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We are all Gabriel By Benjamin Park THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out late for a rally in support for missing Gabriel Cruz Ramirez. The march is expected to depart at 12pm from Puerta Purchena today (Friday), and Gabriel’s family has confirmed the move will only “give even more strength to the search.” City Council President Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco has also reportedly allowed all Provincial and City Council workers to have time off in order to attend the march in support of the child’s family. In a story that has gripped the entire nation, eight-year-old Gabriel Cruz Ramirez was last seen on February 27 in the town of Las Hortichuelas, Nijar. He left his grandmother’s house in the small town at
SUPPORT: Students of the IES Nicolas Salmeron hold the supportive banner
approximately 3.30pm and was heading towards her neighbour’s house to play, just a 100-metre walk away, when he disappeared. When he did not arrive at his destination, Gabriel was reported missing at approximately 8pm, according to reports. Posters and pictures were quickly shared around so-
cial media informing people that the eight-year-old was wearing black Adidas trousers with a white stripe and a red hooded jacket when he left the house. Thousands of people, including Guardia Civil and police officers, forensic officers, underwater officers, dog units, emergency services personnel and volunteers, have been involved in
the search since Gabriel went missing. And yesterday (Thursday), Gabriel’s Mother’s former school, IES Nicolas Salmeron, showed their support for Gabriel where they displayed a banner which had the slogan ‘We are all Gabriel’ brazen across it.
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By Benjamin Park Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, President of the Junta de Andalucia regional government Susana Diaz and Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido have all sent messages of support to the family while a petition set up to involve the army in the search has reached more than 97,000 signatures. The biggest breakthrough in the search came on Saturday, when a t-shirt, bearing his DNA, was found. It was discovered by his father, Angel Cruz, and his girlfriend close to the Barranco Las Aguilas sewage treatment plant several kilometres away from where Gabriel went missing. But as of yet, it seems that officials are no closer to finding the boy, with sources close to the investigation telling Spanish media: “We are in the phase of analysing everything, because we are aware that we are running out of time.” Anyone with any information related to the case is advised to contact the Guardia Civil directly on 642 650 775 or 649 952 957.
NATIONAL POLICE in Almeria have arrested 14 people on suspicion of being members of a group dedicated to arranging false marriages. An investigation began in December last year when police became aware of the existence of a group dedicated to arranging marriages or par tnerships between foreign and Spanish nationals in order to secure a living visa. Members of the group would act as intermediaries between the foreigners and the Spaniards, charging €6,000 to the foreign nationals for the marriage, giving between €2,500 and €3,000 to the Spanish person while taking the rest for themselves. Eight Spaniards, two Romanians, two Moroccans and two
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“We are running out of time” 14 arrested in false marriage scam
ARRESTS: Police have detained 14 people so far and are not ruling out further arrests.
Egyptians have been arrested so far, with a further 10 people be-
ing investigated with new arrests not being ruled out.
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Hop in! a in two BOTTOM’S UP: A second Spanish Beer Spa will be opened in Almeri CREDIT: TWITTER months time!
Second Spanish Beer Spa set for Almeria THE Second Beer Spa Internacional in Spain is set to open in Almeria in the next two months. After launching the first Spanish Beer Spa in Granada three months ago, Beer Spa Internacional has reached an agreement to open a brand new venue in Roquetas de Mar’s Gran Plaza shopping centre, with the spa set to open in two months time. Manager, Juan Jose Sanchez, told Spanish media they had chosen
Roquetas as their next venue because: “it is a region with more than 90,000 inhabitants, almost half the capital, and with a ver y interesting tourist demand for this type of business that mixes health and well-being with leisure and fun.” The ‘beer’ used in the baths, which is not suitable for consumption as it has not been fermented, is alcohol free but the antioxidants found in the yeast, malt and barley are believed to have many bene-
Home comfort DIY retailer Leroy Merlin is to shell out €20 million on a new 10,000 square-metre store in the Torrecardenas shopping centre near Almer i a C i t y, w i t h t h e m o v e e x p e c t e d t o c r e a t e around 165 jobs.
fits for the skin. However, while visitors are enjoying their relaxing beer-soaked spa, they can help themselves to on-tap self ser vice beer and snacks. The basic spa’s service costs €45 per person, while added extras are optional. Beer Spa Internacional has signed agreements with two beer manufactures, Alhambra and Mahou San Miguel, to supply the beer with the project expected to cost between €100,000 and €125,000. Sanchez has also revealed that after the Roquetas spa, more than ‘a dozen’ further openings are planned across Spain during the rest of the year with Madrid, Alicante, Sevilla, Cordoba and Malaga all mooted as potential venues.
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I’LL BE BACK: Schwarzenegger and the Terminator team may shoot some scenes for the latest film in Almeria.
Al be back! Terminator 6 to be shot in Almeria THE latest instalment of the Terminator franchise has been confirmed, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and his fellow cast members possibly travelling to Almeria to shoot scenes for the film. Plans for film locations have been reported in Spanish media. They suggest makers of the film are weighing up the province as a location for some scenes set in Mexico. Other parts of Spain and Hungary have
also been floated as potential shooting spots, with filmmakers expected to headquarter in Madrid during filming. Schwarzenegger told TheArnoldFans website that the new film, the sixth instalment of the franchise, would begin filming in June and finish in mid-October. The filming could see Schwarzenegger return to Almeria where he shot scenes for Conan The Barbarian.
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CHOCS AWAY: Chef Yolanda Garcia showcases Chocoesparto.
Sweet success Local product wins world award A PRODUCT made in Almeria has bagged a prize at the World Olive Oil exhibition 2018. Chocoesparto is a flavoured chocolate bar created by Almerian Michelin-starred chef Yolanda Garcia in collaboration with the La Virgitana chocolate factory in Berja. Seasoned with salt from Cabo de Gata, the
gourmet delicacy mimics the texture of esparto, a traditional fibre made from two types of Spanish grass. It is available in a range of fruit flavours including blackberry, orange, lemon and prickly pear. Profits are donated to children’s charities, and it has wowed the judges at the international olive oil event in Madrid.
