ISSUE NO. 1570
6 - 12 August 2015
COSTA BLANCA SOUTH
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A great holiday traffic getaway COSTA BLANCA traffic over the first weekend in August passed without serious injuries and with few incidents. The A-31 to Alicante and also the N-332 featured the usual heavy movement of traf-
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Two fatalities in two days in Orihuela Costa N-332 accidents - two on the same stretch of road in less than 48 hours
fic, especially along the coast but traffic hold-ups were minimal. A vehicle overturned during the afternoon of Saturday August 1 on Alicante ring road but there were no injuries.
Immigrants held A JUDGE has ordered the transfer of the immigrants, intercepted off the coast of Torrevieja last week, to a detention centre.
Five of them will be sent to a centre in Madrid whilst the court determines if the minors on board are protected by the law or should be deported.
Palm tree damage A FALLEN palm tree hit a vehicle and part of a school fence in Elche. The tree was inside the grounds of the Dama de Elche School when it crashed down onto the fence and damaged a parked car. Firefighters were called to remove it and the remaining overhanging branches. No one was injured.
Food aid for children ALMOST 100 children have received food vouchers for August. It is the first time that Solidarity Food Torrevieja has carried out the distribution of food among families of beneficiaries with dependent children in the summer season. The charity group is not opening its kitchens until September, so food vouchers have been given to 47 local families, with a total of 98 children.
BLACK SPOT: Two more deaths on the notorious N-332
By Gemma Quinn A MAN was killed on the N-332 on the Orihuela Costa after being run over. The 45-year-old was treated by the SAMU ambulance but died at the scene of multiple injuries. The accident happened at the kilometre 52 point in the municipality of Orihuela when the man was run over by a roundabout. Two others involved in the accident were unhurt.
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year old killed in hit and run It was the second fatality to occur on the same stretch of road in less than 48 hours. The first happened by the desalination plant in Torrevieja when
two young victims on the hard shoulder were struck by a vehicle. A 17-year-old was thrown against the crash barrier and died from a head injury. The other suffered from serious leg injuries and fractured ribs and was admitted to hospital. The car involved failed to stop at the scene with the Guardia Civil launching an immediate search to locate the vehicle and driver who surrendered himself to police three hours later.
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Traffic delays
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Hour-long queues
Sanlucar de Barrameda’s stunning beach horse races
QUEUES over an hour long formed on the A-31 by Sax and Petrer following an accident between two cars. The road was reduced to a single lane.
Top marks Schools in best 20 list
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AUGUST sees this Cadiz coastline become track for ancient event
FOUR schools in Alicante Province have been listed in the top 20 in the region based on the average scores of selectivity tests. The private Newton College in Elche and the city’s public La Foia school were listed.
Harassment protocols Uni gets tougher THE University of Alicante has imposed stronger sanctions and protocols in cases of sexual harassment which include suspension from office and disciplinary dismissal.
Fan sales Through the roof
Shock tactics Tasers to be brought in
REMARKABLE RACES: Take place over six days this month.
By Carol Irving AUGUST sees one of the most spectacular events in the racing calendar in Spain take place on the sandy beaches of Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz. The beach in the Bajo de Guia area of town becomes a horse racing track during August evenings with pure thoroughbred race horses running at full speed during the late afternoon, creating a stunning backdrop of some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Cadiz. Originally, the races were organised by owners of horses used to transport fish from port to market. With time, and the new trend for ‘English-style’ horse
74,028 is the number national unemployment dropped by in July according to the latest report from the Ministry of Employment and Social Security. July was the sixth consecutive month of drops, bringing the total number of registered jobless people in Spain down to 4,046,267.
racing taking root in Madrid, San Sebastian and Sevilla, the event gradually evolved into formal races. Local records from the year 1845 show that the first formal horse racing event on the beaches of Sanlucar took place the same year, making the 2015 event the 170th anniversary. In 1997 it was declared an event of International Tourist Interest and it is organised in two cycles of three days, the first this year starting on August 12-14 with the second cycle on August 21-23. Around 30,000 spectators are expected to gather along the length of the seafront of Bajo de Guia beach to watch this incredible competition.
CATALUÑA’S police force, the Mossos d’Esquadra, will be provided with between 130 and 140 Taser electric guns by the end of this year. They will only be for use in exceptional circumstances to avoid ‘greater evils.’
Quote of the Week Illegal immigration is a threat to the whole of the European Union. Spain can be used as an example of how migratory flow can be managed,” said Ignacio Cosidó, general director of the police in Spain.
Call for bank help in housing crisis MORE than 300 terminally ill and destitute families are currently on the waiting list of the Municipal Housing Board of Alicante for social rent. The city said this was four times more than two years ago
and that they were oversubscribed and in urgent need of housing. Councillor for Housing and Social Action, Nerea Belmonte, said the 800 social housing properties were all occupied, as
well as the 2,000 flats in the city. The situation has become so serious that the city is desperately negotiating with eight banks for sale or purchase of empty housing stock, swelling
during the crisis, just as the number of families in need of housing has increased. Following the first set of meetings, Councillor Belmonte highlighted the interest of the entities in collaborating with
the city to solve the housing problem and help the families with urgent needs. The City wants the banks to transfer the management of housing to Alicante where they can get families to occupy them.
SHOPS and supermarkets in Alicante have said they have sold out of fans in the last two weeks as customers attempt to cool off during the heatwave.
Water fine ‘Breach’ over bills MAZARRON'S water company, Agualia, has been fined almost €38,000 by the town hall for what they say is a “serious breach of contract” concerning the issuing of bills to property owners.
Sheep thieves Shepherd’s crooks THREE people have arrested in connection to the theft of around 30 sheep and lambs from a farmer in Lorca.
Tangled net Swimmer gets caught A SWIMMER, aged 50, had to be rescued after getting trapped in some jellyfish nets off the coast of San Pedro del Pinatar.
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INDEX News 1 - 41 Featured News 3 News Desk 42 European Press 44 Russian Press 45 Finance 47 - 52 Stocks 48 Leapy Lee 53 RESCUES: Swimmers who ignore red flag warnings put their own lives at risk as well as those of others.
Daily TV 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66 Our View 61 Mike Walsh 61 Colin Bird 61 Letters 68 Time Out 69 - 72 Legally Speaking 73 Health & Beauty 74 - 75 Social Scene 76 - 79 Pets 80 Homes & Gardens 81 - 83 Property 84 - 88 Services 91 - 96 Classifieds 97 - 99 Motoring 100 - 101 Sport 103 - 104
Warning to swimmers STRONG winds and sea currents lead to 37 rescues By Gemma Quinn THIRTY-SEVEN people had to be rescued from the sea off La Mata over the weekend as strong winds caused dangerous water conditions. The easterly winds, coupled with inshore currents, caused a heavy swell which forced bathing to be prohibited on one of Torrevieja’s busiest beaches. But the red flag flying did not prevent hundreds of swimmers from plunging into the water to cool off, ignoring the warnings of
the Red Cross and causing an alarming number of rescues in just two days. One beach-goer said: “People come on holiday and do not respect the prohibitions, risking their own lives and those of the lifeguards who have to go into the water to rescue them.” In one incident, Local Police fined a man who refused to get out of the sea despite continuous warnings. Further down the coast, more rescues were made on the Orihuela Costa. A 27-year-old man hurt his back on
rocks after being pushed into them by a strong wave in Cala de la Mosca. The lifeguard service and Torrevieja firefighters rushed to his aid, climbing down to the cove, which is not accessible to vehicles, and stretchered him off the cliff. Bathers have to approach Cala de la Mosca from either Punta Prima or Playa Flamenca and there is no lifeguard surveillance in place at the small beach. Lifeguards remind all beach-users to respect the flag warning system as it is in place for their own safety.
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Turtle excitement as rare loggerhead lays eggs 24 HOUR observation on La Mata beach to protect precious nest By Gemma Quinn ROUND the clock observation was put in place on La Mata beach after a loggerhead turtle laid its eggs on the shoreline. The turtle was first spotted by two holidaymakers who called 112 emergency services after they realised it was spawning. Police brought municipal biologist Juan Antonio Pujo to the sight and beach supervisor Mariano Lara, who spent all night guarding the site and to prevent anyone from disturbing the turtle and the eggs. Pujo said it was a “historic event” as it was the first time they had observed a loggerhead beach laying eggs on a Torrevieja beach. He said: “It is not very common that they spawn in the Mediterranean, but it has been increasing in recent years.” As protection protocol was activated, the scene brought curious onlookers as well as the Mayor Jose Manuel Dolon
PROTECTED: Area sealed off as Loggerhead turtle lays eggs on La Mata beach. EGGS: Being packed away for transport to Valencia. and councillor for Beaches Javier Manzanares. It then took the team an hour to locate the 85 eggs before a team from the University of Valencia and the Cavanilles
Institute removed the nest to the La Albufera beach in Valencia where they can keep a closer eye on the eggs ahead of them hatching in around two months’ time.
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Prison dealer AN inmate at Fontcalent prison has had his jail sentence increased by a further three years. The increase comes as a court sentenced him to three years after it was found he was taking advantage of transfers to hospital for rehabilitation exercises to stock up on drugs, receiving deliveries of heroin and cannabis to take back to the jail to sell on. Officers caught the man in the act and the seized substances had a street value of over €1,100.
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130 people are arrested for government benefits fraud SUSPECTED leader of organisation amongst those arrested in Murcia OVER 100 people have been arrested in the Murcia Region, accused of collecting government benefits fraudulently. Further arrests were made in Alicante and Valencia. The gang is accused of defrauding nearly a million euros from the General Treasury of the Social Security and the National Employment Institute. The network used two com-
ARRESTS: Police swooped on two companies and arrested over 100 people in the Murcia Region.
portfolio of customers and suppanies; one fictional, so at least pliers, but the second company 130 people, who are accused of was a ‘screen’ for the practice crimes against social security of illegal activities and lacked fraud, forgery and belonging to headquarters, customers or supa criminal organisation, could pliers. benefit from collecting unemAgents also ployment benefits, discovered there temporary disabilwas a network ity and maternity that facilitated benefits. the payment of The operation €100 for work ‘Tributo’ began in people have been arrested for benefits fraud contracts to indiearly 2014, when viduals in order the Provincial to obtain public benefits. Labour and Social Security ofThe agents discovered that fice noted irregular practices in these administrative ‘fraudutwo companies in Torre lent’ transactions were manPacheco. aged through Torre Pacheco, Police launched an investigaand these companies accumution to establish the level of lated more than €400,000 of fraud being carried out. debt for unpaid taxes. It has been reported the first The believed head of the orcompany was devoted to the ganisation, a 38 year-old man, wholesale of fruits and vegetawas amongst the 130 detainees. bles, and had a workplace and a
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Holidays are here; Costa Blanca busy David Gordillo, Flickr
FINALLY getting back to pre-crisis figures
TOURISTS: Hoteliers hopeful of good results after increase in overnight stays in July. By Gemma Quinn THE Costa Blanca is finally getting back its tourist occupancy and reaching similar levels to that prior to the economic crisis. Hotels on the Costa Blanca closed July with an average occupancy of 87 per cent, which represents an increase of 9 per cent over the same month of 2014 confirming the recovery of tourism and increasing overnight stays.
The figures also lead to the recovery of employment levels in the services and tourism industry, similar to that of 2008 when the economic crisis hit when the housing bubble burst. Since July of that year the area has not recorded such positive hotel average occupancy rates. Apartment stays are also on the increase, although they remain weighed down by illegal rentals, a practice that the government is trying to crack down on.
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Children will receive chickenpox vaccine To be added to the vaccination schedule By Gemma Quinn HEALTH authorities in Valencia have agreed to include the chickenpox vaccine on the vaccination calendar for children.
â‚Ź6m cost of chickenpox vaccine The cost of vaccination will mean an expenditure of around â‚Ź6 million, with children receiving a first dose between 12 and 15 months and a second aged three and four years. The move follows continuous complaints of paediatricians to include the vaccine in the schedule considering it is a high risk disease. The decision was not unanimous with communities governed by the PSOE expressing dissatisfaction with this measure saying it was not justified.
JABS: Chickenpox to be added to calendar.
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Teachers affected by vacancy posts Photo by cybrarian77, Flickr
MINISTRY forced to withdraw online listings
TEACHING: Posts have been removed from Ministry website amid error criticism. 5,713 in secondary schools. The STEPV union says that most errors were detected in secondary school posts with them TEACHERS in the region have been affected by being awarded to teachers who did not meet the errors of the Ministry of Education in awarding language requirement. vacancies. Another union, ANPE, said The Ministry decided to adthe Ministry had not published vance the online listings of posts in advance a provisional list of facing the school next year, but places with the corresponding multiple errors were detected by period of appeals or complaints unions, forcing them to withteaching posts are avail“as has been the practice every draw and postpone the publicaable year” and the listings were to tion until the errors were correctbe removed “because this is not the course of ed. action to follow if you want to improve public In total, 9,931 teaching posts are vacant which education and the conditions of teachers” said must be awarded; 3,618 of them correspond to the ANPE. the body of teachers in primary schools and By Gemma Quinn
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Torrevieja health centre is sued COMPENSATION of €100,000 has been awarded to a patient after a failed diagnosis. The health insurance company UTE Torrevieja Health has agreed to pay compensation to the patient of Torrevieja’s La Loma health centre following “an error” in the early detection of stomach cancer. The Patient Ombudsman said the settlement was closed and the agreement ends the legal proceedings initiated by the complaint of “negligent health care” brought about by the 51year-old male resident of Torrevieja. He presented himself at the health centre and was treated between November
2010 and December 2012 eight times for problems with impaired digestion and abdomen pains, but complained the doctor never investigated the reasons behind his suffering. It wasn’t until January 1, 2013, when he was admitted to the University Health Care Complex of Leon during a holiday, he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour of the stomach. He had to have part of his stomach, spleen, diaphragm and oesophagus removed. He filed a lawsuit against La Loma health centre saying the delay of diagnosis and treatment was “clearly negligent.”
Forest fire devastates the land A FIRE has destroyed around 1,500 metres of scrub and forest land in Crevillente. The fire broke out on the road to Crevillente station and El Realengo Two fire crews and officers of the Guardia Civil attended the scene as one side of the motorway in the direction of Torrevieja was closed as a precaution as the flames were blowing in that direction. The fire was controlled within two hours. An investigation is now under way in to its cause.
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Developers at war over building height ARGUING over pricey front line sea views in Arenales By Gemma Quinn COMPLAINTS have been made about the height of a development in Arenales del Sol, which is believed to be higher than what is permitted by law. Two real estate companies have requested urgent action of the city of Elche to investigate a recent housing construction in
Arenales del Sol, carried out by a third commercial builder. This developer insists everything is legal saying they have over 45 years of experience and that all permits and licences are in place. They say the accusations are false, but the other two companies say the houses have risen, in some cases, more than three metres above the eleva-
tion permitted and in other cases, are six metres taller. The impact is it has affected the sea view on the first floors. All parties concerned are now waiting on Elche City technical services to issue a report and act according to it to access if the work is legal or not and carry out the appropriate measures.
Second immigrant boat ANOTHER boat has been located off the coast of Torrevieja with nine immigrants on board. The Guardia Civil intercepted the boat offshore as the Red Cross team reported the Algerians were in good health although “tired and dizzy� having spent three days at sea
without food. One of the men did require medical treatment for a burn on his right hip. Their identities are being checked to see if minors are on board with the Red Cross saying they believe that three of them are under the age of 18. It is the second boat to arrive in the waters of Torrevieja.
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Beach finds
CASES of mysterious animals found on the shore
WASHED UP: Findings cause concern and ignite stories of mythical creatures. BATHERS were shocked and confused following the discovery of a strange creature washed up on the beach of La Mata, but now, a biologist has confirmed the remains belong to a bluefin tuna. Following analysis of the remains the local biologist confirmed the creature which was in an advanced state of decomposition. It is not the first time unusual findings have prompted the imagination of people and the possible existence of mythical creatures. Two summers ago a decapitated cow was found on the edge of the Arenales del Sol beach which was in such an advanced state
of decomposition it was difficult to identify the creature. Also in 2013 a ‘sea monster’ was found on El Campello beach which was six metres in length and appeared to have horns. A similar but smaller specimen had appeared a month before on a beach in Almeria, which prompted interest from national and international media. Following the discovery at El Campello, the Institut d’Ecologia Litoral investigated the ‘sea monster’ to solve its mystery and concluded that everything indicated that it was the skeletal remains of a basking shark a species classified as vulnerable.
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Workers’ rights crime POLICE in Murcia have arrested six people on suspicion of crimes against workers’ rights and favouring illegal immigration.
Beach work EXTRA workers have been employed to clean up the beaches of the Mar Menor from the Punta Brava beach in Los Urrutias to Los Nietos, following complaints of algae and mud washed ashore.
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Dissatisfaction over allocation of funds €21,000 from youth budget spent on a rock concert By Gemma Quinn THE PIPN (Partido Independiente Por Las Nacionalidades) in San Fulgencio has expressed its dissatisfaction at the allocation of funds for youth. It was reported at the recent plenary council meeting, that Mayor Carlos Ramírez had
said in the budget for 2015, that €25,000 was allocated for the Department of Youth. Of this €21,000 was for the Rock Arena concert, leaving the remaining €4,000 for actual youth services. President of PIPN and former Councillor for Urbanisations, Jeff Wiszniewski, said: “We think the youth of San
Fulgencio deserve much more.” He added: “In an internal government meeting it was agreed to pay a professional events organiser to arrange the August fiesta on Urbanisation Marina. In these internal government meetings, there is no representation from the urbanisations.”
British diver missing in Cabo de Palos waters THE authorities are looking for a British man who went missing during a dive in the waters off Cabo de Palos. A helicopter is working with Murcia’s Regional Rescue and Maritime Rescue to try and locate the diver, believed to be in his 50s.
He was diving with two others around the wreck known as ‘Stanfield’ when he went missing from the group. The other two arrived back at the boat hoping he had surfaced early but after 45 minutes they called the emergency services.
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Torrevieja builds links with UMH
TORREVIEJA Town Hall is set to sign an agreement with the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH) to promote the activities the two have been developing for years. Torrevieja’s mayor was joined by councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco, as he explained the agreement “aims to give a definitive boost to the relationship of the council with the UMH, solving once and for all the organisational chaos we have seen from several years ago.” Councillor for Education, Jose Hurtado, said that the ‘classrooms of experience’ scheme and summer courses had not been full and that by signing a formal agreement, “it guarantees the effectiveness of these activities as well as the responsibility and obligations of both Torrevieja and the university.” The town hall said this would also allow citizens to benefit from the information and knowledge with interesting activities lined up for the general public who, because of age, have generally been excluded from training programmes and workshops. The councillors added they intended to give more importance, if possible, to this relationship and expand and diversify the presence of the UMH in Torrevieja.
Cilla dies at home in Spain, aged 72 By Jo Harvie SINGER and TV presenter Cilla Black has died at her home in Spain, aged 72. The much-loved star passed away on Saturday, August 1, at her home in Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The coroner confirmed on Tuesday, August 4, that the star died following a stroke. She had been sunbathing, and lost her balance as she stood up, hitting her head as she fell. The blow knocked her unconscious, and she would not have suffered during the stroke that resulted. Cilla’s career spanned more than 50 years, from huge hits in the 60s with Anyone Who Had a Heart, and Alfie, to a staple of Saturday night primetime TV in the 80s and 90s, presenting Surprise, Surprise and Blind Date. Born Priscilla Maria
Veronica White, she changed her name to Cilla Black, but became a beloved household name simply as Cilla. She was discovered when working as cloakroom attendant at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, and her distinctive singing voice won the support of The Beatles, who championed her career in the early days. Although retired in recent years, she was still regularly heard from in the media, often accompanied on nights out by her good friend and fellow scouser Paul O’Grady. In 2014, BAFTA honoured her with an outstanding contribution to television award. Credit Carrie-Nelson/Shutterstock
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Beach bar debt paid THE company that runs the beach bar franchise on Orihuela Costa has now settled their debt, paying over €250,000 it owed to the town hall.
