RTN Newspaper - Costa Blanca North 21 - 27 September 2018 Issue 985

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Issue 985 21st - 27th September

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Lightning blaze record

THE hot summer has meant a record num-

ber of wild fires have been started by light-

ning strike.

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Alicante Airbus emergency

by Glenn Scott

Photo credit: Aero Icarus Wikimedia

A BRITISH AIRWAYS Airbus 320 en route from Alicante-Elche Airport to Gatwick was involved in an emergency situation on Tuesday morning.

The flight - BA2631 - had taken off at 10.55am without any apparent problem but moments later the alarm was raised when the landing gear wouldn’t retract.

As the plane reached 6,000 feet, they stopped their ascent and requested that they hold over the sea near Alicante while they attempted to solve the issue and to jettison large amounts of fuel as is standard procedure.

H o w e v e r, n o t h i n g w o u l d w o r k and so they asked to return to Alicante where the aircraft landed safely an hour after it had left.

Even though the emergency services were deployed in the event of any issues, there was no need

FAULT: British Airways Airbus 320 returned to base after an hour. (File image)

for them, and the passengers disembarked the plane as normal.

The downside was the delay endured by the passengers as the

Photo credit: Flickr

INCREASE: Spanish holidaymakers shunning hotels for private rentals.

Apartment holidays on the up A RECENT report from the University of Salamanca reveals that more and more Spanish tourists to the Costa Blanca rent an apartment for their holidays.

The downside of the estimated 45 per cent of Spanish choosing the option to spend their nights in regulated or illegal rented properties is the pressure that puts on the hotel section which there has already seen a drop with the competition from other Mediterranean destinations.

The figures show there

were 14 million overnight stays in a year (five million by Spaniards), with 150,000 homes in the Alic a n t e P r o v i n c e o ff e r e d for tourist rental. However, according to reports, only 44,000 are officially registered.

In a parallel report, experts from the University of Alicante have spoken at a conference this week at the campus, and said that one explanation for the increase in ‘rental tourism’ is a greater guarantee of security and health and sanitary standards.

replacement aircraft took off some 10 hours later and not arriving at London-Gatwick until just before midnight.

Civil war remembered A PLAQUE to remember the 14 people who died during the bombing of Denia during the Spanish Civil War is to be unveiled. Located in Calle Via, the events will be remembered on October 18... exactly 80 years to the day when the 12 soldiers, and a civilian man and his son were killed.

This is part of a series of events - staged in Denia - that began yesterday to educate new generations of how the conflict affected the municipality.

Mobile recycling success JAVEA’S local people turned up in their hundreds on Tuesday to do their bit for recycling within the municipality. A campaign launched by the Valencian Ministry for the Environment stopped at various points during the day to encourage people to deposit their used electronic devices and small appliances.

The cycle-towed trailer collected a number of items that included light bulbs, mobile phones, pcs, laptops, irons, among others and highlighted the need to separate them from household waste.

Madrid tourist beach death A 71-YEAR-OLD tourist from Madrid has died on the Playa Arenal Bol de Calp.

According to initial reports, it’s understood that he died of a heart attack at around 12.40pm, Monday afternoon after a lifeguard spotted someone floating in the water. Other bathers used a defibrillator to try to revive him. Once paramedics arrived, they continued with resuscitation attempts but eventually could do no more for him.

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Lightning strikes 22,000 times

Rat attack in playground

From front page

Photo credit: Pixnio

by Ray Chadwick UGUST in the Valencian Community has recorded the highest number of fires started as a result of lightning strikes in the last 20 years.

The 61 cases come ahead of the 47 in 2003 and 35 a year later.

According to the Spanish Meteorology Agency (AEMET), more than 22,000 bolts of lightning hit the ground in Valencia during the month... all of which was a consequence of August 2018 being the warmest since 2012.

Such weather conditions are always likely to translate to an increase in the risk of forest fires that are already parched when the storms hit. As a result, a number of fire prevention monitoring operations have been installed - both mechanical and hu-

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A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has been scratched by a rat as he played in a local San Vicente del Raspeig playground. He was with his family as it happened and according to reports hasn’t suffered any illness or other consequences as a result.

Apparently, the rodent appeared from nowhere and without warning pounced on the small child who suffered a scratch to one of his eyes. He was immediately taken to the local clinic as a precaution.

This is understood to be a rare occurrence as rats usually flee from humans rather than attack them.

Football injury dispute

BOLT FROM THE SKY: Highest number of strikes for 20 years. (File image)

man - to help in the earlier detection of fires started by lightning strikes.

The scheme is coordinated by the Forest Fire Prevention Centres (CPIF), and irrespective of whether notification of a fire is received or not they monitor where

the lightning strikes are. These are then followed up to check whether they have done any damage, if they’re in the most vulnerable areas, and should the alarm need to be raised can give precise details of the location and save valuable time.

THE parents of a young footballer from Benissa are still awaiting payment of €9,300 that was needed for an operation following an injury sustained during a fixture on the municipal football pitch in March 2017.

The Valencian Football Federation refused to accept liability due to an alleged bureaucratic error, and now the opposition Partido Popular (PP) are saying that the council should compensate the family despite the council being exonerated.

The boy suffered cruciate ligament injuries to a knee, but the dispute is due to the fact that official team sheets, by mistake, showed him playing in two later games.

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REINFORCEMENTS: Two more TNA vehicles for the Marina Alta. (File image)

Extra ambulances agreed

by Ray Chadwick

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FTER a number of complaints from both local people and councils, the Marina Alta will soon have their ambulance service reinforced with two new vehicles.

The decision means that there will be two Unaided Transportation Ambulances (TNA) about to join the fleet.

Among the municipalities that asked for these extra services were El Poble Nou de Benitachell, who made the decision public

earlier this week and were delighted that the other vehicle would be located in nearby Javea.

Benitachell’s Councillor for Health, Dirk Rheindork, reported his concerns of the shortcomings of the ambulance service at a meeting with the Ministry of Health... and it’s as a result of this that the concession was made to increase the coverage.

According to reports, Councillor Rheindork is “very satisfied with the actions carried out by the Ministry of Health, as well as the quick response to the request to enhance the service in the municipality.”

Mayor listens to issues SEVERAL members of the local Podemos political party have held a meeting with the mayor of Javea to discuss a number of issues.

They raised their concerns to Jose Chulvi about vehicles that often block the entrance to the local health centre, with a consequence that ambulances have to carry out awkward and unnecessary manoeuvres. It also affects private cars arriving at the Accident and Emergency Department who have to stop in the street to let patients out. They have requested that Mayor Chulvi asks the Local Police to make a report and with suggestions on how to solve the problem.

Hotel site prepared THE famous Villa San Pedro is no more. The Playa Poniente, Benidorm landmark has been demolished. The building, opposite the Parque del Elche has beentaken down to make room for the first hotel to be built in the urban precincts in more than a decade.

Despite having had all the per-

missions in place to start the works, the company waited until the end of the summer season to begin the demolition, although much of the vegetation was cleared some months ago in preparation. There will be room for 200 guests in the 10-floor, four-star hotel.

Does your Spanish investment bond have you tied up in knots??

By Sam Kelly, Managing Partner, Chorus Financial. here in Spain, it will also be fully tax compliant, meaning it is effectively taxed at source, and under most circumstances you won’t have to declare the bond itself on the M odelo 720, or indeed your annual gains or income.

Within a bond y ou can hold a fully diversified portfolio, and if that portfolio is advised through Chorus y ou will also benefit from our pr omise that we only use FCA r egulated funds, that guarant ee no hidden fees or commissions.

So, with all these advantages , where can a bond fail t o provide what y ou’d expect as an investor?

I’m a big believer in investment bonds, and many of my clients here in Spain hold them, in particular Spanish c ompliant investment bonds cr eated by companies including The Prudential, SEB and Old Mutual.

Investment bonds offer great tax efficiency – as an example, a net return of 7% per annum would actually double y our investment over 10 y ears thanks to the g ross roll-up (compound growth) these bonds allow you to benefit from. (As always, returns aren’t guaranteed, and the figures given are for illustration purposes only).

Alongside that, if y our bond is appropriately advised and designed for you as a r esident

Firstly, the annual char ges. Did you know that y ou could be paying more for exactly the same bond depending on which firm you sign up through? I’ve seen people commit to annual char ges of

over 1% a year for as long as 10 years on a bond . That’s an unnecessarily high charge, and if you’d taken that exac t same plan through Chorus, you would be paying far less.

Secondly, and pr obably worst of all, there are certain bonds offered here in Spain which not only commit clients t o incredibly high char ges for a very long period of time , but also have exclusive agreements in place with par ticular financial advisories. This means if you become dissatisfied with your financial advisor you could be effectively forced to stay with them or fac e heavy exit penalties. This really isn’t how the market should operate and would be illegal in the UK. Chorus only use in vestment bonds that are openly available to all licensed advisors (such as the 3 I mentioned pr eviously), so this means that if w e fail t o provide the ser vice we’ve

promised you, you can simply cancel our ongoing f ee and appoint another advisor. For us this is the only fair wa y for the relationship between an advisor and their client t o operate.

The final element comes down to the in vestment funds y our advisor uses within y our bond.

As I’ve been sa ying for many years here in Spain, the use of commission paying funds is prolific, and can mean y our portfolio is loaded with lo w quality investments and high hidden fees that y ou may be unaware of f or many, many years.

A well put t ogether Spanish investment bond can offer so many advantages and can be a fantastic long-term investment solution, but sadly man y advisors here in Spain fail to put them together with their client’s needs at the forefront of the advice.

Your long-term financial security is simply too important to risk not ask ing enough questions or sig ning paperwork until y ou’re 100% sure you’re getting the best possible deal and the best possible investment advice.

Never be afraid to get a second opinion, whether it ’s on a new application or an existing plan.

If you’d like to discuss anything in this ar ticle, please call me direct on 664 398 702 or email s.kelly@chorusfinancial.es. All initial advice is free and without pressure or obligation.

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Fiesta! Altea style

by Mark Shearman

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F you are planning on taking a stroll around the seafront or the town centre of Altea this week, you may notice that most of the local men are wearing: a Balbo, Garibaldi, Short Boxed, or the Van Dyke.

I’m referring to their beards. It’s that time of year for their annual beard growth, as the locals take part in this year’s Moors and Christians fiesta.

THROWBACK: Altea’s Moors and Christians festival recalls days of Moorish rule.

The festivities usually start on the fourth or last

weekend of September.

This year it started on

September 15 and runs to September 30.

Spain is a country of festivals, one of the most popular is the Moors and Christians fiesta celebrated in several parts of Spain and has run for over 250 years. Altea started in 1979 and over the consequent years developed their version.

Unlike the Moors and Christians festivals of Villajoyosa and their famous sea battle - Desembarco - and the glorious, blustering road marches of Alcoy, the people of Altea adorn the streets with spectacular lighting, music, colourful eye-catching costumes and fireworks in honour of the patron saints: Santísimo Cristo del Sagrario and San Blas in a joint annual commemoration.

The Moors and Christians festival is a celebration of the ancient struggle between the Moors and Christians as they fought to occupy parts of the Iberian Peninsula with a traditional mock battle that recreates first, the Arab occupation, and its subsequent reconquest by the Christians.

Primarily there is an offering of flowers, bell ringing and mortar fire to herald the start, then the

show kicks up a notch with several factions representing divisions of Moors, Christians and Pirates marching around the streets in full costumes. They are accompanied by well-practised musicians playing classical music.

The script has the Moors take over the town, several skirmishes take place throughout the festival, until finally the Christians gain control.

Berber pirates are also represented to remind us of their rebellious acts over the years.

If you’re early enough or you have a lucky face, you might be able to ensconce yourself in the

seating erected in front of the town hall or try a flavour or two in one of the numerous Spanish bars open or simply follow the precession and view the streets of the old town and the many embroidered clothes hanging over the balconies.

To avoid the inevitable traffic jams, you can take the tram. You need to get off at the second stop in Altea, Garganes station, which is behind the town hall square, the epicentre for all the core action and activities along with the church square and Plaza de la Creu. ‘Avant la fiesta!’

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Drugs pair caught

Jellyfish stings up 7,000

by Darren Parmenter

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EACHES across the Alicante Province have registered an increase of more than 7,000 jellyfish stings this summer when compared to last year.

According to figures supplied by the five companies that run the lifeguard services along the coast, the exact extra number is 7,783 recorded stings until August 31. The overall total has grown from 10,916 in the same period last year compared to 18,699 for 2018.

However, these figures don’t take into account a number of points on the coast that don’t have a lifeguard or first aid service and thus any incidents go unlisted.

The Director of the Institute of Coastal Ecology, Gabriel Soler, said: “The number of bites isn’t directly related to the number of jellyfish. There are many other factors that must be taken into account,

UNRELATED: Increase in stings doesn’t mean more jellyfish in the seas. (File image) such as the number of people in the water at any given time that coincides with the arrival of the jellyfish.”

The company Ambumar - who guarded the beaches in Altea,

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Road plans

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NATIONAL POLICE operating in Benidorm have arrested two people suspected of selling drugs. The pair aged 54 and 55 and Spanish and Italian respectively - hid around two kilos of ecstasy tablets in a freezer, while at the same time growing a number of marihuana plants.

