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At last! A budget to work with EXCLUSIVE: INSIGHT INTO TORREVIEJA’S BUDGET If you are a regular reader of Costa Blanca People then you will know that the town’s budget has been up for discussion in recent months. Finally, on Monday,12th February the budget was passed and the town can begin to plan for the future.
‘It’s been a long journey,’ explains José Hurtado, the councillor responsible for putting the budget together.‘One that began for us following the town’s local elections in 2015.’ Since then there has been on going negotiations between the four political parties currently governing Torrevieja (Los Verdes, PSOE, APTCe and IU) and opposition groups (Sueña, Ciudadanos and Partido Popular). The budget was finally agreed when Sueña and Ciudadanos gave it their support. Councillor Hurtado kindly agreed to speak to Costa Blanca People. He is one of the councillors for Los Verdes and is also responsible for education in the town. From his office in the
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town hall he spoke passionately of the difficult economic situation that the town halls in Spain have found themselves in and of their plans for the future. From the diagrams inside (page 6) you can see that there are different sections to the budget. The headings include: • Budget investments for 2018 – 4.73 million euros that the government can allocate to different projects • Comparison of expenses – the spending on essential services this year compared to 2017 • Medium term investments – what’s planned in the medium term • Additional investments for 2018 The additional investments come from other sources and are dependent upon spending decisions made elsewhere. Even if this money is not available the Continued on page 6
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What’s on at the pictures With many shops now closing on a Sunday you might be on the look out for something to do. Showing at the Continued on page 5
The body of a missing boy has been found in the boot of a car being driven by his father’s partner, officials revealed on Sunday. Eight-year-old Gabriel Cruz’s disappearance in the southern province of Almeria in late February captured the nation’s attention. After a missing person’s alert went viral, a search involving over 4,000 police and volunteers was launched. Police have arrested the father’s partner, who they had pulled over as she was driving her car. "This morning, the Civil Guard stopped the companion of Gabriel’s father while she was transporting the little boy’s corpse in the boot of a car," Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said, according to the AFP news agency. Gabriel was last seen on 27th February when he left his grandmother’s house in the village of Las Hortichuelas in the municipality of Níjar. He was supposed to go over to a neighbour’s for a play date, but he never returned. On 3rd March, the boy’s father Angel Cruz and his now arrested partner, Ana Julia Quezada, found a vest with his DNA 10 km (6 miles) from Nijar. Spanish media report that the police have been monitoring Ms Quezada since then. The circumstances under which the vest was found (it was suspiciously dry, despite being out in the elements) raised concerns and investigators had Quezada under surveillance since then. At a rally attended by thousands of supporters on Friday, Gabriel’s mother and
father said they had "more hope than ever" of finding their son. An image of a blue fish - inspired by Gabriel’s love of the sea - was shared on social media with the hashtag #TodosSomosGabriel, meaning "we are all Gabriel". Mr Zoido tweeted on Sunday to say he had spoken with the young boy’s parents, conveying "the profound pain and shock of the government and all Spaniards". Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy also tweeted his condolences, saying: "I share with all Spaniards the pain of losing Gabriel." Reports emerged on Monday that Gabriel’s mother had always suspected Ana Quezada. Gabriel and Ana had a very tumultuous relationship and Gabriel had been quite vocal about his dislike for Ana and her bad attitude towards him. Despite what has happened, Gabriel’s mother Patricia has called for calm following an outpouring of anger towards her son’s murderer. She said on Sunday “Many messages are appearing online asking for her death. I understand that these people have the same anger inside as I have but I ask that they use their emotion to ask for kindness in the world. Do not put this woman’s face up, asking for bad things for her.” In a heartrending message, Patricia thanked the public for the encouragement and support she is receiving and hopes that she will ‘learn to walk again’. She asked that messages of love continue, and not to be followed by ones of anger at her son’s murderer because ‘she will get hers’.
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Stagestruck Theatre group are currently rehearsing for their spring show ‘From a Jack to a King’ and are looking forward to their performances on Thursday 17th May, Friday 18th May and Saturday 19th May at the Cardenal Beluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. The script has been written by Leigh Humphries, Stagestruck’s director, and is a musical comedy set in a pub in the East End of London in the 1960s. Harry and Daphne are the owners of the pub and are struggling to keep it going as Harry is drinking and gabbling the profits away. The show centres around the interactions of the owners, staff and patrons acted by the 22 cast members. It does have a happy ending! As well as comedy the show offers dancing and singing and all the songs are in keeping with the setting, so if you’re a fan of 1960s music, this show is a must for you. Tickets are €8 and are on sale at the Post Box, Quesada, The Post Room, Benijofar, The Card Place, Benimar, Kennedy’s Supermarket, Montesinos, Leaf’s, Quesada and Cards and More, La Marina. Alternatively call Leigh on 679 679 584 or Jenny on 608 129 983 or email leigh.humphries58@gmail.com or jendexbaz78@yahoo.com.
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Spain to slash airport tax next year Airport taxes for next year will go down by 12 percent - three times as much as initially planned – in a bid to encourage growth in the air travel industry. According to minister for public works Íñigo de la Serna, taxes – which were frozen for 2017 – will still only go down by 3 percent in 2018 as originally announced and by 5 percent in 2020, but for 2019 they will be slashed by 12 percent instead of the 4 percent agreed at first. De la Serna made this announcement during the opening ceremony of the World Air Travel
Management Conference, and said these reductions would means Spain's airport taxes became the lowest in the European Union. Last year saw a record number of foreign tourists arrive in Spain by air – in fact, Enaire, the mother company of airports governing body AENA, reported 52 consecutive months of increases in arrivals. Airport taxes normally directly affect the price of flights, and they also influence carriers' operational decisions, including whether or not to set up new or keep existing bases in Spain.
Guardamar town centre revamp complete The Alicante Provincial Council has finished the works to remodel Calle Mayor and Avenida del País Valencià in Guardamar del Segura, a large project for which it contributed 65 percent of the cost with a subsidy of €258,400. The job was signed off on recently by Provincial Council Vice President Eduardo Dolón and Mayor José
Luis Sáez. Dolón said it has made these two main roads “more accessible and safer for drivers and pedestrians”. The work involved widening and replacing the pavements, and improving the utility supplies, drains and street lights, and installing sculptures in the Plazas de Pescadores and de Labradores.
British serial rapist caught in Murcia A British man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl and a woman in the 1980s has been arrested in Baños de Fortuna, Murcia, after decades on the run. The unnamed (at time of going to print) individual was found thanks to extensive cross-border investigations by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Police in Spain. He is facing a life sentence for the violent offences, which he committed between 1980 and 1983. The woman is said to have been raped four times by the
same man, and the underage girl at least once. A European arrest warrant was issued by British authorities in 2016, but even when it was suspected he was hiding out in south-eastern Spain, tracing him was difficult because he was said to be living in a camper-van and 'left no trace of his movements' when he went on to his next location. The offender was in his van when he was arrested, and is expected to be extradited to the UK in the next few days.
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cinema in Torrevieja is Gorrión Rojo (Red Sparrow) which will be played in the original English soundtrack. The film is being shown at 6pm in room 5. Be careful, it is also being shown at the same time in room 1 but this is not the English speaking version.
Eighty year old knocked down in Torrevieja The eighty year old woman was seriously injured whilst crossing on a pedestrian crossing on the Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas in Torrevieja. The woman was crossing the road opposite a supermarket when the vehicle ran into her. The accident took place at 8.45 in the morning on Friday 9th March. Two local police vehicles were dispatched to the incident and an ambulance also attended the woman who was taken to the hospital with a fractured hip.
Public use of the natural parks The governing body of the natural parks of La Mata and Torrevieja met on 6th March to decide upon the ways in which the different interests of those using the park can be protected. The meeting was attended by Councillor Fanny Serrano as well as the leaders of other local groups who have an interest in the park’s use. The meeting including discussion about the routes through the park that the public can use. Councillor Serrano, who is also councillor for tourism, is keen to ensure the preservation of the parks as well as maintaining their use for tourists. ‘We have to cooperate as much as possible,’ explained councillor Serrano. ‘Without losing sight of the fact that the starting point is the protection of the park itself.’
Plaza de Oriente is to have its facelift The streets surrounding the Plaza de Oriente where the new church is located in the centre of Torrevieja are to be repaired. The cost of this project will be €60,494 and it will include lifting the cobblestones from the streets, cleaning the base and filling it with artificially compacted gravel. The streets that will be affected include Pedro Lorca, Morriones, Ulpiano and Zoa.
Improvements to the fire station A meeting was held on 28th February during which it was agreed to make improvements to the fire station in Torrevieja. One of the main decisions has been to increase the number of firefighters who will be on duty from the current number of seven to eight. Councillor Manzanares made the announcement which included that the station will be completely re-painted and there will be a helicopter landing pad for use in emergencies by all the services including the police and health. The improvements should take place over the next few months.
Culture and cooking The councillor for hospitality, Manuela Osuna, announced on 7th March an initiative that has been launched in conjunction with the Cultural Institute and the Hotel Business. The idea is that those who attend a cultural event costing more than five euros can have a set meal at a local restaurant or bar at a discount price. Continued on page 8
invests 41k in local school The Councillor for Education of the City of Orihuela, Begoña Cuartero, has outlined the programme of investment made at CEIP Los Dolses. The Councillor said: "We have fulfilled our obligation in the maintenance of the school, attending to the solution of issues that the management teams have sent us and addressing each of them. We found centres that were very lacking in attention by the previous government team in terms of maintenance.” Councillor Cuartero highlighted some of the most outstanding repairs that have been carried out since the beginning of the administration, such as the electric wiring and pavement to the gymnasium, several projects in plumbing and heating, the repair of locks and windows, the replacement of light switches and plugs, painting projects, repairs to the fencing, as well as the removal of broken furniture and miscellaneous equipment, the anchoring and adaptation of sports equipment in the leisure areas, the installation of an access ramp for the main door and the repair of the video intercom system and water tank – works that have seen a total investment budget almost 41,180 euros.
congratulate the entire management team, teaching and non-teaching staff of the CEIP Los Dolses school, whilst thanking the AMPA for its involvement and members of the School Council for the daily work they carry out.
On-going issues The Councillor also took the opportunity the report on-going issues with the toilets at the school and lack of teaching staff. However she was keen to point out that ‘there is no health risk for students or to the educational community in regard to the state of one of the toilets on the ground floor of the building, which has a leak’. In addition, she added that "it has been ruled out that it is due to the state of the sanitation network or that it is the dirty water from the drainage pipe that flows into the toilet that is spilling on the floor, which would cause a danger to public health”. The toilet in question has been closed on several occasions to try and discover the origin of the leak or to see if it was a break. However, now the toilet is open, and if it does have to close closed, there is another on the same floor and on the first floor, ‘which can be used without crowds
“We have fulfilled our obligation in the maintenance of the school...” B E G O N A C UA R T E R O In addition, the council also pointed out the actions that are being carried out in the library at the school, "which is being remodelled with the aim of carrying out an initiative that would allow the use of this library and those of all the schools in Orihuela Costa to be used as libraries after school hours and to be open to the general community on non-school days”. The Councillor said that she wished to
or queues’ said Councillor Cuartero. The Councillor said: What is more dangerous and harmful for students and their development is the absence of Spanish language teachers since the start of the school year in September, taking into account that 80 percent of its students belong to different nationalities and need to learn the language quickly.” Mireille Toddington
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to tender and the bidding process being in place, the existing company was successful in the bidding process. This company has already been proved to have their faults and now the council is left with no other option but to work with them and monitor them closely to ensure that they fulfil their obligations.
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local government intends to continue with some of these projects.
A story of waste What is perhaps essential to understand is the pivotal place that the waste collection and cleaning serviceshave in town hall budgets. These services take a terrific portion of the town’s budget and have been at the centre of corruption charges in some localities. Contracts handed out to friends and relatives for perks and presents have hit headlines in different regions. When the current council took over in May 2015, they discovered that this major contract was about to run out and there was no time to establish the correct procedures for starting a new one. ‘We were left with no option,’ explains Councillor Hurtado. ‘You cannot have a situation where your schools are not cleaned or your litter collected, we had to continue with the current arrangements until we were in a position to budget properly for the future.’ The issue of whether services should be privatised or in the public domain is one that it is at the heart of the town council’s planning. They would like to see services brought back into the control of the municipality. This includes the local bus service; ‘Even given that we would have to buy new stock, buses, bin lorries and equip them,’he explains.‘It would still represent a saving for the town. This is something we want to pursue but cannot happen overnight.’
However, the process isn’t always easy. To begin with, it’s a lengthy one and Torrevieja has found it difficult to provide sufficient legal and technical man power to ensure that all the contracts go ahead with sufficient speed and at the time they’re needed. The May Fair is one example where there was insufficient time to enable the
Even with a budget agreed, not everything is in the town hall’s control. The economic crises meant that Spain had to agree terms and conditions to show that they were on track to rectify their deficits. Much of the economic belt tightening was passed on down to the town halls. Since then they have been struggling to balance the EU requirements they must abide by whilst maintaining the necessary services and planning for the future. Their capacity to do this has also been hit by the loss of income as a result of the reduction in IBI and Plusvalía. IBI is the council tax that everyone in Spain must pay who owns a property there. It is the equivalent to rates or council tax in the UK and is used to provide services for the town. The main opposition party has pushed for a reduction in IBI which means that the council will have a smaller income to provide services with. Another factor is the current frieze on the collection of Plusvalía. This is a tax that those selling properties have had to pay due to the ‘increase’ in the value of the land it is built on. It is a kind of capital gains tax that has still had to be paid until recently, even when the property was sold for less that it was bought for. Following some court cases, SUMA are currently not collecting this tax. The good news is that the council has saved money by paying off some debts to the banks. By clearing these they have saved on paying interest and other repayments that would have had to be paid incrementally.
What will we see? Councillor Hurtado is passionate about his budget, the historical legacy that the new council has had to cope with and the possibilities for the future. However, what
Contracts are key The council is anxious to ensure that all the services that are provided are done so through the proper methods. This includes that businesses have opportunity to put their bids out to tender. The council must decide which ones represent the best value for money as well as fulfilling other criteria such as equality law and conditions for workers.
correct process to be carried out. In some cases, what’s missing are the businesses to compete and provide the services needed. Councillor Hurtado refers to the maintenance contracts for the schools. In spite of the contract going out
people really want to know is what they can expect to see changing around them. The good news is that change is already happening. For example, the area around the plaza del Oriente, by the ‘star wars’ church, is being renovated. Many other
streets are also down for renovation. There is a budget for gardens and parks and improvements will be made, for example, to the La Mata cemetery park which is a very popular place for families in the summer. Street lighting is another major project and we should see improvements to the infrastructure here. These improvements should also lead to savings in the future too with more economical systems being fitted. A major push is being seen in relation to the use of IT to deliver services. If you have ever waited for hours in the PROP office in town then you will be delighted to hear that the council is planning to make improvements to its IT capacity, allowing many activities, such as this, to take place online. Sports facilities are also down on the
list. The athletics tracks and sports stadium are in need of refurbishment. Making good these facilities, many of which have suffered from under maintenance, will be of benefit to sports tourism as well as being used by local people. With the issuing of new contracts for many services it is anticipated that we should see an improvement in the service we are receiving. A better transport, waste and cleaning service are high on the agenda. Not everything will happen over night. But at last the council has a budget they can work with and that will enable them to make decisions to benefit the people of Torrevieja in the future. Suzanne O’Connell
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The project has been joined by 25 different establishments. The exact menu and price will be decided by the establishment itself and vary from between €5.95 to €25 and in some cases is a discount on the overall price. Inorder to claim their reduction, customers will need to show their entrance ticket to the event. The initiative has already begun and will continue until June 30th when a decision will be made as to whether it continues after the summer season too. Information about the project can be found on www.shoppingtorrevieja.com and is in both Spanish and English.