Home alone THREE young children have been taken in to care after their mother, aged 22, had left them home alone. Concerned neighbours raised the alarm.
AVE link CARTAGENA’S mayor has said he wants to use the existing railway station for the AVE high speed train link which would be the cheapest and quickest option. Cartagena hopes to welcome the first AVE passengers in 2017.
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Dog friendly GUARDAMAR plans a canine beach Photo by Jen, Flickr
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DOGS LIFE: Guardamar wants to have a beach area for dogs. By Gemma Quinn GUARDAMAR could soon have a dog friendly beach if the proposal goes head at the next town hall plenary meeting. The proposal comes in response to a demand from residents and visitors and through support for a dog beach on website Change.org which has the support of more than 3,700 people. Councillor Andres Navarro said the location for the beach has not yet been finalised but city work-
ers have rejected placing it by the port after receiving negative reports from environmental technicians. Technicians advise the most convenient place would be the other side of the pier and on the left bank of the river where the nudist beach and beach bar is located. The intention is to have a 200m stretch of beach available to canines to use throughout the year. The town hall stress keeping the area clean of fouling is the “civic duty� of owners.
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GRANT AID: The seaside town of Santa Pola is handing out more than ever this year.
SANTA POLA has delivered more aid to residents than the same time last year, virtually exhausting the budget already. Councillor for Social Action, Lorenzo Cervera, said last year a total of 254 individual grants of aid were given out. Today the figure stands at 443, but the councillor pledged they will do everything in their power to continue throughout the year and ensure
no one is left without aid, despite the budget practically being used: “We will do everything we can as we are aware many people are in distress or at risk of exclusion.” Social workers will continue to conduct a detailed study of each situation and propose a series of actions, “including what is the most suitable aid, which was approved in a Commission evaluation and it will be processed as urgently as possible.” The maximum period for receiving aid is
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five months which can be extended to seven whenever there are children under the age of three years in the family. So far in 2015, individual grants totalled €203,201. The town hall also reported a lack of budget allocation for summer dining but Cervera said: “We will make the appropriate budget modifications.” Funds have also been received from the Valencian Government of around €50,000 to help cover the cost of school canteens for August.
THE heat has triggered electricity consumption in the province to almost record highs. The extreme temperatures in July have led to a higher than normal use of air conditioning units throughout the province, close to the historical peak of 2006, when 987,491 Megawatts an hour (MWh) was used. This year, July’s peak reached 930,000; 14.1 per cent more than during July 2014. Regionally there was also maximum power demand. In July 2006, 2,717,565 MWh of electricity was consumed, just slightly more than the 2,621,000 MWh this year. High temperatures and a massive influx of holidaymakers on the coast explain the higher levels of electricity consumption.
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Late payments, surcharges and fines increase revenue figures THE battle waged by the Inland Revenue against delinquency in late payment ended in 2014 with record figures for revenues from
fines, surcharges and interest for late payment in the Valencia Region. According to the Ministry of Finance, a record €118.7
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Taxi strikes called off COMES following meeting with authorities
million was received related to fines and late payment interest; an increase of 103 per cent since 2007. Fines imposed on taxpayers exceeded €21 million last year. Surcharges imposed on defaulting payments provided an additional €59.8 million in the coffers last year; 10 per cent more than in 2013, while interest accrued as a result of these
€118.7m was received in revenue from fines, surcharges and interest.
late payments amounted to over €37 million. Last year the Treasury increased its total revenue in Valencia by 8.6 per cent. The first signs of economic recovery and consumption are observed in the significant growth of revenues from IVA.
TAXIS: Strike has been suspended during August.
By Gemma Quinn THE taxi industry of Valencia has decided to suspend the strikes that were to be carried out in August. Following a meeting, the strikes have been called off to give a vote of confidence to the new Department of Transportation. Secretary of the Associa-
tion of Alicante Radio Teletaxi, Jose Francisco Ferrandiz said the association has decided to see how the new Department works and how to respond with the planned strikes for August 15, being cancelled for now. The industry’s main demands are to eliminate the intrusion and piracy in the sector from unregulated
taxis and they demand more control; a measure which they note “is already being felt in Alicante” since the change in government after the last municipal and regional elections. “There is more presence of the Local Police in the train station and documentation is being asked of drivers,” said Ferrandiz.
Students miss out on course place MORE than 2,000 students across the province have no place for the next academic year in one of the vocational training courses. Demand to do some of the specialities continues to rise and have increased 8 per cent in the last four years. Alicante and Elche leads the number of requests for places, both on an intermediate and
higher level of vocational training. Vehicle electro-mechanics; dependent care; kitchen work; nursing assistance and childhood education are amongst the most popular courses where demand outweighs supply, leaving some applicants unable to get on their course of choice.
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Raising awareness of diabetes Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Anne Bowles has a busy life supporting diabetic sufferers and fundraising for charity.
ANNE BOWLES is a woman who possesses an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm which has been the key factor in how she has achieved so much in her life here in Spain. After marrying Frank in England in 1975, Anne was already showing the world what talents she had when they both began singing in a barbershop choir in Surrey. She tells me that was one of the best periods of her life as she enjoyed socialising, organising, and travelling to many singing events, entering into all she did with a passion. Anne and Frank decided to make a new life in Spain, so they bought a home here in 1975, and in no time at all their social life was booming. One unfortunate setback was that Frank suffered with diabetes and there was little help in Spain at that time for anyone with similar problems. A friend of theirs, Martin, also had diabetes and this was a condition that needed to be addressed as well as also raising awareness in others. It was this realisation that initiated the good work that Anne is continuing to do today. The Diabetic Support Group (DSG) was founded by Anne and Frank Bowles with the co-operation of Martin and Barbara Rhead in 2003 and the group has helped hundreds of sufferers come to terms with their condition and lead a normal life. Anne is a believer that knowledge is power, and this was her
FUNDRAISING: As President of La Cala Lions, Anne raised €80,000 for various charities as well as supporting local diabetics in her own time.
Giving sufferers information that has saved lives By Jan Gamm
I like positive people and those with a good sense of humour. Life is precious so we have to rise above difficult situations.
aim in life, to give those sufferers the vital information they needed that could, and has, saved their lives. With much help from the local Lions group, the organisation began its operation with the added support of Dr Francisco M Gomez Trujillo of the Beafranin Clinic in Fuengirola, who had studied in the USA, and also a Finnish doctor, Dr Matti Tolonen, a nutritionist. After years of helping others, Anne also became a member of La Cala Lions and both her and husband Frank were
Fact file Name: Anne Bowles Age: 75 Profession: Former President of La Cala Lions and Founder of the Diabetics Support Group Family: Stepchildren Nature or Nurture: Both Where from: London Where now: Mijas Costa Pets: Cat called Sam Languages spoken: English and Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title: Any fast-moving fiction novels by James Patterson
active in organising fundraising events such as golf tournaments and other functions. Frank was a golf fanatic, so he was approached to write about golf, which then led to bigger things. Anne and Frank began another project.
What are your strengths: Organising, caring for people Where would you like to be in five years’ time: Still in Spain but also travelling more What is your greatest success: The inauguration of the Costa del Sol Golf News and the Lion’s Presidency What irritates you most in people: Indecisiveness and lack of confidence Best period in your life: Second marriage to Frank Who is your hero? Jack Nausbaum for his work with handicapped children and sight impaired golfers.
Together they were heavily involved in the inauguration of the Costa del Sol Golf News in 2005, which grew from strength to strength due to Anne’s networking and massive input to the growth of the business. She juggled her
commitments with the Lions and her diabetic support group with her social networking that made the Costa del Sol Golf News a household name, and still she had the energy for more. In her free time she still performed and organised events for the Barbershop Choir Spain, and raised money for charity too. Sadly, some years later she lost the love of her life, Frank, but that has made her stronger, as she remembers how he believed in her and gave her the confidence to achieve so much. Anne went on to be President of La Cala Lions last year and within that time raised €80,000 for various beneficiaries. When asked what kind of people she preferred to be with, she said “I like positive people and those with a good sense of humour. Life is precious so we have to rise above difficult situations. I like people who are firm but fair.” Anne has granted many wishes of others, and asked if she had a wish that she would like granted, she said with her usual sense of humour “Yes... to have long, curly hair and no wrinkles.”
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Marine life likes the extreme heat Photo by Peter Liu, Flickr
Conditions are proving the ideal breeding ground
GORGONIANS: Thriving off the coast thanks to the hot weather conditions. By Community Reporter THE heatwave that has settled in Alicante Province since the end of June is affecting humans and agriculture, but there is a species benefiting from the hotter conditions, marine fauna. Marine biologist Mercedes Varela said the layers of differ-
ent heat in the waters, from the warmer than normal surface temperature, to the cooler lower levels, is providing a different density for marine species. The sea surface has been averaging around 27 degrees and 15m below the surface the temperature drops to 21 degrees: “This natural change, of about
five to six degrees is beneficial to marine life, where species like corals, sea grass and gorgonians can survive,� explained the biologist. The sea first hit a temperature of 27 degrees three weeks ago; the first time such conditions have been reached as early as mid-July.
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City contracts to be open to all companies MOVE aims to offer equal opportunities and give greater transparency By Gemma Quinn TORREVIEJA is opening up city contracts to small companies. The city is formalising an agreement with the Local Development Agency (ADL) that will allow smaller companies the opportunities to submit bids for tenders. Councillor for Employment, Victor Ferrandez, said the ADL was the best way to widely publicise all contracts and units of work starting with the employment workshop La Laguna, which is set to begin in October. Ferrandez said that this decision was taken “to give the same opportunities to compa-
COUNCILLOR: Victor Ferrandez said all contracts would be posted with the ADL.
nies.” He added the measure was also intended “to prevent irregular practices being carried out, as we have found has happened before, such as in the El Chapparal-La Siesta park with work of more than €1 million that the PP began without a contract, forcing us to paralyse works.” The council has indicated that they are starting procedures for all contracts “to make things right in Torrevieja as it deserves.” Anyone interested in knowing the details of these contracts can contact the Local Development Agency located at Avenida de las Habaneras, 20, or call 966 708 846.
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Out of work numbers fall in Murcia THE number of unemployed registered at the offices of the National Employment Institute (INEM) in the Region of Murcia at the end of July stood at 126,944, representing a decrease of 888 people compared to June. In relative terms, the decline in unemployment in the month of July in the region was 0.69 per cent compared to June and in the past 12 months it has fallen by 12,157 people in Murcia, 8.74 per cent less, a greater fall than the 8.45 per cent national decrease. In the Murcia Region there are 55,633 men out of work and 71,311 women. By sector, unemployment rose by 176 people in agriculture, industry declined by 333, construction by 304 and the service sector by 95. Over the previous year, unemployment among foreigners fell by 1,428 people (7.55 per cent). Of all foreign unemployed, 14,062 are from non-EU countries and 3,421 belong to the European Union.
Region is ‘leading the recovery’ MURCIA is “taking the lead” in Spain and is at the forefront of the national economic recovery. The central government has praised Murcia’s GDP rates. The Secretary of State, Antonio Beteta said: “Murcia is breathing a new air, like the rest of Spain, thanks to the unique growth of the economy.” He added: “This community is taking the lead on other regions.” Beteta spoke of the growth of two per cent of regional GDP, among the highest in Spain. He also stressed the regional government’s effort in reducing the deficit, going from 4.6 per cent in 2011 to 2.8 per cent in 2014, making big cuts in the regional public sector.
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Charity fundraiser BELLA LUNA performs at the Quesada Country Club at their charity night in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses on August 15. Tickets cost €12 including burger and chips and dessert. Call 966 719 160.
Sea sickness OVER 80 people suffered from food poisoning from a pasta dish they ate on a pleasure boat cruise around Aguilas, Murcia. The boat owners now face a fine of between €615,000.
Hospital bus A NEW bus service now serves Los Alcazares providing a direct link to Los Arcos hospital. The bus runs weekdays between 8.15am and 2.15pm costing
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Cartagena city tours ESCAPE the beach crowds with a guided tour of monuments and sites in August By Community Reporter THE tourist consortium ‘Cartagena Puerto de Culturas’ has arranged a series of organised activities and guided tours of monuments and sites in August. It is hoped the programme will encourage visits to the city and sites during the month which traditionally is quieter than normal as people exit to the coast. Activities begin on Tuesday with a guided tour that will leave the Roman Theatre Museum to explain the great moment of glory when Cartagena Roman Emperor Augustus arrived. The route will continue through the Barrio of the Roman Forum, with a visit to the spa town, and end at the Casa de la Fortuna, where an actor, dressed in the costume of the time will show their daily life, their customs, how they lived, where they slept and rituals.
ROMAN TIMES: It is hoped the programme will encourage visitors.
On Wednesdays the Roman Theatre will host the family business ‘Theatrum,’ in which young and old will be transported to the time when the monument housed the main shows of ancient Carthago Nova and learn the keys of society, politics and religion in the Roman Empire. Thursdays are a guided tour taking visitors from the Quart Hadast to Roman Carthago Nova with a visit to the Punic Wall, the Casa de la Fortuna and the Roman Theatre. On Friday, visitors will learn the 2,000 year history of the highest hill of the city, Mount Asclepius, where the medieval castle of La Concepcion sits offering panoramic views of the city and the bay. Finally, on Saturdays a theatrical route will reveal the Emperor Augustus over the city, from the Roman Theatre until Augusteum passing through the neighbourhood of the Roman Forum.
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HOME CARE: Elche’s service is to receive a cash budget to cover requirements for those on waiting lists.
More funding for home care INJECTION of €130,000 to bring down waiting lists By Community Reporter ELCHE’S Department of Social Welfare has enabled funding of an additional €130,000 in an attempt to reduce or even eliminate the waiting list for home care which currently serves 600 people in the city. A total of 75 people are on the waiting
list for home care services and it is hoped that this latest injection of funds will cover care requirements for all 75. Councillor for Social Welfare Teresa Macia said that since January the waiting list has been steadily increasing. In March, when new specifications were launched, the previous government team did not include the same people who expected to receive
the service leaving the list incomplete and a poor indication of actual need. To completely eliminate the waiting list an increase of about €36,000 per month is required which will be adjusted accordingly so that no one is left without proper support. Teresa Macia added that her only concern was to prioritise citizens’ welfare regardless of numbers.
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Locals deem road refurbishment in El Pla a waste of cash RESIDENTS of Alicante’s El Pla have denounced the newly completed renovations of Plaza Gomez Ulla in the city. The refurbishment of the street at one corner of the square at the crossroads is highly visible even though it is not due for re-opening for several weeks. The works were carried out by Alicante Council on a budget of €240,000 but residents feel the results have in no way justified the expense, claiming the finish is sloppy and additions to the pavements and roads do not match. Worst of all, however, are the ‘ramps’ that have been installed for convenience of wheelchair users, which residents say are simply large lumps of moulded concrete, most of which are not useable as the angle to the road is too steep.
President of the Alicante Disabled Association Llanos Rodríguez tried out the ramps in her wheelchair and found them impossible t o negot i at e. She al l eges t hat i t i s not j ust one but most of the road ramps on the square that prove inaccessi bl e. She sai d: “I t i s shameful that the council has spent t hat am ount of money on these works and the access ramps have been made of blocks of cement. It is sad to see.” Those r esi di ng i n t he neighbourhood claim they were not consulted on any of the proposed changes and feel that some of the alterations needed have not been addressed while other less i m por t ant changes have been carried out regardless. There is not a road worker t o be seen despi t e t he project being reportedly unfinished.
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Torrevieja’s set to link up with UMH UNIVERSITY agreement hopes to bring more courses and options to residents
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AGREEMENT: Councillors for education and culture say an agreement will soon be signed with the UMH. TORREVIEJA is set to sign an agreement with the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH) to promote the activities the two have been developing for years. Torrevieja’s mayor was joined by councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco, as he
explained the agreement “aims to give a definitive boost to the relationship of the council with the UMH, solving once and for all the organisational chaos seen from several years ago.” Councillor for Education, Jose Hurtado, said the ‘classrooms of experience’ scheme and summer courses have not been full and that by signing a formal agreement “it guarantees the effectiveness of these activities as well as the responsibility and obligations of both Torrevieja and the university. The town hall said this will also allow citizens to benefit from the information and knowledge with interesting ac-
tivities lined up for the general public who, because of age, have generally been excluded from training programmes and workshops. The councillors added they intend to give more importance, if possible, to this relationship and expand and diversify the presence of the UMH in Torrevieja “signing soon the necessary agreements and the precise terms that are suitable for the formation of our citizens and opportunities for access to knowledge.” The University also plans to help provide new equipment at the headquarters of the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre.
OVER 80 people suffered from food poisoning from a pasta dish they ate on a pleasure boat cruise around Aguilas, Murcia. The boat owners now face a fine of between €615,000.
Hospital bus A NEW bus service now serves Los Alcazares providing a direct link to the Los Arcos hospital. The bus runs weekdays between 8.15am and 2.15pm costing €1.50. Call the freephone number 900 907 353 to book.
Debt paid THE company that runs the beach bar franchise on Orihuela Costa have now settled their debt, paying over €250,000 it owed to the town hall.
Home alone THREE young children have been taken into care after their mother, aged 22, had left them home alone. Concerned neighbours raised the alarm.
AVE link CARTAGENA’S mayor has said he wants to use the existing railway station for the AVE high speed train link which would be the cheapest and quickest option. Cartagena hopes to welcome the first AVE passengers in 2017.
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La Boheme CONCERTS Costa Blanca, in association with the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (Valencia Opera), welcome La Boheme on October 4, starring Angel Blue as Mimi. Tickets cost €75 including transport, email info@concertscostablanc a.com.
English film ‘THE Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ is this week’s film in English at the Duplex Espacio Cultural cinema in Pilar de la Horadada in Calle Canalejas 4. It is on tonight (Thursday) at 7pm and Saturday August 8 at 5pm.
Cave band PERFORMING at the Rojales Caves on Saturday August 8 is La Nave de los Locos, from 9pm.
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Home delivery CHILDREN in Alicante continue to receive food By Gemma Quinn FOLLOWING the closure of the school canteens in August in Alicante, food supplies have begun to be sent home to children at risk of social exclusion. Peas and meatballs, chicken or hake followed by dessert, was the first menu that was delivered to over 500 children with the vast majority of youngsters receiving the food in their homes by the caterer contracted by the town hall to prepare the menus being in
€45,000 is being spent this month in Alicante on food for deprived youngsters charge of distributing them. Almost 70 families will collect their food daily from the cafeterias of two social centres. Councillor for Social Action, Nerea Belmonte, said the solution was reached following the closure of the school canteens for the month so that children are
not forced to attend school all year but can still receive food in August. During July 441 were attending the kitchens with the aid of Social Welfare and this month the number needing help has increased further. They also include babies under the age of three who are not yet in school and half of the beneficiaries live in the North Zone of the city. The budget for menus this month amounts to €45,000 and each child will receive one meal a day consisting of a first course, main course, dessert and bread.
