councillor for Employment, Víctor Valverde, has announced training courses for unemployed young people under the age of 30, especially those with disabilities, to help with the cleaning of buildings.
Beach theft A 35-YEAR OLD woman with more than 80 previous convictions has been arrested for stealing a tourist’s backpack on El Postiguet beach in Alicante. Local Police found an iPhone worth €600 amongst other effects.
Very hot POLICE in Alicante have denounced a person for an alleged offence of animal abuse. They left a dog on the verge of suffocation inside a vehicle that was in the sun for hours and with a temperature above 35ºC.
Walk only ALICANTE City Council is to invest €1.7m in pedestrianising two of its main thoroughfares in the city centre - Calle Bailén and Avenida Constitución. They will also link the Castaños with the Plaza Gabriel Miró.
Drug bust NATIONAL POLICE have detained three wanted men from different countries - a Hungarian, a Brit and an Irishman - in less than 72 hours in the province of Alicante for crimes related to drugs trafficking committed in their home countries.
A 78-YEAR-OLD MAN from Dolores was killed last Sunday after a hit and run accident in Catral. Later in the same afternoon, the Local Police of Almoradi found the vehicle involved, a black Audi TT that corresponded with the description given by witnesses, in a local street. A computer search discovered the owner of the car and officers
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Fatal hit and run were sent to the address to arrest the suspect, who lives with his mother. The incident happened at the crossroads in Almoradi and Arroba de Hornos, popularly known as
Camino del Saladar, around 1pm, when for reasons unknown the moped driven by the deceased collided with the vehicle which then sped away from the scene without
stopping. Emergency services were called and when they arrived the moped driver was declared dead at the scene. A Guardia Civil probe continues.
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Just a game THREE people have been arrested in a joint crackdown by the Guardia Civil in Santa Pola and two others in Novelda for their alleged links to the theft of slot machines. In Santa Pola, three men of Romanian nationality, aged 30, 32 and 38, were arrested for being the alleged perpetrators of nine crimes of robbery with force in various establishments, two of criminal damage and one of belonging to a criminal group. Officers also recovered â‚Ź984.40 and found several tools that had been used to commit the crimes. During these robberies, the thieves, after breaking the back doors and the metal shutters of the premises, forced open the slot machines, cigarette machines and those that enable online betting and removed the money they contained. The Guardia Civil in Santa Pola finally managed to ar-
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GAMBLE: Thieves were caught at the second incident. rest the alleged perpetrators of these criminal acts when they were caught in the act of stealing in a second estab-
lishment the same night. The three detainees, all living in Marina Alta, have been remanded in custody.
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Stop and go CELEBRATING Alicante Gay Pride for 2017, 18 sets of traffic lights in and around the Luceros area of the city have been decorated with the rainbow colours. This follows the town hall flying the flag associated with the LGBT movement.
Turn turtle LOCAL POLICE in Alicante have rescued two turtles on the San Juan beach. They had been trapped in a fishing net and managed to reach the shore without being stranded.
Kids sentence A COURT in Alicante has sentenced two children with a supervision order and 40 hours community service for insulting their teacher in San Miguel with a combination of graffiti and abusive telephone calls.
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WhatsApp trolls charged TWO men and a woman have been held in Novelda for allegedly using a mobile phone app to send sexually abusive messages. It comes as investigators arrested two men, aged 25 and 26, and a 24-year-old Spanish woman on charges of molestation, threats, coercion and sexual abuse of a disabled person via a series of WhatsApp messages. A probe was launched after a mother reported that her 30year-old daughter, who has learning difficulties, was receiving threatening messages. Over a period of several days, the woman had noticed her daughter was unusually upset and worried, so she confronted her to ask what was wrong. The daughter confessed that she was receiving insults and threats and that she was
very scared. Given the seriousness of the allegations, Novelda’s Guardia Civil officers began a difficult investigation, since the girl, out of fear, had erased much of the conversation in the group. Apparently, this girl had met a 25-year-old in cyberspace and began an online friendship. They never actually met in person. After several months exchanging messages, the man decided to create a WhatsApp group with two other people who he’d also met on social media purely to make fun of her. The instigator of the group, another 26-year-old man, also living in Valencia, and a 24year-old woman living in Alicante, began to abuse the victim by asking her for naked videos and photos of herself. The messages also con-
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THREATS: Disabled girl involved in online menace. tained insults aimed at her referring to both her physical being and her degree of disability. The Guardia Civil has been able to recover sufficient evidence and arrested and charged those involved as alleged perpetrators of crimes of sexual abuse, coercion, making threats with menaces and humiliation.
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LA MATA: The beach has lost its blue flag.
Feeling blue LA MATA beach in Torrevieja has lost the blue flag accreditation which signifies excellent water quality. The leader of the opposition, Luis Maria Pizana, recalled that the flags are rewarded for “the commitment of municipalities to the improvement of services provided to beach users.” He wasted no time in criticising the council, as he added: “Today they have worsened the services of-
fered on our beaches and, of course, we cannot be proud of the work that has been done under the mismanagement of Jose Manuel Dolon and Javier Manzanares, they have disgraced Torrevieja.” The Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE) warned in 2016 that the council had failed to comply with the technical requirements “mainly due to the fact of not having made the corresponding mandatory audits
to maintain the prestigious and distinctive blue flag award,” Piazza explained. The opposition stated that Torrevieja will be unable to reclaim the award for some time, as the town council will have to pay for re-enrolment costs. The council has until July 27, when the next ICTE meeting is held, to clean up the beaches if they are to fly the blue flag throughout summer.
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Schools out! SCHOOL councils in Alicante have agreed to start the school year earlier, on September 8, so students can finish on June 19 and they can enjoy the annual San Juan festival.
Safe hands ALICANTE Council has pledged to protect two monuments from the Franco era, built in memory of those who died under his rule, against the wishes of the Historical Memory Commission.
Alicante road black spots listed ACCORDING to a Spanish government report, 54 traffic black spots in Alicante Province caused 239 accidents in 2015 alone. Until 2014, the Traffic Department’s definition of a black spot was a particular stretch of road with three or more fatal accidents in a single year. The report reveals the existence of long stretches of roads with high accident rates
in several routes, especially in the south of the province. One case in point is the 24 kilometres of the A-7 between Elche and Albatera (from kilometre 513 to 537), with 10 blackspots identified and a total of 33 accidents there during 2015. Three people were killed in those incidents; two were seriously injured, while 67 were only slightly injured. This stretch, especially between
Same glass MORE than 240 establishments are taking part in a campaign called ‘Take note, recycle glass’ in Torrevieja this summer. They will be supplied with more than 60 special bins adapted to help the recycling project.
Roasted veg FOUR fire engines were needed to put out a fire in a Cox warehouse which stored fruit and vegetables. Smoke from the fire, which was quickly brought under control was visible for miles around.
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ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT: There are 54 in Alicante Province.
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The amount of British residents in Spain aged 65 or over in 2016. This has more than doubled since 2006.
Elche and Crevillente, presents some of the greatest dangers with a series of sharp bends. Also high on the list is the N-332 coast road between Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja. From kilometre 50 to 57,
the road witnessed 37 accidents in 2015 with the most dangerous being at kilometre 54 just to the south of Torrevieja accounting for nine accidents, one death and 24 injuries.
Another dangerous blackspot is the 10-kilometre stretch of the N-340 between Orihuela and Albatera, with 24 accidents and 48 minor injuries in five different locations.
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EVIDENCE: Was offending cockroach dead or alive?
Cockroach attack THE Provincial Court of Murcia has dismissed an appeal filed by a client who was injured when stepping on a cockroach. The man had slipped over in one of the shopping centres in the city and has been told he has no right to compensation as there is no proof that there is any liability of the part of the owners.
The argument was that if the cockroach was dead at the time it was trodden on by the claimant then there could be a possible lack of diligence on the part of employees that it hadn’t been cleaned up. It wasn’t known if it was dead or alive at the time. In addition, it was also indicated that as the floor was the same level as the pavement,
the insect in question could easily access the area suddenly and wouldn’t have given the establishment’s cleaners any time to capture the cockroach and remove it from being a danger to the public. Taking all the evidence and the circumstances into account, the Court concluded that there was no other option but to throw the case out.
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On your bike! A NEW 2km-long bike lane is set to open in Alicante after high demand from the residents of the city. The construction comes as part of a €1m initiative to reorganise the city’s traffic and bike routes.
Nursery fire A FIRE broke out in a nursery on the fourth floor of a building in Los Palmerales neighbourhood, Elche. No one was harmed during the incident as fire services were able to extinguish the blaze in less than 45 minutes.
Clean freaks REPRESENTATIVES of eight Assisi neighbourhood associations in Alicante, have demanded the council provide leaf blowers and sanction litterers in a bid to clean up the town square.
On track ALICANTE’S tram system carried a total of 1,142,369 passengers in June, a 4.7 per cent increase compared to last year. Owners TRAM put the increase down to the San Juan festivities.
Planti-terror ALICANTE Council has reinstated heavy plant pots throughout the centre. The concept was born after the terror attacks in Nice (France) and Berlin (Germany) where radicals used trucks to ram down citizens.
Marsh blaze FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a blaze in Crevillent, Alicante, which spread across 6,000sqm of swampland. Elche firemen were drafted in after local services were unable to control the blaze.
Weed woe TWO men have been arrested and over 100 marihuana plants seized after a police sting in Elche. National Police have seized 102 cannabis plants, nearly a kilo of pre-prepared buds and charged the two men, aged 26 and 55, with crimes against public health. Officers first thought the men of Spanish and Portuguese nationality were only dealing drugs, but upon fur-
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ther investigation they discovered that the accused were also growing cannabis.
Over 100 marihuana plants were seized by police. Alongside the drugs, investigators seized 24 heat lamps, 24 transformers, 14 fans and two carbon filters.
million. The amount of visits of less than 28 days to Spain in 2016.
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Cheaper trips RENFE is making 35,000 tickets available for the AVE high speed train service at €25 each. This usually takes place on the 25th of each month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first AVE service but has been brought forward this month.
Copper cops GUARDIA CIVIL arrested two men, aged 22 and 24, and are investigating a third for his presumed connection with the robbery of 10 tonnes of copper, steel, metal and electric motor in Bigastro, Alicante.
Miss Grand Spain winner represents the Balearics MARIANA RICO, a 16-year-old born in Venezuela and living in Malaga but competing as Miss Grand Balearics won the Miss Grand Spain 2017 title in Sevilla. Miss Grand Malaga Anastasia Castillo, a model from Torremolinos had hoped to become the fourth representative of Malaga to win the title which has been contested for just the past five years,
but sadly for her, she was not even in the final five. The first runner up was Susana Sanchez from Sevilla, second runner up was Carolina Santos competing on behalf of Andalucia, whilst Paola Morales and Alba Lara representing Granada and Jaen respectively finished fourth and fifth. There was considerable upset
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when the contestant from Pontevedra, Jessica Solleiro fell three metres from the stage in the preliminary round, but happily she is recovering without serious injury. Mariana will be 17 when she travels to Vietnam in October to take part in the Miss Grand International finals and appears to have no worries about the long journey or leaving home for the competition.
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Just one PC POLITICAL PARTY Compromís in Orihuela has demanded the council increase the Local Police force using money from the 2017 budget. This is after discovering that only one officer was on duty on Sunday.
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MORE than 2,500 trees have been planted along the River Segura, in Murcia, in a bid to correct the estuary banks. The ANSE was founded in 1973, making it the oldest environmental association in Murcia and Alicante. ANSE began work on the River Segura by removing invasive plant species, such as cane, that were damaging the riverbanks. The association then planted selected trees and shrubs along the waterfront to ‘straighten’ the river, in order to avoid floods. ANSE biologist Jorge Sanchez and the Council’s youth department have organised the event ‘The road to the river’ from July 20-31 in Murcia and Calasparra.
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SUMMER SOLSTICE: The evening included petanca and Jenga tournaments. THE shade under the trees at Bolnuevo beach, once again provided the venue for the Humanists of Murcia celebration of the summer solstice. As usual, food took centre stage; with various salads provided by those attending to accompany roast chicken and several dishes for the non-meat eaters, followed by trifles, apple
crumble, several kinds of cake, and the biggest fruit salad in the world! Despite having eaten more than an elegant sufficiency, the evening continued with the petanca and Jenga tournaments. The hero of the hour was Tom, who managed to be a finalist in both competitions, which drew to a close as the sun went down.
Charity market at Playa Flamenca STEVIE SPIT is a great supporter of the Elche Children’s Home and has now had his heart strings pulled once again by visiting the San Jose Obrero Orphanage in Orihuela. Wanting to help both institutions, he has decided to organise a weekly charity mar-
ket at the Celtic Isle, Playa Flamenca every Wednesday starting July 12. Elche Children’s Home think this is a fantastic idea extending their ethos of children helping children. You are invited to come along on July 12, to support Stevie and these two chil-
dren’s charities and enjoy a pleasant morning browsing the variety of goods on offer, whilst being entertained by Sunshine FM. If you have a market stall and would like to rent a pitch for just €5, either contact the ECCH or contact Stevie Spit directly through Facebook.
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Could you say ‘Oh Yes’ to a pantomime? DO you love pantomime? Would you like to appear in one and raise money for local charities? Then why not go along to Quesada, on July 21 at 7pm where the Rojales Pantomime group is holding an open evening. They are actively recruiting for people to design and operate the lighting and sound and every production needs actors, singers, choreographers, front of house and publicity, You can have a look at the script - ‘Alibaba and the Forty Thieves’ - a funny script written by Thelma Judson, who will also be directing it. Meet the other players and see if it’s for you! Details can be obtained from Thelma on 634 339 588. Auditions will be held in August/September with rehearsals due to start in September. Actors/singers and technical crew are needed and anyone of any age will be most welcome. All ticket money goes to local charities so why not give it a go and telephone Thelma or email: rojalespantomime@gmail.com or visit their website: www.rojalespantomime.com.
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Coming together in support of the RBL OVER 100 members and friends attended the Royal British Legion BBQ held at Vistabella Golf on Wednesday July 4, for what turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of song, dance, food and, not a little, alcohol. Local entertainer, TJ Jones, provided the afternoon’s entertainment while the BBQ, served in the best RRF tradition, was cooked to an absolute delight. All those extra duties in the Sergeants Mess kitchen were not wasted after all chef! Jointly organised by Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa branches, the bulk of the planning was left to Torry Chairman, Gerry Lynch, who just wasn’t quick enough to take a step back and what a wonderful job he did despite all those misspent years in the Royal Air Force. The bulk of the attendance came from the two host branches, but it was a delight to see the Chairman of the newly formed Murcia Branch, Steve Carne, who came along from Calasparra with a handful of his loyal members. The branch is only a little over three months old but, already with a membership in excess of 60, it is certainly going in the right direction.
Those extra duties in the Sergeants Mess kitchen really paid off chef! Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch was represented by Chairman Robin Hargrave, while District Officers, Pamela Twissell Cross and Susan Shaw, travelled down through bandit country from our Northern outposts. Proceeds from the raffle raised €450 which,
will be donated to Spain (District North) funds. If you live on the southern Costa Blanca and you would like to join or to learn more about the Royal British Legion, visit the website http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spa in-north/branches or search for ‘RBL Spain.’
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MODEL EXHIBITION: Was held at the military barracks.
Expo pulls in the crowds THE Military Model Exhibition attracted hundreds of visitors over the weekend at the MOE HQ, Detachment, Teniente Morejon, in Cabo Roig - the military barracks just along from the Cabo Roig Marina. Early visitors included Eduardo Dolon, the Valencian Minister for Tourism, and two
Orihuela councillors, Sofia Alvarez and Damasco Aparicio. The Royal British Legion was also well supported with the Orihuela Costa’s two representatives from the Chelsea Royal Hospital, Skippy Teasdale and Wayne Campbell, along with local Branch secretary and Poppy Appeal Coordi-
nator, Jean Heald and Eddie Coleman. The exhibition itself showed the Spanish Security Services, Police and Armed Forces through the years with models of air, sea and landcraft; as well as complete military uniforms, lots of action photographs and dozens of lead soldiers.
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UK Armed Forces Day celebrated at RBL Gran Alacant and La Marina
RBL: Bunting and signage and members of the branch. ON Saturday June 24 - UK Armed Forces Day - the Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain, commemorated the occasion with a traditional British fish and chip supper on the Costa Blanca. The Loyal Toast and a further toast to the armed forces, past and present, followed the
enjoyable meal. The branch meets on the first Monday of the month from September to July at 6pm at The Monte Mar Taberna in Plaza Mayor, Gran Alacant. More information from: granalacant.secre tary@gmail.com.
