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Lavender is the colour by Darren Parmenter AROUND 18 months ago, the area was completely destroyed by fire. However, thanks to the miracle of nature, the hillside that overlooks the Playa de Granadella in Javea is now covered with beautiful violet flowers. Just six months after the blaze that burned 812 hectares in Javea and Benitachell, wild gladioli w a s s p o t te d g ro w i n g o n the slopes, something that the local population believed wasn’t possible ever again. But now they ’ve been joined by the colour and bouquet of lavender which are now in full bloom and have brought back much-needed life to an area that suffered during the spate of forest fires back in 2016. Botanists say that l av e n d e r i s o f t e n fo u n d sprouting in sunny and stony areas, of which the Cala Granadella is a perfect example.

BEAUTY: One of Javea’s beauty spots full of colour and life again.

Issue 973

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MANY English people don’t understand the fascination that the Spanish have for roundabouts which become major landmarks in roads around the country. They may not know how to drive round them (and more of that later) but they like them so much that not only do they name and decorate them, but they even have different words for them so you could be approaching a Glorieta, a Rotunda or even La Circulación Giratoria. It is almost impossible to find a roundabout which doesn’t have some form of decoration on it and it’s not just a few shrubs or an electrical conduit, but councils have spent a huge amount of time and energy in ensuring that each roundabout is better than the next. Back in 2016, the mayor of Estepona on the Costa del Sol reportedly spent €50,000 on a statue showing a couple - possibly copulating - and stuck it in the middle of a roundabout without

Driving in a roundabout way Credit: Naeblys Shutterstock

by John Smith

FUERTEVENTURA: The sculptural group Caminos by Cuban artist Lisbet Fernandez Ramos. ever having run the cost through the council for approval. The range of different designs is quite incredible, obviously in older cities there are classical statues and fountains, but roundabout designs cover the whole gamut of human experience with ships, anchors, submarines, aircraft, cars, modern sculpture, abstract sculpture, windmills, buildings, animals, the odd Picasso and possibly a genuine Dali.

There’s even a roundabout with a roundabout on it plus hundreds decorated with bright flowers which are changed on a regular basis. What’s more, come Christmas or special Saints Days, then out roll new designs including Nativity Scenes, Reindeer and Santa Claus. So the roundabout is an important icon within the Spanish psyche and this is why so many councils issue press releases

every time they produce a new decoration to appear within their territory. The only real problem with Spanish roundabouts however is that they are dangerous for road users! Apart from the fact that the majority of Spanish drivers think that they get charged every time they indicate, those who were taught to drive some time ago were given different instructions to those

who have learned recently. The old concept was that the driver should remain in the inside lane (that nearest the roundabout itself) and then move out into the outside lane to exit. As the number of cars increased so dramatically, it became apparent that this was potentially dangerous and the Guardia Civil issue diagrams advising drivers to stay on the outside lane where possible so that they don’t cut across other cars. It can be quite daunting as a foreigner to attempt to drive on and off of roads circulating Spanish roundabouts but after a while (and perhaps a few ‘close shaves’) one tends to develop a sixth sense and judge which car is likely to cut you up without indicating. The only problem then is deciding which hand signal would be the most appropriate and understood by the culprits. My wife who is Gibraltarian tells me that some of my favourite would not make sense to the average driver, so I am in the process of working out a number of new ones. Either that or fit a bull horn behind the radiator so I can shout ‘cabrón’ if my opponent is a man.

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New hotel for Poniente Photo credit: Google Maps

ORIGINAL: Location for first new hotel in the old town for 10 years.

by David Bennett AFTER more than a decade of a moratorium that has been virtually self-imposed by the construction sector itself, Benidorm City Council has given its authorisation for the building of a new hotel. The location for the new establishment will be built on the plot that is occupied by Villa San Pedro and on the seafront close to the Parque del Elche.

The existing building will be demolished. The new hotel will be fourstars and is expected to have space for 200 guests spread across eight floors and two basements. The plot belongs to the family that also owns the historic Hotel Bilbaino, one of the first hotels to be built in the then fishing-village back in the 1920’s. The promoters behind the new building have already been given a licence to demolish the property and

have begun to clear the garden and surrounding areas of land. Although it’s not yet known when the construction will begin, according to a story in the Spanish media everything is pointing to it commencing after the summer season to avoid any local disruption. However, Councillor Lourdes Caselles confirmed that the decision is in the hands of the builder to start when they want, as all the necessary licences are in place.

Uniform design challenge DENIA’S Department of Health has launched a contest to design the uniforms worn by the members of staff who work in the area of paediatrics. Children between the age of eight

and 12 and living in the Marina Alta can take part in the competition, and are asked to draw the kind of uniform they would most like the medical staff who take care of them to wear on duty.

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FIGHT: Members and supporters at the PHA celebration.

Road to recovery celebrated by Mark Rogers THE city of Alicante celebrated ‘Proyecto Hombre Alicante’ at the weekend, to commemorate the international day of the fight against the misuse and illicit trafficking of drugs. The centrepiece of the event was the emotional moment when 10 people who have recently undergone a programme of drug therapy and rehabilitation were formally discharged back into society. They were accompanied by members of their family and friends and have begun what everyone involved in the project marks the beginning of a new direction in their lives.

Proyecto Hombre Alicante (PHA) has been in operation in the province for the past 23 years and to date has helped close to 16,000 people that have ranged in ages from 12 to 80. Its headquarters are in Alicante with another branch in neighbouring Elche. According to the latest figures provided by PHA for those adults addicted to drugs, 49.6 per cent are men and 18.2 per cent use cocaine. In the area of alcoholism, 54.5 per cent are women against 27.1 per cent of men. Among the adolescent population, substances such as cannabis continue to be the main drug used with 77.1 per cent of those admitting to using narcotics being men and 68.3 per cent women.

Near miss? LAST Monday evening, Ryanair flight 8028 from Stansted to Murcia San Javier, was involved in what could have been a near miss incident. The already delayed flight was about to touch down when the pilot applied full power and veered upwards from the runway, causing alarm amongst the passengers, with one woman having to be attended to. The aircraft then circled to prepare for another landing where the passengers were informed by the captain that it was due to ‘traffic on the runway.’

One passenger exclusively spoke to RTN and commented that “after the incident if indeed a vehicle or aircraft had been positioned dangerously on the runway, then urgent questions should be asked.” Whilst it is still very safe to travel around the world by aircraft, events such as this bring home the vulnerability of passengers who have no control over the activities of others. It would appear that quick thinking on the part of the pilot averted what could have been a potentially life threatening event.

Dead driver on opposite carriageway ONE person has been killed and five others injured - two of them seriously - as a result of a head-on collision on the A-7 motorway at the entrance to Alicante. The deceased - understood to be a Swiss national - was driving on the opposite side of the road for reasons which are still being investigated when he collided with another vehicle containing five people. The fire brigade needed to free both of the trapped drivers involved in the crash which also involved two other cars that were unable to avoid the carnage ahead of them. The crash caused a major traffic hold up with some vehicles stuck in jams from more than two hours.

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Urbanisations regeneration

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RECOVERY: Benidorm’s Poniente Beach.

First beach alert of the summer by Darren Parmenter A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been rescued from the sea in Benidorm after almost drowning.

Paramedics from the SAMU unit were alerted to the scene on the famous Poniente beach just after 12.30pm on Monday after he’d been brought to the shore in an unconscious state. First responders to the vic-

tim were able to recover his vital signs after carrying out CPR and other emergency procedures. He was then taken to the nearby Villajoyosa Hospital where he continues his re-

covery. This is the first reported incident of its kind on Benidorm’s beaches since the 2018 summer season officially began at the beginning of the month.

Do not disturb - nurse at work DENIA Hospital has started a scheme which sees their nurses wearing special vests so people do not interrupt them when they are distributing medication. The measure has been adopted after a study car r ied out in the hospital which showed that it reduced the number of inter r uptions by 27 per cent when staff are carrying out that vital part of their daily work.

