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Issue 990 26th Oct - 1st Nov

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The British are back by Ray Chadwick

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ESPITE a summer season that saw the numbers of British tourists to Benidorm showing a slight slowdown, the first two weeks of October have certainly made up for that shortfall. According to figures released by hotel managers HOSBEC, itâ€™s the first time this year that visitors from the UK have come out of the red when compared to 2017. Each month, so far, has shown the numbers falling but hotel occupancy rates for the first fortnight of October saw British tourism with a 45 per cent market share, accounting for around 251,000 overnight stays during that time, and remain at the same levels as last year for the month. Overall for Benidorm, hotel occupancy was 91.3 per cent and was

IN THE BLACK: Benidorm hotel stays at 2017 levels for October. helped by the two regional and national holidays on October 9 and 12 respectively. Traditionally, there is a Benidorm

boom in November during the fiestas and the iconic British Fancy Dress Carnival day on Thursday, November 15.

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Christmas Bag Appeal

HRISTMAS is fast approaching, and once again it’s time for the annual Make-a-Smile Christmas Bag Appeal. This year’s appeal is a little different as they’re no longer asking for toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gels or shampoos as these are all provided by the new group. So, if you’re at a loss to know what to buy for this Christmas, what about getting together with a few friends to buy some vouchers? For example, those from Carrefour can be used for clothes, batteries, treats for a night in or birthday party/pre-

CHANGES: Time once again to make a difference with Make-a-Smile.

sents and much, much more. There’s also H&M, Primark and Sprinter for clothes and

sports items, La Marina Ondara vouchers for anything in the shopping centre - espe-

cially cinema which would make a great present - and the occasional McDonald’s.

What about a coffee morning or sell some mince pies? All funds raised go towards educational programmes which prepare many young people for the world after they leave the children’s homes at the age of 18. Bags of goodies (or vouchers) can be dropped off up at The Bed Centre, Calpe and the Amigos de Make a Smile Charity shop in Teulada up until January 3. There are also a number of events taking place from November and until Christmas where you can drop off the gifts, as well as other venues across the area... full details in next week’s RTN.

Authorised children only by Glenn Scott RESTRICTIONS are being placed on the age of people allowed to attend a number of Halloween events planned for Javea over the coming days. This evening (Friday) there is an organised Halloween Party ‘Panic Halloween’ - starting at 11pm on the municipal football field that combines a ‘Tunnel of Terror’ and a mobile disco. However, to gain access, children between 14 and 18 years old must carry authorisation signed

IDENTIFICATION: Children need to show permission to enter Halloween event.

by their parent or guardian (as well as their usual ID card), and in the case of children under 14 years old, they can only enter the premises accompanied by their legal guardian. The other Halloween celebration planned in Javea will be held on Wednesday at 6pm. Leaving the Plaza Marina Alta, there will be a children’s fancy dress parade along the streets to the Placeta del Convent, followed by a party. Beginning at 7.30pm, prizes will be given to those with the most original costume.

Don’t forget! DON’T miss your extra hour in bed. At 3am on Sunday the clocks will be turned back one hour to 2 a m . Enjoy your lie in! BLISS: Enjoy an extra hour in bed this weekend.

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Support for World Polio Day ACCOMPANIED by several colleagues from the Benidorm Council and a delegation from the local Rotary Club, Mayor Toni Perez unveiled a banner from the

balcony of the town hall to commemorate World Polio Day on Wednesday. World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago, to

commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Thanks to the hard work and initiatives set up by Ro-

tary Clubs all over the world, among others, the disease has been reduced by 99 per cent. One of the biggest events on Wednesday was in

Cancer rates falling Photo credit: HAFB

ANCER is the main cause of death in men and the second in women, with breast cancer being the most common, with one in 10 women expected to develop the condition at some point in their life. Figures released for the Valencian Community during Breast Cancer Awareness month, show that survival rates five years after diagnosis is now 85 per cent, and deaths from the disease are decreasing to an average of 13

AWARENESS: Significant increases of survival at the five-year point.

per cent. Mortality rates from

breast cancer have been falling since the year 2000

and much of this has been due to improvements in both earlier diagnosis and treatment. Smaller and localised tumours in the breast have seen a 95 per cent survival rate after five years Breast cancer can occur at any age but the rates increase markedly from 45 to 50 years old. The incidence rates in the region and in Spain (125.8) are similar, and higher in Europe where it stands at 144.9 according to the estimates made for 2018.

Philadelphia, USA, where 100,000 people tuned in to a live streaming event featuring health experts talking about the eradication of polio.

WhatsApp leads to child victims

WO 12-year-old children have come forward to allege a series of abuse by the president of their Alicante football club. The two children are believed to be the first victims of the 32-year-old man, who was arrested in connection with the allegations, and were contacted by the National Police after an initial analysis of the detained man’s mobile phone. The children were identified as part of a number of WhatsApp conversations of a sexual nature, and during their subsequent interviews with the police, they testified that they had been abused by the suspect. According to reports, it is understood that the two children may not be the only ones to have suffered such abuse. The man was originally detained after he allegedly made a false declaration, where he made no mention of a previous conviction for the possession of child pornography, and abuse of a child under 12 years old. However, the National Police were suspicious that the declaration was false, and so m e m b e r s o f t h e F a m i l y a n d Wo m e n U n i t (UFAM) were then sent to arrest him. Additionally, the National Police now pos-

Germans on tour

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ABUSE: Suspect led away after his arrest in Alicante. sess a number of the arrested man’s computers and hard drives that have yet to be analysed. They will be checking these to see if any

other victims may be uncovered. It is understood that this could take several weeks, and in the meantime, the arrested man was immediately sent to prison.

Betting stopped AN illegal gambling organisation located inside one of Benidorm’s popular pubs, has been dismantled. According to reports, the Local Police raided the establishment on Saturday afternoon, after seeing someone leaving with a handful of money. After questioning, they entered and discovered a number of bets on various sporting events taking place at the time. They took away around €1,500 in cash, and five TV screens from the pub in the Rincon de Loix area. Authorities will decide whether the pub will be formally closed down.

Two hurt in crane fall TWO workers have been injured in Denia when a ‘cherry picker’ crane they were in, fell to the ground. According to reports, the automatic arm that held the cage containing the men, fell from the third floor as they were working on repairing a

wall on a building on Avenida Joan Fuster. The two workers were helped at the scene by paramedics, and once stabilised, were taken to hospital by ambulance to continue their treatment. It is not known at this stage the extent of the injuries they suffered.

THERE were more Germans in Benidorm than usual last weeken d , t h an ks t o a cruise ship which an ch o red i n t h e bay that could be seen from all of the beaches in the area. T h o se w an t i n g to disembark the Artania, were brought to shore in a fleet of smaller boats, where they were welcomed at a special reception tent installed by the local Department of Tourism. As well as sp en d i n g a f ew h o u rs in the tourist capital, the visitors also took the opportunity to travel to other parts of the Marina Baixa.

‘Shower’ robbers TWO people have been arrested in Denia for breaking into a house... while the owner was having a shower. They allegedly forced open a door and managed to flee the property with around €1,000 in cash after a struggle with the man who came out of his bathroom after hearing noises. The two detained Spanish men - aged 26 and 31 - were caught five days after the robbery, following a detailed investigation by the National Police.

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Musical Gala boost for HELP A

The concert began in unusual style f r o m C a b a r e t Tr i o A m a d e u s w h o asked people to keep their mobile phones and cameras switched off in song. Many of the songs were thanks to arrangements by musical director Philip Ashley, who was also came up with the idea of the Musical Gala evening. The U3A Choir from Oliva

Photo credit: Philip Ashley

MUSICAL Gala recently held i n E l Ve r g e r r a i s e d € 1 , 0 0 0 for Jalon Valley HELP. The concert featured a mix of six different singing groups who entertained the audience with their own individual styles of music.

QUALITY VOICES: The Musical Gala in full swing.

launched the singing wearing nun’s headgear as they performed a popular number from the film Sister Act. They were followed by the Vall del Pop Singers who had the entire au-

dience joining in with 1960’s favourites such as Downtown and I’m A Believer. The Chaplaincy Singers then capped off their section with a rous-

ing version of The World in Union. Adagio’s six members showed off their close-harmony qualities with four songs that culminated with a new arrangement of The Impossible Dream. S o u n d s F a m i l i a r, w h o p e r f o r m e d excerpts from their upcoming 10th anniversary show ‘Showstoppers,’ surprised the audience with their high-energy rendition of the Joseph Megamix from Joseph and The A m a z i n g Te c h n i c o l o u r D r e a m c o a t among other songs. All the groups have other concerts or shows coming up in the near future and more information about them can be found by contacting Philip Ashley through the website www.philipashley.com.

Early morning high jump Photo credit: Kevin Williamson YouTUbe

SURPRISE: BASE jumpers leap from the tallest hotel in Benidorm. (File image)

by Darren Parmenter A TOTAL of 25 participants from across the world took part in this year’s BASE World Jumping Championship held in Benidorm. Once again, the event was held at the famous Hotel Gran Bali in the tourist capital, and it was a surprise and a shock to many staying there as they witnessed people ‘falling’ past their rooms in the 166-metre high building. The event took part over the weekend and the first jump took place at 7am as part of the series of World Championships in the Spanish leg of the competition. Before Benidorm, similar challenges took place in Ronda (Malaga) and Hox de Jaca (Huesca). BASE jumping is a form of parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or cliff.

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Unlicensed businesses beware Photo credit: FDV

by Glenn Scott

VER a period of two years, Benidorm’s Local Police have recommended at least 60 venues to be closed down. Those affected are mainly pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants with many having issues related to their licences. In several cases, they never actually had a licence in the first place, having had their applications cancelled or refused. So far only 14 of the denuncias have been acted upon, while the remainder remain open, whilst seeking a solution to their problems. Councillor Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarate said that they are not seeking to close the business if it can be avoided. “ We w a n t t o m a k e s u r e t h a t everyone has their necessary paperwork as soon as possible to en-

Christmas is coming CHRISTMAS is on the way, and the Charity Shop of Calpe is holding an in-store seasonal event on Saturday, November 3 between 10am and 1pm. Why not pop along and see their superb selection of Christmas gifts, jewellery and evening wear for the party season. There will also be home-made cakes for sale, and you can try your luck at the Tombola stall. Their full range of stock will also be available, so if you need a new winter coat or jumper for the cooler days ahead, come and see what’s in store. The shop is open every morning, except Sundays, so if you can’t make it for the November event, you can still grab a bargain. You’ll find the shop in Galerias Mar Azul, Avenida Gabriel Miro, Calpe, on the right hand side.

Moraira-Teulada U3A REFUSED: Dozens of local bars and venues without licences in Benidorm. able them to continue to trade legally.” According to reports, there are six cases where a licence has expired or been cancelled. The authorities then go to the business and offer the owners a

number of solutions, but there are times when nothing can be done and it has to close down. One business highlighted for a lack of a correct licence, is a shop that sells perfume by day and operates as a bar at night.

THE next monthly General Meeting for all members will be held on Monday, November 5 at the Salon G L along the Avenida Mediterraneo in Teulada. Doors open to members and those wishing to join, at 9.30am, with the meeting starting at 10.30am. Those attending are wel-

come to renew their membership (with a €10 fee), join any of the U3A groups, or simply find out what’s going on and have a coffee. For details of all events and general information about the U3A Moraira-Teulada, please visit the website: www.u3amoraira-te ulada.org.

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Property boom THERE is a property boom in the Arenal district of Javea, with newbuild properties on the recently completed Brisas del Arenal urbanisation selling for extraordinary amounts. There are 64 homes, the cheapest apartments with garage costing €265,000. The three and fourbedroom duplex penthouses are selling for between €420,000 and €495,000, and what makes the prices more remarkable is that they are located on the ‘second line’, not on the beach front.

