Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 5 - 11 December 2013 Issue 1483

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Food bank success ALICANTE’S Food Bank has collected more than 200,000 kilos of food.

Nationally, the charity received 14 million kilos of non-perishable food over last weekend, thanks to the help of 84,000 volunteers.

No insurance ORIHUELA City Hall has been criticised for not renewing the insurance policy to cover its 137 waste collection workers after it ran out on October 31.

Bearing fruit ARRESTS for theft of agricultural produce and equipment have quadrupled thanks to the Guardia Civil’s specialist ROCA unit.

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Leading the recovery Hopes for construction sector revival THE Vega Baja is leading the recovery of the construction sector in Alicante Province, according to Provia, the association of promoters in the province.

The number of homes built in 2013 will exceed 700 by the end of the year, compared with 400 last year and two out of five new homes built in the region are in Alicante Province.

The news comes as reports emerge that municipal and regional councils have approved plans for the construction of 600 new homes in Daya Vieja, one of the smallest villages of the Vega Baja.

The new properties could potentially more than double its current population.

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Pat on back for caring expats CARING expatriates have been given a pat on the back for their charitable activities.

European residents are proving they are integrating and wanting to improve the society they chose to live in by fundraising and supporting local causes, according to a local councillor.

Foreigners are digging deep and providing resources for the health service of the Alicante province, which has not gone unnoticed: “The foreign community is very generous.

“They know that the situation is very difficult and they want to help,” said Gunilla Herrero, Councillor for Social Welfare in Alfaz del Pi, adding: “They are aware of cuts in the welfare

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Leapy Lee 37 FUNDRAISERS: Groups such as the Pink Ladies support the community and society they live in. state, so they are very aware of contributing to the maintenance of health services.”

One of the most generous donations made in the province was to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), when the British community raised €400,000 in just six

months, enabling the purchase of a new mammogram machine.

Pablo Enriquez, president of the AECC of Alicante said: “Europeans have a very different mentality from ours.

They unite and mobilise to get donations, especially now with the economic crisis.”

New school to be built for Gran Alacant SANTA POLA has ceded public land in Gran Alacant for the construction of a privately run school. The school will be a Centre for Social Initiative (CIS) on Calle Monte de Santa Pola with an area of 61,200 square metres.

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Opposition parties oppose the move but Councillor for Education, Thomas Martinez, stood up for the construction of a second privately run school saying “the only intent of the city is to get more education places, not

privatisation.” The Mayor added: “We must not confuse a publicly supported private initiative with a private school. The reality is that the Consell will pay the economic cost of the students.”

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NEWS Food needed CARITAS and the Red Cross in Benidorm are warning that their food banks are totally depleted and say donations to help the needy and homeless are urgently required.

Poor show ONE MILLION residents in the Valencian Community live in poverty; a 46.4 per cent increase on 2007. The region has Spain’s sixthhighest number of inhabitants earning less than the minimum wage.

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RTVV off air after 24 years REGIONAL broadcaster Radio Television Valenciana (RTVV) finally silenced its signal after 24 years.

The RTVV website shut down and then Radio 9 went off the air. At 12.19, the Canal 9 television channel was blacked out.

The commission appointed to wind down RTVV had tried throughout the preceding night to cut the signal but members of the works committee blocked access to the Burjassot (Valencia) centre.

The stay of execution was short, nonetheless, and three hours later an electrician simply cut off the power supply, seriously

damaging the hi-tech equipment.

RTVV was shut down after the regional government, ordered by the courts to readmit redundant workers, could no longer afford to maintain the broadcaster, according to Generalitat president Alberto Fabra.

“This is the most difficult decision I have ever made,” Fabra admitted.

Philippines help AGE CONCERN has donated €500 to Help Age International (Age Platform Europe) to help the elderly affected by the typhoon in the Philippines.

Butterfly raffle EIGHTY EUROS was raised from a recent raffle for the DEBRA Butterfly Children charity. Janine Turner won first prize of the Canterbury casual rugby shirt.

Debt promise THE €1.6 million owed to 73,000 Alicante pensioners for prescriptions will be repaid in January.

Following changes introduced in July, medication will no longer be charged beyond a set limit.

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Constitution Day TOMORROW (Friday) Spain celebrates the day the current constitution was endorsed in a referendum.

Most shopping centres will be open, but banks and public offices will be closed.

Last respects

Cocaine trial ALICANTE’S Hospital de Sant Joan is one of 22 hospitals chosen to participate in trials to test a drug to treat cocaine addiction.

Bangs banned FIREWORK displays during Alicante City’s Hogueras fiestas in June will be moved from the Plaza Luceros to Plaza de la La Estrella as vibrations are damaging the fountain in Plaza Luceros.

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THE funeral has taken place in Guardamar del Segura of Jose Rodriguez, 76, cofounder of the Marjal Group which includes the Marjal camping sites and other businesses.

INTERNET SHOPPING: There are some items which are often easier to find online.

Fill your stockings Online shopping taking off

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ITH Christmas approaching, although it’s great to get in the spirit with a look around the shops accompanied by carols and decorations, there are some items which it’s often easier to find online.

In Spain, some 15.2 million people shop online and although it has taken the Spanish some time to get into the habit of doing so, this year there has reportedly been a boom in the amount of online purchases and that’s before most people have started Christmas shopping.

Although Spain remains well behind other European countries for online shopping and not to mention the USA, confidence is increasing.

On a worldwide ranking, the UK comes in third position, with an expenditure of €91.7 billion per year online, well behind the number one, the USA, at €289 billion per year.

In Spain, the average profile of people who shop online is a man, aged between 25 and 54, with university studies and a steady job. They spend an average of more than €800 per year, and between them generate takings of €10.4

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I knew she was the wife of the President of the regional government and of a former minister.’

Miquel Martorell, a witness in the trial against Jaume Matas for coercion, who says he hired her as a PR for a Palma hotel to attract clients and improve business.

billion for companies selling on the internet.

The favourites are Ebay and Amazon, followed by online discount sites Groupon, Groupalia and Letbonus; hotel booking site Booking.com; then El Corte Ingles; the site for buying tickets, Entradas.com; travel site Atrapalo.com; supermarket chain Carrefour; bookshop La Casa del Libro; Itunes, and in 10th place, fashion retailers Zara.

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per cent is how much unemployment fell in November, compared to the previous month. This is the first time unemployment has dropped in November since 1996, with 2,475 people finding jobs and the total number of unemployed at 4,808,908 people.

SHOP ONLINE: There has been a boom in online purchases.

Thefts arrest POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of theft from farms and a quarry in Jumilla, Murcia. He has been charged with six counts of burglary.

New routes SIX new tour routes have been announced for Orihuela. Councillor for Tourism, Rosa Martinez, said the tours will run once a month and are designed to promote and draw people to the local areas.

Sweet promise TURRON sales have risen by 6 per cent although the price of the principal raw material, almonds, has risen. Exports have risen by 5 per cent.

Shop around REGIONAL consumer group UCE, found a 17 per cent variation in the price of some toys, depending on the retailer.

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Arch dispute RESETTING of the La Torrent arches in San Vicente, Alicante, has been delayed by a dispute between the company which was awarded the work and their subcontractor over who is to assume the cost of repairs.

Student aid THE University of Murcia has handed out €110,000 in social benefits to help 310 hard-up students.

Factory fire ELCHE firefighters helped put out a fire which burnt around 4,000 square metres of warehouses at a cuddly toy factory in Banyeres de Mariola, Alicante.

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124 caught in cocaine smuggling operation OPERATION GOBE has seen 14 house searches carried out across Spanish provinces, including in Alicante and Murcia.

The police operation has dismantled an organisation that smuggled cocaine into Spain and other European countries from

several South American countries and has seen 124 people arrested of 43 different nationalities.

More than 62 kilos of cocaine in several shipments from South America were seized, along with €32,000 in cash, more than 1.2 million fake US dollars and cheques with a total value of €175,533.

The drugs entered Spain by various methods including using people as ‘mules,’ in shipping containers, hidden in planes or by post.

The group leaders responsible for the operation were based in Madrid and used employees at MadridBarajas airport to receive the drugs before they reached BUS SEARCH: Drugs hidden inside doll packaging. police checkpoints.

Doll held after bus search TWO people have been arrested for hiding 2.2 kilos of marihuana in a child’s toy.

The 31 and 48-year-old were arrested at Alicante bus station after police sniffer dogs detected the drug, smuggled inside the packaging of a doll, during a random search on the buses.

The passengers were on the Malaga-Barcelona route and although no one claimed the doll, the bus driver identified who had put the package into the hold. The doll was seized.

NEWS 8 arrested for drug trafficking FIVE men and three women, aged between 29 and 35, have been arrested accused of drug trafficking in Alicante Province.

National Police set up an investigation after detecting a home with an unusually high number of visitors, some of whom were known drug users.

A police raid on the home found that the property had installed special security measures including the provision of two doors to prevent the entry of more than one person at a time and multiple bolts and locks.

Due to the security measures, police had to call in Alicante firefighters to gain access Inside officers found 101 bags of heroin, 69 bags of cocaine and other substances.

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Delay in ambulance reaching woman THERE was a delay of two hours by ambulances to get to a woman in a diabetic coma.

Local Police and residents in La Florida, Orihuela Costa, had to attend to the 77-year-old German lady as they waited for an ambulance after neighbours found her unconscious in her home.

Firefighters broke in to find her unresponsive but breathing. When the ambulance arrived, there were no medical personnel on board, only the driver.

It is believed the delay was also down to the location of the woman in Calle Acuario, of which there are two streets of the same name in the vicinity.

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Answers wanted A RALLY has been held calling for justice 20 months after the death of Elche man Jose Antonio Martenez Carpena.

Known as Pepe to his friends, the demonstration was held on what would have been his 27th birthday.

He died after falling from the roof of a warehouse while installing an alarm. His body was

found three days later by police after his mother reported him missing.

Over a year on and the family is complaining that they have heard no judicial news about the industrial accident.

They believe the company should be investigated to ensure safety aspects were in place and to see if they are responsible for his death.

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Meal tickets THE regional education department will allocate a further €2 million in grants for school meals.

This will provide subsidised lunches for 2,000 pupils who were formerly ineligible.

Keeping watch SAN VICENTE is to pay €4,500 a month for night-time security at the new sports complex and cycling arena. The contract is soon to be put out to tender.

Ex-Daily Star editor killed on Altea road BRIAN HITCHEN, former editor of the Daily Star and the Sunday Express, and his wife, Nelli, were both killed when crossing the road in Altea, near Benidorm.

The two were in collision with a car. Mrs Hitchen, 80, died at the scene while Mr Hitchen was rushed to hospital in Alicante, where he was placed in a medically induced coma, but also later passed away.

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Brian Hitchen, 77, was Tributes have been editor of the Daily Star pouring in from his between 1987 and 1994, former colleagues, when he became Editor- including Hugh Whittow, in-Chief of the Sunday the Daily Express editor Express. He then went who said: “Brian was on to set up his own one of my very best media company.

The couple owned a property in Alicante, where they would spend several months a year; they were due A WEEK after George to travel back today to Fletcher went missing, their home in Hove, his body has been found East Sussex. in Alicante.

Friend and neighbour Debbie Cooke, who had been leading the search for the 78-year-old who lived in Torrevieja, said she received the devastating call by police saying his body had been found. She said police are not treating his death as suspicious. He was found with his bag, money and passport and died of natural causes.

George went missing after arriving at Alicante

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friends and I am deeply, deeply saddened by this tragic news.

“He was talented, funny, generous, full of mischief and everyone loved him.”

Body found BODY found of missing George Fletcher.

Airport on Saturday November 23 after visiting his son in the UK. He was captured on CCTV cameras walking towards the taxi rank but was not seen getting inside a vehicle.

His son is now travelling to Spain to make the necessary funeral arrangements.

Alicante not open all hours ALICANTE shopping centres, Gran Vía, Plaza Mar 2, Puerto de Alicante and Vistahermosa have joined forces to call for restrictions on trading hours be removed.

They want the city council to declare the whole of the city of tourist interest, which would allow traders to exercise freedom over their opening hours.

Currently, under the Tourist Flow Zone (ZGAT) only shops and businesses in the centre of Alicante are permitted to open, which the shopping centres say is ‘discriminating between different companies and shopping centres in the city.’

In a letter to the council, they made their case heard, stating: “Besides damaging commercial companies, it greatly limits the potential for greater tourism and the creation of wealth and employment.”

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ONE in three university graduates from the Valencia Community are working in a job which does not require higher education.

That’s according to the Green Paper on Employability of Graduates, a report presented by Regional President Alberto Fabra, which seeks to improve youth employment for those emerging from academic institutions and students’ ability to progress along their working lives.

The report is based on an analysis of the current situation in which official data is combined with the extracted surveys of more than 5,000 graduates, teachers and employers.

It is thought that with unemployment still approaching 26 per cent nationally that graduates are being forced to take any job they can rather than hold out for work which needs their qualifications.

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Praise and criticism for the Councillor for the Coast ORIHUELA’S Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer, has been criticised for ‘wasting money’ on renovating an avenue leading to the beach in La Zenia at the recent plenary meeting.

The work, consisting mainly of widening the pavements, is necessary but criticism has been levelled as at the beginning of the summer work was carried out for temporary improvements for parking cars in the same street.

Bob Houliston from the C.L.A.R.O. party said: “Now this work is being undone to allow the new renovation project to be executed.