The detentions come following an investigation that began at the start of September when police became aware of someone allegedly involved in drug trafficking in Benidorm and in a number of neighbouring towns.

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Elche, Orihuela and Pilar de la Horadada - is the one that registered the highest number of stings with 8,976... an increase of 3,000 yearon-year.

IF you are travelling up to La Nucia from the roundabout on the approach into the town centre on the CV-715 starting after the Lidl supermarket turnoff, be mindful of the road works and road barriers redirecting traffic both ways.

This is all part of the new planed roundabout programmed to be finished for December. Last week the mayor of la Nucia, Bernabé Cano, was seen on site running a curious but positive eye over the plans and the civil works in progress.

He was accompanied by the man with the heavy responsibility to deliver the project in three months: Carlos Domingo, general director of Public Works, Transport and Mobility, with reassurance that the roundabout will be on time and within the budget. The cost is said to be approximately €240,000. There will be an additional 340 metres of road extension which will be built between the roundabout and the CV-70 to relive the heavy traffic there calculated to be about 8,800 vehicles per day.

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Costa migrant arrivals

O M M E M O R AT ING the Europ e a n We e k o f Mobility in Benidorm, Mayor Toni Pérez, together with the councillors of Mobility and Sports, José Ramón González de Zárate and Arturo Cabrillo, walked along the recently renovated route adapted for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians.

The route stretches along Avenida Beniarda from the Benidorm TRAM station, linking to the CV-70.

Councillor Gonzalez de Zarate said that this was all part of the local council’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS) to “give pedestrians safer means of

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Beach clean Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Benidorm

TWO small motor boats containing 15 migrants arrived in Alicante and Altea in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The first arrived just after 2am in Alicante port with six occupants, three of them children. The other was spotted in Altea, and its nine adults between 23 and 31 years old and two children aged 16 and 17, were found by the Guardia Civil.

According to reports, they were all examined on their arrival on dry land by the Spanish Red Cross and were declared to be in general good health. However, all of them - believed to be Algerians - were suffering from signs of hypothermia as they arrived accompanied by the heavy rains at the time.

Of those treated in Alicante, one of the migrants was transferred to Alicante General Hospital with stomach pains.

Green walking route gets mayor’s approval

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CONNECTING: Mayor Toni Perez (centre) accompanies walkers.

making their way around our city in which more people prefer to walk than use their cars or public transport.”

This newly created

lane, complete with new lighting, seating and rubbish bins, will allow people to continue on to La Nucia or Polop on their bicycles as well as walk-

ing or jogging, and will eventually be part of a series of the green routes that will all be linked together around the old railway tracks.

Wall street crash A DRIVER has been injured after his car crashed into a wall in Altea.

The accident happened at 6.15am on Monday morning when the car hit the side of a house for reasons that are still to be investigated. Firefighters were called to the scene and removed the driver from the vehicle via the back window as a precaution. Once stabilised by paramedics, he was taken to the Marina Baixa Hospital in Villajoyosa.

A GROUP of volunteers has removed more than 150 kilos of waste and rubbish from Moraig beach and the Testos de Poble Nou de Benitachell, despite the Moraig having a prestigious blue flag.

Some people use the bins placed on the beaches, but on the Testos, the rubbish is just left in the secluded cove.

Tilers return JAVEA U3A’s Rummikubs Group is back on the tiles after taking their wellearned summer break. For the first get-together of the new season, there was a good turnout for the group run by Krystyna Stefanczyk which meets at Dance Café, Toscamar on Wednesday afternoons.

The most recent meeting proved particularly popular, with almost a full house.

For details of the group and other U3A activities, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org

In selfdefence AN initiative from the Alfaz Del Pi Council resulted in 100 women taking part in a free personal defence course.

The classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8pm to 10pm at the CEIP Veles e Vents School gymnasium.

There is also a course for seven to 11 year olds on a Friday from 7pm to 8pm.

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Demands for night TRAM ALICANTE’S Councillor for Transport, Jose Ramon Gonzalez, has demanded that the popular TRAM service in the city has a similar night service that serves the people of Valencia. In addition, Gonzalez has called on the Valencian government for an ‘urgent solution’ to the issue of the lack of a lift in the TRAM station at Plaza de Luceros. It has been out of action since July due to a fault and, according to reports, is unlikely to be repaired until December. It means that many disabled and elderly people have to instead use the nearby Marq Station to access the network.

Councillor Gonzalez said that it appears the people of Valencia are treated as ‘first class citizens’ with their Metrovalencia, whereas the people of Alicante

Rubbish contract changes

Photo credit: Wikipedia

by Ray Chadwick

REPAIRS: Many TRAM passengers have to use Marq Station. are left with a system that suffers delays, breakdowns, a lack of staff, and no regular night service (apart from the summer months).

“If you really want to encourage people to use public transport as an alternative to cars, the president of the Valencian Community must invest in Ali-

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cante and offer a quality TRAM service,” said Gonzalez. “This should also include a TRAM service at night at the weekends.”

MUCHAMIEL Council has approved a list of conditions for extending their rubbish and cleaning contract which will see them spend €6.8 million over the next four years.

The annual cost for the service has increased by €350,000 but will see rubbish collected every day of the week instead of every five days.

The present rubbish and cleaning contract ends on December 31 this year. It’s hoped the new service will start on January 1, 2019.

After-school activities PLAY JOVE has reopened in Javea this week, offering a leisure centre for the young members of the municipality.

Councillor Ximo Segarra said the centre in the Plaza de la Constitucion is open Monday to Friday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Entrance is free and users will find a number of games and activities, as well as free WiFi. There are also plans to reopen the study room where students can do some homework with the help and supervision of monitors.

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Car park on ‘health centre’ land B

E N I D O R M Council has announced the creation of 100 new parking spaces... on land that was earmarked for a health centre almost 20 years ago.

The public car park will be built on a piece of land given to the Ministry of Health back in 2001, and after all the intermediate years of issues connected with budgets and planning, the council has finally decided to make use of the area in Els Tolls.

The announcement was made by Mayor Toni Perez during a visit with other councillors, technicians, local peo-

MAPPED OUT: Mayor Toni Perez (second left) reviewing the plans.

ple and representatives of the three schools in the area that will benefit from the new 3,650m2 plot.

The cost of the works is €187,000 and will be completed within two months. The project is

also the first to be designed by one of the une m p l o y e d u n d e r 3 0 ’s taken on by the Qualified Youth Employment Programme (EMCUJU) which is financed by subsidies from the European Union.

G4G keeps on giving ONCE again, the Giving4Giving (G4G) organisation under the expert guidance of Gary James donated €1,000 to the director of the Spanish Red Cross in Altea.

The money will be used for food and basic supplies for the less fortunate families in the municipality, G4G has now donated an incredible €104,000 to local chari-

ties and they hope that people will continue to support them in any way they can, especially volunteering to help out at their shops. G4G offer a house clearance service, and are always happy to receive donations of furniture and white goods which can also be collected.

For more information, contact Gary on 603 137 697.

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Busy health season THE summer season in the health centres in the Marina Alta is officially over.

This has been confirmed by a number of closures and a change in the bus timetables as the clinics aren’t used as much as they were.

Many of the centres were open for sev-

en days a week this summer and figures released this week showed more than 13,000 people used them.

Calpe had the busiest season at the La Fossa Clinic with just under 5,400 consultations divided almost in half between visits to the doctor or nursing services.

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Moraira-Teulada U3A 10th anniversary ORE than 200 members of Moraira-Teulada U3A attended the Great Hog Roast on Tuesday at the Font Santa park in Moraira which was organised to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Many U3A members were on site early in the morning under the direction of the organisers, Peter and Pauline Griffiths, helping to set up the numerous tables and chairs necessary to accommodate everyone as well as the large pergola erected to protect the very busy musicians from the sun.

A wonderful sunny September afternoon

Photo credit: Moraira-Teulada U3A

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DELICIOUS: A hog roast washed down with some great entertainment.

was spent drinking the complimentary bottles of Cava and eating a very tasty selection of roast hog served with stuffing and the most delicious crackling.

Throughout the afternoon, members had a great time listening and

dancing to two wonderful entertainment groups, Take 2 with Marnie and Frank and their selection of easy listening songs, was followed by the very energetic Moonshine with Cloe and Vic, who entertained with some great

rock and roll tunes.

At the end of the day a very happy and tired crowd of Moraira U3A members assisted the organisers by clearing away all the tables etc and then departed - no doubt many to have an early evening nap!

BENIDORM is the location for the latest event organised by the Mont Benidorm Neighbourhood Association. They will hold a Solidarity March tomorrow (Saturday) for the benefit of the Marina B a i x a A l z h e i m e r ’s Association (AFA).

L a s t y e a r, m o r e than 100 people took part and raised € 1 , 0 0 0 , a n d i t ’s hoped that figure will be exceeded tomorrow.

The march leaves from the Paseo de Tamarindos at 7pm.

Benidorm’s mayor To n i Perez has placed a banner announcing that Alzheimer’s Week is being celebrated in the municipality and surrounding areas.

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PPROXIMATELY 100 church members and friends gathered in the Church of Nuestra Senora de La Merced, in Calpe - one of the premises that the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy are privileged to use for Sunday Worship - to celebrate the life of t he l a t e F r P e t e r E d wa rd s .

He passed away in May of this year at the age of 68.

The hymn singing was tremendous, the Chaplaincy Singers sang as the clergy entered, Psalm 23 was sung and another moving piece after the communion. Fr Marcus gave the address which told everyone so much about Peter and caused laughter with much reminiscing. Paul Calvey from the El Campello Church and Neville Jarrett from the Albir

Church gave us a few words both having known Peter for a long time - the humour and the dedication evident.

Fr Peter was ordained as a deacon in 1985 and a priest in 1986 in the Diocese of Southwark, serving his title at St Augustine’s Lee in Grove Park before moving to Christ the King, Salfords as vicar from 1990-1997.

In 1997 he moved to St Mary’s, Newington before moving to Spain in 2003. He took up a post as chaplain in the team in the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Costa Blanca and became senior chaplain in 2009.

In 2012 Peter was made a canon of Gibraltar Cathedral, before retiring in 2015.

Peter had many friends around the world and will be remembered both as a caring

and loving person who sought out the vulnerable and weak and also as a strong minded person who was a great advocate for catholic teaching and order.

He will be remembered by his friends and family as a loyal friend, an entertaining colleague and faithful priest of many years. He was a master of the English language and a great storyteller. He was much loved by his family and his lifepartner Ian with whom he lived in Spain.

The Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy serves the community from Valencia to Alicante with services in eight different towns. For information on the activities of the church and the contact details and service times visit costablanca-angli canchaplaincy.org.

Photo credit: Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy

Celebrating a popular life

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IN MEMORY: The service for Father Peter Edwards.

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If there is a ‘clean gene’ - the Spanish have it by Barry Duke

WHAT has always impressed me about places I have visited in Spain is the cleanliness. In Madrid, Barcelona, Sitges, Alicante - and even in many small villages with unpronounceable names - public areas are kept so spotless that I’ve come to believe that the Spanish are born with a ‘clean gene’.

As proof I offer two examples. Around eight years ago I was in one of Benidorm’s ubiquitous ‘Chino’ shops when I heard the mum of a toddler telling him to run along and browse the toy section. He disappeared for about five minutes, then came back squealing with delight. The ‘toy’ he had found was a bucket and mop from the hardware sec-

tion!

The second example came in the form of a video posted last year on the Facebook page of Thai Expat Life and News. In it, a young Spanish tourist - Albaro Perreiro - tells a Thai interviewer how appalled he is by garbage-strewn beaches.

He suggests that more police ought to be patrolling them and handing out massive fines to litter louts. He closes his message by speaking directly to the Thai people: “Take care of your country! I am disappointed and angry at all the things I have seen over the last days. Thank you and bye-bye.”

The issue of litter came to mind last week when, in the centre of Benidorm, I saw a little old Spanish woman charge like a bull at a tourist who had dropped a cigarette butt in the street. Despite the man being t h e s i z e o f G i b r a l t a r, s h e dragged him to the spot where the fag-end lay, and made him pick it up.

I n t h e e a r l y 1 9 8 0 ’s I d i d something similar - and got slung out of the famous Café

Royal in London as a result. I was sent by a local rag to cover a fundraiser for the Conservative Party, and blew my top when I saw a suited-andbooted toff drop the remains of a massive cigar onto a luxurious carpet. He then ground it into the pile with the heel of one exquisite

shoe. I dashed to pick it up, pressed it into his right hand, and politely asked, “where did you learn your manners?”

I won’t repeat the names he called me, but five minutes late r a To r y b i g - w i g told me that I’d insulted one of

SPOTLESS: Spaniards have no problem with cleaning.

T h a t c h e r ’s m o s t g e n e r o u s donors, and that I was to ‘get the hell out of here now!’

I saw red again about two years ago when I was visiting my old home town of Brighton.

I was getting some dosh out of a cashpoint when a brown paper bag, containing the remains of a kebab supper, hit me on the back of the head.

It was thrown from a passing car.