Grand Lodge at the Grand Bali

HE annual Ladies Night of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia was held last Saturday at the Hotel Grand Bali in Benidorm. It is one of the most prestigious Masonic gatherings of the year, run under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Michael Shilan and his lovely wife Muriel,

where Freemasons from all over the province gather together to pay tribute and say thank you to their long-suffering wives. Throughout the year, most Freemasons attend an enormous number of meetings, and charity functions to raise money for the less privileged and other deserving causes. The wives have a lot to endure, not seeing their husbands for a sufficient amount of time or being asked to help out at various functions. Most would agree that without the support of their better halves, they could not do as much, or enjoy their tasks to the same extent. A superb four-course meal was then served, followed by music from WBro Ian Henry and local group Black Glitter. The Master of Ceremonies, WBro Clifford Gin-

Photo credit: Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia

GREAT SUCCESS: The ladies have their own special night. gell, presided over the proceedings with his usual style. The loyal toast to HM King Felipe VI was given by RWBro Michael Shilan, and the ladies toast was given by WBro William Russell in his inimitable style. Mrs Shilan responded to the toast with an eloquent and witty speech enjoyed by all, particularly the ladies. A grand charity raffle was

held, raising the magnificent sum of €1,580. This and other monies raised throughout the year will be used by the province to sponsor under-privileged children to go to a summer school in Guadalest. If you are interested in joining Freemasonry or would like more information, please e-mail: prensa@glp valencia.com.

Painting exhibition in Pego ART lovers should head to Pego where the Painting for Pleasure Art Group will stage an exhibition from November 5 to 9, from 10am - 1pm, and 5.15pm - 7pm. It will be held at the Centre d’Exposicions in Carrer d’Hospital, showing work by British and Spanish artists, and there will be greetings cards and prints for sale. “Everyone is welcome to come to our opening night on November 5,” said Liz Canham, exhibitions secretary. “People can enjoy a glass of wine from 5.15pm - 7pm whilst looking at the diverse ranges. “There is something for everyone who loves art, from landscapes and portraits to abstract and contemporary work.” The group meet every Monday in Rafol d’Almunia to paint, draw and learn new techniques. New members welcome.

www.rtnnewspaper.com New Alpha course starts MEMBERS of the Javea International Baptist Church (JIBC) are all really excited about starting another Alpha course in a few weeks’ time. They would like to invite you to join them, for a relaxed social evening with coffee, tea and light refreshments. They will also be presenting a short video introducing Alpha, followed by an informal discussion to arrange times and dates for the course. So, why might you want to come along? We l l , perhaps you’ve heard about Alpha from friends or colleagues? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about s o m e o f l i f e ’s ‘ b i g questions’, such as: Who am I? Is there a God? What is my purpose in life? Who really cares about me? Who is this Jesus that I keep hearing about? If that sounds like you, then please join the JIBC on Monday, November 12 at 7pm in the cafe at the Church Centre, Calle Favara 8, 03730 Javea. It doesn’t cost anything, just a little of your time. It is also a great opportunity to make new friends, and if you don’t want to come alone, please feel free to bring along a friend. For more information, or if you wish to attend, all you have to do is enter your details in the contacts section of the website: jave abaptist.es. Yo u w i l l b e c o n tacted as soon as possible. The JIBC look forward to meeting you.

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The rain in Spain didn’t stop Denia U3A WITH brollies at the ready, more than 100 people turned up for the U3A Denia Allotment Open Day. There were plenty of activities with a free raffle, bottle stall, book stall, plant sales, petanque and a quiz. Plenty of lovely burgers, paella and salad, and drinks were

also available. The quiz was won by Duncan, who knew that there are 2,500 varieties of potato, and Douglas won the raffle prize of a lovely hamper of vegetables. As October is when they are replanting for the Christmas and early January veg, the U3A team

are asking for some frost - but not too much - to enable a great crop of Brussels sprouts. Next year, there are already plans to hold the Allotment Open Day in September, so they can show off the size of their onions. The group love showing off their allotments to anyone, so

please pass by if you can, especially on a Saturday when you might get some tea and cake. For more information on the U3A group (there is also currently a vacant allotment if you’d like to join in) please contact Pauline Wheeler via e-mail, at: paulinewheeler@hotmail.com.

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Rubbish bins shut down DUE to lack of funds to repair them, Benidorm Council has been forced to shut down a number of its underground rubbish containers. They were originally installed to avoid the unsightly accumulation of rubbish that was often seen around the bins, especially in the busier areas of the municipality, but in many cases it’s resulted in an even poorer image. It is understood the broken ones will not be repaired, as there are plans to put out to tender a new rubbish collection contract to replace the current one that expires at the end of the year. The original cost of the scheme of placing rubbish underground was close to €1 million.

Back from the slaughter... MUCHAMIEL Council has been able to recover its historic slaughterhouse and have turned it into a leisure and cultural centre thanks to a grant of €3.3 million from the Alicante Provincial Government. The new facilities include a multipurpose room, a sports hall, children’s play area, and plenty of parking. The renovation saw a new roof, a complete rewiring, new floors, new painting and carpentry work, drinking water fountains, trees, and benches.

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Blooming good day I

T is com m only believed that the art of flower arr anging is derived from the Japanese Ikebana, liter ally ‘arrange flowers,’ however there is evidence to suggest the art was practised by the ancient Egyptians. Whatever the history, Lilian Coleman, the guest at the recent Jalon Valley Help (JVH) fundraising event, clearly demonstrated she is a Master (or should that be Mistress) of the art by producing five truly stunning arrangements, much to the delight and appreciation of the 80 JVH members and friends who attended the event which raised in excess of €1,000. The demonstration was interspersed with many questions from the audience and allowed Lilian to share some ‘tricks of the trade’ and tell a little of how she came to be so accomplished, following in

website, commencing with a Quiz Night on Thursday, November 8 at the Awraba Restaurant in Orba and on Sunday, November 18 the Christmas Bazaar at the Pensionistas Building in Jalon.

Photo credit: Jalon Valley HELP

SURPRISE: Additional funds handed over to the Jalon Valley HELP. the footsteps of her mother, who was a founder member of the Rutland Flower Club. Towards the end of the afternoon, whilst everyone was admiring the flowers, Belinda Crick, a representative from Paquitas Country Club, interrupted the proceedings in order to surprise Elaine Horton, the president of JVH with an additional €100 raised at one

of their summer events. Elaine expressed special thanks to Linda, Belinda, and Karina from Restaurante Pepe who provided the venue, the JVH catering team who provided and served the food, and to all those whose contribution ensured that the event was so successful. Future events were also announced, details of which can be found on the

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Highwood in High Court drama Photo credit: Phil Mansell

JAVEA PLAYERS’ upcoming production of Rough Justice is a serious drama that will grab your attention just as much as any comedy. We can’t divulge details of the case itself, but can give information in the lead-up to the defendant appearing in the dock, facing the tenacious prosecuting counsel. One evening, a father rushes his nine-month-old baby to A&E. This instantly becomes hot news as it’s no less than the well-known TV presenter, James Highwood, who fronts a popular show called British Justice. The police become involved and immediately arrest him. What initially seems like a straightforward case, quickly develops into a feisty courtroom battle, with sparks flying between the QC, the judge and defendant, who,

HOLDING COURT: The production of Rough Justice. against his lawyer’s advice, refuses legal representation. Rough Justice will run at Javea Players’ Studio Theatre, from November 26 to December 1. Tickets are €10 from www.javeaplayers.com. Any issues, please e-mail: boxo

ffice@javeaplayers.com or call 634 330 915. La Cocina will open for pre-theatre dinner from €17.50. To see the menu, please visit www.lacocin ajavea.com, and click Jávea Players. You can book by calling 965 795 140.

Flood preparations criticised THE local Partido Popular (PP) has criticised Javea Council for not acting to prevent possible flooding of the River Gorgos. Every year from October onwards, the stormy conditions - similar to what was experienced by many last weekend - can result in a build up of weeds, canes and soil in the river and increase the risk of it bursting its banks.

According to reports, the responsibility rests in the hands of the Hydrographic Confederation, and it is not the job of the council to carry out the work required. The PP said that if the rivers and ravines are regularly maintained, the beaches and parts of the municipality wouldn’t need to undergo a thorough clean-up after heavy rain and the resultant flooding.

Mystery parked car blaze FIREFIGHTERS based in Benissa had what was described as a ‘long and complicated’ incident on Sunday evening. For reasons that are still being investigated, a parked car caught fire and threatened to spread to a nearby orange orchard. The alarm was raised around 9pm and thanks to their quick arrival at the scene prevented any further damage. It took more than an hour-and-a-half to extinguish the fire and there were no reports of any injuries as a result. The car, however, was completely burnt out.

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REMEMBER: The Poppy Appeal launch in Benidorm.

A time to remember THE Costa Blanca’s Poppy Appeal was launched last Friday in Benidorm with the official ceremony that brought together many from around the region. The RTN was there to view the proceedings which went impressively smoothly despite the showers of rain. There was an impressive turnout as people gathered to pay their respects to the war dead. As standards were paraded, it was a solemn sight to see so many veterans proudly displaying their medals as part of the procession, which was led by three ladies holding the Poppy Appeal banner. The Torrevieja pipes and drums added more colour and provided the music.

The mayor of Benidorm Sr Antonio Perez Perez, also joined the parade as did representatives from the Defence Attaché, British Embassy Madrid, British Consulate Alicante, Royal British Legion Headquarters London, and the District North Spain Chairman, Mr Don Cubbon. Last year, the Legion in Spain collected the sum of €169,622.40 towards the Poppy Appeal, money which was used by the Royal British Legion in its charitable good works. Acts of Remembrance Each year the British community in Spain mark ‘Remembrancetide’ in many ways, often with a Church Service on or near to Remembrance Sunday. This

year, Remembrance Sunday falls on Sunday, November 11, exactly 100 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front, marking the end of the First World War. Details across the area: Saturday November 10: Hondon Valley Branch beginning at 11am in the Main Church in Hondon de los Frailes, congregation to be seated by 10.40am. Torrevieja Branch - beginning at 10.45am in La Siesta Church, Torrevieja, following a Parade beginning at 10.40am, congregation to be seated by 10.30am. After the service, wreaths and personal crosses may be laid on the Cenotaph located in the church garden. Sunday November11: Albox & Zurgena Branches - beginning at 10.30am in the church at Arboleas. Benidorm and District Branch - beginning at 11am in Ciudad Patricia, Benidorm. There will be a fundraising afternoon at the Showboat in Benidorm, starting at 1pm. Gandia Branch - beginning at noon at Casa de Cultura in Barx , congregation to be seated by 11.45am. Javea Branch - beginning at 3pm in the ‘Fishermen's Church’ in Calle Pio X, Javea Port. Orihuela Costa & District Branch - beginning at 10.30am in the Capilla Mil Palmeras, Orihuela. Murcia & Pinoso Branches - a joint service beginning at 10.30am in the Parish Church of Saint Peter the Apostle in Calle Canalejas, following a Parade from the Theatre in Calle Jose Perez Ochoa from 10am.

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by Barry Duke

AS a result of being laid low with what my late partner Brian called ‘fou-fou flu’ - his term for drama queen sniffles - I decided to hand this week’s column over to Fifi, our Mini-Pinscher, and her lifelong companion Bijou, a Patterdale terrier. I set up a digital tape recorder and went to bed for two days. Later I ran the recording through a translation program called ‘Woof’ta English’ and listened to what they had been saying about me. Fifi: ‘Our pet’s being far more waspish than usual. I know he’s not well, but when he gets up for a pee or another dose of Frenadol, he swears and bangs things about, giving me the screaming habdabs. I wish he’d get a grip. It’s doing my head in.’ Bijou: ‘I know what’s up. It’s a combination of man-flu and the fury that’s been dogging him - pardon the pun - ever since he had his evening ruined by a bunch of screaming geriatric delinquents from Northern Ireland, a day before he became ill.’

‘Fou-fou flu’ and loutish pensioners

CREDIT: Barry Duke.

FED UP: Fifi and Bijou considering having Barry rehomed. Fifi: ‘Oh, what happened?’ Bijou: ‘Well, Chorizo, the sausage dog next door, was out for a walk, and witnessed the whole thing. He told me that Barry, who was already starting to feel unwell, went to Company bar in Benidorm’s Old Town to self-medicate with a few Famous Grouses.