A big difference WOMEN in Almeria make on average around €2,050 less than men for doing the same jobs, according to an Andaluciawide report on gender pay gaps. The province has one of the smaller gaps between the sexes in terms of earnings in Andalucia. The average gap across the autonomous community was €3,853, or a difference of 30.2 per cent. The Salary Gap and Glass ceiling report was
drawn up by the Ministry of Finance. It detailed the difference between male and female salaries across Andalucia. The report comes as women across the region and Spain downed tools yesterday (Thursday) for a general strike to protest against pay gaps, gender violence and inequality more generally. The strike was called to coincide with International Women’s Day (March 8).
Girl power MEMBERS of left-wing populist party Podemos teamed up with local feminists to stick posters with alternative street names based on the names of women beneath existing signs in Nijar to mark International Women’s Day.
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PROTEST: Around 50,000 demonstrators protested outside the Ministry of Agriculture in Madrid.
50,000 farmers march AROUND 50,000 protestors, including farmers from Almeria, took to the streets outside the Ministry of Agriculture in Spain’s capital to demand improvements to water infrastructure in Spain’s southeast. Farm workers were joined by representatives from irrigation organisations, agriculture co-operatives and trade union members for the demonstration. It called on authorities to implement changes to irrigation systems in the Almeria, Murcia and Alicante provinces. All the provinces rely on water transfers from other regions for crop growth. The Almanzora area of Almeria receives
around 78 billion litres less water now as a result of the halting of a transfer from the Negratin reservoir in Granada Province. Jose Antonio Fernandez, head of the Federation of Irrigators and a spokesperson for Almeria’s Water Board, said the Spanish government must heed the call made by farmers at the demonstration. “The voice of irrigators has been heard strongly in the streets of Madrid and after this the government must take note. It cannot afford to look away,” he said. Protestors called on the government to maximise production at water plants and to recycle waste fluid back into agriculture.
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Petition reaches 20,000 signatures A PETITION calling for more doctors in the La Immaculada Hospital in Huercal-Overa has already been signed by more than 20,000 people in just over a week. Trade unions, health professionals and patients have also reportedly joined the call due to deficiencies they said resulted from current staff numbers, according to a Partido Popular (PP) spokesperson. The document was drawn up by PP members of the Andalucian parliament for Almanzora, Levante and Los Velez. It requests action from the President of the Junta Susana Diaz and other members of her government on the hospital. Carmen Crespo, a PP spokesperson in the Andalucian Parliament said staff at the hospital felt “abused.”
Albox foreign residents association formed RESIDENTS of Albox now have a dedicated foreign residents association which is to be known as AVEA or Asociación de Vecinosextranjeros de Albox. The association aims to promote good relations with other members of the community, while also encouraging integration into Spanish society and providing support, advice and most importantly representing its members at the town hall on issues relating to living in Albox. President, Claire Barrett, said: “The only requirement for joining is that you are registered on the Padron in Albox. “Membership is free and is as simple as filling out an application form which can be found on our blog (https://alboxforeignresi dentsassociation.blogspot.com.es)
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Holiday hotspot TOURISM companies from Almeria and Murica flocked to Pulpi for a ‘familiarisation’ trip organised by the Isla de Terreros association, allowing them to check out the area’s leisure offerings firsthand.
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AVEA: (Left to right) Lorraine Phillips, Peter Phillips, Kate Bateman, Graeme Bateman and Claire Barrett. or by emailing us on info. AVEA.Ass@gmail.com. “Alternatively, a copy of the application form can be picked up from Girasol Health Food Shop C/Malaga, Albox.” She continued “The more mem-
bers we have the better! So please spread the word. “Remember this is completely free and is for your benefit. We will keep members informed and up to date on all changes and achievements.”
ALMERIA’S Chamber of Commerce is to open an office in Albox Town Hall from 9am-12pm weekdays to provide businesses and entrepreneurs with access to training courses, legal advice and information.
Walk this way ALMERIA Provincial Council is to spend €210,000 on 2.4kms of new coastal walkways in Almeria City, El Toyo and Cabo de Gata.
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Skills pay the bills ALMERIA Provincial Council has approved a €490,000 investment to create a gardening and social healthcare workshop to train 30 unemployed people for a year, at the end of which they will receive a professional qualification.
Tree-mendous ALMERIA CITY COUNCIL is to plant more than 600 new trees as part of a scheme designed to ‘beautify’ squares and streets where trees have become old or overgrown, according to Municipal Services councillor Juan Jose Alonso.
Ello, ello, ello ALMERIA is to host the National Police force’s annual conference in October, national interior minister Juan Ignacio Zoido has revealed, after city mayor Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco made a personal request.
Crop choice ALMERIA-BASED fruit and vegetable wholesale giant Alhondiga La Union has appointed Rosario Martin Maldonado as its new president, the first time that a woman has been appointed to such a high level position in the province’s agricultural sector.
Suite deal THE Best Hotels chain has earmarked April to open its new hotel in Roquetas de Mar bringing its total in Almeria to seven, according to CEO Juan Alcubilla, who was speaking at the ITB tourism fair in Berlin, Germany.
CURRENCY: APSA is looking for any foreign coins.
Show me the money! THE Animal Protection Society Albox (APSA) is currently looking for old currency in the hope of raising some much-needed funds. Money donated will help support the work the volunteers do to pay for vets’ bills, fostering and homing costs, neutering, feeding and building new kennels. Liz Carey, from the charity, explained: “We are asking people to look out old British coins and any foreign coins and notes they may have and take them to the shop in Avenido Lepanto in Albox or to the APSA stall at Los Llanos Saturday market. “It does not matter about the quality or quantity of coins and notes - every little helps.” APSA has already received notes from Ceylon, India and Russia and coins as old as 1788 - a pineapple penny from Barbados. The charity is looking for any type of currency, from old pennies, threepences and even florins. Any money donated will be checked and sold on to raise much-needed funds. The APSA shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am - 2pm.
It’s a turf life in Almeria OPPOSITION politicians have demanded that Almeria City Council keeps its pre-electoral promise to resurface seven ‘shabby’ all-weather municipal football pitches used by around 3,500 children and young people across the city.
