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Hundreds of local residents gathered on Zenia Boulevard on Sunday (3rd December) for the Maria and the Pink Ladies annual Santa Walk. The hard-working volunteers organise this event each year to raise money for local anticancer charity the AACC. The walk is always a sight to behold as walkers and supporter dress in festive fancy dress. The main square was a sea of Santas, Mrs Clause, snowmen, reindeer and elves. Mmen, women, children and even pets got in on the fun… yes there were several ‘reindogs’ to be seen. The route was a 5k circuit starting and ending at the Boulevard led, of course, by Santa Clause himself, before he had to dash back to Lapland. The walk was just part of the festive fun and walkers, supporters and shoppers as Zenia Boulevard were entertained by host of local performers. The “Stone Media Rocks” choir were on hand singing Christmas songs and carols before and after the walk. Simon Morton of Sunshine
FM was also in attendance playing Christmas tunes to fill everyone with that festive spirit. This year the charity once again collected food and toiletries for those less fortunate and this was handed over on the day to Reach Out, a charity that supports those in need in the local community and surrounding areas. Members of the public were very generous and there were two shopping trolleys full of goodies that had been collected by the end of the event. Every cent raised will be donated to the AACC, a local charity which runs a comprehensive and heavily subsidised early detection program. Cancer affects one in two people, but early detection does save lives, so please book your appointment now. The AACC offer checks for men
and women including prostate, skin, bowel, breast and cervical cancers. Call 865 942 795 for further information or call into the AACC office on the ground floor of Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre. Maria and the Pink Ladies/ Panthers exists to help raise awareness of cancer and the support available both before and after diagnosis. Maria Wilson and the Pink Ladies/Panthers began raising money for the fight against cancer after Maria discovered she had breast cancer and then a secondary cancer, undeterred she and her team of voluteers have continued to raise more than 559,000e and donate 100% of proceeds to help the people of the Orihuela Costa affected by cancer.
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The Councillor for Social Welfare, Agustina Rodríguez, attended the second annual ‘Mayores en Marcha Orihuela Costa’. The event was run in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Councillor Rodríguez, who was accompanied by the councillor for the Coast, Manuel Mestre, explained that the initiative “from the Social Welfare supports and promotes leisure and healthy living activities aimed at older people.” The activity consisted of a two-kilometre walk and saw the participation of nearly 350 seniors from across the municipality, coming from the city centre, the coast of Orihuela and its districts of Molins, Las Norias, Los Desamparados, Camino of Enmedio, Arneva,
Torremendo, La Aparecida, Virgen del Camino, Raiguero de Bonanza, San Bartolomé, La Campaneta, El Escorratel, Correntías, La Matanza and La Murada. After walking up an appetite those taking part enjoyed a
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In a strategic move to enhance its services and outreach, the Orihuela Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of a new office on the coast. President Mario Martínez revealed this plan during the Oriola Economy Night celebration at La Lonja recently, where local businesses were honoured with awards. Martínez explained that the new Chamber of Commerce office, situated in Centro
Comercial Cabo Roig, in the building formerly occupied by La Caixa Bank, aims not only to offer essential advice and services to local companies but also to foster synergies among businesses throughout the entire municipality. “It will serve our most economically dynamic territory, which is Orihuela Costa,” Martínez stated. The announcement came amid the presence of prominent
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lunch and were given the gift of a backpack. To continue the theme of health and wellbeing, there were sports activities such as dancing and yoga. There was also prize giving and raffles to end an enjoyable and worthwhile event.
erce figures, including Generalitat President Carlos Mazón, Alicante Provincial Council President Toni Pérez, and Orihuela Mayor Pepe Vegara, at the gala where awards were presented to commendable local businesses. The move signifies the Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to supporting economic growth in Orihuela Costa and strengthening collaborations within the local business community.
The Costa Blanca International Concert Band gave its very first, and very successful concert at the end of October in San Miguel. This was followed by the popular annual Remembrance Service in Mil Palmeras Church, to a congregation of hundreds of people. Last weekend the band played for Christmas Fayres at the Rolling Pin, Quesada and the Marina Bar, Torrevieja, with both events well attended. Moving into December the band will be busy playing carols in numerous different locations and would like to invite Costa Blanca People readers to join in the festivities: • Saturday 2nd December, Oasis Bar, San Luis, Christmas Fayre, the band playing at
5.30pm. • Sunday 3rd December, The Madhouse, La Fuente, Christmas Fayre, band playing at 3pm. • Thursday 7th December, Tesco, Quesada at 12 o’clock. • Friday 8th December, Quesada Fish and Chips at 5pm. • Sunday 10th and 17th December, Zoco Market at 11am. • Saturday 16th December ‘Carols in the Square’ Pilar de la Horadada at 12 o’clock. • Monday 18th December, Tesco, Quesada at 12 o’clock. • Tuesday 19th December, Captains Table, Punta Prima at 7pm. • Thursday 21st December,
Emerald Isle, La Florida with Stevie Spit at 3pm. These are some of the main dates the band has in its diary, but it will also be playing carols in several bars and restaurants during December. The band is now truly international with musicians from Spain, Norway, Germany and the UK. It is always looking for more players to join its ranks. If you are interested in contact Graham on 711 056 343 or email robinsongraham256@ googlemail.com Alternatively call in to one of the rehearsals. The band meets every Friday downstairs at the library in San Miguel from 4.30pm to 7pm you will be made very welcome.
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Panto season tis upon us and locals looking for a bit of festive fun are in look as Stone Media has just announced its performances for this year. Stone Media has been running its adult and kids’ theatre group for more than 10 years here on the Costa Blanca. These humorous and enjoyable shows are adapted and directed by Carla Stone with a load of extra innuendos thrown in for good measure and this year is no exception. The tongue-in-cheek adult production is a typical belly laugh a minute panto with the men as women and women as men, first time dame but no stranger to treading the boards is Oliver Woods plus a cast of vibrant young up and coming stars telling the story of Prince Charming and his evil mother’s journey to help find him love…when he was quite happy to party on! Also supported by Stone Media’s Rock choir which helps to add an extra Christmassy touch. As always, this year’s panto is all in aid of a good cause, with a donation being made to MABS.
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In an ongoing effort to reopen the coastal path between Cabo Roig and Aguamarina, the Orihuela council has taken a significant step by presenting a new proposal during the latest plenary session. The project, which received approval in September, has progressed through the public exhibition phase. Despite the expiration of the deadline and the rejection of appeals from residents in the affected residential complex, the Council has finalized its offer. However,
Charming, a Prince of a Tale will be performed at The Madhouse on Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th December at 8pm and a matinee on Sunday 10th December at 4pm. Tickets are available from The Madhouse or on WhatsApp 666 551 816. They are priced at 10e for over 12’s. The kids production is the lovable ogre Shrek, who is learning the meaning of Christmas with Princess Fiona and the ogre babies. They are supported by a fairytale cast including a rather large dragon and features a pretty impressive snowball fight with the audience! The very naughty but family favourite ‘Elf on the Shelf’ will be making an appearance too. With 15 children between the age of 6 and 14 years of age showing off their considerable acting skills, it is always a great atmosphere and so much fun. This production is supporting Elche Children’s Home. The performances will also take place at the Madhouse on Saturday 16th December at 2pm and Sunday 17th December at 4pm. Tickets available as above. For anyone who would like to join
in the fun, from January the group will start focussing on next production by Stone Media, which is all to do with Barnum’s Circus featuring the music from the greatest showman and from April the group will be starting its ‘Rocky Reunion’ to be ready for October. The next children’s production is a secret and will be announced at the end of their Christmas production.
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residents’ reluctance to engage in negotiations for the expropriation of the land has prompted the Council to initiate a process that may involve a third party in determining a just price for the acquisition. The lack of agreement has led to the inconvenience of holidaymakers, walkers, and residents who are currently required to take a detour of nearly two kilometres to reach La Caleta beach. The Council’s decision not to declare
urgent occupation in September, a move that would have allowed immediate intervention, was intended as a goodwill gesture to facilitate an agreement with the residents. Despite this, neighborhood opposition remains steadfast, potentially causing delays in the process of determining a fair price. The prolonged legal battle may persist until a final judgment is reached, exhausting all avenues for appeal. The coastal promenade, connecting Aguamarina with La Caleta, has been
closed since 2021 following a court ruling that compelled the City Council to shut it down. This resulted in the pathway reverting to private use for residents of the Bellavista residential area. The same residents had previously contested the Council’s 2015 decision to demolish a wall erected two decades earlier. The court ruling at that time favored the owners, stipulating that any public use of the pathway required land expropriation by the council.
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In a significant development, Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, announced on Tuesday that Spain is prepared to sign an agreement regarding the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar. Albares expressed his intent to finalize the deal during a meeting with the newly appointed British Foreign Minister, David Cameron, in Brussels. The Spanish Foreign Minister revealed that he had engaged in a telephone conversation with Cameron on Monday, and both parties agreed to convene in Brussels for further discussions on the contentious issue of Gibraltar’s status. “Spain put on the table, several months ago, a balanced and generous agreement,” stated Albares in an interview with Spanish TV station Tele 5 on Tuesday. He emphasized Spain’s eagerness for the agreement to be signed promptly, expressing a desire for it to be concluded as early as possible. The status of Gibraltar, a Britishcontrolled enclave at the southern tip of Spain since the 18th century, has been a focal point of tension since the UK’s 2016 decision to leave the European Union. Notably, Gibraltar was excluded from the exit deal negotiated between Britain and the EU.
As of 31st December, 2020, just hours before Britain’s full departure from the EU, Spain, Britain, and the European Union reached an agreement stipulating that Gibraltar would remain part of EU agreements, including the Schengen Area. Furthermore, Spain would take responsibility for policing the port and airport of Gibraltar, pending a long-term solution to be determined. The European Commission and Spain jointly proposed a plan in late 2022, outlining measures such as keeping Gibraltar’s land border with Spain open and ensuring the free movement of people. The ongoing negotiations reflect the intricate diplomatic dance surrounding Gibraltar, a rocky outpost at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, ceded to Britain by Spain in 1713, but a subject of enduring dispute with Spain seeking its return.
