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Orihuela home to more foreign immigrants ORIHUELA’S foreign population increased by 0.5 per cent during
2011, compared to the year before. This puts the town as
“one of the few municipalities in the Valencia Region in which
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THE yellow flag was flown on four beaches in La Manga earlier this week. This is the flag which warns bathers to be careful when swimming in the sea.
the number of foreigners arriving has increased,” commented Immigration Councillor Emilio Zaplana. Out of Orihuela’s 91,716 inhabitants, 27,300 are foreigners, according to a study carried out by the association Vega Baja Acoge. Of these, 19,000 are from the UK, 3,000 from Germany, 2,000 from Bulgaria and 1,500 from Ireland. Other nationalities represented in the municipality include Moroccans, Romanians, Ecuadorians and Norwegians.
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Police woes ELCHE police have complained about the lack of officers on patrol and are refusing to work extra hours during festivals.
Open spots A LEAFLET detailing the 119 Elche bars, restaurants and other venues open for the second half of August is available.
School needs SCHOOL supplies for students aged between three and five will be bought with the financial assistance gained by Crevillente Education Councillor Miguel Angel Sanchez.
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Open Saturdays ready for return this autumn By Keith Nicol OPEN SATURDAY is due to return to Torrevieja this autumn. The campaign is jointly organised between the Commerce Department of the Ayuntamiento and the local businesses association, APYMECO. Each first and third Saturday evening of the month between 6pm and 9pm, various individuals and groups will offer some form of entertainment/ activity in central streets with a view to animating shopping in the town centre. The campaign is planned to continue throughout the autumn. The dates are October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, and December 1 and 15. Last week, a few of those from the International Community were invited by the Department of Commerce and
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CONSTRUCTION of the high-speed railway (AVE) tracks between Orihuela and Murcia is coming along at a ‘good pace’, said Railway Infrastructure sources.
A GUARDAMAR resident, aged 34, was allegedly four times over the legal alcohol limit and fled the scene of a car accident. He was later located and arrested by police. Members of the International Community and representatives from Torrevieja Town Hall, celebrate the Open Saturday campaign. APYMECO to get together to meet each other and discuss future similar initiatives. Representing the
musical events, Wavesland presents less mainstream music and aims to support local artists. Nombres como Gigantes, Alicante Zona Absurda, Injured, Rober Drum are a few of the local
artists who will make an appearance, while internationally recognised artists like Ken Ishi, Da Fresh, O.B.I., Prolix, and Funkystepz will also be performing. Tickets available at www.wavesland.net
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First Wavesland Festival THE first ever Wavesland Festival will be on September 1 in Alicante’s Carmen 24, formerly known as Metro Dance Club. In an attempt to put a breath of fresh air into Levante
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International Community in the first campaign were Phoenix Concert Band, G & T, Maurice & Alma with their dancing puppets, Just Brass, Greentown Irish duo, TKO radio roadshow and Torrevieja Cricket Club (with cricket in the street!), amongst others. Everyone said they enjoyed having the opportunity to present their own particular form of entertainment to the public. Representatives from the town hall thanked those who participated and hoped that they would join in the new scheme along with new members from the International Community.
Discount card A CARD called ‘Caprichos’ is now available in Torrevieja allowing users to benefit from discounts while visiting sites in the area. Participating businesses can be found online.
20 evacuated ABOUT 20 residents were evacuated from their homes in San Fulgencio (Alicante) when a fire was reported in a rubbish bin and two cars.
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Two killed and two injured in forest fire TWO people were killed and at least another two injured in a fire which spread throughout the Torremanzanas municipality in Alicante. One of the victims was Ernesto Aparicio Esteve, an environmental agent from Ibi. The other was a firefighter who was rushed to Alicante General Hospital but died in the Intensive Care Unit from the injuries he sustained.
Two other firefighters were admitted to Alicante General Hospital and Virgen de Los Lirios Hospital in Alcoy, said councillors from the Health Department. The blaze originated in a car engine in La Rabosina district just three kilometres north of Torremanzanas some time before 12.50pm on Sunday, according to Councillor Serafin Castellano. Upon opening the bonnet of the vehicle flames
quickly sprung up and spread to the nearby forest of pine trees. Continuously changing wind direction fuelled the forest fire which spread to the neighbouring towns of Benifallim and Penaguila, said Head of the Provincial Fire Brigade Committee, Vicent Baeza. Residents of about 15 homes as well as 130 children at a camp-site were evacuated as a safety measure.
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Ex-boyfriend arrested A MAN, aged 42, was arrested in Alicante for violating a restraining order and physical abuse after he allegedly crashed into his former girlfriend who was on her motorcycle, and then fled the scene.
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OCCUPANCY levels in Costa Blanca apartments dropped six points in July, reaching only 79.5 per cent compared to July 2011. Hotels also experienced a decrease, but not as extreme.
FIFTY-TWO tonnes of plastic containers and 65 tonnes of cartons were collected from rubbish bins on Alicante beaches and disposed of by company Inusa during July.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS is reestablishing flights between El Altet airport in Alicante and Heathrow. Direct flights will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting in the winter.
POLICE snuffed out a supposed sales operation in Elda with the arrest of two men, aged 31 and 39, accused of drug trafficking and in possession of a fake semiautomatic firearm.
Foster-care cut “NO child will be left unattended,” said Councillor Jorge Cabre upon two Alicante foster-care centres closing. He also recognised a €220,000 debt that ‘will be paid’.
€4m court REFORMS to the Alicante Provincial Court building will cost at least €4 million plus VAT, based upon the tenders presented by construction companies.
Treating all SEVEN Alicante doctors, and 44 doctors in the Valencia Region have pledged to continue treating immigrants regardless of their status, in opposition to the government’s healthcare reforms.
BARE BODIES: Warm weather increases sex hormone levels, which are released through the skin.
Love is...a hot summer’s day!
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OVE is in the air... particularly in August! So whether young or old, Spanish or expatriate, just remember that testosterone, the main male hormone responsible for love and sexual desire, increases on long summer days. “It is a known fact that hormones are decisive in behaviour including loving emotions,” says Isabel Menendez, a Spanish psychologist specialising in childhood and youth. “Other important factors are that we go out more, drink more, feel the heat and are more
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H&M in Alicante
A PROPOSAL to include tanks from ‘La Britanica’ refinery in the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) was made by municipal leftist group EU. Underground tanks still remain at the old refinery La Britanica, located in the Cantera area of Alicante City. The EU urged the local cultural board to ‘recover’ these tanks in order to put them on show at the museum, which will expand and improve what it has to offer, according to EU Councillor Rogelio Gonzalez. Gonzalez said that La Britanica would be very similar to some of the summer exhibits at London’s Tate Museum, should the project proposal be accepted.
SWEDISH store H&M, Europe’s second largest clothing retailer, will be opening new locations in Alicante City and Orihuela this autumn in addition to six others in Spain, providing new job opportunities in the areas.
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relaxed and open to relationships. “The warm weather also increases hormones that affect our feelings of wellbeing and happiness, and others which play their part in encouraging sexual stimulus, as they are released through the skin which is bare in the summer.” An added alert is that hormones are also responsible for reducing the feeling of culpability, making people more likely to be unfaithful. According to university studies in the US, high testosterone levels prove that falling in love is all about biology.
Griñan’s government is the most radical there has ever been in Andalucia’
Partido Popular Andalucia spokesman Carlos Rojas. He also commented that Griñan has “taken no measures against the financial crisis.”
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medals for Spain in the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, of which three were gold, 10 were silver and four were bronze. Eleven of the medals were won by women in several disciplines.
Sea rescues THE Maritime Emergency Rescue has assisted about 30 merchant ships, three fishing boats and 17 other watercraft off the coast of Alicante Province between January and June.
Less surgery ALICANTE General Hospital has avoided having to use invasive exploration for lung cancer diagnosis in 57 per cent of patients with the introduction of new equipment.
and finally... FIVE National Police officers in Sevilla have been charged with injuring three young men following a pub brawl. The officers testified in court that the men had sustained their injuries before they arrived at the bar and had resisted arrest.
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German swimmer dies A 62-YEAR-OLD German man died after being pulled from the waters off Cala Ferris in Torrevieja. This is an area in which swimming is not allowed. Fellow beach goers noticed his gestures for help and some of them ran to the nearest lifeguard. Once they had got him out of the water, they carried out CPR. An autopsy is being carried out to determine the exact cause of death.
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Electromar attracts 15,000 to Torrevieja By Keith Nicol THEY came, they saw, they partied, they danced. Electromar Day attracted more than 15,000 people from all over Spain, and officially inaugurated the Arturo Soria Park concert venue on Saturday. It wasn’t just hot, it was the hottest day of the year in Torrevieja and thousands came to the city for the biggest festival of Techno and Indie music that the city has ever seen. Three separate music stages offered something for all tastes. Lasting more than 14 hours, from Saturday evening until breakfast time Sunday, they came and went at will, returning to the park, to
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Thousands attended the biggest festival of Techno and Indie music. party all night long. Split into three areas, the main
Coca Cola Stage, and two other DJ zones, the three areas at times competed with each other to see who could be loudest. Antonio Soria Park easily accommodated those attending, and all bodes the injured man, the aggressors reportedly well for the new zone as a left the area, but were later arrested. major concert venue for The incident took play on a terrace on the future and possibly for Avenida de España in Murcia around 7pm Saturday. a return of ELECTROMAR Day for 2013.
Man injured in fight over football A MAN from Albacete was injured in a fight between football fans from opposing teams Real Murcia and Albacete Balompie. A broken glass was used in the fight. When they saw the amount of blood on
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IN an attempt to repatriate foreign criminals, who cost the system almost half a billion pounds per year, the Government has decided to help refurbish foreign prisons with £3 million per year.
Illegal store THE Ministry of Defence recently admitted more than 60 items of human tissue belonging to deceased soldiers were stored at a hospital in Oxford.
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Reservoirs go from nearly dry to flowing in 72 hours IN just over 72 hours, the Segura River reservoirs went from nearly dry to full, much to the relief of those who depend on the water for irrigation. After the first six months of 2012, the reservoirs for the Segura River had depleted by approximately one third, as a result of using more water than could be replenished,
especially with the lack of rainfall. Thousands of farmers rely on these deposits of water to care for farmland and trees in Vega Baja. Just three days later, a big difference could be noticed, especially in Rojales where last Friday, the river was covered with mud instead of water but come Sunday the water
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level had risen significantly overflowing the dam beneath the Carlos III stone bridge. The sudden change could be a result of “the farming community taking advantage of the river for their land. The irrigation is organised in turns; therefore, if the Almoradi or Daya areas open their floodgates, we could be left without water,� said Rojales Mayor Antonio Perez. Such was the case on Sunday morning, when the old irrigation channel in Almoradi registered the sudden deposit of 1.19 cubic metres per second, according to the Segura Water Commission’s data. As a result, farms stretching from Rojales to Guardamar began to irrigate their land.
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THREE people were arrested in connection with a criminal group that steals cars to sell the parts. Investigations began at the beginning of the year after officers discovered that one of the detainees was allegedly part of a gang which operated in the Vega Baja area. It is believed the group is made up of at least three people, of which two are Bulgarian who allegedly carried out the thefts. The third, a Spaniard, is believed to be responsible for dismantling the cars and getting rid of any identifying parts. Once dismantled the parts would be loaded onto a large truck to be taken out of Spain through Valencia Port, to Bulgaria. Officers discovered a warehouse in the San Isidro Industrial Park in Alicante where the stolen vehicles were allegedly kept.
Family of drowned toddler return home THE family of the two-year-old girl who drowned during their
holiday in San Miguel de Salinas were due to return to their home
in Shropshire. Isabella May Crump was found in the pool at a villa just a day before she and her family where due to fly back to their home near Ludlow. Her mother Deborah Ridgway, 26, her partner Patrick Crump, 37 and her four-year-old brother were staying at a villa owned by Isabella’s grandparents. When temperatures soared to nearly 40 degrees Celcius, the family moved inside to rest and did not notice that Isabella had slipped back out again. Paramedics tried to revive her when they reached the villa, but were unable to. An investigation was opened, but Spanish The singer is well known in Spain. police say the initial the Municipal Theatre box office and belief is that the SERVICAM. Tickets range in price from incident was a ‘tragic €25 to €40. accident’.
Isabel Pantoja in Torrevieja By Keith Nicol SPANISH folk singer, Isabel Pantoja, will be in Torrevieja on Saturday. Although she may not be well known to the international audience, she is a household name in Spain. Last week, Torrevieja’s councillor of culture, Luis Maria Pizana, said that with less than a week to go more than 1,000 tickets had been sold and the town was hoping that tourists visiting from Madrid would also be keen on attending. The show, which will take place on Saturday at the new Antonio Soria Park Concert Venue is one of the most prominent of all the events of the Cultural Programme for 2012. The concert will begin at 11pm and feature all the best known songs which Isabel Pantoja has made famous over the years. Until the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased through normal retail channels, both in
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Repentant tax evader A REPENTANT tax evader has anonymously sent €2,000 in cash to a local tax office in Siegen to make up for his or her decision to falsely declare advertising expenses in 2004.
Grave crime A FAMILY in Wangen was horrified to find the body of an elderly relative partially undressed when they visited the funeral home before her burial. Police suspect necrophilia.
Tax breaks KRISTINA SCHRODER, the German Family Minister, has recently said long term gay partnerships represent “conservative values,” which should entitle them to the same tax breaks as marriages.
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Farming licences FARMERS will not have to pay for a licence to cultivate their land in rural districts, according to Director of Alicante Urbanism, Enrique Sanus. He made this statement in response to accusations by agriculture association Asaja-Alicante’s President, Eladio Aniorte, that the authorities were to begin requesting minor work licences from farmers.
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Red Cross on hygiene drive THE Red Cross has begun distributing 350 emergency home hygiene kits to families in need in Alicante Province. Since Monday, Alicante Red Cross has been handing out the kits as part of their Plan to Fight Poverty and Social Exclusion. “Due to the worsening of the current situation, we are organising new priorities regarding Social Services,” the group said.
ANIMAL RIGHTS: Group wants ‘integrity of the bulls’ protected.
Requests to protect bulls fall on deaf ears
THE demand for post-mortem examinations on bulls that die in unusual circumstances has fallen on deaf ears. After three years of pursuing the issue, the National Association of Well-being and Protection of Animals (Anpba) has not received any response from the Valencian regional
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government, despite Alicante being the only province that does not require the presence of a vet during the running of the bulls. The animal rights group is fighting for cases like that of a bull named Brusco. The bull died during a festival in Petres (Valencia) last week when it was forced to run in the streets
despite having collapsed from exhaustion just hours earlier. Since festivals involving bulls are still being held, the least the authorities can do is rigorously enforce the legislation regulating the running of the bulls which aims to ‘guarantee the integrity of the animals’, according to Anpba President Alfonso Chilleron.
Tram stop recognised for its design By Amanda Surber THE Sergio Cardell Tram stop in Alicante has been recognised as one of the most important pieces of contemporary architecture in the Valencia Region. It is among 115 other architectural works built between 1925 and 2005 featured in a catalogue compiled and edited by the Valencia Region Architects Association (COACV). Alicante residents know the tram stop which is of two pieces with 800 holes as ‘El Quesito’ or ‘The Cheese’ because of its similarities to Gruyere cheese. Young architects Carlos Bañon, Andres Silanes Calonge and Fernando Valderrama are responsible for the design.
