Euro Weekly News - Costa de Almeria 28 July - 3 August 2016 Issue 1621 by Euro Weekly News Media S.A.

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Mojacar conman hits ‘Hammers’ By Steve Wilson An alleged fraudster accused of ripping off sports fans in a travel scam in Mojacar in 2012 has made headlines again, this time in the UK. Stephen Ackerman, 48, of Loughton in Essex, lived in Mojacar for years, running a number of sports-travel businesses from an office in the resort. The Mojacar-based empire was shut down after charges of credit card fraud were brought upon the Essex entrepreneur. According to reports in the UK press, Ackerman has been up to no good, this time in an alleged scam involving footballers and backroom staff at a Premier League football club. Dozens of players at West Ham United reported their credit cards had been used fraudulently after purchasing luxury food and drink items from a man calling himself Mark Kingston (an alias allegedly used by Ackerman). The court heard that the alleged conman set up a stall outside the club’s Chadwell Heath training ground in December 2014 after making contact with

a club representative in a trendy Essex bar. Players and staff were offered luxury hampers from brands such as Fortnum and Mason and Harrods, along with bottles of expensive Champagne. The goods were scheduled to be delivered before Christmas but none materialised. The victims later found their credit cards had been used in unauthorised transactions, totalling more than £63,000 (€76,000).

Newly appointed England manager and former West Ham boss, Sam Allardyce, was allegedly ripped off to the sum of some £13,000 (€15,600). Ackerman first came under the spotlight in 2012, after dozens of cricket fans who had booked tickets to Sri Lanka to follow the England team arrived at the airport to find their flight tickets were not valid. This was the first in a long line of fraudulent activities con-

nected to Ackerman and his main Mojacar-based business, Sports Travel Internacional, which would surface in the subsequent weeks and months. A high-profile victim was Sir Ian Botham’s daughter Sarah who bought tickets for a charity cricket match in Spain. The charity workers were told by airport check-in staff that their tickets had been cancelled as they were purchased using stolen credit cards. Following a joint investigation between UK and Spanish police forces, Ackerman, along with members of his team in Mojacar were arrested and detained by the Guardia Civil. According to a statement by Ackerman, he knew nothing about the alleged credit card fraud and instead blamed a former member of staff he sacked weeks before the investigation came to a head. The group were later bailed and Ackerman returned to the UK. One charge was withdrawn before the jury was discharged as Ackerman changed his defence team and the trial will reopen in October.

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Tribute request for local THE opposition has suggested that Mojacar Council honours a recently deceased long-time resident and popular bar owner by naming a street in the town after him. See page 4

All change at council FOLLOWING a court decision last week ruling the appointment of Albox Mayor Sonia Cerdan wasn’t legal, the town’s council has been given 10 days to call a meeting and appoint a new mayor. See page 7

Young sports champ T W E LV E - Y E A R - O L D kitesurfer Osaia Reding will receive an award at a prize ceremony tonight (Thursday) in Gar-

rucha. Although young, Reding has become the pride of her hometown Mojacar and is achievSee page 8 ing great success.

Even longer seafront THE authorities have announced a project to build another extension to Mojacar’s seafront promenade just over a month after the last phase was officially completed. See page 12

Hope for homeowners THE Andalucian parliament has voted in favour of changing the law to allow illegal homes bought in good faith, many owned by expats, to be regularised. The news comes after years of worry. See page 58

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LOCAL NEWS

Work to resume OLULA DEL RIO is to have a decent health centre at last as Almeria Provincial Council has announced work is due to begin again on the building, which has been half finished since 2009.

The Provincial Council will be spending €970,486 to complete the five-storey building, which will include an underground parking area for 32 cars, and an A&E department.

Sharing services COUNCILS in Almeria Province have signed 17 agreements so far this year to share their Local Police officers for short periods to reinforce services. This type of exchange is included in a draft of a new proposed Andalucian Local Police Coordination law intended to modernise the regulations regarding the group, which consists of more than 12,000 officers in 529 municipalities in the region.

Dames’ donation THE Arboleas-based ‘Walk for Life’ charity was delighted to receive a generous donation from the Dames of Huercal-Overa group.

The group donated the sum of €500 and the money will go towards helping people affected by cancer who live in the area.

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Parking meter woes causing long queues By Eleanor Hawkins NEW blue zone parking meters in Garrucha port have been catching users unprepared, causing queues to build up as people scratch their heads in confusion over the machines’ demands. The fact that there are just two machines for the whole area combined with the new system have been slowing people down so much parking wardens have been forced to start helping people carry out their payments after people complained of having to wait more than 15 minutes to use the machines. Whereas most people are used to the older breed of machine, the new generation installed in Garrucha require users to type in their car’s registration number, select the payment method (cash or card) and how long they plan to stay for and do not return change, meaning only exact amounts of cash can be employed. Prices start at €0.75 for one hour.

BLUE ZONE: Parking meters have been causing confusion.

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POLITICAL opposition group PSOE in Mojacar has put forward a suggestion to the governing Partido Popular (PP) council, to name a street after the late Tito del Amo, a popular businessman and long-time resident who died, following a long illness, last month. PSOE spokesman, Manuel Zamora, will raise the point at this week’s council plenary meeting to be held Thursday July 28. Del Amo lived in Mojacar for 22 years and ran a beach bar, popular with visitors and residents. The Californian self-confessed hippy played a big part in the regeneration of the town and was much-

TITO DEL AMO: Died following a long illness.

loved and respected. Dozens of people travelled from far and wide to attend a memorial event in his honour at the beach bar the week after his death. Zamora suggested that the appropriate street to be renamed was Calle San Sebastian in the pueblo. The socialist leader also put forward a request that Del Amo be awarded an ‘Indalo de Oro’ posthumously, to recognise the work he did in promoting Mojacar, nationally and internationally as a place in which to invest. The Indalo de Oro is an award presented annually to people or organisations which play a part in the promotion of the Mojacar brand.

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Standing up for expats in Europe

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Leading the way with technology

By Adele Land A GROUP of British expatriates are fighting for their rights following the shock result of the UK’s EU referendum. The ‘Europats’ group, led by Lenox Napier, Jim Simpson, Andrew Mortimer and Jan Frank, was born from the idea that British expatriates living in Europe should be represented at a high level in Brussels to protect their rights as citizens in their chosen country of residence. Following the UK’s decision last month to leave the EU, British expatriates have been left in limbo wondering how the eventual exit from the EU will affect their status. So far, despite vague reassurances from politicians, no definitive answer has been given to the many questions relating to the future of British people residing in EU countries. The founding members of the Europats saw a need for expatriates living in Spain in particular to have a ‘voice’ in Brussels, similar to the French nationals living in the rest of Europe who have a ‘deputy’ to represent them, in the French parliament. Napier told EWN: “We currently have no power or voice in the country where we live, we need a presence in Brussels to protect us from calamities such as ‘Brexit’.” He went on: “There should be a dedicated agency in Brussels with MEPs or other representatives.” He also suggested the idea of a European ID card, an ‘internal passport’ which would be valid for a period of 10 years. Napier also lamented that British nationals who moved from the UK more than 15 years ago had no right to vote in the referendum, despite retaining British citizenship. The group has had interest

NEW TECH: Others visit to see how it is done.

EUROPATS: Three of the group’s founders, Lenox, Jim and Andrew. from expatriates throughout Spain and France and the members hope to spread the word to other countries and grow the list of members. They also aim to attract support from local politicians. Simpson, currently deputy mayor in Zurgena, plans to approach colleagues in local government. Almeria Province is home to a massive number of British nationals, Mojacar’s population, as an example, is

made up of more than 50 per cent foreigners, most of them British. Similar figures can be found in towns throughout the Almanzora valley. Although the process of exiting the EU could take up to two years, Napier said time was of the essence to gather support to work for a better outcome for all expatriates living in the EU. More information can be found on the Europats’ web-

site, www.eupats.com or on Facebook ‘Representation in Europe.’

HUERCAL-OVERA is leading the way when it comes to implanting new technology, so much so that Almeria Provincial Council is telling staff from the town halls of other municipalities to go and learn from them when it comes to the provincial electronic administration systems. Local Mayor Domingo Fernandez explained: “We were the first ones to start working with the electronic administration applications, which helped us reduce the amount of paper we used considerably. Now others are coming to see how we do it. So far we’ve been visited by staff from the town halls of Alhama de Almeria, Berja and Velez Rubio for us to show them the ropes.”

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Unexpected trip A YOUNG girl and her mother travelling on a passenger ship off the coast of Almeria had to be evacuated by the coastguard’s Helimer 202 helicopter on Thursday (July 21) due to appendicitis. The helicopter was met at Almeria airport by an ambulance to rush the two to the nearest hospital.

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Recycle this summer

Quicker surfing LOCALS and visitors in Cuevas del Almanzora will be pleased that as of July 22, mobile phone operators Telefonica, Vodafone and Orange

have started providing their customers with 4G services in the area, allowing access to high speed connections via LTE technology.

Tragic accident ONE cyclist died and another was seriously injured on Friday (July 22) when they fell down a cliff while riding on the Camino en Enix in the Almeria City area. Emergency services called a coastguard helicopter to help evacuate the injured man to hospital and recover the deceased 43-year-old man.

WASTE GLASS: Bars and restaurants are being encouraged to recycle. By Eleanor Hawkins FORTY-SEVEN bars and restaurants in Garrucha are taking part in this year’s summer glass recycling campaign which has been presented by Ecovidrio recycling company, the Almanzora-Levante-Velez waste consortium and the local council. The aim, Ecovidrio representatives explained, is to increase the amount of glass recycled in the summer months when more peo-

ple are in the area and consuming at bars and restaurants. On a national level, Ecovidrio hopes to recycle an amount of glass which would avoid use of 27,000 tonnes of primary resources (the equivalent of three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower) and carbon dioxide emissions which it would take 15,550 trees 100 years to absorb. Last year Garrucha recycled a total of 57,071 kilos of glass, an average of 6.7 kilos per inhabitant.

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Town on TV show HUERCAL-OVERA has been chosen as a location for a new Channel 4 series due to air in the UK next season. It follows two expat families, one in Almeria and another in Alicante, as they work in the real estate market showing prospective buyers round what may be their new dream homes. Sun, Sea and Selling Houses will film until September and for Huercal it’s another TV appearance to add to its CV having already featured on a Swedish reality show, A Place in the Sun and various adverts. Local tourism councillor Monica Navarro said: “Huercal-Overa continues to promote itself and introduce more British people to our home.”

Deceitful lawyer fined AN Almeria court has found a lawyer guilty of keeping €300,451 whi ch he was mistakenly paid by a court after a case he was involved in. He then ignored the request s f or hi m t o gi ve i t back. The m oney was pai d t o the lawyer in July 2009 following a trial during which he represented himself, however the court realised days later that it had failed to discount amounts due to be retained. Yet, despite requests to send the money back and in full knowledge of the error and his obligation to return the funds, the accused kept the money, Almeria City’s number two criminal court has resolved. Now, along with returning the amounts he was not ent i t l ed t o r ecei ve, t he lawyer will have to pay a €1,602 fine.

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Generous donations welcomed By Eleanor Hawkins NINETEEN companies in the province along with Almeria Provincial Council have filled the larder at Santa Teresa de Jornet old peoples’ home with local products to help out.

Repairs announced THE Andalucian Education Department has awarded contracts for repair work at two schools in Almeria Province this week. The 359 children at Turre’s Maria Cacho Castrillo infant and primary school are set to benefit from repairs and improvement works awarded to Grupocopsa SL for €528,988 which are expected to take five months to complete. Also in luck are 120 pupils of the Princesa Sofia provincial specific special education centre in Almeria, which is to have extensive repairs and waterproofing carried out to put an end to years of damp problems and leaky roofs which have even led to corridors turning into paddling pools when it rained. The work, with a budget of €64,505, has been awarded to DIZU SL and is expected to take two months.

Waiting for news ALBOX Council has been given 10 days to call an extraordinary plenary session to elect a new mayor after an Andalucian High Court (TSJA) decision last week to declare naming of socialist Sonia Cerdan as mayor on March 7, 2016 unlawful. The notification was issued on Monday (July 25) by the court, which declared that Cerdan’s appointment was not in accordance with the law as she had left the PSOE party after the 2015 municipal elections. Cerdan’s lawyers have appealed to the Spanish constitutional court and at time of going to press were waiting for a reply to a request sent to the TSJA for the matter to be halted until the appeal is answered.

The centre, run by the Sisters of the Helpless and Elderly, is home to 147 residents, 40 members of staff and seven nuns who work tirelessly to provide elderly residents with the best possible care, explained provincial council president Gabriel Amat, who attended

delivery of the produce along with his deputy Javier Aureliano Garcia, Agriculture and Environment delegate Maria del Mar Lopez Asensi, Social Welfare delegate Angel Escobar and Equality delegate Dolores Martinez. Gazpacho, fruit and veg, cold meats,

olive oil, cheese, sweetmeats, bread and fruit juice were just some of the products donated to the home, which will now with its larders full be able to spend a little cash on other necessities. The campaign, Amat said, has served to show the generosity of com-

panies across the province who feel a duty to give something back to society by taking part in this type of initiative. Businesses and producers from Almeria City, Nijar, Velez Rubio, Seron, Taberno, Pulpi, Alhama de Almeria, Gador and El Ejido donated.

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Location matters Accolade for champ

CARBONERAS: The top earner in Levante. By Eleanor Hawkins WHERE you live appears to make a big difference to how much you earn according to new statistics from Hacienda (the Spanish Treasury Department, also known as the dreaded taxman). For the first time, the department has released average gross income figures for 2013 for people living in Spanish towns and villages with more than 1,000 inhabitants, and the results show surprising differences from one place to another. The overall provincial average gross income for people

living in Almeria Province was €19,043, however the local amount varies wildly from one village to the next with geographical distance seemingly having little to do with the matter. While Velez Blanco, for example, registered an average of €15,812, people in Velez Rubio, the village next door, earned just €13,546. Going by county, that of Almeria City was the biggest earner with an average per person of €17,826. It was followed by Levante, where the average was €16,917, Poniente (€16,182), the Almanzora Valley (€14,315) and FilabresTabernas (€13,358).