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Spain has once again officially said it is open to relaxing the so-called ‘90-day rule’ for British visitors and holidayhome owners – although its national government is not sure it will have the powers to take any action. Minister for industry, tourism and trade, Héctor Gómez, and Secretary of State for tourism, Rosana Morillo, were recently at London’s World Travel Market – one of the biggest holiday trade fairs on earth, and the UK capital’s answer to Madrid’s famous FITUR exhibition. Whilst there, Gómez recalled that the UK is Spain’s largest foreign tourist market, and said that all the signs pointed to its continuing to be so in 2024. Spain, along with other key holiday countries in Europe popular with British nationals, feared Brexit would create a negative impact on their tourism industry, but Gómez and Sra Morillo confirm this has not been the case for the Spanish sector. Still, Brexit has caused huge challenges for people in Britain who own holiday homes in EU nations, particularly those who have always spent significant amounts of their year in them, or who have family in EU countries they may need long-term ‘access’ to at any given point. This is because, with the UK’s departure from the EU, the nation
became subject to third-country Schengen zone rules: Its residents are limited to 90 consecutive days within the European passport-free area in any 180 days. As an EU member State, despite not being in the Schengen zone, the UK did not have such limitations – but now, anyone living in Britain who travels to Europe on January 1 will have to leave before April 1, or face severe sanctions. Those who want to spend longer in the Schengen zone have to apply to become a permanent resident of the country they spend the longest in, meeting the much stricter immigration rules that apply to non-EU citizens, and giving up their residency in the UK. Héctor Gómez is very aware of the
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problem faced by British nationals in terms of limitations on their time spent in Spain – or, indeed, any EU country within the passport-free area. But this is not a rule applied by Spain, or by any national government in Europe – it is the default situation for any country outside the EU-27, meaning it automatically came into effect on the day the UK left the bloc. Gómez was quoted in an article by the London-based LBC radio as saying: “Unfortunately, this rule is not something Spain has established by itself, or can get rid of. It is in our interest to lobby and convince the EU that we can try to work an exception with them – but the solution must come from the EU.”
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María Gadea Aragues revealled the passing of her legendary mother, Sticky Vicky, last Wednesday at the age of 80. The Tenerife-born performer gained fame for her unconventional and risqué shows featuring vaginal magic tricks, captivating audiences in the bustling resort town. Vicky Leyton, also known as Victoria María Araguess Gadea, retired in 2015 but remained etched in the memories of many. Suffering from prolonged illness, Sticky Vicky’s health had been a concern for some time. The entertainer, who never married, is survived by her son Eduardo Romero Aragues and daughter María Gadea Aragues. María, who first witnessed her mother’s extraordinary performances at
the age of 13, later decided to follow in her footsteps. Maria took to Facebook to share the heartbreaking news, writing, “I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away today at 6 in the morning, I can’t believe it. She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love. I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart.” Sticky Vicky’s unique shows drew British tourists in droves, and many paid tribute upon hearing the news. It is estimated that more than six million tourists and countless others had witnessed Sticky Vicky’s shows. Her career began in Barcelona cabarets, and her success took her to various cities in Spain
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and abroad. In the early 1980s, upon her sister’s advice, Leyton relocated to Benidorm. Despite initial intentions to take a break, the surge of popularity among British tourists convinced her to stay. Sticky Vicky was well known for her risqué performances. She was adamant about not characterizing her act as pornographic, stating, “To do what I do, you must have a lot of delicacy. It is necessary to give it a touch of elegance.” Notably, Sticky Vicky also made an appearance on the ITV sitcom Benidorm when she officially opened ‘Mel’s Mobility Shop.’ The entertainer leaves behind a legacy that has left an indelible mark on Benidorm’s entertainment scene.
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harit cu ture and gastr n eature in rihue a s ece er a s The Tourism Department of the Orihuela City Council has designed some December tourist routes with the intention of saying goodbye to 2023 with the best cultural and gastronomic flavor possible and all with a great Christmas and solidarity spirit. To this end, the area directed by Gonzalo Montoya has presented the “Canine Solidarity Route” as the main novelty for this month . This will take place on Sunday, December 10, leaving at 10:30 a.m. in San Bartolomé. In it, there will be a walk with the dogs from the ASOKA shelter, a donation of 5 euros will be made and products destined for Cáritas will be collected. Another route that will have a solidarity character will be that of “Miguel Hernández. Life and work” on December 16 at 11 a.m. departing from Plaza del Carmen. In it, products for Cáritas will also be collected, especially products such as milk, oil and clothing for adults. On the other hand, on the “Nativity Scenes with Tourist Train” route all the nativity scenes in Orihuela will be visited, so it is necessary to use the train and this involves a small cost of 4 euros for adults and 3 euros for children under
12 years of age. . This activity will take place in La Lonja on December 23 at 11:30 a.m. and on December 26 at 4:30 p.m. “The Route of the Murals of San Isidro” will be on Saturday, December 9th In the last month of the year, two days of the “ Sweet Steps” routes in the Convents have been chosen . Both will have the Plaza del Carmen as their starting point, but at different times. The trail on December 7 will begin at 4:30 p.m. and that on December 21 at 5 p.m. “The Route of the Murals of San Isidro” will also enter the scene. Starting at 11:00 on the morning of December 9, there will be a tour of this famous neighborhood full of murals dedicated to the Oriolano poet, among which the Guernika Mural stands out, the place from which the route will begin. Likewise, the Councilor for Tourism has emphasized that “we cannot end 2023 without visiting two tourist sites in Orihuela.” On December 14, the “Diocesan Seminary of San Miguel” route can be done at 5:45 p.m., while on January 3 it will be the “Climb to the Castle” route at 11:00 a.m. Both routes will have the Plaza del Carmen as
their meeting point. All routes include tasting of conventual sweets The Councilor for Tourism, Gonzalo Montoya, has highlighted “the comprehensive, attractive and supportive offer” of these routes, explaining that “from the Department of Tourism we are very happy with the offer of routes for next December that we have been able to present to the city. As news, we should indicate that we continue in the line of commitment to gastronomic tourism, since all these routes include a tasting of conventual sweets , and also highlight their solidarity aspect. For example, with the collaboration we do with the protector Asoka and with the collection of products for Cáritas. Therefore, we believe that it is a comprehensive and attractive route offer for everyone that allows the tasting of convent sweets that are so typical and identifying Orihuela, and also a solidarity offer, which fits perfectly into these Christmas holidays.” We remind you that places are limited and that reservations can be made through the website www. orihuelaturistica.es
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rihue a t h st asa de gua de i n The president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, announced this Thursday the new use that will be given to the Marqués de Rafal palace once its rehabilitation is completed. Mazón referred to the Water House of the Valencian Community that will turn Orihuela into “the water headquarters of the Valencian Community.” Mazón recalled that the palace was acquired in June 2022 for 2,350,000 euros by the previous Consell de la Generalitat and is in terrible condition, without accessibility and without a use license for offices. Mazón expressed his intention to convert the palace “not only into an institutional and visiting headquarters, but also an operational headquarters within the Water Roundtable strategy.” In addition, it extended its hand to ASAJA Alicante so that the Lemon House , which it announced in November 2021, would be integrated into the future Water House to promote the lemon from Vega Baja, which accounts for 40% of national production. Likewise, Carlos Mazón highlighted the Consell’s project to convert the old Orihuela asylum into a new social and
health city for dependent people from the Vega Baja. It will be made up of the Oriol Residence, a day center and a mental health center and will have a budget of almost two million euros. Carlos Mazón also advanced the elimination of the Territorial Action Plan that “only brought dire consequences for the sustainable development of the municipalities of Vega Baja,” since the region “needs to stop strangling the possibilities of sustainable development it has.”
In addition, the president wanted to influence other projects for Orihuela and Vega Baja that have been included in the 2024 budgets, such as the unfolding of the CV-95, as well as the importance that the elimination of the Tourist Tax will have in the region. Some statements he made this Thursday night during the 4th Orihuela Economy Night, organized by the Orihuela Chamber of Commerce and which rewards Orihuela commerce and industry.
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erra atura enid r c nstrict r sei ed The Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) of Elche has delivered a boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) to the Herpetology department of the Terra Natura Benidorm nature and animal park that had been seized from a private individual, after the specimen fell from a terrace onto the public road. For the time being, the boa will remain temporarily in the Benidorm park until the administration determines a definitive location for it. The Seprona agents contacted Terra Natura Benidorm to take in the boa constrictor until a new space was found for it. This snake is characterised by killing its prey by constriction, squeezing them with its body until it manages to strangle them, and can reach up to five metres in length. As soon as it was transferred to Terra Natura Benidorm, the head of Herpetology, David Martí, proceeded to identify it as a species listed in the CITES II annex, the possession of which is prescribed for private individuals by the recent animal welfare law. The park’s veterinarians carried out a series of tests on the boa to confirm its state of health. They have also taken advantage of the veterinary check-up to fit it with a microchip so that it can be properly identified. David Martí stressed that “these animals are complex to look after. Many parameters and factors must be taken into account to achieve a
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suitable habitat and degree of wellbeing for these snakes, so they should not be kept in the home as if they were a pet”. The team of herpetologists at the nature park has extensive experience in the handling and care of this species. The public who come to the park these days will be able to observe this boa constrictor in one of the terrariums that form part of the permanent exhibition of venomous creatures at Terra Natura Benidorm, located inside the volcano in the Pangea area. The Guardia Civil’s work with protected species The Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) of the Guardia Civil works permanently to guarantee the protection of flora and fauna species, in accordance with the different regulations from the local to the international level. To this end, the agents verify both that private individuals meet the mandatory requirements for the possession of specimens, and that trade in the different species is carried out legally. Illegal trade and possession of species can lead to administrative and criminal consequences for those responsible. In addition, it can pose serious security risks when they are not provided with the care and security measures appropriate to their special characteristics.