The original research work was carried out in February and March and involved six people who kept detailed notes on the number of times they were interrupted when distributing medication. At first they registered the number of times when they weren’t wearing the vest and then when they did spor t the extra item of uniform which said (when translated into Eng-

lish) ‘Attention. Do not disturb. Preparing Medication.’ The study also showed that nurses devote around 40 per cent of their time to administering medication, and any initiative to enable them to carry out that task without disr uption also makes any errors less likely... and with the potentially d angerous consequences.

CALPE has allocated almost €3 million for the development of and regeneration of the urbanisations located in the municipali t y, w i t h € 2 . 3 m i l lion of that budget destined to road resurfacing and an additional €300,000 for street lighting. Throughout Calpe, there are 75 urbanisations with some of them dating back to the

1 9 6 0 ’s a n d 1 9 7 0 ’s and are showing signs of wear and tear. The programme of works will start this year although the majority of it is scheduled for 2019. The project includes the second phase of improving the street lights in 26 urbanisations which will see new solar installations to help with road safety issues.

‘Mystery’ fallen trees removed FIREFIGHTERS were called to a street in Benissa to remove two pine trees which had fallen over and caused damage to power lines. A t t h i s s t a g e i t ’s not known what caused the two 20metre high trees to collapse on Calle Calicides de Benissa. Technicians from

the electricity company Iberdrola were also at the scene to restore the power supply to the area after one of the lines had been broken in the incident. The road was closed to all traffic whilst the trees were cut down and removed by a crane, with the entire operation lasting close to three hours.

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Brit club assault fugitive caught Photo credit: Policia Nacional

A BRITISH man on the run from the UK has been arrested by National Police officers in Javea. The so-far-unnamed 36-year-old man was held as part of a European Arrest Warrant following an incident in a Liverpool nightclub back in December 2016. He was accused of slashing three people in the attack at the Soho club with the most seriously injured man needing more than 100 stitches in and around his face. According to a report in the Spanish media, Merseyside police has issued CCTV images of the man they wished to speak with in connection with what they described as “savage” assaults. The incident happened after a row between two people turned nasty and resulted in the now-arrested man taking out a knife and slashing and stabbing the other in the face. The other two injured people weren’t directly involved at the time and were caught up in the frenzied actions as they tried to intervene. Police authorities in both Spain and the UK have not revealed the exact location of where the arrest took place, although it’s understood to have taken place outside a property where the British fugitive was residing.

DETAINED: Knife attacker found in the Costa Blanca.

Brighter pedestrian crossings for black spots AFTER several major accidents, one of them fatal, Javea Town Council has taken the decision to increase the safety of its pedestrian crossings. This comes as a result of a number of meetings held between Councillor Kika Mata and the Local Police to detect where the major black spots are and what measures can by implemented to reduce the accident rates. More luminous signs have already been installed in some of the more dangerous ones such as in front of the Moli Blanc disco, the Surco Musical Institute

and on Avenida Trenc d’Alba. These areas in particular will be monitored to see if the extra signage proves to be a benefit. However, despite all these actions the Local Police emphasise that the main problem is that of speeding and they are pushing for the introduction of a radar system to operate within the municipality. All the road painting will be completed before the summer season is in full flow, with any extra coats being saved in preparation for the start of the new school year in September.

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Watch out for the birdie! A BRITISH couple in Benidorm who reported their parrot missing were reunited with him thanks to an ‘eagle-eyed’ fire officer. T h e b l u e m a c aw e s c a p e d f ro m a n apartment block on Calle Ibiza in the

Not so pretty in pink... A TEAM of cleaners based in Alicante were sent to the area of beach coves known as Cabo de las Huertas to clear up graffiti sprayed on the rocks. The pink paint was used to scrawl homophobic phrases in Spanish which translated to ‘no gay zone,’ and were found in an area popular with nudist bathers and members of the gay community. Those involved in the cleaning operation have taken every care when using specialist sandingdown machinery to remove the graffiti to ensure no damage has been done to the natural environment. News of the damage quickly spread across social media networks and attracted expressions of outrage from many at what was daubed on several metres of rocks on the beach.

Leaking fuel in town centre FIREFIGHTERS were called to one of the main streets in Denia after a car lost all of its fuel after suffering a leak. The incident along the Carrer del Temple de Sant Telm saw a stretch of between 300 and 400 metres covered in one long fuel stain. Traffic was cut off from entering the street while the local fire brigade from Denia took charge of making the area safe. Around 60 kilos of sepiolite (about three sacks) was used to cover the stain as a result of the spill from an Opel Omega car. Sepiolite, also known as meerschaum, is a soft white clay mineral that very quickly absorbs liquids.

centre of the new town, and its owners called the fire brigade to see if it could be found anywhere in the tourist capital. Two vehicles were called to the scene w i t h o n e o f t h e m co n t a i n i n g a n

o f f i ce r w h o co i n c i d e n t a l l y i s a n o r nithologist who himself owns a number of parrots. The search began and finally was located on a railing of the Benidorm Cultural Centre which is currently under

construction not far away from where the macaw escaped. The bird-loving firefighter managed to gain the trust of the missing macaw and was able to catch it before returning it to its grateful and relieved owners.

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THIS season’s production of nisperos (known in English as loquats) in the Marina Baixa has ended 10 per cent lower than last year. However, despite the low temperatures in April and May and the lower than normal prices charged, it was agreed by the producers that this season’s crop had an “excellent taste.” Around 80 per cent of the fruit grown in the Marina Baixa comes from orchards found in Callosa de Ensarria, and because of some of the lowest temperatures experienced in more than a decade, coupled with the lack of rain; the nisperos took longer than usual to ripen. This affected both the weight and the colour of the fruit on sale. The late season affected the sale as they were in competition with other early summer fruits, whereas normally they are on sale on their own. This year, the market is already full of cherries and apricots and affected the

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Nispero production falls in Marina Baixa

EARLY SEASON: Nisperos face a summer price challenge from other fruits. price of the nisperos. Callosa de Ensarria produces between 13 and 15 tons of nisperos every year, of which almost all is exported to countries such as Italy, Germany, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, the USA and Canada.

Council chuffed to announce tourist train ALTEA Council plans to operate a tourist train in the centre of the municipality for the next four years. According to reports in the Spanish media, the tender is now out in the public domain at a cost of €14,099 per year and will be for a fixed and nonextendable four-year contract period. The tender period is open for 30 days, and part of the contract will ensure that the ticket prices must remain unchanged for the first two years. In addition, the vehicles used must pass low-emissions tests.

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by Barry Duke

is leading a minority Socialist government. Sánchez immediately won me over when he exercised his right to be inaugurated without a Bible and a crucifix. He was the first Spanish Prime Minister to do so. He has made it abundantly clear in the past that he believes that religion belongs in churches and not in schools. That’s certainly not a sign of stupidity. He then delivered on a promise to pick a socialist, feminist and pro-European cabinet. Spain now has a centre-left administration with a record number of women. With 11 women and six men, Sánchez’s cabinet is 65 per cent female. He also made it clear that he is absolutely committed to the EU. Polico magazine quoted him as saying: “This is a decisively proEuropean government. Europe is our new homeland.” Add to that the fact that he has voiced his determination to introduce new environmental protection policies and has promised to help pensioners, the unemployed and those with insecure jobs. He also vowed to fight child poverty. What raised my spirits too was the calibre of the people Sánchez

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ON June 2, I posted on my Facebook page the following message: ‘Yay! Spain's handsome new PM is a Socialist and an atheist!’ Jesús Carmelo Padrón Gordillo, a Facebook friend who lives in Gran Canaria, responded by saying: ‘Handsome? He is so stupid!!!’ Gordillo, when asked to explain just why he thought Pedro Sánchez was stupid, never responded, so I began trawling the Internet to see what evidence, if any, there was to suggest that Spain’s Prime Minister might be in the same league as established imbeciles in Western politics, such as Donald Trump, his VP Mike Pence and hard-line Brexiteers like Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Jacob ReesMogg. Nothing came to light. Indeed, everything I’ve read about Sánchez suggests that he is a man who stands a very good chance of propelling Spain into a new era of economic growth and social stability, despite the fact he

Sánchez, you’re my man!