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TEN people were injured in five traffic accidents in the Murcia Region on Sunday. The worst was a head-on collision between two cars on the N553 road between Ceuti and Alguazar at around 6am. Three people were injured, two of them trapped in one of the cars. The second accident took place just before 9am when a car fell down a precipice on the Pliego-Mula road by Casa Nuevas. Three were injured, one of them, a woman, lost consciousness and was taken to intensive care. The third accident took place when a car flipped over several times on the RM19 in Sucina injuring two. A motorcyclist suffered head injuries and his helmet broke after falling down a 10m precipice in La Alberca. The final accident was when a car overturned on the motorway between Molina de Segura and Fortuna injuring the driver.
Teenage violence on the rise in Orihuela THERE has been an increase in the number of cases of violence amongst teenagers in Orihuela. As such, the Youth and Equality Departments have joined forces to
create a guide, the objective of which is to reduce the number of attacks involving teens aged 12 - 16. This guide is available on the internet and social network sites.
“It is important to educate youths, since this type of violence is beginning earlier and earlier,” said Youth Councillor, Carolina Gracia. Last year there were eight cases of abuse between teens aged 12 - 16. The figures have tripled since 2010, according to the municipal service for the attention to gender violence, Semavig. Gender violence is sometimes only thought of as physical violence, but there are many forms of abuse including psychological and emotional abuse involving insults and public humiliation as well as threats of physical violence. It is estimated that 5FEST with a free show. every 15 minutes there is a case of abuse in Spain. It is the number one Cala Bosque as well as cause of injury to women, beach volleyball, football more than injuries matches and classic car shows. sustained in traffic accidents. SHELLY WALL / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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CONCERTS: DJ Carlos Jean will close out this year’s
5FEST is back in Orihuela THE second annual 5FEST is taking place until Sunday in Orihuela Costa, courtesy of the Tourism,
Coast and Beach council. This year, free outdoor concerts will be available at Playa Flamenca and
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Job rivalry for Norwegians NORWAY - Young Swedes are increasingly taking jobs in Norway. Locals are concerned that young Norwegians will be left without work.
Benefit cuts FINLAND - Criminals in Finland may lose social benefits if proposals go ahead. Those convicted of organised crime would lose unemployment benefit, but it is unclear whether child benefit would also be cut.
Weed support DENMARK - 53 per cent of Danes support legalisation of cannabis. The government decided not to legalise the drug, but supporters argue it would help authorities.
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3 accused of stolen parts operation THREE men were arrested in Alicante for allegedly stealing mid to top of the range vehicles for their parts. After a year of investigation, National Police intercepted a lorry full of 23 engines and other pieces that were supposedly en route to Bulgaria via the Valencia port, according to police sources. Police also discovered a warehouse in the San Isidro industrial lot in Alicante where the suspects along with other members of their gang supposedly stored and took apart stolen vehicles. Investigators also conducted searches of two homes in Crevillente and Torrevieja as well as a used car lot owned by one of the suspects in which they allegedly located a variety of car parts as well as paperwork and broken licence plates.
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Measures were taken without diminishing quality of care but instead improving efficiency.
Department of Health saved more than €180m THE Valencia Region Department of Health saved more than €180 million within the first six months of this year. This result comes after adjustments were made in compliance with the austerity commission’s regulations which aimed to “guarantee efficiency, sustainability of the system, and maintain the quality of services in the province,” according to regional
government officials. The region saved €439,470 by applying an accreditation fee in health centres and a fee for duplication healthcare (SIP) cards. Price revision totalled €12 million in savings and the treatment of cataracts, groin hernias, and hip conditions in public hospitals saved another €5 million. Another means to saving was charging foreign patients who did
not have healthcare coverage or had private insurance which saved the region over €1 million. “These measures are taken without diminishing the quality of care, but rather by increasing efficiency in areas that can be improved or by eliminating expenses from that do not contribute to the treatment of patients,” said a representative of the Valencia regional government.
ALICANTE city is lacking in ‘green zone’ maintenance according to a report by Deloitte. The city council hired the consulting agency to analyse how the city is fairing with its competition and development. Deloitte pointed out the city’s lack of park maintenance and appreciation of the green zones as one of its big weaknesses. Currently the municipality is home to 12 public parks with a total surface area of 3,116,714 square metres; a space that does not fulfil the environmental organisation OMS’ suggestion of at least 10-15 square metres of green zone per resident. A survey of Alicante residents supported Deloitte’s observations.
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Santa Pola’s jobless falls again UNEMPLOYMENT in Santa Pola decreased for the fifth consecutive month in July. A total of 112 people found jobs in July, according to employment data. This means that jobless numbers fell by 3.67 per cent compared to the month before. So far this year, unemployment has fallen 9.56 per cent in Santa Pola, according to the town hall. There are currently 2,941 unemployed people in the town. Of these 1,571 are men and 1,370 are women.
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CARDIFF BLUES: The choir came about as the result of a Welsh TV series.
Welsh choir performs By Keith Nicol CARDIFF BLUES mixed choir is in Torrevieja next week. The 70-voice-strong choir are offering two concerts in Torrevieja. The first is on Monday at 8.45pm in the Inmaculada Concepcion Church. Admission is free.
Their second show is a completely different programme and is in aid of AFA Torrevieja, Alzheimer’s Association. It takes place in the Palacio de la Musica. and admission is just €3. Tickets are available from the theatre box office or from two hours before, on the door.
The choir was formed in 2006 by rugby fans of all ages, singing abilities and walks of life from the Cardiff Blues rugby region for the purpose of a Welsh television series, CodiCanu. The experience was so positive that when the series ended in 2008 the Cardiff Blues Choir continued to grow.
754 join Murcia’s municipal walking group NEARLY 800 people have joined Murcia City Hall’s 4/40 walking group. The programme was organised by the Health and Social Welfare Department.
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It is made up of groups of adults who go on ‘light’ walks four days a week for 40 minutes each time along routes created near their homes. The 10 groups have
undertaken 225 walks in the first six months of the year. Eighty per cent of the walking group’s members are women and threequarters of walkers are
older than 51. By participating in this scheme, 85 per cent have reported they are more agile, 73 per cent said they felt in better spirits, 61 per cent said their
social life had improved and 56 per cent that they experienced fewer aches and pains. To join one of these groups, contact the city hall.
A BUSINESSMAN serving a 13-year prison sentence has had it shortened by three years. Lebedev and his business partner were jailed for fraud and tax evasion. Both opposed Vladimir Putin.
Unhorny cow FIREFIGHTERS were called after a cow was found on the fifth floor of a Moscow block of flats. The cow was apparently trying to hide from the randy bull waiting outside.
Teen drinking THE government continues to seek ways to tackle the problem of teenage drinking. Fines have already been increased and advertising on TV and radio banned.
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Fake goods found A MAN was arrested for his alleged involvement in the illegal sales of fake designer products out of an Alicante warehouse. After National Police discovered the warehouse in the Colonia Requena neighbourhood with nearly 2,000 fakes, they took the man, aged 42 and of Nigerian nationality, into their custody. Imitations of designers including Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton and Adidas were found in the warehouse, according to police sources. Authorities suspect the products were imported from Portugal and then distributed to illegal vendors throughout the Alicante province.
Rubbish revenues to increase organically
€20 per tonne could be earned from compost.
THE Alicante City Council is exploring ways to make a profit from the rubbish disposal plant located in the rural district, Fontalent. With the new contract that begins next year, the Urban Service Council aims to gain a profit of €8 million after the €32 million cost to the city is deducted from the €40 million that is paid for the service. The idea of introducing organic waste such as grass and plant clippings to the plant is being
considered by the council. Councillors believe the city could earn more than €20 per tonne with the compost instead of the €8 per tonne they currently bring in by separating the natural waste. By agreeing to process 36,000 tonnes of organic rubbish brought in from Elche and other municipalities from the Bajo and Medio Vinalopo to the Fontalent plant, at €25 per tonnes, the Alicante government could bring in a revenue of €900,000.
Injured officer out of hospital THE second Alicante Local Police officer who was injured during a confrontation with ‘manteros’ or illegal beach vendors was released from the hospital. As reported in last week’s issue of EWN, two officers were
hospitalised when a group of 15 ‘manteros’ allegedly surrounded them and beat them with different objects in the Explanda zone of Alicante. While one officer was able to leave hospital that same night, the
other was not released for another five days. Two suspects were arrested but could not be held for the crime; however, one is in the process of being deported for staying illegally in Spain.
Pirated discs lead to arrest A BRITISH stallholder was arrested in an open-air market Iznajar (Cordoba) with a stock of 993 pirated DVDs. The Briton, who lives in Alcaudete (Jaen), came to the notice of the Guardia Civil during an operation aimed at eradicating sales of rip-off designer goods, DVDs and CDs. Informed that pirated articles were being sold at the Iznajar market each Thursday, Guardia Civil officers kept an eye on the Briton. The DVDs were not on display, but hidden under a blanket, customers chosing their purchases from a catalogue. Realising he was being observed, the suspect hid the catalogue amongst other items on the stall but handed it over when the officers asked for it. He was arrested and charged with copyright and intellection property offences.
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Israel beckons for crisis-hit Spaniards MEMBERS of Spain’s 40,000-strong Jewish community are emigrating to Israel to beat the economic crisis. During the five-year period up to 2008, around 30 people left Spain for Israel each year. In 2009 this rose to 47, dropping to 45 in 2010 but reaching 67 in 2011. Approximately the same number of Spaniards are expected to emigrate this year. Most Spaniards who left the country in 2011 set out for the UK, Germany or Britain, but Israel is another option for the Jewish community. It is close both geographically and emotionally – and the unemployment rate is four times lower than Spain’s. Anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent who has not changed their religion is automatically entitled to Israeli nationality by law, and with a minimum of paperwork. Luna Chacon, a 19-year-old Madrileña, moved to Tel Aviv last
year, partly owing to Spain’s uncertain employment prospects. “The crisis was a deciding factor,” she told El Mundo newspaper. “The most you feel you can hope for is to work at Mercadona,” said Luna, who currently has two jobs and is learning Hebrew. Having family in Israel as well as anti-Semitism in Spain also played a part in her decision, she said, as well as wanting to live in the only country in the world where there is a Jewish majority. Most Spanish-speaking immigrants to Israel are Spanish-born, said Jezu Burshtein of the Jewish Agency for Israel, although some are Latin Americans who settled in Spain. Neither is the decision to escape the economic crisis by moving to Israel exclusively a Spanish trend, Burshtein explained, as there are growing numbers of immigrants from Greece and Italy as well as the US.
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Unemployed spurn jobs in Spain DESPITE a 24.6 per cent unemployment rate, Spain is having to advertise some jobs outside the country. Dentists are needed for Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. There is a shortage of doctors specialising in employee health in Gran Canaria and Tenerife while La Palma is looking for speech therapists. Chiropodists are wanted in La Gomera, where there is also a call for refrigeration engineers. Cake-makers are required in Melilla and there are vacancies for professional sportsmen and women as well as trainers in every Spanish province. All coastal provinces, plus Madrid and Lerida, have Merchant Navy vacancies for ships’ pilots, chief engineers, cooks, waiters, stewards, stokers, and greasers. These positions, all listed by the Employment Ministry are advertised abroad because no-one in Spain wants them.
Healthcard bonanza claim ‘was an error’ ‘HEALTH tourists’ can expect a cool welcome in Spain, where health tourism is no longer a possibility. The position was spelt out by junior Health Minister Pilar Farjas, in response to erroneous information from an internet website. “Move to Spain and get free healthcare!” proclaimed a headline on the Rightmove Overseas website. From September 1 all legal residents whose income is below €100,000 a year will get free medical treatment, a blogger maintained. “This includes foreigners from the EU or elsewhere, whether or not they contribute to the social security system or are in work,” he wrote, adding that early retirees not yet receiving a state pension would therefore be covered. The claim, which appeared on July 27, was removed some days later. Proof that applicants are entitled to state healthcare or have private cover is now necessary for residency in Spain. This has been required since last April, Farjas said,
Proof of entitlement to healthcare in Spain is now necessary. and rectified a previous oversight in Spanish legislation. Changes made in 2007 failed to stipulate that EU residents staying for longer than three months must demonstrate that they have health cover. They must also demonstrate that they have sufficient means to support themselves and their
families. Entitlement to a health card for anyone with on an income of less than €100,000 a year, will apply only to Spaniards and legal EU residents. The information provided on the Rightmove Overseas site was “clearly an error,” Farjas said last week.
Going where the work is ONE out of every four secondary pupils wants to start a business on leaving university. In Sevilla province, 33 per cent of pupils hope to do this, followed by Malaga province with 29 per cent and Valencia, Mallorca and the Canary Islands, all with 28 per cent. Sitting civil service exams for a secure job in the public sector is now less attractive than in the past. Last year 27 per cent of 23,000 ‘bachiller’ pupils studying Spain’s equivalent of ‘A’ levels intended to sit ‘oposiciones’ after finishing their degrees. This year, prompted by spending cuts and cutbacks in public sector employees, those choosing this option dropped to 26 per cent. Twenty-eight per cent would prefer to work where they lived, they told pollsters, compared with 34 per cent giving this answer in 2011.
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4.00pm - midnight 4:00pm BBC News 4:05pm I Want My Own Room 4:35pm Splatalot 5:00pm Copycats 5:30pm Roy 6:00pm Newsround 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm The BBC 999 Awards 10:30pm John Bishop's Britain 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Neighbourhood Watched
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5:10am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team. 10:15am Heir Hunters 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Animal 24:7 Series following people dedicated to helping animals in distress. 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 2:30pm BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. 2:45pm Doctors When two warring cab companies fight for The Mill’s business, Howard is caught in the crossfire. 3:15pm Escape to the Country Series in which prospective buyers are helped to find their dream home in the country.
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7:20am Wibbly Pig 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:40am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Latin America 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Frankenstein's Cat 8:50am Arthur 9:15am Ooglies 9:30am Nina and the Neurons Go Eco! 9:45am Big and Small 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:45am The Koala Brothers 10:55am Lunar Jim 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Woolly and Tig 11:45am Waybuloo 12:05pm In the Night Garden 12:35pm Animal Park 1:05pm The Falcon and the Co-Eds 2:10pm The Falcon Out West 3:15pm The Weakest Link
5:00am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service. 6:30am ITV Morning News The latest national and international news. 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 12:25pm ITV News The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 12:30pm This Morning Presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford are Gino's and Mel's guests. 2:30pm ITV News and Weather The latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a local weather forecast. 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote
5:30am Countdown 6:15am Deal or No Deal 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:25am Come Dine with Me 10:55am Come Dine with Me 11:25am Come Dine with Me 11:55am Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Includes news headlines and weather. 1:05pm A Place in the Sun 2:05pm The Nutty Professor
5:50am Michaela's Wild Challenge 6:10am Wildlife SOS 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am City of Friends 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Castle Farm 7:55am Little Princess 8:05am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:20am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 2:15pm Hero Animals 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4:00pm Real Rescues 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 8:00pm Escape to the Country 9:00pm Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight 10:00pm The Best of Men Eddie Marsan, George Mackay, Rob Brydon, Niamh Cusack, Richard McCabe, Nicholas Jones. 11:30pm Newsnight
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4:10pm Cheating Fate Mystery thriller. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Monkey Life Series about Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm 9/11: The Woman Who Wasn't There 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother Catch up on the latest events inside the Celebrity Big Brother house.