The Almanzora area’s top earner was Macael with an average of €19,000, followed by Tijola (€18,433) and Olula del Rio (€18,100). Meanwhile Oria, which seems close enough on a map, was a world away in this context with an average income of just €13,000. In the Levante area the coastal area unites most of the high earners, apart from those in Huercal-Overa with an average of €18,178, possibly due to it being home to the county hospital. The richest of the county were Carboneras with an average of €20,552, followed by Vera (€20,056) and Mojacar (€18,536).

YOUNG Mojacar kitesurf champion, Osaia Reding, is to be honoured in a prizegiving ceremony this week. The 12-year-old Mojacar schoolgirl will be presented with an award in the seventh edition of the ‘Premios del Levante Almeriense’ in the sporting category. R e ding re c e ntly c a me second in the world junior kiteboard championships and has had massive success in her short sporting career. The event, organised by newspaper, La Voz de Almeria, and radio stations, Cadena Sur and 40 Principa le s , w ill be he ld on Thurs da y J uly 28 in the main square in Garrucha. The c e re mony s ta rts a t 9pm and is open to the public, come along and support Mojacar ’s young sporting star.

CHAMPION: Osaia’s achievements to be recognised.

Tennis proving popular THE 2016 Beach Tennis Summer Cup which is touring the beaches of the province is proving to be extremely popular, Almeria Provincial Council has reported. The tournament, thought up to promote a sport which is quickly gaining popularity across Almeria and to encourage sports and fair play, began on July 3 in Vera with the second round on July 10 in Carboneras. July 17 was the turn of Mojacar, which

reported that 60 people of all ages took part in the matches. The following week the cup visited Garrucha, where plenty of players also took the chance to join in. There are three more dates on the Cup calendar, July 31 in Villaricos, Cuevas del Almanzora, August 14 in Balanegra and August 21 in San Juan de los Terreros, Pulpi, where the final matches of the season will be held.

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Stuck in the sand

FOUR women and a man were injured and taken to hospital for treatment when two cars collided on the AL-3113 road in Almeria City just after midnight on Thursday, July 21.

Gone fishing THE Albox fishing club members are enjoying the summer with some excellent catches on their days out. This week eight members fished off the Repsol rocks on a lovely sunny day and all participants were lucky enough to catch fish. Plenty more fishing days are planned and regular meetings are held at Diego’s bar. A day boat fishing is in the pipeline which should be a fantastic day out. For more information, please contact Sid at, squig glysid@yahoo.com.

Repair funds REPAIR work will be done at 21 churches in 17 municipalities following an agreement between the bishopric and Almeria Provincial Council, each of which has promised to put €150,000 into the repair fund pot.

Fraud group arrested

House fire PARAMEDICS had to treat a 36-year-old man who inhaled smoke during a fire at his home in Campohermoso, Nijar, at 3.30am on Friday (July 22) which was caused by a faulty air conditioning unit, emergency services reported.

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DODGY PARKING: Cars were parked on the beach. WITH a weekend of blue skies and glorious sunshine, Mojacar’s beaches were packed last weekend with both visitors and residents making the most of the weather and a chance to relax. Parking was at a premium close to

the main stretches of beaches with some drivers unable to find space in the dedicated car parks, choosing to leave their vehicles on the beach itself. As the sun began to go down, at least three vehicles became stuck in

the soft sand, in some cases blocking the exit for other drivers. Parking is not permitted on the beach unless in an official parking area and Local Police were called to deal with offenders at Las Ventanicas beach on Sunday evening

NINE people have been arrested in Vera and Garrucha suspected of forming part of a fraud group which took €424,000 from credit cards belonging to people in the UK. The police are continuing their investigations.

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Brexit And Expatriates’ Pensions One area of concern for British expatriates living in Spain is how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will affect their pensions. As with issues like residency and healthcare, the rights you have now should remain in place until the UK is officially no longer an EU member state, a process that may take two years or more. We may find that nothing materially changes after that in how we draw and receive UK pensions in Spain. How could Brexit affect your state pension? UK residents receive annual inflationary increases to their state pension benefits. Expatriates living in Spain are protected by EU law and continue to receive these increases, but those resident in countries like Australia and Canada do not. The UK does not currently have bilateral agreements in place with EU countries, other than at a general EU level, so what will happen after Brexit? If we look to the past as a

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks guide to the future there is some good news. The legal framework and administrative processes are already in place to give the state pension annual increase to retirees living in the EU. The UK has also proved willing to adopt a positive approach to the entitlement of increases in times of change (the breaking up of Yugoslavia into Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo etc.) If however the government was

under pressure to raise money following Brexit, it could potentially take steps to prevent those not contributing to the UK economy from receiving benefits like the annual state pension rise. Only time will tell, but comfort can be taken by the fact that recent history, coupled with the existing framework, suggests that the annual increase may well continue for those living in EU countries. How could Brexit affect your registered pension scheme? The UK pension freedom is solely a matter of UK law and so whether the UK is an EU member state or not is irrelevant. Overseas pensions are not discriminated against under the general law of Spain and this will not change with Brexit. The taxation of benefits should not be affected either since this is determined by the double tax treaty which is an individual agreement between the UK and

Spain. What about the ability to transfer into QROPS? Although the core of the legislation can be traced back to an EU directive, the UK has a long history of permitting transfers to bona fide overseas pension schemes. QROPS are a function of UK law and can be based in both EU and non-EU countries. There is some speculation, however, that the UK could introduce a new ‘exit tax’ for pension transfers. This is not substantiated, but if you have a defined contribution scheme and are concerned about the potential of an exit tax, you could consider transferring your UK pension funds into a QROPS. UK SIPPs and QROPS have basically the same structure; you can continue with your current benefits, but in a potentially future-proof QROPS. Another significant benefit of QROPS is that you are able to

choose the currency, which would protect your pension income from falling exchange rates. This is also a good time to review the underlying investments. Many UK pension funds are predominately exposed to UK investment assets, and with the period of uncertainty ahead for the UK economy you should look to have wider diversification in your funds, with an investment strategy based on your risk profile. The best approach for your pension funds depends on your circumstances and objectives. It is important to take personalised and regulated advice, ideally from a locally based firm which specialises in advising expatriates, to explore your options and determine the most suitable solution for you. 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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An active option By Eleanor Hawkins THE Tourism Department at Mojacar Council is currently promoting local walking routes as a popular alternative for those interested in something a little more active and educational than lying in the sun all day. There are three marked walks around Mojacar which are well worth an amble, one along the banks of Rio Aguas, one between Marina de la Torre and Mojacar Pueblo and another in the Macenas area

which passes old defence towers and mines. The third of these was recently visited by a group of locals and visitors who had the chance to get a different view of the attractions and some inside knowledge during a moonlit walk. Accompanied by two monitors and local Education councillor Ana Garcia, the walkers were given details of the history of the various landmarks along the 10 kilometre route, the council reported.

Extension announced A NEW extension project for Mojacar’s seafront promenade has been given the green light by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment. The project, with an initial budget of more than €3 million, will be a continuation of the last phase of the promenade, completed in June, and is expected to take 14 months to complete. The extension will include adapting 740 metres of seafront and creation of 145 parking spaces, a bike path, new green areas and a play area by El Cantal beach.

Arrest made in stabbing case A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing which took place last week in Cala de San Pedro, Nijar. The detainee, a resident of Vera, is accused of attempted murder after a 54-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach on the remote beach. The alleged attacker was identified following statements given by witnesses at the time of the incident. The man will appear in court in Almeria.

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Trial for former mayor A HUERCAL-OVERA judge has decided to try former socialist mayor of Albox Jose Garcia Navarro for alleged irregular contracting of municipal construction works valued at almost €1.5 million and faking documentation to this effect.

The judge in charge of the town’s number three trial court has noted four jobs which were awarded to the same company and appear to show irregularities. This led the judge to believe the documents may have been faked after the work was done to try to make it look legal.

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Good news for cyclists in Vera By Eleanor Hawkins VERA Council has announced a project to link the town centre to the beach to allow people to cycle down for a swim instead of having to drive. The project, which the local authority intends to spend around €187,000 on from its own coffers, with the provincial

council required to make up the difference towards the total cost of €340,517, will link existing bike paths in coastal residential areas and Cabuzana with the centre of town to allow for easier two-wheeled access between the two areas. Although there is no firm date for work to begin, the council has stated that it hopes to get the project up and running as soon as possible.

CYLCISTS: Will be able to safely go for rides to and along the coast.

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Double trouble in Vicar A MAN from Vicar, aged 32, who was arrested by the Guardia Civil earlier this month after his partner reported him for a lle ge d dome s tic a bu se, f aces t wo charges as when they went to arrest him officers also found a marihuana farm

DEAD TURTLE: Three marine-animal deaths in one week.

Dead sea creatures By Adele Land A DEAD turtle was washed up on the beach in Mojacar last Sunday evening (July 24). Lifeguards supervising Las Ventanicas Beach alerted the 112 emergency services and controlled the onlookers until volunteers from marine-rescue group, Equinac, arrived. The creature, some 24 cen-

timetres in length, was in the early stages of decomposition and appeared to have suffered some damage to the neck area. The incident came less than a week after a larger turtle, measuring 60 centimetres, was found on a beach in San Jose. Equinac volunteers were kept busy last week as members of the group also attended the scene of a severely decom-

posed body of a dolphin on Torregarcia beach. On further inspection it was noted that the body of the dolphin had been attended to previously but the remains had not been removed from the beach. An Equinac spokesperson thanked the lifeguards, emergency services and volunteers and reminded the public of the importance of calling 112.

Eight alleged burglars busted EIGHT Algerian men aged between 23 and 56 have been arrested by the National Police for allegedly forming part of an organised group of burglars which broke into homes in Almeria, Alicante, Elche, Denia and Javea. During the police operation, four homes were searched and 50 pieces of stolen jew-

ellery recovered. Officers also confiscated a variety of electronic gadgets and mobile phones, fake French ID cards and cash in various different currencies. Investigators believe the group targeted densely populated areas and watched possible properties to allow them to sneak in when the owners went out.

within his home. Forty-six marihuana plants, all more than 1.5 metres tall, were found to be growing in one of the rooms, which had been equipped with special lamps, a carbon filter and fans.

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Pioneering service gaining popularity By Eleanor Hawkins SALUD RESPONDE, the Andalucian Health Service’s pioneering service which allows users to access information, resolve doubts and book appointments from the comfort of their

own homes without having to wait in queues, is becoming increasingly popular. The service, which can be accessed by telephone, online, by email, fax or via a mobile app, has registered 38 per cent more doctor’s appointment

Improvements announced A CONTRACT has been put out to tender for renovation works to the Andalucia primary school in San Isidro, Nijar. The work, with a €238,232 budget, is expected to take three months and will include new tiles, sanitary fittings and taps in the bathrooms and new windows. The electric system will also be adapted to meet the centre’s real needs and the regulations. The project is one of 128 included in the Andalucian Education Department’s 2016-2017 €107 million budget for work at educational centres across the region.

bookings over the first six months of this year than in the same period in 2015, Salud Responde director Jose Maria Gonzalez and regional delegate for Equality, Health and Social Policies Jose Maria Martin reported on Monday (July 25).

Healthy holidays THE almost 100 children staying at foster homes in Almeria this summer under the Vacaciones en Paz (Holidays in peace) programme will receive medical care thanks to an agreement between the Andalucian Health Service and 10 charities. The children, from the Saharan camps of Tindouf, will be given check-ups by the paediatrician at the health centre their foster family belongs to.

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SETTING OFF: The group taking part were presented with t-shirts at the town hall.

Pilgrims get prepared By Eleanor Hawkins A GROUP of 35 people from HuercalOvera who are setting off on July 31 to do the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage were invited to the town hall last week and presented with t-shirts so they can ta ke the ir home tow n’s ima ge w ith

them on their travels. The pilgrims will be walking from Lugo to Santiago cathedral, covering jus t ove r 100 ki l om et r es i n f i ve days. Local Mayor Domingo Fernandez said: “We’re always working to promote Huercal and this group will be

taking its name and our emblem, the symbol of the Tree of Life, with them on their adventure.” Along with their t-shirts the pilgrims received their accreditation documents from the Almeria Jacobea pilgrims association which will be used to register their itinerary.

Keep it clean campaign PULPI has launched an awareness campaign to encourage locals and visitors to keep the area clean by picking up after themselves and their pets. The campaign, presented by local Mayor Juan Pedro Garcia, Environmental councillor Pedro Jesus Martinez, Tourism councillor Juan Bautista Lopez and Citizens Security councillor Maria del Mar Sanchez, will consist of distributing information leaflets explaining how to be a responsible pet own-

er and reminding people of the rules regarding cleanliness in Pulpi including use of bins, beaches and rubbish collection. Leaflets will be distributed to homes in San Juan de los Terreros and at the Sunday market, where people will also be given plastic bags to collect dog mess. The campaign includes the slogan ‘we don’t want you to clean, we just want you to not dirty,’ and has been launched in San Juan due to the many people there over

the summer months, but will move to Pulpi in September. The council has stressed that the Local Police will be on the lookout for offenders and anyone caught not following the rules can be fined up to €300. Martinez explained that Pulpi has 12 municipal street cleaners, four sweeping machines and a washing lorry with 8,000 litre capacity, which he said is more than sufficient for a town of its size as long as everyone cooperates.

Help is guaranteed for those in need THE community social services centre in HuercalOvera, run by Almeria Provincial Council, spent more than €1m on assistance for local residents in the town during 2015. The figure was revealed by provincial council leader Gabriel Amat at a meeting with the local council to organise management of the centre for this year to guarantee access to social services for those in need. The centre provides information, advice, home help, social cooperation and arranges for emergency aid for families in need and is manned by a director, a psychologist, a social worker and an educator.