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ANIMAL lovers Jane and Terry Breay recently collaborated with animal charity PAWS-PATAS in order to get a tighter control of the feral cat breeding. Together, they were able to trap 13 adults and have them neutered before returning them to their campo home. Having lived in Spain for 17 years - the past 10 in Bedar - Jane and Terry have been avid supporters of cat neutering and when they first moved to this mountain village, were really happy and impressed that a local woman Audrey Robson (known as the cat lady who has a street named after her in honour of such dedication) had instigated a monthly rastro; asking for stall holders to donate towards a ‘neutering fund.’ Sadly, Audrey died almost three years ago and this regular contribution has slowly dwindled to a
ANIMAL LOVERS: Jane and Terry Breay. halt, but Jane plans to resurrect the monthly rastro, beginning on Sunday, March 11. Jane is also famous for her home-made Sevilla marmalade and for the first time this year can add lime marmalade to her stock. Her produce is sold in Bedar at Olive Properties and The Arts Centre
plus all PAWS-PATAS locales situated in Mojacar, Turre and Las Buganvillasand at various local events. All money that is collected is given to the neutering programme or to assist an animal requiring medical attention. Over the years, Jane has worked diligently at fundraising and has donated several hundred Euros towards the neutering programme in Bedar. An unsprayed female cat, her mate and all of their offspring, producing two litters per year, with 2.8 surviving per litter can result in 11,801 kittens
being born in five years. While it is important to have a minor feral cat community in order to keep the vermin statistics low, if all local communities came together in support of neutering, it can make a massive difference for the future. For all information regarding PAWS-PATAS and their work and requirements - please visit their www.pawswebsite patas.org. The rastro in Bedar is held in the main car park every second Sunday in the month . should you wish to attend it begins at 9.00am.
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Pause for thought in Lent WE do of course all like missing the point of his message. And how often, sometimes in very subtle to be popular and therefore many of us are sometimes tempt- guise, we who claim to serve him find oured to pull off some sort of stunt to grab at- selves tempted to use the power of his Holy tention. Trouble is, as I’ve often noticed Spirit to glorify ourselves rather than Jesus from watching television ads, there are Christ, our Lord and master. It’s so easy to times when a dramatic performance can speak or write aiming to please others, detract from the ad itself, leaving me re- hoping they’ll think well of me, whereas membering the advert, but having no idea my task as a Christian is to make much of Christ and nothing of myself. For as John what product was being advertised. So Jesus, during his 40-day period in the Baptist remarked, “He must increase the Wilderness, which as mentioned be- whilst I decrease.” So whenever called upfore, we Christians remember during this on to act, speak or write on His behalf, I period of Lent, similarly faced the tempta- always pray to be spared that temptation, tion to use a dramatic stunt to get folk to using the words of a hymn learnt years notice him. So, we’re told Satan suggest- ago: “Not I, but Christ, be honoured, ed he should turn stones into bread or loved, exalted. Not I, but Christ, be seen, throw himself from the top of the highest be known and heard: Not I, but Christ, in building in the area and walk away un- every look and action: Not I, but Christ, in scathed. Some publicity-stunt that one; every thought and word.” For if I leave bound to make people sit up and take no- others with a clear impression of myself tice! But Jesus rightly rejected that option and little of Jesus, then I have failed; as one that would lead people to believe in whereas if from my words or actions othand follow him for all the wrong reasons, ers learn of Him, but little of myself, then remembering the stunt but completely indeed I have succeeded in my task. Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida (further details available at www.mojacarchurch.org) and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
Not always right By Jos Biggs WE learn through life that some opinions are right and true, and some are disproved by the relentless march of time. As a child I had to prove for myself that candle flame was hot, ice was slipper y, and it really hurts if you get over-ambitious and fall out of a tree. Progressing on to secondar y school my lack of mathematical ability saw me learning shorthand and typing under the reluctant gaze of Edwina, her of the Mar y Quant hairstyle and miniest of skirts. Shorthand and Typing was for the ‘thick,’ and just in case I was in any doubt about my general lack of mental acuity Edwina would pontificate, whilst attending to her immaculately manicured fingernails, that it was a waste of time teaching me, as I was left-handed.
Maybe she was right - I do make an awful lot of typos! I left school with ver y little to show for the State’s attempt to educate me, and with the Headmaster’s constant mantra - ‘You’ll come to no good’ ringing in my ears. M a y b e h e w a s r i g h t , w h o ’s t o judge. But I married a man for love, and we spent 46 years side by side, weathering together the storms and buffets that life threw at us. But the outpouring of support and sympathy I have had since his death have reinforced my opinion that he was wrong when he worried that I would be left on my own and lonely. Thank you, all of you, for your sympathy and suppor t - it means everything to me.
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Thousands of years of history awaits in Granada SITUATED in the heart of the province of the same name next door to Almeria, Granada is a history hotspot full of sites to discover. Alongside the Alhambra UNESCO World Heritage site lies a bustling city which has a vibrant, modern feel in part due to its university which draws in a young student crowd. The city rose to prominence following the Moorish conquest of much of the Iberian Peninsula after the fall of the Roman Empire. The Berber Zawi ben Ziri founded the Taifa of Granada, an independent kingdom in Moorish Spain, in the 11th century. This set the stage for the city’s growth
over the following centuries into one of the most important cities of Muslim kingdom Al-Andalus. The name Granada itself comes from the Arabic Garnata, which some translate as ‘hill of strangers.’ It was during the rule of the city by the Moors that the construction of the Alhambra began in 1248. The fortress complex atop a hill overlooking the city survives well-preserved to this day and is visited by thousands every year. It is made up of the Generalife, a house built for recreation by the Moors, as well as the Patio de los Leones, a central courtyard and a Royal Hall. Today it also houses a museum with artefacts found at the site. Visitors can
HISTORY CITY: Granada is hom e to sites such as the Alhambra palace (inset).
enjoy panoramic views of the city and the Sierra Nevada mountains beyond from one of its many fortified walls. Alhambra also saw the signing of a treaty of the same name which handed control from the Moorish monarchs of the city to Ferdinand and Isabella. Granada fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492 during the Reconquista wars. The city continued as a prominent one under Christian rule and a Royal Decree
established it as the burial site of the Catholic Monarchs. Their remains are housed in the Royal Chapel of the city, which still stands today. Away from the historic sites Granada is a varied food and drink offering. The University of Granada’s 82,000 students have meant there is a significant amount of nightclubs in the city. There are also smaller and more traditional Spanish bars and restaurants in its narrow winding backstreets.
