Euro Weekly News - Mallorca 3 - 9 September 2015 Issue 1574 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

ISSUE NO. 1574

3 - 9 September 2015

MALLORCA

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Balearic Island sisters are doing it for themselves 34.19 PER CENT of self-employed workers are women By Steve Walsh The economic empowerment of women across the world is one of the most remarkable revolutions of the past 50 years. This is echoed by the latest figures which reveal that almost 34.2 per cent of self-employed workers in the Balearic Islands are women. The national average is 34 per

cent of the total of 1.7 million selfemployed workers in Spain, according to a survey. The sector with most self-employed women is healthcare, with 72 per cent of the total. Women account for 63 per cent of hairdressers and 54 per cent in the education sector, but only 7 per cent in transport and 15 per cent in the agricultural sector.

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LOCAL NEWS

Prevent mossies PALMA City Hall has asked residents to help prevent tiger mosquitoes from breeding by removing water from around plant pots after watering and not leaving down drinking

water for animals. They are expected to remain in some areas of the city until the end of November, the councillor for Health and Consumption, Antonia Martin, explained.

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Illegal goods are seized in Palma BEACHFRONT shops were selling forged brand name goods

Darkness falls A DRUNK driver left the seafront promenade in Palma in darkness after crashing into a lamppost at around 6am. The man, in his 60’s, was three times over the legal alcohol limit and had already crashed into a parked car before that and fled the scene. He was attended to by paramedics and arrested by Local Police.

Flight aborted A VUELING flight carrying 150 people from Asturias to Palma de Mallorca aborted take-off after the pilot and some passengers detected a problem with the aircraft.

Passengers report hearing a loud bang as if the plane had hit something although it was more likely to be a problem with the engine, the company reported.

PALMA Local Police seized 600 bootleg items from three beachfront shops. The police were alerted by a passerby that forged brand name goods were being sold. Once this was confirmed, the shop o w n e r s w e r e c h a rg e d w i t h c r i m e s against industrial property. Meanwhile, Palma City Hall has ann o u n c e d t h a t i t w i l l o ff e r t r a i n i n g courses for ‘looky-looky’ men to make it easier for them to get a legal job. The councillors for Citizen Safety, Angelica Pastor, and for the Palma Beach district, Llorenç Carrio, met with illegal itinerant salesmen, as well as police and members of Catholic charity Caritas. It was suggested that agreements could be reached with local businesses

BOOTLEG ITEMS: Police were alerted to forged goods being sold. t o o ff e r t h e m w o r k . T h e y w e r e r e minded that what they do is illegal and asked to avoid confrontation with the police who are only doing their

job. They were also reminded that it is illegal for children under 18 to be offering services such as hair braiding on the seafront promenade.

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Busiest weekend brings long waits at the airport ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY flights were delayed

European Press 20 By Staff Reporter

Russian Press 21

Finance 23 - 28

Stocks 24

Leapy 29

Our View 30

Colin Bird 30

Mike Walsh 30

Vicki McLeod 31

Daily TV 32

Time Out 34 - 35

Letters 36

Legally Speaking 38

Health & Beauty 39

Social Scene 40 - 41

Pets 42

Homes & Gardens 44

Property 46 - 47

Classifieds 48 - 49

Motoring 50

Boats 52 - 53

Sport 54 + 56

THE weekend with most air traffic at Son Sant Joan Airport, with 3,300 flights and 548,000 passengers, saw 150 flights delayed. Between 7am and 8pm last Sunday, 73 departures from Palma and 77 arrivals in the city were delayed, and over the weekend 37 flights in total were delayed for more than one hour. The worst delay was a Condor flight from Frankfurt which left Germany six hours late. Saturday was the busiest day, with 964 flights in total and 160.458 passengers. The flights which suffered most delays within Spain were those connecting to Ibiza. The first two days of September were also extremely busy, with 1,358 flights and 230,472 passengers. Meanwhile, the three companies in charge of handling at the airport, Globalia, Iberia and Acciona are reportedly in the middle of a price war attempting to attract as many airlines to hire their services as possible. Their services include luggage assistance, runway operations, loading and

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SON SANT JOAN: Saturday was the busiest day with 964 flights. transporting luggage. Unions complain that prices are being brought down by up to 50 per cent. The minimum set by airport authority AENA is €1,300 per flight and some years it has reached as much as €3,000. Putting prices

down is feared to have a knock-on effect for the working conditions of the companies’ employees. Union representatives say the only ones to benefit from it are the airlines, but that AENA must make sure that quality and working conditions are maintained.

Mallorca opens door to refugees POLITICAL party Mes per Mallorca has offered to take in refu g e e s in th e to wns where it is in power. Mes per Mallorca will suggest that Inca Town Hall

accepts refugees from Syria or from other countries in c ris is , a c c ording to how many can be placed. Calvia, Andratx and other towns also plan to join the motion.

The party has criticised Spain’s “lack of interest in providing an answer to the humanitarian emergency.” Som Pa lma a nd Pode m Palma have also suggested

t hat Pal m a becom e a ci t y open t o Syr i an r ef ugees heading to Europe, and have cr i t i ci sed t he Eur opean Union’s handling of the current migrant crisis.

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Balearic families spend €28,753 each in 2014 MANY families had to request help from social services By Steve Walsh FA M I L I E S i n t h e B a l e a r i c I s lands spent an average €28,753 throughout 2014. This is more than the average for Spain (€27,038) making the r e g i o n ’s e x p e n d i t u r e t h e f i f t h highest with the Basque Country leading the way with €31,829, and Extremadura at the opposite end of the scale, with €23,036. H o w e v e r, a c c o r d i n g t o t h e Balearic Department for Social Services and Cooperation, in 2014, 32,722 families on the islands had to request help from their local social services departments and charities to request help, in many cases financial. More than 22,000 of the families were in Mallorca. The number of requests for help dealt with in 2014 was 20.75 per cent higher than the previous year and in 2015 the figure is expected to rise again. Meanwhile, the Balearic Government has announced that €72,000 will be destined this year to help young pregnant women and young families with no income. The money will go to social services which have centres and carry out activities to help such groups.

AVERAGE SPEND: In the Balearics is more than the average for Spain.

Matas ‘rigged Son Espases contract’ THE former health councillor for the Balearic Government, Aina Castillo, admitted to judge Jose Castro that the contract to build Son Espases Hospital was rigged. She says the former President of the Regional Government, Jaume Matas, made sure the contract was given to company OHL. This backs up statements she gave before police and the anti-corruption prosecutor Pedro Horrach in April 2014, when she said while she was councillor between 2003 and 2007 she received orders to make sure the contract was awarded to companies led by OHL.

Skeleton found during a dig ARCHAEOLOGISTS working at the Talaies de Can Jordi site in Santanyi have found a complete skeleton of a woman in a squatting position. The skeleton, believed to belong to a woman between 25 and 35, was found in a natural cavity in the rock which was located outside of the wall surrounding what was believed to be a settlement of the late prehistoric era. The exact date will be confirmed with carbon dating techniques.

The body was probably wrapped in a shroud where her feet were crossed and pointing west. She would have been covered with earth and lime. Also found with the skeleton were pieces of sheep or goat and ox. Burials outside of the settlement are believed to signify that the person had fewer rights than other members of the population and has been seen before in other settlements in Mallorca.

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It’s business as usual on Queen’s historic day QUEEN ELIZABETH II will celebrate milestone on September 9 Photo by eatureflash/shutterstock

ENDURING MONARCH: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. By John Smith BOTH women were thrust into the monarchy, yet each served for over 23,000 days. Queen Victoria’s reign lasted 63 years and 216 days but on September 9, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will pass that milestone to become Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Separated by more than a century, the two women have much in common. Born in 1819, just four short years after the Battle of Waterloo, Victoria was the only daughter of the Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III.

She would have had no expectation of inheriting the monarchy but for the fact that her father died soon after she was born and his three older brothers had no legitimate children. Suddenly at the age of just 18, Victoria was Queen and Empress. Like Victoria, Princess Elizabeth had no expectation of becoming Queen. Her uncle Edward VIII was the oldest child of George V and was the heir apparent. With his abdication in 1936, however, her father George VI became King and she became next in line. Her father was only 56 when he died and Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at

the relatively young age of 25. Similarly, as they reached such august ages, both women’s sons and heirs had a very long wait to accede to the throne. King Edward VII was 59 before he became King and Prince Charles will be 67 later this year. With the birth of Prince George, the British monarchy is in the unusual position of having three direct heirs to the throne with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George. Her Majesty has no special plans for September 9 and will be undertaking normal duties, booked for some time.

Employees rob bar where they worked TWO men were arrested in Palma for robbing the bar where they work. They allegedly forced

open the door, partially destroyed the premises, threw a television screen on the floor and stole €400 from the till, the owner explained. Also in Palma, a man was rescued from the sea after the engine of his seven-metre-long boat exploded when he was about to moor in the port. He did not require medical treatment and the fire did not spread. Local Police, Guardia Civil, firemen and paramedics attended the scene.

Woman gets data removed THE Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has ordered the Balearic Government, Andratx Town Hall and Google to remove negative information regarding a Mallorca woman from the internet. The woman’s name was linked to traffic fines, embargoes and other warnings, in official edicts and documents. She went to the regional government and the town hall, the courts and Google to ask for negative data to be removed as it could stop her from getting a job.

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Tonnes of rubbish on Balearic coasts A TONNE of rubbish has been collected every day in August along the coastlines of the Balearic Islands. This is 40 per cent more than the same month in 2014, according to the Head of Environmental Education, Quality and Refuse, Sebastia Sanso. Thermal winds have caused more plastic to be blown to the shores, as well as wood and organic waste, he explained, during an event held by Escola Viva, which works with disadvantaged children, when a 34-kilo sea turtle was released in Pollensa Port. It was found in Portopetro in June caught in plastic. It has been cared for at Palma Aquarium, which works with the Environmental Council, and one of its flippers had to be amputated. The event aimed to teach children the importance of looking after the coastline.

TOWN’S NEEDS: Discussed the need for sound barriers.

Calvia requests help RESIDENETS have complained of the noise By Staff Reporter CALVIA Mayor, Alfonso Rodriguez, spoke with the Island’s Territory and Infrastructures councillor, Mercedes Garrido, regarding some of the town’s needs. He thanked her for her interest and told her that one of the main problems is the need for sound barriers at the sides of part of the Andratx motorway. Residents in the Costa den Blanes

area have complained of the noise. A formal request to study the problem will be made. It was also agreed that the department will help Calvia to promote the Finca de Galatzo as the entrance to the Serra de Tramuntana in hopes of it being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the plans proposed is to connect Calvia to the Pedra en Sec Route via the property and create a mountain refuge from the existing structures.

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EURO WOMEN PAGE

Turning negatives into positives 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. Maria Wilson is dedicated to helping cancer sufferers. MARIA WILSON is a force to be reckoned with. Having survived cancer on numerous occasions, she has turned what were some of the darkest days of her life in to a positive experience as she helps others with their own cancer battles and throws herself into her fundraising efforts as President of the AECC, (Asociation Espanola Contra el Cancer,) Orihuela Costa branch. It was in 2010 when Maria discovered she had another battle on her hands but she believes someone was watching over her the day she decided to go for a mammogram test. Being at Torrevieja Hospital in February 2010 for another appointment, she put her name down for a mammogram. “Something inside me said to do it and I filled in the form and thank God I did,” she recalled. Within days she was called for the test which found a lump and very quickly she was having a biopsy and being told lumps had been found in three places and that she had an aggressive form of cancer. The news was hard to digest for Maria, who said there was no history of breast cancer in her family, and had already battled cancer over 20 years before when she spent two years fighting the disease and learning to walk again as a tumour was removed from her buttock and uterus. She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy following surgery to remove her breast. “It was a long process and I had to learn to live with it psychologically. I was having regular cat scans when my tumour of 20 years ago was found to be grow-

SURVIVOR: Maria Wilson has undergone cancer treatment three times and now throws herself into fundraising.

