Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 20 - 26 August 2015 Issue 1572

ISSUE NO. 1572

20 - 26 August 2015

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

BUT identity of offending fish is yet to be determined

By Linda Hall BRITISH newspapers have sensationalised what appears to have been a bite from a barracuda into a major shark attack on a boy swimming off the coast of Benidorm.

No doubt it was quite a traumatic event for the boy, but some investigation shows that it isn’t on the same level as ‘Jaws’.

Benidorm’s Poniente beach was closed for 45 minutes after a 10-year-boy was appar-

ently bitten by a fish.

He was swimming off one of the platforms in front of the Parque de Elche when he saw the fish, which was greygreen and about 50 centimetres long.

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‘Shark attack’ scare off Poniente beach

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Call for swimmers to take more care VALENCIA Community’s Lifeguards Federation has called for tougher action on careless swimmers.

Thirty-two people died while in the water in the Va-

lencian Region last year compared with 30 on the roads, the federation pointed out.

The public need safe swimming campaigns like those for road safety, a spokesman said.

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“He tried to touch it but it whipped round and bit his waist,” said Public Safety and Beaches Councillor Lorenzo Martinez afterwards.

Fortunately the bite - which left a large circle of teethmarks - turned out to be a superficial graze, and was attended to at the beach’s First Aid post. The red warning flag was removed from the flagpole three-quarters of an hour later and swimmers returned - cautiously at first - to the water.

A 30-year-old woman swimming in roughly the same spot eight metres off the Poniente beach in August 2014 was less lucky. She needed medical treatment after being bitten on the leg by an unseen and unidentified fish.

From the boy’s description, the fish was probably a barracuda, according to municipal sources. A photograph of his wound has been sent to the Institute of Maritime Ecology in Valencia to assist in identifying the attacker.

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No holiday cover brings longer waits STAFF at health centres struggle to cope with workload

By Linda Hall THE €1,074 per head allocated to Health in the Valencia Region last year was the secondlowest in Spain.

Only Andalucia spent less, with an annual €907 allocation and both fall short of the €1,207 national average. Both economised this summer by not covering holidays and staff struggle to cope, as Euro Weekly News reader Katie Diez found out.

With a 9.15am appointment it was 11am when she emerged as one locum dealt with patients with appointments and not-so-urgent emergencies without them. At one point he came out of his consulting room, calling for patience because his computer had crashed.

“He was a sweetie, though,” Katie said, “and very competent.”

She had to return next day at 9am and found the waiting area so empty that she took a photo. On emerging from the consulting room, she found a scene building up to the previous day’s chaos.

“What a difference 10 minutes makes!”

Katie exclaimed.

HEALTH CENTRE: Calm before the storm.

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Battle of the tomatoes La Tomatina in Buñol SPAIN’S messiest food fight can trace its roots back to 1945

ALL parties on Benidorm Council voted in favour of ceding land to the central government for a new National Police headquarters. The municipallyowned plot is in the Salto del Agua area.

No green shoots Lack of water THE drought is hampering the natural regeneration of fire-damaged woodland areas in Alcoy. Burnt trees have been removed but seedling pines cannot prosper owing to lack of water, ecologists said.

Legal couples Can now register COMMON law partners who are illegal immigrants can now register as a couple in the Valencian Community. The regional Justice department revoked a 2011 decree requiring an NIE number.

Bangers afloat Fireworks display

Name-calling Gag law used again

FRUITY FUN: Tomatoes are flung with abandon at everyone and everything.

By Carol Irving ONE of Spain’s most popular festivals of the year, and probably one of the messiest, takes place in Buñol, Valencia, on Wednesday August 26.

About 40-50,000 participants are expected to take part in the 70th anniversary of the biggest food fight in which tomatoes are flung with abandon with no other objective than to have fun and get extremely messy.

The roots of this festival stem from one hot August day in 1945 when a group of young people were having fun on one of the floats celebrating the ‘giants’ parade in the

16 is the number of dogs and cats abandoned in Spain every hour, according to a study by the Affinity Foundation. Last year a total of 140,191 pets (106,781 dogs and 33,410 cats) were abandoned by their owners, the report the charity published last Saturday, August 15, World Abandoned Animal Day, revealed.

town square. Apparently, the movement of the youth on the float caused someone to fall off and the unlucky victim, furious at his fall, picked up some tomatoes from a nearby stall and starting throwing them at everyone in sight.

A massive tomato fight ensued and the police had to intervene to stop the brawl getting out of hand.

The following year young people tried to repeat the food fight and although it was discouraged for a few years, in 1957, it became an official festival and eventually, in 1980, it became the tradition that we know today as La Tomatina.

A MAN in Vitoria (Basque Country) has been fined €200 by the Local Police for calling the former mayor of the city, Javier Maroto, a ‘sinverguenza’ (rogue or scoundrel) back in March, under the new socalled gag law.

Quote of the Week The truth is, I prefer the bull to win. I’d rather you didn’t fight a bull, but if you do, if you choose to torture an animal to death for fun, I hope it defends itself,” said British actor Ricky Gervais on bullfights in Spain.

Bypassing a dangerous problem THREE non-existent N-332 bypasses are millstones round the ministry of Public Works’ neck.

The N-332 is one of the busiest main roads in Spain and has been described as one of

the most dangerous although bypasses have eliminated most of the former blackspots.

Benidorm’s ring-road was a death trap in itself, however, until it was widened and more lanes added last year.

But hold ups still face N-332 drivers at different points of the Marina Baja and in the Marina Alta on the other side of Mascarat because neither Altea, Benissa nor Gata de Gorgos have ring roads.

Altea wants a bypass but noone wants to give up the necessary land and a succession of governments appear to have washed their hands of the project.

Benissa’s ring road was be-

gun in 2008 but work stopped a year later when the contractor ran out of money. The Madrid ministry spent €258,000 on a prior study for the Gata road although the project has apparently sunk into oblivion.

THE traditional port fireworks display during Javea’s Loreto fiestas will be let off from floating platforms. It was cancelled last year because of the harbour’s proximity to a wooded area.

Questions asked 6,700 enquiries TEULADA-MORAIRA’S Tourist Information office received 6,700 enquiries in July. Eighty-three per cent of these were from foreign visitors, of whom the majority were from northern Europe.

Turtle found Badly decomposed A LARGE turtle was found washed up on the Cullera beach. It was badly decomposed but its dimensions suggested it was a loggerhead turtle common to the Mediterranean, experts said.

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Emaus charity appeals for help to keep going A NEW website and official donation-box network have been set up

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EMAUS is finally getting stabilised after holding a voluntary creditors’ meeting.

The charity looks after children and youngsters, the elderly, women in situations of risk and people with disabilities.

Emaus desperately needs funds and as well as the new donation website www.euroa month.com, it has set up an official donation-box network.

“We are trying to create an independent, regular income without having to rely on dwindling and sporadic government funding,” explained Montse Fiter. “Once again we are hoping that the expat community up and down the Costa Blanca will continue to back us as usual.”

The Emaus donation containers in the photograph are the official collecting boxes, the charity explained, adding:

COLLECTION NETWORK: Martin Kyme and Montse Fiter with the official containers.

“Please beware of any other type of container claiming to raise money for Emaus. There have been reported cases of fraudulent containers earning money from the Emaus name.”

Any business, company or individual that thinks they might be able to help Emaus to raise funds are asked to contact the project manager Martin Kyme who will provide an official container.

The logo of each business or company will be uploaded for all to see on the Emaus Euro-a-Month website, which is backed and sponsored by actors and bosses from the ‘Benidorm’ television series.

All funds raised from the containers will go directly to Emaus and will not be blocked or embargoed by government banks. The amounts will be displayed in the press for all to see.

August nights are cooling down AFTER the hottest July in decades, August is proving to be cooler with Saturday’s overnight temperatures being the coolest so far this summer in Alicante Province.

Temperatures were down three or four

degrees over previous days which led to a pleasant evening along the coast with thermometers failing to get much above 20ºC on the coast and 13ºC in some mountainous areas, according to the Meteorological

Agency (Aemet). Alicante City recorded 20.8ºC, Benidorm 20.6 and Elche a welcoming 20.2.

The lowest overnight temperature was 12.9ºC Fageca in the El Comtat area.

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Fire at sea but no serious injuries

COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT: Region is the most developed with manmade construction in Spain

The artificial coast of Spain STUDY reveals the Valencian Region has highest amount of coastline construction

By Gemma Quinn BARS; hotels; apartments; unregulated constructions; the coastline of the Valencia Region is the hardest hit by brick in Spain, being the autonomy with the highest percentage of construction.

A report by environmental organisation Greenpeace assessed the amount of development within the first 500 metres of coastline with Valencia having 51 per cent of construction. The Region was followed by Catalonia (44 per

51% of Valencia’s coastline is developed

cent) and Andalucia (26 per cent) as the worst conserved regions, whilst Asturias presented a more positive picture in terms of environmental conservation with just 9 per cent of the coastline being developed.

The report analysed a wide

range of indicators that put Valencia with a score of 7.9, meaning the preservation of the coast is the lowest in the whole country. It did recognise the positive marine reserves however of Tabarca, the Columbretes and the Cabo de San Antonio.

The study also showed Valencia to have the lowest score in the management of agriculture, with 5.4. The dependence on pesticides is the third highest and the presence of transgenic crops and the destruction of the garden because of

urban growth are major factors that condemn the Valencian countryside.

The study’s authors highlighted the strong presence of social movements organised around environmental issues in Valencia, protesting against fracking, waste dumps and waste management.

Greenpeace said that 8 per cent of the Valencian households cannot keep their home at a suitable temperature and that 13 per cent spend more than 10 per cent of their income on energy.

A SPANISH couple and their two children were rescued unscathed when their boat caught fire off Benidorm.

They leapt from the 7.5metre boat as the fire took hold 900 metres off the coast and were rescued immediately by another boat nearby.

They were transferred to a Local Police Zodiac which arrived soon after and once ashore the two adults and the children aged six and 10 were pronounced shaken but unhurt.

Meanwhile a Red Cross fireboat set out from Altea to extinguish the fire before the damaged boat could drift ashore. Two hours

later the burnt-out remains sank to the bottom where they will be salvaged by the pelican boat used to clean the Benidorm Bay seabed.

Four days earlier another boat caught fire approximately 5.5 kilometres from land. Its two occupants brothers aged 73 and 76 from Villajoyosa - were picked up by a local fishing boat then taken in a Local Police launch to Benidorm.

One had a scratched leg and the other minor burns on his legs and abdomen and after receiving first aid, both men were taken by the Red Cross to Villajoyosa hospital.

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Death leads to call to end bull-running DANGEROUS for participants and spectators

By Linda Hall REGIONAL anti-bullfighting group Plataforma Antitaurina del Pais Valencia (PAPV) has called for a ban on bull-running.

This came immediately after the death of a 32year-old man gored in the back and chest during Bous al carrer in Museros (Valencia).

A deep-rooted love and tolerance of bull-running in the Valencian Community’s three provinces is endangering the public, said PAPV spokesman Toni Moreno.

“The four people who died this year in Museros, Gata de Gorgos, Pedreguer and Castel-

lon would still be alive if town halls and the Generalitat did not permit these events,” Moreno argued. “These deaths cannot be considered accidents. Making the bull charge and ensuring that it doesn’t get you is an essential part of the spectacle.”

Moreno pointed said the danger was even greater for spectators than those running in front of the bulls. “Most fatal gorings seem to occur near the security barriers,” he said. “At least 53 people in the Valencian Community have lost their lives during these popular events since 2000 and another 12,000 have been injured,” the PAPV spokesman declared.

Port set for workers’ return THE outward leg of the yearly Operation Strait Crossing (OPE) concluded on August 15.

The operation commences each year in mid-June as North Africans living and working in

Europe set sail from Alicante Port, returning to Morocco and Algeria for the summer.

The OPE continues until September 15, and now, with the first phase completed, the police, medics, Red Cross vol-

unteers and the port authority are preparing for the return journey as the North African workers return to work.

This year 37,858 passengers passed through the port, 2,026 more than in 2014.

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Liberation for starving animals ASPE’S police and the newlyformed Animal Protection Committee have rescued two abandoned horses and a cockerel.

They were located at an empty country property after following up information from a worried neighbour.

The animals, which were undernourished, dirty and in very bad condition, were taken to Casa Espona, a horse rescue centre and riding stables in nearby Sax. Seprona, the Guardia Civil’s nature and environment protection unit, is investigating the owner of the house where the animals were found. He or she is likely to be fined, said Aspe’s mayor, Antonio Puerto. The Animal Protection Committee, created two months ago following the May elections, is attached to the town hall’s health department which met the cost of transporting the animals to the Sax centre.

“We shall go on working from the town hall to protect and look after animals with the participation of people and associations concerned about their welfare,” said Health Councillor Yolanda Moreno.

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CAMPELLO LANDFILL: Site is not the prettiest of sights.

Rubbish dump woes SOLUTION sought for pollution and bad smells

By Linda Hall REPRESENTATIVES from Campello Town Hall have now met executives of the Les Canyades landfill site.

Conversations were held with the manager and the director of security at the site which is run by FCC, the Spanish multinational construc-

tion and services group.

During this first visit, members of the new corporation that was voted in last May passed on the worries of residents living in Campello’s northern sectors. They expressed a desire to deal with problems going back five years and the pressing need to find a solution for the pollution and the bad smells emanating from the site.

A €100-MILLION grant to generate employment for the Valencian Community’s young unemployed has not been used.

Only €150,000 - just 0.15 per cent of the €100,205,422 that arrived from the national government in Madrid - was spent by the former regional government.

This amount was used merely to pay for a report, commissioned by the former Head of Economy, Industry and Commerce, Maximo Buch, on how to orientate the employment programme.

Maria Jose Mira, who heads the Generalitat’s Sustainable Economy Department, said the new government intended to make up for lost time in applying the programme as soon as possible.

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Beach safe after plans for marina are halted

Lord love-aduck THERE was something different about the Sagunto (Valencia) fiestas this year.

Residents and visitors flocked to the port to see the town’s young - and not so young - men compete for ducks released into the harbour waters.

This year for the first time onlookers had to be content with watching them vie for rubber ducks after the town hall prohibited the use of live ones.

“It’s not the same,” they grumbled in a complaint shared by competitors who said the fun had gone out of the challenge.

But all involved grudgingly admitted that despite its tameness they would be back next year.

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BENIDORM: There is not much room to spare on Levante beach.

Please mind the gap!

SIX metre strip from shore should be left free

By Linda Hall BEACHGOERS occupying Benidorm’s crowded shoreline might not know it but they are breaking the law.

Coastal Laws state that a six-metre strip measured from the water’s edge must be left clear to provide access in case the emergency services are required.

The previous town hall attempted to enforce this regulation last year after receiving a warning from the Coastal Authorities. Police tried unsuccessfully to move the public back from the shoreline but their

attempts were discontinued within days.

The new council is taking a softly-softly approach, with police explaining to sunbathers the need to leave enough space for emergency access.

“It would be impossible with the number of police that we have at present to spend time ensuring the six-metre strip is respected,” municipal sources said. “Right now our priority is pursuing illegal vendors selling drinks, food and clothes on the beach.”

The same sources maintained that few beaches respect the six-metre rule although the town hall is conscious of the need to safeguard the people.

THE regional government halted plans to extend the small marina at Cala del Soio in Altea.

The beach and its volcanic rocks have been at the centre of protests for several years and successive town halls, regardless of ideology, fought to protect it.

The owners of the El Portet marina, built in 1993, have wanted to change the entrance to the port for years. Experienced sailors said from the outset that the Portet’s orientation offered scant protection for moored boats because its orientation was dictated not by logic but the basalt rocks at the harbour mouth. Local permission to remove it was never forthcoming but the regional government authorised this in 2010.

The latest appeal was lodged by the former council headed by Miguel Ortiz only to be turned down by Valencia’s Upper Court of Justice (TSJ) in April. The town hall was prepared to appeal to Spain’s Supreme court but this is no longer necessary as the regional government headed by Ximo Puig has revoked the authorisation to resite the harbour mouth.