About Terra Natura Benidorm Terra Natura Benidorm is a nature and animal park dedicated to the care of animal species, with more than 1,500 animals of 200 different species (98 of which are protected
or in danger of extinction), 30 conservation projects and 19 breeding programmes. Its surface area is divided into four areas representing the continents of America, Asia and Europe, and the
Pangea area, inspired by the origin of the Earth. The tour of its facilities immerses visitors in the concept of zoo-immersion and otherness, and they can enjoy a wide range of entertainment activities.
che urt sentences an r ra ing artners daughter The Eleventh Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante, based in Elche, has sentenced a man to 13 years and 9 months in prison after declaring proven that he continuously raped a minor, the daughter of his partner, in the family home, located in a town in the Vega Baja region . The sentence, which can be appealed before the Civil and Criminal Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community , establishes compensation in favor of the victim of 14,000 euros for the moral and psychological damages suffered. In addition, it states that the convicted person will not be able to approach or communicate with her for 18 years and will not be able to practice a profession,
trade or activities that involve regular and direct contact with minors for a period of 21 years. Finally, it imposes a 9-year supervised release measure after serving the prison sentence. The Court considers it proven that the accused took advantage of the “quasi-parental-filial” relationship he had with the minor and the privacy offered by the family home to sexually assault her from the time she was 12 years old until she turned 15 and she went to live with her biological father. Initially he began touching her bottom and breasts and taking nude photographs of her, but then he forced her to have sexual relations with frequent carnal access, while he immobilized her, hit her or threatened to attack or kill her. The girl went to live with
her biological father at the age of 15 and reported the events when she was of legal age, in February 2021 , “out of fear that the accused could do the same with her sisters,” as reported. the magistrates in the resolution. The Court considers that the man committed a continuous crime of sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age, in which he took advantage of his relationship of superiority or kinship with respect to the victim. The Court has reached this conclusion after understanding that the testimony of the injured party is “firm, credible, coherent and persistent” over time and has been corroborated, among other elements, by the expert reports and statements in the trial of three psychologists to whom he reported the sexual assaults.
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Have you lost contact with £9,500? With the number of lost pots on the rise, now is the time to pay your forgotten pension pot some attention. My personal financial admin is often a Sunday task that is almost always deferred for other mundane tasks, such as laundry or bathroom cleaning, and I work in finance. This financial procrastination, or unawareness, is evidenced by the new lost pots figures published by Pensions Policy Institute. The value of lost pension pots now stands at £26.6bn. What’s even worse is the increase in the number of lost pots, which is nearly 75% higher than in 2018.
• Who are losing their pots? Primarily those under 55, which accounts for 65% of the total number of pots lost, but over half a million are still lost in the crucial pre-retirement period of 55-65. • Why are pots being lost? Contact is typically lost because people move home and do not tell their provider they’ve moved. People have moved jobs and home more frequently since 2018, which has predominantly led to this increase. Recent research found that only 4% of people instinctively think to contact their pension provider about a change in address; in comparison 66% tell their bank. • How much are they losing contact with? You would assume that a lost pot would be a smaller one, because surely any materially-
sized pot would have been, if not cherished, at least tracked by their owner. But these pots are not insubstantial. The average size pot which is lost amongst the 55–75-year-old range, is £16,004. The average across all ages, is £9,474. If you worked in the UK and now reside here in Spain, there is every possibility that your money is waiting for you to make a claim. I urge you to think about your past jobs and contact us to see if your retirement could be made that much more comfortable. Call us on 965 704 338 to arrange a free noobligation chat, or send me an email – Contact@ seagatewealth.es
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The Employment Department of the Orihuela City Council has obtained a subsidy of 798,721.20 euros from the Valencian Employment and Training Service. This financing will support the project called ‘Landscape and Heritage Restoration in the Palmeral San Antón’. The workshop activities will include the construction of a masonry perimeter wall, the restoration of the landscape and the improvement of the descent to San Antón from the tunnel viewpoint. Participants will acquire skills in masonry,
coatings with pastes and mortars in construction, as well as gardening and landscape restoration. The project aims to generate employment for 30 participants, divided into three groups of 10 people each. It is expected to begin in the next two months, unless classrooms are unavailable due to ongoing training. In that case, the period will begin after the completion of the training actions and will last 12 months, equivalent to 1,920 hours of training. This workshop adds to the landscape restoration efforts
of the palm grove and its adjacent areas. The Councilor for Development, Víctor Valverde, expressed the intention to continue seeking subsidies for training and employment, highlighting the ongoing projects in the Palmeral such as “the workshop of the miners’ house, the Cinabrio oven, the restoration of the walls of “lamination of ravines and the comprehensive maintenance carried out on the historic palm grove of Orihuela.” The total cost of the workshop is 838,721.20 euros, with a contribution of 40,000 euros from the Orihuela City Council.
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GBP / EUR UPDATE GBP This week has been a relatively quiet on the data front for the UK, although the Bank of England’s Governor Andrew Bailey made headlines after he was quoted saying the UK’s outlook was the worst he’d ever seen in his career. The Governor’s hawkish stance seems to have had a positive impact on the pound however, which is now sitting at around 1.2650. Dollar weakness is also contributing to its strength, with cooling inflation in the US potentially contributing to the sluggish growth in Treasury Yields, which can indicate caution in the markets. With Bailey comments underpinning the performance of the currency pair so far this week, we’ll be looking closely at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech later today. On this side of the Atlantic, the pound is also finishing the week stronger against the euro. Europe’s CPI data (more on this below) showed inflation falling faster than expected across the region, putting Europe and the UK on different trajectories as we move closer to 2024. The impact of this could be a wider divergence in market expectations around monetary policy. We are already seeing this with current interest rate forecasts, with the Bank of England expected to start cutting rates significantly later than both the European Central Bank and the Moneycorp Technologies Limited (company number 612120) is registered in Ireland. It’s registered office is 24 Windsor Place, Dublin 2. Moneycorp is a trading name of Moneycorp Technologies Limited which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland under the European Communities (Electronic Money) Regulations 2011 for the provision of Electronic Money and Payment services and with the Central Bank of Ireland for the provision of designated investment business under European Union (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (firm reference number C184118). Moneycorp Technologies Limited, Sucursal en España, with Spanish tax
Federal Reserve. EUR CPI Inflation data was released in Germany and Spain on Wednesday, with both the major European economies posting a slower-thanexpected price growth. Germany’s CPI inflation rate fell to 3.2% in November, a drop of 0.6% from the previous month and below the market expectation of 3.5%. Spain’s CPI inflation told a similar story, also falling to 3.2%, despite market expectations it would flatline at the 3.5% posted in October. Inflation data from France and Italy was also released yesterday morning and continued to follow the trend, falling more than expected to 3.4% in France, against the 3.7% forecast by markets, and to 3.6% in Italy. Eurostat’s estimate for the whole region placed the annual CPI inflation rate at 2.4%. European stocks rallied in the aftermath of the data releases, which could be the result of increased optimism over the slowdown of inflation. After a stronger first half of the week, the euro fell against the dollar following the releases, as inflation falling faster than expected could encourage the markets to bring forward their forecasts for the first rate cuts next year. As a result, the currency pair looks like it’ll close the week fairly flat overall. identification number (NIF) W0028234C and duly registered with the Mercantile Registry of Madrid under volume 41020, book 0, sheet 116, section 8, page M-727625, inscription number 1 has its registered office located in C./Núñez de Balboa 35-A, 3rd Floor B, Madrid, 28001. Moneycorp Technologies Limited, Sucursal en España is duly registered with the Bank of Spain as branch of an EU foreign electronic money institution (EMI) under Bank code 6720, and with the National Securities Market Commission under the official registration number 141. Moneycorp is the trade name of Moneycorp Technologies Limited.
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he enera itat i rest re the ar u s de a a a ace in rihue a The Generalitat Valenciana plans to carry out a renovation project at the Marqués de Rafal palace in Orihuela to correct the multiple deficiencies found in the building and adapt it to current regulations on safety and risk prevention after finding it in a terrible state. The project will also include the necessary renovations inside the property to adapt it to future administrative and office uses, among others, and to current municipal planning regulations. The Marqués de Rafal de Orihuela palace was acquired in June 2022 for 2,350,000 euros by the previous Consell de la Generalitat. The headquarters of the Presidency and the offices of the Vega Renhace Plan were established there, with several employees working inside under the direction of an advisor to the then socialist president, Ximo Puig. The Generalitat will immediately prepare a report on the state of conservation of the property upon verifying its state of abandonment and the lack of maintenance and accessibility measures. The Generalitat has communicated that a report carried out after the first inspections reveals that the building has had constant water leaks affecting the alarm system and that it does not meet the minimum security conditions to be open to the public. Electricity, fire protection and air conditioning installations are nonexistent or obsolete. From the first inspections it is also clear that the lighting, ventilation
and telecommunications equipment is deficient. The report establishes that the extensive list of irregularities found discourages the palace from being used for administrative purposes, with offices and offices, without the corresponding in-depth reforms. The current facilities are in accordance with the original use of the building, as a former home. In fact, most of the property is in its original state from the 18th century, renovated at the beginning of the 20th century. The palace has authorization for use as housing, not for offices and administration. To request the change of use, it will be necessary to carry out a technical project that includes all the necessary interventions and the solution to the multiple irregularities. It will have to include accessibility, fire protection, signage and habitability, among other requirements; and prior to all this structural safety reports, pathology studies and diagnosis of the building’s safety. To do this, it will be necessary to request the corresponding construction and activity licenses. The delegate of the Consell in Alicante, Agustina Esteve, has pointed out that it was “absolutely irresponsible” for the Consell del Botànic to open the building in these conditions and without the necessary permits and authorizations. “How is it possible that Ximo Puig installed the Presidency headquarters and some offices there on the first floor
without an elevator and without the corresponding licenses and without even guaranteeing the safety of the workers?” asks Esteve, who also warns that it was about of a public building that was not adapted. The Consell delegate has also drawn attention to the “very serious” fact that the building was opened to the public, with family visits, with the consequent risk to their safety. “The Marques de Rafal palace did not meet the minimum conditions to be open. Families with children passed through it without knowing that the property lacked security measures and that it had significant deficiencies,” Agustina Esteve lamented. The Generalitat explains that in January 2023, the director of the Plan and technicians from the company with which the Generalitat had agreed in May 2022 on a management assignment for the implementation and monitoring of the Plan began to work in the Marqués de Rafal palace. Vega Renhace Plan. After several months working inside, in June 2023 the previous acting Consell de la Generalitat issues a certificate of completion of the assignment and the workers leave their jobs. Likewise, Generalitat points out that on July 18, 2023, the director of the Plan closed the building, leaving it without security and cleaning services, and handed over the keys to the Marqués de Rafal palace at the Consell Delegation in Alicante.