CHAMPS: Daniel Parres and Rafa Sirvent (Photo courtesy of Parres Water Sports)
Two surfers get podium Summer programme finishes
FOLLOWING the success of the July programme, the Monte Victoria Commercial Centre in Urbanisation La Marina, has launched the new programme of free activities for August. Situated opposite the health centre and police station there is a nightly hippy market, along with various activities taking place every evening.
There are bouncy castles, balloon art and children’s entertainment on a Monday and Wednesday whilst adults can join in the fun with Zumba dancing (Tuesdays), Latin dancing (Thursdays) and the batucada group on Fridays. A special Sevillanas show also takes place on August 18 at 8.30pm.
TWO Alicante surfers have got podium finishes at championships in Rome, Italy. Daniel Parres won the amateur category and
16-year-old Rafa Sirvent came second. Both are members of the SUP (Stand up paddle) and Surf Club of Alicante.
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Trick rider returns from making film TURKISH adventure By Andrew Atkinson INTERNATIONAL horsewoman star Emma Tytherleigh has now returned to the Costa Blanca to perform in summer shows having spent the last few months in Turkey where she has been involved in shooting a movie. “We relocated to Turkey in April for the show: ‘Lord of the Horses’ in Istanbul,” Emma said. Whilst there, she was busy training horses, Liberty and Trick, with stunt double Liviu Bococi, along with six Spanish horses to groom and train for an upcoming movie, ‘The Mountains and the Stones.’ “We were in Cappadocia for six weeks shooting the movie, starring Josh Hartnett and Michiel Huisman, under the renowned stunt co-ordinator Jordi Casares,” said Emma. “I am back in Torrevieja for just over a month, to prepare for my new show ‘Fiesta Horse.’”
STUNT RIDER: Emma is developing a new show.
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Charity project to create employment AIMS to promote entrepreneurship for the province By Gemma Quinn TH E ‘Wo m e n t o Wo m en ’ project in Alicante aims to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among women over the age of 45; one of the sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis. The initiative is part of the Pilar Mateo Foundation which hopes to create a network of entrepreneurs by provid i n g f r e e t r a i n in g , counselling and monitoring and assistance for women who, in spite of wanting to start a business, have not had the opportunity to do so by labour or social exclusion. The so c i a l p r o j e c t h as been driven by Pilar Mateo and managed by her daughter Jessica Lopez. In the short term they plan to cre-
75 jobs to be created from the Women to Women charity project
ate 75 jobs in Valencia Reg io n ; 5 0 o f th em in Alicante, with the aim of expanding that to 150. Long term plans include expanding the model to other regions and even countries, with the aim of creating an international network of entrepreneurs. A lre a d y th ey h a v e re ceived requests from countries like Panama, Nigeria, Colombia and Dominican Republic who want to know more and have the possibility of launching the project
there also. The project will provide technology support and raw material of a business, such as health and beauty products from an own brand ma rke te d in a n e xc lus ive area for each entrepreneur and to discourage competition between them. Women who are interested in participating can obtain further information and fill out the registration form via the website www.mujeramu jerbypilarmateo.com or call 667 292 968. The only requirements to enter this project are that you are a woman and aged over 45 and have entrepreneurial spirit. Briefings will be held in the coming weeks and the project is expected to start in September.
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Increase in IBI ORIHUELA’S city coffers are expected to receive €2 million more this year than 2014 from the IBI property tax after a 10 per cent increase has been applied by the city. This year, the average taxpayer will pay €189.98.
It’s needed THE President of the Supreme Court of the Community has met with Torrevieja’s mayor and chief judge to discuss the material needs and human resources needed in the city’s courtrooms.
Third Age MORE than 8,000 pensioners can vote in the next elections for renewal of the Third Age of Torrevieja’s board which takes place on September 9.
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Orihuela home to Europe’s largest pomegranate bank UNIVERSITY campus has grown 72 varieties of the fruit Photo by Conifer Conifer, Flickr
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By Gemma Quinn SEVENTY-TWO varieties of pomegranates have been grown by the University Miguel Hernandez (UMH) on the Orihuela campus. The pomegranates makes up the largest gene bank in Europe and have been grown on a 4,500 square metre block occupying 4,500 square metres. The gene bank project began in 1989 when the campus belonged to the Polytechnic University of Valencia. The plantation is of great ecological, environmental and scientific value because, unlike other gene banks, UMH retains these varieties alive on a large plantation and not with extracts of each specimen preserved in a laboratory like many gene banks.
POMEGRANATES: Copies are preserved in case one of the trees dies. Juan Jose Martinez, responsible for the project, said: “The aim is not only to preserve the plant environment but
also to ensure the future existence. There are varieties that are lost, because its fruit is not profitable, or be-
cause other plants are better adapted to the climate.” He added: “Currently we are undergoing numerous studies concerning the fruit, and perhaps a variety to which today we have turned our backs, we can serve in the future, with genetic crosses and improve what we have.” Amongst the collection at the plantation is the mollar pomegranate, one of the most appreciated in the world, although Martinez explained that there are “almost 20 varieties that come together in what is known as the mollar pomegranate.” The UMH retains two to four copies of each pomegranate type to preserve them in case one of the trees dies. The university is also working on a gene bank for the quince fruit. This is a more modest initiative which began in 2002 and the campus plantation is currently home to 24 varieties of the fruit.
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ELCHE’S traditional Mystery Play is recognised by UNESCO By Gemma Quinn ELCHE’S Mystery Play, or ‘Festa’, is one of the most renowned theatrical performances in the world. The sacred musical drama depicts the death, the passage into Heaven (known as the Assumption) and the crowning of the Virgin Mary. It is performed every year in two acts on August 14 and 15 in the city. More than 300 volunteers are involved in the play each year. It is sung entirely in Valencian and some Latin and has been performed at the Basilica of Santa Maria for centuries. Its origins are believed to date back to around the 13th century, although some historians who have studied the play, say they would put its origins at nearer the 15th century. The Mystery Play is also fa-
MAGNIFICENT SETTING: The play is performed inside the Basilica of Santa Maria. mous for its split level stage which includes the vertical ‘celestial’ stage, which de-
scends from within the dome of the basilica. The play is part of the city’s
identity and heritage and the perseverance and affection of the people of Elche have con-
verted the Mystery Play into the last surviving vestige of performances of its kind. In May 2001, UNESCO declared it a ‘Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible World Heritage’ making it the first Spanish festival to receive this award. Evening performances of the ‘Vespra’ on August 14 and the ‘Dia de la Mare de Deu’ on August 15 are free to the public. However, due to the immense popularity of the play and the place it holds in the hearts of the people of Elche, it is advisable to arrive several hours early to get a seat in the basilica. Open rehearsals are held on August 11, 12 and 13 when the whole performance is concentrated into a single day. Tickets are now available to purchase for these rehearsals via www.instanticket.es costing from €5 or call the Casa de la Festa on 965 456 112.
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First rainfall LAST week saw the first drops of rain fall in Alicante since June 13. The province was put on a storm risk alert ahead of the expected downpour.
All electric THE Albatera Electricity Co-operative is carrying out work for the installation of an underground medium voltage line in the centre of Albatera throughout August.
Chapel open THE chapel of the Brotherhood of the Virgen del Rocio in Torrevieja’s Parque de Europa is opening its doors to residents every Saturday in August from 8.30pm where you can see the improvements made in the last year.
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Sea view NIGHT visits to Valencia’s Oceanographic centre continue until August 31. Tickets cost €22 for adults including entry to the special night-time dolphin show.
New exhibit AN exhibit, believed to date back to the third century BC is now on display at Alicante’s MARQ museum. The figure of the ‘Oreullut de Lucentum’ can be seen until September 20, open Tuesday to Saturday.
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Local author on UK book signing tour COSTA BLANCA resident Michael Hillier recently completed a book signing tour in the UK following publication of his novel ‘The Secret of the Cathars.’ Michael, a member of the Creative Writing Group, belonging to Moraira Teulada U3A, entered a short story competition, sponsored by Jennifer Cunningham Insurances SL and published by Matador. Matador then invited him on a book signing tour in south
England, visiting various branches of Waterstones, signing copies of the book and explaining more about it. Whilst he admits copies were not flying off the shelves, he did say that following the tour the sales from the publisher have increased and it was a new and interesting experience. ‘The Secret of the Cathars’ is a novel which centres upon the activities of a fictitious French television archaeologist in the genuine historical location of
Le Bézu in Languedoc. Jaqueline Blontard is seeking to discover more of the historic sect who were declared to be heretical by Pope Innocent III. Phillip Sinclair enters the scene when his grandmother leaves him a stack of money on condition he too makes his way to Le Bézu and locates the treasure of the Cathars. Signed copies of Michael’s book can be obtained from the author for €5 by emailing him on mike@mikehillier.com
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BUÑOL prepares to paint the town r By Gemma Quinn THE Valencian town of Buñol is preparing for the annual tomato fight. The streets will be paved red with tonnes of the squished fruit for what is perhaps, one of the craziest fiestas in Spain; La Tomatina. The tomato fight is held annually on the last Wednesday of August and is part of Buñol’s week of festivities. Its origins are believed to date back to 1945 when a youngster fell off a float during a festival parade which led to a fight breaking out with tomatoes being grabbed from a neighbouring market stall and being thrown. The following year another fight broke out and youngsters had brought tomatoes from home ready to throw and unwittingly, the group led to the creation of La Tomatina, although police had spent several years trying to
TOMATO FIGHT: La Tomatina ban it before the tradition was formally adopted and the festival became official in 1957. In 2002, La Tomatina of Buñol was declared a Festivity of International Tourist Interest by the Secretary Department of Tourism due to its success. However, it was becoming so
Summer opening THE information centre of the Natural Park of La Mata and Torrevieja is open from Monday to Friday from 9.3am2.30pm and from 9am-1pm on Saturdays throughout August.
Fourth victim of the heatwave dies in Valencia A 46-YEAR-OLD man has become the latest person to die from heat stroke after being treated at the San Marcelino in Valencia. A wom an aged 83 di ed i n t he San Joan hospi t al on Jul y 9; a m an, aged 84 di ed i n Mislata on July 18 and a Torrevieja man, aged 47 died last week in Torrevieja. The heatwave has also seen a number of people
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red during the annual La Tomatina held at the end of August
is perhaps one of the craziest fiestas in Spain. popular that in 2013 the town hall introduced an entry fee for the festival to limit the number of participants following concerns over safety. Now, the event begins at around 10am with the ‘palo jabon’ where you have to climb up a greased pole with pork on
top. When the meat is reached and thrown to the ground it signifies the start of the fight and several trucks throw out the tomatoes. It is believed that around 150,000 tomatoes are used and exactly one hour after it begins, a second shot is fired announcing the end of the fight
leaving the town covered in a sea of red with tomato juices running down the streets as fire crews arrive to wash down the participants and roads. There are a number of rules now in place for the fiesta and you cannot bring bottles or hard objects into the town square dur-
ing La Tomatina. All tomatoes must be squashed before being thrown to reduce the impact and prevent injury and you must keep a safe distance from the lorries. For those lucky enough to have tickets for this year’s event and want to stay over, the Regional Government has launched a ‘hostelpack’ offering discounted stay for youngsters in the Torre de Alborache hostel, just 6km from the town. A night’s stay and breakfast before La Tomatina costs just €12, but in order to stay in the hostel, or any belonging to the REAJ youth hostel scheme, you need a membership card available via your local JOVE youth office. Reservations can then be made at www.gvajove.es. Bus trips are also available, to see if places are still available for the fiesta on August 26, visit the official Tomatina website at www.tomatina.es.
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Open-air pools open TOTANA’S open-air swimming pools are open until the end of August. The Polideportivo Municipal is open Monday to Friday from 1-8.30pm, and 11am8.30pm weekends. The El Pareton pool is open 37.30pm week days, and midday to 8pm weekends.
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Jobs workshop comes to a close PROJECT aims to give residents better chance of finding work
Fit summer FREE fitness classes are being offered on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de La Ribera every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9pm throughout August.
Weekly bus A WEEKLY bus runs every Tuesday from the coast to Orihuela city leaving Playa Flamenca Town Hall at 9am and returns from the Los Huertos market at 1pm or the casino in Orihuela at 4pm.
WORKING: Participants receive their completion certificates at the employment workshop. By Gemma Quinn STUDENTS have completed Santa Pola’s sixth employment workshop. The closing ceremony took place in the town hall with certificates presented to 30
participants in the workshop organised by the Local Development Agency (ADL). Amongst the modules studied were the specialities of community revitalisation, application development with web technologies, and assembly and
maintenance for air conditioning and ventilation extraction. The scheme was funded by Servef and the European Social Fund with a grant of €325,363.50 and a municipal contribution of €43,429.90.
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Sahrawi children welcome CHILDREN from Western Sahara have arrived in Cartagena to spend the summer holidays with local families. The 15 Sahrawi youngsters were greeted upon their arrival in the town by Mayor José Lopez and Deputy Mayor Ana Belen Castejón as they received special souvenir gifts. The programme aims to give the children a break from their life in the harsh desert conditions of their homeland and has been running for several years. Mayor Lopez also expressed his commitment to continuing the programme in coming years.
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Ask the Optician Are my child’s eyes prepared to go back to school? LISA JAMES, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Guardamar DID you know that during the first 12 years of our lives, as much as 80 per cent of learning is accomplished through our vision? Yet, one out of every four children has an undetected vision problem that may inhibit their progress. This is why checking kids’ eyes before they go back to school is essential. Here are some answers to many parents’ questions at this time of year. What is the relation between eye sight and performing well at school? Experts believe that many learning disabilities could be vision related as they may not be able to read the blackboard or text books. When should I start taking my child to the opticians? We suggest that a child should have their first eye examination at around three years old, as the earlier things are detected, the easier they are to rectify without delaying the child’s development. If the optometrist detects an unusual issue affecting the child’s vision, which requires further action to correct, the optometrist will refer him/her to the doctor.
What is the process of testing a child’s eyes? The process of taking an eye test for a child is simple. Firstly, the optometrist will ask the parent or guardian about any relevant family history and any problems their child may be experiencing. Then several child-friendly tests will be undertaken, using special charts and other materials to help children indicate what they can see and how clearly. What if my child doesn’t want to wear glasses? Kids that wear glasses can now be the envy of all their friends with fun frames in bright colours sporting their favourite character or toy. Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free back to school eye tests. There are Specsavers Opticas stores in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es.
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COSTA DEL SOL
Kitesurfers up in arms over Guadalmar beach ban ASSOCIATION refutes claims of interfering with aircraft as they only go up 30 metres
KITESURFERS: Banned on certain beaches.
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SINCE kitesurfing was banned on Guadalmar beach, near Torremolinos and Malaga-Costa del Sol airport, Malaga City Council has acted fast and given kitesurfers a new area to practise their sport. But complaints are multiplying following their banishment from the area by the air authority because of flight safety concerns. Aena has had the sport banned from the area, where about 1,000 kitesurfers flock on windy days and seven schools give lessons, while investigations are carried out on a recent accident involving a publicity plane. Yet Costa del Sol Nautical Sports Association spokeswoman Marta Olea said: “There’s no way it could have been a kitesurfer, we only go up 30 metres at the most and that type of plane flies at 1,000 metres in the area.” The city council has given permission for kitesurfing between Sacaba beach and the Guadalhorce river mouth, yet experts complain the area is no good for novices.
CAMPILLOS has joined the growing list of Malaga towns that have banned circuses and other attractions with animals which could encourage animal cruelty.
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International art
Grape juice
VERA Town Hall intends to create a foundation for newcomers to Levante. It would be specifically aimed at assisting the integration of those intending to buy property and live in the area.
A GERMAN woman, 22, was arrested in s’Arenal for allegedly attacking a couple with a broken bottle. She attacked the arresting officers and claimed she had been robbed by the male victim.
PRESTIGIOUS Almuñecar-born photographer Francisco Mingorance has received five awards in different categories at the First Fine Art Photography Awards 2015 competition, where artists from 77 countries participated.
BENITACHELL has created the first organic Muscat grape juice due for release on September 10. The production techniques were developed by local farmers.
Smoother ride
Lesbian Festival
ALMERIA Diputacion will spend €450,000 on widening and resurfacing the AL-3106 between Las Negras and Campohermoso. This will also ease communication between Nijar’s central and coastal districts.
THE Ella International Lesbian Festival will be held in Palma again this year from September 1 to 9. The councillor for Tourism, Commerce and Work, Joana Maria Adrover, said the city aims to be “LGTB friendly.”
Helicopter rescue A WOMAN had to be rescued by helicopter on Sunday afternoon from Rio Higueron in Frigiliana after breaking her ankle. The 36-year-old was flown to Nerja and then taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Moraira jazz THROUGHOUT August in Moraira the 5th Edition of the Voramar Street Jazz Festival will pop up in various streets of the town with live jazz every Tuesday to entertain residents and visitors.
No parking
Wife arrested
EL EJIDO’S 2014 accounts showed a positive balance of €17 million. This was the “fruit of austerity and optimisation of public spending” by the town hall since 2011, the Finance councillor said.
MANACOR Town Hall has banned parking on the access road to Cala Varques beach. Parking is banned on both sides of the road, and fines of up to €200 will be issued.
AN 83-year-old woman has been arrested in Rincon de la Victoria suspected of having hit her husband, who died in hospital the day after a reported fall, with a crutch.
DENIA’S Department of Social Welfare is organising the XII Fira D’associacions to be held on October 3. Nonprofit participants can apply to join from August 6 to September 7 between 9am and 2pm.
Airports deal
Mystery fall
No evictions
Javea tourism
Fruitful season ALMERIA Province had a bumper crop for the fourth year running. The 2014-2015 season produced fruit and vegetables worth €1.988 billion.
ALL authorisations to burn garden or agricultural refuse were annulled by the Balearic Nature Institute (Ibanat) earlier this week due to the high temperatures expected all over the island.
MOTRIL Council has approved a new by-law to put an end to evictions in the town. An anti-eviction office will be created and the council will offer protection to families at risk.
Open again SALOBREÑA castle, one of the town’s main icons and tourist attractions, has re-opened to the public following 15 months of renovation works. Local businesses hope this will provide extra income.
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Launch soon MICHELIN-starred chef Dani Garcia, who has two restaurants in Marbella, is launching the Dani Garcia Foundation to fight childhood obesity and encourage good eating habits. The foundation is expected to be launched soon at the Costa del Sol hospital.
High demand ELECTRICAL demand in July reached highs not seen since 2008 in Malaga. Demand peaked on July 23 at 1,275 megawatts as fans and air conditioning units ran non-stop in an attempt to beat the heat.
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AUGUST started off busy at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport with a total of 316,000 passengers registered in five days. Saturday (August 1) was the busiest day, with 412 flights.
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A MAN, 48, died after falling from the old firemen’s tower on Son Castello Industrial Estate in Palma. It is not known why he climbed the tower. Paramedics, Local Police and firefighters attended.
Hectic weekend
By Eleanor Hawkins
Settling in
THE Chinese company HNA recently bought Swissport, which runs ground handling at Almeria airport. The €2.7 million deal includes Swissport’s handling concessions at Alicante, Barcelona and Lanzarote airports.
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JAVEA’S Tourism Department has reported 95 per cent for hotel reservations for August with rental reservations at 97 per cent. Last year occupancy figures were around 90 per cent in total.
Aqualandia’s 30th BENIDORM’S Aqualandia celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday July 30 with live music, a photo-call and many extra nightly attractions.
