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BUSTED - Drug gang behind

CREAMA subsidises work contracts for young people

CREAMA is running an initiative to stimulate jobs with contracts of indeterminate duration for qualified young people who are registered in the national system p5

62 kilos of cocaine found on Denia and Javea beaches

Natural gas reaches Albir

Work has begun to make natural gas available to residents in the Playa Albir area p6

by Tahnee Wright

Recent Inheritance Tax changes set to cause more financial strain to inheritors of Spanish Property!

Read more with Mark Roach p28

Jaguar XJR V8 super saloon is back •p53

Hilary and Chris Hare with HELP Vice President Catherine Perez Pinto

Local couple donate Golden anniversary gift When Hilary and Chris decided to throw a party for friends and family to celebrate their Golden anniversary, they decided to do away with the traditional gift and asked their friends and family to instead donate to their very special collection‌ Read more on page 18

The National Police have arrested 25 people and seized more than half a tonne of cocaine and â‚Ź200,000 in cash as a two-year undercover investigation has consummated, exposing the gang behind the 62 kilos of cocaine that was found washed up on the beaches of Denia and Javea in January.

The investigation began in March 2015 when Agents of group XV of the Provincial Brigade of the Judicial Police of Madrid first became aware of the existence of two Colombian men bringing cocaine into Spain. The men, alongside connections in Belgium and Holland, oversaw the storage and distribution of the drug as well as the recruitment of others into the organisation.

As the investigation progressed, it soon became apparent that the men were part of an extensive international criminal organisation, which had a structured and hierarchical framework.

Together with units in Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona, researchers were able to determine that the head of the organisation resided between Mexico, Colombia and Spain and had many individuals under his power to control the smuggling of the drug into Spain before it was sold on the streets.

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Nigel Farage accuses EU of ‘behaving like the mafia’

by Tahnee Wright Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage was heckled in the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday after accusing MEPs of ‘behaving like the mafia’ over the conditions of Brexit.

Farage was told to retract his ‘unacceptable’ remark by the Parliament's president, Italian Antonio Tajani and said that, in respect of national sensitivities, he would instead brand them ‘gangsters’.

‘You (the EU) have shown yourself with these demands to be vindictive, to be nasty. All I can say is thank goodness we’re leaving,’ he said.The row came as the Parliament heard a string of senior MEPs insist that Britain cannot enjoy ‘the same or better conditions’ in its relations with the European Union as full member states after Brexit.

MEPs voted in favour of an eightpage resolution that lays out the Parliament’s red lines on the coming Brexit negotiations, over which the Parliament has a veto. The resolution says the UK must honour ‘all its legal, financial and budgetary obligations’ up to and after its withdrawal, and threatens to exclude the UK from EU discussions on trade and ‘other policy areas’ if it begins talks with non-EU countries before leaving the bloc.

The European Parliament's Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, told MEPs that he expected the UK to return to the EU in the future, when a younger gen-

Farage was told to retract his ‘unacceptable’ remark

eration recognises withdrawal as ‘a loss of time, a waste of energy and a stupidity’.Leaders of the main groupings in the European Parliament said they wanted ‘fair and constructive’ talks with Britain during the two-year withdrawal talks under Article 50, but insisted that divorce talks must come before negotiations over future trade relations and that the UK will not be allowed to ‘cherry-pick’ favoured elements of EU membership to keep.

The leader of the EPP group of centreright MEPs, Germany's Manfred Weber, told the Parliament that the UK could not simply pick and choose areas such

as security, scientific collaboration and free trade where it wanted to co-operate with the remaining 27 member states.‘I feel London thinks it will find the perfect deal and will take the positive points and leave the negative points,’ said Mr Weber. ‘This will not happen.

Cherry-picking will not happen.

‘A state outside the EU cannot have the same or better conditions than a state inside the EU.’ Mr Weber said: ‘We are going to remain partners and friends but the UK has to accept the fact that there will be a tough negotiating position on the European side.’

Continued from front page Different individuals controlled transportation, storage, sending money to Colombia, obtaining vehicles, recruiting ‘screen men’ to rent villas and one was even responsible for the collection of debts owed to the organisation.

The arrests closed the two-year investigation as agents became aware of new plans being formulated by the organisation in February this year, suspecting an imminent dispatch of cocaine.

At the end of March, agents detected a greater movement of the ‘strong men’ of the organisation in Spain and found that a new delivery had indeed arrived. With assistance from the GOIT (Operative Group of Technical Interventions), they stopped several vehicles, seizing varying amounts of cocaine. Agents then went to a ship in the Madrid district of Villaverde where they found a suspicious amount of refractory bricks (used to build fireplaces and barbecues). As agents began to break the bricks, they found many to be hollow with cocaine hidden inside.

As a result of the investigation, agents searched 28 houses in various provinces in Spain (4 in Madrid, 18 in Valencia and one in Guadalajara, Toledo, Alicante, Albacete, Tarragona and Sabadell) an industrial warehouse in Madrid and seized 20 cars. A total of 25 individuals have been arrested, 15 of whom have been imprisoned.

The trial has revealed that the same organisation was responsible for the 62 kilos of cocaine that was found washed up on the beaches of Denia and Javea in January – a failed operation which saw the drug attached to floating drums from a merchant ship.

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Benidorm police officers suspended over UK mans jail suicide

Two Spanish police officers have been suspended from duty for five days without pay for failing to prevent the suicide of Anthony Abbott, 36, who died within an hour of his arrest in his cell at Benidorm police station in October 2015.

Abbott had been arrested after police were called to the Palm Beach Hotel to deal with a violent argument between him and his partner Catherine Corless.

The father of two was taken into custody and left unsupervised in a cell for 18 minutes, whilst one police officer left his post unauthorised and another one failed to replace him. During these 18 minutes, Abbott used a blanket and bar to take his own life.

The Spanish National Police authorities’ decision to suspend the two officers from duty for five days without pay is the least severe of a range of disciplinary actions stipulated by law.

Spanish lawyer, María Ángeles Reyes Bernal, representing Catherine Corless has questioned the Police version of events and the fact the examining magistrate in Benidorm was never told about the unsupervised minutes Abbott spent in the police cell. ''How can a detainee tear a blanket into pieces to hang himself in a police station?” asks Bernal, who is preparing to claim “significant” damages from the Spanish Interior Ministry.

Although the Spanish investigation into Abbott’s death was closed some time ago, the UK investigation remained open and on March 23 this year the coroner in Manchester concluded that Abbott had died from hanging.

His report also described the Benidorm Police Department’s failure to improve their installations as “negligence” and “an important factor.”

The coroner cited a report from the Spanish interior ministry, which referred to the suicide attempt of another detainee in a shared cell on March 26, 2014, using a strip of blanket – the same method Abbott employed.

The Interior Ministry report proposals included putting surveillance cameras in the seven cells at the station, upgrading the doors to avoid “strips of blankets being introduced,” installing buzzers in the cells and repairing the alarm system.

In 2015, a total of 324 government employees worked at the police station, but the report flagged the difficulty of monitoring the cells, which have a combined potential occupancy of 12 detainees.

After 17 months, the UK investigation concludes that there is no evidence to suggest that the Benidorm Police Department acted on any of the Interior Ministry's recommendations.

The UK report on Antony Abbott’s death, which will be sent to the British Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson, demands that measures be adopted to guarantee the security of detainees.

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The world's first crowdfunded hospital opens in Aleppo This week, Hope Hospital, which was crowdfunded by people from all over the world opened to treat the children of Aleppo.

by Tahnee Wright It started with a campaign spearheaded by CanDo last December, the People’s Convoy, which was transported hospital equipment and supplies from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital to Turkey’s border with Syria; a journey covering over 2,600 miles by land, through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.

Alongside partner organisations Across The Divide, Doctors Under Fire, Hand in Hand for Syria, Phoenix Foundation, The Syria Campaign, and UOSSM, CanDo raised £246,505 in just 14 days to rebuild the last children’s hospital that had been bombed out of action in Aleppo.

The campaign resonated with public figures, humanitarian organisations and the public globally and resulted in raising a staggering £246,505 (270% of the fundraising target) in just 14 days, which in addition to rebuilding the hospital, also provided enough funding for six months of running costs.

The convoy departed from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London on December 17, 2016 to a buzz of media attention. The heavy goods vehicle carrying the hospital equipment and supplies drove over 2,600 miles passing through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, before crossing Turkey and finally reaching Turkey’s border with Syria on January 2, 2017.

With over 4,800 single donations mostly from the UK and USA, the People’s Convoy sent a strong message of solidarity to the Syrian doctors (the Independent Doctors Association) who

were rebuilding this children’s hospital for the seventh time after the six previous buildings had been bombed out of action.

Inspired by the public display of generosity and solidarity the IDA decided to name the facility Hope Hospital.

Dr Hatem from The Independent Doctors Association (IDA) said: ‘After evacuating from Aleppo our hearts ached, because we had been building the Children's Hospital in Aleppo for two years and then lost everything.’

He went on to say: ‘After we saw the People's Convoy, something rebuilt within ourselves. The hope returned to me when I realised that there are people thinking about us and supporting us. It meant the world knew what we were doing inside Aleppo: serving the children, the civilians. So, we began working hard to build the new children's hospital (Hope Hospital).’

CanDo’s Founder and CEO, Dr Rola Hallam also added ‘Hope Hospital’ is a clear victory for humanity. While it might seem like a small victory in the face of the continued adversity in Syria, it marks a significant milestone. From the thousands of supporters and the tens of organisations that endorsed the convoy, to the media supporters and the breath-taking resilience of the IDA team, the achievement is a celebration of the human spirit.’

The hospital will serve the Jarablus district (Northern Aleppo) community of 170,000, treating over 5,087 children each month - which is likely to grow as more communities become displaced from continued evacuations and news of the hospital spreads.

Hope Hospital is the first of its kind to be funded by people from all over the world

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CREAMA subsidises work contracts for young people Easter health care in Javea Javea will see health care reinforced in the run up to and during Easter with the opening of the auxiliary clinic on Playa del Arenal.

The councillor of Health of Javea, Pilar Zamora, has confirmed that the clinic will be open from Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 of April, from 10.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday (including public holidays) and from 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturdays.

The clinic will be closed on Sundays.

The clinic will be run by independent staff who work in the local health centres of Javea and will be attended by a doctor and a nurse.

Zamora expressed satisfaction over the reinforcement of the health service across Easter, especially given the two-week period sees a huge influx of tourists.

She recalled that in the summer, the Consultorio del Arenal (located in a municipal area of Javea Park) offered an excellent service as it is situated in a comfortable position both for those in the Arenal neighbourhood and also for those in the urbanisations in the south of municipality.

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CREAMA is running an initiative to stimulate jobs with contracts of indeterminate duration for qualified young people who are registered in the national system of the young people project of the Valencian Community. Any private company can benefit from the subsidies offered by CREAMA, even self-employed entrepreneurs.

The person employed must be under a contract of indeterminate duration, over the age of 16 with a recognised qualification and be registered in the national system of the young people project of the Valencian Community. A subsidy for a full-time contract of indeterminate duration amounts to â‚Ź7,926.24 or â‚Ź9,907.80 for women workers or young disabled persons. A subsidy for a part-time contract of indeterminate duration with a minimum of 30 hours will be subsidised on a pro-rata basis.

Applications can be submitted until October 31, 2017 and at the latest two months after the contract of employment has begun.More Information at: ADL de Benissa, Calpe, Denia, Gata de Gorgos, Pedreguer, Pego, Javea and Teulada Moraira.

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Natural gas reaches Albir

Work has begun on the project to bring natural gas to the Albir area

by Andy Mansell Work has begun to make natural gas available to residents in the Playa Albir area of Alfas in a project costing around 400,000 euros.

The 7 km infrastructure network will cover the areas between Cami de la Mar, Avenida Albir and Cami Vell de Altea and will bring the supply to an estimated 5900 homes and businesses and

around a dozen Hotel establishments.

Supply company Cegas has invested over 1.8 million euros in the construction of the network which will eventually cover nearly 14km throughout the Alfas del pi Muncipal area continuing in it's desire to make a major investment effort to extend natural gas to new towns and strengthen the distribution and transport network.

Alfas del Pi Urban Planning Coun-

cilor Toni Such said: "The arrival of natural gas can imply an injection of competitiveness for companies, hotels, shops and restaurants in the municipality, being more economical and less polluting," He added that construction work on the project is expected to be completed by early May and households should be able to start using the natural gas within a few weeks of the completion date.

Finestrat gives go ahead to end historic flood problems Last week, Finestrat Town Hall gave the green light to plans which will end the historic flood problems affecting the town.

The provisional plan to channel the Barranco de la cala to prevent future flooding will have a budget of 1.4 million euros from annual renewal funds and work will be carried out by Hydraqua, the current potable water and sewerage concessionaire. Spokesman for the local government team, Victor Darío Llinares, put forward the approval of the plans by stating: "Because of the urgent problems created by regular flooding, we are giving immediacy to a historical problem that puts the lives of people at risk every day.''

He explained that ''The council will solve the problem by its own means thanks to the agreement reached with Hydraqua. The proposal represents a total economic investment plan of € 2.7 million intended to alleviate the effects of flooding, especially in the La Cala area and also in the traditional historical centre" he continued.

Adding that ''This investment does not mean that we will not request financial help from Central Government and the Generalitat to pay for a work of such magnitude because the waters that flow into that creek do not only come from Finestrat."

The flash floods in the La Cala de Finestrat beachfront area have caused major damage in recent years and also been responsible for two fatalities in October 2011 and one during the heavy rains of last December.

Callosa to Guadalest road still affected by landslide Work continues to repair the main pipeline delivering drinking water to the town of Callosa d'en Sarria, which suffered serious damage in the heavy storms of December and January. The work began in February to repair the Font Major under the supervision of the technical services division. The intervention was necessary to create alternative conduits to supply drinking water to the municipality, along with the conduction of the Font de la Renyinosa And the Well of Onaer.

The last two pipelines are currently guaranteeing the drinking water supply, due to the inactivity of the main pipeline of the Margeve which was also damaged by the recent rains. However, in view of the serious damage suffered by the Font Major due a landslide, the public company TRAGSA took over the work in mid-February thanks to a € 1.5 million grant received from the Conselleria of Agriculture which will also pay for the repair of the Raft of Onaer and it's diverse systems of irrigation for the municipality.

The urgent work is set to last until the end of May and at the moment, traffic on the road connecting Callosa to Guadalest , passing through Font Major is regulated by temporary traffic lights.

Callosa Town Hall have called for patience from regular road users whilst work is completed. Likewise pedestrians in the area are asked to stay clear of the landslide area until the debris has been cleared.

The Mayor of Callosa d'en Sarrià, Josep Saval, and the Councilor for Technical Services, Alfonso Puigcerver, visited the works recently to check on their progress and ensure the work is on schedule for completion before the busy summer season begins.

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Community action to protect Javea from forest fires

The city council meeting of last week was well atended by excursionist clubs, security corporations and firefighting volunteers

by Tahnee Wright The first action to take place as part of the City of Javea’s Local Forest Fire Prevention Plan was announced last week.

The Local Police, in coordination with the techincal team of Medi XXI, are preparing an information campaign to provide residents with guidance on how to protect themselves and their homes in the event of a forest fire.

The campaign – of particular importance for those living in integrated areas in agroforestry lands – will not only address permanent residents but also those who rent properties in the holiday season. The city have stressed that all must be aware that they are within real risk of fire and should be well prepared to face it should it arise.

A guide is currently being drafted with basic instructions (from preventive gardening recommendations to advice on how to

improve safety in case of emergency) along with a questionnaire so that residents can easily assess the level of protection their home would afford against a hypothetical fire and thus know what measures to apply to improve safety.

The collateral will be distributed by local estate agencies and a programme of talks will be scheduled for residents.

In the city council meeting of last week - attended by excursionist clubs, security corporations and firefighting volunteers all insisted upon the importance of raising awareness of the ‘shared community responsibility’ in protecting the municipality from the effects of forest fires.