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Tips on buying a place in Spain A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE will take place in Manchester Central next weekend, with tips on how to move to Spain set to be a predominate topic. More than 300,000 Brits are currently believed to be living in Spain whether from Almeria all the way across to the Canary Islands. For those looking to join those already living in the Mediterranean, it is important to be aware of all the facts and buying process before proceeding with the big move. And between March 16 and 18, A Place in the Sun Live in Manchester will be providing all the information from industry specialists during a three-day event.
BOUYANT: Brits continue to buy in Spain despite next year’s Brexit. LIVE: A Place in the Sun Live will take place in Manchester Central between March 16 and 18. An expert panel will be in attendance across the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, discussing topics which include the timeless appeal of Spain amongst British buyers, popular buyer hotspots in Spain, the key legal considerations behind purchasing a Spanish proper ty, whether you should buy an old or new property,
key financial aspects, including how to get a Spanish mortgage, ongoing costs of ownership - such as maintenance fees if you’re buying on an urbanisation, tax and residency factors - including inheritance tax and wills and retiring in Spain and healthcare considerations. The panel will be
chaired by award winning editor of A Place in the Sun magazine, Liz Rowlinson, who will speak to a number of industry professionals on the matters. Early bird tickets for the event begin at £6 for concessions and £7.50. For further information, visit www.aplaceinthe sun.com.
Brits continuing to buy despite Brexit looming DEMAND for Spanish properties among Britons remains strong despite the ongoing Brexit situation according to the latest statistics from the Spanish Land Registrar’s Association. T h e a s s o c i a t i o n ’s s t a t s f o r 2 0 1 7 ’s f o u r t h quar ter showed that foreign demand rose to 15,266 registered purchases in Spain, representing a 20.4 year on year increase from 2016, with Brits leading the way. D u r i n g t h e l a s t t h r e e m o n t h s o f t h e y e a r, British buyers were first among foreign buyers with 2,384 registered purchases followed by French and German respectively with 1,242 and 1,198 purchases respectively. As a result of the figures, UK nationals now account for an estimated 16 per cent overseas property market share in Spain which would suggest that British nationals are continuing to purchase in Spain despite ongoing Brexit negotiations. Data gathered by A Place in the Sun also supported this notion, as they saw 55 per cent and 28 per cent increases in Spanish proper ty searches and enquiries, with a 36 per cent rise in web traf fic seeking the latest overseas properties for sale.
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How to make your guests feel at home LIVING in Spain comes with its perks, sun, sea and sangria included. One of the side effects of having a house in Spain is that it will be constantly packed with friends and family alike, who want to make the most of visiting now that you live in a holiday destination. If you want to be the perfect host, making your spare room feel less, well, like a spare room will go a long way. Adding some stylish design elements and a few personal touches will help your guests to feel at home, even when they are in a different country. Providing plenty of home comforts will help to open your home to guests. Lots of storage, a lamp by the bed for reading and some beautiful bedding and cushions will all help to create a homely, cosy experience.
If the room is limited in size, choose a trendy colour scheme and stick to it. Not only will this help make the room look larger, it will also make it look more modern. Shades of grey mixed with white or a rich blue with marigold are great combinations that you can’t go wrong with. Help to make a small room feel bigger by keeping furniture to a minimum, and any standout features look more elegant when they’re not crammed in amongst other things. Creating a feature wall with stylish wallpaper will also help to make the room more interesting. Adding romantic elements will also go far. Floral pillows, antique trinket boxes and pretty photo frames are all easy ways to make the room
look more personal. Don’t forget to add plenty of blankets, especially if it gets chilly at night, so your guests don’t get cold. If you really want to go the extra mile, put some bottled mineral water in the bedroom cabinets so your guests don’t have to traipse all the way to the kitchen if they get thirsty in the middle of the night. A comfortable bed can also make all the difference, especially if the room is used a lot. Choose a classic style that won’t look out of date and position it centrally to make an impact and so it’s easy to get into. If you can’t stretch to a new frame, a new mattress will also do the trick. Just take care not to make the room too amazing or your guests won’t ever want to leave!
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BEING a fan of the TV series Victorian Farm means I often find myself trying to go back in time and produce old fashioned dishes which you don’t really see here in Spain. One of the things I was determined to try and make was Brawn. Brawn was one of those dishes which used up parts of the pig which would otherwise be wasted. So, on that note, the first hurdle was to order a head from the butchers, along with a couple of trotters, which is what produces gelatine. Once that mission was achieved, I then made a brine using vegetables, wa-
Going back in time BRAWN: Uses parts that would otherwise be wasted.
ter and salt. Once it had all cooled down, the head and trotters were soaked in a huge pan, weighted down to keep it under the liquid, for 24 hours and left in the fridge. This helps break down any tough parts,whilst keeping the meat moist. Day 2 consisted of rinsing off the brine, and then putting the head and trot-
ters, along with onions, carrots, celery, a few herbs, bay leaves and seasoning, into my pressure cooker. In Victorian times, this
would then have to bubble away for around five or more hours on a range, until the meat was falling off the bone. Using the pressure cooker, keeping it at 10lbs of pressure for one and a quarter hours, meant I could save on time and gas. It was then left overnight to cool. The next day, now cold enough to handle, I removed all the meat from the bones, cutting and
shredding it into smallish pieces and started to press it into my mould. Half went in and then a few spoons of the cooking liquor which sets into a jelly once cold. This was followed by the other half of the meat and then more liquor to just cover the meat. Back in the day prior to when refrigerators were available, this type of dish, covered in gelatine which seals it, meant it would last a little longer. The end result, I have to say was delicious; the amount of meat I got from it however, was slightly disappointing. If I try it again, I think I will use the hocks which have a lot more meat on them, making the three days it takes to make it, far more worthwhile!