A tireless and selfless campaigner for charity By Gemma Quinn

Maria and The Pink Ladies have raised more than €220,000 for AECC cancer charity

Fact file Name: Maria Wilson Born: December 1947 Profession: President of the Asociation Espanola Contra el Cancer, Orihuela Costa Family: Married with one son and two stepchildren and six grandchildren between us Nature or Nurture: Both From: Birmingham, UK

ing bigger. It was a secondary cancer which had lain dormant but had grown 16cm in a year.” Facing chemo once again, she admitted: “I was proud of my appearance and it was very hard facing losing my hair again.” Rather than dwelling on her condition after undergoing cancer treatment not once, but three times, Maria threw herself into fundraising. She founded Maria and The Pink Ladies, an army of hard-working ladies, who raise funds for the AECC cancer charity, of which Maria is now Orihuela Costa Branch President, which helps fund their research and early screening programmes. Since 2010, Maria and The Pink

Now lives: Orihuela Costa Pets: A dog Languages spoken: English and Spanish Book or TV: TV Favourite programme: Soaps and films What are your strengths: Passion and positivity and belief that it will happen What are your weaknesses: I’m maybe too soft and can be very emotional What do you like to do to relax and have fun: Going to the beach and having pampering spa sessions.

Ladies have raised more than €220,000. Maria joked that she now worked harder than she did when she had a full-time job, but her dedication to the cause has also acted as a form of

therapy. “The charity work has helped me to not dwell on my own problems, but I am human and there are times when it does affect me emotionally and psychologically but ultimately it makes

me stronger and I get satisfaction in knowing I’m helping others. The best period of my life is now,” Maria said. She continued: “When you are younger, it is different; you want to enjoy life to the full but you are enjoying it for yourself, it’s more selfish. Now I feel different and get a wider satisfaction in helping others. Even if I’m in pain, this is how I see my life, helping others and one day I’d like to write a book to help and inspire other women with cancer.” In the next five years Maria is not going to rest on her laurels, she wants to see the charity get bigger and better as they work to raise funds and also awareness about early detection tests, including the mammogram screening that ultimately gave her an early diagnosis of breast cancer and saved her life. However, she would also like to see others come forward, leading the charity in her name perhaps as she finally gets round to writing the book that she dreams of whilst getting to travel more. The work of Maria and the Pink Ladies can be followed on their website at www.pinkladies.es

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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No military concerts THE nationalist and leftwing powers in Manacor Town Hall have refused to take part in celebrations to mark the 300th anniversary of the Balearic Captaincy General. The town hall had been informed during the previous term of office that concerts with military music would be organised in Mallorcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main towns as part of the anniversary celebrations. It was sent by the head of the armed forces administrative department in the Balearic Islands, Rafael Baena, suggesting a concert could be held in Manacor on September 25. However, the mayor, Miquel Oliver, responded very curtly in Catalan that the anniversary marks a time when the Balearic Islands lost much of their power following the War of Succession.

Law plans to protect natural landscapes AIM is to regulate planning conditions By Steve Walsh THE Balearic Government plans to promote a law to protect the natural landscape. The councillor for Territory, Energy and Mobility, Joan Boned, announced the plan which also includes a project to reform the territorial law, and the tourism and agricultural boundaries. The aim is to regulate territorial planning conditions to preserve and respect harmony.

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Council helps evicted families FIVE of the 15 families evicted from a building in Pere Garau last month are being helped by the municipal property rental service, Palma Habitada. Another five families will be receiving financial aid to help them pay a deposit on a property, and the five remaining families are being put up

in public centres until they can be provided with a home. Of the 60 people evicted, only 33 need to be helped by the City Hall. A social worker was assigned to the cases and gave a response to each individual situation after the families complained that the council had abandoned them.

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PLAQUE UNVEILED: The mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodriguez attended.

Street named after police officer HE was well-liked by his colleagues and residents By Steve Walsh THE mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodriguez, unveiled a plaque to open Calle Cabo Garcia.

Man dies falling from bridge A MAN i n h i s 5 0 ’s d ied after falling from a bridge in Calle Joan de Saridakis in Palma. National Police believe he committed suicide. A man, 67, drowned in the sea at Cala Bona, Son Servera. He was found unconscious in the water following a heart attack. In Palma, a tourist, 76, also drowned in the sea at bathing station number 6. In both cases lifeguards and paramedics performed CP R t o n o a v a i l . M e a n while , i n C a l a Fe r re ra , Man a c o r, a wo m a n , 3 9 , had an epileptic fit while bathing and had to be rescued b y l i f e g u a r d s . S h e was attended by a doctor and paramedics and taken to Manacor Hospital.

He was accompanied by Antonia Sanchez, the widow of the Local Police officer, who joined the force in 1967 and remained at the service of the town for 30 years.

He was well-liked by his colleagues and local residents, and the event was attended by other members of the council and by Garcia’s friends, relatives and colleagues.

Head on crash on Llucmajor raod A MAN, 43, died in an accident on the Llucmajor to Campos road. His van crashed head-on into a car, and he died instantly. His body had to be extracted from the vehicle by firemen. The driver of the car was slightly injured and taken to a clinic in Palma. Guardia Civil directed traffic following the accident which caused several kilometres of tailbacks. In a separate incident, a postman, 50, who was hit by a van while carrying out his

deliveries in Andratx, died in Son Espases due to the serious injuries he had sustained. At almost the same time, in another part of the town, a Local Police officer patrolling on a motorbike was hit by a 4x4 vehicle on a roundabout. His injuries were not serious and although he was taken to a health centre, he was released almost immediately. A motorcyclist was taken to Son Espases Hospital with serious injuries after fell near Palma Airport.

Fishing season for ‘llampuga’ begins THE fishing season for the Mahi-Mahi (known in Mallorca as llampuga) has started with 6,000 kilos caught in just two days. It is one of the favourites with fishermen as prices are usually good, and the season will continue until the end of this year, according to the Council for the Environment, Agriculture and Fishing. Four years ago, catches were limited to 200 kilos per boat, per day.

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ARRESTED: Eight people who were involved in three robberies in two days in Mallorca.

Robbers caught at sea in joint operation THEY deactivated alarms and made holes in walls and ceilings to enter premises A JOINT operation by National Police and Guardia Civil resulted in the arrests of eight people involved in three robberies in two days in Mallorca. Five of the detainees were c a ught on a boa t a t s e a when they were returning to Ibiza after the robberies. Two more people were ar-

rested in Ibiza and one in Mallorca. They are charged with at least 29 break-ins and are thought to have stolen more than €1 million in jewellery and cash. In this operation, officers r ecover ed €150,000 and sei zed som e of t he t ool s used in the robberies. They

deactivated alarms, made holes in walls and ceilings to enter premises and used oxy-fuel cutters to break into safes. They ran a security company which allowed them to obtain information from hotels, restaurants and discos so t hat t hey coul d t arget them.

British tourist abandoned on Magaluf boardwalk GUARDIA CIVIL are investigating why a 19-year-old British tourist was abandoned at the boarding area of a tourist boat in Magaluf. The lifeguard at a nearby beach was alerted that the young man was unconscious on the boardwalk, and had apparently taken drugs. The lifeguard, who performed First Aid and called for help, said he was alerted by a member of the crew from a catamaran which is used to organise parties at sea. Guardia Civil launched a search for the people in charge of the boat. Meanwhile, one of the victim’s friends had to be calmed down by the officers as he was aggressive towards members of the

45 was the age of the Senegalese resident who was arrested for allegedly selling drugs

emergency services. In a separate incident, a Senegalese resident of Capdepera, 45, was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to tourists in the clubbing area of Cala Ratjada. Locals had reported him and he was put under surveillance. He was stopped by plain clothes officers in his car and was carrying marihuana and cocaine ready to sell.

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Podemos requests closure of court case POLITICAL party Podemos has requested the closure of a case against a group of proabortionists who interrupted mass in a Palma church. They burst into Sant Miquel Church in Palma in February 2014 to shout slogans in favour of abortion. A party spokesperson said that they want the accusations against them to be dropped as they are against feminist protests being criminalised and reject political and religious restrictions to women making their own decisions regarding their bodies.

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Monarchs join the crowds for concert THEY surprised locals by appearing at the event By Steve Walsh KING Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the concert given by J au me A n g la d a at Ca la nova Sailing Club. Although their summer holidays on the island were thought to be over, they surprised locals by appearing at the concert given b y A n g la d a, a p e rs ona l friend who has shared many hours sailing off Palma with them. They joined residents of Cala Major who were celebrating the festivities in honour of Sant Agusti and even posed for some ‘selfies’ with those who asked them and before leaving they spoke to many local families and their children. Both dressed casually for the event and were n o t ac c o mp a n ied b y the ir daughters Leonor and Sofia.

KING FELIPE: Together with Queen Letizia attended the concert.

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Accidents across the island A VEHICLE overturned on the road between S’Arraco and San Telmo when the driver lost control of it on a bend. The four young occupants were uninjured, Local Police reported. In Marratxi, two men in their 20’s crashed into the wall of a house after deliberately speeding on a roundabout. They skidded round once, unaware that they were being watched by the Local Police, but the driver lost control of the vehicle which hit a lamppost and then the wall. Only the driver was injured. They initially denied their actions which caused the accident. In Palma, a man who crashed a rented car, which was left on top of a parking meter, was located by police. The driver apparently reversed at speed, hitting another vehicle so hard it was knocked on its side, and ending up on a parking meter. Police located the person who had rented it, but he told them he had not been driving. Another man, 25, went to the police in his place and told them he had caused the accident but got scared and fled the scene because he didn’t have a licence.

Family evacuated FOUR people had to be treated for smoke inhalation in Manacor Hospital. following a fire in their home in Porreres in the early hours. According to the fire department, the fridge caught fire, damaging the kitchen and causing smoke in the rest of the house. It took several hours to extinguish.

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When Will Interest Rates Rise? The Bank of England’s August monetary policy meeting was a disappointing one for savers, signalling that the first interest rate move would not come until around May next year. The recent events in China also make it more likely that there will be no increase this year. The previous month, Governor Mark Carney had suggested that the situation would start to change at the turn of the year. Before the meeting, analysts expected some dissent among the nine member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), with up to three members expected to vote to increase the base rate, but only one did. The UK interest rate was therefore left at 0.5% for the 78th month. Quantitative easing was also maintained at £375 billion. Factors taken into account included lower oil prices, the strength of the pound and a weaker than expected job market. The Bank’s assessment suggested

By Peter Worthington, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks that interest rates would follow market expectations, which are for a 0.25% rise in May, a second 0.25% later in 2016, followed by two in 2017 to reach 1.7% by 2018. On the positive side, the Inflation Report is more optimistic on growth than the previous one in May. Gross domestic product (GDP) for 2015 is now expected to be 2.8%, compared to the 2.5% forecast in May.

At the press conference, Mr Carney said that the likely timing of the first rate increase “is drawing closer,” but the exact timing cannot be predicted since it will be the product of economic developments and prospects. He advised: “The path of rates is much more important than the precise timing of the first increase. Given the likely persistence of the headwinds facing the economy the MPC expects Bank Rate increases, when they come, to be gradual, and to be limited to a level below past averages.” Since then there have been the developments in China, with fears about the slowing Chinese economy and what impact it could have internationally unsettling the markets. On 25th August, China’s central bank cut its key lending rate by 0.25% to 4.6% to calm stockmarkets, its fifth cut. This will make it cheaper for banks to borrow from the central bank and

so easier for businesses and individuals to borrow money. The reserves banks are required to hold were also reduced, so there is more money available for lending. The aim is to shore up longterm economic growth. The government hopes to convince investors that although the economy is slowing down, it will not have a hard landing. Some analysts speculated this could delay the UK interest rate rise even further, even till 2017. It is however too early to know how the situation will progress, and the base rate could well remain on track for a 2016 rise. Earlier in August, Mr Carney had commented that there will always be some unpredicted global headwinds, “but that’s not a justification for permanent stasis.” The situation in China does however make a rise this year more unlikely.