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Cambiemos Orihuela has echoed the latest information about the future of the old asylum about which the Department of Social Services, apparently, has a roadmap to transform the building into a socio-health city, in which in addition to housing the residence of the Oriol Center , would also be intended for the care of dependent people at the regional level. For Cambiemos, this news “lacks substantial content and once again plunges into the risky terrain of announcing large projects without specific specifications. The absence of
an approximate date for the start of the works as well as the rest of the project phases, as well as the lack of details on the budget allocations for both the rehabilitation of the wing where the Oriol residents would go and for the rest of the building, According to the group, it leaves those interested in a new uncertainty and feeds the perception of empty promises and distance from achieving the objective, which is for the residents of Oriol to return to Orihuela.” Given this situation, Cambiemos Orihuela hopes
that the Ministry will provide more explicit answers, especially in response to the question registered last week by the Compromís parliamentary group in Corts, at the request of Cambiemos. “Ultimately, we consider that it is time to put aside the half measures and clarify what the line of work will be. The budget items that will be included in the next regional budgets must be specified, to achieve true transparency and clarity in these announcements,” stated Cambiemos councilor Quique Montero.
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The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, and the Councillor for Employment Promotion, Local Development and Entrepreneurship, Domingo Paredes, have delivered this morning the Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2023 organized by the City of Torrevieja, and amounting in total to 12,000 euros in prizes. The winners of this fourteenth edition have been: -First prize: 7,000 euros and trophy to Estefanía Alonso Gómez, for her novel and original project to protect the Kentish Plover (an endangered species) through environmental education talks focused on students from Torrevieja schools. -Second prize: 3,500 euros and trophy to Alex Vilches Linero, owner of a company that orders through Amazon to save costs and improve product quality. -Third prize: 1,500 euros and trophy to Roksolana Mryglid Oleynik, manager of a real estate consultancy company for foreigners. The specific objectives of these awards are to promote entrepreneurship among the Torrevieja society; to promote cooperative and social economy; to favour the social
recognition of entrepreneurs; to promote a positive image of the businessman as a generator of wealth and employment; to promote innovation as a competitive strategy of the company, as well as the creation of companies and services related to the tourism sector, local commerce, new technologies, conservation and rehabilitation of buildings, environment, sport, leisure and free time; to reward people with entrepreneurial initiative who have started a new business; and
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to provide support and backing to entrepreneurs who have started their business activity, so that it serves as a stimulus for the creation of new companies and new jobs in the economy of the municipality of Torrevieja. In short, awards that serve to reward the courage of those who have taken the step by betting on innovative ideas and also serves to promote business ideas that have not yet been carried out but that with this financial assistance can begin to materialize.
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egistrai n eri d en r the th hrist as ind dressing c etiti n The councillor of Commerce of the City of Torrevieja, Rosario Martínez Chazarra, reports that the deadline for applications for businesses that want to participate in the XX Christmas Window Dressing Contest 2023, will be open until December 13th, inclusive. This competition, which has a total of 5,000 euros in prizes, is open to all small and mediumsized businesses. All small and medium-sized businesses in the municipality of Torrevieja that decorate a shop window or façade with Christmas motifs can take part in the competition. Registrations can be made through the electronic headquarters at this link: https:// torrevieja.sedelectronica.es/ info.0 With the announcement of this contest is intended to encourage investment by traders Torrevieja in aesthetics and image of their establishments and, therefore, improving the visual quality of the same and the city of Torrevieja during the Christmas season. Rosario Martinez has reported that during the week
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of December 12th will proceed to the jury’s decision, which will be announced before Christmas. The prizes, which amount to a total of 5,000 euros, will consist of: -First prize of 1,000 Euros. -Second prize of 800 Euros. -Third prize of 500 Euros. Nine runners-up prizes of 300 Euros.
As a prerequisite for participation is required to be up to date with tax obligations to Social Security and AEAT, as well as with the City of Torrevieja. The Councillor for Commerce encourages all establishments in Torrevieja to participate in this Christmas window dressing contest that will boost local commerce in these dates so endearing.
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The Councillor for Sports of the City of Torrevieja reports that the Delegated Commission of the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) has approved at its last meeting the date and venue for both the Championship of Spain Pump Track as the Cup of Spain of the modality of 2024. Thus, Torrevieja will be, in his bike park located in the Parque La Siesta, the site chosen to carry out on November 3 the dispute of the 2024 edition of the Championship of Spain MTB Pump Track. In addition, the Spanish Cup, thanks to the outstanding evolution experienced by this type of cycling, will have six qualifying events in 2024:
COPA DE ESPAÑA DE PUMP TRACK 2024 (#CopaEspañaPumpTrack): -21st April Spanish PumpTrack Cup G. P. Marina Port Premiá - Premiá de Mar (Barcelona). -April 27th - 2nd City of Monzón Pump Track Trophy Monzón (Huesca). -25th May - Spanish Pump Track Cup - Zona Zero - Ainsa (Huesca). -22nd June - Pump Track Mondariz Spanish Cup - Pump Track Mondariz (Pontevedra). -30th June - Spain Pump Track Otívar Cup - Otívar (Granada). -15th September - Spain Pump Track Cup - Huercal de Almeria (Almeria).
Once the qualifying rounds of the Spanish Cup have finished, the best riders will compete in the Spanish Pump Track MTB Championship in the La Siesta Park in Torrevieja, located between Henri Matisse, Ravel and Guridi streets. The Torrevieja Pump Track is the largest fully asphalted track in the world, a pioneer in Spain. It has a surface area of 4.200m2, divided into three levels: specialist/ advanced, intermediate and children’s level. The course has a longitudinal surface of 300 metres for the advanced track, 180 metres for the intermediate and 60 metres for the children’s track.
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This Week´s Movie Picks John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, skilled assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.
Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville, wherein live the Whos, an almost-mutated sort of Munchkin-like people who all love Christmas. Just outside of their beloved town lives the Grinch (Jim Carrey), a nasty creature that hates Christmas and plans to steal it from the Whos, which he equally abhors. Little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) decides to befriend the Grinch.
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Fun facts about Christmas The UK spends up to £48,000,000 on Christmas puddings This traditional British dish is a staple on the Christmas dinner table. However, £48 million is a whole lot of Christmas puddings, so make sure to keep a fire extinguisher handy during the flaming brandy ritual, just in case.
On Chrismas Day in Japan, people eat KFC Fancy an alternative thing to do this Christmas? Then, why not tuck into some mouth-watering fried chicken? This unusual tradition dates back to 1974 when a KFC in Japan received a strange request for someone to dress up as Santa Claus and deliver buckets of fried chicken to a nearby Christmas party. This became a hit and prompted KFC to launch its first Christmas campaign in 1974. Orders have to be booked two months in advance and queues stretch out to the street around Christmas time.
St Nicholas inspired the jolly character of Santa Claus During his life, St Nicholas helped the poor and needy by giving money to those in need, saving falsely accused prisoners and nursing the sick. Following his death, stories about his kindness inspired the jolly and bubbly character of Santa Claus that we know today.
Coca-Cola helped create Santa’s iconic ‘image’ While we usually picture Santa Claus as a round, jolly, bearded man dressed in a big red suit, he hasn’t always looked like this. The original Santa Claus was thin and spooky, dressed in Norse huntsman’s animal skin. The original depiction was created by Civil War cartoonist Thomas Nast who continued to alter the image over 30 years. It wasn’t until the 1920s when the Coca-Cola Company began Christmas advertising and featured the iconic image of the Santa Claus we know and love today.
Boxing day is only celebrated in a few countries The annual celebration of Boxing Day falls on the 26th of December and is celebrated by several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. This tradition dates back to the 1800s when the rich would let their servants have a day off to go home. The first Christmas crackers were made in 1847 London-based baker and confectioner Tom Smith invented the Christmas cracker in 1847 after being inspired by French bonbons and his crackling log fire.
Spider’s webs are Christmas decorations in Eastern Europe The legend of the Christmas Spider is an Eastern European folktale, about a poor widow who couldn’t afford to buy her gifts for her children on Christmas, causing tiny spiders to decorate the
tree with webs at night. From here, people have decorated their Christmas trees with decorative webs, shiny tinsel and colourful spiders.
Jingle Bells was the first song played in space During NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight on the 16th of December 1965, Jingle Bells broke a Guinness World Record for being the first song played in space. The astronauts on flight played a joke to Mission Control stating that they could see an “object travelling at a low trajectory from north to south”, followed by a rendition of the famous Christmas song. Christmas wasn’t always on December 25 While Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the date of the big event has been lost to history. According to many historians, Jesus was most likely born in the spring, not December 25. The date of the festival may have been
chosen because it coincided with Saturnalia, a pagan festival honouring Saturn, the agricultural god. It was the Dutch who first thought of leaving milk and cookies for Santa The practise of leaving cookies and milk for Santa might be traced back to Norse mythology. People would leave hay and goodies for Odin’s eightlegged horse Sleipner in the hopes that the deity would visit them on his Yule hunting adventures. This custom was passed down to Dutch children who left sweets for Father Christmas’ horse. The smallest Christmas card on earth is invisible to the naked eye In 2017, British scientists created the world’s smallest Christmas card, 200 million times smaller than a stamp. The card includes complex inscriptions of a snowman and festive messages, making it invisible to the naked eye.