The environmental advisory firm assisting with the campaign explained that it is now in the phase of collecting data (studying the latest fires and detecting the areas of highest risk) in order to be able to design the most effective guide.

Go ahead for Gorgos river improvement works The planned improvement works of the Pont de Triana, at the mouth of the river Gorgos in Javea, continue to advance in their progress.

This week the provincial directorate of Costas gave its authorisation for the work, which affects an area of public sea land.

The plenary unanimously approved the permit and will transfer all documentation to the Department of Environment, who will assess whether an environmental report is needed or whether the project can proceed straight to bidding stage. The project is budgeted at €567,382 and has a 55 per cent (€312,000) grant from the Diputacion de Alicante.

The work itself will see the bridge reconstructed, extending it from 12 metres to 15 metres and repairs to the river’s structural damages after the floods of 2007.

The session also saw the winding up of the general budget for 2016 - which closes again with an underspend of almost €5million - which will be allocated to the repayment of public debt.

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Boulevard of greens

by Andy Mansell The town hall of Alfaz del Pi is very proud of the communal parks it provides for residents, visitors and pets throughout it's municipal area.

One of these green spaces, in the centre of Albir's Boulevard de Musicos, is undergoing its annual Spring clean-up this week with a budget of €12,000.

Head of Parks, Gardens and Technical Services for the town, Óscar Pérez explained, “ This iniative is one of the two integral actions that are carried out every year in this green corridor, where there are about 120 plant species."

Work will include, clearing of herbaceous borders, pruning of trees and shrubs, plus removal of dead palm trees stumps and will be completed in around two weeks.

Perez said "We are continuing with the development of the main infrastructures of l'Albir to ensure we are ready for the Easter holidays.''

After the recent work undertaken to repair the damage caused to the beach area of Albir by the January storms, the Boulevard de Musicos is the department's most crucial project.

After the Sierra Gelada Natural park, the Boulevard is considered to be the most important green space in the town and Perez stressed the work is "An action destined with the aim of maintenance and conservation of this green zone".

Plant material removed from the area are shipped to a municipal plot

Albir's Boulevard de Musicos about to get its annual clean up in time for Easter

for crushing to enable their re-use as natural fertilizer. They are also converted into natural protective covering for public parks and gardens. This recycling initiative ultimately fertilizes and allows the ground to maintain humidity.

These environmental initiaves result in a considerable saving of water, whilst avoiding the use of fertilizer as the cover acts as a barrier between the soil and the trees, reducing health problems.

The environment and Technical Ser-

vices department are responsible for the cleaning, disinsection and pruning of trees in the entire municipality of l'Alfàs del Pi and their director Perez described the Boulevard de Musicos as, '' A green area whose main purpose is to give out surpluses of water in periods of rain. Throughout its 800 meters of route there are planted more than 120 species, mostly tropical and agricultural, forming a green corridor by which the owners of dogs can walk freely with their pets.''

Pedreguer to be extra energy efficient Pedreguer announced last week that they will join forces with SOM ENERGIA, a cooperative energy company engaged in the production and marketing of energy from renewable sources.

In exchange for the very modest joining fee of €100, Pedreguer - already recognised as a pioneering municipality for its environmental awareness - will receive the advice of SOM ENERGIA in respect of all municipal buildings and facilities. Advice will also be offered to all residents of the town and local social services employees (in this case so that they can pass ideas on to families struggling economically to help them to avoid falling into fuel poverty).

The measure aims to materialise the support of Pedreguer, a new model focused on alternative energy generation, consumption of green power and the decentralising of electricity production.

The intention of Pedreguer in the coming months is to study the electricity output of all municipal buildings and facilities, not only to survey what changes the energy model would benefit from long term, but also to achieve more immediate savings.

The Department of Environment will hold a presentation in May, so that Pedreguer residents can find out more about the services offered through the partnership with SOM ENERGIA.

Amjasa contracts local Javea companies The municipal water company of Javea, Amjasa, held a meeting last week to award its annual maintenance contracts to three local companies. Works such as trenching, earthworks and pavement replacement, will, in some cases, require machinery/ expertise that Amjasa does not have. For this reason, after receive six proposals, they have awarded contracts to F. David, Exca-Javea and Excavaciones Mayte in respect of such works. The total budget for these works has been estimated at €400,000 for the year. The companies will be contracted on rotating shifts, meaning there will always be a provision in place as and when the work presents itself. Aside from these contracts, Amjasa will also go out to tender for the renovation works that are of greater scope. The last three contracts Amjasa awarded before these also went to local companies.

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New ‘Beers and Bytes’ networking initiative for entrepreneurs in Javea

by Tahnee Wright THE Department of Economic Development of the City Council of Javea in collaboration with the agency AFIC-CREAMA launched their new initiative promoting networking between entrepreneurs in Javea last week.

The first ‘Beers and Bytes’ networking (or rather, ‘beachworking’ as the initiative has been fondly referred to) session was held last Wednesday at the Duplex Café Lounge on Calle Pescadors, Javea and brought together a group of entrepreneurs all with a desire to make contacts and share experiences and advice.

Francesc Camprubi Martell, Head of the Department of Economic Development was responsible for breaking the ice presenting the initiative and the concept of ‘beachworking’ – promoting Javea’s unique offering of quality of life along with professional development opportunities, great for those for want to develop professionally without forfeiting the relaxed characteristic that comes with living in a Meditteranean town.

Attendees at the session enjoyed presentations from three local Javea entrepreneurs who work in different sectors such as wine distribution (Casa del Vino), child care (Bombonets) and design (Deporte y Color).

After the presentations, attendees enjoyed

The session was enjoyed by all, especially the little dog

networking with other entrepreneurs and finding out more about the support resources available to them in Javea.

Camprubi was encouraged by the promising start for Beers and Bytes, as many attendees reported a positive experience, promising to encourage other entrepre-

neurs to attend the next session.

The monthly sessions are open to all current or future entrepeneurs and will develop throughout the year.

The next session will be held on Wednesday April 26 along the Arenal, yet to be confirmed but most likely at La Terraza Achill.

Benidorm Easter fair begins This weekend the streets of Calle Gambo and Martinez Alejos in Benidorm will be full of stalls offering traditional seasonal offerings to eager locals and tourists.

The Fira de Pasqua has been introduced for the first time by the City Hall to partly compensate those affected by the heavy rains in December, which disrupted the traditional Christmas fiesta in mid-December.

Somewhere in the region of 35 stalls will be in attendance to offer visitors plenty of choice with traditional Easter products at the top of the agenda.

The councilor of Fiestas, Jesús Carrobles, and the president of the Commission, Antonio Vicente Fuster, launching the fiesta last week explained that the Fira, which will open on Saturday, April 8 at 11:30pm and will be set up in the streets Gambo and Martínez Alejos.

Carrobles encouraged residents and visitors to "collaborate with the Comission. Enjoy and spend a different weekend" in this fair, and to "buy typical products of Benidorm and the region."

President of the Commission, Fuster also pointed out that one of the products to be sold at the Fira will be "the traditional palms for the procession of the Palm Sunday."

He also explained that the members of the commision have already begun the sale of these palms in two parts of the city: La Palmera and in front of Boca Calvari Museum.

From Wednesday April 12 they will also have a point of sale in the street market.

Teulada Moraira back a positive Brexit

Teulada Moraira councillor Laura Hillstead and Vice Consul in Alicante Elizabeth Bell MBE

Teulada Moraira councillor Laura Hillstead met with Elizabeth Bell MBE (Vice-Consul in Alicante) last week and presented the ‘MOTION REGARDING THE NECESSITY OF A BILATERAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPAIN AND GREAT BRITAIN GIVEN GREAT BRITAIN´S EXIT FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (BREXIT)’, which had been approved during the plenary meeting of the Teulada Moraira council. The vice-consul was asked to give it to the British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley CMG. The councillor mentioned the obligation Teulada Moraira has to the British living in the municipality and to the people from Teulada Moraira living in Great Britain.

During the meeting, they also talked about vital role volunteers play in the community and how people in need can best be helped. Teulada Moraira is working on a project called ‘volunteer bank’ and Hillstead explained the project and its future activities.

The councillor as well as the Vice-Consul expressed their wish to continue with the good correlation, the work and the mutual support.

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Alicante extreme marathon charity team in Benidorm A team of three Alicante extreme Marathon runners visited Benidorm this week as part of the build up to their participation in the Marathon des Sables, considered to be amongst the toughest footraces in the World.

by Andy Mansell Competitors in the event which starts on April 7 are required to cover 250 kilometers, in 6 stages across the Sahara desert.

The three Ultra distance runners will have to cross the 250 kilometers carrying only backpacks with food for each day.

The organisers will only provide their water, approximately 9 litres per day, tents for them to sleep in at night and logistic equipment allowing communication with the outside World, if necessary.

Communal goat’s-hair Berber tents are pitched every night but, apart from that competitors have to take everything with them. Water is rationed and if runners exceed that ration they get a time penalty.

All monies raised in sponsorship by the three atheletes, Francisco Javier López, Miguel Ángel Cayuela and Antonio García will be donated to the charity TDAH, which was set up for research, protection and help towards children suffering from Anaphy-

lactic Deficiency Disorder and Hyperactivity, Autism and Aspergers Syndrome.

Ana Pellicer, Head of Sports from Benidorm Town Hall expressed her admiration for the selfish dedication of the Alicante trio: "If anyone needed a good excuse for sport, to do it for a cause of solidarity is doubly positive" she said, before going on to thank them on behalf of the whole corporation and sponsors.

She wished them ''good luck for the race which is one of the hardest tests on the planet.''

The Marathon de Sables was first run in 1986 and for this 32nd race there are already 1,200 participants from 50 different nationalities registered.

The super fit runners are expected to race in temperatures peaking well above 40º and the only Spaniard to win the race was Mònica Aguilera from Barcelona in 2010. No British man or woman has ever won the race.The three extreme runners will run 250 kilometres in six stages across the Sahara Desert.

€200,000 to boost employment in Pedreguer On March 1, the fifth plan of Promotion of Local Employment of the City of Pedreguer began.

The aim of the initiative is to support local unemployed people in integrating back into the workplace, through training, work experience and improvement of employability opportunities.

The plan will be fully funded by the City and has been allocated €200,000 from the 2017 budget. The plan, governed by les oficines del Servof and CREAMA, involves a total of 64 unemployed people registered in the municipality and will continue for 10 months.

The workers are employed across a variety of public services – home help (six people), administrative support (four people) and agriculture, forestry and general services (54 people).

All workers are employed under contract and paid corresponding to the minimum wage.

The application period was open from January 30 to February 10, during which 156 applications were submitted.

The selection process took place in February and decisions were made in consideration of those most affected by the unemployment crisis and those unemployed for the longest amount of time.

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Silvia swan is actually a male

by Andy Mansell Regular readers may remember our story about the lone swan of Altea who has been carrying a wing injury for the last few weeks.

Local residents Chris and Melitta Hewitt had alerted RTN in the hope we could draw attention to the plight of the bird whom they nicknamed 'Silvia Swan'.

Well it appears the Hewitt's weren't the only people concerned, as our story drew a number of interesting and informative email responses from other swan loving Altea citizens.

Robert Allen was able to update us with the most accurate information about the swan's ongoing issues and current health problems.

Apparently Silvia is actually a 17 year old male, who has lived alone since his mate was killed.

Robert had been feeding the pair regularly before and has continued to feed the lone male. He told us that he has a particularly sweet tooth and a penchant for Maria biscuits.

When the injury became apparent three weeks ago, the bird was treated by a specialist vet called in from Valencia, after being removed from the

small rivermouth near to the Tsunami Chiringuito by the Guardia Civil.

The vet informed Robert that the wing was not actually broken, it was actually strapped up. However he is suffering from liver disease probably caused by his diet. White bread and Maria biscuits are not a natural food for swans.

The specialist, along with a local vet and officials from the Guardia Civil's animal protection division El Seprona were looking into the prospect of moving the bird to join another swan at the Terra Natura park outside Benidorm.

Instead the decision was made to deliver him back to his favourite 'home' location on the river and monitor his situation regularly.

To help with his liver problems, the vet asked Robert to feed the swan with brown bread and chopped spinach instead of white bread and biscuits and he has tried to pass the information on to other people who feed him. He also asked us to let our readers know too.

The new photo shows the swan looking fairly comfortable despite his ongoing health issues and we will continue to update our readers on his progress.

The injured swan was returned to his home where he will be monitored by a local vet

Calpe against colon cancer As the International Day Against Colon Cancer was celebrated last Friday, the Association Against Cancer of Calpe set up an information display on La Avenida de Ifach to raise awareness about this disease and how to prevent it.

The Mayor of Calpe, Cesar Sanchez and the Mayor of Sanidad, Ana Perles, visited the display to support the work of the members of the Association Against Cancer.

Famous Dutch artist exhibits in Alfaz Art and Sculpture lovers in Alfas del Pi are in for a treat as famous Dutch artist Fredy E. Wubben has an exhibition in the town's Casa De Cultura up until Tuesday April 18.

The exhibition of paintings and glass work are based on the relativity of life, but also place emphasis on its continuity, fluidity and displacement. In short, a poetic interpretation of life.

Fredy E. Wubben was born in Holland and studied at the Free Academy in The Hague. Throughout his long artistic career he has won numerous awards in his home country, including the Talens Award for Painting (1954, Amsterdam) and the Geert Bouwmeester Artprice (Gouda, 1977). His work arises from the perplexity and duality of life. His pieces show a constant interaction between appearance and reality and the contrast between figurative and abstraction.

He is famous for perfectly combining the fragility, subtly and delicate nature of glass with other harder, more inaccessible materials, such as natural wood, iron and bronze to create art pieces of depth and intensity.

Fredy's work is currently present in international collections from Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, Spain and the United States, among other countries.

The exhibition can be viewed in Alfas del Pi Casa De Cultura from Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Local dignitaries at the opening of the exhibition in Alfas Casa de Cultura celebrating the work of Fredy E. Wubber

Competition winners of Supermarket Sweep at EX-PATS

RTN are pleased to announce the two winners of the Supermarket Sweep at EX-PATS in Villajoyosa as Gillian Lindop from Villajoyosa and Carol Tustin from Callosa d’ Sarria.

Congratulations to you both.

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Wedding vows renewed on ruby anniversary

by Andy Mansell Forty years ago Lyn & Wyndham Neish tied the knot on their wedding day and last weekend before a gathering of family and friends, the happy couple renewed their vows on their Ruby Wedding anniversary at the Albir Church of England.

The service, officiated by Fr. Ray Andrews, was attended by many of their family and their three grandchildren, twins Wyndham & Rhianna together with younger Alonso. Afterwards everyone joined together for a delicious piece of Ruby wedding cake.

The celebration formed part of the regular communion service that day, so the Church family were able to join in with the wonderful family gathering.

A service of Holy Communion is held in Albir every Sunday at 9.45am with Easter services on: Palm Sunday 9th April - 9.45am, Good Friday 14th April 11.00am and Easter Sunday 16th April at 9.45am.

Other services include every Thursday at 11.00am at the Forum Mare Nostrum, Alfaz del Pi a service of Holy Communion and every second Thursday of each month is a healing service. The last Thursday monthly is an open discussion “Faith, Questions and Doubts” from 10.00am-10.50am (the regular service follows) and a warm welcome awaits you.

You can find the Church in the centre of Albir, turn up the main road hill, Camino de la Cantera, (quite near the Consum Supermarket), signposted Rober Palas Hotel, turn right in front of the hotel and the Church (Norwegian Seaman’s Church) is just inside the next road on the left, Carrer Mart.

If you need any further information please telephone our Local Church Warden , Elaine Mitchell on 96 686 4962 or mobile 636 164 467.