Another key reason is UK consumer price inflation, which has fallen rapidly. It is also low in Europe, and there is a risk people could become too complacent about this threat to their wealth. Over the last 65 years inflation rates of around 3% have been more common. This would halve the value of capital within 24 years, with significant implications for your standard of living. Do not wait until you feel the effects of inflation; that would be too late. You need to take action now to protect your savings for future years. Seek personalised advice on strategies to beat inflation, appropriate for your objectives and risk profile.

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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ANIMAL REFUGE: Cares for abandoned dogs and cats.

Grab a sale bargain, and feed an animal! CHARITY relies completely on donations and shop revenue By Steve Walsh THE Charity Shop in Puerto Alcudia that provides funds for Pro-Animales Mallorca (Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Refuge) is having an end-of-season sale to clear summer clothing. Starting at 10am on September 21, ALL sale items

will be priced at â&#x201A;Ź1 (or less) Shop opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm. The shop has easy parking being by the car park opposite the Lidl supermarket in Puerto Alcudia, near the Banana Club roundabout. The Refuge is a registered

charity and cares for abandoned or badly treated animals (cats, dogs, pigs, horses and more) from all over Mallorca. It receives no government funding and relies completely on donations and revenue from the shop to pay food and vet bills. www.proanimalesmallorca.org

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Poor students? DENMARK: Students starting university in Denmark need to up their game, said the minister for higher education, and spend more time studying and less time travelling around the world, looking good, working out and a thousand other things.

Drone miss DENMARK: There was a near miss for a passenger plane and an illegal drone on the approach to Copenhagen on Friday. Air authorities said the drone was flying at 450 metres, well above the permitted height.

Tolkien tale FINLAND: The early JRR Tolkien tale published last week, The Story of Kullervo, written when he was at university, was inspired by the Finnish epic Kalevala.

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WORKERS dig up time capsule whisky CONSTRUCTION workers unearthed a 121-year-old time capsule, whose contents included a bottle of whisky, near Ruthven Road Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park.

Dog dumped THE RSPCA is appealing for information on a woman who was seen dumping a severely ill dog over a garden wall in Wimborne, Dorset, before driving off in a van. The abandoned dog was left fighting for her life, said vets.

Sales down LAND Registry figures said the number of homes being sold in England and Wales had fallen by 15 per cent compared to last year, but prices in hotspots such as London commuter towns rose 13 per cent.

BRITISH PRESS Dark days YOUNG Goths are more at risk of depression and self-harm, found a study published in medical journal The Lancet. Research based on Bristol teenagers also suggested those who were part of the subculture were more likely to have been bullied.

Harvey Nichols in Leeds was ram raided last week, with thieves crashing a Ford Mondeo into the entrance of the building at 4.20am before racing off with hundreds of pounds worth of perfume and aftershave.

Tree fight CAMPAIGNERS in Powys want the route of the Newton bypass altered to save a 500-year-old oak tree. The building of the £56 million road is subject to a public inquiry. GOTHS: More at risk of selfharm.

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Slow burner NORWAY: Public broadcaster NRK, which famously broadcast footage of a burning fireplace for 12 hours then followed that up with half a day of a jumper being knitted, is planning a long, real time broadcast of reindeer migration.

ABBA auction SWEDEN: ABBA’s piano, used in the recording of the opening bars of Dancing Queen, goes on sale in London auction house Sotheby’s in September, and is expected to raise more than €800,000.

Cast off SWEDEN: A man was jailed for 10 years in Dubai for drug smuggling, after being arrested on a stop-off halfway though a journey from Brazil to Sweden. An official asked about the plaster casts on both his legs, which were discovered to be fake when the Swede tried to make a run for it.

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MIFFY: Created by Dutch artist.

POLICE in Heidenau cancelled a party the town was planning to hold to welcome refugees living in the town, because they could not guarantee the safety of participants, following recent violent, far-right protests in the area

Telly addicts A STUDY found that Germans’ favourite pastime is sitting in front of the TV, closely followed by surfing the net, sparking fears that the traditionally outdoorsloving nation is losing its lust for the healthy life.

Be friends FACEBOOK representatives in Europe have agreed to meet Justice Minister Heiko Maas to discuss doing more to prevent racist bullying on the social network, following complaints from the public.

Knut’s death THE mystifying death of four-year-old polar bear, Knut, at Berlin zoo in 2011 has finally been explained. Scientists noticed similarities between the famous bear’s post mortem results and those of humans who had the rare autoimmune disorder, anti-NMDAR.

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GERMANY receives more applications for asylum in a month than the UK does in a year, according to figures from the EU statistics agency Eurostat.

CARTOONS now hang in Rijksmueum THE work of Dutch artist Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy the Rabbit, now hangs in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, next to the artists who inspired him, including Henri Matisse, in an exhibition open until November 15

Seal rescue A RINGED seal was rescued from a Utrecht canal last week, having accidentally found its way through the floodgates. Police said it was ‘fit, well, and

DUTCH PRESS eating fish. What else could you ask for!’

Claim rise THERE was a rise in the number of people claiming benefits in the first six

months of 2015, up by 13,000 people, with the biggest increase amongst over45s.

No to taps TELECOMS firms have slammed plans by the Dutch government to allow security services greater surveillance powers, including phone tapping and monitoring internet use. Tele2 said the proposed “unlimited access” was too far reaching.

Memory loss A NORWEGIAN pensioner who stopped off in Hanover while driving home from holiday to take some cash out of the bank forgot where he’d parked and spent three weeks looking for his car. A local newspaper eventually succeeded in reuniting the man with his motor.

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Lads’ weekend PUTIN and Medvedev work out in Sochi

MEN ONLY: President and Prime Minister tend the BBQ.

THE Russian president Vladimir Putin and PM Dimitry Medvedev were photographed working out, then grilling slabs of meat for breakfast and brewing a pot of tea, at Putin’s summer residence near the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

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Bear migrates A BLACK bear crossed the border from Russia into China by swimming across the Wusuli river, sending locals into a panic. It was shot with tranquillizers before being released back into the wild in a more remote location.

THERE has been a 47 per cent increase in the last year in the average cost of kitting out children for the new school year, says the Russian Public Opinion Research Centre, leaving many families struggling to buy everything they need.

Zoo disaster HEAVY rain causing severe flooding in the far eastern city of Ussuriysk, where hundreds of people have had to be relocated, spelled disaster for animals in the city zoo. A lion and a popular bear named Masyanya, drowned in their cages.

Guitar hero THE winner of the 2015 Air Guitar World Championships is Muscovite Kereel ‘Our Daddy’ Blumenkrants, although he was run close at the competition in Finland. A tiebreaker game of rock, paper, scissors couldn’t separate him from the American champion, forcing a final showdown.

Food dumped

Group stage IN the draw for the UEFA Champions League group stages, CSKA Moskva will meet Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven and Wolfsberg, while Zenit St Petersburg were drawn with Valencia, Lyon and Gent.

tional invasion of Norway by Russia based on a Jo Nesbo story has drawn criticism from Moscow, the ambassador in Oslo saying it was ‘regrettable’ to portray a ‘non-existent threat from the east’.

MIGRANT: Black bear swam across river.

Flight plight NEW laws on personal data which mean information on Russian citizens must be held on servers within the country pose a problem for foreign flight booking companies, so Russia is developing its own airline ticket booking site.

TV trouble AA TV channel’s plan to show a series depicting a fic-

RUSSIA’S food safety watchdog burned 1.5 tonnes of food meant for a BMW team due to take part in a car racing event in Moscow. The imported food was destroyed as part of retaliations against western-imposed sanctions.

No film funds A RADICAL film festival in its 13th year, Moscow Premiere, has had its funding scrapped by the city council in favour of a new event, Youth Festival of Life Affirming Film, which is backed by the government.

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Decision pays off for Betfair PADDY POWER tie-up puts boss Corcoran in charge of betting giant By John Smith WHEN Breon Corcoran, the boss of Betfair, spurned a £990-million bid for the betting exchange in May 2013, he arguably made one of the biggest gambles of his career. The former Paddy Power executive had taken the helm at Betfair less than a year before private equity house CVC

the bid amount turned down for the betting exchange

and its partner Richard Koch attempted a takeover. With the shares languishing well below their £13 float price, the final, sweetened 950p-a-share bid from the suitors must have seemed a tempting offer to Corcoran. But with Betfair stock closing at a record £31.34 on Wednesday night after

The genie will not be put back in its bottle once and for all until it is clear that such a risk will not rear its head again.’ Benoit Coeuré, executive board member of the European Central Bank

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Finance questions THE Bank of Spain is to circulate a questionnaire containing no less than 110 questions concerning individuals’ understanding of finance. Twenty thousand homes will be chosen and the purpose is to assist in financial training for the future.

STRIKE CALL: Train drivers’ union plans a series of strikes.

Union calls for train strikes DESPITE the recent news that rail operator Renfe was anticipating a return to profit in 2016, the decision by SEMAF, the train drivers’ union, to call 24-hour strikes on September 4, 11, 14 and 15, will not be welcomed. The strike concerns the lack of new drivers being brought into Renfe as the average age of a driver is now

over 54 and an overall shortage of suitable staff. Apart from staffing levels, there is also the question of a new wage agreement which also appears to have stalled. At least passengers will have sufficient warning of the proposed strikes and therefore be able to make alternative arrangements if they need to travel on the affected days.

GAP in Spain AMERICAN fashion brand GAP, also owners of Banana Republic, will offer shoppers the chance to purchase their range of clothes in El Corte Inglés Castellana store from September 3.

Google warned FOLLOWING complaints from various retail outlets about the way in which Google promotes selected retailers and its own business on its search engine, it has been warned by the EU that unless it changes its ways, it could receive a significant fine.

Peugeot in Madrid talks FRENCH car manufacturer Peugeot has started to negotiate a redundancy plan for its factory in Madrid. The company wants to make two adjustments to the workforce, one in what is left of this year and the other next year. PSA Peugeot produces the C4 Cactus in

Shares in London end a tumultuous week on the front foot - but August losses total £115bn after the Chinese burn-out.

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Madrid, and this production line will remain in place. The company talked about ‘a deep modification’ in its factory in Madrid to ‘improve competitiveness’ and none of the current production in Madrid will be transferred elsewhere.

the firm revealed its merger talks with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, Corcoran’s decision to reject CVC has undoubtedly paid off. As well as sending Betfair shares to an all-time high, the tie-up with Paddy Power brings Corcoran’s gambling career full circle and puts him in charge of a betting giant.

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€48million grant probe A TRAINING centre in Mijas (Malaga) called The Centre for Leisure Industries received a grant from the Junta de Andalucía of €48 million, and has since remained empty. This has led Mijas Town Hall to come under investigation for presumed fraud, while at the same time a judge in Sevilla is investigating the diversion of funds granted by the Andalucía Government.