“No explanation was given as to why the work carried out at the beginning of the summer was necessary when for years the same parking problems

had been tolerated.

He added: “Her explanation that the earlier works were carried out costfree because they were done by the maintenance team which works on the coast, is completely unconvincing.”

However, the councillor has been praised by some. Raymond Kearney from the CLR Supporters’ Group said: “I would like to congratulate Martina Scheurer for continuing the good work started by Pedro Mancebo of CLR.” Speaking of the work on the footbridge linking the Cabo Roig Medical Centre to La Regia, he said: “It does not often happen that a politician from one party has the courage to continue the good works begun by another. The La Regia footbridge will be of great benefit.”

Alicante’s Black Friday BLACK FRIDAY arrived in Alicante.

Following the American tradition of starting sales for Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving, Alicante stores began to take on the trend as

discounts were launched to encourage spending by shoppers.

Department store El Corte Inglés offered discounts of between 2050 per cent, with Zara, Mango and Oysho also following suit.

Vicente Armengol, from retail and consumers group Colectivo y Corazón de Alicante, said: “Just as happened with Halloween, many big brands are embracing American trends.”

40 per cent cannot afford the basic necessities FORTY per cent of people over 15 in Spain have difficulties paying for basic needs like food, clothes, housing and medicine.

This, according to a survey revealed by the National Institute of Statistics, is mainly due to limited income, rising prices, unexpected expenses or the

financial situation of members of their household.

Amongst people under 65, the percentage is 45 per cent, and for those over 65, it drops to 36 per cent, while two thirds of people who are unemployed or unable to work have difficulty paying for basic needs.

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Accessibility projects COINCIDING with the International Day of People with Disabilities, Torrevieja students have been working on accessibility projects.

Training grants TORREVIEJA has received a grant from Regional President Alberto Fabra to fund a year’s training for 44 unemployed people in the city.

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All the seasons rolled in to one NOVEMBER recorded 60 per cent less rainfall than usual across the Valencia community.

According to Aemet, the State Agency of Meteorology, temperatures were varied as the region suddenly went from mild, summer-like temperatures to cold wintry

conditions with snowfall. Average temperatures during the first half of the month were 3.3 degrees above normal, but the second half of November recorded temperatures 3.6 degrees below average for the time of the year.

November 6 was the warmest day of the month with many coastal weather stations recording temperatures above 30 degrees.

In contrast, November 29 was the coldest day with eight degrees below zero registered in Utiel.

MONUMENT: In memory of Natalio Saez Gonzalez.

Entrepreneur honour THE Natalio Saez Gonzalez Park has been officially inaugurated in Torrevieja.

Mayor Eduardo Dolon stressed the importance of the tribute to the man who was responsible for numerous housing developments in the city, creating hundreds of jobs and improving the city’s environment.

Natalio’s son, Juan Carlos thanked Torrevieja for the tribute as his grandchildren laid flowers.

Site crashes THOUSANDS of job applications have been received for Ikea’s Alfafar, Valencia, store.

So many applications have been received that the company was forced to switch servers to process them as as the website crashed with the amount of people trying to apply.

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Workers needed MORE qualified workers are needed for the hospitality sector.

That’s according to the President of the Alicante Provincial Association of Hospitality (APEHA) Maria Jesus San Roman, who says more qualified labour is needed in a sector that “grows and is already 17 per cent of Gross Domestic Product

(GDP) in a country with high unemployment.”

The Michelin star chef made the comments during the Christmas meal at the Centre for Tourism (CDT) in Alicante saying it gives “a very good education, but there are few students,” adding: “The industry is growing and we need manpower.”

Female exploitation exhibition THE exhibition ‘Geography and the sexual exploitation of women’ has opened at Alicante University.

The exhibition seeks to raise exposure of the

‘enormous invisibility’ of the situation of immigrant women in the world.

According to a report of the International Labour Organisation in 2012 there were around 4.5

million women and girls being sexually exploited and victims of sex trafficking.

The exhibition is on display until December 20.

NEWS Motorway sees fall in traffic THE Cartagena-Vera ‘ghost’ motorway has seen a drop in traffic of 5.8 per cent. So far this year there has been on average 2,901 vehicles on this stretch of the AP-7 every day, 5.8 per cent less than in 2012.

This is one of the lowest road usage figures among all the 10 toll motorways.

Toll motorway traffic volume dropped for the seventh year in a row in 2012.

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The White Sentinel climb for charity ALICANTE freemason Thomas Ronning is set to climb Mount Aconcagua in the Andes, Argentina.

Known as the ‘White Sentinel’ the mountain is 6,962 metres above sea level with the charity climb expected to last 20 days.

He has the support of the Grand Provincial Lodge of Valencia as he

WHITE SENTINEL: Thomas Ronning will climb for charity. embarks on his ‘White Sentinel Charity Climb’

New exhibition A NEW exhibition room dedicated to the monuments and museum heritage of Villajoyosa has been opened.

The Alicante University Musuem (MUA) in San Vicente del Raspeig, has opened the new permanent room, called Vilamuseu, where the most important items will be on display.

The Mayor of Villajoyosa, Jaime Lloret, Councillor for Historical Heritage, Pepe Lloret and the Vilamuseu director, Antonio Espinosa, were at the inauguration of the new exhibition.

with all money raised going to the Red Cross for the purchase of a mobile health centre; a refurbished motor home that covers the health and hygiene needs of the homeless across Alicante province.

To sponsor Thomas, or for more information on his charity climb, email jacob@todo-agua.com or call 628 313 210. You can also follow them on Facebook, search White Sentinel Charity Climb.

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Fashion fundraising A FASHION show from Timeless Fashions at Asturias Restaurant, Punta Prima, raised €1,011 for Age Concern.

Winter snow MORE than five inches of snow fell in parts of El Comtat and l’Alcoia, Alicante Province, with snow collecting up to 30 inches deep in areas above 600m sea level.

Dementia help DUE to the success of an informative talk on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, there will be another talk on Monday at 11am in the Social Centre of Urbanisation La Marina with Jim Kilgour.

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Architects debate the future of Elche’s palms THIRTEEN years on from when Elche’s Palmeral was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, a group of eight architects are analysing the future of the site.

The architects believe the future of the palmeral

and gardens lies in restoring them to agricultural use of a certain degree. The Palmeral is Europe’s largest palm grove.

Ideas of rural tourism or the installation of a restaurant in one of the

few traditional houses left, are just some of the alternatives offered by the group to recover abandoned plots and ensure Elche’s Palmeral reputation remains. They also discussed getting landowners back on site to

Murcia’s tourists stay longer and spend more TOURIST spending in Murcia increased in October.

The latest figures show that spending increased by 17.4 per cent compared to October 2012, with visitors spending an average of €983 during their stay, slightly more than the national average.

The average length of stay in Murcia Region was 13.1 days, with the national average being 8.9 days, likely to be accounted for by the number of foreigners owning property and making the most of the hotter than normal October weather which the region experienced.

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PALMERAL: Architects analysing the future of the World Heritage Site. prevent the abandonment and deterioration of Hort dels Pontos: “Right now, the orchards are subject to various problems, because they are uninhabited and no one can prevent all kinds of vandalism being committed,” lamented Jose Antonio Pascual.

Procoro del Real and Antoni Baile added: “Elche has been built around a palm tree, and we cannot lose sight of that. Palm trees are from before and must always be respected when undertaking any project.”

SPECIALISTS from the Marine Research Centre of the University of Alicante are carrying out a survey of the marine gastropod mollusc, known as sea slugs and snails.

Also known as the ‘shaggy sea hare’ the researchers are compiling information regarding it’s ecology and distribution. It was first sighted in 2008 along the coast and has since grown and spread dramatically. Samples have also been taken to determine the presence of the species in the Mar Menor, aided by a team of 38 students, ecologists and divers.

It is hoped researchers will be able to determine where, when and why the species appears and grows.

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Reach Out’s new shop in Torrevieja REACH OUT TORREVIEJA’S new charity shop opens today (Thursday) in Calle Doña Sinforosa 8, in the Accequion area of Torrevieja.

Councillors Tomas Ballester and Rosario Martinez will be joined by the new officer for the OARI foreigner’s office, Jean Paul Mulero in attending the official launch.

The charity, which supports the homeless and needy in the city, relies on the second-hand stores to help cover the rising costs of their help programme.

Presently they give out in excess of €400 on food, cleaning and hygiene products to their registered families every week and serve up to 40 breakfasts and in excess of 50 lunches six days a week at the drop in centre. Volunteers are always welcome.

BEANSTALK: Growing in the village.

Local panto raises €2,700 for charity

IT’S panto time and kicking off the Christmas season were members of Stagestruck and their production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Around 450 people attended the three performances at the Cardinal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio with the young and young at heart enjoying the singing, dancing and comic performances from the likes of Dame Titiana Trott, Simple Simon and Fairy Liquide.

There were the usual heroes and heroines in the form of Jack and Princess

Gilliana and the villains Rancid and Giant Blunderbore, who wasn’t such a big nasty giant after all, and of course the pantomime cow, Matilda.

There was plenty of participation from the younger members of the audience who were invited on stage for a sing-along ahead of the finale ‘wedding scene’.

The panto raised €2,700 which will be split between Stagestruck’s designated Alzheimer’s charity in Torrevieja and the Mayor of San Fulgencio’s local ambulance charity. All money raised goes to charity.

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Appeal hope for the Philippines THE Torrevieja Costa Lions Club is now in full stride with fundraising for those in most need in the Philippines, following Typhoon Haiyan.

The Lions, in association with Sunshine FM, hosted six hours of music, dance and entertainment at The Emerald Isle in La Florida, with an array of entertainers. With a prize draw and the generosity of the regulars at The Emerald Isle, the Lions were able to raise €1,609.36 towards their fundraising efforts.

This event was followed by the Rogers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific, which was performed by Footlights Theatre Group from Calpe to a full

SOUTH PACIFIC: Footlights Theatre Group helped raise funds for the Lions’ appeal. house in Teatro Municipal in Torrevieja. Originally the Lions had planned to donate any profits from the show to Reach Out for the homeless and needy in Torrevieja, however, the directors asked that on this occasion that any profits are sent to help the ‘Hope for the Philippines Appeal.’

On the evening there was a prize draw and a

bucket collection raising just over €800.

Coming up there are prize draws at various locations, Lo Marabu Quesada; Post Box Quesada; IBEX Insurance La Zenia; Paddy’s Point La Zenia and Quesada Fish and Chips.

As usual the Lions will be joining JB Brass at La Zenia beach on Christmas Day around 11.45am.

NEWS Chicken run raises €400 ALMOST €400 was raised for the 2013 Poppy Appeal by the San Luis Bowls Club which held a ‘chicken run’ competition.

The eventual winner was Helen Hammond with 31 shots, along with Harry Epson also on 31 shots, who lost on card play back.

Helen won the bowls trophy donated by Rick and Barbara Shiel.

The Royal British Legion thank the organisers Brenda and Nigel Brown and the helpers on the day, along with the sponsors who provided the prizes for the raffle; Vic Slater of Casa Ventura, Clapton’s Bar in Quesada, and the Christmas Shop in San Luis.

Star Trekkers in Rascals Odyssey THE Star Trekkers will be performing in Rascals Odyssey tonight (Thursday) at the school of music and culture in Los Montesinos and at the Virgen del Carmen, Torrevieja, next Thursday.

This year some of the young dancers from Footworks will be performing a couple of numbers in the show and the granddaughter of

STAR TREKKING: Performing in Rascals Odyssey.

Golden Rascal Michelle

Grocutt will be singing both in Spanish and English.

Both shows start at 7pm and tickets cost €5, call Sue on 966 784 874 to book or for the Torrevieja show go to the booking office outside the Municipal Theatre which is open Tuesday to Friday mornings. Ticket sales go to support local children’s charities.

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Join in Sunday’s Santa fun run in Torrevieja THE annual Santa Fun Run in aid of the AECC cancer charity takes place on Sunday in Torrevieja.

The run, or walk if you prefer, is approximately five kilometres and starts and finishes at The Hombre Del Mar in Torrevieja on the sea front.

The event will start at 10.30am and people can

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Christmas market THE Cruz Azul pet charity’s Christmas Market takes place this Saturday from 11am-3pm at the Time Out Sports Bar, San Javier.

Food parcels MEMBERS of the Torrevieja Royal Naval Association will be making a donation of food parcels to the Soup Kitchen in Calle Apollo, Torrevieja on Monday.

register on the day from 9.30am with a €5 registration fee payable.

Participants are asked to bring items of nonperishable foods to put into the sleigh which will be pulled by members of the Torrevieja Tigers rugby club and at the end of the race these items will be handed to the homeless charity Reach Out Torrevieja.

This year Maria Wilson and the Pink Ladies will make a donation from the proceeds to the Alzheimer’s charity AFA in Torrevieja.

Last year around 200 people participated in

FUN RUN: Last year’s event attracted hundreds. the event all dressed in their Santa suits and turned the Torrevieja promenade into a sea of red. For more information call 633 487 595 or

pre-register at Bar Evolution, La Fuente Commercial Centre, Campoamor, which has also donated water for all those taking part.

HELP Vega Baja still going strong HELP Vega Baja is still going strong as a charity and wish to clarify that only the social arm of the charity, Friends Unlimited, has closed.

The last meeting of Friends Unlimited will be on December 19, however, a couple of the current volunteers have booked end of month menu del dias in the hope this will keep friendships alive and this arm of the charity will be ‘Friends Lunch Club.’