You can see all the services in the Chaplaincy on the website www.costablanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org

Lyn and Wyndham Neish renew their vows for their Ruby Wedding with Fr. Ray Andrews

Applications open for local aritsts in Javea The City of Javea has opened applications for artists who would like to exhibit their work in the two municipal spaces of el Centro de Artes Lambert and la Casa del Cable. The deadline for applications is May 5 and applications can be submitted at the Casa de la Cultura (Plaza de Baix, 6) Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 2.00pm and 5.00pm and 8.00pm (or alternatively sent by post). Applications are open to both individual and collective proposals, of work already produced or in production.

Preference will be given to those artists that have not exhibited in either of the spaces within the past four years and to artists most local to Javea. Every year, the city runs this initiative, which is designed to showcase the work of emerging local artists.

For more information, check out www.artxabia.com.

Calpe Badminton Club makes a sporting donation

Going, going, gone!

Last week, the Calpe Badminton Club donated €500 to the EMAUS association in Calpe to enable them to buy sports clothes and trainers for the children under their care. The cheque was presented to Patricia Juarez from EMAUS by members of the club´s committee.

Patricia - who coordinates education, welfare and activities for the children at the home - was delighted by the donation which will be of tremendous help in encouraging the children with their sporting activities.

The Calpe Badminton Club meets twice a week – Monday and Thursday mornings between 9.00am and 11.30am at the Pabellon de Deportes, Avda Pais Valencia, Calpe (the road where the Rastro is held on Wednesdays).

They welcome new members of a reasonable standard and anyone interested is invited to turn up on the day, or contact them first - calpe.badminton@gmail.com.

Alan the Auctioneer with Ron and Barbara Heggs, Jalon Valley Help volunteers

El Cid in Beniarbeig played host to a charity auction on Friday March 10 in aid of Jalon Valley Help.

Over 250 lots were sold and a total of €2,000 was raised on the day along with another €445 from the proceeds of the raffle and pre-sales.

This money raised will be used to help the charity take care of the needy and sick in the local area.

A big thank you from the charity goes to Alan the Auctioneer who assisted on the day and of course, the general public for their support in making the auction such a successful event.

Jalon Valley Help are now collecting suitable items for their next auction and would be grateful for any donations to be delivered to either of their charity shops in Jalon or Alcalali, or by telephoning the JVH Help Line – 659 624 643, if an item needs to be collected by arrangement.

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Moraira-Teulada U3A celebrating their 9th anniversary A walk through the years with the ever-expanding club.

by Tahnee Wright The creation of Moraira-Teulada U3A was due mainly to the determination of the late Pamela Kershaw, who, at the time, was President of Moraira Ladies Luncheon Club and Sylvia Tatnell a British Councilor for Social Services on Teulada Council.

On May 5, 2008 - a public meeting was held to gauge interest in the concept. Initially there was concern that no one would attend, however, more than 200 people arrived for that first exploratory meeting.

The first official meeting was held in June 2008 and in November 2008 a permanent committee was elected at the first AGM. At the inaugural meeting, 244 joined the new association and the first groups were formed including Cookery and Travel. There are now more than 55 groups and the most popular are Dining Out, Wine Tasting, Travel, History & Art Lectures, Golf and Golden Oldies Music.

Members usually enjoy dining out at different restaurants every month over two separate evenings as this is such a popular group.

Wine Tasting is supported generously by various local wine traders and vineyards and the group leaders try to ensure they offer very good wines at less than €5 per bottle.

The Travel Group has become an enormous enterprise with not only many varied trips throughout Spain but also holidays in interesting parts of France, Croatia and most recently, a wonderfully supported three-week trip to Cambodia and Vietnam.

The History & Art Lectures are usually held twice every month in the local theatre and are extremely popular.

The Golf Group has been in existence for over seven years but formally became a Society in January 2016 and has seen a dramatic expansion of the Society from one Stableford and one Texas Scramble a month to three games a month, a Society Championship and involvement in local Costa Blanca league golf.

The Golden Oldies, from small beginnings, now has a nine-piece band which entertains more than 100 members every month and opens the local Lions’ club’s annual Summer Concerts.

Moraira-Teulada U3A is extremely fortunate to have many members willing to work as Group Leaders along with the General Committee. Within the Committee, there is also a Social Committee who organise both a summer and a winter Dinner Dance as well as other popular social gatherings.

The executive committee

The non-executive committee

In the past two to three years, membership has expanded very rapidly and last year reached 2,000, with membership renewals this March at 1,765.

For further information check out the Mo-

raira-Teulada U3A website https://www.u3amoraira-teulada.org/ General meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at Salon GL Avenida Mediterraneo 32, Teulada.

Masonic Homes present nebulisers to village of Benichembla

Benichembla GP and his Nurse, Jenny Hart (President), Pharmacist and Assistant, and Bernard Wilson (Secretary)

A presentation was made on March 28 to the local Doctor at the Farmacia in Benichembla of two nebulizers.

Prior to this generous donation, the Farmacia only had one nebulizer to service the whole village and in the winter – with so many people experiencing chest problems, when the nebulizer was in use (as was often the case), many had to travel to other Medical Centres in other villages.

The new nebulisers will be of great help to the villagers and should relieve the necessity of travelling to other villages for treatment.

Huge success for the Red Cross Red Cross see many people in very challenging situations every day and last Saturday, the community showed their overwhelming support in aid of those less fortunate as the Red Cross Aprils Fools Day Quiz for Local Families in Need at Monroes in Pedreguer was attended en masse.

Organised by Sandy Tsalikidis with Andre Le Maseurier taking to the mic as quizmaster, the evening was a huge success, raising €1,000 in total. €738 was raised on the night and Candy Wright of HELP Denia and Marina Alta announced that she would very generously make the difference up to €1,000.

There were some excellent raffle prizes to be won – the new restaurant on the Arenal in Javea, La Bambula, donated 30 breakfasts and many other local businesses supported the event.

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Local couple donate Golden anniversary gift In aid of HELP of Denia and Marina Alta.

by Tahnee Wright Hilary and Chris Hare are very happily married and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

They first met in 1964 when Hilary went to work at Chris´s fathers’ company.

After dating for a short while, Chris had a trip to make which took him far away to Egypt but when he returned (after he ran out of money, he says!) they started dating again and in 1966 tied the knot.

When Hilary and Chris decided to throw a party for friends and family to celebrate their Golden anniversary, they decided to do away with the traditional gift and asked their friends and family to instead donate to their very special collection…

Hilary and Chris wanted to buy an electric hoist, a much-needed piece of medical support equipment for HELP of Denia and Marina Alta to loan out to patients.

The electric hoist is used to move the infirm, injured and help to get people standing again when they are weak after surgery, moving them into their wheelchair.

Hilary and Chris hope their contribution to HELP of Denia and Marina Alta will inspire other people to donate, as electric beds and hoists are very much in demand at HELP. HELP currently has 29 electric beds to lend and all of them are out with a waiting list.

If you would like to support HELP of Denia and Marina Alta in assisting others by donating a special item for care in the home, then please get in touch on 966 427 044 or email pres.helpofdenia@gmail.com President of HELP, Candy Wright expresses her sincere thanks (and congratulations!) once again to the lovely Hilary and Chris.

Local charities to benefit from auction

Hilary and Chris Hare with HELP Vice President Catherine Perez Pinto

Oliva La Safor Lodge supports the Gandia Hospice On Tuesday March 21, the Charity Steward of Oliva La Safor, WBro Jim Jordan, made an urgent appeal for help from the Brethren of the Lodge to assist the residents of the Gandia Hospice.

The need was for basic items which most of us take for granted including clothes, food and items for hygiene purposes.

By the following Tuesday, the Brethren had collected and donated a huge pile of items for the hospice residents, including shirts, trousers, sweaters and much more.

A large amount of long life foodstuffs such as rice, pasta, sugar and tinned goods were donated, along with much needed bathroom items such as soap, deodorant, razors and shaving creme.

These items are so little to many yet so much to those in need. These items and many more will be donated to the Hospice in the coming weeks.

If you would like to contribute to the Gandia Hospice fund or find out more about freemasonry, please email prensa@glpvalencia.com.

Local charities on the Northern Costa Blanca are set to benefit from commissions made at a charity auction to be held later this month.

The event is organised by the charity fundraising organisation Giving4Giving and they will be accepting donations and commissions from anyone interested in buying or selling at the auction from Wednesday April 12.

The actual auction will be held on Friday April 21 at the Giving4Giving headquarters in Calle Villayosa 3, Edificio Bugatti no 80 on the Poligono Industrial Estate Alberca at 3.00pm (behind Vidal Supermarket on the CV70).

This is their first auction and they are expecting to raise much needed funds for charities in the area. The good news for buyers and sellers is that that owing to the Auction's charity status, no IVA will be due on any transactions conducted on the day.

Anyone wishing to buy or sell at the event is asked to contact Gary at Giving4Giving 604 383 702. Alternatively contact them via their website www.giving4giving.com or on the the giving4giving charity auction house Facebook page.

Worshipful Master of the Lodge, WBro Ian Skipper and Charity Steward, WBro Jim Jordan with some donated items

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Majorca to host the first-ever ‘Smart Island World Congress’ More than 85 international experts and representatives of island administrations will attend.

by Tahnee Wright In a globalised world where cities are becoming the world's real powerhouses what is going to be the role of islands in the future?

What are their opportunities and challenges regarding issues such as efficiency, urban planning and socioeconomic development?

Smart Island World Congress, the first global congress on smart islands will address these questions on April 20-21 in Calvia (Majorca), bringing together under a single roof more than 85 international experts and representatives of island administrations.

The congress - organized by Fira de Barcelona, Calvia Town Council and Mallorca Island Council with the support of the Balearic Islands government and UN-Habitat - will focus on four main themes: New Connectivity; Urban & Social Development; Talent & Economic Growth; and Islands of the Future. Among the keynote speakers are geopolitical futurist, Parag Khanna, who will reflect on the role of

connected islands in an urbanizing world; and the former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong, who will assess attendees about the Pathways Towards Sustainability during his speech.

Smart Island World Congress aims to provide a meeting point between governments, cities and companies to empower the islands in the global era and mitigate the special characteristics of islands, such as floating populations, seasonality, mobility and retention of talent.

The event will also have a networking zone where representatives of island cities, speakers, companies and visitors will meet during the event. Among the exhibiting partner companies are leading technology firms such as Microsoft, Fiware and Grupo Etra, and others from the tourism sector such as Melia Hotels and Resorts. Some 1,500 delegates and 120 international island representatives are expected to take part, including Bahrain, Bali, Corsica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago. The first edition of the

The congress will be supported by the Balearic Islands government and UN-Habitat

congress will host a prize-giving ceremony on the evening of Thursday April 20 to distinguish the best island initiatives for progress.

Smart cities, smart islands - the Smart Island World Congress emerged from demands by island territories to position themselves as host venues for congresses on technology and

innovation. The congress takes advantage of the consolidated experience of hosting the international Smart City Expo World Congress, which has been organized by Fira de Barcelona since 2011 and is now the world's leading event in the smart urban solutions sector and the top smart cities summit.

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World Health Day

by Tahnee Wright April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.Over the past 50 years this has brought to light important health issues such as mental health, maternal and child care and climate change. The celebration is marked by activities which extend beyond the day itself and serves as an opportunity to focus worldwide attention on these important aspects of global health.The theme of the 2017 World Health Day campaign is depression.

What is depression?Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. In addition, people with depression normally have several of the following symptoms: a loss of energy; a change in appetite; sleeping more or less; anxiety; reduced concentration; indecisiveness; restlessness; feelings of worthlessness,

guilt, or hopelessness; and thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Depression is a common mental disorder that affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries.

•The risk of becoming depressed is increased by poverty, unemployment, life events such as the death of a loved one or a relationship breakup, physical illness and problems caused by alcohol and drug use.

•Depression causes mental anguish and can impact on people’s ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends.

•Untreated depression can prevent people from working and participating in family and community life.

•At worst, depression can lead to suicide.

•Depression can be effectively prevented and treated. Treatment usually involves either a talking therapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of these.

•Overcoming the stigma often associated with depression will lead to more people getting help.

•Talking with people you trust can be a first step towards recovery from depression. Yet, de pression can be prevented and treated. A better

Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries

understanding of what depression is - and how it can be prevented and treated - will help reduce the stigma associated with the condition and lead to more people seeking help. The overall goal of the one-year campaign, which actually began on October 10 2016, World Mental Health Day, is that more people with depression, in all countries, seek

and get help.More specifically, the World Health Organization aims to achieve the following: •The general public be better informed about depression, its causes and possible consequences, including suicide and what help is or can be available for prevention and treatment; •People with depression seek help; and

•Family, friends and colleagues of people living with depression are able to provide support.If you think you might be suffering from depression, talk to your GP who will be able to provide advice and guidance. You can also find support online, check out http://www.who. int/campaigns/world-healthday/2017/handouts-depression/ en/.

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The Ten O-Clock Cringe I don’t usually do critiques on TV shows, but somebody tell me why ITV decided to shift the almost iconic News at Ten and put it back half an hour in order to shovel in a 30minute piece of dross?

I refer of course to The Nightly Show aka: Embarrassment Half Hour, where celebrities host their own show, which judging by the content, appears to have taken them completely by surprise It really does give the appearance that the so called script has been put together on the back of a fag packet and some of the celebrity guests have absolutely no idea why they are there or what they are supposed to do.

Take this week. The resident host is Bradley Walsh; not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like him and in particular his handling of the popular The Chase quiz show.

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Colin Bird

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Victor Pemberton

Emmy Award Winner

On Monday night a bemused Michael Bolton was wheeled on to the stage and it was obvious from the off, that he had no idea how he came to be there. He looked as confused as Adam on Mothering Sunday.

Michael was presented with a girl from the almost hysterical audience (a permanent feature of the show) and was told that she had won a lunch date with him. Then whilst she grinned like a Cheshire cat, the poor man, now pale with stress, looked as if he was near to opening a vein and ending the nightmare.

Also included in the show was the normally very funny Joe Pasquale, having a nipple piercing performed live. What?

This was followed on Tuesday by Joe receiving an eye watering waxing to his rear end. Perhaps this is something he is familiar with and a clue to the origin

The tuneless wonder

of his trademark squeaky voice.

Under such trying circumstances, Bradley just about held it together, as too did the excellent John Bishop in an earlier show.

Other than that, we have had to endure the increasingly dreadful and self-obsessed David Walliams who seems to hit new depths of mediocrity every time he appears; Davina McCall and Dermot O’Leary, who really should stick to doing what they do best, and the obnoxious Gordon Ramsay – a man better known for his foul language than his cooking skills.

Messrs Bishop and Walsh marginally excepted, a hodgepodge of ill conceived material presented by cringeworthy celebs.

Sounds depressingly like a recipe for surefire success.

A few nights ago I woke up with a start in bed singing ‘Ole Man River’. How or where it came from I have no idea, but the awful sound I was making was enough to send my two dogs into a real panic as they took refuge in their air raid shelter under the bed! A nightmare? Well it certainly was for anyone unfortunate enough to hear me. I think I can say with hand on heart that I could never sing a song that was immediately recognizable.

Even when I was a kid at primary school my classmates and teachers alike called me a ‘Tuneless Wonder’, which was a little unkind don’t you think? The point of my telling you all this is that I have never understood how anyone could possibly imagine that they were the new Frank Sinatra or Michael Jackson or Shirley Bassey. In other words one of my pet hates is – Karaoke. This then is where I make enemies with those who live their lives entertaining in pubs or clubs hoping to be a new singing sensation. Now don’t get me wrong. I know very well that this is not the ambition of millions of people around the world who just want to have a fun night in their local pub or club. I love doing that myself. No. It’s what I call theprofessional karaokians who spoil everything.

Go to any pub or club on a karaoke night and listen to the most terrible voices ruining some of the most beautiful songs that we all love so much. Of course there is always the chance that amongst the rough there could be the smooth, someone with real talent just waiting to be ‘discovered’. Let’s face it, some of our leading young entertainers came from pubs and have gone on to be stars of the future.