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The beautiful people By Matt Ford PEPE LOPEZ, Antonio Rodriguez, Maria Sanchez and Ana Gutierrez are not household names, but all four are Andalucian and considered the most attractive people in Spain according to a recent public vote. Now, a nationwide survey by a contact lens company has revealed that the people of Andalucia are more satisfied with their personal appearance than in any other part of the country, with a whopping 62 per cent radiant about their outward form. More surprising still, is that a glance at the most preferred body parts of Andalucians reveals a distinct lack of meat, with eyes the overwhelming favourite, and “an intense gaze” the most powerful weapon of seduction, closely

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THE EYES HAVE IT: Andalucians’ fave body part. followed by a perfect natural tan. The report concludes with

the vaguely churlish remark that “no matter how distorted reality can be viewed through

the mirror of an Andalucian, the important thing is that it will be.”

Dangerous man now detained AN extremely dangerous criminal has been arrested in Almeria by the National Police for alleged robbery. Investigations began after three people robbed a jeweller’s shop in the city on December 30 and threatened the four shop owners and a customer with a gun and taser before fleeing with €40,000 worth of goods. A suspect and a person believed to have provided the getaway car were arrested almost immediately and the man now arrest-

ed identified, however it took months to pin him down at a home in Almeria City and, due to his past history, special operations officers were called in to raid the house and carry out the arrest. The suspect was known to be one of Spain’s most dangerous criminals, who was arrested a number of times in Almeria in the 80s before moving to Bolivia. In 1991 he brutally murdered his North American girlfriend, who he suspected was informing the US secret services of his crimes, and was

jailed for 30 years. After less than a year behind bars he also murdered his cellmate by smashing his head with a concrete block and was sentenced to a further 15 years, some of which he served in Spain following an extradition agreement between the two countries. A search of the criminal’s home following his arrest last week revealed a gun, a taser, a number of knives, ammunition, and some pieces of stolen jewellery identified by the shop owners.

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Postman ruins plans A MOBILE phone shop employee from Vicar has been arrested for alleged fraud and falsifying documents. The Guardia Civil began investigations when a man reported he believed someone had used his identity to buy four mobile phones and run up a €929 bill. Investigators discovered the victim had started a process to change providers but had cancelled before it went through, however the shop employee had continued with the process, changing the delivery address to his own. However he was found out as the postman knew the victim and delivered a parcel containing the four telephones to his place of work rather than the address on the parcel.

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Unemployment is still long lasting By Eleanor Hawkins ALTHOUGH there is little doubt that financial recovery is slowly occurring in Spain, there is still a worryingly large number of people in Almeria who have yet to note the effects.

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Job centre THE Andalucian Employment Service (SAE) has set up a new information office for job hunters and companies seeking staff at Calle Hermanos Machado number 4, Almeria City. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm.

Illicit biker A DOMINICAN man has been arrested in HuercalOvera for driving a motorbike without a licence. The 28-year-old was tracked down by the Local Police after fleeing the scene of a crash in Goñar.

2006 there were barely 50 people aged between 16 and 24 out of work, now there are 425.

State Public Employment Agency (SEPE) data has revealed that there are 29,453 people in the province who have been out of work for more than one year, who the systems refer to as long-term unemployed. Of these, 17,391 (9,622 women and 7,769 men) have not had paid employment for more than 24 months according to the official unemployment figures for June.

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Risky wall UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES: Worst affected is the older generation. The worst affected age group is still that of older generations, with those aged between 45 and 55 making up 9,073 of the long-term unemployed and those over 55 another 8,242.

However the situation affects the young too. Whereas in 2006 there were barely 50 people aged between 16 and 24 who had been out of work for more than two years, this figure is now at 425.

EMERGENCY repairs to the north wall of the first precinct of the Alcazaba of Almeria have been announced by the Junta de Andalucia regional government after an archaeologist discovered the wall was seriously deteriorated.

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Big funding help for small towns By Eleanor Hawkins THE 52 municipalities in Almeria Province with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants have had a nice little boost in the shape of €10,000 grants from Almeria Provincial Council. The money, which was dis-

tributed last week amongst council representatives from the villages by council head Gabriel Amat, will be spent on whatever each area needs the most, with cemetery and street repairs, a car to provide municipal services and even tables and chairs on the shopping lists.

“This money isn’t for mayors or councillors, it is for the people, who have a right to have the best possible services where they live,” Amat said. These grants are intended to improve infrastructures and services of the smallest municipalities with the most difficulties.

No butts on the beach

CLEAN BEACHES: People were offered ashtrays. VISITORS to Mojacar’s beaches last weekend were offered advice on how to help keep the resort’s beaches clean. In an effort to ensure the beaches are looking their best as the busiest weeks of the year approach, Mojacar lifeguards issued plastic ashtrays to smokers in the main beach areas.

The ashtrays are specially designed for use on the beach and are cone-shaped so they can be safely positioned in the sand. During recent beach clean-up campaigns, thousands of cigarette butts were collected from the sand. Scientists have stated that cigarette filters can take up to 10 years to degrade.

Off-shore haul CUSTOMS officers have apprehended a yacht with a German flag which was carrying 8,800 kilos of hashish 45 miles east of Cabo de Gata after cameras filmed a speed boat race up, pass over the stash and race off again. The authorities have been working hard over the last three years to crack down on drug transport along the so-called Western Mediterranean route in collaboration with Italian and French police and customs, and approximately 100 tonnes of hashish have been confiscated. The biggest haul so far was in September 2013 when the MoonLight, registered in Sierra Leone, was captured with 18,000 kilos of drugs on board destined for Libya.

Summer works plan THE Health Department is carrying out €284,087 worth of improvements and renovation works at the Torrecardenas Hospital Complex in Almeria City and La Inmaculada Hospital in Huercal-Overa over the quieter summer months. The work is part of the Summer Plan, which is drawn up to ensure services are where they need to be during the holiday period.

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CHILDHOOD VACCINE: Three doses to be given to children of certain ages.

Some good news By Eleanor Hawkins ANDALUCIA will be including the pneumococcal vaccine on health service’s vaccination calendar by the end of this year, Health Delegate Aquilino Alonso has announced, with three doses to be given to children at the

ages of two, four and 11 months. Alonso explained that he expects the contract to provide the vaccinations to be awarded within the next couple of weeks, after which logistics will need to be organised to guarantee that all children in the region have

access to the injections, which help prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. The news will be welcomed by parents, who in the past had to fork out up to €90 per dose if they wished to have their youngsters vaccinated.

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GARRUCHA Council has issued a warning to users of the new Pokemon-Go game. Some users have been crossing the street without being aware of traffic while looking for the character. Parents were advised to ensure their children understood the importance of road safety. On a more positive note, the council acknowledged that the game had attracted people to the town with visitor-numbers up for local attractions.

A MOROCCAN man who escaped from Almeria courts through a fire escape some weeks ago has been caught burgling a house in the El Zapillo district and arrested. Although the fugitive put up a struggle, the National Police got him back into custody.

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Eurotunnel profits hit by Brexit By John Smith COMPANIES that have to make large payments in foreign currencies or like Eurotunnel have to report sterling sales in euros, have found that the drop in the value of sterling has caused them considerable difficulty and forced them to reduce their profit forecasts quite considerably. In the case of Eurotunnel, this means

is the amount that Eurotunnel estimates it will have to reduce 2016 forecasts by because of the Brexit vote.

MARIO DRAGHI: President of the European Central Bank.

Interest rates held IN its first meeting since the results of the British referendum were made known, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided on July 21 to keep interest rates on hold and not to increase as some had anticipated. It now appears that the central bank, which exists to cover the needs of the members of the Eurozone, expects rates to remain at record lows or fall to lower levels for an extended period of time. Although primarily owned

the 2016 forecast is reduced by 4.5 per cent to €535 and 2017 forecasts are also reduced by a little over 4 per cent. This particularly affects Eurotunnel as 80 per cent of its passenger traffic is with UK customers paying in sterling and the bulk of profit comes from passenger rather than freight traffic. Shares in the company saw a major fall following the Brexit vote and although they have recovered to some

Access to the single market cannot be guaranteed unless free movement of workers is respected.” French President Francois Hollande on Brexit.

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by the members of the Eurozone, the Bank of England also technically holds nearly 14 per cent of unpaid share capital in the bank, third only to Germany and France and 60 per cent more than Spain. All economic eyes will be on anticipated statements from bank president Italian Mario Draghi who is yet to make a definitive observation on the thorny topic of how Britain leaving the European Union is likely to affect Europe’s economy.

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HSBC arrest ON the evening of July 19, Mark Johnson, head of global foreign exchange trading for HSBC, was arrested at Kennedy airport and has been charged, with former colleague Stuart Scott, of being involved in a $3.5 billion (€3.18 billion) insider trading scam. This arrest follows recent revelations by the American authorities of the pressure brought to bear by the British government to protect the same bank from prosecution for alleged money laundering and may be seen as a reaction by the US Department of Justice to that news.

Bankia benefits FOLLOWING an announcement made in January 2016 that it would be removing fees for up to 2.4 million retail customers Bankia now reports that after six months, it has not only retained its core base but has attracted more than 100,000 new customers who benefit from reduced charges when they credit their salaries or pensions to their accounts on a monthly basis.

Sophisticated Malaysian fraud THE Government of Singapore has announced that it will be taking action on any bank which it considers to have been involved in any irregularities which may include money laundering in association with the scandal affecting 1MDB, a Malaysian state fund. Four banks including Standard Chartered and

£40 million (€48 million) is the amount of income lost by easyJet in the four weeks following the Brexit result due to the drop in value of sterling.

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extent, they are still some 16 per cent lower and it is not just caused by the Brexit but also the fact that Eurostar has suffered a drop in passengers due to fear of terrorist activities in both Brussels and Paris. Conversely, some luxury companies such as McLaren Automotive who export their luxury cars mainly to the USA should see an increase in sales as prices drop in dollar terms.

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Spanish deficit THE Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility has published the fact that it does not believe that the Spanish economy will meet any of the targets that were set by either the Stability programme or the agreement that was reached with the European Union. It fears that with the lack of a settled government and a deterioration in public accounts during 2016 that the deficit could exceed agreed targets by as much as 1 per cent.

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Surprising news from Chancellor NOT unsurprisingly, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond is being closely monitored by the world’s financial sectors and now on his first trip to a G20 meeting in China, he has caused quite a surprise by saying that he may use the Autumn Budget Statement to ‘reset’ Britain’s financial policy if this was considered necessary. After the statement by Theresa May that the government would not look to return to surplus by 2020, this announcement by Mr Hammond at such an important meeting certainly indicates that the government may well be ready to change fiscal policy quite dramatically as it seeks to steady the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote. Mr Hammond said at the meeting with fellow Finance Ministers on July 22, “Over the medium term we will have the opportunity with our Autumn Statement, our regular late year fiscal event, to reset fiscal policy if we deem it necessary to do so in the light of the data that will emerge over the coming months.” For someone who has been considered as conservative with a small c, this came almost as a bolt out of the blue as it suggests that Britain may well follow a much more radical course than that set by the previous Chancellor. Already public borrowing has begun to show

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HAMMOND’S HOME: The Treasury building in London where the new Chancellor may ‘reset’ the Autumn Budget Statement. signs of slowing down although it is still likely that the 2016 figure could still exceed the original forecast but a new policy could see additional borrowing to allow further investment in housing and the infrastructure of the UK but a lot depends upon the financial position over the next few months and the state of sterling.

Britain still sees China as a potential major trading partner with investments going both ways especially after leaving the European Union but the Chinese who were reportedly not happy with the Brexit result as they feared it would hurt their economy, may decide to adopt an inscrutable position.

The government also continues to court America, but with accusations against HSBC, takeovers of British companies and the looming presence of Donald Trump who may become a particularly unpredictable president, there is still a great deal to consider before embarking on any radical policy change.

YAHOO, one of the internet’s mighty starter companies which was once valued at $125 billion (€114 billion) and rejected a 2008 offer of $44 billion (€40 billion) is now being sold to Verizon Communications for a little under $5 billion (€4.5 billion) to join other ‘lame duck’ former internet star AOL. The deal is for the main internet business and Yahoo will continue to exist through its shareholdings in its Chinese business site Alibaba, but Verizon will gain both photo sites flickr as well as tumblr which hosts numerous micro blogging and social media accounts. Marissa Mayer, chief executive of Yahoo was brought into the company in 2012 in order to try to reverse its fortunes, but has not been successful and it has been running at a significant loss for some time. She is anticipating that she will continue to remain with the company once the takeover is completed by early 2017 saying “I love Yahoo, and I believe in all of you. It’s important to me to see Yahoo into its next chapter.” It would appear that Verizon, a

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MARISSA MAYER: The CEO of Yahoo is anticipating she will remain with the company. significant broadband telecommunications company is looking to compete with Google and Face-

book by the acquisition of Yahoo and AOL, giving it the ability to promote the entire group to a still

large number of users but by rolling the two companies into its group, making economies of scale

Deal is about unleashing Yahoo’s full potential. and maximising potential profit. There is a huge market which generates significant income from digital advertising sales and this is almost certainly where Verizon wishes to focus the attention of its recent acquisitions. AOL chief executive Tim Armstrong said the deal was about “unleashing Yahoo’s full potential,” and creating a major player in mobile media. It is interesting to follow the fortunes of some of the companies that first appeared during the days of the internet boom, often two or three launching the same concept at the same time, yet often one would have that magic touch and a perfect example is e-bay which effectively saw off all competition after its launch and even the mighty Amazon which decided to launch its own auction site in 1997 was soon sent packing.

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GOOD MOVE: The deal should benefit smaller companies and consumers.