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% CHG. -0.71 -0.59 -0.39 -0.35 -0.38 1.66 0.36 0.96 0.24 0.39 0.19 -0.24 2.44 2.12 0.04 0.84 -0.46 0.63 1.63 1.78 0.02 2.51 2.49 -0.92 0.27 1.19 -0.51 -0.02 -0.08 -0.16 0.20 0.32 2.53 0.95 -0.09 0.72 -1.77 1.06 -0.67 2.13 -0.05 0.18 -1.62 0.38 0.08 -0.16 0.79 0.44 0.51 1.08

NET VOL 9,968.75 15,106.07 55,443.12 8,723.69 8,628.66 3,698.61 3,894.81 7,108.51 3,925.29 31,860.18 12,122.87 9,793.20 9,072.39 6,314.76 36,443.73 3,656.28 40,948.33 11,630.68 33,044.02 13,430.93 21,483.55 64,396.96 40,498.61 4,670.00 5,236.30 48,782.38 5,532.44 4,619.82 6,371.57 4,930.82 29,671.34 17,860.59 10,142.40 4,350.45 4,712.91 14,498.77 4,870.63 19,272.90 8,219.38 6,412.57 15,577.33 5,026.40 6,974.71 33,536.79 5,802.87 59,746.37 2,972.40 8,679.86 10,789.76 17,450.98

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Euro makes gains on the back of stock market wobbles Ask the expert Peter Loveday Contact me at euroweekly@currenciesdirect.com

IT has been a game of two halves for the Great British Pound (GBP) versus the Euro in August. GBP started the month sitting nicely at 1.40 and on the back of positive UK inflation feedback GBP managed to squeeze higher to 1.43. At the time, the thought process was that higher inflation would shorten the time-span to a UK interest rate rise. The Pound rallied and the Euro was pushed lower. In addition there was expectation that the US would look to raise interest rates this year and that this could be as soon as September. This allowed USD strength against the Euro and in turn helped the Pound to maintain good levels against the Euro. Fast forward to the 26th August and the Pound was down 4 per cent from the highs of the month.

RALLY: Fallout in equities has supported the Euro in the latter half of August. So what happened? The move is directly related to the bloodbath in Chinese equity markets which has in turn tripped into global equity and FX markets. The People’s Bank of China has

responded to the sharp sell-off in equities and the weaker growth feedback by cutting interest rates and weakening the value of the CNY. Whether this sell-off will stabilise or catalyse is a key

question. For FX markets the response has been to buy the Euro and the Japanese Yen on any fallout in equities and this has supported the Euro rally in the latter half of August. Feedback from Germany was positive with GDP rising and the IFO survey posting a good reading. In particular the Euro has rallied against the USD and this is due to a much lower chance that the Federal Reserve will move on interest rates in the near term given the fallout from China. The Euro has rallied a massive six cents against the USD in the latter half of August. So what can we expect moving forward? Well, the situation in China is far from clear and all eyes will be on the People’s Bank and its ability to stabilise the markets. A further sell-off could help the Euro, whereas a recovery from the lows should see the Euro shed some of its gains. Looking outside of the stock market turmoil and focusing on the central banks we are likely to see the US delay a rate hike until next year and similarly the UK may also delay their lift-off. This should favour the Euro in the short term.

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Strike call threat to airports IN an effort to ensure that the increase in passenger numbers to and from Spain is 2015 continues into next year, the government has announced that it will be giving airports a number of incentives with the hope and expectation of opening new routes to increase passenger footfall even more. However, it’s one step forward and one step back - just after the Malaga baggage handlers strike was called off - as three unions, CCCO, UGT and USO, have called for stoppages at Menzies Aviation Ibérica, which manages the check-in services at various airports. Many of the low-cost airlines including some from UK are likely to be affected with the first strike due to take place on September 4 at Madrid Barajas. If no agreement is reached, then the strikes will escalate and will include Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Mallorca.

Fancy a career on stage? Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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FANCY a career in acting but too hard to get into? Try going into business instead. It is much the same thing. In business, when dealing with clients, it is your alter ego that will do much of the work for you. In business for 25 years, I had little choice but to wing it. During that quarter of a century, I lived on my wits and I survived. Business, like many other careers, is a broad forum. My forte appeared to be in selling. However, I was never a one-man-band. I was also a retailer, publisher, doorknocker and business doctor. Common sense suggests that popular theatre artistes can’t always be full of sparkle. Like the rest of us they too have their bad hair days. An impending performance must be the last thing they need. The show must go on and so must selling when your income de-

MUCH THE SAME: A career on stage or in business.

pends on it. Every salesperson knows the feeling: exhausted, dispirited, it is late and you have one more appointment. You know you’re going to be on ‘stage’ for at least two hours, maybe longer. If you are the kind of person who wears his heart on his sleeve then selling is not for you. How often my shoulders sagged when, after knocking, I waited for the door to open. As the door opened my face lit up. Immediately filled with passion I warmly greeted my client. With boundless enthusiasm I learned all about his trade. To my credit I must say I did so with genuine interest. It was more important to me that he does well than I succeed. I think this came across and it paid dividends. Although I had pitched the benefits of my service more times than Phantom of the Opera runs, I presented my service with evangelistic enthusiasm. This paid well, too. My advice is, if you can sell, choose a product or service you genuinely believe in. If you don’t believe what your tongue says, then your client won’t either.

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Have the confidence to say: “Show me the money because I’m worth it” Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females A LOT of news has been whirling around recently about the gender pay gap, highlighting how women often receive salaries that are not equal to those of men doing the same job. Female bosses work for free 100 minutes a day because they earn 22 per cent less than male managers, according to a new study from the UK. So if you tot this up, it adds up to 57 days of ‘free’ work a year. Many reasons have been quoted as to why women are not getting their fair share, and these reasons include old-fashioned sexism and a general sense that a woman’s work is not as worthy as a man’s. But sometimes a woman can be the instrument of her own downfall, too. For example,

GENDER PAY GAP: Female managers earn 22 per cent less than males.

research shows us that women in general are not as likely to put themselves forward for a promotion or ask for

a pay rise, for the simple reason that they’re more likely to work part-time, freelance or on flexible contracts,

which means asking for what they want often has to be balanced with job security. Because a woman might have secured a job that allows her to attend to her family at the same time, she often feels that she is not entitled to rock the boat and ask for better pay or a promotion. This type of thinking does not help to secure a bright future for any female in the workplace. It ultimately also has to do with confidence and a value of self-worth. For example, I have a professional friend who is frequently asked to speak at events. She often does so and when she is told there is no pay for speaking, just ‘exposure’, she still humbly agrees. But if the event is charging people to enter, the least they can do is pay a fee to their speakers for all the time and preparation needed to speak at the event. If you want other people to respect your time, remember you first have to respect it yourself.

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Urgent action is long overdue... WHILE those in power pussyfoot around, ISIS is now well and truly dug in TERROR DEAL: Someone will have to buy their oil.

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT MORE than three years ago, when ISIS was on the march, it struck me that such was the speed and success of their early onslaughts, their troops and armaments had to be seriously stretched and spread out. To me it was obvious that, at that point they were not only highly dangerous, but also at their most vulnerable. Subsequently I suggested that before they had time to organise and regroup they should immediately be hit with all the air power the allies could muster. Well the pussy cats in power did precisely nothing. ISIS is now so ‘dug in’ it will take two things to shift them. One is a vast international ground force, armed with the very latest in technology and equipment (including limited nuclear) along with an unrelenting bombardment from the air. Alternatively, engage them in a round-the-table IRA style ‘negotiation’. Which brings me to another piece I wrote at around the same time. In it I suggested we

withdraw all our forces from the Middle East and use them to strengthen our own borders. We then wait for the victors to emerge (not necessarily ISIS) and then open negotiations.

These people are not silly. Despite their Jihadist intentions they know that sooner or later they are going to have to deal with the West (someone has to buy their oil). Meanwhile, to accommodate the large numbers fleeing the war zones, we build large holding camps across Europe. These camps should offer fair accommodation, medical facilities and a department similar to a citizens’ advice bureau advising and issuing permits for refugees on how to work and reside legally in the countries allocated. Without our interference there would be no excuse for terrorist attacks on our home soil and sooner or later, without more loss of allied lives, peace should finally prevail. Dream on, Leapy. Loving the run-up to the Labour leadership election. Where in the world would you get an opposition infiltrating an opposition to vote for an opposition candidate, to ensure the opposition hopefully stays in opposition? Only in the UK, folks! Keep the faith Love Leapy www.leapylee.co.uk

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Smoke and mirror economy

OUR VIEW

I BELIEVE the European Union is in a state of disunion Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

MOST are familiar with Hans Christian’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. Fooled by a couple of deceitful tailors the emperor was fooled into believing their raiment so fine it appeared to be invisible. The townsfolk fell for the hoax. When their naked emperor appeared they dutifully applauded his new ‘robes.’ It is best not to smile: We are as trusting. People don’t want the truth because they don’t want their delusions destroyed. They are about to be anyway. I believe the European Union is in a state of disunion. The unelected EU Commission President is Jean-Claude Juncker. You really do not want to see this imposter’s CV; turn away, close your eyes. The same goes for the unelected Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen. Like the artful tailors, these two artful dodgers learned the secrets of alche-

JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER: You don’t want to see his CV.

my and turn anything into gold. Juncker has a track record as a tax swindler. Forced to resign his 18-year long tenure as Prime Minister of the Lilliputian State of Luxemburg he was pursued on fraud charges. He milked national economies by creating offshore tax benefits for over 200 multinational conglomerates. His apparent accomplice, Jyrki Katainen, is Finland’s former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. An accomplished chef he is likely to be best remembered for cooking the books. After destroying Finland’s economy, he was driven out of town by the electorate. No problem, he was appointed EU Minister of Finance. Their formula for a successful economy works like this: €1goes in and €15 comes out. The EU investment plan is to create from thin air €8 billion guarantee which then becomes €21 billion in money. This is multiplied 15fold. Good, we are all rich. Don’t try this at home. Mr Juncker never denied that compromises and deals worked out in EU meetings need be protected from public scrutiny, by lies if necessary. “When it becomes serious, you have to lie,” he said.

Is it self interest or country? WHAT is the reality for the future of our grandchildren and their children in a European ‘super state’ Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

FURTHER to the justifiable demand for expats to be given the vote on continued UK membership of the EU. We have heard from politicians of all persuasions, how advantageous it is for Britain and the British people to be a part of this great institution called the European Union. This has been drummed into us since those far off days of the Common Market, when we were told by that treacherous upstart Edward Heath - hand on heart that free and open trade was its only objective, and each nation would retain its sovereignty; make its own laws, and keep its national identity. Then via the EEC, we arrived at the present state of play and the all powerful European Union with its unelected Commission devising thousands of new laws and directives governing the way we eat, sleep, breathe, and soon I suspect, think. We all have our opinions about Europe and whilst there are people who will make a judgement based on sound logic and reason, I believe that the majority will make their decision based on the following criteria:

EU: Devising thousands of new laws governing the way we eat, sleep and breathe. 1) What the newspapers tell them. 2) The degree of comfort and prosperity that they are promised by our politicians. And in the case of expats: 3) The lie that they will be cut adrift should Britain leave. Cynical perhaps, but we have been seduced by aggressive advertising and tutored by successive governments over the years to such an extent, that we now live in an insular, selfish and self-centred society and any promises of an even better more affluent life style

INBOUND: Desperate people.