Cleaning up Torrevieja A group of Scandinavians are spending every Monday keeping fit whilst cleaning up the local environment. ‘Walk and clean’ is the idea of Eva Wieselberg and people of any nationality are welcome to join in. The group meet in the avenida de Paris every Monday at 10am dressed in sports clothes and with bin bags. They target areas where town services are less rigorous in their cleaning attempts. Samira Cures lived in Sweden for many years and explains that this type of initiative isn’t unusual there. Groups of neighbours will meet for lunch and then take a walk whilst picking up the rubbish that has accumulated over the winter. Suzanne O’Connell
60th Wedding Anniversary John and Glen Mazdon (pictured here in 1958) celebrated their 60th wedding Anniversary this week. A day-time party was held at The Captain’s Bar, Punta Marina with a fantastic buffet and entertainment by Stevie Spit and Graeme Mykal.
From the 16th March free guided tours of some of Torrevieja’s main attractions will be available. The tours will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am until 12pm and on Saturdays from 10.30am until 12.30pm. Groups of up to 15 participants will be taken on a tour of the town centre and will hear about its history in both English and Spanish. The initiative was announced by Councillor Fanny Serrano who explained that the route taken will show the traditional Torrevieja and its main features whilst also emphasising its origins as a fishing village and a source of salt. The tour will include visits to the Salt Museum, the Eras de la Sal, the Casino and the Dique de Levante. For an additional two euros you will be able to visit the floating museums of the submarine S-61 and the Patrulla Albatros. The guided tours will be conducted by people taking part in the employment
workshops in the town which are being funded by councillor Victor Ferrández. They are considered to be of interest, not only to tourists but to those people who live here too and want to know more about the town’s origins. Although the tours are not very long it is recommended that people wear comfortable footwear as it is all on foot. If you are interested in taking part then you can register online at www.turismodetorrevieja.com or you can go personally to the tourism office on the Paseo de Vista Alegre from Monday to Friday from 9am until 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am until 2pm. 10,000 brochures advertising the event are being distributed in tourist offices around the province. The tours are in addition to those that are already very successfully conducted around the natural lakes and parks of Torrevieja and La Mata. Suzanne O’Connell
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Guardia Civil help keep Quesada residents safe The Cultural Centre in Quesada was the setting for a recent meeting hosted by the Guardia Civil and Rojales Town Hall aimed at keeping local residents safe and secure. It was standing room only as hundreds turned out to here free and professional advice to keep criminals at bay. The talk was given by Officer Sanchez, translated into English by Jose Ramon from the International Residents Office and also hosted by Derek Monks and Councillor Lordes Lopez. The officer began by assuring residents that the reason for the talk was not because there had been an increase in crime, but more because the MO (modus operandi) or they way criminals are now carrying out petty crime has changed. Criminals are now actively targeting the elderly and those who live on their own and also making the most of the opportunities afforded by new foreign residents and holiday makers.
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The presentation was accompanied by a video and the talk was given in Spanish and then in English. The officer focused on several themes of crimes that are common in the local area such as home break-ins, street crime, airport followers, Gas man frauds, at the market and cash machine robberies. The advice covered common sense tips to keep people safe at home, such as removing rugs and obstacles on the floor (such as shoes) if you have mobility or sight issues, being careful around gas fires and cylinders such as with lose clothing catching in the flame, keeping flammable liquids stored way and having a list of emergency numbers to hand. Another tip was to keep a mobile phone in your pocket whilst at home alone. Many people fall and are trapped on the floor for days because they can’t get up and can’t ring for help. The fairly new ‘Hugger Mugger’ MO is one that the Guardia Civil feels people need to be aware of. This is when an attractive woman targets a usually older man. She will approach them as a long lost
friend, hugging and fussing them. Of course she is a complete stranger who is rifling your pockets. She moves away quickly, passing the wallet, watch, money to a hidden accomplice. The crime is hard to prove and prosecute as even if caught the woman no longer has any stolen items of her and it’s the victim’s word against hers.
If a stranger hugs you, shout and make a scene. Remove their hands from you and move away immediately. Ask for help or for someone to call the police. Airport following is a more well-known type of theft but again this has evolved lately to being more common in supermarket or restaurant car parks. The thieves watch for hire cars leaving the Continued on page 14
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Wage gap for many women in Spain exposed A new study shows that women in Spain earn 13 per cent less than men for similar work. Men and women who perform similar tasks in the workplace do not earn the same in Spain. Women’s hourly earnings are 12.7 percent lower than men’s, according to a study that is based on statistically adjusted EU data from 2014. This figure is lower than in 2002, the first year covered by the research, but it still evidences “some worrisome dynamics.” The gap exists across variables such as age, education, years’ of service, occupation, type of contract, length of working day, activity and company size. Gender pay gap deniers have long claimed that these differences in earnings stem from the fact that women tend to work fewer paid hours, have more precarious jobs, perform lowerpaid work and have fewer job responsibilities. Yet this claim now appears to have been debunked by the adjusted figures, which emerge from a research project funded by the Foundation for Applied Economic Studies (FEDEA), and to which EL PAÍS has had access. The study was headed by José Ignacio Ruiz-Conde, a Spanish economist who teaches at Madrid’s Complutense University and is deputy
director at FEDEA, a think tank that conducts research on economic and social issues affecting Spain and is sponsored by major Spanish firms such as banks Santander and BBVA, and utilities such as Iberdrola. The project used data from the EU’s Structure of Earnings Survey for 2014, the most recent available year, which show that a woman’s hourly earnings are 14.9 percent lower than a man’s. But this figure is unadjusted and does not necessarily mean that the jobs are similar, or even comparable. In order to achieve a more homogeneous comparison, FEDEA researchers adjusted the figures according to impact on wages caused by variables such as age, experience, contract type and others. But researchers note that the Eurostat survey “does not contain information about the number of children or the socioeconomic traits of people who could have joined the workforce but didn’t.” The result of this research is a pay gap of nearly 13 percent, compared with nearly 15% in the EU survey. If annual earnings are considered instead – and these are what really determine a person’s quality of life – the gap reaches 23 percent (€20,051.58 for women versus €25,992.76 for men). Paying a woman less than a man for the same position has been illegal since 1980. These statistical analyses do not claim that this is happening, since the
data is not detailed enough to know whether two individuals are performing the exact same job in the same company and with the same collective bargaining agreement. Instead, these studies “measure whether men and women are receiving similar pay for similar tasks.” And that is where a pay gap shows up across variables.
Worrying The FEDEA report notes that “significant progress has been made, adjusting for all observable characteristics, as the gap has shrunk by a third since 2002,” the starting year for the analysis. This progress is tied to “education, experience and average years of service.” However, the study adds that “we are still far from gender equilibrium, and a few worrisome dynamics persist.” One of these is the fact that “the gap increases with age.” Women under 30 earn 4.7% less, and this percentage rises progressively to 17.2% among women over 59. Maternity could be an explanation, but researchers warn that the survey does not contain information about personal family circumstances, and so “it is not possible to estimate the effect” of child-rearing on pay gaps. Researchers also suggested that, based on an analysis of other studies, the pay gap could also be influenced by the fact that “women tend to be worse negotiators than men when they are negotiating something for themselves.”
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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE At the end of last week, PM Theresa May gave a speech which acknowledged that trade with the EU will become more difficult, the ECJ will continue to have a say on certain matters and some freedom of movement will persist. This more realistic tone appeared to reassure investors and sterling was on average unchanged on the day. Early in the week, sterling received some help from the UK services sector purchasing managers' index, which was a point and a half higher on the month at 54.5. Although the numbers from Euroland and the States were all better than that, most of them came in below forecast while the UK figure beat it by a point. So the pound strengthened by an average of 0.3%, losing out only to the rand. The euro was helped by news that Germany's Angela Merkel has, after five months, secured a coalition deal. It was temporarily hurt by the lack of a clear-cut Italian election result but the initial reaction passed swiftly because investors are largely acclimatised to unstable politics in Italy. The euroland PMI numbers were lower on the month but still within a healthy range, coming in at 56.2. The European Central Bank dropped some key wording regarding the future of monetary policy Inflation forecasts for 2019 were revised lower, but 2018 GDP growth was revised up to 2.4%, from the previous forecast for 2.3% and 2019 growth is forecast at 1.9%. The change in tone meant the ECB appears willing to extend its quantitative easing programme if needed. The current EUR30bn per month
Guardia Civil help keep Quesada residents safe airport and follow them. Many people go directly to the supermarket or a restaurant, rather than home and this is where the thieves pop the boot and steal the luggage. If possible always go to your holiday home first and secure your belongings in a safe and set the alarm if you do need to go back out. Leaves lights and the TV on too so criminals don´t know if someone is at home, or not. Gas man fraud where the bogus employee tries to
asset purchase program extends to September 2018, or until 'a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation consistent with its inflation aim' is seen. ECB President Mario Draghi made it clear that the ECB would continue to be reactive to the situation. In the US, Donald Trump's imposition of import taxes on steel and aluminium was met by threats of retaliation by the EU and Canada. Off the cuff, Brussels spoke of tariffs on motorbikes from Milwaukee and fried chickens from Kentucky. America's ISM reading was 59.5, which is well within the growth zone. The US dollar has been through some ups and downs this week, however. Early suspicion that the trade war could be called off was positive for the US dollar, as was Fed governor Lael Brainard's bullish speech about monetary policy. Speculation that North Korea might ditch its nuclear weapons knocked the dollar back, as did Mr Trump's escalation of trade tensions and Gary Cohn's resignation. Investors seized upon comments from the White House suggesting that Canada and Mexico might not be hit by protectionist tariffs later in the week. Rightly or wrongly they inferred that the president could be about to cave in to free-market advocates in his own party. The Greenback was just about unchanged on the day. Investors appear to believe that the president is playing to his fan-base and that the tariffs will not easily find their way into the tax code. A $56.6bn monthly US trade deficit, the biggest in nine years, was not enough to shake that belief.
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and move quickly on. Make sure all of your jewellery is insured, keep receipts for it and take pictures to prove ownership. Be aware at cash machines as thieves regularly steak out the busiest branches watching for large cash withdrawals. They specifically target young, female and elderly people in snatch and grabs as they believe they will offer less resistance. Officer Sanchez advises to never fight or give resistance, hand the money over
The panel get you to pay for replacement equipment is an old trick here on the Costas, but one that unfortunately still works. No utility company will send out a worker without prior appointment and all charges are paid through the monthly bill, not in cash at the home.
Out and about When out and about don’t carry more cash than you need and split it between your pockets so it’s not all in one place. Same goes for your cards and ID. If you are pickpocketed, they will usually go for one pocket
because violence may follow if you don’t, and your health is worth a lot more. However, if possible try and note as much information about your attacker as you can, such as their clothing and personal appearance. There were many more crimes covered and advice given during the talk and a safety leaflet and information is available in English from the International Residents Office at the Municipal Centre, Quesada. Mireille Toddington
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As well known for its striking flowers as for the fruit itself, the passion fruit vine is loved by many. Passiflora edulis is a fast-growing, climbing vine that flowers from late spring to late autumn with fruiting following on the heels of bloom. The slightly fragrant and exotic flowers are the main draw of this plant, but its fruits are coveted by many for eating fresh from the vine as well as for preserving.
The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. It can grow 15 to 20 ft. per year once established and must have strong support. It is generally short-lived (5 to 7 years). The evergreen leaves of passion fruit are alternate, deeply three-lobed when mature and finely toothed. A single, fragrant flower, 2 to 3 inches wide, is born at each node on the new growth. Purple passion fruit is selffruitful, but pollination is best under humid conditions. The flowers of the yellow form are perfect but self-sterile. Bees and other large insects are the most efficient pollinators. Wind is ineffective because of the heaviness and stickiness of the pollen. The flowers can also be hand pollinated.
Soil: Passion fruit vines grow on many soil types, but light to heavy sandy loams with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 are the most suitable. Excellent drainage is absolutely necessary. Also, the soil should be rich in organic matter and low in salts. Because the vines are shallow-rooted, they will benefit from a thick layer of organic mulch. Irrigation: Regular watering will keep a vine flowering and fruiting almost continuously. Water requirement is high when fruits are approaching maturity. If the soil is dry, fruits may
shrivel and fall prematurely. Fertilization: Passion fruit vines are vigorous growers and require regular fertilizing. Pruning: Pruning is necessary to keep the vines within bounds, to make harvest easier and to keep the plants productive by maintaining vigorous growth. In warm winter climates prune immediately after harvest. In areas with cool winters prune in early spring. Propagation: Passion fruit vines are usually grown from seeds. Seed planted soon after removal from the fruit will germinate in 10 to 20 days. Cleaned and stored seeds have a lower and slower rate of germination. Seeds should be planted 1/2 to 1 inch deep in beds, and seedlings may be transplanted when 10 inches high. Plants can also be propagated by layers or cuttings of matured wood with 3 to 4 nodes. Rooting may be hastened by hormone treatment. Cuttings should be well rooted and ready for setting out in 90 days.
Fruit and Harvest: The passion fruit is round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds (a bit like a pomegranate). The unique flavour is appealing, musky, guava-like and sweet/tart to tart. The yellow form has generally larger fruit than the purple, but the pulp of the purple is less acid, richer in aroma and flavour, and has a higher proportion of juice. The fruit will quickly turn from green to deep purple (or yellow) when ripe and then fall to the ground within a few days. They can either be picked when they change colour or gathered from the ground each day. To store passion fruit, wash and dry them gently and place them in bags. They should last 2 to 3 weeks when stored cold. The fruit is sweetest when slightly shrivelled. The fruit is both eaten and juiced - both the fruit and the juice freeze well. Fresh passion fruit is high in beta carotene, potassium, and fibre and is also a good source of vitamin C. Marc Vijverberg
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WELCOME TO LEÓN with Vivalia Travel León is the capital of the province of León, located in the northwest of Spain. Its city population of 127,817 (2015) makes it the largest municipality in the province, accounting for more than one quarter of the province's population. Including the metropolitan area, the population is estimated at 202,793 (2015).
Kingdom of León The post-Roman history of the city is largely the history of the Kingdom of León. The station of the legion in the territory of the Astures grew into an important city, which resisted the attacks of the Visigoths until AD 586, when it was taken by Leovigild; and it was one of the few cities which the Visigoths allowed to retain their fortifications. The Kingdom of León started as an independent Kingdom in 910 when the seat of Asturias moved to León, but there was no such thing as an official name change. The Kingdom of León conquered the Leonese Extremadura under Alfonso IX. After his death his son Fernando III, already king of Castile, joined both crowns in 1230. His son, Alfonso X divided the kingdom again in his testament, but it was not accepted by the King of Castile, who rejoined both crowns. From 1296 to 1301. León was an independent kingdom again, and from then until 1833, when Spain was divided into regions and provinces, the Kingdom of León kept itself as a Spanish Crown territory, whose capital city was León apart from a short period, during which French troops invaded the Kingdom when it was Carracedo.
What to see Gaudí’s Casa Botines: The famous architect Antoni Gaudí not only designed buildings in Barcelona, but in northern
Spain, too. One of these is Leon’s Casa Botines, which opened in April 2017 for the first time in 125 years. Built between 1891 and 1892, it was commissioned by Simón Fernández and Mariano Andrés González, representatives of the Hispano-Colonial Bank of Barcelona. From the outside, it looks like a medieval fortress, but it was actually inspired by Leon’s gothic cathedral. The Museo de Leon: Leon Museum is one the oldest and biggest history museums in the region of Castilla y Leon. The permanent collection takes visitors on a journey back in time through the province. Objects on display date as far back as the Bronze and Iron Ages. There are also artefacts from Las Médulas, the ancient Roman gold-mining site. Leon Cathedral and Museum: Leon’s Cathedral, the Catedral de Santa María de Regla de Leon, is a French style gothic cathedral, which was built on the site of King Ordoño II’s royal palace. He wanted to give thanks to God after he was able to defeat the Moors, and the cathedral was his way of doing this. It has a stunning facade, decorated with a huge rose window and lots of colourful stained glass. As well as seeing inside the cathedral, visitors can learn more about it and see some of its exquisite objects on display at the museum. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo: The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, one of the most important
contemporary art museums in Castilla y Leon, houses more than 1,650 works by around 400 Spanish and Leonese artists, as well as international ones. The works only date as far back as 1992, and one of its most impressive galleries is the one devoted to the 21st century. Inaugurated in 2005, it was designed by architects Luis Mansilla and Emilio Tuñón, and is covered in hundreds of sheets of rainbow-coloured glass, which are supposed mimic the colours of the stained glass of the cathedral. Have Tapas in the Barrio Húmedo: The Barrio Húmedo is the name given to the city’s casco antiguo, or old town. It translates as the ‘wet district’, because it’s where the city’s biggest concentration of bars, pubs and taverns is located. This is also where you’ll find the city’s best tapas bars. What better way to seek out the best of them than to hop from bar to bar, sampling as you go? Have a Drink on the Plaza Mayor: At the centre of the city sits the grand Plaza Mayor, surrounded by colonnade arches, beautiful architecture and buildings painted in crimsons, mustards and rose. It was originally constructed in 1672, although there were some later additions in 1677. The original name of the square was Plaza Pan, or Bread Square, because it was home to so many bakeries. Why not admire this elegant square and its graceful Consistory building from one of the many cafes while you enjoy a drink?