By John Smith IN the second major purchase of a British company by foreign investors in a week, the government appears excited whilst many suggest that it’s more like selling off the family silver. American goliath MasterCard is taking over Vocalink, the company responsible for the bulk of Britain’s cash machines and also the owner of the BACS clearing house which processes direct debits for £869 million (€1.025 billion). Vocalink is owned by a number of major banks including Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC and chaired by the Bank of England’s former deputy governor Sir John Gieve but it appears that this isn’t an opportunistic move by MasterCard due to the weakness of the pound, but has been the matter of discussion for some eight months. No doubt however the timing has been of particular

This isn’t an opportunistic move by MasterCard due to the weakened pound, it’s been in discussion for months.” benefit to the American company as the cost in dollar terms will be so much less due to the advantageous exchange rate following the referendum vote. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, said that this latest sale “shows that Britain remains an attractive destination for international investors.” It is fairly common knowledge that unless it can be proven that any sale could damage the security of the UK, there is little, if anything, that the government could do to stop the sale anyway. To some extent, this sale is in accordance with government approval as the Pay-

ment Systems Regulator had earlier in 2016 commented that the banks should not continue to own the Link payment system as it gave them too much control and discouraged research and invention in the field due to a lack of competition. The deal which sees more than 90 per cent of the shares in Vocalink whilst the banks will continue to hold the balance initially is being heralded as a good move as it should benefit a number of smaller companies and consumers in the long term by improving banking competition, although the best way of helping companies and consumers would be in increasing interest rates for investors and decreasing them for borrowers. In justifying the sale, a spokesperson for Vocalink said that all parties, including the government, Payment Systems Regulator and the Bank of England, had been fully consulted.

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It’s a matter of opinion... and a right to express it LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT HEAVEN only knows I am certainly by no means perfect. However one thing you can be perfectly certain of is that I am not a downright liar. I also take severe umbrage at being inferred as one. Over my 25 or so years as a columnist, I have received a fair number of what is commonly termed ‘hate mail.’ As long as it contains even a smidgen of constructive criticism, it presents no problem whatsoever. It is when the attacks become personal that the lines of unacceptable are crossed. Up until a couple of months ago, mail of this ilk was considered negative rubbish and consigned to the ap-

RIGHT TO REPLY: Expressing opinions.

propriate bin. Of late, however, a number have seemed important enough to be given some form of prominence on the letters page. Therefore I have no alternative but to use my already limited space to exercise my right of reply. So Mr Hall, who accused me of being a ‘delusional dingbat’ (not terribly creative, but not bad!) I would just like to inform you that I do not consider myself a ‘latter day Nostradamus.’ All my opinions have been well chronicled in past columns, as my regular readers will I’m sure concur. I have come to most of my conclusions through a lifelong mistrust of politicians, a degree of common sense, knowledge of human nature and an adamant refusal to view the world through a pair of rose coloured glasses. My eight year stint in Saudi

Arabia, where I was trying to provide some light relief to the entertainment starved expat community, involved, as can be imagined, considerable guile considering the Islamic attitude toward entertainment. Primarily it meant obtaining three month visitors visas as truck drivers. When we outstayed our time, we would subsequently bribe the customs officers at the airport to stamp our exit visas. Finally managing to become legit, I did indeed obtain a likeminded, extremely pleasant and bona fide Saudi sponsor. In conclusion, although I never ran one, at that time there were actually quite a number of illicit pubs dotted around the Kingdom. Goodbye Mr Hall. Keep the faith. Love Leapy, leapylee2002@gmail.com.

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Rushing to break the summer routine! Ric Polansky

MUSICAL TREAT: Two long-haired guys toting guitar cases.

Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

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BEFORE Mojacar’s famous chiringuitos (beach bars) there wasn’t much to do to break the monotonous routine other than get ripped early in the day and stagger through the rest longing for a surprise. Summer was as an endless blue curtain of cloudless skies speckled by the occasional gleaming white seagull. The sun came up, glowed all day and set. Then again the next day, same ol’ same. One yearned to jump from one job site to another to possibly catch a new tune being sung. If not, back to the La Gaviota bar and drink a gaggle of more cold beer. Relief only came when the occasional visiting troubadour roamed into our area and sang for his food and drink at one of the two area bars. And on the very rare occasion a circus wandered into our area, I would become gobsmacked with elation. Wild horses couldn’t keep me away. But excitement never came often enough. Not enough for me. I was in the rut of counting

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SPAIN failed to meet its deficit target and faces a fine from Brussels which is also demanding €10 billion in cuts. All of which turns heading the next Spanish government into a poisoned chalice that Pedro Sanchez, Albert Rivera and Pablo Iglesias should thrust away in relief.

SUSANA DIAZ backed Carme Chacon when the former Minister of Defence took the first steps towards challenging Rubalcaba in 2011 for the PSOE secretary generalship. In the end, and following the PSOE’s dismal showing in the May 2011 municipal and regional elections, Chacon went no further, claiming that she did not want to weaken the party further. Rubalcaba, apparently reinforced, went on to lead the PSOE to the first of a succession of worst-ever results. It’s tempting to speculate what would have happened if Chacon had won the day in 2011 or Diaz in 2014. But ‘if’ is nothing more than a two-letter word that speaks volumes, all of them unwritten.

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SUSANA DIAZ: Backed Carme Chacon’s challenge.

seagulls. Once done I would carelessly day dream that one day, maybe next year we’d have music on the beach or even in the bars. But, it was a well-known Franconian law, no singing in the bars and especially no dancing. Bingo, awake from the daydream, wrap my lips around another cold San Miguel and count those birds once again. Then along came two long-haired guys toting guitar cases. Climbed the white marble steps of the Gaviota ordered two beers and started strumming and singing. I bolted from my office across the plaza to relish the music of God’s harmonious messengers. Of course, I got stuck with all the beer costs, but it was worth it. The price paid for cavorting with the devil. I made sure they came back that night, bought them food and beer and a whip round to allow them a few days’ stay in our area. They played for maybe 20 of us, even a few stragglers from the village. The most that could be mustered for an ad hoc event without phones or radio to spread the rumour of sound. Looking back over the years the decision of the town hall to defend those beach bars helped create the unique atmosphere that makes Mojacar renowned in Spain and in the world. Each one of those early owners were true Golden Indalos creating their own sunshine to make us all smile and kept visitors coming back.

THERESA MAY became Britain’s Prime Minister almost by default if you can ignore the carnage littering the route. Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba resigned as secretary general of the PSOE party in 2014 and Susana Diaz was expected to step into his shoes, practically by default. Instead Eduardo Madina, Pedro Sanchez and Jose An-

tonio Perez Tapias insisted on primaries with the participation of paid-up party members. Diaz backed out, believing like many other party grandees that there should be no challenge. Sanchez won and took the PSOE to crushing defeats in December 2015 and June 2016. All of which suggests that, as with Jeremy Corbyn, card-carriers’ preferences matter least of all because they’re already committed. It’s a waste of time preaching to the converted because it’s the undecided and politically uncommitted who decide elections.

One and only THIS time round the Speaker of the national parliament is Partido Popular stalwart and former Minister of Public Works, Ana Pastor. She is the least bespattered and disliked of Rajoy’s former ministers, a combination that puts her in a class of her own.

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Miles Ahead Directed by: Don Cheadle Starring: Don Cheadle, Emayatzy E Corinealdi, Ewan McGregor, Keith Stanfield DON CHEADLE co-wrote and stars in his directorial debut, a whimsical account of an encounter between a Scottish Rolling Stone journalist and jazz legend Miles Davis in 1979. An out-of-control Davis is rumoured to be mounting a comeback, but the publicity stunt descends into a caper involving drug deals, shootouts and stolen tapes, replete with flashbacks to Davis’ relationship with Francis Taylor, his first wife. The plot hinges on a recording Miles has made but doesn’t want the record company to take, which is subsequently stolen.

Fernando Alonso, July 29, Formula One Driver

Spanish Formula One racing driver born in Oviedo and a double World Champion who is currently racing for McLaren-Honda. He is the only Spanish driver to have won the coveted World Championship.

Jim Davis, July 28, Cartoonist, 71 A cartoonist who created the famously sarcastic cat, Garfield, his gormless owner Jon and much put upon dog Odie who appear in newspapers around the world, on TV and now in feature films. Garfield first appeared in print in 1978. Arnold Schwarzenegger, July 30, Film Star, 69 Austrian born bodybuilder who first came to the film world as Conan the Barbarian and has since gone on to star in many films, playing comedic as well as action roles. He was elected Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. JK Rowling, July 31, Author, 51 English author who went from rags to riches after creating the bestselling Harry Potter series of books which spawned seven movies and Harry Potter theme parks across the world. Bastian Schweinsteiger, August 1, Footballer, 32 One of Germany’s great footballers who has played in more European Cup matches than any other German player. Although he has suffered with injury problems he has regularly captained the German international team and is currently with Manchester United. Charlie XCX, August 2, Singer, 24 British singer born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, she has released two albums and her first single was released when she was just 16. She has performed with a number of well-known artists including Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora. Tony Bennett, August 3, Singer, 90 Born in New York and one of the last of the old style crooners respected for his recordings and live performances of classics such as ‘I left my heart in San Francisco’. He has also found a second career as a very successful artist with some of his paintings fetching high five figure amounts.

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The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (COWMAN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

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1 Beyond 2 Motley 3 Kaiser 4 Borate 5 Sleety 6 Spread 7 Feeble 8 Allied 9 Woeful 10 Fellow 11 Retard 12 Curfew 13 Larger 14 Urgent 15 Corbel 16 Garter 17 Gullet 18 Berate 19 Sleepy

YOUR STARS VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Your outgoing attitude is spot on. Some may say you are a little crazy, the way you go for things. Each person has their own way and yours can be quite unique but that certainly does not make it wrong. People who make the world around us that little bit more colourful are gems. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Some legal matters need your attention. That's not really what you want at this time of the year. A decision has to be made and it needs a fine balance. Asking others may just confuse matters, so only seek expert advice. At the end of the day, you will know what is both best and acceptable. 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? SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Someone you mistrust offers to add to your celebrations. Why not call a truce? We both know that little long term will come out of it, but who cares? Sometimes, it is better to share one good moment with someone than none at all.

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. Unless, of course, you are determined to run yourself. With a lot of excitement in the air it is possible for you to show just what fun you can be. Enjoy! CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) As you are in the limelight, it comes as no 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?

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A man just tried to sell me Supergirl, Lara Croft and Wonder Woman. I think he might be a heroine dealer.

ADVISE COWMAN (10) CURLEW DEACON ELICIT HARDEN HONEST INMATE LAYMAN MAROON

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Being totally inspired this week, you could be tempted to let enthusiasm run away with you. It is a lovely feeling, like being a child again. Be sure to have fun, but do keep as much money in your pocket as possible. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be a certain amount of discussion regarding holiday plans. You know what you want but how do you persuade others? It's quite easy really. All you have to do is to get someone else to suggest a certain place. You then agree and it looks like their idea.

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.

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, though.

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.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) With everyone busy round you, the chance may be taken to show what you are capable of. Instead of watching someone make a pig's ear of a work project, offer to help. It's important, though, to let them think any bright ideas were theirs. Giving praise now will mean it coming back to you tenfold.

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1. According to legend, which British leader created a ‘Round Table’ to prevent quarrels among his knights, none of whom would accept a lower place than the others? 2. Call Up the Groups (1964), Pop Go the Workers and Merry Gentle Pops (both 1965) were all UK Top 10 hit singles for which humorous pop group? 3. Originally consisting of Merald and Brenda Knight plus William and Eleanor Guest, what was the name of singer Gladys Knight’s ‘backing group’? 4. What is the name of the American actor who starred as high-tech modern crime fighter Michael Knight in the 1980s television series Knight Rider? 5. What was the name of the fictional female rough collie dog character created by Yorkshire-born novelist Eric Knight? 6. Which famous footballer was awarded an honorary knighthood (KBE) in 1997? 7. Which famous sailor was knighted in 1967 by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail singlehanded around the world by the clipper route? 8. Which Mediterranean island was owned by the Knights of St John from 1530 until it was captured by Napoleon in 1798? 9. Who, in 1953, was the first (and, so far, only) flat race jockey to be knighted? 10. With which sport would you principally associate both the Newcastle Knights and the York City Knights? Answers 1. King ARTHUR, 2. The BARRON KNIGHTS, 3. The PIPS, 4. David HASSELHOFF, 5 . LASSIE, 6. PELÉ (Edson Arantes do Nascimento), 7. Francis CHICHESTER, 8. MALTA, 9. Gordon RICHARDS, 10. RUGBY LEAGUE

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case L) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: • Average: 10 • Good: 14 • Very good: 20 • Excellent: 26

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION abed aide arid bade band bard bead bend bide bind bird brad bred dare darn deaf dean dear dine dire drab drib fade fend find idea nard nerd raid rand read rend ride rind abide aider aired bared beard braid brand bread bride darer debar dinar diner direr drain drear drier fader fared fiend fined fired fried nadir rabid rebid rider arider barfed barred binder birder brined darner errand faired finder friend inbred raider rained rebind riband bandier brained brander drainer randier infrared FIREBRAND

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Across 7 Horse the French produce is fit for farming (6) 8 Banker finally maintains they’re party goers (6) 10 Get a different baby’s bed first for the country residence (7) 11 Search for centre of Canberra (5) 12 Brute makes the ruler go back (4) 13 About time for detail (4) 17 Drop a heroic tale (4) 18 Locks in permanently (4) 22 Lacks pounds by the sound of it (5) 23 Sales patter about a new dog (7) 24 Applause for toast (6) 25 Elk in soy mixture for country folks (6)

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Down 1 Furry creature ran around cricket club's old oak, initially (7) 2 Performer consumed by extremely funny plant (7) 3 Sadly, British lake is rather desolate (5) 4 Boat has sufficient models (7) 5 Of French, German, English county (5) 6 Very pale, like the female (5) 9 Small cup is steamed by mistake (9) 14 Genius sat more awkwardly (7) 15 Console a group of ministers (7)

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1 Stamen, 4 Way-out, 9 Avoided, 10 Tithe, 11 Tot, 12 Restrains, 13 Rocket, 15 Repeal, 19 Landscape, 21 Pen, 22 Swami, 23 Extract, 24 Series, 25 Dashes. Down: 1 Starter, 2 Aloft, 3 Endorse, 5 Aster, 6 Outline, 7 Treks, 8 Odist, 14 Centaur, 16 Electra, 17 Linctus, 18 Gavel, 19 Lists, 20 Swine, 21 Peach.