Altea’s mayor Jaume Llinares, together with Roque Ferrer and Inma Orozco, respectively councillors for Beaches and Urban Development have now met the regional government’s Director of Public Works, Carlos Domingo.

Further protection will be sought both for the environmentally important Soio beach and its volcanic rock.

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Leader in leukaemia treatment HAEMATOLOGY service at Alicante Hospital can detect a cancer cell among 100,000 healthy ones

By Gemma Quinn IT is one of the greatest challenges in the treatment of blood

cancers like leukaemia: identifying resistant residual cells that trigger a relapse in patients and to find a way to effectively

eliminate them so that the cancer does not return again.

Alicante General Hospital has taken an important step in this direction by applying a technique “to detect one cancer

cell among 100,000 healthy ones,” said Fabian Tarín, Head of Diagnostic Haematology.

Tarín said most haematologic cancers respond well to current treatments, “but there is a per-

NATIONWIDE LEADER: Alicante General Hospital.

centage of patients that may relapse.” The residual resistant cells can hide in different organs and tissues and remain dormant for years without surfacing but when they do reap-

pear, the secondary cancers can often be more aggressive than the first. Moreover, “they have their own characteristics that make it difficult to distinguish them from normal cells.”

But now, a new treatment has been developed at the hospital that can detect a single cancer cell among 100,000 healthy ones, meaning the likelihood of relapse is very low.

Tarín said Alicante General Hospital is a referral centre for the entire province in the application of these techniques and is a nationwide leader, currently monitoring around 200 people, many of them children.

Samples are collected from bone marrow and analysed for characteristics specific to cancer cells. The sample obtained from one patient “means that millions of cells are analysed. It is a long and complex study with technical staff, nurses and doctors requiring a high level of expertise,” Tarín added.

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Pedreguer water is Javea-bound EXTRA water is vital for the town during the summer

PEDREGUER has water to spare and will send up to 600,000 cubic metres of it each year to Javea.

It is surplus to Pedreguer’s needs and can even be increased in an emergency situation so long as this does not affect the town’s own supply.

Javea’s municipal water company Amjasa will pay €10,000 a month for the water and carry out the necessary infrastructure work.

According to Amjasa’s managing director Josep Henarejos the company is easily able to assume the extra expense and there would be no need to increase the water rates.

“This fits in with the town’s needs both in the summer months and outside the high season,” Henarejos said.

Photo Jenny Downing.

By Linda Hall

MORE WATER: Javea taps won’t run dry.

The extra water is essential in summer and when demand is lower, the Pedreguer water will be cheaper than the desalination plants.

Javea has been seeking alternative sources of water to alleviate pressure on its own arte-

sian and in late 2013 began negotiating with Pedreguer where the wells are reliable even in times of drought.

On signing the agreement, Henarejos confirmed Amjasa will be in charge of quality control and routine analyses.

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Dreaming of a rich Christmas IT might be August but the National Lottery recently promoted the mammoth Christmas draw in Altea.

A stand was set up in the Plaza in front of the town hall earlier this week with raffle prizes for those stopping to learn more.

The National Lottery was once Spain’s only legal game of chance and the tickets are still split into tenths - decimos – as they were in the past. And the first prize in the National Lottery’s Christmas draw is still a big one, hence its name of The Fat One - El Gordo.

Some sort of lottery is now held each day of the week but the Christmas Lottery - which is now on sale - retains its power to make the Spanish dream of a Rich, if not a White Christmas.

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Dogs in the swim on Campello’s beach PROUD to be one of Spain’s first dog beaches

By Linda Hall DOGS have taken to the Campello’s Punta del Riu beach like fish to water.

The town hall decision to allow dogs there has proved so successful that the council is now looking for another beach to avoid overcrowding.

If the dogs are happy, so too are owners and they happily make a long journey so their dogs can swim with no pointed fingers or wrinkled noses.

In fact many more people visit Punta del Riu than in the past because the pebbles at the Rio Seco river mouth made it unpopular.

It has to be admitted that the decision to set aside a beach for dogs and their owners did not receive a unanimous welcome

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Not what it seems THE regional government’s Commerce department inspected 7,213 Alicante Province shops and businesses. The department took action in 397 cases, ordering the withdrawal of dangerous, undocumented or misleadingly-labelled products.

Beach steps VILLAJOYOSA Town Hall repaired storm-damaged steps at the Bol Nou beach. Banked sand has also been used as a natural ramp to overcome the steep drop to the sand.

Late payers

PUNTA DEL RIU: Dogs are now allowed. and there are still calls for its closure.

But the town hall is proud of being one of the first in Spain to set aside a beach for dogs and they are satisifed at adding to Campello’s tourist offer.

Her only criticism, said one dog-owner, were the sharp stones, as her four dogs sometimes hurt their paws. She and others who visit the beach regularly with their pets were also thankful for the absence of

fights: “A beach isn’t a place where a dog can establish territorial rights,” she said.

The beach is always clean because owners clean up after their pets and neither litter nor cigarette ends were in evidence.

STATE-FUNDED medical treatment for Spaniards from outside the Valencia Region cost more than €70 million last year. The Generalitat is still waiting for reimbursement from the Welfare Guarantee fund.

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Strong believer that anything is possible Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports.

Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock.

THE first impression you receive from meeting Sam Bayley is warmth and openness as her smile tells you that everything will be OK. This is the philosophy that has made Sam strong, and she generates that in others around her.

Sam graduated in the UK with her Master’s degree in English Literature at Glasgow University at the age of 21. Later she began work as a merchandiser for C&A where her career took her to Dundee, London and Brent Cross.

Sam’s senior manager steered her away from what she originally wanted to do which was to become a buyer, as they had realised her skills were creative and so she succeeded in her role as merchandiser. In 1989 Sam’s parents moved to Spain, and so she decided to try it too, just for one year, but that soon became permanent.

Within that time she met Joe, who later became her husband.

Together they worked hard building up their furniture business, working long hours producing it and many hours spent at markets to sell their wares.

This is where success begins, as you only reap what you sow, and both Sam and Joe were busily planning for their future. During this time Sam also raised her family, five beautiful children, and still she managed to work the business with Joe working all hours around the clock.

Some years later, Sam noticed that things were not going too well in life for one of her daughters, Hannah, and there were problems that needed to be addressed to put things right. It takes a special person, like a mother to know when something is not quite right. Hannah was suffering depression

SAM BAYLEY: Practises mindfulness, she tries to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment.

Has made an amazing contribution to fundraising

by Wendy Ann Cowham

My grandmother was an amazing woman whom I looked up to, a light in my life.

Fact file Name: Sam Bayley Age: 50 and proud Family: Husband, 5 children, 1 granddaughter Where from: Kidderminster, West Midlands, UK Where now: Torremolinos

which is a condition that many suffer which goes unnoticed.

Being a loving mother, Sam was quick to respond and began to study eagerly in order to offer help first hand. After some years, Hannah came back to the light with the love and strength that had been given to her by her loving family. Sam was so passionate about the need to raise awareness of conditions such as these that she decided to do much more to help.

The Mental Health Foundation is an organisation that Sam has raised money for by using her skills and also her sheer determination. Sam trained to do the London marathon after months of getting herself fit and earning a place to run. Despite the odds after tearing her calf muscle, Sam soldiered on to still enter the run with her two friends Jen and Kerry.

Pets: 1 dog Languages: English / Spanish Book or TV: Book Favourite title: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving What are you strengths: Enthusiasm, patience What are your weaknesses: Naivety and crisps Who is your hero: My husband Carl What is your greatest success: My family and my Degree

She recalls the emotions that flowed when she ran past Buckingham Palace and the Mall to the finishing line to earn her medal. Before this wonderful achievement, Sam organised a concert to

raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. Divas, Nikki Rae, Laura Elen, Jordana, and Laura Oldfield put together a spectacular show earlier this year which was a huge success and the total

fundraising amount so far has been a staggering €5,211.

This is an amazing contribution towards not only raising money but raising awareness of this type of condition. Sam is a strong believer that anything is possible; she is a tower of strength. Maybe it is because Sam practises mindfulness which is a guide to help your mind be in a better place, to be positive, not to look back or regret, but to live in the moment.

This is why Sam has been an inspiration to others, a true rock, within the family and the workplace too. When asked who were the people that she looked up to the most she said: “Paula Radcliffe for running, Hillary Clinton as she is an amazing woman, and Maya Angelou as there are many quotes that are so true by her.”

Today Sam’s daughter Hannah has a beautiful baby girl herself named Ella after her great grandmother. Sam added “Ella was my grandmother who was an amazing woman, strong and independent, and who I looked up to, and was always a light in my life.”

Sam Bayley is a replica of that inner strength and understanding that continues to radiate upon others around her.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured.

As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Paris isn’t on Tabarca!

LOOKALIKE causes a stir on the island

A MAN was arrested following a botched bank robbery in Elche.

Wearing a false beard, false moustache, false nose and a balaclava, the would-be robber walked into the branch in Matola, five kilometres outside the city.

“This is a hold-up. Stand against the wall!” he ordered the two employees and two customers who were in the branch at the time.

He took their mobile phones and told the two employees to hand over all the money in the branch although they explained that there would be a 10-minute wait owing to the safe’s time-delay locks.

The robber held them at gunpoint while they waited

‘CELEBRITY’ VISIT: Tabarca island off Alicante City.

by Linda Hall TABARCA, the island off Alicante City, recently received what appeared to be a celebrity visit.

There was little “Is it or isn’t it?” hesitation amongst customers seeing a slender blonde at La Taberna Engañosa. It was Paris Hilton, they agreed.

Within five minutes she was

inundated with people wanting selfies, autographs or simply the opportunity of seeing a celebrity up close and talking to her.

The blonde smiled charmingly but avoided confirming or denying her identity. So too did the friends from Crevillente who were with her on Tabarca: “We can’t say whether she is or not,” one of them said when asked.

Bank robbery is foiled by customers

She behaved in true Paris fashion by fleeing when she spotted a professional photographer from a provincial Spanish newspaper who just happened to be on the island on a weekday.

The same paper later revealed that the Paris Hilton lookalike is a Russian named Alex who studied law and whose Facebook page gives her status as ‘Femme fatale’.

but put the pistol into his waistband once the employees handed over the cash. As he bent down to put the wads of notes into a holdall, the two clients overpowered the man with the help of the employees and snatched the gun.

This was later found to be loaded with blanks.

They immobilised the bank raider, ignoring his pleas to be allowed to go if he left the money behind, and held him until the Local and National Police arrived.

The 63-year-old, who has an extensive police record, was taken first to Elche’s Hospital General for attention to minor injuries incurred during the scuffle and then to the police station, still wearing the false nose.

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Market back where it belongs A S U RV E Y s h o w e d that Calpe residents and business-owners want the Saturday open-air market to return to the Old Town.

A survey by the town hall’s commerce department found that few were happy with its present location.

“The study confirmed that the Saturday market is a tourist and commercial attraction,” said Commerce Councillor Jan van Parijs. “It has a beneficial effect on nearby shops and bars and will be returning to its traditional site.”

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Cooling off in Calpe SALT BEDS an explosion of life with many bird species in residence

FLAMINGO STOPOVER: Perfect place for a paddle and a bite to eat.

By Linda Hall NOT all perennial visitors to Calpe are human tourists.

Around 300 flamingoes are currently cooling their feet in the Calpe salt beds and like many tourists, they will not be stopping for long.

They tend only to break their onward journeys at the Calpe

salinas although many have been there since the spring when 30 young were hatched.

Most of the birds are from the Camargue in France or the Fuente de Piedra lagoon in Malaga. Nevertheless, the rings on birds now in Calpe show that others came from the Odiel marshes in Huelva, the Macchiareddu lake in Sardinia and

Garraa Ezzemoul in Algeria.

The flamingoes do not have the salt beds all to themselves as the black-winged or pied stilts born earlier this year are still there and grebes - absent for several years - have returned.

The salinas are an explosion of life at present, with grey herons, shelducks, black-head-

ed gulls and plovers also in residence.

Unnoticed by human visitors, but not the waterfowl, brine shrimps have been detected in the salt beds, again after an absence of some years.

This demonstrates that the salinas are in optimum environmental condition, said Calpe’s municipal biologist.

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Airport has best month in its history JULY was the best month in history for AlicanteElche Airport, with 1,250,395 passengers going through the terminal, an increase of 3.8 per cent over the same period in 2014.

According to airport operator AENA, domestic traffic exceeded 129,000 passengers, 6.1 per cent more than in the same period last year, while international passengers grew by 3.6 per cent to reach more than 1,120,000 users.

The foreign markets which accounted for most passengers in that

time period were the United Kingdom, with 508,980, Norway (99,943), Germany (77,860), the Netherlands (62,350), Sweden (61,683) and Belgium (57,996).

The Alicante-Elche terminal handled a total of 8,341 flights, representing an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to July 2014.

The new €267 million terminal, built four years ago, has experienced continous growth in the number of flights and passengers, with 2015 proving to be a record year.

Car chase ends in shooting MOTORIST shot as he tries to run down a police officer THE driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle was shot in Alicante City during a car chase involving the National Police.

Driving in the wrong direction along a one-way street he refused to halt on being flagged down after a 15-minute pursuit.

A Moors and Christians’ procession was only 50 metres away and an officer signalled the driver to stop in order to prevent a serious accident.

Instead he tried to run him down and attempted to drive off in the opposite direction and it was at this point that the officer, who had si dest epped t he car, f i r ed t wo shots. One went through the windscreen, grazing the shoulder of the driver who, on seeing that he was bleeding, finally stopped.

He was taken to Alicante’s Hospital General and pronounced to be in no danger from a flesh wound.

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More tram passengers than ever LINE 2 is the most-used, providing fast and frequent transport

LINE 9: Bridges and viaducts are currently under inspection.

By Linda Hall THE Alicante tram was used by 1,025,812 passengers in July. During the first six months of this year trams from the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGV) rail network transported 6,104,027 passengers inside Alicante Province. This was 3.73 per cent more than during the same period in 2014.

Line 2 connecting Luceros station in Alicante City with San Vicente was the most-

used with 320,891 passengers. It lay idle for two years after completion but was an immediate success after its 2013 inauguration, providing fast, frequent and cheap transport for students at Alicante University’s San Vicente campus.

Line 3 between Luceros and Campello was the next most-popular with 239,204 passengers, followed by Line 1 between Luceros and Benidorm, which was used by 233,840 people. Line 4 between Luceros

and Plaza La Coruña had 165,347 passengers and, as is habitual, Line 9 linking Benidorm and Denia had the fewest with 66,531.

The previous regional government promised to invest €43 million investment in the line, which is well-loved by those who use it for pleasure or for getting to school or work. It is still known affectionately as El Trenet and recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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Sun, fun, sea, sand and books for you to enjoy altogether BEACH libraries are now 15 years old and are used by more than 100,000 people a year

By Linda Hall BENIDORM’S ‘biblioplaya’ beach libraries were pioneers for Europe and Spain.

The first opened exactly 15 years ago and the three libraries are now used by more than 100,000 people a year.

The Levante beach accounts for 70 per cent of readers, said Antonio Couto, director of the town’s central library and in charge of the municipal archive.

Biblioplayas aim to bring readers and books together, independently of where they are at the time.

They combine sun, sea, holidays and fun with reading, Couto explained, in unenclosed spaces without walls, allowing readers to re-

BIBLIOPLAYA: A reading room with a Benidorm view. main in touch with their surroundings.

The idea of the beach li-

braries originated in 1992 but hopes were dashed when the authorities rejected the

idea: “They argued that the Coastal Laws considered it ‘illicit’ to promote reading

on the beach.”

The initiative finally got off the ground in 2000 and

the libraries with their books and publications in several languages were open for six months, from Easter Week until mid-October.

By the following year, demand was so great that this was extended by another two months and a third library, opened in La Cala for the months of July and August.

Benidorm’s brainchild has now reached other resorts throughout Spain and abroad.

A delegation from Norrtalje (Sweden) visited Benidorm in 2004 to see the libraries for themselves.