The meals will be held on the last Thursday of the month. Tickets at €12 each can be bought in advance at the previous meal or at The Club, Quesada, on the first Thursday of the month from 2-3pm. The group plans to meet on January 30 at Mulberry’s II, urbanisation La Marina, at Maritaos Kitchen III, La Marquesa Golf on February 27 and on March 27 at The Spice Hut, Quesada.

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Pianist is acquitted over noise pollution CONCERT pianist Laia Martin has been cleared of charges of noise pollution and causing psychological damage.

The 28-year-old had been facing a potential jail term for allegedly annoying her neighbour, Sonia B. while rehearsing. The prosecutor had originally called for seven years jail, later reduced to 20 months.

Martin, from Puigcerda, Gerona, was accused of ‘acoustic contamination’ and causing ‘mental injuries,’ as her neighbour claimed she had suffered after effects from having heard her play for 40

hours per week.

The problem, she claims, lasted from October 2003, when the pianist was 18, until September 2007. She said the pianist caused noise levels above the legally permitted decibel limit.

But Martin said that the woman was obsessed with her and denied rehearsing for eight hours per day as claimed.

She was able to prove that she was studying away from home most of the time her neighbour claimed she was playing too loud.

The complainant moved to

Galicia in 2008 claiming she couldn’t put up with the noise which she said had caused her problems sleeping, nervousness, anxiety, panic, and problems during her pregnancy in 2006.

She now claims to have a phobia of pianos and can’t face seeing one.

The court found that the sentences requested by the public prosecution and private accusation were excessive and said it could find no direct link between Laia Martin’s playing and Sonia B.’s health problems.

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Lack of respect in the classroom AN increasing number of teachers in Spain claim to be demotivated and thinking of giving up teaching.

During the 2011-2012 term, according to the Teachers’ Defence Association, 7 per cent of teachers claimed to be thinking of giving up, and in the 2012-2013 term, the number had risen to 8 per cent.

This is mainly due to the lack of respect shown by children and false accusations from parents, who often do not

question whether their children may be in the wrong.

Other reasons include spending cutbacks and the increased working hours and number of children per class.

Teachers are concerned that violence in the classroom is on the rise and they are often threatened or insulted.

While parents almost always defend their children’s behaviour, the teachers claim they also receive little support from the school administration.

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Stories making headlines in Europe

BRITISH PRESS Molester adopts SWEDEN - A man found guilty of molesting his neighbour’s five-yearold daughter and suspected of raping a teenage girl has been allowed to adopt his stepson.

Joining forces NORWAY - Britain and Norway have joined forces to ensure the release of a British and Norwegian dual citizen who is serving a life sentence in the Democratic Republic of Congo for alleged murder and spying.

Cyclist dies DENMARK - A woman in her 40s died in Copenhagen after her bike was hit by a van in what was the latest in a string of accidents involving cyclists in the city.

Slow students DENMARK - Students blockaded the University of Copenhagen demonstrating against proposed policies to make them finish their studies earlier.

A hero NORWAY Chess genius Magnus Carlsen, aged 22, received a hero’s welcome at Oslo’s Gardermoen airport after becoming World Champion by beating Viswanathan Anand.

Dental escape SWEDEN - A prisoner, aged 51, escaped from the Östragard facility in southwestern Sweden to visit a dentist to have a tooth removed and then returned.

Discount frenzy A WOMAN ended up in hospital in Belfast after she got involved in a fight in an Asda shop over a discounted TV on Black Friday.

Underestimated art A NEW valuation has revealed Bradford City Council has been underestimating the value of its art collection, made up of about 4,000 fine art pieces, by millions.

Pervert singer THE FORMER singer of rock band Lostprophets, Ian Watkins, has pleaded guilty to several child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby and conspiring to rape a child.

Shared leave THE government is to introduce a year of shared childcare leave for new parents in April 2015, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said.

Standardised packaging AN independent review will analyse whether a standardised tobacco packaging is effective to discourage young smokers in order to introduce it in the country.

Model honoured ENGLISH model Kate Moss has been honoured for her 25-year career at the British fashion awards.

Revolutionary diagnosis SCIENTISTS from the University of Central Lancashire claim they have developed a way to detect a brain tumour by analysing blood.

This system cuts diagnosis from weeks to less than an hour.

KATE MOSS: Honoured for 25-year career.

A MAN died and nine were injured in an attack on the Russian Embassy in Damascus, capital of Syria.

Religious protest TWO people belonging to an Orthodox Christian group have been arrested after they interrupted a rendition of Wilde’s ‘The Ideal Husband’ at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre.

School closed A SCHOOL in Siberia had to be closed following a pneumonia outbreak. Ten students from different grades Magnus Caslsen, a World Champion.

GERMAN PRESS Mother jailed A WOMAN has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after killing three of her children, a six-year-old girl and twin babies, before a failed suicide attempt.

Hidden HIV THIRTY per cent of people with HIV in Germany have still not been diagnosed, according to the Robert Koch Institute which is responsible for the control and prevention of diseases.

Cannibal cop?

A POLICE officer has been arrested for allegedly killing and cutting into pieces a man he met on a cannibal website. Police are now trying to determine if the accused ate the body parts of the victim.

Youth word

RUSSIAN PRESS Embassy attacked

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have been affected by the disease.

Bus crash FOUR people were injured after a bus overturned and hit a tree in Moscow.

Bomb threat ONE THOUSAND people were evacuated from the Warsaw Express trade centre in St. Petersburg when bomb threats targeted the 6th Side by Side LGBT Film Festival opening ceremony.

Useless Duma A SURVEY by the independent Levada Centre pollster has revealed 43 per cent of Russians believe the State Duma (parliament) plays little role in the country’s political life.

Passenger robbed A GANG of armed thieves robbed $2.7 million (€1.98 million) from a passenger at Sheremetyevo Airport. The gang had previously handcuffed airport security guards in a minibus.

’BABO,’ a Turkish word meaning ‘boss,’ has been voted ‘Youth Word of the Year’ in a poll organised by publisher Langenscheidt.

Friendly dog MORE than 100,000 people have joined a campaign to keep a dog next to a boy who has been in a coma since birth.

The authorities said the dog, an American Staffordshire Terrier, is dangerous.

Castle fire A FIRE has destroyed half of the roof of the Schloss Ehrenstein Renaissance castle in Ordruf, central Germany.

Cash bonus THE German Football Federation has offered €300,000 to each player of the national team if they win the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Phillipines aid THE Red Cross in Almeria City aimed to raise funds for the Phillipines by selling 1,000 five kilo boxes of horticultural products at €2 each. The products were donated by farmers from the area.

Youth fair MORE than 300 youngsters between the ages of 16 and 30 from different parts of Almeria and Granada took part in the 15th Almeria Youth Fair FAJU 2013 held in Purchena.

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Tapas success THE third edition of the Ruta de la Tapa in Huercal-Overa has resulted in over 35,000 tapas being served. In total 23 establishments took part.

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Calendar boys THE La Nucia Spartans American football team are doing their bit for charity. They have just launched their 2014 calendar in support of the Emaus-run children’s home in Altea.

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THE foundation stone was laid recently for Benidorm’s new casino. Located on the one remaining plot of land at end of the Avenida del Mediterraneo, it should be finished by next July. It will provide around 70 direct jobs.

Conducted tour BENISSA Town Hall is organising a conducted tour on December 18 for foreign residents to get to know the town’s cultural and gastronomic traditions.

Deeply ambitious CALPE was named the ideal site for the deepest swimming pool in the world (51metres deep). The Oceanus 51 group announced its choice of location during the Mediterranean Dive Show held recently in Calpe.

Trafficker caught A MAN has been arrested in Motril for carrying 100 grammes of marihuana in his car. National Police believe he intended to sell the drugs in the town.

A PAIR of brothers, both with a criminal record, has been arrested in Almuñecar for reportedly stealing bikes worth €6,300 and possessing illegal weapons.

Park vandalised PLAYGROUND equipment at Los Almendros park in Rincon de la Victoria has been destroyed by unidentified vandals, the town hall has reported.

THE Russian circus on ice visits the Blas Infante, Vera, sports hall on Monday, December 23 at 7pm. Tickets available from the Convento de la Victoria in Plaza La Verja, Vera, price €16.

ALMERIA wheelchair basketball team Cuideme Almeria had an easy win against BSR Marbella, winning 87-37 in the National first division clash.

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Bad brothers

SAFETY: Seven snow ploughs will be put to use.

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Fire scare

Getting set for winter weather THE road authorities are revving up for their winter safety campaign.

A total of 160 workers, 42 machines and vehicles, including seven snow ploughs, and almost 450 tonnes of salt, make up the force to cope with winter weather.

It will operate across the province’s 826,61 kilometres of

Alfaz committed ALFAZ DEL PI recently celebrated the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day’s events began with a visit to Alfaz’s open-air market where local groups for the disabled sold their art and craftwork. Alfaz’s Town Hall allocates €500,000 a year for social welfare, training and promoting employment.

MALLORCA

Marihuana theft THREE MEN were arrested for kidnapping and threatening young men who allegedly stole 1,000 plants of marihuana worth €30,000 from them.

Boy hit by train A BOY hit by a train is in a stable condition in hospital. The 17-year-old, was crossing a railway track while listening to music with headphones in

roads, based at points under the jurisdiction of the Junta de Andalucia regional government, supported by the Guardia Civil Traffic Department and 112 emergency services.

“In this way we can act in the shortest possible time to reestablish the road network,” said Junta delegate in Almeria, Encarna Caparros.

Soller last Friday when the accident occurred.

Sex slave A YOUNG woman forced into prostitution by her boyfriend has been released by the police. He had taken her passport and documents away and kept all the money the woman earned.

Roof falls A ROOF from Salesianos de Ciutadella school crumbled while it was closed. The adjacent church also suffered from the fall and the streets close to the incidents have been closed as a precaution.

Lucky escape A WOMAN escaped unharmed when her flat’s ceiling fell on her last Sunday in Mallorca. The woman did not suffer any injuries but had to move out of her home while the ceiling was fixed.

TWELVE people were evacuated from their homes after a fire started in a field in Arenas. The blaze didn’t cause any personal injury or property damage.

Driver freed FIREFIGHTERS freed a man who was trapped inside his car after it crossed the central reservation and overturned on the A7 motorway in Rincon de la Victoria.

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Hikers rescued A MAN and a woman had to be rescued after they got lost while hiking in the Paseo del Pinsapo area of Estepona. It took a search party almost six hours to find them.

Top Paradors THE Parador in Antequera has been listed in fifth place on the Top Ten Paradores 2013 ranking created by users of hotel search site, trivago.es.

Wanted man A GERMAN man, 32, who was wanted by the authorities in his country for several crimes including violent robbery, was arrested in Mijas.

Body found THE body of a man who disappeared after going fishing from Mijas with a friend has been found off the coast of Estepona. His friend is still missing.

Playmobil history UNTIL January 6, some 10,000 Playmobil toys will be on show at Antequera Bullring in an exhibition of history which expects some 25,000 visitors.

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Oil giant set to get compensation

(€11.03 billion) later reduced to $10.5 billion. (€7.72 billion).

When YPF was nationalised Repsol lost half its oil and gas production. The basic terms of the deal were thrashed out when Repsol representatives met government officials from Spain and Argentina and the chief executive of Mexico’s state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex).

Tax breaks call for casino plans GAMING magnate Sheldon Adelson wants more than smoking concessions for his Eurovegas project.

Adelson has plans for a complex of casinos and hotels in the Madrid suburb of Alcorcon and the regional government is ready to comply with his demands.

As well as a suspension of Spain’s strict anti-smoking laws inside casinos, Adelson is asking for tax and labour law concessions, revealed sources close to negotiations.

His company, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) also wants the Madrid regional government to commit to infrastructure links for the Alcorcon site and is lobbying for credit-betting

at the casinos.

This is currently banned under Spanish law but allowed in the US as well as Asia where it has been linked to corruption, organised crime, money laundering and fraud.

If obtained, Adelson wants assurance that these concessions will remain in place for at least 20 years.

In return LVS would provide 240,000 direct and indirect jobs and is prepared to kick-start the project with an initial €9.8 billion investment.

The Madrid regional government is willing to grant every Adelson request. It now remains to be seen if the national government is equally compliant.

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Spend up FOR the first time in six quarters Spanish household spending grew in the quarter to end September. It increased 0.4 per cent from the previous quarter. Exports continued to rise with a 2.2 per cent increase, according to the National Statistics Institute.

Safer meat THE Spanish food industry has set out new Standard Operating Procedures for the meat sector, in a bid to restore confidence in ready meals and meat products after this year’s horsemeat scandal.

Public sector is shrinking

BY July this year Spain had 2,547,720 public administration workers.

This figure includes those employed by the State, the autonomous regions, local councils and universities. Of these, 1,357,953 are women (53.3 per cent) and 1,189,767 are male (46.7 per cent).

Their numbers have fallen by 88,461 since last year and by 142,379 since 2012, according to the official Bulletin of Public

Administration Staff.

Bearing in mind that university employees were not included in the Bulletin until 2012, the reduction over the last two years is in fact greater.

In the last two years 97,617 council employees lost their jobs, 15.1 per cent of the total, followed by the 66,462 who worked for regional governments (4.9 per cent) and 25,268 employed by the State (4.3 per cent).

