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Tax hikes

smoKers aND worKers worst hit

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series of new money-raising measures being introduced by regional and national governments are taking effect almost immediately.

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You can lead a horse to water…

Spain’s new treasury minister Cristóbal Montoro

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n January 20th one of Adeje’s most eagerly awaited fiestas takes place in La Caleta. San Sebastián is the

patron saint of Adeje, and on this day pilgrims and animals gather outside the church in this coastal part of the borough for mass and a blessing before a multitude of riders bring

rom January 10th the price of cigarettes rose here by between 10 and 25 cents while a new income tax will be introduced from February, and although pre election promises seemed to indicate that any new taxes would only affect those in a high-earning bracket, most workers will see some change in their take home pay. The new income tax increased, introduced

their mounts down to La Enramada Beach for a sea dip. Thousands of tourists and residents come from all parts of the island for this most enjoyable day, even if some of the animals are a bit reluctant to enter the salty waters, only adding to the day’s fun. *Turn to page 11 for more details.

by treasury minister Cristóbal Montoro, has been approved by the new Mariano Rajoy government for 2012 and 2013 and will oblige employers to impose the additional retention from February in line with instructions from the tax office.

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he deductions are progressive, so 0.7 per cent for those whose take home pay is under €17,707 a year, rising to seven per cent for those earning over €300,000 per annum. As employers are being asked to apply this to nominas (pay slips) for that month, that should only begin to take effect on monies paid into employee accounts at the end of next month or beginning of March. Experts are already saying that the biggest hit will be the middle classes who will contribute over 65 per cent to the exchequer under the new retention scheme.

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No country is free from the curse

Domestic violeNce

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enerife singer and songwriter Pedro Guerra has said, “no country is free from the curse of domestic violence…in China they practice selective abortion (to ensure boys are the ones going to full term), in Spain women are murdered daily”.

Guerra’s comments were made as he accepted the Tenerife Cabildo’s annual award in recognition of the fight against domestic violence. “With my songs I am always attempting to confront themes relating to absolute equality and I try to make this a constant point of reference, not just in my songs, but in my life, and we must work to ensure the children grow up with this awareness”, he said.

The jury’s citation for the singer alluded to his “social comments and commitment and for deciding to compose songs on inequalities and the

CI-2 The winners of the Tenerife Cabildo’s prize in recognition of work to combat domestic violence

position of women in the world, with special reference to his album, Hijas de Eva (Daughters of Eve). As well as this, as part of the Contamíname foundation, Guerra has worked on

another disc, Mujeres Frontera (Frontier Women) which details the hard reality of life for women in the Mexican city of Juárez, nicknamed the capital of murdered women, and which

FlY oN wall DocUmeNtarY

TV closes OAP home A

Lanzarote home for elderly people has been shut by the authorities following a controversial ‘fly on the wall’ programme on Spanish TV on the night of January 9th.

The programme, filmed with the help of a whistleblower employee, showed residents being verbally abused by staff and left in deplorable personal hygiene conditions in the Sol de Otoño home in Tías. The screening of the footage on one of the country’s mostwatched shows on the Cuatro channel led to an immediate investigation by the police and

the closure decision by the social services in Tías. Following the decision to close, the mayor of Tías José Francisco Hernández was in communication with the regional minister for social welfare, Inés Rojas and the Lanzarote Cabildo to find alternative accommodation for the 26 residents of the home, which is believed to be unlicensed. Last year a programme by the same journalist, Mercedes Milá, on Telecinco, reported similarly poor conditions for residents of an old people’s home in Trinidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which was also subsequently shut down.

criticises the authorities for their passive reaction to the murders there.

Another winner was island official Agustín Herrera who works in the Oficina de Extranjeros de Tenerife, which deals with hundreds of foreigners on a daily basis, many of them refugees.

Herrera was cited for his “sensitivity at all times in dealing with foreign women who have been abused and his aid in helping these women use all the relevant judicial instruments at their disposal”.

The third winner was El Observatorio Estatal de Violencia sobre la Mujer, an intergovernmental organisation underwritten by the national Ministry for Equality for its work in assessing and evaluating needs in this area and promoting institutional collaboration to improve the situation for women suffering abuse today.

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Smokers and wages

tax hikes

Commenting on the new tax, minister Cristóbal Montoro, called it a small price to pay and insisted that by the end of this government’s term of office everyone would be paying less tax than they were under the last administration.

The new taxes brings Spanish earners closer to the higher tax payers in Europe and will also affect savings, with proportional increases being applied of two to six per cent depending on the amount in question. The government hopes to raise €5,357 million under the new legislation.

Meanwhile the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the Canaries rose on January 10th as several companies pass on the excise duty hike ordered by the regional government.

The rise meant that popu-

lar brands have increased in price by up to 25 cents per packet. However, some of the companies, including JTI, which makes Winston, Camel and Coronas, have said they will hold back for the moment before deciding on the amount of the rise. The regional government announced at the end of the year that it wanted to raise the price of cigarettes, particularly lower-end brands, to put them beyond the reach of younger smokers. Market research shows that a 10 per cent price increase can cut the number of smokers by four per cent, a number that rises to seven per cent with regard to young smokers.

Price rises can cut the number of young smokers by up to seven per cent

14 Years

abuse father jailed

A Lanzarote man has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing his teenage daughter.

The man was convicted by the Criminal Court in Las Palmas, which found that the evidence of the girl was entirely credible and consistent. He took advantage of his wife’s absences to force the girl to have sex with him. In addition to the jail term, he has been banned from going near or contacting his daughter for 20 years and ordered to pay her €18,000 compensation.

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Tenerife >>

Infotén

New tourist offices

The chain of tourist information offices in Tenerife has just been boosted with the opening of 17 new outlets.

There are now 52 offices under the Oficinas de Información Turística de Tenerife (Infotén) umbrella.

The 35 offices which were already open attended to 750,000 tourists in the year to October, an increase of 12 per cent over the same period in the previous year. The information was presented by the island councillor for tourism, Carlos Alonso and the manager of the tourist board, Turismo de Tenerife, Miguel Ángel Santos. They explained that the main information required by tourists was about public transport, excursions to La Gomera and cultural activities in the island. The highest number of visitors who attended the offices were from Germany, followed by people from the Spanish peninsula and then the British.

Nine of the new offices have been installed in Teide National Park, which on its own receives around three million visitors a year. The rest have been scattered around the island in El Tanque, Vilaflor, Los Silos, Guía de Isora, Santiago del Teide and Tegueste.

The chain of offices has clearly now become the main communication tool with the island’s visitors and they have attended to around five million people in the last six years during which time the offices have seen a modernisation and makeover with an improvement in the services offered. The annual cost of the service is around €350,000. They are now better signposted, workers wear uniforms, there is an extranet in place to allow for faster information access, courses about new products and tourist trends for staff, new promotional material and an annual Infotén congress.

In addition to giving out information the offices also act as a collection point for suggestions and tourist demands. The offices are only one part of the information system available to the tourists which includes a web page and the call centre 00 800 100 101 00 which operates Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm. It is this insistence on ‘Civil Service’ hours and holidays which can cause most conflict and distress to tourists who want information. The most popular items as anyone who works in a tourist office can tell you are island maps, street maps and bus timetables.

You can’t hand those out by phone. It seems ridiculous when the streets of our towns are most crowded on public holidays, the information offices are shut.

Something that definitely needs to be looked at.

Record year for tourism A

t a meeting of the tourism chiefs of the Canarian Cabildos, headed up by Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas, deputy regional tourism minister, the advance figures for 2011 seem to indicate it was a record year for the industry in the islands.

According to available information over €13.2 million was generated in tourism in the year, with airports alone registering an increase of 1.5 million visitors, bringing the combined total above 12 million, and operating 70 new routes to and from the islands, with the airport subsidies noted as a contributing factor. Overall too the prospects for 2012 look “promising even though we must be aware of the competition from Greece and, although less so, Egypt”, the minister commented.

Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas stated that the year closed for the islands with “a net increase of over 1.5 mil-

Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas (second from left) at the meeting to announce tourism figures for 2011

lion tourists, which represents a 15 per cent increase on a year per year basis.” As well as the benefits of the subsidies, the minister also listed the fact that the Canarias had been represented at 43 travel trade fairs as well as participating in a number of important professional tourism conferences.

On a national level the islands had also taken part in 42 promotional activities under the

Turespaña banner.

Attending to emerging markets was noted as important, and the Canaries has seen increases in visitors from France, Italy, Poland and Russia, with a doubling of the numbers travelling from these four destinations alone.

The minister listed the priorities for 2012, with improving air connections at the top of the list.

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noT a drop in SighT While most of Northern Europe enjoyed a much milder winter than in recent years, rain, or the lack of it, wasn’t a problem – however here in the Canary Islands authorities are saying that some parts of the archipelago are suffering a water deficit that is not normal.

According to Ángel Rivera from AEMET, the national meteorological office, some

parts of the Canaries are 75 per cent down on their water ration since December, which was one of the driest months in recent times, with up to 25 per cent less rain having fallen than would be common for this time of year, and in fact less rain has been recorded throughout Spain, he says. “…it has rained – on January 3rd 166 litres of water per square metre fell,

but the normal amount at this time would be 233 litres per square meter”.

Other regions also suffering include parts of Castilla-La Mancha and the north of Andalusia, while on the wet side more rain than normal fell in parts of Catalonia, Aragón and parts of Gerona where water levels of 50 per cent more than normal were recorded.