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12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am The Great Artists 5:25am House Doctor Home improvement series. 5:50am Michaela's Wild Challenge
Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am Lion Man 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am All Star Don't Forget the Lyrics 10:00am Got to Dance 12:30pm Glee 1:30pm Got to Dance 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 7:00pm Glee 8:00pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Sinbad 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Ultimate Road Wars 12:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 1:00am Caribbean Cops 2:00am Road Wars 3:00am Caprica 3:50am Emergency Abroad 5:35am Airline
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5:45am Summer Rental 7:15am Cowboys and Aliens 35mm Special 7:45am Dragnet 9:35am You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger 11:20am Father of the Bride II 1:10pm The Change-Up 3:10pm Bad Teacher 4:50pm The Top Ten Show 2012 5:10pm Father of the Bride II 7:00pm Dinner for Schmucks 9:00pm The Change-Up 11:00pm Bad Teacher
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A big thank you from HAH THANKS to the generosity of sponsors and supporters HAH has invested in some new mobility equipment. An order was placed for new wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, and many other items required by their clinical leader, Lynda. This extends their ability to offer free care to their clients. Several wheelchairs were donated to HAH but some of these have seen better days.
Radar traps to be improved NO extra radar traps will be installed on Spanish roads although some will be relocated to get better results. At present there are around 750 mobile and fixed radar speed traps, the DGT traffic authority revealed recently. “We want better results from the radars we do have, installing them in places where excessive speed clearly influences the accident rate,” said DGT chief,
Maria Segui. Nevertheless, there will still be radar traps on apparently safe sections of road to discourage drivers from speeding. In the long run these stretches are also risk factors, Segui pointed out. “Even where there is no obvious or immediate hazard, the presence of radar moderates behaviour and checks excessive
speed,” she said. Not using it in these circumstances would be ‘inappropriate,’ she maintained. Meanwhile, the DGT has no desire to bring in cash for the government by imposing more fines, despite accusations from some quarters, Segui said. All money earned through fines is used to implement road safety policies, she insisted.
Fewer doing time in Spanish jails THE number of prisoners in Spanish jails fell in 2011 for the second year running to 70,472. Overall, there was a 4.6 per cent reduction in Spain’s prison population with 65,184 men (4.3 per cent fewer than in 2011) and 5,288 women (8.6 per cent fewer). The number of 24,524 foreign prisoners - 34.8 per cent of the total - was also lower in 2011 than in the preceding year. With 16,174 prisoners (15,069 men and 1,105 women), Andalucia has more inmates than any other in Spain. It is followed by Cataluña with 10,497 (9,759 men and 738 women), Madrid with 9,503 (8,364 men and 1,139 women) and Valencia with 7,397 (6,834 men and 563 women).
The number of prisoners fell in 2011.
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Stat of week SEVEN in 10 business owners are ‘put off’ by firms that overuse social media, a Business Network International survey shows, with many “still far from understanding how the medium works best.”
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SPAIN’S exports increased 6.2 per cent in May, showing quicker recovery in the economic climate than in neighbouring France, Germany or Italy. Latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures reveal that since the
economic crisis began in 2009, Spanish exports have bounced back 36 per cent, compared to 32 per cent for Germany, 30 per cent for Italy and 23 per cent for France. IMF predicts a 2.1 per cent annual increase in Spanish exports for 2012, followed by Germany (1.7 per cent), France (1.3 per cent) and Italy (0.9 per cent). PRIVATE secondhand car sales in Spain dropped 7.3 The greatest growth per cent last month, according to the Automation remains capital goods Studies Institute. However, used car purchases by - products that create companies, excluding rental car businesses, other goods or services with increased 16 per cent. Looking ahead, following the machinery accounting recent Government move to raise taxes, vehicle for €1,078.4 million sales are expected to be even harder hit. and transport construction materials bringing in €936.5 WORK reforms intro- taken he warned all million. duced in Spain six Euro-zone countries Meanwhile, food months ago would “will have to make exports rose 10 per have saved many jobs additional, far cent in May compared if made sooner, the reaching measures” with the same period president of the that will need raising last year, and European Central price and non-price chemical products Bank (ECB) Mario competitiveness levels increased 12.4 per Draghi has stated. to fight the present cent, mainly due to Analysing measures economic situation. medicines and plastics. However, car exports fell 7.5 per cent in May, with a 6.9 EACH Olympic gold medal, consisting of just six per cent reduction in grams of gold and mainly silver, has a monetary components and 7.8 value of €570. per cent in finished vehicles.
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Reindeer racing festive winner!
FLASHBACK: Reindeer racing staged last Christmas.
ENTREPRENEURS need to think outside of the box in these tough times. Reindeer Racing Party Nights might appear a little strange, but for Kempton Park Racecourse in Southern England they have proved so popular that the organisers have now announced an extra date for this year’s exclusive Christmas celebrations. Initially, the plan was to stage two evenings of reindeer racing but now private and joiner parties will also be available to Christmas revellers on a third night to ensure late bookers. Any thoughts that the Hipodromo racetrack on the Costa del Sol would perhaps consider such a plan?
David Acosta Allely
Spanish cheer as exports up EXPORTS BOOST: Spain is showing a healthier recovery in overseas trade than some Euro partners.
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Our town hall neighbours are far from neighbourly
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For the last four years, the basements of our building have been occupied by the works department of the Ayuntamiento of Casares. This entails storage and maintenance of tractors, JCBs, road-sweepers, beach-cleaners and other large machines. They are in the basements and also parked just beyond our perimeter fence. Unsightly, smelly and noisy, the operation of these vehicles starts from 7am, even at weekends. We have approached the supervisor on several occasions and he promises things will improve, but nothing ever alters. The urbanisation is ‘residential’, according to our understanding, so how was the You and the Ayuntamiento allowed to Law in Spain own two basements, and By David Searl use them as workshops and storage? We know the land in front of our urbanisation belongs to the council, but they are encroaching on our community land, and making it W R (Costa del Sol) more like a building site.
As you describe it, the town hall is the owner of basement space in your community. This makes them part of the community. As members of the community, they are responsible for paying their fees and abiding by the rules. These rules, set out in the Horizontal Law which regulates Communities of Property Owners, prohibit noise-making that disturbs the other members of the community. They also prohibit dangerous and toxic activities, including the emission of engine fumes and the presence of gasoline and oil. The community can take action against any member who carries out such prohibited activities. I suggest that your president sends an official letter from the community to the registered owner of the premises (basements), requiring them to desist from their undesirable actions. A lawyer should prepare this letter. If they do not rectify the situation, the community can then vote to authorise the president to go to court to compel them to stop. The final threat is that a member of a community can be barred from using his/her own property for up to two years.
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Truly deadly hope for retirement A QUARTER of British people do not know how they will fund their retirement, and 44 per cent say they will probably have to rely on inheritance money or home equity loans, a Baring Asset Management survey reveals.
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LONDONERS and women have the lowest job satisfaction, according to a survey by recruitment agency Hyphen.
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THE UK’s trade deficit rose to £4.3 billion (€5.3bn) in June, the highest level in 15 years, with a 4.6 per cent drop in exports.
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HOUSE prices fell 0.6 per cent in July compared to June, though Halifax Building Society housing economist Martin Ellis said he now expects prices to remain the same over the rest of the year.
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MOST small businesses are losing customers online and damaging their reputation due to inefficient social media usage, according to Business Network International director, Charlie Lawson.
Oh baby! What a state the world finds itself in today LET me tell you a story… something the British comedian and singer Max Bygraves never did say: Once upon a time, in a far-distant country, the emperor was playing chess with his most-valued vizier, and impressed by the man’s wisdom, he offered his opponent a gift of anything he wanted. The vizier gazed at the chessboard and replied: “Sire, I would like you to place two grains of rice on the first square of this board, then four on the next, 16 on the third; continuing until you have covered every square before finally presenting me with the resultant total.” Many may know this story, recognising that the vizier’s request was based upon something called an ‘exponential progression’, but have you ever considered how that principle might apply equally to the world in which we live? A few weeks ago, the news media were reporting the birth of the seven billionth human being! Seven billion of us presently inhabiting this planet - and that’s only the peoples of the ‘developed’ countries. The figures incorporating those living in the Amazon jungles, or the almost unexplored regions of New Guinea and elsewhere, can only be guessed at. Seven billion, and still increasing at an exponential rate!
HAPPY FAMILIES: But not all will be well in the future.
Jim Collins Costa Blanca
The population 200 years ago is reckoned to have been about one billion. Census information obtained regularly since then shows the world’s population increasing at yes, you’ve guessed it - that fabled exponential rate. This might seem rather obscure, but the ancient vizier’s request, if carried through for just 64 operations - the number of squares on a chess board - would have resulted in the emperor being unable to keep his promise, because there wouldn’t have been enough rice in his warehouses, or indeed in his entire territories, to cover the final square. Given the reasonably precise census information available, it’s quite easy to graphically plot the trajectory, and by SIX million people in Spain are predicted to extrapolation be unemployed after the summer, the highest predict with some number since the start of the financial crisis, accuracy, what is according to Agett, the large temporary likely next year, employment company association. or in 10 years.
6m autumn jobless fear
The results, not trumpeted triumphantly by the media, show that unless urgent measures are taken the world’s population will grow to 11.5 billion before 2020. The world cannot go on like this; even genetically-engineered crops couldn’t feed a demographic explosion of this magnitude, and even if by some miracle they did, where are all these people supposed to live, and where are the raw materials to be found? Are we to chop down all the forests, denude the world’s oceans? Governments, although realising that action is needed, will find themselves shackled by both God and Mammon, those historically implacable enemies now working as uneasy allies. How could it be otherwise when almost every religion demands more and more adherents to the faith, whilst global industry requires an ever-increasing number of consumers to keep it running? A dark and dire outlook to be sure. But what’s to be done? Perhaps Nature will intervene with a deadly, uncontrollable epidemic; or maybe mankind will finally lose the plot, and by unleashing a global atomic war, cure over-population. Either or both would probably do the trick!
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www.euroweeklynews.com EU, EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss nationals have the right to reside in Spain for more than three months a year. This is provided they apply in person at their local Oficina de Extranjeros or a designated police station, within three months of arrival. Spain has now introduced new residency rules for all EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. The basic rule above still stands, but they have tightened up the requirements. Note that these new measures have no bearing on whether you are a tax resident in Spain or not. Tax residence is a separate issue and assessed on different criteria. You can be tax resident in Spain even if you do not apply for a formal residence permit. It is your responsibility to register for, and pay, tax if you meet one of Spain’s tax residence rules. The authorities are cracking down on people who meet the residence rules but have not been paying tax in Spain. Tax residency can be more complex than first appears, and you may be resident here even if you are careful about day counting. British expatriates may also be tax resident in the UK if they retain strong ties with the UK and/or spend many days there. You need to take advice for your specific situation. Blevins Franks are
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highly experienced on Spanish and UK tax and residence issues, and how the rules of the two countries interact. Residence requirements The new rules were introduced on 10th July and are backdated to cover applications from 24th April 2012. Applicants now need to produce evidence of sufficient financial means to support themselves and any dependants, and may be asked for proof of private or public healthcare insurance. If you already have a residence card, you only need to re-register when your current card expires. In summary, the rules now state that a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland can live in Spain for more than three months provided: 1. They are employed or self-employed in Spain; or 2. They have sufficient
resources to avoid becoming a burden on the Spanish state, and health insurance covering all risks in Spain (Form S1 suffices); or 3. They are enrolled in an educational institution and have sufficient health insurance and resources. 4. They are a family member accompanying an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and meet the conditions set out above. These requirements conform to the EU Directive that sets out the rights of EU citizens to reside in another Member State. Until now Spain had not adopted all the requirements, and this has been very costly for the government. The new requirements formed part of a Royal Decree in April 2012 on urgent measures to guarantee the sustainability of the national health system. Tax residency You are resident for tax purposes if any of the following apply: 1. You spend more than 183 days in Spain in one calendar year. These days do not have to be consecutive. This rule also covers people living on a boat within 12 nautical miles of Spanish land. 2. Your ‘centre of economic interests’ is in Spain, which
means that Spain is the base for your economic or professional activities. 3. Your ‘centre of vital interests’ is in Spain. So if your spouse (unless legally separated) and/or your dependant minor children live here, you are resident for tax purposes. This applies regardless of how many days you spend in Spain yourself. There is no split year treatment in Spain; you either are, or are not, resident for the whole tax year. If you arrive or leave part way through the year, you should take advice to establish your tax residence status for that year. You also need to consider the tax residence rules of your home country as it will have its own rules. In the UK, a new Statutory Residence Test comes into effect next April which will provide much more certainty than the current subjective rules. However there is still a level of complexity so you should seek advice from a firm like Blevins Franks. It is possible to be tax resident in the UK under its rules and tax resident in Spain under its rules. In this case the UK/Spain double tax treaty ‘tie-breaker clauses’ comes
into effect to determine where to pay your taxes. If these are indeterminate, it comes down to nationality. If you are tax resident in Spain, you are liable for income, capital gains and wealth taxes on your worldwide assets and subject to Spanish succession tax on any gifts or inheritances you receive. This is in addition to other incidental tax liabilities such as IVA (VAT) and local taxes. For advice on your tax residency status, consult an advisory firm like Blevins Franks which keeps up to date on the rules in both Spain and the UK, and can advise on the most effective tax planning for your circumstances. The tax, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual should take personalised advice.
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The Olympic way to earn a small fortune WITH the likes of Paris Hilton in the world and TV reality programmes including Big Brother clogging up channels, children may think that becoming rich and successful means becoming a senseless celebrity. And they aren’t necessarily wrong for the world of reality TV is massive. Fortunately, the 2012 Olympics have A look shown there is at finance another way to get for females rich. And it doesn’t involve removing the Jane Plunkett brain or only wearing jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews. knickers and a bra, com but does mean hard work and dedication. QUEEN VICTORIA: Lucrative But the pay-off can be huge for those deals on the table. who win and gain lucrative sponsorship and marketing deals. Experts warn parents that raising an Olympic British cyclist Victoria Olympian is extremely pricey, especially Pendleton, despite falling short on dreams when measured over the years it takes. of gaining three London golds, has just The mother of US gold-medal gymnast been chosen by Pantene to promote a Gabby Douglas filed for bankruptcy earlier new range of its hair products. She also this year following Olympic economic toll lends her name to a range of bikes, and on her family. But despite the financial has a sponsorship deal with Hovis bread. hardships in making it to the Olympics, my But reaching Olympic stardom is not bet for best role model is on these only extremely tough on the body but also amazing athletes and not some loudon the finances, too. mouthed TV personality.
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Economic gloom takes the cheer out of a homely tipple THE findings leave little room for doubts. A survey in Spain has spelled out that although 24 per cent of people are happy to have a beer at home, 73 per cent like to go out for a drink. In fact, researchers for Cerveceros de Espana, the Spanish brewers association, discovered that going out for a beer is the preferred paid-for leisure activity for 44 per cent of the Spanish asked. Meanwhile, 31 per cent of those included in the survey opted for weekend excursions, and 29 per cent for dining out with family and friends. These tough economic times are clearly affecting the drinking patterns of family members, especially at home. For in Britain another survey just published shows that fewer people now stock up on alcohol to drink at home.
HOME CHEER: Fewer people now drink at home. Last year, home alcohol usage was 4 per cent less among people in the UK than in 2006. But while the percentage of households having a tipple in home comfort has dropped from 75 to 71 per cent, research by Mintel, a global research and consumer use company with offices worldwide, including London, shows that drinkers in the 18-24 age bracket are more likely to pay attention to the level of alcohol strength in drinks than those aged 25-64.
