RTN Newspaper - Costa Blanca South 5 - 11 October 2018 Issue 987

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COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

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Building site death A 32-YEAR-OLD worker has been killed in Alicante during construction works on a supermarket expansion. It happened at 11am on Monday morning in the building on Calle Catedratico Soler, and according to reports the man’s death was caused by a falling block of concrete on the construction site. Despite the efforts of paramedics from SAMU, who performed CPR on the victim, the man was declared dead at the scene.

Missing Brit found safe FOLLOWING an extensive search across the area, Local Police officers based in Orihuela have found a British man who had been reported missing. According to reports, the man - understood to be suffering from Alzheimer’s - had gone missing for a number of hours and was eventually discovered in Hurchillo after walking across the farmland. He was very disorientated when located, but has since recovered.

Margaret to walk the walk By Darren Parmenter

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AT ER this month, Margaret Brennan will be walking the 780 kilometre pilgrimage route to raise awaren ess an d fu n d s for Pets i n Sp ai n an i ma l rescue charity. The Camino de Santiago route for Margaret will start in France and end at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain. Margaret’s adopted rescue dog Lindy will accompany her on this mammoth hike, and for most of the route following close behind will be the camper van driven by her husband Bob. It will take an estimated 31 days for Margaret to walk the entire route. Pets in Spain is a legally registered animal rescue and welfare charity in Spain operated entirely by volunteers.

COMPANY: Margaret’s rescue dog Lindy will be by her side all the time.

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animals in desperate and sometimes life threatening situations. You can help by sponsoring Margaret and spur her on to complete the Camino de Santiago walk. This can be done with a o n e - o ff d o n a t i o n b y Paypal of €5 to €10 to: info@petsinspain.com and please state ‘Walk Margaret,’ or by bank transfer to the charity’s Pets in Spain bank account IBAN number ES14 0081 0687 7700 0168 1672. Another way is to visit either one of the two Pets in Spain charity shops in La Marina urbanisation where sponsor forms will be available to add your support for Margaret and the charity. For more information, visit the website at www.petsinspain.com or the Pets in Spain on Facebook page. Call or WhatsApp 645 469 253.

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ALTERTED: Guardia Civil detain alleged attacker. (File image)

Mother arrested after hitting her own son by Glenn Scott

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28-YEAR-OLD Dominican woman has been arrested in Murcia by the Guardia Civil, after allegedly attacking her 11year-old son. According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday when a neigh-

bour alerted the authorities after finding the young boy crying in a garden after he’d fled the family home. The neighbour said that he showed signs of having been hit quite badly. Local Police from La Torres were called to the scene and subsequently rushed him to the local medical centre when they saw how badly hurt he was. Such were his injuries; the deci-

sion was taken to move him to the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital for a more thorough examination. During a statement, the boy - who has Spanish nationality - confirmed he’d escaped from his mother after being beaten by her. After being released from hospital, it’s understood the boy was taken into the care of the Santo Angel Children’s Home.

Dining room fire THERE was a scare early on Tuesday morning as children arrived for their day at the Santa Maria de Gracia School in Murcia. According to reports, a small fire broke out in the school kitchen and dining room area due to a wiring issue, and with the firefighters still on the scene, the school gates remained closed until the area was declared safe, with many parents waiting with their children until they could gain access. There were no injuries reported and the only sign of the fire and smoke was the smell that lingered.

Beach weddings? More will do... REGIONAL Partido Popular (PP) councillors in Murcia have called for more weddings to take place on their beaches. Deputy Miguel Cascales said: “We have a region with almost 300 kilometres of coastline that is equally as beautiful a place to hold weddings as the more famous places in the world, and we must see this as a financial benefit to the local economy.” The motion was pre-

sented at the Regional Assembly as another incentive to boost tourism and to generate employment in the municipalities where they are being held. San Javier already hold beach weddings, and it’s estimated the economy benefits to the tune of €3 million... so by increasing the areas that can stage these celebrations will see a direct benefit to the local people.

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Clinics to open for more hours

Don’t miss out! Photo credit: Hospital de Torrevieja

DUE to next Friday’s national holiday the October 12 i s s u e o f t h e RT N will be coming out a day earlier. So don’t miss out - remember to pick up your favourite local paper from your usual spot on Thursday before they are all snapped up!

DISPARITY: Torrevieja’s clinics already open before a majority in the region.

by Glenn Scott SPAIN’S Minister of Health is committed to standardising the opening hours of clinics across the country. These do not affect hospitals but those where the less serious illnesses and injuries are treated. And so, in an attempt to take the pressure off the GP services, these will now open at 3pm in the after-

noon and will directly benefit patients in Alicante, Elche and the Marina Baixa. Opening hours in Alicante show a major disparity when compared with the Valencian Community as a whole, with the majority not open until 9pm. This often means that the local doctor’s surgery is full with people that could be going elsewhere. If everything is agreed and goes to plan, the mea-

sures will be implemented in the spring of 2019... although many doctors have asked for it to coincide with the traditional outbreak of flu towards the end of the year instead. There are 59 clinics across the Alicante Province, with those in Denia, Orihuela and Torrevieja already opening at 3pm. The rest will shortly be joining them and bringing an extra six hours of medical cover to the areas.

Paraglider stranded FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a paraglider on Wednesday after he ended up trapped after jumping from the Sierra

de Redovan in Alicante. The 21-year-old man, who lives in Albacete, was stuck for two hours after his parachute was caught by the wind and swung him into the side of the mountain. He was dangling 100 metres up in the air, and was spotted by passersby who called the 112 emergency A 65-YEAR-OLD woman needed to be rescued number. Two fire engines from Oriafter slipping down the rocks along the Paseo huela arrived at the scene, as well Juan Aparicio in Torrevieja. She was walking as the ‘Alpha 1’ rescue helicopter. along when suddenly she fell between two The rescued man was taken to groups of rocks close to the sea and became hospital, but only as a precautionary trapped. The fire brigade had to remove her. measure.

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No hiding place for drugs by Glenn Scott

According to a police report, in a later search of the man’s property, the police also found more than four kilos of speed stored waiting to be sold. It is understood one kilo of the speed was stored in liquid.

Crops under threat from new pests by Ray Chadwick

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NATIONAL POLICE have arrested a 58-year-old man in Alicante for alleged drug trafficking offences. The man was caught

with seven kilos of cannabis hidden in a space he’d made behind the car’s dashboard where the airbag would usually be found. The only way to access the drugs was via the vehicle’s multimedia system.

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N C R E A S E S in temperatures, hum idity, C O2 emissions, dr ought conditions, flooding and lack of water quality have now been joined by new pests as threatening the agriculture sector. The warning comes from the Valencian Institute of Agriculture Research (IVIA) in a report

RED SPIDER MITE: Attracted to hotter conditions. that forecasts for each degree increase in temperature; there may be losses of between 10 and 25 per cent of crops. The rises change the metabolism of insects which contribute to the frequency of reproduction. This resulted in a number of citrus and apple trees in the area being severely affected. In addition, insects that are usually prevalent in

dry and arid climates have appeared in the Valencian Community, with the clearest example being that of the red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) which attack oranges and lemons. The agriculture sector is looking at ways of solving the issues in an industry that is worth €2,000 million annually, contributes to 5 per cent of GDP, and employs 100,000 people.

Wooden shade repairs COUNCILLOR Domingo Soler has announced that there are plans to replace the wooden slats that make up the shade along the Paseo de Vista Alegre in Torrevieja. The 150-metre long structure has been in place since 2008 and cost €3 million, and while there are no issues in respect of safety, the wood has begun to show signs of wear and tear caused by both age and the varying weather conditions.

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New term... new challenge

THE University of Alicante is about to do its

best towards the current push to reduce the use of plastics. Students that have just started the 2018/19 academic year have enough challenges, but they’ve additionally been given the task to cut down on plastic throughout the university campus. The initiative will see three areas: reduction of the consumption of plastics and packaging, increase in the efficiency of plastic waste recycling and finally, an improvement in the awareness and individual responsibilities. There will be a specific focus on food packaging and drinks containers that account for the largest volume of plastics consumed. Other

REDUCED: Students asked to cut back on plastic rubbish.

plastic products such as plastic bags, office supplies and other miscellaneous items will also be monitored and controlled as necessary, but aren’t considered a serious issue. To b a c k u p t h e scheme, there will be an increase in the number of water fountains

throughout the campus, the use of reusable or biodegradable utensils, and the promotion of the use of multiuse containers. One measure already implemented is in the coffee machines which no longer dispense plastic cups, but other biodegradable ones.

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No Mercy for Torrevieja U3A LAST Saturday saw the inauguration of the Torrevieja U3A Cinema Group, and a good number of members met up in the bar of the Pilar de la Horadada cinema for a drink and a chat before going into the cinema itself. This week’s offering of an original English-language film was ‘No Mercy’; a movie starring Colin Firth based on the true story of the first attempt at a non-stop around the world single handed sailing competition that took place way back in 1968 and was

actually won by Robin KnoxJohnston. At the end of the showing, most of the group then drove a short distance to a local Chinese restaurant where they enjoyed several courses of a menu set especially for the group. It was a delightful evening which will be repeated on a m o n t h l y b a s i s . A n y To r r e v i e j a U3A members that would like to join in should contact the group leader through the torreviejau3a. org website.