PEDRO SÁNCHEZ: With his new, mainly female cabinet. has chosen for his team. The new government features a number of high-profile technocratic appointments such as astronaut Pedro Duque, who will be Spain’s new Science Minister. Duque is a vocal supporter of science. “If we keep failing to invest in our future, this country will sink forever,” he said in 2013, during protests against cuts to science effected by the government of Mariano Rajoy. The new minister is also an outspoken critic of pseudoscience, homeopathy in particu-

lar, which he described as “candy”. He insists: “It doesn’t work. It doesn’t do anything.” There’s good news too for Spain’s gay communities. The new Interior Minister is Fernando Grande-Marlaska, an openly gay former judge at Spain’s top-level National Court. Each year the daily newspaper El Mundo reveals the top 50 most influential Spanish homosexuals. In 2016 Grande-Marlaska headed that list. In 2010 he made public his homosexuality and encourages all gay individuals ‘to help others.’

All the new ministers broke with tradition by taking their oaths on the constitution rather than the Bible, following Sánchez’s example. On the day Sánchez took over from Mariano Rajoy, he received a congratulatory call from the UK’s utterly inept Prime Minister Theresa May, who could give masterclasses on how NOT to govern a country. When her fool of a Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson recently referred to the EU as ‘the enemy’ and said he believes that Trump would make a better job of handling Brexit, she should have instantly sacked him. But May is utterly incapable of imposing discipline and just stands around wearing a frightened bunny face as her team members fight one another like cats in a sack over the catastrophe that’s Brexit. While Sánchez has chosen ministers who are all experts in their respective fields, Tory top guns are mainly mega-wealthy self-serving toffs who aren’t even qualified to push a shopping trolley. Oh, they wouldn’t, even if they could. They’re far too posh to push anything other than policies guaranteed to make themselves richer and everyone else a damn side poorer.

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New roof ‘roasts’ fruit & veg

HOT-HOUSE: Traders buy their own umbrellas to combat heat.

by Darren Parmenter MARKET traders working in the giant Mercalicante wholesaler’s complex have had to take drastic measures to stop their produce being ruined... by the heat. Cherries are being ruined and melons becoming too soft are among the many complaints made by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Settlers about the current conditions inside the building due to the high temperatures. The problem has been caused, they say, by the new roof that was installed a few months ago when the previous one had suffered a number of holes after a severe hail storm. According to a report in the Spanish media, the new cover, described as ‘ice-white,’ causes a magnifying effect

that with the strong sun raises the temperature in the building to over 30ºC. This is causing problems with several varieties of fruit and vegetables that should only be exposed to temperatures of between 15º and 20º. Traders’ representatives said that the temperature has already reached 34º and fear at just how high it will rise once July and August arrive. They asked the management of the building for awnings to be installed but they were refused using ‘aesthetic’ reasons. And so several traders took the matter into their own hands and went out and purchased large beach umbrellas instead. However, the shades may cover the produce from the sun but now block the cameras that had been installed to monitor stock levels. Solutions to the problem are being discussed.

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HAVE YOUR SAY

Sheena Stewart What a shame this lady had no friendly neighbour to care enough to check on her. Her family obviously are estranged for whatever reason. Very sad. Ena Cummings Very sad I am surprised her family did not vist or her doctor or social worker if she had a fall and discharge from hospital. As neighbours we should look out for each other.

A NUMBER of streets in Alfaz del Pi will be closed to traffic for the summer season at certain times of the day. T he announcement was made by the town council and the measures will come into force today (Friday) in Calle Federico Garcia L orca and from nex t Friday in the Paseo de las Estrellas. Calle Federico Garcia Lorca will be closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 8pm and 1.30am and the Paseo de las Estrellas from 5pm to 1.30am. These closures take place every year to limit the number of vehicles in areas that have an inf lux of people during the tourist season.

‘Son of Javea’ in government FOLLOWING the inaugurat i o n o f Pe d ro S a n c h e z a s Spain’s new prime minister, one of the most prominent positions in his new cabinet has been given to Pedro Duque. The former astronaut is classed as one of ‘Javea’s adopted sons.’ H i s w i fe i s f ro m Jave a and spends most of his holidays in Villa Xaberia where

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he has a second home. Pedro Duque is the new minister of science and innovation and has recently been sworn in to office in the presence of King Felipe VI.

Pedro Duque after his appointment.

A truly international party JAVEA plans to say farewell to the month of June with a truly international party. From Thursday June 28 to Saturday June 30, the Avenida de Augusta will become the focal point for residents born in all four corners of the world who will promote their country’s culture and gastronomic delights in equal measure. This year, people from Ireland, Rus-

sia, Ecuador, Spain, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, Poland, France, Colombia, Germany, England, Holland, Belgium, Venezuela, Cuba, Chile and Switzerland will be proudly waving their country’s flag. The events - which are free for all get underway at 6pm every day and feature a variety of music and dance spectaculars.

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Caught on a rock and a hard place TWO climbers ascending the Peñon de Ifach in Calpe who reached the point of no return had to be rescued by a helicopter. The pair had climbed up to a certain point when all of a sudden they realised they were trapped, neither able to go any further up or down the iconic rock. They raised the alarm but it was some four hours later before they were finally lifted free from their ordeal. Most of the time was taken by rescuers having to abseil down the rock themselves to reach the climbers before helping them to climb to a point from which they could be safely rescued. Both were in good condition and apparently had taken a wrong turn when they were just 50 metres short of the summit.

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SUPPLIES: Migrants on board the Aquarius receive urgent rations on their journey to Spain.

Aquarius migrants offered sanctuary by Mark Rogers THE planned arrival in the port of Valencia of the Aquarius boat with more than 600 migrants on board has sparked a wave of solidarity across the province, where several municipalities have offered to welcome these people. As well as Alicante, Elche, Orihuela, Elda, Alcoy, Benidorm and Sella have also offered to house the refugees. In the case of Alicante,

Councillor Mari Carmen de España said that they have “an open door” to take in the maximum amount of the migrants possible. Elche has also offered a warm welcome. Mayor Carlos Gonzalez praised the “humanitarian commitment” of the new PSOE government headed by Pedro Sanchez, and has put eight houses at their disposal which can be used in such cases of emergency. Orihuela’s spokesperson Rafael Almagro also said that “we are more than happy to

welcome the migrants and help them as much as possible.” He added that it would need the assessment of central government first to lay out the priorities and then make the local resources available. Social Service departments in the municipalities are also contacting those who offered their homes as a place of refuge during the crisis in Syria to check if they are equally able to offer a place for any of the Aquarius migrants.

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MEETINGS have been held between the Department of Commerce of Altea and the town hall to find solutions at ending the amount of rubbish generated by the local markets. The aim is to increase the cleanliness of the area and to stop waste from reaching the River Algar. Councillor Anna Alvado explained that recently several operations have been carried out to reduce the amount of rubbish from the street markets. PROUD: Councillor Nieves Rodriguez (left) receives the Qualitur award from Francesc Colomer.

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Market rubbish initiatives discussed

Prestigious award for Teulada-Moraira AS part of a ceremony that took place this week in the town of Villajoyosa, the Valenci an Gover nment ’s Ministr y of To ur ism has presente d a prestig ious badge of quality to the beaches of Teulada-Moraira. In par ticular, the y were awarded to Portet, l’Ampolla and Platgetes and were proudly received by councillor for the Environment Nieves Rodriguez. The ‘Qualitur Flag’ rewards the commitment to quality of the beaches and the surrounding natural environment as well

as the access they give to tourists. Francesc Colomer, the regional secretary of the Valencian Tourism Agency has been ch arged with d eliver ing these awards, and when doing so announced that the numbers already recorded for the first quarter of 2018 are better than 12 months a go. In acce pting the award, Councillor Rodriguez said that the accolade recognises the work done by the municipality throughout the year so that the beaches look their very best for whoever visits them.