‘He’d just settled down at an outside table when a cacophony of crumblies descended on a neighbouring pub, and started behaving like a riotous bunch of louts. ‘Chorizo said Barry’s patience snapped when they began belting out Abba songs, and prancing about in the street like they’d just

discovered Ecstasy. And you know how much he hates Abba.’ Fifi: ‘So what happened?’ Bijou: ‘Well, he got up and told the group to shut the &@!* up!’ Fifi: ‘Oh no! I bet that set off a blazing row.’ Bijou: ‘It sure did. Chorizo said one of the clot of rowdies - a bel-

ligerent old bat roughly the size of a Humvee - told him that she and her cohorts only had a week’s holiday each year, and were simply having fun. Barry snapped back “well, your fun has just buggered up my entire evening and killed trade stone dead in neighbouring bars and eateries.’’ ‘And to cap it all, he told her that if they wanted to behave like hooligans they should stay out of Spain and take future holidays in cesspits like Blackpool.’ Fifi: ‘Ooh, I bet that went down a treat.’ Bijou: ‘Well, Chorizo said the woman went postal and swore at Barry like a delirious fishwife. Some very homophobic language came into play.’ Fifi: ‘Ah, I can see now why he’s being such an insufferable old grump. But I do sometimes worry about his rages. I wonder if he’d chill out if we had him neutered.’ Bijou: ‘Oh no, that’s going too far. But I understand that there are things called ‘anger management courses’. Perhaps we should enrol him in one.’ Fifi: ‘Nah. You can’t teach old humans new tricks. I think we should simply have him rehomed. I don’t think my nerves can take much more of his tantrums.’

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Law expert’s book on offer with Currencies Direct A N expatriate legal expert has teamed up with Currencies Direct for a free giveaway of the latest edition of his guide to the Spanish legal system. David Searl struck a pact with the international money transfer company to give away copies of You & the Law in Spain to anyone who registers in one its 15 Spanish offices. The legal specialist has been writing about Spanish law since the 1980’s and his book is in its 24th edition. Peter Loveday, director of the Southern Europe arm of Currencies Direct, told the RTN Searl’s book had helped him when he first moved to Spain. “I wanted to find a

Marina de San Fulgencio, La Zenia, Mazarron, Moraira, Quesada and Valencia. Ignacio Ortega, a sales manager for the company in southern Spain, said: “I love this job. It gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people save money. “We have not only offered our services to BOOK OFFER: David Searl (centre, right) with colleague clients but we have alAlex Radford (left) and Currencies Direct’s Ignacio Ortega so helped them travel (centre, left) and Peter Loveday (right). if they live in an isolated village or use techway to inform as many erative relationship nology if they are elpeople as possible with Currencies Direct derly. about Spanish law so following the launch of “I remember one the idea of giving the offer. client who asked us to away copies of You & Currencies Direct help him transfer what the Law in Spain to was founded in 1996 he said was a small potential clients was and has been operatamount of money, born,” he said. ing in Spain since the €300,” Ortega said. Searl, who has lived opening of its Torrevie“He came back later in Spain for 53 years, ja office in 1999. and wanted to transfer told this newspaper he It now has seven ofhalf a million. He was looked forward to a fices in the Costa Blantesting us!” prosperous and co-opca region, in Javea, La

ALEX RADFORD: Contributor to the book.

DAVID SEARL: Legal specialist.

IGNACIO ORTEGA: Regional Sales Manager for the Costa del Sol.

PETER LOVEDAY: Currencies Direct Southern Europe Director.

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around the regions COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

by Darren Parmenter AROUND 150 people turned up in the brightest possible colours for the funeral of 10-year-old Nigel Watson who lost his brave fight in the early hours of last Sunday morning. The service took place in a packed to t h e r a f t e r s G u a r d a m a r Ta n a t o r i o o n Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by many of his family, friends, and residents of Urbanisation La Marina and beyond who all joined together to celebrate the life of a very popular young boy. People woke up to the news on Sunday morning after his devastated mum, Jackie, posted the following message on Facebook: ‘It’s with great sadness to tell you that Nigel gained his angel wings this morning.’ Among the many tributes that poured in during the hours that followed the news, one in particular summed up

OWNS across Andalucia have begun clearing the damage and debris left behind in the wake of floods which swept through the region last weekend. Locals were joined by volunteers in the cleaning efforts and attempts to salvage belongings while council workers, electricians and plumbers attempted to get basic services up and running. The total cost of the damage is estimated to be around €32 million, according to insurance companies. Parts of Malaga Province have been declared a catastrophe zone since the storms hit. The storm caused more than €1 million in damage in Estepona alone, according to lo-

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Cleanup efforts Karl Smallman/Euro Weekly News

Nigel Watson... gone too soon

by Jose Artur

FLOOD DAMAGE: Locals have been working to clean up flood-hit towns. cal council estimates. Officials in the town said 25 roads equalling a length of 94 kilometres in total have been affected. Dozens of homes in the Loma Pontezuela and El Padron Alto areas of Estepona re-

everybody’s feelings. ‘He will always be remembered for his bravery and will never be forgotten. Everyone was blessed to have him in their lives. God bless.’ Thousands of people right across the

mained without electricity yesterday (Thursday). Workers with the Endesa power company have been called in to repair damage that included toppled pylons, with 35 in total damaged in

Costa Blanca had been following Nigel’s plight since he was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer - DIPG - during the early part of this year. For the next seven months, the community rallied around at every possible opportunity to

some way. The flash floods saw some villages left underwater when they struck last Sunday. Cars were also swept away and some people were left stranded, with emergency services despatched to airlift trapped residents from their homes. Almost 400 litres of rainwater fell across Malaga Province in the space of 24 hours, the largest amount ever recorded in the area according to Spain’s AEMET Met Office. The storms were the fifth major downpours so far this year and follow storms in Mallorca which left 13 people dead. Floodwater tore through the Arab Baths in Ronda damaging walls and causing an estimated €98,000 in damage to the site, parts of which date from the 13th century.

raise funds to enable him to have specialist treatment that he underwent in Pamplona, Madrid and Alicante, but even though the prognosis was not good, they carried on fighting and praying for this little boy right to the end.

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Water vehicles go electric Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Javea

by Ray Chadwick

AV E A’ S w a t e r c o m p a n y, A m jasa, will be renewing almost all of its fleet of vehicles at a total cost of €319,500. The announcement follows its commitment to improving the environment, and said that all of the new cars, vans and lorry will be electric. Not only will this reduce the need to use petrol or diesel and the release of emissions, the vehicles will require less maintenance and work out less to run. There will be two recharging points installed for the new fleet, that can also be used by local people as a

CLEANER: Amjasa’s existing electric vehicles on display.

way of encouraging others to convert to the growing trend for electric and hybrid vehicles. The new contract will now allow Amjasa to finally complete the renewal of its fleet of vehicles that began back in 2014 when they bought two small electric cars

which are used for meter reading. Amjasa also announced that they will be tendering for three projects looking to improve the water distribution network and avoid future leaks with a budget of just under €140,000.

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River Algar clean-up day and it is advisable to come wearing c o m f o r t a b l e clothes - that you don’t mind if they get dirty - appropriate footwear for walking through long grass, a cap, and some drinking water. “Once all the hard work has been done, those taking part will be able to enjoy a drink at the Nova Beach Bar on the L’Espigo,” said Nomdedeu, who has invited as many people as possible from Altea to take part in this important initiative to help protect and preserve the environment.

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Altea promotes diving tourism C

OLLABORATION w i t h t h e Va l e n cian Community To u r i s m D e p a r t m e n t and the Celacanto Diving Centre has allowed the promotion of the popular Altea bay for diving holidays. During the early part of October, two journalists from the leading diving magazine in Germany - Tauchen - along with representatives from German leisure and travel publications were based in Altea. They were able to experience at firsthand the underwater attractions of the area, along with exploring the municipality and taking the time to enjoy some of the won-

Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Altea

IT’S all hands on deck, or should that be on the river, this weekend as a major clean-up campaign gets underway on the Rio Algar. As many people as possible are encouraged to come a l o n g o n S u n d a y, from 9.30am, to help remove the amount of plastic and other waste items that have built up at the river mouth. According to information provided by Councillor Beatriu Nomdedeu, people are asked to meet at the car park that serves the Altea market,

SPOTLIGHT ON ALTEA

FIRST HAND: The delegation from Germany experience an Altea diving trip.

derful food it has to offer. Over last weekend, two French journalists from the Plongez and Subaqua magazines, as well as a British journal-

ist working with the Scuba and Unterwasser publications, also enjoyed their time exploring the bay under the expert guidance of the Celacanto divers.

Councillor Anna Alvado said it was “very important to collaborate with these initiatives as it allows Altea - with its wonderful climate - to promote itself as an allyear-round diving destination. It was also announced that Altea will be present at the DVE Birmingham Fair, which is regarded as one of the most important diving shows in Europe, where visitors can pick up a number of leaflets outlining the many diving opportunities on offer. Anyone wishing to discover what Altea has to offer in the diving world should visit the website www.alteaesmar.com.

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SPOTLIGHT ON CALPE

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Fiesta recycling plans Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Calpe

COVIDRIO, the nonprofit company which manages the recycling of glass across Spain, has collaborated with the Calpe Council and the Valencian Community government in an awareness campaign during the current Moors and Christian fiestas. The initiative, which begins today (Friday), aims to encourage everyone taking part in the spectacular events - both participants and spectators - to put their glass containers in special ‘wheelie bins’ which will be installed in and around the main areas. The campaign will continue over this weekend until the final day on Monday, and will include a number of addresses from environmental experts as to the value of recycling glass. A number of different municipalities are taking part in similar schemes across the Valencian Community, with those recycling the most, winning cash prizes.

INITIATIVE: The Moors and Christians recycling campaign is launched.

There are three different categories, depending on the number of people involved in the fiestas, and the municipality

that collects the most will receive €1,500 which can be spent on the 2019 fiestas. Figures for 2017 showed that

the people of Calpe recycled a total of 1,253,820 kilograms of glass, an average of 60.3 kilos per person.

Prizes for local artists THE recent Outdoor Painting Competition organised by the Department in Culture in Calpe, was won by Blas Tomas Ibañez. He proudly walked away with the first prize of €800. In second place was Judith Verheu - winning €400 - and the second prize for the best local artist went to Philip Williams, who won a selection of art equipment. In the children’s category, the €125 cash prize went to Axel Zaragozi, and the €75 second prize was won by Julia Romero Maya. In this category, the local runner-up Adam Lisovski, also received artist equipment. A total of 41 people of all ages took part in the competition which was held in the old town.

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Welcome to the House of Fun E

ETCAFÉ PINOCCHIO has a gentle, civilised atmosphere that can soon kick up a notch as the night goes on. The open-plan bar features a mix of wooden high back dining chairs for maximum comfort, alongside solid spacious tables. The attentive staff flit about each table like hummingbirds collecting and delivering and making you feel welcome. Don’t be surprised if you walk in and the punters are doing a sitdown version of the conga - this soon turns into a house-of-fun. H a n s R a a p p l a y s p e o p l e ’s favourite tunes on the keyboard and they can stand up and sing along or dance like no one is watching. Grab a partner or somebody else’s and go for a carefree spin on the dance floor. Get up late and go for brunch to start your day right, or adjourn there for a spot of lunch, relax after work, meet up with friends or plan a

CHOICE: Relax or party - the choice is yours.

celebration. Eetcafé Pinocchio’s unique combination of service and high-quality

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watching the sports on the many TVs located around the bar whilst eating lunch or dinner. Speaking of the latter, try their spectacular salads, Mediterranean and northern European flavours. You can sample an assortment of starters, mixed grill and burgers or just simply have a cone of chips. Put the day behind you and relax and take time over your favourite flavour on the terrace and enjoy the views only a frontline bar in Benidorm can offer. Pinocchio provides a beach service and great low prices - you can order something to eat or drink to take away and ensconce yourself on the beach knowing the food is prepared in a professional kitchen and you don’t have to risk the illegal and possible unhygienic street venders. Av. Madrid, 13, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante. 966 807 707

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A taste explosion

TRIP to the Nags Head in Benidorm is a certain recipe for a taste explosion. Not only does the traditional carvery offer tasty classics, but the restaurant offers a modern British menu alongside. Diners can enjoy seasonal produce from local farmers while sitting in a restaurant that provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With a passion for provenance and a focus on impeccably sourced, top quality ingredients the Nags Head has something for everyone. Options include perfectly cooked beef, pork and turkey - all big portions served with your favourite side dishes. They also pride themselves on a wide selection of tempting starters, home-made half pound burgers, succulent sandwiches, not to mention their famous pulled pork baps. Friendly staff are always on hand to advise how the dishes are served and ac-

THE NAGS HEAD: Has something for everyone.

companied. The Nags Head is open from 12pm to - 11pm offering a great selection of cocktails,

shots, bombs, spirits, mixers and beer buckets. Avda Europa 11 Benidorm, 03503 965 868 864 www.thenagshead benidorm.com

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Paella Friday in style THE TRAFALGAR oozes sophistication and style. A luscious green and gold façade leads you into an opulent interior with panelled walls reminiscent of a late 18th century ward room on board a man-ofwar. Sail along and try their special priced paella Friday or their Sunday roasts with a choice of three courses. Gourmandise al fresco shaded by a thatched umbrella and after, wash it all down with your favourite thirst quencher or try something new from their extensive choice of drinks. As well as a great selection of beers, wines and spirits they have some superb wines. Whether you pop in for a Sunday roast at the end of a delightful weekend, or a romantic lunch for two, you’re sure to leave with a smile on your face. The Trafalgar where passion and ambiance have been merged successfully. Avd. Pais Valencià, 43 03580 L’Alfàs del Pi, Alicante 966 580 509.