Easy... on a Saturday THE Torrevieja Easy Walking Group will be walking around eight kilometres on Saturday, October 20 to raise money for the chosen charity of the current Torrevieja U3A President. For simplicity, there will be no sponsorship forms needed. Monies for the charity will be raised entirely thanks to donations from people involved in organising or taking part in the walk. The chosen charity is the San Jose Obrero Children’s Orphanage in Orihuela which cares for up to 68 children between the ages of six and 19 who have come from a variety of backgrounds such as poverty, cruelty and abandonment. The Orphange is completely self-sufficient. The walk starts at 10.30am from Santiago de la Ribera... and finishes there too.

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The JEC goes ‘up north’ M

EMBERS from the south of the Costa Blanca once more took a leisurely drive north, meeting up with members there before arriving together at the Club Náutico Altea for their recent meeting of the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (JEC Costa Blanca). Once all of the members safely lined them up in a private area their ‘Big Cats’ started causing quite a stir as boat owners and sailors, along with interested passers-by, were drawn towards them, while their proud owners enjoyed a Champagne reception and tapas on the port. At 2pm, everyone left for the outside dining area with the full view of the boats and the pretty old town of Altea with its famous church on the top of the hill. This get-together of the JEC Costa Blanca coincided with two birthdays, and both were sung to accordingly with their own versions of ‘Happy Birthday.’ One of the birthday girls deserves a special mention... as Molly Cook and her part-

THANKS: Molly Cook with Brian Patterson (left) and Michael Brook (centre). ner Brian Patterson were both surprised with a gift each for all the work they put into the club. They were presented by JEC President Michael Brook on behalf of all the members. It was the first time the JEC had visited the Club

Nautico Altea, and it will certainly be repeated such was the very enjoyable experience of the superb meal served by pleasant and helpful staff. They all went out of their way to make it a ‘purrfect’ day for the ‘Big Cats’ and their owners.

Calling all Danes THE Danske Venners Klub in Torrevieja is offering an ‘open house,’ so why not come and visit the group on Thursday, October 18. Between 10am and 4pm, the petanque rink located on Calle Tafalla, Urbanisation San Luis is available to play on... just look for the Dannebrog flag. The club look forward to showing all Danish people on the Costa Blanca their many activities, full details of which can be found on the website at www.dvktorre vieja.com. There will also be the opportunity to meet some of the VIP sponsors at the Thursday event. There will be a selection of refreshments available - coffee and cake, Danish sausages, beer, wine and water - as well as the opportunity to buy some Danish books from €1.

www.rtnnewspaper.com ALICANTE Council has installed an extra 20 bus stops along the routes of the night buses 03N, 23N and 24N. They come in a distinctive dark pink colour and are to make night journeys safer for all - especially women - as they return from their evening out. Originally, a total of 11 were located during the summer bonfires fiestas (Hogueras)

Airport pick-ups restricted WHEN the new Corvera Airport opens its runways in January 2019, only taxis registered within the Murcia region will be allowed to pick up passengers. It’s all part of a national law (Royal Decree 1225/ 2006) stating that only drivers from the airport’s municipality can offer their services. There are 289 licensed taxi drivers in Murcia, so there should be enough to cope, and the rules are no different to those operated in Alicante, Sevilla, Malaga or Almeria. The only exception to the rule will be if taxis from other areas have been previously booked and can confirm this if required.

Last call for Calendar Girls THE final preparations are being made for the production of Calendar Girls being staged at Cardenal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio on October 18, 19 and 20. Since the visit of Tricia Stewart, one of the original calendar girls, earlier in the month, the sale of tickets has rocketed. There will therefore be an extra matinee performance on October 20 and tickets are available via 699 982 726 or tickets.acts@gmail. com. They are also available from: Cards and More, La Marina - The Post Box, Dona Pepa The Card Shop, Benimar - Oasis Bar Bistro, Benijofar, and Kwik Save, Los Dolses.

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Safer bus stops in the pink following an increase in the number of incidents involving the harassment of passengers while walking home after alighting the bus. The aim is therefore to shorten the distances between the stops and improve public

s a f e t y, a n d a c c o r d i n g t o r e ports 65 per cent of those that use the night buses are women between 16 and 25years-old. Mayor of Alicante, Luis Barcala, highlighted the importance of the initiative saying

that “this year, the numbers of violence against women have surpassed all previous records and it’s been necessary to take measures such as these intermediate bus stops.” Alicante becomes one of the first cities in Spain to bring in

such an initiative, and the extra ‘pink’ stops will be in operation for all bus passengers between 11.30pm and 6.30am on Friday and Saturday nights and on the nights before public holidays on routes 03N, 21N, 22N, 23N and 24N.

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Early evening rescue EMERGENCY SERVICES were called to the Cala del Pino de La Manga to rescue a woman who was suffering from the effects of drowning. The alarm was raised at 7.15pm on Sunday evening when fellow swimmers spotted an unconscious woman in the water. According to reports, the 50-year-old had swallowed a significant amount of water, and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to the Virgen de Sta LucĂ­a Hospital in Cartagena.

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Salt Lake blaze controlled A FIRE that broke out in the Las Lagunas Natural Park that covers both Torrevieja and La Mata, destroyed around 13,000m2 of the salt marsh and surrounding reeds. Four fire engines and a dedicated brigade of forest firefighters were called to the blaze on the eastern side of the large salt lake close to El Limonar. The priority of the emergency services was to surround the fire and stop it spreading to the nearby urbanisation; a task that wasn’t helped by the strong winds at the time.

Industrial accident results in amputations

FOUR workers have needed to have their hands amputated following a horrific accident in a factory based in the Valencian municipality of Naquera. According to reports, a 20-ton hydraulic press fell on the workers, causing serious injuries that resulted in amputations of fingers and hands. It’s not known at this stage what caused the accident in a metal stamping company in the Els Vents Industrial Estate. The hands of two of the workers

were trapped, with two others also affected, and were released with the help of firefighters using forklift trucks. Two of the men injured - aged 25 and 55 - had several fingers amputated from one hand and were taken by ambulance to the Intermutual de Levante Hospital and the La Fe Hospital in Valencia. The other two - both women and aged 30 and 46 - also suffered from severe shock and the loss of a hand in the accident.

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Annual Butterfly ball a success ANOTHER fantastic record-breaking night raising an amazing €7,036.14 at the ninth Butterfly Charity Ball in aid of The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA, was held last Friday at La Marina Camping Re-

sort, La Marina, organised by Mary Chambers and Sue Rogers. The glittering annual event was attended by 200 guests as they enjoyed a poolside Cava reception followed by a three-course meal. The Butterfly Children Charity has been supporting EB families for 25 years and was honoured this year to have Diego and his family attend the event. Diego is a nine-year-old boy with EB, a devastating condition. With Tommy Rogers as

the host, he has the knack and the personality to get even more money out of everyone. One of the main prizes for the evening was €250 vouchers for Zenia Boulevard, and won by Kim and Roger Nickolds. As well as a large number of other prizes generously donated by local businesses and individuals, the auction also allowed many of the guests to bid for bottles of Bollinger Champagne, Green Fees and Buggies from Golf La Finca, Villa-

martin and La Ramblas, and hotel vouchers from Sunset Beach Club, Benalmadena and the prestigious Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella. Once again, this year the Golden Butterfly was a great success with 20 Butterflies available at €50 each. VJK created a party atmosphere for the evening by playing music from Motown, Soul and classic hits of our time which kept the dance floor full. The Butterfly Children Charity would like to thank

everyone who worked extremely hard behind the scene to make this event such a success, as well as all the local businesses from La Marina down to the Costa del Sol who continue to donate so generously with fabulous prizes. Thanks also to Pedro and all his staff at La Marina Camping Resort for all their hard work and for looking after all our guests. Next year’s Butterfly Charity Ball will be on Friday September 27. Contact Mary Chambers on 616 076 072. Photo credit: DEBRA

GLITTERING: Thousands raised at 25th anniversary of DEBRA.

ORGANISERS: Sue Rogers (left) and Mary Chambers at the dinner.

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by Barry Duke

HERE’S a statistic that sent my eyebrows into the stratosphere: Spain is the fifth largest paper consumer in the EU behind Germany, Italy, the UK and France. Only the fifth? Given the enormous pile of documents that cluttered my desk last week, I would have thought that Spain consumes more paper than any other country on the planet. The pile started out about an inch thick when I was asked for a stack of information needed for a residencia application for my husband Marcus. (I applied for and received my residence permit around six years ago.) In the pile were bank statements going back two years, two 20-page ‘personal relationship agreements’ that Sabadell handed us when I changed my personal account to a joint one, a health insurance policy, copies of our wedding certificates and passports, tax documents, birth certificates and our padrons. ‘Well,’ I thought, ‘that’s everything covered.’ Then the phone rang. It was the advisor handling our appli-

Paper, paper everywhere

PAPER TRAIL: Green paper saves reams when renewing residencia. cation. She thought we needed a Spanish translation of the insurance policy, and this might be a problem as translating it could take forever. I went onto Cigna’s website, and actually managed to find the policy in Spanish. Without checking its length I hit the print button. Four minutes later about 50 pages spewed out of my LaserJet. A

minute later it began billowing smoke. In a blind panic I shut it down. An hour later I resumed printing until the job was done. The document ran to over 100 pages - an amount of paper that proved far too challenging for my high-end stapler, now completely buggered. I handed the pile, now around

five inches thick, to our advisor. She nodded approvingly at all the documentation, but frowned when she began reading the policy document. ‘Nah, we won’t be needing this after all,’ she said. If her office had a carpet, I would have chewed it to bits. With all the paperwork in order, we set off for the police station last Wednesday. The copper we saw

seemed happy enough with all the documents presented and was on the verge of giving Marcus his residencia when he suddenly paused to ask whether I had Spanish residence. ‘Sure,’ I replied, and handed him a copy of my residencia. This was rejected because I had ‘illegally’ encapsulated it. Undaunted, I produced the original that wasn’t sandwiched in plastic. This too was rejected because, according to the cop, it had ‘expired’ and that we would both have to return to complete the process of getting our residencias. If the police station was carpeted, I would have… oh, never mind. It was then explained to me that one’s first residencia has a shelf-life of just five years. I rushed home to access the Spanish Citizen’s Advice Bureau’s website and saw this: ‘The green coloured certificate (either A4 or credit card sized) does not have an expiry date and does not need to be renewed.’ I only have one small rug in the apartment, and right now I am picking half of its fibres out my teeth. Update: On Monday morning both Marcus and I were handed our residencias. Yippee!