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British Legion charity event at Vistabella - September 21 THE British Legion hold a charity golf day each year and last year, raised in excess of €3,000 for the British Legion and Help 4 Heroes. This year’s event will take place at Vistabella on Thursday September 21, which the Leader are delighted to support again. There will be two x shotgun starts in the day at 8.15am and 2.15pm. The competition will be in aid of the British Legion and the On Course Foundation, which is a new charity that supports the rehabilitation of injured service personnel through golf and could involve getting them playing or finding work in the golf industry. This will be a four-man team event with all four stableford scores to count. There will be various prizes on the day along with the customary raffle and auction of green fee vouchers and competitors can book a baguette and chips for only €5.
The price for the day is €48 per person (with a shared buggy) or €43 walking and these prices includes a raffle and a significant charitable donation.
There will be an optional two’s sweep for €2. To make an entry call Mick the Grip on 638 859 475 or Mick Gossage on 697 127 364.
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Summer sing-along with Crescendo THIS year ’s summer singalong with Crescendo, took p l a c e o n J u n e 11 a t E l Paraiso, where the choir meet every Friday morning to rehearse. The money from ticket s a l e s a n d a r a ff l e a t t h i s concert and their Christmas one, enables the choir to pay their expenses and overheads for the year, so
that all monies raised at other concerts can be donated directly to charity. It would not be a Crescendo concert though, without some money being given to a good cause, so people were asked to donate their small change via buckets at the door - to DEBRA, the butterfly children. This raised €80. As usual, the concert featured a variety of songs, in even more languages than usual. The non-Dutch choir members managed to master enough Dutch to sing the c horus of ‘H e t kle ine café aan de haven,’ while Theo sang the verses. Another new language was Portuguese, with the catchy tune ‘Balaio.’ John
DONATION: Mary Mitchell & Mags Vaughn present the cheque to DEBRA butterfly children. sang the popular ‘Copacabana’ again, with the choir joining in the chorus. As always, a good time was had by all! Crescendo is now on their summer break, but start rehearsing again for the winter concerts on Sep-
tember 8, at el Paraiso, near Carrefour at 9.30am. Please come along to listen or join in. New members (especially men!) are always welcome. For all choir news and updates, please go to the website: www.crescendo-choir.com.
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Time for tea
Long wait
DENMARK’S first female Muslim MP has faced her critics head on by inviting them to tea to try and change their views. MP Ozlem Cekic has been viciously trolled on social media.
Sensible studying IT seem youngsters have listened to government advice as applications to study subjects in areas where there is a labour shortage has increased. One such area is IT and the IT University of Copenhagen has seen a 39 per cent increase in applicants.
Priest arrested
THE healthcare watchdog has warned that waiting lists to see medical specialists are increasing and in some extreme cases patients have reported waiting up to 48 weeks to see a specialist.
A FORMER priest has been charged with 30 separate charges related to sexual abuse of youngsters. The assaults are alleged to have taken place at the 47 yearold’s home over a 10-year period.
No pay A STUDY has shown that 44 per cent of Danes want wages to be deducted from workers who stop for smoking breaks during the working day.
A CHILD sex abuse website has been closed by German police after it was
CRIMINOLOGISTS say those with a conviction for violent crime are more likely to be offered a job than ethnic minorities and those with an Arabic sounding surname.
Poison bus
Costly find
DUTCH scientists say they have developed an electric bus that could run on formic acid, which is the poison found in the stings of ants, wasps and nettles, believing its a cost-effective way to create hydrogen as fuel.
A DUTCH archaeological museum has spent €550,000 on the 3,500 year-old Ommerschans swor d whi ch i s deem ed t o be one of the Netherlands’ most important bronze age artefacts.
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Women only
G-20 protests
Dark web
Crime pays?
OZLEM CEKIC: Trolled on social media.
GERMANY WATER cannons and pepper spray was used by police as protesters descended on Hamburg ahead of the G20 summit. Police reinforcements have been drafted in with some 20,000 officers on hand during the summit.
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discovered on the dark web. Such pages are not visible through normal search engines but the secret site had attracted 87,000 members.
VW recall VOLKSWAGEN is recalling some 766,000 cars under the VW brand, Audi and Skoda after detecting a problem with its anti-lock brake systems. Around 385,000 cars in
G e rma ny ha ve a lre a dy be e n re called.
U-Bahn sentence A 28-YEAR-OLD has been sentenced to nearly three years in jail for kicking a woman down the stairs of a U-Bahn station, a crime he claims not to remember for being drunk. The victim was left with a broken arm and head injuries.
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BELGIUM
Radical plans
Terror arrests
IN a major move to help reduce fossil fuels, France has announced it plans to ban the sale of petrol or diesel fuel cars by 2040 as part of its renewed commitment to the Paris climate deal.
Legal rights GAY couples have been granted greater legal rights as a high court has ruled that a child born to a surrogate mother abroad can be adopted by the partner of his or her biological father, and become a legal parent.
Veil honoured HUNDREDS turned out to pay their respects to Simone Veil who died at the age of 89. Veil was the first directly elected president of the European Parliament and fought towards a Europe of peace.
In style MODELS, celebrities and the biggest names in fashion have flocked to the capital for Paris Haute Couture Week.
POLICE are continuing the search for more suspects involved in a terror ring amid fears of a possible attack after a stash of weapons and police uniforms was found in a Brussels suburb.
Easy reading THE European Parliament is to make books more accessible to the blind and visually impaired following approved new legislation meaning copyright permission will no longer be needed to adapt reading material into Braille or audio books.
Civil case THE complaints of sexual abuse within the Church by several dozen Belgian victims, has been deemed admissible by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, meaning a new civil trial could be possible.
Asylum applications BELGIUM came 12th in the rankings for asylum applications last year in Europe. Across the EU, some 1.3 million applications were made, a fall of 7 per cent compared to the previous year.
SWEDEN will next year host a ‘women-only’ music festival. It comes following a series of sexual assaults at this year’s popular Bråvalla Festival, with four rapes and 23 sexual assaults reported over four days.
Rubbish strike AROUND 10,000 households in Stockholm were left with their rubbish as binmen took strike action against salary changes. The 50 employees face getting the sack if they do not return to work following their unauthorised strike.
Lost money OLD Swedish kronor worth 7.7 billion kroner is still out there being stashed away somewhere according to the country’s central bank. The notes ceased being legal tender at the end of last month.
Strawberry thieves STRAWBERRIES, worth up to 70,000 kroner (€7,266) have been stolen from a strawberry farm, which the owner claimed would have required between 15-20 people to pick the strawberries.
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Wishful thinking THE country’s ‘voluntary’ tax plan has received a lukewarm reception since being launched in J une and has br ought i n t he equivalent of just €1,160 in extra revenue so far.
Bubble burst HOUSE prices in Oslo fell 3.1 per cent last month amidst conc e rns t hat one of Eur ope’s strongest housing markets could be slowing and falling. Experts said June was one of the weakest on record.
Water ban WATER restrictions have been put in force in several areas following increased usage and warmer weather. Fines of up to 1,500 kroner (€158) will be issued to those breaking the restrictions.
Pride hate POLICE in Oslo are investigating four reports of hate crime following the Pride parade in the city on Saturday. Police say three times as many hate crimes were reported in 2016 compared to 2013.
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MARADONA: Could be made an honorary citizen. MARADONA may become the latest foreign celebrity to become an honorary Russian citizen. The Argentine icon was in the country for the Confederations Cup and hinted at his desire to become a citizen. A role coaching the national team would then be on the cards, though not before the World Cup.
Metro magic FOURTEEN new stations are planned to open on Moscow’s iconic metro by Christmas. Three have already opened in the capital, each featuring unique architectural designs. The new Shelepikha station will see 13,000 people pass through every hour, while CSKA Moscow’s stadium will also be connected.
Lethal storm AT least two fatalities were recorded in the latest storms to hit Moscow. One of the victims was struck by lightning as meteorologists suggested the storm was the most powerful since 1923. It came just months after 18 people were killed when wild weather in May caused floods and felled trees.
Sitting duck THE Russian army responded to a sly dig from British defence secretary Michael Fallon.
Heart friendly MINISTERS have urged their countrymen to swap vodka and moonshine for w ine . A gric ulture c hief Al exander Tkachyov said the state would provide financial incentives for the local wine industry to help boost the country’s health. Vodka and other strong spirits were devastating populations, he said.
He said Britain’s new aircraft carrier, the €7 billion HMS Queen Elizabeth would be the envy of Moscow. But Major-General Igor Konashenkov retorted that the shiny new vessel was merely a “convenient naval target.”
Presidential pow wow AFTER months of speculation over the Kremlin'’ role in last year’s US presidential election, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump finally met in person at the G20 summit in Hamburg. Though the countries are on the brink of a new cold war, many believe the leaders share similar goals.
Pilot pardon A RUSSIAN pilot serving 20 years in an American prison has begged Donald Trump to let him return home. Konstantin Yaroshenko was snatched in Liberia six years ago and flown to the US on drug trafficking charges. His lawyers submitted an Independence Day request for a pardon to the White House. VINO: Wine may soon be back in fashion across Russia.
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Unfair charges questioned THE European Court of Justice has made a ruling which may assist travellers within the EU who are penalised for cancelling flights. In a response to a case brought by the German consumer union it has ruled that all airlines operating within the EU have to comply with general consumer rules for unfair terms and to publish clearly details of any cancellation charges on their internet sites.
A SWISS investment company has invested €450 million in commercial property in Spain and is now turning to residential builds. Stoneweg considers that the Spanish market offers a particularly strong opportunity for investment and moved into the market in 2015. Having raised €1.4 billion from investors around Europe, including Spain as well as the USA, the company believes that their clients are more than comfortable with investment in Spanish real estate. Whilst initially focusing on com-
take several months to negotiate. This is yet another deal, along with the recent finalisation of the EU-Canada free trade arrangement, that the UK is likely to be excluded from after Brexit. Depending on the final terms of the Brexit deal, the EU could find itself having trade relationships with nations half way across the world than with its neighbour and former partner.
By John Smith mercial property, the fund is now expanding its residential portfolio, working in partnership with local builders and has some €300 million which it plans to invest in property hot spots such as Barcelona and Madrid. The problem with those two cities is that land is becoming more and more scarce and therefore more expensive and although they have some €1 million plus individual properties under construction, they
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Rental growth CAR rental in Spain could generate €1.6 billion of income during 2017, an increase of 6 per cent over the previous year. The number of companies renting cars and the number of tourists hiring them keep growing according to a report by DBK Informa.
More jobs THE Spanish government will approve the recruitment of more than 20,000 in the public sector with the majority working in the Tax Authority and Social Services. Once this figure is reached there will also be 5,000 promotions which will need replacements.
Green bonds SPAIN has climbed to sixth place in the world for the launch of ‘green’ investment bonds with Iberdrola the energy company being the main issuer. Investors are currently looking to place funds with socially aware companies.
Investors look to buy Spanish bridal boutiques PRONOVIAS the Spanish bridal shop which has prestige branches around the world is likely to be purchased by four international investment funds for €300 million. Founded in 1922 by a Turkish immigrant, the company grew over the years until it offers a wide range of special clothing including wedding dresses through 44
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It’s the European Central Bank, as the single supervisor, and the SRB that executed all the decisions,” said Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos when questioned about lawsuits over the sale of Banco Popular.
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is the amount that the State owned Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB) paid private companies for advice on the sale of Banco Popular.
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SHINZO ABE on left opposite Donald Tusk.
THE European Union and Japan have confirmed that they intend to enter into a free trade agreement. EU Council President Donald Tusk and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met the day before the beginning of the recent G20 summit to officially endorse the deal and this action sends a clear message to the increasingly protectionist USA. Whilst it has been agreed in principle it still needs the approval of EU leaders and will
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owned shops and 79 franchises. Latest figures show a profit of €22 million, but the company is owned by recently divorced Alberto Ribera and it was known that he was looking for external investment, perhaps in order to make settlement on his former partner. One attraction to the sale is that company debts will also be taken over.
are now looking at other areas such as Costa Brava and even Malaga and Sevilla. Not every project is high end and Stoneweg is more than happy to consider cheaper builds if there appears to be a market and potential profit for their properties. They have currently committed €150 million on investment and building projects to be completed in 2017 and expect to continue building and selling residential properties and obtaining and leasing commercial properties in 2018.
Tax cuts agreed for low earners THE cost of tax for 3.5 million Spaniards will drop thanks to a deal between the government and Ciudadanos. Those earning less than €14,000 a year will not pay any tax and there will be a cut in the rate for those earning up to €17,500. In addition, but not yet confirmed, there may be a further reduction for those earning up to €20,000. There will also be a payment of €1,200 to families looking after the disabled or very elderly.
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Butter shortage forecast
REVENUE FROM ICE CREAM TAKES SOME LICKING
As the sun shines sales rise GLOBAL WARMING is helping to encourage the sale of different types of cold and refreshing desserts around the world. There is evidence of the production of frozen desserts thousands of years ago with the Ancient Greeks and Romans adding flavours to ice brought down from the mountains, although the invention of the modern version is credited to China, with the concept brought to Europe by Marco Polo. Despite the Chinese involvement, the market has until quite recently been led by the West according to a recent Mintel report but this is now changing with the huge populations of China, India and Indonesia seeing a major growth in consumption. China is now the world’s biggest ice cream market, with sales estimated at 4.3 billion litres in 2016, followed by the US (2.7 billion litres) and Japan (756 million litres) but by head, the biggest purchasers of ice cream are in Norway, Australia and Sweden. Despite the fact that there seem to be increasing numbers of ice cream parlours opening across Spain, the Spanish are far less adventurous than many of their European cousins in wanting to try new, ethnic inspired flavours. The production of unusual flavoured ice cream started in the Far East with such exotic flavours as Wasabi, Green Tea, Goat’s Cheese and Avocado but moved rapidly to the USA and then Europe particularly Germany, Italy and Poland. It’s not just ice cream that is seeing a growth in popularity as anything iced or frozen, be it cream, sorbet, yoghurt, semifreddo or even gin and tonic lollies are becoming increasingly more popular in the East whilst the West is importing exotic ideas. Kulfi is coming from India, moochi a frozen rice doughnut filled with ice cream from Japan, rolled ice from Thailand and even booza, a
CHILDREN will always love ice cream.
traditional type of ice cream from Syria and Lebanon which is very slow to melt. Whilst some health conscious consumers are consciously reducing their ice cream intake, others are involved in the launch of Vegan versions which are seeing a considerable growth in sales as they manage to find entry into national outlets. One thing that Spain seems determined to do, regardless of trends, is to keep its deep freezes within restaurants and to offer a whole range of frozen desserts to child and adult diners, with the added bonus that guests can still often take the clay containers home with them.
SPAIN WOULD BE WELL ADVISED TO FOLLOW A DUTCH IDEA
TURNING waste plastic into green money works in Amsterdam and an environmental organisation wants to see Spain follow suit. The Dutch capital has a reputation for being one of the most environmentally friendly and alert capitals in Europe with a huge number of bicycles reducing pollution in the air and much being done to remove waste sensibly. Appropriately named Wasted Lab has produced a series of green coins which it makes from the plastic handed in to it and in turn, it has negotiated with various stores and organisations around the city to accept the green coins in part payment for products, services or meals. Anyone who wants to join in has to register with Wasted and receive special bags in which to place plastic of different types for recycling and the positive result is not only do those collectors bring their own plastic but they also pick up plastic in the streets in bins and by canals, increasing the amount that is recycled. Those companies who accept the green coins are then able to use them to get Wasted to collect their rubbish and dispose of it and in the case of plastic, they will re-
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Green coins for a green plan
GREEN COINS made from recycled plastic.
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ceive green coins as well. The plastic collected by the Wasted company is used as the main source of material for their range of products. They specialise in the manufacture of recycled and recyclable building block, furniture, facilities for local market stalls and children’s games. So successful has this project been that the company reports that they continue to expand the number of outlets that accept the coins, have an ever-growing army of plastic collectors and the value of the coins is now common knowledge so that the coins themselves are likely to be digitised
by the end of this year. For countries like Spain who have been lagging behind in the recycling of waste generally and are not on course to comply with European Union directives this could be an ideal way of meeting the requirements at least in the case of plastic and making it worthwhile for individuals to take the trouble to become involved. Collection of waste in Spain is very regular but in a large number of cases, quite indiscriminate with waste of different types simply being dumped together meaning that recycling is a haphazard and somewhat inefficient undertaking.
ONE of the largest producers of dairy products in Britain, Arla has warned that there could be a Europe wide shortage of butter in particular by the end of this year. For a number of years, there was an excess of milk production which when coupled with EU subsidies led to the creation of butter mountains and milk lakes, but with a deliberate sharp reduction in milk yield, the pendulum has started to swing the other way. Many countries are moving away from margarine and back to butter which means that manufacturers are stretched and although Spain tends not to rely on fresh cream, it is suggested that expatriates’ mince pies and Christmas pudding may have to be served with custard rather than cream.