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03:30 Asia Business Report 00:10 BBC Weather 00:05 Safe House 01:05 Travel Man: 48 Hours 07:55 Thomas & Friends: All 07:40 Dodo 00:05 Grantchester 03:45 Sportsday in... 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 01:05 Wild at Heart 00:15 Kindling Engines Go 02:00 Teleshopping 04:00 BBC News 02:05 Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Series 08:10 Peppa Pig 01:45 See Hear 04:30 Asia Business Report 02:15 MasterChef: The Hours to Hell and Back 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 02:10 Wild at Heart 08:15 Peppa Pig 04:00 Tonight 03:10 Unwind with ITV 04:45 Sportsday 02:55 Minari Series 08:20 PAW Patrol Professionals 04:25 Gino’s Italian Express 04:55 Unreported World 05:00 BBC News 08:20 Mr Bean: The 08:35 Pip and Posy 03:30 Teleshopping 03:15 MasterChef: The 05:30 HARDtalk 05:20 Couples Come Dine Animated Series 08:40 The Adventures of Professionals 04:50 Unwind with ITV 07:00 Classic Emmerdale 06:00 BBC News with Me 08:30 Mr Bean: The Paddington 04:15 This Is BBC TWO 07:35 Classic Emmerdale 06:05 Deal or No Deal 06:30 World Business Report 06:15 Christmas at... Animated Series 09:00 Animal Care Club 07:30 Antiques Road Trip 07:00 Breakfast 07:05 Countdown 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 08:05 Classic Coronation 09:15 Milo 08:15 Make It at Market 07:00 Good Morning Britain 10:15 Morning Live 07:45 3rd Rock From the Sun 09:30 PAW Patrol 09:10 What’s New ScoobyStreet 11:00 Defenders: Busting the 09:00 Mary Makes It Easy 08:10 3rd Rock From the Sun 09:45 Chip & Potato Doo? 10:00 Lorraine 09:30 Between the Covers 08:40 Classic Coronation Bad Guys 08:35 Everybody Loves 09:30 Scooby-Doo and 09:55 Peppa Pig 10:00 Nicky Campbell 11:00 This Morning 11:45 Claimed and Shamed Street Raymond Guess Who? 10:00 Peppa Pig 11:00 BBC News 12:15 Homes Under the 09:00 Everybody Loves 10:00 Totally Bonkers 09:10 Never the Twain 13:30 Loose Women 10:05 Milkshake! Story Den 13:15 Politics Live Hammer Raymond Guinness World Records 10:15 Jeremy Vine 09:40 Never the Twain 14:00 Impossible Celebrities 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 13:15 Bargain Hunt 09:25 Frasier 10:25 Totally Bonkers 12:15 Storm Huntley 10:15 Wild at Heart 14:45 The Boss 14:00 BBC News at One 09:55 Frasier Guinness World Records 14:55 ITV News London 13:30 Alexis Conran 14:30 BBC London 10:25 Frasier 10:50 Secret Crush 15:30 The Best Christmas 11:20 Wild at Heart 14:25 5 News at Lunchtime 11:50 Dress to Impress 14:45 Doctors Food Ever 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 12:25 Maigret 14:30 Cloudy With a Chance 15:15 The Bidding Room 11:55 The Great House 13:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 16:15 Primates of Christmas 13:35 Heartbeat 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:15 The Great British Winter 16:00 Lingo Giveaway Out of Here! 16:15 Love at the Christmas 14:15 Catchphrase 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 12:55 Channel 4 News 14:40 Classic Emmerdale 18:15 Flog It! 17:00 Deal or No Deal Chalet 17:30 Make It at Market Summary 15:00 Supermarket Sweep 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 15:10 Classic Emmerdale 18:00 5 News at 5 18:00 The Chase 18:15 Pointless 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 16:00 Secret Crush of Games 15:40 Classic Coronation 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 19:00 BBC News at Six 15:10 Countdown 17:00 Dress to Impress 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 19:00 ITV News London Badly Street 19:30 BBC London 16:00 A Place in the Sun 18:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me It Takes Two 20:00 Lidl vs Fortnum & 20:00 The One Show 17:00 A Place in the Sun Out of Here! 19:30 ITV Evening News 16:15 Classic Coronation 20:00 Villages by the Sea Mason: Who Does Christmas 20:30 EastEnders 18:00 Kirstie’s Handmade 19:15 Catchphrase Street 20:30 Mary Makes It Easy 20:30 Emmerdale Better? 21:00 MasterChef: The Christmas 20:00 Family Fortunes 21:00 The Secret Genius of 16:50 Midsomer Murders 21:00 Inside the Tower of Professionals 19:00 Four in a Bed 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 21:30 Tonight London 22:00 Mary Berry’s Ultimate Modern Life 19:30 The Simpsons 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 18:50 Downton Abbey 22:00 Disappeared: The Case 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 20:00 Channel 4 News 22:00 The King’s Guard: Christmas 22:00 Family Guy 19:55 Heartbeat of the Missing 43 Serving the Crown 23:00 BBC News at Ten 21:00 Fur Babies 22:30 Family Guy Out of Here! 21:00 Endeavour 23:00 Mock the Week 23:00 Ben Fogle: New Lives 23:00 Family Guy 23:30 BBC London 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:40 Question Time 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 ITV News in the Wild 23:00 Gogglebox 23:00 Grantchester 23:30 Family Guy
Friday 8th December
04:00 BBC News 07:25 Oggy Oggy 04:00 The Big British Beef 00:10 BBC Weather 00:00 ITV News London 07:25 Dodo 00:05 Grantchester 04:30 Influential with Katty 00:15 Louis Theroux 07:35 Odo 07:40 Dodo Battle 01:05 Wild at Heart 00:15 The Late Debate Kay 07:40 Tweedy & Fluff 07:50 Mr Bean: The Animated 04:55 Love It or List It Interviews 02:10 Wild at Heart 05:00 BBC News 07:45 Fireman Sam Series 00:45 The Voice UK 05:50 Chateau DIY at 01:00 Celebrity Antiques 03:10 Unwind with ITV 05:30 HARDtalk 08:00 Thomas & Friends: All 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated Christmas Road Trip 02:00 Teleshopping 06:00 BBC News Series 06:40 Strangers on a Plane Engines Go 03:30 Teleshopping 02:00 Secrets of the 06:30 World Business Report 08:10 Peppa Pig 08:20 Mr Bean: The 04:00 Deal or No Deal 07:05 Countdown 07:00 Classic Emmerdale Aquarium 07:00 Breakfast 08:15 Peppa Pig Animated Series 07:45 3rd Rock From the Sun 03:00 Strictly Come Dancing 04:50 Unwind with ITV 07:35 Classic Emmerdale 10:15 Morning Live 08:20 PAW Patrol 08:30 Mr Bean: The 08:10 3rd Rock From the Sun 11:00 Defenders: Busting the 04:00 Strictly Come Dancing 06:05 Dickinson’s Real Deal 08:35 Everybody Loves 08:35 Pip and Posy Animated Series 08:05 Classic Coronation 04:40 This Is BBC TWO Bad Guys 08:40 The Adventures of 08:45 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Street Raymond 07:00 Good Morning Britain 07:30 Antiques Road Trip 11:45 Claimed and Shamed Paddington 09:10 What’s New Scooby09:00 Everybody Loves 08:40 Classic Coronation 12:15 Homes Under the 09:00 Animal Care Club Doo? 08:15 Make It at Market 10:00 Lorraine Raymond Street Hammer 09:15 Milo 09:30 Scooby-Doo and 09:00 Villages by the Sea 09:25 Frasier 11:00 This Morning 13:15 Bargain Hunt 09:35 PAW Patrol Guess Who? 09:30 Villages by the Sea 09:10 Never the Twain 09:55 Frasier 14:00 BBC News at One 09:45 Chip & Potato 10:00 Totally Bonkers 13:30 Loose Women 10:00 Nicky Campbell 10:25 Frasier 09:40 Never the Twain 14:30 BBC London 09:55 Peppa Pig Guinness World Records 11:00 BBC News 10:55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News 10:15 Wild at Heart 14:45 Father Brown 10:00 Peppa Pig 10:35 Totally Bonkers 11:55 The Great House 13:15 Politics UK 15:30 The Bidding Room 10:10 Milkshake! Story Den Guinness World Records 11:20 Wild at Heart 14:55 ITV News London Giveaway 16:15 Escape to the Country 14:00 Impossible Celebrities 10:15 Jeremy Vine 11:00 Secret Crush 12:25 Maigret 14:45 The Boss 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 12:55 Channel 4 News 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 12:15 Storm Huntley 12:00 Dress to Impress Summary 15:30 Christmas in Toyland 17:30 Make It at Market 13:30 Alexis Conran 13:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 13:35 Heartbeat 16:00 Lingo 13:00 Steph’s Packed Lunch 14:25 5 News at Lunchtime Out of Here! 17:00 Beechgrove Garden 18:15 Pointless 14:40 Classic Emmerdale 15:10 Countdown 17:15 The Great British Winter 17:00 Deal or No Deal 19:00 BBC News at Six 14:30 Christmas at the Plaza 14:30 In for a Penny 15:10 Classic Emmerdale 16:00 A Place in the Sun 19:30 BBC London 16:15 A Prince and Pauper 15:00 Supermarket Sweep 18:15 Flog It! 18:00 The Chase 15:40 Classic Coronation 17:00 A Place in the Sun 20:00 The One Show Christmas 16:00 Secret Crush 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 18:00 Kirstie’s Handmade 19:00 ITV News London Street 20:30 EastEnders 18:00 5 News at 5 17:00 Dress to Impress of Games Christmas 21:00 MasterChef: The 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 18:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 16:15 Classic Coronation 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 Four in a Bed Professionals Badly Out of Here! It Takes Two Street 19:30 The Simpsons 20:30 Emmerdale 22:00 Have I Got News for 20:00 Shop Smart, Save 19:30 In for a Penny 20:00 Celebrity Antiques 16:50 Midsomer Murders 20:00 Channel 4 News You Money 20:00 Family Fortunes 21:00 Coronation Street Road Trip 20:30 Dispatches 22:30 Two Doors Down 21:00 The Toy Hospital 21:00 Bob’s Burgers 18:50 Downton Abbey 21:00 Gardeners’ World 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 21:00 Christmas in New York: 22:00 The Madame Blanc 23:00 BBC News at Ten 21:30 Bob’s Burgers 19:55 Heartbeat 22:00 Keeping It Up: The Inside the Plaza 23:30 BBC London Mysteries 22:00 Horrible Bosses Out of Here! 21:00 Endeavour Story of Viagra 22:00 Gogglebox 23:40 The Graham Norton 23:00 Cruising with Jane 23:00 FYI Daily 23:00 The Last Leg 23:30 ITV News Show 23:30 Newsnight McDonald 23:00 Grantchester 23:05 Horrible Bosses
Saturday 9th December 00:30 The Notebook 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead 02:30 TechXplore 03:00 BBC News 03:30 100 Women 04:00 BBC News 04:30 BBC Green Sport Awards 05:00 BBC News 05:30 The Travel Show 06:00 BBC News 06:30 Unspun World with John Simpson 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Mary Makes It Easy 13:00 Football Focus 14:00 BBC Weekend News 14:10 BBC Weather 14:15 Bargain Hunt 15:00 Money for Nothing 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:00 The Bidding Room 17:30 Final Score 18:25 BBC Weekend News 18:35 BBC London 18:40 BBC Weather 18:45 The Weakest Link 19:30 Doctor Who 20:35 Strictly Come Dancing 22:00 Survivor 23:00 BBC Weekend News 23:15 BBC Weather 23:20 Match of the Day