Forced immigration is a problem for us all MEDIA worldwide have been inundated with heartbreaking stories concerni ng bot h i l l egal and econom i c i m m i gr ant s, over the last week in particular. Wi t h t he pr obl em s i n Libya and Syria becoming more and more dramatic and the threat of further widespread violence, it is simply not reasonable to close your eyes and ignore the plight of these human beings. People are dying in their droves as they desperately try to reach any EU country. They drown when their unseaworthy craft si nk, t hey suff ocat e packed i nt o t r ucks l i ke cat t l e by unscr upul ous mobsters, and who knows how many people simply disappear after they pay to be smuggled to safety. Greece and Italy seem to be in the headlines at the moment, but every EU country is under pressure. Spain has regular incursions into the enclave of Ceuta as few African countries have return agreements with Spain. There is no easy answer, but the EU, which is quick enough to pass laws concerning the shape of carrots, must take urgent act i on t o put i nt o pl ace a plan to help these desperate people.

by the politicians, is often too tempting a prospect to resist - even at the expense of hard won freedoms. But I believe we should be looking further than perNow we sonal self-interest here and take a large step back to want to gaze long and hard at the overall picture. hear your views. Has democracy been enhanced since membership and, based on our experience of past perYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE formance, what is the reality for the future of our - YOUR OPINION grandchildren and their children in a European www.euroweeklynews.com ‘super state’?

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Now hear this. I might be about to go private for medical treatment I DIDN’T realise bedside manner was so important until I was feeling ill Vicki McLeod

Family Matters I CAN’T believe that I am writing this, but I might be about to ‘go private.’ It’s totally against my lefty, hippy, sandal wearing principles but I have my reasons, believe me. I’ve been suffering with something which is very typical in Mallorca: recurrent ear problems. I started to feel rather ropey on a Sunday afternoon during a beach party for a friend of my daughter, so I took myself off to our local emergency room. I was swiftly diagnosed with an ear infection and prescribed antibiotic ear drops (Exhibit A) and packed on my way. Perfect, my normal experience of the Spanish public health system. No bedside manner, no big deal. I have my medication so therefore I am happy, bish bam bosh. The following day, Monday, I made

EXHIBITS: Neither of the prescribed antibiotics were any use for my condition. an appointment to see my family doctor. Off I trotted to see my doc, only to find in his place a rather sullen and completely disinterested locum. Well, it is August, so everyone’s on holiday. I was briefly examined by this chap who told me the first set of drops I had been prescribed were no use and that I should be using another set. I went to

the Farmacia to collect them only to be told by my wonderful local chemist that the locum had prescribed had exactly the same ingredients as the emergency doctor. Hmm, thought I, not so impressive. But I bought the drops (exhibit B) to be on the safe side. The next day I woke to find I had an ear infection in the other ear. By now I was

very tired, very grumpy, completely deaf and very behind in my work. I made another appointment. Expecting to see the same locum I went in to find another locum, this time he was a she, and if possible even less interested in my painful problem. “You already have the drops you need,” she told me. Yes, I have the antibiotics

from Sunday but it’s now Thursday. “No, no, the drops you were given on Tuesday,” she replied. I showed her both bottles, so these are not the same then? I asked her. She took the bottle (Exhibit A) and said with accompanied eye rolling, “These are for wax.” And then I called Dr Stoma in Portals, asked how much it would be to see him without private insurance and made an appointment. He listened, he was polite, he examined me properly, even asking if my ears were hurting when he touched them. I didn’t realise that bedside manner was so important, but when you are feeling ill you need someone to be respectful and interested in you, not sullen, rude, rough and arrogant which is how I felt the locum doctors behaved towards me, aside from the obvious problem that neither of them had a clue what they were talking about. It was in fact a revelation to me that a visit to a doctor’s surgery could be such a relief.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are very much in the limelight, it comes as no great surprise that admiration comes your way. What may surprise you, however, is the direction it comes from. Who would have thought that such a situation would arise? Strange things happen sometimes. Treat life with humour and kindness and you will not go far wrong.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You are so sharp that there is a danger you will cut yourself! Seriously, though, try not to appear pompous over a certain matter. You may be right and you may be clever, but smarty pants are rarely popular. Some of that sharpness gets things going for you in the love department.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) A business partnership takes on a romantic tinge this week. It is possible that the other party sees this as more significant than you. To avoid problems later it would be best to let them do all the running.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans.

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There is a wonderful enthusiasm about you at the moment. Seeing the reaction of others to you, it occurs that you should have taken this attitude before. Therefore, make a resolution to put more energy into everything that you do. The rewards are both social and financial. There is no great progress in love this week but patience is a virtue.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Something new which you started in recent weeks becomes more than a passing interest. Although it may be surprising to you, it is owing to a predictable situation. In opening your mind, you also seem to have opened your heart. Many people do that at this time of the year and so you are not alone. Trusting is sometimes difficult but it must happen sometime.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A last-minute invitation turns out to be just the ticket in more ways than one. An invitation to join a holiday may be proffered. This is unusual, certainly, but keep an open mind. Your company is clearly well appreciated so why not make that a point of pride? Let's face it, who is best equipped to blow your trumpet?

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TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK 1. Characters from which American sitcom that ran from 1993 to 2004, were often seen drinking coffee in Café Nervosa? 2. First performed in 1735, which German composer wrote Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht (Be still, stop chattering), better known as the Coffee Cantata? 3. In which decade did the first Starbucks coffee shop open in Seattle, Washington? 4. Said to be named after a brotherhood of monks, what Italian name is given to white coffee, made with hot espresso and frothy milk that has been heated with pressurised steam? 5. ‘The American handed Leamas another cup of coffee and said: Why don't you go back and sleep? We can ring you if he shows up’ are the opening lines of which 1963 cold war spy novel by John le Carré? 6. The main flavour ingredients of which dark liqueur originally made in the Caribbean are coffee beans, Jamaican rum, vanilla and sugar? 7. What is the name of the alkaloid compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system? 8. Which girl group reached number one in the UK singles charts in October 2000 with Black Coffee? 9. Which Italian dessert consists of layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and brandy or liqueur layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with grated chocolate? 10. Which plant has large blue flowers, is grown under cover as a garden vegetable and its taproot is dried and roasted and used as a coffee substitute? 1. FRASIER, 2. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, 3. 1970s (March 30, 1971), 4. CAPPUCCINO, 5. THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, 6. TIA MARIA, 7. CAFFEINE, 8. ALL SAINTS, 9. TIRAMISU, 10. CHICORY

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Across 1 In the direction of (7) 5 Maintain or assert (5) 8 Have sovereign power (5) 9 Buccaneers (7) 10 Highest in excellence or achievement (7) 11 Concur with (5) 12 Rigidly accurate (6) 14 Messy (6) 17 Large bird of prey (5) 19 Sad (7) 22 Requests formally or publicly (7) 23 Not tight (5) 24 Connections (5) 25 Hang freely (7) Down 1 Revolves (5) 2 Speak softly (7) 3 Scope (5) 4 Light evening meal (6) 5 Sure, confident (7) 6 Theatrical performer (5) 7 Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained (7) 12 Unique or specific to a person or thing or category (7) 13 Brings into existence (7)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents B and 24 represents C, so fill in B every time the figure 9 appears and C every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Castaway, 4 Dine, 7 Amiss, 9 Reads, 11 Tools, 12 Teams, 13 Soccer, 15 Trysts, 19 Class, 21 Rears, 23 Sweat, 24 Slant, 25 Sack, 26 Sentence.

Down: 1 Clashes, 2 Shift, 3 Arrest, 5 Ethos, 6 Halt, 8 Slope, 10 Slaps, 14 Chaps, 16 Roars, 17 Sceptre, 18 Writhe, 19 Casks, 20 Stem, 22 Stain.

QUICK Across: 1 Ceased, 4 Labels, 9 Grant, 10 Trade, 11 Cheap, 12 Carries, 13 Secret, 15 Access, 19 Stretch, 21 Metre, 23 Reads, 24 Least, 25 Punish, 26 Recess. 15 Make better (7) 16 Customers of a hotel or restaurant etc (6) 18 Assumption that is taken for granted (5)

English - Spanish

20 Assists (5) 21 Give in, as to influence or pressure (5)

1 Choices, 2 Argue, 3 Example, 5 After, 6 Examine, 7 Sheds, 8 Stuck, 14 Certain, 16 Compare, 17 Species, 18 Whale, 19 Scrap, 20 Tasks, 22 Title.

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

Across 1 Streets (6) 3 Pregunta (4) 7 Oreja (3) 9 Italiano (7) 10 Olives (fruit) (9) 13 Fuera (de edificio, objeto, indicando posición) (7) 14 Azada (3) 15 Fácil (sencillo) (4) 16 Barbas (6)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Autopista, 7 Traer, 8 Sidra, 9 Sail, 10 Jefe, 13 Naipe, 14 Casar, 16 Nervously.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Down: 1 Ant, 2 Tradicion, 3 Pera, 4 Sash, 5 Addresses, 6 Flame, 9 Sandy, 11 Deer, 12 Ocio, 15 Rey.

Down 1 Masticar (4) 2 Building (house, office etc) (8) 4 Espinacas (7) 5 Cantar (4) 6 Stool (seat) (8) 8 Recipes (7) 11 Hueso (4) 12 Camas (muebles) (4)

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Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter 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 (FATHER) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AMUSES

INTEND

BITTEN

LATHER

CAUSES

METERS

FATHER (10)

PRINTS

FENDER

REPEAT

GAITER

RESTED

HATTER

SHIRTS

HEADER

STACKS

HEARTS

TITTER

HEATER

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Sesame 2 Berate 3 Gyrate 4 Hobble 5 Strait 6 Abrupt 7 Icicle 8 Rabies 9 Heckle 10 Casket 11 Pariah 12 Kittle 13 Worker 14 Fletch 15 Teeter 16 Wander 17 Cutlet 18 Pastor 19 Detest

Across 1 Reds die, but revolutionary lived (7) 5 Mangy hound Edward healed (5) 8 Did really well in a dishonest way (5) 9 Commence the French alarm (7) 10 Meat for a famous essayist (4) 11 Regales again and withdraws (8) 13 Oriental brass made into weapons (6) 15 Gossip about a rat net (6) 18 Cheese chopped by spare man (8) 19 Actors in shed (4) 22 Proper tea laid out for bishop (7) 23 Dance or nap for Pinafore (5) 24 Something great in molecular genetics (5) 25 Late returning from feud revolutionaries caused (7) Down 1 The surest learner affected the answers (7) 2 Bad weather in which a pastor must go out (5) 3 Reduced fare when tide turns (4) 4 He invested in a Norfolk town’s

crockery (6) 5 Head furniture maker? (8) 6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7) 7 Democratic about ship clothes (5) 12 Hand over eagle Ted let loose (8) 14 Rare rib creates obstacle (7)

16 English can, in French street, find staff (7) 17 Stare at keyring for summerhouse (6) 18 Student eye’s opening (5) 20 Bill gets free bitter (5) 21 Depression concealed by Brenda Lee (4)

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A tremendous response to a family medical emergency I HAVE had family over on holiday. A friend of my granddaughter was taken ill on August 25 after 11pm and because of her condition I had to call for an ambulance. The whole service from then was fantastic, within 10 minutes an ambulance arrived with three medical personnel. They stabilised the young girl and called for a second ambulance. This arrived again within minutes; she was taken to Torrevieja Hospital. There she was promptly seen by the hospital staff and she remained overnight for observation and then allowed home. I would like to thank all the personnel including the 112 operator, the ambulance crew, as well as all at the hospital for the tremendous service. BB, Torrevieja (Alicante)

Great concert LAST night, like many others, I went to a free concert at the Rosario Gardens in Casares to see Madeline Bell, and what an amazing night we had! She is just an incredible singer – her beautiful clothes, her constant interaction with the audience and most of all the fabulous voice. She is just full of life and gives out the ‘feel good’ factor. We all had a great evening. Her accompanying chap David on the keyboard was also great. She dedicated her evening to ‘all the people we have lost’ adding a tribute to Cilla. In the break, her CDs on the Cudeca stall sold out in no time. Don’t miss her when she comes round again! Sandy Avis, Casares (Malaga)

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I QUITE agree with Colin Bird on a lack of politeness nowadays. How much effort could it be to return a nod in exchange for a door held open? And why, oh why, do so many Spaniards insist on shoving their way on to trains before people have finished exiting? It’s worse than the London Underground for rudeness at times. Don Jameson, Torremolinos (Malaga)

have been for the last 20 years that I know of. I was convinced when the animal charities got involved and it was printed in the Euro Weekly News on 13th September 2013 that something would at last be done for these two stressed and unhappy elephants. A man brings them out on market days only so the tourists can take pictures and entice them to the circus just for money. So the elephants have to put up with being chained and caged for the rest of their lives. Does no one care? Trilby (By email)

Rescue needed Online woes I HAVE been trying to get two elephants retired from the circus to a wild life park of which Spain has quite a few, but was sad on market day, Wednesday, to see that the two elephants are still on the road and

who are drowning in the sea or dying in the back of lorries on Europe’s roads are not an army but victims of war crimes, and we are obliged to extend them a little human decency. Michael McBurney, Alicante

AMAZON have been in the news recently about their treatment of their staff but I’m afraid it does not stop there. I would like to warn the Englishspeaking Euro community ( who do not speak Spanish) in Spain of the

dangers of shopping at Amazon. es. I have spent many, many euros with Amazon in Spain but their latest treatment of me has put me off for life. I purchased an electronic machine from them which came with instructions in Spanish and I can appreciate that fact, but when I asked if the instructions could be supplied in English, I was harangued by a very rude, unrefined vendor. Since then Amazon have refused to take the item back and have washed their hands of the affair. Please let this be a warning to anyone thinking of shopping at Amazon as there are plenty of better sites who know how to look after their customers. J Malley, Duquesa Village (Malaga)

Page 3 lover I’M very much enjoying your Page Three features on Spain’s festivals.