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16 Pupil, for example, not so much drunk (7) 19 Put last prawn in fire, for a light meal (5) 20 Ward off a returning pariah (5) 21 Meat from Jacob, a contractor (5) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents F and 23 represents Z, so fill in F every time the figure 12 appears and Z every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Earnings (5) 4 Vocalists (7) 8 Associate (7) 9 Articulate (5) 10 Reserve (5) 11 Put in order (7) 12 Drowsy (6) 14 Shuts down (6) 17 Make good as new (7) 19 Ray or beam (5) 21 Look after (5) 22 Part (7) 23 Gracefully thin (7) 24 Curves (5)

Down 1 Rubs with cloth (5) 2 Trash (7) 3 From that time (5) 4 Unbroken series of events (6) 5 Impartial (7) 6 Consumed (5) 7 Thoroughfares (7) 12 Contracts (7) 13 Go on (7) 15 Railway stopping place (7) 16 Assistant (6) 18 Wait on (5) 19 Clean with hard rubbing (5) 20 Takes care of (5)

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

1 Dispatch, 4 Bars, 8 Cocoa, 10 Spaniel, 11 Abysmal, 12 Best, 14 Equate, 16 Decree, 19 Near, 21 Resolve, 24 Abandon, 25 Torso, 26 Data, 27 Connects.

Down: 1 Declared, 2 Alarm, 3 Costly, 5 Alias, 6 Sole, 7 Gamble, 9 Coypu, 13 Generous, 15 Tirade, 17 Ruler, 18 Bronco, 20 Exact, 22 Satin, 23 Wand.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Godmother, 8 Peaje, 9 Argue, 10 Rios, 11 Amar, 15 Ancho, 17 Lento, 18 Apologise. Down: 2 Opalo, 3 Miel, 4 Trap, 5/16 Egg cup, 6 Aparcar, 7 Bedroom, 12 Menos, 13 Boil, 14 Flag.

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Across 1 Peluquero (6) 3 Celery (4) 7 Fin (3) 9 To chat (7) 10 Pintor (7) 13 Camiones (7) 14 See 1 Down 15 Train (railway) (4) 16 Tejón (6)

Down 1/14 Posavasos (4,3) 2 To write (8) 4 Peregrino (7) 5 Another (4) 6 Ghost (8) 8 Sport (7) 11 Plano (4) 12 Estrella (4)

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By Geoff Dyer GEOFF DYER’S restless search for the fundamental questions in life continues in this evocative series of fascinating adventures and pilgrimages: with a tour guide who may not be a tour guide in the Forbidden City in Beijing; with friends in New Mexico, where D H Lawrence famously claimed to have had his “greatest experience from the outside world”; with a hitchhiker picked up on the way from White Sands; or with Don Cherry (or a photo of him, at any rate) at the Watts Towers in Los Angeles. books@euroweeklynews.com

MAYHEM and controversy dogged this year’s Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona, one of the world’s largest theatres of the absurd, but far from the craziest. While Spain certainly has its fair share of outlandish festivities, there are plenty others across the world. Here we take a look at some of them, from Spain to Germany, and even as far afield as Japan. 1) Known locally as ‘tomcat poking’ this obscure ‘sport’ dates back centuries but is now illegal in Germany although isolated incidents persist. Tomcat poking sees villagers gathering together to force a cat into a sack, and then the sack into a box, and then whacking the box with sticks until the cat screams. It is not thought to be the origins of Schrodingers Cat. 2) A slightly friendlier festival taking place each year in Gloucestershire sees hundreds of participants chase a block of cheese down an extremely steep hill with the winner being the first to catch it. Funnily enough this year’s champion, a decorated veteran of the event, absolutely detests cheese but loves the thrill of the chase. 3) The Spanish aren’t all about animal cruelty and take a leaf out of the English book with the annual La Tomatina in Bunol, Valencia, which, like similar festivals, features a flurry of tomato throwing. It all begins with one person scaling a greased pole to capture a cooked ham before hundreds of tons of tomatoes are fired on the scene by water cannon. 4) Valencians, however, wouldn’t want to acquire a reputation as softies and so counter La Tomatina with an annual quail catapulting event. This sees squads of excited residents gather baby quails, crush them into a canon and blast them into the sky where they then attempt to completely

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ITALY: Sienese residents get together to celebrate the Palio. destroy them with shotguns. Whole clubs are dedicated to the cause. 5) Across the seven seas in Japan, festival goers in Kawasaki celebrate Kanamara Matsuri every spring which involves a giant steel phallus being paraded around as part of a Shinto fertility rite. People buy vegetables, sweets and gifts all shaped like the male organ while prostitutes hop along in the hope of protecting themselves from disease. 6) A small town in Belgium enjoys their annual Krakelingen festival with the usual marching, singing and speechmaking but when it’s all done and dusted the townsfolk gather to watch the mayor swallow a live fish. Dating back centuries the tradition usually saw all the villagers swallow a fish, but a 2001 ruling limited it to just the lucky mayor and a few special guests. 7) Over in Italy Sienese residents get together twice a year to celebrate the Palio, an infamously dangerous 90-second horse race around a minuscule racetrack packed with baying tourists. Animal rights groups estimate that around 50 horses have died in the past 40 years and the Italian government has

begun slowly clamping down on the ‘sport.’ 8) Not to be outdone, in Spain’s Galicia province some men don’t content themselves with racing horses, but prefer to wrestle them instead, gathering each year for the Rapa das Bestas festival where they get drunk and chase wild horses into the local town, struggle to subdue them and then shear the bewildered beasts. 9) Animals aren’t always the victims fortunately and in Thailand the focus is on pleasure rather than pain as a nationwide Monkey Buffet Festival sees locals furnish huge tables with fresh fruit and let wild monkeys loose to stuff their faces and generally have an absolute whale of a time. Just don’t ask about the dogs... 10) Last but not least it’s back to merry England where real Yorkshiremen prove their manliness by stuffing live and very hungry ferrets down their trousers for as long as they can handle, the presumably ticklish, sensation. Originally invented by competitive-minded coal miners, the Animal Welfare Act and growing social squeamishness puts the practice under threat.

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET: • Average: 19 • Good: 26 • Very good: 37 • Excellent: 48

SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION crash carr cars carob carol caroler cash carp carps carpel carper bosh boor boors boos bogle born borne bops bole arcs aspen asper goral gorals gosh gospel goos goop goops glob glop glops glen hasp harp harps harper frosh frog epos enrol infra inert

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Sting allergy vaccine showing good results

Fasting your way to a healthier body

PATIENTS with an allergy to venom (from wasps and bees) can be cured in over 95 per cent of cases with a vaccine. July and August are the months with the highest rate of incidence of stings causing concern for those who have an allergic reaction, but doctors Amparo Conde and Mercedes Hernandez from the Nisa Sevilla Aljarafe hospital said there is a cure rate of 95 per cent of patients treated with bee venom and in 98 per cent of those who have been had wasp venom. The aim of the vaccine is to modify the response of the defence system and immune system, which in allergic patients overreacts to the insect bite. “Today” said Dr. Fernandez “it is considered accepted that this vaccine protects pa-

FASTING is quickly gaining renown as a means of rapidly controlling body weight and reducing the possibility of developing diabetes and other food-related chronic ailments. Embraced by most religious traditions to some degree fasting is receiving backing from health professionals claiming it has restorative potential and may safer and more effective than yo-yo dieting. Exercise aficionados might want to try intermittent fasting whereby you skip breakfast and avoid food 16-24 hours to raise testosterone while shedding fat over time. To lose weight try the 5:2 diet where you eat less than 600 calories two days of the week, reaping strong fat-loss benefits. Seven or even 10-20 day fasts claim to offer a variety of physical benefits, although you should seek medical advice first.

STINGING SUCCESS: New venom vaccine. tients from three to five years.” Those who suffer from allergic

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High triglycerides CONSTANT TEXTING: Can cause swollen, aching fingers.

Textitis is now a growing concern ‘TEXTITIS’ is a growing concern amongst a generation of phone and iPad users. Doctors say swollen and aching fingers are being caused from texting and excessive use of electronic devices and is leading to cases of arthritis in younger people. Arthritis, inflammation and joint stiffness usually affects only older people. While there are several causes for osteoarthritis, the degenerative form of the condition is often caused by general wear and tear. Rheumatology experts say gaming and texting can cause two problems in hands. There is the immediate problem of the overuse of tendons from the thumb to the forearm. Then there is the overuse of the carpo-metacarpal joint at the base of the thumb which can lead to a clicking or cracking sensation due to ligament strain which can lead to osteoarthritis in later years. Several other ailments are already being linked to new technology such as texter’s neck and selfie elbow.

Ice baths for beauty boost SPORTS professionals use ice baths to heal and ease their muscles, but could taking a dip in a freezing cold bath also offer beauty benefits? Research shows that cold temperatures help to redistribute the blood flow, removing fluid and leads to less swelling around the muscle, ideal for athletes after training, but some claim that it can improve the appearance of skin, banish cellulite by improving blood flow and boost your mood. In the UK, the idea of this hot and cold contrast has started to catch on, with spas offering various ‘fire and ice’ treatments incorporating massages with chilled stones and facials using ice to reduce inflammation and puffy eyes. So next time you want a quick mood boost get the ice trays out the freezer and fill the bath!

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte. This week a reader has asked the doctor about his blood test results: DEAR Doctor, For some years I’ve been under treatment for high blood pressure and recently I’ve been having trouble keeping it under control. My GP sent me for blood tests and the results said my triglycerides were very high, twice as much as they should be, but he didn’t explain what that means, just said that could be what’s sending my blood pressure up and told me to go on a diet and get some exercise. Could you please explain what they are, what they do and why I need to lower them? I’d also appreciate some detailed advice on ‘diet and exercise.’ The doctor replied - High blood pressure is a chronic complaint which usually shows no symptoms to begin with but can cause problems in various internal organs such as the heart and kidneys over time. Treatment consists of an adequate, balanced, low in salt diet, regular moderate exercise (a 50 minute walk

five days per week or 50-60 minutes swimming three of four days per week) and medication. This is often enough to keep blood pressure under control but sometimes it can remain a problem. If this is the case, you should see a specialist in Internal Medicine to rule out certain causes which may need more specific treatment. In your case, your triglycerides are high which has nothing to do with your high blood pressure levels but can usually be controlled with a low-fat diet and by avoiding alcohol. High triglyceride levels are dangerous as they are a cardiovascular risk and can increase the chance of suffering a heart attack. Diet is the most important thing to change. Follow a diet low in fat and sugar, rich in vegetables, fruit and fish. Red meat should be avoided and swapped for white meat. Food should be boiled or grilled. You should avoid drinking too much alcohol and fizzy drinks.

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A better night’s sleep THERE is nothing worse than lying in bed, feeling exhausted, but unable to sleep, tossing and turning for hours. Removing electronic devices from the bedroom and avoiding caffeine late at night are all popular recommendations to assist in a peaceful night’s sleep, but there are other things you can do: Get a routine: Try and manage your day so that you get into the routine of finishing everything within 16 hours so you can have the all important eight hours sleep. The body clock thrives on regular habits so try and keep to the same bed time. Limit stress: It can be easier said than done but try leaving your work or any big issues outside of the bedroom. Deal with the day’s problems in the day and put the day to bed before you go to bed. Healthy lifestyle: Exercise and a healthy

Sweet and fruity cure CRANBERRIES could form the basis of new antibiotics. Scientists say they have discovered that the flavonols compound in their juice could help block bacterial infections and during tests were found to greatly reduce the ability of E. coli bacteria to trigger an infection. The team from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (USA) said that with the emergence of new super bugs that are resistant to current antibiotics, it is hoped this finding could form the basis for new antibiotic drugs.

PEACEFUL SLEEP: Exercise and a healthy work-life balance is key. work-life balance is key to a restful night’s sleep but try and avoid exercise too close to bedtime as it can be too stimulating. Don’t eat late: The Spanish are famous for late night meals and eating

late is preferable during the long hot summer months, but be careful what you eat. Big heavy meals do not aid the sleep pattern and can cause indigestion too close to bed. Bedroom: Reserve the bedroom for

sleeping and marital affairs and avoid watching TV or using electronic devices. This will help programme the brain in to knowing the bed is for sleep. Keep the room cool and dark for comfort and a better night’s sleep.

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A big thanks from the Walk for Life team THE recent ‘Walk for Life’ event raised a fantastic sum of money and the organisers were delighted with the turnout. The committee of ‘Walk for Life’ gave a massive thank you to all the people who donated this year and to those that took part in the walk. Without the help of donations, the charity could not continue to assist people with and affected by cancer in the Arboleas area. A total sum of €4,947 was raised with still a couple more amounts to come in, check the website www.walk4lifearboleas.com for the final figure. On the website are numerous photos of the walk and if there is a photograph anyone would like please contact a member of the team and they will endeavour to email it to you. The money collected will go towards helping people in the area who have and are affected by cancer. The group cover a radius of 25 kilometres from Arboleas and anyone needing help

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Top class music, intimate venue By Adele Land A TOP Flamenco guitarist entertained a packed house at Angie’s Café in the Parque Comercial, Mojacar last weekend. Leonides Maya Maya, known as ‘Leo de Aurora,’ is a famous child prodigy of flamenco. The 35-year-old has a unique style of playing and is highly

sought after as a performer. Aurora comes from a long line of flamenco musical artists and often performs with his, also famous, brother, Jeronimo Maya. Café owner, Angie Van Os, told EWN that she was delighted to have him perform in such an intimate venue and looks forward to welcoming him back, along with his brother on Saturday August 13.

GREAT TURNOUT: Organisers thanked all the participants. should call 608 763 748 or email w4lifesweet@btinternet.com and the team will arrange for someone to contact you and arrange a visit.

The charity also offers help with translating costs, fuel, medicinal costs, dental costs, counselling and much more.

Famous: Top guitarist played in Mojacar.

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Get to know Flamenco at special performance By Adele Land

VOLUNTEERING: One of many MACS shops.