Not only are overall levels of drinking at home falling, but also the frequency, with a clear shift over the 200611 period away from heavy usage, with now 41 per cent of households drinking two, three or more times a week, compared to 46 per cent in 2006. Alex Beckett, Senior Food and Drink Analyst at Mintel, said: “As a nation wellacquainted with booze, most adults in the UK have a vague idea of their drink’s strength. Younger people drink more and are more
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DON’T be left in any doubt. Even in these tough economic times, many people including tens of thousands throughout Europe - enjoy very privileged lifestyles.
Problems at home can add up even for very wealthy THEY not only have plenty of spending power for luxuries including topof-the-range cars, luxury holidays, regular spa visits and meals out at top restaurants, but many have two, three and even more homes. With such real estate holdings, even in these dire times, worrying over personal budgets is not an aspect of life. But having oodles of money and a choice of residences does not mean the wealthy avoid all concerns, with high up on their listed worries being finding good staff with issues of trust, security and training. The reality of life for multiple home-owners is that they frequently need a battalion of staff when in residence, and often when absent there is a need for staff to sort out everything from security to maintenance. But fortunately for those cash-rich, timepoor individuals who lack private offices to deal with such problems, nowadays they can increasingly depend on concierge companies to smooth life’s little creases, through a resident ‘house manager’. Often with a background as a hotel concierge, these key personnel inhabit the new super-prime residential developments, including the Walpole Mayfair in London, where recently a penthouse sold for ÂŁ4,542 (â‚Ź5,677) per square foot. With just five ‘state apartments’ in the
building, the house manager - a more glamorous reincarnation of the humble porter tailors his service to the requirements of each individual home-owner, providing everything from domestic staff to opera tickets, 24 hours a day. The cost of his services is subsumed into the notinconsiderable service charges, but is a modest arrangement when viewed against properties permanently staffed with several employees, which are used for just a few weeks a year. For many others among the world’s wealthy, the alternative is to fly their own chosen staff in. One Arab with a residence in Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol, and other global homes in London, Washington and Beirut, as well as his main base in Kuwait, never hires staff locally. “My wife has three housemaids who know our exact dietry needs, and they have been with us for more than 30 years and helped raise our children. I also have a driver plus a general assistant who knows exactly how we like things done and when. “All our children regard them almost as extended family, so whenever we spend time in Spain we fly them in ahead of us to open the house for three months, and then when the family and friends join us for holiday breaks, everyone feels comfortable... secure, and happy.�
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Daniel lives life in fast lane ...and dreams of race team Car racing champion Daniel Ecker is now focusing his efforts on building a well recognised racing team. Nicole Hallett reports.
Vital Statistics • Born: Germany
How did you get into racing? My dad introduced me to it. He was a speed freak and fan of Formula One ace Senna but never had time to do anything in the sport, so enjoyed going with me to race tracks. Since then everything started rolling. Most notable awards? The Intercontinental A Championship in Andalucia in 2001 when I drove a Road Rebel, team tag race endurance, single endurance, and extreme conditions championship - on test track - in which I drove a Formula F3. Scariest experience? Overtaking two cars which were
overtaking each other. I went for the gap and the back tyre lost grip and the car smashed at high speed into a safety wall. I bruised my rib, split my lip, and damaged my wrist, and also broke my helmet. Favourite memory? Winning a race with a brake failure in wet conditions. Current work? Setting up my own racing team, teaching new talented drivers, pushing them to win titles and become a well recognised race team. Future plans? Keep on racing, family, two children and who knows what else will come.
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• Lives: Mijas Costa (Malaga) • Age: 28 • Status: Single • Hobbies: Risk sports, gym, field trips, fast driving. • In Spain: 26 years • Loves: Unpredictability • Dislikes : Lies • Always in fridge: Chicken and pasta • Favourite place: Caribbean Islands • Drives: A modified Audi A5 v6
EWN COMMENT Silence is leaden INTERVIEWERS and commentators at RTVE, Spain’s BBC, are being sacked for questioning the government line too harshly and persistently. These are difficult times and it is understandable that the state television and radio prefers not to rub salt into the wounds of a wounded society. But
while shooting the messenger is a classic response to unwelcome news, silencing the message is the classic response of the politically insecure.
Tickets to ride SPAIN’S autonomies are draining the central government’s falling resources, and the State Council president has suggested slimming down the costly system. Only 30 per cent of Spaniards want to keep the autonomies as they are and 40 per cent believe changes should be made. Unsurprisingly, regional politicians of all hues leap to their defence. Passengers hate it when their gravy-train gets shunted into a siding.
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IT is a shame that a staged food grab was the only way for supermarkets to agree to give the items to a Sevilla food bank (Costa del Sol, Issue 1414). The amount of food that must go to waste is criminal. Surely as ‘nonperishable’ goods get within a week of their sell-by date they could be given to the food banks all over the country. Of course, they would then need to be passed on straight away to those in need, but with queues outside many places, I doubt this will be a problem. Likewise, every supermarket should allow the food banks to place a locked bin with a hole in it so shoppers can place an item in it. Jasmine Forrest, Estepona (Malaga)
Behind the times MIKE WALSH’S Images of Spain article regarding the lack of understanding of English by Spanish people is very true (Issue 1413). It also applies to other issues in Spanish society. Both my parents are Spanish, but I was born in London. Recently moving to Spain, I have met nothing but miserable, arrogant, rude, obnoxious, lazy Spanish people. Because of them, it has taken me seven months to fix my paperwork. They are behind by decades in technology, transport, work production, health and safety, schooling, among others. They are unwilling to change, to give up their siesta, to work and catch up with their European neighbours. As a construction manager back in England, I made it a rule never to employ Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or Greek labour as they would regularly arrive late and extend their tea breaks. No Spanish labour force would survive a week in England. They are no match for Eastern European labour. Spain only has the weather in its favour. Mark, Torrevieja (Alicante)
Heart-warming IT was heart-warming to read that La Caixa gave €21,600 to DEBRA (Costa del Sol, Issue 1415). This is such a worthy cause. These Butterfly children, and adults, have to live in constant pain, even with pain medication. It is difficult to understand and anything that makes their lives easier and happier is worthwhile as well as any research into finding a cure for this horrific genetic disease. Sarah Green, Benalmadena (Malaga)
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Beauty spot....or a health hazard? THIS is the state of the small lake at Parque de las Medranas, outside the main lake used by Cable Ski, San Pedro de Alcantara. No information was forthcoming from Aquagest men when asked if there is anything they are meant to be doing with it. The water level just dropped from one afternoon to the following morning to literally a puddle. It will stink. The carp and few goldfish will invariably die and the kingfishers and turtles will also be affected when the river which runs by the side of the driving range dries up. It is such a shame to let a place of natural beauty become a health hazard.
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Security concern BETWEEN checking in at Alicante airport and arriving at Exeter airport, several things were missing from my son’s and family’s suitcases, which had been bought in Spain. One of the items was a gift for my granddaughter. My point is that if things can be removed from suitcases, so can things be put in, like an explosive device. Security must be very lax, so if things can be smuggled out, they can also be smuggled in. C Allison, Arboleas (Alicante)
Mad dogs and... ONLY mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, is what came to mind when reading that 40 people required emergency medical assistance in Almeria due to the extreme temperatures (Issue 1414).
However, I feel the Spanish no longer have need of the siesta break if their work involves being in an airconditioned office. During the peak sun hours, when the weather is this hot, it is foolish to be outside in the heat. If it is unavoidable, take a hand fan, plenty of water, wear a sunhat, sunglasses, and slap on the SPF30 sunscreen. Rachel, Roquetas del Mar (Almeria)
Looky away FURTHER to S Wallis’s letter (Issue 1410) about showing respect to the looky-looky men, I ask whether they show any respect to Spanish law and taxpaying shopkeepers trying to make a living. It would be lovely to go out to a restaurant or bar without being hassled by these illegal traders. They know they are illegal or why else would they flee at the sight of police? I frequently visit Puerto Pollenca (Mallorca) where police seem only to be tackling the problem half-heartedly. If they were serious, they would have plain-clothes officers walking along the seafront, which would be more effective, giving out hefty fines and confiscating goods. Whenever traders set up stalls along the seafront, they have to obtain a licence from the town hall, I assume at a cost. In front of these stalls, looky-
16 - 22 August 2012 Costa Blanca South looky men sell their wares. Margaret Scott, Romford (UK)
Port much worse I TAKE issue with Peter Twelftree’s point of view (Letters, Issue 1414) that the thoroughfare in Javea Port is better off empty. To have a viable, thriving port area, we need successful businesses. The removal of the tables and chairs has brought many of Javea’s trademark restaurants to their knees and more to follow. Reduced employment in the restaurants is already evident. It has become more of a cycle track. If the sign that asks them to dismount was adhered to then the pathway would be more than adequate for pedestrians even with the tables and chairs. The mayor is enforcing a law that is not conducive to tourism. Other towns have used a common sense approach, allowing restaurants some leeway during the busy tourist months as Javea does for the chiringuitos. I think Mr Twelftree will find he is in a minority that would like to see the beach bars also close, a recipe for a ghost town. Tim Church, Javea (Alicante)
Clueless view I WAS not surprised to read that many people are clueless about Geography (Costa del Sol, Issue 1414). However, the British are not the only ones. I am Danish and while travelling in Asia hotel staff asked where I was from. When I told the person, he asked me if that was in America. I said no, it is in Europe. He looked at me, puzzled, and asked: “Europe is not in America?” I imagine this person was not well educated and that is what it all boils down to. Nicole Hauschild, Mijas Costa (Malaga)
Oily solution OLIVE OIL splashed on your clothes is a horror story. It never comes out. I have tried everything, including leaving a white garment in almost neat bleach overnight, but to no avail. The other day oil splattered onto a brand new blue top, and a friend told me a tip that worked. Crush up a dishwasher tab in a cup and add a small amount of water to make it like a paste. Place the dry garment onto a flat table and put generous portions of the mix onto the oil stains. Leave overnight. In the morning, rinse the garment in the sink to remove the dried mix and then wash with your normal soap powder/liquid. Rosemary, San Pedro (Malaga)
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POOR SHOW: GB’s medal tally for track and field only six.
that I would be stupid, or anywhere near knowledgeable enough to make predictions for every event in the Olympic calendar? If I were as capable as that, I wouldn’t be bashing out this weekly blurb, I’d be Minister of Sport, Head of the Olympic Committee and biggest Mastermind winner of all time. Give us a
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break! It’s not rocket science. Of course, I was only referring to a specific area. Although I enjoy them, I know very little about the equestrian, sailing or rowing events or indeed most of the other sports that generally receive minimum coverage by the media. But I do know my athletics. Therefore, my prediction was obviously
only referring to those events. My only miscalculation was generalising and not spelling it out! Well, surprise, surprise. In total there are 47 track and field events in these Olympics. At the time of writing, the Games are almost over. To date, our track and field athletes have taken just six medals: four gold, one silver and one bronze. That means we’ve failed
miserably in 41 of the events that most consider the core of the Olympiad. One commentator actually admitted he would never have imagined he would be cheering on a British competitor for seventh place!! (Mind you, compared with the utterly incompetent Denise Lewis, who remarked that one entrant was suffering from ‘lack of inexperience’, I suppose that observation was almost acceptable.) No, I’m sorry. Overall our athletic and field competitors have been abysmal and my predictions proven correct. Well done, our splendid winners in all the other categories. All I can say is thank the Lord you were there. Have you noticed how the Chinese only cry when they lose? Possible banishment to the salt mines awaiting them back in the ‘auld’ country? Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com
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IT is said a picture tells a thousand words; one that sticks in my mind is that of a small child, his eyes glued to a room’s bare corner. His mother explains: ‘The television’s being repaired but we haven’t told him yet.’ I occasionally wonder at the outrage if the suggestion was made that tranquilisers Mike Walsh be used to pacify the nation. Worse, that such sedative is vwww.michaelwalsh.es chemically Mike Walsh. Based the Costa Blanca, compromised to alter international journalist, author and professional writer: ex-business assessment executive Guild our way of thinking. of Master Craftsmen. European correspondent Boston Revolutionary Radio. Can anyone better explain modern television? I recall a newspaper editor’s astonishment when, after a local TV service supplier closed down, thousands were deprived of their nightly fix. She told me their office was inundated by irate viewers wanting to know what they, Perhaps the most insidious the newspaper, were going to aspect of television is its social do about it. Some threatened engineering. Many to sell up and return to the UK. programmes insinuate Emergency measures falling propaganda aimed at furtively short of Martial Law were put moulding public opinion so in place. Videos of the latest what was once improper episodes were parachuted in becomes acceptable. from England; phones between I wish I could put my hands the two countries glowed as on it but I clearly recall a BBC the latest episodes were director being asked if there discussed in detail. had been many complaints
A lot of TV is aimed at moulding public opinion.
about the biased content of a previous night’s programme. Cheekily he replied; “no, only intelligent people complain and intelligent people don’t watch television.” Gerry Hines, BBC, Programme Organiser in Race Today, wrote: “The BBC is the only truly public service medium in this country disseminating information,
entertainment, and, in the case of race relations, propaganda. We are unashamed to admit it is what we are doing.” Programme makers insist they don’t influence public opinion but they rake in tens of millions selling advertising space because it does. Clean up television campaigner Mary Whitehouse was ridiculed by television
pundits when she warned of the media’s descent into decadence. She was right; I believe what is available now was not so long ago considered to be pornography. Blasphemy, against the Christian faith, is commonplace as is immorality, foul language, disrespect and anti-social behaviour. Racial and cultural melting-pot miscegenation, the flagship of the liberal mindset agenda, is now an accepted part of television ‘culture.’ The viewers are waking up: according to figures rating agency Nielsen, America’s most famous news channel, CNN has lost 50 per cent of its audience in just 12 months. It is a trend. Britain’s Piers Morgan stepped into Larry King’s shoes and the audience disappeared. Fox and NBC are losing viewers at an unprecedented rate. Media professor Robert Thompson; ‘it’s a blood-letting, there’s no other way to describe it.’ Good!
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HERE’S been much hype lately about the social network site, Twitter. Tom Daley, the Olympic diver, was attacked by a tweeter after he and his team-mate, who had been widely tipped for gold, failed to win a medal in the synchronised 10m diving final. Helen Skelton, the Blue Peter presenter, who covered the Olympics for the BBC, announced she’s deleting her account because she didn’t have a thick-enough skin to deal with the comments she’d received. And likewise a host of other ‘celebrities’. Gary Lineker, the football guru, who said he felt “physically sick” after his son, George, was targeted over his leukaemia. Kirstie Allsopp, the TV presenter, who reported two 15-year-old girls to the police for their bullying tweets. And the England batsman, Kevin Pietersen, who’s said to be shutting down a NORA JOHNSON parody Twitter account followed by Nora, who has lived on the Costa del Sol for a number of years, is the author of psychological his England teamsuspense and crime thrillers. mates which has 10,936 followers, the tweets making much use of the word ‘genius’. about Twitter - which has So, should we be worried become part of the daily life
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Twitter is no worse than BT or Telefonica for abusive phone calls. of millions in Britain and tens of millions more around the world — and avoid it, too? Now, ‘celebrities’ who use Twitter are being naïve. Prior to its invention, would they have actively published and
publicised their email address and phone number to the world in general rather than just to family and friends? I don’t think so. Why not? Because they wouldn’t have wanted to
attract attention from people they didn’t know, who might bombard them with abuse/ practical jokes or even harass them over time. That’s why, after all, so many people opt to be ex-directory as far as their phone numbers are concerned. A recipient can ignore ‘trolls’, block them or simply switch the phone off. Otherwise, apart from threats or libels, you just have to accept or ignore offensive behaviour via this medium as you would a spoken or written comment. ‘If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned’ should be the mantra of any twit who uses Twitter! In other words, why blame Twitter itself? You might as well blame BT or Telefonica for abusive phone calls. This is just the same as blaming guns for killing people. They don’t. People do. “Twitter has a dark side”? – Rubbish!