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Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood L

The wicked witch, Merkela, has the Babes in the Wood, Boris and Theresa, in her power - and to hide them from Sherriff Chump of Nottingham, has made them old! But can Robin Hood rescue them and the beautiful Maid Marion from the dastardly Sherriff and save the day? A new version of the classic tale is to be presented at Cardenal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio, by this much-loved local theatre group on December 6, 7 and 8 - curtain up at 8.00pm.

Photo credit: David Stokes

OCAL group Stagestruck have been hard at work for some time getting ready for their latest production... Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood.

IN HIDING: The new ‘Babes,’ Boris and Theresa.

The show is suitable for children. Rehearsals are well under way, and tickets already flying out - so book early for Christmas. Tickets are available at:

The Card Place, Benimar; Leaf’s (opposite the Budapest Restaurant), Quesada, The Post Box, Dona Pepa, and Cards and More, La Marina. To reserve and collect

at the door: Telephone 625 883 387 E-mail: stagestruck. show@gmail.com Net proceeds go to The Alzheimer’s Association and other local charities.

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Orihuela Costa migrants S

EVEN people have been detained, one of them a child, after they were found in a small motor boat just off the beach between Cabo Roig and Agua Marina

on the Orihuela Costa. According to reports, the group came from Algeria and were intercepted before they l a n d e d b y o ff i c e r s o f both the Local Police and the Guardia Civil.

Time to play ball SPOKESMAN for the Partido Popular (PP) in Dolores, Ramon Simon Martinez, has publicly complained about the poor state of the municipal sports hall. Councillor Martinez raised the issue at a plenary council meeting back in April after he’d received a number of complaints from local sports clubs. However, despite assurances from the council that ‘it would be resolved shortly,’ five months later the building is dominated by broken windows covered in tape and cardboard and emergency exits closed. Martinez asked why the mayor of Dolores goes to all the tourism fairs to attract people to our area, knowing full well about the condition of the sports facilities.

The boat - the second to arrive in the area in the space of 48 hours - was first spotted by surveillance cameras as it approached the coast of Pilar de la Horadada.

Volunteers cleaning up OVER the course of last weekend, a group of volunteers were able to collect more than 40 kilos of waste from the beaches of Santa Pola. They filled bags and sacks with bottles, plastic, cans, cardboard, and cigarette ends. The ‘Clean Beaches’ project has been developed in collaboration with the Santa Pola Council, the National Association for the Environment, the Sustainable Life Foundation and the BBVA Foundation. This is the latest of a number of similar voluntary tidying-up schemes being held up and down the Costa Blanca.

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Local business grants boost GUARDAMAR DE SEGURA Council has announced a further set of initiatives that continue its aim to promote employment in the municipality. The ‘Boost to Aid Business 2018’ scheme sees a total of €24,000 being made available in the form of grants to entrepreneurs, that can be used to start new businesses and help in the growth of the existing ones... and the types of business that dominate Guardamar’s local economy.

SEARCHING: Nick Morgan looking forward to his next challenge.

I don’t have no heart! S

TUDIO32 are preparing to thrill audiences with their latest musical theatre venture - it’s The Wiz, a modern take on that classic show The Wizard of Oz. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, the show features all those wellknown characters Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man, and of course the wizard - but with some fabulous new soul, blues and gospel songs. As Dorothy travels

through the Land of Oz she meets the Tin Man. The Tin Man is struggling to move as he needs oil, as he explains in his introductory number called ‘Slide Some Oil to Me.’ He is persuaded to accompany Dorothy on her journey to meet The Wiz but will The Wiz be able to give him a heart? Off they go on their journey to the sound of the well-known company number ‘Ease On Down The Road.’ The role of the Tin Man is being played by Nick Morgan (pictured). Nick joined

STUDIO32 a few years ago and has played several major roles including Mary Sunshine in their sell-out summer show Chicago and Phil Davies in their winter production of White Christmas. STUDIO32 are proud and delighted to be supporting local charities once again with this production, most notably the San Fulgencio Alzheimer’s Society. The company has raised almost €30,000 for charity in under five years, and look forward to giving lots more with donations from this show. Show dates are Wednesday November 28 to Saturday December 1 at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. All performances start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at €10, and can be obtained by calling 744 484 933, by e-mail: tick ets@studiothirtytwo.org, or from the following outlets: Cards & More, La Marina 966 790 954 or The Card Place, Benijofar - 966 713 266. Current seating availability for each performance is available on their website www.studiothirtytwo.org. Tickets are in great demand for this show, and there is only limited availability for the Friday and Saturday performances, so be sure to book your seat now for what promises to be a spectacular evening’s entertainment.

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Age Concern needs Friday volunteers NOW the weather has gone a little cooler, do you fancy a stroll on a Friday afternoon once or twice a month? The Age Concern Residential Home Visiting Team (RHVT) urgently needs two or three volunteers to accompany residents currently in a Care Home in Rojales. Some residents need to be pushed in wheelchairs, but some are able to walk with a steady arm to lean on. From around 3.30pm until about 5pm, a team of volunteers collect the residents and take them for a stroll around Rojales stopping for a coffee and some welcomed conversation.

The volunteer team work on a rota basis so can easily accommodate your availability. These Friday outings for the residents, mainly British, are most appreciated as they can converse, reminisce and enjoy a relaxed couple of hours away from the Care Home. And the volunteers themselves equally achieve a great deal of satisfaction and find this role extremely rewarding. If you would like to become a volunteer in the team, apply to Age Concern, Calle Paganini, La Siesta or call 966 786 887 between Monday and Friday from 10am to 1.30pm.

Honouring the teachers ORIHUELA Councillor Begoùa Cuartero has announced that the municipality is to pay tribute to teachers in the municipality. Today (Friday) is World Teachers Day and a number of events are held in Orihuela every two years. Tonight’s event starts at 8pm in the Teatro Circo de Orihuela, and is free and open to members of the public. In particular, the event will honour 30 retired teachers for their contribution and commitment to the profession.

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Children’s Home benefits from Lodge donation Photo credit: Dama de Elche Lodge

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FEW days ago, Freemasons from the Dama de Elche Lodge made a special trip to visit the children and staff of the Elche Children’s Home. The reason for this visit was to make a very welcome donation of €950 raised by the Lodge through various fundraising activities. The cheque was presented by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, WBro Nigel Sanders and the Charity Steward, WBro Trevor Bagnall. This donation will cover the cost of purchasing 1,000 litres of fuel oil, which will provide hot water and heating for the children over the winter period. This has now become something of an annual event as the Lodge has

GRATEFUL: The €950 will pay to keep the Elche Children’s Home warm. now provided fuel oil for the past few years. The cheque presented is part of the Master’s various fundraising efforts over his year in office. If you are interested in

joining the Freemasons or would like to learn more about what they do please contact WBro William G Turney via e-mail: prensa@glp valencia.com.

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Fundraiser turns the hair blue FOR those who know quiz master Martin Watkins, having his hair cut is a major deal. In fact it’s even rumoured he has to have a sedative beforehand, so you can imagine how amazed his family and friends were to hear he had decided to have his hair cut and dyed blue, all in aid of Huntington’s Disease Association, Costa Blanca. His daughter and family visiting from Australia were kept in the dark about this hair-raising event so, when they were invited to the Charity Brunch at Cafe Almoradi at the end of last month

they had no idea what was about to unfold. Hairdresser Jill Green invited a nervous Martin to take the chair whilst onlookers watched in anticipation. Fortunately Martin rose to the challenge and whilst the spectators enjoyed their Brunch the deed was done and Martin emerged a new man. Martin’s wonderful efforts helped raise an excellent sum of €750 for the Huntington’s Disease Association. For more information on Huntington’s Disease, please visit the website: www.hda.org.es, or call 634 905 249.

Hotel water bill cuts CARTAGENA Council - currently under the control of the Partido Popular (PP) - will be defending a motion of Mayor Ana Belen Castejon at the next plenary council meeting to allow a number of reductions in water rates. This will apply to the hotel, and tourism establishments in the municipality and they will benefit from reductions of 40 per cent when they change from the residential to industrial tariffs.

