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Unconscious hiker rescued By Christophe de Chaume OFFICERS of the Guardia Civil rescued a hiker on Wednesday who fell unconscious after fainting near the Cala Media Luna beach in San Jose. The woman suffered a blackout and the Police, Fire Brigade and Civil Protection services attended the scene. The Emergency Services’ Communications Centre had been alerted to the incident by a member of the public, and after receiving the message the different units went to the ‘Half Moon’ site, in Nijar. There they found a woman of around 50 unconscious, and sources suggest she had hit her head on the ground before passing out. First aid was administered to her and she was then transferred to Torrecardenas hospital, where she is believed to be in a stable condition. The Guardia Civil advises that hikers should plan and prepare for their routes in detail, and that they should not go alone where possible.
STRETCHERED OFF: The woman was saved by the emergency services.
Touching tribute A LASTING memorial to young Gabriel Cruz, who died in suspicious circumstances in Nijar last February, is to be created in the pavement that surrounds La Ballena. ‘Welcome to Gabriel’s Whale’ the words that will be a constant reminder of ‘the little fish’ as he was known in Almeria, written in his own words, is to be stamped on the ground. This is being made possible with the help of a donation by marble company Cuellar, and the skills of local firm Jarquil. The City Council was keen to create a memorial to the little boy, whose violent death shocked the nation, and several options were considered before La Ballena was selected as the perfect spot for an inscription. The tribute is expected to be completed and installed at the mouth of the Rambla Federico Garcia Lorca by December of this year.
NEWS BITES €10 million green plan THE Junta de Andalucia plans to support more than 600 energy saving projects in Almeria Province, with an investment of more than €10 million through the Andalucian Energy Agency, as part of a drive to boost the renewables industry.
Fine wine THE Alboloduy district of Almeria will celebrate Harvest day this Sunday, which honours ancient traditions relating to the cultivation of grapes, and involves the performance of the ‘treading’ technique, and wine tasting.
Repairs needed THE partial collapse of a wall at Santa Isabel Primary School in La Molineta, Almeria was contained by five firefighters on Tuesday, and parents claim they have been complaining about its ‘poor state’ for some time.
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Police seize 900 kilo hashish haul ciras, and distributing them in Cataluña, OFFICERS of the Guardia Civil and National Police have arrested seven men in Pamplona, Valencia and the Basque Country. connection with a criminal group that The police operation led to raids of houswas allegedly trafficking and distributing es in Algemesi, Cullera, San Pedro Alcanhashish from Morocco to Spain. tara (Marbella), Puerto del Real (Cadiz), and Five of the detainees are Spaniards, and two are Moroccan. After six house raids and El Ejido (Almeria). three others of warehouses, police seized 900 kilos of hashish, a pistol, five grams of cocaine and €1,000 in cash. An investigation began in January when the Guardia Civil became aware of communications between a resident of Algemesi, Valencia, and the drugs underworld of Morocco. Further enquiries throughout southern Spain led them to establish that a criminal group was loading packages of DRUGS DEN: Police are cracking down on these criminal groups. hashish into vans in Alge-
CREDIT: Guadia Civil
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PAWS FOR THOUGHT: The animal interaction has had excellent results.
A fine time with canines AN initiative coordinated by Valencia’s Department of Education, Social Welfare and Health, in collaboration with the IES L’Arabi school and the Humanymal association, will see the introduction of a learning therapy course centred around dogs. The project has an investment of €5,146 and is entitled ‘Edukadogs.’ Natalia Perez, Director of Humanymal, said: “On an emotional level, the project has managed to awaken positive reactions and strengthen group cohesion. “It has also boosted academic motiva-
tion and family communication.” The Valencian government’s aim has been to respond to the evolving needs of secondary school students with new stimuli, to see if beneficial results are gained. Humanymal is a multidisciplinary association covering education, activities and assisted therapy with animals, involving dogs of different breeds. It is the first therapy company to specialise in animal-assisted education. In addition, all of the dogs in the programme have been rescued, rehabilitated and trained.
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CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Almuñecar
MOJACAR mayor, Rosmari Cano, and Tourism councillor Emmanuel Aguero, have again made an appearance on Spectrum Radio, as part of ongoing efforts to keep the English-speaking residents of the town informed on local matters. Speaking to the station’s Director, Richard Shanley, on his ‘Almeria Today’ programme, the mayor gave listeners some updates on the works that are due to start in the autumn. Of these, the extension of the Avenida de Paris and the Residential Care Home will begin in mid-October, and the Skate Park in November. Ms Cano reassured listeners that neither traffic nor access to the town should be affected by the Avenida de Paris works, and that any temporary restrictions would hap-
CREDIT: Ayunamiento de Mojacar
Mayor makes waves on radio
IN TOUCH: The council wants to keep British residents in the loop. pen in the early hours of the morning. However, the mayor did request that parents taking children to the schools should travel via the Turre road during this time, if possible.
Museum money
CULTURE BOOST: Sandra Garcia is promoting heritage sites.
THE Junta de Andalucia has awarded Almeria Council €140,000 for the restoration and renovation of the Garden Palace of the Najarra and the Archaeological Museum of the Cave of the Seven Palaces. Delegate Sandra Garcia visited the museum and believes that the funding will boost year-round tourism in the area and generate employment. Almuñecar is one of 18 localities that have received such grants in Andalucia, and in 2017 the total investment in the region amounted to €2.9 million.
This has enabled the financing of 44 projects related to museums, as well as tourist walks and other activities. Sandra Garcia said that the funds will “strengthen the competitiveness of these destinations and ensure the quality of the services provided. “They will improve museums, archaeological sites, signage, tourist trails, and road infrastructure.” The move is part of the Junta’s Special Action Plan for the promotion of the tropical coast.