But it’s the over confident Elvis Presley impersonators in their expensive silk flares that make ‘The Tuneless Wonder’ seem like a superstar. So who is responsible for this extraordinary innovation known as Karaoke? The Japanese! Yes they’re the culprits! It was back in the 1970’s when they first introduced those terrible machines that allows you to pre-record music as a background to you, the singer, providing the vocals. The Japanese word Karaoke is roughly translated as ‘empty orchestra’. Pity they didn’t find a word for ‘empty singer’! Anyway, who am I to be so cynical about something that millions of people around the world enjoy? ‘Perfect entertainment for all the family to singalong together, especially at Christmas’. That’s what I read on the side of the box on sale in a department store. All I can say is, if Christmas depends on Karaoke to keep the family together then thank God Christmas comes only once a year! Yes I know what you Karaoke fans are saying: ‘Who is this miserable old g**? Sounds more like Ebenezer Scrooge. ’You’re quite right, but I still believe Karaoke introduces some terrible sounds to our pub and club life.

Shouting out songs instead of singing them is no way to get ‘discovered’. Maybe what the world is waiting for is another ‘Tuneless Wonder.’ But I’m far too mean to buy the machine! ‘Bah humbug! ’If you would care to discuss what benefits Karaoke has given to the world, why not contact me: victorfpem@gmail.com

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Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@ gmail.com

How to look like a millionaire A popular truism is that you are known by the company you keep’.

I pondered this when walking with my companion we attracted pitying glances. Whilst I was reasonably attired my companion looked like a down and out.

Wearing ill-fitting jeans and a jumper that had seen better days my friend was also in desperate need of a shave and haircut. Such a figure on entering a bank, especially a bank in a resort notorious for its ostentatious wealth, would normally cause unease. Yet, on my friend’s entry, a senior manager flattered and pandered to one of the richest men in a community where millionaires are ten a penny.

The experience wasn’t at all unusual. Having met and befriended a number of loaded men I met only one who flaunted his wealth. On meeting that one exception I jested that he had parked his Rolls-Royce in my parking bay. In his riposte I found the CEO of a leading chain of retailing opticians as down to earth as my local grocer.

I have an enduring friendship with a man whose property portfolio is likely valued at £20 million. He lives in a humble cottage and his only ambition is to walk his dog across the bleak Northumberland moors.

Robert Burns was the inspiration behind the Irish pub theme phenomena. As a consequence my friend was a millionaire many times over but his lifestyle was as humble as a factory worker’s. The boss of the UK’s largest privately owned house building company was anything but pretentious.

Many people might like to give the impression that they’re wealthy.

However, many rich men try hard to look just like us and they hate drawing attention to themselves. As I chatted with the CEO of Europe’s largest ship-fitters I remarked on the ordinariness of very wealthy men. He smiled: “such men don’t have anything to prove.”On two or three occasions wealthy friends confided that they envy me my simple life.

True, this has not led to us swapping bank accounts. I don’t have a problem with that as the wealthiest of men come with much material, social and psychological baggage.

Being poor I have enough hassle as it is without adding the burdens carried by multi-millionaires.

U3A Moraira-Teulada

Monthly General Meeting Monday 1st May

The venue for this meeting is at the Salon de Banquettes, now renamed Salon G.L. and is in the Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada. The doors open at 9.30 to enable the committee to prepare the room, and the formal meeting starts at 10.30am. Details of the exact location and parking places can be found on the website.

Those attending are welcome to join Groups, find out about Travel and Cultural events or simply meet up with friends for a coffee.

The membership desk for both renewals and new members will be open from 9.30 to 10.30. Please note that as from the April meeting the membership renewal fee is €10.

Once the formal business has started at 10.30 both these desks will be closed.

At present here will be no Speaker at the May Meeting, so members will be free to sit and chat longer with their friends or make any new members feel welcome.

For further information, please go to our Website www.u3amoraira-teulada.org.

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Further to Barry Dukes article, in the current RTN, we too have experienced the increase in mindless xenophobia in the UK. As expats living in Brittany we visited England last October to meet family and friends. (Left hand drive vehicle, french number plates ). On the M25 a works van overtook us sounding horn with 2 finger gesticulation.

Again on the M25 another works van under no pressure from the rear to move over swung across into our lane immediately on passing causing us to brake sharply. There were other incidents too numerous to mention, one smashing our offside mirror. Just bad driving? We think not. We visited the UK pre Brexit and lived in UK till retirement at 65. Never before had we experienced so many incidents in the space of one week.

Regards, Jeff Matthews

Valenciano language troubles

I have recently moved to Spain. My children are attending our local Spanish school. Please could you explain why the schools in this area speak and learn in only the Valenicano language. I find it so difficult to help my children with their school work as I do not understand the language myself. Anywhere else in Spain all schools are taught in Castellano not Valenicano. I did not want my children going to an English private school I want them to learn the language quicker but I am finding it impossible to help them with all their homework. Sharon Moraira

Days gone by Gone are the days when children used to play outside on their bikes or just with a ball. I am an 80 year old woman, everywhere I go I see children sitting down playing on mobile phones or tablets. I think it’s a real shame how this generation has changed so much. I understand that today's technology is great for kids and they learn so much more off these devices but I really miss seeing children running around playing being free and having fun.

Betty Calpe

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EU businesses want closer collaboration with London post-brexit Two of Spain's largest companies announced new projects and further expansion in London last Thursday.

Just a day after the UK Government began the formal process of withdrawing from the EU, Telefonica and Ferrovial made commitments to London, at an event organised by the Mayor of London's International Business Programme, held to promote greater links between London and Madrid.

Wayra UK (part of Telefonica Open Future) unveiled plans to develop a new facility in North London, to help entrepreneurs in outer London pursue their start-up ideas. Backed by the GLA and Haringey Council, the hub will support around 10 digital start-ups per year.

The project is also a collaboration with former England football legend Sol Campbell, who is keen to ensure that the development of tech expertise also benefits London's outer regions.

Meanwhile, the Spanish infrastructure group Ferrovial announced the ‘Londoners' Lab’, a collaborative innovation programme focusing on solutions to improve day to day recycling in flats and multiple occupancy houses.

The partnership between the GLA, Ferrovial Services, University College London and Future Cities Catapult will engage London residents directly to make them part of the solution and improve recycling rates.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: ‘These

announcements show that, despite Brexit, business leaders cities'. London maintains its position as the top European in Europe realise that London will remain a key partner in 'smart city', according to the IESE Cities in Motion Index business, investment, talent, ideas and friendship. Our city 2017, which will be published in April. was the only region in England to vote to remain in the EU, A trade delegation of 21 of it is still the best place in the world to do business and our London's fastest growing collaboration with other major European cities will not cease.’ companies, part of the The Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Rajesh Agrawal, Mayor's International also revealed the findings of a survey showing that sixty per Business Programme, are cent of EU business leaders want continued or closer ties accompanying the Deputy with London's business community post-Brexit. Spanish Mayor to Madrid to seek business executives are the most optimistic about the expansion opportunities in future prospect of doing business with London, with the 'smart cities' industry. sixty-three per cent of those surveyed saying they would like to see continued or closer collaboration with London.

Further analysis reveals that London remains a leading global destination for business growth in the short and medium term, with the majority of European business leaders saying that London was their preferred city for business growth in the next 12 months and 3-5 years.

Last week’s event saw business leaders discuss the opportunities for collaboration between London Deputy Mayor of London for Business Rajesh Agrawal and The British and Madrid in creating 'smart

Demand for interim accountants up 57 per cent after Brexit vote

Demand for qualified accountants to work in the UK on a contract basis within commerce and industry rose by 57 per cent between March 2016 and February 2017 as firms increasingly look to bring in senior expertise without the commitment of permanent headcount costs. That is according to market analysis from specialist recruiter, Global Accounting Network.

Commenting on the rise in vacancies, Marc Harris, Interim Management & Executive Search specialist at Global Accounting Network said: ‘Although the use of interims in accountancy has long been a way for firms to cover long-term absence or get over the finish line at year-end, it is only in recent months that we have experienced a real boom in demand for very senior accounting professionals to work in-house on a project basis.’

‘This can likely be attributed to external factors such as Brexit and an associated need to bring on board specialist expertise, coupled with a reluctance to hire on a permanent basis.’

‘From an employer’s perspective, investing in an experienced interim, rather than going down the consultancy route, offers fast-track access to a seasoned professional who knows how to get results. In times of change, or during a permanent headcount freeze, the insight that interims can offer around restructuring, cost-saving or relocating is invaluable.’

‘Accounting professionals who chose to work on an interim basis typically do so because of the variety of work on offer and the flexibility of the arrangement as well as the generous remuneration offered.’

Ambassador to Spain, Mr Simon J Manley

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Recent Inheritance Tax changes set to cause more financial strain to inheritors of Spanish Property! by

Mark Roach

Company Director and Spanish Tax Consultant

Wincham have the solution!!!!

Owners of Spanish property may not be aware that unlike the UK when we lose a loved one, the beneficiary is usually exempt from paying inheritance tax. In Spain this is not the case as the individual beneficiary is liable and the Spanish law distinguishes between four groups when inheriting depending on the relation of the deceased or donor.

Many of the Spanish regions in 2017 have introduced legal changes affecting Tax laws. Inheritance and Gift Tax modifications are part of these changes.

The Law 13/2016 of December 29, has changed the main Valencian Tax Law 13/1997. Until now, the Valencia Tax Laws foresaw a tax allowance of 75 per cent of the tax to be paid when the heirs belonged to groups one and two. For 2017, it has kept this allowance for heir’s belonging to group one, but for the heirs from group two, the allowance has been radically reduced

to approximately 50%. Spanish Gift Tax allowances for groups one and two no longer applies.

This raises the question will the other Spanish regions follow by reducing Tax allowances and how long until Valencia Region takes away the Spanish Inheritance Tax allowance in full?

Wincham International are Lawyers, Accountants and Tax advisers who specialise in providing professional advice to clients who own Property in the UK, Spain and abroad.

One of Wincham primary services is helping clients purchase and own properties in Spain within a UK Limited Company structure. So what are the benefits?

• Possible reduction of Property Purchase Tax on buying of Re-sale Spanish Property.

• Spanish Inheritance and Wealth Tax Savings.

• No Spanish Will/Spanish Probate required.

• Reductions in potential future Capital gains Tax. • No Off-Shore Company Tax.

Wincham International Limited, Wincham House, Greenfield Farm Trading Estate, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4TR, England.

(Wincham International also have offices located on the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol) UK Tel: +44 (0)1260 299 700 | Spain Tel: +34 965 830 991 | Email: iht.info@wincham.com | Web: www.wincham.com

Mark Roach, Managing Director of Wincham International elaborates about one of the benefits; “Placing your Property into a UK Limited Company Structure, brings possible Tax savings. Our UK Company ownership model has been a proven solution and a peace of mind for our clients with assets in Spain and can be applied to any country that has treaties with the United Kingdom.”

To arrange a free consultation with one of our Consultants, please visit www.winchamiht.com where they will provide a free Spanish Inheritance Tax illustration demonstrating the liabilities you’re Beneficiaries would have when inheriting Spanish assets, in their personal names.

Please also visit www.winchamiht.com to watch our Wincham 4 Minute on-Line presentation about the Spanish Inheritance Tax problem and solution.

7th - 12th April

money My Els Poblets Office by

Jennifer Cunningham

I was fascinated this morning by what I saw on television. The government are very concerned about the runaway costs regarding the National Health in the UK. The expectations of this wonderful service are far too high for the amount of taxes that are paid by everybody. The government are in discussion regarding the situation of the exploitation by health tourists.

I have often remarked on the comparison of Spain and the UK, where you do not get any medical treatment in Spain until you produce proof of eligibility or payment. Of course, this is very difficult to do in the UK, as there is no structure in place for personal identification, which in this day and age is crazy and not realistic.

The other interesting factor is the number of appointments made for the prescriptions for painkillers, cold remedies, various ointments, celiac foods, Omega 3 (fish oil supplements) and injections for holidays, to name a few. All of which can be purchased far cheaper, at the chemist. No wonder the doctor surgeries are always so busy. I personally find it unbelievable. I am sure that when the National Health was first introduced, which must have been wonderful, where for the first time, people had free healthcare, this use of the system was never anticipated and is far in excess of what it can afford.

I have often wondered why some people have questioned why private health in Spain does not cover all the medication, as either an in-patient or an out-patient.

Private health insurance premiums in Spain are remarkably inexpensive compared to the UK and from where I sit,

they do a very good job and the Spanish government support them as they know that private patients take away a vast amount of stress and cost from the National health system. However, to be realistic, they are privately funded companies and therefore they need to make a profit.

Covering the cost of unlimited, on-going medication and every treatment available is not viable. For this reason, the health insurance companies are unable to cover you for pre-existing conditions and this same rule applies to travel insurance, in most cases.

The Spanish system can come to quite a shock to some people, as there are very few benefits available. You have to have paid into the system to be eligible to any entitlement, which are very limited in comparison to the UK. I find the continued discussions on television and in the papers regarding Brexit very daunting and to think that we have at least a further two years, where every word will be analysed and various people’s opinion will be sought. I for one, wish we were not in this position as the grass is never greener on the other side and I think the cost is going to be formidable in all kinds of ways.

Manufacturing and export the goods to a huge market within Europe will cease if the UK comes out of the single market, and they will be left with a hole in their market place for quite some time and I cannot recall Hard Brexit ever being discussed at the time of the vote.

Returning to Sound Advice, at long last it would appear, as far as Liberty Seguros are concerned, we are getting on top of the vast amount of claims we have had to handle this winter, especially in the Javea area.

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I understand that there are many disappointed people with claims not being dealt with in the way they had expected, by all insurers. I pride myself on having a Claims Department, with a very experienced Spanish speaking administrator, Sarah, for assisting my clients as much as possible. Yes, it does not stop the frustration, especially with a consortium claim, as they do take extra time to resolve. But I am confident that everything that can be done is carried out as efficiently as possible.

My company goes from strength to strength and I had to make some decisions regarding my Els Poblets office. Tina, our very hard working Sales Consultant, had a very good opportunity presented to her and her husband, of returning to the UK to their old business of running a country pub, which of course they grabbed with both hands. I wish them both the very best of luck. A decision was made to move the Renewals Department to Els Poblets, one of the reasons being that two staff members live in Oliva, and this of course, shortened their journey, which was an added bonus. The Renewals office in Javea is now the Administration Centre for the company. Any renewals in the Javea area can still be handled by any office, although you might fancy a trip to Els Poblets, which is a lovely village by the sea, with some very nice restaurants and cafes. The Renewals office can be contacted on 96 647 5562. Of course, new business can still be handled by the Els Poblets office, and I know Maggie, Nicola, Carol and Fay will be pleased to welcome both old and new clients.

For further information, please contact one of my offices or visit the website www.jennifercunningham.net.

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IGNACIO PELLICER MOLLÁ & PEDRO HEREDIA ORTIZ

LAWYERS

legal I want to sell my property, but I have been told Q that I have to pay a Pluvalia Tax – what is this?

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It is for the increase in the value of land over a maximum period of twenty years, from when it is sold.

The value is adjusted by the percentage determined by each municipality, but will not exceed the following: • Up to 5 years: 3.7% • Up to 10 years: 3.5% • Up to 15 years: 3.2% • Up to 20 years: 3%

It is normally the seller who is obliged to pay this tax, however if the seller is a Non Resident and does not pay the plusvalia tax, the Spanish Tax office can make the purchaser pay it, instead.

To calculate the Plusvalia Tax you must to take into account the value of the land at the time of the sale.

This can be done by checking the IBI bills (SUMA – Council Tax).

If you would like to know how to calculate this tax, you can do the following:

Multiply the number of full year’s ownership from the date of the purchase, with a maximum of twenty years, and then applying this to the table of percentages mentioned above.

The tax rate will be set by each municipality, but cannot exceed 30%.

For Example: • Land value: 5,000 euros • Purchase Date: 01/06/2000 • Sale date: 30/05/2014 • Tax rate: 5,000 x (13 x 3.2)% x 30% = 5,000 x 41.6% x 30% = 624 euros

If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact us our team our experts will be happy to assist you.