THE TRAFALGAR: Has an opulent interior.

FOOD Focus Cracking the flags THERE is no need to roll the dice when searching for a top place to dine out as quality is guaranteed at the Wooky Hollow. You may hear someone say, ‘You smell a funny colour.’ That’s because this place is not just famous for its service, fabulous food and drink, but also for its owners who are from Liverpool, so there may be a few Liverpudlians enjoying everything the Wooky Hollow has to offer too. They believe in buying the very best quality meat, fish and vegetables in season, all of which are delivered daily. Their aim is to provide superb food and attentive service in a friendly environment, which has gained them a reputation as one of the best family restaurants in Benidorm. For an explanation to the heading ask inside. ‘If ifs and ands were pots and pans there’d be no work for tinkers.’ Calle Gerona, 19 Benidorm, Spain 03503 649 603 660

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SPARKLING: The Happy horno professionals will leave your oven gleaming.

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F you’re hosting a family meal or even getting ready to whip up a batch of your famous brownies to share over a cup of tea, you need to make sure every inch of your kitchen - including the oven - is clean and ready for action. The last thing you want is the charred remains of the

past Sunday dinner ruining the flavours of the dishes you’ll be preparing. Kitchen extractor fan cleaning can be a very sticky, unpleasant and difficult task, so let Happy Horno handle the hard work! Happy Horno consistently delights its clients by providing a domestic oven cleaning service of the highest standard. They have the ex-

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cept that is unique in Spain. You pay a basic rate for your meals from the menu and then you decide what you think the real value of the meal is worth by adding more. @ E V I TA w a n t s t o make her love for the Mediterranean / Burgundian life accessible to everyone in every way with recognisable, honest and fresh products, presented in surprising ways. Yo u c a n s e e t h i s i n their menu, where you decide your culinary journey yourself. Experience how the vision of t h e c h e f ’s p u r e , t r a d i tional cuisine tastes! Close to the beach Las Marinas El Poblet 156, Denia Tel: 685 810 352

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SPECTACULAR: Benidorm Palace puts on shows that are great fun.

Dine and be entertained...

ON’T miss B e n i d o r m Palace’s exciting revue show for the 2018/2019 season. Alegrias is a musical spectacular that brings joy and fun right to your table. The Benidorm Palace c o n t i n u e s t o o ff e r t h e type of show that could easily make you think you were in Las Vegas, such is the quality of the acts, costumes, lighting and sound and the food and service. With all seating offering great views of the stage, diners can enjoy a three-course meal with wine and cava as they view the exceptional cabaret, or guests can simply watch the show without eating. With a cast of 50 talented artists, Alegrias transports the guests to the excitement of a Las Ve g a s c a s i n o , t h e colours and cheerfulness of Bollywood, the rhythms and Alegrias of a Ta b l a o i n C o r d o b a and the vibrant merriment of a tropical feather finale. The show features superb singers, dancers, live musicians, acro-

bats, Argentinian gauchos, comics, jugglers and featured magician David Climent - who stars in a thrilling performance to make way for the grand finale of the show. Currently Alegrias is presented every Tuesday to Saturday whilst on many Sundays there are special events which this Sunday is a tribute to Symphonic Elvis and a look back to

the 60’s. The Benidorm Palace is also a leader in event organisation, both at the Palace as well as other venues such as the P l a z a d e To r o s o r t h e Guillermo Amor Stadium. For more information on forthcoming events, seating and menu plans and to book, visit www.benidormpalace.co m or call 965 851 660.

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Lofty rewards

N years to come, historians will look at millennials as the generation defined by brunch. And the leading light? Places like The Loft. You don’t have to be an old codger to enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake. The Loft packs them in from all ages for their plate selection of bite size tasters. The Loft is an all-day dining haunt, offering breakfast from variations of full Monty’s, and toasties. Brunch, try their plump sandwiches and pastries. Lunch, you have a huge choice of salads, gourmet sandwiches, sharing platters and burgers to name a few. Gorge on their niche, freshly baked cakes and traditional English cream

THE LOFT: One of the most talked about cafe bars of the year.

teas in the afternoon, or sit down for an early dinner. It’s one of the most talked about cafe bars of the year, and it’s worth the hype. The staff are warm and welcoming and can answer most of your questions about where to go and what to see in the

area. They’re on first name terms with most of their regular customers and are as welcoming to the lone traveller looking for tourist advice as they are to a lady’s hen group who have just arrived for the big weekend! This is comfort food at its

finest. Traditional roast dinners with all the accoutrements, is the only care package from home any Mediterranean expat needs. One great feature about The Loft is its large terrace that enables them to cater for big groups, all parties

Great fun BENIDORM’S famous all-day K a r a o k e b a r, t h e Black Chicken is the place to go to for a fun-filled infectious atmosphere. The Black Chicken is really all about having fun. The live singing is designed to energise - you can sing rock anthems with a crowd or just warble your favourite lyrics. Whatever your age, there is a sing-along waiting for you. Find your perfect track from their extensive list and own it! The recently refurbished bar is enduringly popular, so get there early if you want the best seats in the house and take advantage of their great offers on drinks.

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are welcome. There’s some real flair and ingenuity in their baked items here; no doubt the effect of installing Paul one of the owners in the kitchen. They will take orders for birthdays and anniversaries, any kind of cake to take away for that special party or to have as part of the celebration at The Loft. Overall, it’s a delight of dynamic British dishes. Not to mention the presenta-

tion, which is beautiful, and definitely worthy of an Instagram The Loft will be doing Christmas parties and Christmas Day dinners this year. They will be announcing their Christmas Day menu and festive party menu this week. Address: Carrer del Pintor Lozano, 6, 03501 Benidorm Old Town Hours: 9:00am-10pm

HIGH quality, freshly prepared from carefully sourced ingredients - it is no wonder the food at Frax Fusion has gained many plaudits from diners in Albir. Chef Rafael Llusia Santos is inspired by the newly refurbished restaurant’s proximity to the Mediterranean. His signature dishes include Balfegó tuna, sourced via sustainable fishing, and salmon negrit among many. Customers can enjoy their wide variety of delicious cocktails and extensive, yet carefully selected wine list in a unique atmosphere inside or outside. The restaurant has an inviting space to sit and enjoy with friends and family on their large terrace near the beach. To keep up-to-date with events at Frax Fusion, the restaurant can be found on both Facebook and Instagram. Phone: 966 864 658.

Home from home M

ANY a prev i o u s p u n t e r speaks with affection about the Colliers Bar - Music Pub: ‘This is like a little taste of home in Benidorm - a friend’s zone.’ Friend’s zones are those places with a certain atmosphere that gets you chatting to the neighbouring table without getting you any funny looks. Colliers Bar is a wellknown, bustling bar within Old Town Benidorm located a stone’s throw from the walking street. The bar is popular with locals but always enjoys a stream of visitors to Benidorm who are attracted by the Scottish feel to the venue and the fact that there is a regular programme of varied genres of music. It is ideally situated for

tourists due to the close proximity to a string of local hotels and guest houses. You can find it in Old Town Benidorm between the Levante and Poniente beaches. It is a traditional bar with a choice of six draught beers and ciders and is the only

bar in Old Town Benidorm with Caffrey’s on tap and one of two with Tennents lager on tap. A warm welcome awaits old and new friends with music and televised live sports events. Calle del Pal 5, 03501 Benidorm Open: 12pm to 4am.

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What’s On FRIDAY OCTOBER 26 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Cervantes, 51 Alfaz Del Pi - C/. De La Ferrería, 19 La Nucia - C/. Carretera, 2 Altea - Paseo San Pedro, 36 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Avda. Ifach, 10 Markets: Moraira Alfaz del Pi DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. BENIDORM - Semana de los Arroces de Benidorm (Rice Week) throughout the week. A total of 16 restaurants offering some delicious special menus featuring rice at a cost of €20. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4, is the largest and oldest German beer festival in Spain, and held in a special ‘beer tent’ along Avenida Juan Carlos I behind the tennis club. Entrance is free but food and drink is available to purchase. Open daily at 6pm.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Arsenal, 44 Alfaz del Pi - Avda. Del Albir, 44 Ed. El Llobarro La Nucia - Avda. De La Marina Baixa, 35 Altea - C/. Beniardá, 2 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe -Av.Juan Carlos I, Nº12-14 Ed. El Dorado L-4 Markets: Benissa Calpe DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. BENIDORM - Semana de los Arroces de Benidorm (Rice Week) throughout the week. A total of 16 restaurants offering some delicious special menus featuring rice at a cost of €20. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4. Entrance is free. Open daily at 6pm.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Eu-

DO NOT MISS All Saints Fair

AS its name suggests, the ‘All Saints Fair’ is always held around the end of October - going into early November in Denia and coincides with the celebrations at this time. For more than three weeks in total, the Torrecremada area welcomes dozens of attraction for all the family, who come from far and wide to enjoy this popular festival of fun. In addition to the usual fairground ropa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Arsenal, 44 Alfaz Del Pi - Avda. Del Albir, 44 Ed. El Llobarro La Nucia - Avda. De La Marina Baixa, 35 Altea - C/. Beniardá, 2 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Av.Juan Carlos I, Nº12-14 Ed. El Dorado L-4 Markets: Benidorm Albir DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). 40 local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. BENIDORM - Semana de los Arroces de Benidorm (Rice Week) throughout the week. A total of 16 restaurants offering some delicious special menus featuring rice at a cost of €20. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4. Entrance is free. Open daily at 6pm.

MONDAY OCTOBER 29 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Colón, 39 Alfaz del Pi - C/. Pau Casals, 5 L-2c Pd. Albir Ed. Sta. Barbara La Nucia - Av. Coloma, Nº1-Loc.9 (Zona Com. Plaza Del Sol) Altea - C/. La Sequía, 17 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Avda. Rosa De Los Vientos, 4 L14-15 Markets: Denia Albir - Coffee morning . If you’re new to the area or just feeling a bit lonely, a group of ladies - ‘Morning Miss-Chiefs’ - meet every Monday at 12pm for a chat, organise meals out, cultural trips etc. Find them on Facebook or pop along to Together Café &

rides, there are a number of stalls selling goodies that include the delicious churros and hot chocolate. The most important day of the All Saints Fair is November 1 (a Spanish National Holiday) but most of the attractions are set up around 10 days beforehand and remain for a few days afterwards. Depending on the size - and ‘fright Pet Spar, Albir to meet them. DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4. Entrance is free. Open daily at 6pm.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 30 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa -Avda. Juan Carlos I, 2 Alfaz del Pi - Avda. Miguel Hernández, 1 L2 Ur. San Rafael La Nucia - C/. Rembrandt, 2 A Altea - C/. Beniardá, 2 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Avda. De Europa, 6 Markets: Altea DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4. Entrance is free. Open daily at 6pm.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12, Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Alfaz del Pi - Camí Vell De Altea, S/N. - Albir Center Ii La Nucia - C/. Sagi-Barba, 14 Altea - C/. Cap Negret, 18 Bajo G Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Avda. Conde De Altea, 32 Markets: Benidorm

Photo credit: Denia.com EXCITING: All the fun of the fair for all ages in Denia.

levels’ - of the attractions, the cost of the rides are between €2.50 and €3.50. Keep an eye out for the special reduction days for children when they can enjoy certain rides for €1.50 or €2. DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. MORAIRA - Halloween Party in the Plaza Iglesia. Prizes for the best costumes, plenty of fun and games, and lots of food and drink. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4, is the largest and oldest German beer festival in Spain, and held in a special ‘beer tent’ along Avenida Juan Carlos I behind the tennis club. Entrance is free but food and drink is available to purchase. Open at 6pm every evening.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 (NATIONAL HOLIDAY) 24 Hr Chemists: Benidorm - Avda. Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda. Europa, 12. Avda. Mediterráneo, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Pati Fosc, 31 Alfaz Del Pi - Avda. País Valencià, 44 La Nucia - C/. Alicante, 8 Altea - Avda. Comunidad Valenciana, 6 Benissa - C/. Padre Andrés Ivars, 1 Calpe - Avda. De Los Almendros, 15 Markets: Javea Villajoyosa DENIA - The 13th Guiame Tapas Route (on until November 18). Forty local bars, cafes and restaurants taking part offering a superb tapa and a drink for €3. ALTEA - Autumn Fruits Tapas Route (until November 4). Along the route, 14 local venues will have a tapa and a drink on offer for just €3. CALPE - Calpe Oktoberfest Beer Festival until November 4, is the largest and oldest German beer festival in Spain, and held in a special ‘beer tent’ along Avenida Juan Carlos I behind the tennis club. Entrance is free but food and drink is available to purchase. Open at 6pm every evening.