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Sol Times congratulates Euro Weekly News AS part of the EWN Media Group (EWNMG), we at Sol Times are delighted to learn that our sister newspaper Euro Weekly News has won yet another prestigious press award. After taking the title of Best Free Publication in Spain at the Spanish Periodical Association (AEEPP) Awards in Madrid last year, it was back to the capital to collect the 2018 Professional Trajectory title. According to the organisers, the award is won by a company ‘for its successes and outstanding professional journey.’ And the EWNMG is understandably excited and proud to be recognised yet again by an international panel of judges from the upper echelons of European business and media. Having started life in a tiny Fuengirola flat more than 20 years ago, the group now produces 10 newspapers per week
RECEIVING THE AWARD: Proprietors Michel and Steven Euesden.
from its modern headquarters on the Costa del Sol, with readership thought to be close to one million. During the last 12 months, the compa-
ny has assimilated two new brands, given away a car to one lucky reader as part of a survey and prize draw, raised money for two major appeals, spon-
‘Biggest and most popular’ EWN clients salute national accolade Congratulations to the Euro Weekly News for winning this prestigious award. It goes someway to recognise the hard work and commitment by all the team at EWN to produce a paper which is enjoyed every week by many thousands of expatriates and a good number of Spanish readers keen to improve their English. May your success continue even as the world of journalism evolves in this more digital age. Best wishes from all at Currencies Direct as you continue on your ‘trajectory.’ Peter Loveday Director Currencies Direct Southern Europe A just deserved award for the biggest and most popular expatriate newspaper in the Spanish islands for the second year running. It is an absolute pleasure to both work and advertise with you and your team. Congratulations and here’s to the third year in a row... Emma Quantrill Operations Director Golden Leaves International As a regular and long term advertiser in Euro Weekly News, Sala Group are not surprised that the newspaper has received yet another award from the Spanish Press Association. Congratulations to the Euesdens and all of the hard-
sored a motor racing team and moved into its state-of-the art new offices in Fuengirola. From editorial to design, sales to production, accounts to HR, every single member of the EWNMG team has performed above and beyond the call of duty - often under extreme pressure - over the last 12 months. The proprietors of EWNMG Michel and Steven Euesden have collected numerous awards during their careers, but there is something extra special for an English language newspaper to be chosen for praise by a mainly Spanish professional association. The whole group is committed to maintaining this high standard, not just for themselves but for all of our readers and advertisers without whom the newspapers would not exist.
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working staff connected with this excellent English language newspaper in Spain. It works for us! Ian Radford Chairman Sala Group I am not surprised by the success of the EWN winning a prestigious national award for the second year running. The owners Steven and Michel and the whole team are hard-working, inventive and creative and are good to their clients. I am enjoying writing for them each week. In my opinion this is THE paper with everything you need and with everybody in it! My warmest congratulations to all at EWN, you deserve it! Steven Saunders Master Chef, restaurateur and food writer for the RTN newspaper Costa Women are delighted to be adding our congratulations to EWN Media Group for their latest award - what a journey the group have been on over the last few years. The papers are not only a recourse, but the integrity of their journalism helps support the foreign community in Spain with up to the minute news and information. Costa Women wish to thank Michel and Steven for their continued support. Let the news and stories continue! Ali Meehan Founder of costawomen.com
MR MANLEY: Adding to the congratulations.
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Many congratulations to Euro Weekly News for this fresh recognition of their work and achievements. It is fantastic to see an English language newspaper thriving in the Spanish media landscape. Simon Manley British Ambassador to Spain
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Health & beauty
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How to get a good night’s sleep ONE of the most frustrating things is lying awake at night for hours on end at the end of a tiring day, unable to get to sleep. However, there are several things you can do to help you drift off into the land of nod that don’t involve counting sheep. First things first, stick to a regular bedtime routine as much as possible. By making sure you wake up at the same time every day, you should start to feel tired at the same time each night. If you go to bed at the same time each night it
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EGGS-STATIC: Eggs are a valua SLEEP TIGHT: Create a bedtime routine to ward off insomnia. should also help to adjust your body clock, making it easier to fall asleep. It’s also important to ex-
pose yourself to natural light within the first 20 minutes of waking up as this also helps to set your body clock.
Also keep all bright screens out of the bedroom, including smart phones, TVs and tablets and try to have a wind down hour before you go to sleep without using any technology. Taking a long hot bath, reading a book or doing some yoga or stretching are all great down-time activities. Make your bedroom a relaxing, tranquil place that you want to rest in by re-
moving clutter, keeping it clean and tidy and buying comfortable bedding. Also avoid eating heavy meals within two hours of bedtime - but also make sure you don’t go to bed hungry - and avoid caffeine in the last eight hours before you want to go to sleep. Try to avoid napping as it can disrupt normal sleep cycles, which also applies for lie-ins at the weekend.
THE humble egg is packed with health benefits, and could prevent problems in the future. Eggs have often had a bad reputation, as they were classed as a high cholesterol food which could potentially have a negative effect on blood cholesterol levels. However, it is now known that the amount of saturated fat consumed has more of an effect on blood cholesterol levels than the cholesterol found in food. If you’re trying to reduce your levels, you should always talk to your GP about which food to include in your diet, but if you eat a diet rich in mono-unsaturated fats such as olive and rapeseed oils, fibre, fruit and vegetables then you will be on the right track. While eggs are a common ingredient in most food, as their chemical properties trigger many baking reactions, they are also packed with nutrients. Both the yolk and white of an egg are full of proteins, vitamins and minerals. The egg white contains more than half the egg’s protein, as well as vitamin
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able source of protein. B2, and has less fat and cholesterol than the yolk. It is also a rich source of selenium, vitamins D, B6 and B12 and minerals including iron, zinc, and copper. Meanwhile egg yolks contain the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Eggs also help to promote heart health as they contain betaine and choline, nutrients which are known to keep it functioning properly. The Vitamin D found in eggs helps to keep bones strong and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis. Eggs are also used in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the blood and increase energy levels by improving digestive and kidney function. Another concern surrounding eggs is food poisoning, but the British Food Standards Agency recently changed their guidelines on eating raw or lightly cooked eggs, saying they are safe for everyone to eat as long as they are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice. If you’re unsure about the origins of your eggs, check to make sure they eggs haven’t gone off and cook them thoroughly to be on the safe side.