The planned care home will be located on Calle Oran in the Palmeral area and will have 60 beds with additional day care places. Emmanuel Aguero then went on to dis-
cuss the growth and development of the tourist season and the changes that are being made to adapt to new trends that are being made in the sector. He was also keen to stress that it is not only the number of tourists visiting the town, but the income that they generate towards the local economy during their stay that is important. He observed that September is an increasingly popular month for holidaymakers looking for a quieter time and slightly cooler climate, helping local hotels and restaurants stay open. Mr Aguero also indicated that although it is a national political decision, he believed that (despite Brexit) British residents would maintain their current status and will be able to vote in next year’s local elections.
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Children among migrants rescued RESCUE OPERATION: A number of crews were deployed in the rescue of of more than 170 migrants.
MARITIME RESCUE salvaged 173 migrants, and the body of a dead man, who were transferred to ports in Almeria and Malaga this week. The deceased male was pulled from the waters of the Alboran Sea, and it has been suggested he may have perished while trying to help fellow passengers after the boat they were travelling in began to sink. On receiving reports of a vessel in distress, Frontex aircraft was deployed and located the boat in the Moroccan zone. The maritime centre sent crews and a total of 56 people, together with the deceased, were taken to Malaga port by the Salvamar Hamal. A further 35 men of Maghrebi origin, were later moved to the city harbour onboard search boat Salvamar Alnitik.
Meanwhile, a craft carrying another 22 men was located by Salvamar Spica and its occupants were transferred to Almeria. Within the same 24-hour period, 16 Algerian male adults onboard a dinghy four miles east of the Mirador de los Genoveses, in the waters of Cabo de Gata, were salvaged after co-ordinators received a report from the Guardia Civil. In the same area, officers detected a boat called Lady Anne, which was not experiencing difficulties and would have apparently reached mainland unaided. Police are said to be dealing with the occupants. And during the early hours of the morning, a detachment of the Alboran Navy assisted 44 people, including children, who had made the journey in an inflatable boat. They were moved to the port of Almeria.
Career criminal arrested
VIOLENT HISTORY: The detainee is trained in martial arts and known to be dangerous. THE Guardia Civil has arrested a 34-year-old man in Las Negras, Nijar, who has a record of 12 separate crimes, as well as a prison sentence that he fled from. Police had labelled him a ‘dangerous delinquent’ with a ‘very violent and aggressive character,’ and there has been an operation to track him down. The suspect has a record of scams, crimes against public health, and breaches of sentences. He was arrested in the San Jose district of Cadiz and will face charges from the Court of Instruction.
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THE Junta de Andalucia’s Minister of Employment, Javier Carnero, has announced that there will be an investment of €16.8 million to get 1,780 people into employment in Almeria. The policy is part of the wider Local Cooperation Initiatives programme, which has helped finance Andalucian councils to the tune of €235 million to boost jobs. There will be proposals to assist those
Junta’s €16.8 million jobs boost aged over 45 and 55, as well as advice and information to help people back into the jobs market. Each locality in the province will receive funding according to the scale of unemployment there. Almeria City will receive the most
funding at €2.9 million for 324 employment contracts, of which 169 job offers will go to those under 30 years of age. There will be a total of 22,000 contracts offered in Andalucia, with a minimum of six months duration for each. Priority will be given to local people,
and the long-term unemployed. Una Huerta Atrás is part of Guadix Town Council’s Environmental Education programme which is funded both by the council, the municipal cleaning company and business Educo Huertos Ecológicos. CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Vera
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PAINT PROS: The event helps to showcase Vera’s natural beauty.
Picture perfect VERA Council has presented this year ’s National Outdoor Painting Marathon in tandem with local cultural association Afipintura. Mayor Felix Lopez, joined Afipintura’s president, Miguel Garcia Gilabert, along with other members of the council
and association to celebrate the event, which is in its 18th year. The mayor revealed that prizes for the winners have increased to a total of €8,200, and said that he hoped there would be an increase in both the number of participants and the quality
of the paintings.” Councillor for Culture, Isabel de Haro, thanked Afipintura for organising the competition “which attracts many top painters from all corners of the country, and even some from abroad, to capture the most picturesque parts of our locality.”
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Council approves a clean out CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Adra
CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Nijar
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SMART THINKING: The project as a whole is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2019.
Town makes smart move NIJAR’S Councillor for Tourism and Heritage, Alexis Pineda, has presented the launch of the project ‘Nijar Smart Cabo de Gata’ in the town. The initiative is part of the national Intelligent Tourist Destinations programme, and has a budget of €320,000. It has three separate schemes, the first being universal access to a free wifi network in more than 30 districts in the area. The second will see the strategic installation of seven cameras in the area, four in the main entrances to the natural park, and three on the beaches.
Mr Pineda said that this would “enable us to know the number and type of vehicles in these spaces, as well as the parking situation, which will inform our decision around the transport plan.” Users of the council’s mobile application will also be able to check whether car parks are full, enabling them to find an alternative in advance. The third of the projects will involve the redesign of the tourist mobile app ‘Nijareña.’ Improvements will include news on the condition of the beaches, and better information on places of tourist interest, including heritage and geology.
WASH OUT: The freedom to clean will be welcomed by residents. ADRA Council has given authorisation for residents to hose down the areas outside their homes for three weeks, without having to apply for permits. Mayor Manuel Cortes announced the move, which will last until October 9, explaining that maintaining a
clean town is a communal effort and ensures a more pleasant environment for everyone. He added that the measure is part of wider work by the council to remove the dust on public roads left by the recent rainstorm.
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MORE than 3,700 people have visited the multimedia ‘Van Gogh Alive - The Experience’ exhibition in its first days of opening in Alicante. The exhibition opened on September 13 in the Lonja del Pescado (fish market) exhibition hall and will continue until December 16. Alicante is the second destination on its Spanish tour, having begun in Sevilla in the spring with huge popularity. This showcase of the great painter is the creation of Grande Exhibitions and Nomad Art, and has been actively supported by the Department of Culture. Elena Goroskova, Director of Nomad Art and curator of the exhibition, said: “We are very satisfied with the reception given to us by the Alicante public in these
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Seeing Van Gogh in a new light
CULTURE VULTURES: The exhibition is an immersive experience. first few days, especially their emotions on the experience afterwards. “This exhibition is designed to move, to bring art to people’s hearts, without the need for them to be connoisseurs of Van Gogh.”