Making time for MACS DO you have some hours to spare? Why not put your spare time to good use and help a local charity? MACS cancer support group is seeking volunteers to help in its numerous shops in the Levante area. You do not need retail experience, just a friendly, positive attitude and a desire to ‘get stuck in.’ If you are connected with another local charity in the

area you can still volunteer for MACS. This local charity does excellent work in supporting people with cancer and their families and carers. Many people have benefitted from the dedicated work of the volunteers since the charity was set up. Call into one of the shops for more information or contact MACS on its Facebook page.

THE popularity of Flamenco in Mojacar and surrounding areas has grown in the past couple of years. Residents and visitors can enjoy shows in different local venues on most days of the week, thanks to the efforts of Francesca Girone, a dancer known as the English Gypsy. Although many people enjoy the shows and applaud the passionate skills of the artists, many do not know the origins or the interpretation of the dancing and music. A special event is due to take place on Thursday July 28 at Il Forno di Roma in Vera. During the evening, people can enjoy a flamenco display and have an opportunity to get to know the artists and participate in a questions and answers session.

PASSIONATE SKILLS: Learn what the dances and lyrics mean. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the stories behind the dance, find out why some music and dance

i s m or e upbeat , why t he artists shout to each other during the performance and to learn whatthe singer is

expressing in his lyrics. The event begins at 9pm and booking is recommended.

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BEACH AREA: Association wants improvements.

Call for beach improvements By Adele Land NEIGHBOURHOOD association, Veraplayazul, lamented the condition of the beaches in the resort area. The group called for residents and community presidents to attend a meeting held last Sunday to discuss the issues relating to the beaches. Just over a year after the appearance of a strange floating substance which caused nearby beaches to be closed, the group described in a statement, similar patches on the water which it said appear “inorganic.” The group blamed the poor condition of the water on dis-

charges from vessels anchored off the coast and from poorly managed sewage installations. In the statement it was pointed out that thousands of people would arrive in neighbouring Villaricos for the Dreambeach music festival next month and the dirt and algae would make its way to the area, carried by the strong Levante winds. Another contentious point was the replenishment of the sand in the naturist area, the group described the imported sand as stony and gritty adding it was of a poor standard. The association implored Vera Council to increase its investment in the beach area.

June charity raffle winners APSA animal charity in Albox has announced the winners of the June charity raffle. Les and Doreen Skinner will enjoy a two-course Sunday lunch or Fish and chips at Almeria 10-pin bowling. A €10 voucher for Colin the Card went to Bryn and Linda Smith, while Neil and Olga Bunting won a €15 voucher to spend in Eurowise. The final prize of a €15 voucher for Pricebusters went to Lindy Benjamin. The winning tickets were drawn by APSA shop volunteer, Olive Davies. June’s raffle raised €100 which will go towards helping the many animals in the care of APSA. The charity would like to thank all the businesses for their kind prize donations and everyone who participated in the raffle.

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More than meets the eye LEAPY, as I don’t know you personally, I cannot begin to ascertain your level of common sense, but some of your remarks need to be considered and addressed. You may feel that a leave vote was a good thing but the vote was only in ‘leave’ favour by the slimmest of margins. You say ‘in a wholly democratic event, the UK voted to leave the EU.’ No they didn’t because 15 million voted to Remain. Most of the MPs still believe that it is best to Remain and a high percentage of their constituents want to Remain. Yes they will upset 17 million (or maybe less now that they have seen the beginning of the problems - (perhaps 12-hour delays at Dover?) but they will certainly upset the 15 million of us who still think it was best to Remain. Are these 15 million just supposed to say nothing and watch the destruction of the UK and its position in the world markets? The referendum was an unbelievable error, allowing the populace to vote on such a serious issue with a simple ‘in or out’ as if they were voting for the England football manager. Do you really think that the 17 million ‘leave’ voters knew exactly what the effect would be? I ‘keep the faith’ that someone sees sense before the UK does something most of the population will regret. Colin Granville

A helpful note JUST to let you know that not all banks close your joint account on the death of one partner. My husband passed away on June 8, and our bank, which is Banca March here in Mallorca, has kept our joint account open whilst opening a new account in my name. They have been most cooperative and sympathetic in every aspect and made certain that I haven’t had any difficulty by making sure I have access to money from our joint account whenever I needed it. I hope this reassures your readers. Gina Harrop, Mallorca

Not frozen WHAT to do in an emergency. The information given is not correct. Joint accounts are no longer frozen on the death of a partner. That used to be the case, but banks are no longer able to do that. I speak from my own experience with Banco Sabadell and Unicaja Bank. I’ve also helped three friends to

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one Tory MP in Westminster and 56 SNP MPs, but what did it get? Tory policies forced on it by the Tory majority in England - policies that cannot be overturned in the Scottish parliament. Perhaps now, he might understand why the majority of Scots want to quit England in exactly the same way England wanted to quit the EU. More than 60 per cent in the current polls want to exit the union with England. Just think - the majority of Scots actually want their country to maintain its existing links with a union of 27 other nations, but quit the union with the UK. What does that tell you about Scotland’s relationship with Westminster? Says it all really. How deep can the mistrust of a nation get? Brian

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I READ with pleasure, the letter from Mary Groser about Bertie’s love of Mozart’s music. We gave a home to a Russian Blue kitten that was left in a box by the basura. I play the piano and it was not long before we realised that when I was playing, the cat would arrive, jump on a chair near the piano and sit with her eyes closed, listening to the music. As she got older, she would tap me on my bottom, to let me know that she was there. Her favourite composer was Debussy! Her particular favourite was his first Arabesque

do the inheritance papers and not one of them had a problem with the bank. I enjoy reading your paper each week. Mary

Happy reading WE just wanted to express our sheer enjoyment of this week’s EWN, and congratulate you on this week’s superb reporting! We haven’t enjoyed reading a newspaper so much before. The articles I will refer to are all written in superb time-relevant eloquence by Matt Ford. We have read so many informative articles that have also made us laugh until we have cried by the use of his terminology. We have Chameleons as ‘boggle-eyed reptiles,’ cars ‘going like

and if we needed to know she was indoors, before we went out for the evening, I would play a few bars of this piece, receive the usual pat on the behind to say she was there, and we could then go out knowing she was safely at home. This gentle creature gave us 15 years of affection and after she died, I could not bear to play her piece of music, and although she has been gone a few years, I still cannot play this music. Yes, animals do appreciate music and I hope that Bertie will give Mary as much pleasure as our cat gave to us.

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Deepening SCOTLAND is not just some region of England. It is a separate country with a different identity, but it is a member of a Union with England and others, a bit like a smaller version of the EU in some ways. Ironic that. People like ‘Leapy’ wanted England to leave that other union and got their wish, so why shouldn’t Scotland also leave its union with England if it so wishes - especially when that union is so undemocratic? Scotland put only

DEAR Leapy, I have just finished reading your column and yet again I agree with all that you say. Europe or is it just the UK that is in a hell of a mess. I think it won’t be long before England is attacked, Hal Rockliffe

Missing parrot PLEASE may I make an appeal through your newspaper to ask if anyone has found an African Grey parrot to contact us on 671 063 686. Her name is Lucy and she has a leg ring and a deformed toe and she is now six years old. She is very timid and is a man’s bird - she does not tolerate women unless she wants to. She escaped on Friday night and my husband is heartbroken, so if anyone can help us we will be eternally grateful. She lives with us on Dan park 3, Baranco Hondo, La Nucia and was last seen flying over Las Palmeros. Thank you for your help. Theresa Wilson

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Brexit and the ‘Iron Mayden’ 27

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EU countries that the UK needs to canvass support from before invoking Article 50.

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AS usual, conspiracy theorists are hard at wo r k . Fo r th e m, P M Theresa May handed key foreign affairs posts to the Three Brexiteers - alpha males Boris Johnson, David Davis and Liam Fox who, as far as Remainers are concerned, “creat e d t h e m e ss” in th e firs t place - hoping they’ll screw up. However, the ‘Iron Mayden’ as she’s already been dubbed isn’t silly. Whatever the outcome, Leavers will be able to blame them, NOT her. A s a R e m a i n e r, s h e k n o w s she’ll have done her duty (“Brexit is Brexit” she has often stated) to Leavers in carrying out their mandate. To Mrs May’s credit is her indifference to currying favour with cliques, cabals, the media, even the electorate. Only someone with genuine self-confidence and deep

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convictions could have kept herself apart from all these temptations while simultaneously rising to the top of government. Let’s hope she can retain that independence throughout her premiership. There have been too many fracture s and di vi si ons r ecent l y. Someone like her former rival, Andrea Leadsom, would have delighted one half of the country and seriously alienated the other, like for instance, her daft talk of immediately triggering the starting gun on Article 50. The problem is, the moment the UK invokes Article 50, it puts itself into a tight corner. The longer it can hold out and canvass support among the other 27 EU countries the more leverage it will have. Several contentious

issues are coming to a head within the EU: the refugee/migration crisis, the Italian banking crisis plus both Merkel and Hollande face reelection next year. The whole environment could soon change. Incidentally, one MP provoked laughter when he sniggered that Bor i s Johnson’s appoi nt m ent “m ust be t he m ost r em ar kabl e since the emperor Caligula appointed his horse as a senator.” The same jibe was made by the Daily Mirror in 1960 when Harold Macm i l l an appoi nt ed t he Lor d Home as foreign secretary. Lord Home went on to become PM. What do you think: Boris, too, will fulfil his ultimate ambition or end up sam pl i ng Mar y Ber r y’s special Humble Pie? Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘No Way Back’, ‘Landscape of Lies’, ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.no ra-johnson.com) available from Amazon i n paperback/ eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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Not feeling the heat By Adele Land

Some w owners By Adele Land

IT used to be a standing joke that the weather forecasters rarely got it right, but with improved technology, long-term forecasts have become increasingly more accurate, although evidently not all the time. Meteorologists and weather channels warned last week of high temperatures expected in the interior of the province, especially the Almanzora valley. Maps of Spain appeared on the internet showing bright red â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;danger zonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; particularly in Andalucia. In reality, instead of the forecast 40-plus degrees, temperatures remained at around 35 to 37 degrees during the day and cooler in the evenings. These temperatures were just slightly above average for this time of year. The cooler temperatures were attributed to weaker breezes than usual coming from the sea. The lower intensity of the winds has resulted in heavier cloud cover which helped reduce the temperatures. Temperatures in coastal areas have also been slightly lower with some areas seeing rainfall, an unusual phenomenon for this time of year.

MORE than 25,000 owners of illegally built homes are set to have a weight lifted from their shoulders following a landmark decision last week. The Andalucian parliament voted in favour of a legal change which will regularise the homes of people who have lived with uncertainty for many years. Many of the affected properties are in the Almanzora area of Almeria and many owners have long been denied access to services including electricity and water. The modification of the law was approved with votes from the Socialist PSOE party, Partido Popular (PP) and Ciudadanos, with left wing groups Izquierda Unida (IU) and Podemos abstaining. Despite the good news, PP spokeswoman, Patricia Navarro said the change did not go far enough, adding that in reality there were more than

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DEMOLITION THREAT: News will be a welcome relief for homeowners. 300,000 illegal homes in Andalucia. The decision comes after more than a year of debate and changes will apply only within certain restrictions.

Properties built in areas prone to flooding, those under six years old or properties built in areas declared protected will be exempt from the changes.

Podemos spokesperson Mercedes Barranco slammed the Junta de Andalucia for what she called “negligence” in the management of property development, while the IU’s Jose Castro suggested that local and regional councils had “closed their eyes” to illegal building, especially during the property boom. Albox Council (one of the area’s worst affected towns) posted a statement on social media saying there was a reason to be “proud and content” and credited AUAN’s (Abusos urbanisticos Almanzora no) Maura Hillen and Mayor Sonia Cerdan for the part they played in the change to the law. Hillen, also a councillor in Albox, was recently awarded an MBE for her work with owners of illegal homes and the fight to have them regularised.

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A massive difference in water rates By Adele Land WATER supplier Galasa’s vicepresident has defended the company’s recent decision to increase its rates. Javier Aureliano Garcia said the main reason for the price-hike was to “unify” rates which have been different in all towns throughout the Levante. Consumers in the Almanzora valley are set to see the biggest rises in their water bills with costs expected to increase by up to 50 per cent. Garcia explained the coastal areas had been supporting the Almanzora valley for a number of years and said it was only fair to ensure the rates were balanced. The Galasa boss, also vicepresident of the provincial council, said the difference in price between some towns was as much as 500 per cent, which he

described as an unacceptable situation. Galasa has found itself in a sticky situation in recent months. The main Levante offices in Vera are currently without mains power, having been cut off by electricity supplier Endesa for nonpayment of bills, forcing the company to install a generator. Nearby residents and businesses complained about the noise and emissions from the generator which has since been relocated onto the roof of the premises. To add to the disarray, a number of managers were signed off sick, citing stress as the reason. Garcia said he was disappointed by the attitude of Socialist PSOE mayors who strongly opposed the price rises. Galasa is a publicly owned company with the provincial council having a 51 per cent share.

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A long and winding road

ATHLETIC CHALLENGES: One of the many events at the Moorish games.

Let the games begin By Adele Land PURCHENA celebrated its annual ‘Moorish Games’ last weekend. The 19th edition of the event took place from Thursday to Saturday and attracted some 500 participants. In addition to those taking part, around 100 people volunteered their services to ensure the event ran smoothly. Mayor Juan Miguel Tortosa and culture councillor Antonio Rodriguez, opened the games with

a presentation to the media at the provincial palace. Events in this Olympic-style competition included running, high jump, archery and other athletic challenges. A chess tournament took place over the three days in the town hall building and visitors were treated to gastronomic delights along with music from the municipal band and dancing into the night. The event closed with an awards ceremony followed by more musical entertainment.

GOVERNMENT delegate, Carmen Crespo, lamented the delays of work on the Autovia del Almanzora, in a press conference last week. The Partido Popular (PP) spokesperson said that the work on the stretch of road, known as the ‘marble motorway,’ remained a priority despite having suffered seemingly endless delays. The road, which runs between Purchena and Baza was originally scheduled to be some 84 kilometres in length, but is currently only 22 kilometres. Crespo said that the Socialist Andalucian government has taken more than four years to propose a new plan for completing the vital transport link.