FRIDAY 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:00pm 4:45pm 5:30pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:25pm 11:35pm

BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Hardball Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Invictus Games 2018 EastEnders Not Going Out Have I Got News for You Would I Lie to You? BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show

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 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 Harbour 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm The Big Audition 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London 11:45pm Bad Move 12:15am Through the Keyhole 1:10am Back to Mine 1:35am Jackpot247

12:05pm Ramsay's Hotel Hell 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Couples 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 Embarrassing Pets 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Stand Up to Cancer 2018 8:30pm The Muppets for SU2C 9:00pm Carpool Karaoke 9:30pm Stars of Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Liam Gallagher for SU2C 11:30pm More Celebrity Gogglebox

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 Nightmare 911 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 12:30am Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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12:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 1:00pm Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 2:00pm Wanted Down Under 3:00pm Escape to the Country 4:00pm Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF 5:00pm Saving Lives at Sea 6:00pm Letterbox 6:30pm A House Through Time 7:30pm Dad's Army 8:00pm Mediterranean with Simon Reeve 9:00pm Elizabeth I's Secret Agents 10:00pm Black Hollywood: "They've Gotta Have Us" 11:00pm QI XL

9:10am 9:30am 10:05am 10:25am 10:30am

Toonmarty Robozuna Mighty Magiswords ITV News Saturday Morning with James Martin Countrywise ITV Lunchtime News Midsomer Murders The X Factor Catchphrase Tipping Point The Chase ITV Evening News Regional News and Weather Info not available The X Factor The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News Play to the Whistle Jackpot247

10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:35pm

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Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Free Willy Rich House, Poor House Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News Live Boxing Carrie Silent Hill: Revelation Super Casino Gps Behind Closed Doors Now That's Funny! Wildlife SOS

6:30am Bohemian Rhapsody: Special 7:00am Roxy 9:10am Coco 11:10am Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 12:50pm Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald: Special 1:05pm The 15:17 to Paris 2:50pm I Do... Until I Don't 4:50pm Coco 6:50pm Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 8:20pm The 15:17 to Paris 10:00pm Fifty Shades Freed: Unveiled Edition 12:00am Hostile 1:30am Angelica 3:15am The Wound 3:55am Hostile

11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 9:00pm

10:30am The Beechgrove Garden 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure 1:30pm Sweets Made Simple 2:00pm American Football 6:00pm Flog It! 6:30pm Letterbox 7:00pm Britain's Classroom Heroes 8:00pm Nature's Wildest Weapons: Horns, Tusks and Antlers: Natural World 9:00pm Mediterranean with Simon Reeve 10:00pm Last Chance Lawyer NYC 11:00pm Inside No. 9 Live 11:30pm The Mash Report 12:00am The Ring

10:05am 10:25am 10:30am 11:25am 11:50am

Mighty Magiswords ITV News Love Your Garden Emmerdale 1918 Martin Lewis: 10 Things Your Kids Need to Know The Big Audition ITV Lunchtime News The X Factor Back to Mine Tenable The Chase Tipping Point ITV Evening News Regional News and Weather The Chase: Celebrity Special The X Factor Butterfly ITV News Info not available

9:30am 9:55am 10:30am 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 4:35pm

Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Goosebumps The Lion Cub From Harrods Inside Harrods Ice Road Truckers 5 News Hitler's Holocaust Railways with Chris Tarrant Big Brother When Kids Kill Caught on Camera Super Casino

6:00am First Man: Special 6:30am Bohemian Rhapsody: Special 7:00am Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 8:30am Roxy 10:25am Coco 12:15pm Phantom Thread 2:30pm Hostile 4:00pm The 15:17 to Paris 5:40pm Coco 7:30pm Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 9:00pm Phantom Thread 11:15pm Fifty Shades Freed 1:05am The 15:17 to Paris 2:55am Angelica 4:50am Hostile

3:45pm 4:15pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:15pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm

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BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live Think Tank The House That Â£100k Built Nature's Perfect Partners Wild Tales From the Village Eggheads Antiques Road Trip Strictly: It Takes Two Family Cooking Showdown Mastermind The Lakes with Paul Rose Made in Great Britain The Mash Report Newsnight Front Row Late Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us'

6:30am 7:00am 9:00am 10:50am 12:40pm 2:25pm 4:20pm 6:15pm 8:15pm 10:00pm 11:50pm 1:35am 3:05am 5:00am

I Do...Until I Don't Comedy about a filmmaker hoping to show that marriage is an archaic idea that needs a rethink. Final Score: Special Roxy Coco I Do...Until I Don't The 15:17 to Paris Roxy I Do...Until I Don't Coco The 15:17 to Paris Fifty Shades Freed Angelica Hostile I Am Gangster The Wound

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Football's Greatest Football Countdowns 2:00pm EFL Greatest Games 2:15pm EFL Greatest Games 2:30pm EFL Greatest Games 2:45pm EFL Greatest Games 3:00pm EFL 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:15pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm To be Announced 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am SPFL Matters 12:45am SPFL Greatest Games 1:00am EFL Greatest Games

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Classic Mary Berry 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm Invictus Games 2018 3:00pm Rugby League 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:25pm Weather 6:30pm Invictus Games 2018 7:00pm Pointless 7:50pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm Killing Eve 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather

12:40pm 1:05pm 1:15pm 3:10pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:55pm 7:05pm 7:15pm 9:25pm 11:25pm 12:25am 12:45am 1:45am

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The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun A Place in the Sun Escape to the Chateau DIY Channel 4 News Transformers: Dark of the Moon F1 Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights Mortal Instruments: The City of Bones

6:20pm 7:15pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 1:25am 3:00am 4:10am 5:00am 5:45am

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Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Time of Our Lives Time of Our Lives EFL Greatest Games Football EFL Goals: Championship One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven EFL Goals: Championship Football's Greatest Football's Greatest EFL Goals: Championship One2eleven One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games

SUNDAY 3:00pm Points of View 3:15pm Songs of Praise 3:50pm Oz: The Great and Powerful 5:55pm Scared Shrekless 6:15pm BBC News 6:35pm Regional News 6:40pm Weather 6:45pm Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need 8:00pm Doctor Who 8:50pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:30pm Still Open All Hours 10:00pm The Little Drummer Girl 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:30am The Women's Football Show

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Frasier Jamie Cooks Italy Sunday Brunch The Simpsons The Simpsons Tooth Fairy The Great British Bake Off The Aristocats Channel 4 News Phil Spencer's Stately Homes Great Canal Journeys Deepwater Horizon Formula 1 Little Men The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Building the Dream French Collection

12:10pm 12:40pm 1:10pm 1:40pm 2:10pm 2:40pm 3:05pm 3:35pm 4:05pm 4:35pm 5:05pm 7:10pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:00pm 11:30pm 1:00am 1:45am 2:10am

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SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Goals: Championship EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games EFL Goals: League One and League Two EFL Greatest Games MLS Live MLS Greatest Games EFL Goals: League One and League Two

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MONDAY 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Impossible 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Room 101 10:00pm Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle 10:30pm For Facts Sake 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather

8:30am Family Cooking Showdown 9:30am The Week in Parliament 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm World Gymnastics Championships 4:00pm Politics Live Budget 2018. 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Family Cooking Showdown 9:00pm Only Connect 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am A Dangerous Dynasty: House of Assad 1:15am The Apprentice 2:15am Countryfile Autumn Special

11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:35am

This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Britain's Busiest Motorway Coronation Street Strangers ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Info Not Available Trevor Mcdonald and the Killer Nurse Jackpot247

8:05am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Frasier 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 9:55am Jamie Cooks Italy 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:30pm Tooth Fairy 4:35pm The Great British Bake Off 5:55pm The Aristocats 7:30pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Phil Spencer's Stately Homes 9:00pm Great Canal Journeys 10:00pm Deepwater Horizon 12:00am F1 Mexican Grand Prix Highlights 2:15am Little Men 3:45am The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 4:40am Building the Dream

10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm NCIS 2:05pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Good Witch's Wonder 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Premiership Rugby Cup Highlights 9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Paddington Station 24/7 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am World's Angriest: Caught on Camera

10:40am 11:10am 12:05pm 1:00pm

12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm NCIS 2:05pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm The Good Witch's Destiny 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Moto GP Highlights 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pm Inside the Tower of London 11:15pm Big Brother 12:15am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:15am My Son the Serial Killer

4:50am 6:30am 7:00am 8:50am 10:40am 12:20pm

1:50pm 4:05pm 6:00pm 7:45pm 10:00pm 12:00am 1:45am 3:15am 5:15am

Hostile Bohemian Rhapsody: Special Coco I Do... Until I Don't Dean Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas Phantom Thread Coco Dean Phantom Thread Fifty Shades Freed: Unveiled Edition Angelica Hostile I Do... Until I Don't Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas

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

One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven One2eleven Football Years Football Countdowns Soccer Am Best Bits Football Countdowns Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights SPFL Round Up Show SPFL Greatest Games MLS Round Up Show Play-Off Finals Highlights

TUESDAY 12:00pm Claimed and Shamed 12:45pm Caught Red Handed 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Impossible 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Informer 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:40pm Weather

9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 4:30pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:10am 12:15am 1:05am

Eat Well for Less Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live World Gymnastics Championships Coast Blue Planet II Eggheads Antiques Road Trip Letterbox Strictly it Takes Two Family Cooking Showdown Saving Lives at Sea The Fires That Foretold Grenfell Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight Weather NFL Mediterranean with Simon Reeve

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Judge Rinder's Crime Stories 9:00pm Info not available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather 11:45pm On Assignment

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Frasier Find it Fix it Flog it Ramsay's Hotel Hell Channel 4 News Midday Summary 2018 Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun Countdown Coast v Country A Place in the Sun 2018 Four in a Bed Embarrassing Pets The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Rory Peck Awards Dispatches Food Unwrapped Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds First Dates

8:40am I Do... Until I Don't 10:35am Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 12:15pm Phantom Thread Daniel Day-Lewis stars as a celebrated British dressmaker who falls in love with shy but strongwilled waitress Vicky Krieps. 2:40pm It Came From the Desert 4:30pm Dean 6:10pm Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 7:45pm Phantom Thread 10:00pm Fifty Shades Freed 11:50pm It Came From the Desert 1:25am Angelica 3:10am Hostile

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

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26th October - 1st November

WEDNESDAY 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:00pm

BBC News Regional News Doctors Impossible Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 9:00pm Watchdog Live 10:00pm The Apprentice 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News

12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 12:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm World Gymnastics Championships 5:15pm Coast 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Family Cooking Showdown 9:00pm Inside the Factory 10:00pm Trust 11:00pm The Apprentice: You're Fired! 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm

Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street To be Announced Coronation Street To be Announced ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Peston

2:05pm 3:10pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:55pm 9:00pm

A New Life in the Sun Countdown Coast v Country A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Embarrassing Pets The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Rory Peck Awards The Great British Bake Off: The Final 10:15pm Celebrity Hunted 11:25pm Gogglebox 12:30am Naked Attraction 1:30am Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Oliver's Ghost Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News World Rally Championship Highlights 9:00pm Gps Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Secret Life of the Hospital: Revealed 11:30pm Big Brother 12:30am Big Brother's Bit on the Side

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FilmTad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 8:15pm FilmIt Came From the Desert 10:00pm FilmFifty Shades Freed: Unveiled Edition 12:00am FilmTerrifier 1:40am FilmPhantom Thread 4:05am Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald: Special 4:20am FilmHostile

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2:25pm Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald: Special 2:40pm It Came From the Desert 4:30pm Bohemian Rhapsody: Special 5:00pm Dean 6:50pm Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas 8:30pm A Bad Idea Gone Wrong 10:00pm Fifty Shades Freed 12:00am Phantom Thread 2:25am Terrifier

5:30pm One2eleven 6:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm EFL Matters 8:30pm Info not available 9:00pm Info not available 9:30pm EFL Greatest Games 9:45pm EFL Greatest Games 10:00pm Football Years 10:30pm Football Years 11:00pm EFL 12:00am One2eleven

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Direct object pronouns - some examples Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

WELL I’m quite pleased with myself, because I’ve managed to explain to my own satisfaction the meaning and use of the direct object pronoun in Spanish, which is no small task. Whether I’ve explained it to your satisfaction is quite another matter, but there again, that’s the beauty of writing for a newspaper. You never actually find out what confusion you might have caused. What I promised this week was a bit of consolidation. That is, looking at what we have already talked about in some sort of context. Even this isn’t as easy as you might think, because in many typical everyday sentences some other pesky things called indirect object pronouns pop up all over the place, and I’m attempting to keep them out of it for the time being.