Santander additional share sale IGNORING the fact that disgruntled former Banco Popular shareholders are working together to try to recover lost money, Santander has invited them to invest more. All of those former shareholders are being given preferential treatment by way of a discounted price of 17.75 per cent in this new offering to cover the €7 billion needed to cover the acquired bank’s estimated bad debts. The management of Santander is confident that it will sell all of the new shares, but as is normal, has effectively insured itself against being left with shares at an estimated cost of €70 million. Santander has also indicated that there will be positive trading contribution from Banco Popular of more than €30 million this year.
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THE ROYAL FAMILIES CHAT WHILST BUSINESS CARRIES ON
THE visit of the Spanish King and Queen to the UK was more than just a gesture of friendship between old allies but had economic reasons. Britain is a major home for Spanish investment and travelling with the Royal Party will be a number of heads of Spanish companies who own large parts of British commerce and industry. Those who will be participating include Ana Botín, president of Santander; José María Álvarez-Pallete, president of Telefónica; Ignacio Sánchez Galán, president of Iberdrola: Pablo Isla, president of Inditex; Rafael del Pino, president of Ferrovial and Josep Oliu, president of Sabadell, When one considers that between them they own Santander UK, O2, Heathrow Airport, Zara UK and TSB Bank, their influence in the British economy is significant and they are clearly interested in the future of their investments in the run up to and post Brexit. Whilst the King and Queen will be enjoying the pomp and ceremony of the first Spanish Official Visit in 31 years, the business owners will be discussing
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Spanish entrepreneurs visit UK
KING FELIPE in the Cortes.
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matters with local executives as well as diplomats and political heavyweights. There was a very exclusive breakfast when the most important of the Spanish industrialists met with Dr Liam Fox, Minister for International Trade who was accompanied by his Spanish opposite number Marisa Poncela García. This ‘closed’ meeting was followed by a larger address at the Mansion House where the ‘great and good’ from both countries had a chance to discuss possible future opportunities and there was a short address from King Felipe.
Whilst Spain and the UK are economically close, there was bound to be some jostling for position, especially as Spain would be happy to take over the role of hosting some of the European Union organisations currently headquartered in London. The position of Gibraltar will almost certainly not be allowed to become a major point of public disagreement although it will be discussed in private as it is does play an important financial role in the economy of the Campo. The British Ambassador in Madrid had already been briefed to discuss the Catalan independence situation and to distance it from comparison with Scotland and it is probable that the British government will repeat this position during the visit. The position of expatriates in both countries will be a major topic of conversation as will movement of money and people across borders following Britain’s eventual resignation from the 28. With British industrialists calling for a delay in leaving the Free Trade Agreement, it is also possible that the Spanish visitors will reinforce this suggestion.
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Wheat price to increase ALREADY the largest importer of wheat in the European Union, it appears that Spain will have to increase imports by 43 per cent this year. The cause of this is the continuing dry weather which means that forecast production in Spain is down by 1.8 million tonnes. Much of this requirement is to satisfy the need to feed Spain’s huge livestock sector according to research organisation AgroInfomarket. It isn’t just wheat however which will affect the balance of payments as significant increases are expected in importation of both barley and corn, the latter now looking as if it will take over first place in the production of animal feed.
Losing mental capacity whilst living abroad by Stone King Charlotte Macdonald Contact me at international@stoneking.co.uk
MANY UK expatriates living in Spain own properties in the UK and have pensions and investments in the UK. They rely on their UK assets to maintain their lifestyles (and those of their families) in Spain. If they can no longer manage their affairs in the UK due to a loss of mental capacity, it can cause many difficulties.
You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. The best way to avoid the legal and practical difficulties that can occur with the loss of mental capacity is to plan for it in advance by drawing up a document called a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (‘LPA’).
An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity.
What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more attor-
neys to act for you when you are no longer able to act for yourself. Your attorney can be a professional,
such as a solicitor or a family member or friend. There are two types of LPA: ‘Health and Welfare’ or ‘Property and Financial Affairs’ An LPA must be made while you have full mental capacity. It is therefore important to make one while you are in good health. Why should you get an LPA? You can choose a person or people, who you trust, to act for you when you are no longer able. If you lose your mental capacity and do not have an LPA, then your family (or the authorities) will have no choice but to make an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a ‘deputy’ to look after your affairs, which can be time consuming and costly. Will my LPA be recognised in Spain? Unfortunately there is no international type of LPA which is guaranteed to work in both the UK and Spain. The advice we give to our clients at Stone King, is that if you have assets in both Spain and the UK, your only safe option is to appoint attorneys in both jurisdictions.
If you would like to discuss LPAs contact Charlotte Macdonald or Dan Harris at Stone King LLP by email international@stoneking.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1225 337599.
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The people deserve a lot more LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT HIGHLY predictable leftie reaction to the appointment of Sir Martin Moore-Bick as chief investigator of the Grenfell inquiry. ‘He knows nothing about how these residents live their lives,’ ranted one dissenter. Er, just a minute, what on earth has that particular observation got to do with anything? This is an enquiry as to what, or whom was to blame for this tragedy; it has nothing whatsoever to do with how the residents lived. (Unless it transpires the fire was due to a bomb-making factory, as was recently reported on a number of social media sites!) ‘We want an unbiased investigation’ they ranted on. Ok, so what would make them happy one wonders? An ethnic immigrant on welfare, living in council accommodation? Oh yeah, you’re bound to get a completely unbiased result from that particular quarter. Sir Martin is a re-
JEREMY CORBYN: Thinks he knows the winner of Love Island! spected judge of some 20 years, his credentials are as long as your arm and utterly impeccable, including commercial law. I know who I would prefer to investigate my claims and catastrophic losses and with all due respect it wouldn’t be someone whose main criteria was ‘knowing how these people live.’ Let this extremely com-
petent appointee get on with the job he has been assigned to. If, after a respectable time lapse, he and his committee appear to be dragging their feet, by all means kick their backsides into speedier action. Objections to his appointment will only drag the whole thing out even longer. Surely the victims of this tragedy deserve a great deal more than that?
Corbyn continues on his unrelenting quest to show everyone he truly is a man of the people, particularly the gullible young. Not only did he spout off at Glastonbury, he now gives his opinion on who he thinks should win the brain numbing TV series of Love Island! The mind truly does boggle.
As a matter of interest, it has been assessed that his other, ‘catch the young’ ploy ie cancelling student loans, would cost something in the region of 100 billion pounds. Yet another example of his totally irresponsible Christmas present list. Don’t get me wrong, I am seriously disillusioned with the Conservative party at the moment, but frankly the thought of Corbyn, Abbott and the union bullies taking over the country, is a far worse scenario. Personally, I would like to see Farage in number 10. Who knows, in the event of another general election, (heaven forbid!) were he to run, I think he would be in with an extremely serious chance. He certainly talks with more sense than the whole of the rest put together, and at least he’s not running scared, as the majority of our illustrious leaders appear to be! Keep the faith Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com
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Stay in the shade this summer SUMMER is here, the temperatures are rising, but are you finding it too hot to enjoy your outside space? This is where Toldos 4 Sun comes in, offering stylish and practical awnings and toldos products for much-needed shade and protection. Whether you are looking to keep the sun off your windows, make a sheltered area in the garden, or even need a car port to keep your vehicle cool and protect the paintwork, then Toldos 4 Sun, based in Urbanisation La Marina, can offer you every solution for your awning and toldos needs, which not only provide sun protection, but enhance the aesthetics and value of your property. Owner Rafal Marciniak, has years of experience in the industry and offers exactly what he knows the customers want; cheap prices and high quality products. Together with his qualified and expert team, they have over a decade of experience. With hundreds of fabric colours to choose from, everything is on site with the products made below the showroom in the workshop. Only the best Teflon material is used in the finishing process which creates a barrier which reinforces its water resistance and helps to prevent dirt stains. All fabric is made in Spain and
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As lawyers, Pellicer & Heredia know the law inside and out I HEARD about and read in the newspapers, that there was something called the mortgage floor clause rate which the Court considered abusive, and thought I had nothing to lose by getting in touch with Pellicer & Heredia Lawyers and Tax Advisors. That one phone call led to an appointment, which then led to the bank being contacted. On June 5 this year, not only had Pellicer & Heredia managed to claim back all of the overpaid money that the bank had taken from me, but all of the expenses that I had for the two mortgages, amounting to in excess of 15.000â‚Ź! That much in just three months! Not only that, but the clause has been removed from my mortgage, meaning that I am no longer going to be overcharged. I am so pleased that I took the decision to get in touch with Pellicer & Heredia solicitors. That one phone call / email that I made in March of this year was the most productive ever. As a law firm, Pellicer & Heredia know the law inside out and what is more they speak English - real English rather than jargon - and they listen. The
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The heart of Andalucia THE town of Antequera has an almost villagelike feel to it even though it is the most populous city in the Malaga Province. Its central position in the fascinating and diverse region of Andalucia has led to its title of ‘Heart of Andalucia.’ Antequera is a must see. It is crowned by a magnificent old Moorish castle and the cobbled streets of the old town run like rivers down the hillside to the lively bustling main street. To the left and right of this, streets filled with historic buildings surround the centre. On the outskirts ancient burial sites (Dolmens) can be visited. Here in the 19th century, hundreds of skeletal remains were unearthed. This town, which was started by the Romans, enlarged by the Moors and finally used by the Christians on their final push to take the city of Granada, is the perfect base for exploring the centre of Andalucia region. Moving inland from Antequera brings you to the stunning mountain town of Ronda. Despite its commanding position, Ronda has not been excluded from the rolling fortunes of war. Initially a Celtic population lived here but over the years it fell to invasions from Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and the Christian Kings. Ronda is built over a large gorge, giving the city two halves which are connected by a
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back over 2,800 years and is one of the oldest cities in the world. During the Spanish civil war the city port served as the base of the Republican Navy until finally taken by Franco’s forces in 1937. Nowadays Malaga has an easy going relaxed atmosphere, where sunbathers relax on its beaches and where tourists take horse and cart taxis or use the hop on, hop off bus to visit the city’s many sites. This includes the birthplace of the famous artist Pablo Picasso, which has now been converted into a museum which displays
works of art by his extended family. These three brilliant locations can be visited with David’s Coachtrips for only €199. This trip includes a stay in a three star Antequera hotel on a half board basis and including wine/water with evening meal. The next available date for this four-day trip is September 28 - October 1. To book simply call David’s Coachtrips direct or book online at www.coachtrips online.com. Tel: 966 785 910 Visit: www.coachtripsonline.com
Make your new home ‘winter friendly’ with Neater Heater EVERY year thousands of expats realise their dream as they buy their ‘Place in the Sun.’ Living in Spain can be liberating for them as they adapt to the more relaxing, laid back lifestyle. What very few people warn them about, however, is the winter! Most Spanish houses are not built with winter in mind, and most hardy northern Europeans think ‘How bad could it be?’ To which the answer is: ‘Pretty bad!’ A general lack of insulation means that Spanish homes can be like an ice block once the sun goes down at night, and the chattering of teeth from frozen new expats can be heard
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Watch out! You may be caught wearing only a smile on Google Street View! 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
IN THE BUFF: Your secret is safe with me.
THE recent General Election, with its reports from all over the UK, brought home some memories of old haunts, especially of former, err, homes. So, idly Google-MapsStreet-Viewing, I zoomed in on one home which was sold to a couple with small boys. Oh, look, I moan to myself, they’ve taken down my beautiful shutters (so difficult to fit), painted the front door red (was pristine white) and installed window boxes (definitely out of proportion). Plus some god-ugly goalposts for the kids in the garden... Finally tearing myself away from No 21, I turn my attention to No 23 to check if
that’s also become a renovation project. New windows, new coat of paint, new driveway I note absentmindedly. About to turn away - already getting a bit bored - when something in No 23’s rear garden catches my eye. What’s that pallid, lumpy mass beside one of the high walls dividing the properties? I zoom in even closer. And all’s revealed. Taking advantage of the unexpectedly bright, sunny day of filming and unknowingly caught in its unforgiving glare are our neighbours, Jill and Johnnie. Lying protected by high walls from neighbours’ prying eyes but not the camera’s - in the buff! Well, JJ, it could have been worse. Pity that poor bloke caught on camera being arrested, another coming out of a sex shop, the yobbo vomiting while his mate’s relieving himself on a hedge and the couple caught …well, you know. Street View maps reveal all
sorts of scenes of ordinary daily life depicting all sorts of people caught in all sorts of places they’re not meant to be - images available to anyone, remember. But don’t worry, JJ, you know your secret’s safe with me. Lucky (for you) it hasn’t gone on Instagram ... yet! Finally, many thanks to all of you who purchased my crime thrillers (all profits, as you know, to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity), following my piece here two weeks ago about why and how people lie - and the impact this has on others – a subject that’s always fascinated me and inspired all my novels. And keep those donations going to Cudeca! 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.
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS Angus Silvie, Axarquia
Serves to confuse LIVING abroad when you don’t speak the language very well presents plenty of challenges. When I first arrived in Spain I assumed that when they taught you to say ‘hablo poco Espanol’ to indicate you have a poor grasp of Spanish, it meant ‘I have very little Spanish.’ So without checking I took ‘hablo’ to mean ‘I have’ rather than ‘I speak,’ because it sounds more like ‘have’ doesn’t it? So into the shops I went, confidently asking the first shop keeper if she spoke cheese. I got a funny look but she worked out what I wanted so emboldened by my success I continued in this vein for a week or so, no doubt making a complete fool of myself every time, until I checked my translator and the awful truth dawned. But spare a thought for the Spanish, trying to cater for Brits like me and helpfully translating some of their services into English despite on occasions having a similar lack of linguistic education. Their efforts are very welcome but often amusing and not always helpful when the result of their attempts serves only to confuse. Restaurant menus have offered ‘Toasts of Smoked,’ ‘Spaghetti Sailor’s Blouse’ and ‘Fried Spawns,’ and, in case that wasn’t tempting enough, also suggested ‘withered sausage,’ ‘wind of squids,’ ‘in a mess of shrimp’ or ‘weak rice.’ I went to a Spanish zoo which advised ‘Do Not Feed Fingers to the Animals’ with a picture of a stick man about to be devoured by a huge crocodile head. Underneath it warned ‘Forbidden Get the Body Over The Fence!’ The sign was attached to an enclosure full of presumably ferocious flamingos. I considered offering English proof-reading services for a small fee but then thought, no. These mis-translations and grammatical faux-pas offer amusement and entertainment. Let’s keep them as they are! 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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LEGALLY SPEAKING Don’t be guilty of animal abuse this summer AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.
ANIMAL ABUSE: You will be fined. A RECENT case has highlighted the dangers of leaving your pet in a vehicle and it could result in the owner being jailed. The Canine Unit of the Local Police in Alicante have denounced a person for an alleged crime of animal abuse for leaving their dog locked in a vehicle in temperatures above 36 degrees for some time. Concerned local residents alerted the police of the presence of the dog in a car in a car park which was showing signs of distress and severe discomfort. Police immediately arrived at the scene and seeing the dog was on the brink of suffocation broke the rear window of the vehicle to gain access and successfully rescued the animal. Legal proceedings have now been opened and a formal complaint filed against the owner who is charged with a crime of ani-
mal abuse. The dog is now safe and well and a campaign has started to find it a foster family to care for it. In addition, the officers who broke into the vehicle discovered it did not have a valid ITV so the car was seized and removed with a tow truck. The owner also faces separate charges for vehicle offences. As the summer heat continues, police remind all pet owners again about the dangers of leaving animals inside cars where temperatures inside can quickly increase putting the animal’s life at risk. In endangering the life of an animal, the offence can carry a prison sentence as well as fines. If anyone sees an animal left inside a vehicle they are urged to call the police and emergency services straight away.
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Cyclists have alcohol limits Two weeks ago, we responded to a series of questions about riding a bicycle. We said that no alcohol limits applied to riders of bicycles. We have now THE same alcohol limits that apply to drivers of automobiles also apply to riders of bicycles and even to pedestrians. These limits would come into effect if an inebriated cyclist causes an accident which involves motor vehicles, or if a drunken pedestrian wanders into the road
been corrected by a friend who teaches the rules at a Spanish driving school. We express our thanks to her for setting us straight.