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STAT OF WEEK A TOTAL of 14,856 house mortgages were signed in September which was more than August but less than in September 2012.

Photo courtesy Repsol.

€3.7 billion claim

THE BOARD of Repsol has given the green light to an outline $5 billion (€3.7 billion) compensation deal with the Argentinian government.

In return for the dollar denominated government bonds, the oil giant will drop legal action against the Argentinian government for its nationalisation of YPF, a subsidiary of Repsol.

Originally Repsol was demanding $15 billion,

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 133.51 85.80 35.21 134.25 84.60 122.44 21.25 61.38 93.48 26.66 168.94 80.67 23.84 179.68 94.66 57.22 97.37 49.83 38.13 79.14 31.73 84.22 40.19 90.74 110.86 74.48 49.62 203.46

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Momentum swings in Sterling’s favour THE Great British Pound started November in a prime position as it pushed towards the key level of 1.20 against the Euro and a 2013 year high.

The move higher in the pound had been driven by economic data releases that far outstripped expectations from each sector of the UK economy with services, construction and manufacturing all performing strongly.

The knock on effect of UK data surprising to the upside, led to the markets raising expectations of interest rates for the UK sooner than the Bank of England had set out in their forward guidance policy.

The Bank of England has been drumming home the expectation that rates will not rise until 2016, however the markets were now pricing-in a rate rise in mid to late 2015. The reason for this divergence is the fact that robust

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economic growth would help to trigger one, or a combination of several, of the Bank of England’s knock outs whereby interest rates would need to rise.

As we moved through the month the rally in the pound started to fade, in particular against the euro, and there were two reasons for this. Firstly the UK economic data started to slow and new data releases that came in as expected or below led to a fall in the pound.

Secondly the euro was also on a fantastic run and was garnering support from a weaker USD in light of the debt negotiation debacle and the expectation that

STERLING: Started November in a strong position. the US Federal Reserve was not looking to imminently scale back its asset purchase programme.

The euro was the main beneficiary of USD weakness as it acquired demand as an alternative option outside the USD and economic data was showing a steady pace of recovery in Europe.

However the story flip-flopped

once again following the interest rate meeting by the US Federal Reserve on October 30. The FOMC was surprisingly optimistic and kept the door open for a potential taper of their asset purchase programme in December or January against the markets expectation of March 2014 at the earliest.

This ruffled a few feathers and

has also served to raise the pressure on the European Central Bank to do more to maintain liquidity in Europe should the US taper.

In the meantime we have once again witnessed good data from the UK with service sector PMI rising at its fastest pace in a decade and almost simultaneously the EU downgraded its growth forecasts for 2014.

It seems for the moment the pound is the favourite in the currency markets and there is a perception that the Bank of England will raise rates before the European Central Bank and potentially the US Fed, which is supporting the pound.

If the UK economy can maintain its strong run the pound has a real chance of pushing to the next level and possibly targeting the 2012 highs of 1.25 plus.

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Fair play for getting a job Loose change

Vigo knowhow MEXICAN oil company Pemex confirmed its acquisition of 51 per cent of Vigo shipbuilders, Barreras. It will use the Galician firm’s expertise to construct tankers, the company said.

A look at finance for females

Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

THE internet is a fantastic thing - it allows us to broaden our horizons and knowledge at the click of a button, while for jobseekers, it permits the sending of CVs far and wide across a country or the globe.

But this type of globalisation also means employers are inundated with hundreds and thousands of emails from hopefuls looking for a job. And even if your CV is an incredible piece of work - worthy of any position - because of the amount of people vying for the same job, there is a good chance it could get lost in ‘cyberspace.’

That’s why a face-to-face meeting with a potential employer is always a good route to explore if unemployed. One way to get up close and personal with a possible recruiter is to go to a job fair.

Human contact is the best way to

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Not bad at all POTENTIAL EMPLOYER: Human contact is the best way to interact. interact with a person to really get a feel for their personality, abilities and interpersonal skills, therefore a job fair allows a jobseeker to demonstrate a lot more than is just printed in ink on a CV. Job fairs allow candidates to skip over the initial stages of applying for a job, by cutting out an initial online application, a possible phone screening process and the painful wait for an interview date.

But don’t waltz up to a stand at a job fair and just blurt out that you need a job. It’s very important to be extremely prepared. Find out about all the companies attending the event, visit their websites, and research what type of employee they are seeking.

Take an ‘achievement portfolio’ with you - a letter from a former employer, qualifications anything that displays you’re a hardworker, and leaves a potential employer with a good impression. www.careersinwhite.com

MERILL LYNCH (BAC.N) bought two property loans worth €80 million from Spain’s Sareb. The ‘bad bank’ has sold on loans worth €900 million this year and will exceed year-end targets.

Bread line INDUSTRIAL baker Panrico halted bankruptcy proceedings after reaching agreement with the unions. A total of 745 workers will be dismissed and the remainder accepted an 18 per cent pay cut.

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Baby leave plans are a business catastrophe I DO hope the Spanish government is not listening to the ‘maternity news’ from the UK where it is proposed men and women can share up to 52 weeks of leave after the birth of their child.

As the owner of a small business I can tell you it would be a huge blow to not only lose a member of staff, but also keep their job open for a year.

It is not just the cost involved, it is the time and effort I must put in to train someone up, only to tell them ‘sorry you have to go now, maternity leave is over,’ just when they know what they are doing.

Mind you, it made me smile when I saw people online saying never employ a woman under 40, it will cost too much if they have a child. They are missing the point - the father is entitled to use the leave should he so wish. So I suppose that strikes a blow for equality - as well as a blow to small businesses!

Jason Dunne, Elche (Alicante)

Scooter peril JEREMY BARTHOLEMEW may think mobility scooter use in Benidorm is not a problem, but I think it is. I often see people zooming around on these contraptions with scant regard for pedestrians. I recently saw one youngish man (in his 40s) who looked rather overweight, zoom past a frail old lady nearly knocking her flying, hop off his scooter and walk into a bar. He couldn’t get inside quick enough!

Perhaps if he walked to the bar in future he would not be quite so overweight. Also can you be done for being drunk in charge of a mobility scooter?

Andrea Hunter, Benidorm, (Alicante)

Editor’s note: Benidorm Council is considering forcing people wishing to hire or buy mobility

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By Mike Lloyd. scooters to show a medical certificate or proof of being over 55-years-old. Both the client and business could be fined for not following the regulations.

Mr Bartholemew felt it was a pointless exercise.

Ring of truth INTERESTING to see Life’s Electronic Essentials (Street Talk Issue 1481). We used to have a computer, scanners printers etc, but took it to the rubbish after a year. We could not afford to waste any more precious time looking at a screen with an hour glass icon saying ‘wait’!

The most important electronic device in our house now is the telephone. A real one with a cable connected to a socket in the wall. Voice to voice is the surest way to be connected.

The most common phrase amongst all our friends - poor souls - is “Didn’t you get my email? Well I sent it!”

Get a life. Get a real phone.

Ken Langridge, Moraira (Alicante)

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Letters may also be edited.

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problems is Marxism plus democracy. The Russians tried it by the bullet and it did not work, we must try it by the ballot-box - the people’s choice - knowing that if we did not like it, then we can change it.

We have nothing to lose but our chains!

Bob Mitchell, Torremolinos (Malaga)

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Editor’s note: Street Talk asked people in the street which electronic device they could not live without.

Most chose computers or smartphones.

People’s choice THE problems of Spain will not be solved by voting for a different political party and changing the government, for they are all of them the same.

You have to change the society we live under, and that is capitalism which breeds wars, unemployment, homelessness, poverty, debt and hunger, as well as billionaires at the top.

The answer to all our

None worse GARY WAITE may think no company in Spain is worse than Telefonica/Movistar, (Letters, Issue 1481) but sorry, none is worse than the Endesa power company.

Their customer service is atrocious. I spent three hours over two visits waiting for attention.

On a recent visit I spent two hours in the queue with 41 people waiting and just two staff attending. It showed with their unfriendly attitude.

By contrast, the same day I walked into Emabesa water company’s office with a similar query. The friendly receptionist said there was no need to

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queue, as she could deal with the matter. In five minutes I was on my way. There is no doubt that satisfactory customer service is low on Endesa’s priority list.

Mike Manning, Arroyo de la Miel (Malaga)

Not born to die IN reply to Bill Campbell who offered a very strong criticism of the Euro Weekly News , Leapy Lee and in particular your correspondent D Blanchette ( Letters, Issue 1477).

D Blanchette suggested in an earlier letter the solution to the deprivations suffered by children in the Third World would be better solved if those countries practiced effective birth control.

Mr Cambbell made no effective alternative suggestion, he merely scathingly criticised D Blanchette’s very sensible comments.

The problems suffered in the Third World will certainly be alleviated by better education and medical care, but how long is that going to take, and how much will the rest of the world have to pay in the end?

Will it be able to meet the bill?

The world as a whole cannot support any further unchecked growth in population. The very expression used by the charities who solicit our help carries the answer: ‘No child should be born to die.’

As for the fact that Mr Campbell does not seem to like the EWN and Leapy Lee, he can stop reading it any time he wants to.

Keith Hannam, Alhaurin el Grande (Malaga)

Smug relief THAT’S it, done and dusted!

Yes for the first time ever I have actually got all my Christmas shopping done and cards sent well in advance. I can now sit back SMUGLY and put my feet up through the whole festive season and avoid the crowds!

Now can anyone tell me how long you should defrost a turkey for?

Andy Boyle (By email)

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Who is being discriminated against slowly but surely being eradicated from our Western society. What next? How about LEAPY LEE SAYS IT declaring Christ non PC for ejecting money OTHERS THINK IT lenders from a place of worship (money lenders have rights too you know). Actually I T the risk of incurring the wrath of my won’t go there; the bible is positively riddled gay friends and colleagues, and I do with situations that would be considered non have a considerable number, I feel it PC in this day and age! I am of course in full only right to air my disagreement sympathy with Steven and Freddy, who found themselves in this unfortunate situation. I can with a recent court’s decision. assure them, if I were the owner of the Namely to reject the appeal by B&B hostelry in question, they would owners Peter and Hazelmary Bull that Should be have been more than welcome they were in their rights to refuse a equal rights to share a queen sized room to gay partners Steven for all. together.

Freddy and Martyn Hall.

The Judge declared, in so many words, that their Gay Discrimination cause was more important than the religion of the B&B proprietors. What right has any individual to reach a decision with such a far reaching implication as this? I believe in equal rights for all. To my mind, this deeply religious couple’s human rights have been completely run-over rough shod and ignored in the face of political correctness. It is yet another nail in the coffin of Christianity, which is, for some unknown reason,

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In closing this subject, I am old enough to remember signs on B&Bs in Bayswater reading ‘No Dogs. No Blacks and No Irish!’ PC and equal rights have quite rightly brought us out of those ignorant unacceptable days, but to my mind there comes a time to seriously question just how far the ‘other way’ can go, before PC equality becomes discrimination in itself.

This latest example has I feel crossed that line and the religious views of the B&B couple should have been equally respected and upheld. I await the ‘slings and arrows.’

Another example of what I feel have become ludicrous judgements is the teacher who successfully sued Kirklee council for compensation, after claiming she was bitten by a flea in the school grounds! You really couldn’t make it up. Personally I’d like to have seen the ‘victim’s’ initial solicitor’s letter.

The mind boggles.

Have a good week.

Always keep the faith. Love Leapy.

Leapylee2002@ gmail.com

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LEAPY LETTERS

Speak for yourself I usually agree with you, Leapy. But in your article about Prince Charles and Camilla you may have said it but a lot of people, me included, do ‘not’ think it.

Prince Charles is a pathetic excuse for a man in all ways, surrounded by the usual sycophants. As for the ‘Royal Romance,’ have you never noticed how Camilla walks the obligatory three paces behind?

Sorry, Leapy, but I know a lot of people who feel exactly the same as me. So on this occasion you do not speak for ‘all’ of us.

Joy Simmonds (By email)

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FEATURE THE Mail Point Communications and Technology Centre in Algorfa has been making IT useful and easy to understand for locals for the last seven years.

They also offer advice and guidance on anything and everything; for people looking to buy a new computer, to learning about what apps they can use on their phone and the new mobile phone unblocking service has proved to be particularly popular “as many people have realised that their tariffs are high or not suited to internet access” said owner Dave Allen.

An IT expert, Dave has been in the industry for over 40 years having worked in the Ministry of Defence and as a customer service managing director for medium sized companies in the UK. It was during a three-month trip to the Costa Blanca that Dave was looking at relocating and, after realising the commercial world would not be open to him as he didn’t speak Spanish he saw the need for local, friendly one on one service for the many expats needing computing and technology advice.

Dave said: “IT repairs are a significant part of our business and we have a lot of customer referrals which are very important to us.”

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The Revolution Will be Televised (Comedy, 2012) BBC 3 from 3:00am to 3:30am Satirical series featuring bitesized comedy hits, from fictionalised characters to stunt-led sketches, which brings the corruption, greed and hypocrisy of politicians, multi-nationals and tax-shy billionaires who have been taking the British public for a ride for years to the fore.

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Batman Returns (Film, 1992) Having defeated the Joker, millionaire vigilante Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) continues to battle the criminals of Gotham City under the guise of the formidable Batman. Little does he know, however, that the fetid streets of the city are about to give birth to two more nefarious criminal masterminds. Abandoned by his parents as a child, the hideously deformed Oswald Cobblepot (Danny DeVito) has grown up in Gotham's sewers, his only friends a colony of penguins from the local zoo. Bitter and twisted, Cobblepot takes on criminal alias The Penguin and hatches a vile plot to take over Gotham.