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by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors. IT was this week in 1883 that the Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul, although history does not record whether or not Monsieur Poirot was on the passenger list or indeed if there was a murder on board. Now called the Simplon Orient Express, it still travels various routes across Europe, including the original Paris - Istanbul route. It was always right there at the top of my bucket list - a list that never seems to diminish in size by the way - but four years ago we took the plunge and booked ourselves on this famous train. It was a multiple whammy really, because the trip involved stays in Lakes Garda and Como, both of which were on the Princess’s own wish list; three days in Venice, and another one for me - a cruise - on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth. The whole trip ticked a lot of boxes and temporarily reduced the size of my bucket list to just two foolscap pages. Passengers are met on the platform

Naked on the Orient Express

FULLY CLOTHED: But not at 2am!

by their personal stewards in their blue and gold livery, and shown to their compartments. It is like stepping back in time. True the compartments are compact but the art deco finish and workmanship is exceptional.

Also exceptional is the price of drinks with the cheapest bottle of wine around 30 quid - and that was a half bottle. It was the only downside for us, but faded into insignificance against the rest of the experience.

The journey to Verona takes the best part of two days with an overnight on board. During dinner in the luxurious dining car, your steward converts the luxurious sofas in each compartment into twin bunks, one above the other, and there is even a cute little ladder to the top bunk with plush fabric covered rungs. However, this did not prevent me from falling off the damn thing - twice. Standard compartments do not have en-suite facilities and the toilet and shower area is at the end of each carriage. So, what with the jolting of the train and lots of liquid refreshment during dinner, it meant for me a stroll along the carriage at 2am. Not wanting to bother dressing in case of encountering a fellow passenger on a similar mission, I wrapped a blanket around myself and made my uneasy way to the loo. So far, so good. On the return leg, I inadvertently stepped on the trailing edge of the blanket and it flew off revealing a totally naked me. Luckily nobody was about except the Princess who had popped her head out of the compartment, wanting to photograph me wearing the blanket. She says she is keeping that picture just in case I ever step out of line.

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Reductions in Spain’s growth rate

Bilbao hosts global economy forum Photo credit: Government of South Korea

THE mayors of Seoul, Bilbao, Salla, Tarnos, Mondragon and representatives of dozens of other cities around the world reaffirmed commitments to promote alternative ways of producing goods and services through better practices at the launch of the Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF) in the Spanish city of Bilbao. “Social economy is no longer merely an alternative,” said Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon at the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao. “It is a new movement towards solidarity and cooperation that is bringing about innovation and change. All of us have the responsibility of solidarity and cooperation, to share experience and knowledge, and to create a society where everyone can lead better lives together.” The GSEF was inaugurated in Seoul in 2014. The third forum of its kind, it has been hosted in Bilbao under the theme, ‘Social Economy and Cities: Values and Competitiveness for an Inclusive and Sustainable Local Development’, attracted some 1,700 representatives of cities and civil societies from more than 80 countries. Seoul has been the president of the

ALTERNATIVES: Seoul’s mayor, Park Won Soon addresses the GSEF. organisation since 2014. “GSEF is more than just an event, said Bilbao mayor Juan Mari Aburto at the launch of the three-day forum. “It is a big congress where we are going to work and share ex-

periences and try to reach a conclusion in order to achieve a more inclusive society that is focussed on the people.” Spain is home to Mondragon Corporation, a success story in terms of the principles of social

economy. It is known for equality in salary ratios and a democratic system within the management. Its executives are elected by the employees. The corporation is the world’s largest network of workers’ cooperatives.

THE Bank of Spain has revised down its predictions for the country’s economy in view of the continuing high unemployment levels - despite encouraging falls - government debt and political instability in Cataluña. In addition, uncertainties in the foreign financial markets and rising oil prices have all contributed to the rethink. According to reports, economists now predict that the economy will only grow at 2.6 per cent in 2018, which is one 10th lower than thought at first, and came a few days before the first anniversary after the controversial referendum in Cataluña. The forecast for 2019 has also been dropped to 2.2 per cent, and predicted to be just 2 per cent in 2020. However, despite the predictions, the overall and continuing levels of growth will help create jobs in the economy and bring unemployment down to 12 per cent by the end of 2020. The current rate is 15.28 per cent.

FRIDAY 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm Have I Got News for You 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten

6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Island Strait 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Big Audition 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Circle

9:25am Floogals 9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Peppa Pig 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm NCIS 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Early Release 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm The Great Model Railway Challenge 10:00pm Walking Britain's Lost Railways 11:00pm Big Brother: Live Eviction

6:30am

Monster Family: Special 7:00am Anon: Special 7:30am All the Money in the World 9:50am Battle of the Sexes 12:05pm Downsizing 2:30pm Insidious: The Last Key 4:30pm Battle of the Sexes 6:45pm All the Money in the World 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 1:10am From a House on Willow Street 2:55am Lowlife

12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Live Chinese Super League 3:35pm EFL 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm Football's Greatest 9:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 9:30pm SPFL Matters 10:00pm EFL 11:00pm SPFL Matters 11:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:00am EFL 1:00am SPFL Matters

12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm The Incredible Spice Men 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 3:15pm Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants 4:15pm Saving Lives at Sea 5:15pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 5:45pm Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 6:15pm Flog It! 6:50pm Dad's Army 7:20pm Mr Holmes 9:00pm A House Through Time 10:00pm Live at the Apollo 10:30pm Troubles: The Life After 11:50pm Snowfall

8:35am The Tom and Jerry Show 8:50am The Powerpuff Girls 9:10am Toonmarty 9:30am The Haunted Hathaways 10:05am Mighty Magiswords 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm The Island Strait 1:15pm The X Factor 2:15pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:30pm Johnny English Reborn 4:30pm Tipping Point 5:30pm The Chase 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:50pm ITV News London 7:00pm Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 9:35pm The X Factor 10:50pm The Jonathan Ross Show

10:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Frasier 11:00am Frasier 11:30am Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Replay 1:30pm Car S.O.S 2:30pm Four in a Bed 2:55pm Four in a Bed 3:30pm Four in a Bed 4:00pm Four in a Bed 4:30pm Four in a Bed 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 5:35pm The People's Vet 6:35pm Escape to the Chateau: DIY 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Britain at Low Tide 9:00pm Britain's Most Historic Towns 10:00pm Deadpool 12:10am Conan the Barbarian

11:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am The Gadget Show 12:15pm Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera 12:45pm Police Interceptors 1:40pm Police Interceptors 2:40pm Police Interceptors 3:45pm Live Premiership Rugby 6:15pm World's Scariest Plane Landings 7:00pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 7:45pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 8:35pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 9:30pm 5 News Weekend 9:35pm Doomsday of Pompeii: Rome Unwrapped 10:35pm The Spartacus Revolt: Eight Days That Made Rome

6:30am Final Score: Special 7:00am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:15am Battle of the Sexes 9:25am All the Money in the World 11:45am Final Score: Special 12:15pm Downsizing 2:45pm Dear Dictator 4:30pm Battle of the Sexes 6:40pm All the Money in the World 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Dear Dictator 1:00am Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 2:50am From a House on Willow Street 4:30am April's Daughter

7:15am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 9:45am 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 9:00pm

12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm

10:05am 10:25am 10:30am 11:00am

9:30am Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Live Reaction 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Replay 4:15pm The Great British Bake Off 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm Grand Designs 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Phil Spencer's Stately Homes 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 1:00am A Walk in the Woods

10:30am Floogals 10:50am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:05am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am The Wonderful World of Puppies 12:05pm Police Interceptors 1:00pm FIA World Rally Championship Highlights 2:30pm Armed and Dangerous: Caught on Camera 3:00pm Friends 7:30pm Friends 8:00pm Inside the Chocolate Factory 8:55pm 5 News Weekend 9:00pm Inside Rolls-Royce: Dream Machines 10:00pm Ww2 Wrecks: Draining the Ocean

6:30am Monster Family: Special 7:00am Anon: Special 7:30am Top Ten Show, the 2018 7:45am Battle of the Sexes 10:00am Downsizing 12:25pm Roman J. Israel, Esq 2:35pm Dear Dictator 4:20pm All the Money in the World 6:40pm Downsizing 9:00pm Roman J. Israel, Esq 11:10pm Dear Dictator 12:50am Insidious: The Last Key A brilliant parapsychologist investigates disturbing events in the house she grew up in. 2:50am Lowlife

7:00am An Island Parish 7:30am A1: Britain's Longest Road 8:15am Chase the Case 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm For What It's Worth 2:45pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Inside the Perfect Predator 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Mastermind 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm The Debt Saviours 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Front Row Late 12:35am Trust

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Rugby League 3:15pm Bargain Hunt 4:00pm Escape to the Country 5:00pm Final Score 6:20pm BBC News 6:30pm BBC London News 6:40pm Pointless 7:30pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm Killing Eve 11:10pm BBC News 11:30pm Match of the Day 12:55am The NFL Show 1:25am Weather for the Week Ahead 1:30am BBC News

10:00pm 10:15pm 10:30pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 1:05am

SPFL Matters SPFL Greatest Games Football Years Football Countdowns Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Years SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Time of Our Lives Time of Our Lives EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship

SUNDAY 12:30pm Sunday Morning Live 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:15pm Money for Nothing 3:00pm Escape to the Country 3:45pm Points of View 4:00pm Songs of Praise 4:35pm Eat Well for Less 5:35pm Pointless 6:20pm BBC News 6:35pm BBC London News 6:45pm Countryfile 7:45pm Doctor Who 8:45pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:30pm Still Open All Hours 10:00pm The Cry 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm BBC London News

3:00pm 3:45pm 5:05pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 7:15pm 8:15pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:45pm 11:15pm 11:40pm