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
and causes an accident to happen. It is unlikely that the police would stop and fine a bicycle rider who is weaving a bit in the road or
someone stumbling along the beachfront promenade, but the possibility is there. If a bicycle rider has no automobile licence, he cannot lose any points, but he can be fined. And if it can be shown that he is the direct cause of an accident, other charges can be brought against him.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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The most ridiculous thing Mike Senker
In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man I AM always asked, ‘How can you be so grumpy all the time?’ And the answer is, ‘I’m not.’ I never wake up in a bad mood. I never wake up depressed. But, thanks to so many dumb ass things I’m presented with every day, it’s hard to not get grumpy on a regular basis. It’s little things that set me off like the idiot that has parked on the pavement outside our apartment when there are parking spaces all over the place. Or the car that is double parked in the middle of the road because he can’t be arsed to park a few yards down the road and WALK!! Then of course there are the most ridiculous things that happen. Mrs S is the proud owner of a new phone. So we decided that it needed a new case so to protect it. Simple job right? Just go and buy one. Oh no. We were in Miramar shopping centre near us which must have 10 phone shops in there selling phones and accessories and we went to them all and couldn’t find the type of cover she wanted. Our final stop was Carrefour which, by the way, is one of my favourite shops. Low and behold - there it was - the perfect cover for her phone. All we needed to do was take it out of the box and double check it was
sturdy enough to protect her means of communication which, by the way, cost more than my first car! Not only was the box sealed at both ends, it also had a thick white plastic band, the type you see round boxes sent for worldwide shipping. I took it to the assistant who was tiddling about on his computer and asked him if he could open the box so I could see the case properly. ‘No sorry, we aren’t allowed to open the box.’ ‘Why?’ I asked. ‘Company policy,’ came the reply. ‘Are you nuts? How do I check it’s what I want?’ ‘Well, there is a picture on the front.’ Then came the most incredibly stupid thing I’ve heard in ages. ‘If it’s not right you have 14 days to return it.’ ‘WHAT? I have to buy it, take it home, and open it, then if I don’t like it I bring it back?’ ‘Well, you don’t have to take it home. You can open it on the other side of the till after you have paid then return it.’ So, should I buy scissors or a knife too so I can cut through the security band? By now I’ve lost it and am demanding to see a manager and the assistant then realises how stupid the conversation is and picking up scissors, cuts the band, opens the box, takes out the cover and I look at it and say, ‘Fine, it’s the one we want. Thank you.’ He looks at me. I look at him and he says, ‘I’m sorry, it’s company policy and I know it’s ridiculous.’ At last common sense prevailed and the purchase was completed. So that’s how I become grumpy! What makes you grumpy? email mikesenker@gmail.com
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8:00pm BBC World News The latest international news from the BBC World Newsroom. 8:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 9:00pm Colour: The Spectrum of Science Series in which Dr Helen Czerski uncovers what colour is, how it works, and how it has written the story of our planet. 10:00pm Science and Islam 11:00pm Storyville 12:00am Hidden Kingdoms Series following the dynamic and dramatic lives of nature's smallest creatures, telling their unique stories from their own perspectives. 1:00am Ocean Giants 2:00am Treasures of Chinese Porcelain 3:00am Science and Islam
7:45am Will and Grace 8:10am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Frasier 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm The Question Jury 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 11:00pm Young, Single and Racist? 12:05am 60 Days in Jail
7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Fatal Performance 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm All New Traffic Cops Action-packed documentary series following Yorkshirebased law enforcers. 10:00pm Eamonn and Ruth: Russian Roulette 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Countdown to Murder 2:00am Super Casino
8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm David Dickinson's Name Your Price 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Amazing Animal Births Documentary following the birth of new-born animals. 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Fearless 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm Killer Women with Piers Morgan 12:40am The Kyle Files 1:10am Jackpot247
7:10am You've Been Framed! 7:35am Vanderpump Rules 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Scorpion 11:25am Below Deck 12:25pm Vanderpump Rules 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:05pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am American Dad!
7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am Wild at Heart 10:25am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:50am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm On the Buses 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Mamma Mia! Exuberant musical using ABBA songs to soundtrack the adventures of a young girl on a Greek island. 10:05pm FYI Daily 10:10pm Mamma Mia! 11:10pm Law and Order: UK 12:10am The Street
7:00am British Touring Car Crashes and Smashes 7:10am The Chase 8:00am The Professionals 8:45am The Saint 9:50am Storage Wars New York 10:25am Storage Wars New York 10:45am The Chase 11:50am The Professionals 12:50pm The Saint 1:55pm Tour de France Highlights 2:55pm Ironside 4:00pm Quincy, M.E. 5:00pm Minder 6:05pm The Professionals 7:05pm Storage Wars Texas 7:35pm Storage Wars Texas 8:00pm Tour de France Highlights 9:00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10:00pm Car Crash Britain Caught on Camera 11:00pm Crank 2: High Voltage 12:00am FYI Daily
10:40am The Bourne Supremacy 12:35pm The Magnificent Seven 2:45pm I Am Legend 4:30pm The Mummy 6:40pm The Rock 9:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 11:00pm I Am Legend 12:45am Hitman
7:00am Spider-Man: Homecoming: Special Sky Movies takes a special look at the latest take on the classic Marvel superhero, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. 7:30am I'll See You in My Dreams 9:20am A Street Cat Named Bob 11:15am Finding Altamira 1:05pm War for the Planet of the Apes: Special 1:35pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 3:15pm Nocturnal Animals 5:15pm A Street Cat Named Bob 7:10pm Finding Altamira 9:00pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 10:35pm Nocturnal Animals 12:40am Pet 2:25am Frankie and Alice
7:35am Galaxy Quest 9:25am How to be Single 11:20am 10 Things I Hate About You 1:05pm Central Intelligence 3:05pm All About Steve 4:50pm Notting Hill 7:00pm Sisters 9:00pm Central Intelligence 11:00pm The Blues Brothers 1:20am How to be Single 3:20am Road Trip: Beer Pong 5:00am The Benchwarmers
12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:10am
Made in Chelsea Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs Fantastic Four Vlogglebox Naked Attraction The Big Bang Theory
MONDAY TV
8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Premier League 100 Club 11:00am Football's Greatest 12:00pm Transfer Centre 12:30pm Great Sporting Moments 1:00pm Football's Greatest 2:00pm Great Sporting Moments 2:30pm Great Sporting Moments 3:00pm Premier League Legends 4:00pm Spanish Football Gold 4:30pm Football Gold 5:00pm Live at the Open 6:30pm Premier League 100 Club 7:00pm Premier League Legends 7:30pm Football's Greatest Teams 8:00pm Live Horse Racing: Winning Post 10:00pm Fight Night 12:00am Premier League Legends
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Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Gold Cricket Classics Cricket Cricket Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Cricket Day four of the second Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Right on the Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm In The Dark 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm New Tricks 12:45am World's Oldest Family
7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Right on the Money 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am DIY SOS The Big Build 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Two Tribes 2:30pm Super League Show 3:15pm Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 4:15pm Nature's Miracle Babies 5:15pm Secrets of Our Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Letterbox 8:00pm Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pm Addicted Parents: Last Chance to Kemy Children 11:00pm Detectorists 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm BBC World News The latest international news from the BBC World Newsroom. 8:30pm Handmade: By Royal Appointment 9:00pm Ten Things You Didn't Know About Earthquakes 10:00pm Vikings A warrior and farmer who dreams of riches begins working on a project that will turn the Viking world on its head. 11:00pm Secret Knowledge 11:30pm Treasures of the Anglo Saxons 12:30am World War Two The British fought the Second World War to defeat Hitler. 2:00am Medieval Lives Birth, Marriage, Death. 3:00am The Brits Who Built the Modern World 4:00am Vikings
7:45am Will and Grace 8:10am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Frasier 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm The Question Jury 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 11:00pm When Football Banned Women 12:05am 24 Hours in A and E
7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Stolen Daughter 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies Comedian and dog lover Alan Davies follows the work of RSPCA officers around the country. 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Circus Kids
9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm
7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm David Dickinson's Name Your Price 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News 11:40pm Davina: Life at the Extreme 12:40am Play to the Whistle 1:20am Jackpot247
7:10am You've Been Framed! 7:35am Vanderpump Rules 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:30am Coronation Street 10:00am Coronation Street 10:35am Scorpion 11:25am Below Deck 12:25pm Vanderpump Rules 1:20pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm You've Been Framed! 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Love Island 11:05pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy 12:00am Family Guy
7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am Wild at Heart 10:30am Judge Judy 11:00am Judge Judy 11:30am Judge Judy 11:55am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm The Royal 4:15pm Wild at Heart 5:15pm Man About the House 5:50pm On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. 6:20pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Paul O'Grady's Animal Orphans 10:00pm Kate 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Lewis 2:05am Wycliffe 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen
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11:40am Captain America: Civil War 2:10pm The 5th Wave 4:10pm Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 7:00pm The Huntsman: Winter's War 9:00pm Captain America: Civil War 11:30pm RoboCop 1:20am Backdraft
7:00am Finding Altamira 8:50am Spider-Man: Homecoming: Special 9:20am Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 11:00am A Street Cat Named Bob 1:00pm The Girl with All the Gifts 3:05pm Cars 3: Special 3:25pm Finding Altamira Controversy erupts after the supposed discovery of Paleolithic cave paintings in northern Spain in 1879. 5:15pm Nocturnal Animals 7:20pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 9:00pm A Street Cat Named Bob 11:00pm Id2: Shadwell Army 12:40am Nocturnal Animals 2:45am Pet
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Snooker v Darts The Chase The Professionals Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. The Car Chasers Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live Football Rivalries Arsenal v Spurs. The Professionals Action-packed drama series about two criminalintelligence agents. Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Tour de France Highlights Monster Carp Benidorm Passenger 57 FYI Daily Passenger 57 Keane and Vieira: The Best of Enemies Tour de France Highlights
8:20am 10:15am 11:50am 1:30pm
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Three Amigos! Hot Pursuit Billy Madison Spider-Man: Homecoming: Special Ride Along 2 Bad Neighbours 2 Get a Job Back to the Future Ride Along 2 Bad Neighbours 2 National Lampoon's Animal House
12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:50pm 12:25am
Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother New Girl New Girl The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Black-Ish The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Rude Tube 8 Out of 10 Cats The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory
TUESDAY TV
9:00am Premier League Special 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Live Test Cricket England v South Africa. Coverage of day five's play in the Second Test of the four-match series, which takes place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. 7:00pm Sky Sports Special 8:00pm Sky Sports Special 9:00pm Sky Sports Special 10:00pm Sky Sports Special 11:00pm Sky Sports Special 12:00am British and Irish Lions Tour A look back at the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, which saw them face the country's top club sides, as well as three Test matches against the All Blacks.
9:00am Live Premier League Special 10:00am Live Premier League Special 12:00pm Premier League Special 1:00pm Gary Neville : The Pundit A unique look at former Manchester United defender Gary Neville's life as a pundit. 1:30pm The Referees Onside with Carragher and Neville 2:00pm Premier League Special 4:00pm Premier League Special 6:00pm Premier League Special 8:00pm Premier League Special 10:00pm Premier League Special 12:00am Premier League Special
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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Right on the Money 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Neighbourhood Blues 12:45pm Rip Off Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Red Rock 3:30pm Escape to the Country 4:30pm Money for Nothing 5:15pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm Celebrity Mastermind 8:30pm The Fugitives 9:00pm Watchdog Live 10:00pm Death in Paradise 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather 11:45pm Room 101 12:25am The Natives 1:15am Weather for the Week Ahead
7:00am The TV That Made Me 7:30am Right on the Money 8:15am Bargain Hunt 9:00am Great British Menu 9:30am Great British Menu 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:30pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Two Tribes 2:30pm A Taste of Britain Food programme exploring specialities from around Britain. 3:15pm Chronicles of a Champion Golfer 4:15pm Nature's Miracle Babies 5:15pm Secrets of Our Living Planet 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Letterbox 8:00pm Paul Hollywood's Big Continental Road Trip 9:00pm The Sweet Makers: A Tudor Treat 10:00pm Gardeners' World 11:00pm Live at the Apollo 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather
8:00pm BBC World News The latest international news from the BBC World Newsroom. 8:30pm Tank Men 9:00pm Jumbo: The Plane That Changed the World 10:00pm Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story 11:00pm Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics 12:00am Railways: The Making of a Nation Documentary series about Britain's railways. In this edition, how the idea of an excursion to distant places became popular from the 1840s onwards. 12:30am Railways: The Making of a Nation 1:00am Je t'aime: The Story of French Song with Petula Clark 2:00am The Renaissance Unchained 3:00am Voyages of Discovery 4:00am Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story
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7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show deals with family and relationship issues, and also takes a look at the everyday conflicts that affect our lives. 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm David Dickinson's Name Your Price 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Love Your Garden 10:00pm Joanna Lumley's India 11:00pm ITV News 11:45pm Mafia Women with Trevor Macdonald 12:40am River Monsters
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7:00am Man About the House 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am Wild at Heart 10:25am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am Road to Avonlea 12:55pm Wycliffe 2:05pm Heartbeat Drama, set in the North Yorkshire moors in the 1960's. 3:10pm The Royal 4:10pm Wild at Heart 5:20pm Man About the House 5:55pm On the Buses 6:25pm George and Mildred 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries. 9:00pm Lewis 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Agatha Christie's Marple 2:00am Wycliffe 3:00am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping
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The Hot Desk You've Been Framed! Vanderpump Rules The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale You've Been Framed! Scorpion Below Deck Vanderpump Rules Emmerdale You've Been Framed! The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Love Island Celebrity Juice Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! American Dad! Two and a Half Men
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Countdown Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Channel 4 News Couples Come Dine with Me Posh Pawnbrokers Countdown The Question Jury A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks UEFA Women's Euro 2017 The Windsors Fargo Young, Single and Racist? One Born Every Minute
7:00am Milkshake! Programming aimed at children aged two to seven years old. 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:15pm House Doctor Home improvement series that works its magic on neglected homes. 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Big Brother 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Marriage of Lies 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm All New Traffic Cops Action-packed documentary series following Yorkshirebased law enforcers. 9:00pm The Highland Midwife 10:00pm Sarah Payne 11:30pm Big Brother 12:30am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:30am Lip Sync Battle 2:00am Super Casino
7:30am Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me 8:00am Made in Chelsea 9:00am Rules of Engagement 9:30am Rules of Engagement 10:00am Melissa and Joey 10:30am Melissa and Joey 11:00am Baby Daddy 11:30am Baby Daddy 12:00pm How I Met Your Mother 12:30pm How I Met Your Mother 1:00pm New Girl 1:30pm New Girl 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:30pm The Big Bang Theory 3:00pm Melissa and Joey 3:30pm Melissa and Joey 4:00pm Baby Daddy 4:30pm Baby Daddy 5:00pm Black-Ish 5:30pm Black-Ish 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Goldbergs 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 12:00am The Big Bang Theory
7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 10:30am Good Morning Sports Fans 11:00am Premier League Daily 11:30am Live Premier League Asia Trophy 2:00pm Live Premier League Asia Trophy 4:45pm Live at the Open Practice Round 6:00pm Live T20 Blast 10:00pm Pl Asia Trophy Highlights 11:00pm Sky Sports News at Ten 12:00am Through the Night 1:00am Through the Night 1:30am Football New York City v Toronto Whitecaps
Football's Greatest The Chase The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Car Chasers The Car Chasers Tour de France Highlights Tour de France Live The Professionals Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Tour de France Highlights World Superbike Highlights An Audience with Billy Connolly Billy Connelly does his famously funny stand up in the company of hundreds of stars. Death Wish 3 FYI Daily Death Wish 3 Car Crash Global Tour de France Highlights The Classic Car Show Nightscreen
7:40am The Goonies 9:40am Fantastic Four 11:25am Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol 1:25pm The Patriot 4:15pm X2 6:35pm American Ultra 8:15pm Fantastic Four 10:00pm Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol 12:00am RoboCop 2 2:00am Con Air
7:00am I'll See You in My Dreams 8:50am War for the Planet of the Apes: Special 9:20am Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 11:00am A Street Cat Named Bob 12:55pm Nocturnal Animals 3:05pm Finding Altamira 5:00pm Spider-Man: Homecoming: Special 5:30pm Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 7:10pm A Street Cat Named Bob 9:00pm Nocturnal Animals 11:00pm My Internship in Canada An independent MP from rural Quebec unexpectedly finds himself holding the tie-breaking vote on whether Canada should go to war. 12:55am Id2: Shadwell Army 2:40am Pet 4:30am Finding Altamira
7:00am Premier League Special 8:00am Premier League Special 9:00am Premier League Special 10:00am Premier League Special 11:00am Premier League Special 11:30am Live Premier League Asia Trophy 2:00pm Live Premier League Asia Trophy 4:45pm Premier League Archive 5:15pm EFL Greatest Games 6:00pm Premier League Special 7:00pm Premier League Special 8:00pm Transfer Centre 8:30pm Barclays Premier League World 9:00pm Pl Asia Trophy Highlights 10:00pm Pl Asia Trophy Highlights 11:00pm Premier League Archive 11:30pm Barclays Premier League World 12:00am Info not available
8:50am How to Lose Friends and Alienate People 10:45am Grandma 12:15pm Mr. Right 1:55pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 3:35pm Bridget Jones's Baby 5:40pm Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 7:20pm The Bad Education Movie 9:00pm Bridget Jones's Baby 11:10pm Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 12:50am Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie 2:35am Click
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6 Politician boards double-decker for birthday celebration (5) 8 England has no space for an organ (5) 13 Capone is in work producing a hymn (7) 15 Last letter from the Rome Gazette (5)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents V and 15 represents T, so fill in V every time the figure 2 appears and T every time the figure 15 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
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Across 1 Minutes (of a meeting) (4) 3 Head (6) 8 Trapecio (en gimnasia, circo) (7) 9 Thirst (3) 10 Coliflor (11) 11 Rata (3)
Down 1 Informal conversations (5) 2 Search haphazardly (7) 3 Exclamation indicating an apology (5) 4 Pay (6) 5 Routine (7) 6 Demand or assert as a right (5) 7 Eight-armed cephalopod (7) 12 Distinguish oneself (7) 13 Opposed to (7) 15 Infer from incomplete evidence (7) 16 Basement (6) 18 Public square with room for pedestrians (5) 19 Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety (5) 20 Vision (5) The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
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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 P) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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1 Swarm, 4 Lateral, 8 Eclairs, 9 Cried, 10 Sinister, 11 Gene, 13 Anyway, 14 Teases, 17 Past, 19 Majestic, 22 Crime, 23 Tardier, 24 Slender, 25 Eagle.