JULIO IGLESIAS had to postpone his concert at Starlite Marbella, planned for yesterday, August 5, as doctors decided he had not recovered sufficiently from a back operation in June. The singer said he was sad to miss the annual festival.
4G services MARBELLA, Fuengirola and Manilva are the first Costa del Sol towns in which mobile operators Telefonica, Vodafone and Orange have started providing 4G services via 800MHz bandwave to provide locals and tourists with faster, better connections.
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Racist police snoops? SWEDEN: American rapper Snoop Dogg has accused Swedish authorities of racially profiling him, after he was pulled over by police in Uppsala and taken to a station for drug testing.
Marriage law FINLAND: A petition aiming to reverse the equal marriage law has gathered 50,000 supporters, enough to see the issue debated in parliament. The campaign is run by ‘Association for Real Marriage.’
Toy alert SWEDEN: Police launched a full response in Malmo after receiving reports of someone on a city balcony with a gun and bow and arrow. The potential killer turned out to be a small child playing with toys.
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New episodes
Wind of change GERMANY is producing record amounts of energy from offshore wind turbines, putting more into the grid than the whole of the rest of Europe in the first half of 2015.
50TH birthday for Thunderbirds THREE new episodes of the popular 1960s children’s puppet show Thunderbirds are to be made at Slough Trading Estate, Berkshire, the site of their original creation, to celebrate Gerry Anderson’s show’s 50th anniversary.
BRITISH PRESS Ice cream trail
Brass neck
IN the hope of some warmer weather, Scotland is to celebrate all things chilly and delicious in August with a new Ice Cream Trail celebrating locally made products and the best parlours across the country. Download the map from visitscotland.com.
A CANNABIS farm with drugs of a street value put at £300,000 (€428,700) was discovered by police in a Glasgow tenement flat across the road from the city’s Sheriff Court. No one was arrested in the raid.
Rash Reliant
Olympic ride
POLICE were searching for the driver of a Reliant Robin threewheeled car, which reversed through the barrier at a level crossing and stopped on the train tracks in Pinxton, on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border.
Welsh links
PLANS are in place to build the world’s ‘longest and tallest tunnel slide’ at the Orbit Tower, next to the Olympic Stadium in London. The 178-metre long, twisting slide will open in spring 2016.
POLITICIANS are considering extra funding for a Welsh language project in Patagonia, Argentina, marking the 150th anniversary of the arrival of settlers who established colonies in the South American region.
Google fail A MAN who tried to force Google to remove stories about his involvement in a £51 million (€72.9 milion) VAT scam has lost his court case. A judge at the Nottinghamshire County Court dismissed Malcolm Edwards’ ‘right to be forgotten.’
DENMARK: Copenhagen is dealing with an infestation of rats, caused partly by the renovation of the city’s sewer system, and a strike by bin-men in the spring.
NORWAY: Former professional cyclist Thor Hushovd, widely considered Norway’s greatest ever road racer, is planning to establish a new Norwegian cycling team, which will start competing in 2017.
Press charges AUTHORITIES have launched a treason investigation into a news website, Netzpolitik.org, alleged to have reported on plans to increase state surveillance. It’s the first time journalists in Germany have faced treason accusations in 50 years.
Ladies first
FACEBOOK’S policy of stopping users create profiles under fake names has come under fire from a Hamburg privacy watchdog, which has said the social network can’t force people to change their user names or provide ID.
DENMARK: The largest fashion event in the Nordic region, Copenhagen Fashion Week, kicks off on Wednesday August 5 and runs until August 7, showcasing the work of Scandinavian designers.
Cycling hero
IN response to a wave of violence against refugees and migrants, someone in the small town of Freital has put up a series of pro-migration posters, with messages including ‘Refugees welcome’ and ‘Nazis secretly eat falafel.’
No fake names
Fashion week
NORWAY: The Norwegian government will provide around €458,000 aid to Haiti, to support the running of elections in the impoverished Caribbean nation.
Pro refugees
THERE’S controversy over Frankfurt airport’s designated women-only parking spaces, ‘bigger, nicer and closer to the terminals.’ Some argue the spaces are important for women’s safety when alone in a car park, others say they are patronising.
Rat race
Election aid
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POPULAR: Instant messaging.
Teenagers are glued to Snapchat ON message INSTANT messaging service Snapchat has seen a surge in popularity, with two million people in the Netherlands having it installed on their phones, and 71 per cent of 12 to 19 year olds using the app.
Many maps AMSTERDAM City Council is publishing a series of 90 online maps showing quirky, fascinating and use-
DUTCH PRESS ful points of interest, including the location of the city’s bins, concentrations of wild bee populations and listed buildings.
Shell cuts ANGLO-DUTCH oil giant Royal
Dutch Shell is to slash 6,500 jobs in an effort to cut billions of euros in spending in the face of falling oil prices and decreasing profits.
Robot footie AT a world competition designed to push boundaries in tech innovation, a Dutch team lost the RoboCup football final to a Chinese side. The team from Eindhoven University were beaten 4-1.
Jacko wacko BECAUSE of a spat between Michael Jackson fans over who best tends a shrine to the singer in Munich, which has even turned to violence with one mourner allegedly throwing a glass candle holder at another, the city has said it may remove the memorial.
Working out UNEMPLOYMENT is at a historic low, with July’s seasonally adjusted figure 6.4 per cent, the lowest since reunification.
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Aland Islands threat claim dismissed Credit Johannes Jansson.
CONTROVERSY over Baltic Sea archipelago
ALAND ISLANDS: Dispute over threat. THE Finnish defence minister, Jussi Niinisto, claimed it was necessary to defend the Aland Islands in the Baltic Sea from possible occupation by Russia. His assertion was dismissed as “out of proportion” by the Finnish opposition.
Murder gran A ST PETERSBURG pensioner charged with poisoning and dismembering a 79-yearold woman who was in her care may face charges over at least 10 deaths, after newspaper reports of the discovery of a diary in which she recorded serial killings.
Pilot’s trial A FORMER Ukrainian pilot has appeared in court in the southern Russian town of Donetsk, accused of involvement in the death of two Russian journalists. Nadiya Savchenko has been in custody for a year. Her lawyers are arguing for her trial to be moved to Moscow.
Market opens A HIPSTER market is opening for the month of August in the Moscow financial district, in an effort to open up the office area to residents and visitors, with skateboarding tournaments and artisan food stalls.
Food prices STATE statistics office Ros-
Tokyo talks PLANS are being put in place for Japan’s foreign minister, Fumio Kishida, to visit Moscow, which could also firm up arrangements for a trip to Tokyo by Vladimir Putin. There is continued disagreement between the nations over the ownership of four islands of the Southern Kurils.
stat has released figures on the cost of basic food items, which includes a rise in milk prices, related to European sanctions, a halving of the price of cucumbers and a 100 per cent increase in the cost of carrots.
Brave brides CASH-strapped but enterprising Chechen women have been accused of conning Islamic State recruiters, accepting payments of 10,000 rubles (€150) to become Jihadist brides, but pocketing the cash without travelling to Syria and blocking their would-be husbands on social media.
Field threat A YOUNG farmer threatened to burn her family’s cornfield in a video address to President Putin, after being refused a bank loan and government grant. The agriculture ministry responded that her debts were too high to secure further credit.
Fumio Kishida.
Power games THE Russian military has challenged the USA and Europe to a show of strength contest. “We are ready to come to their ranges and demonstrate who is better, more powerful,” said deputy defence minister Anatoly Antonov.
More sanctions THE US has imposed further sanctions on Russia, adding a billionaire gas trader, Crimean port authorities and some former Ukrainian officials to a banned list for business, over the continuing conflict in Ukraine.
Party ban AN OPPOSITION party, Parnas, has filed a complaint over the Novosibirsk regional election commission’s refusal to register it for a local election.
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Prosecutors call for Afinsa directors to face up to 19 years in jail for fraud SCHEME claimed 190,000 victims who lost money in postage stamp scam By Community Reporter AFINSA, the Spanish collectibles company, was third largest in the world after Sotheby’s and Christie’s, before its offices in Madrid were raided by police and closed amid allegations of fraud in 2006.
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With more than 190,000 victims being duped out of their money, prosecutors have called for prison sentences of up to 19 years for the directors, and compensation of €2.5 billion. One of the largest investment frauds in
Commenting on the Greek crisis: “The atmosphere is similar to the time after 1968 in Europe.” Donald Tusk, European Council President
BUSINESS EXTRA
Vodafone cuts jobs
CAR MANUFACTURERS: Acted as a cartel in the industry.
Record fines for auto industry FORMED as recently as 2013, Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia, CNMC (National Markets and Competition Commission) has been investigating the auto industry in Spain. It has announced that in its opinion, 21 companies have effectively acted as a cartel with the ‘systematic exchange of confidential and commer-
cially sensitive information’. A total fine of €171 million has been imposed on these 21 companies, the largest being €22.8 million and the smallest €50,000. Three companies were found not to have taken part in the cartel, with four being excused a fine, although this is the largest fine ever imposed by CNMC.
FOLLOWING its takeover of ONO, the Spanish company specialising in broadband, communications and entertainment, Vodafone has advised workers’ representatives of formal consultations in September regarding making 1,300 employees redundant.
Wage drop IT has been announced that the average annual wage in Spain for 2014 was €26,606, which was down 0.2 per cent (€50) from the 2013 average, although Social Security costs have risen.
Busy resort BENIDORM businesses are seeing a huge increase in tourist visitors following the attacks in Tunisia, with many families from the UK seeking last-minute holidays.
Puerto Banus for sale? THE famous Marbella port, which is owned by a private company, has attracted interest from a consortium which includes the Chinese, a Spanish construction company and a Swiss bank. It appears that the local authorities are
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aware of the offer, which is said to be in the region of €200 million. As the current owners have the rights to manage and develop the port until 2067, it is more than likely that any sale will see an expansion of the port on its eastern side.
Spain of recent years was allegedly perpetrated by the company. Like most of the so-called ‘Ponzi’ schemes, which rely on paying profits from new investments, or as in this case artificially inflating the so-called value of stamps involved, everything crashed overnight.
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Santander CEO joins PM Team ANA BOTIN, previously CEO of Santander UK, has been asked to join the Business Advisory Group which advises the prime minister. This group of 19 executives meets to discuss the financial position of the UK with David Cameron. All except Botin represent British companies. With the referendum on Europe in 2017, it is seen as an important step to include an external and European view of the United Kingdom’s economy.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 551.00 -2.50 Aberdeen Asset Management 363.05 -0.95 Admiral Group 1,475.50 -5.50 Anglo American 797.80 -13.40 Antofagasta 563.50 -3.50 ARM Holdings 1,001.50 -5.50 Ashtead Group 969.00 -12.50 Associated British Foods 3,224.00 -1.00 AstraZeneca 4,329.75 9.75 Aviva 517.75 -2.25 Babcock International Group 989.50 -2.00 BAE Systems 480.00 -0.20 Barclays 287.53 -1.42 Barratt Developments 632.75 -2.25 BG Group 1,093.00 0.50 BHP Billiton 1,164.50 -18.00 BP 393.13 -2.32 British American Tobacco 3,783.50 -17.50 British Land Co 839.75 -1.25 BT Group 469.35 4.90 Bunzl 1,831.00 -3.00 Burberry Group 1,602.50 -6.50 Capita Group (The) 1,306.50 2.50 Carnival 3,528.50 -23.50 Centrica 267.15 0.65 Coca-Cola HBC 1,339.00 1.00 Compass Group 1,024.00 -1.00 CRH 1,893.50 -13.50 Diageo 1,791.25 1.75 Direct Line Insurance Group 363.60 -2.30 Dixons Carphone 455.55 -0.25 easyJet 1,636.00 -8.00 Experian 1,196.00 -5.00 Fresnillo 645.75 -1.25 G4S 273.75 -0.95 GKN 315.80 -2.70 GlaxoSmithKline 1,395.75 -0.25 Glencore 204.65 -3.35 Hammerson 656.50 -1.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,197.00 -1.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2,397.00 2.00 HSBC Holdings 587.70 8.00 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,364.00 -1.00 Inmarsat 890.00 2.00 InterContinental Hotels Grp 2,669.50 -28.50 International Consolidated Air 532.00 -2.00 Intertek Group 2,632.00 185.00 Intu Properties 326.40 -3.20 ITV 278.70 -2.00 Johnson Matthey 2,905.00 -10.00
% CHG. NET VOL -0.45 5,299.91 -0.26 4,814.54 -0.37 4,097.31 -1.65 11,294.59 -0.62 5,722.90 -0.55 14,230.86 -1.27 4,852.24 -0.03 25,008.99 0.23 54,583.00 -0.43 20,977.21 -0.20 4,968.86 -0.04 14,968.88 -0.49 48,148.02 -0.35 6,226.56 0.05 36,866.97 -1.52 24,711.24 -0.59 73,322.21 -0.46 69,720.50 -0.15 8,466.56 1.06 39,015.78 -0.16 6,098.40 -0.40 6,957.19 0.19 8,493.78 -0.66 7,297.34 0.24 13,262.10 0.07 4,762.62 -0.10 17,119.10 -0.71 15,432.23 0.10 45,537.45 -0.63 5,469.00 -0.05 5,168.91 -0.49 6,530.10 -0.42 11,623.90 -0.19 4,752.96 -0.35 4,235.85 -0.85 5,206.21 -0.02 67,591.63 -1.61 27,594.47 -0.23 5,137.24 -0.08 5,606.45 0.08 4,783.06 1.38 112,610.76 -0.03 32,052.97 0.23 3,978.74 -1.06 6,476.70 -0.37 11,053.19 7.56 3,934.00 -0.97 4,319.98 -0.71 10,933.01 -0.34 5,924.17
COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 359.60 -1.10 Land Securities Group 1,297.00 -1.00 Legal & General Group 259.70 -1.00 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 83.69 0.49 London Stock Exchange Grp 2,595.00 -16.00 Marks & Spencer Group 541.50 -2.50 Meggitt 464.25 -0.25 Merlin Entertainments 412.05 -3.45 Mondi 1,533.00 -7.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 181.70 -0.80 National Grid 852.50 -0.60 Next 7,970.00 -20.00 Old Mutual 211.80 -0.30 Pearson 1,195.00 -8.00 Persimmon 2,037.50 -9.50 Prudential 1,495.75 -11.75 Randgold Resources 3,848.50 -13.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,157.00 8.00 Reed Elsevier 1,119.00 1.00 Rio Tinto 2,453.50 -33.00 Rolls-Royce Group 821.75 27.75 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 335.45 -6.75 Royal Dutch Shell 1,837.25 -2.75 Royal Dutch Shell 1,856.50 -4.00 Royal Mail 504.25 -0.75 RSA Insurance Group 520.00 6.00 SABMiller 3,379.75 15.25 Sage Group (The) 517.75 -3.25 Sainsbury (J) 263.25 -1.65 Schroders 3,153.50 -9.50 Severn Trent 2,208.50 4.50 Shire 5,687.50 7.50 Sky 1,139.50 -0.50 Smith & Nephew 1,189.00 0.00 Smiths Group 1,124.00 -5.00 Sports Direct International 789.25 -2.75 SSE 1,517.50 2.50 St James's Place 974.50 -4.50 Standard Chartered 975.90 -4.30 Standard Life 451.20 -3.20 Taylor Wimpey 193.15 -1.25 Tesco 213.80 -1.90 Travis Perkins 2,248.50 1.50 TUI AG 1,091.50 -10.50 Unilever 2,911.00 4.00 United Utilities Group 892.00 -1.00 Vodafone Group 242.00 0.15 Weir Group 1,514.00 -23.00 Whitbread 5,175.00 -15.00 Wolseley 4,235.50 -20.50 WPP Group 1,470.00 0.00
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Most Declined QLogic Corporation Solazyme, Inc. Cohu, Inc. Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. Linn Energy, LLC Rovi Corporation Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. Outerwall Inc. SciQuest, Inc. CyberOptics Corporation
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Euro manages to trade within a tight range as Greece still in zone ROLLER-COASTER JULY: Euro touched eight-year lows against the Pound.
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WITH Greece having reached an agreement which ensured a bailout, keeping the country in the Eurozone, the relatively weak Euro has managed to trade within a tight range. Business, consumer and economic sentiment seem to be higher than ever and, as analysts forecast, Mario Draghi’s quantitative easing measures could bring about a much-needed boost to inflation. In recent developments, comments from Germany’s independent economic advisers that countries should be able to leave the Euro as a ‘last resort’ could imply that the worries are still not over for Greece. The Syriza party has been criticised for plotting to leave the Eurozone as it was also revealed that the former finance
minister had a blueprint prepared for Greece to run a parallel banking system including reverting to the Drachma. Markets will look for further direction in
currency movements, as the focus turns towards monetary policy in the major economies. With the US and the UK having signalled the possibility of likely interest rates hikes in the next
few quarters respectively, the Euro could come under sustained pressure. Having been forced to inject further liquidity into the economy to boost deflationary pressures in the Eurozone, the single bloc currency could be considerably volatile leading up to and after the Federal Reserve FOMC meeting, which was scheduled for July 29. Should the Federal Reserve send out a hawkish tone and an outline/framework to exit its monetary easing policy, the Euro will bear the brunt of it, weakening further. It has been a roller-coaster of a month for the Euro as it touched eight-year lows against the Pound as GBPEUR touched a high of 1.44. Volatility for the near term looks set to continue – and in the Euro’s case, things are not looking very bright. Having recovered to levels of 1.40 against Sterling, the Euro has traded within a tight range although the current scenario could just be the calm before the storm
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More interest IT appears that, partly thanks to the number of repossessions which have taken place, there has been an increase in interest in property in Spain and prices are rising slightly.
British investors buy Spain’s ‘ghost airport’ at bargain price
Profits boom SPANISH-owned AENA airports authority has announced that its profits have increased by a staggering 80 per cent to €276 million, thanks in part to taking over Luton Airport, a rise in passenger numbers and higher sales in retail.
Fewer strikes SPAIN has recently seen fewer strikes than in the past and unions are in negotiations with employers to increase wages. Latest discussions between the parties will see an overall increase of 1 per cent in 2015.
Bank’s hopes DESPITE divesting its retail holdings in Spain to La Caixa, Barclays Bank analysts have indicated that they see an ongoing and positive recovery within the Spanish economy.