Call 965 480 737 or 606 056 282 or email info@pellicerheredia.com Videos at www.pellicerheredia.com

If you have any further questions about this or any other legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact us; we have a team of experts standing by to assist you in any way we can.

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King Corden Everyone’s favourite Brit-abroad has done it again.

This time he teamed up with Victoria Beckham. Appearing on the show to promote an upcoming clothing range, the ex-Spice Girl took part in a pre-filmed fake movie trailer, spoofing the 1987 romantic comedy Mannequin. Following his regular genre, Corden begins playing music; the duo eventually singing along to Spice Girls hit “Spice Up Your Life.”

Prepare yourselves folks… the classic stony-faced Mrs Becks actually looks like she is enjoying herself!

On everyone’s lips

Trump Gets Trumped!

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is once again crowned the richest person on Earth as Forbes reveals its 2017 rich list. According to Forbes, Gates’s fortune rose to $86bn, from $75bn. Erm… does anybody else’s mind boggle when you say that figure?

HILARIOUS! Super awkward moment when President Donald Trump slipped 220 spots to 544 and must now somehow make ends meet with just $3.5bn.

Once again the Canadian Pop-DIVA (yes I said it), has his headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Justin Bieber’s bodyguard was pictured carrying a knife that he used to slash the tyre of an Uber driver's cab that was following Justin’s Range Rover, carrying four fans.

The bodyguard also kicked the man's car, leaving a huge dent in the side.

Let me guess, “she” (Biebs) will get away with this behaviour, blame free… again!

A few stats

The Sound of Music UK Singles Charts Top 5 1. Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran 2. Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran 3. Passionfruit - Drake 4. Symphony - Clean Bandit Ft Zara Larsson 5. Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

I love talking about money, well, not my own, more about other people’s dosh. A huge fortune comes with great responsibility. Here is the Forbes TOP 10 Richlist.

1. Bill Gates, Microsoft, USA — $86 Billion USD 2. Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, USA — $75.6 Billion USD 3. Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com, USA — $72.8 Billion USD 4. Amancio Ortega, Zara, Spain — $71.3 Billion USD 5. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, USA — $56 Billion USD 6. Carlos Slim Helo, telecom, Mexico — $54.4 Billion USD 7. Larry Ellison, software, USA — $52.2 Billion USD 8. Charles Koch, diversified, USA — $48.3 Billion USD 9. David Koch, diversified, USA — $48.3 Billion USD 10. Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg LP, USA — $47.5 Billion USD

Silver Screen UK Box Office Top 5 1. Beauty And The Beast 2. Ghost In A Shell 3. Smurfs: The Lost Village 4. Get Out 5. Power Rangers

Amancio Ortega

YAY for Spain, Amancio Ortega, founder of fashion giant ZARA, makes it into the top 10 at number 4.

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7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets

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Breakfast Countryside 999 Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders MasterChef Decline and Fall BBC News BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Witless

7:30am The Sheriffs are Coming 8:15am Money for Nothing 9:00am Back to the Land

with Kate Humble

10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 2:00pm Tennis 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Golf 9:00pm Gardeners’ World 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm Natural World 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Robot Wars

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Grand National Festival The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories Coronation Street Lethal Weapon The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh ITV News ITV News London Play to the Whistle

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Unreported World George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Gogglebox The Last Leg First Dates

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS McBride: The Chameleon Murder 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight The Gadget Show Tony Robinson: Coast to Coast Spectacular Spain with Alex Polizzi Britain’s Cleverest Dog Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild

1:15pm Police Interceptors

E4 Planet’s Funniest Animals You’ve Been Framed!

Below Deck The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed!

Psych Below Deck Who’s Doing the Dishes?

Emmerdale Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed!

The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed!

You’ve Been Framed!

Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Knocked Up Family Guy

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Hollyoaks Coach Trip Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Transporter The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Mary Berry Everyday Football Focus BBC News Weather Tennis Final Score Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Who Dares Wins Casualty All Round to Mrs Brown’s BBC News Weather Match of the Day I Am Number Four

Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings G-Force Shark Tale The Bat Man of Mexico Natural World Homes Under the Hammer Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well The Best Dishes Ever Golf Flog It! University Challenge Gardeners’ World Tennis Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Natural World CGolf Ilo Ilo

CITV Alphabetical James Martin’s French Adventure Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury ITV News and Weather Carry on at Your Convenience Grand National Festival The Grand National Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway An Evening with Take That King Kong ITV News and Weather King Kong

10.35pm King Kong

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Childrens TV Access Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Police Interceptors Benefits: Breadline Britain On Benefits: Life on the Dole On Benefits: Life on the Dole Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS 5 News Weekend Football on 5 Football on 5 The Funny Side of Love and Sex Comedy Bigmouths

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7:00am 7:20am 7:10am Emmerdale Omnibus 7:45am 9:50am Coronation Street Omnibus 8:05am 8:35am 12:15pm Ant and Dec’s Saturday 9:00am 9:30am

Night Takeaway 10:00am 11:00am 1:45pm Britain’s Got Talent 1:00pm 2:45pm You’ve Been Framed!

1:30pm 2:00pm 3:15pm Hairspray Live!

2:30pm 5:50pm The Princess Diaries 2: 3:00pm 3:30pm

Royal Engagement 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:50pm FYI Daily 5:00pm 6:55pm The Princess Diaries 2: 5:30pm 6:00pm

Royal Engagement 6:30pm 8:00pm Scorpion 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm Burlesque 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm FYI Daily 9:00pm 10:05pm Burlesque 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:20pm Celebrity Juice 11:45pm 12:50am 12:05am Family Guy The Hot Desk

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Black-Ish Made in Chelsea Clueless Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Transporter 2 Gogglebox Gogglebox

SUNDAY 9th April BBC1 7:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:10pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:35pm 7:35pm 7:50pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 11:25pm 11:30pm 12:30am

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Wanted Down Under Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Homes Under the Hammer Countryfile Spring Diaries Flog It! Escape to the Country Songs of Praise Galapagos BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Antiques Roadshow Line of Duty BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 I’m Different: Let Me Drive

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7:05am The Beechgrove Garden 7:35am Around the World in 80

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8:35am Gardeners’ World 9:05am Countryfile 10:15am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:45am Triathlon World Series 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Tennis 7:30pm Golf 1:00am The Tempest

2:00pm Tennis

7:00am CITV 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Countrywise 11:00am Secret Dealers 12:00pmWild Australia with Ray

Mears 12:30pm ITV News and Weather 12:40pm Who’s Doing the Dishes?

1:45pm The Chase 2:45pm Goldfinger 4:55pm An Evening with Take That 6:00pm Little Big Shots 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:10pm ITV News and Weather 7:30pm Harry Hill’s Alien Fun

Capsule 8:00pm 5 Gold Rings 9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:20pm Lethal Weapon 12:15am The Nightly Show Best Bits

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7:15am King of Queens 7:40am King of Queens 8:05am King of Queens 8:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Gogglesprogs 3:30pm Formula 1 5:45pm The Boxtrolls 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Kevin Mccloud’s Escape to

the Wild 9:00pm Spying on the Royals 10:00pm Homeland 11:05pm Gogglebox 12:00am 8 Out of 10

Cats Does Countdown

7:00am Childrens TV

7:00am You’ve Been Framed!

7:20am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:00am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:30pm Ant and Dec’s Saturday

Night Takeaway 2:00pm 2awesome 2:05pm Guidance 2:40pm Fame High 3:00pm L.A. Story 3:15pm Side Effects 3:45pm Mr. Bean 4:20pm Mr. Bean 4:50pm Liar Liar 5:50pm FYI Daily 5:55pm Liar Liar 6:35pm The Lord of the Rings:

The Fellowship of the Ring 7:35pm FYI Daily 7:40pm The Lord of the Rings:

The Fellowship of the Ring 10:00pm Horrible Bosses 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Horrible Bosses 12:05am Family Guy

7:00am Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts 7:10am Rude(Ish) Tube 7:35am Couples Come Dine with Me 8:25am Couples Come Dine with Me 9:30am Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00pm Made in Chelsea 1:00pm The Goldbergs 1:30pm The Goldbergs 2:00pm Black-Ish 2:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3:30pm Evolution 5:35pm The Big Bang Theory 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Marvel’s Agents of

S.H.I.E.L.D. 11:00pm Tattoo Fixers 12:00am E4’s Tattoo Artist of the Year

11:30am Football on 5 12:25pm Football on 5 12:55pm The Gadget Show 1:55pm Toddlers Make You Laugh

Out Loud

2:50pm Free Birds 4:30pm 5 News Weekend 4:35pm Fool’s Gold 5:35pm 5 News Weekend 5:40pm Fool’s Gold 6:45pm P.S. I Love You 9:00pm Playful Puppies Make You

Laugh Out Loud

9:55pm 5 News Weekend 10:00pm When Chat Shows Go

Horribly Wrong

1:05am One Night with My Ex

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MONDAY 10th April BBC1

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Animal Park Easter Special 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Fake Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Peter Kay’s Car Share 10:30pm Peter Kay’s Car Share 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Antiques Roadshow Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Two Tribes Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? More Creatures Great and Small Natural World Attenborough and the Giant Egg Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys University Challenge Grand Tours of Scotland Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby QI Newsnight

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Devon and Cornwall Cops Coronation Street Broadchurch The Nightly Show with Jason Manford ITV News

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

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7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:35am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 12:05pm

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Warship 24 Hours in A and E How’d You Get So Rich?

Britain’s Benefit Tenants

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Damaged 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight MotoGP Police Interceptors Inside the Tube: Going Underground All New Traffic Cops

E4 Planet’s Funniest Animals You’ve Been Framed!

Below Deck The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Below Deck The Hot Desk Bean FYI Daily Bean Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed!

You’ve Been Framed!

You’ve Been Framed!

You’ve Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy The Great Indoors American Dad! American Dad!

7:00am 7:30am 8:00am 8:55am 9:55am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Hollyoaks Coach Trip Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Baby Daddy The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Empire

Pick of the Week Peter Kay’s Car Share Monday 10th April, 10pm, BBC1 TUESDAY 11th April

BBC1

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Animal Park Easter Special 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 12:45pm Fake Britain 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm The Code 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Flog It! 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Peter Kay’s Car Share 10:30pm Our Friend Victoria 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Panorama

7:00am 7:30am 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm

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Flog it! Trade Secrets The Sheriffs are Coming Money for Nothing Natural World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Super League Show Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Who Do You Think You Are? Natural World Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild Antiques Road Trip Eggheads The Repair Shop Great American Railroad Journeys Bake Off Crème de la Crème Obesity Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Chopping Block Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party ITV Evening News Emmerdale Save Money: Good Food The Biggest Night in British Theatre - The Olivier Awards The Nightly Show with Jason Manford ITV News

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 5

itv2

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7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:00am 9:35am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 12:00pm

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6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

7:00am Planet’s Funniest Animals 7:10am You’ve Been Framed!

7:35am Below Deck 8:20am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 9:00am Emmerdale 9:25am Coronation Street 9:55am Coronation Street 10:25am Below Deck 11:15am Step Up 12:20pm FYI Daily 12:25pm Step Up 1:25pm Emmerdale 1:55pm Coronation Street 2:30pm Coronation Street 3:00pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 6:00pm Judge Rinder 7:00pm You’ve Been Framed!

7:30pm You’ve Been Framed!

8:00pm You’ve Been Framed!

8:30pm You’ve Been Framed!

9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Hell’s Kitchen 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm Family Guy

7:00am 7:30am 7:55am 8:55am 9:55am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of the Zoo One Born Every Minute Katie Piper’s Face to Face

Childrens tv The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime On Benefits: Life on the Dole Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles Aurora Teagarden Mystery: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight FIA World Rally Championship Inside Westminster Abbey Yorkshire: A Year in the Wild Elizabeth II: Crown and Country

Hollyoaks Coach Trip Baby Daddy Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Black-Ish The Goldbergs E4’s Tattoo Artist of the Year Bizarre ER The Goldbergs The Goldbergs E4’s Tattoo Artist of the Year Bizarre ER The Goldbergs CThe Goldbergs E4’s Tattoo Artist of the Year Bizarre ER

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wednesday 12th April BBC1

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7:00am Flog it! Trade Secrets 7:30am The Sheriffs are Coming 8:15am Money for Nothing 9:00am Mary Berry Everyday 9:30am Grand Tours of the Scottish

Islands 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Cycling 3:30pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:30pm Natural World 5:15pm Attenborough: 60 Years in

the Wild 6:15pm Antiques Road Trip 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm The Repair Shop 8:00pm Great American Railroad

Journeys 9:00pm Me and My Dog 10:00pm Second Chance Summer:

Tuscany 11:00pm Rhod Gilbert’s Work

Experience 11:30pm Newsnight

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime news 2:55pm ITV News London 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Chopping Block 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast

by the Liberal Democrats 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Little Big Shots 10:00pm Benidorm 11:00pm The Nightly Show with

Jason Manford 11:30pm ITV News

7:00am 7:45am 8:10am 8:35am 9:35am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 12:05pm

1:00pm 1:05pm 2:05pm 3:10pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

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7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:20pm 4:20pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

11:00pm

Breakfast Animal Park Easter Special Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News BBC London News The One Show MasterChef Reported Missing BBC News BBC London News Peter Kay’s Car Share

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown French Collection Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons The Simpsons Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location The Knowledge My Online Nightmare

Childrens TV The Wright Stuff GPs: Behind Closed Doors 5 News Lunchtime The Gadget Show Home and Aaway Neighbours NCIS Deadly Daycare 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ancient Mysteries GPs: Behind Closed Doors Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

One Night with My Ex

itv2

E4

7:00am 7:10am 7:35am 8:20am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:25am 12:25pm 12:30pm 1:25pm 1:55pm

3:00pm 3:50pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm

7:00am Hollyoaks 7:30am Coach Trip 7:55am Baby Daddy 8:55am Rules of Engagement 9:55am Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:55am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Baby Daddy 1:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:00pm The Goldbergs 3:00pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 6:00pm The Goldbergs 6:30pm The Goldbergs 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Goldbergs 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm The 100 11:00pm Supernatural

Planet’s Funniest Animals You’ve Been Framed!

Below Deck The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale You’ve Been Framed!

Below Deck Step Up 2: The Streets FYI Daily Step Up 2: The Streets Emmerdale Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! Gold The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder You’ve Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Knocked Up FYI Daily Knocked Up

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Life

La Nucia rocks for Garage Rules 2

Bikers and fans of Kustom Art and Rock ‘n’ Roll have to wait no longer as the Garage Rules II Festival arrives in the area.

The free festival takes over the Sports City Camilo Cano in La Nucia on Saturday April 15.

Organised by the Crew Bobber Association in collaboration with La Nucia Town Hall, Garage Rules II is one of the highlights of the La Nucia Sport Experience 2017 and is expected to attract over 6000 enthusiasts throughout the area.

Activities are scheduled for inside and outside the arena on the Pavilion Road area, with exhibitions of classic American customised cars and bikes and demonstrations by BMX riders and skateboarders.

The organisers expect around 50 stallholders to attend selling and exhibiting items related to the custom culture world, such as clothing, jewellery and graphic art materials plus a number of gourmet food trucks will be on hand to feed the hungry hordes.

Last year's inaugural event was a huge success with visitors from far and wide enjoying the free entertainment, particularly the Rock n Roll artists and DJ's providing music throughout the day.

This year's visitors will not be disappointed with three live bands lined up to perform in the arena. Tony and the Rockheavyllies, Colonel Lee and the Racers will share the spotlight.

The Rock n Roll Record Hop 1950's -60's will see

vinyl sessions focusing on rock music from the classic era focusing on legends such as Chuck Berry, Elvis the Beach Boys and their cohorts provided by popular local DJ's Robert Serrano and Adam Classic.

Visitors will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite customized bike and car and which skater and rider performed best, with awards presented at the end of the day. The most prestigious being the 'COOL CAR' Trophy.