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carme chacÓN

Campaign launch

it is reported that the minister for defence in the country’s last government, Carme Chacón, will launch her bid for leadership of the socialist PSoe party in Tenerife this Sunday (January 15th). as we go to press a location for the meeting has not been determined, but it is believed she will speak somewhere in santa cruz to the party faithful who support her push for the post of general secretary of the party. the party’s provincial deputy, patricía hernández is one of the signatories on chacón’s campaign manifesto. the psoe suffered a heavy defeat in November’s General election.

Gran Canaria >>

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Gando fifth busiest airport

Figures just out from aena, the Spanish airport authorities, show that in 2011 Gando airport in Gran Canaria was the fifth busiest in Spain. madrid was in first place with 49.6 million, followed by barcelona with 34.3 million, palma de mallorca with 22.7 million while málaga processed 12.8 million travellers. alicante was in sixth place after Gran canaria, followed by reina sofía in south tenerife with 8.6 million passengers in the last 12 months.

Nationally all the airports in spain welcomed over 204 million passengers last year, an increase in traveller numbers of six per cent.

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The tourism authorities in Gran Canaria are engaged in a drive to reassure visitors, particularly the gay holiday market, that the resorts on the island are safe despite the headline-making murder of a German at the end of the year.

The Cabildo’s Tourism Department has stressed the horrific killing, for which two local men have been arrested, was, “an isolated incident” and was, “quickly resolved by police”. Media reports that one of the suspects is a male prostitute who visited the 67-yearold German in his Playa del Inglés apartment, have been followed by multiple assurances from representatives of the island’s gay scene that Gran Canaria is still one of the safest holiday locations available.

Jaime Baelo, who runs the gay-only Los Almendros bungalows, told the La Provincia paper that he did not expect the murder to impact negatively on the area’s image.

“None of my clients has even asked about it, except for some Spaniards who read about it in the media. They are more concerned at the noise and disturbances from the street-drinking that goes on here and which gives the resort a bad name,” said Baelo, who calculated that around 13 percent of the nearly three million tourists that holiday in Gran Canaria are gay.

Maspalomas >>

Jellyfish back

Beachgoers’ enjoyment of the sea at Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, was marred over the holidays by a fresh invasion of jellyfish.

Eight tourists needed first aid treatment from the local Red Cross station after being stung while swimming. The jellyfish arrived with the tides a day after a similar problem forced the authorities to close two beaches in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

The problems this time were less serious than the last invasion in Maspalomas back in November, which resulted in 69 swimmers requiring attention.

New Government Delegate

Bento gets top job

Fuerteventura >>

Shark spoof

Fuerteventura made big news on social networking sites a few weeks ago thanks to a prank by one of Spain’s best-known sporting figures.

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pain’s new top official in the Canaries is a surprise choice, Las Palmas city councillor, María Carmen Hernández Bento.

She was appointed the Government Delegate for the seven islands, which means she has overall responsibility for the State Administration in the region, particularly oversight of the National Police and Civil Guard. Bento was not among the members of the Popular Party tipped as a possible candidate for the job, which some thought would go to Tenerife PP leader Cristina Tavío in recognition of the party’s unprecedented success in Tenerife in the elections on 20 November. The new top of-

Barcelona goalkeeper The famous goalie is often seen on the island Victor Valdés, who spent Christmas on the holiday island with his family and a group of friends, posted a message on his Twitter page saying he was resting up in hospital on Fuerteventura after being bitten by a shark as he swam in the sea.

Some expected the job to go to Cristina Tavío

ficial, who is very close to new industry and tourism minister José Manuel Soria, is one of two members of her family to receive high posts in the new government. Her brother Enrique was chosen by Soria as a junior minister in his Ministry.

First baby of 2012

New Year birth

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he first baby born in the Canaries in 2012 took just 14 minutes of the New Year to make an appearance.

Called Marta, the baby girl weighed in at 3.6 kilos in the Maternity Hospital in Las Palmas, a full hour before Tenerife’s first footer was delivered in the University Hospital at 1.27am. Marta was shown off by her proud parents to the regional media the following morning.

However, although very early, she did not make the record books for Spain overall. A baby girl born to Ecuadorean parents arrived as the

The ‘news’ was picked up quickly and spread like wildfire across Spain and in some other countries but was later amended to include the correction that the day in question was Spain’s equivalent of April Fools Day (28 December). The player than took a photograph of himself at the island’s airport with his head in the mouth of a ‘fearsome’ shark and posted it also.

Although some have criticised the prank as childish, the tourism authorities were delighted with the massive publicity given to the visit of Valdés, who is a regular on the island and can often be seen practising water sports on the Sotavento beaches in Pájara.

Juan Grande prison >>

Town demands revenue

Marta with her proud mum and dad

clock was chiming at seconds past midnight in Barcelona to ring in 2012. It’s the second year running that the honour of being the parents of the earliest baby of the year born in Spain has gone to an immigrant couple.

Maspalomas celebrates

50th anniversary M

aspalomas in Gran Canaria is pulling out all the stops to commemorate the 50th anniversary of tourism in the resort.

The local authorities have joined forces with the tourism sector to organise a number of commemorative events during the coming 12 months to mark the arrival of the first holidaymakers back in 1962. A special calendar designed by Canarian artist Pepe Dámaso has been produced by San Bartolomé de Tirajana council for the jubilee and will be distributed at the FITUR holiday fair in Madrid as well as to local businesses and

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San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Gran Canaria is sending the Spanish government a bill for €3 million for the building of the controversial Juan Grande penitentiary, which opened its doors back in the summer.

The prison, which occupies land the size of over 50 football pitches, has been the source of a bitter dispute between the local authorities and the Interior Ministry since the site was imposed by Madrid following the failure of town councils in Gran Canaria to agree which would host the facility. San Bartolomé mayor, Marco Aurelio Pérez, confirmed recently that the corporation was preparing the paperwork to charge Madrid the full amount due for the licence needed to build the jail. “We are not prepared to condone the payment due for the planning permission or the actual building licence. The town will demand all the revenue it is due in respect of the jail,” said Pérez. Previously, the Spanish authorities had insisted, as an argument for possible exemption, that the siting of the prison in the area would bring hundreds of jobs and a major boost to the property market, as the 500 plus prison staff would need to be housed.

Gran Canaria>>

Drugs ring busted

Civil Guard officers in Gran Canaria have smashed a drugs distribution ring run by 18 people, including a Swede and a Romanian.

hotels to raise the profile of the anniversary.

The organisers have also launched a specific website (www.maspalomas50.com) to keep people informed of the programme of commemorative events and activities.

Operation Torreón saw multiple raids on what the authorities described as, “24/7 drug supermarkets”, which supplied cocaine and other drugs from various properties in the capital. Four thousand doses of amphetamines and 350 grams of cocaine were seized in the raids. Some of the drugs had been stolen from other suppliers across the island, whose deliveries and activities were closely monitored by the mainly Spanish ring, which had elaborate security measures in place to protect its own distribution points.

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La Gomera

The queen of folklore

By Barbara Belt

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his is the story of Lili Ascanio from Hermigua, who has just been made honorary ‘daughter of the town’ at an official ceremony involving local authorities, the town council and folklore figures from all over the Canaries.

Lili, now well into her eighties, is widely known and liked and a large crowd turned out to witness the presentation of a commemorative plaque in “recognition of her work teaching and researching island folklore; her professional and public careers and her civic and cultural activities”. A lifetime’s involvement with local folk dance and song has ensured that Lili’s past is peppered with experiences, places and people.

The plethora of amusing anecdotes retold during the ceremony would fill a book.

Neighbour Jaime Arias recounted one during his speech. “A group of us from La Gomera were in La Laguna studying hard for our teaching finals when we heard that the folklore group from Hermigua was competing in Tenerife. They were in a regional competition that was taking place in the Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz. The winners would represent the Canaries in Madrid. So, of course, off we went to say hello and support them. It was good to see Lili and everyone from home. At that time, we couldn’t go home as often as students today do because it took such a long time.

“The group looked professional and were confident, but I was very concerned to see that although all

of them were wearing black shoes, there was one person without.

He hadn’t got any and so had to wear white espadrilles. I put my head in my hands at that point and said, ‘that’s done it, they’ll lose’. Then I realised I was wearing black shoes, so I found Lili and offered to swap.

We changed footwear.

I wore the espadrilles and the dancer wore my good shoes. They won and went on to Madrid!”

A video shown at the ceremony highlighted moments of Lili’s long career as founder and lifetime director of the Coros y Danzas de Agulo y Hermigua group, and the event concluded with a performance by the present group, accompanied by former members.

Doña Lili talked a little about herself. “In 1948 I saw a folklore group from La Palma and felt a great affinity with what they were doing.

I wanted to start something similar in La Gomera, but I was frustrated by my lack of knowledge. I knew a bit about local traditions, we all did, but I didn’t feel I knew enough to instigate anything. It took me until 1954 to start the group and away we went. People came and went.

Girls got married and left, it was sometimes difficult but I carried on.

It seems there’s something inside me that makes me keep on. There have been moments when I’ve suf-

When old words become hip slang, they are sure to survive.

‘Chafalmeja’, for example, means badly dressed, ‘acotejada’, dressed up. There are probably hundreds of words, with variations from valley to valley, that have little to do with Spanish. They are presumed

You have to fight for your traditions

fered a lot, especially when members leave and you wonder how to carry on without them, but it always works out in the end. I’ve also had moments of great happiness.

“For years now, I’ve been writing down all these lovely Gomero words you don’t hear outside this island.

Nobody else uses them. When we’re in places like Madrid, I often get asked where I get all the strange vocabulary from and what it means.

People outside the island pick up on the ‘foreign’ words and want to know where they come from. I tell them they’re from La Gomera!”