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HELP WITH CARE IS AVAILABLE
If you need care in Spain and don’t know where to turn for information and advice you could try contacting the CARE Group of Torrevieja. This group was founded by HELP Vega Baja and meets regularly to help coordinate and share information between Welfare Officers and Social Services, all with the aim of making what’s available more accessible. ‘One issue that is often raised,’ explains Michele Masson who is chair of the CARE group, ‘is what support people can access when they have difficulties coping with day to day living through perhaps a disability or illness. People often need care at home which is a cost that many cannot afford. There are several exportable benefits that, if the criteria for applying is met, can still be received here in Spain, such as Attendance Allowance.’
Michele is concerned that she has heard of organisations that will help people complete the necessary forms but at a cost. This is a service that the CARE group offer for free. Companies are allowed to charge for this service but if you don’t have the money to pay for it, Michele would like people to know that they can ask CARE to help instead. ‘Volunteers throughout the area have a wealth of knowledge,’ Michele points out. ‘They work with social workers, have training sessions to keep up to date and are very happy to give their time to not only assist in the completion of the application form but also to suggest other means of valuable support, other than financial, that may be available.’ Some people can also apply for help through the Spanish Ley de Dependencia provided they are
resident and on the padrón. Although you need to collaborate with your GP, Social Worker and town hall to receive this, CARE can help point you in the right direction. Again, this service is free of charge. ‘Over the past 12 months the CARE group has proved a valuable resource,’ says Michele. ‘Being chronically ill or disabled wherever you are in the world, can be scary, particularly when you are living in a country and you don’t speak the language. Charities, social services, and in some cases, your town hall will be able to help direct you to support that can make a significant different in your life.’ If you would like more information you can email Michele at president@helpvegabaja or call 966 723 733. Suzanne O’Connell
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My son is consumed by phone and social I am in my final year of University, and my media to the point of not wanting to talk or have a conversation with anyone anymore. He is 9. I would like some advice because something needs to change. Last Sunday lunchtime when his grandparents came to visit after not seeing them for 12 months, he hardly said two words to them, and grunted through lunch, staring at his phone.
Prolonged use of gadgets and games can lead to anxiety and leave children less connected to reality. Your son is only 9 years old and already he is using these things freely. First of all I would ban gadgets at mealtimes, and when you have company. Set time limits on the computer in the week, for homework use only, monitor what he is doing, and switch off the wifi at 8pm every night. Only allow two hours a day at weekend to spend on the phone and playing computer games. The rest of the time, look into getting your child out of the house and taking part in outdoor pursuits.
father and step-mother have informed me that they are moving house and down-sizing, as they need the money. Therefore there is no longer a bedroom for me. I had hoped to return home, but it has been made clear that I should fend for myself from now on. They are still funding my education until I leave Uni, and they have said they will give me a deposit on an apartment, pay the rent for the first six months, and expect me to get a job. I think they are being too harsh.
I don’t think your parents are being harsh at all. You are considered to be an adult now, and when you leave University, you can look for work and get yourself an apartment. They are being generous enough to set you up for six months, which is more than some children get. Everyone at some point has to stand on their own two feet. We cannot rely on our parents all our lives, and they too have their own lives to live.
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Volunteers plan to protect our natural parks Those people who live in and visit Torrevieja sometimes do not even know that here we have two natural lakes of astounding beauty. The lagunas of La Mata and Torrevieja and the surrounding parks are to be enjoyed and cared for. They are a very special resource, as those who volunteer to keep them that way, know. The Asociacíon de las Rutas y Caminos de la Sal meet regularly to coordinate their activities in keeping these area of natural beauty as we would want them. At their last meeting on Saturday 3rd March eleven volunteers attended and discussed their plans for this year. Planned events include the release of more fartets on March 14th in different parts of the park. The fartets are toothcarp fish that are bred in the visitor’s centre and are then released into the lake. They are currently in danger of extinction and last year a number were released into the Rambla de Fayona part of the lake. It is intended to continue with the re-varnishing of signs once decisions have been made about the paths in the park. Every year the volunteers help keep the signs in good order to make sure that everyone
understands the rules they must following whilst using it. The good news was shared that Councillor Carmen Morate has given the volunteers some Tshirts in recognition of what they do and more are expected to
safe from any working machinery belonging to the salt works. The new zone would have a walkway to access it and the rest of the lake would be monitored more closely than it is at present. The volunteers have a busy
arrive shortly. At this last meeting it was agreed that Maureen Moss be president of the group. As with all voluntary organisations, it can be difficult to find people prepared to step up and take posts of responsibility. Other items discussed at the meeting included the use of Torrevieja lake for bathing and the plans to restrict this. Bathing in the lake is, in fact, prohibited. However, many people do so and the current proposal is to fence off part of the lake. This will allow people still to bathe in the salt water whilst ensuring they stay
annual schedule which last year included the repositioning and restoration of bird boxes and helping the park to celebrate its 20th anniversary. It’s not all work, however, and the volunteers also took part in some of the special activities that are held to publicise this natural environment. You can find out more about the group on their Facebook page Lagunas de Torrevieja y La Mata Voluntarios or from their blog http://lamataparkvolunteers.blog spot.com.es Suzanne O’Connell
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Property knowledge and experience with Hahn-Fürstenberg Established more than 20 years’ ago, family-run estate agent Hahn-Fürstenberg has a huge amount of experience in the local property market. Based at La Zenia, the business was founded in 1995. In 1999 Marc Brocher joined HahnFürstenberg as sales manager and then took over the company 10 years ago.
The small, dedicated team at Hahn-Fürstenberg are handpicked property specialists who have extensive knowledge of the Costa Blanca property market and speak English, German, Spanish, Russian, Scandinavian languages. They
cover: Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja and surrounding areas such as San Miguel and Pilar. Customer service is at the heart of the business and in addition to the usual and general estate agent provisions, the staff at Hahn-Fürstenberg will help clients with an array of associated services such as help with opening a bank account, obtaining a mortgage, obtaining an NIE, preparation for completion, providing a translator, accompanied notary visits and full aftersales service. Clients also Local office receive free valuations and advice. What really makes HahnFürstenberg stand out is the level of service and attention to detail. Company owner Marc leads by example and takes a full hands-on approach, personally viewing the properties and
showing them to clients. Marc is happy to accompany clients to the bank and notary and always uses his considerable experience to ensure that buying or selling a property
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Tasty Trio courtesy of Chef Robert
Former Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards Chef of the Year Robert Johansen has a wealth of international experience, and has been Head Chef and Patron Chef of some of the most renowned restaurants on the Costa Blanca. He currently owns and runs three amazing local eateries; all offering very different culinary and overall dining experiences for all occasions from a Friday night catch up with friends, to a leisurely lunch or a special celebration meal.
Restaurant Las Cuevas This stunning restaurant is one of the most unique local dining venues. Nestled in the caves of San Miguel these once residential homes have been transformed into a dining with a difference. The caves offer discerning diners the opportunity for romantic, private dining with tables of varying sizes strategically placed in alcoves, arches and recesses rather than a standard dining space with several tables. However, the cosy atmosphere belies the sizes of the restaurant with the ability to seat 60 inside and the same number of people out on the terrace. Therefore, Las Cuevas rarely has to refuse a booking despite its excellent reputation and popularity. Through the winter the restaurant offers evening dining only with a set menu for 35 euros – but adds a lunch serving during the Summer - the starters are Alioli and Farmer’s bread, Salad Murcia, Cold cuts, Leek and Potato soup or Garlic Prawns. Main courses include Lamb shank, steaks, fish, oven-
roasted ribs of pork, Duck confit and fillet of Venison. For dessert diners can chose from home-made Tiramisu, Ice cream cup, Fruits of the forest, Creamed rice pudding. The meal includes all wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee. This approach has proven very
popular as there are no hidden costs and large celebratory groups know exactly how much the bill is going to be. Tables are booked for the evening so the meal can be enjoyed, there is never a rush to clear the table for the next sitting and diners and encouraged to relax and savour the cuisine and the experience. The restaurant caters for all allergies such as gluten or lactose intolerance and also has vegetarian and vegan options. Las Cuevas is located in Bario Primero de Mayo 13, San Miguel and opens every evening from 6pm until 10pm, except Monday. Call 966 723 432 for more information or to book your table.
La Cuevas Tapas Despite also being located in a cave setting in San Miguel, that is where the similarity ends between the two restaurants. The Tapas caves offer a more contemporary setting and so much more than simply tapas. This is tapas with the difference, gourmet delights that have little in common with the traditional taps served in bars. Examples include: rolls of rice paper filled with fresh salmon, avocado and cream cheese, sautéed beef with vegetables, creamy fish cake and barbeque chicken. There is also a 25 euro sampling menu for
those who really don’t want to miss out on any of the delights on offer and there
are also set menu options that begin at 19 euros per person. For those with a bigger appetite, the restaurant offers a selection of larger plates. All of the food at the Tapas Caves focuses on clean tastes, using the freshest of ingredients. The Tapas Caves can be found at Calle Cenia 11, San Miguel and opens every day from 1pm to 11pm, except Sunday. Call 600 001 117 for more information or to book your table. Beer & Burger This newly opened eatery is completely different from its sister restaurants, except of course fabulous food. However, as the name suggests, Beer & Burger is full of rustic charm and a relaxed, chatty atmosphere. This is the perfect place to meet friends for a drink at the end of the day and indulge in hearty, feel-good fodder. The interior is modern and meant for groups of friends and family of all ages. The bench seats and low tables encourage conversation and interaction, giving a casual and buzzy feel to the bar. Added to this is the spontaneous live entertainment programme, which is always a great way to create a party atmosphere.
This is comfort food at its best; the lunch menu includes: Club sandwiches, brunch of eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and toast. With appetisers such as: nachos, chicken wings and nuggets. Other light bites include wraps and salads or for something more filling try the, steaks and ribs...or of course one of the house name-sakes from the selection of home-made burgers. And if
you still have room there are delightful desserts such as chocolate with ice cream, pancakes with Nutella, apple crumble or milkshakes. The full menu s also available to take away, so you can enjoy the fabulous food in the comfort of your own home...or on the go. Beer & Burger can be found on the ring road of San Miguel, Ronda Oeste, 44. It is open every day from 1pm to 11pm, except Sunday. Call 865 775 875 for more information, to book your table or order your take away. Business Profile: Please note that all information contained within this CostaBlanca People Business Profile has been provided by the client, and is therefore deemed correct and accurate. Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies are the sole responsibility of the client.
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So you think it’s easy to sell your home? After all, it’s not rocket science. All you need to do is open your door and let the buyers in, right? Wrong! There’s a lot to consider during the home selling process, but more importantly, you’ve got a lot of money on the line. Did you know you could ruin your own home sale yourself, in so many ways that are avoidable? Here are a few common mistakes: Did you price your home too high? Even if inventory is low, and there aren’t many properties on the market, some home sellers have unrealistic expectations of what a buyer would pay. Some people list their home at a higher price to allow for room to negotiate, but this can backfire, especially if noone is willing to even make an offer in the first place! Did you take your photos? You may have the most beautiful and sought after home in your area, but if you don’t have great photos to create the best first impression, then you may have trouble getting buyers in the door. Get a professional to take good quality pictures, instead of taking them yourself on your smartphone. Studies show that professionally photographed homes sell faster, and for more money!
Did you repair that yourself? Making a few home repairs here and there, before listing your property for sale is a great idea. However even though doing them yourself can save you money, it can create expensive problems if you make mistakes. Call in a handyman or professional, and let them handle the repairs. Did you stay for the viewing? Being present for the showing of your home, can be a huge turnoff for a buyer. Even if you don’t say anything, the buyer feels awkward if you’re standing there, watching their every move. Make it easy on yourself, and easy on your buyer, by either going for a short walk, or sit in the garden with a book, whilst your home is being shown by your Real Estate Agent. This will show your buyer, you respect them for choosing to look at your home, but it also allows them to imagine themselves sitting in the garden! Ultimately, you are more important in the home selling process, than you think!
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www.PALM FARM.es · Email: PalmFarm@gmail.com
Bargains for everybody! Paddy at PALM FARM is clearing his Nursery, to concentrate on his tree felling, garden reforming and outside construction projects. Olive trees, Palm trees, Fig trees at ridiculously low prices. WE sent a consignment of these to UK, where they sold on ebay for £375 each! Only 90 available. Priced to sell quickly @160€ each Beautiful, Bonsai olives, around 1 metre tall. Easy to maintain and simple to move around your patio, decking, balcony, etc. These little gems are the ideal solution for your outside space. Rarely available. Come and choose a couple, today. NOT repeatable. We are available most days, including weekends, but PLEASE check before you set off. Tel: 600 810 844
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Fantastic, old olive trees, around 140 – 200 years old for just 170 euros to 290 euros. You might have seen these in UK garden centres at £1,200 -£2,000 We have 100 to offer you. NOT repeatable at anywhere near this price. This is a rare opportunity to re-stock your outside space with a few choice, but affordable bargains. Everything can be delivered to your gate for a small fee.
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Thank you from Age Concern On Saturday March 3rd Maureen Payne, President of Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur, attended a meeting of the ADAPT Association in Lo Pagan. She was presented with a cheque for €500 by Reme Ruiz, President of ADAPT. ADAPT has two simple aims which are the well-being of English speaking members of the community and their
integration into the wider Spanish Community. They raised the money through raffles and donations at their
Andante to Perform Premier Work This new classical choir is to perform concerts on April 21st, 8.30pm at Los Montesinos Church and April 22nd, 7.30pm at Benijófar Church. Entrance will be free with bucket collections for their local charities. The programme will include a work specially composed for our choir, “All Nature Has a Feeling” by Eric Wayman, as well as popular choral works
by Vivaldi, Faure, John Rutter and Howard Goodall. Vicar of Dibley watchers will certainly recognise the work by Howard Goodall. We are still seeking new members so anyone wishing to join our choir should contact elcvdvecht@gmail.com or Tel: 966716016. Come to our concerts to find out more about us.