Anyone for games on the beach? IN a move that was first reported in the RTN some months ago, Benidorm is seeking to make their beaches more profitable during the winter months with the staging of beach volleyball. The six pitches will be located on the Poniente beach and will aim to capture a number of European teams to use the facilities out of season and to eventually host international competitions. Work on the courts and associated facilities has now begun with the first on a 1,700m2 area of the beach close to the old Local Police station at Avenida Vicente Llorca Alsos.

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Teenager in waterfall fall A TEENAGER needed to be rescued by a helicopter after suffering a fall during a visit to the Fuentes del Algar in Callosa de Ensarria. The 16-year-old girl on a day trip with her school from Huelva, had been walking through the popular waterfall attraction when she fell and was unable to move. According to reports in the Spanish media, she dislocated a knee and due to the location was unable to be moved by traditional methods. Once she was stabilised at the scene by paramedics, a helicopter was called and landed within 100 metres of the patient before transferring her to a hospital in Benidorm.

Extra patrols to make city safer B E N I D OR M h a s l a u n c h e d t h e i r l ate s t c a m p a i g n to c a r r y o u t a s e r i e s o f s u r v e i l l a n c e o p e ra t i o n s aimed at combating theft and dr ug trafficking in the city. More than 30 National Police officers will protect the areas known to have the greatest inf lux of tourists, and with their extra presence not only increasing security but acting as a deterrent to potential criminal acts. T hey will not only patrol during the daylight hours to stop petty thefts and robberies but during the busy nightlife hours

when it’s more likely that drug dealing operates. The initiative is par t of the ‘Safe Tourism Plan’ that during last month alone arrested more than 40 people, with 17 of them refer red to a number of police agencies to verify their possible connection to criminal activities. L a s t m o n t h ’s o p e rat i o n e n d e d w i t h t h e a r re s t o f fo u r p e o p l e : o n e o f t h e m i nv o l v e d i n a l l e g e d dr ug traffick ing , one evading an ar rest war rant and two others for being illegal immigrants in Spain.

Intensive care more flexible S A N J UA N Ho s p i t a l h a s announced a number of new initiatives to make both the patient’s stay and the experience of visitors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) more comfortable. Among them are allow-

ing restr icte d use of mobile phones and tablets and making visiting hours for families more flexible. Until now, the ICU was a v i r t u a l n o - g o a re a w h e re patients remained practically isolated from the

families for 24 hours a day. Now, visitors can spend t h re e h o u r s w i t h t h e p a tient spread across the day a n d n o l o n g e r h av e t o dress in scrubs. Also the restrictions on

the number of visitors have been relaxed. Howeve r, a c o n s e q u e n c e o f t h e new measures is the installation of a sound monitor which will warn staff and visitors if an acceptable level has been breached.

Teulada jellyfish free THE municipality of Teulada-Moraira has removed the red flags from its beaches after declaring the area free of the Portuguese Man-oWa r j e l l y f i s h w h i c h have invaded many areas of the Costa Blanca so far this summer. The beaches were full with bathers on Monday - a day full of sunshine and blue skies after the cloudy weekend but officials warned them that for their own safety they mustn’t enter the water as two of the dangerous jellyfish were found the day before. As a precaution, the beaches continue to fly the yellow flags.

15th - 21st June Photo credit: Pxhere

QUALITY: Origins of cocktails not always known.

Health risk of beach cocktails BENIDORM City Council has issued a series of warnings about certain drinks being sold by street vendors on the municipalityâ€™s beaches. They believe that some pose â€˜a serious riskâ€™ to health on the basis that some of the cocktails on offer have not gone through any form of quality control, and has been included in a report from the Ministry of Health. They state that the sale of such cocktails should not be permitted. According to the Spanish media, the report states that the drinks on offer to tourists on the beaches - with or without alcohol - would be within the definition of food and so must com-

ply with overall food production and handling documentation... something that the street sellers are unlikely to possess. Not only are there concerns as to the origin of the basic ingredients used - such as the alcohol, fruit juice and even the ice - but also whether the preparation areas of the cocktails are hygienic enough. The overriding concern from the council is the health of the people that consume them. Although Benidorm has taken the lead on this matter, the potential problem exists wherever there are beaches and tourists.

ALTEA

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Focus

A touch of midsummer madness

Then

Photo credit: Portal Fiestas

L’ARBRET means Little Tree but there’s nothing little about the tree carried up to Altea’s church square on St John’s Day. In this symbolically macho and probably pre-Christian fiesta the town’s young men were once required to halfdrag and half-carry the tallest plane tree they could find on the banks of the Algar to erect at the top of the town. It was a solstice ritual intended to bring good luck, good crops and a good number of children for the coming year. There is less sweat involved these days as the tree is delivered by lorry to a car park less than a kilometre from the church although there’s as

RACE MEMORY: L’Abret fiesta is symbolic and probably pagan.

much noise and satisfaction and hard drinking as ever.

They hoist the tree upright with ropes and the bravest -

Now

or foolhardiest - occasionally climb it, sometimes with

tragic effect as men have died doing this, and recently too.

ALTEA

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A dream come true

Tel 966 94 03 11 giblarestaurante@gmail.com C/ Sant Pere, 25 - Altea, Alicante

Here to stay ALTEA BAY: The way it is.

Photo credit: Michael Gaylard

NESTLED: Altea is backed by Bernia.

By then 800 families were living in today’s Old Town and the fishing district below it in the Paseo and Calle San Pedro. Altea ignored the 19th century’s Industrial Revolution but blasting a tunnel through Mascarat and the arrival of the Alicante trenet in 1900 propelled it into the 20th century. The fishing village and agricultural community prospered as Spain prospered, thanks to tourism and the building boom and Altea has made it into the 21st

century with a population of 21,813. Nestled between Bernia, Mascarat and Aitana and blessed with a benign microclimate it has somehow retained its character and offers something more than sun, sea and beaches. What that something is eludes description but it is enough to bring visitors back, year after year and persuade so many of them to remain, as the Iberians, Romans and Moors did before them.

ALTEA PASEO: The way it is. Photo credit: l’Imaginari d’Altea

ALTEA was settled by Iberians, Romans and - before they were driven out by Jaume I in 1244 - the Moors. The town’s earliest name was Althaia, a Greek term meaning ‘water that cures’ although Altea could also be a corruption of the Arabic Attalaya, a watchtower or vantage point. Both versions are valid as ships put in there to take on good, clean water at the Algar rivermouth and Altea’s privileged position and wide horizons provided early warning of raids from the sea. The first documented settlement was located in Altea la Vieja before the population shifted to the Bellaguarda district in modern Altea. The ups and downs in Spanish history shrank and expanded the population several times between the 14th and 15th centuries until the town was granted independence from the Barony of Polop in 1617. Altea’s crest of a double-headed eagle is less enigmatic than it looks and commemorates Archduke Charles of Hapsburg. He who landed in Altea to claim the Spanish crown early in the 18th century although the throne eventually went to a Borbon rival, a fact the region still resents.

FISHING VILLAGE: The way it was.

Community

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CHUMS across the Ocean ALWAYS on the lookout to enjoy each otherâ€™s company and to raise much-needed funds, CHUMS (Friends of Charity) are celebrating July 4. They will get together to recognise it is now 242 years since the United States Declaration of Independence with a barbecue which starts at noon at the Peppermill in Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 48 Benidorm. There will be a number of stalls, a raffle and tombola, great food and some lively music with all proceeds to go to purchasing groceries for Local Food Banks.

ANNIVERSARY PARTY: HELP members celebrate D-Day.

HELP is at hand LAST Wednesday HELP International Benidorm celebrated the 74th anniversary of D-Day. They had a fabulous meal followed by a sing song of all the favourite old songs, followed by a wonderful raffle. David Davies supplied the music and the event was enjoyed by all. HELP meet every Thursday at the Jose Llorca Social Centre, C/ Goya 03502 (near Foiettes) at 10.30am. They are a group

of very friendly people including interpreters, welfare assistants who arrange for the loaning out of equipment and much more. New members are always welcome and if they join will be guaranteed a good social life. They are always there to help Some helpful telephone numbers are 663 495 396 for Equipment, 607 385 842 for Interpreters, 607 386 964 for Welfare and the President may be contacted on 607 387 040.