‘GHOST’ AIRPORT: Ciudad Real Airport which cost €1 billion to build, opened in 2008 but closed four years later in 2012. BUILT at an estimated cost of €1 billion, Ciudad Real Airport in the CastillaLa Mancha area opened in 2008 but was closed in 2012 as it failed to attract either airlines or passengers. In the whole of 2010, it saw just 33,000 passengers pass through its ter-
minal and only budget airline Ryanair used its facilities for a while. When that airline pulled out, the local government subsidised three flights a week but even they were soon withdrawn. Now the so-called ‘Madrid South’ airport (it is ‘just’ 125 miles from Madrid)
which was looking for offers in the region of €80 million, has been sold in part to a UK/Asian consortium for just €10,000 (£7,000). The sale, which includes the runway, control tower but not the terminal or parking area, has attracted a few Chinese
companies who may be interested in investing further so that the airport becomes a major entry point into Europe. It may be just one of the many failed projects to emerge following the recession, but this one at least may one day rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
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Police lose public’s respect BOYS and Girls in Blue have only themselves to blame LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT LET me state from the outset, that I do retain a certain amount of sympathy for officers of the law. According to some of the crime reality shows, the abuse they have to contend with can be truly horrendous. Another thing that becomes glaringly apparent is that most of the respect the public had for the police is now pretty much nonexistent. I am actually old enough to remember my utter shock when I saw the police referred to as ‘cops’ in an English newspaper. Prior to that it was only in American publications that they were referred to in this somewhat derogatory manner. So what’s gone wrong? Where does the fault actually lie for this change in the public’s attitude toward modern-day law enforcement? Well, with apologies to the Boys and Girls in Blue, I think you have only yourselves to blame. The problem with the police is that their
LONG GONE: The days of respect and trust for the police. career advancement and subsequent earning capacity always relies on the number of convictions they obtain. This puts them permanently and firmly in the camp of the prosecution. Believe me, most investigators
consider a successful prosecution a victory and an acquittal a defeat. Over the years, this apparent attitude and determination to convict at almost any cost has slowly but surely eroded almost all the
trust and respect previously enjoyed by the ‘Blue Lamp’ Dixons of the past. Cases like the Wimbledon ‘honey trap’ in the Rachel Nickell/Colin Stagg fiasco and the Jill Dando/Barry George affair, have slowly stripped away the public’s often blind faith in British justice. And remember... these are only the cases you hear about. What about all the innocent ‘little people’ who are serving time, merely to look good on an officer’s arrest and conviction record? I myself became a victim of this unacceptable practice, when a four-page witness statement, which would have most definitely helped my self-defence intentions, was mysteriously whittled down to a few lines that bore no resemblance to the original, which had simply ‘disappeared!’ No, I’m afraid the police have long travelled past the point of no return, and the days of respect and trust for this previously-admired institution have gone forever. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002 @gmail.com
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It is not too often that we receive good news about income tax, but the Spanish government has announced income tax cuts twice in one year now. This is a welcome development for taxpayers, and an encouraging sign of how the local economy is improving. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced the reduction in personal income tax on 2nd July. The new tax rules were then approved and published in the Spanish Official Gazette on 11th July 2015. The tax cuts extend to both scale and savings income tax rates and are backdated to 1st January 2015. 2015 income tax rates for Spanish tax residents Income tax rates in Spain are comprised of state rates and regional rates set by each Autonomous Community. Only the state portion has been reduced with the new law. The Autonomous Communities are under no obligation to change their own rates, so it is likely that those established in 1st January 2015 will remain in place at the regional stage. The changes to the state part of the progressive tax rates are: Taxable base
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Previous 2015 tax rates
New 2015 tax rates
Up to €12,450
10%
9.5%
€12,450 - €20,200
12.5%
12%
€20,200 - €34,000
15.5%
15%
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18%
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Income Tax Reduced By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks
Taxable base
Previous 2015 tax rates
New 2015 tax rates
Up to €6,000
20%
19.5%
€6,000 - €50,000
22%
21.5%
€50,000 onwards
24%
23.5%
The new rates apply for savings income for the whole fiscal year 2015. The regional rates are then added on top. In general, the total tax rates will range from 19.5% to 46%. They can vary by region, so that for Comunidad Valenciana residents they go from 21.4% to 45.98% and for Murcia residents they go from 19.5% to 46%. For fiscal year 2016, the combined rates will range, in general, from 19% to 45%. Again, local variations are likely.
2015 savings tax rates for Spanish tax residents “Savings income” is taxed separately from general income, and consists of interest income, dividends, capital gains on the sale or transfer of assets, income derived f r o m l i f e a s s u r a n c e c o n t r a c t s a n d p u rchased annuity income.
Nevertheless, the withholding tax rate applicable by the payer of the savings income (i.e. bank entity, company, etc.) is 20% until 12th July 2015 and 19.5% for the income obtained from 12th July 2015 onwards. There are no regional variations for savings income tax rates. Spanish non-residents Non-residents who earn income in Spain also benefit from the new tax reform. For general income, the tax rate charged on EU/EEA residents reduces from 20% to 19.5%. For those resident outside Europe it remains 24% as before. The tax rate applied on savings income is cut from 20% to 19.5%. The government calculates that these measures will constitute an additional sav-
ing for taxpayers amounting to €1,500 million. It is in a position to bring the tax cuts forward because of the improving Spanish economy and increased tax collection in the previous months. While the tax cuts are obviously very welcome, if you have savings and investments you still need to protect your income and gains from tax. With the right tax planning Spain can be very tax efficient for retired expatriates. Take specialist personalised advice to find out how much tax you can save on your savings, invested capital, pensions, wealth and inheritance. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.
To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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ART is not about understanding, it is about how it makes you feel, I have always remembered that Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
I AM an art lover. Not because I am knowledgeable or that I have an appreciation for any particular subject matter. No, it’s just that I envy those who are able to pick up a brush or palette knife and convert a blank canvas into something that is pleasing to the eye. Many years ago, an artist acquaintance - who was then of the abstract school - asked me if I liked a particular piece he had produced. I confirmed I did, but admitted I did not understand it. It is not about understanding, he admonished me, it is about how it makes you feel. And I have always remembered that. My Dad was fairly artistic - drawing, painting and making useful stuff and I have wondered why I inherited none of his talent. Was I a foundling discovered by my parents on the doorstep one morning? Am I in fact the milkman’s son? Perhaps I was selected for greater things? In which case I am still waiting.
CHAOTIC: August traffic.
Stay safe on the roads
ARTISTIC ABILITIES: Perhaps I was selected for greater things? Dad was a good whistler too, and I have never been able to do that. I did have a go at sculpting in my younger days, and although I usually ended up with something I was quite proud of, it bore no resemblance to the original planned piece. I had to work my 10-pound clay lump to such an ex-
tent - carving off chunks here and modifying bits there - that my intended sculpture of a unicorn, for instance, finished up looking like a chihuahua. But a nice looking chihuahua. I have seen a sporty set of wood carving tools in a small local ferretería and I am very tempted to give it a go.
Okay, I might not know the difference between a piece of oak and a sheet of chipboard, but I am going to look pretty darn cool showing off my artesan tools to my friends. And I have high hopes - after all, as a kid, I was expert at whittling chunks of tree down to useful pointy sticks.
When an economy collapses INVESTMENTS, pensions, life savings; everything one puts by for a secure future disappears Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
HOW is society affected when an economy collapses? I have family and friends who twice experienced calamitous economic meltdown. Again, Ukrainians today find it near impossible to make ends meet; 40 per cent are unable to pay utility bills, yet it is predicted that prices in Ukraine will again double before Christmas. The tax base collapses, services, schools, social entitlements, law and order are curtailed, the transport infrastructure abandoned. Depending on racial or class division, widespread disorder may be presumed. This is happening in the US. Neighbourliness evaporates; everyone becomes a competitor in the struggle for survival.
ECONOMIC MELTDOWN: Every man for himself.
Shock sets in. Most people assume normal supply of utilities, gas, water, electricity and the internet. How do you pay bills if banks are closed, your job has gone, your deposits ‘frozen’? Investments, pensions, life savings; everything one puts by for a secure future disappears. The shop shelves are empty. The ‘system’ becomes the enemy. Government buildings and institutions like banks become the focus for community despair and revenge. As Gerald Celente surmised: “When people lose everything and have nothing else to lose, they lose it.” Is this why the Spanish government rushed through controversial laws designed to make anti-government protest a felony, seemingly attracting
AUGUST is officially Spain’s holiday month and sees the largest amount of holidaymakers. The roads are full of tourists trying to find their way round the country and the stress factor for drivers goes through the roof. Spanish traffic police launched their special summer operation on August 1, to try to control the roads and make sure motorists keep their speed down, obey the rules and generally stay safe on the road. Sadly, in the first weekend of August (August 1-2) there have already been as many as 18 deaths from traffic accidents, according to the traffic authority DGT. In one of the most horrific, three young children were killed when their car collided with a lorry and another child and an adult were injured. In July, as many as 111 people died in car accidents in Spain, an increase of three per cent over last year. Driving at speed on busy roads, even within legal limits, puts people’s lives in danger and whether it is tourists or commuters racing down Spain’s highways, drivers need to be well aware of the dangers and never let their guard down, especially in the chaos of the August holidays. Taking the utmost care keeping speeds sensible, showing patience and good manners, and being fully aware of your surroundings and the behaviour of fellow drivers is essential to coping with driving in Spain this summer.
penalties greater than does murder? It is an every man for himself situation. The kids are going hungry; there is breakdown in law and order. Farmers’ fields are gun-guarded as are homes. It is open season on those perceived as rich or considered corrupt. Shopping as we know it ceases. We enter a community service of self-sufficiency, bartering one’s service or goods in exchange for food and clothing. The black market mushrooms and scavengers thrive; they are not too fussy about ownership. A police crackdown is to be expected. This is heavy-handed and creates a backlash. When you enter a period in which highly-educated people Now we lose everything you create a want to super class of criminals. Alcohear your news. holism and drug-taking are out of control as is suiYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE cide. This is not a prophe- YOUR OPINION cy; it is the actuality and is www.euroweeklynews.com already being prepared.
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A fairytale wedding... do they live happy ever after? Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
WITH the wedding season in full swing, a survey by You & Your Wedding (the UK’s leading bridal brand) has revealed that, despite the tough economic climate, brides are more determined than ever to have the wedding of their dreams - at a time when the average cost of a wedding last year was over £20,000 with 50 per cent of brides expecting to go over their initial wedding budget. Hardly surprising, then, many newlyweds now start married life in debt. Or that some go to ever increasing lengths to recoup wedding costs by selling on eBay items bought from their gift list to generate cash!
BIG DAY: It’s time people focused on the marriage rather than the wedding.
But it’s not just the newlyweds who run up costs. Someone I know of went to five weddings last year, a couple of which also involved stag ‘dos.’ The total cost (presents, accommodation, food, drinks etc) he reckoned amounted to several thousand pounds (one wedding alone left him with a bill for almost £1,000). He’s been engaged now for a couple of years, but still can’t afford even the most basic, ‘no frills’ wedding for himself - mainly because he’s constantly being invited to other people’s. But isn’t it about time people focused on the marriage rather than the wedding? After all, when all’s said and done, a wedding lasts only one day. With weddings such Hollywood-style productions nowadays, is it any wonder everyone forgets why they’re actually there, and why a few years later they’ll be experiencing that other procedure called
‘divorce.’ With the same people complaining about the cost of living, renting because they can’t afford to buy, their children’s tuition fees etc. But then, a fool and his money... They say it’s the bride’s big day. And there’s me thinking it’s two people getting married! Call me a nostalgic but, please, less stage management and expense, more commitment and sobriety! As we all know, an OTT celebritystyle wedding isn’t the fail-safe recipe for a happy-ever-after scenario. At the wedding of someone else I know of, it was just the two of them, a couple of passers-by they invited in (whose names they didn’t know) and the registrar. And, yes, they’re still happily married. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’,‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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As safe as houses Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
MADRID mayor Manuela Carmena has vetoed mass social housing evictions. Last year 220 tenants successfully thwarted the previous corporation’s plans to sell their homes to an investment fund which intended to charge astronomical rents. Undeterred, the former mayor Ana Botella then decided to recover the homes by not renewing rent contracts and as a result, 70 tenants were immersed in eviction proceedings. These have been halted and none will be initiated against thousands of other tenants, Carmena pledged. That is what she was elected for - not erasing Salvador Dali’s name from a Madrid street because he painted Franco’s granddaughter.
Breaking out THE saying about lies, lies and
Grateful thanks should be shown CARMENA is happy to allow a portrait of Felipe VI in the Madrid Council chamber while Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau has banished a bronze bust of Felipe’s father, Juan Carlos I. Attempts to install a portrait of the present king were rebuffed. C o la u , b orn in 1974, w a s too s ma ll to be
d a mn s tatis tic s c ould be rephrased as lies, lies, and opinion polls. S o rea d in g i n the na tiona l Spanish press that six out of 10 Catalans regard independence as unfeasible is what you’d expect to read outside Catalunya where there is scant sympathy for independence. It might not be accurate; it could be way off-beam. But even if that were five out every 10 Catalans or 4.5, then Artur Mas will be having a very sticky summer of it and not only because of record humidity.
aware of Spain’s transition from dictatorship to de moc ra c y. We re s he older, she would appreciate that if Juan Carlos had behaved differently on Franco’s death, she wouldn’t have a hope in hell of being where she is now.
Staying put FIFTY-FIVE per cent of Basques reject independence, a Metroscopia poll found, and two-thirds are happy as they are. This does not imply Mariano Rajoy should interpret this as approval of the Madrid government. It merely means that, Basques are nationalists, not separatists. MANUELA CARMENA: Has vetoed mass social housing evictions.
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From Russia, with experience and first-hand knowledge WHILE Mike Walsh does address some topical subjects areas quite sensibly, I do find that he gets a bit carried away with his comments when it comes to Russia and Putin. Putin is ex-KGB and probably committed quite a lot of dirty deeds during his time with this organisation. I worked for 14 years in Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan. I have first-hand knowledge and actual experiences on which to base my opinions relating to this subject. For a part of that time I was employed by a company owned by one Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a Switzerlandbased Russian exile, and former Russian businessman and philanthropist who spent a decade in jail on trumpedup tax charges after falling out with Vladimir Putin after he decided to stand for president. I was also in Georgia when the Russians engineered a breach of the ceasefire that gave the Russians the opportunity to invade. As much as two weeks before the actual invasion itself we were hearing rumours that up to 100 tanks were being assembled at the North Ossetia entrance to the tunnel that joined the two Ossetias. After the invasion I actually saw what they did to Gori and I heard some absolutely appalling stories about what Russian troops did from our local workforce living there. First-hand knowledge and experience has a significant influence in forming opinions Ian Terry (by email)
Leap too far IN response to an article written by Mr ‘Leapy’ Lee in your 16-22 July 2015 issue, women historically have been subjected to co-ordinated efforts by governments to control their fertility, including sterilisation abuse. Indeed in 1849, the US proposed sterilisation for ‘undesirables’. Other reasons included those deemed to be mentally ‘unfit’ to have a child and for economic reasons, such as in 1965 when 30 per cent of the women in Puerto Rico were forcibly sterilised because there were ‘too many workers’. Of course how could we forget the
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With regard to dogs here in Fuengirola, it seems to me that some of the dog owners in this town are the most selfish and ignorant that I have come across. There are many dogs on my urbanisation. People think “Oooh, wouldn’t it be nice to have a dog?” Then they get one, and tootle off to work each day leaving it to bark all day long for the pleasure of us poor retired folk to endure. Then they come home and take them for a walk and let them poop all over the place. I am sick to death with the amount of excrement that covers the pavements, it’s like a minefield here. There are supposed to be fines for those who do not clean up after their dogs, but I’ve never seen or heard of anyone ever being caught and having to pay these fines, have you? Maybe you could let us know? It’s time for Fuengirola to introduce dog wardens to implement these fines and bring these selfish owners to book once and for all. Miguel Mora (by email) PS: Enjoyed reading your article on the newly-installed ‘Park of Life’ (Costa del Sol edition) so the public can enjoy a nice cool area at the beach. So l went to have a look; unfortunately, the lovely grass (that we are supposed to be able to sit/lie on) was covered with dog poo!!
‘Final Solution’ and the Nazi extermination camps. Countless women were sterilised by this evil regime. Of course they were the ‘lucky’ ones. Once again women with mental or physical disabilities were first, then gypsies and Jews; as you know the list goes on. Why am I writing this? Well, I have just read another uninformed and rather pathetic rant by your illustrious Leapy Lee. As you know he has advocated enforced sterilisation of unemployed women in the UK. Now even the Nazis didn’t sterilise women because they were unemployed! What next, euthanasia? J Charters (by email)
Bite back REGARDING the letter Bitten to Death, I can sympathise with Catherine as I am also bothered by mosquito and other types of insect bites. Firstly, my husband has installed mosquito nets on all windows and
doors. Secondly, we find our neighbours’ conifers are a haven for mosquitoes. Therefore, we purchase insecticide from the garden centres specifically to prevent the infestation and spray the trees accordingly. This does help to reduce the mosquitoes living in them. Thirdly, some years ago whilst on holiday in Spain, we met up with a doctor friend and he was concerned at the swelling around one of my ankles, an allergic reaction to insect bites. The spots become like large boils and can cause swelling. He gave me some Claritin antihistamines to take. I found that I didn’t seem to have more bites whilst I was on that holiday. My friend advised me that I was probably still being bitten but the tablets were preventing the reaction. My own doctor then prescribed Claritin for me to take whilst on holiday. When collecting my prescription, the assistant kindly informed me that I could buy Loratadine tablets cheaper. This is the ingredient that relieves the symptoms of hayfever, pet and other
here, put up with it... Ken Lawrence (by email)
skin allergies such as insect bites. Loratadine tablets are lot cheaper and work for me and others I know. I hope this information will be of help to Catherine and others. Lesley Dawson, Alicante
Campo noise I READ your article on page 4 entitled ‘Time to keep noise promises’ (Almeria edition). Do we in the campo not also have a ‘derecho a dormir’ (right to sleep)? Who will protest for us when the many dog sheds around here have wall-to-wall dog barking lasting all night because it’s too hot for them to bark in the daytime? We hear that in Mojacar there also are restrictions on bars and restaurants’ noise levels, but there seem to be no restrictions outside town where people also live. Surely people everywhere are entitled to some sleep, not just in the towns. I suppose it will be the same old argument, we are the ones that moved
I’M not surprised that Joseph Billet was dumbfounded by Mike Walsh’s throwaway reference to the 100 scientists supposedly killed in the MH17 disaster. I hope Joseph means that he is dumbfounded that Mike should expect us to believe such an absurd bit of conspiracy theory, but I have a nasty feeling that he means he is overwhelmed by Mike’s deep knowledge of the world and what makes things happen. In fact, in Mike’s latest article, he wheels out all the nonsense he has churned out many times before. Everyone knows that most people in Europe did not want World War II to break out. However, any intelligent reading of the history of the 1930s shows that Hitler caused the war, by continually pushing for more power and territory. He got away with it for a long time, just because Britain and other nations were reluctant to take the unpopular step of declaring war. Does Mike think we should not have done that? And has he stopped to think what the consequences of a Nazi takeover of the continent would have meant? He is right in one thing. History is indeed repeating itself, with Putin grabbing land and intimidating his neighbours, just as Hitler did. The US economy does not depend on perpetual war. And what on earth is Mike trying to prove by calling the US a small country that would fit into the Sahara, while in fact it has about 300 million citizens? Let’s have no more of this sort of rubbish! Bill Campbell, Mojácar Playa, Almeria
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Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting. Haruki Murakami
in history 117 Emperor Trajan died of a stroke, as did his predecessor Nerva in 98. 378 A Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths at the Battle of Adrianople, in what is now Turkey. 1485 Henry Tudor lands in Wales to attempt to take the English throne. He later succeeds and is crowned King Henry VII. 1647 Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army enter London and take control of Parliament 1774 Robert Southey, Wordsworth’s predecessor as poet laureate of England, is born in Bristol. 1793 Following more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre in Paris is opened to the public as a museum by the French revolutionary government. 1818 22-year-old John Keats returns from a walking tour of the Lake Districts and Scotland during which he began to show signs of the tuberculosis that kills him within three years. 1902 Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria, was crowned as King of England 1914 French troops launch their first attack of World War 1, leading to the Battle of Mulhouse. 1914 British Parliament passes the Defence of the Realm Act to provide the government with means to support the war effort. 1919 Friedrich Ebert, provisional president of the German Reichstag, signs the Weimar Constitution, officially creating the first parliamentary democracy in Germany. 1926 On her second attempt, 19year-old Gertrude Ederle became the first woman and the sixth person to swim the English Channel. 1945 At 8.16am Japanese time an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, dropped the world’s first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima. 1971 Chay Blyth docks his yacht British Steel at the Hamble in Hampshire and becomes the first man to sail the wrong way (east to west) round the world non-stop in 292 days.