I’m from Edinburgh originally and this time of year I almost get nostalgic for the Edinburgh Festival, even although I never much enjoyed it when I lived there. But there’s such a rich tradition in Spain; you could see something different every weekend if you wanted. Liz Durnan (By email)

Leapy’s right! IT’S not often I agree with your Leapy Lee columnist, but last week he hit the nail on the head, although a few entirely innocent nails got a battering along the way. Tony Blair should be in jail for the illegal war in Iraq alongside his chum Bush, and the brutality sweeping the Middle East is the direct result of their actions. But as for the ‘hundreds of thousands of migrants assailing our borders’? A few thousand desperate people at most camped at Calais, many of them children, and those

MY immediate neighbours engaged a man to do some work on their roof. Thinking that perhaps it was a necessary repair after a high wind last week I checked three of my five roofs, which were easily accessible, and found all were in good condition. Two hours later, on completion of my neighbours’ job , the workman came to me and assured me that he had noticed that at least one of the roofs I had not been able to check was in need of urgent attention. He offered to go onto the roof, take photographs, and quote me a price for the repair. He brought a ladder, hauled his 100kg body onto one of the three checked roofs, and I then heard tiles being moved as he scrambled around. When I climbed his ladder, I found that a number of the tiles on the three roofs I had previously checked as being in good condition had been pulled away and some had even been inverted. I ordered him to leave immediately and, using my own ladder, I found a total of 21 tiles had been disturbed on the three roofs and a further 10 on the other two unchecked roofs. Included in this count were six which were broken and must be replaced. Beware, scams come in all shapes and sizes! Haydn, Moraira (Alicante)

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Do NOT park your big car in my disabled parking space! PLEASE think about where you are going to park

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Battery problems AS part of this 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.

Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man EVERYONE who knows me will agree I have a great sense of humour and I’m pretty good with some witty one liners… but apart from that I am a serial complainer! I can make Victor Meldrew look like a total amateur when it comes to having a moan, so when I was asked to write a few words about some of the things that really tick me off I jumped at the opportunity. I am going to start with the selfish, lazy, inconsiderate, ignorant, very healthy, youngish toerags that park in disabled bays and do not have a blue badge. I am registered disabled and have to use a wheelchair to do any kind of shopping. The joke is if you say anything to these idiots, who only think of themselves and don’t realise how hard it is to get a wheelchair out of a car in a normal space, they all look at you like “so what?”. The best is “I’m only going to be five minutes.” I have also had “I’ve got a bad leg.” Ladies - having a baby is not a disability. Just

DISABLED BAYS: Don’t park there.

don’t park there! Flash gits having a big Merc, BMW or large four wheel drive - this is also not a disability and just because the space is bigger and it might stop someone touching your car door - DON’T PARK THERE!. In the street your car will be towed. In store car parks it’s just common sense. The reason the spaces are near the entrance is because disabled people need a bit of help. I hope that those of you that park there never ever have a real reason to do so, but until then please think before you park of the problems you are causing. By the way, if you still decide to park don’t be surprised if you find a very sticky note on your windscreen saying ‘BEING A SELFISH INCONSIDERATE IDIOT IS NOT A DISABILTY.’

FLAT BATTERY: Better to charge it slowly. FINDING out you have a flat battery as you turn the key in the ignition is one of the most inconvenient, yet common occurrence for drivers. The life expectancy of your car battery is typically four to six years. Several factors determine how long your battery will last such as weather conditions, vehicle type and driving habits. Why is my battery flat? Make sure to check all the electrical connections and ensure that the battery is kept clean and dry. If corrosion has built up over time, baking soda in a water solution and an old toothbrush is ideal to clean the battery terminals, just make sure to remove the negative terminal first and when reconnecting, put the positive terminal on first. Cold weather makes it more difficult for an already weakened battery to hold its charge. Storing your car in a garage during spells of cold weather will help make it easier to charge.

Charging your battery The type of charger you own is important in the safety of charging your vehicle’s battery. It is safer and better for your battery to opt for the slow charging method. A fast charge increases the potential of overcharging your battery and can create permanent damage. Replacement and recycling Your local garage or recycling centre will take your old car battery, usually for a small fee, as it is illegal to dispose of your car battery in the usual way with household waste due to its toxic nature. If it is still in reasonable condition, it may be reconditioned for use or its components melted down for use in the future. Keeping your car battery fully charged means your battery will have a longer lifespan and use energy more efficiency. Remember, the first time your car doesn’t start straight away, it is a warning that you will need to replace your battery.

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Are dash-cams legal in Spain? I have been driving a UK registered car but they are clamping down, so I have decided to buy a new Spanish car. I have 30 years of no claims discount on my insurance. In order to keep my premiums low, I am considering buying a dash cam but I wonder if it is worth the investment. The U n f o r t u n a t e l y, the short answer is no. Having the came r a is pe r fe c tly le gal . However, by the Spanish law of data protection, the camera images are not admissible in Spanish court proceedings because you have recorded s om e one in the publi c

cameras cost €200 and up versus a 10 per cent reduction offered by some insurance providers. Are the cameras legal in Spain and are they recognised by the Trafico police? Can you give some clarifying advice?

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

Images could be useful in the case of an accident to determine responsibility.

M.A. (Almeria) way without their permi ssi on. But wai t a minute. The images may well be useful when two aut omobi l e i nsurance companies negotiate out of court to determine responsibility for an accident. They could be used to confirm eye-witness accounts, for example.

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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A test to detect return of cancer SOME cancers grow again after treatment WEIGHT GAIN: Consume more calories than your body uses on a daily basis.

So what about gaining weight the healthy way? FitFoxy

Looking Good, Staying Trim

THERE are two ways of gaining weight and only ONE of them is healthy weight gain • Increase Your Fat Weight • Increase Your Muscle Weight I’m hoping you selected No 2... You can only do this by following a Regular Effective Resistance Training Programme and a Well Balanced Protein Rich Diet. The exercise is obviously going to stimulate muscle growth, but more importantly your food intake is going to provide you with the correct nutrition to enable you not just to grow, but to also accomplish healthy weight gain. Your genetics make up 75 per cent of your very being, therefore if you are an ectomorph (long limbs, narrow shoulders and hips) you are going to have to work extremely hard to build up some substantial muscle and

change your shape. Having said that, did you know that Brad Pitt is in actual fact a famous ectomorph? And he really transformed himself for the film that sky rocketed him to fame ‘Fight Club.’ Therefore healthy weight gain even for an ectomorph is possible. Nutrition Counts! In order to gain weight you need to consume more calories than your body uses on a daily basis. You need to know how many calories you are using up on a daily basis and you need to ensure that you eat more than you are using to ensure healthy weight gain. As a personal trainer, I work this figure out during the client’s first assessment. To gain 1lb of muscle you need to take in an extra 2,500 calories per week or an extra 400 calories per day. This also depends on individual metabolism, therefore you may require more or less. You would need to monitor this and also make sure you are gaining muscle and not fat. I recommend you fill out a nutritional diary and log everything you eat. Good Luck.

By Steve Walsh SCIENTISTS have come up with a blood test to detect the return of cancers which have grown again after treatment. The researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in London carried out a trial on 55 female cancer patients who were are high risk of relapsing due to the size of their tumour and discovered 12 cancers out of the 15 women who had relapsed. By analysing the mutated DNA of the tumour, they were able to search the blood for the same mutations, thereby finding cancers which they would not normally have been able to detect.

BLOOD TEST: Scientists search the blood for DNA Of the group, 15 patients relapsed and the blood test was able to advise 12 of them. The other three all had cancers which had spread to the brain. While the trial detected traces of breast cancer eight months earlier than doctors

would normally have been able to discover it, it is likely to be a long time before such a test is readily available. While blood analysis is cheap to do, the expense of analysing the DNA of cancerous is significantly more.

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The Deia International Music Festival continues with concerts YEAR after year almost every artist from the islands got the opportunity to perform for the festival By Steve Walsh EVERY Thursday until the end of September the Deia International Music Festival continues with classical music concerts at Son Marroig. The concerts begin at 8.30 and include Xin Wang (from China) and Florian Koltun (from Germany) today (Thursday) playing works by Mozart, Brahms and Schubert. Ne x t T h u r sd a y, th e D eia Chamber Players, will perform works by Mozart/J.Chr.Bach, Vivaldi, Bach and Saint Saens. On September 17, it is the turn of Musica Excelsa with pieces from the 17th century, including music by Paolo Cima, Battista F on t a n a , C a st e l l o, G iro lamo Kapsperger, Schop and Heinrich Schmelzer. Finally, on September 24 it is the turn of the Voicello Duet with works by Händel, Falla, Offenbach, G. Fiol, Mozart, Bach, Delibes as well as traditional Mallorca and Catalan music. To find out more call 678 989 536 o r e - m a i l : c o n c e rts @ dimf.com. Tw e n t y se v e n ye a rs a g o , a group of amateur and profession-

DEIA: Now sets the scene for the International Music Festival. al musicians got together to perform concerts in Lluch-Alcari an d th e D eia c hurc h w ith the name Paramusical Workshop.

Tha t pa rtic ula r mome nt marked the humble beginning of what is known today as the Deia Inte rna tiona l M us ic Fe s tiva l.

Several years later, local institutions began to show interest in the festival and supported its organisation.

The quality and quantity of the guest artists has been growing steadily ever since. The Festival started with a vocal ensemble formed by people f r om t he vi l l age of Dei a, performing with musicians from the Balearic Symphony Orchestra. Year after year almost every artist from the islands got the opportunity to perform for the Festival at the Son Marroig Palace or the Deia Church. There were also performances from numerous and important artists from Barcelona, Madrid, Par i s, Muni ch, London, New Yor k, Ber l i n, At hens, and Moscow among others. This year the ensemble Camerata Deia will continue its residence at the Festival. Alfredo Oyaguez Montero, coartistic director of the festival together with Patrick Meadows, serves also as the artistic director of an ensemble created by seven musicians from different count r i es t hat m et at t he Adr i at i c Chamber Music Festival and the ‘El Sonido Real’ Festival at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Charity event at Aqua Land ON Fr i day Sept em ber 4 there will be another fundraising event at Aqua Land Arenal Water Park. There will be a sale of ex-

cursions and money taken for the trips will go towards ASPANOB which is a charity to provide holidays for the children living in poor families. Thi s chi l dr en’s char i t y reaches all the Balearic Islands and thousands have been raised in the past years to help the NSPCC in the UK and t hey have al so hel ped t he chi l dr en of Bernardos. The event will commence f r om 10.00am and t i cket sales will be available all day. Pl ease com e and show your support.