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A Degree of Stupidity THE melancholic German author Goethe once wrote that, “Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” So with that in mind, I am attempting to apply for a PHD in creative writing. I won’t be actually attending university, so no drunken nights in the campus launderette watching the overloaded machines give birth to gallons of foam and no need for a huge Fort Knox type padlock for my kitchen locker (although sharing my life, as I do, with an adolescent boy, a padlock on the food cupboard is probably a good idea).´ And if I am to relive the pre-dawn delight of toilet roll adorned trees (why do students do that?), then I will have to throw a few rolls at the rubber tree on a Friday night myself, and as for the fire extinguishers… The PHD course is a distance learning one and will take about four years to complete but if accepted I will
Suzanne Manners Suzanne has a degree in Fine Art from Goldsmiths and an MA in Writing from Lancaster University. She is currently teaching in Alicante and writing a book for teenagers (which doesn’t have a vampire as its central character).
Studying from afar will require a lot of self control.
have a novel at the end of it and a real sense of achievement. So following Goethe’s premise I am busily e-mailing past universities asking for copies of transcripts and thinking of a research proposal. Academia is a world from which I fled many years
ago; brain and liver exhausted by the many and varied activities of the British student.
I was a good student but a lazy academic. As an art student I was ridiculously hip (now just ridiculously large of hip) I would saunter into my studio space, apply a few brush strokes to a large black canvas then roll a cigarette to begin the day’s artistic and philosophical debate, (which of the London art school bars was the best and which served the cheapest bottle of dog?) At Lancaster university (my only experience of campus living) most of my time was spent with the theatre studies students being theatrical and the rest trying to get my friend Andy to share his peanut butter. The life of a student is one of newness and excitement, all young people should have the time and money to experience it and perhaps
learn a little along the way. Goethe himself writes of student life in his dark novel ‘The Sorrows of Young Werther’, although I don’t think that modern day students would put up with all that prancing around in uniform (18th century Germans liked a good uniform) and you’re more likely to be told to “get a grip!” than be admired for the seriousness of your brow. Studying from afar will require a lot of self control but I am feeling the need of an intellectual toughening up and am hoping that a university somewhere on the planet will agree to be my personal trainer (and fund it for me). The gypsy in me having failed to move me physically is now trying to hitch my mental caravan to the horse of further study. Unfortunately it will take a lot more than a brightly coloured bandana and a darkly sexual glint in the eye to get this caravan in line. So ‘walk on’ and flex those metaphysical muscles Miss Manners.
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OCATED in north west Spain, this remote area is bounded on three sides by formidable mountain ranges and on the fourth side by the jagged Bay of Biscay coastline. In the 8th century as Islamic influence spread like wildfire over much of Spain, Asturias defiantly remained the only Visigoth Christian outpost. In 718 AD an Islamic army marched into the Cantabrian Mountains determined to crush the last pocket of Christian resistance. In the Covadonga Valley, a chieftain named Pelayo (known as ‘the savage ass’ by the Moors) with the odds being 31 to 40,000 against the Christians, repelled this attack. Exaggerated myth, part legend to be sure, Pelayo did indeed go on to form the small independent ‘kingdom’ of Asturias. It remained only part of Spain never to submit to Muslim rule. Pelayo’s victory was the legendary beginning to The Reconquest.
The Kingdom of Asturias... a bellwether of sorts The Region of Asturias, or more correctly, The Kingdom of Asturias, is one of Spain’s smallest, least populated and isolated regions. Well-off the established tourist track (more about this later), Asturias lacks the centrepiece attractions of say, Granada’s Alhambra, Cordoba’s Great Mosque or Costa del Sol’s beaches. Yet for some inexplicable reason, this area has been home to certain events that have been ‘a preview of coming attractions’ to some of Spain’s most seminal historical episodes. Asturias in microcosm has shown the tendency to be the harbinger of future trends in Spain’s historical trajectory. Consider...
Jack Gaioni US citizen Jack is spending the first years of his retirement in Almeria. His articles have been published in Spain and the US.
Subsequent Asturian rulers came to identify
themselves as heirs to the Visigoth Christian tradition. From Asturias was kept alive the dogged determination to someday reconquer Spain from the Muslims. That day did in fact come to pass albeit some 750 years later.
Peninsula War The Peninsula War (1808-1814) was a military conflict between Napoleon’s France and Spain. This major conflict is viewed by some historians as one of the first ‘national wars’ and is
also significant for the strategy of using ‘guerilla war’ (guerrilla means little war in Spanish). The French occupation of the Iberian Peninsula destroyed Spain’s ability to equip or deploy an effective army to counter
Napoleon. However, an alliance with England allowed the Brits to launch the major campaigns while Spanish ‘guerrilleros’ bled the French from the periphery. Nowhere was this more pronounced than in the Kingdom of Asturias where, under the banner of a ‘universal uprising of the original Spanish race and nation’, Asturian rebels were the first to drive out the French. They removed the local French governor, seized various arsenals and declared themselves as an independent government. The small Kingdom of Asturias boldly declared war on Napoleon at the height of his greatness. Independent of France and Spain, Asturias established diplomatic ties to London by exchanging ambassadors with appeals for aid and alliances. Although the Peninsula War (also called The War of Spanish Independence) was to last six years, the other regions soon followed the example of
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The Kingdom of Asturias is one of Spain’s smallest, least populated and isolated regions. Asturias and ultimately expelled the French. Napoleon, much like the 8th century Muslim invaders, had wildly miscalculated Asturian resolve. Spanish Civil War The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) was an epic 20th century nightmare. Fought along ideological lines, this blood-bath divided families, friends and communities splitting the basic fabric of Spanish life. ‘Republicans’, so called because they were loyal to the Republic, ranged from moderate secular centrists to wild-eyed
revolutionary anarchists with unionists, separatists, communists and socialists in between. This loose affiliation clashed with Franco’s ‘Nationalists’; a military, Catholic cleric, landed gentry, monarchist faction, in a complex conflict. A full two years before the start of the Civil War, a clash of Republican and Nationalist partisans played itself out in what yet again is another example of Asturias’ propensity to mirror the future trends endemic in Spanish history. The victory of the parties of the right (the
unknown Nationalists) in Asturias’ relatively named local election of 1933 met general Franco, stiff opposition from Francisco leftist (Republican) used mainly Spanish Legion and Moorish partisans. Sympathetic mercenaries to union miners crush the began to uprising. occupy some The Asturias What of the larger Award bestows became towns of recognition upon those known as Asturias, citizens setting up The who best exhibit town Asturian mankind’s most assemblies Miners positive virtues. or Strike of revolutionary 1934, foretold committees to the perfect storm govern those pueblos. of the very same political The rightist government actors and intense responded by organising ideologies that was, in troops to retake two years time, to ‘occupied’ towns. These become Spain’s darkest troops led by a then hour.
Known as ‘Green Spain’, Asturias is an incredible region to learn more about. It is well off the established tourist track but well worth a visit. Historic Asturias From the 8th century repelling of the Moors, to the successful guerilla tactics resisting Napoleon, to the prelude uprising of the 1934 Asturian Miners Strike, the brave and rugged people of Asturias have continually signalled the approach of future trends that have loomed large in Spain’s rich history. Spain has done honour to that legacy by calling the
heir to her throne the ‘Prince of Asturias.’ Furthermore, this venerated heir gives out the prestigious ‘Asturias Awards’ which, similar to the Nobel prizes, bestows recognition upon those citizens who best exhibit mankind’s most positive virtues. It is no accident that Spain has linked the name Asturias to such honorary recognitions.
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can barely find my way to the kitchen, so when I stumbled across the possibility of finding myself, I was intrigued - though not entirely optimistic about the outcome. I had done the odd yoga class before but this promised to be something more meditation, spiritual enlightenment and so forth. My Ommm moment here in the Tramuntana mountains, overlooking a gently lapping, swooning sea and a setting sun. If I could not find my inner self here, all hope was lost. A group of some 10 additional delegates share the experience, though they all appear to be far more in tune with themselves, osmosis and the universe than I. And while I have arrived in my lycra gym gear, their harem trousers and earth-coloured tanktops make me look as if Minnie Mouse has wrongfully appeared in Gone with the Wind. “Clear your mind of zee endless chatter,” our German primate instructor - or guide as he calls himself - chants to us in a melodic manner. He is a perfect blend of Michael Bolton and Mikhail Baryshnikov with only a hint of Herr Flick. We are all sitting serenely in a circle, hands poised, palm up, on our knees, eyes supposedly
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MEDITATION: Breathe in ... then out ... for a moment of spiritual enlightenment. closed, but I find myself peeking. Why is no one else looking uncomfortable? My knees creaked on the way down and may give up altogether on the way up again. “Breathe in….. zen out…..” Michael continues. Finally something I can do well. I have spent rather a few decades
doing it after all. Not sure why I haven’t done anything like this retreat lark before? But then, even five minutes of circle-sitting in the rain and chill of the UK and I would lead a rebellion to the pub. We are now embarking on the deep meditation in lying position, imagining a ball of light
traveling through our bodies collecting all aches, pains and worries on its way. “Feel zee light in your belly!” Michael hums, but I can mainly feel it rumbling. Hmm - what did I need to buy from the supermarket on the way back? Definitely some of those fresh ensaimadas…
definitely not wine, my body being such a temple and all. Or perhaps a converted ruin spruced up - would be a better description. So, some vegetables and fruit would be good, too. “Let zee light leave through your third eye Chakra. Expel it all…. Breathe out the old… breathe in the new…” I am quite warming to this. Can really visualise that beacon of light above my head. It’s making me feel quite snoozy… “Hello?” I hear the melodic voice very close. “ ‘Allo, ‘Allo,” I mumble back, opening my eyes… Michael is peering at me, only a tad concerned. “You achieved deep relaxation, no?” “Ahem, yes sorry… “ I mumble back, as I notice that I am the only one left in a horizontal position. I really hope I didn’t snore. It would not have been very Zen like - Buddha would not have approved. So on this short journey of selfdiscovery, I didn’t exactly find myself, but then I hadn’t necessarily lost myself beforehand. Who’s to say that I was not always destined to be a somewhat neurotic busybody in the first place? And I always have that lovely ball of light to keep me warm on a dark night.
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A sanctuary for troubled Brits in Southern Spain FOR four years now Los Olivos Treatment Centre in the province of Malaga has been helping ex-pats to overcome both alcoholism and drug addiction. Cheap alcohol, the prevalence of illegal drugs, unscrupulous doctors and irresponsible pharmacists, coupled with the ex-pat way of life, make those who have chosen Spain as their home particularly vulnerable to such issues. Help, however, is available to those who want it. As an English speaking, English run treatment facility, Los Olivos is uniquely suited to helping those people who have gone too far. Through a combination of one to one and group therapy, psychological assessment and thorough medical care, this fully residential facility helps clients get to the root of their problems and change their lives forever. “Addiction is an illness,” says treatment director and recovering addict
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Ex-client Mark, eager to share his experience, states: “I had been in treatment before and discovered that it wasn’t for me. I felt that I must be one of the people who simply couldn’t get well. Once alcohol and drugs had taken just about everything from me and after a failed suicide attempt, I arrived at Los Olivos sick, confused, lonely and scared. “I was shown kindness and understanding from people who had fought the same battles as I had. During my stay I was taught how to cope with the situations which had historically led me to selfmedicate with alcohol and drugs. The depth of personal care and camaraderie in the group sessions showed me a better way. The aftercare kept that knowledge fresh in my mind. “Today I live a happy and contented life free of the bind that had tried to destroy me for 20 years.”
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Super antibody for flu A ‘SUPER ANTIBODY’ against flu has been identified by scientists offering hope of a universal jab to wipe out the infection. The jab could also be used in severe infections or to protect hospital staff during an outbreak. Scientists have identified three human antibodies which protect against the influenza B strain and one, called CR9114, which also protects against the more common and serious influenza A virus.
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Fasting may be good for health CONTROLLED fasting could offer a wide range of health benefits and lead to a longer life, it is claimed. In a recent British TV programme, the presenter tried out a number of different intermittent fasting programmes, opting for one which involved consuming less than 600 calories for two days a week. At the end of the fiveweek trial he had lost nearly a stone and his cholesterol had fallen.
EASY OPTION? Fasting. “On my feed days I ate what I normally do and felt no need to gorge,” claimed Horizon presenter Michael
Mosley. Some researchers in the US claimed they too found that fasting reduced the risk of diabetes and heart problems. However, Dr Madelyn Fernstrom of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, speaking to Web MD, does not advise fasting, saying: “The appeal is that [fasting] is quick, but it is quick fluid loss, not substantial weight loss. If it’s easy off, it will come back quickly.”
Post birth stress disorder ONE in three women who have just given birth may experience signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition usually associated with war and terrorist attacks. Symptoms include flashbacks, avoiding any discussion of the event or having physical reactions such as heart palpitations when it is mentioned. Women who suffer from this disorder are reluctant to consider having another child. Scientists in Israel who conducted the research said classifying childbirth as a cause of PTSD is controversial, but they believe it is ‘indisputable’, as it can trigger ‘intense fear, helplessness or horror’.
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Back pain suffered by young Brits By Vicky Knill THEY should be in their prime, but a recent study shows that British young people suffer from back pain and from more common illnesses than older people. The survey revealed that a third of 16-24year-olds suffered from back pain and that 61 per cent suffered from headaches, compared with 31 per cent of over-65-year-olds. The younger group also polled at above the national average for sore throats, coughs and colds or flu. “The high incidence of back pain in Britain’s youngsters is pretty alarming,” says Michelle Strutton from Mintel, who carried out the survey, citing British
youngsters’ sedentary lifestyle as the probable cause. However, Doctor Francisco Kovacs, from the Spanish Network of Researchers on Back Problems, says: “The frequency of back pain is very similar in all the industrialised countries and in all age brackets.” So what should the young, and the young at heart, be doing to help with their back pain? “The most effective methods of prevention are, without doubt, exercise and health education. “NOT focused on good posture, but on remaining physically active and avoiding bed rest whenever possible,” explains Doctor Kovacs. “Contrary to what is usually believed, good
posture only has an effect when it gives very obvious advice; for example, putting the computer in front of you and not to one side. “There is no scientific proof that the measures marketed for their supposed preventative effect, including certain types of shoes or spine manipulation, have any effect.” A positive mental attitude to pain is also recommended.
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ALARMING: The high incidence of back pain.
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7:10am Louie 7:20am Wibbly Pig 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:40am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Latin America 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Frankenstein's Cat 8:50am Arthur 9:15am Ooglies 9:30am Nina and the Neurons Go Eco 9:45am Baby Jake 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Lunar Jim 11:00am Octonauts 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Coast 1:05pm The Falcon's Adventure 2:05pm Journey Into Fear 3:15pm The Weakest Link
5:35am The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Let's Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.