Samaritans Help at Home opening party in Spain Confidential Support during Emotional Difficulties: SIS offers a completely confidential, free, telephone, face to face, email and snail mail emotional support service. How we can help you However big or small your problem is, Samaritans in Spain provide free, totally confidential emotional support to any English speaker of any age or nationality, anywhere in Spain. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, trained volunteers are ready to listen to you. We will not judge you or tell you what to do but simply listen, whatever your issue, and support you as you explore your feelings about what troubles you, allowing you to decide how you might go forward. How you can get involved: *Train to become a Listening Volunteer *Become a Support Volunteer *Hold a Fund raising Event *Donate Money *Spread the Word How to Contact us By Telephone: For the Helpline: 900 525 100 (Call free of charge from Spanish Landlines and mobiles) 24 hours a day 365 days a year. For all other information: 689 301 724 Email: info@costablancasamaritans.com Website: samaritansinspain.com Drop-in centre at our charity shop in Punta Marina Centre, Punta Prima, south of Torrevieja between 10.00am and 2,00pm Monday to Saturday
The local charity Help at Home Costa Blanca ‘expanded’ at the weekend, when their new office and furniture shop was officially opened. The opening party was attended by almost 100 volunteers, friends and supporters, welcomed by the president, Carmen Perez. Situated just off the N332 at Cabo Roig, the premises comprise a large, bright space to display donated items of furniture and home accessories. At the rear is an office and interview room. It is here that people who need a little help can come to discuss their needs. Maybe they are in need of help to get them to hospital or doctors’ appointments, or shopping trips or just want someone to visit and chat to. The charity is always eager to hear from volunteers willing to work in the furniture shop or the original charity shop in Playa Flamenca, or undertake tasks such as driving or befriending. People can donate directly to the furniture shop or large items can be collected. Pop in and have a look round - there's parking close by.
monthly social meetings. Reme congratulated Age Concern on reaching their 20th anniversary this year and reinforced the need for charities and associations to continue their good work in providing assistance and services for people who need it. Maureen Payne, on receiving the donation, explained that this money will go a long way to maintaining the services that Age Concern provides for the support and welfare of people over 50 years old. Suzanne O’Connell
The only way is up for stroke association Stroke Association Spain are developing and expanding at an
Craft Fayre at TCF Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding its annual Spring Craft Fayre at TCF Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68,Torrevieja 03183 on Tuesday 27th of March between 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Beautiful hand crafted items including cards, jewellery, knitted items are available as well as home baked cakes and scones, bric a brac and nearly new clothing. Due to relocation there are lots of bargains to be had at rock bottom prices, everything must go. Free admission and refreshments are on sale. Bring your family and friends. Doors open at 1.30 p.m. prompt.
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astonishing rate. Since moving into their new premises at The Cultural Centre in Benijófar, in September last year, they have been able to offer better and more varied help and facilities for stroke sufferers and their carers. Currently help is available at the centre
on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, but from April the centre will be open on Monday afternoons too, in order to meet the increased demand. The workers are all volunteers and assist with documentation to access other help and benefits; provide individually tailored physiotherapy; blood pressure monitoring; lessons in Spanish conversation; card-making and support for the carers, and social events. The Group would welcome any new volunteers, especially if they have craft skills which they would share as part of the rehabilitation process. On 24th March Stroke Association are holding a Spring Fair/Open Day, from 10am to 3pm. There will be a range of stalls offering cakes, jewellery, clothes, books, art equipment, tombola etc. A BBQ and music to entertain. So come along to view the facilities, meet some of the people who have had strokes and are mending well, and pick up a bargain for yourself.
Steve Spit mattress appeal A voice for local children There are lots of good people living out here, many of whom put a great deal of time and effort into helping those less fortunate in the local community. Indeed without the efforts of the many expats there would be far more people going without in this small part of Spain that many of us call home. One who puts in rather more effort than most is local entertainer Stevie Spit, who, along with colleagues across the Costa Blanca, has raised many thousands of euros for a whole range of very worthwhile causes. Last year, one of Stevie Spit’s major successes in his increasingly busy fund raising programme, was the ‘Summer shoe appeal’ which, with the support of HELP at Home Costa Blanca, enabled him to hand over 100 brand new pairs of shoes to the children at the Elche Children’s Home, and San Jose Obrero Orphanage, in Orihuela. Stevie said that the Directors of the two orphanages were absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of the expat community. For Stevie’s latest appeal, which he is running with Eileen Gleave, the commodity has changed from shoes to mattresses whereby the local personality is hoping to donate, a single
mattress to each of the children, in total 100 of them, one for each of the children at both of the homes. Stevie said “The two orphanages have some of the most vulnerable children that we care for - those who are abandoned, unwanted, and who have suffered rejection, so the very least we can do for them is to show them that we care.”
If we Stevie and Eileen are to fund a new single mattress for every child, the project will cost them somewhere in the region of 7,000 euro.” Stevie said “I appreciate that such a large amount will take us some time to realise but with 2,800 euro already in the kitty we have got off to a very good start. This has allowed us to make an initial purchase of 24 mattresses which need to be provided in advance of the rest, and which will be presented at a fundraising event to be held in Villamartin Plaza on Sunday 1st April.” As always the Easter Sunday event is bound to be a blockbuster and assisted by both Eileen and Casey Shaddock, along with the services of many of the Costa Blanca’s very best entertainers, a large portion of the funding is sure to be achieved. However, if you would like to help the Costa Blanca’s most dedicated fundraiser with his Mattress Appeal you can do so either in Villamartin on Easter Sunday or at any of his events where donation tins will be readily available. You will also be able to find donation tins at the Emerald Isle, The Celtic Isle, Captain Morgan’s Bar, Yolo’s, The Quiet Man in La Zenia Village and The Avenue Bar at Lomas de Cabo Roig.
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Centres on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a mess, getting clean is the easy part.
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The Night Of (2016) 8.6
Frank Griffin, an outlaw terrorizing the 1880s American West, hunts down Roy Goode, his partner turned enemy. Roy hides out at a ranch as Frank’s chase leads him to La Belle, New Mexico - a town mysteriously made up almost entirely of women.
After a night of partying with a female stranger, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.
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Breakfast Holding Back the Years Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors A Place to Call Home Escape to the Country Coast and Country Auctions Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City Shetland BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather This Country Inside Britain’s Moped Crime Gangs Drugs Map of Britain Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
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Bob the Builder
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Channel 4 News
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Noddy: Toyland Detective
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DISCOVER THE REAL SPAIN Those looking to explore the real Spain are being offered tailored trips and tours that aim to offer something completely different to those organised by large tour companies. These, arranged by local Spanish lady Begona Josa del Portillo, aim to discover the hidden gems of Spanish heritage and culture, with traditional food and wine weaved in for good measure. For many years Begona has been an integral link between the local Spanish and ex-pat communities offering Spanish language and Spanish cooking lessons. It is the popularity of these courses and the influence of her students that has led to Begona organising tailored trips and tours. The next trip organised by Begona is to Toledo, the province capital in the autonomous community of Castile– La Mancha. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. Toledo is known as the Imperial City for having
been the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and as the City of the Three Cultures for the cultural influences of Christians, Muslims and Jews reflected in its history – and these religions still live in harmony in the city today. It was also the capital of the ancient Visigothic kingdom of Hispania, which followed the fall of the Roman Empire, and the location of historic events such as the Visigothic Councils of Toledo. The trip will take place on the 12th and 13th April and the price of 145 euros includes coach travel, a double room, bed and breakfast and Begona as a tour guide. The tour will visit the Mota del Cuervo, home of the original windmill in Don Quixote followed by the Esparto Grass Museum. The busy day will be followed by a leisurely walk and a traditional dinner in the evening in Toledo. The following day includes a panoramic tour of the city by coach and a private guided tour, in English, of the Cathedral and Mezquita.
Entrance fees to the above sights are included in the cost. Begona said: “I always like to offer something extra and special; I don’t use run of the mill hotels, but centrally located places that reflect the character of the area and I arrange meals in traditional, good quality, restaurants used by local diners. The food and wine is always excellent and reflects the typical local cuisine and traditional regional dishes. I never have more than 20 people booked, this way the group soon get to know each other and there is always a great sense of fun and camaraderie.” Wine tour Due to popular demand the next wine tasting with a difference tour has been arranged for Wednesday 20th April. The first tours of 2018 sold out within days and with so many people calling to book places more trips are being organised to avoid disappointment. The vineyard and wine tasting tours
take place at Bodega Florentino Perez in La Mancha and they are a day-trips like no other – and at just 23 euros per person are excellent value. Located in La Finca El Cercao and nestled among its 18 hectares of vineyards and surrounded by a totally natural environment, the Bodegas Don Florentino are located between vineyards, with a large garden and outdoor patio in front of the impressive main facade. The tour will begin with a typical Spanish breakfast en route and before the afternoon tour, the group will head to Chinchilla for a morning tour of this picturesque village courtesy of an official local guide. You will discover the hidden gems nestled in this beautiful location
before heading to the bodega. The group will then begin its extensive guided tour of the vineyard and wine producing facilities. The tour will cover all aspects of wine production from the type of grape, how it is grown, nurtured and harvested to the wine making process and storage. The group will then experience an eatall-you-can traditional five-course lunch of typical Spanish fayre, accompanied by wines of the bodega. There is then the opportunity to visit the official bodega store and buy any of the wines produced. Places for both trips are going quickly, so please call Begona on 622 188 772 to book and arrange pick up. Mireille Toddington
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Relative of the stalker in Gabriel murder case has land searched A property owned by a relative of missing Gabriel’s mother’s stalker has been searched in the latest development in the search for the eight-year-old who vanished on 27th February whilst walking to a neighbour’s house. Diego M. F. A. was arrested just after the little boy disappeared for tampering with his electronic tag, meaning the one worn by Gabriel’s mother, Patricia Ramírez, would not bleep to warn her if he was nearby. He has an injunction preventing him from approaching her, but has broken this several times. Patricia initially ruled out any connection between the stalker and her son’s having gone missing, although police have just revealed that they are searching a plot of land owned by one of his relatives. Diego has never had a relationship with Patricia, who is amicably separated from Gabriel’s father Ángel Cruz, but the accused has been obsessed with her and
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stalked her for over two years. Gabriel was walking from his grandmother’s house in Las Hortichuelas, near Níjar, Almería, where he spent weekends and holidays, to the home of a neighbour, to play with his friends. The rural area is said to be very safe and always full of unaccompanied children, and Gabriel knew his way around. A vest recognised by his father was found near the Las Negras sewage plant in Las Hortichuelas and DNA tests have proven it did in fact belong to Gabriel. But a search in the plant area did not produce any clues. Guardia Civil officers, complete with divers, sniffer dogs, drones, helicopters and police horses, have been searching a 12-kilometre radius of the area where Gabriel vanished. Gabriel’s parents say they have not given up hope of finding their son alive, and have offered a €10,000 reward for any information leading to his being found.
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presiding judge gave him 12 years for murder and 9 years for rape. According to the sentence provided by the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV), once the killer is released from prison he cannot see his daughter for another ten years, neither can he see the other child Yolanda had from a different relationship. The victim, aged 39, went to sleep and the accused got a dumbbell, took the
weights off one end and left them on the other. He then went to the bedroom and hit his wife on the head up to 10 times before sexually assaulting her, according to facts disclosed by the prosecution. Afterwards he took a taxi to Murcia city, where he was arrested two days later at a house in the neighbourhood of La Fama.
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21 years prison for Orihuela “dumbbell killer” The Alicante Provincial Court has condemned Juan Antonio Martínez Martínez to 21 years in prison for the rape and murder of his wife, Yolanda Aniorte Cuenca, in Orihuela in August 2014. He confessed during the trial that he used a dumbbell weight from a gym to kill the mother of his three year old daughter. The jury found him guilty and the
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7.30am
Milkshake Monkey
7.35am
The Secret Life of Puppies
7.40am
Mofy
7.45am
Simon
8.00am
Peppa Pig
8.05am
Paw Patrol
8.15am
Thomas and Friends
8.30am
Fireman Sam
8.40am
Olly the Little White Van
8.50am
Blaze and the Monster Machines:
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3.30pm
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Lost Kingdoms of Central America
9.00pm
The Silk Road
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Paw Patrol
9.35am
Nella the Princess Knight
9.50am
Noddy: Toyland Detective
10.05am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
10.20am
Shimmer and Shine
10.35am
Digby Dragon
10.50am
Peppa Pig
11.05am
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
11.35am
The Gadget Show
12.35pm
Police Interceptors
3.30pm
The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door
5.30pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
7.25pm
5 News Weekend
7.30pm
FIA Formula E Live
9.10pm
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
10.00pm
Football on 5
11.00pm
Football on 5
11.30pm
Live Haymaker Fight Night:
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NCIS: Los Angeles
10.00pm
Below the Surface
1.00am
Russell Howard’s Hour
11.30pm
TOTP2 St Patrick’s Day Special
2.00am
Duck Quacks Don’t Echo
12.15am
Irish Rock at the BBC
1.00am
Super Casino
Sky Sports News
2.30am
Bliss
1.15am
Top of the Pops
4.10am
Cowboy Builders
4.00am
Sky Sports News
3.00am
Hawaii Five-0
2.15am
Lost Kingdoms of Central America
5.45am
House Doctor
5.00am
Sky Sports News
4.00am
Ross Kemp: In Search of Pirates
3.15am
The Silk Road
6.10am
HouseBusters
6.00am
Sky Sports News
5.00am
Stargate Atlantis
4.15am
TOTP2 St Patrick’s Day Special
6.35am
Wildlife SOS
7.00am
The Goldbergs
7.00am
Judge Judy
9.55am
Grand Designs
7.00am
Football’s Greatest
8.20am
Don’t Tell the Bride
7.20am
Murder, She Wrote
9.20am
Made in Chelsea Does
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A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun
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Made in Chelsea
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Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts
1.30pm
The Goldbergs
2.00pm
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
3.00pm
Young Sheldon
3.30pm
The Big Bang Theory
5.00pm
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer
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More 4
Murder, She Wrote
9.10am
Murder, She Wrote
10.10am
A Touch of Frost
12.10pm
A Touch of Frost
2.10pm
Inspector Morse
4.25pm
Columbo: Playback
6.00pm
Vera
8.00pm
Midsomer Murders
10.00pm
Midsomer Murders
6.15pm
Extreme Cake Makers
7.00pm
The Big Bang Theory
10.00pm
The World’s End
12.10am
Gogglebox
12.00am
Inspector Morse
1.15am
Five Star Hotel
2.10am
The Good Karma Hospital
4.20am
Timeless
5.05am
How I Met Your Mother
5.45am
Rude(Ish) Tube
3.00am
ITV3 Nightscreen
3.30am
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Joe Joyce v Donnie Palmer
3.15pm
5.50pm
8.25pm
10.00pm
11.40pm
1.50am
2.55am
3.40am
Four in a Bed
Come Dine with Me
Britain’s Wildest Weather 2016
Bin Laden: Shoot to Kill
Father Ted
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
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The Avengers
10.30am
ITV Racing: The Opening Show
11.30am
Snooker v Darts
11.40am
Pawn Stars
2.30pm
ITV Racing: Live from Uttoxeter
5.00pm
How the West Was Won
6.05pm
FYI Daily
6.10pm
How the West Was Won
8.10pm
Storage Wars
9.00pm
Jaws 4: The Revenge
10.05pm
FYI Daily
10.10pm
Jaws 4: The Revenge
10.50pm
Wanted
11.55pm
FYI Daily
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Wanted
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The Dictator
2.00am
FYI Daily
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The Dictator
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Minder
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Breakfast Match of the Day Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics Lifeline Songs of Praise BBC News Match of the Day Live A Question of Sport Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Hold the Sunset Brooklyn BBC News Regional News and Weather Paddy Mcguinness’ Sport Relief Warm Up The Sentinel Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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The Planet’s Funniest Animals Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus You’ve Been Framed! The Voice UK Happy Feet FYI Daily Happy Feet Hotel Transylvania Preview FYI Daily Hotel Transylvania Preview The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor FYI Daily The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Ibiza Weekender Family Guy American Dad! Keith Lemon: The Film FYI Daily Keith Lemon: The Film Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
Coast The Instant Gardener Gardeners’ World Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook Escape to the Country The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago Money for Nothing World’s Most Extraordinary Homes Back in Time for Tea Catch Me If You Can Top Gear Famously Unfit for Sports Relief The Mash Report Top Gear: Extra Gear Women’s Six Nations Highlights Being Blacker Question Time Holby City This is BBC Two
ITV1 7.00am 10.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.55am 1.55pm 2.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 11.20pm 12.15am 1.10am 2.00am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am
Children’s programmes ITV News Love Your Garden Peston on Sunday The Voice UK ITV Lunchtime News Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway What Would Your Kid Do? The Harbour Tipping Point The Chase: Celebrity Special Paul O’grady: For the Love of Dogs ITV Evening News Regional News and Weather Celebrity Catchphrase The Durrells The Good Karma Hospital ITV News Peston on Sunday Six Nations Highlights Marcella Jackpot247 Take on the Twisters ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
Sky Sports News
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Total Goals
8.30am 12.30pm 3.15pm
Live ICC Wc Qualifier Football Football
5.45pm
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Live ATP 1000: Indian Wells Final
Digby Dragon Peppa Pig
7.00am
The Hour of Power
3.45am
KOTV Boxing Weekly
11.00am
Football on 5
8.00am
Futurama
4.25am
Gillette World Sport
12.25pm
Getting Even with Dad
9.00am
The Simpsons
4.55am
Dispatches
2.30pm
Richie Rich
12.00pm
WWE Raw
My Girl
MacGyver
Location, Location, Location
4.15pm
1.00pm
5.25am
5.15pm
5 News
2.00pm
Hawaii Five-0
5.20pm
My Girl
3.00pm
Portrait Artist of the Year
6.20pm
Junior
4.00pm
Futurama
8.20pm
Jumper
4.30pm
Modern Family
9.55pm
5 News Weekend
6.30pm
The Simpsons
10.00pm
The Equalizer
11.00pm
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11.05pm
The Equalizer
12.35am
The Expendables 2
2.35am
Super Casino
4.10am
Cowboy Builders
5.00am
World’s Most Pampered Pets
5.45am
House Doctor
6.10am
HouseBusters
6.35am
Wildlife SOS
7.00am
Quincy, M.E.