Impressed, they installed a similar service on their own beaches and, in honour of Benidorm, called them Biblioplayas.

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Lost items TERRA MITICA donated clothing, headgear, sunglasses, backpacks and pushchairs to Asociacion Proyecto Lazaro charity.

They were unclaimed items from lost property.

Anchors up ECOLOGISTAS EN ACCION warned of the damage done by pleasure boats that anchor off Tabarca Island. They are affecting the Posidonia sea-grass meadows.

Try again ICONIC Ideal cinema in Alicante City is still up for sale. Plans for a dental clinic and a Zara branch fell through. The owners are hoping for a foreign investor.

Settling up THE Generalitat paid San Juan almost €1 million owed for three years’ rates on the hospital, public buildings and plots of land.

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Brains as well as beauty for the best looking man ARCHITECTURE student and a sports fan

By Linda Hall THE best-looking man in Spain lives in Oliva.

His name is Daniel Barreres and he recently won the Mr España Internacional title. He will now go on to represent Spain in the Mr World competition in Manila (Philippines) next November.

Daniel is 22 and is studying architecture at the Universidad Politecnica in Valencia City.

He speaks Spanish and Valenciano and “defends himself” in English and Filipino as his mother comes from the Philippines.

His hobbies include films and reading: “As I’m studying architecture I read quite a lot about it, as I find it so interesting,” he said.

He is also a sports fan, and practises snowboarding in winter and kite-surf in the summer.

“This is a great opportunity and I’m not going to let anyone down. I’m going to try my very best in all of the heats and every interview. I’m going to win over the jury and try to give it everything I’ve got,”

Daniel said during a reception by the Mr España Internacional organisation at Oliva town hall.

He was accompanied by Alejandro Nieto Marroquin, the current Mr España Internacional, who cannot compete in

Manila because he is the father of a child.

“Daniel has the qualities and capacity to win and to be an ambassador for Spain and Oliva,” said the local mayor David Gonzalez.

DANIEL BARRERES on the right with former Mr Spain, Alejandro Nieto Marroquin.

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Rigorous state-church divide GANDIA Town Hall announced it will not subsidise religious events at Marxuquera district’s fiestas.

The PSOE-Mes Gandia alliance took this decision in order to maintain the secular character of the fiestas, said Mes Gandia councillor Xavier Rodenas who also presides Marxuquera’s district council. This is the line the town hall will be adopting in similar situations, Rodenas added For the first time the fiestas organisers will meet half of the cost of events while the remainder, as on other occasions, will come from Marxuquera Council.

In Ondara, the Compromis-PSOE alliance will not be officially represented at religious acts, said Mayor Zeus Serrano.

This decision should not surprise anyone in a secular state like Spain, Serrano said. Councillors are free to attend on a personal basis, he explained, although they could not expect to occupy privileged positions reserved in the past for the Corporation.

Denia and Altea town halls also announced they will not be officially represented at religious ceremonies.

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Storm in a political teacup FEW takers for going it alone

By Linda Hall A COUPLE of months in and the regional government’s PSOE-Compromis-Podemos alliance is having a tense moment.

The culprit is Vicent Marza, who heads the Generalitat’s Education Department.

Statements regarding Valencian nationalism and independence made almost a year ago have returned to haunt him as Opposition parties dig for dirt.

Marza commented to an interviewer in September 2014 that many in the Valencia Region were convinced that the Catalan Nations – in the plural and encompassing Valencia – “are a reality not only culturally but politically.”

They should be even more so in the future, Marza de-

clared: “We are national companions.”

Questioned about Cataluña’s approaching referendum in November 2015, Marza predicted: “We’ll get there,” in a clear allusion to Valencian nationalism.

Marza belongs to the Bloc which is the majority partner in the Compromis coalition, headed by the regional vicepresident Monica Oltra.

She hastened to dissociate herself and Compromis from Marza’s views and ambitions for Valencian independence: “I do not share them and neither do Compromis or the Consell.”

Oltra went on to say that everyone was free to hold their own opinions but Marza’s were not in line with those of her party or the regional government.

Predictably the regional Par-

tido Popular (PP) and Ciudadanos opposition parties are calling for Marza’s head. Neither should the matter be dealt with by the PSOE’s Ximo Puig, President of the Valencia Region, they argued but should go all the way up to the party leadership and Secretary General Pedro Sanchez in Madrid.

Ironically, the political storm has passed over the heads of most of the population of the region’s three provinces, particularly in Alicante.

“Independence? What do they want that for? I’d need a passport to go to Murcia!” exclaimed 73-year-old Andreu Lloret in an Alfaz del Pi bar as he and others discussed Marza’s views before turning to Barcelona’s recent 0-4 defeat

by Atletico de Bilbao.

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Looking for just one more child

MUST be a minimum of five pupils

By Linda Hall IT’S been said that more people visit Guadalest than the El Prado art museum in Madrid.

There might be a relentless influx of tourists to the picturesque inland village but there are only 226 registered residents according to Spain’s National Statistics Office (INE).

And Guadalest needs more

children: one child to be precise. If the state-run village school is to remain open it needs five pupils and so far only four have been registered for the next school year.

Unless another child can be found, the other four will have a long drive each day either to Callosa d’en Sarria, Benimantell or even as far as La Nucia.

“Five is the minimum allowed by the Valencian Com-

munity,” said Guadalest mayor Enrique Ponsoda.

Six children were enrolled last year but four finished their primary education and will now go to secondary schools in neighbouring towns.

Two remain and another two have been registered. The town hall has offered municipal tax breaks to encourage parents to enrol their children at the school.

Beaches easier to reach LAND will be compulsorily purchased in Villajoyosa to provide access to the Varadero, Estudiantes and Tio Roig beaches.

The notification appeared in the regional bulletin, Diari Oficial, and the town hall has embarked on the formalities to expro-

priate 577 square metres of land.

The owner now has a month to appeal against the purchase. The town hall will then use this to widen the road that goes down to the beach and create a parking area.

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Emergency ambulance cover for Elche is ‘inadequate’ CITY loses an ambulance to the coast every summer

UNDER PRESSURE: Only two vehicles must also service Aspe, Hondon de las Nieves and Hondon de los Frailes.

By Gemma Quinn EMERGENCIES this year have highlighted the growing need for Elche City to have two SAMU ambulances all year round.

Elche has lost one ambulance since July, which moved to Santa Pola to deal with the increase in the tourist population, but has

still spent half of its time in the city dealing with incidents as the other ambulance was occupied.

Specifically, the ambulance, known as ‘Dama 2’ based in the coastal resort during the summer season, carried out 110 primary care services in July. Of these 46 per cent of

the services were in Elche, forcing the SAMU to travel the 15 kilometres between the two municipalities to provide assistance.

These two vehicles must also serve and provide emergency care to Aspe, Hondon de las Nieves and Hondon de los Frailes, up to 30 kilometres away.

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New use ESCOLES VELLES, the restored old school building in Alfaz del Pi, is now a tourist office. It was formerly used for art exhibitions and cultural events.

All agreed OVER the next three months, Altea Town Hall will hold 12 meetings to hear residents’opinions on the town’s Development Plan (PGOU).

There will be greater public consensus than formerly, the council has pledged.

Taxi rules ALTHOUGH the regional government would like local taxi firms to co-operate amongst themselves, towns will not be obliged to participate. The Generalitat rejected Benidorm Council’s complaints that this was compulsory.

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Rice blast fungus under control WATER shortage and high temperatures allowed fungus to grow

By Linda Hall PEGO rice-growers are a little happier about their next harvest.

A fungus commonly known as rice blast (pyricularia oryzae) has been practically eradicated now that the growing rice has been sprayed from the air. The product employed was an insecticide whose use is permitted by the regional government and the European Union.

Scant rain combined with the consistently high temperatures of recent weeks produced ideal conditions for the fungus to proliferate. Lack of water forced growers to recycle the water used in the rice fields, explained Miguel Puchalt, who was in charge of fumigation. “That and the heat allowed the fungus to reproduce,” he said.

He was satisfied with the results, Puchalt added: “We had to intervene because the fungus kills the plants and affects production.”

RICE CROP: Under attack this summer.

Spain is hooked on the internet S PA I N s p e n d s m o r e t i m e connected to social networking sites than any other country in the world.

Forty-seven per cent of the 20.6 million Spaniards with an internet connection spend an average of two hours a day on these sites, found a study by the International University of Valencia (VIU). The average outside Spain was 29 per cent, the researchers said.

They also recognised Spain as the best-connected country - in the internet sense, that is, in Europe spending an average of 4.4 hours a day on the net.

They used mobile phones for 2.7 hours of this period.

What the survey has also established, researchers announced, is that Spain’s int e r n e t h a b i t v e rg e s o n addictive behaviour, especially in the under-26 age

group.

Tw o o u t o f e v e r y t h r e e Spaniards look at their mobile whenever they have five minutes to spare, they told the researchers. This was reduced to every two minutes amongst the youngest net surfer “They are being exposed to an information overload that our society is not ready f o r, ” t h e V I U s t u d y claimed.

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Guinness designation controversy GUINNESS Book of Records had intended to include Villena’s Moors and Christians night parade in which 14,000 take part in the section for Multitudinous Dances and Sword Dances. But after the fiestas organisers objected to the Guinness officials’ proposal and insisted that it should be entered as a parade, negotiations have faltered.

Guinness considers that this description applies exclusively to military parades and processions, explained Antonio Navajas.

“They want to give Villena the record for the most-participated sword dance, something we strongly object to,” Navajas said. “We are currently holding talks to find a solution.”

Popular editor dies WELL respected journalist Roy Wickman sadly died in hospital in Valencia on August 16. He is survived by his wife and three children. The funertook place at Denia Crematorium.

For many years he was the editor of Costa Brava News and more recently a regular contributor not only to that publication but he also supplied stories to the British press.

Mr Wickman lived in Ondara and had been married for around 30 years.

He will be sorely missed by his readers and friends.

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European champion for Club Nautico Javea Press

JULIA MINANA wins the Optimist class

CHAMPION SAILOR: Julia Minana (third from left) at Club Nautico.

By Linda Hall JULIA MINANA, a graduate from the Sports Sailing Section of Club Nautico Javea, won the Optimist class European Championships held in Pwllheli, Wales, last month.

Julia beat 50 of her peers from an international field to win her class.

Fifty friends, relations and well-wishers gathered in Javea to congratulate her on a wonderful achievement.

Jose Maria Bataller, Club Nautico’s sporting director, presented Julia with a plaque, applauded her success and noted the effort put in by her teammates. Bataller said: “Julia has sacrificed normal life to train for this. She has overcome adversity and shown that if you are focused you can achieve what seems impossible. I would also like to thank her team-mates who supported her and, of course, her parents who have been by her side all the

way. We are very proud of her and wish her well in the future.”

Julia is not the first sailor from Club Nautico to win the Optimist class; Eilsa Borrego won the award in 2006.

Javier Poole from Club Nautico closed the proceedings with a passionate speech that acknowledged the sacrifices that sportsmen and women made in their pursuit for success and said: “Sport helps us to be better people.”

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Humour is the best medicine THE name Charles Dodgson might not be familiar to everyone, but his pen name, Lewis Carroll is instantly recognisable.

The Javea Players are presenting a whimsical and intimate show called ‘Crocodiles in Cream’ which is a one man show that explores the depth and breadth of Charles’ talents. Kevin Moore takes the role of Dodgson in his Lewis Carroll alter ego in the one man show. Charles was a polymath and excelled in

mathematics, photography and the written and spoken word, whether it was nonsense rhymes, charades, puzzles, jokes or elaborate songs. It was on the request of Alice Liddell, one of the children he photographed, he transcribed some of his stories and named them ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’

The show is at the Javea Players’ Studio and runs from Monday September 7 until Friday September 11. Call 966 471 455 or boxofficejp@gmail.com.

Three cultural art exhibitions JAVEA is showcasing some of the works of Galacian artist Manuel Jorge.

The exhibitions are on display at three venues, the Solar Blasco Museum, Casa de Tena, both in the historic centre and Casa de Cable which is in the port, where there will be over 200 works which feature his craft in textiles, paintings and drawings.

Born in Galacia in 1929,

Manuel Jorge studied architecture and rose to the position of Doctor of Architecture. In 1960 whilst living in Menorca he started to paint and in 1961 he met Christina Snellman, the acclaimed Finnish artist, who he later married. They moved to Javea in 1963 where he embarked on his first architectural projects. The couple relocated to Paris in 1975 and lived in the

Cite Internationale des Arts which was set up by Christina’s father, Eero Snellman, in the 1950’s.

They both travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Jose Chulvi, mayor of Javea, opened the exhibition and there was a musical interlude from Pere Tent and Carme Catala. The exhibitions run until Saturday October 3.

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€5,000 Charity

VOLUNTEERS of both concerns work tirelessly to rais

By Staff Reporter THE representatives of HELP of Denia and Marina Alta joined with Cancer Care volunteers at the Javea Cancer Care Boutique, where they received a generous donation of €5,000.

The volunteers of HELP and Cancer Care work tirelessly to raise funds for those in need.

A Walk Aide will be purchased with part of the donation and will be presented to La Pedrera hospital where it will be installed in the Physiotherapy Department. The aide is designed to assist those who have suffered nerve damage through brain tumours. It is placed around a leg and sends signals to the patient who then raises and lifts a leg and from this will coach them to enable them to walk.

For more information regarding HELP visit www.helpofdenia.com or look at their Facebook page Help of Dama.

GENEROUS DONATION: Representatives of HELP jo Javea Cancer Care Boutique to receive the cheque.

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EVERYTHING related to the number 15

A FUNDRAISING event was held in the apartment of Geoff and Elaine Mitchell on August 15.

As the name suggests, everything related to 15. The afternoon started at 15.00 hours and 15 tickets costing €15 were sold to members and friends of Albir Church of England. There were samples of 15 different tapas, a 15-question quiz with three prizes and 15 raffle prizes and €300 was raised for the Chaplaincy funds. Fundraising is constant as there is no income other than generosity of members and friends.

Services are held every Sunday at the Norwegian Seamans Church premises on Carrer Mart in Albir. There is Holy Communion at the Forum Mare Nostrum in Alfaz del Pi every Thursday at 11am.

The Church of England has seven churches on the Costa Blanca, see www.costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org for more information.

If you do not have internet access please telephone Albir Church Warden, Hazel Layt on 966 895 306 or mobile 659 018 400.

FIFTEEN-THEMED: Mavis, Edith and laughing cavalier Colin.

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It could be you ALTEA is already getting ready f o r t h e Na t i o n al Christmas draw of El Gordo. Th e a d v e r t i si n g c a mpaign has started entitled, ‘What if it drops here?’

And Altea is just one of the towns where the promotional stand will be visiting.

The stand is in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento de Altea.

The lo t t e r y i s o n e o f th e biggest in Spain and is always a very eagerly anticipated part of the seasonal festivities, and often villages or towns all benefit from a winning ticket.

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Tapas route gets taste for success MORE than 1,000 restaurants and bars participated

By Staff Reporter THE seventh edition of Benissa’s Ruta de Tapas was the busiest yet. The event was a collaboration between 11 tourist establishments in the municipality.

There were more than 22 different varieties of tapas available as well as salads and sweets and local wines and beers.

Over 1,000 restaurants and bars participated

in the event and during the celebration of local tapas more than 1,800 portions were served.

There was an increase of 16 per cent on 2014, and over 90 per cent of the participants were of a foreign nationality.

There was a family feel to the event and Benissa said it welcomed the initiative and hoped it would encourage the people who attended to return and experience the environment, heritage and cuisine of Benissa.

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Beach rugby 7s THE annual beach 7s rugby tournament at El Raset in Denia was a showcase of fast and physical action. Teams came from Gandia, Valencia, Alicante, Albacete and Denia. Kick off was at 10am and the teams did not waste any time in trying to outwit and outplay their opponents.

The event was assisted by the presence of the Cruz Roja (Red Cross), who attended to two dislocated shoulders, twisted ankles and a myriad of other injuries.

The audience watched the fast moving pace of ‘touch rugby’ and a similar junior event also proved very popular.