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Recycling figures aren’t rubbish FIGURES just released by the Calpe Council for 2017 show that the municipality once again increased their recycling capacity. In respect of light packaging, cardboard and paper the people of Calpe recycled a grand total of just over 1,000,000 kilos. That represents a 17 per cent increase in packaging (515,040 kilos) and compared to 2016 and 12 per cent of cardboard and paper (595,928 kilos). These figures confirm the upward trend that has been registered in the municipality in recent years, especially since 2015, when more than 300 dedicated recycling points were installed throughout the area. Calpe Council took this opportunity of reminding people of the importance of recycling as it reduces the volume of waste and pollution, saves energy, and helps to cut down on the ‘greenhouse effect’ in the environment. In addition to these benefits, the increase in the level of recycling also allows Calpe Council to receive more money from the company that collects the material. If people need reminding, the blue containers are used for paper in cardboard; yellow for

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Calpe

INCREASE: Calpe increases recycling levels... and associated revenue too. plastic, cartons and cans; green for glass and grey for the remainder. There is also a ‘white point’ in Calpe - on Avenida Vall de Laguart - for depositing bulky items such as old furniture, mattresses, white goods (without CFC), garden prunings, paints and solvents etc. Local Calpe people wishing direct collections of heavier items from their home can call 965 832 561.

friendly environment where you can feel relaxed enough to chat with the team. They get to know our patients very well, and take a lot of time to find out all about you! Britannia Dental Clinic covers a wide range of dental treatments, including routine check-ups, fixing and replacing broken teeth, missing teeth, black fillings, whitening and full smile make overs. The team at Britannia Dental Clinic will be happy to discuss all the possible options and alternatives with you. Then you can decide what, if anything, you would like to proceed with. Any treatment that is then carried out is done so in a manner that is as comfortable as possible for you, employing the most up-to-date dental materials and methods to

ensure a strong, comfortable and long-lasting solution, matching your other teeth as closely as possible. Britannia Dental Clinic use many techniques recommended by specialist cosmetic dentists in the USA. They will be pleased to discuss any proposed treatment at any time, to explain what is involved, and why they recommend certain methods, almost all of which are aimed towards you keeping your own teeth as long as possible. Monthly promotions are always running at the clinic, these promotions range from cosmetic dentistry such as teeth whitening and veneers to facial rejuvenation such as botox and fillers. This month teeth whitening with scale and polish is only €177.

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Spain’s Fiancés of Death Credit: Davric Wikimedia

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com THE Spanish Legion is an elite unit of the Spanish Army and was founded as the Tercio de Extranjeros. The Legion was formed by royal decree of King Alfonso XIII on January 28, 1920 and its five battalions filled primarily by natives of Spain and Cuba. It was created as a corps of elite troops that could replace conscripts in colonial campaigns. The Spanish Legion’s first major celebrated campaign was in North Africa. In 1920 Spain was facing a major rebellion in the Protectorate of Spanish Morocco. King Alfonso XIII conferred command on Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry José Millán Astray. The Spanish officer’s style and attitude would become part of the mystique of the Legion. During an earlier defence of San Rafael in the Philippines, the 18year-old commander had fought off a rebel force of 2,000 with only 30 men. He subsequently served

THE SPANISH LEGION: Parading their colours. in Morocco, where he lost his left arm and right eye for which action he acquired the nickname Glorioso mutilado (Glorious amputee). Astray habitually wore an eye patch and a white glove on his right hand when appearing in public. Millán Astray provided the Legion with a distinctive spirit and symbolism intended to evoke Spain’s Imperial and Christian tra-

ditions. The commander depicted his troops as crusaders on an extended Reconquista against Islam, and later as saviours of Spain by their thwarting Communism and democratic liberalism. In 1934, units of both the Legion and the Regulares were brought back to Spain by the Republican regime to help put down a Spanish workers revolt. Asturias striking miners were mercilessly slaugh-

tered by the Stalin-backed régime; 3,000 workers were killed and 35,000 strikers taken prisoner during the terrible Stalinist repression that followed. During Spain’s Civil War (1936 1939) the proficiency of both the Legion and Regulares gave Franco’s anti-Communist forces a significant advantage over less well trained Republican forces. When Morocco gained its inde-

pendence in 1956 the Legion continued as part of the garrison of the remaining Spanish enclaves and territories in North Africa. After 1987 it changed its name to the Spanish Legion. Regardless of rank, Spanish Legion troops are titled Caballero Legionario (Knight Legionnaire). Legionnaires are known as Novios de le Muerte (Bridegroom of Death). Contrary to usual military practice, Spain’s Legionnaires are allowed to sport beards and can wear their shirts open on the chest. From its establishment the Legion was noted for its plain and simple uniforms. This was part of the cult of austerity favoured by a unit that considered itself on more or less continual active service. During the Holy Week processions, the Paso carried by Legionnaires is held not on the shoulders but on their extended arms to show their faith, toughness, strength, and endurance. Michael Walsh’s father, an associate of war correspondent Ernest Hemingway, fought in the Spanish Civil War. Michael’s mother was befriended by Dolores Ibarruri.

Mike Walsh’s opinions are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers advertisers or sponsors.

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BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Crimewatch Roadshow Live BBC News Regional News Match of the Day Live Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News Match of the Day Live Our Girl BBC News Regional News Weather

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Paw Patrol Floogals Digby Dragon Nella the Princess Knight Mofy The Wright Stuff Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News Lunchtime GPs: Behind Closed Doors Home and Away Neighbours Cagney and Lacey Unwanted Guest 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Britain's Greatest Skyscraper The Hotel Inspector

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Marjorie Prime So B. It The Layover That's Not Me Blade Runner 2049 Please Stand by Anon: Special So B. It The Layover Blade Runner 2049 Dazzling sequel to Ridley Scott's sci-fi noir masterpiece, starring Ryan Gosling as an LAPD officer who unearths a long-buried secret That's Not Me The Land American Satan Marjorie Prime

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15th - 21st June

Local Masons donate huge sum RECENTLY, a cheque for â‚Ź2,500 was presented to the Raquel Paya School for special needs children in Denia on behalf of Javea Lodge 40, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia and Marina Alta Lodge 144. The school has a catering programme especially designed to give vocational training to special needs students, aged between 21 and 24 in order to prepare them for life in the outside world. The donation went towards purchasing a fridge and other kitchen items for the catering department. Later the students invited the visitors to try some tapas they had prepared themselves showing off the skills they had been taught in class, while Miguel Ivars (the head master) took some time to answer many questions from the visiting Masons. The humbling experience of visiting the school opened many eyes to what a wonderful job the staff do in helping

Presentation of the cheque for â‚Ź2,500.

The students who prepared the tapas. the students to obtain a better quality of life and help them to integrate into society. If you have an interest in

joining the Freemasons, please contact WBro William G Turney on prensa@glpvalen cia.com.