I nonchalantly picked it up and ambled over to the vehicle that had become snarled in traffic. To the driver I said, ‘I think this belongs to you’ - then ground the contents of the bag into his face. I guess the screams I heard as I legged it may have been caused by a mixture of fury and chilli sauce.

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‘Chinatown in Benidorm’ proposal

by Darren Parmenter ANYONE visiting the tourist capital of Benidorm, either in the old or new town quickly realises that it’s full of international restaurants catering for all tastes.

Distributed across the municipality are a large number of Chinese restaurants and there are proposals to bring them all together in one place, thus creating a ‘Benidorm Chinatown.’

According to reports, the idea comes from the traders association AICO during a meeting with the council discussing the future shopping centre that is due to open in Benidorm in 2020.

The measure came from the AICO president, Raul Parra, and took the meeting by surprise and certainly became a talking

ICONIC: Gerrard Street is London’s Chinatown.

Could it be coming to Benidorm? point among those present. The suggestion was that it would be centred in the Rincon de Loix area that is known by many as the ‘British zone’ and mimics some of the big cities of the world such as New York and London.

Official figures show only 873 people of Chinese nationality (1.24 per cent) are registered in Benidorm, and the AICO

suggestion would be to move all or part of their businesses to a dedicated area to create something unique and different.

The Chinatown proposal is just one of many ideas that could see more of the local streets being allocated a dedicated theme which AICO hope will trigger an influx of visitors to the commercial areas.

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Shearman’s world

Sperm whale clogs river in Madrid Credit: Ayuntamiento de Madrid/Twitter

by Mark Shearman

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ET another whale washed up, but this time in the river Manzanares next to the Puente de Segovia bridge in Madrid.

Early morning commuters were stunned to see the sperm whale complete with marine biologists probing the giant toothed mammal and were pleased to learn it wasn’t real but a sculpture put there by the Captain Boomer Collective, a group of artists from Belgium, to raise awareness of the world pollution problem and the global threat to dolphins and whales.

Some 12.8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year and rising.

Plastic bags floating like jellyfish, bottles, cartons and microplastics creating an eeriemist all threaten the inhabitants of the world’s waters.

It doesn’t stop there.

Sea salt around the globe is being contaminated and the most common plastic found is polyethylene terephthalate; the material which is used to make plastic bottles.

Particles have been found in the US, China, Spain, France, the UK and as far as the

BEACHED: Art installation to raise awareness.

Antarctic tested and confirmed by Greenpeace. Microplastics are now pervasive in the environment and society around the world. Plastic has been found in multiple foods that we consume every day, not just pure salt.

The effects on the human body are un-

known because live tests have not been carried out in a controlled environment. A million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, a number which is expected to quadruple by 2050. Some people say it is a problem that rivals climate change.

The majority of the plastic, around 90 per

cent, flowing into the oceans are carried there by eight rivers in Asia and two in Africa.

Millions of people dwell in close proximity or in some cases actually on the rivers.

These areas often lack adequate waste collection or recycling infrastructure so most waste products are discarded into the river and washed away.

In the latest study Scientist estimated the total amount of plastic produced throughout the world to be 8.3 billion metric tons of new plastic, 6.3 billion metric tons becomes plastic waste - and only 9 per cent - is recycled.

Recognising the main polluters is the first step towards tackling a difficult problem especially given the areas. Of course, it’s easy to point the finger but just look at countries like the UK and its canals. Plenty of public rubbish bins line the walkways, but some people still display irresponsible behaviour and discard their rubbish in the water. Changing the ways in which we design plastics, in regards to how long they last, are positive steps forward.

Some suggest biodegradable products which cause another argument when you consider these alternative products break down releasing harmful greenhouse gases.

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Hotel mini-bars removed

by Glenn Scott

Photo credit: Zitronenmasse Wikimedia Commons

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T’S all thanks to tourists using crafty measures, but nine in 10 hotels on the Costa Blanca plan to get rid of the minibars in the rooms.

According to reports, the decision has been taken because they’re not being used to the extent they used to be; cost being the reason often cited. Only a handful of guests are prepared to pay up to €8 for cans of Coca-Cola, Red Bull or bottles of tonic water, and this, coupled with the money spent on the man hours checking the fridge contents are making losses. This is according to HOSBEC, the Costa Blanca hotelier’s association.

It also doesn’t help when a number of guests are known to refill bottles of gin and vodka with water and apple juice and black tea replaces rum,

REFILLING: Guests using water to replace vodka and gin. brandy and whisky.

While most hotels have got rid of the mini-bars, they still keep the fridges in the rooms (many for a modest extra charge) for guests to store their own bottles or other goods.

The questionnaire, part of a survey by Hotelscan. com, also showed that 78 per cent of British tourists to the Costa Blanca con-

fess to having broken hotel rules. Pinching towels, smoking out of windows, and letting friends in for breakfast are among the ‘cheats’ anonymously admitted by guests.

Making a sandwich from the breakfast buffet to save buying lunch and sneaking it out of the restaurant in a bag was the most-admitted offence.

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THE European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled the new €100 and €200 banknotes, which will enter into circulation on May 28, 2019.

After the €5, €10, €20 and €50, the €100 and €200 banknotes are the last two denominations of the Europa series, and therefore mark its completion.

The new €100 and €200 banknotes make use of new and innovative security features. Just like the other denominations, the new notes are easy to check when using the ‘feel, look and tilt’ method.

At the top of the silvery stripe a satellite hologram shows small € symbols that move around the number and become clearer under direct light. The silvery stripe also shows the por-

All change for € notes trait of Europa, the architectural motif and a large € symbol.

The new €100 and €200 banknotes also feature an enhanced emerald number.

While the emerald number itself is present on all the other notes of the Europa series, this enhanced version also shows € symbols inside the numerals.

The new €100 and €200 notes are a different size to the old €100 and €200 notes. Both denominations are now the same height as the €50 banknote. However, their length remains unchanged - the longer the note, the higher the value.

Since the €50, €100 and €200 banknotes are now the same height, they can be more easily handled and processed by machines.

They will also fit better in people’s wallets and last longer, as they will be subject to less wear and tear.

In addition to the security features that can be seen with the naked eye, euro banknotes also contain machine-readable security features. On the new €100 and €200 banknotes these features have been enhanced, and new ones have been added to enable the notes to be processed and authenticated swiftly.

NEW NOTES: Can be more easily handled and processed by machines.

Monet: Reviled to Revered GUEST: Lizzie Derbyshire will be talking about the works of Monet. (File image)

THE first meeting of the autumn season of the Arts Society Marina Alta will be held at Salones

Canor Teulada on Thursday, October 4 at 11am.

The venue (directions on the website www.marina altaarts.com) will open at 10am for registration and coffee will be available to members and guests.

The lecturer for the first presentation of the autumn season will be Ms Lizzie Derbyshire. She is a regular contributor to the Arts Society and is a past chairperson and now President of the Hambleton Arts Society.

Lizzie studied for her Master of Arts at the Courtauld Institute of Art, London and has also lived in Paris for many years, so has firsthand knowledge of the places and environment depicted by her subject Monet.

The title of the lecture is ‘Reviled to Revered : Monet in Paris & London’ and the presentation is expected to be most illuminating as Lizzie has a particular interest in placing works of art in their wider social and economic context.

As has become standard fare, wine and soft drinks will be available to members and guests to allow socialising with the committee and speaker after the lecture.

For further details of the Society and programme for 2018 see the website www.marinaaltaarts.com or for membership: member ship@marinaaltaarts.com.

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Giving women a new chance Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Calpe

A rocky challenge Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de Calpe

IN THE SWIM: Councillor Ana Sonri Sala (second left) at the promotional event.

SKILLS: Subsidised courses held during September.

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URING both April and September this year, Calpe Council has organised courses that get women back into the labour market and to aid their own personal development. Fifteen locals have taken part.

The objective is to give these women the skills and abilities that will

identify their potential - both professionally and individually - and to learn to work as part of a team.

Part of the course has seen art being used as a technique, and the results of this will be displayed at an exhibition held on November 25 and coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Councillor Ana Perles said: “This course has allowed these women belonging to vulnerable groups to have the opportunity to learn and develop a range of skills that will not only be useful for their chances of finding a job, but also in their day-to-day lives.”

Calpe Council received a subsidy of €3,452 from the Alicante Provincial Council toward the course.

THIS Sunday will see hundreds of people swimming around the iconic Peñon de Ifach.

For this year ’s event, there will be an expected 550 competitors hoping to complete the 3,200m, up from a planned 450.

According to figures provided by the organisers, 33 per cent of those taking part are women which indicates the progress made by them in this type of gruelling sporting challenge.

Most of the entrants come from the Alicante or Valencia provinces, al-

though there are those from Barcelona, Huesca, Toledo and even Verona in Italy. There are 33 local people from Calpe making up the list.

Councillor Ana Sonri Sala thanked the Real Club Nautico of Calpe for their collaboration in staging this event for the first time since 2014.

“It’s something the council has wanted to do for some time, knowing the important impact it can have on both tourism and the promotion of sport in the municipality,” she said.

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A letter from the British Ambassador AS many of you are no doubt aware, this autumn will be an important period in the ongoing Brexit negotiations, leading up to the European Council meeting on Thursday October 18. Ahead of that, you might have seen that the Government has published a series of technical notices on a range of areas, to help businesses and citizens prepare in the unlikely event of a no-deal Brexit.

Firstly, let me reassure you though that the Government does not want, nor does it expect, a no deal outcome in the negotiations.

As a result of the significant progress made in negotiations, I remain confident that the UK will agree a positive and ambitious deal with the EU - an outcome that is in the interests of both the UK and the EU, and in the interest of both British and EU citizens.

And of course, we continue to discuss the implementation of the deal agreed last December on the rights of UK citizens currently living in the EU and EU citizens living in the UK, with the Spanish authorities. But as a responsible government, we must prepare

AMBASSADOR: Simon Manley. for all eventualities, however unlikely. Hence these technical notices on driving licences,

and travelling between the UK and the EU, amongst other subjects.

I appreciate that this is a period of uncertainty and many of you have questions and want more advice for UK nationals living in Spain. We want to help you prepare for all scenarios and further relevant information will continue to be made available on gov.uk over the coming weeks. And both the Embassy and Consulates will continue with the outreach events that we have planned throughout Spain, with some 20 such events planned between now and the end of the year, and ensure that your questions and concerns are shared with the relevant UK government departments.

In the meantime, please ensure you are correctly registered here in Spain, and stay up to date with the latest news, by signing up for email alerts and visiting the Living in Spain guide on gov.uk, and continue to follow our ‘Brits in Spain’ social media channels, including on Facebook.

Both I and our UK in Spain consular teams will continue to share with you what we know, when we know it, to provide you with as much clarity as possible.

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Unemployment benefit scheme renewed Photo credit: European Parliament

IT costs the Spanish government around €50 million, but it has been agreed to renew the €430 per month payments to the unemployed in the cases where their ‘official’ dole money has run out.

Around 42,000 jobseekers currently receive the payment from a scheme which has been in place since 2009 and is reviewed every six months.

Of the 343 members of Parliament who had the vote, 337 agreed to a draft ‘employment integration plan’ proposed by the Socialist government which would help those defined as being ‘in a situation of special need’ in their active search for work.

The plan is aimed at those with family commitments, such as children or elderly or disabled relatives, who are not in a position to be available for traditional working hours, and also other unemployed persons who face major difficulties in entering the job market - per-

UNANIMOUS: Spanish MPs vote to renew unemployment laws.

haps due to illness, disability or other factors.

The original plan came to an end in April and was not renewed, but the government has proposed that anyone who was tem-

porarily off the programme at that time because of having found temporary work, either for an employer or via self-employment, or who briefly no longer met the requirements of

the plan due to no longer having family commitments or sufficiently-low income, could join it again.

Those signed up to this plan automatically receive the €430 a month.

Plan for pension pots THERE are a significant number of people living in the UK that have totally underestimated the amount they need to save (or have in a pension pot) for their retirements.

According to a survey by Sanlam UK, around 43 per cent of the under 45’s told them that they believed £100,000 would be sufficient to retire on; but that would leave them with an annual income of only £5,400.

However, the estimate is that people would need £26,000 per year for a comfortable retirement, and would require a savings pot of £480,000.

In addition, around a third are pinning hopes on an inheritance of at least £50,000 to get them through their latter years.

Carl Drummond, senior wealth planner at Sanlam UK, said: "Our research confirms what we have long-feared; that people of all ages are simply not engaged enough with their pension and their financial security in retirement.”

People who retire at 65 can easily live for another 20 years - that’s 240 monthly payslips they need to have saved to be able to enjoy the same standard of living. While that might sound like a lot, building a substantial pension pot that delivers peace of mind as well as funds in retirement is entirely doable, but it requires forethought and a detailed plan.

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HICH is the healthiest food? Sushi?

Steamed vegetables with a drip of olive oil?

Whatever the answer, it is unlikely that one single meal could cover all nutritional needs.

The human body needs a balanced diet in order to work correctly; eating a wide variety of food also helps the body to avoid coronary problems and fight diabetes and osteoporosis. Foods

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that help us do this can be divided into five groups.

Fruits and vegetables: these give us vitamins, fibres and minerals - it is generally understood that the body needs five of these every day.