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Who is this man they call Putin Mike Walsh Mike Walsh. Based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

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USSIAN President Vladimir Putin this year emerged as the world’s most influential man.

He has outmanoeuvred his Western critics whilst returning Russia to superpower status and sponsoring Orthodox Christianity. Intriguingly, the Western media lampoons and criticises him, but this hardly dents his growing popularity in the West.

Facebook’s For Mother Russia portal uses images of the Russian leader to poke fun at US President Barrack Obama, yet over half FMR’s friends are Americans. The ex-KGB officer Vladimir is arguably more popular in Britain than is PM David Cameron and ‘whatsisname.’

It is nothing if not astounding that a man born in 1952 to a sailor, his mother a St Petersburg factory worker, could have risen to such heights. His name is now associated with Russia’s rise from the political and economic ashes.

President Obama and David Cameron are not the only ones to despair when Vladimir appears. His schoolteachers cringed when

ST PETERSBURG: Putin (right) studied international law at the State University. each morning the eight-year old rebel emerged from his council flat. The youngster was the only student barred from membership of the Young Pioneers, the Soviet version of the Hitler Youth, for his rebelliousness. A keen sportsman, he is a martial arts enthusiast.

Upon leaving school in 1970, Putin studied international law at St Petersburg State University. Then, after graduating, he

pursued his dream to work in the field of intelligence. Today, he makes fun of the US for their notoriety in surveillance. However, the enigmatic Russian leader was himself once charged with monitoring foreigners and consular officials.

He served in Soviet Occupied Germany from 1985 until their pulling out upon the Soviet Union’s collapse.

Putin lost his job in 1991 during the KGB

coup d’etat against then Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. It was then that he and his earlier mentor, Anatoly Sobchak, Mayor of St Petersburg, became reacquainted.

Political life beckoned. During his tenure in office Vladimir Putin was not to be bought. His enemies conceded Vladimir Putin’s unwavering integrity. Self-exiled arch rival Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky is cited by media as saying: “Putin never took bribes during his time in office.”

In 1996, he was invited by President Boris Yeltsin’s administration to serve as head of Russia’s Intelligence Service, now renamed the FSB. Appointed as Prime Minister in 1999 Vladimir Putin became the fifth head of government in 18 months.

Elected with 52.94 per cent of the vote, he made an impression by demonstrating his no-nonsense approach to domestic terrorism. Faced down by Chechnya terrorists, Putin is on record as saying he would hunt down and kill militants ‘even when they were on the toilet’.

Such was his popularity that he was to later win 71 per cent of the peoples’ votes and had an approval rating of 80 per cent.

The West has denigrated this achievement but they would, wouldn’t they. Superman had arrived and the rest is - not quite history.

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NJOY the Christmas and New Year festivities this year at the Taj Mahal in Centro Commercial Benimar, Benijofar.

One of the first Indian restaurants to be established in the area, it’s winning formula has served it well and the restaurant is pleased to announce their special Christmas menu is now available. Bookings are also being taken for their spectacular New Year’s Eve party. For €19.95 per person, diners can enjoy a three-course menu, Indian Bhangra dancing, music and fireworks including a glass of cava at midnight.

Owner Dilbag Singh ran several restaurants in Germany before moving to Spain in 2004 with his wife and setting up his Indian Tandoori Special Restaurant. The couple pride themselves on the service and atmosphere offered in the spacious restaurant.

With it’s gloriously high ceilings and views over towards the fields, lavishly decorated tailored curtains, traditional Indian garments, paintings and murals, there is no better venue to celebrate the arrival of 2014

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The restaurant reopens at 6pm where, as well as the complete and extensive menu, a three-course menu de la noche is available for €9.95.

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Do you want to be a millionaire?

Ulrica Marshall

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Swedish-born Ulrica is a freelance journalist living in Mallorca with her family. Her debut novel $Expat Wives is available on Amazon and iBooks.

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OULD you do with an extra few euros for Christmas? How about a cool €4 million? This is how much the holders of winning ‘billetes’ of the ‘Sorteo’ or ‘Loteria de Navidad’ in Spain pocketed last year; in all there were 180 winning ‘billetes.’ Even the second place wasn’t too shabby, with €1.25 million to help with all the knick-knacks needed during the festive season.

The lottery here is among the oldest and biggest in the world. It has run unhindered by wars or dictators since 1812 and with the chances of winning better than other lotteries, most of the country takes part in the game.

Of course, chances of winning are still microscopic at 1 to 100,000, but why let that spoil the dream. American psychologist Dr Stephen Goldbart says the lottery “lets you believe in magic,” and that punters believe they “will defy the extraordinary odds against winning.”

The actual investment can be quite hefty at €200 per ‘billete’ if you set out to acquire

MILLIONS: What would you spend your winnings on? the so-called series, which are also split into less eye-watering tenths (décimo) of a ticket, sold at €20.

Personally, I am already planning how I will spend my €4 million. It is not that I am entirely delusional - au contraire - I have worked out that not having won anything on any lottery, raffle or game in my entire life, I am now odds-on to swoop El Gordo to make up for such abysmal luck in past years.

Someone that needs no luck to win the

lottery is the tax man. Yes, with a fat finger in every pie, Señor Impuestos also wants his cut from your stroke of luck; any winnings over €2,500 will see a 20 per cent slice going to the Government.

The only question

is which luscious luxuries you would spend it on? A yacht? A pied-à-terre in Paris? A spending spree in Cartier..? The rich man’s world really would be your oyster.

It is the ultimate question - only short of the one about a God - what would you do if you won the lottery? If you’re anything like me, you will already have the list prepared (be it on paper or perfectly recited in your head).

I can assure you that a significant portion would go to help those truly unlucky. This year, the unwanted mantle goes to the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

In case you decide to join me in my foolhardy gambling endeavour, do make sure to keep your eyes peeled to the TV set on Sunday December 22 - the day of the draw.

If you hear a joyful shriek emanating from depths of the Mallorquin countryside, it will mean my spate of bad gambler’s luck is finally at an end.

I won’t be holding my breath though…

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Nora Johnson

Breaking Views A Costa del Sol resident for a number of years, Nora is the author of psychological suspense and crime thrillers.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/columnists/ nora-johnson

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REG MULHOLLAND, MP for Leeds North West, declared himself ‘amazed and appalled’ at the reported massaging of crime statistics.

Four serving and retired police officers outlined to Parliament’s Public Administration Committee how cases of burglaries ‘disappeared in a puff of smoke,’ thefts were ‘cuffed’ as lost property, and rape and child sex offences were misrecorded.

Frankly, it amazes me how ‘amazed’ some MPs were. And this is the real shock here: how can those who contribute to the running of the country be so naïve? Any target in any industry encourages dysfunctional behaviour.

We see this time and

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Stop fiddling the figures and start locking up criminals! again in banking, hospitals, schools and, yes, the police.

Slowly but surely it’s all coming home to roost, isn’t it? Hardly a day passes without some report informing us how the banks fiddle interest rates, the health service fiddles the waiting lists, MPs fiddle their expenses and now, surprise, surprise, the police fiddle the crime figures.

Basically, this is just another instance of the failure of targets applied to public services.

Remember the almost evangelical way American business school ‘efficiency’ methods were applied to some

UK government departments in the late 1980s? Then the idea was applied to schools, with

success judged almost exclusively on exam results which year on year improved while actual standards declined.

The pressure on staff to achieve these targets led to ‘fiddling’ and the ‘coverup’ of information that’s so important in identifying social problems. What can be measured and then created as a target is not

GREG MULHOLLAND: ‘Amazed and appalled at massaging of crime statistics.’

necessarily the essential part of the work that a teacher/social worker/ health worker/police officer does.

The Government should act quickly to find an alternative to this Big Brother obsession with monitoring targets.

This might help to put a halt to the decreasing public trust in the police service which, in the wake of the Hillsborough revelations, Plebgate and many more shocking cases, is itself in the dock.

Finally, no great surprises here, then.

“Move along, nothing to see, move along.” And response to the ‘fiddling’ reports from the top brass?

One officer already faces disciplinary proceedings

for his whistleblowing.

Hmm. A convenient target?

Who knows.

Maybe a bit of conspiracy fever in the air with the JFK anniversary? (And he was definitely shot by the CIA, or Fidel or aliens innit.)

Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Retribution’, ‘Soul Stealer’, ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.77) and iBookstore.

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Cassandra Nash

A weekly look and not entirely impartial reaction - to the Spanish political scene

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T was reported with glee in Madrid that London has threatened to treat Scotland like a foreign country if it becomes one.

This is just what Madrid wanted to hear, although Scotland’s situation is different from Cataluña’s where nationalists are agitating for a right-to-decide referendum.

Scotland has that right and knows what will happen if it decides to go it alone.

Monetary union with the pound sterling would be out of the question and shipyard contracts would go. Like Cataluña it would have to reapply for EU membership.

Cataluña’s latest little ray of sunshine came from Bank of Spain governor, Luis Maria Linde.

If Cataluña splits from Spain, banks like Sabadell, CaixaBank and Catalunya Banc risk failure without European Central Bank funds, Linde warned.

The canny Catalans have the reputation of being as careful with their money as the Scots. Calls for national unity won’t change their minds, but bank balances might.

Tread softly NOW that crimes against humanity can be

Little rays of sunshine Time travel APOLOGIES to all who noticed the colossal error of giving November 23 as the date of John Kennedy’s death.

If only the Doctor, who celebrated his 50th that day had lent me the Tardis, readers would have seen November 22 instead. investigated anywhere, pursuit of international justice can cause friction between allies.

Spanish judge Ismael Moreno recently took up legal cudgels against six members of China’s ruling classes whom he holds responsible for genocide in Tibet during the Eighties and Nineties.

Spain’s government is horrified.

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BANK OF SPAIN: ‘Banks may risk failure without ECB funds.’

Upset Chile over Pinochet, upset Argentina over its Dirty War criminals or by failing to hand over Franco-era suspects.

But never, never upset China.

Smooth operator CARLOS FABRA, former president of the Diputacion in Castellon finally faced the courts.

The politician behind Castellon airport - the air terminal with no planes - was dogged by allegations of bribery, corruption, influence-peddling and tax fraud.

To general stupor - outside Castellon at least - he was pursued in a 10-year investigation that required nine successive judges, four public prosecutors and prompted 20 appeals

by Fabra’s lawyers.

The last examining judge to take on the case claimed that he was being leant on from above, but the case was heard last October and the verdict recently made public.

Fabra was cleared of all but tax fraud. Of the 13 years recommended by the prosecution he will go down assuming his 21st appeal is rejected for four and pay a €1.4 million fine.

Ironic how it’s the tax that gets them in the end, just like Al Capone.

Difficult choice THE PP must soon name its candidate for Andalucia, and will not relish having to eclipse the PSOE’s Susana Diaz who heads the regional government. Both parties have disenchanted voters and corruption scandals, but Diaz has a daunting amount of shelf-appeal.

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Making time for the children A recent survey in the UK showed that one in three fathers never play with their children, and three in five parents wish they had more time with their off-spring. We asked if the man in the street thought it was important to play with their children and if they had the time to do so.

HAIRDRESSER Anneliese Briffa, from El Raso, Guardamar, does not want her two children, aged 10 and five, to have too many toys, believing everyone is too materialistic nowadays. She is currently encouraging her son and daughter to have a clear-out of their toys and give them to charity: “Children just want your time and attention.” She says as her and her husband both work, family time is crucial: “We always do family things at the weekend.”

Retired nurse Irene Carter, from London says: “Children will always want as much time as possible and I think parents will

Annie

STREET TALK always feel they should have and could have given their children more of their time, but that’s the struggle working parents battle with.”

Sergio Carcano, a 17-year-old student from Benissa, said his parents did not play at all with him when he was a child. He used to play on his own and he recalls his favourite toys used to be construction games like Lego. He thinks it is very important to play with children to ensure a closer

SERGIO CARCANO thinks his parents did not play enough with him

relationship with them.

Annie Walker, who is retired and lives in Albox said: “It is important, it is good for bonding and children’s education. I didn’t have enough time, I would have liked more time to play with my daughter. We used to like doing jigsaws.”

And Jacqui and Dave Lambert from Huercal-Overa agreed: “It is important to have interaction with your children. We always made time when we were not working and always spent bedtime with them.

We would have liked more time given a choice. Kids didn’t have computer games back then, it was just TV.”

Jacqui & Dave

ANNELIESE: Children just want your time

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A noisy problem WE go to work in noisy cars, relax at coming only after Japan, according home listening to music on hi-fi to the Committee. More than nine devices, go out to bars and pubs million Spanish citizens are exposed to noise levels way beyond the crowded with people, go to concerts tolerance barrier of 69 and football matches… decibels suggested by the Nowadays, avoiding noise World Health is a difficult task and, Organisation. without even noticing, Spain is one Furthermore, the many people have lost of the most National Statistics the value of a bit of noise polluted Institute confirms that peace and quiet. noise is the topic Now a Scientific countries Spanish complain more Committee on emerging in the world about. “Noise is the and newly identified most common problem in health risks has stated in a Spain ahead of pollution,” the study that listening to music at more than 89 decibels for an Environment Ministry said in its hour every day significantly raises the annual report. risk of deafness over five years.