It is in fact the most visited multimedia exhibition in the world, and has already visited more than 40 cities on several continents. There are more than 3,000 moving images interspersed with light and music, making
it a feast for the senses and a memorable experience. Tickets are available at the box office on the Lonja del Pescado de Alicante exhibition hall, at El Corte Ingles and also on the website www.vangogh.es.
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Highest price tag Page 14
Food & Drink Page 18-19
Creative colour schemes Page 16
BBC1’s Trust Me
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The Blues Brothers Page 26
A mother’s love Page 20
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Pause for thanks Buying time I RECENTLY called at a local ferreteria to find a usually helpful young man quite off-hand, stating he hadn’t time to answer my queries! My instant reaction was one of indignation, but before complaining to the manager, I paused long enough to recall the many times in the past he’d gone out of his way to assist. I’d never thanked the manager for all his previous efforts, so why should I feel I had the right to complain for a single failing on what was clearly a rare bad day? And as I reflected on this incident, I realised how typical it was for so many of us these days. How often we act as though the World owes us a favour, accepting anything available with minimal thanks, and complaining volubly when such services diminish. And looking around, I have so much to be thankful for: my health; a lovely home in a beautiful part of the World; a caring family; some wonderful friends; a plentiful supply of a rich diversity of food; a moderately fair and democratic society and freedom to come and go as I please. Yet how rarely I show gratitude for all these and how often I complain about what isn’t available, about financial constraints, taxation or the incredibly complex legal and planning
problems of this country. And how similar our attitude towards God who we regularly blame for everything that goes wrong, yet rarely thank for all we have; so I find it helpful at this time of year, that churches traditionally celebrate harvest, encouraging us to ‘count our blessings’ with true gratitude, as the familiar harvest hymn puts it ‘All good things around us are sent from heaven above, so thank the Lord, Oh thank the Lord for all His love.’ So we Anglicans will be holding traditional Harvest Thanksgivings at 11.00 in Albox on Thursday 27 and in Mojacar on Sunday September 30, with other denominations doubtless doing likewise, but I’d like to suggest that, whether we share the Christian faith or not, we could all do well to use this Harvest time to pause, to count our many blessings, and recognise with gratitude how blessed indeed we all are. Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further detail available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at d.burr@albox-online.net
LUCY, the Dog That Is Not Ours, loves the sound of her own voice. She will burst into song at any time for any reason, and frequently for no reason at all. She commences her vocal warm-up exercises in the morning outside my neighbour ’s bedroom window. Then, satisfied that she is fully tuned up she trots up the road to my next neighbour ’s bedroom window to treat them to an introductory aria before moving on to a wider audience of the entire estate. As I have no wish to become known either as the Guardian of the Disrupter of the Peace or more l i k e l y t h e Wo m a n W h o s e D a m n Dog Barks All The Time I have decreed a 9am curfew. In the interests of silence I escort
By Jos Biggs
her on the lead for her comfort break, and on our return the curfew takes effect - she gets shut in the house until the magic hour of freedom - 9 o’clock! During the ensuing hours she follows me everywhere, so closely that she might as well be connected to my leg by Velcro. Should I pause for an instant she will fix me with a pleading brown-eyed stare and say ‘Is it time yet?’ her form of variant on ‘Are we there yet?’ ‘Another 40 minutes.’ ‘Is it time yet?’ ‘No. Another 39 minutes.’ ‘Is it time yet?’ ‘No. Another…Well, you get the idea! I’m going to buy that dog a watch - as soon as I find one small enough to stay on her wrist!
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Positive signs A STUDY of Spain’s positive economic development is providing the local real estate market with an ‘ongoing tailwind.’ According to research by mortgage bank, Deutsche Hypo, the sectors for office, retail, hotel and logistics real estate are on a growth curve and show signs of maintaining the trend. It claims Spain’s appeal, especially in the major cities of Madrid and Barcelona, is reflected in high demand for prime commercial real estate. The supply is becoming increasingly scarce, leading to an increase in peak rates. As a result of competitive tourist numbers, the country is also seeing signs of prosperity in the hotel retail market. A Deutsche Hypo source said the findings are a positive indication of the future of property take-up in Spain.
Property
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Highest price tag
THE most expensive property in Spain is said to be in Palma, and on the market for €65 million. Villa Solitaire in Son Vida, was designed by the Italian Matteo Thun and boasts outstanding views over Palma Bay. With its eye-watering price tag, it is significantly more expensive than two other properties in Mallorca which have previously been highlighted because of their cost, a mansion in Bonaire, Alcudia, and a country estate with a house in Puigpunyent. Vi l l a S o l i t a i r e i s a p p a r e n t l y ahead of them both by some €30 million. The luxurious, modern mansion which occupies 2,300 square metres, has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and rooftop terrace with open-air cinema. A gymnasium, parking for six cars, a botanical garden and lift are just some of the other features. The interior is said to have been designed in harmony with the Mediterranean environment a n d t h e e x t e r i o r ’s n a t u r a l
MOST EXPENSIVE: The creation of Italian designer Matteo Thun. spaces. As expected, everything is of
the highest possible quality. Villa Solitaire is on the market
with the John Taylor real-estate agency.