Carbohydrates: these give us slow

HEALTH FOODS: Which should we be eating?

release energy and should constitute a third of our daily food intake.

Meat, fish and eggs: these make up the protein part of our daily food intake and the b o d y

needs between two and three portions per day.

Milk and

lactose products: these give us proteins and calcium - two or three portions per day are recommended.

Fats and sugars: these give us energy and the body only needs one portion of this per day.

Flavours that link foods AMERICAN scientists have investigated the chemical links between popular food combinations.

They discovered ingredients with the same flavour compounds and chemicals that give food its taste are often combined, such as strawberries and cream.

Some food groups, such as mushrooms, fish and nuts, have few flavour links, so are unlikely to be the source of new exotic combinations. But chocolate, for example, shares many flavour compounds with other foods, and that could explain why it is increasingly being used in savoury dishes as well as a sweet treat.

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Five reasons you shouldn’t skip breakfast ACCORDING to nutritionists, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are five reasons we should all be eating it every day.

1. Heart attacks - a recent study from the University of Harvard has found that there is a 27 per cent increased risk of having a heart attack in people who skip breakfast.

2. Fatty foods - people who don’t eat breakfast have been found to crave fatty foods 20 per cent more than those who do eat it.

3. Diabetes - eating breakfast helps the body keep up essential levels of sugars therefore decreasing the risk of diabetes.

4. Tiredness - your body needs food to feel awake; people who eat breakfast don’t get so tired during the day.

5. Gastritis - without breakfast your stomach releases too much gastric juice which inflames the stomach lining.

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MILLIONS of Britons struggle to pronounce the names of exotic foods and delicacies now gracing our plates on a regular basis.

Researchers found common mistakes include the mispronunciation of the Greek dip Tzatziki and the Italian ham prosciutto. Other difficulties include pronouncing the silent G in the dish Gnocchi and struggling to say nicoise correctly with many saying ‘nick-oi-see’ rather than a ‘nee-swaz.’

The poll by Glorious! Foods also revealed that one in five people will avoid ordering food they want in a restaurant simply because they don’t know how to pronounce it.

GOOD START: Eat a good breakfast.

FOOD: Will you order it?

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Bistro Shabby Chic - warm, friendly IF you looked up the word demonstrative on the internet you would come across synonyms such as open, unreserved, affectionate.

Words that describe the experience at the Bistro Shabby Chic in Altea’s old town along with words like warm, friendly, approachable.

The tables were full and listening to the accents of the patrons this is truly a Euro bar with Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian, British and Spanish. Locals that all mingle with holidaymakers and the newly arrived expats, and banter with each other, adding words to the mix like fun, hilarious and sometimes crazy.

They have several secret weapons in their arsenal, the owners, conjuring up quality food and always consistent, the multilingual staff serving food and drinks swiftly, stopping to laugh at a comment and always with a respectful retort.

The place is an ency-

SPECIAL: A fantastic night out in store.

clopaedic knowledge bank for those who need counsel, even if unsolicited, but to those seeking advice or a recommendation it’s helpful and of course, they serve spectacu-

lar food and drink too.

The food is passionately prepared with their own twist

and cooked by an actual chef and has been described as sensational and fresh cuisine.

Focus on presentation is a large part of their vision.

People take selfies with their food here especially when you order the pulled pork burger with sweet pota-

“We aren’t trying to be posh, but we are special - you know what I mean!” - Andrei • Calle Salamanca 7, Casco Antiguo Altea, Spain 03590 • 651 770 843 Hours 1.00pm - 1.00am

to chips and tomatoes - oh but the tomatoes! They have you thinking how did they do it?

The bar is stocked with everyone’s favourite flavours... and some, including an extensive range of delightful cocktails created my mixologists - they even have craft beers!

Their Jazz nights on Sunday deserve a special mention and start at 8pm until 11pm.

Don’t forget to ask about the daily specials.

Eggcellent news E

GGS have been a normal part of the human diet for centuries. However, there are some myths that surround their con-

sumption.

The notion that eating just the whites is healthier than the whole egg is false.

Egg whites contain little nutrition, mostly just

a little protein and sodium. The yolk contains a lot of nutrients not available anywhere else, including the amino acid leucene, which triggers muscle growth and fatburning. Egg yolks also contain choline, vital for healthy cell membranes, and brain function.

Eggs do contain cholesterol, but not necessarily large amounts.

And studies have shown that eating cholesterol does not necessarily make cholesterol levels go up.

Also, eggs won’t cause obesity; one egg has just 70 calories which are balanced, with six grams of protein, and five grams of unsaturated fat. And the protein in eggs causes a release of glucogen, a hormone that makes the body burn fat stores.

F i n a l l y, r a w e g g s don’t have more nutrients. Eggs cook at such a low temperature that no nutrients are damaged.

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Red wine ‘could prevent cancer’ DRINKING a large glass of red wine every day could help prevent bowel cancer.

Researchers say that Resveratrol, found in the skins of red grapes and which gives the wine its colour, has long been known to have cancer-fighting properties, but scientists did not know how much was needed to be effective.

Now they say less appears to be more.

Tests on mice have shown that a dose equivalent to five milligrams in humans halved the growth of bowel tumours. This amount was far more effective than a one gram dose. Within two years the research team hopes to conduct a human trial on patients at high risk of bowel cancer to test its benefits.

Meanwhile Cancer Research UK has warned that people should not drink wine in an attempt to reap any benefits that Resveratrol can offer, saying that alcohol has been estimated to cause around 12,500 cases of cancer a year in the UK.

ENJOY: Wine in moderation can be good for you.

Popular snack THE idea for the Snickers bar came from an already existing snack which was made up of nougat, peanut and caramel.

Frank Mars, who also created Mars Inc, added chocolate, put it in candy-bar form, and started selling it wholesale.

S n i c k e r s quickly rose to being the world’s most popular chocolate bar.

Annual sales total $2 billion (€1.5 billion), with 15 million Snickers bar produced every d a y, u s i n g 1 0 0 tonnes of peanuts.

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CRACKERS: Holes there for a reason.

That’s crackers H

OLES in crackers are there for a reason, not just for decoration.

Without these holes the biscuits wouldn’t bake correctly. They allow steam to escape during

cooking. This keeps the crackers flat, instead of rising like a normal biscuit as the steam tries to escape. They also help to properly crisp the crackers.

The holes’ positioning and number varies de-

pending on the size and shape of the cracker. If the holes are too close together, the cracker will end up being extra dry and hard, due to too much steam escaping. If they are too far apart bubbles will form as parts of the cracker rise.

Meat-eating is manly MEN believe that eating meat makes them more manly.

Researchers from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, (USA) say that meat eating was linked with ‘manhood, power, and virility.’

The men questioned in the study said animals tasted too good not to eat whereas women were more apologetic about eating meat.

Researchers revealed that vegetarian men are seen as wimps and less macho, even by women who do not eat meat themselves.

SO MACHO: Tuck into meat.

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MANCHEGO: Firm and buttery cheese from Castilla La Mancha.

Cheese and art…

THESE days there seems to be a museum or art gallery for everything. And when a special exhibition is on, one

traditional launch is to have a cheese and wine party.

Now a museum has decided to combine art and cheeses in a slightly different way - the Manzanares Manchego Cheese and Art Collection Museum offers discerning visitors to view works of art as well as learn all about the secrets of cheese making.

Activities revolve around the food, including tastings or screenings on how to make it.

It is located in the farmyard of a historical building in the old town centre.

It shares the premises with a regional museum which hosts a permanent sculpture and painting exhibition, as well as the winning works of the Manzanares National Painting Competition.

It is not the only museum dedicated to a particular consumable. Europe’s first vermouth museum is located in Reus (Cataluña).

It features 1,800 vermouth brands, with more than 800 bottles coming from 50 different countries including China, Canada, Australia, Japan and Argentina.

Chocolate orange EUROPEAN scientists have found evidence that the way food and drink is served matters hugely in the perception of taste.

Fifty seven volunteers were asked to taste hot chocolate served in plastic cups of four different colours; white, cream, red and orange, all with white on the inside.

The chocolate was identical in all samples, but the volunteers said the flavour was better when the drink was served in orange cups.

Betina Piqueras-Fiszman of the Polytechnic University of Valencia explained: “The colour of the container in which food and drink is served can enhance some attributes like taste and aroma.”

Previous research has found that the perception of flavour of lemons in soft drinks is boosted in yellow containers, pink drinks are perceived as being more sugary, and beverages with cold colours, like blue, seem more thirst-quenching than warm colours like red.

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Use your fingers but no elbows

FINGER FOOD: Watch your manners!

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TIQUETTE experts say it is now acceptable to eat with your fingers in a restaurant.

A 10-point guide to modern dining manners is designed to help people navigate the potentially messy minefield of ‘finger food.’

Experts say it is now ok to use your hands as long as you do not lick your

fingers afterwards.

Top tips include cutting food into manageable pieces before picking it up, using a napkin to wipe messy hands and using a fork to pick up any food that spills on to the plate.

Traditional rules such as sitting up straight, keeping elbows off the table, and waiting for food to cool instead of blowing on it, remain.

Spy in the glass A STUDENT has invented high-tech ice cubes that calculate how drunk you are.

Dhairya Dand’s digital cubes measure the number of sips taken, giving an estimate of blood alcohol content that is 80 per cent accurate.

The cubes are made from gelatin and implanted with infrared transmitters, accelerometers and LED lights that change from green, to yellow, to red, depending on how much drink has been consumed.

If the drinker continues despite the red-light warnings, the ice cubes send text messages to friends warning the drinker should be taken home.

The idea came to the student after blacking out at a campus party at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in America from drinking too much.

RED LIGHT: Time to go home.

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Women have superior taste buds

TASTE SENSATION: Girls can recognise taste better than boys.

A STUDY on 8,900 schoolchildren in Denmark has found that girls have a better sense of taste than boys.

The findings showed that girls recognised taste much better than their male counterpart, and boys need 10 per cent more sourness and 20 per cent more sweetness to be able to recognise the taste of something.

Also, boys have a sweeter tooth than girls.

Carried out by the Danish Science Communication and the Faculty of Life Sciences, each child was supplied with a kit of taster samples.

The tests were designed to recognise the ability of the children to discover sweet and sour tastes and to find out what they prefer when each sensation varied in intensity.

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What’s On FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Canalejas, 1 Alfaz del Pi - Avda. Pais Valencia, 44 La Nucia - C/. Alicante, 8 Altea - Avda. Comunidad Valenciana, 6 Benissa - C/. Padre Melchor, 8 Calpe - C/. Corbeta, 10 Ed. Apolo VII, L-4 Moraira market is held every Friday morning from 9am until 2pm www.teu ladamoraira.com.es.

Alfaz del Pi market is held every Friday from 9am until 2pm. www.lalfas.es.

Altea - Moors and Christians.

8pm - Parade of the music bands from Plaza de la Creu. 9pm - Presentation of the flags. Midnight Parade of the Moors and Christians, from Avenida La Nucia to Calle Garganes.

SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Colon, 39 Alfaz del Pi - C/. Bulevar Los Musicos, 18 Fase 2 BJ. Ed.Viminal La Nucia - Av. Coloma, Nº1 - Loc.9 (Zona Com. Plaza del Sol) Altea - C/. Carretera, 13, Local 2 (Altea La Vella) Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - Avda. Rosa de Los Vientos, 4 L-14-15 Benissa Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday every month from 9am until 2pm. www.ajbenissa.es.

Benissa general market is held every Saturday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.ajbenis sa.es.

Calpe market is held every Saturday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.calp.es.

Altea - Moors and Christians.

8.30am - Morning parade of the Moors from Avenida La Nucia to Plaza Jose Mª Planelles. 8pm Parade of the Moors from Calle Filarmonica to the Plaza dels Esports.

Alfaz del Pi - Festival of Jazz.

DO NOT MISS Fighting on the beaches

BENIDORM’S famous beaches, usually crammed full of sun worshippers for almost every month of the year will see a less-familiar sight at the end of this month.

Collaboration between the City Council and the Codex-Belix association will see the historic D-Day Normandy landings being recreated along the stretches of sand over

the long weekend of Friday September 28 to Sunday September 30.

Taking place along the Poniente Beach for the second successive year, closer to Benidorm Old Town, one of the most significant events of the Second World War is being staged by Codex-Belix, an organisation that specialises in recreating events in history.

10pm - Kiko Berenguer Band in the Casa de Cultura. Tickets €5.

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Colon, 39 Alfaz del Pi - C/. Bulevar Los Musicos, 18 Fase 2 BJ. Ed.Viminal La Nucia - Av. Coloma, Nº1 - Loc.9 (Zona Com. Plaza del Sol) Altea - C/. Carretera, 13, Local 2 (Altea La Vella) Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - Avda. Rosa de Los Vientos, 4 L-14-15 Benidorm market is held every Sunday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.Benidorm.org.

Albir market is held every Sunday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.lalfas.es.

Altea - Moors and Christians.

2pm - Rockets and LOUD firecrackers in the Parking del Paseo Mediterraneo. 8pm - Solemn procession in honour of the patron saints Cristo del Sagrario and San Blas. 12.30am - Firework display.

MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Relleu, 20-22 Alfaz del Pi - Avda. del Albir, 44 Ed. El Llobarro

D-DAY LANDINGS: Recreated along the beaches.