Lo comió todo de un tirón. He (or she) ate it all in one go. Now, these three examples obey the rule we looked at before which said that we have to put the direct object pronoun in front of the verb, and after the subject if there is one, as in: Mi madre me visita … (My mother me visits …) However, there are three instances, and these are in fact very common, where the direct object pronoun appears in a different place in the sentence. Here they are, and I’m sure some will sound familiar to you, in fact one type we have looked at a bit already. The direct object pronoun can be tacked onto the end of these three forms:

1. The gerund (ie. -ing equivalent). Estoy comprándolo, (I am buying it) Ese hombre está mirándote (That man is looking at you) 2. The imperative (i.e. commands). Hazlo (do it), espéranos (wait for us) 3. Infinitives (the basic form) Tienes que explicarlo (You have to explain it). Voy a buscaros (I’m going to look for you, I’m going to get you - plural you). You may have noticed that in some of these examples we have added an ac-

LET’S take you back to 1962. I was 13 years of age and in the post-war days, money was tight. Pocket money never existed, so I found a way around this problem of being skint. Pop and beer bottles. Glass bottles in those days had a small charge, which was added to the cost when purchasing, then, if you returned them you got your deposit back. Oh boy! Easy pickings for me to pick up a few bob (shillings). The pubs used to store the empty bottles in wooden crates in the back yard, usually with a high wall or fence, but at 13 years of age I was a member of the Coventry Godiva Harriers, an athletics club, and could run like a bat out of hell. Ruddy Nora! The first pub that I hit was a pub called the Devonshire Arms in Wyken. With my backpack on, I hit the wall like a Japanese sniper, filled my backpack with empty bottles, and jumped back over the wall. I then calmly took the bottles back t o t h e o ff - l i c e n c e a t t h e f r o n t o f t h e same pub, and was given a few old coins. Those few old coins enabled

Estoy comprándolo. or Lo estoy comprando. Ese hombre está mirándote. or Ese hombre te está mirando. Tienes que explicarlo. or Lo tienes que explicar. Voy a buscaros. or Os voy a buscar. If you’re not really coping with this, and I imagine that some of you aren’t, I can only console you by saying that this is one of the fiddliest things we ever have to learn. If you haven’t got it, forget it for now, or just memorise one or two examples you think might be useful.

Here are one or two examples anyway: Mi madre me visita cada verano. My mother visits me every summer. Te veo mañana a la misma hora, vale? I’ll see you tomorrow at the same time, okay?

by John Redfern

cent. That is there to preserve the emphasis on the correct part of the verb and make sure it is not distorted by making the word longer. One more important point for today: in the case gerunds (no. 1) and infinitives (no. 3), the direct object pronouns can in fact go in either place in a sentence, the difference just being a case of style and choice. So all the examples below are correct.

See you next week - I hope!

The great pop bottle caper…

CORONA: A deposit on every bottle. me to buy five Woodbines. You could buy fags back in the 50’s and 60’s from any corner shop - they would sell you a single fag and even light it for you for tuppence.

I am now still 13, but knocking on the door of 14, looking for other ways of making quick green backs. I was wearing out my welcome, taking back empty bottles that I had

nicked. A soda syphon bottle was my death knell. O h b o y, a s o d a s y p h o n b o t t l e w a s equal to at least six Corona pop bottles in cash returns. One night, I clambered up the high brick wall of a pub in Coventry called the Caludon, and sat on the wall wearing my new gabardine mac. I switched on my pencil torch to v i e w t h e b o u n t y, a n d j u s t b e l o w m e were two soda syphon bottles. My 13-year-old brain went into overdrive, but it meant dropping at least nine feet. I gripped the wall with my fingers and slowly let my body hang down the wall ready for the drop. Then, the most terrifying thing that has ever happened to me in my life began. My fingers were still gripped on the wall when from out of the blue a dog jumped up and sank its teeth deeply into my new gabardine mac. It became a contest of tug of war, then finally I managed to scramble back up the wall and leg it with my new mac in tatters. Finally, I arrived home and my dad looked at my mac. A clout around my ear and being sent to bed early with no supper were my rewards, and I realised the days were over for returning pop bottles.

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One flew over the Brussels nest

by Michael Walsh

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keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com DID anyone see the 1975 movie, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Starring Jack Nicholson, the film was considered to be one of the best ever made. The pathos-filled movie focuses on the creepy goings-on in an American mental institution. Jack Nicholson plays the part of Randle McMurphy, a felon who learns that opportunity lies through adopting peculiar behaviour. Based on a Ken Kesey novel, the film could easily have centred on the European Union. President Claude Juncker is one of two EU presidents, neither of whom has been elected in a conventional way, and he is notorious for his drink fuelled shenanigans. The Brussels based regime consists of 28 commissioners but I doubt readers could name, let alone recognise them in the street. Those who rule over us are selfelected for five-year terms. Each is assigned a specific policy area and who decides this is

MATTEO SALVINI: Scathing of Claude Juncker. none of your business. We can be certain though, that none of them are trained for their tasks as, say, a supermarket shelf stacker is. This goes some way to explaining why a gulf the size of the Grand Canyon has opened up between member states. Britain has had

enough of the EU mental institution and is trying to extricate itself. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is incandescent after French cops dumped illegal immigrants over their nations’ shared border. The popular deputy prime minister turns away people-trafficking

ferries and tells German Chancellor Merkel he will not allow flights carrying deported non-Europeans to land at Italian airports. Of Claude Juncker, Salvini is scathing: “He (Juncker) should drink two glasses of water before opening his mouth, and stop

spreading threats or we’ll ask him for damages.” In alliance with Marine le Pen, of the French National Rally, Salvini pledges to fight the totalitarian EU and bring Europeans their future back. “The enemies of Europe are those who are entrenched in the Brussels bunker,” Salvini told journalists at their joint press conference. French President Emmanuel Macron says: “When I talk of the French language, its epicentre is without any doubt in the Congo Basin or somewhere in the region.” As a distraction from the country’s woes, a feminist theatre play called ‘Salon Vagina’ is touring Sweden’s schools to enlighten children about ‘pussy’. According to former Belgian prime minister Guy Verhofstadt, Hungary is a now a threat to world peace and the US must act without hesitation. Verhofstadt is president of the European Parliament’s Liberals and Democrats bloc. This and other similar capers in the EU suggest that Randle McMurphy has a seat waiting for him in the European parliament.

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How successful are you? by Robert Shallis

YOU are a lot more successful than you think. Too many of us define success by status, wealth and our position in society, although these fall into the realms of success, it is not the true definition of success. For example, those perceived as a success at business, can be unsuccessful as a parent, those perceived successful at earning money can be as unsuccessful at keeping or investing it. When asked what we want in life, the answer is rather general; citing money, wealth, happiness and so forth. These are obvious conditions desired by most along with no real direction on how to achieve them, further amplifying the wrong perception of success. Firstly, let me tell you what success is not. You cannot become successful due to the end result,

TARGET: Choose a goal as your first step to success. you have to be successful from the outset. If your journey to success has caused upset, misery and deception to you and those around you, the end result will not give you the satisfaction that you have worked so hard for. We, as people, become so

caught up in the outcome of success that we lose focus on doing what is right, thus resulting in unhappiness. This is not success. Success comes at the beginning of your journey, not at the end, and opposing your character to get there will not serve you once your

goal has been reached. So, how successful are you? What defines a successful person? Simply, it is anyone who is purposely doing something they have chosen to do, a person who is progressively realising that

choice for a worthy cause. In order to succeed you must continuously work on your chosen ideal or dream. When you’re aware why you rise each morning and the direction you want to go, for the greater good, then you are already successful. The moment you decide to work towards your chosen goal then the success process starts. Stop thinking of reasons why you cannot be successful, think objectively of reasons why you can be successful. This said, successful people are not without problems and worries themselves, but what they have succeeded in, is learning how to solve those worries and problems. We are all successful if we are striving to do better in the choices we make each day, it comes to us by the very person we want to become. Learning and self improvement each day provides nourishment, enabling us to become successful as people. Results in life are directly related to your philosophy; adopt a different mind-set and view of success. Always remember, by making a worthy choice and acting upon it, you are already a success. Be the best version of you each and every day, only then will success follow.

Shearman’s world

The ‘Earth’ without ‘art’ is just ‘Eh’ by Mark Shearman

T’S not easy making it as a street artist in cities like London, Paris, New York, and equally so in Spain. I always wondered why there wasn’t any artist on the streets of Benidorm. New York street artists are not required to have vendor ’s licences, their work is protected by the First Amendment. They are independent operators, unified only by city laws restricting how and when they can work. Walking up to the Balcon del Mediterraneo, a high point midway between the Levante and Poniente beach where the area has a few market stalls and several café-bars serving diners al fresco, I came across the illusive street artists. I started talking to a Spanish artist named Lucil-

NOT EASY: Street artist Luciliano with some of his works. iano, who was sporting a moustache and chin puff beard, who creates realism portraits in pastels. He said it was difficult to make any money because you have to first be autonomous paying national insurance and everything else that

goes with being self-employed, and then you have to pay for a permit which is €180, then pay extra for certain days and fiestas. All that before you put pastel to paper. “There’s no noise or damage, just somebody

drawing pictures. Artists deserve to make a living wage, having the ability to make people smile and laugh is a very powerful thing,” said Luciliano. A city without portrait and caricature artists is sterile and grey, he said,

he believes caricature brings life to the environment and doesn’t understand why the restrictions exist. “It would be great to have more caricature artists in Benidorm, but I don’t feel the street pays enough to make it worth it. “If we could be independent operators, it would be kind of a gateway, allowing

artists to get out there and draw for the hell of it,” he said. “And it would be a way for artists to be discovered.” Luciliano can do portraits from photographs too and said that he does weddings, birthday parties and even divorce parties he joked. You can contact him via email lucksinfel@gmail. com.

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health

Tackling gum disease WHAT’S the most common disease you can think of? Heart disease, stroke, diabetes? But actually gum disease is the single most prevalent disease today and in fact recent research has shown that gum disease has a direct link to increased risk of these major health problems. Early detection is key, that’s why their periodontal therapist does so much more than just clean your teeth. She carefully evaluates and diagnoses the health of your mouth and gums. If infection is present she can provide state of the art management for all levels of gum disease, such as the placement of antibacterial agents and laser gum therapy. Dentomycin Dentomycin was launched in 1993 and has

RISKY: Gum disease has a direct link to major health problems.