09:50 Pop Paper City 04:25 Come Dine with Me 06:35 Totally Bonkers 00:05 Grantchester 00:00 ITV News London 04:05 This Is BBC TWO 10:00 Meet the Experts 07:00 Hey Duggee Guinness World Records 04:50 Come Dine with Me 00:20 The NFL Show 10:15 Reu & Harper’s Wonder 07:00 DC Super Hero Girls 07:10 Supertato 05:20 Come Dine with Me 01:10 Teleshopping 01:05 Wild at Heart World 07:20 Shaun the Sheep 07:10 Teen Titans Go! 05:45 Chateau DIY at 04:00 Deal or No Deal 10:25 Dora the Explorer 07:25 Shaun the Sheep 07:25 Looney Tunes Christmas 04:50 Unwind with ITV 10:50 The Smurfs 02:10 Wild at Heart 07:35 Dennis & Gnasher Cartoons 06:40 Strangers on a Plane 06:05 Dickinson’s Real Deal 11:05 SpongeBob Unleashed! 07:40 Mr Bean: The Animated SquarePants 07:05 The King of Queens 07:00 Love Your Garden 07:45 Boy Girl Dog Cat 03:10 Unwind with ITV Series 11:15 Entertainment News 07:30 The King of Queens 07:30 Love Your Garden Mouse Cheese 07:55 Mr Bean: The Animated On 5 07:55 Grizzy and The 07:55 Cheers 08:30 Love Your Weekend Series 11:20 Friends 03:30 Teleshopping Lemmings 08:20 Cheers with Alan Titchmarsh 08:10 Mr Bean: The Animated 11:50 Friends 08:05 Grizzy and The 08:45 Cheers 10:25 ITV News 12:15 Friends Series Lemmings 07:00 Never the Twain 09:15 The Simpsons 10:30 James Martin’s 12:45 A Big Family Christmas 08:25 Scooby-Doo! 08:15 Pokémon the Series: 13:45 Entertainment News WrestleMania Mystery 09:45 The Simpsons Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends Saturday Morning On 5 07:35 A Touch of Frost 10:00 Dress to Impress 08:35 The Football Academy 12:40 James Martin’s Great 10:15 The Simpsons 10:45 Wedding March 5: My 13:50 A Big Family Christmas 11:00 Dress to Impress British Adventure 09:05 Blue Peter 14:35 Nostalgic Christmas Boyfriend’s Back 09:45 Agatha Christie’s 13:10 ITV Lunchtime News 09:30 Newsround 15:40 Entertainment News 12:00 Dress to Impress 09:40 Gardeners’ World 13:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 13:25 Cloudy With a Chance 12:25 A Royal Winter On 5 10:40 Monkey Kingdom Out of Here! 14:05 Four in a Bed of Meatballs 2 15:45 Nostalgic Christmas Poirot 12:00 Snow Wolf Family and 15:15 How to Train Your 14:30 Mamma Mia! I Have A 14:35 Four in a Bed 16:25 A Christmas Cookie Me Dream Catastrophe 15:05 Four in a Bed 11:50 Midsomer Murders 13:00 My Million Pound Menu Dragon 2 15:55 Turbo 17:25 5 News Update 15:35 Four in a Bed 17:05 ITV Evening News 14:00 Easter Parade 17:30 A Christmas Cookie 17:10 FYI Daily 16:10 Four in a Bed 17:15 ITV News London 15:40 Talking Pictures Catastrophe 13:50 Midsomer Murders 17:15 Turbo 17:30 Mamma Mia! I Have A 16:40 Kirstie and Phil’s Love 18:15 A Christmas 16:25 Some Like It Hot 17:45 Sing 18:25 Flog It! It or List It Dream Masquerade 18:50 FYI Daily 15:50 Midsomer Murders 19:00 Remarkable Places 17:40 Channel 4 News 19:15 5 News Weekend 18:45 Harry Potter and the 18:55 Sing to Eat 19:20 A Christmas 18:10 Crocodile Dundee Deathly Hallows: Part 2 19:55 Nativity Rocks! 20:00 The Secret Genius of 21:00 The Voice UK Masquerade 17:55 Midsomer Murders 20:00 A Royal Guide To 20:55 FYI Daily Modern Life 20:00 Greatest Christmas 21:00 Christmas at Harewood 22:30 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 21:00 Nativity Rocks! 21:00 Great Asian Railway Movies Of All Time 20:00 Midsomer Murders House Out of Here! 22:00 We’re the Millers Journeys 22:00 The Great White 22:00 John Wick: Chapter 3 Christmas of ‘81 23:35 ITV News 23:00 FYI Daily 22:00 Cher Meets Rylan -- Parabellum 23:55 The 1% Club 23:25 Bridget Jones’s Diary 23:05 We’re the Millers 22:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 Cher at the BBC
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05:00 BBC News 00:00 The Witches of 00:50 English Football 00:30 Patriot Games 10:15 Reu & Harper’s Wonder 07:40 Mr Bean: The Animated 00:00 The Suspicions of Mr 05:30 Click World Series League Highlights Eastwick 02:40 Them That Follow 06:00 BBC News 10:25 Dora the Explorer 07:55 Mr Bean: The Animated Whicher 02:10 Teleshopping 01:50 Wild Men 04:20 The Couple Next Door 06:30 Talking Business 10:50 The Smurfs Series 04:00 Inside M&S 03:30 Celebrity Antiques 05:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus 07:00 Breakfast 11:05 SpongeBob 08:05 Mr Bean: The Animated 02:05 Scott & Bailey 04:50 Unwind with ITV 08:35 Match of the Day SquarePants Series Road Trip 07:15 The King of Queens 06:05 Dickinson’s Real Deal 10:00 Sunday with Laura 11:15 Entertainment News 08:20 Mr Bean: The Animated 03:05 Unwind with ITV 04:30 This Is BBC TWO 07:40 The King of Queens 07:00 James Martin’s French Kuenssberg On 5 Series 07:35 Countryfile 08:05 Everybody Loves Adventure 11:00 Politics London 11:20 NFL End Zone 03:30 Teleshopping 08:30 Scooby-Doo! 11:30 My Life at Christmas 11:50 Friends 08:00 Gino’s Italy: Secrets of Raymond 08:35 Breakfast Abracadabra-Doo with Adrian Chiles 12:20 Friends the South 07:00 Never the Twain 10:00 Totally Bonkers 10:00 Landward 08:30 Everybody Loves 12:30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian 12:50 An Unexpected Guinness World Records 10:30 Saturday Kitchen Best 08:30 James Martin’s Raymond Job Christmas 07:40 A Touch of Frost 10:20 Dress to Impress Saturday Morning 08:55 The Simpsons 13:00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Bites 13:50 Entertainment News 11:15 Dress to Impress 10:25 ITV News Job On 5 12:00 Home Comforts at 09:25 The Simpsons 09:45 The Durrells 12:15 Dinner Date 10:30 Love Your Weekend 13:30 Bargain Hunt 13:55 An Unexpected 13:20 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Christmas 10:00 The Simpsons with Alan Titchmarsh 14:00 BBC Weekend News Christmas 10:50 The Durrells Out of Here! 12:20 Fletcher’s Family Farm 10:30 Sunday Brunch 14:10 Weather for the Week 12:30 The Best Christmas 14:40 Miracle on 34th Street 14:25 Alan Carr’s Epic Ahead 15:40 Entertainment News 13:20 ITV Lunchtime News Food Ever 13:30 The Simpsons 11:50 Maigret Gameshow 14:15 Songs of Praise On 5 13:30 Live: European Rugby 14:00 The Simpsons 13:15 Live: FA WSL 15:25 In for a Penny 14:50 Lifeline 15:45 Miracle on 34th Street 13:30 Downton Abbey 16:10 Stuart Little 15:45 The Titfield Thunderbolt Champions Cup 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 Chicken Run 16:45 Christmas on 5th 16:25 Tipping Point: Best Ever 17:10 FYI Daily 16:20 Shaun the Sheep: The 17:05 Flog It! Avenue 15:00 The Simpsons Finals 15:00 Downton Abbey 17:15 Stuart Little Flight Before Christmas 17:45 5 News Update 18:00 Live: European Cross 16:55 ITV Evening News 15:30 Jingle All the Way 17:55 Merry Madagascar 16:55 Planet Earth III 17:50 Christmas on 5th Country Championship 17:20 Channel 4 News 16:00 Downton Abbey 18:30 Trolls Holiday 17:10 ITV News London 17:55 BBC Weekend News Avenue 18:55 How the Grinch Stole Athletics 17:20 Mamma Mia! Here We 17:50 Crocodile Dundee II 18:10 BBC London 18:50 5 News Weekend 17:00 Downton Abbey Christmas 18:15 BBC Weather Go Again 19:00 Pride & Prejudice 20:00 Escape to the Chateau 18:55 Classic Christmas 19:55 FYI Daily 18:20 Countryfile Comedy Moments 19:30 Mamma Mia! I Have A 21:00 Kirstie’s Handmade 21:00 Antiques Roadshow 20:00 How the Grinch Stole 18:05 Downton Abbey 19:20 Planet Earth III 20:00 Costco at Christmas Dream 20:20 Strictly Come Dancing 22:00 Killing Sherlock: Lucy 20:45 An Audience with Kylie Christmas 21:00 Air Fryers: Christmas Christmas 19:05 Endeavour 21:00 Shanghai Noon 21:00 Survivor Made Easy Worsley on the Case of 22:00 24 Hours in Police 22:00 I’m a Celebrity... Get Me 22:05 FYI Daily 22:00 Vigil 22:00 Carry On: Secrets & Conan Doyle Custody Out of Here! 21:00 Vera 22:10 Shanghai Noon 23:00 BBC Weekend News Scandals 23:00 The Rocky Horror 23:00 Gogglebox 23:40 ITV News 23:15 Family Guy 23:25 BBC London 23:30 TVs 30 Most 23:55 Sorry, I Didn’t Know Picture Show 23:55 Made in Italy 23:00 Lewis 23:30 Match of the Day 2 Complained About Moments 23:45 Family Guy
Monday 11th December
03:45 Sportsday 00:35 The Kemps: All True 00:25 Bradley and Barney 06:00 Christmas at Castle 07:20 Peppa Pig 07:25 Oggy Oggy Howard 04:00 BBC News 01:35 Question Time Walsh: Breaking Dad 07:35 Odo 06:55 Kirstie’s Handmade 04:30 Asia Business Report 02:35 The Newsreader 00:55 English Football 07:40 Tweedy & Fluff Christmas 04:45 Sportsday 03:30 MasterChef: The 07:45 Fireman Sam 07:15 Countdown League Highlights 05:00 BBC News Professionals 07:55 3rd Rock From the Sun 07:55 Thomas & Friends: All 05:30 HARDtalk 04:30 This Is BBC TWO 02:15 Teleshopping 08:20 3rd Rock From the Sun Engines Go 06:00 BBC News 07:30 Antiques Road Trip 08:45 3rd Rock From the Sun 08:10 Peppa Pig 04:00 Motorsport UK 06:30 World Business Report 08:15 Make It at Market 08:15 Peppa Pig 09:10 The King of Queens 04:50 Unwind with ITV 07:00 Breakfast 08:20 PAW Patrol 09:00 Villages by the Sea 09:35 The King of Queens 10:15 Morning Live 08:35 Pip and Posy 09:30 Villages by the Sea 06:05 Fletcher’s Family Farm 10:05 The King of Queens 11:00 For Love or Money 08:40 The Adventures of 10:00 Nicky Campbell 10:35 Frasier 07:00 Good Morning Britain Paddington 11:45 Frontline Fightback 11:05 Frasier 11:00 BBC News 08:55 Animal Care Club 10:00 Lorraine 12:15 Homes Under the 11:35 Frasier 13:15 Politics Live 09:15 Milo Hammer 12:05 Chateau DIY at 11:00 This Morning 14:00 Catchpoint 09:30 PAW Patrol 13:15 Bargain Hunt Christmas 14:30 The Boss 09:45 Chip & Potato 13:30 Loose Women 14:00 BBC News at One 13:05 Channel 4 News 15:15 The Best Christmas 09:55 Peppa Pig 14:30 ITV Lunchtime News Summary 14:30 BBC London 10:00 Peppa Pig Food Ever 13:10 George Clarke’s 14:45 Doctors 14:55 ITV News London 10:05 Milkshake! Jen’s Jolly 16:00 Primates Amazing Spaces 15:15 The Bidding Room Bakes 17:00 The Real Marigold Hotel 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 14:10 Jamie’s Italian 16:00 Escape to the Country 10:15 Jeremy Vine 18:00 Flog It! Christmas 16:00 Lingo 16:45 Antiques Road Trip 12:15 Storm Huntley 19:00 Richard Osman’s House 15:10 Countdown 17:30 Make It at Market 13:30 Alexis Conran 17:00 Deal or No Deal 16:00 A Place in the Sun of Games 14:25 5 News at Lunchtime 18:15 Pointless 17:00 A Place in the Sun 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: 18:00 The Chase 14:30 Mistletoe & Wine 19:00 BBC News at Six 18:00 Kirstie’s Handmade It Takes Two 16:15 My Favorite Christmas 19:00 ITV News London 19:30 BBC London Christmas Melody 20:00 Between the Covers 20:00 The One Show 19:30 ITV Evening News 19:00 Four in a Bed 18:00 5 News at 5 20:30 Mastermind 20:30 EastEnders 19:30 The Simpsons 19:00 Dogs Behaving (Very) 20:30 Emmerdale 21:00 Only Connect 21:00 Panorama 20:00 Channel 4 News Badly 21:30 University Challenge 21:00 Coronation Street 21:30 Garden Rescue 21:00 Jamie’s Christmas 20:00 Inside Hamleys at 22:00 Julius Caesar: The 22:00 Vigil Shortcuts Christmas 22:00 The Real Full Monty: Making of a Dictator 23:00 BBC News at Ten 22:00 Grand Designs 21:00 Winter On The Farm Jingle Balls 23:00 Cunk on Earth 23:30 BBC London 23:00 24 Hours in Police 22:00 Casualty 24/7 23:30 Newsnight 23:00 999 Critical Condition 23:30 ITV News Custody 23:40 Imagine...