WHILE many people are aware of the importance of staying in shape as they age, it’s actually just as important to make sure your brain stays sharp as well. Fortunately, working out regularly could well put you on the right track to a healthy and happy mind. As well as a healthy diet and avoiding toxins such as alcohol and tobacco on a regular basis, exercise is incredibly important to maintaining healthy brain function. Research from The American Physiological Society revealed that exercising regularly helps to improve cognitive function, allowing us to process information more efficiently and could even significantly reduce the mental ageing process. The study analysed those who partake in regular aerobic exercise, such as running or swimming, and determined that more active individuals are able to process information at a faster rate, even as they age, and that exercise helps to prevent loss of brain tissue during
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Brain power
BRAIN GAIN: Exercise could help to reduce mental decline. the ageing process. Meanwhile a different study published in the journal Neurology, reported that regular workouts could slow brain ageing by as much as a decade. The researchers studied the exercise habits of more than 1,200 men and women of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and also examined their cognitive abilities, such as their
organisational skills, memor y, and thinking speed, in a series of tests. They then performed the
same tests five years later on about half of the participants and discovered that those who had re-
portedly exercised more frequently score higher on the tests. They discovered their capabilities remained particularly strong in two specific areas: thinking speed and memory. They also discovered that the lower drop in the cognitive scores revealed the ageing process had been delayed by about 10 years. However, they also discovered that those who suffered from conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease showed a normal rate of cognitive decline, suggesting that these conditions, which can be caused by poor lifestyle choices, reverse the benefits of doing exercise. So the next time you don’t feel like breaking out a sweat, remember your brain will thank you later if you stick at it.
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Leisure
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Film & TV Guide
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE
FILM REVIEW
Game night PHOTO CREDIT TWITTER
Alan Partridge new series is ‘heady mix’ of news and froth
STARRING ROLE: Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star in Game Night.
ALAN PARTRIDGE: Returning to the BBC.
Richard Shanley
Dishing the Dirt OF EUROPA DIGITAL
ALAN PARTRIDGE is returning to live TV as the host of a weekday magazine show - 25 years after making his BBC debut. This Time with Alan Partridge sees him stand in as the co-host of an evening programme that has more than a few similarities to the BBC’s The One Show. It’s described as a ‘heady mix’ of consumer affairs, news, ‘highbrow interviews and lightweight froth.’ The character, played by Steve Coogan, last fronted live TV in the 1990’s with chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You. The fictional show was
brought to an end when Partridge accidentally fatally shot a guest live on air. The BBC said: “This Time is the perfect shop window for a man of Alan’s gravitas and will - or should see him finally recognised as one of the heavyweight broadcasters of his era.” They added that the agenda was “very much the sweet spot for a man whose CV boasts over two decades of weekday local radio.” As with The One Show, which sees a male and female host on the sofa discussing the stories of the day, Partridge will be joined by co-presenter Jennie Gresham. She’s played by Susannah Fielding, who’s appeared in Black Mirror, The Great Indoors, The C Word and Doctor Who. Tim Key reprises the role he played in Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa - although this time, instead of being Sidekick Si-
mon he’s billed as Simon Denton. While it seems similar to The One Show, fronted by Matt Baker and Alex Jones, filming isn’t actually taking place at the BBC itself. The sixpart series, written by Coogan alongside Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons, is to be shown on BBC One later this year. If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europa-digital.com. I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum 96.1 and 106.8FM, now covering almost 3,000sq kms of Costa Almeria and Calida or listen online at costaalmeria.spec trumfm.net for the latest news and views from satellite TV.
COMPETITIVE couple Annie and Max are obsessed with board games and regularly host a games night for their friends. But when Max’s sexy, wealthy older brother Brooks zips into town in a state-of-the-art brand new corvette to attend their weekly games night, things take a dark turn. Brooks decides to throw his own murder-mystery party in an act of smug one-upmanship against his little brother. At the party, the couple is joined by childhood sweethearts Michelle and Kevin as well as Ryan and his Irish date Sarah, but they soon discover that the evening is not all fun and games. Brooks’ elaborate murder mystery set-up, which sees him kidnapped, is quickly revealed to be real and with very dangerous consequences. After a visit to ‘Eyes Wide Fight Club’ the party guests learn what they must do to help Max’s brother and become involved in a funny cat-and-mouse pursuit of a precious Faberge egg.
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Hitchcock’s Shower Scene: 78/52 Saturday, 9pm-10.30pm, BBC Two DOCUMENTARY looking into the legacy of the iconic and legendary scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. The infamous scene sees Janet Leigh’s character, Marion Crane, stabbed to death in a segment that arguably changed the course of cinema and changed it into what we know today. The short sequence is believed to have taken an entire week to film and used up a quarter of the film’s entire production schedule with 78 set-ups and 52 cuts needed to achieve the final cut.
PETS
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Looking after parrots PARROTS have something of a troublesome reputation, with only the boldest of pet owners willing to take up the challenge. Many of their perceived problems are, however, slightly unfair on our colourful friends. For instance, the screaming of a parrot can be one of the most agonising, antagonising sounds around, but it’s not something they typically do in the wild. A call across the forest is usually answered and a parrot isn’t forced to sit and scream for half an hour to get a little attention. Humans essentially teach parrots to scream, and should endeavour to tutor a different noise that will have the same effect of attracting us. Another issue is the care that parrots require. This is often heavily underestimated by humans, who then shift the blame over to parrots unjustly. Of course they are messy creatures, they have beaks and claws to find food and like to use them. If you want them to behave them-
CHALLENGE: Intelligent animals.
selves then you’d do well to allow them some of the freedoms of the wild. Provide a vast variety of wood and toys to play with. Parrots are highly intelligent animals with a wild histor y stretching back millions of years. If you’re going to have one, then make sure you’re up to the challenge.
Indoor exercise for your pet DOGS are (normally) active animals, usually itching for a walk on the beach or to clamber up a hill. But if the winter w e a t h e r d o e s n ’t h a v e you quite raring for the great outdoors just yet, then an indoor workout could be just the ticket. There are a fun variety of great ways to tire your dog out without leaving the comfort of your home. A laser pointer is a handy tool to have. Yo u r d o g c a n c h a s e the light around the home, just be careful
How clever is your pet? ANIMAL intelligence is a notoriously tricky concept for humans to get their heads around. It’s difficult enough sometimes putting yourself in the shoes of your next door neighbour, n e v e r mind a creature from ano t h e r species. There
are, however, basic indicators which make for some interesting reading. While there is of course a huge variety within a species, and across breeds and personalities, scientists now consider the average dog to have a roughly similar level of intelligence to a human toddler. With the capacity to deceive other
INTELLIGENCE: Cats versus dogs.
dogs and understand more than 150 words, dogs can easily solve basic spatial awareness problems, and can be trained to a very high level. When it comes to cat versus dog intelligence, the science is about as settled as the opinions across pet owners. Dogs have larger brains, but cats have more neurons and a higher information processing capacity.