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Lifestyle
Cheap and effective decoration techniques WHEN thinking about redecorating the first thing that springs to mind is the colour of the walls. We only really think about the furniture as an afterthought. To create a beautiful interior and to achieve the perfect colour scheme, it’s not only about the walls and curtains, but also about the furniture and trims in the room. It really pays to get creative with the colour schemes, as different hues on different items around the room can really add interest and add a burst of colour. By painting pieces of furniture or the interior trim such REDECORATING: Be creative with colour schemes. as dado rails, banisters and door frames for example, you can inject your own personality without it taking control of the room. Whether looking for a soft, subtle look, a bold and bright look, or a natural country look, by focusing on these smaller details or pieces of furniture it introduces the perfect splash of colour to alter the room without having to cover the walls. Old furniture items can be revived and made to look completely fresh with a new paint job. So what are you waiting for? Dust off the brushes and start up-cycling those worn out tables and chairs. It’s a fun, cheap way of completely revitalising your rooms and you’ll be surprised how addictive it is!
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Food & Drink
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Eat healthy food
WHICH is the healthiest food? Sushi? Steamed vegetables with a drip of olive oil? Whatever the answer, it is unlikely that one single meal could cover all nutritional needs. The human body needs a balanced diet in order to work correctly; eating a wide variety of food also helps the body to avoid coronary problems and fight diabetes and osteoporosis. Foods that help us do this can be divided into five groups. Fruits and vegetables: these give us vitamins, fibres and
minerals - it is generally understood that the body needs five of these every day. Carbohydrates: these give us slow release energy and should constitute a third of our daily food intake. Meat, fish and eggs: these make up the protein part of our daily food intake and the body needs between two and three portions per day. Milk and lactose
products: these give us proteins and calcium - two or three portions per day are recommended. Fats and sugars: these give us energy and the body only needs one portion of this per day.
HEALTH FOODS: Which should we be eating?
That’s crackers CRACKERS: Holes there for a reason.
HOLES in crackers are there for a reason, not just for decoration. Without these holes the biscuits wouldn’t bake correctly. They allow steam to escape during cooking. This keeps the crackers flat, instead of rising like a normal biscuit as the steam tries to escape. They also help to properly crisp the crackers. The holes’ positioning and number varies depending on the size and shape of the c r a c k e r. I f t h e h o l e s are too close together, the cracker will end up being extra dry and hard, due to too much steam escaping. If they are too far apart bubbles will form as parts of the cracker rise.
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It’s a wrap! TRYING to think up lunch ideas for the men here at Olive Tree Farm can be a little waring at times. Getting out early in the morning to make the best of the cooler hours means me, coming up with ideas that keep them going, and give them the proteins and vitamins needed, for the physical strength that it takes when restoring swimming pools. And, they must be made the night before. Farm was smelling great! I have tried all the usual suspects, sandwiches, boxes stuffed full of meat, rice, salads, bread and even sausage rolls. Then I decided to try wraps, which turned out to be the perfect lunch. Individually wrapped, easy to have a quick bite of and full of proteins. I am sure most of you have tried the ready-made tortillas and possibly even made your own? I have made a few different types of them myself, all equally delicious and all with a variety of fillings, so this week I thought I would share a few ideas with you. They are perfect to take as a packed lunch if you are out for the day with the family or as a speedy snack at home. Cheela Wraps (Gluten Free Recipe) For the Cheela 1 cup Gram flour 2 Tbsp rice flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3/4 cup water (to make batter) 4 tsp oil For the filling 3 cups cabbage (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup bell pepper (thinly sliced) 2 tsp oil (Canola or vegetable oil) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp lemon juice Method Mix all the dry ingredients together, gram flour, rice flour, cumin seeds, and salt. Add the water slowly to make a smooth batter. Set aside. The filling - In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat, add
cumin seeds and mustard seeds, as the seeds crack. Add your cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for around a minute and add all the other ingredients as listed above. Stir-fry for about three to four minutes, keeping the vegetable crisp. Turn off the heat. To make the wraps … Use a heavy frying pan and place on medium-high heat. Test by sprinkling a few drops of water on it, it should sizzle right away. Take about a quarter cup of the batter and pour it into the pan spreading it around with the base of the spoon starting at the middle and working outwards, I used a ladle for this. As it starts to set, sprinkle over it a teaspoon of oil (I used olive oil). Wait about 20-30 seconds and then us-
ing a spatula, flip it over. Press it down to make sure it cooks evenly on the second side, remove and set aside and then continue using up the mixture. I managed to get six out of it. Then simply fill with your mixture, wrap them and serve. Suggestion … If you have left over curry, the flavour of the Cheela wraps work beautifully with it, although it might not be gluten free depending on what you have used. For the shop bought tortilla speedy wraps, try frying off your thinly sliced meat quickly in a pre-heated wok, add a spoonful of oil (I use olive oil), and then stir fry your meat in small batches so it doesn’t boil in its own juices, setting aside as you go. Then fry off thin sliced onions, set aside, and then
OLIVE TREE FARM was set up about four years ago with the intention of achieving a level of self sufficiency. We have poultry for meat and eggs, goats for milk, rabbits and small pigs for meat and harvest our 70 olive trees each year for oil. We also grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.
some thinly sliced peppers, Tip everything back in the pan give it a good stir around and add a sauce of your choice. I have used the ready-made sauces for ease, such as Teryaki, BBQ, Oyster and black bean plus some extra salt and pepper to taste. Then wrap and serve, or, wrap in tin foil to take for a picnic. If you would like to join my cooking group on Facebook, search out ‘Cooks In Spain.’
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Health & beauty
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Be a graduate for a healthier heart WANT A HEALTHY HEART? THEN GET EDUCATED
MOTHERS: Will protect their children.
A mother’s love
A STUDY which has spanned some 30 years has concluded that those who went to university had a lower risk of heart disease. Scientists tracked nearly 14,000 white and African-American patients in the USA from 1987 and found there was a clear correlation between education levels and heart disease with university graduates having lower incidence of heart disease. The study reported that female graduates had a 28 per cent lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to almost 51 per cent who did not go on to further education. In men, the difference was not quite as dramatic with the CVD risk at 42 per cent for those who went to uni and 59 per cent for those who didn’t. Medical experts also say they believe that better educated people are more likely to choose healthier lifestyles and have better socio-economic factors.