5:45am Deal or No Deal 6:40am Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 7:05am Sali Mali 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:25am Frasier 10:55am Come Dine with Me 11:25am Come Dine with Me 11:55am Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:30pm Channel 4 News 1:35pm Three in a Bed 2:35pm River Cottage Bites 2:40pm Sainsbury's London 2012 2:45pm The Bad and the Beautiful
6:10am Wildlife SOS 7:00am Thomas and Friends 7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am City of Friends 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Big School 8:00am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr. Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Reza, Spice Prince of India 12:40pm Andy Bates' Street Feasts 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Pawn Stars 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4.00pm - midnight
4:00pm Real Rescues 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 8:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:00pm The Midwives: Delivering Under Pressure 11:00pm The Rob Brydon Show Entertainment show hosted by the Welsh comedian Rob Brydon. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Don't Blow the Inheritance 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm UEFA Champions League Live 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Corrie Goes to Kenya
5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me Four amateur cooks in Sheffield compete to win the £1000 prize. 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Tilly is comforted by Neil as she struggles to accept Jen's news. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:25pm 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: is it a sin to bare our flesh? 8:30pm Jon Snow's Paralympic Show 9:00pm Embarrassing Bodies 10:00pm The Queen's Mother in Law The late Queen Mother was one of Britain's most instantly recognisable figures. 11:00pm C4 Comedy Presents: Them From That Thing 11:35pm I'm Spazticus
4:10pm Chinese Food in Minutes Chinese cookery show with chef Ching-He Huang. 4:15pm The Elizabeth Smart Story 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours Life seems great for Rhys when he is offered a work placement overseas. 7:00pm Monkey Life Series about Dorset’s Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads Tough truck-driving series. 9:00pm The Gay Slayer: Born to Kill? 10:00pm Person of Interest Crime drama series. The Machine delivers the social security number of a girl named Teresa who has been presumed dead since her father murdered his family and committed suicide two years ago. Could the Machine have made a mistake? 11:00pm Celebrity Big Brother Catch up on the latest events inside the Celebrity Big Brother house.
12:35am UEFA Champions League Extra Time A round-up of the latest round of action in the UEFA Champions League. 1:35am Jackpot247 4:00am Golden Balls 4:50am ITV Nightscreen
12:05am Best of British 1:10am Best of British 2:10am Surfing Special 2:35am KOTV Boxing Weekly 3:00am Sailing The America’s Cup World Series heads to San Francisco. 3:25am International Volleyball Coverage from volleyball’s annual flagship event, the World League, continues. 4:20am Mobil 1 The Grid 4:50am British GT 5:15am Ironman 2012 5:45am The Paralympic Show
12:00am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:00am Banged Up Abroad Series telling real-life stories of young travellers who find themselves incarcerated overseas. 1:55am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 5:00am The Great Artists 5:20am House Doctor 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge
4:00pm Regional News All the latest local news. 4:05pm I Want My Own Room 4:20pm Léon Animated comedy shorts. 4:35pm Splatalot 5:00pm Shaun the Sheep 5:10pm Wingin' It Live-action comedy. Reckless angel in training Porter has been sent to Earth to earn his wings. 5:30pm Trade Your Way to the USA 6:00pm Newsround 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Accused 11:00pm BBC News BBC1 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Traffic Cops
12:35am Lord of War 2:30am Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 2:35am Best of Men 4:05am Britain's Heritage Heroes 4:35am Real Rescues Documentary series which follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. 5:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 4:55am World's Craziest Fools 8:00pm Total Wipeout 9:00pm Snog, Marry, Avoid? 9:30pm Snog, Marry, Avoid? 10:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 11:00pm Bad Education 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:20am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:05am American Dad! 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Don't Tell the Bride 3:00am Snog, Marry, Avoid? 4:00am Our War 4:55am Russell Howard's Good News 5:25am Don't Tell the Bride
12:35am Lord of War Nicolas Cage
12:20am The Riots: In Their Own Words 1:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 5:05am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great British Railway Journeys 9:00pm The Last Explorers 10:00pm Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures 11:00pm Mud, Sweat and Tractors 12:00am Lost Cities of the Ancients, the Dark Lords of Hattusha 1:00am Wallander 2:00am Wallander 3:00am Great British Railway Journeys 3:30am The Last Explorers 4:30am Survivors: Nature's Indestructible Creatures
Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am Lion Man 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Don't Forget the Lyrics 10:00am Oops TV 11:00am Got to Dance 11:30am Raising Hope 12:00pm Glee 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 3:00pm Got to Dance 3:30pm Raising Hope 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm Futurama 7:00pm Oops TV 8:00pm The Simpsons 9:00pm The Angel 10:00pm Trollied 10:30pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 12:40am Top Ten Show 12:50am Caribbean Cops 1:50am Road Wars 2:50am Sun, Sea and A&E 3:45am Caprica 4:40am Emergency Abroad 5:35am Airline
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 4:20am Critical Condition 6:05am House Arrest 8:00am Rio Special 8:30am Death Becomes Her 10:20am Father of the Bride 12:10pm The Rebound 1:50pm Little Fockers 3:35pm Analyze That 5:20pm Father of the Bride 7:15pm Take Me Home Tonight
9:00pm The Rebound 10:40pm Little Fockers 12:25am Analyze That 2:05am Take Me Home Tonight 3:50am Family Jewels
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 4:55am Cyrus 6:30am Secretariat 8:35am Scents and Sensibility 10:10am An Invisible Sign 11:50am You Again 1:40pm Love and Other Drugs 3:35pm Prom 5:20pm Stay Cool 7:00pm 'Til There Was You 9:00pm Love and Other Drugs 11:00pm Jake Gyllenhaal/Anne Hathaway Face 2 Face 11:30pm Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
TCM 6:00am Anna and the King of Siam 8:10am Gunsmoke 9:15am Maverick 10:15am Gunfighters of Casa Grande 12:05pm One of Our Spies is Missing 1:45pm Gunsmoke 2:50pm Maverick 4:00pm Fort Utah 5:35pm Return of the Gunfighter 7:35pm The Legend of Bagger Vance 10:00pm Blown Away 12:25am Risky Business 2:20am Riot in Cell Block 11
1:45am Like Dandelion Dust 3:35am 40 Days and 40 Nights 5:15am The Count of Monte Cristo
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:40am The Mighty Ducks 8:05am Reign of Fire 10:00am Skyline 11:45am Tomorrow, When the War Began 1:40pm Real Steel 3:50pm Thor 5:50pm Jaws 2 7:50pm Real Steel 10:00pm Thor 12:00am Skyline 1:40am Gone in 60 Seconds 3:40am Crimson Tide
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OT an arresting sight. Juan Manuel Sanchez Gordillo has been mayor of the Sevilla town Marinaleda for 33 years. Fed up with austerity and taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money being diverted to banks he organised a trade union raid on two supermarkets. In the glare of the media he directed hundreds of trade unionists in an audacious raid on two stores. What has been described as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Robin Hood escapadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seems to have paid off. At a demonstration on government land the following day there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a cop in sight despite the Interior Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order that the perpetrators be arrested. Two people were arrested for taking part in the raids in Cordoba and Malaga and later released with charges. They have also been banned from being within 300m of the supermarket. Not a sign of times ahead one hopes.
NO further need for feeling guilty about your siestas. The findings of a Spanish mental health group, who researched the effect of what most of us call forty-winks, say naps are good for us. Spokesman Enric Zamorano says it is recuperative, a sofa is better than a bed; a siesta improves physical and mental health. He probably speaks for most of us but he has distinguished agreement too; NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s researchers agree but suggest the alarm is put on for 26-minutes. Police and accident departments know that there is a sharp spike in the number of road accidents between 2pm and 4pm. Afternoon sleepiness is perfectly natural; take a nap.
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5:20am BBC News 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Heir Hunters Series dedicated to finding the heirs of people who have died without leaving a will. 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer Property experts visit three properties before they go up for auction. 11:58am BBC News and Weather The most up to date news and weather forecasts. 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:30pm Animal 24:7 Series following people who protect and work closely with wild and domestic animals. 1:13pm BBC News and Weather 1:15pm Bargain Hunt Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction. 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Escape to the Country
7:00am Guess with Jess 7:10am Louie 7:20am Wibbly Pig 7:30am 64 Zoo Lane 7:40am Chuggington 7:50am Rastamouse 8:00am Barney's Latin America 8:30am The League of Super Evil 8:40am Frankenstein’s Cat 8:50am Arthur 9:15am Ooglies 9:30am Nina and the Neurons Go Eco 9:45am Baby Jake 10:00am Tinga Tinga Tales 10:10am Little Charley Bear 10:20am Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:30am Bob the Builder: Project Build It 10:40am The Koala Brothers 10:50am Lunar Jim 11:00am Octonauts 11:05am Kerwhizz 11:30am Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40am Waybuloo 12:00pm In the Night Garden 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm Coast 1:05pm Hands on Nature 1:35pm Purple Plain 3:15pm The Weakest Link
4:50am ITV Nightscreen 6:30am ITV Morning News 7:00am Daybreak 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 12:25pm ITV News 12:30pm This Morning The popular morning lifestyle magazine show with advice, chat and competitions. 1:30pm Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel 2:30pm ITV News and Weather A round-up of the latest news headlines and a national weather forecast. 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote Drama series about a sleuthing writer who solves murder mysteries.
5:45am The Paralympic Show 6:10am Deal or No Deal 7:05am Sali Mali 7:10am The Hoobs 7:35am The Hoobs 8:00am Freshly Squeezed 8:30am According to Jim 8:55am Will and Grace 9:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:55am Frasier 10:25am Frasier 10:55am Come Dine with Me 11:25am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Come Dine with Me 1:30pm Channel 4 News 1:35pm Three in a Bed 2:35pm Sainsbury’s London 2012 2:40pm Channel 4 Racing
7:10am The Wotwots! 7:20am City of Friends 7:30am Jelly Jamm 7:45am Peppa Pig 7:50am Big School 8:00am Little Princess 8:10am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 8:20am The Mr. Men Show 8:35am Thomas and Friends 8:45am Make Way for Noddy 9:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Roary the Racing Car 9:45am Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00am Abby’s Flying Fairy School 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Reza, Spice Prince of India 12:40pm Andy Bates’ Street Feasts 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Celebrity Big Brother 2:15pm Pawn Stars 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4.00pm - midnight
4:00pm Real Rescues Documentary series which follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. 4:45pm The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain 5:30pm Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving. 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 8:00pm Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country. 9:00pm Restoration Home 10:00pm Vexed Detective drama about two police detectives with very opposing views to the job and life in general. 11:00pm The Culture Show Topical magazine programme which features the best arts and culture stories of the last week. 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
4:00pm Secret Dealers 5:00pm Midsomer Murders 6:00pm Don't Blow the Inheritance 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm The Corrie Years 9:00pm Midsomer Murders 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Syriana
5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks Still hurting after Jen’s revelation, Tilly rebels and finds herself in trouble with the police. 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:25pm 4thought.tv 8:30pm Jon Snow's Paralympic Show 9:00pm Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not 10:00pm 24 Hours in A and E 11:00pm C4 Comedy Presents: Them From That Thing 11:30pm Fonejacker 11:35pm I'm Spazticus
4:15pm Working Miracles Sweet family drama about a man who develops special powers after an accident. 6:00pm 5 News at 5 National and international news. 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Monkey Life Series about Dorset's Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre. 7:30pm 5 News National and international news. 8:00pm The Hotel Inspector Hotel makeover series with award-winning hotelier Alex Polizzi. 9:00pm Secret Interview 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother Exclusive live coverage from inside the Celebrity Big Brother house on eviction night.
4:00pm Regional News All the latest local news. 4:05pm I Want My Own Room 4:20pm Léon Animated comedy shorts. 4:35pm Splatalot 5:00pm Shaun the Sheep 5:10pm Wingin’ It Live-action comedy. 5:30pm Jedward's Big Adventure 6:00pm Newsround Topical news magazine for children. 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Helicopter Heroes 9:00pm The Flowerpot Gang 10:00pm Who Do You Think You Are? 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 11:45pm Have I Got Old News for You
11:35pm Syriana
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Conspiracy thriller that uses multiple storylines to expose the corrupt workings of the global oil industry, from the backrooms of Washington to the oilfields of the Middle East.
George Clooney 12:15am Wedding Daze 1:40am Weatherview 1:45am The Tube 2:45am Britain's Heritage Heroes 3:15am Real Rescues Documentary series which follows the dramatic day-to-day work of the emergency services. 4:00am Real Rescues 4:45am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
BBC3 5:25am Don't Tell the Bride 8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 2011 9:10pm Raiders of the Lost Ark 11:00pm The Revolution Will be Televise 11:30pm Family Guy 11:55pm Family Guy 12:15am American Dad! 12:40am American Dad! 1:00am The Revolution Will be Televise 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Our War 3:00am The Batman Shootings 3:55am Russell Brand: Scandalous 4:55am Bad Education 5:25am Our War
12:20am The Midwives: Delivering Under Pressure 1:20am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather. 4:15am Pages from Ceefax News and information from the BBC's Teletext service.
BBC4 8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops: 1977 9:00pm The Eiger: Wall of Death 10:00pm Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies 11:00pm Africa's Magnificent Beasts 12:00am Timewatch BBC investigative documentary series which takes a new perspective on historical events. 1:00am The Naughty Room 2:15am Growing Children 3:15am Top of the Pops: 1977 3:50am Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies
1:55am Jackpot247 3:55am A Clockwork Orange
12:10am Spaced Shown as part of Channel 4's Funny Fortnight season. 12:45am 2 Broke Girls 1:15am New Girl 1:35am Summer Daze with Blackberry In this week's episode of Summer Daze, follow the cast to Boomtown Fair in the south of England. 2:05am Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions 2:25am V Festival 2012 3:20am Spotlight 3:25am Mean Creek 5:00am St. Elsewher 5:45am Deal or No Deal
12:30am Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:30am Comedy Kings 1:55am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 4:55am The Great Artists 5:20am House Doctor Home improvement series. 5:45am Michaela's Wild Challenge
Satellite channels SKY1 5:35am Airline 6:05am Sell Me the Answer 7:00am Lion Man 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Don't Forget the Lyrics 10:00am Oops TV 11:00am Got to Dance 11:30am Raising Hope 12:00pm Don't Stop Me Now 1:00pm Futurama 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew 3:00pm Got to Dance 3:30pm Raising Hope 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm The Middle 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm The Middle 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Oops TV 8:00pm The Simpsons 9:00pm Emergency with Angela Griffin
10:00pm A League of Their Own 11:00pm An Idiot Abroad 12:00am Cop Squad 1:00am Caribbean Cops 2:00am The Good Guys 3:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 3:55am Caprica 4:45am Emergency Abroad 5:35am Airline
SKY MOVIES COMEDY 5:30am Death Becomes Her 7:20am Dragnet 9:10am Transformers: Dark of the Moon Special 9:40am Father of the Bride II 11:30am Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 1:25pm Made in Dagenham 3:25pm Your Highness 5:15pm Father of the Bride II 7:05pm Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 9:00pm Made in Dagenham 11:00pm Your Highness 12:45am White Men Can’t Jump 2:45am The Truth About Cats and Dogs 4:30am The Royal Tenenbaums
SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:15am The Count of Monte Cristo 7:30am Gandhi 10:40am The 5th Quarter 12:25pm Listen to Your Heart 2:15pm Blonde Ambition 3:55pm Letters to Juliet
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5:45pm Love, Wedding, Marriage 7:20pm Mercy 9:00pm Life as We Know it 11:00pm Easy A
12:40am The Butcher's Wife 2:30am Captain America 35mm Special 2:45am Mask 4:50am Cowboys and Aliens 35mm Special 5:20am Win a Date with Tad Hamilton
SKY MOVIES ACTION 5:40am Cowboys and Aliens 35mm Special 6:10am A Quest for Camelot 7:40am The Chaperone 9:30am Sanctum 11:25am Tron Legacy 1:35pm Spider-Man 3:40pm The Eagle 5:40pm Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 8:00pm Sucker Punch 10:00pm Spider-Man 12:05am The Eagle 2:05am Sucker Punch 4:05am The Thing
TCM 6:00am The Legend of Bagger Vance 8:20am Gunsmoke 9:20am Maverick 10:20am Fort Utah 11:55am Return of the Gunfighter 1:45pm Gunsmoke 2:50pm Maverick 4:00pm Thunder Over the Plains 5:35pm White Comanche 7:25pm Twelve O'clock High 10:00pm Behind Enemy Lines 11:40pm Dark City 1:50am The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing 3:50am Teleshopping
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Your pet deserves the best quality available.