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Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News Fake Britain Mad About Elvis Holby City Death in Paradise BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day Match of the Day Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Richard Osman's House of Games Curious Creatures Great Indian Railway Journeys World's Most Extraordinary Homes Conviction: Murder in Suburbia Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Newsnight Weather Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure

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BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Tennis Richard Osman's House of Games Curious Creatures Great Indian Railway Journeys The Family Farm Million Pound Menu Mock the Week Newsnight The Great Game: Iran v USA The Bridge Ambulance

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ITV Racing Live Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News FIFA World Cup 2018 Flights From Hell: Caught on Camera ITV News Regional News and Weather Diabetes British Touring Car Championship Highlights Jackpot247 Grantchester

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Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Find it, Fix it, Flog it Countdown A Place in the Sun The £100k Drop Come Dine with Me The Posh Frock Shop The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow 10:00pm 24 Hours in a and e 11:00pm Britain's Refugee Children

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Cagney and Lacey To be Announced 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies 9:00pm Shop Smart, Save Money 10:00pm Mcdonald's: 50 Years of the Big Mac 11:00pm Extraordinary People 12:05am Party Pensioners: Sex, Drugs and Bingo

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Marjorie Prime The Layover Please Stand by The Land Blade Runner 2049 So B. It That's Not Me Please Stand by Blade Runner 2049 Godless The Layover American Satan Anon: Special

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6:00am The Hurricane Heist: The Eye of the Storm 6:30am Monster Family: Special 7:00am Please Stand by 8:50am Top Ten Show, the 2018 9:10am That's Not Me 10:45am The Layover 12:30pm Blade Runner 2049 3:15pm Slumber 4:55pm So B. It 6:45pm Anon: Special 7:15pm The Layover 9:00pm Blade Runner 2049 11:45pm Slumber

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Football's Greatest: Head to Head 3:30pm Football's Greatest 4:00pm World Cup Matchday 4:30pm Phenoms - Uruguay 5:30pm Football's Greatest 6:00pm Phenoms - The Defenders 7:00pm World Cup Matchday 7:30pm Phenoms - Spain 8:30pm Football's Greatest: Head to Head 9:00pm Greatest Moments in Football 10:00pm World Cup Verdict

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The Boss Escape to the Country Garden Rescue Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Match of the Day Live EastEnders Room 101 BBC News at Ten BBC London News

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5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Wonderful World of Puppies 9:00pm Get a Holiday Body: Lose a Stone in Four Weeks 10:00pm The Double Life of George Michael 12:05am The Nation's Favourite George Michael Song 1:05am Cricket on 5 2:05am Super Casino

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15th - 21st June

Caught in the Bermuda Triangle Credit: Tabercil flickr

by John Redfern

I HAD now been playing in Bermuda Triangle, the pop trio for 10 years, it was 1974 and I was now 25 years of age and although the gigs were keeping us busy it was mainly in Working Men’s Clubs. It was our main source of income but like the name of the trio the Bermuda Triangle, we were being sucked down into this mythical devils triangle in the North Atlantic Sea (Readers of this great rag the RTN newspaper please note, John Smith the editor is on tip toes with me because of my John Bull vocabulary, but I couldn’t care a monkeys). Well here we go! We were now playing in these clubs all around the Midlands and to be honest the money was good, but times were changing. The small Working Men’s Clubs were slowly closing down and bands had to travel further which was a drag, but the show doesn’t end until the fat lady sings as the saying goes. We had to start looking at travelling into the sticks and had to go through a test called ‘Shop Windows.’ It was always on

CHUBBY CHECKER – still doing the Hucklebuck. a Sunday lunchtime. This allowed the gaffers of their clubs an hour or two at a table on their own to let’s say to get half hissed. These middle-aged men with red pimpled snot boxes and beer guts that flowed over their waistline like the Niagara Falls looked like lorry driver’s mates or a Russian shot putter but were in a position of power. They sat with a stack of business cards with their Woodbines glowing and puffing fag smoke that rose to the roof. The acts was given a 10-minute slot and at the end of show the performers wandered around the club to hopefully top up their

diaries for future work. Entertainment secretaries at that time worked for their clubs for nothing. Oh boy! I am now coughing up blood while laughing! Please excuse me! Just had a sip of my favourite tipple (red wine) That’s better and I’ve calmed down now and lit up my fag. Right let’s get straight to the point. A few and it was a few of these so-called volunteers that represented the working class people (cough cough, wink wink) were skimming a few quid from the act’s fees and to be honest in the day we couldn’t care less. The dance nights at the clubs were a rave

and the clubs used to put up signs outside saying full house on a blackboard at 8pm and some nights we had to play the Hucklebuck by Chubby Checker three times! Funny story: We were playing one night at the West End club in Coventry, There was a lightning strike for the night shift at the Chrysler UK car factory, it was about 10pm, and the gaffer of the club came on stage to announce it! The dance floor was packed then within seconds of this announcement, the young and middle-aged women were grabbing their coats and legging it before their husbands came home. These dance nights were nicknamed by bands ‘Grab a granny nights.’ Cor blimey I was standing on stage playing my bass and watched this debacle, it was so funny, just like a dust cart following a wedding! Our trio after 10 years had now hit stony ground and my great friend John Clarke the guitarist and singer announced to us he was leaving. It was a bomb shell because in music terms we were a marriage and he was the king pin, but it was the best thing that could have happened to me because I finally ended up in a six-piece band which had a brass section including trombone, trumpet and saxophone. Wow, the brass section in a band when blowing gives the rhythm and percussion a thrill that blows your brains out.

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

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Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings kennycorris@hotmailcom www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

Aries. Someone is trying to lead you down the garden path this week; but actions brought about by the Mercury opposition to Saturn greatly enhance your psychic skills of perception. Ask yourself how anybody could treat you like this, and don’t waste time being angry, forewarned is for armed, but for you, the decision has been made.

Libra. Take some time to review your true commitment to others. Currently the Cosmos is picking up on your feeling a bit down on emotional levels, especially since you appear to be doubting yourself. You are currently showing an introverted energy, but this just means that you need to have the peace and freedom that you deserve!

Taurus. You’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you to, so it is time to slide out of this no win situation. In hindsight you wouldn’t have got involved if you knew that things were going to pan out this way. Venus squares up to Uranus to back you to the hilt and to open the door to opportunity as a true gateway to the future.

Scorpio. Take every advantage of the motivational aspects of a Moon in Aries. OK, there have been some false starts in a relationship that often appears to be one sided, but keep options open and do not refuse invitations simply because you can’t be bothered. Love is your motivation, but you have to start loving yourself more, if this is the way ahead.

Gemini. Power to your elbow this week as Mercury skirts Mars and brings an intensity of positive energy you can put to very good use. This is a time to look within at your innermost self, and to admit that something is missing. You need the impetus to turn dreams into a reality that’s yours if you want it, and, if you are ready, right now!

Sagitarius. Mercury opposes Saturn and trines Jupiter in a double whammy that works for you right now. There has been a lot of soul searching going on, and now lucky Jupiter sends you a blessing of abundance, just when it is needed, and not before time. Be generous with yourself, and your happiness will attract others into your life.

Cancer. Don’t apologise! If somebody has bitten the hand that fed them, then you have nothing to be blamed for. As you prepare for the entry of the Sun at the end of a busy week, make yourself the priority. You have an open and loving energy, but you have to close down totally on those who would seek to abuse you in any way.

Capricorn. Out with it! Give clear instructions and be ruthless with yourself since a glitch has put an affair of the heart on hold. People are finding it hard to connect with you at this time. If they are the right people this should be spontaneity personified. Letting go and sharing with those who truly do care for you is the way ahead.

Leo. As the Sun slides into Cancer and sextiles with Ceres stick to your routines and believe in better; because there is something out there on the horizon for you. Take chances this week as opportunities are governed by your quick response and endearing yearn to want to be out there in the spotlight. Still you are more than you think that you are!

Aquarius. You have learned to cope with disappointment and are finding it hard seeing the light at the end of a truly dark tunnel. Everything works for you if you let it. Mercury sextiles Uranus this week bringing solutions and showing you that all is not lost. Soon things will be very much better for both yourself, and those who you really love.

Virgo. No doubt about it, the ups and downs of this month are a rollercoaster ride for you. After the recent new Moon now is a time for changes, but this may proceed as a set of several minor adjustments. Work towards your goals and do not take no as an answer, since persistence pays off and it will reward your resolve and clear thinking.

Pisces. All creative centres are open and awaiting your instructions right now. It is your motivation that holds everything together at the moment. Though you deserve a credit for this you rarely accept it, even if it is offered. Open to your inner energies, feel the source of the current Cosmic energy and turn things around, while you can.