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Throughout thousands of years of human interaction, dogs are clearly the more social animal, and their brain evolution reflects this, while cat brains have hardly changed in millennia. However, some point towards a ‘dumbing down’ of dogs, as they come to rely too much on humans, while cats have retained a more primal intelligence based on independence and caution.
not to shine it over any expensive or naments, or directly in your d o g ’s e y e s a s i t c a n cause serious harm. A l t e r n a t i v e l y, i f y o u have a set of stairs, run your dog up and down them by standing at the top and throwing a toy down.
It’s a great extra workout for their legs. Play hide and seek with treats by stashing them in secret locations throughout the home, and having your dog tr y to uncover them, whilst tiring themselves out in the process.
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Puzzles
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Wordsearch Safari Animals
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.
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LION LEOPARD CHEETAH RHINO ELEPHANT
HIPPO GIRAFFE CROCODILE ZEBRA BABOON
HYENA SPRINGBOK GAZELLE KUDU WARTHOG
CIVET ELAND
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Across 1 Inquisitive (7) 4 Less perilous (5) 7 Fertile desert spot (5) 9 Sure (7) 10 Light hours (7) 11 Award (5) 12 Chooses (5) 14 Enthusiastic (5) 19 Ensnares (5) 21 Card game (7) 23 Ape (7) 24 Sailing vessel (5) 25 Take without the owner's consent (5) 26 Disloyalty to one's country (7)
Down 1 Overcast (6) 2 Dangerous (5) 3 Association football (6) 4 Undress (5) 5 Easily broken (7) 6 Jogger (6) 8 Awful smell (5) 13 Picture in the mind (7) 15 Irritate (5) 16 Blemishes (6) 17 Consider true (6) 18 Attach firmly (6) 20 Little (5) 22 Subdivisions of larger religious groups (5)
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Across 1 Her playing around in German river (5) 4 Come clean about scones and loud music (7) 8 Spoiling for a fight? Build green billet (11) 9 Peat’s arranged around small Scottish plant (8) 10 Be unsuccessful finding an Ivy League entrance (4) 12 More hasty to produce a slice of bacon (6) 13 French city girl is in Civil Service (6) 16 Belt an item of footwear (4) 18 Amusing request by school worker (8) 21 Horribly garish train is perfectly in order (5,2,4) 22 Cease to pay cash outside the US (7) 23 A byword for a commercial age (5)
Down 1 Gowns worn in Hydro-Bessemer process (5) 2 Complaint I will put to head (7) 3 Let spies exchange letters (8) 4 One hundred and fifty always bright (6) 5 Could do with a massage by the sound of it (4) 6 Additional non-speaking role (5) 7 South African politician with the French models (7) 11 Alas, I may ruin an Asian country (8) 12 Feels bitter about presents not being opened (7) 14 Sun god, after climbing once more, falls (7) 15 Some of cadet Al Edward's return is euphoric (6) 17 Spades, for example, for California roads (5) 19 It is said that these marquees are on edge (5) 20 Stare at contents of Google Docs (4)
Puzzles
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IRREGULAR SUDOKU
SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : SALT AND PEPPER 1. According to the Book of Genesis, which patriarch’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt after disobeying orders and looking back at the destruction of the city of Sodom? 2. Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer are the current members of which American funk rock band? 3. In Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory what is the name of the greedy, manipulative, spoiled child, demanding every single thing she wants (and more) who is the second person to find a Golden Ticket? 4. Name either of the two pop artists who designed the cover of the Beatles’ iconic 1967 album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band? 5. Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous municipality of which US state? 6. Which actress played the part of undercover officer Sergeant Pepper Anderson in the 1970s American television drama Police Woman? 7. Which celebrated nationalist and spiritual leader famously led Indians in
challenging the British-imposed salt tax with the 400 kilometre (250 mile) Dandi Salt March in 1930? 8. Which carbonated soft drink marketed as having a unique flavour was created in the 1880s by Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas and first served around 1885? 9. Which strongly corrosive acid was historically called acidum salis, muriatic acid and spirits of salt? 10. With what type of music would you principally associate the American alto saxophonist and clarinettist Art Pepper? Not a lot of people know that… there is a very common misconception that Roman soldiers were paid in salt (hence the word ‘salary’), but in fact they were paid in normal money… however, during the Middle Ages pepper was so valuable that it was worth more than gold by weight, and individual peppercorns were widely accepted as legal currency
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Answers 1. LOT, 2. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, 3. VERUCA SALT (in some early editions she was known as Veruca Cruz), 4. PETER BLAKE and JANN HAWORTH, 5. UTAH, 6. ANGIE DICKINSON, 7. Mohandas Karamchand GANDHI, 8. DR PEPPER, 9. HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 10. JAZZ
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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
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Feature
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by Sandy Shore AMERICAN entrepreneur Ray Kroc (1902 - 1984) for me was a fountain of inspiration and information. It is unlikely we would have heard of McDonald’s if the burger retailer, formed in 1940, hadn’t added the amiable American to their payroll. Kroc opened the first listed McDonald franchise in 1954. The son of a Czech immigrant was included in Time 100 The Most Important People of the Century list. Of German parentage, but born in Chicago, his background was tough working class. When 15 years old he served as a First World War ambulance driver, a 16-yearold colleague was Walt Disney. As a milk-shaker device salesman he regularly called on Richard and Maurice Donald’s hamburger outlet. Kroc saw opportunity where the brothers didn’t. The opportunist bought into the small hamburger business and the rest is history. According to Kroc, nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
All you need is enthusiasm I have constantly seen clear evidence of this. Engaged as a business doctor for 20 years I recall visiting an old established firm of painters and decorators. At one time, the Preston-based company had carried out work for Britain’s most prestigious public building projects. Taking one of 16 upholstered seats in the company’s boardroom I was impressed by the guilt-framed portraits of the company’s founders and directors. Among the portraits RAY KROC: A fountain of were images of splendidly at- inspiration and information.