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It is believed the most difficult tongue twister in the English language is: “sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick.”
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Unscramble the name of a coffee beverage (two words): THAT COMICAL TEA
Teacher: “Anyone who thinks he’s stupid may stand up!” *Nobody stands up* Teacher: “I’m sure there are some stupid students over here!!” *Little Johnny stands up* Teacher: “Ohh, Johnny you think you’re stupid?” Little Johnny: “No... I just feel bad that you’re standing alone...”
Unscramble the name of a famous professional road racing cyclist: MAVERICK’S HAND
Hexagram
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (FAUCET) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
Disney takes us on a journey into the magic kingdom of Auradon, where the teenage son of King Beast Adam and Queen Belle offers the trouble making children of exiled villains (Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar) a chance of redemption to clean their reputation and go to school with the offspring of fairy tale heroes.
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Malaga-born actor Antonio Banderas hit the spotlight for his roles in The Mark of Zorro, Assassins and Desperado. He won an Imagen Award for Best Actor for his role in Take the Lead in 2006. Robin van Persie, August 6, Soccer Player 32 Dutch soccer star Robin van Persie joined Manchester United in 2012 and was named captain of the Dutch national team in 2013. He played for Arsenal between 2004 and 2012, scoring 96 goals in total. Charlize Theron, August 7, Movie Actress, 40 After hitting the spotlight in The Devil’s Advocate, Charlize Theron won an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of a serial killer in Monster in 2003. More recently, she has starred in Snow White and the Huntsman and Mad Max: Fury Road. Dustin Hoffman, August 8, Movie Actor, 78 This renowned actor is famous for his appearances in films The Graduate, Marathon Man and Tootsie. Together with his roommate and fellow actor Gene Hackman, he began his career at the Pasadena Playhouse. Anna Kendrick, August 9, Movie Actress, 30 Anna Kendrick played Jessic Stantley in The Twilight movie saga although is better known for her lead role in comedy Pitch Perfect in 2014. She was also nominated for a Best Supporting Actress for her role in Up in the Air. Chris Hemsworth, August 11, Movie Actor, 32 This Australian actor debuted in the 2009 film Star Trek and became well known for his portrayal of Thor. He is married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky with whom he has a daughter and two twin sons. Cara Delevingne, August 12, Model, 23 Young model from England Cara Delevingne has worked as the face for Burberry, Chanel, Moschino and Stella McCartney. She attended Bedales School in Hampshire. She identifies as bisexual and is an advocate for LGBT rights.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Herpes, 2 Poseur, 3 Vestry, 4 Repeat, 5 Abrupt, 6 Pellet, 7 Roster, 8 Jasper, 9 Pirate, 10 Object, 11 Chalet, 12 Estate, 13 Letter, 14 Repeal, 15 Active, 16 Sheath, 17 Bateau, 18 Either, 19 Quaver
YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You are very much in two minds about how to deal with a personal situation. Ask yourself which approach will help and which will do nothing to help at all. Although you want to shout at someone and feel negative at times, hold fire. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Getting a romantic situation wrong could cause a humourous moment this weekend. I am not telling you this so you can avoid it. You could do with a good laugh right now. Planning ahead is your preferred method but sometimes it is the last-minute decision that brings the best results. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) The thing that you have to tackle this week is uppermost in your mind, but don't dwell on it. Write it down and what you intend doing about it, then put it away. Relax and get on with other things. When you do come to take it out again and face the situation it will be so much easier. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Imposing restrictions on someone else also imposes restrictions on you. Why? Well, you have to hang around and see that your wishes are followed and take further action if they are not. Wouldn't it be easier to find some kind of compromise? CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Avoid getting involved in other people's arguments. There is no way
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Looking for answers? They are there if only you go to the right source. There is no ‘quick fix’ this week and you need to delve deeper to get the information you need. It will be tempting to take a short cut but, believe me, it will not be worth the hassle in the longer term. Once you have the right facts you are truly in charge of what happens next.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Having been dashing about like a mad thing, you find this week a refreshing change. Only when you slow down do you realise how much you have been doing and just how tired you have become. There are some social engagements that you would not miss for the world, however.
that you can come out a winner if you do. Taking a step backwards is sometimes the best thing. You have been down this path before, and did your intervention do any good? Go and trim the roses or sort out those rockery stones instead.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) By using your intuition midweek, you will be able to solve a small problem at the weekend. Thinking ahead sometimes seems a waste of time to you because circumstances have a way of changing, but it makes sense to put in a bit of extra effort if you are able to avoid aggravation.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) The need to be popular midweek could see you veer off track on a business matter. You have been warned and will be able to avoid it if you wish. Do not underestimate how much hassle a wrong move could cause you. On the domestic front, you are able to fully relax and enjoy good company.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A mistake seems a small thing until someone notices it. Although you feel that they are making a mountain out of a molehill, it still leaves a nasty feeling. Get out and do something completely different at the weekend. Not only will it blow the cobwebs away, but it will also put in perspective any negative thoughts.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) As someone is not showing the required amount of interest in your activities, you need a plan. Telephoning them and pointing out what you have achieved is one way, but it's not cool. Getting a few people together and using someone else to blow your trumpet for you is better.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) A business colleague may be less than honest with you. When it is a small matter you are used to them bending the truth. This is not, however, something that you will want to let go by, so stay on your toes. On the home front, you tend to be snappy with loved ones because you are feeling stressed.
Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case G) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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SOUND OF THE WEEK Blood By Lianne La Havas Record Label: Nonesuch Blood is the second full-length release by London-born singer and songwriter Lianne La Havas. Inspired on her Jamaican and Greek heritage, this piece features soulful tunes, elegant acoustic sounds and strong ballads such as Wonderful, which showcases her melodic voice.
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Across 1 In the middle of Manhattan, Glenda Jackson is in a mess (6) 3 Schooled in cheapness? Disgusting! (6) 8 Raider I dealt with in Scotland (7) 10 Headdress found in militia ranks (5) 11 Fifty seek mixed vegetables (5) 12 Help in a church regularly? (7) 13 Squander, say, part of the body (5) 15 Disc about a period behind bars (5) 20 Dire Straits musicians (7) 22 Quickly taking one step (5) 24 Middle Eastern initiation ceremony is commonplace (5) 25 Rude old boy with play part (7) 26 Fears theologians are around (6) 27 Very angry about the beer (6) Down 1 Turkey is sick in paths (6) 2 Run back and see most of treat (5) 4 Al meets Jack at the table (5) 5 Stone that's great in building (7) 6 Picked on editor after cooked eats (6)
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7 He is on time for a robbery (5) 9 Tricks Romeo employs (5) 14 A way to go on horseback, with legs apart (7) 16 Gather in the morning on a steamship (5) 17 Endured a saint being guided
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around (6) 18 One from Glasgow, perhaps, seen in racecourse (5) 19 Space traveller from remote parts (6) 21 Endless peg directed horse (5) 23 Translate taped expert (5)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 14 represents M and 23 represents T, so fill in M every time the figure 14 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.
Across 1 Manual dexterity (7) 5 Relaxes (5) 8 Investigate thoroughly (7) 9 Marshy offshoot of lake or river (5) 10 Pay out (5) 11 Protect from impact (7) 12 Dust-like particles (6) 14 Orderly procedure (6) 17 Criss-cross framework (7) 19 Scarcely sufficient (5) 22 Low in price or cost (5) 23 Expect to be true (7) 24 Offensively curious or inquisitive (5) 25 Brightly coloured plant of the buttercup family (7)
Down 1 Looks for (5) 2 Escape or avoid by cunning (5) 3 Cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (7) 4 Long, narrow ditch (6) 5 Word puzzle with pictures (5) 6 Fashionable (7) 7 Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow (7) 12 Large, long-winged seabird having a large bill (7) 13 Testifier (7) 15 Take or catch as if in a trap (7) 16 Light-sensitive eye membrane (6) 18 Express indirectly (5) 20 Friend or comrade (5) 21 Subject matter of a conversation or discussion (5)
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ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Change, 4 Vaso, 8 Besar, 9 Erizo, 10 Suave, 11 Casas, 14 Flame, 16 Riada, 17 Sail, 18 Faster.
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1 Cubos, 2 Ansia, 3 Germenes, 5 Asi, 6 Oro, 7 Descarga, 12 Start, 13 Stair, 14 Fes, 15 Ahi.
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Answers: A turn up for the books, Back date (Date back)
CHUPA CHUPS: A sweet on a stick.
ETAD
Published July 28 1888 and is now on display in
Alejandro Campos Ramires was a poet, editor and inventor from Galicia who became
small spaces. 8. The cigarette
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
famous for creating table football. In 1936 the poet
Cigarettes originated amongst beggars in Sevilla, who
1. The mop
was injured during a Madrid air raid while the Spanish
in the 16th century began to make use of left-over
Created by Manuel Jalon Corominas, an engineer and
Civil War was going on. While he was in hospital he
tobacco and wrap them in fine sheets of rice-paper.
Spanish Air Force officer, the mop was considered at
met many injured children, many of whom had lost a
Yet it was not until 1825 that cigarettes began to be
the time to be a great advance in freedom for women
limb, who complained that they would never be able
manufactured and sold, and the first packets were put
as beforehand they had to scrub floors on their knees.
to play football again. This led him to come up with
in sale in 1833.
The first successful mop was created in Zaragoza in
table football, which he patented in 1937.
9. The disposable syringe
1956.
5. Digital calculators
Manuel Jalon did a lot for hygiene as apart from the
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2. Chupa Chups
Blaise Pascal invented the first calculator, which
mop, he also invented disposable syringes, a great
Enric Bernat had a revolutionary idea: to create a
worked with wheels and cogs, but Spaniard Leonardo
invention to help fight the spread of illness.
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sweet on a stick. This simple gesture in 1957 proved
Torres Quevedo created the first digital calculator in
10. The cable car
to be a great invention which extended across the
1914.
Last, but not least, on this top 10 of Spanish inventions
world. In 1995, a Chupa Chups was the first sweet to
6. The Spanish guitar
is the cable car. Leonardo Torres Quevedo, mentioned
be eaten in space. Plus, the logo was designed by
Classical six-string guitars as we know them today
above for inventing the digital calculator, registered
Salvador Dali.
were developed in Spain between the 13th and 18th
the first patent for a cable car in 1887. In 1907 he built
3. The submarine
centuries following a number of modifications to early
the first cable car for transporting members of the
This invention was created by Murcia engineer Isaac
forms of the instrument.
public in Monte Ulia, San Sebastian. Following the
Peral, who came up with a design for a submergible
7. The autogiro
success of the idea, it was adopted all over the world.
vessel fed by electric energy. Built in steel for military
Murcian engineer Juan de la Cierva invented and built
For example, cable cars in Niagara Falls were
use, Peral’s submarine was launched successfully in
the first autogiro, a form of aircraft with freely rotating
developed from Torres Quevedo’s designs.
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Author of the bestseller The Paris Wife has returned with a new novel which will take readers back to Kenya in the 1920s. Beryl Markham, a captivating, record-setting aviator sees herself involved in a love triangle with hunter Denys Finch and Karen Blixen. Brought from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl was raised by her father and at a young age she marries a gentleman farmer, although she only seeks companion from her horses, becoming the best trainer in the region. One of the best historical fiction books of the year, which will captivate all fans of beautifully written women’s stories.
horizontal blades and a propeller, in the 1920s. An
Cartagena.
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Carrying a load AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.
SAFELY STORED: Any load must not project from your vehicle. MANY people ask about rules regarding carrying a load in cars. The N332 team clarify that if you are driving a vehicle that is carrying a load, you have to make sure that the load is restrained properly. Local restraint is not just about making sure that the load does not come off, it is about making sure that the load does not shift in a way that makes the vehicle unsafe to handle or allows the load to crash into the driver’s cabin which may cause injury or death in the event of a traffic accident. The Spanish Traffic Law requires that any load carried on or in your vehicle must not be placed in a way that makes your vehicle unsafe or unstable. It must be
secured so that it won’t move or fall from your vehicle while driving; including driving consisting of emergency braking or turning suddenly. The law states any load must not project from your vehicle in a way that is likely to injure a person, obstruct the path of other drivers or pedestrians or damage another vehicle or anything else. It must be restrained using an appropriate load restraint method. Anything on the back seats must be secured with seat belts but it is advisable not to carry anything in the car, you should always use the boot. In the case you need to carry a load in the vehicle, use the seat belts to secure it or use a car net.
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Is Community responsible for drains? I LIVE on an estate more than 30 years old and my property is what we call in the UK mid-terraced. On three occasions in the last few years, I have had drainage/sewage contractors come into my house and through a trap in my kitchen clear out effluent and waste which accumulates belo w m y h o u se a n d th e neighbouring properties as As you describe it, this seems to be a problem with Community drainage and sewage systems. If your neighbour is reluctant to act, you must approach the Community. The President on his own can authorise the
well. It appears that four adjoining properties are served by a gully underneath. The contractors tell me that there is a break in this gully which can only be accessed through the floor of my neighbour’s kitchen. The neighbour refuses to take any steps to resolve the issue. What action can I take?
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
The President can authorise repairs and access.
B.B (Costa Blanca) repairs and require the neighbour to permit access. Failing this, you can request a vote by the AGM. Please note that, if the Community sewage simply runs into a gully, i t s h o u l d p ro p e r l y b e connected to mains drains.
Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.
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Super spaghetti can ‘I feel your pain reduce the risk of at the same time’ heart disease DOCTOR says he feels same sensations as patients
RESEARCHERS at Spain’s University of Granada, in collaboration with two Italian universities, have developed ‘super spaghetti’ which they claim has more fibre and protein than regular pasta. The University of Granada said this enriched pasta helps reduce cardiovascular risk by being prepared with functional flours. It has been created with the Technological Research and Development Centre of Functional Food (CIDAF) to demonstrate how new technologies can get clean functional flours using wholegrain cereal, avoiding the formation of waste products in the milling process. Air classification is used to divide the flour into different fractions without altering its properties. These fractions have
SUPER SPAGHETTI: Has more fibre and protein than regular pasta.
MIRROR-TOUCH: Means experiencing same sensations as the people he observes. By Gemma Quinn
different chemical characteristics and can be used depending on the final
product to be obtained. The researchers’ final spaghetti product is rich in beta glucans, compared to other pasta on the market, which can help reduce the risk of heart diseases.
AN American doctor says he physically feels the sensations his patients are going through. Dr Salinas works at the Massachusetts General Hospital and has a rare condition called mirror-touch synaesthe-
sia, which means he experiences the same sensations as the people he observes are experiencing. He said he first noticed it when he was a child when he felt like he was being hugged when he saw someone else having the hug. He said during
medical school whilst watching and observing an arm amputation that he had the very graphic feeling like his arm had been dismembered. Whilst it may freak some people out, he said it has made him a better doctor as he can empathise with his patients.
Multitasking might not be very beneficial to your health PUTTING on your shoes while brushing your teeth, texting while walking, cooking while folding clothes are all examples of multitasking. But are those extra seconds really worth it in the long term? Research has found that multitasking your way through the day does not make you more efficient. In fact, it can reduce the quality of all activities involved. Multitasking is in reality task-switching, according to author of Emotional First Aid Guy Winch, who claims that moving back and forth between tasks puts the majority of effort on the actual act of switching, reducing the overall efficiency and not allowing the ‘multitasker’ to achieve a sufficient level of concentration on any task. It has also been proved to slow projects down, encourage mistakes and produce high levels of stress. An additional negative outcomes is the impact it can have on relationships if you are multitasking on providing attention to your family and a different task, such as a serious talk or quality time with your children.
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Quick hair fix not a regular solution DRY sh a m p o o i s a beaut y q u i c k f i x f o r many p e o p l e wh o need to bring a bit of life back to unwashed hair wh e n t i m e i s short, but could that hair saviour come at a cost? Brit i sh m e n a n d women are the world’s biggest consumers of dry shampoo, with one in four having a can but hairdressers and trichologists are warning that over-using dry shampoo can cause unexpected consequences including itchy, flaky scalps, sores and even bald patches. Whilst phenomenally popular, they say it is ide a l f o r o n e - o ff us e, b u t i s n o t d e signed to be used on a regular basis. It contains an oil-absorbing substance which is deposited on the hair to soak up the grease but if it’s used constantly it can dry out the hair and t h e sc a l p a n d make it flaky. If l e f t o n t h e h a i r too long or continually bu i l d s u p i f u se d daily and not washed out it can also clog up the pores, leading to spots and sore patches and in some extreme cases women reported small bald patches.
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STARING in the mirror can help detect early warning signs of disease
MIRROR MIRROR: Scanners will measure face-shape to look out for weight changes. A SMART mirror which can detect the early signs of disease is being created. Named the Wize Mirror, it uses a number of scanners and sensors to give the user a checkup. After a minute in front of it, the smart mirror can give a score that reveals how healthy a person looks, along with personalised advice for the day. It will include 3D scanners that can measure
face-shape to look out for changes in weight, while the multispectral cameras will be used to gauge heart rate and heaemoglobin levels in the blood. Facial recognition technology can spot signs of stress whilst a sensor can take breath samples to indicate how much the user is smoking and drinking. Clinical trials of Wize Mirror will begin next year.
Tongue piercings can cause damage to teeth and gums DENTISTS say tongue piercing is causing dental problems with the studs or bars in the mouth potentially leading to fractured teeth, receding gums, and loss of bone. More than half (51.9 per cent) of the young adults with piercings who participated in a research study at the University of Alberta, Canada, complained of swelling in their
51.9 per cent of young adults complained of swelling in their mouth
mouth, while 45.7 per cent had issues with bleeding. When their mouths were examined, 14 per cent of them were found to have fractured
teeth, and 26.6 per cent had receding gums. Almost 60 per cent of those who took part in the study were unaware of the dangers associations with the piercings. Dentists warn severe complications can also occur including nerve damage, infection and swelling that can lead to obstruction of the airway.
BODY SHAPE: An aesthetically pleasing balance.
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DEPENDING on your genetics, you may be naturally blessed with a slim waist. For women especially this is a visually pleasing aesthetic attribute, as the curve of the waist is deemed as rather attractive. There are three basic body shape categories that apply to us: • Ectomorph tall lean athletic shape - does not gain weight easily • Mesomorph hourglass curvy shape - builds muscle easily, gains weight more easily than an Ectomorph • Endomorph Stocky, solid and round bodied - has strong muscles especially
the legs, not so well defined, gains both muscle and fat easily. Training your upper body, paying particular attention to your shoulders, can give the attractive appearance of a narrower waist. The broader and more sculpted your shoulders are, the narrower your waist will appear, giving you a strong aesthetically pleasing balanced body shape. Recommended exercises are: • Dumbbell shoulder presses • Dumbbell side shoulder raises • Dumbbell front shoulder raises • Seated rear delt raises NOTE: Ensure you always warm up and mobilise your body, before performing any of these exercises.
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in most Spanish bars and expats will soon develop a taste for the Iberian golden nectar. It is of course possible to buy more familiar brands like Heineken or Carlsberg, but they are often much more expensive and a little more difficult to find.