The island, and each of its valleys, has a rich vocabulary of strange sounding words that stay alive and well in the popular vernacular due to their popularity with the young.

to be fusions of Tamazight, the language of the Berber origin pre-Spanish native population, and the Spanish of the conquerors, although further research is needed to substantiate this.

Lili was once offered the prestigious task of being responsible for collecting and compiling folk customs throughout the province, with an office and funding in Tenerife.

“I told them no thanks. It was very flattering, but my heart’s here and I wouldn’t have liked to be anywhere else. I did spend two years in Madrid as a young woman. My sister had a baby and was very frail, so I went to help her and to help bring my niece up. Then the following year my brother-in-law died and I went back. I ended up getting ill, and had to be hospitalised there. I was so pleased to come back when it was all over.

“When we were starting out, the older people showed me the steps of the old dances and taught me the words of traditional songs. There were often a couple of versions of songs and dances, so we learnt them all and gave them identifying names like Ramon’s Santo Domingo. It’s nice to keep them all alive.

“At various points in the past it really seemed as if we were fighting a losing battle. A lot of people were very poor. They wanted to leave the island in search of a better future, not remember what were generally considered the bad old days. The last thing they wanted was to keep alive old traditions. Life was hard and opportunities were scarce. Those aren’t ideal conditions for encouraging people to sing and dance!

“Life’s so much easier now and I think we have time to appreciate our roots. Look at the Silbo (the island’s whistled language). It was once an important part of island life. We found out who’d died, who was doing what and where peopleand the police! - were by means of the Silbo. You’d hear the whistled news and pass it on. News moved fast round the island. Then it nearly died out until a move was made to save it in the nineties. Now look. It’s protected at world heritage level, is taught in schools and is alive and well. You have to fight to maintain your traditions. Without traditions, communities lose their way”.

And to prove the point, this grand dame of local tradition, who had been tapping her foot for some time whilst talking, got up from her chair and joined in the dancing to the music of traditional tambores and chacarras.

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Tenacious sailing chink of glasses and snatches of animated conversation drifted across the wooden decks. Comments from voyagers leave no room for doubt about the value and, equally importantly, the pleasure, derived by everyone aboard the Tenacious. “The brochure said ‘no passengers’, but I never imagined I’d be allowed to steer the ship across the channel, in total darkness, on day two of my first voyage!”, said Chris.

By Barbara Belt

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ycling along beside the sea in Valle Gran Rey one evening after sunset, I noticed the tops of three enormous masts twinkling with lights above the harbour wall and went to have a look. It was a tall ship, dramatically lit, tied up at the end of the new jetty, looking like a beautiful ghost from the golden age of sail.

It turned out to be the Tenacious, one of two tall ships owned and operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, the U.K. charity started in 1978 to “promote the integration of people of all physical abilities...through the challenge of tall ship sailing...”. The ship had stopped off in La Gomera for the day whilst sailing the Canaries.

The biggest surprise, once aboard, was that this beautiful square-rigged tall ship was no ghost, but a youngster, launched in 2000 after a four year build financed by National Lottery money.

The Tenacious is the largest ship of her type built since the nineteenth century and the largest wooden tall ship of her kind in the world. As far as those of us who saw her on her visit to La Gomera are concerned, she must be a strong contender for ‘most beautiful vessel afloat’ title too.

“The Golden Age of Sail may be gone, but the Millennium Age of Sail is beginning”, says Tony Castro, who designed the ship, a process requiring two and a half years and twenty-five people, working from four offices, to complete all the drawings.

These are no ordinary tall ships. They have been specifically designed and built to enable people with a wide range of physical abilities to sail side-by-side as equals.

Captain Barbara Campbell has skippered the Tenacious since its launch.

“This voyage started in Tenerife. Our voyagers flew in from the UK and met us at the port. Then we sailed over here to La Gomera. We’ve enjoyed being here and would like to visit again …tomorrow we’ll leave for La Palma, visit there and then sail back to Tenerife. Like most of our voyages, this one’s of a week’s duration”, she explained.

Barbara’s use of the word voyager was deliberate. Nobody is a passenger on the Tenacious. There are nine permanent crew members on each voyage and forty voyagers, twenty of whom are able bodied and twenty disabled.

“We operate a buddy system which pairs able-bodied and disabled voyagers.

It works well both ways. The disabled

It’s clear that ever yone finds something different to enjoy. “One of the most enjoyable aspects of the voyage has been the camaraderie on board ship. The crew are so competent, helpful, and very funny. I love people and the mix on board has made me smile a lot,” says Susie. buddies sometimes have better sea legs than their able bodied companions and give them support whilst they adjust”, says nurse Ronan Ging, who is one of the nine crew.

Asked if he was kept busy, given the high number of disabled voyagers, Ronan pointed out that the ship is superbly adapted for all needs. “You can be blind and enjoy steering her into port. There’s an audio helm that makes this possible.

There’s a sound loop to assist deaf voyagers and wheelchair access everywhere to make life easy for everyone. There are sometimes problems when seasickness interferes with medication for underlying medical conditions, but it’s nothing that can’t be regulated with proper supervision”.

Dru spoke about his experiences with the night skies. “I had an experience of a lifetime. On the midnight to 4am watch, I saw shooting stars in the clear sky above and I watched plankton sparkling and dancing in calm waters below. It couldn’t get any better!”.

The last word goes to patron Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. “Sailing is often seen as an elitist pastime, but the Jubilee Sailing Trust proves that point of view is so very wrong. This wonderful charity enables everyone, whatever their physical ability or financial means, to sail as part of a team and know what it’s like to work together to harness the wind and cut through the waves”.

When asked about any increased risk on board Ronan told me, “accidents can happen on any vessel. We did have a helicopter evacuation when a chap fell and cracked a rib. It was potentially dangerous, but he was fine. That incident had little to do with the special nature of our voyagers.

On this voyage, for example, we’ve got three wheelchair users, a post stroke patient and various other disabled people on board and they’re all having a marvellous time. People generally do”.

This was easy to confirm. During the half hour I spent chatting on the bridge to Captain Barbara and Ronan, the sound of laughter, the

Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre

On a wing and a prayer

The bird, a Leach’s storm-petrel, was discovered in Nova Scotia 16 years after the Tenerife rescue

A Leach’s storm-petrel that was ringed in Tenerife has turned up in Canada 16 years and 4,662 kilometres later.

The bird was rescued by the Tenerife Cabildo’s animal rescue centre, the Centro de Recuperación de Fauna Silvestre (CRFS) in 1995, and was found by a Canadian biologist in Nova Scotia just a few months ago. The petrel was already an adult bird when it was picked up in La Laguna in a weak, exhausted state. After a few days in the centre it was re-released into the wild in Bajamar in October of the year in question, having been ringed and identified.

16 years later the bird was found by an investigation team in the Bon Portage area of Nova Scotia still wearing the identification ring.

Tenerife’s environment councillor Ana Lupe Mora welcomed the news saying that it was an excellent reflection on the important work the centre was doing and adding to its recognition not just at national but at international level. This bird species, while not endemic to the Canaries, flies by the islands regularly. The centre has dealt with a number of rescues of Leach’s storm-petrels.

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Christmas traffic

90,000 cars a day

Santa Cruz’s traffic increased dramatically during the recently-ended holidays, with five times as many vehicles entering the city on the busiest days.

20,000 cars enter the capital on a normal day but the average figure for the holidays topped 90,000, with the 100,000 barrier broken on two days, according to figures released by the council in early January. The resulting jams, particularly around the main shopping areas, confirmed that the call to the public to use public transport had not been heeded, said council sources.

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€30,000 fling

New Year party fine

An unauthorised New Year party at the Tenerife Auditorium looks set to bring a €30,000 fine for the organisers.

Captain Barbara Campbell and nurse Ronan Ging

Santa Cruz council refused permission for the all-night open-air party, which drew a crowd of over 3,000 to the area immediately behind the Auditorium. The organisers say they were only informed of the prohibition hours before the event was due to take place and had no option but to proceed.

Police visited the location when the party, which lasted until 7am, was at its height and have submitted a report to the council confirming the ban had been ignored.

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New farmers sea dumping market to open

Sewage claim >>

The bulk of Santa Cruz’s wastewater is dumped directly into the sea near the Auditorium, claims a report commissioned by the Canarian government.

The regional Environment Department says 70 per cent of the capital’s wastewater goes untreated into the sea via an undersea pipe that takes it approximately 100 metres offshore. “It is supposed to be pumped to the treatment facility in the Buenos Aires district but this has not happened for several years” says the report, which comes as a major blow to the city’s drive to present a clan image and promote its coastline for tourism. Reacting to the revelation, the council says it received governmental authorisation back in 2007 for the discharges.

Security concerns >>

Tenerife’s Casa del Vino (wine museum) is in new hands as of the beginning of the year. Although still under the wing of the island’s governing body, the Cabildo, which has run it since its creation in 1995, management responsibility has now passed to a Foundation which was set up to promote the island’s natural and agricultural heritage. According to media reports, the change was prompted by the heavy losses sustained by the museum, even though it is one of the most visited in Tenerife.

The Casa del Vino is hugely popular among foreign tourists for wine-tasting.

Gran Canaria >>

Helicopter unit

Déjá vu rescue

2011

began and ended with high-altitude rescues of injured tourists near the top of Mt Teide. On 16 January, the Civil Guard’s Mountain Unit made Spain’s highest ever helicopter landing when the pilots put their aircraft down at just over 3,500 metres to airlift a stricken hiker. Twelve months later, with only hours to go until the year end, the Unit was called into action to rescue a French woman who had suffered a bad fall near the peak of the volcano, which is Spain’s highest point (3718 m).

The helicopter team needed several attempts to land due to the strong winds but eventually managed to get to the 66-year-old woman, who was in danger of freezing to death. She was flown the short journey to the cable-car parking area, where an ambulance was waiting to rush her to hospital.