The event kicks off at 10.30am and will run through until 9.30pm with exhibitions and demonstrations for all the family planned throughout the day. So, put on your leathers, bandanna and shades and get yourselves down to the Sports City in La Nucia for a day to remember.

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what’s on

The Pontarddulais Male Choir in action

Special treat for Welsh expats Welsh expats living on the Costa Blanca will be treated to an evening of nostalgia on 6th May when the internationally-renowned Pontarddulais Male Choir take to the stage at the Auditori Teulada-Moraira.

The local Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir and Dolce Divas will also be appearing in the programme.

The Welsh choir will be 80-strong and the CBMVC have another 40 voices, sure to promise a rousing finale when both choirs sing together.

The Pontarddulais Male Choir has achieved prominence through a record 16 first places at the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales and 2 first places at the Llangollen

International Eisteddfod. They have undertaken 13 overseas tours including visits to Canada, America and several European countries.

The Welsh choir is in constant demand for concerts across the length and breadth of the UK, as well as television and radio work and during the 55 years of its existence the choir has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity.

CBMVC's Publicity Officer Vernon Pearce

Javea U3A group makes history!

THE next meeting of Javea U3A’s History Group will be a landmark event because it will feature the group’s 100th talk.

Peter Atkinson, the group leader, will give a presentation at the Casa de Cultura on Tuesday April 11 on medieval Spain entitled Moors & Christians: Conquest, Reconquest and Architectural Legacy.

The presentation will begin with the events leading up to the Moorish invasion of Spain in the year 711, and will end with the ethnic cleansing that followed the 1492 completion of the Christian Reconquest.

The talk is open to all members of Javea U3A. For full details and a synopsis of the talk, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org

said, ‘This is a rare opportunity to see one of the leading Welsh male choirs. It's a privilege for us to host them here in Teulada in such a wonderful auditorium and to be asked to join them on stage in the second half. We are very much looking forward to raising the roof and I would urge people to book their seats quickly, as this promises to be an unforgettable evening!’

Tickets for this prestigious concert cost

€12 and are already selling fast. They are available online at instanticket.es, from Teulada Ayuntamiento front desk, the Ayuntamiento Office at Espai La Senieta Theatre in Moraira and the Teulada Auditorio Box Office.

Donations from tickets sales will be made to Teulada-Moraira Proteccion Civil, the Alzheimer Centre and Make A Smile and local firms Hamiltons of London and Telitec are sponsoring the evening.

Party at the Plaza Portal del Clot On Saturday, the Plaza Portal del Clot in Javea plays host to ‘Active Extrem’, an event designed to bring together skating and biking enthusiasts for a day of exhibitions, competitions and workshops.

Regidor Juventut

The official team from Maniak Ramps will be setting-up in the plaza later this week, installing platforms on which the likes of Diego Cano, Pedro Sanchez and Dani Delgado will perform.

The entertainment carries on late into the night with the final of the MontgoRock emerging bands competition…

The final of the competition, which is now in its second year, will take place at 10.30pm.

Kicking off the performances – bound to 35 minutes per act – are the Happy Freuds, Javea-based group with the youngest musicians in the competition, followed by Why Not Rock, a band specialising in covers and version, before Deshora, focused on punk rock and based in Ondara, Tremp, based in Gata de Gorgos will close the performances before the panel, formed of Monty Peiro (Gran Quivira), Sonal Jogia (solo artist) and an organiser of MontgoRock decide who will win the chance to perform at the MontgoRock Festival alongside icons such as Leiva, MClan and La Fuga.

Admission is free and there will be a raffle with the chance to win tickets to MontgoRock next month.

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people

Javea U3A committee to continue Members of Javea U3A have given their executive committee a big vote of confidence by electing them to continue in their positions for the next 12 months.

At the annual general meeting held at the Parador Hotel on Wednesday March 29, all seven members of the committee were returned unopposed for another term of office.

Members of the 1,200-strong association have been voting online over the last couple of months and the results were announced at the AGM. President Eric Atkins was re-elected and will be joined once again by vice-president Guy Marriott, secretary Roy Brown, treasurer Mick Cox, membership secretary Sheila Giacomelli, groups co-ordinator Karen White and communications officer Ian Rogerson.

The non-executive committee will be made up of webmaster Clive White, deputy secretary Val Dromgoole, deputy treasurer Sally Rush, deputy membership secretary Linda Coughlin, deputy groups co-ordinator Yvonne Mulley and member without portfolio Jacqui Rogerson. Shirley King will continue to serve as events co-ordinator.

The president said it had been a successful year since the committee was first elected and he thanked his committee members for their hard work and support.

‘We have had a busy 12 months,’ he said, highlighting some of the group’s achievements.

‘We re-launched the Care and Share Group, under the leadership of Angela Chantry and have enjoyed some really good events including the May Ball, Summer Barbecue and Barn Dance, organised by our events co-ordinator Shirley King.’

‘We have also launched a new Facebook Group and thanks to the hard work of communications officer Ian Rogerson and member Margaret March it has flourished. Although it has only been going for only a couple of months, we already have around 100 members.’ Eric continued: ‘The Travel Group has organised some wonderful trips, some of which I have been on myself and there are many more on the go – my sincere

The Javea U3A committee - back, from left, vice-president Guy Marriott and secretary Roy Brown, front, from left, communications officer Ian Rogerson, membership secretary Sheila Giacomelli, president Eric Atkins, groups co-ordinator Karen White and deputy treasurer Sally Rush (in the absence of treasurer Mick Cox) thanks go to all the travel team.’

He then presented a bottle of wine to Travel Group leader Joni Hills, who is set to retire from her role in June after six years at the helm.

Among the many events being organised for this year are the May Ball at El Canor, Teulada, on Thursday May 25; a Hog Roast at Quo Vadis in Javea on Thursday July 6 and the annual Barn Dance, details of which will be announced in due course.

Eric urged members to support this year’s nominated charity, Make A Smile, and also thanked everybody for their generous

donations of food parcels on the day to the charity Caritas.

Vice-president Guy Marriott also promised some interesting speakers for forthcoming monthly general meetings, including former world snooker and billiards champion and well-known BBC snooker commentator Ray Edmunds in May and classical music impresario John Deacon in June – both not to be missed!

The new committee received a warm round of applause from the audience. For full details of Javea U3A events and activities, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org

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Horoscopes and Puzzles

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 22 represents N and 13 represents X, so fill in N every time the figure 22 appears and X every time the figure 13 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.

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Kenny I did something very bad in my past. It is something that I know I do not deserve to be forgiven for. I only wonder whether I will be allowed to enter the Spirit World when the time comes?

Kay S. Kay, come on. There are wicked people living on this Earth! Whatever you did you are still being punished for it. If you are truly sorry and you know the error of your ways then the Spirit World will welcome you. Often what we did in the past was what we had to and it is easy in hindsight to say that we did things wrong....maybe you had to do what you had to do? None of us are perfect and though there are some bad people who may never gain admission you will see that Spirit forgives and forgets our transgressions with love and understanding! All will be well, and if you want to talk call me and we can sort this out ASAP!

If It’s Your Birthday This Week

Put love all around you since nothing will be achieved if you do not love yourself. If an offer seems too good to be true follow it up. Your instincts and intuition are highly sourced in this astrological year of opportunity ahead!

As the Sun takes on Pluto midweek there is more to something than meets the eye. You are determined to get to the bottom of this, and this means that the truth may hurt someone somewhere in the process.

Secrets and lies may be the cover up, but use your psychic energies to be intuitive as this will enable you fully as you read between the lines

It would seem that your face fits and so the open door ahead is one to walk through regardless of what really is there on the other side! Fear was eliminated from the agenda a long time ago, but ego is what ego is and your wisdom and demeanour of shining out there in the public eye fits you for service and does just what it says on the packet to boot!

The Venus square on Saturn sees a need for immediate changes governed by sensitivity, intelligence and love. How you perceive yourself is tantamount to your immediate needs being met and your wishes being accepted for what they truly are. If somebody doesn’t want to fully understand you they cannot have your interests at heart.

Time for a project centred around the home and one that the whole family and friends can get involved in too. Many hands make light work, but the steering of the ship has to be you and your creative senses. This brings everybody together and will emphasise your interpersonal skills into the bargain. See that rewards for all concerned are rich too!

Whilst Mercury reigns free in the belt of Taurus love is one complication that you do not need right now.

Whilst this is certainly a time when you actually need both love and affection, more than ever, you have to push aside your feelings and sort out the complications of others instead. This week think of yourself.....it’s not selfish it’s survival!

The scales are clanging which is admission that the going gets tough so the tough have to get going.

Mars is under the suspicious nature of Ceres who works in cycles through the year to establish and pattern any seasonal changes. Be conscious as well as assertive that what you want right now is what you get and accept absolutely nothing else.

Plans change and appointments are cancelled in what will be a hectic week ahead. You need to keep busy since it takes much pressure from a situation which sees no resolve in the short term. With Uranus constant in Mercury and the current Mars conjunction you are taking on more than you can handle right now so take some down time too!

A great time to forge friendship and prove your affinity to those who love you. Venus squares up to Saturn bringing much energy into all that you do and spreading love to all whom you know and revere.

Time was when you would have hesitated in your current actions but Saturn in wisdom allows for you to enjoy the beneficial fruits of your labours.

People award you the sting in the tail, but they do not centre on your warmth and hospitality; which surface even though you generally have to fight your corner when you need to. Venus, planetary leader of your opposing sign of Taurus brings you a blessing be it late in coming and somewhat second hand, it is certainly better then nothing.

Look to your opposing sign of Virgo and react to the Sun in opposition too, with Jupiter. Each time you miss out you say that it doesn’t matter but it does hurt when your sensitivity sees plans scuppered and changes that can only be for the worse. See how others see you and be decisive because it backs you all the way and it will see you winning!

It’s done! There can be no going back either. The Sun in opposition to Jupiter has brought about some negativities which, rightfully, were swept aside in favour of your loving dedication and an instinctive attention to detail. With you what you see is what you get, now ensure that those who want a piece of the pie wait their turn before eating it!

You are wilfully stubborn this week! O.K. that this is for good reason because you have gone to great lengths to sort out something which has been misconstrued and used against you. Saturn squares on Venus and seems to be presenting you with a lot more than just your next challenge; though you wouldn’t be blamed for just saying no

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Cryptic Crossword

Across 1 Journalists well-versed in gymnastic exercise (5-2) 5/17 Hairdresser’s early task, when court proceedings open (5,3) 8 Knowing there’s a conflict to the East (5) 9 He has a small part in a carol (4,3) 10 Extremely wicked in our safe disguise (9) 12 Siren demonstrates rage (3) 13 Fears theologians are around (6) 14 DERV is not exactly for workers down below (6) 17 See 5 18 It’s chased out and told off (9) 20 Going it alone, or assisted by and international organisation (7) 21 Bottom of the broken drain (5) 23 Upset me, and aim to eliminate faults (5) 24 Teams of one against one (7)

Down 1 It’s obvious it’s not very pretty (5) 2 Period covered by summer, autumn and winter (3) 3 Clipped and ear in the outhouse (7) 4 Prepared no part for a fan (6) 5 Financial impositions are OK, up to a point (5) 6 Traders lie about wrongful arrest (9) 7 Moderates fits of anger (7) 11 No sense of duty is present in this commercial system (4-5) 13 Stupid point employed in an argument (7) 15 Very serious in grammatical form (7) 16 It’s wicked, but illuminating (6) 18 Embassy staff get a poem that’s difficult to understand (5) 19 She’s got a place in Southend, or is it Clacton? (5) 22 Expected as one’s right (3)

Quick Crossword

80’s

Survived the 80’s?

Here’s 10 questions to test your memory of those golden years!

Answers next week!

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Name 2 of the original 5 MTV Vee Jays What German siren sang “99 Luftballons” (known in the US as “99 Red Balloons”)?

Name the 4th original member of Depeche Mode who left the band, formed Yaz, and then went on form a more-lasting group.

What group sang “Come On Eileen”?

Across 1 Seize (6) 4 Dwellings (6) 9 Beginner (7) 10 Fertile desert area (5) 11 Anxious (5) 12 Entangle (7) 13 Needless (11) 18 Largest anthropoid ape (7) 20 Stroll (5) 22 Loop formed in a rope (5) 23 Small house (7) 24 Consider (6)

Down

25 Animated (6)

21 Explosion (5)

1 Military greeting (6) 2 Once more (5) 3 Yield (7) 5 Footwear (5) 6 Hopelessness (7) 7 Female relation (6) 8 Insignificance (11) 14 Anxious (7) 15 Surprise (7) 16 List of items (6) 17 Look after (6) 19 Long thin vegetables (5)

Pop Quiz 5

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What speed did Marty have to reach in order to activate the flux capacitor?

Name the two mega-popular bands which got their start on college-

radio in Athens, Georgia?

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What was the name of the heroic

boy in “The Never Ending Story?

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So, who shot JR?

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What kind of sword did Thundar

the Barbarian have?

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What was the name of He-Man’s

magician sidekick?

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Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

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health

Its madness not to meditate

It might sound counter-intuitive at first but the best way to get more done is to spend at least ten minutes meditating at the start of each day, says Tom Evans, mindfulness trainer, meditation guide and the author of The Authority Guide to Practical Mindfulness.

The normal human mind can only experience one thought at a time. So, if we mull over the past or fret about the future, we lose focus on what we should be working on and our efficiency drops accordingly. The practice of mindfulness meditation does not teach us how to have no thoughts at all, but instead to form a new relationship with our thoughts.

So while many people turn to meditation to help reduce stress or anxiety, there is a more practical incentive to start meditating each day. The time we invest comes back to us many times over as we become more creative, more productive and generally luckier and happier in life and in business.

What’s more, these days there is no need to find a guru or travel to an ashram for a silent retreat for two weeks.

There are many free or inexpensive meditations and meditation apps available. So, if you have a smartphone, you already have access to a ‘guru’ in your pocket.

able to maintain your focus as you reduce interruptions from what is known as your ‘monkey mind’, which tends to wander of its own accord.

Just in Time So after only a few weeks of regular meditation, you will find you get more done with less time. At the same time, as your mind is less busy, you become better at noticing signs, serendipities and coincidences around you. Such opportunities are always there but can bypass a selfabsorbed mind. You become luckier and find that you only have to think of something you could do with one day and it seems to turn up, like magic, the next day. What’s so good about this is your investment is only ten minutes a day.

Starting something new If you are starting a new practice, it’s a win-win if you can stop something else you don’t like doing at the same time.

So, first thing in the morning, instead of checking emails or social media, still use your phone or tablet but instead listen to a guided meditation or some ambient music.

Boost your breakfast Get out of bed on the right side every day with these five simple tips, guaranteed to make your morning meal an energy-revving powerhouse.

Supercharge your oats Forget brown sugar. Instead, top your oats with nuts, seeds and fruit (walnuts, chia and berries is a great place to start). Sneak in grated carrot for a vegetable hit, or make porridge from quinoa for extra protein.

The easy guilt-free fry up Despite bacon being the plate staple of a great fry up, there are better options. Try a tofu scramble with chilli and cumin, plus roast tomato and beans. Or give one of the faux bacons on the market a go, search hard enough and you can even find coconut bacon these days!

Makeover your smoothie Use it to get more veggies—kale, spinach and beetroot all work well—plus a serve of healthy fats, like natural peanut butter. Keen to mix it up? Alternate milk with juice, such as fresh orange juice.

Pancakes, reinvented Ditch the white flour and added sugar and sub in wholemeal or oat flour instead.

Stir in blueberries for a pop of sweetness, or serve with a side of fruit. Love to stack? Reduce the size of your pancakes, top with Greek yoghurt, or use protein powder in the batter.

The inspirational breath Many meditations use the breath as a point of focus. This is because when we think of something other than what we are thinking about, the original thought tends to fade away.