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End of an era for sisters By Adele Land THE religious sisterhood of Jesus Maria in Albox will say goodbye to the town at the end of this month (July). After 40 years of serving the congregation and community, the group will be disbanded and the nuns will move to pastures new. A thank you mass was held in the La Conception church where a marble plaque, dedicated to the religious order was unveiled. Residents of Albox were first given the news of the sisters back in March leading many

local people to plead with the church that the nuns remain. Over their 40-year tenure, the sisters have helped hundreds of people including sick people, the elderly, children and the impoverished, along with managing the Virgin of Saliente nursery. The sisters were honoured with an award in the ‘Premios del Almanzora’ held last Thursday, organised by newspaper, La Voz de Almeria. Following their departure, the women will be dispatched to many different places including, Equatorial Guinea, Barcelona and Orihuela.

THANK YOU: A mass was held in their honour.

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Bermuda: The Isle of Devils Somers and his crew must have been pleasantly surprised to find that Bermuda was in fact an island paradise.”

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.

WITH the eccentric English penchant for giving names to our houses - even though we have perfectly adequate street numbers - we decided as soon as we arrived in Spain, to christen our new home ‘Bermudez’. Far more exotic than plain 24. Being a fairly common name in Spain, people who do not know us and see the plaque, naturally assume that the occupants are Spanish. In fact it was named after the Spanish navigator Juan de Bermudez, who in 1503 or 1505 (historians are at slight odds here) discovered, en route from Cadiz to Mexico, the isles of Bermuda. Isles in the plural, because covering a total area of only 21 square miles, Bermuda is in fact a mini archipelago of 150 or so islands and islets.

ISLAND PARADISE: Bermuda, beautiful but surrounded by treacherous reefs. It is also where I lived and worked in the 70’s and where I met my present wife. In 1511 the name Bermuda first appeared on a map and although it was well known to Spanish and Portuguese navigators who occasionally

landed in order to replenish their food and water supplies, it was generally given a wide berth and inexplicably became known as The Isle of Devils. This was possibly because of the treacherous reefs sur-

rounding Bermuda, where many ships have come to grief over the centuries. The islands remained unclaimed and uncolonised therefore, for over a hundred years. Then in 1609 Admiral Sir

George Somers, aboard the flagship Sea Venture, became separated from his fleet en route to the James Town colony in Virginia during a violent storm, and was driven on to reefs off the east coast of Bermuda. It is thought that Shakespeare based his play The Tempest on this event. Somers and his crew, who all survived the storm, must have been pleasantly surprised to find that Bermuda was in fact an island paradise and able to sustain them in their 10 month long task to rebuild their ship – renamed Deliverance - and sail on to Virginia. Thus Bermuda became a crown colony and celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2009.

Malaria, mosquitoes and chickens John Smith Random thoughts... MALARIA is one of the greatest killers known to man and according to the World Health Organisation, there were an estimated 214 million cases diagnosed in 2015 with nearly 450,000 deaths caused by the disease which is transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes infected with Plasmodium parasites. Now, according to a report in the specialist Malaria Journal co-authored by a Swedish scientist and a colleague from the university of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia they posit that th i s k i l l e r d i se a s e may b e cured by introducing live chickens into the household! Although this may appear as a rather far-fetched notion, it appears that chickens emit odours which

discourage mosquitoes from feeding on their blood and therefore, the birds need to be further examined to see whether they contain the secret of repelling the insects for humans. Currently, the use of mosquito nets, insecticides and anti-malaria tablets are the main sources of protection for those in vulnerable areas but whilst these help, the figures show that th e y are s imply not enough. Mosquitoes primarily use their sense of smell in o rd er to s ele c t suita ble host species and based on this fact, the researchers h a v e in v e s tig ate d w hic h smells the insects are both most and least attracted to through a series o f ex p e rime nts in Ethiopia where young children in particular are most at risk. They collected mosquitoes from inside and outside houses in three

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Elliott and Sadie.

The ‘Playa in Marbella’ FOR six weeks, itvBe. will be following the life of former TOWIE star Elliott Wright with his family, fiancée Sadie and staff at Olivia’s restaurant which he launched last year. It would be easy to belittle the programme, aired on Wednesday July 20, especially as it faced criticism on social media of the voice over from comedian Tom Davis whose accent appears to have come via Bill Sykes in Oliver Twist. What can’t be denied is he shows the Costa del Sol is a vibrant area which welcomes new investment from the UK and reacts positively to help entrepreneurs who follow the rules of their host country. A great deal of the way the story unfolds will be due to editing of the hundreds of hours of film and the power of the director must never be underestimated as Elliott could be portrayed as a hero or zero, even though neither may be quite the true picture. This first week introduced viewers to Elliott and Sadie, members of staff (some didn’t last the first episode), together with Elliott’s mum, a successful restaurateur in her own right, and his father off camera who’s being treated for cancer. We know Olivia’s has survived its first year and is popular with expats along the coast. It doesn’t matter it’s not quite in Marbella, the ‘Playa from Cala’ hasn’t got the same ring! Let’s not criticise the show but applaud the young man for setting up a business and obtaining so much coverage for himself and the Costa del Sol (not Blanca as misreported in the Daily Mirror).

villages and discovered that whilst they seemed to be happy to bite quadrupeds and of course humans, t hey seem ed t o avoid chickens. The next step was to set traps in houses with and without chickens and they discovered that those with chickens present at t r act ed f ar fewer mosquitoes. Whi l st t her e m ay be som e way st i l l t o go, as m osqui t oes becom e m or e r esi l i ent t o man-made repellents, it is just possible that ‘eau de Now we poulet’ may be a successful want to shield against mosquito bites. hear your views. If this is the case then one of the last great killer disYOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE e a s e s m ay go t he way of - YOUR OPINION smallpox in the not too distant www.euroweeklynews.com future.

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Spain building a sustainable future

AS the majority of press and financial focus is directed towards the shifting dynamics of the Spanish property market, a quiet housing revolution is taking place in Madrid. A residential complex in the town of Tres Cantos has become the only one in Europe to receive an LEED Platinum certificate, following in the footsteps of other public buildings recognised for their green credentials. With more than 200 residents, the apartment complex features 80 homes which offer huge energy savings and efficiency through a highly specialised design that is being lauded as the future of sustainable housing. Despite having no diesel or gas boilers, air conditioning or radiators, the internal climate system keeps the temperature at between 22 and 23 degrees year round while saving thousands of euros and issuing zero emissions. The key to energy savings is automatic ventilation systems, energy efficient glass, double insulation, under-floor heating and a recycling system that collects rain and shower water and lifts generate energy as they move.

HISTORICAL INVESTMENT: Admiralty Arch was once home to Winston Churchill.

A piece of history A SPANISH billionaire is selling what is thought to be the most expensive property ever flogged on the London market. Investor Rafael Serrano, who bought the 12 bedroom and 12 bathroom mansion three years ago, has put it on the market for a whopping €180 million. Located on Admiralty Arch near Buckingham Palace, the 1,400 square metre

apartment tops the hefty price of previous record holder One Hyde Park and comes with an illustrious history. Once called home by Winston Churchill and Lord Mountbatten, the luxurious apartment was also where Ian Fleming penned the James Bond novels and boasts six-metre high ceilings and original fireplaces. Designed by renowned architect Sir As-

ton Webb after being commissioned by Edward VII in 1910, the apartment is marketed at extremely wealthy investors who will be entitled to a range of luxury services, and a steep €20 million stamp duty. Luxury housing has been forecast to take a serious bashing following the Brexit vote with Societe Generale estimating a 30 per cent price drop over the next three years.

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What to do in the event of an emergency IT’S all very well having a list of local numbers to call in the event of an emergency, but when you may well be in the grip of panic, confusion, injury or fear, it’s best to have a basic understanding of all the processes involved. This helps ensure that a difficult situation is not made worse by any un-

necessary mix-ups, time-delays or other problems that could easily be avoided. The following steps will provide you with a brief summary of what to do should you find yourself in certain emergency situations while in Spain.

When a death occurs Although it’s everybody’s worst nightmare, waking up or coming home to discover the death of a loved one is a tragic situation that calls upon you to be strong and keep your wits together. First call the Local Police on 092 and say “my husband/wife/partner is dead” in Spanish (“Mi marido/mujer/pareja esta muerto”), followed by “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”) If your loved one was under medical supervision also call the doctor who was treating them. If the police were called they will normally call a doctor themselves to issue a death certificate. Unless the police keep the body (due to suspicious circumstances or a road accident), then you next need to call a funeral director. They will send undertakers who will require the full ID of the deceased. Beware ‘ambulance chasers’ who might try and pretend to be undertakers and ask politely for an ID representing the funeral directors you contacted. The doctor or funeral director will be able to direct you to the nearest civil registry where you must register the death within 24-hours, with the funeral or cremation to normally be held in 24-48 hours. If the body is to be repatriated you must tell the attending doctor and ensure that the passport is kept with the body.

SERIOUS INJURY: Call the emergency services on 112 or 061.

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When there’s a break in There are two types of break in, a burglary that takes place when you are out, and one which occurs when you are still at home, perhaps unknown to the thieves. If you return home to find that you have been burgled, then call 902 102 112 to report a

BREAK IN: Make a ‘denuncia.’

crime, known as making a ‘denuncia.’ You can say “I need you to send a police car, I have been robbed” (“necesito una patrulla, han entrado en mi casa a robar”) or “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”). Bear in mind that for insurance purposes and to ease the police process, you should be able to prove that certain valuables have been stolen by producing a receipt. If you are at home and realise your home is being broken into then it is imperative that you stay quiet and contact the emergency services on 112 immediately. Tell them “I am at home and someone has broken in” (“Estoy en casa y hay un intruso”), “I live in ...” (“Vivo en…”).

In the event of injury Should you or a family member or friend suffer a serious injury at home the first thing to do is call the emergency services on 112 or 061 and say “I need an ambulance” (“Necesito una ambulancia”) and “I live in” (“Vivo en…”). If your own doctor speaks English and Spanish and is able to come out in the event of emergencies then it will be worthwhile to contact them too, as they may be able to give the ambulance team valuable advice about your medications or allergies. Hospitals must treat you in the event of a serious emergency, regardless of your financial or insurance situation, so put such thoughts to one side and concentrate on getting help. If you are on the road then asking people or taxis for an ‘urgencias’ will see you directed to a hospital emergency clinic or casualty ward. Remember always carry identification with you and your EHIC if you have one.

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Summer container gardening top tips especially for apartments Dick Handscombe

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

JULY is now hot for all and very very hot for some. Plants, like humans and pets, are perspiring unless precautions are taken. And plants have other summer problems, unique to themselves. The soil or compost in which they are planted, especially in containers, can dry out in a day if in full sun. But despite that many container gardens on apartment terraces, balconies and window sills are thriving, as are shady patio gardens. Here are some tips for taking care of plants in the stifling summer heat: 1. Use the blind to shelter plants from the hot sun except for succulents and cacti. 2. Double or even treble watering compared to June. 3. Deadhead as flowers die to stimulate follow on flowering buds and flowers. 4. Mist spray plants in the early evening. Evergreen plants: 1. Mist spray leaves fort-

HERB GARDENS: Ideal for harvesting, decoration or their lovely aroma. nightly and clean leaves with a beer and milk solution monthly. 2. Watch out for mealy bugs and scale and treat ASAP. 3. Watch out for drooping and falling leaves that could indicate under watering. 4. Watch out for the yellowing of leaves and white rings around the bottom of the trunks that could be overwatering. Herbs: 1. Ensure compost does not dry out. 2. Harvest herbs regularly to stimulate new growth. 3. If you can’t use all the new growth harvest it and dry or freeze for winter use or hang up bunches for decoration. 4. Move plants that were in full sun in the spring to semi shade. Fruit growing: many can be

grown well in containers. 1. Thin out excessive growth of grape vines. 2. Spray trees/vines monthly with a neem/propolis mix. 3. Double or even triple the watering. 4. Give a monthly general feed. 5. Thin out fruit to increase size of those left on the trees. Vegetable growing: Many

can be grown in containers or in window boxes. 1. Ensure composts are damp at all times. 2. Dust fruit vegetable plants with yellow sulphur powder every two weeks. 3. Give leaf vegetables a fortnightly rich in nitrogen feed 4. Mist spray climbing beans weekly.

A timely project or two: 1. Install a mini water feature with a mini recirculating solar pump. 2. Buy a solar cooker kit from www.alsol.es. 3. Buy a mini composter at www.wigglywigglers.co.uk. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com July 2016.

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Dumb sayings Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHY do people ask such stupid questions or say dumb things? Like when you bump your head, some smart arse always pipes up ‘Mind your head!’ Err too late; I needed that information 10 seconds before, not 10 seconds after! Or ‘this goes without saying...’ Then they say it. One of my favourites is when someone starts a sentence, ‘With all due respect...’ then you know they are not going to be the least respectful. How about ‘I don’t mean to be rude but ...’ oh you so know they are going to be rude. ‘Just between us...’ ha ha, not a chance mate. ‘It will only take a moment...’ 20 minutes later I’m still standing there like a lemon. ‘To be completely honest...’ now that one really worries me because it makes me think the rest of what they said wasn’t!! Someone once said to me ‘for the most part.’ What does that even mean? Oh how about, ‘At the end of the day.’ I always finish that when someone says it by saying ‘you go to bed.’ They then say ‘what?’ and I say, ‘at the end of the day

you go to bed’ and stare at them. Security at airports. I know they do a great job but some of the questions they are just repeating to every single person that they see like ‘Have you had your suitcase with you at all times’? I know I should just say yes but sometimes I’m just forced to say ‘No it was in the loft for 11 months.’ How about when people phone you up and ask questions and finish up by asking your name. You give it to them and then they say ‘Can you spell it?’ Of course I can spell it, it’s my name. I’ve had it for 67 years and I’d be some kind of fool if I couldn’t spell it. Oh sorry what you meant was will I spell it for you. Sure I will. The English have an amazing knack of irony and sarcasm which sometimes just doesn’t translate especially to Americans. For instance I was in a bar in Miami with a crowd of friends and the waitress dropped a tray of glasses. We did what all good Brits would do. We all cheered and clapped and shouted ‘ladies and gentleman, a big hand for the juggler!!’ whilst the Americans just looked at us like we were nuts. I mean how stupid is that? Why would you cheer and clap? But we all do it. So remember: If at first you don’t succeed... skydiving is probably not the sport for you... to be honest!