1 Chips, 4 Rickets, 8 Slander, 9/22 Air bag, 10 Placebo, 11 Mitre, 12 Solemn, 14 Gluten, 17 Chair, 19 Cutlass, 23 Imitate, 24 Termite, 25 Style.
1 Pebble, 3 Ship, 7 Lie, 9 Derecha, 10 Strongest, 13 Pobreza, 14 Who, 15 Noon, 16 Atasco.
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1 Cheap, 2 Install, 3 Spare, 4 Rodeos, 5 Caramel, 6 Exact, 7 Surgeon, 12 Sackbut, 13 Martini, 15 Tragedy, 16 Active, 18 Anger, 20 Traps, 21 Scope.
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This is a brilliant week for money and business. Mars is influencing you to be more up-front and practical in your approach. You may feel changes coming on that you would rather deny. Burying your head in the sand is not an option. Take the bull by the horns and you could be surprised at your success.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You will see the lighter side of life this week when you discover that someone is holding a torch for you. You are flattered and vaguely interested. Your combination of intelligence and humour make you a delightful companion. Venus smiles on all your close relationships and you seem to be able to do no wrong. .
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There is much to be tackled this week, but you are wary of making full-on decisions. Taking things one step at a time is the best policy because it gives you space to consider the options. There is a restlessness about you that is hard to pinpoint. Perhaps you are feeling positive but have to hold fire because of others. This is frustrating, but try to relax.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Energy levels go up and down and you seek to ration yours by not going all-out physically. It is still possible to be quite dynamic while planning. Indeed, your clear vision impresses a colleague. If you are due for promotion then some good news is likely. Blow your own trumpet rather than wait for others to do it for you.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The changes affecting you for the past few weeks continue but you are now getting better at managing their direction.
Someone wanting you to take a logical action should not be allowed to push you forward. When to act will be clear to you.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone who has been unhelpful in the past suddenly steps forward. Could you have been wrong about them? Probably not. Keep a clear mind when with them. Saturn influences you to be more organised before a bout of indecision strikes.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The influence of Venus and Jupiter brings you the influence and status that you deserve. It’s not that you haven’t worked towards it but now you start to see the benefits. There is an urge to improve your appearance and surroundings to fit in with the ‘new you.’
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) During the past few weeks you may have gained a different perspective on life. Your need for a close attachment and harmony in your life should not be underestimated or denied in the name of practicality.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) To be truly happy you need to build on your partnerships. Keep these in balance and everything else will fall into place. Life has taught you some rather harsh lessons recently. The upshot of that is you now feel more in control and more secure.
SAGITARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is an all-consuming need to see some reward for all your efforts. There will be those who will tell you that you need to push harder for success. Perhaps you need to be with more like-minded people. Certainly being with the wrong colleagues can bring your spirits down.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When needed you are sure to be positive this week. On a project, ‘striking while the iron is hot’ springs to mind. There is much fun to hand but it must be ‘work first’ at the moment. Some opportunities do not come twice and you need to be aware of them when they present themselves. Spend some quality time with your loved ones.
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Summer Sunday shopping bonus ‘SIR, It is encouraging to see more shops including some of the leading supermarkets - open on Sundays now that the summer tourist season is in full swing. I noted in a report (EWN Issue 1670) that the Junta de Andalucia has given the green light to scores of shops in Marbella, Mijas, Torremolinos and surrounding areas to open, making life easier for me as a working mother who often finds Sunday the only day time is at hand. Perhaps as Spain adjusts more to what is now normal in many other European countries, the restrictions at one time I presume introduced on religious grounds will eventually with time be totally lifted. While it is nice to dream of family days at home on Sundays, life sadly rarely allows it nowadays. Ruth Binns, Mijas
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Lazy bin use that stinks! I WONDER if you can help with trying to educate people regarding the rubbish bins. It is becoming increasingly annoying in our area (Los Requenas) Arboleas to find that people are filling the general bins with cardboard and loose garden rubbish. Also they are putting glass bottles in the yellow rubbish bins which is for plastic. Broken gard en fu rn itu re and othe r la rge pieces of unwanted articles are left at the side of the bins when the tip is only a few metres away. People are either ignorant about where to put their rubbish or are becoming lazy. Perhaps if one of your journalists or reporters have some spare time, they could write a piece in
RUBBISH BINS: People are ignorant about where to put things. your newspaper about recycling and basically what goes where. I am sure a lot of people would appre c ia te it a fte r a ll mos t of us from the UK were used to recy-
cling so really there is no excuse not to do it here in Spain. Many thanks for listening to our rant. Name and address withheld
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Outrage as Costa del Sol toll road fees rise GREEDY buggers, no wonder nobody uses the bloody thing. Then we end up with gridlock on the coast road every evening and morning. Pure corporate greed, we should launch a people’s investigation into who exactly paid for it and whether the tolls levied in its years of operation have paid back any money borrowed or invested. No doubt they will just keep charging regardless. Naimah Yianni
Passengers and pilots (Nora Johnson) TOO true! Worst ever flight for me was about 15 years ago - I can’t recall the airline. We went through some really heavy washing-machine type turbulence after which the pilot, presumably tongue-in-cheek, informed us over the PA system: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m pleased to announce that we have finally regained control of the aircraft.” Chris
UK government plans to register EU citizens PM May offered to resolve mutual right to remain last September but Merkel’s creatures in EU Brussels refused her offer, unconscionable! “enormous amounts of paperwork ...” Says who? It doesn’t seem to prevent the very large numbers applying yearly.
Comments from EWN online The ‘process’ is intended to protect British subjects & our way of life & ensure applicants are fit & proper. It’s good enough for applicants from US, RSA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc. CJ
Foreign police to patrol the streets of Madrid HEY ho are there really that many foreigners in Madrid that they need to bring in foreign police or is this a step towards a European police force and then a European army? Let’s hope not. Naimah Yianni @Naimah Yianni - Why? what have you got to fear from greater international police co-operation? We have had Interpol for 94 years (Yes, since 1923) with no problems. Alan Bowman
Anti bull fighting protest in Pamplona WELL done, this really needs to end. I don’t think there
is much sympathy any more for morons who get gored while tormenting these poor animals. Naimah Yianni
Prison for man who sexually assaulted baby in Alicante TWO years to reflect on his disgusting behaviour and the shame he’s brought upon his family. I hope the baby grows up with no recollection of this vile event, sadly the baby’s mother won’t forget. W
Three men gored in Pamplona bull run NEVER mind those idiots, they choose to do that. I feel horrified for those poor bulls that first get chased in the streets and after that die in the arena after being tortured for 20 minutes. This is the 21 century, but it sure doesn’t look like it! Shame on all people that attend this cruel ‘fiesta.’ I hope they pay their medical treatment out of their own pockets, otherwise our insurance will be more expensive. Wietse
umn and while I do not necessarily agree with your views you seem to have a balanced outlook. What concerns me is the popularity that Corbyn and co are seeming to receive. It is so obvious that he targets the gullible and then promises them the earth. I personally am most disgusted that these people and some so-called celebrities are using awful events like Grenfell to either gain publicity or use as a platform to lie to us. I cannot understand these despicable people who also seem to blame Theresa May on everything while conveniently forgetting that she was not doing a bad job at getting the UK out of the mess that Blair and Brown caused. I fear that this leftist onslaught will bankrupt the UK unless the normally complacent majority wakes up and starts being, dare I say it, nationalistic. Kenneth Budd Malaga
Dog days contd IN response to Brit Arenander letter in Euro Weekly News issue 1670 regarding a dead dog on the motorway between Los Gallardos and Mojacar, there are now six dogs on various places on this road in various states of decay. They have been either knocked down by cars or thrown out of moving vehicles. Some of these have been there for months. CAN SOMEONE CONTACT SOMEBODY TO REMOVE THEM? NO WONDER THIS STRETCH OF ROAD IS CALLED DEAD DOG RUN. HOW CAN PEOPLE DO THIS??? Trish Foster Los Gallardos
No flamenco THE police in Nerja now take instruments away from people that play without permission, even if they are unaware of local laws. The best part is that when you want to claim your instrument back you need the receipt from when you bought it. Even locals who sit together playing guitar and singing as they always did can be fined up to €500. So when you sit on a bench and practise, your instrument seems to be in danger... where is the spirit of summer? Mathias Hentz Cortijo San Miguel, Nerja
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Made in Scotland, from girders! Trudy Stewart May contain traces of nuts. WHEN people ask me where I’m from and I tell them, Scotland, they’re usually always surprised because I ‘don’t sound Scottish.’ I’m often mistaken for anything from Cornish to southern Irish. After 12 years of private school, I was left with a rounded out, non-accent; not quite Scottish and not really definable. A slightly more pronounced accent surfaces when I speak to fellow Scots. I don’t suddenly sound like Rab C Nesbitt though, just roll my r’s a bit more! So, because people don’t usually guess I’m ‘Scotch’ (sorry fellow Scots!), I’m usually spared offensive jokes about ‘Jocks,’ for a little while at least. When I first moved to England, I was surprised how much I was teased for all the things that marked me out as Scottish. I got asked the most absurd questions about Scotland and soon realised how many misconceptions there are about us.
Scottish people don’t wake up, eat porridge washed down with whisky, go haggis-hunting in a kilt, come home, watch Braveheart (with more whisky), then sing ‘Oh Flower Of Scotland’ before bed. We have a rich and varied culture and history, beautiful architecture and amazing examples of engineering at work. It’s not all deep-fried confectionery with a Special Brew palate cleanser, or playing the bagpipes. There’s a lot more to us than our outdated stereotypes would suggest and I think that’s true of every country. Each has its own culture and heritage, making it uniquely different and it’s ok to be proud of where you’re from. It is possible to love your country without hating everyone else (though some politicians seem to struggle with that concept). Patriotism is encouraged when it suits (usually world sporting events), but sneered at when it comes to say, schoolchildren learning Gaelic. In its ugliest form, that devotion for your country mutates into extremism and we find ourselves in the world we live in today. Since the Brexit vote, violence
against foreigners has risen. For some, long-buried resentments for ‘Johnny Foreigner’ are resurfacing. It’s not just the UK either; the Donald used an exaggerated stereotype to justify his wall. By turning nations into nothing more than caricatures, it’s easy to portray them as evil and scary or unlucky and thick. Sweeping, often inaccurate, generalisations can be made. That’s a powerful tool as entire nations are easier to hate than individual people. There’s a great Scottish saying: “We’re all Jock Tamson’s bairns” and for me, that’s true now more than ever. Although I describe myself as Scottish, in the bigger picture, I’m just another global citizen. If we could only learn to live alongside each other despite our differences, maybe we really could start making countries great again. trudystewart75@gmail.com SCOTTISH PEOPLE: Don’t wake up and go haggis-hunting.
690 million The amount of cans of Irn Bru that roll off the canning line in Cumbernauld, Scotland every year.
Speaking in tongues THERE is a rare medical condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome which impairs the speech muscles leading the sufferer to sound like they’re talking in a foreign accent. It usually arises as a result of brain injury or stroke and there are tales of people waking up from a coma, speaking languages they didn’t know previously. One of the first cases was of a Norwegian woman who was hit by bomb shrapnel resulting in brain injury, during the Second World War. She suddenly had a German accent and was shunned by friends and neighbours who suspected her of being a German spy!
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Three days in Santiago SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, capital city of Galicia, has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. The city started out as a small settlement by a Roman road but discovery of St James’ tomb early in the 9th century led to it becoming a place of Catholic worship at the end of a peninsula at that time dominated by Muslim invaders. Gradually, as penitents started to flock there, Santiago de Compostela grew into a holy city and its Cathedral and numerous monasteries, churches, hospitals to accommodate pilgrims and stately homes formed around magnificent streets and squares, eventually forming the historical centre which today attracts millions of tourists every year. Yet, although religion is the best-known magnet, you don’t have to be religious, or even Catholic, to enjoy a visit to Santiago. The Unesco World Heritage city’s impressive architecture, parks and gardens, gastronomy, university and culture (with treasures to view in no less than 16 museums) are all great reasons to plan a weekend visit. Walking the Camino is the most traditional way to get to Santiago and there are different routes of varying lengths from most of Spain and other parts of Europe. For those who prefer a speedier form of transport, the city is also easily accessible from the rest of the country and continent by plane, train, coach or car. To make the most of a visit and see as much
as possible, the local tourism department recommends a three-day visit and suggests the following schedule: Start day one by exploring the streets and squares of the historical centre before visiting the Cathedral. Either join a guided tour or hire an audio-guide from the tourist office to make the most of your visit. Plan to enter the Cathedral not long before noon if you would like to attend a pilgrims’ mass which, depending on the calendar of liturgical celebrations, usually employ the famous Botafumeiro censer. No visit to the Cathedral is complete without heading for the roofs for panoramic views of the city. In the afternoon head for the Cidade da Cultura de Galicia (CdC) museum, which boasts magnificent architecture by Peter Eisenman and holds very interesting exhibitions and cultural activities. Back in the historical part of the city, there are two main parks which are worth a visit and offer panoramic views of the area: San Domingos de Bonaval and La Alameda. The first contains two interesting museums: the Galician ethnographical museum (Museo do Pobo Galego) within the former San Domingos convent which includes a beautiful gothic church and fantastic triple Barroque staircase and the Galician Centre of Arts (CGAC) designed by Portuguese architect Alvaro Sisa. After visiting these museums, a walk in La Alameda park provides plenty of photo opportunities as it has
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the best frontal views of the Cathedral on the horizon. The next day plan a visit to the Mercado de Abastos market, the main and most traditional in the city and the second most visited place after the Cathedral. Fresh fish and seafood are the stars of the show at this market, which opens every day except Sunday but is busiest on Thursdays and Saturdays, but fruit and veg, flowers, cheeses and other typical produce are also on sale. There are two places within the market which come highly recommended for an authentic Galician lunch. At Punto Kente, for a percentage of what you paid for it, they will cook what you have bought at the market, while at Abastos 2.0 the menu consists of the best of the day’s fresh produce presented as mini-delicacies. Not far from the market is the university’s Faculty of Geography and History which is well worth a visit and has an impressive library
and a terrace with spectacular views. In the afternoon take the tourist train for a different view of the city and a relaxed way to sightsee which is apt for all the family. Then head for the shops to pick up souvenirs to take home: Galician crafts, textiles and delicacies come highly recommended. There are many art galleries and monuments, such as the Pazo de Fonseca and the Iglesia de la Universidad (university church) which will complete a pleasant afternoon. On the third and final day, take the chance to join tours of other parts of Galicia such as Finisterre and Costa da Morte, Rias Baixas or A Coruña or visit nearby monasteries or stately homes. Then in the evening it’s time for a final Galician meal and a walk through the streets and squares, stopping off at a pub in the historical centre for a traditional ‘queimada’ to ward off bad spirits.
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Spain leads assisted reproduction SPAIN is leading assisted reproduction in Europe with almost 110,000 treatments a year. This puts the country ahead of Russia and France, according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). The institution has compiled data from national records of assisted reproductive treatment cycles in Europe since 1997 and in its latest report, relating to 2014, concluded that 109,275 cycles have been
performed in Spain. This was followed by Russia with 94,985 cycles and France with 90,434, which was the former leader in the field. The figures related to treatments with in vitro fertilisation (IVF), Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), egg donation and intrauterine insemination (IUI). However, the data did not yet include figures from the UK, but in 2013, the UK performed 61,000 assisted reproduction treatments.
The ESHRE report confirms that European clinics continue to favour ICSI or IVF treatment in a ratio of two to one and European results consistently show that the pregnancy rate (by embryo transfer) is higher with IVF (34.6 per cent) than with ICSI (33.1 per cent). The percentage of double or multiple pregnancies continues to decline in Europe and was found in 2014, to be at approximately 17 per cent.