Getting in the zone Once you have meditated every morning for one or two weeks, you will find it easier to maintain the meditative state with your eyes open. When you do this, you will find two things happen. Firstly, time takes on an ethereal quality and you will discover your tasks get done within the time you have available. Secondly, you become better

Get creative in advance Preparation prevents poor performance and all it takes is 10 minutes or so the night before. Make sure your oats are ready when you are by mixing the ingredients in a glass mason jar and popping it in the fridge. When the alarm goes, you’ll know breakfast is sorted.

Drying tonight? Then do it outdoors

For whatever the reason, we're all guilty of drying clothes indoors at times. Perhaps you don't have any outdoor space and can't afford a tumble dryer. Or maybe you live in an apartment on the 30th floor of a high rise, where, unless you tie your clothes dryer down with guy ropes, you risk losing your favourite pair of Calvin Klein's to a field somewhere in the next town.

However, it turns out that popping your wet towels, socks and undies on a clothes horse in the living room for a few hours, could actually be pretty bad for you.

The Asthma Society of Ireland has issued a warning urging people not to dry their laundry indoors, as the added moisture to the room can lead to the growth of mould, and a whole lot of health-related issues.

If you're forever suffering from coughs and colds, maybe it's time to invest in a tumble dryer. A moist, mouldy living space can really affect your breathing, particularly if you have asthma or a weakened immune system. It's not good for skin related problems either.

Moist environments encourage the growth of

mould which can release 'seeds' called spores. The spores can cause allergic reactions in some people. Mould and fungal spores are often invisible to the naked eye.

Normally, when people breathe in these spores, their immune system helps get rid of them by coughing or sneezing.

If you aren't sensitive to mould, you may never even experience a reaction. But for some people with asthma who are sensitive to mould spores, it can act as a trigger, causing asthma symptoms to get worse.

So to make sure you're

not making future trouble for yourself, the answer is to whenever possible, get your washing dried outside or in a tumble dryer in a wellventilated indoor space away from

bedrooms and living areas.

Remember to keep an eye out for mould or mildew popping up in damp and humid places, particularly bathrooms, kitchens and basements.

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health

Where do YOU fit in?

Women who have higher waist to hip ratio 'increase cancer risk by 21 per cent'.

Women with higher waist-to-hip ratios increase their risk of womb cancer by more than a fifth.

Research published in the British Medical Journal found that for every 0.1-unit increase in the ratio between waist and hip, the risk of getting the disease increased by a staggering 21 per cent.

Experts from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said the results showed a strong correlation between carrying extra weight around the waist and cancer. Nearly 10,000 women are diagnosed with the disease, which is otherwise known as endometrial cancer and uterine cancer, every year in the UK. Currently, women calculate their waist-to-hip ratio by dividing waist size by their hip measurement.

For women, having a ratio that's greater than 0.85 is an indicator of obesity, while the figure is 0.90 for men.

The study also found connections between bowel and pancreatic cancer.

‘These results demonstrate how important it is for women to make sure they maintain a healthy weight in order to reduce their cancer risk,' says Prof Konstantinos Tsilidis, of Imperial College London, who co-authored the research.

'More evidence on the associations between body fat and different cancer types could allow for individuals to be targeted for personalised cancer prevention interventions, such as weight loss programmes.'

STATISTICS (Source: Cancer Research UK) Ovarian cancer is the UK's sixth most-diagnosed among the female population There were around 7,400 new cases of ovarian cancer in the UK in 2014, that’s 20 cases diagnosed every day.

53 per cent of ovarian cancer cases in the UK each year are diagnosed in females aged 65 and over UK incidence rates for ovarian cancer are highest in females aged 75-79 Incidence rates for ovarian cancer are projected to rise by 15 per cent in the UK between 2014 and 2035, to 32 cases per 100,000 females by 2035 1 in 52 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer

during their lifetime According to Cancer Research UK, that number is projected to rise by 15 per cent in the UK between 2014 and 2035, to 32 cases per 100,000 females by 2035.

Dr Panagiota Mitrou, director of research funding at the WCRF, said: 'We know that extra weight around the waist increases the risk of a range of health conditions, such as diabetes, but this important study is helping us shine a light on how body fat around the waist could affect cancer risk.

'It is incredibly important that people are aware of the dangers of excess body fat, particularly around their waist.

'After not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight is the best thing people can do to help prevent cancer.'

Hayfever season approaching

Weird or wonderful?

So many parents just want to get chicken pox done and out of the way.

‘Day Out With The Kids’ spotted (no pun intended) a gap in the market and came up with Chicken Pox Park - a free playground attraction in Portsmouth, UK designed for parents who want their kids to socialise with others who are already infected.

Their website reads ‘Got a big family wedding coming up in a few months? Get chicken pox out of the way now. Planning a holiday abroad in the summer? Make sure the pox doesn't scupper your trip.’

‘And it's great for parents with kids off school with chicken pox too somewhere to take them for an hour of fresh air and some fun, without the risk of passing chicken pox on to anyone other than those who have 'opted in'. You can also chat to other parents about the best remedies and soothing solutions for your kids.’

Would you take your kids to Chicken Pox Park?

Spain has around eight million people who suffer from hayfever to a level which requires treatment or medication, either prescribed by a doctor or bought over the counter. Figures show those whose condition worsens when the pollen count is high has risen from 22% to 33% over the last ten years.

For hayfever sufferers, the start of spring invariably brings sneezing fits, stuffy noses, headaches, sore and runny eyes, especially in the south, northeast and centre of Spain.

Olive trees, cypress and bananas are among those which are most likely to spark allergic reactions, although fortunately for those on the Mediterranean, orange trees seem less of an aggravating factor.

The pollen count is expected to be high over the next few weeks for banana trees, with Inland Murcia, Andalucía, Catalunya, Extremadura, Aragón and Madrid being the main affected areas.

It's not all bad news for sufferers though, the Spanish Allergy Society (SEAIC) revealed recently that last spring was much more intense in terms of pollen levels than the expected levels of Spring 2017.

However for those living in the cities and provinces of Sevilla, Jaén, Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, this may be cold comfort, as they are already dealing with the effects of very high pollen levels.

Measured in grams per cubic metre of air, the worst count in the whole of Spain is in Madrid, at a whopping 2.32 kilos.

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home and garden

Don't close your eyes to the bedroom

Most of us, when it comes to decorating our homes, go for the obvious rooms first, normally the living room, dining room, hall, kitchen and bathrooms. The reason we do this is pretty obvious as these are the areas we spend the most time in once we close our front doors. They are also the rooms guests are most likely to see when they pay us a visit, so we want to give out the right impression.

The one room we overlook more often than not is the one we probably spend more time in than any in our home ‌. the bedroom. The reason for this is fairly obvious too, because, unless we're a raging insomniac or a relative of Casanova, when we're in there, we have our eyes closed fast asleep.

However, times are changing, as many of us, for whatever reason, end up living in shared accommodation with either extended family, friends or even strangers. So, the humble bedroom becomes our place of sanctuary, the only place we can be alone.

Here are some top tips on how to make your bedroom a calm, relaxing oasis to spend quality time in rather than somewhere Guns n Roses have just left after the last night of their World Tour.

Try to make your bedroom a place to relax in rather than just a place to sleep

SOOTHING WALLS Colour is key. Go for neutral, pale tones. Softer hues reminiscent of nature can be the most pleasing. Research from Vrije University in Amsterdam found that most adults connected the colour green to feelings of happiness. Another great mood-boosting pick? Blue. But not too dark a shade.

CUT OUT THE CLUTTER You don't have to be a minimalist, but studies have shown a strong connection between cluttered surroundings and depression. Can you think of a more compelling reason to finally get around to decluttering?

FEATURE YOUR PHOTOS Instead of decorating your bedside table with empty tissue boxes and discarded takeaway cartons, fill it with a few photos that inspire fond memories. Researchers at the University of California Berkeley found that just reflecting on happy life experiences can have a lasting positive effect.

MAKE YOUR BED At the risk of sounding like your mother, a few minutes spent

rearranging the covers in the morning can be a surprising mood-booster when you arrive home at night. At the very least, coming home to a made bed after a long day is something to smile about.

COMING UP ROSES Whether from fresh-cut blooms, a candle or diffuser, the right scent can put you in a better state of mind. Research from the Association for Psychological Science found that floral scents, in particular, boosted feelings of happiness. Dirty socks don't count. Keep them in the washing basket.

GO FOR THE CURVES Scientific research suggests that curvier shapes might be a better choice, when choosing a headboard. Researchers from Harvard Medical School found that curvy objects were found to be more pleasing than angled or straight-sided shapes. But, step away from the Dralon, unless you want your bedroom to look like it belongs to Hyacinth Bouquet.

Though our personal styles may differ, it's worth trying these few key features. They could have a universal positive effect on your state of mind and wellbeing.

Unconventional Easter basket ideas Tired of the same old Easter baskets? Get crafty and put a fresh-as-spring spin on the classic container with these unique Easter basket ideas.

Edible terrarium Make an Easter version of a terrarium. Fill Mason jars with a layer of chocolate rocks, followed by edible grass, sweets eggs and marshmallow bunnies.

Tie with ribbon and attach gift tags so guests can enjoy them at home.

Jute-wrapped bucket Bring a natural, earthy feel to your Easter celebration with a jute-wrapped basket. Wrap jute or twine, starting from the bottom of a galvanized bucket and go up along the side and around to the bottom again to create a handle. Continue wrapping the sides of the bucket, occasionally hot gluing to the sides. Continue until entire bucket is wrapped in jute and

handles are secure. Fill the bucket with green tissue paper and eggshaped sweets.

Chalkboard terracotta pot If you aren't into sweets, make a garden lover's basket instead. Apply chalkboard paint to a terracotta pot. Once dry, rub with chalk, lightly coating entire pot to cure the paint. Wipe off excess and write or draw Easter messages with chalk or a chalkboard pen. Fill with gardening goodies.

Adult Easter box Make the ultimate adult Easter basket with fun gifts inside. Spray paint an old wooden crate in your desired colour. Let dry and attach a cute pennant banner to the front. To make the banner, cut triangles from black card or scrapbook paper and write a letter on each triangle using a chalkboard pen. Glue the triangles to a strand of baker's twine and tie or glue the twine ends to the crate. Fill the box with gifts like wine, glasses and chocolate to give to friends and neighbours.

Brass watering can A brass antique watering

can make an eyecatching Easter basket alternative. Tie a length of one-inch wide grosgrain ribbon to the handle and the spout for an easy way to carry it. You can even hide it in the garden as part of an Easter egg hunt.

Rustic wire basket For a rustic-inspired basket, rip strips of Easter-themed fabric and weave it through a wire basket you can get at an antique shop. Fill with tissue paper and brown hard-boiled eggs for a rustic look.

Decoupaged hat box Decoupage a hat box for a fun, quirky container to hold treats in. Rip small sections from pages of an old book. Apply adhesive onto a hat box, place the torn pages on top of the wet adhesive and apply more adhesive over the pieces until the box is completely covered. Tie a bow from ribbon for extra embellishment.

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home and garden

Create a bee friendly space Keep honey bees from disappearing by creating a bee friendly garden using plants they love.

Worldwide honey bee stocks have been waning since 2004 because of a mystery illness called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a phenomenon in which worker bees from a beehive or European honey bee colony abruptly and inexplicably disappear.

Bees are the prime pollinators of the planet. Since many of our pollinators are now scarce, we are dependent on the honey bee to pollinate our crops Pollination starts when a bee crawls around a plant blossom. The honey bee is dusted with pollen. Then the bee flies over to another blossom with the pollen in its hair. When the bee lands, the pollen falls onto this blossom’s stigma. Now a fruit, vegetable or other crop can grow.

Even though other insects pollinate crops too, without the pollination from the honey bees there would be one third less crops in the world than there is now.

Bees are looking for two things when they visit your garden: Nectar which is loaded with sugars and is a bee’s main source of energy and Pollen which provides a balanced diet of proteins and fats. They have good

colour vision to help them find flowers and the nectar and pollen they offer. Colours that attract bees are blue, purple, violet, white, and yellow.

Help stop the decline of bees by planting your garden with all kinds of nectar-rich plants.

Encourage them to visit a part of your yard or garden by planting a bee border or a bee garden, just as you would plant a butterfly garden.

Put plants in full sun and in a sheltered place out of the wind. they do not like to be blown around when trying to land on flowers and also prefer flowers in sun rather than shade.

One of the best plants you can use is lavender. Other plants that provide plenty of pollen and nectar include catnip, verbena, borage, toadflax, California poppy, hebe, weigela, scented geraniums and most herbs (Sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, mint, etc.).

Lastly, protect them from sprays or other insecticides or pesticides. If you must use a spray, try to use one that does not affect them and spray pesticides in the evening after they have returned to their hives.

Create a bee friendly garden using the easy to grow lavender plants they love

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Tech

Women Startup Challenge Europe announces 10 finalists for first-ever international event Women Who Tech, a non-profit that advocates for women in tech and craigslist founder Craig Newmark announced today the 10 finalists for the Women Startup Challenge Europe.

Finalists will compete for 50,000€ cash courtesy of the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund and $210,000 in cloud services from IBM. Contestants will pitch their ventures before a panel of tech industry executives and investors on Wednesday May 3 at London’s City Hall, hosted by the office of Mayor Sadiq Khan.

The panel of judges includes Baroness Martha Lane Fox, founder of Doteveryone; Jimmy Wales, cofounder of Wikipedia; Marie-Laure Sauty de Chalon, CEO of auFeminin.com; and Rajeeb Dey, founder of Enternships.com and CEO of Learnerbly.

‘This is our first-ever international competition and the response from the tech community has been extraordinary,’ said Allyson Kapin, founder of Women Who Tech. ‘We had more than 200 applicants and our finalists include some of the most innovative womenled startups based in Austria, Finland, France, Ireland, Spain and the UK.’ ‘Only 10 per cent of global investor money goes to women-led startups, yet women-led companies yield a 35 per cent higher return than those led by men,’ said Newmark. ‘We’ve got to invest in talent and close this gap.’

The Women Startup Challenge Europe was created in partnership with tech entrepreneur and craigslist founder Craig Newmark through the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund.

Finalists include: BLITAB® (Austria), the world’s first ‘tablet’ for the blind, creating tactile text and graphics. The BLITAB® tablet empowers blind users to learn, work and play with one mobile device, to have digital access to information in real time. epicery (France) enables people to order fresh food online directly from local artisan shops. The best butchers, fishmongers, cheese makers, organic fruits, vegetables and pastries of your city are now available on-demand and delivered to your door in one-hour.

Lifebit (Spain) enables real-time genomic analysis -- easy to deploy, portable across clusters and clouds, scalable, reproducible and more time and costefficient.

Open Bionics (UK) is a robotics startup that uses 3D scanning and printing to create advanced, affordable and stylish bionic limbs. They’re turning children with limb differences into bionic superheroes.

See Fashion (UK) helps fashion brands identify trends and buying opportunities in their market. The online platform collects and shares data from designers’ e-commerce sites along with marketplace metrics to provide highly segmented and contextualized product insights in real-time.

Simprints (UK) has developed an inexpensive biometric scanner, mobile app and cloud platform that could become the first source of providing identity to the 1.5B people who do not have formal IDs. By using people’s fingerprints to accurately link them to records, Simprints aims to create a world where lack of identity is never the reason why anyone Only 10 per cent of global investor money goes to women-led startups is denied the services, care and rights they deserve.

Sound Bounce (Ireland) is an acoustic metamaterial, which provides significantly improved noise attenuation when compared to conventional materials. Sound Bounce can be integrated into automotive, aerospace, construction and many more industries to drastically reduce the impact of environmental noise.

POP (UK) is a marketplace for film and TV Production.

POP’s mission is to enable productions to book, manage and pay for all people and services required to make their show seamlessly through one beautiful, integrated platform.

TechSixtyFour (UK) delivers unique and innovative technologies for families. Their lead product, the Gator watch, is a wearable mobile phone and tracker made for young children.

Tespack (Finland) provides mobile energy creation on the move with its smart clothes and Smart Wear.