Great British Menu Great British Menu Great British Menu The Hairy Bikers' Best of British Talking Pictures The Man in the White Suit Animal Park Super Giant Animals King Arthur's Britain: The Truth Unearthed Grammar Schools: Who Will Get In? Philippines: Island Treasures The Mediterranean with Simon Reeve Last Chance Lawyer Nyc Mock the Week No Activity No Activity

12:30pm 1:45pm 2:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:45pm 12:05am

Mighty Magiswords ITV News Emmerdale 1918 This Morning - 30 Unforgettable Years The X Factor ITV Lunchtime News ITV Racing: Prix De L'arc De Triomphe Back to Mine The Big Audition You've Been Framed! Queen of the World ITV Evening News ITV News London 5 Gold Rings The X Factor Vanity Fair The Imitation Game ITV News Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure

11:45am EFL Greatest Games 12:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games Classic action from the Scottish Premiership. 1:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 2:00pm EFL 3:00pm EFL Goals: Championship 4:00pm EFL 5:00pm Football 7:00pm Football 9:05pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 9:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 10:30pm EFL Greatest Games 10:45pm EFL Greatest Games 11:00pm One2eleven 11:15pm One2eleven

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MONDAY 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Armchair Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Stacey Dooley Investigates 11:00pm BBC News at Ten

9:00am Back in Time for the Factory 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm For What It's Worth 2:45pm Big Dreams Small Spaces 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Leopards: 21st Century Cats 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly: It Takes Two 8:00pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:15am The Bank That Almost Broke Britain

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Griff's Great Britain 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Strangers 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Manson: The Lost Tapes

9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Coast v Country 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Dispatches 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds 11:00pm The Circle

9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Peppa Pig 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm The Gadget Show 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm NCIS 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Murder Most Medieval: Garage Sale Mystery 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Gallagher Premiership Rugby Highlights 9:00pm Traffic Cops 10:00pm Paddington Station 24/7 11:00pm Big Brother

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10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Love Your Home and Garden 10:00pm Caught on Camera 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Britain's Busiest Airport - Heathrow 12:15am The Frankenstein Chronicles

9:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:10am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Coast v Country 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:15pm First Dates Hotel

9:25am Floogals 9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Peppa Pig 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm NCIS 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:20pm Twisted Tenant 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Moto GP Highlights 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 11:15pm Big Brother

6:30am Monster Family: Special Take a special look at Sky Movies Original Film Monster Family, a spooky animated adventure featuring the voices of Emily Watson, Nick Frost and Jason Isaacs. 7:00am Roman J. Israel, Esq 9:15am Dear Dictator 11:00am Downsizing 1:25pm Screamers 3:05pm Permission 5:00pm Roman J. Israel, Esq 7:15pm Dear Dictator 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Screamers 12:50am Permission 2:45am From a House on Willow Street 4:30am Social Animals

Social Animals Roman J. Israel, Esq Downsizing Permission Settled New York couple Anna and Will decide to play the field before finally settling down. 2:50pm Battle of the Sexes 4:55pm Insidious: The Last Key 6:50pm Roman J. Israel, Esq 9:00pm Downsizing 11:20pm Permission Settled New York couple Anna and Will decide to play the field before finally settling down. 1:10am Dear Dictator 3:00am Lowlife 4:50am From a House on Willow Street

12:00pm 12:15pm 12:30pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am

One2eleven One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games Football's Greatest EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship EFL Football's Greatest Football Countdowns One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Football Years EFL Goals: League One and League Two Soccer Am Best Bits EFL Goals: Championship Football The Debate - Live SPFL Round Up Show

TUESDAY 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Armchair Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Wanderlust 11:00pm BBC News at Ten

10:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Money for Nothing Chase the Case Great British Menu The Farmers' Country Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live For What It's Worth Coast A Taste of Britain Politics Live Flight of the Rhino Eggheads Flog It! Letterbox Strictly: It Takes Two Great British Menu Saving Lives at Sea A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad Later Live... with Jools Holland

4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:15pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:15pm

Football's Greatest Football Countdowns One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games Football Years UEFA Nations League Preview Show Football's Greatest 10:00pm SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games

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Education - who needs it!

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com WE can all know god-gifted people who are experts on everything without their having studied any subject. Where is the need for experience or education when self-chosen experts have the answers to hand? The economy is always a good place to start for these walking talking encyclopaedias. They know why Britain is broke and how it can be fixed. Needless to say, even a basic course in economics is unnecessary for their solution to Britain’s national debt. Another discussion veered towards the revolution that toppled Imperial Russia in 1917 - 1922. The cause and solution were freely given as was the reason for the collapse of the USSR 69 years later. If you miss the news on BBC or ITV your friend can recall the BBC’s spin on world events so he can put you right on Syria, Libya and of course Russia. The refugee

crisis; soaring crime, Brexit, he has the glib solution or he accepts it; the matter is then closed. Anyone can be an expert simply by conforming and never to question. You’re not as clued up on the Second World War as you wish to be? The conformist has the answer because he watches The History Channel, which like media would never spin the narrative. I recall a household name politician being heckled at an outdoor meeting. Turning towards the loudmouth, the speaker on the rostrum called out,: ‘You’re obviously well informed and have clearly read and und e r stood both

volumes of Das Kapital by Karl Marx?’ The foolish chap retorted that indeed he had done so. His smug grin evaporated when to the evident enjoyment of the crowd gathered he was informed that the boring tome was a one-volume book. The sage is certain

DUBIOUS EXPERT: Some people think they know it all.

to have unswerving trust in corporate and state-managed media. This relieves him of the necessity of digging a little deeper, becoming better educated through selfeducation, of seeking an alternative take on history. It never seems to occur to him that all history is the propaganda of the victors. The Achilles heel of the know-itall is their swift departure from the topic of discussion if challenged by the better informed. There will then be a superior flick of the wrist followed by the remark that the matter is closed. The reason for this was ably explained by Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘People don’t want the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed.’ This leaves us with the problem of a country run by the unscrupulous playing to an audience of half-wits. The consequences are self-evident in the dire state of the nation. The last nail in the coffin of a collapsing society is the conformist who refuses to recognise failure due to his fear of tackling it.

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

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WEDNESDAY 4:00pm

Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm DIY SOS the Big Build 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

3:45pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:15am 1:15am

Who Do You Think You Are? The Blue Planet Eggheads Flog It! Letterbox Strictly: It Takes Two Nigella: At My Table Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Great British Menu Trust The Apprentice: You're Fired! Newsnight Dangerous Borders No Activity

6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

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Shearman’s world

Spoils of the Moon

By Mark Shearman

FOR those who don’t b u y int o c ons pir acy theories and actually think that NASA’s Apollo missions were real you may find this interesting. Especially as this has been going on now for over 50 years since Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 crew returned to earth with a rich cargo of Luna rocks. In the following years a total of 270 Moon rocks were brought to earth to be used as gifts (many more were brought back for scientific study). They were covered with a transparent thermoplastic (Lucite) creating a transparent ball and mounted on a plaque, which read: “These spherical globes

contain fragments of a portion of rock from the Bata liner valley of the Moon. It is given as a symbol of human endeavour and carried with it the hope of the American people for a world of peace.” A hundred and thirtyfive were given away to governments around the world by the Nixon Administration as goodwill to all nations in celebration of man’s achievements. All 50 states were also given rocks; authentic Moon rocks are considered national treasures and cannot legally be sold in the US. But now there are an estimated 180 unaccounted for with cases of theft and forgery as well. In 1998 undercover operatives of a US government agency investigated individuals and

eventually arrested them for selling bogus Luna rocks. Senior Special Agent from NASA Joseph Gutheinz - the rock detective as he is referred to oversaw the operations. These con artists were lured in with a large advert asking if anyone was selling them and, in the process, actually found there to be a real Luna rock for sale from Honduras. It was a goodwill Moon rock that had fallen into private hands, and now came with a price tag of $5 million. The agents had to come up with the $5 million requested by the seller, so asked former P r e s i d e n t i a l Candidate and billionaire H Ross Perot to put up the money and he agreed. The seller was later arrested.

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Direct object pronouns Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

QUITE a few months ago I wrote a couple of articles about ‘direct object pronouns’, using as examples the words ‘lo’, ‘la’, ‘los’ and ‘las’ meaning ‘it’ and ‘them’. We saw how they can link to the ends of verb infinitives to make up a longer word, like this: ‘Voy a cocinarlo’ (I’m going to cook it). ‘Quiero comprarlas’ (I want to buy them). At that stage I kept things simple in two ways. Firstly, we only looked at ‘it’ and ‘them’ and a v o i d e d ‘ m e , y o u , h i m , h e r, u s ’ a n d secondly, we stuck to examples with infinitives of verbs, where we were able to simply tack ‘lo, la, los, las’ onto the ends of the words. Now that we’ve learnt a bit more about verbs, and particularly how to conjugate them (that is, change their endings) in the present tense, we

can now expand in these two directions. So, we are going to learn more direct object pronouns and also find out where they should go in sentences. I would imagine this might take more than one article, as we are going to take this fascinating subject step by step and try and make sure no one gets left behind. First and foremost then, let’s remind ourselves about what we are talking about. In other words, what does ‘direct object pronoun’ actually mean? To answer this question, let’s look at this sentence: ‘The boy reads the book’. In this sentence boy is the subject

and book is the direct object, in other words the thing that receives the action of the verb ‘reads’. The word book can be replaced by the pronoun it, giving us the sentence ‘The boy reads it’. We would change a sentence in this way if we already knew what ‘it’ referred to. In English we call the words that replace direct objects in this way ‘direct object pronouns’. One main difference between Spanish and English is in t h e w o r d o r d e r. ‘The boy reads the book’ in Spanish is ‘el

niño lee el libro’, with the same order as in English. However, when we say ‘the boy reads it’ we place the ‘lo’ in front of the verb, like this: ‘El niño lo lee’ (‘the boy it reads’). Now the direct object might be a person rather than a thing. For example, this is how we would say ‘the bus leaves us in the square’. ‘El autobus nos deja en la plaza’ (‘The bus us leaves...’) The direct object pronoun appears before the verb when that verb is what I call ‘live’, in other words it is a conjugated verb agreeing with the subject of the sentence (El autobus deja - third person singular form). The difference between this and the first examples, such as ‘voy a cocinarlo’ is that the ‘live’ or conjugated verb is the sentence is ‘voy’, whilst ‘cocinar’ is an unchanging infinitive form, to which object pronouns can be tacked on to the end. So far, I think that is fairly simple, but there is rather a lot more to say about these direct object pronouns. So if you do feel there are some big gaps, hold on tight and I will do my best to expand the subject next week, and quite possibly the week after as well!