Changing ‘in-earphones’ for Between two and a half and 10 headphones, trying to avoid the million European citizens might giant speakers at concerts, and be affected by an exposure to using fewer drugs that can loud noise. damage hearing (like some antibiotics) are some of the And Spain is one of the best ways to protect most noise polluted against deafness. countries in the world,

NOISE: Try to protect against deafness.

Mediterranean food helps prevent cancer THE British Cancer Journal stated in its latest published study that the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of suffering cancer by 1214 per cent.

According to the scientists, who conducted a survey on 25,000 individuals, the simple act of consuming natural fat, like olive oil, makes it 9 per cent less likely to suffer from cancer.

The percentage should rise if the healthy diet is continued, eating

less meat and saturated fat and more vegetables and fruits.

From the 25,000 people studied, the ones that followed the traditional Mediterranean diet were less likely to develop cancer,” declared Dimitrios Trichopoulos, professor of the University of Harvard and one of the main researchers of the survey.

“Even though eating food from a specific group did not have an

influence in the risk of developing cancer, the simple fact of changing food habits had a great impact,” confirmed Trichopoulos.

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Forget about hangovers!

THE best remedies for hangovers are not found in chemists but in the supermarket.

Orange juice is one of the best cures, as juices and fruits can mitigate pain. This is so because vitamin C and fructose help the liver to wash out the alcohol from the body, according to the British Medical Journal.

Isotonic drinks will rehydrate your body.

Alcohol works as a diuretic and leads to dehydration. Isotonic beverages have electrolytes which help with rehydration and function better than coffee and tea.

Milk is one of the many ways to improve liquids absorption, also very high in calcium, which can alleviate some of the symptoms of a hangover.

Also good are eggs as they contain a high amount of cysteine which some reports say helps the body metabolise alcohol.

Tomato juice holds a high quantity of electrolytes that will help balance the fluids in your body and get rid of the nausea and headache.

Garlic, (cysteine) ginger (reduces the risk of vomiting), mint (anaesthetic) and bananas (vitamin B6) are other solutions to cure that problematic hangover and feel fresh.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

ORANGE JUICE: Full of vitamin C and one of the best cures for a hangover.

TYPE ONE diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children under 15, but little information is given about it.

Here are five facts about childhood diabetes: 1. Diabetes is genetically predisposed in individuals following activation of the immunity of the patient. It is what is known as an autoimmune disease where the child’s own defences attack their own structures generating the disease.

2. There is currently no cure for diabetes. Research is under way into stem cells and vaccines but are in the early stages of development.

3. Despite frequently told myths, insulin does not cause blindness, however, diabetes, if left untreated, can affect small blood vessels of the body, including those found in the retina of the eye which

can lead to problems with sight.

4. Having too much sugar in the diet does not inexorably lead to the development of type two diabetes. Also, diabetics do not have to completely ban sugary foods from their diet, but must moderate and monitor their sugar levels.

5. The most common childhood type one diabetes is not associated with being overweight, but playing sports regularly and moderately (especially at early ages) is essential for good control of their disease.

Symptoms of childhood diabetes include: needing to go to the toilet more often; excessive and constant hunger and thirst; unexplained weight loss; headaches; tiredness and fatigue; irritability; blurred vision; nausea and abdominal pain.

TV could lead to overweight adults Two hours maximum per day.

CHILDREN who watch lots of television are more likely to be overweight later in life.

Researchers in the USA say that for every extra hour a child spends watching TV each day, their weight in adulthood increases by about half

a pound. They believe it could be because when children are watching television their hands are unoccupied and are more likely to eat unnecessarily. The recommended amount of watching television is twohours maximum per day for children.

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1787: Delaware becomes the first state of the modern United States.

1876: Nearly 300 people die in a fire in the Brooklyn theatre in New York.

1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

1917: A Belgian steamer and a French freighter carrying 8 million tons of TNT explode at Canada’s Halifax Harbour killing 1,600 people.

1921: The Irish Free State is declared after a five-year independence struggle.

1933: National prohibition of alcohol in the United States officially ends after the 21st Amendment is ratified.

1941: Japanese planes launch a surprise attack on the American base of Pearl Harbor.

1945: A US aircraft squadron on a routine three-hour training mission is lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

1946: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is founded.

1978: Spanish people vote to endorse a new constitution in a national referendum.

1980: Former Beatle John Lennon is shot dead by Mark David Chapman at the entrance of The Dakota apartment building in New York.

1981: The first cases of HIV cause increasing concern in the United States.

1982: The first execution by lethal injection takes place at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas.

1983: Television cameras are allowed into the House of Lords.

1987: The first riots of the Palestinian ‘Intifada’ begin in the Gaza strip.

Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack.

Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.’

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The rather more serious side of your nature needs to take over this week. Someone in a higher position is keeping an eye on you. This maybe because they are considering you for promotion, so be on your best behaviour. It is important at the moment to stick to any rules and regulations or your reputation (and pocket) could be hit.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Letting life get too tame will eventually irritate you no end.

Your social life needs a boost which, in turn, helps romance blossom. It is easy to be a bit lazy when things are going smoothly but we all need constant stretching. With an active mind such as yours, the important thing is to keep making progress. This may be in a physical way or in some kind of business. A brisk attitude to your whole life is needed.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) A chance remark alluding to your past brings a flashback.

This helps you to see a current situation more clearly. We all make mistakes and follow the same old patterns, but this time you are being forewarned. It is in your experience and power to make a different choice of action this time. In doing so, much confusion and upset can be avoided.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Someone will most certainly come to the rescue when your situation changes. Well, they will, won't they? Have Plan B ready just in case. In continuing to think in the short term you do yourself no favours. Think now of a '10- year plan' and be determined to reach your goal. Bit by bit and day by day you will progress. You don't have to rush ahead and get stressed.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) An exciting project is bubbling away in your mind but may need financial backing. Take advice from a professional or someone with successful experience in these matters. Remember that any idea has to grow, so consider what you need to see happen in five years' time. There is little time for romance and you may decide to put that on hold because of complications.

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Now that Gru has forsaken a life of crime to raise Margo, Agnes and Edith, he's trying to figure out how to provide for his new family. As he struggles with his responsibilities as a father, the Anti-Villain League - an organisation dedicated to fighting evil comes calling, sending Gru on a mission to capture the perpetrator of a spectacular heist.

IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: The chance to help in a charitable manner or as part of a committee sees you at your best. Responsibility is something that you relish. This month it is possible for you to shine and show your very best.

December 8: Nicki Minaj, 31.

American rapper born in Trinidad and Tobago.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) During your social encounters this week you meet someone who offers to help. That is great, but do ask yourself if you would be prepared to give anything in return.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Some exciting suggestions make you think twice about a current business matter. However, it may not be necessary to change anything but to consider the new suggestion as a sort of 'add on' to a current project.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The moment that you have been waiting for has arrived. A colleague has made a decision that is long overdue. Perhaps you are a

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4 Scared, 8 Single, 12 Enters, 16 Estate,

Your Stars December 9: Judi Dench, 79.

English film, stage and television actress.

December 5: Richard Wayne Penniman, 81. American singer, also known as Little Richard.

November December 7: Nicholas Hoult, 24.

English actor and model who starred in the E4 teen drama Skins.

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December 6: Alberto Contador is the only Spanish professional cyclist to have won all three Grand Tours of road cycling, and the youngest to have won a Tour de France. The third of four brothers, Contador found his passion for cycling thanks to his oldest brother. In 2012 he was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France and 2011 Giro dʼItalia after testing positive for doping substances in a control test.

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little shocked and speechless because there has been such a time lag, but this will pass. It may not be over-convenient but the phrase 'striking while the iron is hot' springs to mind.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) You work hard for your money.

Make it worthwhile by trying to hold on to as much of it as possible.

Someone who is charming and plausible may try to get you involved in a fast-track money making scheme.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) By showing confidence in your own way of doing things, you inspire others. This is chiefly because you are at last finding a balance between work and home life. In the past you may have felt stressed and equated that with working - not so now.

December 10: Kenneth Branagh, 53.

Northern Irish actor and director.

December 11: Mo’Nique, 46.

American comedian and actress winner of an Academy Award for her role as Mary Lee Johnston in Precious.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Because you are intent on pleasing others, you may be cramping your own style. This is something that you have in abundance and it should be used.

You may be feeling that a business idea does not stand a chance and, in any case, you donʼt want to risk any money. .

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A juicy bit of gossip comes your way this week and it is hard to keep it quiet. You must do so, however, because there is a lot riding on it. When people trust you, they are saying much about the relationship. In this particular case, the person may well be able to progress you socially at some time in the future.

10-Star Quiz

IT’S A MAN’S, MAN’S, MAN’S, MAN’S WORLD 1. By what stage name is the singer-songwriter, born in Brooklyn in 1943 and originally named Barry Alan Pinkus, better known?

2. Emmanuel Radnitzky was the real name of which American photographer, painter, and film-maker? He was known for his photographs in which images were manipulated and superimposed on one another.

3. Founded in 1857, which port on the Irrawaddy River in central Burma (Myanmar) was the capital, until 1885, of the Burmese kingdom?

4. ‘She'll only come out at nights. The lean and hungry type’ are the first lines of which 1982 Top 10 hit single by Hall & Oates?

5. What is the medical name for the jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes?

6. What name is given to a book, document or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed?

7. What name is given to the standard literary and official form of Chinese, spoken by over 730 million people?

8. What was the nickname of the former world heavyweight boxing champion (1919 – 1926) Jack Dempsey?

9. Which football team, currently playing in League Two, are nicknamed the Stags?

10. Which variety of pea plant produces peas with thin flat edible pods?

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

TARGET: Average: 24 Good: 31 Very good: 44 Excellent: 54

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION deer, dent, diet, dine, dint, dire, dirt, edit, heed, herd, hide, hied, hind, need, nerd, reed, rend, retd, ride, rind, teed, tend, tide, tied, deter, diner, eider, hider, hired, indie, indri, third, tined, tired, treed, trend, tried, denier, dieter, dither, hinder, hinted, indite, reined, rented, retied, tender, tidier, tiered, tinder, inhered, nitride, INHERITED

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1. BARRY MANILOW, 2. MAN RAY, 3. MANDALAY, 4.

MANEATER, 5. MANDIBLE, 6. MANUSCRIPT, 7. MANDARIN (or MANDARIN CHINESE), 8. MANASSA MAULER (he was also known as KID BLACKIE), 9. MANSFIELD TOWN, 10.

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Unscramble the name of a famous British television sitcom first shown in1998 (three words): TRY A HOMELY LIFE

Across 1 Lack of variety in duet Iʼm arranging (6) 3 Priest entertaining extremely bored character from Greece (6) 8 Tom and Anna, agitated, in a state (7) 10 This aquatic creature can often be seen in Rotterdam (5) 11 Trunk from actorʼs office (5) 12 Gallery next to Sierra Nevada, for example (5) 13 Flown in the wind like hawks (5) 15 Sailors going round northern mountain lakes (5) 20 Turn out little Susan after the nurse (5) 22 Factory to design aircraftʼs tail (5) 24 Toddler gets a pound, but thatʼs the lot (5) 25 Have faith in a new Serb way (5,2) 26 Beefeaters drag us out! (6) 27 Ring-road to finish in Belgium (6)

Unscramble the name of a famous London office building (two words): INTERNET COP FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: THE ROYALE FAMILY, CENTRE POINT

Play on Words PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE

(6) 7 Hang on a minute, sounds like animal feet (5) 9 A fuss about love (5) 14 A tinier change of idleness (7) 16 Drink containing very soft fruit (5) 17 What the poodle wears and plays?

(3,3) 18 The Fates organised a banquet (5) 19 Remained sober, so we hear (6) 21 Sulphur taken by a youngster as healthy food? (5) V Awfully eager to have the same idea (5)

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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents Z and 19 represents P, so fill in Z every time the figure 2 appears and P every time the figure 19 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Military quarters (8) 5/24 Scrabble, for example (4,4) 9 End result (7) 10 Group jargon (5) 11 Forward rush (5) 12 Actual (7) 13 Calm and dignified (6) 15 Divides up (6) 18 Determination (7) 20 Summarise (5) 22 Apoplectic (5) 23 Journals (7) 24 See 5 25 Fidgety (8)

Down 1 Footwear (5) 2 No longer working (7) 3 Worship (5) 4 Enthusiastically (6) 6 Possessor (5) 7 Aimless drawings (7) 8 Snag (6) 13 Young tree (7) 14 Bricklayerʼs tool (6) 16 Lie back (7) 17 Interfere with (6) 19 Monarchʼs domain (5) 20 Respond (5) 21 Nuisances (5)

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

PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE DIGIT PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE

PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE PIE

KNEE LIGHTS Answers: A finger in many pies, Neon lights

Down 1 Boy at orchardʼs entrance for fruit (6) 2 Foreign currency found in a remote part (5) 4 Scent starts a romantic affair (5) 5 Please German sailors with bird (7) 6 Catch a ring-leader taking a break

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 2 Note, 4 Kind, 9 Termini, 10 China, 11 Ships, 12 Castles, 13 Ursine, 15 Friend, 18 Scalper, 20 Sepia, 22 Inapt, 23 Nominal, 24 Teak, 25 Wage.

Down: 1 Mites, 2 Nereids, 3 Tries, 5 Incisor, 6 Drill, 7 Braised, 8 Finch, 13 Upswing, 14 Naphtha, 16 Expanse, 17 Trunk, 19 Abaft, 20 Samba, 21 Atlas.