7.50am
Storage Wars
10.05am
Pawn Stars
11.50am
How the West Was Won
12.50pm
FYI Daily
12.55pm
How the West Was Won
3.00pm
Goodwood Members’ Meeting Live
5.00pm
Hornblower
7.10pm
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
8.25pm
FYI Daily
8.30pm
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
10.00pm
Windtalkers
11.00pm
FYI Daily
11.05pm
Windtalkers
12.50am
Above the Law
1.50am
FYI Daily
1.55am
Above the Law
2.55am
River Monsters
3.50am
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9.15am
Made in Chelsea
7.50am
Heartbeat
10.40am
Snatched
8.55am
Dragonball Evolution
10.00am
Columbo: Playback
1.00pm
Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts
11.40am
A Touch of Frost
2.55pm
Inconceivable
1.20pm
The Big Bang Theory
4.00pm
Vera
4.45pm
It Comes at Night
5.20pm
The Goldbergs
6.00pm
The Durrells
9.00pm
Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs
7.20pm
The Big Bang Theory
10.00pm
Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian
The Big Bang Theory
4.00am
Numb Custody
Murder, She Wrote
Young Sheldon
1.10am
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8.00pm
6.50pm
2 Guns
2.05am
Five Star Hotel
Food Unwrapped
6.45am
Kirsty’s Homemade Home
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Only Connect University Challenge Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth Andrew Marr on Churchill 13 Minutes: The Plot to Assassinate Adolf Hitler The Riviera: A History in Pictures Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth Andrew Marr on Churchill Sounds of the Seventies
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A New Life in the Sun
12.00pm
Vet on the Hill
1.05pm
Come Dine with Me
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Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me Grand Designs
10.00pm
Father Ted
11.05pm
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
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The Theory of Everything Inspector Morse Blue Murder
12.10am
Very British Problems
1.15am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
2.10am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
3.15am
Car S.O.S
Rising Damp
6.00am
Monster Family: Special
4.00am
First Dates Abroad
5.05am
Road to Avonlea
6.30am
Black Panther: Special
4.25am
Hollyoaks Omnibus
6.50am
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Wild Wheels
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Heartbeat
11.20am
11.00pm
6.20am
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Stargate Atlantis
10.00pm
Olly the Little White Van
8.50am
The Job Interview
5.00am
It Comes at Night
Fireman Sam
8.40am
2.50am
Most Shocking
12.30am
Thomas and Friends
8.25am
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School of Rock
8.10am
Shimmer and Shine
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10.30am
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Inconceivable
Paw Patrol
6.15pm
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Arrow
10.40pm
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The Last Leg
Murder, She Wrote
Transformers: The Last Knight
Epic
1.55am
7.00am
8.00pm
Peppa Pig
4.15pm
Noddy: Toyland Detective
2.00am
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
7.50am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
The Force: Manchester
5.50pm
Winter Paralympics Closing Ceremony
10.00am
Hollyoaks Omnibus
Snatched
Simon
3.00pm
Solace
7.00am
6.25pm
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Wheeler
Transformers: The Last Knight
Winter Paralympics Today
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12.15pm
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1.00am
Don’t Tell the Bride
Sunday Brunch
13 Commandments
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10.20am
Mofy
10.30am
11.05pm
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7.40am
Frasier
Paw Patrol
NCIS: Los Angeles
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7.35am
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11.00pm
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The Mr. Men Show
7.30am
Homeland
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Sky Sports News
7.20am
10.00pm
10.00pm
5.00am
Winter Paralympics Breakfast
9.10am
Live LPGA : Founders Cup
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Wissper
9.00am
Escape to the Chateau
11.30pm
4.00am
Little Princess
7.10am
9.00pm
MacGyver
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Mobil 1
Britain’s Polar Bear Cub
9.00pm
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Everybody Loves Raymond
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Boxing
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Breakfast Holding Back the Years Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Caught Red Handed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors A Place to Call Home Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Panorama EastEnders Classic Mary Berry MasterChef BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Imagine ... Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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It Comes at Night
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Inconceivable
7.00pm
Jasper Jones
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Transformers: The Last Knight
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It Comes at Night
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Inconceivable
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Numb
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The Repair Shop Holding Back the Years The Sheriffs are Coming Hugh’s Wild West Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Week in Parliament The Daily Politics Women’s Six Nations Highlights Yes Chef Your Home in Their Hands Planet Earth Spy in the Wild Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads The Repair Shop Top Gear Only Connect University Challenge The Funeral Murders QI Newsnight Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago Panorama Countryfile Imagine ... This is BBC Two
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Good Morning Sports Fans
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Sky Sports News at 5
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Sky Sports Tonight
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Football
11.00pm
The Debate - Live
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Sky Sports News
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Live WWE Late Night Raw
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WWE From the Vault
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WWE From the Vault
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WWE From the Vault
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Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue Motorway Patrol Road Wars Warehouse 13 Forever NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Stargate SG-1 The Simpsons Futurama The Simpsons Ghostbusters II A League of Their Own The Force: Essex Ross Kemp: In Search of Pirates Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Most Shocking The Force: Essex It’s Me or the Dog Futurama
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Countdown
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Puffin Rock
7.45am
3rd Rock from the Sun
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Poppy Cat
8.35am
Everybody Loves Raymond
7.20am
Simon
9.30am
Frasier
7.25am
Bob the Builder
11.05am
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA
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Fireman Sam
12.00pm
Undercover Boss USA
7.50am
Thomas and Friends
1.00pm
Channel 4 News
8.00am
The Secret Life of Puppies
1.05pm
Come Dine with Me
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Noddy: Toyland Detective
2.05pm
Posh Pawnbrokers
8.20am
Paw Patrol
3.10pm
Countdown
8.35am
Peppa Pig
4.00pm
A Place in the Sun
8.50am
Shimmer and Shine
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A New Life in the Sun
9.05am
Floogals
6.00pm
Four in a Bed
9.20am
Digby Dragon
6.30pm
Star Boot Sale
9.35am
Rusty Rivets
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The Simpsons
9.55am
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
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Hollyoaks
10.05am
Mofy
8.00pm
Channel 4 News
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The Wright Stuff
9.00pm
Dispatches
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Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!
9.30pm
Food Unwrapped
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5 News Lunchtime
10.00pm
24 Hours in Police Custody
1.15pm
The Gadget Show
11.00pm
Electric Dreams
2.15pm
Home and Away
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One Killer Punch
2.45pm
Neighbours
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Seven Year Switch
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NCIS
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One Born Every Minute
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A Deadly Affair
2.55am
It’s a Weird World
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5 News at 5
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The Question Jury
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Neighbours
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Coast v Country
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Home and Away
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Location, Location, Location
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5 News Tonight
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Food Unwrapped
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Rugby on 5: Anglo-Welsh Cup
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Extreme Winter Road Rescue
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Terror in the Air: Flights Out of Control
11.00pm
Armed and Deadly: Police UK
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All New Traffic Cops
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Britain’s Greatest Bridges
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Super Casino
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Tribal Teens... Here Comes Trouble
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House Doctor
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On the Buses
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Grand Designs
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You’re Only Young Twice
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Murder, She Wrote
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24 Hours in a and e
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Lewis
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DCI Banks
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Scott and Bailey
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Eating out Spanish are eating out more – and particularly at more foreign restaurants, particularly Italian, which seems to be a favourite. The locals are eating out more and this means they are spending more and, best of all, they are widening their palate. In good news for expat restaurateurs, the average Spaniard ate out 158 times last year, an increase of 1.3 percent on 2016. The biggest winners are restaurants serving fast food, and in particular Italian restaurants. While the largest increase is trips out for breakfast and lunch, at the weekends punters are
spending more on ‘a la carte’ restaurants. According to market research company NPD, total sales in the catering sector reached a record €3.6 Billion in sales last year, an increase of 2.5 percent on 2016. It is the third consecutive year of growth in the sector with the number of restaurant visits reaching 98 million. Each customer spent an average of €4.88 per trip, a rise of 1 percent on last year. At the beginning of the financial crisis the first thing that was hit were breakfasts out,” said NPD Spain boss Vicente
Montesinos. “But with the economic recovery we are seeing an increase in the number of people eating out… and more jobs being created.” Fast food restaurants, tapas bars and coffee bars are the main driving force behind the growth, representing 86 percent of the increase.
Bar tried to ban ‘noisy children’ A bar in central Salamanca has been forced to take down a notice which warns customers that if children throw tantrums or cause a nuisance, they will be asked to leave the premises. The Livingstone, in the Plaza de la Libertad, states that children must remain with their parents 'at all times' and 'not separate themselves' from their adult companions, and must not play with toys 'except mobile phones or video game consoles', babies' nappies must be changed 'outside the toilets', and kids 'must not play' in the building. Parents are instructed that children 'must walk, not run' inside the bar and that if kids 'cry, scream or create noise that could constitute a nuisance to other customers', their parents or
guardians must 'remove the child from the premises until they cease to do so'. A flood of furious comments on social media, however, meant the Livingstone has felt morally obliged to take the sign down. “Thanks to you and your comments, we've realised we were in the wrong and will immediately remove the sign from our premises,” the Livingstone said on Twitter. “We wish to apologise to anyone who may have felt offended. “Children are always welcome – in fact, our manager has three small children and has had to take them off the premises several times to calm them down.” Elsewhere, however, comments online have called it 'shameful'
that the bar has been 'forced' to remove its sign, saying many bar customers in general would welcome 'not having to put up with noisy, badly-behaved children' and that many parents whose kids throw tantrums in public premises would normally take them outside as a matter of course so as not to disturb everyone else.
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Clampdown on wholemeal bread labels
A new law covering wholemeal bread could mean shoppers have to check labels thoroughly to see exactly what they are buying. Many brands of bread claiming to be 'wholemeal' are in fact manufactured with refined white flour, but with a handful of wheat, rye or barley bran thrown in – and few, if any, loaves are made with completely wholemeal flour. At present, Spanish law defines wholemeal bread as that which has been made 'with wholemeal flour', but does not specify the percentage of this type of flour which must be used. 'Wholemeal flour' is defined as the result of cereal grains being ground up and of which 'the composition corresponds with that of the wholegrain cereal
grain'. But again, it does not state what percentage of the wholegrain should be present in it. This creates a legal loophole which allows bread, biscuits and other grain-based products to be legitimately labelled as 'made with 100 percent wholemeal flour', when in practice, the amount of '100 percent wholemeal flour' used is negligible. For this reason, the ministry of food, agriculture and the environment is seeking to abolish the 34-year-old law covering wholemeal bread – Royal Decree, or Bill of Law number 1137 of 23rd May, 1984 – and create a new one 'adapted to current market demands' and aiming to 'provide
sufficient information to the consumer to enable him or her to make informed choices'. A draft of the new law, due out later this year, states that bread will be either labelled as '100 percent wholemeal bread' or simply 'wholemeal bread' only if it is made exclusively with wholemeal flour. Where processed or refined flour, malted flour or standard white flour is used in part, bread must be labelled as 'made with X percent wholemeal flour'. The ministry is working on the new text at present, but it is not clear exactly when the law will come into force or how long manufacturers will have to adapt to the change in legislation.
English gin with a Valencian twist Spanish gin drinkers were amongst the earliest pioneers of the gin craze that is sweeping the world. It was in Spain that an English Gin, now one of the fastest-growing super-premium gins in the world, first began to take off. Brockmans Gin, known as the ‘gin like no other’ is a gin of distinction in terms of quality and of taste. Once tried, it is not readily forgotten. Brockmans was created by cofounders Neil Everett (CEO) and Bob Fowkes (Marketing Director) whohad a passion for gin and a vision for something unique.This gin is full of surprises. Brockmans is a 40% ABV super-premium gin distilled in the heart of England using quality botanicals from around the world. The overriding flavour profile that make Brockmans so unique is derived from an intriguing and unique bond of flavours. The top note of Bulgarian coriander has an aromatic, gingery orange flavour, which marries beautifully with the softer, more rounded harmonies of blueberries and blackberries and the bottom note created by Juniper berries from Tuscany. This inspired combination, together with the dry, bitter-sweet peel of Valencian
oranges, elongates the deeper tones and serve to give Brockmans an intensely smooth, beautiful taste. Brockmans Gin is packaged in stylish and tactile black glass so it looks as good as it tastes. It sells at many of the world’s top bars, restaurants and hotels and is enormously popular in Spain where it has been one of the fastest-growing gin brands. Delicious as a classic G&T or gin martini, Brockmans Gin also lends itself to an array of cocktails. To make a Perfect Serve Brockmans Brockmans Gin & Tonic with a Pink Grapefruit Twist • Pour Brockmans Gin over large ice cubes in a chilled glass • Add good quality, chilled tonic water • Add a twist of pink grapefruit peel • Finish with a garnish of fresh blueberries. It came as a surprise to us,
but apparently gin is a delicious accompaniment to foods and also works well as a food ingredient. Roast butternut squash & Brockmans Gin risotto with Taleggio created by Chef, Duncan Impey, of The Club at One Alfred Place, London Serves 2. Heat the oven to 180o Ingredients 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into thin wedges sprigs of rosemary few sprigs of thyme 1 banana shallot – fine diced 200 gms Carnaroli risotto rice 1 clove garlic, crushed. 1 small bay leaf 50 ml Brockmans Gin 60gms butter splash of olive oil 500 ml vegetable stock – kept hot 90 gms Taleggio cheese (or Camembert) Chopped fresh herbs - flat leaf parsley, chopped chervil and chopped tarragon (a pinch of each) 80 gms freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper Method 1. Mix the butternut squash with some of the thyme and all the rosemary leaves, sprinkle with olive oil, and roast in the oven for 8 minutes. When tender but still firm, remove from the oven and set aside. 2. Place half the butter (30gms) in a pan with a splash of olive oil. Dice and chill the rest of the butter for later. 3. Add the diced shallots and cook for 5-6 minutes. 4. Add the rice to the pan and gently toast it with the shallot for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the Brockmans Gin, standing well back as it will flambe. Cook until the liquid reduced by half. Add the bayleaf. 6. Gradually add the hot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring the rice mixture with a wooden spatula and adding further stock, a ladleful at a time, until the rice is done. 7. Once cooked, gently add the butternut squash and the cold diced butter and mix taking care not to break up the squash. 8. Add most of the parmesan and all the Taleggio chees and stir. Remove the bayleaf. 9. Garnish with the chopped fresh herbs. Add salt and pepper. 10. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with a sprinkling of the remaining Parmesan. 11. Pour a Brockmans Gin and enjoy... Chef’s tips • Always use a wooden or a plastic spatula for risotto – metal implements break up the rice. • Ensure the stock is hot as you add it. • If you want to prepare ahead, the risotto can be cooked for 9 minutes (up to part-way through stage 6); placed in a cold fridge; and then reheated and finished for a further 5 minutes or until done. • The butternut squash can be cooked earlier in the day
and refrigerated until needed. • Don’t add the salt until the end – it prevents the rice cooking properly.