The overall winners were Liceo Frances, and plans are already in place for next year’s tournament.

Camping hits peak CAMPING figures for Benidorm in July were the highest since records began. Occupancy was 73.5 per cent, which was 10.5 per cent higher than the same period in 2014.

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In work again THE number of unemployed in Elda fell by 60 last month. A total of 1,224 work contracts were signed although only 97 of these were for permanent jobs.

Not so peachy APPROXIMATELY 80 litres per square metres of rain fell during a cloudburst in the inland El Comtat district. Roads were affected by mudslides and peach plantations were damaged.

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Nearly 150,000 patients UNABLE to pay for medication and prescriptions

By Gemma Quinn NEARLY 150,000 patients stop their treatment because they cannot pay for medicines.

It is the hardest part of the crisis and it has been revealed a shocking number of people in Alicante Province recognise that in recent months they have been forced to abandon medical treatment as they cannot afford the drugs. According to a report by the Ministry of Health, across the Valencia Region, 7.9 per cent of patients said they cannot afford their medications and prescriptions.

The central government imposed a co-payment for medi-

Wrong kind of shot in the arm A NATIONAL POLICE officer accidentally shot a colleague in Alicante City.

He was wounded in the arm, although not seriously, and was kept briefly in hospital under observation, unofficial police sources said.

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time. As it was not fired outside there was no risk to members of the public but there will be an internal enquiry.

Police controls at the entrance to the city are customary but they are stepped up during high season.

cines to pensioners in June 2012 and just two months later eliminated more than 400 medicines, many frequently used with public funding.

Since then, there has been numerous warnings of the effects these measures have had on the health of people with lower incomes.

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The Agora to remain as it is COMPLEX has numerous defects

THE AGORA: A covered plaza for concerts and sports events remains unfinished.

By Linda Hall VALENCIA’S City of the Arts and Sciences continues to soak up regional funds.

The Consell - the Valencian government’s Cabinet - will not pay the €10 million needed to

finish the Agora, a covered plaza for concerts and sports events.

The final uncompleted section of the complex designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava has accumulated numerous defects over the last six years and it must close for two months.

Valencian architect Jose Maria Tomas Llavador found problems both inside and out in a survey commissioned by Avanqua, the company that won the tender to run the centre which, like the Oceanografic section, has also been contracted out.

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Females just as bad A 53-YEAR-OLD woman was gored by a heifer during fiestas in inland Castalla.

She was injured in the bous al carrer bull-running although strictly speaking bulls were not involved, but young cows that do the rounds of local fiestas. Wily and experienced, they have learnt quickly and might not be killers but are as likely to gore as a bull.

The woman was only partly protected by barriers lining the street and the heifer succeeded in ripping open her thigh. She was taken for treatment to the Virgen de los Lirios hospital in Alcoy where she would remain for some days, hospital sources said.

Future undecided BUILT 88 years ago in a prime position

CEMENT WORKS: Earmarked for industrial use.

Not official COUNCILLORS in Betera (Valencia) may no longer attend religious activities, Mass and processions in an official capacity.

Spain’s religious neutrality is protected by the Constitution, the mayor reminded them.

By Linda Hall PRELIMINARY meetings took place between San Vicente Town Hall and representatives from Cemex.

The Mexican-owned disused cement works is private property and under the General Development Plan (PGOU) is earmarked for industrial use, municipal sources explained.

Options discussed by the multinational and

the town hall include turning it into a cultural centre, an eco-industry, a sports complex or a state-of-the-art technology hub.

The San Vicente cement works was first built in April 1927 in a prime position near the railway line and the Serreta quarry, producing a daily 150 tons of cement. The original company, “El Calamar” was bought by the Alicantina de Cementos. , which was acquired by Valenciana de Ce-

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COSTA DEL SOL

Look up to the sky in Torrox for a rather surprising view!

PICTURE CREDIT: Salva Escudero.

ORIGINAL feature is expected to become a tourist attraction

SUSPENDED: Colourful umbrellas hang in the old town.

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By Maria Jose Fernandez WHEN looking to the sky in Torrox one will not only see blue but also orange, yellow and even green thanks to an original initiative using more than 600 umbrellas. The colourful display also provides a pleasant, shaded area which is appreciated by everyone walking across the old town centre in the hot temperatures.

Mayor of the town, Oscar Medina, explained in a statement that this initiative launched by the council had been designed as an original, unique and innovative new feature of Torrox, which is also expected to become a tourist attraction.

He pointed out that the installation was set up by a local company and will remain in place until the winter.

Paola Moreno, Deputy Mayor of Torrox, said the project had coincided with the local fair in the district El Morche, which meant that a large number of tourists had already been able to enjoy this new umbrella extravaganza.

Child drowns at villa A FOUR-year-old British boy drowned after falling into a swimming pool at a villa in Mijas Costa during a dinner party. One of the guests was a doctor but neither his nor ambulance staff’s attempts were unable to save the boy’s life.

Fire suspect A WOMAN has been arrested in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, suspected of being responsible for nine recent fires in the area.

Guardia Civil investigators caught her near the scene of a blaze on Friday evening (August 14).

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Bank raid foiled

Storm havoc

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A MAN was arrested following an attempted bank robbery in Elche. He held two customers and two employees at gunpoint while he demanded money but they managed to grab the man and take the gun which was loaded with blanks.

THE Balearic Islands registered almost 70 emergencies over the weekend, 56 of them in Mallorca due to storms and heavy rains.

TEN winning tickets have left a total of €350,000 in Motril from last week’s ONCE raffle. The seller is called Francisco Javier PalomoNuñez and winners bought the tickets at the stall located in Avenida de Salobreña.

PECHINA has opened its arms to setbuilding crews which are at work preparing for the filming of scenes for the sixth season of popular HBO series Game of Thrones in October.

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport could face chaos tomorrow due to a strike by Iberia baggage handlers called by trades unions for August 21 and 28. Airlines which use Iberia’s services include British Airways, Tui Group and Vueling.

Tough competition

Fair evacuated

A FIRE destroyed more than 1,000 square metres of bush in Calle Amirante Carranza in Nerja last Thursday (August 13). It was not extinguished until the next day but no casualties were reported.

LOS Genoveses beach is facing tough competition in Antena 3 national TV station’s competition to find the best beach in Spain as it is up against Alicante’s Granadella, which has won the last two editions.

Helping students

Storms ahead

VISITORS to Benahavis fair had a nasty fright at the weekend as a forest fire approaching the village square forced the authorities to evacuate more than 2,000 visitors as a safety measure.

LIBRARIES and study rooms across Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar will see their timetables extended until 9pm to accommodate those students who must re-sit their exams in September.

NIJAR Council is to present a new project to open up accesses to Cabo de Gata beaches to the public by reclaiming private land, a measure which is bound to spark plenty of rows if it goes ahead.

Mountain fire

Boat blows up

A FIRE started on Saturday at the Los Peñoncillos mountain area in Frigiliana was put out by five helicopters, three lorries and four firefighter teams.

A SPANISH woman was taken to Huercal-Overa’s La Inmaculada Hospital with second and third degree burns after her boat exploded in Garrucha Port when she turned the key in the ignition.

Family rescued A COUPLE and two children were rescued without injury from a pleasure boat that caught fire off the coast of Benidorm. Red Cross and emergency crews picked them up from the sea and extinguished the fire.

Pricey petrol FUEL prices in Alicante Province remain amongst the most expensive in Spain. The latest report relating to June’s prices showed that Alicante was seventh highest in the cost of 95octane gasoline and 11th most expensive for diesel.

Inherited debt CONSTRAINED by debt; that’s how the new mayors of major municipalities in Alicante Province have described their position after their takeovers following the elections. The Partido Popular (PP) has left reported debt of more than €479 million in provinces including Alicante and Elche.

Sporting feat SPORTSMAN Ricardo Garcia Castro water-skied non-stop from Magaluf to Santa Eulalia in Ibiza. Despite wind, rain and large waves he made it across the 60 nautical miles in just over three hours.

Calls for resignation ANIMAL associations are calling for Alcuduia Mayor Antoni Mir to resign for allowing a bullfight. Mallorca Sense Sang and ASSAIB groups said they would take legal action as children were allowed to attend, breaching local laws.

Bumper visits LOW-cost airlines flew 2.81 million passengers to the Balearic Islands between January and July this year, a 5.7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2014.

Blaze in Nerja

Card cloners caught

Job-hunter help

FOUR men and 16 women have been arrested for allegedly cloning the credit cards of drunk tourists at two Magaluf clubs and tricking them into confiding PIN numbers, stealing an estimated €45,000, the Guardia Civil has reported.

THE public administrative agency Delphos, through its employment programme, has provided counselling to 790 residents of Rincon de la Victoria since it became operational five months ago.

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Water rationed AUTHORITIES in Berja have put their foot down and ordered police to make sure people do not collect more than 30 litres of water per person per day from public fountains, as stated in a bylaw.

Officers hurt THREE Marbella policemen had to be taken to hospital, and one remains in intensive care, after a young driver allegedly jumped a red light and smashed into the police van they were travelling in.

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FRENCH police officers will be patrolling the streets of Malaga City and Madrid for two weeks as part of a collaborative project between European Union authorities.

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PARENTS make traditional choices THE UK’s most popular baby names have been announced, with Oliver and Amelia topping the lists for 2014. The office of National Statistics said Jack, Harry and Jacob were next most popular for boys, with Olivia, Isla and Emily runners up for baby girls.

More men

Top bosses’ pay

SWEDEN: There are more men than women living in Sweden, with the country’s population climbing close to 10 million, says the national statistics agency.

A REPORT on the earnings of Britain’s bosses found that CEOs of FTSE 100 companies take home 183 times the average salary of a full-time worker. The top directors earn an average of £4.964 million per year, compared to the median full-time employee’s wage of £27,195.

Stowaway alive SWEDEN: A man was found alive in the hold of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, having survived the almost eight-hour journey from Addis Ababa.

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SWEDEN: A fire has left the historic, wooden town of Eksjo looking like a war zone, say locals. One woman was killed, and firefighters battled for a day to put out the blaze.

Rugby revelation BRITISH rugby league’s first openly gay player, Keegan Hirst, said he had received overwhelming support since coming out about his sexuality.

Hirst is captain of National League One side Batley Bulldogs.

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BRITISH PRESS TWITCHERS have flocked to Cumbria for a sight of rare and colourful bee-eater birds. Two pairs have set up home in a quarry near Brampton. The RSPB said the chicks were doing well.

A THIRD suspect has been arrested as police investigate the theft of thousands of pounds worth of biscuits from a south Wales factory belonging to Burton’s Food Ltd. A trailer was taken and later found empty and abandoned in Cheshire.

Risk of collapse BUSINESSES on Brighton’s seafront are being relocated, as their historic premises are in danger of collapse. The

POLICE have warned about the risk from pickpockets in German train stations, with the number of incidents on the rise.

Missing worker

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Victorian Madeira Terraces buildings have suffered “decades of neglect” by the council, said one of the business owners.

Glen run GLEN COE in the Scottish Highlands hosts a challenging endurance race on Saturday. The tough event, which includes a climb up Buachaille Etive Mor, has attracted 170 elite mountain runners.

A WOMAN aid worker with the charity Gesellschaft for Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ, Society for International Co-operation) is reported to have been kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Coming clean GERMAN Olympic discus gold medallist Robert Harting has joined other athletes in publishing his drug test results in order to clear up any doubt over his performances. The move follows speculation over a number of athletes’ results.

Racial right Chalk works

WHEN a man of Turkish descent was racially abused on a Munich bus, the driver stopped the vehicle and insisted the abuser got off, to applause from fellow passengers. Bayram Yildiz said he wanted to say thank you to everyone who had helped him.

DENMARK: Around 25,000 people took part in creating the world’s largest chalk drawing in Nørrebro, which covered 18,598 square metres of the Copenhagen neighbourhood.

Record number

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DENMARK: Some 30,000 people turned out for Copenhagen’s Pride festival at the weekend, a record number of attendees for the gay rights event.

Five barred DENMARK: Five people have been barred from the Faroe Islands after taking part in efforts to disrupt a pilot whale hunt, which many locals defend as a tradition.

Virus risk NORWAY: Vets have warned of high incidences of ‘Cat Aids’ diagnosed amongst strays in Hadeland region, putting pets at risk of the virus.

PRIME MINISTER: Mark Rutte.

No apologies for the war ATTENTION to be paid to the events DUTCH Prime Minister Mark Rutte stopped short of apologising for the war which followed the Japanese surrender in Indonesia at the end of WWII, when local people fought the Netherlands for independence, but called for “attention” to be paid to the events.

Launch plan CONTROVERSIAL taxi App Company Uber plans to launch in the Nether-

DUTCH PRESS lands later this year. Although the company says its service will not use private cars, its ‘chauffeurs’ will not need blue taxi licence plates.

Cool means coal CARBON dioxide emissions in the

Netherlands rose 4.1 per cent between May and June, according to figures released last week. The rise was put down to cooler weather and an increasing use of coal-fired power stations.

Woodwind saviour A CAMPAIGN to save the bassoon, which launched in Holland earlier this year, is spreading. Dutch maestro of the woodwind instrument, Bram van Sambeek, says it is an’ endangered species.’

THOUSANDS of protestors demonstrated at Rhineland coalfields over the weekend against the use of the fuel. They aimed to stop the diggers working at the RWE-owned opencast mine.

Cat in the house RESCUED tigers have moved into their new home in a disused American military base in Massweiler. The big cats had been pets in private homes, but can now roam a 34-acre sanctuary which includes swimming pools and ‘chill-out lounges’ for the stressed animals.

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Crisis deepening COUNTRY in worst recession for six years

ECONOMIC CRISIS: Oil prices fell 4.6 per cent.

RUSSIA’S economic crisis deepened this week as oil prices fell 4.6 per cent, plunging the country in to the worst recession in six years

More bans RUSSIA has added Albania, Montenegro, Liechtenstein and Iceland to a list of countries from which it has banned most food imports in retaliation for Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. The ban includes meat, fish, dairy products, fruit and vegetables.

Negative view A GLOBAL study has shown that most people around the world take a negative view of both Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Just 24 per cent of respondents approved of his behaviour in world affairs.

Sub’s 15th anniversary RUSSIA has marked 15 years since the Kursk nuclear submarine sank in the Barents Sea. All 118 men on board died after a torpedo exploded during an exercise.

No extradition MOSCOW has voiced re-

Face of war A PORTRAIT of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been created by a Ukrainian artist out of 5,000 bullet shells. The piece is called ‘The Face of War.’ PUTIN: 5,000 bullet shells.

gret over the decision by the authorities of Cyprus not to extradite Andrey Nekrasov back to Russia, but to send him to Lithuania. He is wanted in relation to extortion-related crimes.

Troops in training BRITISH troops are in the Ukraine and have already trained 1,000 Ukrainians in life-saving battlefield medicine and basic infantry tactics to help them battle the Russian-backed separatists.

Condolences sent PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to China’s President Xi Jinping following the two major blasts and explosions in the port city of Tianjin that killed dozens of

people and destroyed more than 1,000 cars.

Media blackout SOME pages on social news site Reddit have been banned in Russia for discussions about growing marihuana. The block was enacted by Russia’s federal service for the Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media.

Disabled debate RUSSIAN supermodel Natalia Vodianova has started a debate about rights for disabled people after taking to social media to complain that her sister, who has autism and cerebral palsy, was asked to leave a cafe in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

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finish 2016 with 2.5 per cent growth (slightly above the European average) but followed by a steady decline over the next five years, where it anticipates it will level out at 1.8 per cent in 2020. The statement added: “Deep structural problems limit Spain’s growth potential going

Together, we have looked into the abyss. But today, I am glad to say that all sides have respected their commitments.’

Jean-Claude Juncker, speaking on the Greek bailout.

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€23 billion initially EUROPEAN officials have recommended that eurozone finance ministers disburse an initial €23 billion in a first aid tranche to Greece under its new bailout deal, a Greek official said on Friday.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

IMF to take part in Greek bailout ANGELA MERKEL has attempted to reassure doubtful lawmakers that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would play its part in the new bailout plans for Greece.