No night police

Media claims have been made that Granadilla has not had police on patrol duty at night on at least two occasions in the past weeks.

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The Arona mayor and future users visit the Valle San Lorenzo installation

he Arona mayor recently visited the nearly-ready installations for the new farmers’ market in Valle San Lorenzo in the company of many of those who will have stalls in the facility.

Mayor José Alberto González Reverón told those present that he was hopeful the market would be up and running and open to the public by March or April of this year. The mayor

was also accompanied by the local councillor for economic development and employment, Marcos Afonso Esquivel.

The new market will have space for 82 sales points, a loading bay, a reception area where users can prepare their stalls and products, an administrative area, public toilets, offices, a training area, indoor parking, stores and technical zones.

Animal charity

Fun dog show

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rimp up your pooch and take him or her down to the latest Fun Dog Show to be organized by the Santiago del Teide branch of animal charity San Francisco de los animales.

Crafty canines will be competing for lots of prizes on Januar y 22 behind the Los Gigantes Hotel in Los Gigantes. Starting at 10.30am there will be competitions and prizes in the pedigree section for Puppy: pups of up to nine months, Junior: nine to 18 months, Open: 18 months to eight years and a Veteran class for those over eight. No pedigree papers are required.

According to the reports, which will be of serious concern to the local town hall, no officers patrolled areas such as El Médano, Los Abrigos, San Isidro or Granadilla town itself from 10pm to 7am on the nights in question. The absence, attributed to poor rostering by senior officers, has already prompted fears that undesirables may take advantage of the situation if it is repeated.

Concerned citizens >>

Royal response

A group of Tenerife people concerned at the damage being caused to Spain’s Royal Family by revelations of wrongdoing by Iñaki Urdangarín, son-in-law of the King, have received a reply to a letter sent to the Palace.

The group called on King Juan Carlos to remove Urdangarín and his wife, Princess Cristina, from all official duties and even force Cristina to waive her royal privileges over the corruption scandal. The Palace has replied “thanking them for their concern” and saying the contents of the letter have been passed on to the King. “It was what we expected: clear and concise” said group spokesman, historian Miguel Angel Aguiar, who revealed that, in the letter, they criticised the lukewarm reaction by the King to the news of his son-inlaw’s alleged use of charity foundations to get rich.

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If your man or woman’s best friend is a Heinz 57, there are also competitions for them in the same age range.

All dogs can compete in the obedience class, best dog with children, dog most like the owner, handsomest dog, prettiest bitch, best six legs (dog and owner), best condition, best abandoned dog which has been rehomed and canine fancy dress.

An entry fee of €15 will register you for one of the classes, €20 will get you into an unlimited number of classes.

A great day out for dog and carer and all the proceeds go to the local branch of the San Francisco animal charity. Refreshments will be available at a kiosk. For more information contact Judith on 922 864 102.

Great fun and all for a good cause

Early-start problems

Plans by a private university to begin teaching in the autumn look increasingly unlikely following opposition from the region’s University Council, which advises the government on higher education policy.

The new institution, planned for La Orotava, wants to begin at least some of its courses before the end of the year even though it does not have its own buildings yet in the historic town. However, growing opposition from the state-run La Laguna University is likely to see the bid fail at least for the moment. La Laguna vicechancellor Eduardo Domenench says the new university has to abide by the conditions agreed when the regional Parliament gave it permission to operate, particularly the start date of 2013. “Nothing has changed and a previous request to bring the date forward was rejected by the Council,” said the vice-chancellor, adding that the new centre is also breaching rules by offering only seven degree courses when the national minimum for all universities is eight.

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hoTel Sold

One of Tenerife’s best-known hotels has been sold but the change of ownership will not be noticeable, at least for the time being.

The 522-room seafront Sol Tenerife in Playa de Las Américas was sold by owners Meliá Hotels a few weeks ago to a consortium called Tertian XXI for almost €50 million, although Meliá will continue to run it courtesy of a management contract with the new owners. The sale is part of the chain’s new “less intensive capital” policy, which has seen it reduce the number of hotels they own and move towards a more management-oriented approach. The €16 million profit made on the sale will be used to cut Meliá’s current level of debt, which stands at nearly €1.2 billion.

Fraud arrests >>

check-ouT SwindlerS

Three check-out ladies at a large supermarket in south Tenerife had been swindling their employer out of large sums for ages, say police.

The trio, who are aged between 23 and 32, were arrested after the supermarket called in police to investigate its suspicions that money was systematically being taken even though the till records and revenue always tallied correctly. Discreet surveillance put in place revealed that the three women regularly switched off the cash register and instead calculated themselves the amount owed by shoppers. To avoid suspicion they put all the cash in the till but at the end of the day pocketed the surplus money. Police believe they helped themselves to over 500 euros every day for several years.

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ccording to the president of the Tenerife port authority, Pedro Rodríguez Zaragoza 2011 was a “spectacular” year for cruise tourism, with a 20 per cent increase on numbers and a 16.5 per cent increase in ship stop-overs on the previous year.

Zaragoza told local paper Diario de Avisos that Tenerife is, at the moment, emerging as the por t of choice in the Atlantic. This is not just in the opinion of the president, but also tallies with repor ts from leading specialist cruise publications which have listed the Canarian waters as some of the most popular during the winter season.

GP Wild International, a publication that provides business advice and consultancy in a variety of specialist areas with the focus being on the cruise sector, says that since 2010 the islands have become the third most important zone for cruise traffic during the winter season after the Caribbean and the Mediterranean and ahead of the USA’s East Coast and South America.

According to the latest figures from the Tenerife port authority, in 2011, 650,000 cruise tourists visited the island – there were

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ship ahoy

Tenerife is sailing

The Boudicca was one of the boats that called into Santa Cruz last year

536,311 in 2010. On one day alone, December 3rd, seven boats docked in the capital bringing in17,000 visitors between tourists and crew.

Other islands also saw increases – cruise tourism was up seven per cent in La Palma and in La Gomera, due to the recent port changes which has seen bigger ships able to dock

there was a huge increase of 131 per cent on 2010 in the number of cruise visitors to that island.

El Hierro also registered an increase, though obviously the volcanic activity in the latter quarter of last year will have adversely affected all forms of tourism there.

During the 12 months in question Santa Cruz de Tenerife

welcomed 270 cruise ships to her docks, bringing, it is estimated, up to €85 million to the island too. And this is a trend that Rodríguez Zaragoza would like to build on. He told the paper that the authorities are now also looking at specialist themed cruises around specific activities, such as golf, scuba diving, walking, etc. Among the reasons listed for the growing popularity of the island as a favoured stop-over are the variety of excursions on offer, with a visit to Mount Teide featuring high on the list, as well as the bonuses offered to the cruise companies to dock here.

Rodríguez Zaragoza also states that in his opinion the economic crisis has really not affected cruise tourism, “and at the moment there are new cruise ships (10-12) under construction”- a good indicator of the current state of the market.

For that reason there is a need to redouble efforts to promote the port of Santa Cruz, “as the main point of entry to the island, even more than airports”, he says.

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Improved access Easier entry to Abama beach

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he lovely sandy cove below the Abama Hotel is now more easily accessed thanks to work recently carried out under a co-financing agreement between Guía de Isora council and higher level administrations.

The existing footpath was widened to one and a half metres, the surface levelled out and made firmer and security handrails have been fitted in a project which gave work to

24 locals. The budget for the work was €38,072.89 and it was carried out in just four months.

The job was part of a number of improvements carried out in the town under the Actuación Integral Isora 2010, which also included the improvement of the signs in the old town, work to better the visual impact of the Calle El Vero in Playa San Juan, a series of improvements to the public areas in: the

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Callejón de Gorillo (old town); La Caleta de Las Viejas and the wall of the Avenida del Emigrante in Playa San Juan and improvements to the pavements and access points to the schools in Chiguergue and Vera de Erques.

The 24 workers also did a thorough clean up job in the public areas of Varadero, Cuevo del Polvo, Chío, Chiguergue, Aripe, Chirche, El Pozo, El Jaral, Acojeja and Vera de Erques.

The total works came to a whopping €199,931.53 and were financed between the Spanish Government’s Ministr y of Employment, the European Social Fund, the Canarian Government and Guía council.

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Goals and gates

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ork has recently been finished in the sports facilities in Chirche and Guía de Isora to improve the areas and make them safer.

separate tasks were undertaken in Chirche, to amplify the area enclosed and to lay new flexible synthetic flooring called Fastcourt Club. The various areas for the different sports were also newly marked on to the new surface. Guía’s ground benefited from repairs to the existing fencing, larger fenced in goal areas and the installation of a side gate. The bulk of the cash, €50,700, came via the Canarian Government under the FEADER scheme and the remaining €2,535.04 was found by the local council. Both areas were visited by José Rivero, the

Rivero inspecting the Chirche ground

Young teens are picky these days. Gone, it would seem, of the days of using jumpers as goal posts and kicking a ball about on a spare piece of ground. To be fair, they are a lot safer where there are good conditions and an updated ground will attract more kids to take part in sport. Two

local councillor for sports who underlined that the Chirche site would be used by the village school as well as local residents and that the amplification of the goal areas fencing meant it was less likely that balls would overshoot into the road and cause traffic accidents.

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A man wakes up in the morning after sleeping under advertised sheets on an advertised mattress. He then showers with an advertised gel, washes his hair with advertised shampoo, shaves with his favourite advertised razor, puts on advertised clothes, sits down to a breakfast of advertised cereal and coffee, drives to his office in an advertised car where he signs in to his advertised computer.

Then...