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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 320 members with their PCs , smartphones and more. Group members can attend meetings in person or online using Zoom or Teams. a Computer Store. 5. Repurpose the device 6. Recycle it the right way 7. Donate or gift your computer 8. Monitor your personal information for signs of fraud. “I want to buy a new Smartphone. What should I look for?” Don’t buy a new phone without considering these factors. • When comparing iOS and Android, it comes down to personal preference, security, ease of use, and the update cycle by the manufacturer. Apple applications are all approved by Apple. On an Android phone, you can download non-Google Apps that are not tested by Google. • Decide on how much Storage and Memory you require. If you Please note that we have a are a power user you will need at new venue for our Monthly least 128 G Bytes of Storage and a Meetings. I am pleased to minimum of 4 G Bytes of Memory announce that we are now (RAM). Remember with an iPhone meeting at Dilly’s Bar, Av. you cannot add more Storage. Castuera, 3, 03184 El Chaparral, With an Android, you can install Alicante. Group meetings are an SD storage card. Generally on the 2nd Wednesday of each speaking, the more Storage and month from 10:00 to 12:00. You Memory the better, are welcome to attend. • Consider hardware options such “What can I do with an old as the size of the screen, camera computer?” performance, display and battery Getting a new computer can be performance. exciting — but it’s important Brian Hoile, Technology Help to remember that your old one Group Join the Group by searching Facebook for “Costa Blanca Technology Help Group” Send your questions to cbtechnology.help@gmail.com If you have a question or problem with any household technology needing my help or want to join the Technology Help Group please email Brian at cbtechnology.help@gmail.com. As a group member, you would have access to the group website which contains previous session notes, handouts and access to previous Costa Blanca People published articles. Scan the QR for a reminder of what the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group offers.
might contain enough personal information to enable scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or scam your friends and family. Your computer can contain everything from your contact list and passwords to tax documents, financial statements, photo and video albums, diary, journal entries, and more. When it’s time to upgrade an old device, you need to carefully remove any sensitive information from your computer before you dispose of it. If not, you could make yourself vulnerable to unwanted consequences ranging from account takeovers to bank account fraud. How To Safely Get Rid of an Old Computer: 1. Make a backup of all of your files. Consider using Cloud Storage to transfer your data to a new computer. 2. Deauthorize or disconnect services and apps 3. Factory reset your device 4. Remove or destroy your hard drive for extra security. If you are scrapping your old computer, you can use the hard drive as an “External Hard Drive” by removing it and putting it in a “Caddy” which you can buy from
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As many of you know, A Helping Hand is a food and clothes bank based in Torrevieja who are struggling to feed all the people on their books. Both this paper and Seagate Wealth Management are doing all they can to support this wonderful local charity. We are still looking for stocking fillers: Selection boxes. Chocolate Santa’s.
We are closing for 2 weeks over Christmas and really want to fill all these families to the brim. If you can donate anything from the list below, it would be so very appreciated as we want all our families to have the best Christmas they can: Rice, milk, pasta, soup mixes, tomato frito, tinned tomatoes, toilet rolls, wet wipes, baby milk (NATIVA 1,2 &3), nappies - size 4..5..& 6, cheese triangles/ slices, chorizo/salami slices, ham, hot dogs, yoghurts, childrens’ snacks and juices, s h a m p o o / c o n d i t i o n e r,
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Gift experiences on the Costa Blanca – the perfect present for this Christmas Treat someone special to a gift experience this festive season, with a unique gift voucher idea. Choose from art classes in the picturesque countryside of Catral, luxury picnic experiences on a location of your choice, vineyard visits with wine tasting, guided tours of the Torrevieja
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Tom Hardy set to send mums into meltdown as he returns to CBeebies Bedtime Stories alongside his beloved dog Blue Tom Hardy is set to drive mums wild as he returns to CBeebies to read another bedtime story with his beloved French Bulldog Blue. The Hollywood star, 46, has made multiple appearances on the children’s broadcaster over the years and caused quite a stir when he made his debut back in 2016.
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Tom will return to screens on Friday night to read The Oak Tree by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy as part of National Tree Week 2023. East 17 are BACK with a new Christmas hit - and those iconic big coats - and they’re convinced they’re heading for ANOTHER Christmas No. 1 East 17 are back with a brand new Christmas hit, Merry Quitmas, on Friday - and the music video pays homage to their famous festive hit, Stay Another
Day. The three bandmembers - who have brought back those iconic big coats for the video, told MailOnline in an exclusive chat that they are convinced they are going to get under Number One under their belt after the success of their old track hit the top spot for three weeks running in 1994. With LadBaby out of the running, frontman Terry Coldwell is confident that their parody track, complete with an Elton John lookalike, will top the festive charts. Gladiator 2 set is seen near completion in Malta as an amphitheatre and ancient Roman buildings are built
for sequel starring Paul Mescal Production for Gladiator 2 was seen well underway in Malta as the set appeared to be very near completion on Thursday. Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington are leading the film which serves as a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator, which was a critical and commercial hit. Ancient Roman buildings and an amphitheatre were being constructed near the shore at Fort Ricasoli to bring the world alive for the hotly-anticipated blockbuster. Girls Aloud add MORE dates to their reunion tour as they sell 200,000
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tickets in just hours - after fans were left ‘disgusted’ by website glitches during pre-sale irls Aloud have added more dates to their much-anticipated reunion tour, after selling 200,000 tickets in a matter of hours. Nicola Roberts , Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, and Kimberley Walsh, shot to fame in the band alongside the late Sarah Harding - who died in September 2021 at the age of 39 following a battle with breast cancer. The band were formed in 2002 when they won Popstars: The Rivals before splitting in 2013 and then announcing a reunion tour last week. Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley reveals his iPhone was stolen in his local pub as he calls for thief to be hanged Richard Madeley today revealed his iPhone was stolen at his local pub - as he called for the thief to be hanged. The Good Morning Britain host said the theft, carried out by someone trying to sell him a magazine, left him feeling like his right arm had been ‘chopped off’. Madeley, 67, explained how the thief cleverly placed the product on top of his mobile before sweeping it away undetected.
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Rafal’s designer, Amaya Sánchez, dresses the Junior Eurovision 2023 representative
Rafal’s designer, Amaya Sánchez, dresses the representative of Junior Eurovision 2023. The fashion designer, creative director of the company Amaya Fashion For Kids , has become the head designer of Sandra Valeron, who will represent Spain in Eurovision Junior 2023. The Rafaeleña fashion designer created a total look from her Limited Edition Haute Couture line Amaya Sánchez Couture for Sandra Valero, which she wore on the red carpet at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards gala held in Seville. It is a look composed “of a captivating moiré design that delicately hugs the waist and shows a bow in an elegant back neckline, a skirt made with natural feathers dyed in a vibrant matching red.” To match, a perfect one with the same fabric that shows a dedication in red pearl, declaring her “love” for Spanish fashion clothing.