Merkel told German media ZDF she was sure Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF, would ensure the participation of the fund if conditions on Greek pension reform and

debt relief were met.

“Mrs Lagarde made very clear that if these conditions are met, then she will recommend to the IMF board that the IMF takes part in the programme from October," Merkel said.

“I have no doubts that what Mrs Lagarde said will become reality,” she concluded.

THE fund owned by the influential billionaire George Soros has sold most of its shares in the Chinese online retail firm Alibaba.

Soros Fund Management now holds just 60,000 shares worth €4.4 million, according to a regulatory filing.

Euro strength THE 19 eurozone countries that have the euro have seen their econemies grow by approximately 0.3 per cent between April and June, according to official Eurostat figures.

Ortega doubles income AMANCIO ORTEGA, the world’s secondwealthiest man, has seen profits of one of his property companies almost double last year as Spain’s economic recovery gathered momentum.

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By Steve Walsh THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Spain that its accelerating economic growth is likely to slow in the next few years, after it picked up to 3.1 per cent at the end of last year.

Its latest statement says Spain would

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year earlier, according to accounts filed to Spain’s mercantile registry.

The Coruna-based company, which employs eight people and leases commercial properties across Spain to businesses including Apple Inc. and Primark, said the value of its real estate last year climbed to €5.6 billion from €4.5 billion.

forward.” And while the IMF commended the “strong policy implementation” of Spain’s Popular Party (PP), which has helped create jobs, it noted that “more than five million people remain unemployed and new jobs still rely heavily on temporary and part-time contracts.”

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Keeping Greek depositors safe EUROZONE finance ministers protected Greek bank depositors from any losses they might incur during the restructuring of the Greek financial system, as part of Friday’s deal on the €86-billion bailout.

Eurozone finance ministers agreed to a deal that would this week see €10 billion deposited into the Greek Bank Recapitalisation Fund, with another €15 billion available if required.

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PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME 148.28 +0.88 +0.60% 1.4M 80.91 +0.15 +0.19% 5.4M 115.96 +0.81 +0.70% 42.9M 145.09 +0.28 +0.19% 2.9M 78.49 +0.73 +0.94% 3.8M 85.99 +0.14 +0.16% 7.7M 29.03 +0.33 +1.15% 24.9M 41.25 +0.15 +0.36% 9.9M 107.16 -0.36 -0.33% 7.1M 53.86 +0.83 +1.57% 5.6M 78.36 -0.29 -0.37% 9.1M 26.08 +0.29 +1.12% 20.8M 202.02 +1.28 +0.64% 3.6M 119.75 +0.73 +0.61% 5.1M 155.75 +0.68 +0.44% 3.2M 29.02 +0.15 +0.52% 14.3M 98.81 +0.33 +0.34% 5.2M 67.89 +0.34 +0.50% 11.2M 99.27 -0.10 -0.10% 3.2M 59.18 +0.20 +0.34% 9.5M 47.00 +0.27 +0.58% 21.5M 114.36 +0.76 +0.67% 2.3M 35.32 -0.04 -0.11% 18.1M 75.62 -0.16 -0.21% 5.6M 107.71 +0.76 +0.71% 1.5M 98.70 +0.32 +0.33% 4.4M 121.02 +0.50 +0.41% 2.0M 47.49 -0.17 -0.36% 8.8M 74.22 +0.29 +0.39% 3.9M 72.38 +0.27 +0.37% 5.9M

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Most Advanced Southcoast Financial Corporation KemPharm, Inc. Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc. Transition Therapeutics, Inc. Aemetis, Inc BSQUARE Corporation GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS, INC. FibroGen, Inc Intersections, Inc. Chiasma, Inc.

$ 12.88 $ 21.45 $ 2.44 $ 4.0101 $ 2.69 $ 3.81 $ 7.22 $ 45.67 $ 25.90 $ 2.50 $ 28.27

3.83 ▲ 42.32% 4.41 ▲ 25.88% 0.46 ▲ 23.23% 0.6601 ▲ 19.70% 0.43 ▲ 19.03% 0.56 ▲ 17.23% 1.06 ▲ 17.21% 6.64 ▲ 17.01% 3.72 ▲ 16.77% 0.34 ▲ 15.74% 3.56 ▲ 14.41%

$ 10.01 $ 14.56 $ 2.58 $ 18.82 $ 11.15 $ 45.50 $ 4.21 $ 3.69 $ 7.6199 $ 37.76 $ 13.02

3.82 ▼ 27.62% 3.80 ▼ 20.70% 0.47 ▼ 15.41% 2.51 ▼ 11.77% 1.45 ▼ 11.51% 5.19 ▼ 10.24% 0.48 ▼ 10.23% 0.42 ▼ 10.22% 0.8601 ▼ 10.14% 4.25 ▼ 10.12% 1.41 ▼ 9.77%

Most Declined Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Roka Bioscience, Inc. Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. Affimed N.V. Spark Therapeutics, Inc. Argos Therapeutics, Inc. Codexis, Inc. Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. Aspen Technology, Inc. National Security Group, Inc.

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Back-to-school expenses can cripple cash-strapped parents THESE costs come all at once with no phased scheme for payment to pay off bills gradually

Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com

FROM fancy folders and trendy backpacks to USB drives and other techie gadgets, ballooning back-to-school costs are pinching families’ budgets. The cost of everything school-related keeps going up, which makes trying to pay everything else in the household a struggle.

A recent report from the UK revealed that 60 per cent of parents are struggling financially because of back-to-school expenses, which is causing great stress as a result.

School costs nowadays range from books, uniforms, voluntary contributions, registration fees and after-school activities. But they can also incorporate the cost of expensive technology as some schools now require that parents pay for technological advances like iPads or

BUSINESS EXTRA

Firing line for banks NINE banks have agreed to pay €1.8bn in settlements to US investors over claims they rigged foreign exchange rates, according to lawyers who are taking action on behalf of investors. Clients including hedge funds and pension funds accuse banks of conspiring to manipulate rates. The banks include HSBC, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Bank of America, JP Morgan, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, RBS and UBS.

Secure future THE Goldman Sachs Group has declared that it will be buying GE Capital Bank’s US online deposits, with the idea that will give the largest American investment bank a more constant source of funding should it need to weather future crises.

IMF advice “SPAIN needs to improve conditions to allow small- and medium-sized enterprises to grow,”said the IMF, and recommended keeping wages in line with productivity and strengthening the skills of long-term jobless.

SCHOOL TECH: Some parents have to pay for expensive items like iPads. contributing to the cost of such devices. Parents might also be asked to pay for schoolbook downloads, an additional charge that does not

appear on the book list.

And the main problem for parents is that these costs come all at once, with no phased scheme

for payment that might allow them to pay off the bills gradually.

Meanwhile, another study from the US shows that “most” kids will lose items! And while peer pressure often dictates to parents that children have to get the most popular branded items, it is actually best not to splash out too much on coats, books, lunchboxes and tablets, as many children end up losing many of their shiny new supplies by year’s end.

Before dashing out to the shops, check what is left over from last year. Why bother buying a brand-new pack of pencils, pens and highlighters when you have loads sitting in your kitchen drawer? Likewise, making an inventory of your child’s wardrobe can also prevent overbuying.

Parents can often save money too by shopping online, or remembering that items are priced highest at back-to-school time, so if it is possible to wait until the end of September sales, it would be worthwhile. And as always, make a list of everything you need to buy and stick to that list.

Spain expected to break record for car sales this year NEW vehicle deliveries in Spain are predicted to move past the one million vehicles threshold for the first time in five years, thanks to a strong economic rebound and the government’s subsidy programmes.

According to ANFAC, the country’s industry association, the 2015 forecast finds passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million vehicles.

In 2014, a total of 855,308 cars were delivered in Spain, which was an 18 per cent rise on the previous year.

The ANFAC guideline sees all registrations, including industrial and commercial vehicles, jumping 22.7 per cent to 1.21 million units. ANFAC President Jose Luis Lopez-Schuemmer said: “The economic forecast is good, we expect 3 per cent GDP growth this year, and the jobless rate will also fall.”

DRIVING FORWARD: Forecast sees passenger car registrations increasing by 23 per cent to 1.05 million.

FINANCE, BUSINESS & LEGAL BUSINESS EXTRA

Moving the goalposts CHINA has set the guiding rate for its yuan currency lower three times in a week. But the latest drop to the rate of 1 per cent down against the dollar was a smaller margin than the shock cuts earlier in the week.

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Corporate identity Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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In rehab GOOD news for UK banks as rehabilitation plans look up. The prominent fund manager Hermes, which manages almost £10bn in stocks as part of a £30bn investment portfolio, is looking to buy back into the industry, even while lenders continue to struggle with looming problems in their finances and culture.

£19m fine PRESSURE builds on BP to pay a £19 million fine after a US judge ruled its traders had manipulated the natural gas market in 2008. The fine relates to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's investigation findings in 2011 into possible price fixing.

WE scratch our heads when a corporate business enterprise spends a million or so from petty cash to redesign a brand logo.

Yes, they are spendthrifts, aren’t they?

However, one must never underestimate the pulling power of brand symbolism or business identity.

A corporate logo is just as impressive as the old school or regiment tie once was.

It suggests credibility, reputation and standing in the business community. A logo carries much street cred with the buying public. It helps if you are seeking credit and dealing with your bank.

Arranging a logo is easy enough. If you are light-fingered, in a laptop keyboard sense, there are online logo designs to draw inspiration from. Once you find something that inspires you the next step is to find a graphic designer.

These unique craftsmen and women tend to work from home; their fees, unfortunately, are buttons and they deserve bet-

BRAND SYMBOLISM: Never underestimate its pulling power. ter. Tony Perrin was a master at creating company logos. My friend created designs to a marketing company for £50.

His artwork was then sold on to the end user company for £2,000.

Once you have your new logo your signwriter and printer complete the job.

You now have business premises, vehi-

cles, advertisements and company stationery carrying your unique corporate identity. It is yours; no one can steal your copyright. There is the occasional reluctance to use a company brand logo. Common perception suggests the public will presume brand identity firms charge higher prices. This is not necessarily so. We

do business in a competitive environment.

A limited plumbing firm found a way to get around this problem. In addition to their large press advertisements they advertised a different telephone number for a household plumbing service in the classifieds. The two phones sat together on the company’s reception desk.

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British pride delivers a message VJ DAY celebrations demonstrate the resolve of Western beliefs and faith LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT I SINCERELY hope our enemies took careful note of the glory and power of our VJ Day celebrations this week.

L e t u s a l so h o p e th a t th e Britis h demonstrations of remembrance and pride toward those who suffered and died to allow us to remain in democratic freedom, delivered a strong message to the primitive extremists who believe they can, with acts of cowardice and terror, overcome the resolve of our Western beliefs and faith.

Take heed all of you. For all your messages of hate, your willingness to give up your earthly existence for some mystical ShangriLa, your notion that oppression and violence are the paths to travel on this earth, and your dangerous misconception that one day, all who exist on this planet will follow your misguided philosophies,

PRIDE: Remembering those who have fallen for freedom.

I suggest you think again.

When all the death, destruction and misery you can deliver is at an end, when your evil regime lies rotting in the tat-

tered remnants of its own beliefs, the future veterans of the West will once again gather together to remember with pride those who fought and died to destroy our

enemies, and you and your bunch of savages will have joined the list.

The list of all those who were misguidedly led to believe that our love of peace and democracy is a western weakness; your egotistic naivety will be your downfall. It is Christian strength that has survived pretty much intact for over 2,000 years. Most of us who follow it are in awe of death and love our lives. That makes us far more dangerous than those who hate this earthly journey and lay out a welcome mat to some mystical afterlife fallacy filled with virgins.

Have no fear, your evil actions will never be forgotten. When the future veterans of the war on terror gather to remember those who died fighting to stamp out your despicable regime, none of you will be there to witness it. There will actually be so many of your followers in Shangri-La the virgin supply will have ground to halt long since.

God bless our heroes!

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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How did Britain get into this state?

Nora Johnson

Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson

ACCUSATIONS against the late PM, Sir Edward Heath, are just the latest in the never-ending round of alleged child abuse cases. Whilst there is no doubt these matters should be investigated and the guilty brought to justice - like Max Clifford, Rolf Harris, Gary Glitter there have also been notable failings.

The example of Lord McAlpine (falsely identified as a child abuser

by BBC2’s Newsnight) clearly shows that mistakes of identity or false allegations aren’t impossible and that justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead.

As Sir Edward Garnier, former solicitor-general, said: “This country is the poorer if it continues to allow allegations to be bandied around as if they are the unvarnished truth and for that to be . . .

LORD MCALPINE: Justice and fair procedures should apply to the living as well as the dead. supported by police forces holding press conferences in front of Ted Heath’s house or for them to tip off the BBC to fly helicopters over Cliff Richard’s apartment.”

So, we see another nail in the failing reputation of the UK’s jus-

tice system and public trust in the police?

The suspicion is that the police are yet another British institution that’s become removed from the concerns of the vast majority of people who pay for it. Too easily in-

fluenced by fashionable political issues; too eager for the spotlight; and fairly useless at doing what people really want them to do.

Incidentally, the entertainer Lionel Blair recently declared, after 60 years in showbiz, that he’ll no

longer work with kids because of the risk of being falsely accused of inappropriate behaviour. This is after an incident in Stockport while he was doing panto. Blair asked a little boy, aged about seven, his name. The child looked up at him and replied: “If you touch my nuts, you’re dead.’’

What a sad indictment of these depressing Savilesque times. But time to get used to the fact that Britain is rapidly changing. Uncontrolled immigration; incompetent politicians; overpaid, over-pensioned public-sector bosses who couldn’t organise a you-know-what; a health service on life support despite huge increases in ‘managers’; schools that teach little and allow young people to leave unable to read, write or do simple sums.

But then, we’re all in it together, right?

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3:30am No One Lives

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Are You Affected By Changes To UK Bank Compensation Scheme?

Do you keep large deposits in bank accounts?

If so, you need to understand to what extent you will be protected in event of bank failure.

For peace of mind you should establish what investor protection you have with each of your banks, and how it works. The same applies for capital you have held in other financial institutions like investment firms, insurance companies etc in the event of institutional failure. If you have any concerns about the level of protection you should establish if there are other institutions or investment structures which offer a higher level of protection, or if there are steps you can take to feel safer.

Within the EU, banks deposits up to €100,000 are protected. So if a bank fails, any deposits you have up to this limit are refunded.

In the UK, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is based on the EU compensation scheme and is available to savers if a UK regulated bank or financial institution fails.

At present, the limit per institution (i.e. across all accounts held with the

By Robert Croizat, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks same institution) is £85,000. This figure was based on the exchange rate at the time the €100,000 guarantee was introduced.

Two changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme have now been announced.

In July 2015, a new rule was introduced to protect savings of up to £1 million for a period of up to

six months to cover ‘life events’, such as selling your home, inheritances, compensation payments etc; situations that could lead to you having a temporarily high balance.

From 1st January 2016, the standard protection amount is reducing to £75,000, because the exchange rate has changed. The UK regulators have a duty to review the amount every five years to ensure the protection is similar to the rest of the EU. It is worth noting that an institution is not the same as a bank. So Halifax and Bank of Scotland are one institution, for example.

If you have more than £75,000 held with a single UK regulated institution, the excess over £75,000 will not be protected. You may wish to consider reducing balances

so that these are spread to provide more protection (the actual balance should be lower than this to give cover to any interest to be added).

Those who have less than €100,000 with the same institution regulated elsewhere within the Eurozone are not affected, as the Euro amount has not changed.

However if you have bank deposits over €100,000 you should consider ways to protect your savings from the risk of institutional failure.

Note that since the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are not in the EU, banks which are regulated there are not covered by the EU scheme or the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

These jurisdictions have their own compensation schemes, with a limit of £50,000.

Besides spreading your deposits, you can move capital into

alternate investment arrangements that provide a higher level of protection.

For example Luxembourg offers a state controlled investor protection regime which provides maximum security to investors without limit.