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Are we that phone even walk in a st DO you feel like you are old before your time? Could your mobile be to blame? It may sound a little far-fetched but scientists are claiming that our increased use of mobile phones, particularly as we are out and about walking down the street, is making us walk like pensioners. Taking slower steps, hunched over our phones as we send messages or check emails en route, is beginning to take its toll on the body and could lead to back and neck problems in the long term. Scientists from the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge carried out a study where they fitted 21 people with eye trackers and motion analysis sensors, while negotiating an obstacle similar in height to a kerb. Over 250 separate scenarios were examined as participants read a message on their phone, wrote a message, spoke on their phone and in which they did not use their phone at all. The researchers found that writing a text was the most demanding activity and led to people looking down at their phone 46 per
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Alert after parasite found in USA AN alert has been raised in the USA after several cases of a lethal parasite being found in people that affects the brain. Several Florida nationals have been admitted to hospital suspected of being affected by the Angiostrongylus cantonensis parasite. Also known as the rat lungworm, the creature can affect the nervous system and cause meningitis and is prevalent in Southeast Asia and tropical Pacific islands. It is believed that the parasite has reached several areas of the US due to global warming. Its life cycle
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LETHAL PARASITE: The rat lungworm can affect the nervous system. begins in rodents, which causes infections in lungs, blood and brain. The faeces of infected rodents are eaten
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If a human becomes infected, symptoms include vomiting, severe headaches, stiff neck and bacterial meningitis.
Test could help couples prepare for miscarriage COULD a simple blood test help prepare women for the heartbreak of a miscarriage? New research believes it could as they have created a blood test that measures levels of the key hormone that is responsible for maintaining the embryo and helping it survive past eight weeks. The procedure, costing around £40 (€45), was initially developed for IVF treatment, but could be used in natural conception, although it needs to be taken within 15 days of pregnancy which could be difficult to predict in natural conceptions. By measuring the hormone levels it will help reveal the likelihood of a pregnancy ending in a miscarriage. Whilst it will not prevent it, experts say it can help couples to emotionally and psychologically prepare for the pregnancy potentially ending in miscarriage. After analysing hormone levels in almost 2,000 women, researchers from the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine, said low levels of the βHCG hormone show an increased risk of miscarriage.
SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. How can you relieve back pain? Back pain can come about due to many different types of illness, but in the majority of cases rest, avoiding heavy lifting or straining postures, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants or physiotherapy have all proven to be effective in alleviating back pain. In extreme cases surgery may also be a solution but is only used in a small number of cases where back pain is caused by a specific medical condition. When should you seek medical attention? You should always seek medical attention if the pain is severe and/or lasts for a long time. You should see your regular doctor first and afterwards, if necessary, a specialist. Seek medical attention immediately if you feel numbness or tingling around your buttocks or genitals, unexplained weight loss, chest pain as well as back pain
or if there is a swelling or a deformity in your back. These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently. What causes back pain? There can be many causes of back pain but the most common causes are strains or sprains in the back. Other causes such as a slipped disc or muscle and tendon contractures also have additional symptoms, such as numbness, weakness or a tingling sensation. How can you prevent injuring your back? The best way to prevent it is to have good posture, especially when sitting. Try not to strain your back by lifting heavy loads or by lifting from an awkward position. Exercise which strengthens your back muscles can also help prevent back pain, but consult a physiotherapist on what exercises are most suitable for you.
If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com
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Follow Med diet to help avoid cancer THE Mediterranean diet. Yes we all know about it, we all know the potential health benefits of sticking to it, but many of us still struggle to follow it, despite it being readily available in Spain. However, do not fear. Experts have now said that just making a few changes to your current diet can make major differences to your health, with making just three healthy changes able to reduce the risk of developing cancer by up to 86 per cent; eating more fruit and fish and reducing your soft drinks. Sounds simple right? So start making the changes today. The seemingly simple and obvious changes have been announced following a study by researchers at the TelAviv Medical Centre. They looked at a
Mediterranean diet includes vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, fish and meat.
dietary questionnaire of over 800 people undergoing screening or diagnostic colonoscopies who did not have a high risk of colorectal or bowel cancer. They found that patients with more a d v a n ce d p o lyps , w hic h a re s ma ll clumps of cells that can, over time, develop into cancer, were eating fewer ite ms re c o m me nde d w ithin the Mediterranean diet. But eating just two
o r t h r e e components halved the ris k of de veloping advancing polyps compared to ha ving none , w ith more fruit and fish and lowered soft drink consumption shown to be the most beneficial. A M e dite rra ne a n die t is typic a lly de fine d a s e a ting above average amounts of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains, fish and meat as well as monosaturated fats such as olive oil, rather than butter.
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Greater demand for respite RESPITE CARE: Family get some muchneeded time off.
DEMAND for respite care has increased 50 per cent in the last 10 years in Spain according to data from a lead-
ing health care services provider. The figures were released as summer started, a time when request for respite naturally occurs with families looking for temporary stays in nursing homes, of a weekend, fortnight or even a month, for a family member in order to give the primary caregiver some much-needed time off. Family respite allows the caregiver to get the physical and psychological rest necessary to avoid what some call the
The average age of respite services is 82 years.
‘burned-out caregiver syndrome.’ Although this resource is used throughout the year in times of convalescence, hospital recovery and unforeseen travel, it is especially required during holiday times. Family get the much-needed time off as their loved one is cared for in professional centres receiving all the medical assistance and care they need throughout the day including rehabilitation programmes, occupational therapies or socio-cultural activities. According to the data from Geriatros-SARquavitae, the average age of respite services is 82 years, and the average length of stay is 15-30 days in the summer and two to four the rest of the year.
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THERE is a new, musical resident in Benidoleig, Classical Guitarist, John Zaradin, who has gained international recognition. John started playing guitar at the age of 13 and studied guitar in the UK and Paris before his first, professional performance in the Purcell Room at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 1968 and has been involved in composition, performance and TV. He received a gold disc for his recording of the Aranjuez Concerto, has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and is the composer of three orchestral works, the third of which will premier in Benidoleig in 2018. John was kind enough to share some of his insights on a long career with Euro Weekly News in an exclusive interview. Have you been a regular visitor to Spain? I first came in 1971 to Almeria where I had friends working on the Michael Winner film ‘Chato’s Land’. Later in the 1990s, with my wife Noelle, we found a house in Calpe. Are you settled here now and if so what made you decide to come? We were in France before, near Albi,
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World-renowned musician is settling in to Costa Blanca Tarn. We had started to think of moving to Spain but Noelle suddenly became ill with cancer and after her death I decided to make a fresh start here. What do you like about the place? I like the welcoming Spanish approach to social life and its acceptance of others’ differences. What is your greatest fear? To be too fearful to consider the idea of being too afraid to dissipate, disperse and be free from, fear. What is your favourite food? Nourishment that is also ‘food for thought and feeling’. Who would you invite for a meal dead, alive or fictional? JS Bach. What is your secret pleasure? It would cease to be so if I said. What is your favourite piece of music?
Not one piece, but all music when it is played sincerely from the heart. What song would you like played at your funeral? It will not be important for me, but I could suggest John Cage’s 4’33 of silence, which gives the listener time to reflect on what he or she is doing. If an encore was needed and the attendants had no ideas of their own, then possibly an original piece of mine from a Temba Theatre Company production of Romeo & Juliet - ‘Uma Hora Triste’ - would be suitable. If you could go back in time when would it be to? I feel that we do go back in time each time we refer to our memories and that we do so in order to understand what is actually happening to us in the present. The simple answer is: any time that helps clarify our present, dynamic situation is a good time to go
COMPOSED: John Zaradin. back to. What’s top of your bucket list? To be able to act essentially and spontaneously without being distracted
by superficial particulars. John then explained his current musical project featuring international musicians who will be travelling to his new home to launch the composition. “I have written three guitar concertos: the first, for full orchestra, was premiered in Virginia (I played the guitar part) and then recorded with the orchestra of the Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sony Studios in London. “The second and third are put together for the Finnish guitarist Janne Lehtinen and arranged for guitar and string orchestra. “The second has been performed many times by Janne and the Collegium Musicum Lohja (director Hari Kerko) and they will come to Benidoleig to make the premier performance of the third concerto on March 16, 2018, with a repeat concert in Torrevieja three days later.”
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LAS MASCLETAS firework festival returns to Hort del Monjo, Elche, from August 8-15. Unlike traditional firework events, Las Mascletas focuses more on the rhythmic quality of the fireworks rather than the visuals. The displays need to last longer than five and a half minutes and must include a succession of explosions, that gradually become louder before coming to a dramatic conclusion, if they are to be considered a ‘Mascleta’. Jose Perez Ruiz, event councillor for Elche, explained that the festivities will begin with “a special
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DRAMATIC: Elche’s Mascleta festival 2016. presentation” in Hort del Monjo at 2pm on August 8. Pyrotechnics will then com-
pete from August 11-14 for the prize of ‘Best Mascleta’. The event will be live-
streamed from 2-5pm on YouTube and Facebook so viewers can vote for their favourite act. The first place winner will bring the festival to a close by setting off a display from the top of the Palacio de Altamira in Elche on August 15. Second place will perform a closing Mascleta prior to the final show. Twenty local restaurants will participate in the event by providing tapas to festival goers at €2.50 per plate.
Welcome summer! CARTAGENA has launched a medley of music, sport and theatre along the coast as part of their ‘Hola Verano’ project. Event councillor, Juan Pedro Torralba, announced collaboration with the Tourism, Culture and Sport councillors to welcome summer to Cartagena. The event will run throughout the months of July, August and September, bringing a total of 10 concerts to the beach. On July 15, Rock artist, Jesus Rios, is scheduled to play on the La Azohia beach whilst tribute band ‘Y si fuera Sanz’ takes to the stage on the Cabo de Palos port. Cartagena-born music groups will take to La Azohia on August 18, 19 and 26 in recognition of local music. The international Trovalia festival comes to Cartagena for the 13th year running from August 2-5. The poetry
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JOINT: Councillors Ricardo Segado, Juan Torrabla and Obdulia Gomez.
gala welcomes participants from Argentina, Colombia and Cuba to perform along the coastline in celebration of song and the spoken word. On the other hand, the sports programme
runs throughout July, August and September. The council have brought together Water Polo, Sailing, Beach Volleyball and Basketball for visitors and residents alike.
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ONE of the most familiar faces of the Volvo Ocean Race is Bouwe Bekking. Last month, it was confirmed that Bekking, the most experienced sailor in Volvo Race history, will return for an eighth shot at glory as he will skipper Team Brunel in the 2017-18 edition. No one has sailed more miles in the Volvo Ocean Race than Bekking, who made his first appearance as a crew member on Philips Innovator back in 1985-86. Bekking has been a runner-up in two previous editions but victory has always been just beyond his grasp. His first experience of ‘so near but yet so far ’ came on his debut, in 1985-86, when he finished second on board Philips Innovator, skippered by fellow Dutchman, Dirk Nauta. In 1993-94 he was on Winston, in 1997-98 he was back with Merit Cup and four years later he competed with Amer Sports One. His first opportunity to skipper a team in the event came in 2005-06 with Movistar, a race that ultimately came to an end when he and his crew were forced to abandon ship in the Atlantic. Undeterred, he came back to guide Telefonica Blue to a podium finish in 2008-09 and skippered second-placed Brunel in the most recent edition in 2014-15.
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HE’S BACK: Bouwe Bekking is back for his eighth edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.
More than 30 years on, and now aged 54, Bekking’s Volvo Ocean Race obsession has only intensified as this year he is on board Team Brunel, whose backers include Brunel, the Dutch-based global project management, recruitment and consultancy company and its founder
Jan Brand. The theme of the 2017-18 campaign is ‘Engineering the Future’, an initiative of a consortium of Dutch companies, including Brunel, Abel, Royal Huisman and EY and Bekking hopes it will be a winning consortium: “The team’s goal is to acceler-
ate the next generation,” said Bekking: “We win by bringing together experience and talent, and creating opportunities for the next generation.” With four months to go before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 201718, the starting grid is almost full.
The other confirmed entries are team AkzoNobel (skippered by Simeon Tienpont), Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier), MAPFRE (Xabi Fernandez), Vestas 11th Hour Racing (Charlie Enright), Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag (David Witt) and Turn The Tide On Plastic (Dee Caffari). The return of Brunel means that, for the first time in the race’s history, four major team sponsors are back for a second successive edition. As well as Brunel, Vestas, Dongfeng and MAPFRE are all back after competing in the most recent edition in 2014-15. The race starts from Alicante on October 22, with a maximum of eight One Design Volvo Ocean 65 racing yachts in the fleet. Seven of the boats have undergone an extensive refit process after being raced in the 201415 edition. The eighth is a brand new yacht, built for team AkzoNobel. The 2017-18 edition will see the teams cover 45,000 nautical miles in a round the world race that is due to finish in The Hague, Netherlands at the end of June 2018.
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All aboard! THIS summer, for just €1, European Youth Card holders will be able to take part in nautical activities on the Mar Menor, Murcia. People between the ages of 14-30 will be eligible for the discount. Councillor of Education, Youth and Sports, Adela Martinez-Cacha, explained that “Mar Menor is the best natural space for sports, health and leisure and this campaign will further expand the offer of activities available during the summer months.” The event ‘Blue Days’ (Dias Azules) will be held every Saturday from July 15 to September 9 throughout schools and water sport centres in the area. Youngsters and young adults will be able take part in sailing, kayaking, dragon boating, windsurfing and paddle surfing. Martinez-Cacha explained that with the initiative, the council plan to “continue to boost tourism in this extremely important area of natural heritage.” “We will strengthen and protect the Mar Menor whilst generating new opportunities for employment within the tourist sector,” she added. The councillor pointed out that “the objective of the regional government is that the Mar Menor is associated with sports, alongside healthy and quality tourism.” Anyone interested in the event, providing they have the European Youth Card, can reserve a place on the website www.mundojoven.org, or call the youth tourism office on 968 204 300.
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Blast from the past THE council of Santa Pola have joined forces with the University of Alicante to excavate the La Picola archaeological site. During the fourth and fifth centuries, the location was known as Portus Ilicitanus, an area which served as a port to the Roman colony of Illici (present day Elche). A team of archaeologists and historians have begun uncovering the secrets of the Roman site. There is evidence that several Roman houses were built in the area yet the unit’s main focus will be to excavate the newly discovered Roman salt factory. Jaime Molina, Professor of Ancient History at the University of Alicante, has explained that the team of 20 will be working until the end of July to carefully uncover the remains. The archaeologists and students will be using GPS equipment and 3D scanners during the excavation to ensure the site remains unspoilt. More than a decade ago, historians began to unearth the port structures in the area, but failed to notice the factory. Now, the team wants to un-
SECRETS: A team of experts have begun excavation work at the site. cover the construction in order to understand its relationship to the rest of the buildings on the La Picola site. Molina explained that by exposing
the salt mill, her team will be able to shed more light on the people living in the Portus Ilicitanus more than 16 centuries ago.
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THE COOLER: Susi Dias, second from the left, presenting the campaign to the Elche council.
Four-step tour MICHELIN STAR chef, Susi Diaz, has proposed a fourcourse Tupperware menu to promote the coast of Elche through the medium of food. Diaz’s campaign, called ‘La Neverita’ (The Cooler), aims to provide tourists with a menu they can cook from home and take to the beach. The meal consists of an appetizer, starter, main and dessert which are
“easy to prepare, withstand transport to the beach,” informed the chef. The menu brings together pickled mackerel, mussels and locally sourced vegetables in a bid to promote provincial cuisine. Tourism councillor, Mireia Molla, stressed that the aim of the campaign is “to use gastronomy to encourage the influx of
tourists to the beaches of Elche.” “We have the biggest restaurants in the world with more than nine kilometres of beach and five blue flags, which are the Michelin stars of the beach,” she added. The full recipe, alongside step-by-step videos, can be found online at www.laneveri ta.es.
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Belly of pork rolls and sushi GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS WITH
GARRY WAITE
幸運は残り物に存在する Translation: “Luck exists in the leftovers” Meaning: “There is luck in the last helping” Japanese Proverb
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WILL never cease to be amazed at the amount of dross that is aired on TV in the name of entertainment; Love Island, Big Brother, Kardashians, The Real Housewives of wherever and the like. But a friend of mine commented about a new (to me) show called Naked Attraction. For those of you that have not seen this programme the clue is in the title! Boy seeks girl; six young women stark naked parade for said boy! Who then has to strip off as well. Girl seeks boy; Six stark naked boys get ogled at by girl who then has to strip off too. They also have gays, pan sexuals (something involving bread?) bi-sexual and the list goes on. Now let’s make something clear, I am not a prude and I love the female form and am happy to see it in all its glory, but I’m not sure that having
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A belly - of pork rolls and sushi. nude bodies in full glare on a dating programme makes for a good base to start a relationship. I always thought that the sexiest part of a relationship was eventually discovering what was beneath the clothes. Which is probably why the Japanese came up with the ‘body table.’ Now this could be a new ‘dating - food pro-
gramme.’ Six girls are laid out and their bodies are covered with Rolls, Dumplings, Sashimi and Sushi and contestants armed with chopsticks start on the belly and have to eat all the food on the rest of the body before they are allowed to take the food from the ultimate erogenous zones! Now that seems the ultimate date - with dinner first!