If you’re a fan of hot chocolate then you can do no better than Cola Cao. Spanish kids go nuts for a glass of the frothy chocolate liquid, and while chocolate milk is more of a traditional continental European drink, expats soon find that it’s a must for the shopping trolley. A spoonful in a café con leche is divine. The Brits and Irish love
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nothing more than munching on a packet of crisps as a quick snack, and it has to be conceded that this may be one item that you will miss living in Spain. The brands available in super-markets tend to be of the ready-salted variety and there isn’t the array of
flavours that you find back home. However, there are alternatives. Pistachio nuts, pipas and quicos make a tasty alternative to a packet of crisps, and if you’re a chocoholic, you’ll find most of the familiar brands, from Twix to Twirl.
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MOVING to a new country can often be a daunting experience. There is a whole new and different culture and lifestyle to acclimatise to and of course – the biggie – a new language to try and come to grips with. Expats who settle in Spain may often find themselves feeling a little out of their depths as they try to come to grips with a whole new world, even though often it is not that different. The littlest differences can sometimes leave people feeling alienated and getting used to how things are done can take some time. Food often plays a part in that acclimatising phase. If you’re British, you may find yourself yearning for a Sunday roast or a packet of pork scratchings – so easily available back home but harder to source abroad (although Spain caters fantastically for British tastes, especially on the Costas). The Irish may find themselves craving a packet of Tayto crisps and the Germans might miss the taste of brockwurst. In Spain there are many supermarkets that cater for international tastes given the large amount of foreigners who call Spain their home, but – and this is key – it isn’t home and things are different. There are plenty of Spanish products, however, that you can add to your shopping cart during a trip to the local supermarket that you’ll find may soon become a staple and help kick that niggling feeling of homesickness out of your mind. During the hot summer months in Spain, an extremely popular drink that helps Spaniards cool down is the pleasingly refreshing ‘tinto de verano’ (summer wine). A simple combination of red wine and lemonade, its flavour and colour brings a tropical tang to any mealtime or sojourn to the beach, and there are a number of brands that sell tinto de verano ready-made. Among the best is ‘Sandevid’. Dirt cheap and low in alcohol, it often sells out quickly when the weather is baking. Spanish beer is – like Sandevid – dirt cheap and much tastier than the usual brews sold in Britain and Ireland. Brands like Mahou, Cruzcampo or Alhambra are sold
SPANISH SUPERMARKETS: A little different, but full of tasty delights.
Cheeses and cold cuts are again a more continental European staple, while back in the cold north a typical helping of cheese might consist of some cheddar and a mini Babybel. Spain has a wonderful variety of different cheeses such as Manchego and La Mancha, readily available in every super-market and corner store. When it comes to cold meats, there is a huge variety on offer and they’re a lot tastier than luncheon meat or spam. Jamon Serrano, chorizo, morcilla and butifarra are just a few of the cold cuts you’ll find, and visit any Spaniard in their home for a meal and there will undoubtedly be a ham stand somewhere in the kitchen, propping up a leg of patanegra or bellota, just ready to be sliced into delicious servings. So don’t allow yourself to be bewildered behind your shopping cart at the array of unfamiliar products on the shelves. A little careful searching will reveal a world of new and tasty items, as well as delicious Spanish equivalents of your favourite treats back home.
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MUSIC AND DANCE: At the Parque Almansa throughout August.
SAN JAVIER has just recovered from the Jazz Festival, but the Parque Almansa auditorium remains the place to be throughout August as it now turns its attention from jazz to theatre and dance. The 46th International Festival of The-
atre, Music and Dance runs from Saturday August 1 to August 21 with a variety of performances in the Parque Almansa, starting with Ainhoa Arteta launching the event at 10.30pm. Children and families will enjoy the Magic of Oz on Sunday August 2 at 10pm and on Monday August 3 ‘Teresa o el Sol
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por Dentro’ is the featured show followed by Windermere Club on Wednesday August 5, both at 10.30pm. Full festival passes can be brought for €95 with entry to all performances, or individual tickets can be purchased via the official festival website: www.festival teatrosanjavier.com.
La Marina parties THIS year, despite much confusion and speculation amongst residents, the La Marina fiestas are going ahead this weekend along the main Plaza Sierra Castilla and not in the Consum square as in recent years. Held in honour of the Virgen de la Paz, the events start tomorrow (Friday) and continues until Sunday August 9. The San Fulgencio band will kick start the proceedings at 8.30pm tomorrow (Friday) followed by a tribute to Michael Jackson at 9.30pm. The traditional DJ and foam party is from 1am. On Saturday August 8 there is a spectacular magic show from 9pm followed by tributes to BB King and the Rolling Stones at 10pm and 11pm and the DJ and foam party is back at 1am. On Sunday August 9 mass takes place in the church on urbanisation La Marina in Calle Justo Antonio Quesada at 10am. There is a classic car and motorbike exhibition at 12.30pm and a giant paella for neighbours at 2pm. In the evening on stage there is a Tom Jones tribute act at 9pm followed by a performance of the international orchestra Atenas. Fireworks, DJ and final foam party will close the weekend’s events.
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Laurel & Hardy’s in full swing THE ‘Saturday Night Live’ programme of entertainment at Laurel and Hardy’s bar is in full swing and there is still plenty more great acts to come, starting with Randall Cain on Saturday August 8 and Darren Jones on August 15. On August 22 Grahame Alexander will be entertaining the guests and Randall Cain is back on August 29. Acts start at 9pm on the rooftop terrace and the three course set menu and a special a la carte selection will also be available from 6pm. For guests wanting a great place to enjoy just drinks, there is also a warm welcome for you to come in and relax whilst watching the sun set over the Vega Baja valley and behind the Callosa Mountains. Laurel and Hardy’s cocktail menu is proving popular and is the perfect accompaniment to the balmy summer nights. Tables can be reserved by calling 965 077 444 or email info@laurelandhardys.com.
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International flavours in Quesada LA Campana is the place to be this summer with numerous outside dining options available By Gemma Quinn LA CAMPANA restaurant is a hidden delight, nestled just off the main high street in Quesada behind the Don Carlos. Established for over three years, the restaurant was extended a year ago and is now double its original size offering a welcoming spacious restaurant and bar area. During these hot summer months, there are numerous outside dining options available from the top covered terraces to the lower garden style area, perfect for al fresco dining or for enjoying a cocktail or two and there is no better time to sit back and relax with a cool drink, than during cocktail happy hour where large, proper individually mixed cocktails are served from 12-4pm for just €3.50 each. “We have a lot of regular clients for the cocktail hour and now we know exactly how they like them so we try and accommodate to individual tastes” said owner Laszlo Miklosi. The Hungarian born chef, who
LA CAMPANA: Diners can enjoy fresh home cooked food in unique surroundings. was taught by a Torrevieja chef, combines his local Spanish knowledge with his passion for his home country and his love for his expat clientele, to create a truly appetising and interna-
tional menu combining Spanish, Hungarian, British and French cuisine. Hungarian stews with lamb, beef or the traditional goulash are very
popular as is the summer salad menu. Inside the restaurant, aside from the tasty food, is a spectacular work of art that is worthy of a visit to La Campana in itself. A mural adorns the
main wall of Sevilla, created by Laszlo’s artist friend who adds to it every time he visits Spain for work, with the last wall recently having been completed. There are also images of Marrakesh: “I wanted to create a restaurant that is dressed up with colour and culture,” said Laszlo, who, despite never having personally visited the sites painted, is inspired and wants his customers to be inspired also: “I want it to be different and something exciting.” If you want to be inspired and excited by Laszlo’s murals, as well as his food, La Campana is open daily. A three-course menu del dia served from 12-11pm costs just €8.50. Parties can be catered for and for groups over five, parties have the option of choosing the five-course special celebratory menu for just €12. So whatever your choice, try La Campana and make your reservation now. La Campana. C/ Turismo Ciudad Quesada Tel: 698 418 375
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The unplanned holiday extension… pet and house-sitting as a way to see the world in an affordable way. Next a couple from Canada with their son took over the care of her two dogs– they’re professionals who decided to take their professional lives with them on the road, in order to travel a little before they settle and put their son into school. Then an Irish couple came to look after the dogs, and finally we found a young French pet-sitter who wanted a change of scene. They all sat for free, in exchange for free accommodation. If you need house or pet-sitters join HouseSitMatch and meet our network. We’re a great alternative to kennels. Imagine how much Catherine might have paid if kennels had been her only option for four months!
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shape. Cats are considered old or senior at 10 years of age and thought of as geriatric when they reach 12-15 years. If you notice weight loss in your cat, it could be down to a decreased sense of smell and taste. Digestion is also more difficult as they age and it may be better to feed them much smaller meals more frequently. However, weight loss can also signal disease so you may want to consult a vet. Just like humans, older cats tend to be less active but this can contribute to stiffening
Newborn kittens don’t have the reflex as it depends on a combination of eye and inner ear messages
CATS do have a ‘righting reflex’ that operates when they fall. The first thing that happens is the brain commands the head and neck muscles to put the head ‘square’ with the ground. Then the rest of the body aligns itself with the head and, hey presto, the cat
FREE FALL: The cat relaxes and spreads its legs out for a soft landing.
Caring for older cats what to look out for AS your pet cat gets older, there are certain symptoms you need to look out for in order to keep your kitty in top
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To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508 CATHERINE was thrilled when her daughter announced she was to wed, in Canada! As a member, she was ready to find pet-sitters for her two dogs through our network HouseSitMatch. The Pet-sit Challenge Unexpectedly the wedding date changed; she was persuaded to extend her stay to visit family members – she stayed two months more! Who could care for the dogs beyond her planned sitters? The Online Pet-sitting Network – HouseSitMatch.com Fortunately Catherine had taken out a Premium Match membership on the Housesitting platform and we were able to help her. We connected all the sitters online, and invited new ones to apply for the extended dates. Because our network is growing we found someone quite quickly. The Pet-sitters First we found an experienced couple from the US who retired early and are now
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joints. In the cold weather they are more sensitive to cold and you may notice that their coats are not in a healthy condition. Dehydration is another danger as they become less thirsty so be aware of their water intake as this could also signal kidney disease or diabetes. In order to combat diseases from old age, you need to make sure they have more regular health checks, making sure they have annual blood pressure tests and urine analysis.
ends up in a perfect position for a soft landing. The cat is able to do this because it has an extremely flexible backbone and no functional collar-bone. Newborn kittens don’t have this reflex, as it depends on a combination of eye and inner ear messages. It might seem reasonable to assume that the greater the height of the fall, the worse the injuries. This is, however, only true up to a level of seven storeys; after that the fracture rate actually decreases. This is because after dropping for a distance of about five storeys, the cat reaches maximum speed, the so-called terminal velocity of a falling body. At this point, the speed is constant and thus the inner ear is no longer aware and stimulated by acceleration. So the cat relaxes and spreads its legs out just as a free-fall parachutist does when he is stabilising his descent. On landing, relaxed bodies are much less likely to fracture, which is also true of infants, and adults who are drunk.
Puppy trafficking trade is putting lives at risk AN undercover investigation into the puppy smuggling trade has discovered that underage and unvaccinated puppies are being transported illegally from certain Eastern European countries. Many of the puppies are sold online to customers in other European countries, including the UK. Some commercial dealers and breeders are selling the animals to members of the public, who often have no idea of their condition. The charity Dogs Trust Today revealed this illegal trade back in November 2014, not long after EU pet travel rules were relaxed. As a result, the EU regulation on
pet travel came into force in December 2014 but the changes, as predicted by the charity, did not go far enough. The risks of this smuggling operation, mean the puppies’ health is potentially in danger as well as that of humans. Cases of rabies have occurred in France, Spain and the Netherlands after dogs or cats were imported illegally. The Dogs Trust have also discovered that some corrupt vets and breeders in Lithuania and Romania are contributing to the problem and puppies are often brought across Europe illegally under a legitimate scheme that was meant for pet owners.
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Summer pruning for better gardens JUST a couple of hours a week with secateurs will ensure a neat and enviable summer garden Dick Handscombe
Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
ALTHOUGH the weather is hot, indeed very hot at times, many plants will benefit from a summer pruning. But do this late evening as the sun sets or early morning before the sun is up. The potential benefits are as follows. A. A continuity of flowers. This is particularly important with roses, all annuals, perennials such as geraniums and leonotis and shrubs such as plumbago and lantanas. B. The removal of untidy dead flower heads. As for ‘a’ plus summer bulbs such as gladioli and lilies; aromatic herbs such rosemary, lavender and rue; perennials such as margaritas, gazanias and pelargoniums. C. The collection of seed heads for seeds for next year. Easy ones to grow are hollyhocks, marigolds, mirabilis, yellow lantanas and sweet peas. D. A tidier garden. Just look
SUMMER PRUNING: Best to be done late evening or early morning. around weekly and see what is starting to look out of place or getting in the way. E. Stopping the best external and internal views from being blocked out by exuberant growth. F. Ensuring that the overhang
of hedges and trees over outside pavements remains safe. Unfortunately this may mean removing flowering branches as we do with oleander, honeysuckle, bougainvilleas and bignonias. G. The stimulation of larger fruits. If fruit bushes or trees
have a very heavy crop of small fruits remove some fruits on each branch. H. The preparation of cuttings and the propagation of young plants for planting out next year. Try summer cuttings of carnations, mock orange,
It’s not just humans and animals who are distressed by this continuing hot weather! WHEN your garden is subjected to extreme heat for an ongoing period, many plants will suffer, often quite dramatically. Naturally some plants, especially succulents are pretty much drought proof but if you enjoy a range of flowering plants and growing your own vegetables, then you will have to give them some help. It can be extremely frustrating to have spent a great deal of time, effort and money on producing your oasis or market garden to then see all that you have planted literally shrivel up and die. The first signs of stress will be in the wilting of the foliage which indicates lack of water and excess of direct sunlight. The obvious answer to this is to increase watering and for years many expert gardeners including the Royal Horticultural Society have advised against watering when the sun is at its strongest as they believed it caused leaf burn. As with so many long standing theories, this has now been tested
INCREASE WATERING: As well as feeding your plants with nutrients. and disproved by a team of physicists from a Hungarian University who could find no evidence that this was true. So, apart from increasing watering, you should consider feeding with nutrients, spreading mulch around the base and for many vegetables in particular, a simple
shade will help. If you have a large garden then increasing watering is probably the most effective way of helping your plants, but you could also consider planting taller bushy plants alongside those that need shade, these larger plants will cast shadows over those that are suffering.
geraniums/pelargoniums, mesums, leonotis, bignonias, hibiscus, lantanas, succulents, sages etc. I. Safety. The lower branches of palms and spiky ends of yuccas, agaves, cacti and other spiky plants need cutting off during the summer especially if near paths or terraces. J. To continue to be able to see the fish in the pond. We regularly remove excess aerating weeds and excessive numbers of water lily leaves. K. To train large shrubs and trees to cover up eyesores such as the garden shed and a new development down the road, or on the hillside above. Just a couple of hours a week with secateurs will ensure a neat and enviable summer garden. Best of luck. Your efforts can be rewarded with a large sundowner, unless your medical tapas dishes forbid, or a Spanish breakfast with a glass of summer wine, i.e. wine diluted 50 per cent with lemonade or aerated water. PRUNING OF OLEANDERS A reader has emailed in to say that he had been unable to find information on Oleanders and having pruned his bushes heavily during last winter’s
cutback he is now disappointed by this year’s display of flowers. Our general recommendations re the pruning of oleanders are as follows. If you have a large garden, grow them as specimen bushes or standard trees and merely prune to keep tidy. Boundary hedges can become leggy unless pruned. We suggest you prune a third to half of the height every three years to stimulate thicker bushes and flowering shoots. However in the year of pruning the bushes will flower late and the best display will be during the following year. If you have only a small or moderate garden with internal oleander hedges you may find it effective to cut two thirds of the branches back to 50 centimetres every three years leaving just a few flowering branches in the cutting year. The latter branches should be pruned in the second year. There is a salmon pink variety ‘petite salmon’ that grows slowly and dwarf compared to other colours so is especially useful for smaller gardens or in mixed shrub beds. Recognise that pruning will keep bushes down to a manageable size and stimulate an ever increasing network of flowering spurs, you will notice that those that flower most prolifically are those that are left a free rein to grow as large hedges around estates or on roadsides. Once established, oleanders are among the most drought resistant plants. You may have noticed them growing in dry river beds. After long periods of drought they may start to wilt but with the first rains they soon leaf up and flower within a relatively short time. You therefore have a dilemma in the garden. How much to water? We only water oleanders if leaves start to yellow and fall in large numbers. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com August 2015
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Right time to invest in cities and resorts? PRICE adjustment period could reach an end this year
ON THE RISE: Property prices almost everywhere in Spain. By Eleanor Hawkins PROPERTY prices are on the rise this year almost everywhere in Spain, and according to Bankinter will continue to increase over the rest of this year and 2016. The bank has
predicted gradual increases in average home prices of 2 per cent this year and 4 per cent next year in popular areas. More jobs, reduced financing costs and property’s attraction as an investment as opposed to other alternatives are
behind increased demand, which will rise to just over 400,000 homes in 2016, the bank has estimated. Yet the cycle of recovery will not lead to another demand boom as new homes will only make up 70,000-
80,000 of those demanded next year. These factors have led Bankinter to consider the price adjustment period to be reaching an end this year, meaning the time could be right to invest in big cities and tourist areas.
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Mortgage numbers increase THE number of mortgages taken out in Spain in May increased for the 12th month running, the National Statistics Institute (INE) has reported. The number of mortgages registered for homes in the country was 19,732, 10.9 per cent more than in May 2014. The average amount registered was €103,992 with the overall amount loaned reaching more than €2 billion.The regions where the most mortgages were registered were Andalucia with 3,717, Madrid with 3,378 and Cataluña with 3,085, although amount-wise Madrid led with €496.3 million, followed by Cataluña with €371.4 million and Andalucia with €323.4 million. Of the total, 92.8 per cent of new mortgages in May used variable interest with the Euribor the most common indicator.
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Overseas lure BARGAIN prices tempting UK buyers
By Eleanor Hawkins SPAIN is the top choice for Britons buying property away from home, Conti overseas mortgage specialist has confirmed. Just under half of enquiries the company received in the second quarter of this year were regarding Spanish property, consolidating the performance registered in the first quarter and signalling a strong comeback from recent eco-
nomic problems, Conti said. Prices which have fallen by up to 50 per cent since 2007 and the growing strength of the pound against the euro has meant buyers from the UK are saving thousands of pounds on purchases. Conti director Clare Nessling said: “With the pound boosting buyers’ budgets, a slice of life overseas is becoming even more tempting, especially when compared to costs in the UK.
Tricks to make a small space look big
SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE: Light and airy shades open up a room. A SMALL room can give the appearance of being considerably bigger, by using a few smart tricks that are simple and effective. You should never use heavy or bold designs as they can close in the room
and be too overpowering. The same applies with the choice of colour; using dark shades will draw in the walls or lower the ceiling in appearance, so choose light and airy shades to open up the room.
You can also add a large mirror, or completely mirror one wall. It is amazing how you instantly double your space. If you keep the room simple and light, you will create something big in a small space.
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How does your kitchen compare to a celebrity chef’s kitchen? THE more light you have, the better you can show off all of those amazing design features in your new kitchen John Graham The property expert
HAVE you ever wondered what separates a professional celebrity TV chef’s kitchen from an ordinary dull, uninspiring kitchen in a home? The answer is professional creative design; it makes all the difference. The first thing you should realise is that there are certain dos and don’ts that we professionals factor in to achieve the best kitchens for you. Let’s start with some of the things you should do and some things you should try to avoid when having your new kitchen designed and fitted. The kitchen is one place that needs to be both beautiful and functional. This raises a double challenge of dos and don’ts in kitchen layout and design. Organisation and layout are essential factors in your kitchen design.