You should also ensure that you have adequate diversification across different investment assets, because this decreases risk as well as increasing the potential for improved returns.

Talk to a wealth management adviser like Blevins Franks to see if there are steps you can take to increase your investor protection, in line with your particular circumstances.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.

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MOST deceptive lie is the half lie with intention to deceive Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

CONVENIENTLY, just six days from the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, mainstream media, in perfect harmony, focused on sections of a ‘Russian made BUK missile system being discovered near the scene of the incident. Russia has claimed it was not involved.’

Fact: This debris was not identified as such but we mustn’t let truth get in the way of a good story. This same media focused on trivia when damning evidence pointed to Washington and Kiev complicity.

To this can be added the peculiar US, Ukraine and Dutch government ‘no comment’ response when asked to release vital evidence that would assist in getting to the cause of the tragedy.

Mainstream media intention was clear: The most deceptive lie of all is the half lie with deliberate intention to deceive. It is common knowledge that Ukraine’s BUK missile systems are Russian made. In the same way NATO armaments are mostly American made.

BULL RUNS: Dangerous.

Taking bull by the horns

UKRAINIAN ARMY: Still uses BUK missiles, they went out of production in Russia in 1999.

The Ukrainian Army still uses BUK missiles; they went out of production in Russia in 1999.

Western media narrative is as beautifully orchestrated as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Here is a clue: ‘The CIA owns everyone of any significance in the major media.’ Former CIA Director William Colby died suddenly after a freak canoe accident.

Here is another clue: ‘We’ll know our disinformation programme is complete when everything the American public believes is false,” CIA Director, 1981. It seems he got his wish.

Two weeks before the outbreak of WWII, a solemn British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain remarked, “History will judge the Press to have been the principle cause of war.”

Nevile Henderson, the British Ambassador to Berlin echoed the premier’s words. France’s President Lebrun and Foreign Minister warned the Press ‘not to abuse their so-called Press freedom.’

In September 1941, U.S Senator Clark: ‘Half a dozen men controlling the film industry clamour for war.’

I do think the public deserve a far more honest mainstream media.

Wildlife returning to the Costa IF IT carries on like this, David Attenborough himself will be paying us a visit WHEN we arrived here in 2006, the bird life was conspicuous by its absence - indeed wildlife as a whole was non-existent.

Building was continuing unabated and it was not conducive to our little furry and feathered friends who had obviously scarpered to quieter and greener surroundings.

Then construction came to a shuddering halt and on the tracts of land previously earmarked for new houses - in some cases where infrastructure had commenced and been abandoned - Peter Rabbit and his pals started to arrive.

HOOPOE: Returned to the area.

It wasn’t Watership Down, but it was good enough for the bunnies.

Sparrows were the first birds to re-colonise this area, which is expected from these resourceful little blokes; then a few wagtails, and more recently families of blackbirds. There is a Hoopoe or two, finches and - because of the rabbit population - hawks are quite a common sight.

Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

But thanks to the erratic collection of rubbish and green waste from our streets, and the vigorous growth of shrubs through the cracks in the kerbs, the wildlife has increased tremendously. Hoorah!

Even when the assortment of refuse bins have been emptied, the overflow that has, by necessity,

THE number of deaths of members of the public who have taken part in Spain’s bull running festivities has been shockingly high in 2015.

During the weekend of August 16-18 alone, four participants were killed in bull running events and a total of 10 individuals have died taking part so far this summer.

While bull running and bullfighting activities remain controversial, when so many spectators or participants are killed or injured through these celebrations, there surely has to be some serious attempt to prevent further fatalities.

Different regions of Spain have different rules regarding these events, with some even allowing children to accompany their parents in the festivity, and while each municipality has their own regulations governing these events, incidents still occur.

As debates about the cruelty of Spanish customs such as bullfighting and bull running continue, the first priority must be to address the issues regarding the safety of those taking part.

It may be traditional to celebrate events like these but when so many people are dying for the sake of a festivity, isn’t it time organisers seriously consider the safety procedures of these celebrations and take measures that will stop more people being killed?

The current complacent attitude that “these things happen” should be challenged, and formal regulations that ensure public safety should be established across Spain.

been left on the roadside is only partially shovel l ed up and r emoved.

This leaves an assortment of detritus and muck that is a natural habitat for Periplaneta americana (American cockroach) which can be seen in greater and greater numbe rs a s t he hol i day season pr ogresses and are a common sight whilst walking home from local hostelries.

Obviously many of the holidaymakers that choose to spend their time here in Orihuela Costa, are keen naturalists judging by the way they strategically place their bags of rubbish and food scraps at random locations along the byways of the area, in order to attract these elusive creatures.

But most exciting of all are the Now we sightings recently of that furry want to rogue, the brown rat. Oh joy! hear your news.

Thank you Orihuela Costa town hall and thank you tourists.

YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE If it goes on like this, David - YOUR OPINION Attenborough himself will be www.euroweeklynews.com paying us a visit.

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On the way to nowhere Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene

NATIONAL parliament MPs claimed €2.6 million in travel expenses in the first six months of this year. Since the parliament chamber looks empty most of the time it begs the question of how they manage to spend that much on getting there.

However much Rajoy complains, the Catalans are never going to feel they are primarily Spanish first, no more than most Scots would describe themselves as primarily British.

Meanwhile Sanchez has given the PP a stick to beat him with, even though flexibility is a better way of keeping Cataluña within Spain than Rajoy’s autocratic rigidity.

Not his cup A question of of tea UNLOVED former Education identity minister Jose Ignacio Wert highTHE Partido Popular believes it has found the weak flank of the PSOE socialists.

That flank is Cataluña, not because the PSOE is pro-independence but because its secretary general Pedro Sanchez suggested constitutional changes recognising Cataluña’s own identity and uniqueness.

tailed it off to Paris to live but enemies are still out to smear him and, in passing, Jose Manuel Soria, the current minister of Industry, Power and Tourism.

Together with their respective spouses they allegedly had an expenses-paid holiday in a Dominican Republic hotel, invited by the owners.

Soria admitted spending two nights there, prepaying by credit card.

Wert insisted that he did not stay in a hotel that he had never heard of in a country he has never visited.

Doubtless he should be believed: a brash Caribbean honeymoon paradise doesn’t sound Wert’s style at all.

Some plea bargaining WHY did disgraced ex-vice president Rodr i go Rat o and cur r ent I nt er i or minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz meet?

They spoke at the ministry, triggering rumours that they discussed Rato’s run-ins with the law over Bankia, of which he was president, and his own finances.

It was personal, insisted Fernandez Diaz, prompting further incredulity.

What personal matter could link the man who claimed that St Teresa would help Spain emerge from the crisis and a man who spent thousands at discotheques on his undeclared ‘black’ credit card?

RODRIGO RATO: Has had run-ins with the law over Bankia.

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A genuine war hero who deserves every benefit going JUST a line to say how proud the family of Ernest Hall, former Far East prisoner of war, who was 100 years old, (as per your Costa del Sol edition front page story 30 July–5 August) should be, and how humble we his fellow countrymen and women should be.

A real hero who failed to mention in the article that all those freed from the Japanese POW camps were made to pay for their ‘subsistence whilst in enemy hands’ by the British Government after the war!!!

Absolutely shocking, but true!

One would hope Mr Hall is receiving his winter fuel allowance, summer cooling benefit, and anything he requires in his old age.

God bless you, Mr Hall, and all your generation who gave us our present-day freedom.

Pompey Gary, Benalmadena (Malaga)

Festival rip-off MY granddaughter and her partner recently attended the Dreambeach festival at Villaricos.

They had paid for tickets to get in but, to their amazement and disgust, they were charged €18 (eighteen) to leave!! Not only that but they were charged the same amount for just two drinks.

As they were just visitors to Spain, and spoke no Spanish, what could they do but pay up? Needless to say, they will not return to a Spanish pop festival and will tell their friends to do likewise.

Grumpy Grandad, Alan Baxter (by email)

Pile of filth HOORAY for Pope Francis’s acknowledgement that “The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.”

Can we now look forward to further pontification on the cause of it.

Overpopulation? Probably not.

In 1900, the world population was 1,600,000,000; in 1950, there were 2,500,000,000; in the year

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MAY I through your Letters column express a big thank you to the lifeguards/socorristas at the Tropicana Beach, El Faro.

Today when we were leaving the beach, my partner tried to climb on to a small ledge leading on to a pathway. Unfortunately, she lost her balance and fell backwards onto some small rocks.

I was behind her and managed to prevent her head falling on to the rocks, which would have made things more serious.

However, she landed on her left hip and was unable to get up.

This incident took place approximately 20 metres from the lifeguard lookout post and they were on the scene immediately. They took my partner to the lookout post and treated the bruise on her hip.

Throughout they were very professional and even offered to escort my partner across the main road to our car as I was laden with beach chairs, parasol, towels, etc.

The downside of all this was despite the beach being very busy and a cry from my partner as she fell backwards, only a young Spanish couple came to see if they could assist.

Disappointing to think it could have been something more serious yet no one bothered to come and see if they could help.

Thank you again the lifeguards/socorristas.

(again not the case in Russia). Putin makes sure he wins the elections and when he has to stand down he makes sure he has a puppet in place. How does he do this? Simple, you can vote for him, vote for someone else or not vote at all.

If you don’t want to vote for Putin then you simply don’t vote at all. If Putin supporters get the slightest hint that someone either intends to vote against or actually votes against him, they are subjected to violent abuse.

Ian Terry (by email)

More rubbish AFTER reading a recent letter on your page about the rubbish piling up in the street, I went to the local council to ask about ours.

We have been looking at a smelly pile of waste overflowing for four bins and a skip for two weeks.

Their answer was: “It gets cleared regularly.” I asked how regularly because it’s been there for two weeks.

They said: “Regularly,” and then I was asked to leave. If bi-weekly is regular, is it any wonder there are rats running around in the street?

Bernard, Fuengirola (Malaga)

R G Waugh Fuengirola (Malaga)

Roadworks!!!

2000, 6,700,000,000; and the projection for the year 2050, according to the Population Institute of Washington, is that there will be almost 12,000,000,000 human beings on Planet Earth.

Birth control, anyone?

Richard M McBride Benidorm (Ex-altar boy: 10 years’ service, youngest of five children with 17 nieces and nephews, retired DINK: Double Income No Kids) I learned my lesson well!

Mozzie solution THIS month has been very hot and sticky and has brought out the annoying mosquitoes in ever-growing numbers.

In Turkey in the late afternoon, a lorry would come around and spray the streets with an insecticide and that seemed to work.

Maybe Spain could think about this? Just a suggestion.

Trilby Belcher (by email)

Load of bull WITH regard to Mike Walsh’s article in last week’s edition, I have no doubt that there may be 1,400,000 Ukrainian passport holders wanting to move to Russia; however, there is a very strong possibility that the vast majority of these are actually ethnic Russians.

Wherever you go in the former soviet states you will find large numbers of ethnic Russians. To this day they gen-

erally remain loyal to Mother Russia and firmly believe that the country they are living in should remain part of the Russian Federation (Putin’s new Soviet Union) and it’s no surprise that with so many actual non-pro-Russian people in Ukraine many of whom are looking toward Europe, the ethnic Russians would be disenchanted There are 8,334,000 ethnic Russians in Ukraine making up 17.3 per cent of the population. In a snap poll last year, 73 per cent of Ukrainians said they favoured moving closer towards Europe.

I believe in freedom of the press and freedom of expression (pity it is not actually the case in Mike Walsh’s beloved Russia as all media is government controlled in one way or another).

I also believe in true democracy

CAN you or any of your readers tell me why roadworks to main streets through towns are carried out in the middle of summer when it causes the most hassle?

In the winter when it would cause very little congestion, you never see anyone fixing the roads! But as soon as the tourist season starts, they block all the traffic… do they do it on purpose?

Annoyed, Malaga (by email)

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Using headlights AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS: Since 2011 all new cars have them.

A LOT of cars are seen with their lights on during the day but these lights are usually different to ones referred to as ‘headlights.’

Since 2011, all new cars and trucks sold in the EU were required to have Daytime Running Lights (DLR) which turn on automatically with the engine in accordance with a new directive designed to improve road safety. The rule then became mandatory for trucks and buses from August 2012.

The DLR is a new method of illumination with low energy consumption, but it is not designed to provide additional lighting for the driver, but rather they work to improve the vehicle’s visibility to other road users.

With regard to headlights, there are times when you must turn your lights on during

the day and in certain locations, as marked by road signs, such as when you enter a tunnel. During the winter months when the sun is lower and visibility becomes problematic as a result, the DGT recommend having headlights on during the day.

Under normal circumstances there is no mandatory requirement to have your headlights on during the day and that also applies when driving through road works. However, they should be used in certain road conditions, such as when travelling on a reversible lane, which can at times, be used by traffic in either direction. These lanes are more common near to city centres where the flow of traffic can alter to give more space for vehicles in one direction.

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Is it one vote per property at AGM? C a n y o u c o n firm th at ea c h house or apartment in a Community has one vote? I ask because at our AGM meetings the Presiden t a sk s p e o p l e w h o ag ree o n a proposal to raise their hands and then he counts the hands. It is the same proYou are quite right.

The law provides that each property has one vote only. If a husband and wife each own half the flat, they must decide on one of them to attend the AGM, to speak, and to cast their vote.

If one person owns three apartments, he has three votes, one for each unit.

The law also provides for considering the percentage

cedure for anyone who wishes to vote against. However, I have noted that sometimes two people from the same household vote. Surely that is not correc t? S h ould it not be one vote pe r household?

D.R. (Costa Blanca)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

The law provides that each property has one vote only.

share each unit has of the whole building.

Often some units will be much larger than others.

These units pay a higher share of Community expenses and they have a larger vote.

The law specifies that a positive vote must be both the majority of owners and the majority of percentage shares.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Time is of the essence when pursuing a pet project this week. Having been given the opportunity to go ahead with a plan, do not waste time. Some opportunities do not come twice so be sure to show your enthusiasm.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Someone you would not normally consider to be a friend shows an interest in you. Your immediate reaction may be joy or suspicion. In fact, you are not quite sure what to think. All the same, try to put aside preconceived ideas and give them a chance.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) There is a lightness to this week that is welcome. After more than a little

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

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 T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) A need to listen to your innermost feelings and needs has perhaps been overlooked. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, philosophical thoughts are often pushed into a corner. Even so, you owe it to yourself to truly consider what you want as opposed to going along with what others want from you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) There are enough people in this world who will be willing to tell you what to do. Although it is in your nature to value your freedom, have you been compromising? Think of the time you have left to get to grips with a particular situation.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Life can get complicated at this time of the year and you may feel pulled in more than one direction.

You are perfectly entitled to change your mind about an arrangement.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This is a creative week and one in which you seek to find your talents.

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bit of aggravation and frustration of late it is overdue. Someone you believed had lost interest in you suddenly surfaces. You may be unsure of how to react, so save judgment.

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THERE’S NO QUIZZNESS LIKE SHOW QUIZZNESS 1. ‘I’m in charge’ and ‘Nice to see you, to see you, nice’ were two of which famous showbiz personality’s catchphrases?

2. In which television quiz show that originally ran from 1981 to 1995, did contestants throw darts at a board in which each sector represented a different category of questions, such as Pot Luck, Faces, Places, Sport, Showbiz, Affairs, History, Books, Words, Britain and Spelling?

3. Learning to Fly was the title of the 2001 autobiography of which British showbiz personality?

4. Which American soul singer and dancer was often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Soul’ and the ‘hardest working man in showbiz’?

5. Which actor-turned-director, famous for playing the role of Richie Cunningham in Happy Days was born in Oklahoma in 1954 and began his showbiz career at the age of two as a member of the Kraft Theatre?

6. Which showbiz veteran recorded over 90 ‘Singalonga’ albums between 1972 and 1996?

7. Which television sketch comedy show featured the character Smeeta Smitten, Showbiz Kitten?

8. Whose showbiz marriage to her third husband, Arthur Miller in 1956 provoked the newspaper headline ‘Egghead Weds Hourglass’?