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Living in ‘purr-fect’ luxury LOVABLE: Could you dog-sit this water spaniel or know someone who can?

Shaggy dog story - can you help find the hero WHEN you are away for long holidays your pets can do better at home. New members sometimes join HousesitMatch when they are planning an extended holiday to a destination they have long planned to visit. To make the most of their holiday they book a long trip. The question that arises most often is what should they do with their pets? Our feedback from active members is that the pets are often more comfortable and relaxed if they can stay in their own environment with sitters as company, where the environment and routines are familiar. It helps them feel safer. The water spaniel shown in the picture is still a puppy, so the owners are looking for dog lovers to stay with him while they take their trip of a lifetime to the Far East. Do you know anyone who

could help this puppy? How we work HousesitMatch is a housesitting network where new members register online. We ID check everyone to ensure we know who you are, and in addition sitters are police checked. We charge for membership to ensure that there is a commitment from both parties and that we can afford to manage our network online professionally. Our latest review on Trustpilot HousesitMatch has helped us greatly by enabling us to explore housesitting. They look at ways to fine tune their website to the benefit of others, making it easier to use. Lamia the owner is always available to help and will do so as quickly as possible. The yearly membership is value for money and I would recommend this company to anyone.

- Review by Jean James, Dog owner, Alicante How you benefit as a home and pet owner Our membership offers access to a secure network helping you find suitable sitters. We hide your contact details and address. You post an advert ahead of your travel dates, we publish the advert then house-sitters apply. You can view their profiles and chat with them before you accept an applicant. If you join as a Premium member we can also help you at each stage of the process to get you started and manage your account. How you do join? Please register online via our website www.Housesit match. com • Choose a membership plan • Standard (DIY option) = £49 pa • Premium (with support at each step) = £79 pa

Do you need a house, or pet-sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, plus the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either house-sitter or homeowner with a 20 per cent discount using coupon code P2020 – an exclusive offer for readers. To find a house- or pet-sitter go to www.HouseSitMatch.com call Lamia on 00 44 (0) 777 214 2742 or email admin@housesitmatch.com.

LOOKING for some special ‘furr-niture’ for your pet? Then Ikea is the place for you. They are about to launch their own range of pet furniture in their stores across Spain, and have been created by an animal-loving interior designer located in Valencia. Inma Bermúdez, who

says she has lots of pets at home, is the brains behind the Spanish lines of the Lurvig collection - which means ‘furry’ or ‘fluffy’ in Swedish - and which will go on sale in stores across the country from today. For both dogs and cats, sofa covers, sofa-style beds, squeezy balls and curry-comb type brushes for long-haired or moulting

pets are included. It’s estimated that around 40 per cent of homes in Spain have at least one pet, mostly dogs and cats, although others such as iguanas, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets are just as popular. According to the Madrid Association for Pet Vets, there are 20 million pets living in homes across the country.

The Easy Horse rescue@easyhorsecare.net Care Rescue Centre

From rescuing just one SUE and Rod Weeding moved to Spain from England in 2001, aiming to slip into an easy sunshine-and-relaxation retirement. But all that changed in 2008 with Luceiro, a twoyear-old stallion they found locked in a filthy and dark stable, his left eye badly injured and rotting, hurling himself repeatedly against the bars of his stall as flies drove him crazy. Unable to walk away from such a distressing c a s e o f a n i m a l c r u e l t y, they brought Luceiro home to their own finca and unwittingly created a much-needed horse rescue centre. They set up the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre near the town of Rojales... and now care for more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys

DEDICATED: The founders of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, Sue and Rod Weeding. saved from abuse and neglect, plus a menagerie of other rescued animals, including dogs, cats, parrots, chickens, geese, Ernie the turkey and Isadora the pig. Sue and Rod believe

that when you love an animal, you fight to save it. The animals may be old crocks and broken down and disabled or w h a t e v e r, b u t f o r t h e a b u s e t h e y ’ v e s u ff e r e d and survived, they deserve a second chance. Such is their passion, they are determined to help push for the better treatment of animals in Spain and constantly lobby authorities to change laws and punish those who abuse animals. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is the onl y o ff i c i a l l y r e g i s t e r e d horse rescue foundation in Spain. They are a nonprofit foundation and rely solely on donations to fund their important work. For more information, please look on the website at easyhorsecare.net or call 652 021 980 or e-mail: res cue@easyhorsecare.net.

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What’s On FRIDAY OCTOBER 5 La Bamba’s Dance Group - Paraiso Restaurant, Urb Jardin del Mar III 1a, Torrevieja. Sequence Dance Class 7pm - 7:45pm. Social Dance - Ballroom, Latin & Sequence 8pm 10:30pm. Contact Andrea on 616 478 157 for more details. San Fulgencio - Annual fiestas in honour of patron saint Virgen del Remedio, which include a wealth of activities until October 13. 8.30pm Parade and offering the flowers. Almoradi - Discount Shopping Fair across the weekend from 10am to 10pm, with around 40 shops offering their products at bargain prices ... some with 70 per cent off! The Fair is held in special marquees in the Plaza de la Constitution with clothes, bags, shoes, jewellery, books and many other goods on sale. Crevillente - Annual Moors and Christians Fiesta until October 9 in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asis. 6.30pm - Children’s entrance parade from the Puertas de Orihuela to the Plaza de la Constitucion. 8.45pm - Moors in the castle and the Christians ask for their surrender... then war breaks out. Alhama de Murcia - Celebrating their fiesta in honour of the patron saint of Virgen del Rosario. 1pm - Day Fair opens in the Plaza de la Constitucion. 5pm - Evening Fair opens along Calle Paraguay. 9pm - Switching on Fiesta Lights followed by the opening speeches in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 San Fulgencio - Annual fiestas in honour of patron saint Virgen del Remedio, which include a wealth of activities until October 13. 8.30pm Carnival and Fancy Dress Parade on floats through the village. Rojales - Annual fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario until October 28. 9pm - Fancy Dress Carnival Parade from the Centro Salud to the Malecon del Soto. Almoradi - Discount Shopping Fair across the weekend from 10am to 10pm, with around four shops offering their products at bargain prices ... some with 70 per cent off! The Fair is held in special marquees in the Plaza de la Constitution with clothes, bags, shoes, jewellery, books and many other goods on sale. Crevillente - Annual Moors and Christians Fiesta until October 9 in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asis. 7am - Early morning parade of the Moors and Christians through the town. 11am - Official Parade of the Moors from the Morquera. 6.30pm - Entrance parade of the Christians beginning from Calle Santo Tomas to Calle Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. Alhama de Murcia - Celebrating their fiesta in honour of the patron saint of Virgen del Rosario. 9.30pm - National Folk Dance Festival in the Auditorio Municipal.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7 Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Sunday service with clairvoyance from 11am to 12 noon. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665.

DO NOT MISS Bargains galore in Almoradi IT’S the time of the year when many municipalities up and down the Costa Blanca are holding their annual discount shopping fairs. Over this weekend, it’s Almoradi’s turn to let around 40 of their local businesses give local people and visitors alike the opportunity to pick up a bargain...

San Fulgencio - Annual fiestas in honour of patron saint Virgen del Remedio, which include a wealth of activities until October 13. 6am Wake-up call with the church bells and firecrackers. 10am - Parade of the Fiesta Queens through the streets. 12 noon - Mass. 8pm Solemn procession with the statue of the Virgen de Remedio followed by a firework display. Rojales - Annual fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario until October 28. 10am. Santa Cecilia Music Band parading through the streets. 10.30am - Children’s games in the Malecon del Soto. 7.30pm - Mass followed by the Solemn Procession followed by a firework display. Almoradi - Discount Shopping Fair across the weekend from 10am to 10pm, with around four shops offering their products at bargain prices ... some with 70 per cent off! The Fair is held in special marquees in the Plaza de la Constitution with clothes, bags, shoes, jewellery, books and many other goods on sale. Crevillente - Annual Moors and Christians Fiesta until October 9 in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asis. 7am - Early morning parade of the Moors and Christians through the streets of the town. 11am - Official parade of the Christians from the Morquera to the Plaza de la Constitucion. 6.30pm - Entrance parade of the Moors from Calle Santo Tomas to Calle Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. Alhama de Murcia - Celebrating their fiesta in honour of the patron saint of Virgen del Rosario. 9.30am - Open air market in the Parque Municipal la Cubana. 10.30am - ‘Big Heads’ Parade. 11.30am - Offering of the flowers followed by Mass. 1.30pm - Traditional Cucana - Climbing the greasy pole with prizes for those that reach the top. 7.30pm - Solemn Procession from the Iglesia de San Lázaro, through the streets of the town. 11.30pm - Grand Firework Display.