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Ancient Greek exhibition to visit Palma AN ex h i b i t o n An c ie n t Greece f r o m t h e B r itis h Museum will be travelling to Palma. The social branch of bank La Caixa signed an agreement with the British Museum to organise four exhibitions i n se v e r a l c i t ie s , including Palma, focusing on civilisation from Ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe. The h e a d o f L a C a ix a foundat i o n , E l i sa Du ran , and th e C h a i r m a n o f th e British Museum, Richard Lambert, have signed a collaboration agreement which will last for four years. It will strengthen the ties between the two institutions which have worked together for several decades, as the mus eu m h a s h e l p e d L a Caixa to organise exhibits

dedicated to the world’s major cultures. One especially important event was an exhibition on Ancient Persia in 2006. They will now continue to organise exhibitions with the museum’s collections, and in the next four years, there will be 16 in cultural ce n tres in M ad r id, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Palma, Girona, Tarragona and Lleida, and also in Sevilla where La Caixa is currently building a centre. The four projects will focu s o n M ed iev al E u ro pe , Power and legacy; Ancient Greece: Athletes, warriors and heroes; Pharaohs: Kings of Egypt; and the last on the Phoenician culture. The exhibition which will be seen in Madrid in 2016; PHOTO: Implosio Cel Lular/EsBaluard.org

IMPLOSIO: See an early 20th century silent movie.

Art exhibitions on in Mallorca UNTIL October 2, the Hotel Bendinat and Arte Vision have an exhibition of work by the artists Daxa Parmar and Velcha Velchev. For more information, contact Hotel Bendinat in Portals Nous, Calvia, on 971 675 725. Meanwhile, at the Pelaires Contemporary Culture Centre in Palma, until September 9, visitors can see ‘Difraccion y Territorio’ an exhibition of a selection of works (photography and video) which belong to the series Twilight and Inercia, in which Carlos Irijalba deals with spaces destined to the entertainment of masses against the sublime medium of nature. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am -1.30pm and

from 4.45pm - 8pm, and Saturday from 10.30am 1.30pm. At Es Baluard, Modern Art Museum in Palma until Sunday, a photography exhibition of a selection of images by Jean Marie del Moral belonging to his project carried out with Joan Punyet, Miro’s grandson, under the name of ‘El Ojo de Miro’ remains open for visitors to see. Also at Es Baluard is ‘Implosio Cel Lular’ an exhibition at which, upon entry, spectators will immediately see an early 20th century silent movie, The Secret of La Pedriza, the very place they now stand in as visitors. Both open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

BRITISH MUSEUM: Agreement signed with La Caixa to organise four exhibitions. in Barcelona, Sevilla and Za ra goz a in 2018, a nd in

Palma in 2019, will focus on the Olympic Games, pol-

itics, arts and music of Ancient Greece. Dates and lo-

cations for the other exhibitions are yet to be decided.

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Do not attribute our human traits to dogs THEIR simple canine minds are untroubled by so many of our emotions

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ANTHROPOMORPHISM is the word that is used when we believe dogs have the same feelings and emotions as humans and that they understand our language. A mistaken belief, of course. Dogs are not small, fur-clad human beings. They are canines. True, they are man’s best friend because their natural instincts and hierarchical society blend into our own, and they show loyalty and devotion to the hand that feeds them. This bonding between man and dog happened thousands of years ago when both man and wolf lived similar nomadic lives as hunters roaming the land. The dog’s adaptation to our way of life was accelerated by man using selective breeding to develop the most desirable features, first to work for us and then as pets. There remain, of course, fundamental differences between us and our dogs: dogs live totally in the present moment. They do not worry about the past nor dream about the

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Taking care of exotic pets THE more unusual of animals kept as pets are known as nondomestics or exotics. Examples include snakes, terrapins, lizards, scorpions and frogs. The RSPCA have concerns about the welfare of these animals when kept as pets, due to how difficult it can be to meet their needs. Exotic pet species, as wild animals in captivity, have the same needs as they do in the wild, linked to a specialist environment, diet or behaviour. It can be challenging to look after them properly. The RSPCA are opposed to the trade in wild-caught animals. Some exotic species, such as primates, should never be kept as pets as they have complex needs that can’t be met in a home environment. We would urge anyone considering an exotic pet to find

out as much as possible about the animal’s needs and whether it is a realistic pet for you. Consider: How long the animal will live and how large it will grow. What it eats and how much. What environment the animal needs. Many exotics require a carefully-controlled environment, or they may become sick and even die. The environment must allow for natural behaviour like burrowing, climbing or basking. Size of enclosure - this is likely to increase as the animal grows! Should the animal be kept alone or with others? Is there an exotics vet nearby who can treat the animal if it becomes sick?

MAN’S BEST FRIEND: But a dog is not a fur-clad human being. future. They are not endowed with imagination or feel grief, hate, jealousy or greed. They do have a high sensory ability which is often mistaken for a kind of sixth sense. They will understand that certain words like sit, stay, down require the right reaction if they are to be rewarded with a tit-bit or praise. They will understand whether your tone of voice and facial expressions are good or bad when you are talking to them, but they will not understand longer phrases.

We often attribute human emotions to dogs when, in fact, they are reacting instinctively. We assume our dog is happy to see us when we return home and it looks pleased and wags its tail. All it is doing is reacting in the same way a wolf puppy reacts when the pack returns from a hunt. So please do not attribute dogs with human emotions. Try, instead, to understand their simple canine minds, which are untroubled by so many of our emotions.

Andalucian Hound from ancient times THIS breed of dog is commonly known as a Podenco Andaluz and is very similar to the Ibizan Hound, and they have been seen in paintings within

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caves where people lived in ancient times. Spanish farmers are known to use them for hunting or guarding the land.

SMOOTH-HAIRED: One type of Podenco.

What you should not feed your dog ALTHOUGH we all like to give our little furry ones a treat now and again, left-over dinner or treats that we have in our kitchen cupboards may be unsuitable or even dangerous to give to pets. Some may think it is humorous to give their pet alcohol, but this can cause seizures, low blood sugar, arrhythmias, coma, or even death. Avocado can be fatal especially the skin, seed and the bark which contains persin that causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Never give bones from fish or poultry as they are small and they shatter and can get stuck in the throat. Onion and garlic

can damage blood cells, cause anaemia and also fits. Others among these foods are mushrooms, raw eggs, salt, rhubarb leaves, and some hops.

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LUXURIOUS LOUNGING: Taken to the next level. in the UK is our dog beds, although it may be auspicious timing with National Dog Week! We have had over 10 orders for those in the last three days.” Pouf Daddy is getting ready for the Christmas and winter period, no surprise that this is the biggest selling period for this type of product. We asked what the

next steps were for the brand. “It’s a product you just have to feel,” says Steve. “We have great imagery and people have positive feelings for the faithful bean bag but it’s not until you have sat on one, especially The Jubbly, that you really understand the product and how fantastic it is. Here in

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Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

AFTER another hot, largely dry, summer more and more home-owners are turning to Xeriscaping, the art of designing and constructing gardens that require the minimum of moisture other than the occasional rainfall and the dampening effects of low clouds, sea and river mists, and dew. It can be done. Just look at the banks alongside the motorways, the verges of country

roads, the sides of mountains and mountain-tops. In your garden you will need to: A. Replicate the soil structures of such places. B. Plant trees, shrubs and plants that seem to survive and even thrive under such conditions. See the plant lists in the book ‘HOW TO USE LESS WATER IN YOUR GARDEN’ which is most easily obtained via Amazon Books. C. Plant roots so that they are under rocks where moisture is the last to dry out. D. Create semi-shaded positions or areas that are only in full sun for part of the day,

E. Contour the garden so that any rain is channelled to where required and not lost into nonplanted areas or to neighbouring properties. F. Take out the thirstiest plants in the garden. G. Create interest in the garden by the use of rocks, coloured chippings or sands, interestingly surfaced paths and terraces, ornaments and pots. H. Install a natural pool that fills with rainwater, I. Construct a large rockery the one in the l’Abarda garden in the La Sella urbanisation located between La Xara and Pedreguer is worth visiting - it is

open on most days for personal and guided tours. J. Use solid plastic sheeting under the surface finish to move water from one part of the garden to another during rainfall - this is an easy substitute for the large slabs of solid rock that do this in nature, K. Reduce water evaporation in the same way and by surrounding all plants with natural mulches of small or medium sized rocks or stones, volcanic larva chippings, pebbles, stone chippings, etc. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Belgians love Spain it’s official! BELGIAN NEWSPAPER La Libre Belgique (Free Belgium) has reported that every day no fewer than nine Spanish properties are sold to Belgians. Their information is based on reports of property transactions recorded by Spanish notaries. Foreigners purchased 13 per cent of all properties sold in Spain in 2014 and Belgium came a creditable fourth in the list.

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Good news for home-owners in Spain this year PROPERTY market continues to outdo sales in 2014 with a jump of nearly 20 per cent in June John Graham The property expert

IT’S good news for homeowners throughout Spain this

year as the real estate market continues to outdo property sales made in 2014. According to the latest data by the General Council of Notaries, the sale of homes in Spain jumped by 19.4 per cent in June 2015, compared to the same month the previous year, reaching a total of 37,641 sales transactions. The June 2015 data marks the fourth consecutive month of increases in home sales transactions, following those of March (+12.3 per cent), April (+1.9) and May (+8.5). Apartment sales increased by 20.8 per cent, driven by transactions on second- hand apartments, which rose by 25.2

IN GOOD ORDER: Make sure property and paperwork are up-to-date. per cent, while the transactions on new apartments increased by 2.2 per cent. In addition, sales of individual family homes increased by 14.5 per cent in June, compared with June 2014. The latest data, according to the notaries, shows an overall stabilisation of the Spanish real estate market, and mortgage loans for home purchases also increased in June, by 31.8 per cent, with 16,002 loans authorised. So what should home-own-

ers do, who want to sell their property and take advantage of the surge in property sales? The answer is make sure your home is brought up-to-date and all your paperwork is in order. To increase your chances of selling your home, make sure you hire a surveyor and have a surveyor’s report made on your property, to present to prospective buyers. This home report greatly increases your chances of selling your property as it gives buyers confidence that your property

has been professionally checked over, has no problems and therefore no risk for the buyer.

If you are looking to sell, contact me for more information on the home report or if you’re looking to buy, contact me for properties available. John Graham Fellow of The Architecture & Surveying Institute Email: Gk.ipad@me.com

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Hotels on a high as Watch out for July figures released housing scams 39.8 MILLION overnight stays in one month By Steve Walsh FIGURES just released by the Spanish national statistics in st i t u t e ( I NE ) h av e confirmed that July was a great month for the hotels of Spain, with a recorded 39.8 million overnight stays in one month. This r e p r e se n t s a n in crease of 5.9 per cent yearon-year, according to the INE d a t a p u b l i sh e d th is w eek. T h e d a t a a l so revealed that the increase is primarily due to the 7 per cent boost of Spanish residents using hotels this year, w hile t h e n u m b e r o f overnight stays by foreign visitors rose by 5.3 per cent. Furthermore, they state that hotels invoiced an average of €87.8 per occupied room, which was nearly 8 per cen t h i g h e r t h a n th e

CON MAN damages perfectly intact roofs By Community Reporter A REPORT concerning a roofing scam has been received from Benitachell which unfortunately falls into the same category as improper checking of gas connections and cheap asphalt. It appears that a person, thought to be of German origin and driving a Mercedes car, called on a couple in Valle de Portet advising that he was in the area working on roofs and had spotted that they had some loose tiles. It was agreed that he should return with a ladder and undertake what should have been simple repairs. But in the event it appears that the man actually damaged the perfectly intact roof and then tried

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to charge an exorbitant sum for his so-called work. The angry couple were alert enough to refuse to pay and sent him on his way, but are now left facing a bill to repair the damage that he caused. It is clearly very important that great care is taken when approached by people who claim to be working in the area and offering to assist with a previous unknown problem. Always ask for a quote and if an offer seems too good to be true, then it probably is! BEWARE!: Don’t get caught by unscrupulous cowboys.