9. Which famous showbiz couple announced in August 1975 that they were going to remarry after being divorced for one year?

10. On January 23, 2014, which showbiz megastar was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida together with singer Khalil, on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an over six month expired licence and resisting arrest without violence?

1. BRUCE FORSYTH, 2. BULLSEYE, 3. VICTORIA BECKHAM, 4. JAMES BROWN, 5. RON HOWARD, 6. MAX BYGRAVES, 7. GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME, 8. MARILYN MONROE, 9. ELIZABETH TAYLOR and RICHARD BURTON, 10. JUSTIN BIEBER

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Nostalgia overtakes you and an urge to look back into the past is strong.

Perhaps you are thinking of tracing your family tree. It may be that you have received a letter or phone call that aroused your curiosity. Whatever it is, do be aware that any decisions made this week could have farreaching effects, for the good as well as the ‘not so good’.

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‘KEEP THE JOKES COMING, DAD I THINK I’VE GOT A SIGNAL!’

A close relationship seems to be changing.

You need to know why and maybe believe that you do. However, be sure to get all the facts. Asking outright questions of the person involved is your best chance of getting the right answers. Someone may urge you to ‘read between the lines’ but it is hardly necessary.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) With so much energy around you, it will be hard to concentrate on business matters. Finances, however, do require your attention and a brief period of scrutiny will show you why.

Someone close may be spending too much or undermining the situation by making big plans.

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Quick Across 1 Private room on a ship (5) 4 Pleasantly occupied (6) 9 Disperse (7) 10 Ray or light (5) 11 Lowest in rank or importance (4) 12 Gain with effort (7) 13/18 Delay (3,3) 14 Celestial body (4) 16 Finishes (4) 18 See 13 20 Made fit or suitable (7) 21 Large, perching black bird (4) 24 Free from dirt or impurities (5) 25 Having no knowledge of a situation or fact (7) 26 Strive against (6) 27 Jobs (5) Down 1 Having a high price (6) 2 Strikes repeatedly and violently (5) 3 Short informal written message (4) 5 Playful misbehaviour, especially by children (8) 6 Marine algae (7) 7 Obligations (6) 8 Deal with (5) 13 Makes believe (8)

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CRYPTIC Across:

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 12 represents Z and 22 represents T, so fill in Z every time the figure 12 appears and T every time the figure 22 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.

1 Desist, 4 Berths, 9 Narrate, 10 Osaka, 11 Amend, 12 Theatre, 13 Acupuncture, 18 Acrobat, 20 Cocoa, 22 Drama, 23 Origami, 24 Ranged, 25 Better.

Down: 1 Denial, 2 Serge, 3 Stand-up, 5 Elope, 6 Traitor, 7 Scaled, 8 Destination, 14 Certain, 15 Tactile, 16 Wander, 17 Caviar, 19 Blake, 21 Chart.

QUICK Across: 7 Repair, 8 Around, 9 Bare, 10 Specific, 11 Adapted, 13 Dares, 15 Wages, 17 Possess, 20 Basement, 21 Send, 22 Dental, 23 Scared.

15 Merchants (7) 17 Ballerina (6) 18 Smell (5)

English - Spanish

19 Candies (6) 22 Streets (5) 23 Lure (4)

Down: 1 Demand, 2 Hate, 3 Dressed, 4 Eager, 5 Holidays, 6 Invite, 12 Prevents, 14 Contest, 16 Amazed, 18 Singer, 19 Heals, 21 Stay.

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

Across 1 Too much (excessive) (9) 5 On (indicating place, position) (5) 7 Western (side, part) (5) 9 Boniato (5,6) 10 Autumn (5) 11 Unharmed (person, animal) (5) 13 Diente de león (9)

ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1

Down 1 Two (3) 2 Maíz dulce (9) 3 Disculparse (9) 4 Grandson (5) 6 Good (5) 8 Smooth (skin) (5) 9 Tormenta (5) 12 Poseer (3)

Hexagram

1 Bucket, 4 Hand, 8 Awake, 9 Rooms, 10 Story, 11 Sheep, 14 Ahora, 16 Nuera, 17 Orar, 18 Arrows.

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1 Brass, 2 Clavo, 3 Every day, 5 Año, 6 Dos, 7 Prisoner, 12 Enero, 13 Plans, 14 Ajo, 15 Oca.

Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (ORDAIN) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

ARREST

ORDAIN (10)

CANTON

PENMEN

CASINO

QUARRY

DELETE

RAISED

ELDEST

SEETHE

ERRANT

SPECIE

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SPINAL

INROAD

TERROR

MALLET

THREAT

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Batter 2 Splash 3 Turned 4 Stacks 5 Bushes 6 Cursed 7 Writhe 8 Tested 9 Gaiter 10 Whence 11 Steeds 12 Treaty 13 Enters 14 Storey 15 Traced 16 Breeze 17 Strand 18 Boards 19 Patrol

Across 1 Was confused in her cable (6) 5 Coven I broke up as a beginner (6) 8 Gave birth to dull person (4) 9 Burn a bus, run amok, out of town (8) 10 Adjustment of halter making horse sweat (6) 11 Schemer gets more than enough to break through (6) 12 Drug discovered by a police department (4) 14 One politician is a little devil (3) 15 Fish swallowing end of angler’s line (4) 16 Soldier workers are big fellows (6) 18 City model does South Africa (6) 20 Vented at organisation? That’s how it started! (8) 22 Middle Eastern oil is hard work (4) 23 Invent lipstick say? (4-2) 24 Oriental flower for a religious festival (6) Down 2 Fragrance from a Roman perfumery (5) 3 Boiled the seed furiously (7) 4 Checks wet periods after the

holiday (9) 5 Flipping ban results in arrest (3) 6 The French writer was discovered in a tavern, evidently (5) 7 One who makes you pay for a horse (7) 11 Bond activity is Page One drama (9)

13 Throw me a rich fire-breathing Greek (7) 15 Makes a secret stew (7) 17 Prod people without clothes, including George (5) 19 The summit of the damaged piers (5) 21 Pecuniary bonus is mine in return (3)

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Separation anxiety ALL surveys carried out will produce different results

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THE University of Warwick has recently carried out a survey into the causes of separation anxiety to try to identify any common factors. The survey showed almost 75 per cent of vets reporte d se e i n g u p t o fiv e cases per month with the other 25 p e r c e n t se e i n g mo re than this.

That comes to one case every single week for every vet in the country! Separation disorder is rarely t h e r e a so n t h a t a p e t d o g owner will take the dog to the vet, since most owners do not understand the problem.

One of the worrying aspects of the survey is that 57 per cent of owners stated they could not keep their pets because of the barking or destruction.

Male dogs between one and three years of age from the working or terrier breeds were most prone to these problems.

This does not mean that you will never encounter barking or destruction if you have a female collie aged four.

The survey has so far shown that in many cases, a change in family life or the home led to the onset of barking and destruction.

Forty-three per cent were d u e t o a change in the owner ’s wo r k i n g hours, followed by 23 per cent from house moving, a new member of the family showed a 19 per cent change, and 13 per

A change in family life or home can lead to the onset of barking and destruction.

cent from the death of a member of the family.

Of course all surveys will produce different results. I personally find that questions prepared by companies with a commercial interest and asked by vets who know little if anything about trigge rs , w hic h c a us e be ha vioura l problems, can be very misleading.

MALE DOGS: Those aged between one and three are most prone.

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Daisy does Skype…

To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865521508 WHEN dog owner Julita goes away every year it is for a good four weeks to see friends and family abroad.

Although she loves living in Spain, and has done for a few years, she really looks forward to a break back in Blighty catching up with everyone there. Daisy her dog does miss her though.

One way Julita has found to minimise Daisy’s distress when she goes away is to bring housesitters into her home to take care of Daisy in her own home. Although only three years old she still acts like a puppy and a rather jealous one at that, she is very much an ‘only dog’.

Recently Alex and Chloe international house-sitters registered with HouseSitMatch, an online network - moved in for

the month to take care of Daisy and Julita’s home while she was away. One way they helped both pet and owner stay in touch was by connecting via Skype and letting the dog talk to the owner. It worked a treat.

Though a little confused by the screen at first, Daisy was excited and loved hearing Julita’s voice.

Having used HouseSitMatch two years in a row now, Julita feels she has found a good solution for her annual pet-sitting challenge and is recommending the online network to her friends. The house-sitters care for her garden and cherish her dog, and they get free accommodation. It’s a win win!

To find a pet-sitter go to www.HousesitMatch.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508

Time out from the hutch PET rabbits need lots of attention, especially in Spain with its extremes of temperature, as well as interaction with their owners. But many owners abandon them or pay them little attention, according to the Scottish SPCA. There have been 550 rabbits taken into care since the start of 2015 and as many as 728 rabbits were rescued last year in their areas. While children often stop paying attention to

them as soon as the novelty of having a pet wears off, the rabbits become lonely and isolated and are left to languish in small hutches with only the occasional visit by owners.

Mike Flynn, chief superintendent of the SPCA says: “These poor rabbits are literally left suffering in silence, living a miserable and lonely life.”

In the UK, rabbits are the country’s third most popular pet but are, sadly, the most neglected, whereas in Spain they ranked seventh, but are typically more cared for.

The RSPCA recommends rabbits are kept in pairs and that there should be at least an hour’s daily exercise either in a rabbit proofed room or garden, suggesting a run-exercise area that is permanently attached to the main shelter.

Playtime should also be part of the daily routine.

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By Gemma Quinn AN increasing number of single women are turning to IVF to have a baby.

The number of women without a partner wanting fertility treatment has more than tripled in less than a decade with ex-

perts putting the rise down to women putting their career first and then choosing to have a child on their own before it’s too late.

An increased acceptance of both single-parent families and IVF in general is also thought to have played a part.

In 2006, the number of single women with no partners registered at UK IVF clinics was 292. In 2013 it was 952.

Fertility starts to decline in women from the age of 31 and by the age of 35 the decline is ‘significant’ prompting more women to have treatment.

C-section can affect baby’s brain DELIVERY by Caesarean section could affect a baby’s brain development.

A study has revealed C-sections affect at least one form of a baby’s ability to concentrate, scientists found in their study at York University in Canada; the first of its kind to

analyse birth experiences in this context.

The scientists found babies born via C-section are likely to experience slowed spatial attention, which relates to how well they are able to prioritise and focus on a particular object or area.

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THERE are so many fitness and health gurus, articles and products available in the health and fitness industry that quite often you can become extremely confused and rightly so.

The diet industry in the UK alone is worth two billion. So there are a whole lot of companies out there making an absolute fortune from consistently bombarding us with all sorts of fitness and health solutions. There really is NO Quick Fix to getting slim, fit and healthy.

Common Mistakes • Restricting your food I have done regular weigh-ins with clients for years; I can confirm that not one of them has ever had a basal metabolic rate under 1,150 kcal. This is the amount of energy in calorie value that their body needs to function if they were do nothing more than sleep on a sofa all day. So my question is, how on earth do you expect your poor body to function on a daily restricted intake of 600-800 calories?

So your body goes into panic mode, thinks it is being starved and slows the metabolism right down to preserve fat stores.

• Over training Training at the gym for hours to the point of exhaustion, is counter-produc-

tive. Mix your sessions to include resistance training, cardio and High Intensity Training for around 45 minutes to an hour per session three to four times per week, this is plenty.

• Alcohol Your biggest saboteur, it is laden with calories and has no nutritious value whatsoever.

Your body cannot metabolise alcohol as it views it as poison, so as you are working off the alcohol calories, any food that is sitting in your stomach is busy being stored as fat.

My Top 4 Tips: • Plan a long-term lifestyle change instead of following random fad diets.

• Incorporate regular effective exercise into your life - minimum three hours per week.

• Eat at least three well balanced nutritious meals per day.

• Limit alcohol to a weekend treat.

Over-training is not good.

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Swim to stay fit but it can be damaging CHLORINE in swimming pools can cause allergies and asthma

REGULAR SWIMMING: A great way to stay fit, but can have some adverse affects on your health.

By Gemma Quinn ACCORDING to a recent survey, 24.2 per cent of Spaniards say they swim regularly and in the hot summer months there is no better way to stay fit.

However, swimming can have a few adverse effects on your health, mainly chlorine.

Allergies and asthma The chlorine in swimming pools can cause allergies and asthma, particularly in young children. Whilst the chlorine fights the germs and bacteria in the water, it can dry out skin.

To help avoid the problem have a good shower after swimming and apply re-hydration creams at the end of the day.

Allergies can be caused by chloramine, the result of the chemical reaction between

24.2 per cent of Spaniards say they swim regularly to keep fit

chlorine and other organic fluids in the water, such as saliva and uric acid from urine which may be in the water.

A study published in the American Chemistry Society said that in large amounts, chloramine can result in heart or brain damage.

Skin complaints Hard water is widely found along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline and these water reserves have large amounts of

minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, which leads to more cases of eczema and dermatitis. At the end of the day shower using special hygiene products for atopic skins.

Red eyes Eyes can become bloodshot after too much swimming so it is advisable to wear goggles and sunglasses at all times and remove contact lenses to prevent bacterial infections.

Green hair Copper sulphate added to water to kill fungi is what often reacts with blonde hair turning it green, not chlorine.

Bad teeth Swimming for more than six hours a week can affect your teeth as they are exposed to large amounts of water that has been chemically treated.

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By Staff Reporter FOR many people the Costa Blanca is sun, sea and sand but for those who enjoy activities, thrills and new experiences then Marco Polo Expediciones can satisfy your needs. They are the premier outdoor activity and event organisers on the Costa Blanca.

Marco, the owner, has been in tourism for over 35 years. In 1994 he set up Marco Polo Expediciones as he saw a gap in the market for providing a wide range of outdoor activities for every taste. Marco explained: “We live in wonderful part of the world and the weather and terrain around the Costa Blanca mean that the conditions are ideal for many types of activities.”

The list available is endless: water based activities like jetskis, SUP, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, sea fishing, motor boats and more. If you enjoy airborne fun then you can try paragliding and a spectacular helicopter trip. For those who prefer to remain on terra firma there are cycling tours, paintball, mountain walks, horse riding, and safari options. The safari excursions are a speciality of Marco Polo. They have

THRILLS AND SPILLS: Jeep safari, water sports, paragliding... the list goes on.

The adventure made for you MARCO POLO EXPEDICIONES: The premier outdoor activity and event organisers many types of jeep excursions available from half days, to full days, evening and moonlight tours and bamboo jungle expeditions. The trips can include traversing a river bed to a viewpoint in a forgotten village, taking a swim in natural waterfalls and enjoying a special homemade dinner.

The tours can be tailored to suit individual needs whether you are a couple, a family or a larger group.

There is even the opportunity to drive

one of the jeeps if you have the relevant driving licence but as Marco said: “If you want to drive then leave your hangover at home.”

Of course with adventure activities health and safety is paramount and Marco Polo ensure that all their clients are given the best instruction for the activity they are participating in. Marco Polo are proud that TripAdvisor have rated them number one in their customer survey. Marco said:

“We strive to make sure that all of our clients receive the best experience they could have imagined and we always take note of any reviews.”

If there is an activity on your bucket list that you need to tick off then Marco Polo will go that one step further to ensure that you can move on to the next.

Corporate events are another area where Marco Polo excel.

So if you want an adventure on

water, land or air then contact Marco Polo; you will be in safe hands.

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Fun, exercise and charity FITNESS event for dog rescue

By Staff Reporter TANAMERA dog charity have organised a fun day that will not only benefit the rescued dogs but will stretch your muscles and tone your body.

The event will be held at Fitness Centre Moraira on Saturday September 26 from 9.30am-2pm. There will be Yoga, Spinning, Zumba and

Dancersize. As well as fitness classes there will be stalls with a health theme: organic food, fresh juices and massages. The classes are already being booked up so to make sure you can work your body in the way you want. Book your place on Facebook page Sport marathon and health fair.

Tickets cost â‚Ź10 and include entry into a raffle to win a fantastic health hamper.