Around 400 people are expected to take part, and in addition to the actual landings a series of camps, trenches and field hospitals will be located in the Parque de Elche

La Nucia - C/. Sagi-barba, 14 Altea - C/. Cap Negret, 18 Bajo G Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - C/. La Niña, 7 Denia market held every Monday morning from 9am until 2pm www.denia.es.

Albir - Coffee morning . If you’re new to the area or just feeling a bit lonely, a group of ladies - ‘Morning Miss-Chiefs’ - meet every Monday at 12pm for a chat, organise meals out, cultural trips etc. Find them on Facebook or pop along to Together Café & Pet Spar, Albir to meet them.

Altea - Moors and Christians.

8.30am - Morning parade by the Christians from Costera dels Matxos and finishing at Plaza Jose Mª Planelles- 8pm - Parade of the Christians from Calle Filarmonica to the Plaza dels Esports

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Cervantes, 51 Alfaz del Pi - C/. Federico Garcia Lorca, 19 La Nucia - C/. Carretera, 2 Altea - Plaza Ayuntamiento, 22 Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - Avda. Ifach, 10 Altea market held every Tuesday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.altea.es.

(known locally as the Dove Park) and along the Avenida Xixo promenade. There will also be a display of military vehicles and a selection of memorabilia from the period.

Altea - Moors and Christians.

4.30pm - Parade of the flags from Calle Llavador to the Moors and Christians base in Casal Fester.

WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Arsenal, 44 Alfaz del Pi - C/. Pau Casals, 5 L2C Pd. Albir Ed. Sta. Barbara La Nucia - C/. Aladroc, 1 Urb. Holiday Club Altea - C/ Pont de Moncau, Nº1 Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - Av. Juan Carlos I, Nº12-14 Ed. El Dorado L-4

THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 24hr chemists Benidorm - Avda Ibiza, 6 Esq. Avda Europe, 12 or Avda Mediterranean, 29 Ed. Coblanca 41 Loc. 1 Villajoyosa - C/. Barranquet, 14 Esq. Avda. Benidorm Alfaz del Pi - Avda. Miguel Hernandez, 1 L- 2 Ur. San Rafael La Nucia - C/. Alicante, 8 Altea - C/. La Sequia, 17 Benissa - C/. Alacant, 24 Calpe - Urbanizacion El Tosal 2 J Javea market is held every Thursday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.ajxabia.es.

Villajoyosa market is held every Thursday morning from 9am until 2pm. www.villajoyosa.com.

FRIDAY 12:00pm Dom on the Spot 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:30pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Celebrity MasterChef 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Would I Lie to You?

4:00am ITV Nightscreen 6:05am The Jeremy Kyle Show 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 Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm The Island Strait 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm ITV News London

9:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:00pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm The Circle

9:40am Shimmer and Shine 9:55am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:05am Peppa Pig 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm NCIS 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Trust No One 5:00pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Criminals Caught on Camera 9:00pm Britain by Bike with Larry and George Lamb 10:00pm Walking Britain's Lost Railways 11:00pm Big Brother: Live E viction

4:25am 6:30am

The Forgiven Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special Sky Movies takes a behind-the-scenes look at the latest trip into JK Rowling's wizarding world.

Modern Life is Rubbish The Oddsockeaters Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Final Score: Special Daddy's Home 2 Modern Life is Rubbish The Oddsockeaters The Forgiven Daddy's Home 2 Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Affairs of State Devil's Gate

10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm

12:00pm Tiger Island: Natural World 1:00pm The Incredible Spice Men 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 3:00pm Homes Under the Hammer 4:00pm Scrappers 4:30pm Saving Lives at Sea 5:30pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 6:00pm Monkman and Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain 6:30pm Ancient Invisible Cities: Istanbul 7:30pm PDC Champions League of Darts 11:30pm Performance Live: Hofesh Shechter's Clowns 12:00am Dancer

8:15am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series 8:30am Toonmarty 8:40am Toonmarty 8:55am Thunderbirds are Go 9:25am Spy School 9:55am The Haunted Hathaways 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Saturday Morning with James Martin 12:40pm The Island Strait 1:10pm ITV Lunchtime News 1:30pm The X Factor 2:30pm Ninja Warrior UK 3:30pm WOS Wrestling 4:30pm Tipping Point 5:30pm The Chase 6:30pm ITV Evening News 6:45pm Regional News and Weather 6:55pm Info not available 9:30pm The X Factor 10:45pm The Jonathan Ross Show

9:35am 10:05am 10:35am 11:05am 11:35am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:35pm 6:35pm

Frasier Frasier The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun The People's Vet Escape to the Chateau: DIY Channel 4 News Britain at Low Tide Egypt's Great Pyramid: The New Evidence Gods of Egypt 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am The Wonderful World of Puppies 12:30pm Police Interceptors 1:25pm Police Interceptors 2:25pm Police Interceptors 3:25pm Police Interceptors 4:25pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 5:25pm Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords 6:25pm Rich House, Poor House 7:20pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

8:05pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:00pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm How the Victorians Built Britain 11:00pm Britain's Greatest Bridges

4:40am The Wings of Eagles 6:30am Monster Family: Special 7:00am The Forgiven 9:10am The Oddsockeaters 10:50am Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 1:00pm Hostiles 3:30pm Daddy's Home 2 5:20pm The Oddsockeaters 7:00pm Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express 9:00pm Hostiles 11:15pm Daddy's Home 2 Tensions boil over when the dadstepdad double team of Brad Whitaker and Dusty Mayron invite their own fathers over for Christmas 1:05am Devil's Gate 2:45am Modern Life is Rubbish

6:00am 6:30am 6:45am 7:00am 7:15am 7:45am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm

4:10am This is BBC Two 7:35am Around the World in 80 Gardens 8:35am Gardeners' World 9:35am Countryfile 10:30am The Beechgrove Garden 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30pm Great British Menu 1:00pm Great British Menu 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm PDC Champions League of Darts 5:30pm World Equestrian Games 6:30pm Grammar Schools: Who Will Get In? 7:30pm PDC Champions League of Darts 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm No Activity 11:55pm No Activity

9:25am Spy School 9:55am The Haunted Hathaways 10:25am ITV News 10:30am Cannonball!

11:20am Ninja Warrior UK 12:20pm WOS Wrestling 1:20pm The X Factor 2:35pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:50pm £10k Holiday Home 3:15pm Emmerdale 1918 3:45pm Catchphrase 4:30pm Tenable 5:30pm Tipping Point 6:30pm The Chase 7:30pm ITV Evening News 7:45pm Regional News and Weather 8:00pm 5 Gold Rings 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Vanity Fair 11:05pm The Imitation Game 11:45pm ITV News

8:10am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm The Simpsons 2:25pm Paranorman 4:20pm The Great British Bake Off 5:35pm Location, Location, Location 6:35pm Grand Designs 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Cruises from Hell 9:00pm Battle of Britain: Model Squadron 10:00pm Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm The Circle

11:00am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:20am Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Make You Laugh Out Loud 12:00pm Police Interceptors 12:55pm Friends 1:25pm Friends 1:55pm Friends 2:25pm Friends 2:55pm Friends 3:25pm Friends 3:55pm Friends 4:25pm Friends 4:55pm Friends 5:20pm Friends 5:50pm Along Came Polly 7:30pm King Kong 10:55pm 5 News 11:00pm Big Brother 12:30am 20 Moments That Rocked Britain

4:35am 6:30am 7:00am 8:45am

3:15am This is BBC Two 7:15am An Island Parish 7:45am The World's Most Photographed 8:15am Garden Rescue 9:00am Gardeners' World 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:15pm Politics Live 2:00pm For What It's Worth 2:45pm Food and Drink 3:15pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:15pm World's Weirdest Events 5:15pm Natural World 6:15pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 7:00pm Celebrity Eggheads 7:45pm The Repair Shop 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Ancient Invisible Cities: Istanbul 11:00pm Mock the Week

7:00am 9:00am 10:40am 12:50pm 1:20pm 3:15pm 5:15pm 6:50pm 9:00pm 10:50pm 12:50am 2:50am

EFL Matters EFL One2eleven SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football Countdowns 2:00pm EFL Matters 2:30pm EFL Greatest Games 3:00pm EFL 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm EFL Matters 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm SPFL Matters 7:30pm EFL Matters 8:00pm Football 11:15pm The Debate - Live 12:15am Championship Season Review

SATURDAY 7:00am Breakfast 11:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30pm Nigel Slater: Eating Together 1:00pm Football Focus 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather 2:15pm PDC Champions League of Darts 5:30pm Final Score 6:10pm BBC News 6:20pm Regional News 6:23pm Weather 6:25pm Pointless 7:15pm Strictly Come Dancing 9:35pm Casualty 10:25pm Killing Eve 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 1:00am The NFL Show 1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead

7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 12:25am

3:35pm 3:50pm 4:00pm 4:15pm 6:15pm 9:00pm 9:15pm 9:30pm 9:40pm 9:50pm 11:55pm

Football's Greatest EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games SPFL Greatest Games SPFL Matters Football SPFL Matters Soccer A.M. SPFL Matters Football Years Live Chinese Super League EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Gillette Soccer Saturday Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games MLS Greatest Games Football MLS Greatest Games

SUNDAY 7:00am Breakfast 9:30am Match of the Day 11:00am The Andrew Marr Show 12:00pm Sunday Politics 12:30pm Sunday Morning Live 1:30pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:10pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:15pm Hold the Sunset 2:45pm Hold the Sunset 3:15pm Money for Nothing 4:00pm Points of View 4:15pm Songs of Praise 4:50pm Escape to the Country 5:50pm Shop Well for Less 6:50pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News

9:00am 11:00am 12:55pm 2:45pm 5:00pm 7:00pm

9:00pm 11:00pm 1:15am 3:05am

Affairs of State Moana: Special The Oddsockeaters Top Ten Show, the 2018 Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Half Magic Daddy's Home 2 Hostiles Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love.

Daddy's Home 2 Hostiles Modern Life is Rubbish Affairs of State

10:30am Sunday Supplement 12:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 12:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 12:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 1:00pm Football 4:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 4:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 5:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:00pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:30pm SPFL Greatest Games 6:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 7:00pm Football 9:05pm EFL Goals: Championship 10:05pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two

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MONDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Kids in Crisis Panorama 10:00pm Reported Missing 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News

7:00am The World's Most Photographed 7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Garden Rescue 9:00am Back in Time for the Factory 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Politics Live 2:00pm World Equestrian Games 3:00pm A Taste of Britain 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Life in the Air 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Monkman and 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI

11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 2:55pm

This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Griff's Great Britain Coronation Street Strangers ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Caught on Camera To Catch a Serial Killer - With Trevor Mcdonald Jackpot247

10:05am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie Cooks Italy 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am Gogglebox 1:05am The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Info Not Available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:15pm First Dates Hotel 11:15pm The Circle 12:20am 24 Hours in A&E

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:45am 1:40am

6:35am 7:00am 10:15am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:05pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:05am 2:00am

The Great Artists Milkshake!

Jeremy Vine Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5 News NCIS Access Home and Away Neighbours Woman on the Edge Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Gallagher 9:00pm Traffic Cops Paddington Station 24/7 Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side Ex on the Beach Super Casino

Black Panther: Special Modern Life is Rubbish Half Magic Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket Modern Life is Rubbish Hostiles Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love.

Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket An isolated, angstridden teen puts a death curse on her mother, and then seriously wishes she hadn't.

Hostiles Affairs of State

1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football Countdowns 2:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 2:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 3:30pm Play Off Final Highlights 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm Soccer Am Best Bits 7:30pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 8:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:15pm EFL Greatest Games 8:30pm Live Best FIFA Football Awards 10:00pm Soccer Am Best Bits 10:30pm One2eleven 10:45pm One2eleven 11:00pm SPFL Round Up Show 11:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 11:30pm MLS Round Up Show

4:40am Devil's Gate 6:30am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love.

9:00am Modern Life is Rubbish 10:50am Daddy's Home 2 12:45pm Hostiles 3:10pm Joyride 5:10pm Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love.

7:10pm Daddy's Home 2 9:00pm Hostiles 11:15pm Joyride

2:00pm SPFL Round Up Show 2:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:30pm MLS Round Up Show 3:00pm EFL 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:15pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm SPFL Round Up Show 7:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 8:00pm MLS Round Up Show 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am EFL

6:30am 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 12:50pm 2:35pm 4:35pm 7:00pm

9:00pm 10:45pm

12:20am 2:40am

TUESDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Wanderlust 11:00pm BBC News

9:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:50pm 3:45pm 4:45pm 5:45pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

The Farmers' Country Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live The Super League Show Coast Who Do You Think You Are? Life in the Air Eggheads Flog It! Letterbox Strictly it Takes Two Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out Great British Menu Saving Lives at Sea The Flu That Killed 50 Million Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight

7:00am Milkshake!