FIGHT or flight? When it comes to a mother’s love, it’s almost certainly fight. Scientists have conducted a series of experiments that shows a mother’s defensive behaviour to protect their child and this is caused by the release of oxytocin, or the ‘love hormone.’ On a study of rats they found when in the face of danger, rather than fleeing, there was a release of oxytocin as the defensive mechanism to protect her pups came into force. When researchers blocked the oxytocin they found mothers froze when they detected threat. It is believed this action would be similar in humans causing a mother to fight to protect her child, a true mother’s love.
GET EDUCATED: For a lower risk of heart disease.
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ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Over half experience a stuffy or runny nose.
Hay fever affects younger population ALMOST half of Brits (48 per cent) aged between 16-24 have experienced a seasonal allergy, such as hay fever or an allergy pollen, in the past year. That’s according to a report from Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency. Their research found that whilst 48 per cent of the 16-24 age group had suffered an allergy, just 25 per cent of those aged 55 and over had experienced an allergy. But it isn’t just age which shows a significant impact, region also plays a role. Whilst you may expect the rolling hills and wildflower meadows of the countryside to be a nightmare for sufferers, it seems that the pavements of London are a common place to encounter a hay fever sufferer as some 46 per cent of Londoners have experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year, compared to a national average of 39 per cent. The north east, north west, sSouth east or East Anglia were found to have lower numbers of sufferers with 35 per cent of residents in each of
these regions having experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year. Over half of allergy sufferers experienced a stuffy or runny nose, 57 per cent suffered with sneezing and 47 per cent were plagued with itchy or watery eyes. However, while a third (32 per cent) of consumers choose to treat seasonal allergies, a long-suffering quarter (26 per cent) of Brits suffer in silence. Almost half (47 per cent) of hay fever sufferers keep track of pollen levels during the pollen season and residents in Spain can do the same with pollen counts able to be viewed at www.meteovista.com. Andalucia and central areas are known to have high olive pollen counts and grass counts are often high but they usually go down by mid July. Grass counts also lessen in mid July in northern Spain and the Costa Brava. Low to moderate pollen counts are found in the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria and Costa Dorada. Usually, coastal areas have lower pollen counts.
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Alfred Enoch will replace Jodie Whittaker as the lead in series 2 of BBC One’s Trust Me ALFRED ENOCH is replacing Jodie Whittaker as the new lead in the second season of BBC One’s Trust Me. The BBC confirmed in March that it was bringing back the medical thriller without Whittaker. The four-part drama originally aired on the Beeb last August, only weeks after it was announced that Whittaker would be replacing Peter Capaldi as the new lead of Doctor Who. Created and written by Dan Sefton, the second series of Trust Me starts filming in Glasgow this week. Starring alongside Enoch are Ashley Jensen, Richard Rankin and John Hannah. Also, joining the all-star lineup are Katie Clarkson Hill, Jamie Michie, Chloe Harris, Amiera Darwish, and Saskia Ashdown. Harry Potter and How to Get Away with Murder star Enoch will play Corporal Jamie McCain, a survivor of a shock enemy attack. Recovering from a spinal injury which has left him temporarily paralysed, Jamie faces a new enemy as fellow patients on the ward die unexpectedly around him. “It’s
NEW: Enoch Powell will star in Trust Me replacing actress Jodie Whittaker. great to be on board, it’s a cracking cast and Dan has done a great job crafting something that’s really invested in the characters,” Enoch said. Hannah also stars as clinical lead Archie Watson, a doctor, whose awkward per-
sona hides a seedier and more sinister side. Extras and Catastrophe star Jensen will play Debbie, a physiotherapist who is fiercely committed to her patients, while Rankin (Outlander, The Crimson Field) portrays neurologist Dr Alex Kiernan.
If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 and 106.8FM, now covering almost 3,000sq kms of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net for the latest news and views from the world of satellite television.
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Wordsearch Types of Fruit, 1
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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BANANA
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POMEGRANATE
LEMON
MANGO
STRAWBERRY
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LIME
TOMATO
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CHERRY
DATE
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COCONUT
LYCHEE
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Across 1 Sleepwear (7) 5 Start (5) 8 Attempts (5) 9 Supply (7) 10 Unfriendly (7) 11 Sovereigns (5) 12 Respite (6) 14 Not often (6) 18 Elegant and stylish (5) 20 Foes (7) 22 Ape (7) 23 Over (5) 24 Symbols (5) 25 Gratify (7)
Down 1 Ewer (7) 2 Unites (5) 3 Huge (7) 4 Light evening meal (6) 5 Obstruct (5) 6 Smiled broadly (7) 7 Requires (5) 13 Departing (7) 15 Stylish (7) 16 Enigma (7) 17 Alcove (6) 18 Turns around (5) 19 Rips (5) 21 Driving clubs (5)
• Average: 14
• Very good: 28
• Good: 19
• Excellent: 36
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
lens lend lends elms eons emus enol ends onus spume spun spur spurt melt melts menu menus mend mends melon melons meld melds lone puns pundit puny purism smelt smelts sloe sump sumps sups suit sunny sidle sirup sirups dirt yuan yurt isle idle iris aisle aids anus arid runny rids raid raids truism triune tray
Cryptic
Across 1 Roars used for getting the fire going (7) 5 Core and front of building unaltered (5) 8 Moves towards or from one arson attack (5) 9 Charge a politician in a temper (7) 10 Some of the next remedies will be radical (7) 11 Arranged loans for the beauty parlour (5) 12 Disturbed fish surrounded by poles (6) 14 Deb riskily concealed remains (6) 18 Get rid of in the Channel (5) 20 Increase general confusion (7) 22 Begins tantrum in a moment (7) 23 Asked questions of confused dopes (5) 24 Nasal cavity of head of state in America (5) 25 Elizabethan poet's son writes to the Queen (7)
Down 1 Standards set by including Queen in marriage proclamation (7) 2 Jumped in meadow and a gym (5) 3 Old boy with part in play that is rude (7) 4 Plant in some faiths or religions (6) 5 Knocks tramps gone soft in the middle (5) 6 Office device made from plaster (7) 7 Grim extract from a Boris Pasternak novel (5) 13 Trains with a different skilled worker (7) 15 Better sun block (7) 16 Slight change of lenders (7) 17 Confinements, we hear, in beds (6) 18 Doctor has one afterthought for boring fellows (5) 19 Shade affected people in charge (5) 21 Lazes in a forest setting (5)
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1. ‘If music be the food of love, play on’ is the first line of which play by William Shakespeare? 2. ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry’ was a catchphrase based on a line from which 1970 romantic drama film? 3. According to his 1976 Top 10 hit single, music was which singer/songwriter’s ‘first love’? 4. The 40-piece string-laden group the Love Unlimited Orchestra was formed by which American R&B/soul musician in 1973? 5. What is the name of (a) the Greek goddess of love and (b) the Roman goddess of love? 6. Which 1956 black-and-white motion picture, directed
by Robert D Webb, starred Richard Egan, Debra Paget and introduced Elvis Presley in his first theatrical release? 7. Which famous 18th century poet wrote the song/poem that begins ‘My love is like a red, red rose’? 8. Which nation state in southern Central Europe has the word ‘love’ hidden it its name? 9. Which series of comedy films made by Walt Disney Productions starred an anthropomorphic pearl-white, fabric-sun-roofed 1963 Volkswagen racing Beetle named Herbie? 10. Which vegetable is sometimes referred to as the ‘love apple’?