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Spring allergies With spring just around the corner, many allergy sufferers will be braced for a season of discomfort and suffering, as pollen count increases. Around 35 percent of the population will be affected by one form of allergy at some stage in their lives, and this figure is even higher in children, with 50 percent suffering from an allergy. Hay fever is one of the most common allergies, affecting around 25 percent of the population, with most allergic to grass pollen. This means that spring and summer can be difficult for those with this allergy during pollen season. Other common allergies come from dust mites, mould spores and pet dander, which can trigger different reactions, from respiratory reactions like asthma to eczema skin reactions. The intensity of the response varies from person to person. Spring is beautiful, but it's also a key time of year for seasonal allergies. As plants release pollen, millions of people with hay fever start to sniffle and sneeze. There's no cure but you can take steps to curb springtime allergies, from medication to household habits. Causes The biggest spring allergy trigger is pollen. Trees, grasses, and weeds release these tiny grains into the air to fertilize other plants. When they get into the nose of someone who’s allergic, they send the body's defences haywire. The immune system mistakenly sees the pollen as a danger and releases antibodies that attack the allergens. That leads to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood. Histamines trigger the runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms that are all too familiar if you have allergies.
This means that chirping birds aren’t the only thing heard in the coming spring months. More than 50 million will be sneezing and wheezing thanks to seasonal allergies. And according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), early spring temperatures mean allergy symptoms will be intense and last longer than average. Relief might seem impossible as pollen counts soar, but by knowing what triggers symptoms and how to avoid these allergens, sufferers can lead healthy, active lifestyles with minimal side effects. Although symptoms may not always be severe, seasonal allergies are a serious condition that should be properly diagnosed and treated. While there are common rules to live by in the spring, such as keeping your windows closed, there are lesser known spring allergy elements that can cause you more misery. To help those with seasonal allergies cope this spring, ACAAI has put together the following list of surprising spring allergy facts. • One Pollen, Two Pollen, Three Pollen, More - Every year is labelled as the worst for allergy symptoms, and there could be some truth to that. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, pollen counts slowly rise annually and are expected to double by the year 2040. This is due to economic growth, global environment sustainability, temperature and human-induced changes, such as increased levels of carbon dioxide. By making an appointment with your doctor in January or February, you'll be well on your way to relief before symptoms start. • Home Sweet, Hay Fever - Where you
live can determine the severity of suffering you may feel, but no matter where you live, allergies can be a problem all year long. ACAAI recommends speaking with your boardcertified allergist about treatment options and for tips on how to eliminate allergy triggers in your home environment. • Treat Before you Sneeze - Taking your allergy medication should be done well before the first sneeze. Allergists recommend you begin treating two weeks before your symptoms typically surface. While there isn't a cure for spring allergies, there is something close. Immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, can modify and prevent disease progression. Track your symptoms and find relief with the MyNasalAllergyJournal.org • Pollens and Molds and Weeds, Oh My! - A mild winter may cause an early release of pollens from certain trees, and a longer season may be worsened by the priming effect. Once allergy sufferers are exposed to this early pollen, their immune system is primed to react to the allergens, meaning there will be little relief even if temperatures cool down before spring is in full bloom. If weather reports call for a streak of warm days, begin taking your medication. • April Showers Bring More Symptoms - Not only will April's showers bring more flowers, it might also cause more symptoms for spring allergy sufferers. Rain can promote plant and pollen growth. Wind accompanying a rainfall can stir pollen and mold into the air, also heightening symptoms. Allergists advise sufferers to know which pollens they are sensitive to and then check pollen counts. In spring and summer,
during tree and grass pollen season, levels are highest in the evening. In late summer and early fall, during ragweed pollen season, levels are highest in the morning. Here’s some top tips on relieving the symptoms caused from a variety of allergies to make your spring much happier... 1. Check the pollen count every day so you can plan your life around this. 2. When the count is high, do not dry laundry outside as pollen can stick to your clothes. 3. If you have outdoor activities in mind, then do them after a rain shower. This is when pollen count will be at its lowest. 4. As soon as you get home, change your clothes so you do nottransfer pollen from outside all over the house. 5. Rather than wait for spring to carry out your spring clean, do it just before so you don't have to deal with hay fever and dust at the same time. 6. Clean mould in the bathroom regularly to avoid the spread of mould spores. 7. Good ventilation is key in removing allergens so make sure the bathroom and kitchen are well aired to help remove excess moisture. 8. When levels of damp are lower, there are less mould spores and dust mites. You can buy a dehumidifier to reduce moisture levels in your home. 9. It's important to get a good night's sleep and have a bedroom as free from allergens as possible. Air purifiers can provide relief from these allergens. Natural remedies Many people unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple remedies can offer a lot of allergy relief:
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an age old remedy that is often recommended for a variety of health conditions. The theory is that its ability to reduce mucous production and cleanse the lymphatic system makes it useful for allergies. Quercetin Quercetin is a natural bioflavonoid that is said to help stabilise mast cells to keep them from releasing histamine. It is also a potent antioxidant that is said to help reduce inflammation. It is best used as a long term remedy and many people start taking it about 4-6 weeks before allergy season to help prevent allergy symptoms. Nettle Leaf Nettle leaf is another natural antihistamine that can be very effective as it naturally blocks the body’s ability to produce histamine. It grows in many places and can be made in to a tincture or tea, but for allergy relief, capsules made from dried nettle leaves are the easiest and most effective option. Probiotics Allergies are the result of an imbalance in the immune system that causes the body to react too strongly to a stimuli. New research links the presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut with reduced incidence of allergies. Local Honey The theory is that consuming local honey from where you live will help your body adapt to the allergens in the local natural environment there. This is supposed to work like a natural allergy “shot” and doesn’t seem to have a downside it terms of side effects.
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Win a psychic reading with TV medium Alison Wynne-Ryder If you love all things magical and would like to learn more about how you can develop your intuition, how to connect with angel energy or understand more about the spirit world in general - look no further than our columnist and psychic guru, Alison Wynne-Ryder who is affectionately known as 'The Quirky Medium', which is also the title of her award winning book. Alison moved to Spain just over three years ago and has built up an excellent rapport with clients and students alike. Alison says "I love it when people come to me through word of mouth - you can't have better recommendation than that!" Well, she must be doing something right then! Alison is a Clairvoyant Medium, offering one to one psychic readings as well as being a popular platform medium where she gives messages from spirit to audience members. She has been practicing Reiki for over 18 years and as a Reiki Master/Teacher, she attunes others so they can become Reiki Practitioners themselves. She is also an Angelic Reiki Master whereby she empowers recipients through angelic initiations, cleansings and practical information so they may be able to merge with the Angelic Kingdom of Light. Alison works from home in Benimar where she has her own practice "The Lighthouse Healing Sanctuary". Here, she teaches Psychic Development, and holds beautiful angel workshops as well as offering her healing modalities. Over the years, Alison has added to her repertoire of spiritual work. Some may recognise her as one half of the ghost busting team Rescue Mediums - which is a reality show about helping homeowners who are experiencing
unexplained and often very frightening phenomenon in their homes. The Rescue Mediums find out who is haunting the property and after picking up clues through their psychic antenna they send the stuck spirit to the light by performing a Spirit Rescue. Sounds easy? Well it isn't! You can see it for yourself for free on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx dWonOLQClEFhFSWQlFHXg There is no question that Alison lives and breathes her love of spirit and the angels which she enjoys sharing with others. She says "Seeing someone's face light up either through messages they receive from spirit or when they develop in class is why I do what I do. I have the best 'job' in the world. If you'd like to see more of Alison's work, or follow what she's up to, check out her website @ www.discovertheangels.com follow her on Twitter @ rescuemediumali or on
Facebook you can 'like' her Quirky Medium page or ask to be added to events page, The Lighthouse Healing Sanctuary. WIN A FREE READING, OR A SIGNED COPY OF ALISON'S BOOK! All you have to do is answer this very simple question! • What is the name of the TV show that Alison co-hosted? 1st prize is a free reading with Alison or, if you prefer, a free place on one of her forthcoming Angel Workshops. 2nd prize - A signed copy of Alison's Book The Competition will run for the month of March and the winner will be announced live on Facebook! Good luck to everyone, and remember, you have to be in it to win it! Send your entries to office@costablancapeople.com before March 28th at 4pm.
PP hopes to increase minimum marriage age Spain’s government wants to increase the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age after learning that more than 800 minors became husbands or wives between 2013 and 2016. The reigning right-wing PP party, which is in a minority, has asked the mostly-left wing opposition to support its
proposal, which in-line with recommendations by the United Nations and other international organisations working for the protection of women and children. Like in the UK and in many other western countries, a 16-year-old can legally take the major decision to get
married – and yet cannot even vote in a local or general election. And in Spain, 16- and 17-year-olds are considered 'children' in every sense – tourists of this age, although technically adults in other EU countries, would be taken into care if found unaccompanied in the country, and although the minimum age for sexual consent in Spain is 16, a girl of 16 or 17 who becomes pregnant would normally spark an inquiry into her family situation. The PP stresses it does not want to 'limit rights' of men and women aged 16 and 17, but seeks to 'guarantee their full development as adults' before they 'take actions that could potentially change their present and future completely'. Their aim is to 'protect minors above and beyond anyone else' in situations where a 'power imbalance' may be present. Amendments to Spain's childhood and adolescence protection system in 2015 made it the first country in the world to put minors' interests in priority position and provide them with substantial rights and procedures to be followed where these are breached. In the last year, the age of consent for sexual relations has been lifted to 16 from just 13 years of age, and forced marriage has been categorised as a criminal offence, whatever the age of the victim. One in three girls in developing countries are aged under 18 when they marry, and even in Spain, 807 'children' got married over the four years until the end of 2016, or approximately 202 per year.The PP argues that if a person has to be 18 or more to vote, learn to drive or actually drive a car, drink alcohol, smoke or buy cigarettes, he or she should also be at least that age before being able to get married.
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Exercise really is the best medicine This week came more evidence that regular exercise really is the best medicine: avid cyclists as old as 79 had healthy muscle and immune function as good as people 30 years younger who did not exercise. This will be music to the ears of the Costa Blanca’s retired population – many of whom take advantage of their free time and the climate to take up cycling as a serious hobby. Researchers in the UK tested the muscles and immune systems of a group of middle-aged and elderly cyclists and
compared them to younger people who do not exercise regularly. The cyclists were healthier, both in terms of their muscles and their immune systems, than middle-aged couch potatoes. But they also looked as healthy, biologically, as a group of people aged 20 to 36 who did not exercise, the team reported in the journal Aging Cell. “It really tells us that staying physically active all of your adult life can prevent much of what we think of as
aging, including immune aging,” said Janet Lord, who directs the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University of Birmingham. They worked with a group of 125 male and female cyclists aged 55 to 79, who regularly cycled long distances — 35 to 60 miles in a day at a fairly rapid clip. They compared them to 75 people their own age who did not exercise and also to 55 young adults aged 20 to 36 who didn’t exercise.
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Quirónsalud investigates personalised cancer treatment Personalised vaccines, the study of genes, and a multidisciplinary focus improve results and increase survival rates, as an alternative to conventional methods Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja has opened a Clean Room, designed to meet the international standards for quality GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and intended for the preparation of medicine for advanced therapies, such as tumour cell vaccines. The medical team from the Oncology platform at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja, is part of the Chair of multidisciplinary Oncology at the UCAM (Catholic University of Murcia), and is led by Doctor Antonio Brugarolas. The team has started the manufacturing of dentritic cells made with the patient’s own blood, which has had positive results for treating metastatic prostate cancer. “As well as working on this type of cancer, the future plans for the Clean Room include obtaining vaccines to treat patients with skin and breast cancer”, explains Doctor Juan José Mata, specialist in immunology at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. New technology based on the study of genes Following in the line of work of personalized treatment to fight cancer, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja is initiating a Next Generation Sequencer to find out how each tumour behaves by studying the DNA and RNA in patients
that are resistant to conventional chemotherapy. “It means we can look for genetic alterations of DNA in all tumours. Up until now 20% of patients had DNA mutations which were treatable, and hopefully now that percentage will increase” highlights Doctor Brugarolas. In addition, he explains that not only do they aim to detect the mutations that are treatable to administer the correct
treatment, but also they want to know how the cells react to the mutations, that way they can visualize how the cell adapts and predict the chemotherapy that is best for each tumour. This new technology implies that the patient only needs one biopsy and they get the results back in just two weeks. In addition it gives the patient a choice between different treatments depending on the costs, the side effects, the method of intake, and the patient’s preferences meaning that the methodis personalized. On average 600 genes are studied in just one test which is more reliable than conventional chemotherapy, and can predict which are the best drugs to fight the cancer. Although the treatment still needs to be perfected, Doctor Brugarolas concludes “By analysing a patient’s RNA,
their response to chemotherapy treatment can be predicted with 70% accuracy”. A high resolution multidisciplinary concept The oncology platform at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja is composed of a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 top level specialists, and state of the art technology such as PET-CT, intraoperative radiotherapy (mobetrón), personalized pharmacotherapy, genetic counselling, or the Clean Room; which have made it an international centre of reference for diagnosis and cancer treatment, visited by patients from Spain and Europe. TheChair of multidisciplinary Oncology at the UCAM and Quirónsalud Torrevieja have worked together for several years, to develop research which later has been put to practice at the Hospital, such as the HIPEC technique which consists in applying chemotherapy with hyperthermia inside the abdomen during surgery. This technique which has been applied at the Oncology platform at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja for over 15 years, has recently been introduced in most major hospitals in Spain. After many years of research, it has proven to be 30% effective in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, and is accepted in the scientific communityas being the best alternative for metastatic peritoneal ovarian or colon cancer.
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logic puzzle Logic puzzles require the solver to deduce the relationships between different people, places and things based on a limited number of clues given in the puzzle.
quick ACROSS 1. Enclosure (4) 3. Appendage (8) 9. Tender (7) 10. Punctuation mark (5) 11. Instability (12) 13. Develop (6) 15. Seller (6) 17. Subordination (12)
20. Musical note (5) 21. Merciful (7) 22. Given right to (8) 23. Inform (4)
5. Unsuitable (12) 6. Badly-treated (3-4) 7. Not any (4) 8. Bubbling (12) 12. Eastern (8) 14. Rich (7) 16. Grating (6) 18. Female relative (5) 19. Competent (4)
DOWN 1. Taken prisoner (8) 2. Sheen (5) 4. Mock (6)
cryptic Remember: every item on the board belongs to one and only one person, no item will ever be shared. Using only the clues provided and simple deductive logic and reasoning, fill in the grid with Xs and Os to determine the solution.
ACROSS 1. Right at the back of a floater (4) 3. Be a true sportsman when the drama isn't bad (4,4) 9. Largely where art may be displayed (7) 10. Beneath some newly found errors (5) 11. It is worn while performing secretarial services (8,4) 13. Disclaim over 500 put in the ground (6) 15. Resident directly concerned with final chess move? (6) 17. Unobstructed way in means not having to pay to get in (8,4) 20. Until this part shows the fineness of
the soil (5) 21. Elevator with no earthly connection? (7) 22. Become disconcerted and organise a group? (3,5) 23. Agreed again out when old (4) DOWN 1. For example one cried out about killing king (8) 2. Such fleas can't be real! (5) 4. A manly sort of person - not an expert (6) 5. Having the pulse of those not very old?