KITCHEN DESIGN: It needs to be both beautiful and functional. We refer to the sink, hob/oven and refrigerator as the kitchen triangle, the area of greatest activity which requires careful planning and unobstructed access. Of the three, the sink will see the most action and should have easy access to the hob/oven and refrigerator, as well as your worktops or workstations. Often kitchens are designed with sinks in-
stalled right above the plumbing or in a poor location. Instead of making this mistake, relocate the drains and the plumbing to accommodate the best placement for the sink. Regardless of kitchen size or layout, the distances between your work triangle should not be too small. Kitchens typically contain lots of accessories
and keeping them easily accessible can be a tricky proposition; one big design mistake is not including enough storage. Today recycling waste in kitchen design has gone beyond sticking a bin under the sink, incorporate a waste disposable unit. Extractor hoods simply circulate dirty, stale air, while a good ventilation system will improve the quality of your indoor air and keep your kitchen cleaner. If your kitchen opens on to a living area it will make life easier, cleaner and more pleasant for everyone. The kitchen is one room where you can’t afford to have poor lighting. After all, the more light you have, the better you can show off all of those amazing design features in your new beautiful, modern, celebrity chef kitchen. Please contact me if you would like to have a celebrity chef's kitchen design and installation. Email gk.ipad@me.com Follow me on Twitter @johngrahamFASI #CelebrityChef #PropertyMarbella Telephone (44) 203 2900983
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Deserted copycat English village
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COUPLES use it as a backdrop for their wedding photographs By Lorna Eade YOU can’t fault the Chinese for copying things – they are masters of their art. They have even built a carbon copy of an English village. The architecture is themed according to classic English market town styles with cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops. It has been built in Songjiang, just a few miles outside Shanghai, and they have called it Thames Town!
in 2006, it covers an area of one square kilometre and was designed for a population of 10,000, and cost an incredible £500 million. Although initially the houses sold
of the few tourist attractions, while hundreds of homes designed to imitate Victorian, Georgian and Tudor architecture sit quietly with no sign of resi-
ENGLISH THEME: Tudor architecture
Thames Town was completed in 2006 at a cost of an incredible £500 million
This copycat creation comes complete with a Gothic church, modelled on Christ Church, Clifton Down in Bristol, and red telephone boxes. There is a pub and a fish and chip shop copied from buildings in Lyme Regis, Dorset. However, it is also completely deserted – some are even comparing it to the Jim Carrey hit film The Truman Show, where Carrey’s character Truman Burbank unwittingly plays out his life on TV in a fake town, only realising something is afoot when a stage light crashes to the ground. Songjiang New City was a new development, intended to draw the population away from central Shanghai. Within this city, one of the objectives for Thames Town was to provide homes for the staff of the new universities in adjacent Songjiang University Town. Thames Town was completed
Replica of Tower Bridge rapidly, most purchases were by the relatively wealthy, as investments or second homes, and house prices rose to a high level. The proportion of owners taking up permanent residence was low. Thames Town is now mainly used by middle-class newlyweds, as a backdrop for their English-themed wedding snaps. On entering the town you could be mistaken for thinking you had strolled into a quaint southern counties’ settlement. But on closer inspection many of the shops on the high street - with names like ‘Mike’s Records’ and ‘The Fish Bar’ - are empty. A bronze James Bond statue is one
Red telephone boxes abound
PARIS THEME: Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
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THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso, Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Mike Wright, Chairman 966 722 895 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) HELP Vega Baja. We help people of all ages with all sorts of problems, particularly at times of crisis and emergencies. Offices based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). La Marina Helpdesk Calle Madrid 5 (Tel: 673 109 096). Our offices are open Monday to Friday 10am -1.30pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Friday 10 am - 1.30 pm. We are online at www.helpveg abaja.com or email office@helpvegabaja.com Remember we also have a 24 hour Emergency helpline on 966 723 733 (95456) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl. co.uk. (95457)
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THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca) meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, 6.30pm. The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. Further details Hon Sec 965 724 652 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462) www.euroweeklynews.com
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THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.acacostablanca .org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 (95465) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice
on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 (95472) TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-mail: strokesup portgroup@hotmail.com Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretary br3606@gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hot mail.com (95475) International Christian Assembly. Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja. Evangelical non-denominational. Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. (95476)
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Breathing fresher air NEW technology that improves air filtration systems in cars also claims to create air that is cleaner than that of the countryside. Ford’s advanced air filtration tested vehicles with the new system and found the amount of nitrogen oxide, a key trigger for asthma, was significantly lower or equal to that found outside vehicles in the country. The new system will feature in the all-new Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy vehicles.
Wheelchair access for Ford SUV US Mobility vehicle company, Braunability, has joined forces with Ford to create the first Sports Utility Vehicle with wheelchair access. The customised Ford Explorer, which is currently the best-selling SUV in the US, hopes to revolutionise the mobility vehicle market. BraunAbility, who produce wheelchair accessible vehicles and lifts have created a car which features sliding doors, removable driver and passenger seats as well as a powered, lighted wheelchair ramp. Scheduled to launch in the US this summer.
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All eyes to the front with latest Passat innovation DRIVERS simply need to choose which types of information they want to display By Carol Irving THE eighth Volkswagen Passat model sees a new gadget being introduced in the shape of an information display right in front of the driver ’s field of vision, the first Volkswagen model to have this innovation. The display pops up above the dashboard on the windshield, enabling the driver to keep looking ahead without taking their eyes off the road. Information such as speed, traffic signs as well as data about the various assistance systems are shown on a 10 x 15cm transparent surface which has a resolution of 480 x 240 pixels. Other information like alerts or navigation data appear on the screen as though it is actually two metres in front of the vehicle, making it easier for the driver to continue focusing on the road ahead, rather than glancing at the dashboard and then having to
refocus, meaning there is less time to react at any potential traffic hazard. To operate the display, drivers simply need to choose which types of information they want displayed via the infotainment system and activate it via a control next to the rotary light switch. For a price of €560, this option will be available in all
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Breaking records AFTER the latest development in motoring technology announced plans for a 300mph car, it looks like it is already being overtaken. Scientists are working on developing a vehicle that can reach speeds of up to 1,000mph (1,610km/h) and so break the world land speed record. The car, which is being developed by a British team, will have an engine created from a rocket attached to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine. Named Bloodhound SSC, it will make its first appearance in 2016 at Hakskeen Pan in Northern Cape, South Africa. The design has been created by World Land Speed
Holder Wing Commander Andy Green, ably assisted by a team of RAF technicians from 71 Squadron. Plans are to finish off the car with a Union Jack design on the tail fin, which will also feature signatures of individuals or organisations who have supported the project. Individuals who wish to do so, can donate as little as £15 (€21.37) and will receive a certificate and be listed on the fin. Schools and other youth groups who donate £50 (€71.24) will receive a certificate and will be listed on a separate part of the fin, as will business and organisations who donate £500 (€712.42).
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Jaguar owners’ leisurely lunch by the lake afield, Leslie drove 400 kilometres from Toledo and Mike and Nick came from Ronda. Other members came from the length and breadth of the Costa del Sol. A surprise was in store with the arrival of a couple of MG RV8s and an unusual Nissan Figaro which dropped in to say hello. After a cava reception, lunch consisted of a first course of Berenjenas con Miel, Almejas a la Marinera and Tortilla de Camarones followed by what can only be described as a meat fest, five pieces of assorted meat with a small potato and a few veg per person. Spain is not big on vegetarian.
The next meeting will be on Saturday August 22 at Hotel Cortijo La Reina on the edge of the Montes de Malaga. With a cava reception and four-course gourmet menu for only €25, it is an event not to be missed. The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club is the largest Jaguar club in the world and was formed in 1984, by members of other Jaguar clubs, for the enthusiast who not only uses, but maintains or restores, their SS, Jaguar or Daimler. If you have a Jaguar or have an interest in Jaguars, contact Philip Wray by email on JEC.CostaDelSol@gmail.com to register your interest.
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MEMBERS came from length and breadth of Spain NOT a cloud in the sky. Not a breath of wind. A blazing sun: 34 degrees. A typical Spanish July day was the backdrop for the recent lunch for the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, Costa del Sol. On this occasion it was held at Las Mayoralas with its fabulous views from the north shore over Lake Vinuela. The journey to Las Mayoralas involved a beautiful run around Southern Spain to find the venue. Country lanes twisting through the mountains, olive and cork trees, passing scruffy, barking dogs, goats and onwards to Lake Vinuela. Members arrived from far
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HOT on the heels of technology that propels cars faster, comes a development which will take your motor up into the air. The prototype of the flying car has recently been completed by two ex-students from the former Communist Czechoslovakia who dreamed of building such a machine as far back as the 1990s. Inspired by the idea of freedom, engineer Stefan Klein joined forces with fellow drama student Juraj Vaculik and came up with a design for a flying car which they hoped would become a reality. In 2010, they formed the company Aeromobil, and hope to launch the vehicle in 2017. Reaching speeds of up to 160kmph on land and 200 in the air, it can fly up to 3,000 metres with distances of up to 700 kilometres.
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‘Flying Finn’ helps England win and Arsene beats José!
HULL KINGSTON ROVERS: Will meet Leeds Rhinos in Challenge Cup final.
HOODOO broken as Arsenal beat Chelsea in Community Shield Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria
FOOTBALL – This weekend sees the start of the new ‘E n g lis h ’ lea g u e s ea s on with action in all four Divisions. The first ‘live’ Premiership game on BT Sport, 1.45pm kick-off, Spanish time, is on Saturday involving Manchester United and To tte n h a m H o ts p u r, f ollowed by newly-promoted Bournemouth v Aston Villa, Everton v Watford, Leicester v Sunderland, Norwich v C ry s ta l P a la c e a nd Chelsea v Swansea (teatime). It’s Arsenal v West Ham, Newcastle v Southampton and Stoke v Liverpool on Sunday and WBA v Manchester City on Monday. T h e to p C h a mp io n s h ip STEVE FINN: Man of the match in Ashes Test.
games on the opening day are Brentford versus Ipswich Town (both lost in the play-offs last season) and Charlton Athletic against demoted QPR. This evening we have the third round, second leg qualifying games in the Europa League, including AberdeenKairat (currently at 1-2), Astra-West Ham (2-2), Inter Baku-At. Bilbao (0-2) and Vitesse Arnhem-Southampton (0-3), and last night Celtic (1-0 up) were hoping to make progress in the Champions League against Qarabag in Azerbaijan. La s t Sa turda y, C he ls e a Ladies became the first winners of the Women’s FA C up fina l a t We mble y. A record crowd of 30,000+ saw them beat Notts County 1-0. Twenty-four hours later , 85,437 fans saw Arsenal edge Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Community Shield game at
Torrevieja Swimming Championship medals TORREVIEJA Masters came back from Zaragoza this week with 12 medals in the XXVI Summer Spanish National Masters Swimming Championships. Over 800 swimmers from 126 clubs participated over the four days of the championships and 39 Spanish and European Masters records were broken during the event. The event was sponsored by Speedo. Combined with the championships, new awards were presented to swimmers winning first place in their age categories as a result of this years ‘1st Circuito Nacional Isostar Octatlon Open masters.’ Local swimmer Beth Altabas won first place
in the 70+ category and second in the overall national ‘Supermasters’ competition. To complement this award Beth also won gold medals in each of her five races, 800m, 400m, 200m, 100m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke across the four days. Other Masters from Torrevieja achieved similar rewards; Paul Matthews won gold in his 50m Butterfly, silver in the 200m Individual Medley and 100m Freestyle and bronze in his 50m Breaststroke and 200m Freestyle events (65+ category). Team mate Vicki Connolly won silver in her 400m and 100m Freestyle races and got
fourth place in her 800m and 200m Freestyle events (45+ category). Other team members Rafael Bordes Alonso, Yuriy Lymar and Joshua Lorente Imbernon all had good swims in their events with new personal best times in many of their races. Overall the team was placed 53rd out of the 126 participating clubs, a good result with a small number of swimmers. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com
the s a me ve nue . A le x Oxlade-Chamberlain was on target - Arsenal’s first goal against the Blues for 506 minutes. For manager Arsene Wenger, starting his 20th s e a s on in c ha rge a t The Emirates, it was his first win over José Mourinho and for Arsenal it was their first vic tory ove r C he ls e a for four years. North of the border, re igning SPL c ha mpions Celtic got off to a winning start by beating Ross County while Brora Rangers wallope d R othe s 11-0 in the H ighla nd Le a gue , thus equalling the club’s biggestever win CRICKET – Jimmy Anderson (6-47) and then ‘Man of the Match’ Steve ‘The Flying’ Finn (6-79) he lpe d Engla nd to a re sounding eight wicket victory in the third Ashes Test a t Edgba s ton la s t w e e k. Australia were dismissed for 136 and 265 while England replied with 281 and 124-2, Ian Bell scoring 53 and 65 not out. The fourth t e s t s t a r t s t o d a y a t Tr e n t Bridge and England, 2-1 up in the five -ma tc h s e rie s , will be without the injured Anderson. ATHLETICS - The World Anti-Doping Agency is ‘very alarmed’ after fresh allegations of suspecte d doping e me rge in a leak of test data. It is belie ve d tha t a t le a s t 10 medal-winning athletes at the 2012 London Olympics ha ve s how n dubious dis crepancies in their blood. RUGBY LEAGUE – This s e a s on’s C ha lle nge C up Fina l, to be he ld a t We mble y Sta dium on the 29th of this month, will feature Hull KR against Leeds Rhinos. In the semis, Hull e limina te d Wa rrington Wolve s w hile the R hinos ousted St Helens.
BOXING - Luke Campbel l st opped f el l ow Hul l fighter Tommy Coyle in the 10th round to win the WBC lightweight title eliminator. EVENTS – The Wor l d Netball Championships start tomorrow in Australia... The World Badminton Champi onshi ps t ake place in Jakarta, Indonesia from t he 10- 16 August ... The al l Spanish UEFA Super Cup bet ween Bar cel ona and Sevi l l a wi l l be played in
Tbilisi, Georgia on August 11... The first women’s Ashes Test between England and Australia starts in Canterbury next Tuesday morni ng... and t he Eur opean Equestrian Championships ar e bei ng hel d i n Aachen, Germany from 1123 August.
WENGER: Mourinho defeated.
DID YOU KNOW? Leeds United’s midfielder Mick Bates was the first player to be sent off TWICE in the same European competition – dismissed against Partizan Belgrade in the Fairs Cup in November 1967 and against Dinamo Bucharest in November 1970.
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El Raso at Lo Romero VENUE was not crowded and in good condition SIXTEEN members of the El Raso Golf Society travelled to Lo Romero on July 31, to play their monthly game. They had not played this venue for a couple of years and were quite surprised. Not crowded and in good condition, they enjoyed playing this
challenging course. Attendance was severely depleted because of the time of year and members in UK. Nearest the pins was won by; Hole 5 Dave Blinston, Hole 7 Dave Nicholls, Hole 12 Debbie Weedon and Hole 15 Harry Armstrong. Best front today was won by Joy
Gray with 18 points and best back by Debbie Weedon with 19 points. Second overall today with 35 points was Tony Wilson and the winner with a splendid 36 points was new member Dave Blinston. The next game is at Las Colinas on August 31.
San Miguel Golf Society Las Colinas on July 29 EVEN though in the midst of summer when numbers tend to drop off, SMGS is retaining regularly high turn-outs, as 32 members and seven guests made their way to Las Colinas for a stableford competition. With no let-up in the hot and humid conditions, the Bronze category members struggled more than those in Silver and Gold, quite possibly because of the long set up of many of the holes, particularly on the back nine where a number of yellow tees were placed next to the whites. Five members did beat their handicaps though, with special mentions for Noel Bannon and Andy Imrie who both came in with the day’s best score of 39 points. Stableford results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: Fourth, Brian Mulligan, Third, Mick Roscoe, second, Ray
Ewins, and in first place, Marg Birtwistle with 37 points. Silver Category: Fourth, Phil Birtwistle (35), third, Steve Davis 36, second, Eva Pettersson 36, and in first place with joint best score of the day, Noel Bannon with 39 points. Gold Category: In fourth spot, Mick Cook 35, third, Theo Boelhouwer 37, second, Steve Higgins 38, and in first place with the day’s second highest score of 39 points, Andy Imrie. Next week’s meet will take place at Villamartin. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to their website: www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.
TROY MERRIT AND INBEE PARK: Who could go incognito at your local course?
Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont By Tony Myles THERE were two significant golf tournaments over the past weekend and they reminded me of those Spot the Difference newspaper competitions. Except that with these two events the differences were identified with ease. Having watched the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Turnbury and the Tiger sponsored Quicken Loans, it is evident that there are very clear disparities between the male and female professional games. New golf super power One of the first things you notice is the increasing dominance of Asian players in the ladies’ upper strata. Out of the top 20 finishers, 10 were Asian players. This is reflected in the world rankings
where again, nine of the top 20 are Asian players. A few have relocated to other countries but the names at the top are a very strong indicator of the emergence of spectacular golfing talent from China, Japan and especially from Korea. The winner, who demonstrated the most resilient golf, was world number one, Inbee Park. A solid performer from Korea who already had a hoard of major golf titles to her name. However - whilst the vast majority of golfers would have little difficulty in identifying Jordan Spieth I would bet that Inbee could turn up at your next Texas Scramble and nobody would recognise her. I would even go further by suggesting that if she was identified as the world number one very few would be able to name her. This conjecture is supported by the size of the winner’s purse. In Gainesville, Virginia, The Quicken Loans winner, Troy Merrit, held off Ricky Fowler to top the leaderboard and collect
$1.2 million whilst in Turnbury - recently renamed Trump Turnbury - Inbee Park came from five shots back to overtake her own protégée Jin-Young Ko and collect a mere £298,000. Of course it is a large sum and a good return on four days’ effort but it does bear comparison when the standard of golf was equally high in both events and it is merely the level of exposure that is determining the value. So what is the point? In summary, I spotted: 1. Strong challenge being mounted by Asian countries in the ladies’ game. 2. Limited coverage of the ladies’ events. 3. Much lower prize value for the ladies. What do you think? Email info@clgolf.es with any comments PS. Got to squeeze in a “Well done!” to a fantastic teenage Spanish newcomer Luna Sobron, who finished tied 13th and hopes to become a professional at the end of this year.
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SPORT Club de Golf El Paraiso at Villamartin 6 - 12 August 2015
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THE second of this month’s competitions was played at this Championship course AS the members were going to the 10th tee, they heard a whisper that Norwegian member Per Skarnes, had scored 23 points on the front nine, they were expecting his score to be the winning one, however his back nine didn’t pan out the way that they thought, tiredness overcame him and he could on-
ly manage another 13 points to make him level par, while Irishman Derek Kenna seemed to thrive on this, and returned a very credible 37 points (best score of the day.) Third place went to Swedish member Lennart Holmberg, with 33 points, not bad considering Lennart his recent handi-
cap cut. Fourth place was decided on lower handicap with Richard Allen scoring 31 points, along with Colin Marsden. The N.T.P.’s were Hole 6 Joe Dean, Hole 9 Per Skarnes, Hole 13 Lennart Holmberg, and the dreaded Hole 17 was six handicapper Ben Chadwick. After all of the winning cards were removed, a draw was made for a couple of nice bottles of ‘El Coto,’ Chris Belman managed to draw his own card and then Derek Kenna drew John Eyre’s card. Enjoy the wine guys. The next competition is at La Marquesa on August 9, so if you fancy a game call the Secretary on 661 524 101.
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