QUICK Across: 1 Sometimes, 4 Ass, 6 Range, 8 Table, 9 Spare, 10 Start, 11 Stupid, 13 Latest, 16 Share, 17 Pains, 19 Ample, 20 Merge, 21 Rue, 22 Permanent.

Down: 1 Serious, 2 Minus, 3 Mother, 4 Average, 5 Saint, 7 Examine, 10 Stadium, 12 Unaware, 14 Torment, 15 Appear, 16 Sober, 18 Serve.

Across 1 Perdedor (5) 4 Sumar (totalizar) (3,2) 7 Demasiado (3) 8 Pila (electricidad) (7) 9 Estofado (4) 10 To avoid (6) 14 Aplaudir (actuación) (7) 16 Use (act of using) (3) 17 Sheep (5) 18 Deudas (obligaciones) (5)

Down 1 Tin cans (5) 2 Humo (de fuego, cigarro) (5) 3 Tail (of dog, bull, ox) (4) 4 Activity (9) 5 Tinte (producto) (3) 6 Sueldo (3) 11 Pulgar (5) 12 Habitaciones (5) 13 Berry (4) 14 Garlic (3) 15 Foot (3)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Segun, 3 Brave, 7 Pasaje, 9 Amor, 10 Prisoners, 13 Road, 14 Escoba, 16 Shelf, 17 Stone.

Down: 1 Sopa, 2 Uva, 4 Armario, 5 Ears, 6 Tejones, 8 Surname, 11 Arms, 12 Cage, 15 Cat.

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Wielding a quad core processor, it is one of the fastest phones on the planet, making its 5 inch full HD display remarkably lag-free. It has an 8MP rear camera with an upgraded image stabilisation and improved HDR+ technology.

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With 2013 marking the 50th anniversary, there is still a great deal of interest in the Great Train Robbery and if you would like to know more, this book is all you need.

HTC One is one of the most powerful Smartphones on the market. It features a 4.7 inch full HD display, 4UP rear camera, 2GB RAM memory for its fast quad core processor and the BoomSound technology that practically transforms the phone into a music speaker. HTC ONE is available at €699 with 32GB capacity.

5. NOKIA Lumia 1020 41 Megapixels camera should be enough to describe Nokia’s new phone. 5 inch display, 2GB memory all packed with the latest Windows Phone software is the best deal for the multicoloured Smartphone, coming with a starting price of €699 in 16GB model.

6. LG Optimus G2 The Korean company has released this year the successor of the successful LG Optimus, upgrading everything from the camera, now with 13MP and image stabilisation, to the internal performance,

7. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 The new member of Samsung’s Note family comes with a super full HD 5.7inch screen, a quad core processor and 3GB of RAM memory. Phone devices beyond 5 inches like Note 3 are denominated 'Phablets' as a hybrid of a Smartphone and Tablet. The Note 3 comes has 32GB and costs €749.

8. Samsung Galaxy SIV With the same unique and popular design as the Galaxy SIII, the Galaxy SIV introduces upgrades on the inside. The screen is now higher resolution, there’s a considerable increase in speed, the phone is thinner and lighter and the camera now has 13MP. The 16GB model starts at €699.

9. Motorola Moto X After Google acquired Motorola more than a year ago, it allowed the company to develop a new set of devices under the umbrella of the Android operative system, culminating in the Moto X. At a technical level, the device is up to par to the rest of the high-end devices. You can find the 16GB model for €599.

10. BQ Aquaris 5 The only Spanish Smartphone on the list.

BQ has grown enormously in the Spanish and European market in the past few years thanks to a combination of affordable prices, several entry level ranges and decent hardware. It can’t compete with higher-end devices, but it doesn’t need to, offering 1GB RAM memory, 8MP rear camera for a surprising price of €199 for the 16GB model.

Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

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Average: 30

Just Joking What's the difference between a smart man and a stupid man? Nothing. They both think they know everything.

Good: 39 Very good: 57 Excellent: 70

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

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Never argue with a fool, they will lower you to their level, and then beat you with experience.

eery, euro, erst, rest, rues, roue, roues, seer, sere, serum, strum, strand, star, stars, stand, sand, rats, ratio, radio, rant, rants, rand, ours, ores, omit, omits, moue, moues, more, mores, mortar, mitre, mitres, tree, trees, trey, treys, tress, true, trues, trot, tsar, tsars, tars, arts, artsy, admit, admits, ants, antsy, anti, tour, tours, tore, tors, tort, torts, toms, titan, dart, darts, dims, ditsy, nary

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THE Original El Toro Carvery on the CV-951 road to Torremendo has been run by Justina and Larry Stevens since June 2012.

Since then, the family run restaurant has thrived and continues to offer it’s famous carvery: “We are the original and first, seven days a week carvery in the San Miguel area,” explains Justina.

She was the head chef at the well known Monroes carvery in Pedreguer and

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Benidorm and brings that knowledge and expertise to El Toro after searching for months for the perfect premises for their family restaurant: “The size and the view sold it for us.”

The locals have welcomed them and diners come from far and wide to enjoy their carvery with new people experiencing the quality, freshly made food each month. The carvery, consisting of beef, pork and chicken, accompanied by traditional roast and mash potatoes and a range of vegetables, is served 1-3.30pm and 69.30pm Monday to Saturday with one course for €5.50 to €8.50 for three courses.

A two course carvery on a Sunday, served from 18pm is €8.35 and €9.95 for three courses.

However, with Justina’s cooking skills, there is so much more to El Toro than just the carvery and in the spacious restaurant, separate from the casual bar area, a full a la carte menu is also available. Pie night is on a Monday with a one course pie or suet pudding from €6.50.

EL TORO: The original carvery is a family run restaurant.

Lamb lovers are catered for on Wednesdays when a three course slow roasted shoulder of lamb is available costing €12.50 per person including a glass of wine, small beer or water. Fishy Friday sees North Atlantic cod served

steak night. Feast on rump steak, rack of BBQ ribs or a combination of steak, ribs and chicken

breast. On Tuesday the new ‘Winter Warmer’ menu launches running Tuesday, Wednes-day and Thursday from 1-3.30pm and 6-9.30pm. There is a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts available for just €6.95.

If you have never tried El Toro before, now is the perfect time to enjoy a festive treat. Pre-Christmas lunches are available for €14.95 for groups of 10 or more. There is limited space available for Christmas Day dinner and with tickets just €30, early booking is essential.

A special New Year’s Eve programme, including an extensive and extravagant carvery buffet is available for €35. For information or to book, call 966 842 070 or 633 154 038 or visit www.eltorocarvery.com.

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Pasta ‘go-to’ meal PASTA is the meal most Britons turn to when making something quick for dinner, a study by Birds Eye has revealed.

The Italian dish tops the list of the so-called ‘go-to’ meals, which are prepared and served in less than half

an hour, with 33 per cent of polled people mentioning it.

It is followed by jacket potatoes (with 11 per cent of people preferring them), stir-fry (10 per cent) and beans on toast (8 per cent).

More than 1,000 people were polled in this study, and 49 per cent of them said they depended on these dishes week after week. And 33 per cent of those surveyed said they ate the same dinner at least twice a week. This is despite 36 per cent of them considering themselves as ‘foodies,’ and 54 per cent claiming to look for different flavours when grocery shopping.

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Partyland; the one stop celebration shop FROM party poppers to cake pops, Santa serviettes to Christmas candles, everything you need to make your Christmas celebration stand out from the rest is available at Partyland.

Now with three stores in our area, in Murcia, Elche and Torrevieja, they are a treasure trove of all things party related, for any celebration any time of year, so whether you are looking at hosting a grown up gathering or a kid’s party, Partyland is a one stop shop: “There are lots of things you will not find cheaper anywhere else and no one offers such an extensive range of themes and products,” said Natasha President, owner of the Murcia and Elche branch.

She opened her first franchise in Murcia six years ago; the third Partyland store in Spain. Elche quickly followed as store number five and Partyland Torrevieja, owned by Cristina Soria Solano opened in May this year, the 15th in the country.

Natasha knew of Partyland from the USA and her years living in the UK and contacted the company to open a franchise after frustration at trying to find items locally for her daughter’s birthday parties.

Since then, Partyland has quickly become recognised as the leading shop for all celebrations. It has influenced the Spanish

BE INSPIRED: Partyland’s extensive range of baking and decorating products.

market who Natasha says had never had such products available and as a result are celebrating more American-style holidays such as Halloween and baby showers, whilst English-speaking customers are pleased to see a familiar face and delight in

A boost for charity PAUL Cunningham Nurses will be getting a boost from a local beauty salon’s open day.

All money collected from Wednesday’s event will go to the charity.

It is being held at the Million Dollars hair and beauty salon in residential

Missing dog THIS dog is missing. If you have seen him, please call Dean on: 672 554 111.

Parque del Duque, behind the Playa Flamenca School, at the top of the road which holds the Saturday morning market, next door to Spanish Property Auctions.

All are invited to pop in and have nibbles and a drink throughout the day.

the range of baking products from cake stands to decorative icing.

Children’s themes are catered for including Peppa Pig and Disney characters and there are 17 different plain colour themes available in everything from

table covers, plates, cutlery, trays and cups. Balloons remain one of the most popular items for customers at Partyland with over 200 choices in over 50 colours available. Staff are specially trained in balloon art so they can create that unique gift or centre piece for any occasion.

A full party service is also available where they work to any budget or theme idea and create table decorations and balloon art on site at your bar, restaurant or party venue and they can even arrange for a catering service.

For help and advice from the professional and friendly staff on your Christmas and New Year parties, visit Partyland and be inspired by the spectacular festive displays with Santa cake pops and Christmas cookies, all made using products available in store. All three stores are open all day Monday - Saturday. Contact stores directly for Sunday opening times during the festive period.

Call Elche on 965 446 286, Murcia on 968 813 449 and Torrevieja on 965 033 036.

Thoughts on homing a cat...

KITTENS: Not always accepted by older cats.

David THE Dogman Listen to David on TRE every Saturday 10am to 11am Costa del Sol (Gibraltar/Sotogrande) 98.7fm (San Roque to Calahonda) 91.9fm (Calahonda to Motril) 88.9, Costa Calida 92.7fm Costa Blanca (Torrevieja to Elche) 105.1fm (Elche to Calpe) 88.2fm, (Calpe to Gandia & Ibiza) 104.6fm, (Denia to Valencia) 95.3fm Mallorca 103.9fm

BEFORE bringing a new cat into your home you should remember that your responsibility should be primarily for the cat or cats already in your care.

Think hard before asking a very elderly cat to put up with a new companion.

Kittens may be accepted better than an adult cat, but kittens often pounce on and pester old cats. Some old cats will mother a kitten; others (like my eight-yearold) definitely won’t! A very energetic kitten can make an old cat’s life a misery.

It can take months and months for harmony and sometimes the cats will never be friends. An introduction takes at least a

month - don’t hurry it. The slower you do it, the more likely it will work out OK. Cats which are used to a multi-cat household will be less upset than a cat which has lived alone.

Get a kitten from a cat shelter which will promise to take it back if the introduction really doesn't work out.

A male and female mix is probably better than all female.

Be careful about accepting the local stray into your home. Ask yourself if an existing cat should have to put up with a former stray, who may bully her/him.

Also think about checking for FIV, the cats Aids equivalent. In the case of a stray, you can feed it, then when it is tame enough find it a new home.

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

LAST week we looked at the benefits of bulbs and bulbs for the autumn and winter. This week we continue the story.

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Summer bulb displays can be not only colourful but also exotic.

For us nothing can beat: a. A patch or pots of tall waving blue agapanthus. b. Tall, multi or single flowered specimen lilies. c. A pot or patch of Peruvian lilies, alstroemerias. d. A collection of interestingly headed alliums. e. Tall, vividly coloured crocosmia (montbretia) in a mixed bed or growing as a clump through stone chippings.

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In Spain, the beauty of bulbs is not just for the spring-time From page 72 f. Patches of fritillaries brightening up glades in pine tree gardens.

Cannas can be a success, but they need copious watering to stimulate flowers.

If you are a gladioli fan try the more dainty species rather than the large headed varieties. We believe that they fit better into Spanish gardens.

If you like to grow the larger, flowered varieties for cutting, we suggest that you grow a line alongside the vegetable patch.

For the autumn Autumn flowering crocuses, the saffron/azafran varieties and the lily-related colchicums are the most typical.

For Christmas, winter and early spring.

In the garden, patches of crocuses and daffodils can even be out for Christmas and the New Year if planted early in warm areas. In the mountains they will be later.

Freesias and tulips will follow.

For the naya and patio, plant up pots of amaryllis, cyclamens, hyacinths, grape hyacynths and daffodils.

Some success factors 1. Plant in well-draining soil or compost in pots. Crushed seashells in a peat and leaf mould mix for pots and a well draining, high in humus soil in the garden.

Within the garden improve the drainage under each bulb by placing course sand, grit or crushed seashells at the bottom of planting holes.

2. Remember where you have planted bulbs in mixed beds so that you do not slice them in half or spike them when working the bed during the bulbs dormant season. If forgetful clearly mark with a weatherproof label.

3. If the weather is very dry, water prior to and during the flowering period to stimulate and prolong flowering.

4. Give naturalised bulb areas a top dressing of bone meal or other organic fertiliser

DAFFODILS: A quintessential spring flower. in the autumn.