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We Brits can speak another language by Sandy Shore ON their retirement my client and her husband had relocated to a more or less rural community here in Spain. Her new home was not exactly the outback but it was hardly Britsville either; there were a few fellow Brits resident in the locality. Aghast, she was shocked when one of her compatriots told her she liked it here in Spain but was annoyed by neighbours ‘yabbering away in Spanish.’ Another client went on a viewing trip which placed him in a ho-
tel in Santa Pola, situated just south of Alicante. No, he didn’t ‘live the dream’ as according to him there were too many Spanish here. These are extremes I know but a common complaint is that the British refuse to learn Spanish. The fact is that unlike the peoples of the Baltic States, Scandinavia and the Low Countries we Brits simply have no need to. No Latvian or Belgian who attempted to communicate in Spanish heard the riposte, “it’s okay, I speak Latvian or I speak Flemish.” But, whenever we British make an effort to speak
Spanish we are airily told, “It’s alright, I speak English.” Certainly, if we were to move elsewhere in Spain we would have little choice and plenty of opportunity to learn conversational Spanish. Calling in at a city centre pharmacist in Albacete, I asked the assistant how often she might meet an English-speaking customer. She told me, maybe once a week. In many parts of the Spanish Riviera 90 per cent of customers speak English, though few of them are actually British. English is the first international language
and 40 per cent of the world population of 7.4 billion have a familiarity with English. There’s nothing to feel superior about as English is far from being a pure language. The English language is pidgin European, a language rich in the lingua of many others. Over 60 per cent of English words have Greek or Latin roots. In the vocabulary of the sciences and technology this figure rises to 90 per cent. There you are, we are not speaking English as we are already speaking mostly Greek or Latin. Who said the British don’t
or won’t speak a foreign language? We already speak Spanish for about 40 per cent of the Spanish language, itself rooted in Latin, is similar to the English version but with different pronunciation. My client’s friend was herself yabbering in Latin without her knowing it. Ignorance is bliss indeed. The truth is that our European friends and neighbours have little choice but to learn the English language because so few outside their own countries speak their language. I cannot spell it out more clearly than that.
Behind THE MUSIC
A different kind of guitar hero V L James | vljcomms@gmail.com | Facebook: @vljamesinfo
(Sitting On) LAST week I The Dock of talked about guitar heroes The Bay by Otis Redding, and the arguSoul Man by ments my genSam & Dave, eration had at In The Midschool when debating who night Hour by Wilson Pickett was the best. are just a fracA guitar hero tion of the hit doesn’t always records he have to play played on. hard and fast. ICONIC FILM: The Blues Brothers. Although I Could a guitar hero come from knew these records I didn’t appreciate the importance the world of Soul Music? The answer of course is yes! Rolling of Cropper’s work until I saw him and his Stone magazine ranked Steve Cropper Booker T band mate Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn 39th on the list of The 100 Greatest Gui- in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. tarists of All Time. I started to read all about Soul music A member of Stax Records House Band and I found out just how important Steve Booker T & The MG’S he not only played Cropper was. Asked what he thought of on but wrote and produced many of the Cropper, Keith Richards just replied ‘perfect.’ greatest soul records of all time.
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FINAL FAREWELLS But Elaine’s legacy lives on ALMOST 300 people gathered this Tuesday (September 18) to celebrate the life of Elaine Kay Brown, founder of MACS cancer support charity. Elaine passed away last Thursday, after battling cancer for more than a decade. A sea of blue was apparent in the large crowd at Miraflores in Los Gallardos, as MACS volunteers turned out in their dozens sporting their familiar uniform tshirts to show their continuing support of the charity which was the brainchild of this much-loved lady. Close friend, Tracey Ingman, welcomed the guests before handing over to Elaine’s granddaughter, Shannon, who showed strength and courage beyond her 22 years to give a heart-warming and emotional eulogy in both Spanish and English. The words gave everyone a deep insight into Elaine, the wife, mother, grandmother and friend as well as the driving force behind
MACS. Shannon also shared her personal thoughts about her beloved grandmother, supported during difficult moments by her partner, Connor. Along with the words from Tracey and Shannon, Kerry Chapman, MACS shops manager, shared what Elaine meant to her, and Tracey’s husband Paul stepped up to fondly talk about his dear friend. Friends of the family, Lady Ellen Turner and Tony Justice performed a rendition of the MACS theme song ‘Lean on Me’ followed by Lady Ellen singing a version of Bette Midler ’s ‘The Rose’ with lyrics previously adapted by Elaine to become a kind of mantra for the charity. A person who had great influence on Elaine during her battle with cancer was Father Paco Gonzalez Parron, the priest at Torrecardenas hospital where she received her treatment. The Father described Elaine as
TRIBUTES: Friends, family and MACS volunteers paid their respects to a great lady. a “strong and loving woman” and led the room in a prayer. The final dedication was given
by Elaine’s husband David who gathered up his strength to express his love for his wife and life
partner, and to thank all who attended this emotional ‘celebration of life.’ As some of Elaine’s favourite songs were played, attendees had the opportunity to say words of condolence to the family before the ceremony came to a close. People from all parts of the community were in attendance including Mojacar mayor, Rosa Maria Cano, and Somos Mojacar’s Jessica Simpson. Elaine’s family had originally planned for her to be interred in the family plot in her home town of Nottingham but since decided that following a service in the UK, she would be brought back to Spain, as, in David’s words, “Elaine didn’t like the cold.” Elaine leaves an amazing legacy in MACS and with the determination of her family and the many volunteers the charity will continue to grow, eventually culminating in realising her dream of a dedicated MACS hospice.