10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm NCIS 2:05pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cradle of Lies 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Moto GP Highlights 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 11:15pm Big Brother 12:15am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:15am Ex on the Beach

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Chase the Case Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Ill Gotten Gains 9:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 10:00pm DIY SOS the Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News

2:45pm 3:45pm

Italy Unpacked Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Life in the Air 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 9:30pm Upstart Crow 10:00pm Trust 11:00pm Motherland 11:30pm Newsnight

3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Political Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Bad Move 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

1:05pm 2:05pm

Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am Alex: Walter Presents

3:15pm

Murder by Text: Garage Sale Mystery 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Traffic Cops 9:00pm Gps Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Casualty 24/7 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Ex on the Beach 2:00am Super Casino

6:30am

Monster Family: Special 7:00am Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love.

9:00am Joyride 10:50am Hostiles 1:05pm Daddy's Home 2 2:55pm A Fantastic Woman 4:50pm Joyride 6:45pm Hostiles 9:00pm Daddy's Home 2 10:45pm A Fantastic Woman 12:45am Pyewacket

4:00pm 4:30pm

2:45pm 3:15pm

4:30am Modern Life is Rubbish 6:30am Moana: Special 7:00am Pyewacket 8:45am Joyride 10:45am Hostiles 1:00pm Daddy's Home 2 2:50pm Night Owls 4:30pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 4:50pm Half Magic 6:45pm Hostiles 9:00pm Daddy's Home 2 10:50pm Night Owls 12:30am A Fantastic Woman 2:25am Pyewacket

4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm

Football's Greatest Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 6:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am EFL

THURSDAY 4:00pm

Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Celebrity MasterChef 10:00pm Press 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London

6:15pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:45pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:15am 1:15am

Flog It! Letterbox Strictly: It Takes Two Gareth Malone's All Star Music Quiz Great British Menu Back in Time for the Factory The Mighty Redcar Wonderdate Match of the Day Newsnight Flatpack Empire Celebrity MasterChef

6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 12:50am

The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Britain's Property Crisis: Tonight Emmerdale Emmerdale 1918 Manson: The Lost Tapes ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Jonathan Ross Show Vanity Fair

2:05pm

A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm No Offence 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am The Undateables

Neighbours The Midwife's Deception 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Police Interceptors 9:00pm Sunk: The Mary Rose - Secrets From the Deep 10:00pm Michael Palin in North Korea 11:00pm Big Brother

7:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

Football Countdowns One2eleven One2eleven Carabao Cup Highlights EFL Greatest Games EFL Greatest Games Football Countdowns EFL Matters Carabao Cup Highlights Carabao Cup Highlights EFL Matters Carabao Cup Highlights

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by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors.

LAST week we saw a Danube river cruise advertised that included a stay in Prague that caught our eye, and on impulse we booked to celebrate our birthdays next year.

‘Are you excited,’ the Princess asked me and I had to reply honestly, ‘No.’ This is par for the course and even a few days before the off, my reply will still be the same.

I have never been able to relax and drum up any enthusiasm for the holiday ahead until we have checked in at the airport and cleared security. But as soon as we have, if there are things that I have forgotten to do, or simply not had the time to finish, then tough.

But how different it was when, as a young boy, I felt intense excitement weeks ahead of the annual fortnight in Devon with my parents.

We had no car, so having lugged our cases to the trolley bus stop a quarter of a mile away, we travelled into town to catch our Royal Blue coach at the bus station.

A great adventure and one that gave

When the seaside was exciting

MAGICAL TIME: Steam engines were the perfect start to the holiday.

me the urge to one day live in the splendid English countryside as I marvelled at the changing scenery on the long journey.

There were occasions when money was not quite so scarce and Dad elect-

ed to travel by train - a steam train journey no less - and in addition a taxi to take us to the station. Yes a flippin’ taxi!

And when we arrived, the smell of scorched grease and oil and everything associated with steam travel. This was-

n’t just thrilling, it was all I could do to keep my pants dry, such was the excitement and anticipation when that great lumbering metal beast rumbled and hissed into Reading station.

Both the bus and train stations were relatively close to where my Aunt and Uncle lived in Exmouth - a small ground floor flat in a large Georgian property where they were caretakers.

The local Conservative party offices were on the ground floor, and my Aunt and Uncle’s bedrooms were at the very top on the fifth floor with empty space on all the levels between.

They had full access to the top storey, and there was space for four bedrooms and more besides.

It was a magical time: days at the b e a c h ; Ti z e r a n d c a k e s a t F o r t e ’s Cafe; at least one coach excursion into the Devonshire countryside that Dad always booked, and the feeling of affluence with my - two pounds, 10 shillings - accumulated pocket money to spend.

Now over 60 years on, and having seen and lived in foreign parts, I still regard those times as incomparable and feel fortunate indeed to have grown up in that selfless and uncomplicated post war era.

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Make Europe great again

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com THE year now coming to an end may prove to be as life changing as its 1918 counterpart. Field Marshal Lord Allenby described the Great War (1914 - 1918) as ‘a lengthy period of general insanity.’ The term may equally describe 2014 - 2018 as a similar period of general insanity.

The rational mind struggles to comprehend the absurdity of applying trade sanctions to a nation which for 1,000 years has shown itself to be superbly self-sufficient whereas Europe is trade dependent.

Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Salvini, says European sanctions against Russia ‘make no economic, political, social or cultural sense.’

The balanced mind finds difficulty in grasping the purpose of opening the gates of the world’s smallest continent to the peoples of the over-populated largest continents. The better informed are

OUTSPOKEN: Matteo Salvini says sanctions against Russia make no sense. under no illusions.

Angela Merkel, ersatz chancellor of a defeated Germany, which is still technically at war, invited non-Europeans to flood into her vulnerable country from which the invaders fanned out all over Eu-

rope; critics were dismissed as ‘heartless racists’.

Such weapon words would be shrugged off by Marcus Tullius Cicero: “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from

within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly.

“But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of

government itself. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men.

“He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear.”

Can one better describe the arrogant political elite of the European Union? However, the lead provided by the Visegrád Group of nations, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic, has become a standard bearer of sanity.

Drawn to the standard are Austria and Italy whilst others take stock. On Sunday September 9 the outcome of the Swedish general election was conceded to be a ‘massive defeat for globalism’.

The liberal-left, who’s Nirvana, is a multi-racial sub-culture of mindless factory trolls serving the world’s giant corporations, saw their sinister goals thwarted.

In May 2019, the European Parliament elections take place.

The majority of freeloading parliamentary parasites are likely to be shown the door. Then and only then can we begin to make Europe great again.

Mike Walsh’s opinions are his own and do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers advertisers or sponsors.

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A runaway world

By Migel Jayasinghe IS there anything in our day-today world that is absolutely true, good, and beautiful?

There is a popular saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It appears that the majority of us, often guided by an influential minority, conceive of these absolutes and ideals, in varied ways as mediated by language, culture, and the temper of the times we live in.

Even so, there is probably in each one of us an innate urge to be reassured that there is a perfect order transcending the absurdity of what is brought to us by the media in our daily lives.

Even in the hard sciences, the paradigmatic one being physics, what we once held to be immutable ‘laws’, true for all eternity, are now seen as merely contingent ‘theories.’

Einstein demonstrated that Newton’s Laws of Motion held true only within certain parame-

PHYSICS: Sometimes laws aren’t as immutable as they seem. ters. Sub-atomic particles inhabit a different world altogether, however, in spite of paradigm shifts, science has cumulatively provided the basis on which to systematically build up technological marvels from unimaginably destructive nuclear power to life-enhancing discoveries like penicillin and the mapping of the genetic code. Electricity, radio, computers, telephone, television and films with myriad labour-saving devices deployed at work and the

home, have changed human lives irretrievably within the last two or three centuries. We still do not know what the fall-out from the Hadron Collider and the Higg’s boson entails. While humans live longer than ever before, changes in the environment, planned or otherwise, even within one generation, cannot be fully assimilated by any one individual within his or her lifespan.

And what of human institutions, revered over centuries, like reli-

gion, cultural norms, and politico/ legal structures? These are being questioned and brought under scrutiny as never before. We try to study and understand such phenomena through separate disciplines like ethics, philosophy, anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, to name a few.

These disciplines do not have the same quantitative and empirical exactitude that physics, chemistry and to some extent biology (molecular) have achieved.

Against this plethora of ostensibly objective and impartial theorising, only the Arts, in the form of literature, music, painting, sculpture and so on, continue to emphasise the unique importance of human subjectivity.

Amongst the worst trends of the present zeitgeist is the postmodernist notion of ‘anything goes’ which has fragmented and created an autistic isolationism amongst the artistic community.

At the other extreme, religious fundamentalists are increasingly taking centre stage with ‘rogue’ and putative states (Daesh) brandishing the most lethal weapons of mass destruction that have ever existed on the planet. Even to speculate on what all this holds as a promise for the future of humanity, let alone what is eternally true, good and beautiful appears to be no more than to indulge in endless realms of sheer fantasy.

Just as the creation of the universe is attributed to a ‘big bang,’ the signs are, that the final end may come, sooner rather than later, in a similarly spectacular fashion.

Ningún, ninguno,ninguna ninguna Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

DESPITE the joys of living in sunny Spain we are still learning about being negative in Spanish. Last week we looked at ‘never’, ‘no one’ and ‘nothing’, with a quick look at ‘neither … nor’ at the end. I’ve saved the fiddliest negative word for an article all on its own.

The word is ‘ninguno’ which means ‘none’, ‘no’, ‘not any’ and sometimes ‘neither’ or ‘no one’ depending on the sentence it appears in.

‘Ninguno’ is often used as an adjective and so behaves in an adjectival way, by which I mean that it changes its ending to agree with masculine and feminine (ninguno, ninguna). Like a few other adjectives, it is used in front of the noun it describes, and also in common with some others the word ‘ninguno’ is truncated to ‘ningún’ when placed in front of a masculine word. ‘Ningún libro’, ‘ninguna mujer’ - no book, no woman). This process of trunca-

tion is called ‘apócope’ you may be intrigued to know. Other words that do the same thing are ‘grande - gran’, ‘bueno buen’, malo - mal’, ‘primero - primer’, ‘tercero - tercer’ and ‘uno - un’.

When we put the word ‘ninguno’ or ‘ninguna’ into standard sentences without any particular emphasis, we need the initial ‘no’ before the verb - ‘No tengo ningún libro’ - (I haven’t got any book). ‘No había ninguna ‘mujer en el grupo’. (There wasn’t any woman in the group’). We might also phrase this: ‘There wasn’t a single woman in the group’, although that is slightly ambiguous in English!

‘Ninguno’ is different from other adjectives in that it doesn’t have a plural form.

This can be understood quite easily if we realise that you can’t have more than one ‘nothing’! However, it is possible (I have discovered) to come across rare and somewhat dubious examples of ‘ningunos’, ‘ningunas’ so they might exist in theory, but in normal practical Spanish they will not be used.

The words ‘ninguno’ and ‘ninguna’ can also be used on their own. In this case they are pronouns rather than adjectives, although you don’t need to know that. ‘No tengo ninguno’ (I haven’t got any, or I haven’t got a single one - of something masculine). ‘No me gusta ninguna’ (I don’t like any one - of something feminine). We can also use the word to mean ‘none’ or ‘neither’ in the following way: ‘Ninguno de ellos es muy interesante’ (None of them is very interesting). ‘Ninguna de las dos es mi amiga’ (Neither of the two is my friend).

As you can see ‘ninguno’ and ‘ninguna’ are words to be laid down and avoided if we are ‘word-for-word translation’ freaks.

They just translate as too many different words in English, all of which are very similar in meaning.

There is a verb based on the word ‘ningún’ which is rather interesting. The verb is ‘ningunear’ which means to ‘ignore’, ‘to treat someone as though they didn’t exist’ and also ‘to look down on someone’ or as one dictionary puts it ‘to treat someone like dirt’. That’s not a nice thing to do but it is a very expressive verb I think. Having visited my friend ‘Google’ for some examples of sentences which include the word ‘ningunear’, they all seem to relate to either politicians or Real Madrid football trainers por algo será.

To finish off this week, here are some more common uses of ‘ninguno’ in set expressions which I think are useful in themselves. ‘No es ninguna broma’, (It’s no joke). ‘No lo doy ninguna importancia’, (I don’t give it any importance. I don’t think it is at all important). ‘Bajo ningún concepto’. (Under no circumstances). ‘¡De ninguna manera!’ (No way. Certainly not!) ‘No vas a ninguna parte’ .

(You’re not going anywhere). ‘No lo veo en ninguna parte’. (I can’t see it anywhere).

‘Sin dar ninguna explicación’ (Without giving any explanation).

Well all I can say is that I am definitely not guilty of that final accusation. See you next week!

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health

New fibre bond technology

Collagen is the key DO you want to improve deep folds around the mouth and nose, sunken cheeks, facial scars, deep acne scars or loose skin?

In our 20’s, our skin is the epitome of youth fresh, plump and wrinkle free. This is mainly because our bodies are producing an abundance of collagen at this stage of our lives.

Now for those of you who are not in the know, collagen is a protein produced by our cells that help to ‘hold’ the skin together, keeping it looking young, firm and baby smooth. Unfortunately though, this high level of collagen production does not last as we get older. In fact, it starts to decline once we hit our 30’s.

Collagen is one of the important support structures found naturally in our skin, helping to maintain the appropriate tightness, elasticity and suppleness. Over the course of time, our skin gradually loses its natural collagen, leading to facial laxity and the formation of wrinkles and folds.