He refuses to advertise, says advertising does not pay, and when his business, the one he won’t advertise, goes to the wall, he advertises it for sale.

If you believe in your business and want to survive…

Advertise.

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wo senior citizens associations in the area recently celebrated the anniversary of their foundation.

The Tingara and Las Salinas associations have both clocked up 15 years since they first got together. Tingara is based in the Edificio 2, of the Alcalá cultural centre and Las Salinas is in the Centro de Creación y Formación in Playa San Juan.

Both celebrations were well attended by the members, the Celebrating in style, Las Salinas and Tingara mayor, Pedro Martin, several Tingara’s celebration consisted of a show including a theatre local councillors and repreproduction with parodies of various local councillors which sentatives of other groups of brought great hilarity and finished the evening with a dinner senior citizens in the Guía de and a dance.

They also showed off their folk group’s new Isora borough. traditional dress finery which was financed 50/50 between Tingara the musicians and the local council. The council also presented both associations with a giant cake and a bunch of flowers.

The Alcalá association, which took its name from the Tindaya and Garajonay mountains in Fuerteventura and La Gomera, started with 22 members and now has 135.

Las Salinas chose their name to reflect the old salt flats that

Gay Killng >>

Cheap energy

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An area between Guía de Isora and Santiago del Teide is one of four zones which are to be explored in the hope of finding usable geothermic resources.

The project is called Geothercan and it is in its fourth phase - that of drawing up the boundaries of the areas that they believe will have the highest possibilities of success of finding geothermic resources to produce energy.

The process consists of collecting the heat stored under the earth’s surface by perforating hot underwater pools or by injecting cold water onto hot dry rocks.

The hot water or steam that is produced is then brought up to the surface to be used in thermal applications or, if it is hot enough, to produce electricity.

The Renewable Energies Technological Institute (ITER), supported by the island’s Cabildo, managed to get a national grant for co-financing the project to search for geothermic resources in the Canarian subsoil. Also involved in the investigations are Involcan, ithe Canarian Institute of Vulcanology, the University of La Laguna, the University of Barcelona, the Spanish offshoot of the Australian company Petratherm Limited and the University of Tokyo (the latter as a subcontractor). The budget for the new four year project is €1,730,562.63.

Petratherm Limited has acquired mineral rights in Spain so far for over 2,500 square kilometres of land for investigation and exploration purposes. In the Canaries the mining rights Continued on next page used to exist on the coast in Playa San Juan and they began with 20 individuals and now number 157. Membership is open to all senior citizens resident in each area irrespective of nationality and they get up to all sorts of fun during the year such as folklore singing and dancing, keep fit, holidays and excursions, workshops and courses all of which are financed with the help of the local council, the island Cabildo and various bodies such as Cajacanarias savings bank.

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Animalandia in La Caleta!

The fiesta de San Sebastián in La Caleta in Adeje has become one of the highlights of the religious as well as tourist calendar for Costa Adeje.

The fiesta in honour of Adeje’s patron saint is one of the most eagerly awaited in the festival calendar, and each year thousands of pilgrims and visitors – over 10,000 in recent years, gather to watch the colourful procession of worshippers, farmers and livestock down to the La Enramada beach in La Caleta. Farmers in Tenerife profess a strong devotion to San Sebastián with numerous claims of miracles and healings attributed to his image. The fiesta held every 20th of January begins with a midday mass, during which Continued from previous page registered are for over 800 square kilometres, of which 544 are in Tenerife and 277 in Gran Canaria. The first agreement between ITER and Petratherm Limited, for exploration, investigation and the development of geothermic projects in the Canarian subsoil, was signed in 2007 and has so far seen an investment of €1,121,697.88, of which Petratherm paid 84.91 per cent, ITER, 14.02 per cent and the Canarian Government, 1.07 per cent. With the approval of

livestock and horses are prepared by their owners, who decorate them with brightly coloured ribbons and bells.

Children and their parents have a wonderful opportunity to get close to cows, sheep, goats, horses and donkeys as they gather to wait for the procession to begin. With mass over in the church the statute of San Sebastián appears through the church doors, amid cheers from onlookers and devotees. The procession makes its way to the gathered horses and livestock, who followed the saint’s image down to the water’s edge for the blessing of the sea. This is the most anticipated part of the fiesta with each year more and more horses taking part.

With lifeguards and a police this new project, the investment in this initiative will rise to €2,758,526.11, of which Petratherm’s overall contribution will be 40 per cent, ITER, 27.65 per cent, the Spanish Government, 26.44 per cent, Involcan, 5.48 per cent and the Canarian Government, 0.44 per cent.

The project was recently presented by the Cabildo’s councillor for economy, Carlos Alonso and the Director of ITER responsible for the environment, Nemesio Pérez, who reminded those present that the first investigations in this

patrol boat on hand to protect any rider losing his seat in the waves, the horses are encouraged into the sea, with some definitely more keen on the idea of a salty bath than others! Some nervous steeds have been know to throw their riders during their quick retreat from the waves, but no one has so far been injured. The crowds cheer as each rider shows expert horsemanship in negotiating his mount into the steep water’s edge.

It’s a delightful combination of the old and new, as the traditional parade of livestock passes the up-market four and five star hotels, to the delight of all present, not to mention the curious amusement of those visiting sun-worshippers taken unawares when the horses take their salty plunge.

We’ll post exact times on our website nearer to the date, but do try and make this a date for your diary.

Other animal blessings take during the fiesta of San Antonio de Abad in Arona, La Orotava, Los Silos, Buenavista del Norte, Güímar and La Laguna – see our What’s On page for more details.

News in Brief >>

Accident

Cliff accident

A 37 year old Danish man was injured after falling eight metres down a steep rock face in Playa Paraíso. He was rescued by a team of firemen, who immobilised him and transferred him to firmer ground where a team of emergency health specialists took over.

He was sent to Hospital Sur in an ambulance, but his injuries were not thought to be more than superficial.

area were carried out in the 60s with a State investment at the time which would be the equivalent of €6 million today. The other areas to be investigated in Tenerife are between Fasnia and Arico, the Valle San Lorenzo and Valle de Güímar. In addition authorisation has also been given to investigate the Cono Sur in La Palma formed by Fuencaliente and the south east coast of Gran Canaria. Nemesio Pérez explained that two test drillings had also been carried out in Lanzarote without results.

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Letters & pastimes

Letters

Street touts Dear Editor

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urther to the letter in the last edition of Islands Connections, I would like to endorse the comments made by the tourist who came to Puerto Rico in September.

My husband and I are currently here for four weeks and have had to find alternative routes to get to the places we want to go to avoid the aggressive and extremely rude approach of these touts who never give up even if they have approached you previously.

What surprises me is that they say that they are working for the Gran Canaria Tourist Board and that they want you to take a DVD home with you to show to your

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friends to promote tourism to Gran Canaria. This is clearly a lie and misrepresentation of who they are and should be stopped as it is surely illegal! Their tactics, although they clearly state that it is not timeshare, are exactly those employed by timeshare touts over the years.

If they are not stopped, or at least deterred from their activities this will stop the type of tourists who will benefit tourism in Gran Canaria from coming, rather than encouraging them, which would be a great shame.

Puerto Rico is a great place please try to keep it this way.

Chris Housden (Mrs) England

The Parachute Regiment Charity Dear Editor

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So far the Parachute Regiment has received a total of €518.00 which breaks down thus: • October 2011, €279.50 • November 2011 €128.00 • December 2011 €110.50 This total also includes money from the sale of the Regimental wrist bands which cost €2 each and includes individual donations to the charity.

easons greetings and a happy 2012 to customers and staf f of Iceland stores.

From Iceland Las Chafiras there was a collection of €38.79 plus €100 from an unknown lady who posted the money through my letter box to give to the Iceland December collections.

I cannot thank her enough for making the grand total of €138.79.

Alexander Cook.

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Presents of mind!

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From Iceland Las Américas, deje’s volunteer firemen and women during their who only started colleting in visit to the children who were the second week of December in hospital for Kings’ Day there was also a welcome amount, so thanks too to those See picture below customers.

Aries (March 21 to April 20)

You’re in a good position and both you and your partner can look forward to success and wealth in the New Year. An important time coming up for both of you.

Taurus (April 21 to May 20

Keep busy and make sure that things that upset you don’t drag on. Sometimes it’s best to leave yesterday’s upsets in the past. If you are not happy with your everyday life, only you can put it right.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Your love life may have been going through a bad patch lately and it’s possible that looking back you’ll realise you may not have always handled awkward situations as well as you could have. Life should be on a smoother track from now on.

Cancer (June 21 to July 21)

It’s an expensive time for you and you have to balance your buys between the things you want and the things you really need. Don’t get carried away in the Sales, things may be cheaper, but they still have to be paid for.

Leo (July 22 to August 21)

You’re feeling a bit stir crazy as you feel that your freedom is being limited. This could be because of financial pressures, or because you are lacking your normal vim and vigour or enthusiasm. Eat healthily and try some light exercise and your mood should improve.

Virgo (August 22 to September 21)

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Check out your options and tie off loose ends. You may be feeling a bit antisocial after the busy holiday season. By all means spend some time in meditation and tranquillity, but don’t worry, at heart you’re a party animal and you’ll still have lots of that.

Libra (September 22 to October 22)

As usual you’re doing a balancing act and trying to keep the peace. It may be at home or at work. Keep your spirits up, help could soon be at hand from a surprising direction.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)

You’re trying to be all things to all people, keeping your partner and everybody else on the home front happy, but not reserving any time for yourself or your own concerns.

Take some time for yourself this year.