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by Miguel Jayasinghe IS there anything in our day-today world that is absolutely true, good, and beautiful? There is a popular saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It appears that the majority of us, often guided by an influential minority, conceive of these absolutes and ideals, in varied ways as mediated by language, culture, and the temper of the times we live in. Even so, there is probably in each one of us an innate urge to be reassured that there is a perfect order transcending the absurdity of what is brought to us by the media in our daily lives. Even in the hard sciences, the paradigmatic one being physics, what we once held to be immutable ‘laws’, true for all eternity, are now seen as merely contingent ‘theories’. Einstein demonstrated that Newton’s Laws of Motion held true only within certain parameters. Sub-atomic particles inhabit a different world altogether, however, in spite of paradigm shifts, science has cumulatively provided the basis on which to systematically build up technological marvels from unimaginably destructive nuclear power to life-enhancing discoveries like penicillin and the mapping of the genetic code. Electricity, radio, computers, telephone, television and films with
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PHYSICS: Sometimes laws aren’t as immutable as they seem. myriad labour-saving devices deployed at work and the home, have changed human lives irretrievably within the last two or three centuries. We still do not know what the fallout from the Hadron Collider and
the Higg’s boson entails. While humans live longer than ever before, changes in the environment, planned or otherwise, even within one generation, cannot be fully assimilated by any one individual within his or her lifespan.
And what of human institutions, revered over centuries, like religion, cultural norms, and politico/legal structures? These are being questioned and brought under scrutiny as never before. We try to study and understand such phenomena
through separate disciplines like ethics, philosophy, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, to name a few. These disciplines do not have the same quantitative and empirical exactitude that physics, chemistry and to some extent biology (molecular) have achieved. Against this plethora of ostensibly objective and impartial theorising, only the Arts, in the form of literature, music, painting, sculpture and so on, continue to emphasise the unique importance of human subjectivity. Amongst the worst trends of the present zeitgeist is the postmodernist notion of ‘anything goes’ which has fragmented and created an autistic isolationism amongst the artistic community. At the other extreme, religious fundamentalists are increasingly taking centre stage with ‘rogue’ and putative states (Daesh) brandishing the most lethal weapons of mass destruction that have ever existed on the planet. Even to speculate on what all this holds as a promise for the future of humanity, let alone what is eternally true, good and beautiful appears to be no more than to indulge in endless realms of sheer fantasy. Just as the creation of the universe is attributed to a ‘big bang’, the signs are, that the final end may come, sooner rather than later, in a similarly spectacular fashion.
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Pounding the streets of Adra…
MORE than 200 runners took part in the the 11th Ciudad de Adra ‘popular race’ organised by Adra Town Council and the Aqueatacamos Sporting Club, alongside Almeria Provincial Council. The route followed the town’s main roads and took in some of the sights including the bay, the old sugar factory, the Torre de los Perdigones and the Plaza Puerta del Mar. Mayor Manuel Cortés and Councillor for Sports, Jesus Rivera kicked off proceedings making the official start for the 10km race at 9.30am followed by the 5km race start a little later. Last year’s winner Francisco Manzano took the lead from the start, and held on to win from Alejandro Muñoz Duarte and David Garcia. In the women’s event Toñi Muñoz, Vanesa Valerino and Maria del Mar Saez took the podium. The 5km races were won by Francisco García Salmerón and Estefania Lopez Gazquez.
POPULAR RACE: The town saw more than 200 runners take to the streets.
Aguilon Golf members report THERE is a lot of work going on around the Aguilon Golf resort with some of the apartments being sold and works on the infrastructure continuing.
GOOD SCORE: Phil Miles scored 40 points to come first.
As usual though, the golf course is in pristine condition. On Wednesday September 5 the Monthly Medal was played in weather that was a little cooler. It was rather humid though, but that did not deter the players from returning good scores and yet again sub-par scores in the dreaded medal round. The results were: 1st Kevin Manser 78-10 = 68 2nd Dave Gray 93-24 = 69 3rd Louis Long 91-20 = 70
Scoring two’s were Esposito (3rd), Dave Gray, Bernie O’Brien, Lynne Whibley, Norman Whibley (17th). On Wednesday September 12 the individual Stableford competition was played. It seems that every week somebody comes in with a fantastic score and as we all know it is putting that makes all the difference. The results were: 1st Phil Miles 40 pts 2nd Sue Hull 37 pts 3rd Roy Lewis 36 pts Scoring two’s were Norman Ridgway (8th), Chris Baker, Roy Lewis, Phil Miles (12th), Ian Jenner, Eric Laing (14th). For further information log on to their website at aguilonmembersclub.com.
WELL PLAYED: Kevin Manser won the Medal with a net 68.