As the ageing skin loses its structural proteins (collagen and elastin), it becomes lax and begins to sag, which contributes to a tired and aged look.

Ellansé is an injectable dermal filler that corrects lines and wrinkles, and also stimulates the body to produce collagen. The results last from one to four years, depending on which product is chosen. The first of a new class of dermal fillers, Ellansé naturally regenerates volume and restores the shape that time has taken away. With Ellansé, only one session is needed to obtain immediate results and long-lasting correction, making Ellansé a cost effective treatment bringing you excellent value for money.

At Derma Clinic Spain we have worked with Ellansé for several years, so don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation with our specialist in aesthetic medicine.

Derma Clinic Spain are located at Camino del Pincho 2, 03580, L’Alfaz del Pi, Alicante.

For more information call 674 255 579 or email info@dermaclinicspain.com.

Alternatively see our Facebook page facebook.com/DermaClinicSpain.

THIS week in Clinica Britannia we have been very busy with one of our new procedures. We have had a number of patients with mobile teeth due to gum disease.

Gum disease is the most common disease in the world after dental decay. In susceptible indiv i d u a l s t h e b o d y ’s i m m u n e s y s tem reacts to toxins produced by certain bacteria. This results in the bone around the teeth reducing and over time can cause loosening of the teeth.

Due to our new fibre bond technology we have managed to splint the teeth together to hold them in place for many years to come as long as regular dental hygiene visits are maintained.

Benefits of this is you keep your own teeth and avoid a denture, it’s done in one visit and it’s low cost.

If you have any mobile teeth or are worried about gum disease, call us for a free consultation to see if this low cost treatment is suitable for you.

MOBILE TEETH: Caused by gum disease.

Please call Britannia Dental on 965 837 553 for a free consultation to see if you are suitable for this treatment.

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Britannia Dental Clinic Avenida Ejercitos Españoles 16 BIS 1st Floor (Not ground floor) E-03710 Calpe (Alicante).

New Treatments for Varicose Veins • New treatments of varicose veins with percutaneous closure in Clinica Britannia • Return to normal activities within one day, no scarring, no pain TECHNOLOGICAL developments have led to the appearance of new minimally invasive treatments, such as the Radiofrequency AblationCLOSUREFAST™ Procedure and the VENASEAL ™ Closure System DR VICENTE MERA The ClosureFast™ proceSenior Consultant Physician. dure uses radiofrequency energy to precisely and effectively treat patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

The heat provided by the catheter shrinks and collapses the target vein, creating a fibrotic seal and occluding the vessel.

The VenaSeal™ closure system is the only non-tumescent, non-thermal, non-sclerosant procedure that uses a proprietary medical adhesive delivered endovenously to close the vein. This unique approach eliminates the risk of nerve injury when treating the small saphenous vein, which is a risk sometimes associated with certain thermal-based procedures. The procedure is administered without the use of tumescent anaesthesia, avoiding patient discomfort associated with multiple needle sticks.

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by Inmaculada Rodríguez

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Suffering from a dependent personality

info@psicologainmarodriguez.com Hello Inmaculada, I have always had problems when it comes to having a stable relationship and I keep going from one man to another with not good results.

I fear to be by myself and have always needed to be with someone. I wonder if it might have a connection with not being successful in finding love.

Dear reader, your question is right because your need to have a relationship can affect the way you choose your partners.

When somebody suffers the need to be in a relationship, it might be showing some kind of dependency.

This dependency is characterised by a desperate need to be taken care of that makes the person behave in a submissive way, as they fear separation from a beloved one.

The person who feels dependent, is a person that has never been able to develop a strong sense of self and finds purpose (and safety) living in the shadow of

DIFFICULT: Ask yourself tough questions

another, in this case a partner.

These types of problems appear in early adulthood and show symptoms such as anxiety, fear of separation, insecure behaviour, lack of social skills, impulsivity and so forth which prevent the person from having healthy relationships and a fulfilling life.

How to recognise if you suffer from a dependent personality?

Ask yourself these questions and check if you show at least five or more of the following characteristics; Do you usually have an excessive need for other’s advice when making decisions?

Are you able to make decisions on your own?

Do you enjoy making decisions? Or prefer to have someone you trust guide you?

Do you seek advice for everyday decisions? Do you usually need help to begin a project?

Do you allow other people to make decisions for yourself in areas that directly affect your life?

Do you offer your help to do unpleasant things for others so you make sure they will take care of you when you need it?

Are you uncomfortable when you are on your own? Do you fear not being able to take care of yourself?

Do you often suffer anxiety at the thought that those you love leave you?

Do you go from one relationship to another in search of support and care? For example, meaning you must find someone new to date urgently after a recent break up?

Do you get into toxic relationships in order to not be alone?

Do you feel unable to look after yourself, whether financially, emotionally, or even physically?

Do you avoid expressing your opinions as you fear disapproval?

If you believe you might be suffering any of these feelings or going through these kind of situations, you might have a dependent personality. I would strongly recommend you to spot these symptoms and to seek professional help.

These difficulties can be worked on in therapy so that the person can choose future relationships in a healthy way.

If you have any questions about family therapy or any psychological issues, please do not hesitate to email your comments to info@psicologainmarodriguez.com, Tel: 722 254 848 • www.psicologainmarodriguez.com

A mother’s love FIGHT or flight? When it comes to a m o t h e r ’s l o v e , i t ’s a l m o s t c e r tainly fight.

Scientists have conducted a series of experiments that shows a mother ’s defensive behaviour to protect their child and this is caused by the

release of oxytocin, or the ‘love hormone.’ On a study of rats they found w h e n i n t h e f a c e o f d a n g e r, r a t h e r than fleeing, there was a release of oxytocin as the defensive mechanism to protect her pups came into force. When researchers blocked the oxytocin they found mothers froze when they detected threat.

It is believed this action would be similar in humans causing a mother to fight to protect her child, a true mother’s love.

MOTHERS: Will protect their children.

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Be a graduate for a healthier heart WANT a healthy heart? Then get educated.

A study which has spanned some 30 years has concluded that those who went to university had a lower risk of heart disease.

Scientists tracked nearly 14,000 white and African-American patients in the USA from 1987 and found there was a clear correlation between education levels and heart disease with university graduates having lower incidence of heart disease.

The study reported that female graduates had a 28 per cent lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to almost 51 per cent who did not go on to further education. In men, the difference was not quite as dramatic with the CVD risk at 42 per cent for those who went to uni and 59 per cent for those who didn’t.

Medical experts also say they believe that better educated people are more likely to choose healthier lifestyles and have better socioeconomic factors.

ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Over half experience a stuffy or runny nose.

Hay fever affects younger population ALMOST half of Brits (48 per cent) aged between 16-24 have experienced a seasonal allergy, such as hay fever or an allergy pollen, in the past year. That’s according to a r e p o r t f r o m M i n t e l , t h e w o r l d ’s leading market intelligence agency.

Their research found that whilst 48 per cent of the 16-24 age group had suffered an allergy, just 25 per cent of those aged 55 and over had experienced an allergy. But it isn’t just age which shows a significant impact, region also plays a role.

Whilst you may expect the rolling hills and wildflower meadows of the countryside to be a nightmare for sufferers, it seems that the pavements of London are a common place to encounter a hay fever sufferer as some 46 per cent of Londoners have experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year, compared to a national average of 39 per cent.

The north east, north west, sSouth east or East Anglia were found to have lower numbers of sufferers with 35 per cent of residents in each of

these regions having experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year.

Over half of allergy sufferers experienced a stuffy or runny nose, 57 per cent suffered with sneezing and 47 per cent were plagued with itchy or watery eyes. However, while a third (32 per cent) of consumers choose to treat seasonal allergies, a long-suffering quarter (26 per cent) of Brits suffer in silence.

Almost half (47 per cent) of hay fever sufferers keep track of pollen levels during the pollen season and residents in Spain can do the same with pollen counts able to be viewed at www.meteovista.com.

Andalucia and central areas are known to have high olive pollen counts and grass counts are often high but they usually go down by mid July. Grass counts also lessen in mid July in northern Spain and the Costa Brava. Low to moderate pollen counts are found in the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria and Costa Dorada.

U s u a l l y, c o a s t a l a r e a s h a v e l o w e r pollen counts.

GET EDUCATED: For a lower risk of heart disease.

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

Puzzles Page

SWAP 1 2 3 4

Cryptic

Down 1 Delicate bust remodelled on the French (6) 2 Disturbed by the unexpected result (5) 3 Cook some borsch effortlessly (4) 5 About being put into twosomes, that’s fixed (8) 6 Difficulty is fixed by rugby player (7) 7 Inclined to work in a sleigh (6) 8 She's caught in the beam (5) 13 State challenge to accept European rule (8) 15 Forgery of art stun absentees (7) 17 Hold up picnic container? (6) 18 Put off in high-altitude terrain (5) 19 Remove delegate and Latin sweetheart (6) 22 More uncommon rubles are registered (5) 23 Spot partial job lot (4)

GERM Weekly Stars

Across 1 Clues I arranged for Watergate (6) 4 Has faith in repaired struts (6) 9 Plead for British cheese, for a change (7) 10 The Irishman I love for the terrace (5) 11 Parking on a great many building sites (4) 12 I acted in poor show (8) 14 Take the road to the river, going back by horse (5) 16 It’s reported the dogs have reached the tops of the mountains (5) 20 Is a huge fan of dual seat contraption (8) 21 Encourage some of our generation (4) 24 President and African leader's animal (5) 25 Increase Green movement around Louisiana (7) 26 A duty list or back rest, maybe (6) 27 Withhold food from pop star vegetarian's diet (6)

Kenny Corris For Readings, Consultations and Castings kennycorris@hotmailcom www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

the back for handling things so well. As you make plans to move on know that this cannot be confused with running away!

There is some unfinished business you have to deal with right now. When all is said and done then least said, soonest mended.

Libra. Minor irritating things are blocking your true way forward right now causing you to take alternative steps. Actions will speak louder than words, but it may not be appropriate to do anything until the time is right and you get the signal. After the approaching Mercury conjunction witb Ceres all is clearer.

Taurus. Expect a lot of motivational energy to come your way in the next few days. Your own talents are sought right now to bring something to a new level. You have asked for astrological guidance, and recent actions of Mercury in trine with a warring Mars point you positively in the right direction.

Scorpio. Do not lose your temper right now, until you find out why someone is acting the way that they are. Though you are aware that something isn’t right you need to be better informed before you start calling the shots. This week sees the actions of inspiring Ceres working to help you get the truth.

Gemini. Mercury enters into balancing Libra midweek. You have chosen to see someone’s actions just lately as a smokescreen to take you away from the main event, but until you face up to hard facts then you need the impetus. Take things in your stride as nothing is exactly what it seems just now!

Sagitarius. Lucky changes punctuate a week in which your guard is down and you can greatly benefit by clearing the air.

Though you have taken recent developments with a pinch of salt there is now a need to ensure that what you propose is just exactly what is wanted and needed right now.

Cancer. Not a time to retreat into that shell, whilst there is hard work to be done and you are in the frame for it. A minor conflict nears closure and there is now nothing left to stop you moving onwards and upwards, and not even glancing back. The Sun conjuncts with Mercury in Libran territory, to boot!

Capricorn. Taking a break is possibly the very best thing that you could do right now. Stresses and strains have played a part in your recent actions, and you need to view things in general from a different angle and with the pressure taken off. A breath of fresh air is surely what is needed.

Leo. Love enters into the brave heart of the romantic Leo, as you become the star of the show. How you deal with all this is vital to your happiness and future success, since it will be weighed against the actions of your confident and open inner energies. You are more than you think that you are.

Aquarius. Uranus takes on Mercury as a muted Saturn trumps progress somewhat.

All this is giving you the chance to move on to pastures new, without counting the cost of your actions. You have itchy feet, and the time to move on is right now. Be unafraid, you cope so well with change for good reasons.

Virgo. Mercury’s actions are connecting with a scheming Uranus and a dynamic duo of both Saturn and Mars. You are under pressure to come up with the right plan, since this is what will take you further along the path of expectation and promise. Use this positive energy to get whatever you need.

Pisces. Balance is essential as there are many people needing your helping hands of comfort this week. You are patient, focussed and ready to take on that which you must right now. Your energy is fuelled by a transition of your planetary leader, Neptune and supported by an ebullient Mercury!