Tespack’s clients range from Vodafone to the United Nations to General Electric.

3D scanning and printing to create advanced, affordable and stylish bionic limbs

Last Weeks Puzzle Answers (Issue 910) Quick Soloution

Across: 7 Manage, 8 Claret, 9 Sari, 10 Threaten, 11 Ashamed, 13 Adore, 15 Queen, 17 Panther, 20 Venomous, 21 Rare, 23 Facile, 24 Leaves.

Down: 1 Data, 2 Saliva, 3 Heathen, 4 Scare, 5 Hazard, 6 Rehearse, 12 Saucepan, 14 Capsule, 16 Exotic, 18 Thread, 19 Boxer, 22 Reef.

Cryptic Solution Across: 1 Troops, 4 Starve, 9 Raccoon, 10 Upset, 11 Agree, 12 Explore, 13 Emergencies, 18 Castles, 20 Eager, 22 Ready, 23 Replace, 24 Steals, 25 Grades.

Down: 1 Thread, 2 Occur, 3 Pioneer, 5 Thump, 6 Restore, 7 Either, 8 Unnecessary, 14 Message, 15 Cheaper, 16 Scores, 17 Orders, 19 Loyal, 21 Guard.

Quiz 1. What TV actress co-starred in 1986’s “Howard The Duck”? Lea Thompson 2. Name 5 movies made by John Hughes in the 1980’s.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Uncle Buck (1989) Great Outdoors, The (1988) She’s Having a Baby (1988) Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Pretty in Pink (1986) Weird Science (1985) National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985) Breakfast Club, The (1985) Sixteen Candles (1984) Mr. Mom (1983) National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Nate and Hayes (1983) National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982) 3. What was the first video played on MTV? Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, on

August 1, 1981 4. What was the name of Garfield’s teddy bear?

Pookie 5 . What was the name of the bartender on “The Love Boat”? Issac.

6. Who was the head villian on “The Smurfs” and what was his cat’s name? Gargamel and Azreal 7. What was the name of the guy who couldn’t enunciate on “The Fat Albert Show?”

Mushmouth 8. What was the name of the hollow holecovered plastic ball kids used to hit instead of a baseball?

Wiffle ball.

9. What was the name of the singer who died in Robotech’s first generation?

Min-meiI’m 10. What was the name of Bo and Luke Duke’s automobile? General Lee

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A one of a kind BMW The BMW 3 Series Pick Up 1986 never made it past this prototype stage Take a look at this photo. Doesn’t this BMW 3 series pick-up look like the epitome of eighties ‘Retro Cool’? Now, if you were a multi-millionaire, money no object kind of guy or girl, wouldn’t you want to get your hands on one of these?

Perfect for our Spanish summer, strap your surfboard to the back, pop on your Rayban Wayfarers and slip off to the beach ….. or better still, the beach bar.

And wouldn’t you be really disappointed to discover, even with all the money in the world you will never own one?

Because there is only one in existence and you can’t have it!

Back in the day, before off- road 4X4’s became as popular as

Chelsea Tractors, pick-up trucks were considered to be the cool way to transport stuff around, particularly in the USA. Built as a prototype in the mid 1980’s and honed from an E30 3-er Convertible bodyshell to make use of extra bracing, this was the BMW design team’s attempt to get into the pick-up market. Although it looks like a pretty good attempt, the bigwigs at the top decided against production, so the BMW never made it past this prototype stage. However someone at the car giant must have loved it and this vehicle actually served 26 years at what is now BMW M Division’s base in Garching, near Munich. It was used to transport heavy

equipment and parts around the plant, and originally featured the Italian-spec M3’s engine – a downsized 2.0-litre variant, with 190bhp, built to duck under a tax threshold in Italy – but the revered 2.3 found its way under the bonnet eventually, unlocking a proper 198bhp.

It was retired four years ago to make way for newer pick-up...

Hmmmm wonder what that looks like?

Wood you believe it?

By Andy Mansell The Deux Cheveux or Citreon 2CV has become something of a classic since production stopped 27 years ago. I vividly remember owning a battered old red one in the early 90’s, which was as eccentric as it was unreliable. My partner refused to travel in it, accusing it of being a death trap and with a top speed approaching 50mph, it took ages to drive anywhere.

In fact it once took me ten hours to drive from the Midlands to the Isle of Wight. I could have flown to Los Angeles quicker.

But I loved the creaky, leaky, old girl and used to peel back the plastic hood, boasting about driving a cabriolet. When I occasionally managed to push the speedometer up, normally downhill, her front passenger windows would flap up and down like the ears of a cocker spaniel running along a windy beach.

These days a restored model can fetch thousands of euros and it’s amazing how many you can still see on the roads of Spain.

However, I guarantee you will never see one quite like the one Robillard, a retired French cabinet maker, has constructed.

He has built himself a life size, fully functioning replica of a Citroën 2CV almost entirely of wood. The car, made of Touriane fruitwood, took him six years to complete and is expected to pass its first technical inspection without a problem.

The Frenchman has been working with wood since the age of 14, concentrating on constructing miniature replicas made of wood. However, this is the first time that he has made a full-scale working replica. He began the project in 2011 and the labour of love has taken six years to complete. The car runs on a genuine Citroën 2CV engine; its mechanical workings are not wooden and the windows are made of glass, but almost all other details have been completely carved out of wood.

Robillard has put in extensive work to get the detailing right.

He has neatly carved out the Citroën logo and chiseled out the grille to make it as close to the real thing as possible.

The headlamps and other electrical equipment are fully functional, with electrical wiring done in the fashion of the real car.

Talking about the motive behind his creation, Robillard said, “I wanted to make an object that remains after me. I would like this car to be exhibited one day in an art gallery.”

Imagine popping out to wash and polish the car on a Saturday morning, picking up a bucket, sponge, chamois leather and a can of furniture polish.

Robillard sitting inside his life size replica 2CV made almost entirely

of wood

He has built himself a life size, fully functioning replica of a Citroën 2CV almost entirely of wood. The car, made of Touriane fruitwood, took him six years to complete and is expected to pass its first technical inspection without a problem.

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Jaguar XJR V8 super saloon is back The Jaguar XJR is back! Subtly restyled with gloss black veneers, sumptuous leathers as standard and top of the range technology.

550 BHP from it’s V8 5.0 litre engine delivers 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 174mph. For a car that is a fraction longer than a Range Rover, that is pretty mind blowing performance. New Jaguar InControl Touch Pro Media system, a virtual configurable cockpit and soft ambient lighting make this a pleasure to drive.

550 BHP from it’s V8 5.0 litre engine delivers 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 174mph

Smuggled into Spain in the car’s dashboard!

Police have detained two Moroccans who tried to smuggle migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta two hidden in a car and one in a suitcase.

When police checked a car on Monday one person was found hidden in the dashboard and another in the hollowed-

New Suzuki Swift Suzuki’s Swift is a rather nice looking supermini with a new model being released in June this year. Redesigned with a shorter wheelbase, but with more interior and luggage space. It’s boot now has 264 litres of usable space, amazing for a small car these days!

With a four cylinder 1.2 litre engine developing 89bhp and returning 65.7mpg, the base model gives great performance and economy. A 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo version pokes out 109bhp and 61.4mpg. 0-60mph in 11.9 seconds and 10.6 seconds for the turbo version is quite nippy for this class of car.

out back seat. The man and woman, thought to be Guineans, received first aid as they had had little air to breathe.

Separately, a young African man was found hidden in a woman’s suitcase.

That incident happened on 30 December and again the man - believed to be

from Gabon - required urgent medical attention.

A 22-year-old Moroccan woman had tried to smuggle him into Ceuta, but customs officers ordered her to open the case, which was tied to a trolley.

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La Vila seeded top in play offs After an incredible season which saw them win all 22 league games, La Vila Rugby Club will enter the play offs later this month as firm favourites.

After beating TecnidexValencia 76-7 in front of a loud and passionate home crowd last Sunday the club finished top of Honor Division B with a total of 107 points.

Despite falling behind to an early Kepse try for Tecnidex, scores from Ignacio Gutierrez Müller, Miguel Angel Ponce, Gonzalo Pérez, Óscar Viotti, Guillem Carrión, Matías Jara, Luciano Martínez and Gerónimo Fernández completed the rout for la Vila proving what a difficult proposition they have been for opposing teams in the league this Winter.

Their maximum points total ensures they enter the play off quarter finals as top seeded team. They will play the eighth seeded team Babyauto Zarautz RT, away from home on the weekend of April 22/23, with the return fixture at home the following weekend in the Estadio de Villayosa.

Should they be succesful against Babyauto they will play the home and away semi-finals on the two subsequent weekends. The remaining two teams will contest the final over the weekends of May 20/21 and 27/28 The first games of the quarterfinals, with the teams seeding in brackets, are as follows: Babyauto Zarautz RT (8th) vs CR La Vila (1º) RC L'Hospitalet (7th) vs French Liceo (2nd) AVK Bera Bera RT (6th) University of Burgos Colina Clinic (3rd) CP Les Abelles (5th) vs CRC Pozuelo (4th) Ties to be played on the weekend of April 22/23.

Rodrigo Lacoste (holding the ball) and Gonzalo Pérez on the attack for La Vila Rugby Club as they cruise into the play offs

BBC v England Presidents touring side Bowlers and spectators witnessed a fabulous day of bowls when the England President's Touring Side visited Benitatchell Bowls Club last week.Some truly sensational bowling by both teams in beautiful Spanish sunshine, made for a memorable day, topped off with a fabulous lunch cooked by the Benitatchell Bowling Clubs own catering team.

The BBC were very honoured to welcome the entire England President's Touring Side to the club for the day.

Futsal is a variant of 5- A Side Football introduced in Uruguay in 1930. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard court surface delimited by lines. Walls or boards are not used.

In addition, the ball used in the game has a smaller surface calling for players to place more emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique plus ball control and passing in small spaces.Although the game is most popular across South America, Russia and Eastern Europe, the National Spanish side currently sit second in the World rankings.Announcing this year's El Altet tournament, councillor for Sports Jesus Pareja, said he expected it to be one of the biggest Futsal events in the Province with local teams including local teams El Altet and Arenales Del Sol signed up to take part.This year's tournament has star backing, as one of the current World Champions is amongst the sponsors. Alan Brandi was a member of the Argentinian team that beat Russia in the last World Cup in Colombia in 2016, scoring two goals in their victory. He said he was happy to be involved in the tournament of kings where the slogan of the sport 'Play with heart, play clean' will be valued. The tournament takes place at the El Altet Sports Pavilion on the weekend of June 30 and July 1 and is expected to attract 16 teams, with over 200 players due to take part.Entries are still open and can be made through the website www.eltorneo.es or at Café Mirambel-El.

24 hours of futsal in El Altet

This summer, Futsal teams from across Spain will head to El Altet for the 24 Horas de Futsal.

Competition, one of the region's biggest events for the sport.

Photo credit: www.eltorneo.es

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Coventry in Wembley fairytale victory

Thirty years on from their famous FA Cup Victory, Coventry City give their fans something to shout about

Thirty years on from their last visit to Wembley, Coventry City, thirteen points adrift at the foot of League Two, won the Checkatrade English Football League Trophy at Wembley last Sunday.

In front of 43,000 of their delirious fans the Sky Blues pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over fellow League Two side Oxford United.

Thirty years ago, on their first-ever trip to Wembley, at a time when they were still an established top-flight side, Coventry were also the underdogs, but they were too good for Spurs on the day and recorded a famous 3-2 extra time victory to lift the FA Cup for their first and only time.

This year's glorious Checkatrade

Trophy win is not quite so glamourous, as the competition is only entered by League I and league two clubs, plus some Under-21 teams from Premiership clubs.

However, for their long suffering supporters it may partially cushion the almost inevitable blow of relegation to English football's fourth tier for the first time since 1959. Mark Robins' side remain highly likely to go down, as they are 13 points adrift of safety with just six games left to play.

The Sky Blues decline since that memorable FA Cup win has been steady and almost inevitable, despite their large and passionate fan base, so this fairytale win, will give them

Konta wins in Miami

Photo credit: Wikimedia

Britain's womens Number One tennis player, Johanna Konta took the biggest title of her career with victory over Caroline Wozniacki as she became the first British woman to win the Miami Open.

The 25-year-old overpowered her Danish opponent - a former world number one - 6-4 6-3, taking home ÂŁ940,000 in prize money in claiming what was her third WTA Tour success from a fourth final.

Konta, who defeated seven times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in straight sets in the Miami Semi final, won her first WTA title in July 2016 at the Bank of the West Classic, was defeated in the China Open Final in October 2016 and in January triumphed at

something to remember on those long cold trips to Accrington Stanley and Morecambe next season.

Goals from Gael Bigirimana and George Thomas sealed their victory, with just a consolation, Liam Sercombe goal coming from favourites Oxford.

Speaking to reporters after the victory, Manager Mark Robins said: "This was all for the fans. We needed to find a way and we found a way.

"Oxford are really good side on the upward curve. They played some good stuff. Michael Appleton's done a good job there. But to witness our performance with and without the ball in front of 70,000, of which 43,000 were our fans, made me very proud.''

No Frampton Santa Cruz rematch Carl Frampton will not fight Leo Santa Cruz this summer after the World Boxing Association told its featherweight champion to fight Abner Mares instead.

Frampton beat Santa Cruz to claim the WBA belt in New York last summer but lost the January rematch in Las Vegas.

But the WBA ended speculation of a third fight between the pair in Belfast by ordering Santa Cruz to defend his belt against his fellow Mexican.

Frampton, 30, is set to announce his next opponent in the next few weeks.

The Belfast boxer has indicated that the fight is likely to take place at Windsor Park, home of the Northern Ireland football team, in late July or early August.

Abner Mares won the regular WBA featherweight title on December 2016, when he defeated unanimously Argentina's Jesus Cuellar, winning the right to face Santa Cruz for the second time.

The Mexicans met before in 2015 in a bout considered one of the best fights of the year, which ended in a majority decision to Santa Cruz, who became the WBA featherweight super champion.

The news could pave the way for Frampton to fight IBF champion Lee Selby of Wales.

Match fixing drama for Barcelona B An Italian coach has been arrested by Spanish police investigating allegations of match-fixing.

Filippo Di Pierro, the boss of Spanish third division side Eldense, was arrested after his side's 12-0 defeat to Barcelona's B team on Saturday.

There is no indication Barcelona B were involved in any wrongdoing.

Di Pierro, who joined the club in January, was hired by an unnamed Italian investment group that has since severed ties with the club.

The defeat, a joint record for Spain's third tier, sealed Eldense's relegation. The following day the club said they would not play any more matches this season, but later backtracked and confirmed the fixtures would be honoured. the Sydney International without dropping a set. But this was her first success at a higher level - the top 'Premier Mandatory' rung of the WTA Tour.

Having beaten Wozniacki, in their only previous meeting - in straight sets at the third round of this year's Australian Open - Konta was pre-match favourite and she held her nerve with a strong all-round performance to edge her opponent in a tight match.

Konta, who in June 2015 was the world number 146, will climb to seventh from 11th in the rankings - her highest yet.

"Thank you so much to the crowd," Konta said. "You guys were incredible through the whole week. Miami is such an energetic city and you guys really bring that to the court.''

Roger Federer once again rolled back the years at the same event, to win the Mens Miami title for the third time

in his career. The 35-year-old built on January's Australian Open win and his March Indian Wells success with a convincing 6-3 6-4 win over the Spaniard to continue his remarkable start to the season.

The pair shared 10 break points in the opening set, with Federer the only man to take one to crucially move 5-3 up. He exuded control throughout, breaking at 4-4 in the second and serving out.

The Swiss Number 1, who expects to take a couple of months off before returning for the French Open at Roland Garros in July, speaking to the press after Sunday's victory said: "The dream continues. It's been a fabulous couple of weeks. What a start to the year, thank you to my team and all who have supported me, especially in my more difficult challenging times last year."

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