Please call Britannia Dental on 965 837 553 for a free consultation to see if you are suitable for this treatment. Also like us on Facebook. Britannia Dental Clinic Avenida Ejercitos Españoles 16 BIS 1st Floor (Not ground floor) E-03710 Calpe (Alicante).

been successfully used in more than 1.3 million patients worldwide. It is a gel that contains an antibiotic (minocycline) which is active against the bacteria that cause gum disease. It’s applied directly into the pockets where bacteria are growing. This means we can get effective concentrations at the disease site. Diode laser Combined with comprehensive periodontal therapy, a diode laser for soft tissue procedures can remove and reduce periodontal infection. This type of treatment also promotes reattachment of the gum tissue to the teeth. Laser dentistry is precise and conservative in comparison to traditional therapies. Some patients do not even need anaesthesia during laser therapy.

New Treatments for Varicose Veins NEW treatments of varicose veins with percutaneous closure in Clinica Britannia. Return to normal activities within one day, no scarring, no pain. Technological developments have led to the appearance of new minimally invasive treatments, such as the Radiofrequency AblationCLOSUREFAST™ Procedure and the VENASEAL ™ Closure System. The ClosureFast™ proceDR VICENTE MERA dure uses radiofrequency enSenior Consultant Physician. ergy to precisely and effectively treat patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The heat provided by the catheter, shrinks and collapses the target vein, creating a fibrotic seal and occluding the vessel. The VenaSeal™ closure system is the only non-tumescent, non-thermal, non-sclerosant procedure that uses a proprietary medical adhesive delivered endovenously to close the vein. This unique approach eliminates the risk of nerve injury when treating the small saphenous vein, which is a risk sometimes associated with certain thermal-based procedures. The procedure is administered without tumescent anaesthesia, avoiding patient discomfort associated with multiple needle sticks. CLINICA BRITANNIA BRITISH MEDICAL & DENTAL CENTRE 16BIS (next to 16) FIRST (not Ground) FLOOR Ejércitos Españoles Av.Calpe 03710 • Tel 965 837 553 24H 607 255 755

Pigmentation spots - go away!!! MANY of us have darker areas in the skin, also called pigmentation spots. Over the years, these spots appear in the skin, and the older we get, the more they come. Hyperpigmentation results from the increased deposition of melanin, which causes the skin to become darker in patches. Melanin is part of the skin’s barrier defence system in that it protects against exposure to UVR and pigmented blemishes are almost always the result of excessive stimulation by sunlight. The pigmentation should be considered to be a warning sign from the body that the affected area has received too much sun damage. There are several ways to treat this problem in the skin. As the face is representing you as a person, we don’t want to leave any scars. Each case depends on how many spots there are, and where they are placed. Some spots can easily be removed with laser, without leaving any scars. Our jet plasma lift laser works on the superficial surface of the skin and is very effective. Further on, the chemical peel is a very popular treatment, though you might have to do several chemical peelings to get a good result. The best option for those with many spots is to do a medical depigmentation treatment, that works with advanced medicine. The treatment is the most effective on the market and has become very popular. In contrast to a chemical peel, this treatment can be done all year round. This week Derma Clinic Spain are attending the Expo Belleza until Wednesday October 31. Look for Expo Belleza 2018 Marina Baixa on Facebook, and you will find our daily offers including chemical peel treatments. To take advantage of the Expo Belleza offers, please call for an appointment.

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health THE world has been hit with an epidemic that could potentially kill older people. The crisis looming over our seniors today, is social isolation. The consequences of isolation could seriously challenge and threaten the well-being of older people. In fact, older people who are isolated are twice as likely to die prematurely. Shockingly, the mortality rate could even match that of smokers, whilst being twice as dangerous as obesity. It’s not surprising that many people feel socially isolated given that around 7.2 per cent of Europeans admit to never meeting up with relatives or friends. In fact over one in 10 older people over 65, across twothirds of European countries, say they have no friends or never see them. Social isolation can lead to illness and disability. Worringly, around 500,000 people in the UK aged over 60 spend at least one day on their own with no contact with other people. But social isolation can have serious health implications. Isolation can make people more vulnerable to developing conditions like dementia, becoming disabled, ending up in hospital, neglecting themselves, and can cause psychological distress. Even just very simple things

How we can help tackle senior isolation like eating meals with other people, or sharing hobbies, can make a huge difference. Social interaction can help to significantly lower depression, boost the immune system and help keep our brains active. Keeping active and involved in the community can become central to an older person’s good health and well-being. What can you do? Why not take up a new hobby and join a craft club or social group? There are many social clubs for seniors, and others that would be suitable despite not being age specific. Creative clubs such as sewing or knitting can be great, as these activities bring with them a sense of purpose and enjoyment, which can make a big difference. After all, it doesn’t matter what age you are to start sewing or knitting. Take inspiration from one 91year-old man who spends his golden years knitting hats. While sitting in his hospice bed,

Mr Boogaart has so far knitted around 8,000 hats so far, which he donates to the homeless. He’s been knitting hats for 15 years, and now it only takes him two days to finish one. When asked why he does it, he says simply that he enjoys helping other people. No matter how seniors are encouraged to become less isolated, it is vital that you give those you know and love support and advice to enable them to do so. Just a small amount of human contact each week can improve lives and increase happiness, and this can have a dramatic effect on overall health in the future. If you know somebody who you think may be isolated and suffering from loneliness, try reaching out to them today. You could transform their life. LONELINESS: Can lead to illness.

Are we better with the traditional roles? IN today’s modern world, more traditional male and female roles have switched and the lines blurred. Encouraging women to stay at work and men to become house husbands has become the norm with many advocating the role reversals, but is that they really the answer? New research claims that switching these ‘conventional’ roles is actually making both sexes unhappy. Researchers at the University of Illinois examined data of nearly 1,500 men and 1,800 women aged between 52 and 60. They reported that when females were the main breadwinners, there was an increased level in symptoms of depression with the opposite occurring in men. When they were the main earners, their psychological well-being was found to be at its highest. A man’s well-being de-

creased when they left the workforce to become home-makers, but for

women, their well-being was not affected by leaving their jobs to stay at home.

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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Cryptic

Down 1 Hide dollars given to relatives (8) 2 Runner defeated in close race (5) 4 Squirrel, for example, not red? That's strange! (6) 5 Break up boats for wooden shoes (5) 6 Disregard the glen etc, it's silly (7) 7 Split payment to landlord (4) 8 Horseman capturing a freebooter (6) 13 Keep page attached to book (8) 15 Let Pooh put right the road problem (7) 17 Agreement that might be struck, it’s said (6) 18 Secure part in Sullivan chorus (6) 20 Supports Lincoln and the system initially (5) 22 Small cattle with many a frown (5) 23 Stop film computer on time (4)

OATH Weekly Stars

Across 1 Daring bishop has aged (4) 3 Convict builder or sniper (8) 9 Record about American sailor providing ingredient for pie? (7) 10 Started back in the teenage boy's team (5) 11 A little bit of quiet colour (5) 12 Gossip about a rat net (6) 14 Dirty little devil by a river (6) 16 Previous or present shepherd (6) 19 Sunday school air (6) 21 Ordering sacks or barrels (5) 24 Repent by changing a note (5) 25 Hot garden recess provides shelter (7) 26 Exchange rate certain to provide wealth (8) 27 Dejected Cambridge sportsman (4)

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Aries. Mighty Mercury and a devious Kora bring things to a head midweek. Look before you leap, and leave all decisions until next week, whereby things will be clear once and for all. Stall if you have to, but you have to call the shots this time around, and it is time that something is done before someone gets hurt.

Libra. The Sun sextiles Saturn and it is shining on Libra, bringing backing and definition much needed right now, through a measured equilibrium, and a buoyant and optimistic reflection into the future. Time is right to eliminate fear, and to put all plans to the top of the list as new territory begs to be conquered.

Taurus. You are blessed with a blind faith, and it is just about to be rewarded by the salient actions of Jupiter and a powerful and invincible Mercury. In the week ahead there will be something to keep you going and you will see that really all the signs were there all the time, but only you could see them.

Scorpio. Mars is inspiring at present, turning your anger into the positive action to get something unfinished, done. There is a need for your inspiring and tireless energies this week and you may feel as if you have a fight on your hands; though it will be nothing that you can’t handle. A great time for making plans too!

Gemini. A financial warning brought about by current actions between the Sun in sextile and Saturn in cahoots. A good time to sort things out, and to ensure that it is abundantly clear that matters need to be sorted right now, and that someone has to pay their way to help you to balance the books once more.

Sagitarius. With a wayward Jupiter bringing some haphazard changes into your everyday routine, you will find serendipity calls and with it a closure of something from the past. With renewed strength and a boundless energy taking you to new levels, there is a need to move on to pastures new, now or never!

Cancer. Crablike you can just scuttle away and hide inside that shell, but you are angry and storing it won’t do you any good. Though the truth may hurt, a web of secrets and lies won’t solve anything either. The truth has to be told, and with Ceres opposing Kora midweek do what you know that you have to, right now!

Capricorn. Saturn casts a spell on current proceedings and shows several alternatives that are well worth taking into consideration. Just taking a good look back at things s you to see the continued progress that you have to make. Be unafraid, because luck and good fortune are out there, and you will feel the shift.

Leo. With love and romance on the cards, as Venus conjuncts the Sun, it is time to add commitment to your inner energies, and to embrace the positive, now that you have found it. It is in your nature to be curious and to be sure, but just waiting around to confirm things right now takes away the spontaneity.

Aquarius. Current planetary indifferences highlight the need for change, and for you take control of a situation that is about to go out of control. Like all things that go too far, limits need to be imposed and adhered to, and your words need to hit home before things will improve. Stick to your guns, you deserve this success.

Virgo. Mercury is in attendance, and this hard working planet is working very well for you, helping to put things into perspective; allowing you to see better just what you can do, if you are allowed to have your say. The silent message has got out, and you have to use this as a leeway to new unfettered dimensions.

Pisces. Jupiter brings you luck and fortune this week, whilst dominating and secure Uranus is empowering and inspiring, and backing you to the hilt. Sometimes you feel as if you have a major battle on your hands, but nobody wants to listen to your way of doing things. Now there are some changes to be made!

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, represents Q and 23 represents T, so fill in Q every time the figure appears and T every time the figure 23 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 Holy sanctuary (6) 4 Musical composition for two performers (4) 8 Golden-yellow, cup-shaped flower (9) 9 Have care of or look after (4) 10 Emphasis (6) 13 Say, state or perform again (6) 15 Tusked wild pig (4) 18 Surgical procedure (9) 19 Disappear gradually (4) 20 Touch or stroke gently or lovingly (6) Down 1 Structure that provides privacy and protection from danger (7) 2 Small songbird with a reddish breast (5) 3 Brief written record (4) 5 Husband of your aunt (5) 6/18 Give insider information (3,3) 7 Small and of little importance (5) 11 Unsmiling (7) 12 Of or relating to the nose (5) 14 Appeal or request earnestly (5) 16 Snow leopard (5) 17 Former unit of currency in Italy and Malta (4) 18 See 6

Across 1 Bombilla (4) 3 Hermanos (8) 9 Huerto (7) 10 Straight (without turning) (5) 11 Caracol (5) 12 Pantalla (cine) (6) 14 Dark (lacking light) (6) 16 Magpie (6) 19 Patata (6) 21 Goat (5) 24 Sand (5) 25 Más temprano (7) 26 To hold (8) 27 Alfombras (pequeñas) (4)

Down 1 Librería (8) 2 Struggle (effort) (5) 4 Rábano (6) 5 To throw (ball, stone, dice) (5) 6 School (7) 7 Pronto (4) 8 Sastre (6) 13 Words (8) 15 Cocinas (7) 17 Grabar (6) 18 Rocket (firework) (6) 20 Despierto (no dormido) (5) 22 Beret (5) 23 Sierras (herramientas) (4)

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

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, people talk of Karma. What does this really mean? I have had conflicting answers and would value your reply! Jade. J. Thanks for your mail Jade. Karma is the total record of our Earthly actions both in this current life, and any others we may have lived in the past. It decides our fate in the future, so if we do good things then that can be something to look forward to. We say that Karma will sort out those who do wrong because it is a spiritual way of dealing with all the injustice and suffering they have caused; in the knowledge that Karma will sort things out at some stage in the future. I hope this helps! Answering questions like yours helps other people who may be afraid to ask for some reason. Bless you!

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Kakuro

For Birthday Celebrants 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.

Not all is exactly what you have signed up for, so just go along for the time being and bite your tongue. You will get your say and your way if you remain true to yourself and your own gut instincts in this inspiring Astrological year.