Thinks he is the boss.
Small packages are best OUR Chihuahua Bobby was rescued at Xmas. We took him to bed to make him feel safe! Two weeks later he was joined by our new Labrador Posy and now Bobby thinks he is the boss. A case of three kilos taking on 28kg.
Catherine Cohen, Mijas (Malaga) Submit fun pet pictures to petoftheweek@euroweeklynews.com, in as high a resolution as possible. Please include name of the pet, your full name, where you live and if relevant a couple of lines to explain the circumstances of the photo. Due to space restrictions not all submissions will be used.
APPC for all your pet care
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NUMBER of pet professionals who live and work on the Spanish Costas have agreed there has been a need for a recognised association that assures pet owners of quality and honesty within the pet world in Spain, in order to ensure that they get the quality and professionalism they deserve by choosing a member of the Association of Professional Pet Carers (APPC) for their needs. The APPC assesses all their members according to their strict criteria which ensures they have the appropriate qualifications,
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spotted the dangers, or experience and skills. Our members are realised the discomfort required to keep these it had caused their pet. The training of dogs elements up-to-date, and adhere to a code of has changed a great practice. If a member deal in the last few should fail to comply years. It is no longer with this code, their acceptable to use harsh membership will be methods in training, and the use of gentle, withdrawn. So often in the past motivational methods are as successful choosing a pet, as they are vet, enjoyable to consultation, The use. food, APPC Of groomer, assesses course, all accessories etc. has trainers use all its been pot slightly members. luck, and different much stress has techniques been caused, and when teaching pet damage done to the owners to train their unsuspecting pets and own dogs, but all owners before they members of the APPC use methods that are kind, fair and effective. What can you do? Ask your groomer, pet shop, stables, kennels, transport-people, vets in fact anyone associated with the animal/pet industry if they are members of the APPC.
If not ask them to contact gary@appc.es Tel 951 272 695.
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) You will consider this quite a boring week, no doubt, but that could soon be remedied as you seek out invitations and social events. You are doing no favours, either to yourself or others, if you do not push yourself forward. Others enjoy your company, even though you may be bored with it yourself.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) It may be a bit scary doing something different - you are a strong person, but unused to entering into new experiences. Consider how you would have approached this situation 20 years ago; have you really changed? Are you not the same person? Try to gain a new experience every week. .
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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Non-communication is a worrying thing. You sent out a message some time ago that remains unanswered, so to save yourself agonies, why not telephone? Perhaps you hesitate because of a rejection in the past.
It may be that you hesitate when offered an opportunity, not necessarily because you think that you are not up to it. The problem may be that you are aware that there
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
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A door fleetingly opens in front of you and you see something desirable. After the door has closed you still see the image. Why do you deny what you need when it is so easily possible for you to attain it? Reach out this week in the right direction and keep moving forward. .
A surprise visit or phone call this week takes your mind back into the past. Perhaps something that you did not fully understand is now explained. Although, there may be elements that you find upsetting midweek, it is important to realise that some things come your way for a good reason.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
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As you know what you want, it should be a simple thing to devise a method of getting it. But you may need a little expert help and lots of determination. Younger people turn out to be most useful in this respect and treat the whole thing as a game.
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Having put out feelers for something to do in the autumn evenings, it now seems that you are spoiled for choice. Go for new experiences first and the tried and tested later.
It is always difficult for you to stand by and see others make glaring mistakes, especially a family member. However, there are times when it is important that people work things out for themselves. It is only then that a lesson is truly taken on board.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
Just joking A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “in-laws.”
Doing what is 'right' comes easily to you, but this week throws up a strange situation, and this time doing what is 'right' could have the wrong result. I do hope that doesn't sound confusing, because it is not meant to be. To get the outcome that you desire it may be necessary for you to withhold some information.
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Across 1 Can prigs change grating? (8) 5 Never loses new still (4) 9 Plenty follow old church cats (7) 10 Well-mannered for the community (5) 11 Moan about meat (4) 12 Date for Roman candles to be ordered (7) 15 Substitute Torres for Roll (6) 16 Supplicant getting food in bar (6) 19 There, in charge, unorthodox dissident (7) 21 Celebration when a prisoner returns (4) 24 Angry, as seen in Muhammad Ali video (5) 25 Noticed itʼs blemished (7) 26 Artist, unknown character in foreign state (4) 27 Pet - a cold one perhaps (8) Down 1 Bern yobs mistakenly have airs and graces (8) 2 No Tai fire-eaters made joints (7) 3 A mere game (4) 4 Some of Annaʼs sauce recipes are for a popular resort (6) 6 If youʼre so bright, what is six plus six plus 500? (5) 7 Have faith in royal Cambridge city (4) 8 Currently surrendered and
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Oscuro (sin luz) (4) 3 Countryside (5) 8 Hermanas (7) 9 There (near you) (3) 10 Sour fruit, flavour) (5) 11 To hate (5) 12 Goal (score) (3) 13 Remolque (de camión) (7) 14 Copper (metal) (5) 15 Island (4)
Co d e B r e a ke r acquiesced (7) 13 Heʼs in beads and tops (7) 14 Material making part of the body wither (8) 17 Head of government rabbited on, agreed? (7) 18 Feast I cook for a party (6) 20 Diplomatic representative in a maiden voyage (5) 22 Beat note record (4) 23 Old birdʼs repeating word of encouragement (4)
QUICK Across 1 Freight (5) 4 Pre-Soviet Russian ruler (4) 9 Layperson (7) 10 Beneath (5) 11 Sprite (3) 12 Concur (5) 14 Annoyed (5) 15 Called for (5) 16 Capital of the Ukraine (4) 18 Thought (4) 20 Country in NE Africa (5) 22 Regulations (5) 23 Sailing boat (5) 25 Owed (3) 26 Furnishings (5) 27 Branch of mathematics (7) 29 Raps (4)
Down 1 Unloading (8) 2 Rake (tool) (9) 4 Tan pronto como (2,4,2) 5 Saucers (9) 6 Periodista (8) 7 Bookshop (8)
30 Shabby (5) Down 1 Unconcerned (6) 2 Happen again (5) 3 Nocturnal bird of prey (3) 5 Foolishness (9) 6 Needlessly time-consuming procedure (3,4) 7 Type of cactus (7,4) 8 Terse (5) 13 Listen in (9) 17 Unlawful (7) 19 Primitive (5) 21 Stable (6) 24 Thick rope of wire (5) 28 American term for petrol (3)
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC - Across: 8 Drastic, 9 Ovule, 10 Syndicate, 11 Cod, 12 Brie, 13 Early on, 16 Insipid, 19 Sofa, 22 Nor, 23 Porcelain, 24 Stark, 25 Sets off. Down: 1 Odist, 2 Earner, 3 Strike up, 4 Scrape, 5 More, 6 Outcry, 7 Bedding, 14 Respects, 15 Pianist, 17 Serial, 18 Duress, 20 Flagon, 21 Knife, 23 Peke. QUICK - Across: 1/1D Crew cut, 3 Pious, 8 Terrain, 9 Cuffs, 10 Style, 11 Surmise, 12 Insist, 14 Briefs, 17 Traitor, 19 Press, 21 Spike, 22 Tarnish, 24 Mites, 25 Jest. Down: 2 Early, 3 Punish, 4 Occur, 5 Suffice, 6 Labels, 7 Assesses, 10 Skittish, 13 Stadium, 15 Report, 16 Gratis, 18 Theft, 20 Elite, 23 Hat. ENGLISH - SPANISH Across: 1 Peor, 3 Besar, 8 Enchufe, 9 Boo, 10 Cueva, 11 Carne, 12 Eat, 13 Russian, 14 Lawns, 15 Deer.
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Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (EXPECT) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
Down: 1 Preacher, 2 Orchestra, 4 Exercise, 5 Aubergine, 6 Nubarrón, 7 Gobernar.
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•FRIENDS UNLIMITED Quesada: 966 719 862 or www.helpvegabaja.com. •FRIENDS UNLIMITED, the social arm of Help Vega Baja, meets every Thursday between 2pm and 4pm at The Club in Rojales. Call 966 719 862. •LADIES CARD MAKING & CRAFTING GROUP, PAL Social Club, Torrevieja, 2pm-5pm: Call Maureen 966 789 977. •LIONS CLUB Torrevieja Costa: 966 789 571 or davedanie@gmail.com. •MABS Cancer Support Group meetings: sue@mabscancersupport.org. •ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, Orihuela Costa and District meet at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras, third Thursday of month at 7pm. Email helenlloyd1@gmail.com. •VELVETONES LADIES HARMONY CHORUS rehearse at El Paraiso Restaurant, Torrevieja, 2pm4pm. Call 965 327 446. •TORREVIEJA COSTA LIONS CLUB: Meet second Thursday of month, 7.30pm at Cabo Severa Hotel, La Mata. 617 069 064 or davedanie@gmail.com.
Costa Blanca South’s best guide to local non-profit clubs, charities and societies Email whatson@euroweeklynews.com Fax 952 440 887 Post Euro Weekly News, Calle Moscatel 10, P-62, Poligono Industrial Arroyo de la Miel, 29631 Benalmadena, Malaga.
•ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY of St Peter and St Paul in Torrevieja offers services in six locations. www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com. •BAKER FOUNDATION for Spiritual Awareness, Playa Flamenca: Sunday Service 11am; Clairvoyance Tuesdays 7.15pm; Healing Thursdays 10.30am12pm. 966 760 665. •CHRISTIAN CHURCH English language meets at Alpha Centre, Los Nietos Viejos (Mar Menor) Sundays 10am: 968 133 724 www.losnietoschurch.es. •CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Pilar de la Horadada: Sunday service 11am; Thursday Bible Study and Prayer 5pm. 966 769 300/650 509 606
•CHOIR El Pinar de Campoverde: 966 763 446. •MODEL BOAT BUILDING GROUP Los Alcazares: 968 170 870 or www.rcmarmenorsailinggroup.eu •PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of RAOB now meet at a larger location; Bar Catorce in Benjofor from 7pm – 9pm. Call 653 066 919. •SHARE & CARE GROUP: An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer at MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier at 11am. Call 693 795 247.
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FRIDAY • ALICANTE BUSINESS CLUB – no joining fees or membership – meets first Friday of month at Captain’s Table in Benimar at 1pm. www.alicantebusinessclub.org. •CANTABILE SINGERS rehearse at Restaurant El Paraiso in Torrevieja, 2pm-5pm. 965 077 457 or jenmorton@hotmail.co.uk or www.cantiblesingers.es. •CHESS CLUB Daya Vieja: 660 825 390. •CYCLING GROUP Rojales: 966 716 442/653 433 933.
• MABS BOOKS SALE - weather permitting – The Arches Restaurant, Los Alcázares 10am-1pm. •50+ SOLOS - for singles, divorcees and widowers – meet first and third Saturday of month at different restaurants in Torrevieja.
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or email: communitychurch@gmail.com. •INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Torrevieja: Sunday service and children’s church 11am; Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. 966 799 273/660 127 276. •ORIHUELA CHURCH SERVICES: Call 966 733 093. • PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas 3, Pilar de la Horadada: Sundays 11am; Thursdays 5pm Bible study and Prayer; weekday
•ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSES in Orihuela Costa: Don Joaquin Carlos - Fridays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. •ST NICHOLAS ECUMENICAL CHURCH Camposol Sundays 10.30am: 968 138 952 or www. stnicholaschurchspain.com. •TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68: Services Sunday 10.30am with Communion and children’s Sunday School plus Wednesday 6.30pm.
•SEWING CRAFT CLASSES Torrevieja: 966 708 199.
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•SAMARITANS Drop-in Café: Telephone 902 883 535. • S E W ‘ N ’ S O s Sewing Group (MABS): mabsmurciane@gmail.com.
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•3A MARINA BAIXA general meetings every fourth Monday of month at Casa del Cultura in Alfaz del Pi at 10.30am. www.u3amarinabaixa.com.
•ARPO (Association of Retired Police Officers) Costa Blanca South meet second Wednesday of month at Sackos Bar, El Limonar, Torrevieja, at 10.30am. Contact Jim Wood, Secretary on 966 188 369 or email jameswood1226@hotmail.com.
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•VEGA BAJA ASTRONOMY GROUP meet second Wednesday of month, 3.30pm-5.30pm at Lo Maribou Restaurant in Ciudad Quesada. Contact 965 720 967 or deryjo@gmail.com.
•EBONY & IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB meet August 21,1.30pm at Diamentes Restaurant, El Mojon. Call 965 352 947. • KNITTING CLUB Mazarron: 619 493 183.
SUNDAY
•FREE REIKI by The Reiki Healing Association on the first and third Tuesday afternoons of each month. If not well, three free treatments given. Call Age Concern 966 786 887.
•CYCLING GROUP Rojales: 966 716 442/653 433 933.
•SEEKERS LADIES CLUB Torrevieja: 966 784 033.
•ART WORKSHOP at Cafe Golf, San Javier, 11am – 1pm. €2 donation for by MABS Cancer Support Group. Call 968 192 768. •BENIMAR SOCIAL CLUB: 660 825 390. •COMPUTER CLUB Torrevieja: 966 700 041 or www.torreviejacomputerclub.com. •FORTUNA LADIES mabsmurciane@gmail.com.
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IVA Bar & Restaurant on the beachfront of the Mar Menor, Los Nietos, opened in April 2009 after a full restoration from a once tired café into one of the best appointed and most popular in the area. It has developed a reputation for great quality food and excellent service, with great reviews - currently No 2 on Tripadvisor out of 170 restaurants in Cartagena. Further details are available on request, although viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the business. This is a fully functioning, profitable business with provable accounts and increasing year on year turnover. Full details of turnover and profit are available on request. It has a full, up-to-date opening licence and all other certificates and licences required. Rent is included until April 2013. The present owners wish to return to the UK. This would be an ideal investment for a motivated couple or individual looking for a low-hassle, turn-key operation. Although the owners are English, they cater for many Spanish customers and other tourists, especially in the summer months. The restaurant and terrace are
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WELL APPOINTED: Attention to detail inside and out. ideal for big and lucrative events like weddings, birthdays and communion celebrations, one of which was held recently for more than 90 guests, worth over €3,500 of business alone. Other popular events include hog roasts with ample space for live music (the terrace has a stage for bands) and dance floor. The business trades year-round, closing for six to seven weeks midDecember to mid/late January for holidays Trading rises through the year to peak in July and August when inland Spain shuts down and everyone heads to the beach! The best trading months are between March (Easter) until end October. November to February the business currently opens for lunch
only (dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings). However, there is a steady trade as the weather remains pleasant. There is much room to develop and expand the existing business, including full year trading. The business IS NOT CLOSING DOWN and opens seven days a week from 11am until late. Come and enjoy our delicious fresh seafood menu, including authentic paella. For reservations please call 968 133 111. Viva Restaurant is for sale at €49,950 leasehold WITH RENT INCLUDED UNTIL APRIL 2013 direct through the owners. Contact Lee on 650 982 991/968 133 111 for more details or to arrange a viewing. Visit www.vivalos nietos.com for photos and videos of the restaurant.