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Sagittarius (November 22 to December 20))

Why are you so nervous about sharing your life more honestly with somebody else? If you don’t make yourself a little more open and vulnerable, spending time permanently on your own will be worse than any hurts or upsets you may have to face.

Capricorn (December 21 to January 19)

The area of your horoscope dealing with health probably means you’ve overdone it over the holiday period. Take some time out to detox your system and adopt some healthier habits.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)

You’re a bit full of yourself and your recent accomplishments. Take more time to listen to others. If you are there for them, they will be there for you. Don’t expect everything to always go as smoothly as it has recently.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)

Your relationships seem to be going through a cooler phase, perhaps too much intimacy over the holiday period? You are likely to get more responsibilities on your plate. Don’t resent it, in the long run it’s to your benefit.

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Gran Canaria >> Jose Luis Trujillo, Mr. Bjarne Riis and Santiago Santana Cazorla, President of the Anfi Group (l-r)

improving quality of life serted?

In general implants can be inserted once a person’s bone development is complete. With girls that is from about 16 years of age, with boys about two years later. On the other end of the scale, there is no cut-off point. And in fact implants are considered ideal for improving the quality of life of older people.

Implants can considerably improve the quality of life of older people

By Dr. Chanut

Training camp The famous Saxo bank team containing champion Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is now being backed by the Anfi Group of Gran Canaria.

At the time of going to press the team continues to train in Gran Canaria until January 15 and is staying at the splendid, luxury resort of Anfi Emerald Club.

According to the team owner Bjarne Riis, “the new season is approaching fast, so this camp is all about building the foundation, training wise, and preparing for the upcoming races. That’s why this camp is so important for the team, and that’s why I’m thrilled to have partnered with Anfi. Because of this deal we stay at a world class hotel, we have fantastic bike routes and surroundings and, last, but not

least, the weather is perfect for training.”

For his part, the CEO of the Anfi Group, José Luis Trujillo enthused, “we’re determined to ensure that their training gets off to the best possible start. We have worked hard to make sure that everything is perfect for the riders and we believe they will go on to triumph in the Tour de France and all their other competitions.”

He continued, “We are confident that this is the best team in the world and we’re very excited to host them and tend to their needs during their stay. For the Anfi Group, this new promotional campaign represents our ongoing commitment to sports sponsorship and will allow us to promote the Anfi brand to an international market. To this end we believe this Team Saxo Bank is an excellent ambassador for Anfi in the sporting world.”

The Anfi Group employs a thousand staff at its five luxury resorts in Gran Canaria.

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By the middle of 2010, the regional governments had around 200 offices up and running abroad.

Catalonia had the most number of ‘regional embassies’, twice as many as Valencia and Andalusia and four times as many as Madrid. The Partido Popular calculated that at that time the accumulated cost of these offices was at least €150 million.

The figures have just been published in a document which was released to the PP when they were in opposition and the debate was already on about how to limit the expense of public administrations and a

request was made that they be included in the austerity measures. The offices were distributed in 37 countries and were mainly for the promotion of commerce or tourism.

The new Minister for Foreign Affairs, José Manuel García Margallo has suggested that instead of opening their own offices, the regions send representatives to the existing embassies and consulates and work through them to, “avoid duplications” and save money. Catalonia had 48 offices, Valencia and Andalusia 23 and 22 respectively, the Basque country and Asturias 13 each, Murcia and Galicia had 12, Madrid 11, Castilla y León, Aragón the Canaries and Navarre five each, Extremadura four, La Rioja, the Balearics, Castilla La Mancha and Cantabria all had two each.

What does bone reconstruction entail?

This refers to the regeneration of the natural jawbone.

With the loss of teeth bone mass is rebuilt. With the regeneration process a person can recoup the original state of the jawbone. Adequate bone density and mass is important if you are planning to insert dental implants.

How long does an implant take?

That depends, of course, on the existing preconditions.

Is the bone in good shape?

Can the implant be securely anchored and the tooth firmly put in place? An accurate time plan should be drawn up for each patient. It could take a day, or depending on conditions, from three to six days for the procedure to be completed.

For instance in a day the dentist could extract a tooth and set

the implant, provided there is no inflammation or other medical condition that would prevent the procedure.

Will the implants last a lifetime?

Without care and maintenance your teeth won’t last forever! The same applies to an implant. But the care and a regulated schedule of dental visits your implants will last a lot longer.

Can i smoke with implants?

Dental studies have shown that smoking will cause bone

growth regression and therefore damage your implants.

The most satisfied implant clients after, for example, a ten year period, are the nonsmokers with a 98 per cent satisfaction rating. For those who do smoke only 65 per cent have implants in good condition after the same period.

Can i have implants if i am also wearing braces?

Yes, that’s possible. Today the use of implants is also part of getting the look you want.

are there risks or any disadvantages to implants, like a possible allergic reaction?

If someone smokes more than 15 cigarettes a day or is a regular drug user they will see definite downsides after ten years. Modern implants are holistic. Modern dentistry uses almost pure titanium or zirconium. With these materials no risks have been detected nor have there been reports of allergic reactions.

More information on implants is available from Dr Denis Chanut, in North Tenerife on 922 381347, or in South Tenerife on 922 788328.

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The Canary Islands ITB stand in 2010

Tax fraud

News in Brief >>

Fiscal fiddles

Unemployment

Above average

A huge percentage of Spaniards, 84.1 per cent, believe that there is a lot of tax fraud going on and only 7.2 per cent believe that there are very few fraudulent contributors.

Unemployment rose in the Canaries by 4.3 per cent last year, well below the national average increase of nearly eight per cent, according to the end-of-year figures published by the government.

The total jobless figure for the islands stands at just over 265,000, which is 11,000 more than at 31 December 2010. The last month of 2011 saw the Canaries buck the national trend to see an improvement in the situation, whereas elsewhere in the country the jobless numbers rose, albeit less than feared.

Experts say that even these latest figures do not paint the true picture of the number of people out of work given that the government statistics do not take into account the unemployed who are on compulsory training courses or are unavailable for work for another reason at present.

Unemployment

Double trouble

The jobless totals took off again in 2011 with almost twice as many people more on the dole than in the previous year.

In 2010 176,470 people more ended up signing on as looking for work, last year the sad total was 322,286, an increase of 7.8 per cent which meant that at the end of the year 4,422,359 people were signing on as jobless.

Price gap

trade

The gap between the price of industrial goods received and sent grew in November.

In year on year figures, export prices rose 4.4 per cent, which would seem to be good news, until you look at the prices of the imported goods which rose by 8.8 per cent.

The depressing statistics were announced by the National Institute of Statistics. This is now 24 consecutive months of price rises in this field, but the export rises were still 0.9 per cent down on the previous month whilst the import prices only dropped 0.1 per cent.

Tourism fair

ITB Berlin

ITB

Berlin and the ITB Berlin Convention, one of the most important tourism fairs for the Canarian market with the World Travel Market in London and Fitur in Madrid, opens its doors from March 7 to 11.

The first three days will draw prominent speakers from the industry highlighting trends and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the global travel industry.

Day one is dedicated to the cruise industry, examining the whys and wherefores of the current boom in cruising and the whither of the future including a look at social responsibility.

New Google features on Travel Google such as Google Hotel Finder and Google Offers will be explained by one of their top experts as well as how in the future revolutionary technologies can help to sell tours. A survey by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on tourism prospects in the Mediterranean

will be discussed together with round tables on the challenges posed by the current financial crisis.

The second day highlights ITB Hospitality Day, focussing on challenges facing the hotel market including hotel brands, how to attract young academics into the industry and how can hotels in potentially conflictive areas can protect their guests.

Online booking portals also come under the microscope.

The final ‘speeches’ day will deal with barrier free travel, human rights in the tourism industry and especially how to safeguard human rights at travel destinations.

The remaining days will be dedicated to marketing and distribution, travel review portals and possible problems with faking, private holiday lodgings booking, sustainable fuels, the air travel levy and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, the European coach travel market.

Running parallel with these events from the beginning,

various panels will be looking at the challenges facing destination management, the growing Asian and Arab markets, high growth potential travel markets such as health and culture and the expanding market for gay travellers.

Young professionals are not forgotten with a new day dedicated just to them, looking at tourism courses in universities and vocational training. This will run alongside business travel options and a travel technology conference.

ITB Berlin which is mainly for the trade runs in conjunction with the ITB Berlin Convention which organisers claim in the largest travel industry event of its kind in the world. Last year a total of 11,163 companies from 188 countries showed their products and services to 170,000 visitors. If the German speaking market is one you are interested in, it may be worth your while looking at the options available to you to promote your goods or services at the ITB.

In

the face of the proposed increase in personal taxation, the Spanish Cabinet is considering a number of proposals put forward by the tax office to combat tax evasion The fight against fraud has become one of the priorities of the new Spanish Government for both political and economic reasons. The Hacienda (tax office) have suggested a range of measures to make sure that

the increase in taxation isn’t accompanied by an increase in the level of tax avoidance, irrespective of the level of income or class of the tax payer.

The original plan announced in February was to make sure that the richest citizens couldn’t escape the net, but with the change of government the ideas have changed too.

New proposals will close loopholes pertaining to the creation of ‘false’ societies which only serve to save two per cent of

Egatur

Tourist spending up According to official figures foreign tourists spent over 112 per cent more in November than in 2010, in total €1,021 million.

Fiscal control >>

Tax fraud

The large majority of the Spanish people believe that the tax system is vastly cheated on and unfair according to a report by the CIS, (Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas – sociological investigations centre). Those who believe that those who earn more don’t pay more amount to 82. 8 per cent whilst only 10.7 per cent are of the opposite opinion.