A place of tranquility - Las Islas Hotel.
An oasis in the proverbial MY sister came over last week for a few days to see her son and grandchildren so I ventured down to Torreblanca to see sister and nephew to have lunch and celebrate young Noah’s birthday. After a pleasant lunch I took Melanie and Richard back to his house, but on the way stopped at the Boutique Hotel that is Las Islas, in that pueblo. It has become one of my sister’s guilty pleasures. I have to admit, it seems very incongruous to find a little hotel in the middle of a sprawling urbanisation, but there it is, complete with
pool, tropical gardens and birds. While we did not eat there - having already had lunch - we did have an after lunch drink and I, of course, had to look at the menu. There is a very heavy Lebanese influence and peculiarly mixed with Spanish dishes and just for fun, theres some Greek, Hungarian and even an Oriental Chicken Salad. The restaurant is open for non residents, but they do not normally serve drinks to non residents or non diners. Obviously my sister has some clout here!
ON THAT NOTE I will bid you farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good Friends.
REGULAR readers may remember me mentioning about a wine that I was given a few weeks ago that was disarmingly coloured blue. I said it had a ‘nose’ like nail polish remover so I didn’t drink it, but I did decide I would cook with it. So a chicken dish in white wine (well blue!) was prepared. And guess what? You’re right; it turned the chicken - blue! I did contact the bodega a couple of times to find out more details of Baltar de Alort but I did not receive a reply. I wonder if it is actually a white wine with colourant? If not what makes it blue. I shall have to ask my maestro friend Pancho Campo I’m sure he will know. While we are talking about wine, I may as well throw my wine corner in and this week I am going to celebrate the Bodega Muga, probably one of the best and most well-known of the Rioja, but on this occasion I am going to talk about their Prado Enea 2009. The interesting thing about this particular wine is that they do not always make it unless it’s particularly good. For instance they didn’t make it in 2007/8 or 2012/13. Robert Parker was suitably impressed awarding it 97 points and commented: “The most classic cuvée was not produced in 2007 or 2008, so we jumped to the phenomenal 2009 Prado Enea. It was produced with grapes from cooler vineyards that enjoyed 20 extra days of slow ripening compared with warmer zones, which provided them with perfect ripeness and deep flavours. This blend of 70 per cent Tempranillo, 20 per cent Garnacha and the remaining 10 per cent between Mazuelo and Graciano had an extended élevage, in this case no less than three years (alternating newer and older barrels). This is still a baby and I know Winemaker Jorge Muga would like to keep it in bottle for longer before selling it, but the commercial pressure is tremendous, as there has been no wine since 2006. The wine has 14.1 per cent alcohol and a surprising 3.34 pH, especially considering 2009 was generally a warm and ripe year. But somehow this cuvée seems to work very well in ripe vintages. The wine feels even younger on the palate, and it still needs to develop some further complexity and the silky texture for which this wine is famous. There is good balance here and all the elements are in place for a nice development in bottle. In fact, it feels like one of the great recent vintages of Prado Enea.” As I said there was no Prado Enea in 2012 or 2013 but it was produced in 2010, 2014 in small quantities and in 2015. At this quality it represents pretty good value. But again it’s not a quaffing wine at 40€ a bottle. A classic rioja - at its best.
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Garry Waite is a foodie and restaurateur as well as an Hospitality Management Consultant. If you are contemplating setting up an operation in Spain, or indeed having problems with an existing project contact him on garryphwaite@gmail.com
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Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
CATALUÑA once had a nationalist but centre-right party. That was the defunct Convergencia I Unio (CiU), which slowly foundered thanks to its co-founder, Cataluña’s regional president Artur Mas. He squandered an overall majority with a series of early elections, hoping each time to consolidate his position on independence. Not only was Mas incapable of listening to the electorate’s “thanks but no thanks” but he is no longer regional president although the secessionists forge ahead undeterred. Meanwhile, up pops Units per Avançar, a new party formed by people close to Josep Antoni Duran Lleida, CIU’s other co-founder who threw in the towel in 2016. The party, nationalist but not separatist, is “a humanist and Christian Democrat party” and does not want the
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Boring is the new exciting October 1 referendum. Spokesman Carlos Losada believes this will not solve Cataluña’s problems and only bring more. Neither was the party worried about being “politically boring” according to Losada. “Politics don’t need to entertain people, they should solve problems,” he said. Unfortunately for their electorates, few politicians anywhere, especially those trying to make a name for themselves and above all the Catalan separatists, would agree.
Something nasty THE Accounts Tribunal winkled out irregularities at Spain’s official gazette, the Boletin Oficial de Estado (BOE). Orders for paper were fractioned into smaller amounts so they did not have to be put out to tender and 80 per cent of €630,413 in bonuses for 420 employees
went to six executives. Puts a new slant “leaving no stone unturned” in the fight against corruption because every time another is lifted more sleaze and slime are found underneath.
Smart move JUAN IGNACIO ZOIDO, Spain’s Interior minister has banned all visitors’ phones from his office, which must be left at the door. He does not want conversations recorded, Zoido explained, citing the problems this caused his predecessor Jorge Fernandez Diaz. Which suggests that he intends to be equally indiscreet and underhanded but without being found out.
Seen but not heard PODEMOS supremo Pablo Iglesias criticised Felipe VI’s failure to cite Spain’s three greatest problems when he addressed parlia-
ment not long ago. Felipe’s speech came on the 40th anniversary of Spain’s first post-Franco elections but Iglesias wanted to know why he ignored corruption, social inequality and Cataluña which he euphemistically glossed over as “plurinationalism.” But Felipe is allowed to stick his head in the sand and it’s not his job to sort out these huge problems. Politicians are paid to do that, not the head of state.
ARTUR MAS: Incapable of listening.
Caesar’s share THE European Court of Justice rejected an appeal from a Getafe (Madrid) faith school which expected the local council to reimburse a €23,730 building permit for an extension. The judges ruled that the 400-seat conference room was not destined exclusively for religious use and waiving the permit fee constituted ‘prohibited State help.’ Spain’s 1978 Constitution separated State and Church, a divorce that everyone accepts apart from the Church, which still doesn’t pay
IBI rates. If it did, the argument goes, it could not support the admirable Caritas. The charity receives a less than admirable 1 per cent of Church funds, begging the question of where the remaining 99 per cent goes. Brexiters and Kippers may froth at the mouth all they want regarding the ECJ (which they routinely confuse with European Court of Human Rights) but the former has at least saved Getafe Town Hall €23,730.
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Spirit of Dali remains in Figueres THE modern town of Figueres, Girona has a population of 45,000 people and from most angles looks very normal for northern Spain. The area can claim an eclectic history however being the birthplace of Narcis Monturiol, the inventor of the first motor powered submarine, and singer Monica Naranjo. The huge Castell de San Ferran dominates the town but no more than the presence of world famous Catalan surrealist Salvador Dali. The legacy of Dali can be felt over Figueres, even decades after his death. The Dali Theatre and Museum helps to preserve his heritage and if you have one day in the tow n t h i s i s o n e o f th e b e s t places to visit. It is built on the site of a theatre where Dali’s first exhibitions took place which was destroyed by a fire during the Spanish Civil War. In the 1960s Dali decided to rebuild the monument and dedicate it to his works and inspirations. A visit to his museum will provide a vivid insight into the eccentric imagination of Dali evidenced
DALI MUSEUM: Designed like a Moorish palace with eggs on top.
b y th e o u ts id e o f the building which is designed like a Moorish style palace wall but decorated with giant eggs. Dali wanted his museum ‘to be a single block, a labyrinth, a great surrealist obje c t’ an d th is he c e rta inly achieved. The museum does not feature
Dal i ’s m ost wel l - known wor ks like ‘The Persistence of Time’ or ‘The Elephants’ as many of these are displayed in museums across the US as well as in Brussels and Madrid or held by private collectors. I nst ead t he m useum houses many pieces from Dali’s private collection, which are no less impressive, and together constitute the single largest collection of Dali works in the world by far. To truly understand the artist, a trip to this museum is essential. Included in the pieces on display are paintings, sculptures, collages, mechani cal cr eat i ons and other items which display Dali’s vivid imaginings. Other artist’s works do feature in the museum. A Frida Kahlo exhibition recently ended and numerous surrealist displays of art by artists in Dali’s private collection are permanent features.
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Tech advantage in real estate NEW technologies are making the experience of buying, selling or renting a home in Spain radically different. Those who have access to such technologies through their real estate agent, or other company, are at a real advantage when playing the property market. One example is virtual reality. Impressive VR technology uses glasses, a computer and 360 degree vision to offer potential buyers a tour of the home without them having to physically visit. A similar experience can be offered by drones, which can explore roofs and offer aerial views in ways which cannot be rivalled by boots on the ground.
While many might baulk at buying a home without personally investigating every corner, a growing number of wealthier foreign buyers are confident in the technology and charmed by the convenience. A seller who offers virtual reality tours of their home can tap into a vast market of distant buyers who might make only a few physical trips but take hundreds of online tours from the comfort of their living room. A similar phenomenon is virtual ‘home staging.’ This technique uses computer augmentations to apply repairs, upgrades, extensions or redecorations to a property so buyers can visualise
exactly what it will look like once they make the changes. It helps take the guesswork out of imagination, especially for buyers without substantial surveying knowledge. This technology has helped sell properties which were considered almost unsellable in their original state by focusing strongly on their potential.
VIRTUAL REALITY: Offers a tour of the home without a physical visit.
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Property surtax needs to be sorted made a serious loss on their investment. The surtax has been successfully struck down by many regional supreme courts in the past year, including in Andalucia. A hefty backlog of cases is now piling up with sellers suing for a return of the tax payment. A typical amount paid ranges from â‚Ź2,000 to â‚Ź3,000. But without a repeal of the tax by the national parliament, many homeowners exist within a legal limbo. In some provinces the tax is still charged, in others the situation is entirely unclear, while some have banished it completely, leading to major differences across the country. Abel Caballero, who is also the mayor of Vigo, wants the government to consult FEMP before August to work towards a uniform revocation of the tax that will ease the uncertainty felt by thousands of people.
POLITICIANS should not take their summer holidays without first resolving the controversial issue of surtax being charged on the sale of properties according to a major public body. Abel Caballero, president of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP), said parliament should not be allowed a break until the complex situation is resolved.
Many homeowners exist within a legal limbo. The surtax is an extra tax officially imposed on profits made from the sale of a property. But, contentiously, in many cases it applies regardless of whether a profit was made at all. Complex calculations are used to extract a tax even when the seller has
SURTAX: Parliament should not be allowed a break until the situation is resolved.
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Spain tops expat table LANDLORDS: Will no longer have any right to anonymity if they rent out their properties to tourists.
Tourist landlords to be named LANDLORDS who rent out their properties to tourists will no longer have any right to anonymity under a draft bill to regulate the fast-growing industry. Global accommodation platforms operating in Spain, including Airbnb and Homeaway, would be obliged to reveal the identity of any owners posting adverts on their websites. The companies, which have trampled over the dominance of Spain’s hotel industry, would also be compelled to provide the ministry of finance with periodic
market reports exhaustively detailing their activity and market trends. Preventing tax fraud is a central purpose of the bill, as is more control over the holiday rental scene, which has operated as a largely underground market for years. The bill will be finalised next week and likely be voted on by the end of summer. In the tax year just passed, a total of 21,500 taxpayers across Spain received a letter from the tax man stating that the government was aware they had rented
rooms or homes to tourists and expected the profits to be included in their annual tax return. Should the bill become law, it may throw up some interesting facts on the holiday rental phenomenon. Activists opposed to tourist rentals in major Spanish cities believe that thousands of rented properties are concentrated in the hands of a surprisingly small number of owners, in many cases large companies rather than private individuals.
FIGURES from one of the UK’s bi ggest pr oper t y search websites suggest t hat Spai n i s by f ar t he most popular choice for Brits looking for a second hom e or a new l i f e abroad. Rightmove has revealed that more than 2.5 million sear ches ar e m ade f or Spanish properties every m ont h f r om UK households. Head of Ri ght m ove Over seas, Chr i s Pease, said “Spain’s proximity to the UK, cheap flights and shor t t r avel t i m e has i t consistently emerging as one of the most popular pr oper t y dest i nat i ons abroad.” Spain was well ahead of southern European ri-
val s, Fr ance, I t al y and Portugal, which came second, third and fourth respectively, with Ireland making up the top five. The popular property website said that Alicante enj oyed m or e sear ches than any other Spanish regi on. I t al so f ound t hat Glaswegians and Liverpudlians in particular fancied Spanish properties, whi l e t hose i n London, Cardiff and Bristol opted for France. Rightmove also noted that, for the average June asking price of a home in Engl and and Wal es of £316,000 ( €360,000) British buyers could easily acquire a luxury fivebedr oom ed vi l l a on t he Costa Blanca.
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GRAEME TYRRELL ONE of the more popular container plants in warm to temperate climates, and a favourite in the Mediterranean region is the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina). It is a very strong growing plant but unfortunately it must be kept in a container unless you have a place that can maintain a 30 metre high and up to 40 metres wide tree with roots so strong they can lift up pavements and strangle underground pipes. This strength however is why it is so good in a container. It has the ability to grow in adverse conditions of minimal water and direct sun for long periods without expiring. It does have its limitation though which, when understood, allow it to grow happily on your porch, terrace or balcony providing its bright green dense foliage reminiscent of a tropical jungle environment. Its most basic need is to have an appropriate soil mixture that permits free drainage of water while having the capacity to retain moisture in the mix. A good potting mixture with an equal part by volume of pine bark mixed with it can be a good blend. Stones can be used instead of pine bark but as they don’t retain moisture the container will need more regular watering. Light is also an important issue. They will tolerate full sun when established but do well in light shade as a house plant. If you move them from a very light position to one of low light they will most likely lose many leaves but generally recover. Loss of leaves indicates a change of environment for the Weeping Fig but usually they reboot once a balanced environment for them is re-established. Watering ideally requires that the container is drenched and then allowed to become touch dry before rewatering. The plant is tolerant of variations of this but if it becomes too dry it may shed its leaves to reflect the degree of dryness and if too constantly wet it may develop fungal problems in the roots. It is best to provide organic fertilisers in liquid form to maintain nutrients but not excessively.
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6. Organise your shoes. Shoes have a way of spilling out of the wardrobe and ending up in almost every room of the house. With some simple shelving, a hanging shoe-holder or shoe-rack, floor space will instantly open up. If all else fails, get rid of some pairs (but resist the temptation to go shoe-shopping as a reward!)
9. Purge your paperwork. If you can’t file it or frame it, dispose of it. Of course, some paperwork needs to be kept for certain time periods and your child may never forgive you for throwing out their first drawing from nursery school, but use your judgement and persist with the purge.
7. Embellish and beautify. In any space where clutter tends to pile up, embellish with a favourite framed print or something special. Whenever you’re tempted to re-use as a
8. Re-use where possible. If you’ve managed to clear out a chest of drawers or Welsh dresser, re-purpose it to clear your other clutter. If it’s no longer required, donate or ditch.
10. Take the 12-12-12 challenge! This is a simple task of locating 12 items to throw away, 12 items to donate and 12 items to be returned to their proper place. It can be a fun way to organise 36 things in your house quite quickly.
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Could you welcome a new addition to your family? ANY rescue centre will tell you it is not always an easy task to find dogs that new forever home. At Santa Clara they pride themselves on making that perfect match between dog and their new owner, looking at everyone individually and doing a home check where possible to find out where the dog will live, what sort of dog would best suit their home, lifestyle and family. In return, they are honest about the dog’s nature, character, health issues (if they have them) and behaviour. They want the dog to settle into his/her new home as stress free as possible and of course they do not want to be returned to them. The responsibility of Santa Clara does not end when a dog leaves the shelter. They offer help and advice to anyone who adopts one of their dogs and they can always be contacted to help with problems if they arise.
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The history of the dog is explained as best it can as in many cases dogs are dumped on their doorstep, abandoned in the campo or brought to them by the Local Police, so long term history may not be known. Some dogs arrive in appalling conditions, they are mentally and physically abused and it can take months to rehabilitate them and they will only be rehomed
when they are in a good mental and physical state. Sadly some are so scared they will not be rehomed and will live out their days at Santa Clara. For these dogs, and others who have not been rehomed, they have set up a sponsorship
scheme. For only €50 a year you will receive a certificate of sponsorship, photos and letter telling you all about the dog and why he/she is there. During the year the dog will write to you (yes they have some very talented hounds) telling you about their progress. This is a great way to help a special dog and many people do this who love dogs but for various reasons can’t have a dog of their own, or is ideal for birthday or Christmas presents for people who have everything. Of course if you want to visit the shelter and meet your sponsor dog in person this too can be arranged. If you would like to see a full list of sponsor dogs contact Margaret on 697 495 315 or email at santaclaratobarra@ gmail.com, payments can be made by bank transfer to Liberbank Iban ES58 2105 4550 2930 1003 4449 or paypal at santaclaratobarra@ gmail.com.