MONDAY OCTOBER 8 Orihuela Costa Community Care - Ramon de Campoamor Civic Centre on Urbanisation Monteznia. Every Monday is Beginners Spanish (12.30pm to 2pm): Flower Arranging (12.30pm to 2.30pm): Crafts (2.30pm to 4.30pm). For information, e-mail: oc.communitycare@gmail.com. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Monday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. Email: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com.

some of which are up to 70 per cent off! Almoradi’s Discount Shopping Fair is being staged in a number of special marquees in the Plaza de la Constitution and offering a wide range of products from clothes to bags, shoes to jewellery, and household CREVILLENTE - Annual Moors and Christians Fiesta until October 9 in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asis. 8.30am - Firing of the guns from Paseo del Calvario to the Plaza de la Constitucion. 5pm - Firing of the guns from Paseo del Calvario to the Plaza de la Constitucion. 6.30pm - Release of the captured Moor is negotiated with Rey Don Jaime I in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 English Folk Music Club - Meet every Tuesday at the Madhouse, Urb Pueblo Principe from 8.30pm. It’s an opportunity for acoustic performers of all genres and it’s free entry too. There’s a raffle each week to raise funds to book visiting acts from the UK now and then. Contact Carol via e-mail: divesmith@hot mail.com. Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Every Tuesday, an evening of psychic clairvoyance from 7.30pm to 8.45pm. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Tuesday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. Email: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com. CF Rojales Walking Football - Open to men and women aged 50 and over, they meet at the football pitches on Calle Limonar every Tuesday from 11am to 12 noon. You can just turn up on the day, or for more information, call Pat Stephens on 654 049 388 or e-mail: pat.stephens08@gmail.com. San Fulgencio - Annual fiestas in honour of patron saint Virgen del Remedio, which include a wealth of activities until October 13. 11am - Children’s games followed by sandwiches and drinks. 12.30pm - Foam Party. 2pm - Paella Contest. Rojales - Annual fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario until October 28. 10.30am - Children’s games in the Malecon del Soto. 6.15pm Music Band Parade through the streets of Rojales starting from the town hall. 6.30pm - Ribbon Races in the Malecon del Soto. Crevillente - Annual Moors and Christians Fiesta until October 9 in honour of their patron saint San Francisco de Asis. 10.30am - Offering of the flowers parade. 8pm - Solemn procession from the Parroquia de la Stma. Trinidad to the Parroquia de Ntra Sra de Belén followed by the closing Firework Display.

WIDE RANGE: Almoradi’s Plaza de la Constitution will be full of more than 40 local businesses over the weekend.

goods to books. There’s no way you’ll leave the Fair empty handed as there’ll be a bargain for everyone somewhere. The Fair is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 La Bamba’s Dance Group - Paraiso Restaurant, Urb Jardin del Mar III 1a, Torrevieja. Ballroom Latin & Argentine Tango. New Beginners Class 11am - 12pm, Intermediate Class 12pm 1pm. Contact Andrea on 616 478 157 for more details. Market held at the Emerald Isle (Orihuela Costa) from 11am to 4pm, raising funds for the 12 to 18-year-olds living at Association Elche Children’s Care Home. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Wednesday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. Email: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com. Benimar Social Club meets every Wednesday at the Rojales Steakhouse for a variety of activities such as bridge, chess, fundraising quiz, short mat bowls etc. Contact Sue on 685 339 179 or Richard on 660 825 390. Rojales - Annual fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario until October 28. 6.30pm - Running of the bulls starts from the Malecon del Soto.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 11 Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus - Meets at the Las Claras Centre in Los Narejos every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. New members are always welcome and the group would love to hear from you. Call 968 334 527 or 968 432 525 or e-mail: info@spangleschorus.com for details. Orihuela Costa Community Care - Ramon de Campoamor Civic Centre on Urbanisation Monteznia. Every Thursday is Card Making (1pm to 3.30pm): Sewing and Knitting (2pm to 4.30pm): Exercise to Music (12.45pm to 1.30pm): Drumming / Percussion Workshop (2pm to 4pm). E-mail: oc.community care@gmail.com. Baker Foundation Spiritual Centre - Playa Flamenca. Every Thursday morning, Spiritual healing from 10.30am to 12 noon. Development group from 2.30pm and open to everyone. Animal healing is also available for pets. For information, contact Linda on 606 990 665. Pilar de la Horadada Badminton Club meets every Thursday at the sports centre between 10am and 12.30pm. Please contact John McGilvray on 868 700 235 or 634 658 506. Email: carolejohn_3@hotmail.com.

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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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Down 1 Stick with a Scottish island (6) 2 Add 'em up quickly to get a kind of pole (5) 3 Please, end with simplicity (4) 5 Get Oscar to change the French delicacy (8) 6 Plenty follow old church cats (7) 7 Jack has to fetch Mark (6) 8 Require sound massage (5) 13 Dreamy music is a night scene on canvas (8) 15 God involved a rector (7) 17 Repaired first of machines, then finished (6) 18 Police chase ends in the wood (5) 19 French water added to auction item, red wine (6) 22 Trees , we hear, that will cover billiard table (5) 23 Initially family approval is likely to go wrong (4)

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Across 1 A model you can’t miss (6) 4 Expel shoplifter finally discovered in store (6) 9 Trains with a different skilled worker (7) 10 Explicit about king in play (5) 11 Renown for Football Association and yours truly (4) 12 Leap made by old king around Fools’ Day (8) 14 Exclusive portion of ice-cream? (5) 16 Some mix up about love for elk (5) 20 The Spanish notice changes of appointment (8) 21 Skilful Latin in Lincoln (4) 24 Prevent Ted returning to meet the Queen (5) 25 I get a pound after an argument about space (7) 26 Not as light as the remodelled red ark (6) 27 Customer with legal right to appear in court (6)

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expect some meaningful changes to routines and work schedules, but keep a cool head and give it your very best shot. This is a chance to showcase the wealth of talent that lies within you, as well as letting all know that you are not to be messed with!

Libra. Jupiter in action with Kora heralds a period of balance bringing both luck and fortune into the equation. There is now nothing to hold you back! Even the impact of the forthcoming action with Mercury in opposition to Uranus won’t be able to allow any rain on your parade.

Taurus. Venus, your trusty planetary leader, harnesses the strong energy of wayward and maverick Mars. The impossible may be about to happen as the serendipity of chance and fate hover around the second house with portents of success and new venture on the cards.

Scorpio. You got it wrong, and got hold of the wrong end of the stick. Since you belong in the spotlight, but are at present in the shadows of missed opportunity, something has to be done. Mercury enters into your sign midweek bringing the chance to open channels of communication.

Gemini. Confirming your suspicions and allaying your fears somewhat, there is now a time for action and this must speak louder than words if the solution is to overcome the shock of reality. Don’t gloat because you were right, put your energies into actively helping all involved.

Sagitarius. Ceres takes on action with the Sun whilst bargaining with Neptune in cahoots. A great time to spend some quality time with friends since you haven’t been easy to get along with, but those who love you know full well that you were being tried and tested every which way!

Cancer. Moon magic carries you on to new unchartered depths, though your initial reaction is to hold back and wait for things to happen safely within the confines of your shell. Whilst you waste time someone else is trying to make things happen their way, and that can’t be right.

Capricorn. Venus squares Mars and her love and attention are a deciding factor in this week of hurdles as you face the truth with your open heart and re-write the rules. You may forgive but you will not forget as you take on new ventures to see a way forward that seems the thing to do.

Leo. You have to content yourself with second best, since you have played the field and lost your direction somewhat. Energies brought about by the Sun in square with Pluto bring you recompense, but the debris of the past must be fully swept away if a fresh start is to work with you.

Aquarius. Positive actions mean eliminating a friendship that you cannot continue to carry. We all have to stand on our own two feet sometimes, but this is self preservation at its highest level, and you won’t be judged by those who matter, who will sincerely love your truthful honesty.

Virgo. Mercury opposes Uranus at the start of a hectic week. It is an unexpected friendship that helps you to consolidate and allows you the closure that you need right now. Though the past shouldn’t be able to hurt you, it would be best to seek the help and guidance you need right now.

Pisces. Take some time to study or review something so that you get it right, and so that you can use it as the useful tool that it is. You may surprise yourself but your talent cannot help to shine through, illuminating a way forward, brought about by current Cosmic action.