Aries. Give yourself a very big pat on

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents W and 23 represents H, so fill in W every time the figure 8 appears and H every time the figure 23 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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Across 1 Journalist (8) 8 Escape or avoid by cunning (5) 9 Giver (5) 10 Speed (4) 11 Report or maintain (6) 13 Salted roe of the sturgeon (6) 15 Silvery-white metal (4) 18 Defendant's plea of being elsewhere at the relevant time (5) 19 Shoulder firearm with long barrel (5) 20 Natural opening in something (8) Down 2 Precise (5) 3 Kitchen appliance (4) 4 Slightly intoxicated (6) 5 Scope (5) 6 Implausible (10) 7 Mischievous elf in Irish folklore (10) 12 Arrived at without due care or effort (6) 14 There you are (5) 16 Establish by deduction (5) 17 Worry unnecessarily or excessively (4)

Across 1 Levantarse (3,2) 4 Alterado (5) 8 To hold on to (7) 9 Codo (5) 10 Cuchara (para comer) (5) 11 To achieve (7) 12 Tailor (6) 14 Dove (6) 18 To know (someone) (7) 20 Code (cipher) (5) 22 Cocineros (5) 23 Elected (7) 24 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 25 Forma (figura) (5)

Down 1 Vasos (para beber) (7) 2 Cloth (for cleaning) (5) 3 Pareja (compañero) (7) 4 Magpie (6) 5 Vapor (5) 6 Ankle (7) 7 Menos (5) 13 Cantantes (7) 15 Arqueros (7) 16 Impresionante (7) 17 Brisa (6) 18 To cook (5) 19 Basket (5) 21 Friend (f) (5)

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

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Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, Why do you talk of Light and Love when there is so much suffering in the World?

Ingrid Y.

Well, Ingrid, think what would happen if people were not working against the darkness; as the energy of spiritual people, collectively, is constantly gaining strength Worldwide.

Such power is called Light, and combined with Love it sends out a positive message. It is a proud message that every truly Spiritual person is enabled to send out, and that makes it good enough for me and all my readers!

Kenny Corris Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!.

Check out my new website: www.kennycorris.net

Kakuro

For Birthday Celebrants Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top.

No number may be used in the same block more than once.

All across the Cosmos an energy is calibrated by your acceptance and governed by your inspiration and faith. If ever there was a time to put things in order, it is now, and the astrological year ahead can reveal more of your innermost soul if you allow it!

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a popular dessert (two words): DUPED BRIGAND Unscramble the name of a breed of dog (two words): TEA GARDEN

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

ANSWERS: - BREAD PUDDING - GREAT DANE

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AIRPORT PARKING

FOR SALE REF. SA-929 – APARTMENT ALBIR 97m2, 2BEDROOMS, 2BATHROOMS, 2PARKING SPACES€ 160,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2450 – APARTMENT ALBIR 74m2, 2BEDROOM, 1BATHROOM € 160,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2457 - CORNER TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT ALBIR 70m2 € 241,500 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883)

APPLIANCE REPAIRS REPAIRS TO WASHERS, DISHWASHERS, FRIDGES FREEZERS, COOKERS, AIR CONDITIONING. CALL SHOP 965 874 838 (9.30AM2PM) FROM BENIDORM TO DENIA. K & M ELECTRODOMESTICOS (276886) WASHING MACHINE BROKEN? CALL BLUESKY REPAIRS FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS. 626 430 671/966 875 283 (279936)

BUILDING SERVICES www.dragonreforms.com Tel 966 807 098. Free quotes given. (276051)

CARPENTRY www.dragonreforms.com Tel 966 807 098. Free quotes given. (276051)

CHARITIES EL CAMPELLO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY - nondenominational Church. We hold two services every Sunday 10.30am in English (Spanish translation) and 12.00 in Spanish only at Calle San Bartolome 35, Bajo, No.6, El Campello.

Everyone welcome. For more information: www.elcampellochristian community.org or email: campellocc@gmail.com.

Sue Bishop - 693 048 200 (English) or Carol Castlejon - 661 532 260 (Spanish / French).

(233602)

REF. SA-2373 - APARTMENT IN ALBIR 100m2 HIGH STANDARD, 2BEDROOMS 2BATHROOMS € 282,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2026 - LUXURY PENTHOUSE CENTRE OF ALBIR 250m2, 3BEDROOMS 2BATHROOMS, 2KITCHENS, GARAGE € 739,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. XSA-1014 - CENTRIC, INDEPENDENT AND SOUTH FACING VILLA ALBIR 100m2 , 4BEDROOMS, 2BATHROOMS, SWIMMINGPOOL – SALE PRICE € 329,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2458 - SEMIDETACHED VILLA ALBIR 240m2 , 4BEDROOMS, 3BATHROOMS, DOUBLE GARAGE, SWIMMINGPOOL - € 345,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883)

INSURANCE BENEFICIAL INSURANCE SERVICES. Car, Home, Business, Travel, Life, Funeral, all insurances available. Policies in English. BEST rates, covers & service. Immediate quotes. Tel 961 129 215 / 622 275 561, (whatsapp) info@beneficialin suranceinspain.com or visit www.beneficialin suranceinspain.com for online quote.

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ITEMS WANTED WANTED – Washers, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, ovens. Cash Waiting. Tel: 965 874 838 Benidorm to Denia (259436)

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH/ELECTRICIAN/CARPENTER for emergency safe opening.

Altea area, call Michael Rice: 686 513 510 or Calpe area Sean Gannon: 667 507 630

METAL WORKS MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Gates, rejas, railings etc. Made to measure or repaired. Free quotes. No job too small.

Calpe. Made to measure or repaired onsite. Call Dave 965 834 869 or 616 173 699

MOTORING

PLUMBING

AUTOS GARAGE L’OLLA. Repairs, clean spools of automatic gearboxes.

We rectify your problems.

40 years of experience in repairing all brands. Electronic and inspection (ITV) service, hand free sets, towing hooks, reversing camera (245€) Free quotation of the repair if you know the problem. Telephone: 965 841 036. autoslolla @gmail.com. (279879)

WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309.

(200726)

We sell and buy everything related to the classic Seat/Fiat Panda. Car sales, maintenance, restorations and repairs.

Tel: 608 860 725 WhatsApp: 648 055 007. www.pandajoy.es Facebook: PANDA JOY (276838)

POOLS

WRITING SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS

REF. SA-228 – NEW MODERN SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE ALBIR 192m2, 3BEDROOMS, 3BATHROOMS, GARAGE € 365,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2516 – VILLA ALBIR 273m2, 6BEDROOMS, 4BATHROOMS - € 385,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883) REF. SA-2241 - MODERN VILLA ALBIR 265m2, 3BEDROOMS, 3BATHROOMS, PRIVATE POOL – SALE PRICE € 547,000 966 868 620 / 695 592 402 (279883)

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Visit www.fogoffspain.com or call/whatsapp 681 609 730 (258886)

PET TRANSPORT PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk Removals also arranged in other vehicles Tel: UK 01209 630604 or Spain 960 130 537 (280295)

PLUMBING

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POOL CLEANER

www.100percentplumb ing.com Call for a free quotation 965 835 939 RIGHT PLUMBER - plumbing & drainage for an honest, affordable, professional service call 656 303 236

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REPAIR or replace pumps, filters, sand changes, leaks & re-piping, Calpe to Javea, Tel 671 202 985 www.morairapoolmainte nance.com (259389)

www.dragonreforms.com Tel 966 807 098. Free quotes given. (246715)

PETS

REMOVALS & STORAGE

PETS

Puzzle answers Puzzle answers Puzzle answers Puzzle answers Puzzle answers

Word Ladder EASY EAST PAST PEST PEAT BEAT or EASY EAST VAST VEST BEST BEAT

Codebreaker

Kakuro

Quick

Sudoku

English-Spanish

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

ROLLER SHUTTERS

MOBILE home for sale off-site. Suitable for extra accommodation or garden house. Needs work. £4,000. Please ring 696 090 776 (256587)

ROLLER SHUTTER REPAIRS, awnings, motors, mosquito blinds. Calpe + 50 kms. 659 464 992 www.toldosalchemy.com (256042)

SITUATIONS VACANT BENISSA: New villa private pool, 2 rooms, 1 bathroom, garage, BBQ, natural environment, quiet area, 5km from beach. 179.000€. www.inmoplazamayor.com 629991543 (279919)

PROPERTY RENTAL RETIRED COUPLE LOOKING FOR LONG TERM RENTAL IN LA MARINA BAIXA - PREF TWO BEDS NEEDED URGENTLY CALL JANICE 0044 7736251800 (279523)

FREE accommodation in Spain in return for handyman work. Email oasisparks@yahoo.co.uk.

Telephone: 696 090 776 (256587) Cleaner wanted for Albir área. Must be legal to work in Spain and speak English. Flexibility required as may be full days or part days on different weeks of the month as its for professional working couple .

Must have good attention to detail & be able to iron.

Please call 600583579

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SPANISH MOVES, small removals and deliveries.

Spain/UK budget prices.

Last minutes jobs undertaken www.spanishmoves.net Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned

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It’s a construction you’d expect to see presented by Kevin McCloud on Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’, made primarily of wood, and containing a green roof and complete with solar power.

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Lovers of beautiful objects will be charmed by its sculptural design, the creativity of its interiors and the care taken with even the smallest details.

Avant-garde technologies give customers a driving experience characterised by comfort, well-being, peace of mind and pleasure, over all types of journey and for all types of use, whether they choose a standard internal-combustion engine or a completely electric model. DS 3 Crossback is the essence of the DS: sophistication and technology, in a more compact frame.

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New C5 Aircross SUV AT the Paris Motor Show, being held from October 4 to 14 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Citroën will emphasise the consistency of its new look guided by its brand signature ‘Inspired by You’.

They are being driven by a new, strong and consistent range, with six models released in less than two years, each sharing a distinctive design as well as outstanding comfort via the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme.

It’s a brand for the core market presenting the first stage in its offensive to achieve 100 per cent of the range having an elec-

tric option in the future.

Citroen is no doubt an iconic vehicle manufacturer that will not only be celebrating its centenary in 2019, it’s also the 70th birthday of the 2CV. As part of its large 1,600m2 stand, Citroën is unveiling an entirely renewed range, modern and consistent. This will include an ‘SUV’ area with the world premiere of New Citroën C5 Aircross SUV. A product offensive which becomes a success. In the first half of 2018, the b r a n d

achieved a growth of 9 per cent across the world, whereas in Europe, the brand recorded its highest level of sales for seven years and won market share in both passenger and commercial vehicles.

A performance driven by the success of recent launches: C3, new C4 Cactus, C3 Aircross SUV in Europe and C5 Aircross SUV in China.

ON DISPLAY: Citroen’s C5 Aircross will be at the Paris Motor Show.

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New proposal to scrap the inheritance tax in Spain

THE Charity Cup is actually two events; the OWGS play golf to win the trophy and then have the charity raffle and auction to raise money.

This year they contrived a way to allow even more members to get involved by allowing people to buy raffle tickets online and also put in bids for the two silent auction items over the net.

This all resulted in a fantastic outcome and the total raised for the chosen charity - Jalon Valley HELP - was €2,235 and a great achievement, thanks go to David, the administration secretary and to Michael, the fixtures secretary, for their contributions to this event.

The OWGS were fortunate to be able to play the old course at La Sella which had been undergoing some necessary repairs and maintenance in the preceding weeks but was still presented well.

In first place and therefore the cup winner was

FUNDRAISER: The Charity Cup winning team.

John Daniels. It was a pleasure to see JD returning to some sort of form

19th Hole Golf Society DUE to the fact the greens at Valle Del Este had been hollow-tined only two days prior to the ‘19th’ playing, the Society decided to play an ‘Any 2 from 4’ competition, in order to lessen the pressure on the teams.

The greens turned out to be just about playable, which did not detract from the quality of golf on show from some of the players.

The winning team of Tony Mackay, Pat McArdle, Mike Palmer and Pat Odwyer (92 points) just pipped Nekane Galindez, Karyn Esposito, Syd Walker and Nick Pogson who finished on 91 points. Third spot went to the team of Mike Esposito, Sharon Stevens, Pete Dow and Fred Archer who scored a creditable 87 points. There were four ‘two’s’ recorded on the day by Nick Pogson and Nigel Greenwood (Hole 6), and George Reid and Chris Gledhill (Hole 12).

Nearest the Pins: Sharon Stevens (Hole 2), Nick Pogson (6), Chris Gledhill (12), Chrissie Dow (13) and Pat Odwyer (14).

The 19th Hole Golf Society play every week on local courses, and for more details contact mikeesposito54@yahoo.com.

over the last few weeks winning his first major trophy with the society, and

his winning score of 38 points earned him a moderate cut. Second place

went to Chris Williamson with 37 points and third with 36 points was David Knight.

In fourth was Michael Morley with 35 beating Malcolm Monti and Arthur Sullivan into fifth and sixth respectively on countback.

Nearest the Pins: Micky Badain (Hole 5), Shaun O’Gorman (Hole 8), Kevin Dugdale (Hole 13), and Steve Cliffe (Hole 15).

The next game is next Wednesday, September 26 at El Plantio. First teetime is 10am, so players need to be there at 9.15am prompt to book in. Guests are always welcome with a current handicap certificate.

For more information or to book in, contact Michael Taylor on 639 242 896.

Valldigna Golf Society THE VGS played their monthly Stableford at La Galiana, and there was a fantastic turnout from people desperate to play once again on their favourite course which was in immaculate condition.

1st - Steve Conley (39 points off 11), 2nd - Ralph Borthwick (36 off 20) and 3rd Mark Wynnick (31 off 20). The guests also had some good scores. 1st - Tom Burns

(34 off 8), and 2nd - Mick Dungay (33 off 20).

If anyone would like to join the Society and play on one of the finest, yet difficult, courses in Spain, then please call Don on 600 681 715, Peter on 642 460 415 or email: valldignagolfsoc@hotmail.com.

The next game is at La Galiana on October 9.

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