(5,2,5) 6. Road ran in small state (7) 7. In this order a red cloak is uncommon (4) 8. Lived up to adoration strongly opposed by someone in 11 (5,7) 12. Sit and tease out in bed (2,6) 14. Distinguishing feature of later as opposed to latter vest (7) 16. Anger a green reformer (6) 18. Regretting I get in step (5)
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Solution for Logic Puzzle Kimusk Aldeton
1000 AD
Uskorr
750 AD
Sameos
500 AD
Ryat
250 AD
8,000 9,500 6,500 7,500 9,000
Valencia New Liberty Howland Waterloo Floris
Sudoku Solution
1250 AD
1. The culture located near Howland was founded sometime before the culture located near New Liberty.. 2. The society founded in 250 AD had a population size of 9,000.. 3. The Kimusk culture didn't have a population size of 7,500.. 4. Neither the society founded in 1250 AD nor the culture with 7,500 people was the Uskorr culture.. 5. The Ryat culture was based near Floris.. 6. The Uskorr culture was either the culture founded in 750 AD or the culture founded in 1000 AD.. 7. Neither the society founded in 1250 AD nor the culture with 7,500 people was the Aldeton culture.. 8. Of the culture with 9,500 people and the Uskorr culture, one was founded in 1000 AD and the other was based near Howland.. 9. The Ryat culture didn't have a population size of 7,500.. 10. The culture founded in 750 AD had a population size of 6,500.. 11. The culture located near Valencia had a population size of 8,000..
QUICK Across: 6 Consent; 7 Havoc; 9 Cower; 10 Mariner; 12 Operational; 14 The game is up; 18 Contact; 19 Usher; 21 Rider; 22 Divorce. Down: 1 Motor; 2 Asleep; 3 End; 4 Casino; 5 Foreman; 8 Captain; 11 Grimace; 13 Chaotic; 15 Gather; 16 Upshot; 17 Teach; 20 Die. CRYPTIC Across: 6 Related; 7 Genre; 9 Naiad; 10 Habitat; 12 Teetotaller; 14 Unmatchable; 18 Lighter; 19 Party; 21 Charm; 22 Inferno. Down: 1 Nepal; 2 Palate; 3 Beg; 4 Denial; 5 Breaker; 8 Partial; 11 Sticker; 13 Insight; 15 Ashore; 16 Leader; 17 Stand; 20 One.
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Jim via email asks: Hello Aunty. After a recent Skype update I was unable to access Skype from my desktop shortcut. I uninstalled and tried to reinstall but although it seemed to do all the right things on download, there’s a notice on screen saying “unable to access download server”. I have contacted Skype help and they wanted to remotely access my computer but I said no to that. Can you help? Aunty Says: Hello Jim. If you go to the Skype website and download the latest Skype for Windows this should guarantee a fresh install with the very latest version. If this fails then there may be some remnants of an unsuccessful previous install that is causing problems. There are some free uninstaller programs that go beyond the normal Windows “Uninstall a Program” so let me know if the above works. Glen via email asks: Hi Aunty. Is there any way I can tell if there is anybody using my internet? I am with Ole but there always seems to be a lot of activity on my router’s lights even after I have turned off my laptop. Aunty Says: Hi Glen. I’ve always used a program called Wireless Net Watcher from www.nirsoft.net and found one of my visiting neighbors’ had hacked my Wi-Fi password and was helping themselves to my ADSL. How they hacked my Wi-Fi password I will never know but to stop this happening again I’ve got into the habit of regularly changing my Wi-Fi password via the routers control panel. If you’re not sure
exactly how to do this let me know and I will send you instructions. Mary via email asks: My laptop recently tried to upgrade itself to the latest Windows10 but it kept going around in a loop so I had to restore it to factory settings. It let me copy all of my personal files and photos music onto a 64GB USB stick but now I can’t seem to open any of the documents as all the writing is total jibberish.The photos seem OK though. Aunty Says: Not too sure about this Mary but it could be that you are trying to open these files with the wrong program. Maybe you had Open Office or Word on your laptop before you did a factory restore? Nick from Torrevieja asks: Hello there Aunty. I have a few
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Five School Bus Drivers Tested Positive for Drugs During the latest campaign checking the safety requirements of school buses, more than 3,500 vehicles were checked, with five drivers testing positive for drugs, and a further 9 drivers reported for driving in excess of the maximum permitted speed. During the five-day campaign, a total of 3,557 vehicles were checked by officers of the Guardia Civil, supported by colleagues from local police forces, resulting in 1,416 offences being reported, mainly due to administrative irregularities. A lack of special school transport authorisation and unlimited liability insurance continue to be the most numerous irregularities amongst the controlled vehicles. According to Gregorio Serrano,
Director General of the DGT, “the habitual consumption of drugs by one part of society, has a direct reflection on drivers, many of them are behind the wheel after having consumed some type of substances as noted in the controls performed by agents on the road. From the DGT we will continue increasing these controls, putting a special emphasis on professional drivers”. Whilst checking the vehicles, the officers found that of those vehicles with seatbelts fitted, 8 had anomalies in their operation. A total of 81 vehicles had deficiencies in the service and emergency doors, as well as in their drive devices, and another 16 were reported for not having their ITV inspection certificates
and documentation. Regarding the administrative offences, 1,024 vehicles lacked the special authorisation to operate as a school transport vehicle, and 338 did not have unlimited liability insurance, as required by law. In addition, 104 controlled vehicles did not carry the corresponding V-10 school transport signal and another 24 lacked the luminous device with emergency signal. Finally, as regards the excess of driving time or reduction of rest, 17 drivers were denounced for this reason and another 30 for not taking a person in charge of the care of the minors on board the coach, when this was the case.
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Junctions A road junction is a location where multiple roads intersect, allowing vehicular traffic to change from one road to another. Priority The notion of “priority” refers to the passage of vehicles and which vehicles are allowed to move through junctions and roadways first. In modern terms, we refer to priority in a similar manner to how the phrase “right of way” was once used, but in a time of shared space and multiple different uses for roads and vehicles, to which nobody has a “right” to be on the roads over any other vehicle, it is acknowledged that drivers do have to “give way” to other road users and so we not only replace the terminology but also the notion of how traffic flows. The driver of a vehicle that has to give way to another must not initiate or continue a manoeuvre across a junction in the event of that manoeuvre causing a hazard by forcing the other vehicle to deviate from its speed, course or direction. Unmarked Crossings When no signs, signals or road markings indicating priority are present at a junction, drivers must give way to approaching vehicles from their right, irrespective of the type of vehicle that it is, including cycles, horse and carts, agricultural vehicles, cars, buses and trucks, except in the following cases: In the event of movement from an unpaved road to a paved road, the vehicles on the paved road have priority. Vehicles running on rails have priority over all other road users. At roundabouts, vehicles on the roundabout have priority over those wishing to enter it. Vehicles traveling on a motorway have priority over those seeking to access the highway. Signalled Junctions Drivers of vehicles approaching a junction controlled by an officer of official controlling traffic must stop their vehicles when ordered. The instructions of officials controlling junctions overrule the signs. The driver of a vehicle approaching a junction controlled by traffic lights must stop their vehicle in order to give way when indicated by a red of flashing yellow light. Road signs P-1, which are formed of pictograms enclosed in a red triangle warn of a junction ahead, indicate the priority through that junction by means of the larger, bolder arrowed line. Road sign P-2, which is formed of an “x” type cross in a red triangle warns of a junction where the general rule offers
priority to vehicles approaching from the right. At junctions where road markings indicate the need to give way or to stop and give way, drivers passing through that junction on the major road in either direction have priority through the junction. Irrespective of the priority through a junction, no vehicle is permitted to enter any junction or pedestrian crossing unless
the exit from the junction or crossing is clear. Some junctions are protected by yellow boxes which dictate the same, although the rule applies irrespective of the presence of such a feature that a junction must not be blocked by any vehicle unless the exit from that junction is clear and the only thing impeded the egress is the flow of traffic crossing its path.
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How to Deal with Mobile Phones May Priority Vehicles Improve Road Safety Emergency vehicle which are responding to an incident have priority over other vehicles. During any drive we must be forever conscious of our surroundings, allowing all of our senses to combine to provide special and location awareness, so that we can constantly react to changes as they happen, or, ideally, prompting situations and proactively preparing for these changes. The security services such as the police and Guardia Civil, and rescue services such as the fire service or ambulances are to be given a clear run when they have their lights flashing or sirens sounding, so long as this can be done safely. If we hear sirens or see emergency vehicles with flashing lights, our first reaction should be to make way, but in as safe a way as possible. On a clear and open road, if you are aware that a priority vehicle is approaching from behind, move over to a position which will allow the emergency vehicle to pass. It may be useful to indicate so that the driver of the emergency vehicle is aware of your intention. Carry out the manoeuvre without rushing, panicking or with any sudden movements. Once the emergency vehicle has passed, you may continue on your way. In the event of a queue of traffic of two lanes, the emergency vehicle will attempt to cut a path through the middle, so that vehicles on both sides are able to move to the side and allow for a safe passage. At junctions or intersections, vehicles
should pull over to the side to allow the emergency vehicles to pass. Do not attempt to cross the path of an oncoming priority vehicle. If you are on a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches, give way to the priority vehicle where possible and safe, allowing it to pass freely. Never attempt to follow an emergency vehicle and never pull out in front of them, always stay well clear and well back, without carrying out any sudden movements, remembering to move over where safe and possible. In the event of approaching an emergency scene, pay close attention to those who are directing traffic, acting on their instructions and directions. Always pass the scene giving as much space as possible and always pay close attention to the traffic and the situation, never letting curiosity get the better of you and distract you when you pass. The DGT has created a series of short videos which show the correct procedure for each of the circumstances listed, they can be viewed on the DGT website, dgt.es Priority vehicles save lives, always allow them safe passage where possible.
A team of researchers at the Universidad PolitĂŠcnica de Madrid have been working on a project whereas rather than leading to potentially deadly distractions, a mobile phone can help road safety by advising drivers of safer speeds. The technology behind intelligent speed adaptation systems (ISA) has been around since the 90s, mostly aimed at warning drivers who exceed the speed limit. In theory, the technology can also be used to block the functions of the mobile and even prevent use when driving, although this part of the system has seemingly not been welcomed by many, despite the
obvious safety benefits. Through this latest development of the system, the researchers in Madrid have been developing ways that the technology can identify other hazards which may need speed adjustment, such as bends, the camber of the road, the elevation etc, and even take into account the meteorological conditions, which may affect the adhesion to the road or visibility, for example, and the amount of traffic in each section. The technology can also identify the type of vehicle in which it is travelling, adjusting its reports accordingly. The system obtains the information in real time and establishes the safest
speed for the next section of the road contemplating and calculating the conditions reported, the stopping distance and the lateral acceleration of the vehicle as objective criteria. To the user, the mobile indicates the level of deceleration necessary. For the definition of the interface, the analysis of the impact on the level of attention required to receive the information of the system is carried out. Although there are no plans to release the system any time soon, the prototype has been tested in a vehicle, with different drivers, analyzing their response to warnings and their degree of satisfaction and compliance with the limits set.
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Ruby's Golf 'Girls Rule OK' Our trophy game this month took us to Vistabella where the newly opened holes proved to be a bit of a no' no' for our male members as the ladies ruled the day, (see results) Despite play being a bit slow the course played well and the greens were great as usual, but a bit tricky. The weather was a bit chilly when we teed off as we had an early start, but it did get progressively warmer as the day continued, as did the ladies with most of the results going their way. Nearest the pins on the par 3's were Theresa Wright, Glenys Thomas, Michelle Evans and Dave Shelton. with best front nine was Helen Bailey (23) best back Michelle Evans (19) Silver division winner Glenys Thomas (37) and gold and overall winner was 'yes it's a male' husband Mike Thomas with a massive 43 points and a large handicap cut, well done Mike. The
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two's pot was won by new member Bill Peters. Back at Rayz bar where we enjoyed a nice buffet the football card was won by yes another woman, Theresa Wright. Our next game is at Bonalba on the 16th of March, where hopefully our male members will step up a gear. If anyone would like to join us for this or any other game please contact us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk
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The winner of the Claret Jug was : Dirk Ameel (one of our Belgian members) with 26 pts. off 12. In second place was Mike
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Lo Crispin Golf Society On a cold, but dry morning 31 members 'teed up' to contest the Society's first 'major', the Claret Jug. Alicante is always a challenge and today proved no exception, which was reflected in the scores! Although the course is always challenging, the greens and fairways are usually in good condition. Today however a number of players commented that some of the areas around the greens were a little 'scruffy' and threadbare. As it was our first 'Major' of the year we did not go straight back to the Lo Crispin Tavern as usual, but many of us gathered there in the evening, where the prize presentations were followed by a meal, prepared by the always friendly and accommodating staff. Due to the fact of it being the first 'Major' of the season we did not award separate Gold and Silver division prizes.
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Cutts with 25 pts off 19 (on count back), followed by another of our Belgian members Dicky Claeys, who also happens to the Treasurer, also with 25 pts. off 9. NTP's on Par 3's Hole 3 - Steve Harrington Hole 6 - nobody managed to reach the green or stay on it. Hole 12 - Alan Hunt Hole 17 - John Henderson. The 2's pot was shared by Alan Hunt and Mike Cutts. The Free Game Raffle winner was Harry Wilcock. Our next main game is a 'Yellowball' Challenge at Font Del Llop on 21st March and the next Interim Game is at Vistabella on 14th March. Anyone interested in joining the Society or would like to play as a guest should contact any Committee member whose details can be found on the Society's website. Steve Harrington
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Las Ramblas Social Society On Monday we all played off the Red Tees, not as easy as one would think. However the winner Nigel Price with 44 pts thought different! 2nd was Bryan Neal 39 pts. and 3rd Marleen Billen 38 pts. Wednesday it was the 4th round of the Eclectic Joker Competition with some good scores coming in. The results were as follows: 1st Terry Cullen 40 pts. 2nd on a count back John Conway 40 pts. 3rd Heinz Lei 38 pts. 4th on a count back Peter Radcliffe 38 pts. 5th Geoff Biggerstaff 37 pts. 6th on a count back Rod Doel 37 pts. 2´s Club only one today, John Collins. Friday was a lovely sunny morning like we are used to! We played a Texas Scramble and the winning team with a score of 59.6 were Lindsay Forbes, Peter Reffell, Hendrick Oldenziel and Albert. Mike Mahony
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Bright sunshine and a stiff breeze greeted the 27 members and 3 guests who moseyed on down to Hacienda Del Alamo for a Bogeys Medal game. The smaller than usual band of golfing brothers was probably due to the course being the second longest in Spain and the medal format which many golfers disdain. Scoring was a tad unimpressive, best exemplified by Ivan Hanak’s 4 over par 76 stealing the show. While some members blamed the extraordinarily firm fairways and the recently spiked greens for the high scoring, others chose to invent different excuses. The day’s results, by category and in
Our March spring stableford competition took us to Alicante golf course I have to say the staff at Alicante keep it in excellent condition, this is a course which Buster's golf society along with many other societies enjoy taking on with its unusual set up of six par threes six par fours and six par fives, unfortunately it will be some time before we play there again due to the new increased price structure. For this game eighteen members and two guests turned up to play here under superb weather conditions, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members Helen Ashman and Jef De Marie-Bonte to our gang of merry men and I’m sure they will enjoy the camaraderie that our society offers, on to our winners our NTPs were taken by Tim Goldsmith on the third hole Ian Allison won the sixth and twelfth holes with Rob Ashman winning the seventeenth they all received sleeves of Srixon golf balls, our twos pot for today had been rolled over from our last game and was taken by Stewart Lee, in third place beating Ian Allison on count back by having a better back nine was Jim Stevenson with thirty points he received a bottle of vintage Rioja our second place was taken by the ever consistent Phil Pettican with thirtytwo points winning bottles of red and white wine and our winner on the day with thirty-three points was Barry Grinsell, who took home a bottle of Smirnoff Vodka well done all winners, our soccer card was won by George Holmes who amongst his other selections picked Newcastle. Our presentation was as usual held at the Mini Golf bar close to Quesada’s arches where we returned to be greeted by the ever pleasant staff along with
reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 3rd Chris Hamblett (84 CB), 2nd Kyree Skarsmoen (80) and 1st Mike Inns (78) Silver Category: 3rd Theo Boelhouwer (78 CB), 2nd Paul Kelsall 77), and 1st Ivan Hanak (76) Gold Category: 3rd Bjorn Pettersson (79), 2nd Steve Locke (78 CB), and 1st Darren Hancock (78) The committee’s cunning plan of creating a greater spread of nearest the pin winners - by allocating individual holes to each category and one hole for all players – went somewhat awry due to “confusion in the ranks, sah!” Darren Hancock won in gold and Bjorn
Pettersson won the par 3 open all. Sadly, Bronze and silver awards were casualties of the chaos. Best guest was Trevor Wignall with 84. Winner of the Abacus was Brian Butler who last week was the winner of the bronze category. Had his strokes been cricket runs, his score would have had MCC members cheering from the rafters. Our thanks to the staff at Hacienda Del Alamo for their contribution to the day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Tony Smale a call on 628227687 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we will be at Alicante.
sausage chips and bread with butter which was washed down with some of the landlords excellent well-priced beers. Busters Golf Society is a small friendly group of likeminded people who play on the first Friday of the month , depending on the time of the year we generally have between sixteen and twenty four players, over the five years since we first formed the society some of our original members have moved on, either returned to their country of origin or have ventured to pastures new, so we are looking for a few more members to swell our ranks, if you are interested in joining our society ( its free) then please email me Barry Grinsell at bustersgolfsociety@hotmail.com quoting your phone number and current handicap and I will get back to you within a couple of days. Barry Grinsell.