Sudoku

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split, a hamburger and yes, a hot dog. In the USA, dog owners are estimated to spend $350m each year dressing them up, and New York is about to stage its annual dog parade for the 28th year in succession. The latest trend is partly as a result of a boom in social media, especially Instagram and YouTube, where owners are very quick to show off their pets in a variety of costumes right throughout the year... not just for October 31.

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SIMO was just a kitten when he was left on a stranger’s doorstep. Last year, a mature stray cat deposited Simo, a Siamese kitten, on the doorstep of a home in Mojacar. The stray cat had been fed on that same doorstep from time to time. She didn’t belong to the house, but must have recognised the kindness of the owners, and so delivered Simo the abandoned kitten to the kind couple who would feed him. But he wasn’t the only one! Within the same month, the female cat delivered four other abandoned kittens to the same home, then promptly disappeared. One year later, the five nurtured kittens are fully grown and healthy, and now the homeowners

HALLOWEEN has become bigger and bigger over recent years, and what was always seen as a purely USA event has spread further across the world. Back in 2001, the British spent £12m... a figure that has since grown to £330m, and a significant amount of that cash has been spent on Halloween costumes for pets. Many of the popular high street stores have once again stocked fancy dress for dogs and cats that include Darth Vader and Beetlejuice, Harry Potter, a banana

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Cutting edge technology in the 2019 Hyundai Nexo H

YUNDAI has introduced its technologically-advanced 2019 Nexo fuel cell SUV. Nexo is the new technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum with the industry’s most diverse SUV powertrain lineup, and will be available in California before the end of 2018. Nexo leads Hyundai’s plans in development of zero-emission vehicles. They plan to introduce 38 eco-friendly models by 2025 and 18 models by 2025. This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai, towards realising a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. Dr. Woong-chul Yang, Vice Chairman of Hyundai, said: “Hydrogen energy is the key to building a more sustainable society. Hyundai have already taken a lead in hydrogen technology with the introduction of the Tucson fuel cell. “Yet, as another result of this earthsaving effort, I am so proud to introduce to you our second-generation Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as a culmination of our cutting-edge technologies.” Nexo offers a number of advanced driver assist systems, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver At-

IT wasn’t the first crossover to hit the roads, but the Nissan Qashqai was the car that revolutionised the field when Nissan launched it 11 years ago. Good-looking, inexpensive and practical, it successfully combined the style, space and driving position of an SUV with the practicalities and affordability of a hatchback. This proved to be a winning formula, with Nissan selling over a million of these cars since 2007. Today the Qashqai is the UK’s third highest-selling car (behind the Ford Fiesta and Focus), and the good news is that it keeps getting better. The car will get a complete facelift in 2019, but for those who can’t wait till then, the current 2018 version comes with enough bells and whistles to make a fine bargain buy.

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AUTOMATIC: The 2019 Nexo can park or leave a space without a driver.

tention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA) and Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA). RSPA enables Nexo to either autonomously park or retrieve itself from either a parallel or perpendicular parking space with or without a driver. The RSPA system can even autonomously back Nexo into a parking

spot with a touch of a key fob button. When faced with any challenging parking scenarios, Nexo drivers will be able to park with complete confidence and reduced stress. Lane Following Assist (LFA) is a new technology for Hyundai, showcased first in the Nexo fuel cell. LFA automatically helps assist steering to help keep

Nissan Qashqai 2018 The star of the show is Nissan’s new semi-autonomous ProPilot technology that comes as a €900 upg r a d e o n i t s m o s t p o p u l a r Te k n a

model, or as a standard on the topof-the-range Pilot One Edition. By using a host of cameras and radars, the Intelligent Cruise Control

Nexo more precisely centred in its current lane of travel. LFA can help keep Nexo centered in its lane at speeds between zero and 90 miles per hour on both highways and city streets. This advanced driving assistance feature is an additional aid helping drivers to traverse long distances with greater ease.

system can in theory drive the car on major roads without intervention. Features include automatically adjusting the speed when other vehicles pull in front or if traffic slows, and sounds a warning if the driver isn’t gripping the steering wheel hard enough. In addition, there are blind spot alerts which light up whenever it’s not clear to turn, and the touch screen infotainment system is really easy to use. On a more basic level, the spacious boot comes with clever compartment dividers to separate prams or bikes from shopping bags. Overall, the Qashqai remains justifiably popular because it manages to be fun, comfortable, and with all the practicality expected from a leading family SUV.

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Going electric... cheaper than believed

CCORDING to car market experts CAP HPI, the cost of maintaining an electric car is much less than many people think. A recent report showed that it costs an average of 23 per cent less than what is involved in the traditional petrol engine. Itâ€™s accepted that the initial cost of buying an electric car is higher than the equivalent brand of fuel-driven model, but at least for the present, they are significantly cheaper to run. The headline for low EV running costs is how much cheaper they are to refuel than a petrol or diesel car, with the (almost) untaxed electricity making EVs very appealing.

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POPULAR: The Nissan Leaf leads the UK electric car market.

However, all that is likely to change when electric cars reach a significant percentage of new car sales. CAP HPI believes that there will be a

drop of fuel duty for petrol and diesel cars, and for it to be replaced with road pricing where drivers pay a fixed amount per every mile driven.

But even when that happens, electric cars will still have a cost advantage over an ICE car, with CAP HPI reporting that, on average, EVs

cost 23 per cent less to maintain than an equivalent ICE car. Even for a small car like the Renault Zoe, there would be a saving of 35.7 per cent over three years when compared to a Vauxhall Corsa; and in the case of the Nissan Leaf - the most popular electric car in the UK - the saving over the same period when put up against a VW Golf 1.0 TSI, is still 19 per cent. Although the number of electric cars on UK roads has gone up by 128 per cent in the last three years, there are still only 37,483 electric cars on the road in the UK - just one in 800 cars - so road pricing is probably still a few miles away in the distance yet.

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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.

T was our fourth day at sea on our cruise ship ‘Eclipse’ and if you haven’t experienced this mode of travel before, allow me to define cruising for you: It’s a way of killing time between meals. Anyway, we had visited Palma and Messina, and were en-route to the lovely island of Mykonos. We were at dinner and engaged in conversation with a charming Canadian couple on an adjacent table, when I spotted a woman heading our way from across the restaurant with a determined look on her face and clutching something in one hand that I couldn’t quite discern. She was locked on to me and my first thought was; could this be someone I owed money to? And then; perhaps she’s someone I had maligned in this column in the past. As it turned out, my second thought was nearer the mark, because she broke into a smile and revealed what had been clasped in her hand - a picture of me that had obviously been cut from a newspaper. This newspaper to be precise, because she informed us that living in Javea, she

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A brief moment of fame 16 when the boys had burst onto the music read the RTN faithfully each week. She had scene in 1962, then followed them avidly even brought the current edition on board through that decade. with her, and having seen me at dinner on the two previous evenings felt that she had So it was with some confito ask whether or not I was the famous Coldence that we arrived in Bird (the word famous is mine not hers). Our neighbouring Canadian diners seemed to be duly impressed, as were we to be honest, and having realised the lady was not about to ask me to sign a napkin or a €50 note or some such thing, I happily tucked in to my first course. It was a pleasant and unexpected incident, and one that had me still mentally preening as we made our way from the dining room to one of the lounges where there was to be a Beatles themed quiz. I love the Beatles, and pride myself on having a pretty good knowledge of them and THE BEATLES: Maybe Colin should read up on them. their songs, having been just

for the quiz, only to be upstaged by one man who was a walking encyclopaedia of everything Beatles. He wiped the floor with the rest of us, wowing us with his vast knowledge. Not surprisingly, he turned out to be the owner of one of the most important collections of Beatles memorabilia in the world, and he just had to be on our cruise. Never mind, at least I could comfort myself with the fact that I had a fan in the northern Costa Blanca.

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HE Caldero Day celebration at Los Alcazares is a long awaited fiesta on many people’s calendar and, for some years, SAMM (Sailing Association Mar Menor) has booked a pitch where members can come and let their hair down for a bit of fun on the beach. It also helps attract the odd new member. This year the day dawned with a blue sky and sun which continued all day. Julian Pering and Bob Miles brought the SAMM marquee down early and a few other Balaton members gathered to help assemble and erect it. There was an excellent turnout of between 50 and 60 members and friends, with other mem-

BUSY DAY: Many visitors took the chance for a sailing trip.

bers visiting during the day to swell the numbers. SAMM always have a ‘theme’ to the event and this year it was ‘Mamma Mia’ with people being asked to dress all in white; most did. The traditional flash dance was performed on each hour

Pego Golf Society Pairs IF the last golf day had been played in Javea, it would have been washed out, but in Oliva Nova there was no rain during the night and early morning, and the Society had the best conditions possible for their tournament. The course is slowly coming back to its best, even though the fairways were very long with the new grass planted, but there are definite signs of improvement. The PGS were delighted to have two guests joining for the day - Kevin Newman and Michael Jones and they were warmly welcomed by the Captain for 2018, namely David Phillips. Results on the day were: 1st - Michael Connelly and Celia Cronin (73 points), 2nd - Malcolm Wise and Peter Cornes (73 on CB), 3rd - Andrew Harrison and Fiona Sankey (69) and 4th - Russ Peters and Paul Trigwell (65). Nearest the Pins: Michel Grin (Hole 5) and Colin Foster (Hole 16). There were three ‘two’s’ shot by Andrew Harrison, Colin Foster and Keith Price, and Keith also won the ‘Balls in the Water’ competition with 87. Finally, in the Match Play semi-finals, John Guest beat Donna Green 4 and 2, and John Evans beat Brian Barden by 3 and 1. It was the Captain David’s birthday last week, so he presented a bottle of red wine from a card draw to the happy winner John Nicol. Next week, the Society are playing the Committee Plate which is one of the major trophies in a Medal Competition, so if you would like to join them at Pego please contact Penny Barden at pego handicapsec@gmail.com.

from 2pm to an ABBA compilation and was a paseo stopper. It looked well rehearsed and everyone had a lot of fun doing it. To continue the Mamma Mia theme the Balaton group provided Swedish meat balls, potatoes and sauce for

their members, which Julian and Jo organised and Colin helped cook. Vernon provided a BBQ for those who preferred to cook their own food. Jack Moss sailed the drinks over from CTD with the help of Tug Wilson and John Down in a Shoestring group dinghy,

and then provided sailing trips to anyone who asked, including, at the request of his Grandma, one little five-year-old Spanish boy who seemed to really enjoy the experience. Julian as usual provided a fun board game, which had many visitors and Mick Burgess brought his beach game along and great fun was had trying to knock the skittle off the pole. After the last flash dance some of the performers dashed into the sea in full costume to cool off and put on a spontaneous repeat of their performance but in the sea. While they were doing this there was a fly pass by the Spanish air force acrobatic team ‘Patrulla Águila,’ Eagle Patrol in English.

Javea Green... the season so far THE Winter League have, at the time of writing, played three matches and have won them all by 9-3 points away to Bonalba, 7-5 points home to Quesada and 8-4 points away to Benitachell Bowls Club (BBC). Their Berleen Team has also won all its matches, 21-13 shots, 26-9 shots and 35-6 shots. This is an excellent start to the season and bodes well for the future, so well done to the Winter League players, ably led by Squad Captain, Clive English. They are currently in top spot on the League Table just ahead of rivals Quesada. The other three Squads play in the Northern League. The Quartz Squad, led by Mike O’Neill, have so far played four matches, winning three, with points of 6-4 away to JG Opal, 6-4 home to El Cid Swords and 7-3 away to BBC Tigers. They lost one by 3-7 points home to fellow JG Squad, Onyx. Their Challenger Team has won one and lost three of their matches so currently have two points to their name. The Opal Squad, with John Coates at the helm, have played two matches

MIXED START: Javea Green’s bowlers have had some close ends. (File image) and had one postponement due to the rain. They have lost one by 4-6 points at home to JG Quartz, and won the other by 6-4 points at home to Finca Guila. Their Challenger Team has also lost one and won one, they also have two points in the bag at the moment. Lastly, the Onyx Squad, captained by Niel Roake, have played just two matches - losing one 3-7 points home to Bonalba Colts and winning the other by 6-4 points away to JG Quartz, again their Challenger Team have also lost one and won one and have two points to their credit. So, overall a mixed bag of results for the Northern League Teams, but it is early days yet.