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Cryptic

Down 1 Outflow from newly formed lake takes time (7) 2 Monotonous sounding insect (5) 3 Brew tea leaves, but not as boost (7) 4 Parts of a fish used for balance (6) 5 First staff at the Esso station fills up (5) 6 Nice tax break is incorrect (7) 7 Follow headless queens around (5) 13 You’ll turn nuts if you use it (7) 15 Quick to declare (7) 16 Get core rebuilt for the procession (7) 17 Dip in Eurocrat error rate (6) 18 Deputy at clock centre sounds hesitant (5) 19 Hardly any can be seen in the street (5) 21 Philosopher who started philosophising late and too obscurely (5)

YEAR Weekly Stars

Across 1 Steps that make holes in stockings (7) 5 A bad shot with the wedge (5) 8 Jack takes poem home (5) 9 Current, very French, society produces a performer (7) 10 One tenant ate cellulose (7) 11 Climb over a range (5) 12 Not as hard as Eire, correct (6) 14 Getting caught on piste is bad (6) 18 Plenty of boys retaining nothing (5) 20 Smarten up the walls, whichever way you like (7) 22 Trick diplomacy is touching (7) 23 Dodge lady about now (5) 24 Advantage of changing timer (5) 25 Bring back from rest or energetic exercise (7)

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents Z and 24 represents Q, so fill in Z every time the figure 18 appears and Q every time the figure 24 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.

Play on Words

Answers: Far and wide. Come on down.

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Kenny’s Postbag

Quick Across 1 Promises (5) 4 Male child (3) 6 Permit (3) 7 Keyboard instrument (5) 8 Relevant (3) 9 Twelve-month period (4) 11 Utter sudden loud cry (4) 14 Small insect (3) 15 Songbird (5) 17 Epoch (3) 18 Organ of hearing (3) 19 Additional payment (5) Down 1 Joyful (5) 2 Small green vegetable (3) 3 Leisurely (4) 4 Look at with fixed eyes (5) 5 Remaining after all deductions (3) 10 Following later (5) 12 Loans (5) 13 Snatch suddenly (4) 14 Consumed (3) 16 Forbid (3) Across 1 Salt-cellars (7) 5 Less (5) 8 Tower (5) 9 Elderly old man (7) 10 Plancha (utensilio) (4) 11 Small cushion (8) 13 Cricket (insect) (6) 15 Camarero (6) 18 Pepino (8) 19 Enchufe (eléctrico) (4) 22 Pupils (school) (7) 23 Walnut tree (5) 24 Hornos (5) 25 Mothers-in-law (7)

Down 1 Sentado (7) 2 Long (dress, hair) (5) 3 Junco (4) 4 Estación (parte del año) (6) 5 Rucksacks (8) 6 El más cercano (7) 7 Humo (5) 12 Germans (8) 14 Incluir (7) 16 Presents (gifts) (7) 17 Banquetes (6) 18 Nail (metal) (5) 20 Place (5) 21 Rodilla (4)

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

Betty, I am often asked to give Eulogies and have run complete services, so I have seen many clients on their great journey to the Other Side. A Spiritual send-off is an option for anyone, and treasured special words, music and style of service can be planned ahead for the event. I will send you full details and I can work with funeral plans and most Tanatorios.

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!.

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Kakuro Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

Kenny, A friend of mine attended a funeral service which you officiated at. I would love to have a spiritually enabled funeral too, since I see death as the beginning and not the end of life. I have clear ideas of what songs and stories I would like to have, as well! Betty T.

For Birthday Celebrants The ever shifting energies of the Cosmos enable on specific levels, and you have not been overlooked. Current delays are because the time has to right, but your patience is about to be rewarded in a highly surprising way.

Sudoku

Word Wheel The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Can you find the 9 letter word?

The 9 letter word is:

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

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health

Tooth grinding Cellulite and bikini season...

THIS week in Britannia Dental we are promoting Botox injections for the treatment of tooth grinding. B o t o x h a s b e e n p r o v e n t o b e a n e ff e c t i v e treatment option for those suffering from jaw pain and associated headaches from this commonly undiagnosed condition. The treatment is completed in a matter of minutes and its effects can last up to five months. This treatment also comes with the added effect of face slimming which can give a more

pear shape appearance to a more rounded face. We also offer injectable cosmetic treatments and would be happy to help give you a better understanding of the procedures. All are minimally invasive and we always aim to provide as natural improvements as possible. So if you’re interested in a lower cost option to relieve migraine headaches and pain caused from teeth grinding or any other Botox or filler cosmetic treatment please call us for a free consultation.

Email us on britannia.calpe@gmail.com, call 965 837 553 or visit Avenida Ejercitos Españoles 16 BIS, 1st Floor, (Not ground floor) Piso 1D, E-03710 Calpe (Alicante).

Genes of others affect our health

CELLULITE is a normal occurrence, affecting almost 90 per cent of women and 10 per cent of men during their lifetime. On the surface, cellulite appears as lumpy or dimpled skin. However, the process of developing cellulite is more than skin deep. Is there any way to eliminate the ‘cottage cheese’ on your thighs and rear end? Yes absolutely! At Derma Clinic Spain we use Alidya to treat and solve the cellulite. Alidya is used on areas of the body which are developing cellulite, including the buttocks, thighs, stomach, and shoulders, to reduce its appearance and prevent it from further developing. Alidya is perfect for patients who are noticing the first signs of cellulite development and are looking to reduce cellulite, smooth the overall appearance of the skin, and reconstruct volume and enhance skin tension in areas affected by cellulite. Other than in the treatment of cellulite, this injectable solution is also indicated for use in post-liposuction treatment to correct the appearance of the skin, as well as in post-intralipotherapy treatment to correct changes to the adipose tissue. Alidya should only be administered by a licensed professional. The amount of injections administered will vary depending on the area being treated and the severity of the cellulite, through a minimum of five sessions. The duration of the results will vary by patient and treatment area. Once the initial weekly treatments are complete, Alidya injections should be administered once a year to maintain the effect. The amount of initial treatment sessions as well as the longevity of the results will depend on the area being treated as well as the severity of the cellulite, and results may last longer or shorter depending on the patient’s age and lifestyle. Your first consultation at Derma Clinic Spain is for free, so don’t hesitate to call to make your consultation or if you have further questions.

Derma Clinic Spain are located at Camino del Pincho 2, 03580, L’Alfaz del Pi, Alicante. For more information call 674 255 579 or email info@dermaclinicspain.com. Alternatively see our Facebook page facebook.com/DermaClinicSpain.

PISTACHIOS: Protective properties.

Could pistachios help improve impotence? MEN, could pistachios improve your sex life? Yes, according to a study by the University Hospital and Atatürk Research Centre Ankara, Turkey. Their study, published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, showed that 17 men who added 100 grams of pistachios to their diet for three weeks, perceived significant improvements in sexual function, sexual satisfaction, orgasms, sexual arousal and overall satisfaction. Pistachio nuts are rich in unsaturated fats and mono-unsaturated fats that help maintain a normal level of blood cholesterol. Pistachio also has a high thiamine content, which contributes to normal cardiac function. These protective properties have encouraged scientists to investigate the effect of pistachios on erectile function as the problem may be related to heart disease or vascular problems. Although more research is needed to confirm the results, initial research suggests that eating pistachios may improve circulation to the penis and therefore improve sexual performance of men suffering from erectile dysfunction. According to studies, more than half of men over age 40 have some degree of erectile dysfunction according to the World Health Organisation.

THE genes of your room-mate could affect your health, so choose who you live with wisely. Scientists say a study has revealed how much another person’s genetic traits affect our own lifestyles, particularly those we live with. It has been previously known that other people influence your own behaviour and well-being, but it was not known that there was a genetic basis for this. It is hoped studying this sort of social genetic effect will help researchers to learn more about the mechanisms behind how people influence one another and this could also be vital information for doctors in helping treat illnesses.