tired aldermen, mayors, pillars of the community. That day, the only other occupant of the boardroom was a young man in dungarees, an old jumper, who was overdue for a trip to the barbershop. His expression a synonym for indifference. The young boss had inherited the firm and under his directorship the once grand firm had become a shadow of its former self. It was clear that the young man had no enthusiasm for either the business or his responsibility for it. On another occasion I chatted with a wealthy businessman
whose friend headed Manhattan’s refuse collection department. It was the world’s largest such undertaking. His American friend had hardly been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Taken on as a teenager the youngster’s job entailed brushing the streets of the Bronx and Queens. Let’s face it; both are notoriously low-class. Curious as to what happened to the refuse he collected each day he followed the dots through college. As a consequence the inquisitive street cleaner, accompanied by enthusiasm, achieved the American dream. If you are looking for an explanation then who better to ask than Ray Kroc: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. While formal schooling is an important advantage it is not a guarantee of success nor is its absence a fatal handicap.”
Behind THE MUSIC Parallel Lines KEEPING with the theme of albums everyone seemed to have in the late 70’s and early 80’s, today we are looking at Blondie’s ‘Parallel Lines.’ The distinctive black and white striped cover was often found sitting among the other classic albums of the day... Meatloaf’s ‘Bat out of Hell,’ Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours,’ Supertramp’s ‘Breakfast In America’ being some of the most popular. Released in September 1978, the album hit Number 1 in the UK in February 1979 and turned the band into international superstars. Hit singles from the album, Picture This, Hanging On The Telephone, Heart Of Glass and Sunday Girl are all still regulars on radios around the world.
At 32, Debbie Harry was not particularly young to get her international and USA breakthrough, but she still ended up on posters adorning millions of adolescents’ bedroom walls! Harry, her one time lover and songwriting partner, Chris Stein and Clem Burke are still touring and wowing audiences all over the world. That, plus more than 20 million record sales, means that Parallel Lines deserves its place in rock history.
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Sport
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2018 Spring Handicap Triples THIS was the fifth year of this competition which first began on Januar y 8 and was played mainly on Monday afternoons. During that period of eight planned dates, the best five individual total scores were totted up. These were then drawn into two triples to play in the Final on Friday March 2. The final six successful members were the winners, Keith Minnett, Brian Hallam and Joe Sibley who were drawn to play Austin Crilly, Shelagh Allen and Bill Lovett. The competition was a drawn triple, except the total handicaps of the drawn teams are averaged and the difference starts the game at that level. The score was then counted when 10 ends
FINALISTS: Pictured with ALBC Captain Reg Birmingham.
MBC celebrates 4th anniversary
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had been played. Other changes are when a dead end occurs, the jack is placed on the side markers. Final: This was a very entertaining quality game, Keith’s team took an early lead, but by the 10th end the scores were level at 7-7. Austin’s team then went briefly ahead on the 12th end. However, Keith’s team pressurised Austin and team scoring three shots on several ends winning the competition on the 17th end. Captain Reg Birmingham thanked the members for their support, Bryan Hughes for the care of the green and equipment, Tony Lear for running the competition and the players giving us an excellent Final.
Dusty Bin event survives blustery conditions A VERY wet and windy March 1 at Aguilon greeted the 19th Hole Golf Society for their Dusty Bin (3 - 2 1) competition, and the weather 3rd Ted Vietch was the winner in most cases. Normally 90 points is the bench 8th Chrissie Edwards mark in this competition and only the team of Eric Greenwood, Nigel 11th in 2 Paco Grajal Greenwood, Gary Gray and Geoff Smith (88 points) got anywhere 12th Vaughan Williams close. . Doug Birrell, Tony Mackay, Ralph 14th Alan Brigden Hunter and Steve Tucker (75 points) finished second ahead of Ted Vi17th Chrissie Dow etch, Norman Wells, Steve Lawrie and Chrissie Dow (74 points). The 19th Hole Golf Society play Only one two was recorded by every week on local courses. Va u g h a n W i l l i a m s o n t h e t h i r d hole. For more information, contact Mike Esposito on mikeesposito54@yahoo.com.
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ALL SMILES: The winners and runners up. MOJACAR Bowls Club held their fourth Anniversary Competition on Tuesday March 6. Seventy-eight competitors entered the tournament, including players from three local clubs. Winners on the day were Janet Jackson, Ian Jackson and Jean Smallwood from Cabrera Bowls Club with Kath Fitzpatrick, Graeme Fitzpatrick and Wayne
Roberts from Almeria Bowls Club finishing as runners up. Senior Director of Servigroup Hotels, Ricardo Escudero, and dignitaries from Mojacar Town Hall were in attendance to officiate the successful event. Everyone had an enjoyable day and they all appreciated the recently completed glass clubhouse where refreshments were available.
Motoring
9th -15th March 2018
31 CREDIT: SEAT
E-race to the top! CUPRA announce ‘world’s first’ 100% electric racing touring car JUST a few weeks after becoming its own independent brand, CUPRA has announced its first 100 per cent electric racing touring car, the e-Racer, which they claim is the first in the world. The CUPRA e-Racer is a 100 per cent electric racing car based on the petrol-powered SEAT Leon Cup Racer but the company claim that it is much cleaner and more environmentally friendly, while it is also much quieter than a traditional racing car and has some impressive performance stats. The CUPRA e-Racer can reportedly reach a top speed of 270 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 secs, and 0 to 200 km/h in only 8.2 secs. Its electric motor is much simpler, requiring much less maintenance and is far more efficient as it practically uses all of the supplied energy, while a combustion engine only uses, in the best case scenario, up to 30 per cent of its fuel energy. The CUPRA e-Racer also delivers 300 kW of continuous power and up to 500 kW (680 PS) at its peak, while it is also equipped
SPECIAL: The CUPRA e-Racer can accelerate from 0-200km/h in just 8.2 seconds.
with a new rear vision technology that is displayed within the dashboard and uses three cameras instead of the traditional rear-view mirrors. CUPRA’s brand new rac-
er will be showcased at a number of specially chosen events throughout 2018, while the company expects to participate in a competition for purely electric touring cars from 2019.