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UNWANTED PASSENGERS: Are unlikely to attack unless they feel threatened. DISTRACTIONS when driving are a major cause of traffic related incidents, from drowsiness, using your mobile, tuning your radio, to talking to other vehicle occupants. Many of those distractions can be dealt with easily, but others can be so far out of our control, they become an even bigger danger. What do we do when an insect enters our car, especially if we start to panic the insect, such as a wasp, might actually attack us? If an insect enters your vehicle, first and foremost, the advice is do not panic. Even though there is a fear and a risk, insects like wasps do not normally attack unprovoked and so remaining calm may reassure your insect passenger that you are not posing any kind of threat. Outside of vehicles, the most time wasps will sting is when they feel under attack, such as when people wave their arms around trying to deflect it. This action not only confuses the wasp, it too starts to feel threatened

and panics, resulting in a defensive attack. Remain calm and tell other occupants to do the same, keep your eyes on the road and keep driving as you look for a safe place to pull over. Simply opening windows when the vehicle is moving will not usually work, the force of the wind will blow the insect back inside. Although, if your vehicle is travelling slowly, this is a more realistic option. An insect in the car is not actually considered an emergency, so the hard shoulder of the motorway is not the place to stop and you should wait for the next service station. On any other road, the normal rules for stopping will apply, find a location that is both safe and convenient and does not cause problems for other road users. Once stopped open the window and doors if safe to do so and the insect should leave on its own accord. For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

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Can Community hire members? In line with several recent questions about Communities and money, we have in our building two owners who are retired people who take care of the gardens and do odd jobs around the place. We voted at the AGM several years ago to engage them in exchange for not paying their Community fees. Some members have now raised the question: Is this legal? S.D. (Costa del Sol) No, it’s not legal, unless they are registered with Spain’s Social Security system as self-employed workers who pay monthly contributions of about €250 into the system. Further, the Community must show any payments to them on its books, with the

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appropriate withholding tax paid into the Tax Agency. Your operation seems to harm nobody but Spain’s strict labour and employ-

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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 Birds of a Feather Christmas special - the girls are going abroad showrunners previously hinted that the HBO hit might miss its traditional April air-date. Now the cabler has confirmed that the series won’t be back until summer 2017 - though we’ll have to wait for an official air-date. It’s also now been 100 per cent established that next season will comprise seven episodes - a shorter run than the standard 10. “Instead of the show’s traditional spring debut, we’re moving the debut to summer to accommodate the shooting schedule,” said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming.

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Dream or speculation? By Matthew Elliott A RECORD appreciation of value has been noted in the collector car market as classic supercars command far higher prices second hand than they did new. Porsche specialist dealers have confirmed 2016 911 R models now fetch upwards of €1 million, despite retailing in the US for just $185,000 (€168,000). The 911 R is something of a special case as only 991 models were ever built (a reference to the generation’s internal code) and so it carries an

air of exclusivity and rarity. It is thought unlikely that rampant motoring enthusiasts are behind the price surge as the collector car market is becoming more and more saturated with speculators who consider acquiring limited editions to be a sound investment rather than fulfilling a childhood dream. Indeed while it’s been suggested that a 911 is a more worthy investment than a London flat, the Carrera 2.7 RS is the granddaddy of appreciation, with prices

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5,000 miles on the clock went on sale for €101,000. The lucky buyer will benefit from cruise control, an electric sunroof, Blaupunkt cassette player, and graphic equaliser, as well as the original jack, toolkit and handbook. Not to mention the kind of pristine interior that comes with a car being driven an average of only 143 miles a year for 31 years. Motorheads will surely hope that whoever buys the model will be a true aficionado and not simply another investment banker trying to upgrade his portfolio.

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Summer in gear FANS of Top Gear are in for a summer treat as the show returns in a live format to liven up motoring events across the UK. The show itself is on a break but the renowned stunt team will tour across Britain dazzling spectators with new cars and eye-popping skills. Key events will be the Carfest North festival in Cheshire this weekend from July 29-31, the Ignition Festival at Glasgow’s SECC from August 5-7, and the exclusive Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in Hampshire on August 20 and 21. There will be a total of 11 live action days with the stunt team’s participation expected to draw a total of 120,000 fans as stunt driver Paul Swift promises a brand new motoring line up for those lucky enough to attend.

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SPEEDY PIT STOP: The record-breaking Red Bull Racing team. MORE than any other passion, motoring has the potential for the weird, wacky and radically extreme, as shown in these bizarre record-breaking endeavours. In 2009 Michele Pilia of Italy managed to perform a side wheelie on two wheels for an astonishing 371km. In Finland Janne Laitinen managed to clock up 336km/h racing across the Gulf of Bothnia on ice. A slightly different record was achieved in the UK in 2012 by Colin Furze who

tested a motorised pram at a baby-blasting 86km/h. A reversing record is oddly held by the Nissan Leaf which stunt magician Terry Grant managed to conjure up the Goodwood Hill backwards for a mile in just 97 seconds. That timescale pales in comparison, however, to the record set by the Red Bull Racing team who stormed through a pit stop in the 2013 American Grand Prix in a spectacular 1.92 seconds.

Welcome to the fourth dimension LAUDED as the ‘third industrial revolution’ 3D printing is already with us, having a powerful impact on the healthcare and architecture industries, but its impact is yet to be fully felt in the motoring world. Jaguar Land Rover technicians now claim they can print a full-size 22-inch wheel in only hours, the process previously

took 10 days using clay modelling, and is far more accurate using 3D technology. At present 3D printing is restricted to engineering and design rather than full-scale production. Experts believe the first encroachment into mass production territory will be through niche, personalised adaptations demanded by the luxury market.

Though too early to get excited about, even 3D printing is something of yesterday’s news as a 4D version of the technology is already being tested. In the future 4D car printing could see vehicles being printed out by computers and programmed to adapt and change form over time to deal with various mechanical faults or difficult terrains.

ALMOST half of all new learner drivers in the UK are more than 25-years-old, a startling statistic that suggests that the old days of teenage driving kicks are well and truly of the past. Only 34 per cent of current learners are in the traditional 17-20 age bracket, with the figures declining significantly in the past decade. Many of the older learners cite obstructive costs and other commitments as the key reasons they didn’t get on the road at an earlier age, a reasonable assessment given huge insurance premiums and driving lesson fees. The drawback is that many over 25s are considerably more worried about the process than their younger counterparts, juggling jobs and family responsibilities while learning or often being forced to learn to secure a new position.

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ONCE again there has been some terrific sporting action over the last week and there’s plenty more to come. • CYCLING: Last Sunday, brilliant Chris Froome (team Sky) became the first British rider and the eighth of all-time, to win the Tour de France three times. Fellow Brit Adam Yates (4th) took the young rider award while Mark Cavendish won four stages. Froome’s teammate, Spain’s Mikel Landa, joined 214 riders in the 2,103 mile race. • MOTORSPORT: The Hungarian Grand Prix was won (lamentably) for the fifth time by Lewis Hamilton; Nico Rosberg was second and Daniel Ricciardo third. Hamilton is now six points clear of Rosberg (192-186) in the driver ’s championship. On Sunday, it’s the German F1 from Hockenheim. • GOLF: The last major tournament of 2016, the US PGA, starts today in New Jersey, while the women’s British Open is underway at Woburn. • CRICKET: Hopefully England won the second Test at Old Trafford! Alastair Cook (105) and Joe Root (a majestic 264, the highest individual knock on the ground since 1964) guided England to a first innings total of 589-8 declared. It was Cook’s 29th hundred (in 130 Tests) and he’s now level with the great Sir Don Bradman (29 in just 29 matches). Pakistan were dismissed for 198 before England batted again, setting the tourists a huge total for victory. The third Test is at Edgbaston from August 3-7. Virat Kohli has become the first Indian to hit a double Test century outside his own country, doing so in the West Indies, and the inau-

gural women’s League starts this weekend at Leicester. • SAILING: In Portsmouth, Britain’s America’s Cup campaign got off to a great start under Ben Ainslie. The four-time Olympic champion won two of the first three races with his Land Rover BAR team to take the lead with 26 points. •HORSE RACING: Frankie Dettori hopes to ride his 3,000th career winner this week at Goodwood and Francesca Cumani, daughter of Newmarket trainer Luca, will be the new face of ITV racing next year. •FOOTBALL: England have appointed Sam Allardyce as manager on a two-year contract. His first game in charge is a friendly against Slovakia on September 1. David Moyes is Sunderland’s new boss and FA Chairman Greg Dyke has quit. Celtic came back from a goal down to beat Gibraltar ’s part-timers Lincoln Red Imps 3-1 on aggregate in a Champions League qualifier. The Buoys played Astana last night in another qualifier. Hearts and Hibs are out of the Europa League but Aberdeen, West Ham and Cork are still in… and they are all in action tonight in qualifying games. • BOXING: Ex-Norwich striker and now a middleweight fighter Leon McKenzie (38) will face Jahmaine Smyle in London on November 12 and former Irish light-middleweight Des Rea has died aged 72. • DARTS: Michael Van Gerwen retained the World Match-play title, beating 15time champion Phil ‘the Power’ Taylor in the final. • ENGLAND WORLD CUP WINNERS On Saturday, 50 years ago to the day (July 30, 1966) England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley with a Geoff Hurst hattrick. Under manager Alf Ramsey, England began with a 00 draw against Uruguay in Group One before Mexico and France were both de-

feated 2-0. Bobby Charlton and Roger Hunt scored against the Mexicans while Hunt netted twice against the French. In the quarterfinals, a Hurst header saw off 10 man Argentina who had Anton i o

WORLD CUP: England were the winners in 1966.

Rattin sent-off before Bobby Charlton scored twice in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Eusebio’s Portugal. With quality players like Franz Beckenbauer, Helmut Haller, Uwe Seeler and Sigi Held, the Germans were favourites to win the final. Indeed,

Haller fired them in front on 13 minutes after a poor header by Ray Wilson, but Hurst nodded in the equaliser six minutes later from Bobby Moore’s free-kick. After some tense and nervy moments at both ends of the field, England went in front on 77 minutes through Martin Peters. But with Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst ready to call time, Wolfgang Weber struck a dramatic 89th minute equaliser to take the game into extra-time. The England players (and fans) were gutted but Ramsey’s men raised their game superbly and although controversy surrounded Hurst’s 101st minute ‘over the line’ effort that put England 3-2 ahead

from Alan Ball’s cross, there was nothing wrong with the striker’s hat-trick goal in the dying seconds which sealed a famous victory, prompting commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme to shout out: “Some people are on the pitch - they think it’s all over - it is now”. A crowd of 96,924 attended the final with 32 million watching on TV. This was England’s victorious 1966 team: Banks; Cohen, Wilson, Stiles, J Charlton, Moore, Ball, Hunt, Hurst, R Charlton, Peters. * I wonder if we’ll ever say this again: England World champions at football?

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LAST Sunday Chris Froome became the first British rider, and the eighth of all-time, to win the Tour de France three times.

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Badgers visit to Lorca BADGERS travelled to Lorca on Wednesday July 20 with the threat of a thunder storm looming in the area, halfway through the round it seemed they would all get caught, however, some sort of divine intervention appeared from somewhere and all made it back to the clubhouse without having to put on wet suits. The girls at Badgers continue to show the boys the way, this week it was Steph Glynn again who came out on top, the computer will enjoy bringing her handicap down once again, “well done Steph, keep it going.” It has to be said that the first three scores were quite outstanding

with the course playing very difficult. A good day was had by all, a beer and a few laughs in the club house always goes down well too. Full Results. 1st Steph Glynn 40 points. 2nd Bob Tilley 39 points 3rd Martyn England 38 points Two’s. Steph Glynn 4th. Nearest Pin’s Steph Glynn 4th. Bob Tilley10th. 12th No Score. 13th Wendy England For further information regarding Badgers Golf, phone Mike Daley 663 876 995.

19th Hole play traffic light ON Thursday July 21, 30 members visited Aguilon Golf Resort to play a Traffic Light competition. Paco Ocaña Grajal made short work, of what is a really difficult track, by scoring an impressive 45 points to easily take the win from new member John Briddon on 41, Pat O Dwyer and Geoff Smith all on the same 41 points. Traffic Lights: 1st Paco Ocaña Grajal, 45 points (21); 2nd John Briddon 41 points (8); 3rd Geoff Smith 41 points (27); 4th Pat Odwyer 41 points (26). Nearest the Pin: 3rd Dave Denyer; 8th Paco Ocaña Grajal; 12th John Briddon; 14th Gary Grey; 15th Gary Grey; 17th John Briddon. Twos: 8th Paco Ocaña Grajal & Norman Taylor; 12th John Briddon. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information call 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.

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LES ARMFIELD won the men’s division at Marina Phoenix on Monday July 18. He scored 37 stableford points, the same as Derick Dale but won the day on countback. Jim Budd (35) was third and Alf Taylor won the only two’s prize. The ladies division saw a win for Jean Wilkinson with 36 points ahead of Isobel Jones (33) followed, in third by Carole Donoghue. The team game, on Thursday, was a stableford waltz played in fourballs. The winners with 96 points were Ali Mahmud, José Urroz, Steve Dimmock and Margaret Budd. Three teams were tied on 94 points, for the places, and after countback second went to John Thompson, Marco Caparros, John Lally and Jim Budd in front of John Park, Mark Upchurch, Alf Taylor and Nadie Wass. Nearest the pin prizes went to Alf

CHEERFUL WINNERS: From Thursday’s team game. Taylor (5th) and Jeffrey Williams (14th). Marina Phoenix play Mondays (individual) and Thursdays (team

game). To join for a €25 green fee call Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie 950 397 117/ 697 512 882.