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Intro to root-changing verbs Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

THERE is a substantial group of verbs in Spanish which behave differently from the standard verbs we have looked at so far in these articles. They are called root-changing verbs. Some people call them radical-changing verbs which is just a posher name for the same thing. The reason they have this name is because, as well as the ending changes which are exactly the same as with standard verbs, they make some small but significant changes to their roots. As a quick reminder of what roots are, they are the bit of verb that’s left once you take away the -ar, -er, and -ir endings. This could be one letter, as in the case of the verb ‘to see’ - ‘ver’ (ending er; root - v), or several syllables, as in the verb to reorganise’ - ‘reorganizar ’ (ending -ar; root - reorganiz). We divide all verbs in this way for all sorts of different reasons, so it is a very important principle. Just as in the case of standard verbs, root changing verbs follow very pre-

dictable patterns. There are in fact three types of root changing verbs, and once we have learnt what they are, and a few basic things about them, there really are no more mysteries. So, let’s get started straight away on our first type of root changing verb and look at how it works. The most common group is what is called the ‘e to ie’ group. This refers to certain verbs that contain the letter ‘e’ in the root. For example, the verb ‘cerrar’ which means ‘to close’ and is an -ar verb. The -ar endings are exactly the same as all other -ar verbs. They are completely regular, and have to be so, because they tell us who is performing the action of closing. So, let’s refresh our memory about the -ar verb endings. These are: a as a

amos áis an

Now let’s look at our root, in this case ‘ c e r r. ’ We a r e l o o k i n g a t t h e ‘ e t o i e ’ group, so this means that the root ‘cerr’ changes to ‘cierr.’ However, it only does so in four out of the six forms, as follows: cierro cierras cierra

cerramos cerráis cierran

(which mean, just in case we’ve forgotten: I close, you close, he/she/it closes, we close, you close, they close). So, if we look at this pattern carefully we will see that all the singular forms change from cerr to cierr, as does the third person plural ‘they’ form, but the first and second persons plural (we and you forms) do not make this change. The reason for this is to do with where the beat of the word goes when we are speaking. Where the changes occur, the beat goes on the root, and where the changes do not occur (cerramos, cerráis) the beat goes on the endings.

This is actually a very important point which we will explore in more detail next week. Just to finish off this initial foray into the fascinating subject of root-changing verbs though, I will answer straight away the question that comes to everyone’s mind sooner or later, which is: ‘How do we know which verbs are root-changing and which ones aren’t?” The answer is quite simple: ‘We don’t!’ We just have to get used to each one as we go along. Well, I think that’s enough excitement for one week, but at least we have made a start.

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TESLA’S new Roadster sports car will come fitted with rocket engines, according to billionaire founder Elon Musk. Posting on Twitter, Musk claimed the ‘thrusters’ would be part of an optimal SpaceX package for the electric coupe. Already tipped as the fastest production car in the world, the Roadster could blast past its 250mph top speed with the addition of a proposed 10 rocket thrusters placed around the motor. In one of his Tweets, Musk said: These rocket en-

gines dramatically improve acceleration, top speed, braking and cornering. “Maybe they will even allow a Tesla to fly.” Despite not being due for delivery until 2020, the Roadster has already attracted plenty of attention from fans after Musk promised incredible performance statistics. Of course, launching one into orbit around the Earth also helped to boost the supercar’s profile. The base model will be capable of 0-60mph acceleration in under two seconds, but if the thrusters become a reality, the numbers will be even more impressive. The Roadster - which has a lift off roof to store in the boot and seats four promises a staggering range of 630 miles from its 200kWh battery packs. When it was revealed late last year, Musk said the first 1,000 Founder Series models would cost €215,000, while ‘basic’ models will start from €171,000.

Daimler also said there was no evidence they had deliberately tried to cheat emissions tests.

AN amazing collection of rare classic car parts, valued at well over €1 million, has been discovered in shipping containers. The treasure trove of parts includes many valuable spares and items from the great Italian brands like Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth. Incredibly, many of the parts are still in their original wooden packing cases dating from the 1960s, or in their original boxes and wrapped in oiled paper. Chris Routledge, managing director of Coys, the auctioneer which unearthed the intriguing find, said: “Something of this scale, and with the importance and rarity of the cars they are related to, is unprecedented. “It’s an Aladdin’s cave which is going to excite people all over the world. I’ve never seen anything like it.” In amidst the treasure trove is a hoard of wire wheels, carburettors, exhaust pipes, radiator grilles and dashboards. “I feel a bit like Howard Carter uncovering Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922,” added Routledge. “Every time we remove one box or item, there is something else of huge interest hiding behind.” The items were part of a private collection, the owner of which passed away many years ago. They will be auctioned by Coys on June 29 at Blenheim Palace, and will all be offered without a reserve price, meaning that there could be some real bargains.

Ride the revolution with Yamaha YAMAHA has decided that this is the time to introduce the public to the next quantum leap in motorcycle technology. The three-wheeled NIKEN boasts unique leaning technology to make it drive and feel like no other machine on the road. The NIKEN demo tour is the first chance for the public to experience the revolution first-hand. Yamaha LMW (Leaning Multi Wheel) technology was first presented at the Tokyo Motorshow in 2013 and was immediately met with wide interest. Thanks to the added stability of the innovative chassis, the NIKEN gives the rider unmatched control over his motorcycle. Combine the design revolution with a customised Yamaha 847cc CP3 engine and you get a machine that’s not only incredibly responsive, but that delivers pure power. Engineers have tried to find the perfect driving line for the NIKEN, and from the very first concept it was designed for winding roads and tight turns. That is why the NIKEN demo tour will go all over Europe and to the most challenging locations, to show the public what makes this machine so unique.

From mountain trails to tight bends through valleys, this tour will showcase everything that is possible with the threewheeled marvel. The NIKEN demo tour will take place from June to October 2018, and Spain and Great Britain will be among the countries visited.

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Generous donation AS a direct result of the local press coverage regarding the damage and loss of the Costa Blanca Yacht Association (CBYA) dinghy sailing fleet, a donor has kindly come forward to provide the Club with the opportunity to get back out onto the water again. Keen sailor, Manfred Modersohn, has generously donated a Van Der Stadt ‘Stern’ sailing dinghy to the CBYA. This couldn’t have happened at a more opportune moment, at the height of the sailing season in the Costa Blanca. It was the first glass reinforced plastic (GRP) boat with a total build production of over 3,000 boats. Van Der Stadt-designed yachts with four fundamental principles in all their sailing designs: speed, comfort, safety and quality. The CBYA is very fortunate to have this donation

PLAZA GOLF SOCIETY: Members enjoy a visit to the 19th Hole.

THANK YOU: Recovering the dinghy.

from a like-minded sailor, and a secure temporary storage has been found for the boat until a new location safe from vandals can be identified, from which the CBYA dinghy section can operate. A ‘thank you’ was offered to Herr Modersohn with the gift of two sailing coffee table books (in German) and a fine bottle of wine. The CBYA truly appreciates his generous donation of this sailing dinghy.

The primary goal of the Costa Blanca Yacht Association is to bring more people onto the water and have fun. With over 300 members and growing, there is something for each person’s interest. Whether you are a skilled sailor, or thinking about taking this up, the CBYA provides many opportunities for sailing or motor-boating pleasure. For more information visit www.cbya.org.

TPGS venture forth THE mighty TPGS ventured up into bandit country (well those of them who have managed to grasp the intricacies of Google Maps did) and commenced battle at the beautiful Alenda course. Unfortunately the greens had been recently hollow tyned so were slow and bobbly! Not that this was reflected in the scoring. There were two winners of the two’s pot, Roger Webb and Phil de Lacy. NTP's all received a voucher for the Ale House bar, well done Captain Dickie McAllen, Deb Rosette, Phil de Lacy, Roger Webb and dodgy Declan Crowley. Best guest went to Gary Harper with 37

pts and the lovely Janice Holtham was the best lady by miles and miles. Barry Mitchell returned from his LA training camp to come third in the Silver division with 35 pts and Bob Kemp lost out to chirpy Lee Holtham on count back, both scoring an impressive 38 pts. Their favourite Scouser Warren O’Harris came third in the Gold division with 37 pts (there were rumours that he’d been found preparing his victory speech) until Declan Crowley came in second with 39pts and a very popular Tiny Tony Sims smashing it with 41 pts! The handicap cutting machine has gone into overdrive! Their next game is on Friday June 22.