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Nissan Navara N-Guard gets a makeover THE NISSAN Navara N-Guard is a tough and stylish new special version of the brand’s award-winning pickup, and it’s on sale now. The Navara is the versatile ‘go-anywhere’ pickup that’s perfect for a tough week at work followed by an adventurous weekend in the wilderness. The N-Guard special version makes it even more desirable, thanks to a contemporary design upgrade, plus extra standard equipment. Based on the flagship Tekna grade, the front grille, fog lamp surrounds, mirror covers, door handles and rear bumper are all finished in black. Matching side steps and roof rails have been added, along with unique black 18-inch alloy wheels.
The interior of the headlamps has been darkened, and a powered sunroof with tinted glass is standard. Customers can order the Navara NGuard in one of three exterior colours Dark Grey, Metallic Black and Storm White. The makeover is completed with unique decals at the base of the doors, extending on to the load bed behind the rear wheel. Inside, the themes of refinement and sophistication continue with restyled leather seats. The base and back inserts have been upgraded with a smart new dark grey and yellow design, complemented by yellow double stitching. This feature is replicated on the door trim and on the new signature floor mats, which feature a geometric design to match the exterior decals. Front and rear parking sensors and headlamp washers are fitted as standard equipment. Previously they were only available as optional extras. The one item still on the options list is a front differential
locker which, when fitted, works in tandem with the Navara’s standard rear differential locker to provide enhanced traction on every type of surface. For even greater off-road performance, customers can order the Navara N-Guard with the OFF-ROADER AT32 pack. Launched in June this year, the pack includes bespoke performance suspension that increases ride height by 20mm, full protection of key underbody components and larger 32inch tyres. A snorkel to improve wading depth can also be integrated, creating the most capable Navara ever offered to customers. The N-Guard’s new features complement the Navara’s existing suite of advanced technologies. Standard equipment includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent Emergency Braking and Intelligent Around View Monitor. As with every Nissan LCV, the Navara N-Guard comes with an industry-leading five-year / 160,000 km warranty. Navara N-Guard will make its public debut at the Hannover Motor Show 2018 later this month.
Hyundai Veloster N
CHALLENGING: Hoping to exceed customers’ expectations. AS car buyers eagerly await the upcoming launch of the 2019 Veloster N, Hyundai is fueling the anticipation by grassroots racing the Veloster N and IONIQ electric in the annual OPTIMA Batteries ‘2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car.’ The IONIQ electric returns to defend its 2017 National Championship in the new and exciting GTE class. Entering its first full year of competition, the Veloster N is challenging the top GTC class competitors. “The OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car competition is the perfect venue to allow Hyundai to showcase its expanding performance envelope and introduce the N-brand vehicles to performance enthusiasts,” said Joshua Vedder, senior group manager, Customer Connect, Hyundai Motor America. “The vehicles are modified in a way that mirrors a typical enthusiast - gripper tyres and suspension, increased power, etc - and then tested in this severe environment. This is one way we ensure our vehicle will exceed our customers’ expectations.” Both the 275-horsepower Veloster N and the 201-horsepower IONIQ electric were upgraded for the series and will compete in the second to last event of the season. The teams are hoping to qualify for the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational.
CREDIT: DS Nissan Press oom
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DS 3 Crossback: Icon of high tech style USHING back the limits, DS 3 Crossback is a vehicle of distinctive styling and exceptional proportions, available in 100 per cent electric version, featuring exclusive technologies and unique refinement. Built on an all-new Platform, it opens new horizons in both technology and styling. DS 3 Crossback is both a city car and a longdistance road car. Pushing conventions aside, it opts for spectacular technologies including DS Matrix LED Vision headlights, flush door handles that deploy automatically and a fully digital driving display. These avant-garde features go hand in hand with a sense of refined comfort, a rich array of safety equipment and driver assistance functions (like autonomous driving, level 2) and unrivalled acoustic excellence. Elegant and attractive, DS 3 Crossback is for all those looking for a car with instant appeal that is stylish and dynamic. It meets all the criteria for attracting and retain-
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CHALLENGING: Perfect for those looking for a stylish and dynamic car.
NEW C5 Aircross SUV
ON DISPLAY: Citroen’s C5 Aircross will be at the Paris Motor Show.
AT the Paris Motor Show, being held from October 4 to 14 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Citroën will emphasise the consistency of its new look guided by its brand signature “Inspired by You”. They are being driven by a new, strong and consistent range, with six models released in less than two years, each sharing a distinctive design as well as outstanding comfort via the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme. It’s a brand for the core market presenting the first stage in its offensive to achieve 100 per cent of the range having an electric option in the future. Citroen is no doubt an iconic vehicle manufacturer that will not only be celebrating its centenary in 2019, it’s also the 70th birthday of the 2CV. As part of its large 1,600m2 stand, Citroën is unveiling an entirely renewed range, modern and consistent. This will include an ‘SUV’ area with the world premiere of New Citroën C5 Aircross SUV. A product offensive which becomes a success. In the first half of 2018, the brand achieved a growth of 9 per cent across the world, wheras in Europe, the brand recorded its highest level of sales for seven years and won market share in both passenger and commercial vehicles. A performance driven by the success of recent launches: C3, new C4 Cactus, C3 Aircross SUV in Europe and C5 Aircross SUV in China.
ing a demanding clientele that is not prepared to trade features for size and compactness. Lovers of beautiful objects will be charmed by its sculptural design, the creativity of its interiors and the care taken with even the smallest details. Avant-garde technologies give customers a driving experience characterised by comfort, well-being, peace of mind and pleasure, over all types of journey and for all types of use, whether they choose a standard internal-combustion engine or a completely electric model. DS 3 Crossback is the essence of the DS: sophistication and technology, in a more compact frame. Both a city car and a long-distance road car, 100 per cent style and 100 per cent high-tech, with no compromise, the most technological on the market, DS 3 Crossback is pursuing an ambitious objective: to be Nº1 in its sector.
CREDIT: DS Automobiles Press Room
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