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THE room almost cleared at the last Hondon Valley British Legion meeting, when retired Wing Commander Philip Woodford instructed attendees on how to compile a homemade bomb. The Wing Commander, who has 38 years service in bomb disposal, demonstrated how difficult it was for bomb disposal teams in Afghanistan to find and disarm the thousands of devices that are being laid. He explained that the typical modern bomb is now being made primitively and uses simply-made detonation devices. Many
are very difficult to detect with normal methods, which explains why there are so many casualties. The British Legion emphasised that this shows why the Poppy Appeal is so important and added that it is important for the public to demonstrate their admiration for these brave young men by offering what help they can and by raising as much money as possible. The next meeting is on August 21 at Monte Alto in Hondon de las Nieves and is open to the public.
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Adult panto show Ancient Grease at Los Montesinos in May, Stagestruck! say they are expecting a bumper turnout. Call 966786154 to reserve tickets, which are â&#x201A;Ź6 each, including a pre-show drink. The production will star Blanca Sierra, from Halifax in West Yorkshire, now living near Torrevieja, as Cinderella.
Tons of fun at the Marina Bar A FAMILY Fun Day raised â&#x201A;Ź700 for the poor and homeless last Saturday. The event, at the Marina Bar in Torrevieja, raised money for Christian charity Reach Out, featured a swimming pool, a raffle, a tombola, a fun auction, name the bear and brica-brac and clothing stalls. Prizes were donated by the local community, and music was provided by Keyboard Kevin. Organisers Lorraine and David Whitney from Reach Out, and Rita and Dave of the Marina Bar hope to hold another similar charity event later in the year.
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STAGESTRUCK! is pleased to announce their adult panto Happily Ever After?, will take place from November 29 to December 1 at The Cardinal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio. It tells the story of what happens to Cinderella after she marries her handsome prince. After their last sell-out
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ON STAGE: Teenagers from Helston School in Cornwall with association members.
Jazzing it up for Alzheimer’s
AN audience of over 500 was treated to an evening of classic jazz at Teatro Municipal in Torrevieja, courtesy of teenagers from Helston School, Cornwall. The concert raised €260 not including ticket money for Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association. Afterwards Matilde Sanchez, President of the charity, thanked everyone for their much appreciated support, presenting musical director Clive King with a Certificate of Appreciation from the association.
Charity spokesperson Judy Ferris said: “Not only did the orchestra show superb talent, the arrangements of some of the more well-known pieces enabled some truly fantastic solo performances from individual musicians. The orchestra were not shy in emulating the famous Glenn Miller either, perfect! If you closed your eyes, you would never think you were listening to a school orchestra, such was the talent and expertise given with enthusiasm, which was infectious.”
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luck you will live in your chosen property for the rest of your lives so take account of the future maintenance requirements when you start to design, construct and plant up the garden. Yes one can employ a gardener but the more the maintenance required the higher the cost. 5. Whatever you do improve the soil before you plant anything. Start a compost heap for kitchen and garden rubbish as soon as you move in so that within six months you will have compost to mix into the soil. 6. Unless you plan to retain wide open windy views and a minimalist garden plant up boundary hedges and internal windbreaks to achieve a more benign microclimate before you plant up
Install solar water heating in your pool. anything but the hardiest plants. Hot summer winds can kill off more plants than a cold winter gale. 7. Select plants that are reasonably drought resistant and frost resistant if inland - we indicate these in Part Four of our book ‘Your garden in Spain’. 8. Ensure you continually irrigate plants during the summer until they have established deep roots. The soil improvement product TerraCottem can reduce watering by 50 per cent or more. Guttering on at least one roof and a large water butt/tank can be very useful. 9. Plan to grow at least some of your own fruit and vegetables. Many temperate and tropical/subtropical fruits are possible depending on location. Seventy four are described in ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’. 10. If you plan a pool for
the hot summer months consider covering it with a sliding roof and installing solar water heating. With these you will not only be able to make better use of the pool but the cover can also be used as a greenhouse for early and late vegetable crops. ‘Growing healthy vegetables in Spain’ has a special section on growing vegetables in containers.
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Staycation on a shoestring ECONOMIC crisis notwithstanding, many Spanish families refuse to miss out on their summer holidays however modest. Some are sharing a holiday apartment with other families. Citydwellers visit relatives on the coast or in the country, returning the favour at a later date. But many more are remaining at home than last summer, found a survey by Esade Business School’s Consumer Observatory. Fifty per cent of Madrileños will stay put this August, as will 35 per cent of Barcelona residents. “We used to go to an ‘aparthotel’ in Valencia,” one participant - a psychologist who has just lost her job - told the Esade survey. “This summer we can’t even consider it. We’ll have a week at my sister’s house in Alicante so the children can go to the beach. The rest of the time we’ll go to my husband’s village in Leon,” she said. Even those able to afford a holiday at home or abroad are spending less. ‘All inclusive’ hotels and cruises are more popular than ever. Official high season figures are not yet available but hotel occupancy in Benidorm appears to have fallen little in comparison with last year. If confirmed, this will not be thanks to domestic tourism but increased visitors from the UK, a sector professional recently told El Pais newspaper. Spanish families at the Costa Blanca resort are also spending less than before. “All sectors are feeling the crisis. You only have to look at the beach to see it’s full of coolboxes,” she said. Things are little different in Andalucia. “People bring their own food to the beach and go to a bar as a special treat. And not just that: they order paella for four and share it between eight,” said Norberto del Castilla, President of Andalucia’s beach business-owners.
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The Olympic Closing Ceremony round-up ONE last hurrah was had on Sunday night (August 12) as the London Olympics came to a close. The symphony of British music was a spectacular mix of the best of old and new. Music ranging from Elgar and the Coldstream Guards, George Michael and The Who through to Ed Sheeran, One Direction and Jessie J wowed the crowds, as well as a special Spice Girls reunion, and even Queen
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Audi Centre technicians across the UK are now able to focus hand-held ‘Audi Cams’ on specific problems during workshop inspections, deliver verbal diagnoses and to send the resulting film clips to customers’ home computers or smartphones before any work begins. They will then pinpoint and clearly explain any problems found, and then propose solutions to those problems. Each problem identified is filmed as an individual clip to minimise file size and
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Work can be authorised by entering a PIN number. reduce ‘buffering’, and in as little as three minutes can then be incorporated into a web page that is exclusive to the customer involved. A secure link to that page is then emailed to
the customer, who has sole access to it using a unique PIN number which is sent separately by text message to their mobile phone. Once the customer has added all the jobs he or
she wants to proceed with to the ‘shopping basket’, they can authorise the Centre to begin the work by reentering their unique PIN number. Paul Sansom, Head of After sales and Service for Audi UK, welcomed the advances made by this new initiative: “Audi is unquestionably an innovator where it’s cars are concerned, and I’m delighted we’re now also making real headway in
advancing the art of looking after those cars and their drivers. By effectively beaming the workshop to our customers’ homes or smartphones, Audi Cam greatly simplifies the service and repair process, and at the same time breaks down more of the barriers between the service bay and the customer that have traditionally fostered scepticism and suspicion.”
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FTER achieving record sales in the first half of 2012, the BMW Group reported its best-ever sales result for July. The company increased its sales by 5.0 per cent compared to the previous year, with a total of 135,537 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered worldwide. It was also the first time in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history that over one million vehicles had been delivered in the first seven months. From January to July the number of deliveries climbed 7.6 per cent to 1,036,088 vehicles. In the first seven months of the year, the BMW Group made strong gains in Asia, with 25.0 per cent increase in sales to 274,058 vehicles. In the month under review, sales increased by 20.8 per cent.
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Sales were increased by 5 per cent. Sales in the Americas grew by 3.4 per cent in July and by 8.0 per cent during the first seven months. In Europe, sales of BMW Group vehicles remained stable in July with 60,855 units delivered compared to 62,350 in 2011. During the first seven months, BMW Group sales remained at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level, with a total of 497,932 vehicles delivered.
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TORREGOLF.EU at Font del Llop By David Winder
The players at the individual stableford had very good scores again this time.
The monthly Jan Javier Stableford at Roda Golf JAN JAVIER GS played their monthly Individual Stableford at Roda Golf. Yet again scoring was very good so the handicap secretary will be at work again. Well done to Paul Matthews and Ian Smith, winners of their Division with 40 points each.
Division One: 1st Paul Matthews 40pts; 2nd Roy Herbert 34pts; 3rd Barry Beale 30pts; 4th Dave Archer 30pts. Division 2: 1st Ian Smith 40pts; 2nd Barry Butterworth 36pts; 3rd Ty Williams 35pts; 4th Richard Phillips 33pts.
The next Society's game is on Wednesday August 22 at El VALLE GC. The format is JOKER (Double points - Stableford - Team). Payday is on Saturday August 18 at RODA Golf (in the bar area), 11am- 12pm.
The winner of the day of the Joker Stableford.
Members Golf Society Report for El Plantio TWENTY odd members and guests arrived at El Plantio in Alicante to play a Joker Stableford. Two selected holes - one on each front and back nine - would count as double points in which Kenny Hunter took full advantage of and came home with the bacon to win the Gold Division with 43 points. Steve Higgins closely followed with 42
points and in third place in that Division was Richard Wales with 36 points. The Silver Division was won by the Society Captain, Alan Rickers on 39 points, followed by Derek McLean with 36 points and in third place was John Eyre aka FB1, with 31 points. The Best Visitor of the day was Paul ‘Lennie’ Fairclough with 24 points. www.tmgs.org.
TORREGOLF.EU were back at Font del Lop on a really sizzling day of heat with a cooling breeze. The course was in great shape however the greens were very slow due to the fact a couple of greens had been cut and burnt so it was understandable the greens were generally a little longer than normal. They had their general Stableford Competition but due to reduced numbers only two categories. Very low scoring day with only one member getting 30 points. Category One: 1st Mick
O’Brien 30 points; 2nd Alan Darby on c/b from Ron Chambers 26 points. Category Two: 1st Sandra Twentyman 28 points; 2nd El Presidente 26. Nearest the pins: Hole eight - Sandra Twentyman; Hole 12 - Peter Kerr; Hole 16 - Alan Darby. The next outing is back at home course El Plantio on Tuesday August 28. Following that the Jack Nicklaus course at La Torre on Friday September 14, one for the Ladies. For more information call 626 774 157 or email davidwinder.torregolf@gmai l.com.
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The greatest Mo on Earth as Team GB bag 65 medals THERE’S no doubt that the LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS proved a great success. This magnificent achievement was brought about not only by Team GB, but also by everyone involved: the 10,500 competitors (from 204 nations), their coaches/managers; the 70,000 unsung volunteers; the armed forces who directed thousands of spectators to and from the venues, looked after and found missing children, opened doors, amused people with their dry humour, all with no pay, some choosing to sleep on floors, in tents, anywhere within walking distance of a venue. And what about the opening and closing ceremonies? Absolutely brilliant! Team GB won 65 For more local sports for this area visit
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medals in 16 different sports (29 gold, 17 silver, 19 bronze) and came third in the final table, their best effort since 1908 when 1,900 competitors participated, 1,300 British. So it’s ‘up yours’ to all the negative, miserable folk who said our athletes wouldn’t perform and that the 2012 Games wouldn’t be a success. I listed GB’s first 37 medallists last week… here are the other 28: • 5,000m runner Mo Farah (gold, for a majestic double) • Boxers Nicola Adams (gold, first ever for a woman), Luke Campbell (gold), Anthony Joshua (super-heavyweight gold, following Joe Frazier, George Foreman etc), Fred Evans (silver) • Cyclists Sir Chris Hoy, Laura Trott, Jason Kenny (all gold), Vicky Pendleton (silver) • Diver Tom Daley (bronze) • Dressage riders Charlotte Dujardin (gold), Laura Bechtolsteimer (silver), team GB (gold) • High Jumper Rob Grabarz (bronze) • Women’s hockey team (bronze) • Long jumper Greg Rutherford (gold) • Modern pentathlete Samantha Murray (silver)
HIGH-FLYER: Dutch gymnast Epke Zonderland. • Rowers Liam Heath/Jon Schofield (bronze), Alan Campbell (bronze), Ed McKeever (gold) • Brownlee triathlon brothers, Alastair (gold), Jonny (bronze) • Twaekwondo stars Jade Jones (gold),
Highlight of Games: Mo Farah, pure poetry in motion Lutalo Muhammad (bronze) • Sailors Luke Patience/Stuart Bithell (silver), Hannah Mills/Saskia Clark (silver) • Showjumpers Messrs Skelton, Charles, Brash
and Maher (team gold) • Windsurfer Nick Dempsey (silver) My highlights of London 2012: • ‘Mo’ - commitment personified - the first Brit to win the 5,000/10,000m double. Pure poetry in motion. His victory last Saturday was my greatest athletics’ moment ever’! • Usain ‘Bolting’ to victory in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m sprints. The first athlete to win these three events at successive Olympics - magnificent. • Jess Ennis’ brilliant effort in the Heptathlon. • Seeing rowers Glover/Stannard (doubles), Triggs Hodge, Gregory, Reed and James (coxless 4s) and Watkins/Grainger, at last (pairs) winning gold • GB’s equestrian riders • Head-kicker ‘Flinty’ Jones winning Taekwondo gold • Cheering on cyclists Laura Trott (my female star of the Games, after her breaks,
OLYMPIC LEGEND: Jamaica’s Usain Bolt.
GOLDEN GIRL: GB’s Jessica Ennis.
fractures and operations), Pendleton, Dani King, Jo Rowsell, ‘The Real McHoy’ (now GB’s most decorated Olympian ever), Kenny, Clancy, Burke, Kennaugh and Hinds • Bradley Wiggins’ stupendous victory in cycling’s time trial • The superb efforts of GB’s gymnasts, especially Beth Tweddle • Watching the world’s greatest-ever sailor, Ben Ainslie, winning again • ‘Pistol Pete’ Wilson shooting for gold • The powerhouse skill of kayakist Ed McKeever • Andy Murray’s tennis victories over Djokovic and Federer • USA women’s 4x100m relay team smashing a 27-year world record • China’s table tennis clean-sweep • Michael Phelps’ final Olympic swim (22 medals, 18 gold) • Seeing the 800m world record blitzed by Masai warrior David Rudisha
• Dutch gymnast Epke Zonderland on the high bars – wow! • Tearful Dominican 400m hurdler Felix Sanchez on the podium • Allyson Felix’s terrific 200m sprint victory • Boxing exploits of Adams and Taylor, Joshua and Campbell • Diver Tom Daley’s well deserved bronze Most gutsy performances - KeriAnne Payne’s fourth place (by an arm’s length) in the 10,000m open water swim… Greatest comeback – Ben Ainslee, winning his fourth gold… Most embarrassing result – Netherlands 9 Team GB 2 (men’s hockey)… Biggest shock – Mexico 2 Brazil 1 (football final). And well done to the millions of spectators who watched the Games live, indoors and out; a record 2.1m attended football matches and 1.2m watched Sunday’s men’s marathon.
NB: Manchester City won last week’s Charity Shield (v Chelsea); Premiership football starts on Saturday; the 2012 Paralympics begin on August 29 and it’s Rio in 2016.