This look, designed exclusively for Sandra, fuses contemporary elegance with impeccable craftsmanship, bringing couture to signature fashion. «Dressing Sandra Valero has been an exciting shared creative journey, a return to childhood where you feel that dreams come true. All these emotions are what Sandra awakens in me. “She gives off a very special magic,” Amaya confesses on her social networks. Who is Amaya Sánchez? Amaya Sánchez was born in Rafal in 1973. At the age of 18 she went to Madrid to study at the Higher Center for Fashion Design. In 1994 she moved to London to expand her training by completing a Postgraduate at the prestigious University of the Arts London, central Saint Martins. She combined her studies with the creation
of small fashion collections for exclusive clients, while she collaborated with theater companies making costume designs. At the same time, she launches her first line of t-shirts on the market with her own brand. Her parents, Antonio Herrero and José Sánchez, founded a children’s clothing workshop in the sixties that later became what we know today with this fashion brand because in 1998, Amaya joined the family business as manager. of product development and realization. Two generations dedicated body and soul to children’s fashion with more than 50 years of commitment to design and the creation of trends, cultivating Amaya’s most precious secret: having known how to preserve its independent spirit of a family business. So really, the essence of this brand is family tradition.
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I wanted to write to say that Christmas is not always a happy time for a lot of people. I have lost so many members of my family; a lot tragically and too soon. In the past we enjoyed some magical Christmases, particularly when the children were young. I lost my husband in July, and can’t face it this year. I am finding that I get a panicked feeling rising in me. My children want me to fly home and join them, but I can’t face getting on a plane by myself; my husband and I did everything together and I don’t have the confidence; my family understands completely, but I still feel wretched - and the outlook is no better. I know I will get the usual barrage of phone messages wishing me a merry Christmas on the day itself. It took all my mental strength this year to write and post Christmas watch non-festive things on the television. Try sending cards. I am crying a lot already out blanket messages in the days leading up to the 25th - letting folk know you will be out of contact on the day You’ve been through a great deal in losing your husband. itself; this should avoid anything protractive - people will Don’t force yourself to do anything you don’t want to do understand. You’d be surprised to know that many of us this year; panic attacks are very real and understandable. feel the same, and are by themselves this year too. Do see Christmas is a family time and when we lose members it your GP if you are suffering with more than just sadness. highlights that loss even more. To cope, you can re-write Keeping busy will help you - join a fun group in the new the holidays any way you like and have a quiet two days. year - something that lifts your spirits. When we lose I myself am not a big fan of the festive season, so we tend people dear to us, we almost have to reinvent ourselves to do non-traditional things; we eat what we want, we so that we can plod on with life, and find a new purpose. WRITE TO SARA IN CONFIDENCE. A PSEUDONYM WILL BE USED IF YOU WISH. SARA READS ALL LETTERS AND CAN GIVE A PERSONAL REPLY. EMAIL YOUR QUESTION TO SARA@ COSTABLANCAPEOPLE.COM OR SARA IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS, TELEPHONE 650 054 467.
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Last chance to buy your Panto tickets
If you haven’t already bought your tickets for a great night of hilarity and fun at the Teatro Capitol Rojales on December 13th and 14th at 7.30pm and Friday 15th at 5pm then you are still in time to get them from the following outlets. Tickets are priced at only €10 for adults and €5 for children under 12 and donations will be given to various local charities including AFA Alzheimer/Dementia Torrevieja.
Post Room, Benijofar, The Card Place, Benimar, The Post Box, Dona Pepa, The Post Box, Entre Naranjos, Carpet Heaven, Los Montesinos, The Card Place, Punta Prima, Treasure Chest, Quesada, The Post Shop, Villamartin, Oasis, San Luis or email rojalespanto@yahoo.com SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN CHRISTMAS ELVES is this year’s Pantomime being performed by Rojales Pantomime Group, the only theatre group that
performs the very traditional British Pantomime for all the family to enjoy. The cast and crew have all given their time freely rehearsing every week to make sure you all have a night of fun and frivolity to remember that only a pantomime can provide. Don’t miss out on this once a year family entertainment, get your tickets now before it’s too late. WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS… OH YES WE DO!
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Cox local police advise Ninety-seven people have died in traffic accidents during the on vehicle thefts month of November
The Cox Granja Local Police have issued a notice regarding the robberies and robberies that are occurring in vehicles parked on public roads, especially at night. As explained by the police force in these towns, “on many occasions the perpetrators use those vehicles that are not properly closed and while they walk past them they check
whether they are open or not” or “they break a window, usually the small rear one.” , to open a door.” Given these events, the Local Police advises taking security measures to prevent vehicle theft: • If you don’t have a garage, try stations in places that are as frequented and illuminated
as possible. • Check that all the doors of your vehicle are closed. • Do not leave valuables inside or visible. • Protect your car with antitheft systems. • Activate, if available, the vehicle’s alarm system. • If you see suspicious people committing a criminal act, report them immediately.
There have been 92 fatal traffic accidents in which 97 people have died, in a context in which mobility has decreased by 1.1% compared to November of last year. Motorcyclists continue to be the group that increases the accident rate the most with 24 deaths. 10 of the 17 pedestrians who died were in accidents that took place on the highway or highway. So far this year, 1,036 people have died on the road, 9 fewer fatalities than in the same period in 2022. During the month of November, 92 fatal accidents were recorded on the roads in which 97 people died, 2 more than in the same month of 2022, in a context in which mobility has reduced by 1.1% compared to November from the previous year, registering 32.7 million long-distance movements. Deaths on conventional roads increase compared to the same month last year, as can be seen in the table. During this month, pedestrian collisions have increased, with 15 deaths recorded, 5 more than in November of last year. On the contrary, fatalities from leaving
the road and from lateral and frontolateral collisions decrease, an insufficient decrease since 31 people died when the vehicle in which they were traveling left the road and another 8 in lateral or frontolateral collisions. If the means of travel is taken into account, the groups that increase their accident rate the most are motorcyclists and pedestrians. Specifically, 24 motorcycle users have died, 7 more than those that occurred in the same month last year. Conventional roads continue to be the most dangerous for this group because of the 24 motorcyclists who died, 21 were in accidents that took place on this type of road.
Regarding pedestrians, 10 of the 17 pedestrians who died this month were in accidents that occurred on the highway or highway. Regarding the use of safety systems, 8 of the deceased were not using the corresponding safety system at the time of the accident, 7 of them were traveling in a car and 1 of them, a cyclist, was not using a helmet. By autonomous community, November does not present a stable pattern, the community in which deaths have increased the most has been in the Basque Country, while, in Castilla y León and Catalonia, fatalities have been lower than in November of last year .
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Lo Crispin Golf at Altorreal On the 29th. November 26 members and 2 guests competed in the Society’s penultimate game of the year, an Individual Stableford and the 4th. eclectic of this year’s competition at Altorreal. Once again the sun shone and there was very little wind throughout the day. However, the conditions for playing golf, especially what we are used to in Spain, were spoiled by copious amounts of water on nearly every fairway, something myself and most of the other players have not experienced before, playing golf in Spain. There were numerous places on the fairways, which were designated ‘ground under repair’ as a consequence. Undoubtedly the above contributed greatly to the lower than usual scoring, especially in relation to our high handicap members.Following the game as usual, we returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern, where Tapas was supplied and the Day’s prizes were distributed.
Abbey Anglers On Tuesday the 28th of November we fished the 7th round of the Winter series at the El Bosquet complex. Fishing at this time of year can be up and down and this over the tow days was in fact the case. Fifteen anglers took part and we once again fished the usual section A1 to 7 and 26 to 40. If I had to select two pegs on this complex that I would like to draw at anytime of the year it would be peg 1 and peg 26. These pegs for whatever reason nearly always produce lots of fish and once again both anglers on these pegs had a great days fishing.
Gold Division 1st Place - Richard Brady 30 pts off 15 2nd Place - Dean Astley 29 pts off 18 3rd Place - Andy Quinn 28 pts off 9 Silver Division 1st Place - Alex McCartney 19 pts off 34 (on count back) 2nd Place - Barney Barningham 19 pts off 27 (on count back) 3rd Place - Paul Flanaghan 19 pts off 31 N.T. P. on Par 3s Hole 5 - Bill Croft Hole 8 - Dan Doyle Hole 10 - Martin O’Keefe Hole 17 - Jimmy Page The 2’s ‘pot’ was won by Bill Croft and the Free Game Draw by Steve Price. The final game of the year at La Finca on 13th. December will be a Texas Scramble. Steve Harrington (Membership and Handicap Secretary)
Winner on the day was local venue specialist, Neil McBernie, drawn on peg 1 he caught lots of quality carp on the pole for a fantastic weight of 32.10kg. Neil was followed closely by ”Mr Expander”, Terry Brindley on peg 26. Yes you heard it correct for the second week running he used expander pellets to catch some lovely carp on the pole for 27.16kg. In yet another joint third place was Russell Davidson on peg B1 and Steve Higgins on peg 7, both with a respectable 14.26kg Rods N reels The following day we fished the same complex with 12 anglers
attending. Once again we fished pegs A1 to 7 and this time 30 to 40. The first section definitely fished better than the back with all six members catching on the first section and three dry nets on the back section. Winner on the day after a dramatic change in fortunes from the day before was myself, Ian Brown. The previous day I had blanked and within 5 seconds of the all in, I was playing a fish on peg 7. Overall the day was once again a bit of a struggle but I managed to land 7 nice carp and a small mullet all on the pole with bread or corn for 13.92kg. In second play was our Belgium
raider Max DeGroote. The Belgians have always produced some decent fishermen and Max is certainly no exception. He fished the pole across with corn or maggots and was a very close second with 13.72kg. In third place making a rare appearance was Shaun Reakes who fished the method feeder on peg 5 for a respectable11.68kg. Please note. Next Tuesday and Wednesday the 5th and 6th of December El Bosquet will be closed to pleasure anglers. The complex is holding Abbey and Rods N reels annual Christmas match and with 32 anglers taking part all the pegs will be in use.
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