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MANY folk have so many different opinions of the muzzle. Of course anyone that sees a dog with a muzzle automatically assumes that the dog is dangerous. There are many types of muzzle, but whatever one you choose make certain that the dog is able to breath. The muzzle that I recommend is the Baskerville which is marketed by the eminent Roger Mugford. This is a basket design and allows near unrestricted mouth opening for panting and drinking.
If you do not have a muzzle then you can tie the leash around the dog’s mouth.
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vous dogs to wear a muzzle and al so when a dog has been operated on. Wearing a m uzzl e i s anot her way t o prevent him from licking the wound. In the event of an emergency, if you do not have a muzzle then one can always tie the leash around the dog’s mouth to prevent it biting. I would add that a muzzle does not cure a bad behaviour, but it is useful whilst an effective therapeutic strategy is developed.
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CHARITIES/CHURCHES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking Church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.00 am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.00 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.00 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and chil-
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*. All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always. Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc. Please keep them coming in! We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop. THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk. HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports any-
one, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com We also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and non-members on 966 723 733 (95456) THE BAKER FOUNDATION SPIRITUALIST CENTRE. Find us on the Saturday market road opposite the Chinese Restaurant. Playa Flamenca. Different International and local mediums every Sunday and Tuesday. Sunday, divine service with clairvoyance 11 am start. Tuesday, evening of clairvoyance doors open 7’o’clock for 7.30 start. Spiritual Healing is available on Sundays after service and on Thursday mornings from 10. 30 until 12. We have a development group on Tuesdays 5 until 6.30 for those interested in meditation and advancing your knowledge of spirit. Private readings are available on request. Please join us and make new friends, a warm welcome awaits you all. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. You can join us on Facebook at, The Baker Foundation spiritual centre. Hall is available for hire. For more information please contact Linda on 606 990 665. Email, schugy54@gmail.com (95458)
PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information www.pi larchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm. For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391. (95464) THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The
Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-mail: strokesu pportgroup@hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email sec retarybr3606@gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com (95475)
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, TORREVIEJA Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja 03185, Alicante Evangelical non-denominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.0 a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.0 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta, La Zenia Contact 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church atters Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463 www.icatorrevieja.org ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 5.30. For further details Hon Sec 692 938 664 FREEMASONRY Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca? There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee Tel: 966 712
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Subaru BRZ SE Lux Standard kit on the test model included automatic LED headlights, heated leather and Alcantara seats, power windows, automatic air-conditioning, Subaru’s Starlink infotainment system with 6.2 inch colour touchscreen, voice recognition, satnav and Bluetooth. You also get cruise control, keyless enSUBARU BRZ: Plenty of charisma.
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SPORTS COUPES are a niche yet important sector of the overall car market, with many models costing north of £40,000, but there are some notable exceptions. At the head of the list is the Subaru BRZ, a sleek head-turning model with plenty of charisma. It is rear-wheel-drive, has a taut chassis and a limitedslip differential which diverts engine power to the rear wheel with most traction, helping provide outstanding handling. But that’s not the best part of the BRZ - what is remarkable is that it costs from just €30,190 (£26,495). It’s hard to find a more enjoyable and engaging sports coupe at that sort of money. Power comes from a 2.0 litre 197 hp horizontally-opposed Boxer engine delivering - with six-speed manual gearbox - a quick 0-100 kph time of just 7.6 seconds and top speed of 225 kph (140 mph). My test model had an automatic gearbox and its figures are 0-100 kph 8.2 seconds, 209 kph (130 mph) and fuel economy of 14.0 kpl (39.8 mpg). With optional sat-nav this version costs €31,899 (£27,995). The slick and responsive auto gearbox still kept plenty of fun in the driving experience, and the driving is what this car is all about. With its ground-hugging stance and improved aerodynamics the car stayed glued to the tarmac and with super-responsive steering, you always feel totally in control. With its potent styling, sports seats, big alloys, twin exhausts, rear diffuser and a boot spoiler, the BRZ looks an all-out sports car but it does have a practical side too. For one thing it has four seats, though while Subaru says it will take four people “at a pinch” I have to quibble anyone aged over 12 will struggle for space in the rear of the car. Boot space is decent at 243 litres and with the rear seats folded you get a surprising 1,270 litres which can accommodate some bulky items.
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more importantly delivers a driving experience which reminds you of just how much fun motoring used to be.
Stats panel: Model: Subaru BRZ SE Lux Auto Engine: 2.0 litre petrol Transmission: 6-speed auto Performance: 0-100 kph 8.2 seconds, top speed 209 kph (130 mph) Economy: 14.0 kpl (39.8 mpg) Emissions: 164 g/km
Model tested was UK specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.
WINSTON CHURCHILL’S ancestral home welcomed hundreds of supercars to cruise around the gardens and pose for cameras. Blenheim Palace held its Cars at the Palace festival last week as a prelude to its annual supercar meet in September. Motoring fans got a chance to see some of the supercar world’s finest specimens. A 2003 Porsche Carrera GT turned heads, along with its sidekick, a 911 GT3 RS 4.0, one of just 600 of the acclaimed models in existence. Not one to be outdone, Ferrari brought along an F12 Tour de France. Its 6.3 litre V12 engine can reach 780hp, allowing it to hit 100kph in just 2.9 seconds. It was more than matched by a 458 Speciale which can strike a top speed of 320kph. A Jaguar F-Type Project 7, Lamborghini Huracan Spyder and Aston Martin DB11 made it a top day for the lucky attendees. The palace is one of the UK’s top venues for motoring enthusiasts. On September 2 a special event celebrating 70 years of Ferrari takes place, with tickets now up for grabs.
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Pride of the Lions, victory for Root’s The Plaza Golf Society England and a Brit for Wimbledon? Tony Matthews International Sports A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fund–raiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio. Costa de Almeria
ONCE again, no-one, even those remotely interested in sport, have been disappointed with the action they’ve seen in various competitions worldwide during the last week… and it will get better! RUGBY UNION Last Saturday, the British and Irish Lions came mighty close to beating the New Zealand All Blacks, and indeed, winning a thrilling series, by drawing 1515 in Auckland in the final Test down under… courtesy of Owen Farrell’s long-distance penalty kick with just three minutes remaining. The hosts had won 38
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games at Eden Park and their last draw was against South Africa over a decade ago. So it’s “Well done the Lions - you did GB proud.” CRICKET Joe Root celebrated his first game as England’s captain in terrific style as his team walloped South Africa by 211 runs in the opening Test at Lords. England amassed 458 (Root scoring 190) and 233 while the tourists were dismissed for 361 and 119 (‘Man of the Match’ Moeen Ali taking 10 - giving him ten wickets overall). This was England’s first win over the Springboks at Lords since 1960, doing so inside four days. The second Test starts tomorrow at Trent Bridge. And England - after four straight wins - are progressing in the Women’s World Cup which continues until July 23. Last Sunday they beat reigning world champions Australia by three runs at Bristol, scoring 259-8 against 256-8. FORMULA ONE Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) won last Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix, ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Danny Ricciardo. Lewis Hamilton, annoyed after his team changed a gear box during practice, was subsequently penalised, but after starting eighth on the grid, he drove well to finish fourth. Vettel leads the driver’s championship by 20 points from Hamilton (171-151) with Bottas third (136).
EUROGOLF Captain, Debbie Weedon, would like to start by saying that, after being a member of Eurogolf for over 20 years, it’s been her honour to be their captain this season. Debbie would also like to thank the committee for all their hard work and great support during her captaincy, including Clive Horne, who stepped up to the plate to be match secretary when they were left, at the last minute, with a vacancy. It’s been a great season for Eurogolf, with lots of new members and it’s Debbie’s pleasure to welcome them into the society and wish them all well. They are enjoying the social side of Eurogolf, as well as the golf. As captain, she has had a good year with not too many problems. The Captain’s Ball, Captain’s Day and the Presentation evening were all well-supported and Debbie thanks all who attended. A few games didn’t go quite according to plan but hopefully, lessons have been
The next race is the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday week. TENNIS At the time of going to press, two Brits - reigning champion Andy Murray and Johanna Konta - had reached the quarter-finals of their singles competitions. But they face strong opposition from Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Gilles Muller who eliminated Rafael Nadal 15-13 in the fifth set, and from Caroline Wozniacki, CoCo Vandeweghe, Spain’s Garbine Muguruza, who k’od 2016 champion Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Venus Williams, Jelena Ostapenko and Svetlana Kuznetsova respectively. Also Brits Marcus Willis and Jay Clarke ousted reigning champions from France, Herbert and Mahut in the men’s doubles, while Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis were still in the mixed doubles at the start of the week. TOUR OF FRANCE Halfway through the second week of the 3,600km /2,200mile race, GB’s three-time winner Chris Froome was the overall leader by 18 seconds from Italy’s Fabio Aru. Unfortunately two other Brits Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas - are both out after they fractured a shoulder and collarbone respectively. Cavendish was bull-dozed off his bike by world champion Peter Sagan who was immedi-
ately disqualified! The race ends in Paris on July 23. FOOTBALL Romelu Lukaku has joined Manchester United from Everton for £75m (€80m)… Wayne Rooney is returning to Goodison Park after 13 years at Old Trafford… defender Antonio Rudiger has moved to Chelsea from Roma for £29m… and Arsenal could sell Alexis Sanchez! Alex Neil, ex-Norwich boss, has taken over at Preston. My thoughts and best wishes (and yours, no doubt) go to Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri who collapsed during a friendly last Saturday against Werder Bremen. The Dutchman (20) was said to be ‘comfortable and stable’ in hospital after suffering a heart spasm. Also we wish Wolves’ goalkeeper Carl Ikeme (31) well after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia. And the Women’s Euro 2017 championship starts tomorrow and ends on August 6. EVENTS There are several other sporting events coming up, including football’s Gold Cup in USA (until July 26)… the Disability Sports/World Para-athletic championships (July 14-23)… the world swimming and diving championships (from tomorrow until July 20)… and the Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale which starts next Thursday.
WITH a stormy start to the day and some players worrying about their hair getting wet, (Grandad!), the weather held off and 36 players enjoyed La Finca. With €72 in the two’s pot, fiveplayers won €14 each. Well done to Christain Attwood, Mike Thornton, Theo Boelhower, Declan Crowley and Dave Lethaby. Nearest the pins were sponsored by the Committee, all winning a €10 bar tab for The Ale House. Well done to Mike Thornton, Darren Hancock x two, Dave Lethaby and Declan Crowley. Last place saw Vernon Cook, with an impressive 20 points, collecting a bottle of wine. Best lady was Liz. Guests saw Chris Baker come in first place, collecting wine and balls. Silver division saw Christian hit a fantastic 40 points from his handicap of 17 after a lesson from Lee Williamson (thanks Lee), Kelham ED Mountain off 16 in second place with a great 36 points and Declan Crowley off 14 in third with 33 points, on countback, to John Aird. Gold Division saw flying Scotsman, Graeme Clarke, off 8 win with a great score of 38 points the steady, Darren Hancock, off 5 with an impressive 36 points and Dave ‘lefty’ Lethaby, off 9 with 33 points, as the captain would say, enjoy your new handicaps! The next game is Friday 14 July at Las Ramblas, with a few spaces left, so get your name down. Don’t forget, you can book games until December online at: www.theplazagolfsociety.com.
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SUMMER CUP: The first round played at Vistabella Golf. THE first of four rounds to decide the winner of the summer cup took place at Vistabella Golf on Thursday July 5, in oppressive weather conditions, Most people achieved good scores, although round of the day went to modest, ‘I’ve got no chance’ Pete Wootton; on the day of his wedding anniver-
sary, with a score of 42 points. Gold division winner was John Brastock, with a comparatively measly 34 points beating Alan Craig on countback. The next meeting is at Roda Golf on July 20, 9.28am start, at a cost of €40. Contact Alan Craig on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk or 634 347 788.
Eurogolf Captain’s report learned and the same mistakes won’t be made again. The Captain’s Bunker was a great success and most members took it in the spirit it was meant in, a bit of fun whilst raising money for charity. Debbie found it amusing how members liked to snitch on their playing partners! The total raised was €553 from the bunker fund and overall €2,401 which was handed over to the councillor for Social Services, Rojales, who said the money will be used to help the elderly people of Rojales with wheelchairs and motability scooters. Last year, when looking for a Vice Captain, it proved very difficult to get someone to accept the position. With just a few weeks to go to the end of last season, Debbie was fortunately drawn to play with
Fred Reeve and he agreed to be her vice captain. Debbie was over the moon, even though she hardly knew him. But, 12 months on and having played with him every week, she has got to know him really well and with his many years of golf experience, has no doubt he will be a super captain. Debbie wishes him and his new committee, every success for next season and looks forward to being their President. Lastly, Debbie would like to pay tribute to a committee member who has, for many years, worked really hard for Eurogolf. Many members may not realise how much work goes on behind the scenes, so it gave Debbie great pleasure to present Sue Gillett with a bouquet of flowers from the members, as a show of appreciation for everything she has done for Eurogolf.
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Bettas Torrevieja is growing BETTAS RUGBY Torrevieja, is a new, female club in Torrevieja, trained by Javier and his two sons, Joseba and David. For this club the most important things are, humility, commitment, motivation, friendship and of course, respect, which is what rugby is all about. If you think that these are the values for you, come and try because they are looking for more girls to form a rugby team for the league. Also, they are looking to start a juniors section of the club, as they have some juniors training, so any girls and boys who want to play, contact the club for more information. The next training session is on Naufragos Beach Torrevieja from 8.30-10.00pm. Call Javi 603 727 179.
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San Miguel Golf Society at La Finca IT’S been a while since the society has been to La Finca and 35 members and four guests made it this time around. A perfect day, weather-wise, found the course in good condition apart from the greens, a rather major part of events, which had been sanded and fertilised with quite a bit still remaining after brushing. This meant they were slow and not very responsive to the break. The relatively long set-up of the course, once again favoured lower handicappers, scoring in that category outdoing the vast majority of members in the other two. Tony Sims, Steve Higgins and Brian Mulligan all broke par, with
the latter pair both scoring very good 39’s. The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were as follows: Silver Category: 4th Dave Blackburn (31), 3rd Linda Cain (32), 2nd Frank Stanhope (35), and 1st Brian Mulligan with 39 points. Gold Category: 4th Jamie Rorison (36 on CB), 3rd Norman Cahill (36 on CB), 2nd Tony Sims (37), and 1st, Steve Higgins with 39 points. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Jamie Rorison (hole 3), Gary Hill (6), John Sorenson (13) and Noel Bannon (16).
Theo and Norman. SMGS would like to thank the staff at La Finca golf course for an enjoyable day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters on www.smgs.org or call Theo Boelhouwer on 694 494 824 to find out more.
Anne McGrath perpetual memorial golf tournament THIS recent tournament, which is administered by Bull Flanagan Golf Society, is an open tournament and was held at the popular Vistabella Golf Course. Twenty-eight players registered for the event and all the income raised on the day, which is expected to be over €2,000, is passed on to the Oncology Department, at Torrevieja Hospital, to assist their daily task of dealing with patients who are suffering from cancer. Lots of prizes were on offer and restrictions are in place to prevent all the prizes going to a few players.
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A special prize of €100 was on offer for any player who could manage to get an hole in one on the par 3 hole 8. All of the prizes were allocated to the appropriate players however, in the main event, the trophy was won by Ian Allison with 39 points and in second place with 37 points was Bill Fantom. After the tournament, players returned to the Bull Flanagan for drinks and a meal of their choice. The presentations were made after the meal and Mick McGrath thanked all sponsors including Vistabella golf course.
El Plantio 2 Golf Society Texas Scramble ON Tuesday July 4, club day saw 16 members and a guest compete in a Texas Scramble, a competition well liked by most taking part. Two teams of four and three of three, set off on a shotgun start, with individuals unsure whether the advantage lay with the teams of four or three players. It turned out that the foursomes filled the first two places, with the team finishing first, achieving five birdies and no bogey fours and the team finishing second having four birdies and no bogies. This was despite the greens being in a very bumpy state, after having been Hollow Tined and then resanded. Nearest the Pins, Hole 2 - John O’Brien and Hole 6 - Bryan Watson. 3rd Place, Handicap 4.9 - Ray Housley, Mike Williams, Kenton Wanty - 48.1 shots. 2nd Place, Handicap 3.68 - John Wilby, David Swann, George Stanhope, Henry Mellor - 46.32 shots. 1st Place, Handicap 4.39 - Ian Henderson, Bryan Watson, Rod Loveday, Mike Davies - 44.61 shots. If you would like to join the society, they play at El Plantio Golf Club on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. They play both courses, the Par 3 nine-hole course and the main 18-hole course, catering for all abilities. Anyone wishing to join as a new member, rates are very competitive or as a guest contact Ian Henderson on: 966 716 616 or 636 116 230 for more details.