Your Week in Sport ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com
Unless England suddenly discover the kind of rugby that Eddie Jones is probably paid a vast amount of money a year to deliver, they might finish 5th in this season’s 6 Nations. Yes, that’s right. Only Italy would be worse than England. A feeble defeat to France spelled the end of the title defence and Jones lamented his team’s inability to change to the current demands of international rugby. This blaming the players thing really seems to be catching on across multiple sports now. Anyway, Ireland are the 6 Nations Champions of 2018 beating Scotland with ease and will take a shot at the Grand Slam next weekend at Twickenham.
closer than the gentlemen managed and the side can still win the title with a win in Coventry on Friday night. I can only assume the match has been switched to Coventry as a punishment for losing. England have taken a bit of cricketing stick in their winter tour, but Jonny Bairstow’s 58-ball ton led England to victory in the decisive ODI international against New Zealand.
Hurdle which is also on Tuesday. Friday is where it is at however, and my insider insists that if it keeps raining in and around Cheltenham that Definitly Red is worth a look. If it stops raining, and this sounds very witchcraftlike, get behind Killultagh Vic. Or, better still save your money and don’t follow anything I tip, ever. Team Sky didn’t come out that DCMS report too well, did they? Chris Froome has a big question mark over his head, the most knighted set of sideburns in history has seen his legacy tarnished by
Bad rugby seems to be spreading, as England’s Womens team also saw France ruin their dreams of a second successive Grand Slam. 18-19 was far
Johnny Bairstow
Bairstow, who has been on the wrong side of attention this winter himself, also hit 100 days earlier and has been the focal point of the series victory. I’ve been asked to pull some names out of a hat for Cheltenham week. Pulling names out of a hat is about as cultured as my tipping is ever going to get, so here we go. I’m told that Buveur D’Air has plenty of, er, “form” on heavy ground so could be a good punt in Tuesday’s Champion’s Hurdle. Maybe take a look at Apple’s Jade in the Mares’
association. As for Sir David Brailsford, the man who “sought to change the image of cycling” after the Lance Armstrong fiasco? Well, not only has he pretty much failed to do that, all this scandal happened on his watch so he should probably go quietly. Those of you only tuning in today for a Roger Federer update, sorry to disappoint.
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RODS & REELS
This week’s 10th and final round of the Abbey Angling Cup was cancelled on the Embalsa de Pedrera due to the recent rains and fished on the El Bosquet Complex on the 6th March. It was expected that the cold rain of the last few days would put the fish down, but Richard King making the best of a good draw managed to break into double figures with a healthy weight of 14.540kgs to take the top spot. In second place was Dave Hoare with 9.560kgs and coming in a close third with 9.400kgs was Dave Hutchinson. 1st Richard King with 14.540kgs fishing the pole and feeder using corn and pellet 2nd Dave Hoare with 9.560kgs fishing the pole using maggot 3rd Dave Hutchinson with 9.400kgs fishing the feeder using corn and bread
Our 10th round of the Winter Championship was fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 7th March. The river was carrying an extra 2 inches approx of water and the temperature was 10 degrees, the weights were double from the last match fished there, but still not making double figures. Alan Smith drawn on the end peg nearest the Crystal Bridge took the top spot with 9.520kgs, in second place was Marlene Hutchinson just a kilo short with 8.260kgs and taking the third spot was Neil McBirnie with 7.960kgs. 1st Alan Smith with 9.520kgs fishing the feeder and pole using bread and corn 2nd Marlene Hutchinson with 8.260kgs fishing the feeder using corn 3rd Neil McBirnie with 7.960kgs fishing the feeder with corn and pellet
The overall winners of the Abbey Angling Cup Best 8 from 10 matches FIRST Ian Brown with 72 points SECOND Hoare with 65 points THIRD Neil McBirnie with 60 points There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our new website abbeyangling.es or from me on 965328368 gling.es or from me on 965328368
There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Bill Reade on 966790416
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Tales from the Top Flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com
Football guarantees many, many things. Joe Hart conceding goals, Jose Mourinho throwing on Marouane Fellaini to carefully navigate the bus to it’s optimal parking position, Liverpool defending like we expect Liverpool to defend when the pressure is actually on and Alan Pardew to lose yet another match as “manager” of West Bromwich Albion. We shall start where the weekend action itself began, Old Trafford. With Paul Pogba “injured” Jose was spared the not-so-difficult decision of dropping his current Kevin de Bruyne and was able to pick a team he felt might actually do what was asked when Liverpool had the ball. And guess what, United won. Liverpool truly are only ever one long pass away from a defensive tragedy and that is exactly what we witnessed at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford, the only Mancunian on the pitch, scored his first brace since he burst on to the scene a couple of years ago and gave Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold such a hard time the youngster felt the need to apologise on social media after the game. Yet, the game ended in the manner most people felt it would begin with United sitting so deep they were practically in the stand with their fans. Eric Bailly did his best to ignore team orders, scoring the kind of back flick goal that Mohamed Salah would be proud of. Other than that, Bailly spent most of the match just checking Salah was still
tucked away in his pocket. Considering Liverpool have their Champions League work done and could have made 2nd place their very own and United have their banana-skin of a tie to come with Sevilla on Tuesday night, this has to go down as a missed opportunity for Kloppo’s side. Tottenham showed questionable “mentality” throwing away a good position against Juventus during the week and when Bournemouth went 10 up you had to wonder whether Spurs were wearing their Spursy hats once more. Tottenham had not won a match after going behind this season and when Harry Kane hobbled off after half-an-hour the game only looked like going one way. How wrong we all were as Son and Alli led Pochettino’s men to a 4-1 win on the South Coast. It was almost as if throwing away a Champions League Quarter Final place never happened. Per Mertesacker would rather sit in the stands than play for Arsenal again, and who can blame him in normal circumstances? Yet, a week is a very long time at Arsenal. Since Petr Cech gifted Brighton a win last weekend, Arsenal have gone to Milan and won and finally kept a Premier League clean sheet. Cech has been waiting for what feels like an eternity to get his 200th Premier League shutout and he managed it in their 3-0 win over Watford. As for Troy Deeney? You need a certain something to take penalties in the big games, mate. Still, all those Arsenal fans out there who were about to call it a day a week ago can relax now, as the very same people are
absolutely convinced their team is “back”. Guys, it was Watford in the second half of the season. Don’t get too excited. Did you hear the one about the West Ham United pitch invasion? They set off at 15:20 and didn’t get to the touchline until half-past. All joking aside, you can’t help but feel the antics of some West Ham fans didn’t really help their already hapless side, who went on to lose 3-0 at home to Burnley. David Sullivan was hit with a coin thrown by one of the club’s ‘supporters’ and if he had not been wearing glasses he could have been injured. His co-owner David Gold was visibly upset by the scenes, recovering to quip that “at least the cleaners will get a nice surprise” when it came to the amount of coins thrown in their direction. Probably the most concerning thing was the response from the police, moving even slower than Andy Carroll on a good day to sort the situation out. Mark Noble was having to go around and put in tackles that have been missing from his game for a while now and even Burnley’s Ashley Barnes resorted to the ultimate in “a striker’s tackle” taking down one offender. Apparently, the Hammers players are worried that all the stadium stuff will damage their survival bid. Oh no, chaps. Your inherently poor football will do that on their own. All these goings on distracted everyone from the two main talking points at the Athletics Stadium. Firstly, Joe Hart is still a really, really bad goalkeeper (as his error for the third nicely highlighted) and any plans Gareth Southgate has to take him to Russia must be ended immediately. Might I suggest an
‘Escape to Victory’ type arm-breaking incident? Secondly, what about that goal from Ashley Barnes? Had someone remotely fashionable scored it would have ended Twitter. Last week Swansea City played like “11 brothers” but this weekend it had to be 10 as Jordan Ayew was sent off after 11 minutes against Huddersfield Town. Both teams battled hard but were unable to trouble the scoreboard operatives. The point each keeps both sides four points clear of the three relegation places. OK, scrap that last statement. There are only two relegation places left. We’ve known West Bromwich Albion are gone, we are just waiting for the maths to catch up. Yet, incredibly Pardew still has a job at the time of writing. Alan isn’t a man “to down tools” yet results suggest otherwise. Leicester City trailed and then came back to win 4-1 at the Hawthorns, the pick of the goals being the equaliser from Jamie Vardy. Latching on to a pin-point long pass from Riyad Mahrez, Vardy let the ball come over his shoulder before volleying it into the corner. I don’t know exactly how you should do it Gareth, but you have to find a way for Vardy and Kane to lead the way in Russia. Pardew has a meeting on Monday morning, and I think it’s safe to say it is it not to negotiate a pay rise. If Chelsea get a lead against Barcelona on Wednesday night, they might want to hold on to it better than they did against Crystal Palace
on Saturday. Palace might still be wondering what was actually wrong with the late disallowed goal, considering Gary Cahill threw himself at Riedewald. And the problem is Palace then scored a goal that was given, meaning they were probably denied a point. That point would have them out of the drop zone and replaced by Southampton who, frankly, deserve to be in there far more. Mauricio Pellegrino admitted that his side had “given up” after the first goal in their 3-0 defeat against Newcastle. Considering that first goal came in the first minute, such an admission should probably be top of the list of reasons given when Pellegrino eventually loses his job. Kenedy came to England touted as the next Neymar/Coutinho/Willian and had spent most of his time at Chelsea looking like the next Lucas Leiva. However, his performance against the Saints might just give everyone in Geordieland hope that they can stay up. Sam Allardyce, he who claims Rooney and Sigurdsson cannot win in the same team, also said Cenk Tosun was struggling to adapt to life in England. Funnily enough, since allowing him some game time Tosun seems perfectly adjusted to what he is paid to do - score goals. Everton beat a surprisingly poor Brighton & Hove Albion and according to Big Sham, “class told” which is not something Allarfarce knows a great deal about.
Glorious Vistabella
EUROGOLF MONTHLY MEDAL AND BIRTHDAY CUP
On this beautifully warm spring day the TPGS ventured over to the newly renovated Vistabella which now has 18 holes. The new holes proved to be a challenge for most of us particularly when you where being fed duff information (thank you Mr Temple!) The greens where slicker than most, but the fairways needed a bit of a watering. The 2’s pot was won by the in form dodgy Declan Crowley, Callum Hitcham and John Aird. Callum also won three NTP'S, Dickie McAllen and big Ron Temple picking up the other two. Ian Parkinson came last with a woeful 20 pts. Linda Ottway was by
On Thursday 8th March Eurogolf played their monthly medal off the plates. Although it was raining for the early starters and some people decided not to play it turned out warm and sunny and some amazing scores were amassed. The handicap secretary had a field day cutting the winners by at least 4 shots! The top 4 scores were 1st Bob Adkins 62 2nd Norman Woods 67 3rd Glo Manning 69 4th Clive Horne 71 Cat 1 1st Glen Roberts 73 c/b 2nd Pete Cleaver 73 Cat 2 1st John Fairhurst 72
far the best lady with 31 pts. In the Silver division Barry "shouting man" Mitchell came 3rd with 34 pts Richie Maher 2nd with 35 but the winner was the popular Bill O'Gillies. The Gold division was won by young Callum Hitcham with an impressive 36pts of his 5 hcap, 2nd place was dodgy Dec with 35 pts and 3rd place was Tony McSmale with 34 pts. Our next outing is on the 23rd match at La Torre. Please book your spot online at www.theplazagolfsociety.com Finally on a sad note our condolences go out to the family of our friend and resident DJ snoopy R.I.P fella.
2nd Debbie Weedon 74 March medal and Birthday Cup winner Bob Adkins. Best front 9 Robin Richards 35.5 Best back 9 David Blanchette 36 NTP's 5th Steve Yoxall 11th Pete Cleaver 12th in 2 Bill Martin 15th Pino Perito 17th Stuart Allen Football draw Glen Roberts David Valentine Robin Richards and Glo Manning. TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 6th March Toffs played their usual stableford and the results were Overall winners 1st Paul Manning
38 2nd David Valentine 36 3rd Glen Roberts 36 c/b 4th Gordon Bourne 34 Cat 1 1st Felix Mallon 34 c/b 2nd Tommy Cotgrove 34 Cat 2 1st Bruce Gordon 34 2nd Robin Richards 32 Ca 3 1st John Hill 34 2nd Ken Enever 30 NTP's 5th Glen Roberts 11th Tommy Cotgrove 12th in 2 Kevin Bonser 15h Albert Cook 17h Ken Enever Best front 9 Tony Forbes 20 Best back 9 Dave Nicholls 19 Football draw Clive Horne Sharon Horne Jenny Cheetham Robin Richards and Mary Sanderson.
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The CostaBlancaPeople Culinary Awards Costa Blanca restaurants are once more in line to receive a prized accolade which celebrates all that is good about the dining scene in Spain. The 2018 Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards recognize excellence in the local dining industry, offering restaurateurs a standard to strive for and diners a gauge by which to choose their eatery. Fresh ingredients, imaginative recipes and mouth watering menus from around the world are available to diners in the Costa Blanca region. We are spoiled for choice when it comes to lunch menus, evening meals and even a quick and tasty snack. With so much on offer, it can be a minefield choosing a restaurant or café that suits your needs. The Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are a mark of excellence which diners can rely upon to guide them to a quality restaurant. Managing Director of the Costa Blanca People, Claire Richards, said “Last year’s Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards were a runaway success with hundreds of nominations received for restaurants and chefs up and down the Costa Blanca. The atmosphere the awards ceremony created was electric – people were cheering and clapping and up on their feet for our winners, the attitude was positive and uplifting and everyone had a good night. Now in their ninth year, the Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are a hot topic within the industry and 2018’s Awards will serve as a great platform for bar and restaurant suppliers and servicers to promote themselves directly to restaurant owners
in a friendly and upbeat environment.” Claire continued, “We feel that having such a benchmark will really help consumers in choosing excellent restaurants. For restaurateurs, the winning of a Culinary Award will boost morale for staff and owners and will offer restaurants a tangible ‘seal of approval’ which they can strive to win again and again as the years go on.” The 2018 Costa Blanca People Culinary Awards are broken into a number of categories: Best Newcomer (open less than 12 months) Best Indian Restaurant Best European/International Restaurant Best Cafe/Bar/Pub Food Best Sunday Roast Best Fast Food Outlet Best Menu del Dia/Noche Best Fine Dining Best Chef Front of House Award for Outstanding Service Once nominations have been processed and the finalists chosen, a panel of judges will begin reviewing each restaurant in secret before a grand gala dinner where the winners will be announced. If you think your favourite restaurant should be in the running too, then get nominating! It couldn’t be easier – simply log on to www.costablancapeople.com and fill in the online form or download a printable version of the form to distribute to your clients and encourage them to nominate you. If you do not have internet access, we are delighted to take nominations by phone on 966 701 060.
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