Aries. As Venus squares on Mars midweek

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 10 represents V and 20 represents J, so fill in V every time the figure 10 appears and J every time the figure 20 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

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Across 1 Failure to notice (9) 5 Thigh bone (5) 7 Private instructor (5) 9 Sound in mind (4) 10 Proceed slowly (6) 12 Address of a religious nature, usually during a church service (6) 13 Young horse (4) 15 Give out (5) 16 Malicious burning to destroy property (5) 18 Aroused to impatience or anger (9) Down 1 See 17 2 Separate into lots or classes (4) 3 Rich cake (6) 4 Make right (7) 6 Inferior dog or one of mixed breed (7) 8 Tiresomely long (7) 9 Provide with nourishment (7) 11 Licensed medical practitioner (6) 14 Quick (4) 17/1 Fall asleep (3,3)

Across 7 Shoulder (anatomy) (6) 8 Kind (nice) (6) 9 Chiste (4) 10 Collar (joyería) (8) 11 Aquarium (7) 13 To believe (have faith) (5) 15 Fine (legal) (5) 17 Monstruo (7) 20 Dormitorios (8) 21 Kiss (4) 23 Flour (6) 24 Subibaja (6)

Down 1 Silly (person) (4) 2 Grandmother (6) 3 Uña de pie (7) 4 Partido (deporte) (5) 5 To dance (6) 6 Ojo morado (5,3) 12 Chops (culinary) (8) 14 Tener (poseer, disponer de) (7) 16 Nabo (6) 18 Envelopes (for letters) (6) 19 Real (de la realeza) (5) 22 Palmada (4)

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

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.

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a famous former Yorkshire and England cricketer: ROGER HAD GUN Unscramble the name of a famous US city (two words): CONS AFRICANS

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

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, my seven year old daughter is going to attend the burial of her maternal Grandmother back in the UK. She knows that she doesn’t have to attend but she says that she wants to. My question may sound a bit feeble, but I don’t want her to wear black. What should she wear to show her respect? Colin F.D. The correct colour for children under fourteen, in mourning, is purple, as shown by younger members of the Royal Family. If your daughter can quietly carry some flowers for her Gran, then she could be allowed to play silently whilst the committal takes place. She can say in later life that she was there to say goodbye to Grandma.

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La Marina Golf Society THE La Marina Golf Society (LMGS) visited Vistabella for the first time since the course was extended to 18 holes and judging by the scores returned many members will advocate a quick return. It also helped to be blessed with a cooler day with a welcome breeze. In the Gold section, the winner was new member Gill Ludkiowicz with 31 points and, with a handicap of 18, she is a more than welcome addition to the Society. The Silver section was an extremely close run thing, with Ti m R u s e , G e r r y M c C a b e a n d Elspeth Craig all scoring 40 Points. H o w e v e r, o n c o u n t b a c k ,

La Finca Golf Society THE usual three days of golf began on Monday with a roll-up and was won by Gavin Parke with 37 points. Nearest the Pins: Mike Stott (3), John Macadams(6), Stuart Grayson (13) and Brian Bevan (16). On Wednesday the Society played a Stableford competition of the Yellow Blocks, with the results on the day being: 1st - Dave Friedman (38 points), 2nd Jerry Conybeare (38), 3rd - Alan Beacon (36) and 4th - Mike Stott (36). Nearest the Pins: Jerry Conybeare (Hole 3), Alex Duchart (6), Mike Stott (13) and Mike Stott (16). For Saturday this week, there was a Stableford competition of the White Blocks which made the course even tougher also the green’s firming up and getting faster. The results were: 1st - Steve Higgins (35 points), 2nd Russell Gordon (34), 3rd - Brian Bevan (34), 4th - Mike Stott (34) and 5th - Dave Friedman (33). Nearest the Pins: Steve Higgins (Hole 3), Alex Duchart (6), Barry Roehrig (13) and Abe Numeijer (16). There was only one ‘two’ (Abe Numeijer on Hole 16), and with Nº3 pulled out of the bag, there is a rollover until next week. The Best Dressed Golfer was Graham Cooke, and it was back to the Corner Flag Bar afterwards for the presentation... and thanks as always to Steve and his staff. La Finca Golf Society meets every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at La Finca with first tee time around 9am. Saturday is main competition day and to be eligible you need a handicap of 16 or less. If you are interested or require more information give Barry a ring on 666 694 467 or 966 731 033.

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GOLD AND SILVER: The LMGS winners at their home base

Captain Elspeth won the day. Overall scoring on the day will prove much work for the handicap secretary. Ti m h a d c o n s o l a t i o n i n w i n ning a Nearest the Pin (NTP) and the two’s pot, with other N T P s g o i n g t o C o l i n Ya r n t o n and Alan Craig. The next meeting is at B o n a l b a o n O c t o b e r 11 , w i t h the first tee at 10am and costing €45. For more information, contact Alan Craig via e-mail: a100ac@yahoo.co.uk. Also, don’t forget the Quiz Night at the La Marina Sports Complex on Tuesday and Iain Lyall will welcome your booking via Ian-Lyall54@gmail. com.

El Raso Golf Society FOR the second time this year the Society travelled to Roda for their monthly Stableford competition. Once again, the course was in good condition and a pleasure to play this challenging course. The final results were as follows: 1st - Glen Roberts (37 points), 2nd - Steve Sayers (36) and 3rd John Dodds (35). Par 3 hole Nearest the Pins: Robin Richards (Hole 2), Linda Lynch (7), Arty Crammon (11) and Steve Sayers (13). Best Front Nine: Malcolm Foskett (18 points); Best Back Nine: Arty Crammon (19). The gnome, on this occasion, was presented to Jan Shorley. After the game they returned to the Olde 9th in Quesada for prize-

CHALLENGING: Good scores all-round at the Roda get-together. giving and refreshments and big thanks, once again, to Grant and

his staff for all their hard work and hospitality.

A beautiful day without wind... THE start of the morning race for SAMM members was delayed by 30 minutes as there was no wind at all at the usual time of 11.30am. The Mar Menor was flat, calm and crystal clear around the jetty at CTD where the bottom is covered in healthy weed growth and numerous large shoals of baby fish could be seen on the surface, plus a few dinner-plate sized jellyfish. The eight boats eventually started in only one knot of wind from the east, so it was a struggle for the larger boats. The wind slowly increased as the race progressed but was still only E 2.5 knots by the end of the four laps. The lighter, faster dinghies soon pulled away from the others with the new Shoestring Group’s Topaz

Omega in the lead which she held to finish in 51 minutes. The last boat Balaton’s Mistral took 97 minutes. After applying the handicaps the results were: 1st - Topaz Omega (Tug Wilson), 2nd - Topaz Duo (Julian Singleton), and 3rd - Lavanter (Julian Pering and Peter Beck). The afternoon race started at 2.40pm by which time the wind had increased to E 4 knots and again this rose to E 6 knots by the finish. Again the Omega took the lead and was the first to finish in just under 50 minutes. With the increased wind the last boat finished in 76 minutes. The results were: 1st - Lavanter (Julian Pering and Rob Peck), 2nd - Omega (Tug Wilson and Vernon O’Byrne), and 3rd - Laser Radial (Norman Vener).

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Still Smart after 20 years SMART celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Paris Motor Show with a show car that interprets and embodies urban driving fun in a refreshing way. The Smart forease is extroverted and offers an uncomplicated solution for urban mobility. Seated under

the open sky, the driver is at the centre of the hustle and bustle of the city, in which, thanks to the electric drive, they can freely participate. The openness and minimalistic style are a tribute to the pioneering smart concept vehicles ‘crossblade’(2001) and ‘forspeed’ (2011).

Everyone knows that Smart is practical. Reduced to the essential, it is uncompromisingly open, pays no heed to convention and is, of course, powered by an electric powertrain. It takes up the original motto of Smart, reduce to the max, with a twinkle in its eye, standing for the authentic urban mobility that continues to be the underlying concept behind the brand. Both the Smart brand and the Smart forease stand for emotionality, lifestyle and attitude. The vehicle owes its unconventional beauty to the opening of the interior to its environment, the absence of a roof and the shorter windscreen. With its radiant, dramatic metallic-white and colour accents in ‘stream green’, the smart forease promises a carefree driving experience, freed from convention, yet in harmony with its surroundings. The Smart forease embodies a refreshingly simple form of driving fun in the city, standing for urban electric mobility without compromise - because, if in doubt, smart always opts for a consistent approach.

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AS part of its plan to electrify its portfolio from 2021 onward, Infiniti will reveal a new Project Black S prototype in Paris, showcasing how Formula One dual-hybrid electric powertrain technology can be deployed in a road car. Following the 2017 Infiniti Project Black S design study, the new hybrid electric prototype illustrates the brand’s commitment to developing exciting high-performance electrified powertrains, drawing on expertise from across the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. The Project Black S prototype fuses

high-performance dualhybrid technology with Infiniti’s award-winning VR30 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine. Its unique energy recovery system (ERS) contributes to greater power and torque than the engine upon which it is based. The dual-hybrid powertrain prototype generates 420 kw - equivalent to 563 hp or 571 ps, whereas the conventional VR30 engine produces 298 kw (400 hp / 405 ps). The power to weight ratio is estimated to be 235w/kg, achieving 0-100 km acceleration under four seconds. The Black S designation represents

the highest level of performance, dynamic capability, effective aerodynamics and intelligent energy management offered by Infiniti. The prototype is based on the Q60 RED SPORT 400 sports coupe and has been developed together with the Renault Sport Formula One Team. R o l a n d K r u e g e r, C h a i r m a n a n d Global President at Infiniti, comments: “Infiniti has reached another

DEBUT: Prototype shows Formula One technology in a road car. milestone on its road to electrification. Building on the strength and success of the electric vehicle expertise of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, Infiniti is showing the Project Black S, a high-performance prototype with F1 technology resulting from collaboration within the Alliance.”

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Three-way alliance looks to the future