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Roll on Frankfurt MUCH like the rest of us, car manufacturers like to take things a little easier during the summer but as we approach autumn things start to pick up. With the Motor Show bandwagon set to start up again in Frankfurt next month, the leading brands are all busy putting the finishing touches to their new products, ready to wow journalists and consumers alike. We already know that Jaguar Land Rover will use the German show as the launchpad for its muchanticipated Jaguar F-P.

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Ford to produce Mustang in a right hand version MAKERS realise they have been losing potential lucrative sales FIRST produced in 1964, the Ford Mustang has been an icon of the American automotive industry but whatever the version, it has always been produced with left hand drive. A film star in its own right with Steve McQueen in ‘Bullitt,’ James Bond in ‘Diamonds are Forever’ and the cast listed Eleanor driven by Nicholas Cage in ‘Gone in 60 Seconds,’ the Mustang has been the envy of many a

would be ‘boy racer’ around the world. After all of these years, the makers have realised that they have been losing potential lucrative sales by ignoring the 61 countries that drive on the left. It has to be admitted that the bulk of these are small ex-British colonies but the list does include Australia, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan,

Singapore and the UK, all of which could become additional markets for Ford. The first right hand drive Mustangs have come off the production line in Michigan and been shipped to the UK where so many sales have been made, that some customers will have to wait until 2016 to get behind the steering wheel. With both a fastback and convertible version and with choices of engine size ranging from 2.3 litres to five litres in both manual and automatic, there is a wide range to choose from.

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Grant period is extended IN A MOVE to ensure that the UK is considered a leader in ultra-low emission technology, the British government has extended the right to receive a £5,000 (€7,000) grant by a further three months. This grant which was expected to be terminated in November when it was calculated that a target of 50,000 buyers of all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles would be reached has now been extended until February of next year, Transport minister Andrew Jones said: “The UK is now the fastest growing market for electric vehicles in Europe. We will continue to invest to help make this technology affordable to everyone and to secure the UK’s position as a global leader.”

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Palma fishermen need space THERE are about 100 members of the Cofradia association of fisherman who use the p o r t o f Pa l m a a n d th e y a re looking for the new president of the Balearic Ports Authority, Joan G ual to n o t o n l y g u a ran tee s p a c e

for their nets to dry - which they s ee as b e in g vita l to the ir living and adds to the tourist image of Palma - b u t als o to a llow the m to s e ll fresh fish for an allocated spot in the port.

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WITH the ever increasing change in regulations concerning professional crew as well as those interested in expanding their knowledge, the Nautical Academy is a place to consider. It is the first training facility of its kind where yacht crew can complete fully MCA, RYA and PYA accredited courses across all departments, including deck, medical, safety, security, leadership, interior and culinary courses. Training can take place at the facilities inside MB92 Shipyard in Barcelona or the academy can tailor complete crew packages for on-board training, for any size of yacht, anywhere in the world. They run RYA accredited courses for all crew from Personal Water Craft Courses to Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam with a specialised firefighting division. With the massive rise in the cost of vessels and their relative vulnerability, security and safety schooling includes an introduction to the background of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), the roles of the Company Security Officer (CSO) and Ship Security Officer, security requirements and security administration. Not overlooking the fact that yacht owners and charter customers expect high quality catering and on board service, the academy has partnered with a range of luxury hospitality and service industry brands including, the Connaught Hotel, the Hilton Group, Harvey Nicholls and La Gavroche. Again, courses can be undertaken in Barcelona or on board. For more information check www.thenauticalacademy.net By John Smith

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THREE leading companies from Mallorca together with another one from Ibiza are due to announce their plans for the proposed Balearic Yacht Destination Project at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, which takes place from September 23 to 26. The companies involved Astilleros de Mallorca, STP Shipyard Palma, Port Adriano, Marina Ibiza - will all be involved in launching the project which aims to ‘present Mallorca and Ibiza as a complete 360º destination for the nautical industry. This will be both in terms of enjoying sailing as well as in the repair and maintenance aspect.’ Jennifer Maul of Astilleros de Mallorca commented, ‘Mallorca and Ibiza are now established as two of the main tourist destinations in the world, but also as the best places to

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Yachts moored in the Port of Palma. live, according to recent international press coverage.’ The companies involved

in the project will present their vision on September 23 at stand QL10 on the

Jetée Lucciana with a welcome cocktail and ‘some surprises’.

M/Y AZZAM lays claim to being the largest Superyacht in the world at 180 metres and was built by Lurssen, the world’s leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building. Azzam (which translates to English as Resolute) was launched on April 5, 2013 and commissioned by Khalifa Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates with a cost estimated to be in excess of $600 million (€533 million). Carrying its own submarine, the vessel is capable of reaching top speeds of over 30 knots and with a relatively low draft can sail safely into shallow waters as well as delivering a perfect ride with its luxurious and comfortable accommodation.

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kia (Saturday) • The summer transfer window has closed - details next week. ATHLETICS - Olympian Brendan Foster has described Mo Farah as Britain’s “greatest ever sportsman” after the 32-year-old became the first runner ever to win the official long distance triple-double. Farah won the World 5,000m and 10,000m titles in Beijing - a ‘double’ feat he also achieved at the London 2012 Olympics and 2013 Worlds. Farah now has five World Championship golds, two Olympic golds and five European golds and is unbeaten

on outdoor tracks in major races since finishing second in the 10,000m at the 2011 World Championships. New IAAF President Sir Seb Coe said: “Wow, he’s something special” and even the Queen admitted “Wasn’t he terrific.” Also in China, Usain Bolt completed the 100m and 200m double and helped Jamaica win the 4x100m relay gold medal. GB’s Shara Proctor gained silver in the women’s long jump while the GB ladies (4th) set a new national record of 42.10 seconds in the 4x100m relay. Greg Rutherford (long jump) and Jessica Ennis-Hill (Heptathlon) were GB’s other gold medallists.

CRICKET - Last Saturday, 24,762 fans saw Lancashire beat Northants by 13 runs in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston. Tomorrow England play Australia in an ODI at Lords and on Saturday, Yorkshire meet Gloucestershire in the Royal London Cup final at Leeds. RUGBY - Leeds Rhinos smashed hapless Hull KR by a record 50 points to nil in last weekend’s Super Challenge Cup final Wembley, Tom Briscoe scored five tries. And in friendly ‘Union’ internationals, Scotland beat Italy 48-7 while Wales edged Ireland 16-10. And England have included ‘League convert’ Sam Burgess in their WC squad but there’s

no room for Danny Cipriani. MOTOGP - ‘Doctor,’ Valentino Rossi (Yamaha/ Movistar) won last Sunday’s ‘wet and rainy’ British MotoGP, his 86th victory overall). Fellow Italians Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso were second and third. Rossi, chasing his 10th World title, leads the rider’s championship by 12 points from Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo. CYCLING - Britain’s Chris Froome avoided a huge crash which caused four riders, including Ireland’s Dan Martin, to abandon the Vuelta a España during stage eight in Murcia. Sadly, Belgian Kris Boeckman was in an induced coma after suffering concussion and facial fractures in the ac-

cident. Froome was eighth at the start of the week, one minute 11 seconds behind the leader and still has hopes of winning this gruelling race which ends on September 13. ROUND-UP - Jordan Spieth has been replaced by former leader Rory McIlroy as the world’s number one golfer... The Italian F1 Grand Prix takes place at Monza this weekend. The US Grand Slam continues at Flushing Meadows. ... The World Rowing Championships are taking place in France... And we have the European wheelchair basketball championships in Worcester.

The Solheim Cup September AND golfing history could be made as the pressure is on both teams to win Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles AS clearly demonstrated by the increasing number of ladies who frequent Campbell’s shops the evidence is clear that they are moving more to the fore in the world of golf. Therefore the forthcoming Solheim Cup will be drawing a significant amount of interest from all quarters. And, just like the Ryder Cup, it pitches a European team against a US team. Each team member having qualified through winning points on various competi-

SPANISH SUPPORT: Azahara Munoz and Carlotta Ciganda. tions during the past year or by being selected by the team captain. This year the European team is truly international with Norway, Sweden, France, England, Scotland, Germany and Spain being represented. There are some names amongst them who will already be recognis-

able such as Charley Hull and Melissa Reid from England, Anna Nordquist from Sweden and Catriona Matthew from Scotland. Each of these excellent golfers have competed at the EuroNations Cup when it was held at La Sella in the Costa Blanca. There are also two ladies who

will be generating a lot of support from Spain, as the team includes Azahara Munoz from Malaga and Carlotta Ciganda from Pamplona. The pressure is ON! This year there is even more pressure on both teams for quite different reasons. Two years ago the European team defeated the US on American soil and two years previously they had won in Europe. So the hope is that they can defend their title and wrap up a third record-breaking win. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the argument, the US team will be desperate to ensure that this doesn’t happen. Adding to their own disappointment, the recent results for the US Ryder Cup teams have been dismal, to say the least, and especially the humiliating defeat referred to as the Miracle at Medinah in 2012. The US typically do not take defeat very well and

there will be very strong support for the Solheim Ladies despite the fact that the location is Germany. Like the Ryder Cup the format involves pairs coming head-tohead in the first two days and then the full team in a one-to-one Grand Finale on the third day. It will be an exciting event and with European TV schedules we should be able to watch much of it as it unfolds. And let's wish Azahara and Carlotta lots of luck.

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José and United beaten! THIS weekend sees the 2016 European Championship qualifiers 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 - José Mourinho’s 100th home PL game in charge of Chelsea ended in a 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace. This was also his 200th match as manager of the Blues, and only the second time Chelsea had lost at home in the PL under his

control. For Palace it was only their second ever League win at Stamford Bridge, and boss Alan Pardew is the only manager ‘in the world’ to ‘win three games’ against Mourinho. Both teams had a player sent off as West Ham beat Liverpool 3-0 - their first victory at Anfield since 1963. Unbeaten leaders Manchester City defeated Watford 2-0 to register a record 10th win in a row; WBA won 1-0 at nine-man Stoke; Arsenal pipped 10-man Newcastle by the same score - their eighth successive win over the Magpies Southampton beat 10-man Nor-

wich 3-0 and Swansea came back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 2-1. The matches between Aston VillaSunderland, BournemouthLeicester and Spurs-Everton ended in draws. At the start of this week, Brighton, 3-2 winners at Ipswich, sat on top of the Championship; Walsall and Leyton Orient led Leagues 1 and 2 and Celtic were in the new SPL leaders. Both Barcelona (1-0 v Malaga) and Real Madrid (5-0) v Betis, won their home La Liga games. • There is no major League

action this weekend due to 2016 European Championship qualifiers which include C y p r u s - Wa l e s (tonight), GeorgiaScotland, GibraltarRepublic of Ireland and Faroe IslandsNorthern Ireland (tomorrow) and San MarinoEngland and Spain-Slova

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