Over half, 54.5 per cent believe that you pay a lot of tax in Spain and 26.6 per cent believe that they pay

tax on second homes. Foreign based societies will also be coming under the microscope, especially those organised between family groups. The laws governing collective investment may well change as well as those governing capital investment terms and there will be a massive crackdown on those companies working illegally and those supporting them with under the counter payments, discount advertising etc.

Experts estimate that tax fraud is currently running at 23 per cent.

more taxes here than the rest of Europe, although 22 per cent believe we pay less. Again the vast majority, 75.2 per cent believe that the tax office do little or very little to chase tax fraudsters and 37 per cent believe that the risk of being caught and sanctioned for not correctly reporting your income is very low, although 26 per cent think otherwise.

The most unacceptable frauds according to public opinion would appear to be pretend to be an invalid to get an early pension, pretend to be ill to get paid sick leave or fix your fiscal residence in another country to avoid taxes. The survey recorded that whilst no group could be named as the most fraudulent, the self employed, construction workers and business people were the groups who were most likely to be on the fiddle.

German and the Nordic countries were the biggest spenders.

In the months January – November €9,201 million was spent in the islands, up 12.9 per cent on 2010, according to the figures supplied by Egatur, a branch of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce dealing with tourism spending. The rise is a little bit above the national average for the year of 8.1 per cent, which translates into €49.985 million in the same 11 month period. The average spend per person per

day was €102, signifying an increase of nearly four per cent. Germany was the biggest supplier of tourist income for Spain in November, with €428 million, and the Canaries was the preferred destination, which has seen a huge surge in German visitors in recent months.

However at a national level there has been a drop of over eight per cent in British visitors, though the Canary Islands continued to be their favourite destination. Nationally the country also welcomed an increase in tourists from the United States.

Other regions to see an increase in tourism in the eleven month period were Catalonia (7.98 per cent), Madrid (6.5 per cent), Andalusia (3.1 per cent), Valencia (1.4 per cent, continues to be popular among Britons, French and Italians) and the Balearic Islands (8.1 per cent).

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Spanish Tax Authority

Spanish taxman warning – have you submitted your tax returns?

By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks

D

o you own property in Spain? If you are resident here, have you submitted your Spanish tax return each year?

If you are not resident, have you submitted your non-resident tax declaration each year?

If not, you need to seek professional tax advice and take action fast to avoid being investigated by the Spanish tax authorities and faced with potentially high penalties.

The government has become much more determined to stamp out tax evasion. The Spanish Tax Authority, Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) has linked up with the Land Registry and is now aware of everyone who owns property in Spain. It has been comparing ownership records with tax return records and preparing lists of people who have not submitted returns and paid tax in Spain.

The AEAT has been writing

to Spanish property owners warning them that it is aware that they have not submitted tax returns for the last few years. It has been suggested that around 300,000 letters have been sent out so far.

Here’s a translation of some of the letter: “From the information we have available at the Tax Administration Agency (AEAT), we believe that for some of the tax years 2007, 2008 or 2009, you held a Spanish property, and we note that you have not filed a Non Resident Tax Return, an Income Tax Return, or a Wealth Tax Return (applicable only for 2007).

“If any of the above tax returns should have been filed, we notify you that, before we can proceed with an enquiry, which could entail penalty charges, you can regularise your tax affairs by filing the missing tax return or tax returns and paying the corresponding taxes due.”

The letter is basically a warning, giving the recipient a brief oppor tunity to rectify their affairs to avoid becoming the subject of a tax investigation.

ments concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual must take personalised advice.

The Spanish authorities are contacting property owners who have failed to submit tax returns If you have received a letter, or if you haven’t received one yet but have not submitted tax returns, you should seek advice on how to rectify the situation before it’s too late.

The Spanish government is desperate to increase tax revenue to help reduce its budget deficit. This latest initiative is not at all surprising and we can expect more in the future.

There are many property

owners in Spain who have not established exactly what their tax obligations are, and those who have chosen not to declare themselves to the tax authorities. Either is a high risk approach and the taxman is catching up with them.

Do not bury your head in the sand. The Spanish tax authorities mean business.

You should seek immediate advice from a tax adviser like

Blevins Franks who keeps fully up-to-date with Spanish tax regulations and the compliant tax planning arrangements in Spain. You need to establish if you have been paying tax correctly in Spain (even if you have been paying tax in your home country) and what you need to do to rectify any past irregularities.

The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any state-

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Hi everyone, H

I everyone. I love history, and was fascinated by a recent account I read about Albert Pierrpoint, the executioner.

He had his executions off to a fine art, and endeavored to see that the sentence of death was carried out quickly and as humanely as possible under the salient circumstances. The height and weight of the condemned was taken into account and the ‘drop’ was calculated accordingly. This was done so that the condemned person could drop (through the trapdoor) correctly, with a broken neck. To calculate the drop incorrectly meant that in all likelihood, the condemned would slowly strangle to death.

The office of executioner was a part-time occupation, and there were several in office at any given time.

But what on earth could motivate a person to such a strange and rather sinister line of work? Albert was only eleven when he wrote in a school notebook, in answer to a “when I grow up” school essay question, “when I grow up I’d like to be the Official Executioner.”

But in fact both his father Henry, and his Uncle Tom, were executioners. Albert spent his school holidays with his Uncle Tom and Aunt Lizzie and they became very close. While his Uncle was away on business, Aunt Lizzie would allow Albert to read his Uncle’s private diary of his executions.

In 1922, when Albert was 17, his father died and he took charge of his father’s papers and studied them very carefully. In 1930 he was earning two pounds five shillings, and had learned to drive both a car and a lorry

as he was making deliveries of goods ordered through a travelling salesman. The following year, he wrote to the Prison Commissioners offering his services as Executioner should such a position ever become vacant. Later that year, Albert received an interview at Strangeways Prison, and in the autumn of 1931, was given a week’s training, after which his name was added to the list of Assistant Executioners.

His first execution was as an assistant to his Uncle Tom, who was officiating at a Dublin Prison. Albert had yet to witness a hanging in England so could not be chief hangman there. In fact, his first official hanging as Chief Executioner was in 1941. He was to carry out the death sentence on gangster Tony Mancini at Pentonville Prison. Pierrepoint said in his memoirs that Mancini was full of bravado at his hanging, saying “Cheerio” just before the trapdoor was sprung.

Pierrepoint married Annie Fletcher in 1943; she knew of his second occupation, but she never asked him about it, being content to wait until Albert himself broached the subject. The following year he was sent to Gibraltar to officiate at a double execution, which was when she the couple talked about his “other work” for the first time.

After the war, the British occupation authorities conducted a series of trials of concentration camp staff.

The first was the trial of staff from the Bergen-Belsen and Auschwitz Concentration Camps.

The defendants faced charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity through their

participation in the torture and mass murder of camp inmates. Eleven death sentences were handed down in 1945 and Pierrepoint was appointed to carry out the sentences. He famously executed the so called Beast of Belsen, Commandant Josef Cramer, who allegedly made lampshades out of prisoner’s skin.

Over the next four years he was to travel to Germany and Austria to execute 200 war criminals making 25 journeys in all. Somehow the press, despite all efforts to keep his identity a secret, discovered who he was, and virtually made him a celebrity, saying he was a hero for meting out justice to the Nazis.

Pierrepoint was meticulous in his measuring of height and weight and was never accused of a botched hanging in over 400 executions, and said that he always conducted the proceedings with the utmost efficiency, regardless of the crime of the condemned.

It was Pierrepoint who officiated at the hanging of Ruth Ellis, the glamorous woman who was hanged for shooting her lover. She was the last woman to be hanged and her death caused uproar with the public, and was instrumental in having the death sentence later abolished.

The extra income from all these executions enabled the Pierrepoints to live in comfort, taking over a pub in Hollinwood and later the Rose and Crown in Preston.

After resigning as an executioner in 1956, Pierrepoint was the only executioner in British history whose notice of resignation prompted the Home Office to write to him asking him to reconsider.

The reputation he had established as the most efficient and swiftest executioner in British history meant that they were very sorry to lose him.

Until next time, take care of yourselves and especially of each other.

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price that’s more than reasonable. Hoofing the idea into fashion touch, many companies decided to harness the notion and started to produce horse style shampoos for people, and Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has joined the herd and is now selling Da Biotin Shampoo, a horsey product, which apparently works to strengthen your roots and prevent hair loss.

Beauty News >>

New Year resolutions!

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k, so 2012 has already started, but often the best resolutions are the ones you make after all the fuss has died down. So, to help you on your way here are a few suggestions…

Learn Spanish, speak Spanish If we’re living in Spain let’s speak the lingo. We know that it’s not easy to learn a new language, and some of use do fall into the “old dogs, new tricks” categories, but hey, let’s give it a go. A word a day, or a phrase a week – and use it. Buy one Spanish language paper a week, watch or listen to the news in Spanish twice a week. You’ll be surprised how many people will both appreciate the effort you are making and help you improve. And it will get easier as time goes by.

Give up cigarettes The kind of price increases we ran away from in England and Ireland are beginning to kick in here. The regional government has just announced a series of price rises on the old reliables, including the fags, so what better time to give up and get healthy. With smoking now forbidden inside restaurants and bars it’s easier to enjoy a night out without having to endure any kind of smoke, passive or aggressive, at all. Go on, give it up. Your body and your pocket will thank you.

Budget Few of us have escaped the crisis. Those of us with jobs are thankful for them but still have an eye on the immediate future as nothing is certain theses days. Many couples now only have one worker in the family, but the same bills, mortgage, school fees, shopping and mouths to feed as before.

Sit down and take account of your entire monthly spend and take firm decisions on where and how cuts can be made.