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All that jazz at Moraira Castle MUSIC under the stars during August FOR those who enjoy jazz under the stars then Moraira is the place to be during August. The fifth Voramar Street Jazz Festival takes place every Tuesday and the last performance will be on Tuesday August 25. Dixieband will be playing at the castle between 8pm and 9pm and Jazztembre will play from 9pm and 10pm on the corner of Calle Mar and Calle Playas. It is recommended to arrive early to make sure you get a good position as these events are very popular.

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CUEVAS DE LAS CALAVERAS: A remarkable story to tell.

Explore and discover history DISCOVERED in 1768, the caves have a dark past

By Community Reporter FOR a day of adventure and history then a visit to the Cuevas de las Calaveras will be a treat. The caves are situated on the road between Pedreguer and Benidoleig and have a remarkable story to tell.

They were discovered in 1768 and the explorers who entered them were spooked by the numerous skulls that were scattered around. There are some that believe the caves were a mausoleum or death chamber but others believe they were an ancient sacrificial site.

During the Second World War the caves were used to store provisions by the military and as a workshop for aircraft repairs.

As well as the caves there is a restaurant and a children’s play area.

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Owned and run by father and son team Ian and Tom Nock, the pair created the specialist self drive van Hire Company from their own needs and experiences.

The company has since gained a well-deserved reputation for being reliable and trustworthy and has continued to expand their fleet and services. The self-drive option allows customers to rent well maintained and fully legal and insured vehicles, giving people the opportunity to move themselves and their belongings from the UK to Spain or Spain to the UK in the knowledge that they are in full control.

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Essential garden herbs MANY varieties can withstand both the summer and winter Dick Handscombe

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

MANY herbs can withstand both extreme summer and winter temperatures.

Many are used for cooking, infusions, and natural remedies for plants - and humans - as well as for their perfume, flowers and attraction for butterflies and other beneficial insects.

No wonder herbs are an essential feature of Spanish gardens.

Herbs can be fitted into gardens of all sizes in various ways: • Planted in pots or larger containers, either in the garden or by the kitchen door. Or of course in a patio courtyard or the terrace of an apartment.

• In a dedicated herb garden with a squared, wagon wheel or raised spiral, or medieval tied knot design.

• Alongside the vegetable plot or paths.

• Mixed in with alpines and succulents in a rockery.

• Mixed into the front and mid depth of a mixed perennial/shrub bed.

• Creeping thyme and dichondra in shady areas.

• As internal hedges. Rosemary, bay and lavender are especially useful.

• Mints are best planted in large, sunken pots or barrels as the roots can spread evasively.

• In the vegetable garden borage, cultivated and wild garlic, fennel and artichokes, tagetes menor not only brighten up a plot but are also useful companion plants that help protect vegetables from plagues like carrot fly, black and white fly and swarming beetles. A patch of comfrey has several uses.

HARVESTING HERBS For cooking and salads, best picked fresh as required. Can also be sun-dried and sealed in containers. Also try freezing in ice cubes for soups and sauces.

Pick seeds such as coriander and anis and dry in the sun.

For pot-pourri, pick a mix of leaves and flowers at any time.

For adding to oils, pick flowers like marigolds and hypericum when in full flower.

For infusions, pick fresh as required or sun dry in the summer and dry for winter use. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com

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Brits and Scandis just love a bit of luxury CARPETS are a growing trend in Spain ALTHOUGH living in Spain means that we are blessed with the sunshine almost all year round, it seems that the home comfort of a carpet on the floor is still welcomed by British and Scandinavian expats.

Lots of apartments in Spain are now being fitted out wall to wall with luxurious carpet; whether it be for the living room or bathroom, trends show that the carpet is back!

With lots of designs to choose from, stocks at furniture shops have been increasing in demand year on year, until now there are many colours and textures that can be incorporated into the Spanish home and lifestyle.

Much thought has gone into the serviceability of the designs so that you can have the best of both worlds, chic and

WALL TO WALL: Carpet becoming more popular. comfort rolled into one, and easy to clean fabrics. Another big plus for carpet lovers is that a floor covering cuts down the acoustics and helps to reduce noise all round, so carpet is not just a pretty face on the floor but an asset.

If your room is not quite ready for the overall fitting, large rugs are a fantastic room enhancer for the cooler months and they can cheer up a plain grey marble floor a treat, giving more colour and character to your room.

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Don’t fall victim to holiday scams ILLEGAL websites offer private citizens and agencies apartments which do not include features as advertised

By Maria José Fernandez UPON their arrival at their destination, six in 10 tourists find that the home they had rented is not up to their expectations or that the services advertised are nowhere to be found.

A new study released by property expert’s website Alquiler Protegido sh o ws t h a t a t l e a s t 1 7 p er cent of holiday homes customers fall victims to scams.

Coinciding with the ‘summer boom’ in terms of property renting, several non-professional and mostly illegal websites are us ed b y p r i v a t e c i t i z e n s an d agencies, offering apartments which do not include the features they advertise.

August is the month where a larger number of scams are detected. Big amounts of money are paid to find an apartment near the beach, wi t h v i e ws t o th e s e a , garden and other features. Up-

on their arrival, customers find out they have been deceived.

“In g en era l, 68 pe r c e nt of scams have to do with the location of the property, ma in ly w ith its dis tance from the sea,” re a d s th e s tu d y: “These misleading o ffe rs p ro mis e beaches within

500 metres, and in many cases it is necessary to use the car to get to the beach.”

Other common kinds of scams have to do with the features of the house: air conditioning, microwave, washing ma-

UPON ARRIVAL: Not as expected.

chi ne or di shwasher ar e announced on t he adver t , but not present in the home.

“The most common excuse is that these appliances broke coincidentally just before the customer’s arrival,” said cofounder of Alquiler Protegido, Alfredo Garcia, who added: “It is also usual that the pictures uploaded trick customers wi t h i t s per spect i ve or t hat t hese phot os ar e t aken i n completely different apartments.”

Hum i di t y pr obl em s, plagues or excessive heat in the home as well as lack of sunlight are also problems kept hidden by renters which make nasty surprises for customers.

Alquiler Protegido advises al l hol i day hom e renters to always turn to sites that guarantee legal and truthful properties.

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You can win or lose on your home’s value ADVICE on what repairs and maintenance are required in order to maximise the value of your home John Graham The property expert AS an experienced qualified surveyor I have a trained eye and I can spot good and bad things in a home that an untrained eye will miss, which is important as one of my jobs is to carry out professional valuations and inspections of homes on behalf of the owner or the potential buyer and give professional advice on the ideal sales price and condition of the home.

But providing a full property inspection has proved to be one of the most valuable services I can give the home owner or a potential buyer.

The reason is simple, I am one of only a few people in the real estate industry professionally qualified to value and inspect a property and advise the owner on the true value and condition of their home and advise them on what they should do regarding repairs and maintenance to ensure they maximise the value of their home.

Alternatively, when advising a potential buyer of a property, I advise them on the true condition of the property and any extra costs they would have for repairs etc in addition to the asking pur-

PROPERTY INSPECTION: One of the most valuable services I can provide. chase price. I advise them on what they should offer on the property bearing in mind my inspection, which in my experience results in a reduced offer on poorly maintained property.

In today’s market, the average starting price for well maintained luxury villas and apartments in Spain start around the €1 million price range.

However in my many years of experience the

same villas or apartments which have not been well maintained and updated can lose up to 20 per cent of their value, which in real terms means losing around €200,000, a substantial amount of money to lose.

Imagine you did not lose €200,000€ on your home but are happily on your way home from the bank with €200,000 cash in a bag but some-

how along the way you lose the bag and money.

I’m sure you are going to be very upset for a very long time and seriously question why you decided to walk home with €200,000 cash and your family will always think what they could have done with the extra money.

There are many reasons why you may not feel so bad losing €200,000 on the value of your home as this is not very tangible, but you would hate to lose €200,000 in cash, psychologically one loss is far worse than the other, but the reality is that you have lost the money in either case, which could have been avoided.

So the moral of my article this week is that you do not need to lose €200,000 or any amount of money, all you need to do is follow my free advice and arrange for a professional surveyor to inspect your home and get the best professional advice on how to maintain and maximise the value of your home.

It’s now a good time to sell your home and you will be safe in the knowledge that your home will sell for the best market price and your €200,000 will not be lost but safe in your bank account.

John Graham. Email Gk.ipad@me.com Follow me on Twitter @johngraham FASI Tel. (44) 203 290 0983

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HOUSING STOCK: A few areas in Spain have seen an increease.

Not all down on the stock market In Ceuta and Melilla, the stock EVEN though the property stock saw an increase of 18.1 per cent, has not ceased to decrease since totalling 744 properties for sale.

2010, there are a few areas of the In the case of Biscay and AlaSpanish territory in which the properties for sale va, stock increased by 11.62 per stock has experienced the oppoin Ceuta and cent and 4.76 per cent, reaching site.

Melilla 3,227 and 2,309 properties for This is the case of areas such as sale respectively. the independent Spanish cities in The number of new unsold Africa, Ceuta and Melilla as well properties began to increase strongly in 2007 in as Alava and Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain, where there were 413,642 unsold homes where the property stock has seen a stark inin total and this growth was interrupted in 2009. crease from 2010 to 2014, according to the most Since then, the property stock has seen a derecent data provided by the Ministry of Develcrease of 17.5 per cent. opment.

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Taylor Trophy winners AFTER six weeks of bowling the competition came to an end AFTER six weeks of competitive bowling under the floodlights at Javea Green bowls club, the Taylor Trophy Competition came down to the very last games.

If Taylor Made could beat North and South they could take the title, but Monday Night Takeaway only needed a d r a w a g a i n st t h e 6 Amigos who were propping up the t a b l e t o b e c o me Champions.

However if they both slipped up, then BBC Bandits could sneak into second place providing they beat Top of the Milk. The scene was set for a pulsating finish, who would win and take the prizes, well actually nobody!

The top three teams all got beaten, so the final league

IN ALICANTE: All three places were tied.

The Warblers JAVEA GREEN BOWLERS: The Monday Night Takeaway team won the trophy. table revealed the Monday Night Takeaway of Chris Evans, Clive English, Jonathan Barr, Jenny Rich,

Maureen Barrie and Bill Barrie as deserved Champions.

The runners up were Tay-

lor Made, with North and South just beating the BBC Bandits to third place on shot difference.

THE WARBLERS this week travelled to Alicante where they found the course in good condition, although the greens were quite slow. There was again only one division this week so just 1-3 places were played for.

All three places this week were tied on 37 points, so they were all decided on countback.

In first place off 14.8, was Michael Taylor, second place went to Barbara Pollitt, and

third was won by Michael Morley.

Three nearest the pins were played for, and on hole 3 it was won by Steve Head, and on holes 12 and 17, they were both won by the now very in form David Corcoran. Three players achieved two’s on Wednesday, David Corcoran on hole 3, Steve Head hole 8, and on the long 15th was that very very nice chap David Knight.

And the winner of the Major Wager is...

HERE we reflect on the successes and failures we have seen Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles THE final Major of the year is now concluded and we can reflect on the successes and failures that we have witnessed at each location.

The Masters is always the first Major event and it is permanently located at Augusta National Park.

The outstanding player of the Masters and of the year was Jordan Spieth, who opened the competition with nine birdies

in the first round and remained on top of the leaderboard throughout.

In Campbell’s Major Wager our eventual winner placed large amounts on Rory and Jordan. Nobody risked anything on Hideki who was fifth.

The US Open was once again the domain of young Jordan. Still only 21 and claiming his second Major. The also-rans from the remaining 155 players included Louis Oosthuizen, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson and Branden Grace. The Major Wager punters skilfully avoided each of them.

The Open - When you play golf in Scotland you can always expect that the weather will have an influence and indeed it did just that to such an extent that the final round was delayed until the Monday and

o n t h i s o c c a s i o n J o r d a n ’s fans would have been in agony as they watched him four putt on a par three.

The plaudits go to Zach Johnson who collected the Claret Jug following his emotional speech. The other names in the frame included Marc Leishman.

The PGA Championship wrapped up the Major season at one of the circuit’s toughest courses, Whistling Straits alongside Lake Michigan.

The final result was a popular win for Jason Day with Jordan close behind. Rory had returned to competitive golf very early according to many qualified experts who agreed that he would need three months rather than six weeks to

GEORGE BRADDICK: The overall winner.

allow his damaged ankle to heal.

The Campbell Lamont Major Wager is now conc l u d e d a n d i t w a s V E RY close. Most wagers were placed on the rock-solid favourites and no one really found any of the outsiders which would have made a significant impact on the results, which are as follows: Close but no cigar - Ann Gibson was third with an impressive 1,538.9 points.

Second and sooooo close was Ian Evans who secured 1,573.75 points.

But the overall winner, who will bring a partner for golf and lunch at La Sella with Campbell is GEORGE BRADDICK. George scored 1,592.5.

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Fun, friendship and exercise at Benitachell Bowls Club THE image of bowls has changed over the last few years BENITACHELL BOWLS CLUB is unique. It is the only bowls club on the Costa Blanca wholly owned by the members.

This allows it to offer a very special ambience in which to enjoy a game of bowls, as well as the many other social activities it holds. There is very much a family feel to the club and even if you are new to the Costa Blanca you will soon feel like you have known the fellow members for years.

The club started in 1988 with only two annual members, but today it has around 200 members, comprised of titleholders, as well as annual and temporary members.

Brian Doggett, President, explained, “We aim to provide the perfect setting to enjoy a game of bowls. There is a clubhouse which offers a wide variety of food and beverages. We also have a very active social scene with everything from barn dances to paella bake off's, and of course seasonal functions.”

The image of bowls has had a dramatic change over the last few years. It is drawing a younger crowd and the membership of Benitachell Bowls Club pays testament to this.

Brian said, “Our membership is varied. We have bowlers in their 40’s right through to their 80’s. Bowling is one of the few sports that you can enjoy whatever your age.”

There is a free induction course run by Terry who is one of four qualified instructors so you can get a feel of the game and decide if it is for you.

One of the other benefits of bowling is the exercise, both physical and mental, it provides. Games usually last around three hours and during that time there is plenty of walking, up and down the rinks, plenty of stretching and bending, as you deliver the bowls, and plenty of humour and mental calculations to see if you will emerge victorious.

The bowling season starts in September and the four day Masters competition has a generous €1,000 prize. The Winter Rinks, sponsored by Dragon Insurance, has already generated a lot of interest and the Bankia Triples is on November

BENITACHELL BOWLS CLUB: Providing the perfect setting to enjoy a game of bowls.

5 so you can see that there is plenty of opportunity to test your skills against other bowlers.

Brian said, “Bowling is much more than the game. For our members it provides a social hub. They come and play in the morning, then enjoy the clubhouse facilities. We pride ourselves on providing a delightful experience, on or off the green.”

If you are interested in trying bowls in a very special environment then contact Benitachell Bowls Club Partida Benicambra, 0 S/N, 03726 El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Alicante Tel : 966 493 151 Or ring Brian Doggett Tel : 671 939 095

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Levante play at Oliva Nova MICHAEL MORLEY extends his lead in Player of the Year competition LEVANTE’S Michael Morley is a man bang in form.

Michael carded 40 points at Oliva Nova last Friday (August 14), only two days after scoring 37 points playing with Orba Warblers at

Alicante Golf.

His victory extends his lead in Levante’s Player of the Year competition and also puts him top of the society’s annual Oliva Nova Challenge - an eclectic competition.

Playing off 11, Michael finished ahead of Jeff Morrow, who had 37 points and Anne Edwards was third with 36 points.

In Division two, winner Alan Simpson had 31 points, one more than second-placed Eric Edwards with Terry Saville third on 28 points.

RESULTS: Division 1 First, Mike Morley (11) 40 points Second, Jeff Morrow (13) 37 points Third, Anne Edwards (11) 36 points

Reasons to be cheerful… Michael Morley (fourth from right) alongside (l to r) Steve Head, Terry Saville, Eric Edwards, Alan Simpson, Ken Perkins, Jeff Morrow and Anne Edwards.

Division 2 First, Alan Simpson (29) 31 points Second, Eric Edwards (29) 30 points Third, Terry Saville (24) 28 points