5. Don’t be too hasty to cut back stems and leaves after flowering. Let them dry back naturally, the sap draining back into the bulb to stimulate growth for next year. Cut back when the leaves have become brown and are becoming easy to pull off.

6. Buy healthy non-diseased bulbs.

7. Plant up bulbs as soon as you receive them so that they do not dry out. They will

have been stored by the grower under ideal conditions.

This is not always maintained in retail nurseries so purchase as soon as they have bulbs on display. The final remnants in the boxes two or three months later may not be good buys.

8. Dust bulb areas with slug pellets, especially during the dry summer, as slugs and other earth pests can search out bulbs as a source of moisture.

Once you have experienced a good show of bulbous plants we are sure that you will want to expand them for the following year! ŠDick Handscombe

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Now is the best time to buy to let BUYING a house to let in Spain is more profitable today than before the financial crisis, a study by property website fotocasa.es claims.

According to the study, the average annual profitability when buying a house to let is 4.8 per cent, with around 21 years needed to recover the investment.

This is an 0.8 per cent increase over 2007, the year in which the average property price in Spain reached its peak.

Back then, the average time to recover this type of investment was 25 years.

This has happened because sale prices have dropped more than rent prices since the financial crisis started, the study says.

Specifically, sale prices have decreased by 41 per cent in the last six years, while rent prices have decreased by 30 per cent.

GOOD TIME: Buying a house today in Spain is more profitable than before the financial crisis.

The Canary Islands, Murcia and Castilla la Mancha are the most profitable regions to buy a house to let, the study points out.

The Canary Islands offer a profitability of 5.1 per cent, above the national average, whereas Murcia and Castilla la Mancha offer a profitability of 4.8 per cent.

The Basque Country is at the bottom of this list with a profitability of 3.8 per cent.

This means it would take 20 years to recover the investment in the Canary Islands, whereas in the Basque Country it would take an average of 26 years.

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Fewer mortgages THIRTY PER CENT fewer mortgages were granted in September than a year ago.

It shows Spain’s mortgage slump continuing for the 41st consecutive month as figures released show 14,856 mortgage applications were granted during September. That is 30.9 per cent less than 2012.

The average loan is also falling. In September, the average mortgage granted was for just over €97,000.

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PROPERTY MARKET: After five years of falling prices, the decline appears to be slowing down.

AFTER five years of falls in the price of property, the decline could be slowing down.

According to the Ministry of Public Works, the adjustment of the Spanish property market continues with prices falling for the 22nd consecutive quarter. However, in the third quarter of this year, whilst the average value of private housing fell by 4.5 per cent, this figure is the lowest decline since the last quarter of 2010.

Whilst most regions are seeing lower property prices, four regions have seen increases in Madrid, Balearic Islands, Navarra and Extremadura.

In Madrid, the price had been steadily falling year on year throughout the crisis. Now after

the third consecutive quarterly rise, prices are reported to have risen 0.3 per cent in the last 12 months. In Navarra the increase has been of 4.3 per cent, and in Extremadura of 2.8 per cent.

The ministry said the biggest increase in property prices, 4.8 per cent, was posted by the Balearic Islands, a relatively small region with a high percentage of foreign residents.

Indeed, the Balearic region may be geographically slight but it is a force to be reckoned with in terms of real estate on offer.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España comments “whilst other markets such as Greece, Egypt and Turkey may have lowered their prices to attract more tourists, the Balearics have taken the bold decision to target the higher end of the market.”

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A CABIN in the Californian desert that has been remodelled with mirrors and LED lights that appear to make it see-through is a new art phenomenon.

Phillip K. Smith III is the artist behind this architectural design.

Set in Joshua Tree, California, the project called ‘Lucid Stead’ is a composition of an old wood cabin, reflecting panels, lights and custom electronic equipment.

The cabin not only appears see-through, but it changes throughout the day. During daytime, the structure appears partially transparent thanks to the mirrors’ reflection, but by night, square and rectangular mirror’s light up in red green and blue.

‘Lucid Stead’ is about tapping into the quiet and the pace of change of the desert. When you slow down and align yourself with the desert, the project begins to unfold before you, revealing that it is about light and shadow, reflected light, projected light and change,”

LIGHT AND DARK: The cabin changes throughout the day.

explained Smith about his creation.

The showcase was initially planned as a two-day event for some spectators, but thanks to word of mouth and press coverage it turned into a must see event for art lovers over two weekends.

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Steadying of prices ALMOST half of the Spanish citizens believe property values will stay steady.

Property market coming to the end of its adjustment is a perception more established in Spanish minds.

According to the November Indicator of Consumer Trust survey performed by the Sociological Investigation Centre, 46.4 per cent of those interviewed believe property prices will remain stable in the next year.

That percentage is almost 10 points above the mark registered last year.

On December 12, only 37.1 per cent thought the property prices would not increase, furthermore, 52.7 per cent of the citizens surveyed bet on a devaluation of the prices, but now the general believe is positive for 2014.

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Interest in purchasing property in Spain rising to levels not seen in several years TO say the Spanish property market has experienced a turbulent few years would be a bit of an understatement.

But confidence appears to be returning at last with British buyers returning in their droves.

In November alone, Spain has so far accounted for 43 per cent of enquiries received at Conti, overseas mortgage specialists.

That is higher than any other country including France. The story was similar in September and October, with Spain outperforming any other destination.

Clare Nessling, director at Conti, said: “This is the first time since 2008 that Spain has accounted for so many of our enquiries over so many months.

It was very popular over the summer period, but there’s been a definite shift over the last six weeks in particular.

“A number of factors are pulling buyers in. Tourism is booming, access is easy and the culture is

SALES: Expected to increase even more to overseas buyers thanks to the new law.

familiar, but it has also become much more affordable - mortgage rates are very low, the pound has been getting stronger, and prices are still bottoming out in some areas. It’s a great time to buy and people who have been putting

their plans on hold for the last year or two are taking advantage of the favourable conditions open to them, and deciding to go for it.”

According to figures from the General Council of Notaires, the first six months of 2013 saw

international purchases of property in Spain grow by 13.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2012. In addition, the Bank of Spain has reported that foreign investment in Spain reached more than €2,834 million

in the first half of 2013, the largest amount recorded since 2004. And the British are still the biggest buying group.

Sales to overseas buyers are now expected to increase even more, thanks to the introduction of the long-awaited law granting a residency visa to non-European Union nationals if they spend a minimum of €500,000 on property.

The new law has effectively opened the door to thousands of potential investors. This comes alongside efforts being made by regional estate agents and tourism boards to improve Spain’s tarnished image, and it’s hoped that these will help to revive the country’s property market.

Despite the recent boom and bust nature of the market, Spanish lenders are still willing to provide finance to foreign nationals, particularly if you can prove that you have a sound financial profile.

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The Macchiaioli group of artists Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066TheConquest.com

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THE MACCHIAIOLI: Died before their art became recognised.

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N the mid 19th century while Giuseppe Garibaldi was engaged in military campaigns to unite the Italian states as a single nation, a group of young Florentine artists began meeting in the Café Michelangiolo in Florence.

Among them were Giovanni Fattori, Telemaco Signorini, Giuseppe Abbati, Vincenzo Cabianca, Giovanni Boldini, Odoardo Borrani, Cristiano Banti, Silvestro Lega and Raffaello Sernesi.

They spent their time debating art and politics, as passionate about their art as the social and political events at a turbulent moment in Italy’s history.

They introduced a new style of painting - impressionist realism - and became known as the Macchiaioli, a name derived from the Italian word macchia, which referred to the way they used patches of colour and sketchy

brushwork in their compositions. Many of their works are in small horizontal formats using wood rather than canvas support, reflecting the Florentine art of the renaissance period.

They were often invited to stay at the estate at Castiglioncello, owned by the critic and collector Diego Martelli, where they were able to take advantage of the sunshine and clear skies of Tuscany, painting landscapes and rural scenes in the villages, the hillsides lined with poplar trees and along the coast.

Several of the Macchiaioli artists

volunteered to fight in the wars of independence at a time when military service and sacrifice were glorified. They took part in military campaigns and important battles at Magenta, Palermo, Volturno, Varese and Solferino. Their personal experience gave the artists the opportunity to record battle scenes vividly with panoramic views and portraits of soldiers in action.

Solferino found its place in history as the last battle where monarchs led their armies, and which led a Swiss observer, Jean Henri Dunant, shocked by the

suffering of the wounded, to campaign for the establishment of the International Red Cross and the Geneva Convention.

The Café Michelangiolo opened in Florence in 1848 in a street now called Via Cavour. The original café no longer exists but today a plaque on the wall of 21 Via Cavour commemorates the site as the birthplace of the Macchiaioli movement. Despite their influence during the latter part of the 19th century, most of the Macchiaioli died in relative obscurity before their art became recognised. ©peterfieldman

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A busy week for Eurogolf From Back Page As the weather conditions deteriorated early on some players gave up after a few holes and others decided not to start. Those that decided to either continue playing or start were surprised to finish the round without getting wet.

The results were as follows: In the Gold Division first was Robin Richards (15 points) followed by Malcolm Foskett (18) and in third Bob Buckeridge (21).

Top in the Silver Division was Ken Enever (22) on count back from Tony Stanley (22) and in third Dave Nicholls (23).

Colin Hobden (16) won the Bronze Division with Gill Britten (22) second and Phyllis Venables (25) third.

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Well done to Torrevieja THE second regional Time Control for the older swimmers in the Alicante region took place in the Municipal Pool Petrer.

Thirteen clubs with a total of 291 swimmers came together to compete.

Ten members of Club Natacion Torrevieja performed well in a maximum of four races each.

On Saturday in the girls 50m Freestyle Edurne Moreno, Alexandra Amat and Vicki Connolly all

BACKSTROKE: Piroska had an outstanding swim. achieved new personal bests, as did Yuriy Lymar in his 50m Freestyle.

Ruth Brassington came

close to her best in the same event. This was followed with an outstanding swim for Piroska

Rideg in the 100m Backstroke event, a new personal best 1:12:92 and regional qualifying time for both Piroska and Zoe Connolly in the 100m Backstroke.

Keeping up the excellent results Alexandra knocked 15 seconds off her 200m Breaststroke time and Piroska over six seconds, 2:39:84 in her 200m Medley event.

Both Piroska and Zoe achieved regional times in their 200m Medley races.

Mazarron nine goal thriller MAZARRON moved to within two points of third place in the Primera Autonomica in a game which they completely dominated and should have won far more easily than the 45 scoreline suggests.

Esparragal took the lead against the run of play after 29 minutes. Five minutes later a quick free kick by Tico was helped on by Moha and Jose

Ruben controlled a bouncing ball to make it 1-1.

After 39 minutes Esparragal briefly regained the lead before Alcon hit a fierce shot into the back of the net.

Esparragal then regained the lead for the third time from 30 yards.

Mazarron hit back when Tico’s free kick was headed fiercely into the net

by Moha to make it 3-3.

It was all Mazarron now and Alcon put them into the lead for the first time after 63 minutes. Then Cecilio seemed to make the game safe with a fifth goal a few minutes later after excellent work down the left by Tico.

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Orihuela come out on top MONTESINOS travelled down the coast to Orihuela Costa, the league leaders, with a much depleted squad on a wet, windy and very chilly Sunday.

Both regular goal keepers were missing, both regular centre halves, Becker and David are also ruled out and Fernando was still not 100 per cent and was on the bench.

Dario and Edu are both injured.

So it was with some trepidation that the players started the game against a very strong Orihuela Costa, who have been the best team in the division, and one of the few teams at this level who actually pay their players.

But Monte gave it their all and although they eventually went down to a goal in each half, they were a credit to their colours, refusing to be overawed.

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Sport Costa Blanca’s best guide to local sport

Nine goal thriller as Mazarron wins.

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Cartagena suffer a shark attack THIS League 2 clash lived up to the much anticipated tough test for the fledging players from San Javier.

Cartagena, were favourites but were knocked back and surprised by the in-yourface tactics of the

young Squalos.

These ‘Sharks’ were attack orientated and showed great determination in their relentless tackling, speed and willingness to run the ball so early in the game, which they deservedly ended up

winning 13-7.

Territorial pressure forced a penalty, which centre, Alex Alejandro, coolly converted from 40 metres to give Los Squalos the lead after 10 minutes. At this stage, former winger, Juanma, switched to second row, showed great speed and always gained ground.

Los Squalos were denied two tries before half time and a hamstring problem saw Javi replace Alej.

Three minutes after the restart, Samuel on the left wing finished off

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Captain and No 8, Kike, breaking from a scrum. a team move with an excellent try to give his side an eight points lead. Relentless pressure restricted play to the Cartagena half before Oso known as ‘The Bear’ crashed over to touch down for a second unconverted try.

Then a big hit by prop, Caco, left him injured

and needing the help of paramedics.

Minutes later, Cartagena centre, Caballo, touched down under the posts and Rafa converted to narrow the gap to six points. But the young Los Squalos held on and closed the game down to run out very happy victors.

IT was a busy week for Eurogolf, La Marquesa, when 24 players took part in an away day at Alenda.

Well done to Paul Manning who won the day with 36 points.

Sixty eight players were due to take part in our Chuck Martinez Memorial Trophy on Thursday November 28 at our home course of La Marquesa Golf Course.

The format of this competition was a Medford i.e. Medal for the first nine holes followed by a Stableford for the back nine with the Stableford points being deducted from the net medal score.

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