Many supermarkets have own brands of items that are just as good as those you have been buying up to now. Check them out and see where you can make small cutbacks and bigger monthly savings. Everyone is doing it so why not you.

Turn off the TV We live in what must be one of the best climates in the world and yet many of us are inclined to spend too much time in front of the television, and as our kids learn by

Budget and shop wisely - looking after the pennies can make a difference

example, they will start to do the same if they’re not already hooked.

Turn it off, go for a swim, go for a walk or a run. Whatever takes your fancy, get outside and enjoy the weather and the wonderful countryside we have here in the Canary Islands. After all isn’t it one of the reasons we came here in the first place?

Treat yourself After all the above strictness, you can also treat yourself, but it doesn’t have to be in an expensive way. Again it’s about making the most of what we have here, the sea, the sun, a great variety of fresh foods and some delightful wines.

Plan a weekend day with a difference, forget the housework or DIY, go to the beach with the family, take a picnic, and end the day with a nice family meal, some great fresh local produce and a nice bottle of wine. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to be enjoyable.

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Holly’s house

M

easures introduced by the new government will reinstate tax relief on property purchases just 12 months after it was scrapped in money saving measures by the outgoing socialists.

Market conditions >>

Property prices

The full figures have now been released for 2011 and it would seem that the price reduction was not as much as expected.

Overall, new property prices dropped by four per cent last year, ending at an average per square metre price of €2,376, giving the average property price of €213,840.

The valuers’ society expect the price reduction to continue into 2012 although more in some areas than others.

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Manhattan agents Corcoran have placed the house on the market as the present owner, Peter E Bacanovic, is a former Merrill Lynch broker who was recently sentenced to five months in prison for his role in the Martha Stewart insider-trading case. Dare we say it – it’s going for a song!

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The new law was part of the recently introduced emergency measures introduced and passed into law on December 30 and the idea is to reactivate the housing market and reduce the unsold housing stock all over the country, which is estimated to stand now at some 700,000 properties.

The write back against tax paid will be exactly the same as it was before it was retracted at the end of 2010, up to 15 per cent of the investment in your customary home, with a top limit of €4,040, which means an annual saving for buyers of up to €1,350.

Those who had bought their property before January 1 2011, will already be receiving the reduction and for those who bought last year the measure will be retroactive.

First time buyers of properties from this year will also benefit from a super reduction of the local sales tax, IVA, down to four per cent, it is as yet unknown whether the Canarian Government will readjust down the IGIC in a parallel move.

It’s estimated that the move will cost the gover nment around €1,500 million according to technicians from the Tax Ministr y. However the effect on public funds will not

Tax relief on property purchases back

be immediate.

Some of this money will be recovered with a temporary (two year) increase on the annual property tax (Impuesto de Bienes Inmuebles or IBI) for all those homes with an estimated value above the national average. The decision to not renovate the so called

emancipation grant of €210 per month over four years for youngsters between 22 and 30 years old will also help the public coffers to recover, although Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría explained that the cancellation of this grant in the future would mean that those who had already obtained it will be able

to continue to do so. The grant was introduced in January 2008 and allowed youngsters with a regular income below €22,000 gross a year registered over the previous six months to claim the €210 monthly subsidy.

As of July 1 last year a total of 301,254 people had received the grant.

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Property News in Brief >>

Choosing the right home Buying a home

Make sure what you get is what was advertised, including fixtures and fittings

I

f you are considering buying a property in Spain a good move would be to should read the step-bystep guide on how to buy a home in Spain published by The Association of Property and Mercantile Registrars of Spain.

The hardest part of buying a home is probably choosing the right home for you. Take your time when looking around, so you can compare the different possibilities the market has to offer. Examine the physical features of the proper ty in detail. Ascertain the property’s legal situation. You can look for a home yourself or find an estate agency to do the looking for you. If you go to an estate agency, they will provide you with different possibilities to choose from.

In this case, remember, the estate agent is a middleman between the seller and the buyer, and what he or she does is put buyer and seller in contact with each other so that they can decide if they want to make a deal. So you must bear in mind that the person selling you the home is not the estate agency, but the homeowner or developer.

The agency is generally engaged by the seller, so it is the seller who must pay the agency its fees. The estate agency may provide management services as well, so it may offer you a mortgage financing plan, suggest having a particular notary make out the deed or offer to handle the

Sometimes they are plain thieves who are tr ying gain access to your property, others

Spanish Banks are reportedly prepared to lend over 100 per cent on their own properties that have been repossessed.

According to Adam Cornwell, MD at Feltrim International, many of the properties on sale fall into the ‘des res’ bracket, with recent reports suggesting banks have around €30 billion worth of property that they can’t sell. “Whilst Spanish mortgage lending is not expected to recover in 2012 due to high unemployment and limited bank funding, financial institutions have to optimise their balance sheets,’ said Cornwell. In other words, “they are prepared to offload these homes at rock bottom prices and with the highest mortgages. If a bank is prepared to lend all of the money, more than 100 per cent, on a project that has fallen to 50 per cent of its value five years previously then it must have the confidence that the market has reached the bottom and that the properties will regain value in the not too distant future”, he said.

House for debt tax paperwork and submit the deed for you at the Property Registr y. You as the buyer are not obliged to use these services. You may say no to them. In all cases, before you sign any agreements or pay any money, make sure you do these things:

Examine the physical features To do this, you must visit the home for yourself, look it over, see if it lives up to its claims in terms of the quality of its materials, the condition of its installed equipment, its general upkeep, the amount of light it gets, the views, the neighbourhood, the noise level, access to transport, and so on.

If anything seems wrong, do not hesitate to let the seller or the agent who is showing you around know. If their explanations do not satisfy you, have a professional, such as an architect or a quantity surveyor, go with you. When

the initial information you can get on the home comes from brochures, be sure to bear these facts in mind.

You can require the seller to provide the services, installed equipment and payment terms listed in the offer, promotion and advertising for the home, even if they are not specified in the agreement you sign afterwards. All companies in the business of offering, promoting and advertising homes must keep the following information available to the public: • The seller’s name, company name, address and particulars of registration at the Mercantile Registry (if registered).

• General plans showing where the home is and plans of the home itself, plus a description and schematics of the power, water, gas and heating systems and their warrantee, plus any fire safety measures the building has.

• A description of the home, including its floor space, and a general description of the

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Bank lending

Legal proposal

building it is located in, common areas and accessory services.

• A reference to the materials used to build the home, including sound and heat insulation, and the materials used in the building, common areas and accessory services.

• Instructions on how to use and maintain any installed equipment that requires care or special knowledge, and instructions on evacuating the building in case of emergency.

• The par ticulars of the property’s entry in the Property Registry, or a statement that the proper ty has not been entered.

• Total price of the home and accessory services, and payment terms.

Next issue: The legal situation

(Infor mation: The Association of Proper ty and Mercantile Registrars of Spain

Gas installations >>

t’s an old trick and normally, sadly practiced on the elderly and those whose command of the language is not what it should be, but you should be very wary of strangers who appear at the door, flash an ‘identity card’ and claim to be gas inspectors.

Property resales

they could claim that a certain amount of work in needed to make your installation legal, imply you could be subject to huge fines and overcharge you for what they do, or even do work which is not required.

If anyone presents themselves at your door, make arrangements for them to come back at another time. No-one should ask for access without previous warning

of at least five days. Check with your local consumer’s office or the Conserjería de Industria that the company have authorised inspectors, what their normal procedure is and that the individual actually works for them. Local distributors do have to check the installations every five years, but too often those knocking on the door are not the authorised inspectors.

Tr y and make sure you are not alone when they return, especially if there are more than one, that way all strangers can be accompanied at all times and do not sign to agree to have any work done without checking alternative prices from similar companies in the area.

The same Conserjería should be able to supply a list of charges and services by the authorised companies for comparison. They will also be able to advise you of the documentation a legitimate inspector will present depending on the type of installation you have.

The initial moves have been made in Congress which could allow debtors to hand over the keys to properties to wipe out the amount they owe to mortgage holders.

Currently even if you leave your home and voluntarily leave the keys with the bank or other lender, you are still responsible for the amount of cash left owing after the property is sold at an often ridiculously reduced price at auction. The proposal has come in the form of an ILP, a popular legislative initiative, from various Catalonian associations. They now need to gather 500,000 signatures from all over the country within the given time limit so that the proposal reaches the floor of the house to be debated.

If they manage to get the half a million signatures in the bag, the Congress must debate the issue within six months of their presentation.

Banks and savings institutions, which were only too happy in the recent past to lend to people who really didn’t have the wherewithal to keep up with their payments, are heavily against the idea and it is unlikely with the present economic climate that the proposal will get much further even if it does finally make it into open debate.

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Finance

The inter-bank 12 month lending rate on which most of the Spanish mortgages are based dropped in December to 2.004 per cent, bringing it back to March levels.

Those who are signing new mortgages should see a reduction in initial payments, but those whose monthly payments are due for revision can expect average increases of around €410 a year. The problem is, even though the rate has gone down since November, it has gone up since December 2010, so mortgage payers whose revisions are due now can expect to pay around €34 a month more.

The fluctuations this year have been mixed increases and decreases throughout the year.

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apartment Gardening >>

Tips for making the most of enclosed spaces L

iving in an apartment has a multitude of positives but it also has its share of negatives and if you are someone who loves to garden living in an apartment can put a damper on your ability to enjoy your favorite past time.

If you have a balcony or patio, you are one-step closer to enjoying the benefit of being able to garden even if you are living in an apartment. You can easily purchase or build your own flower boxes. By using a Mini Greenhouse, you can eliminate the need for any extra bulky garden tools or equipment. These boxes can be set up to hang over the edge of your balcony, attach to the fence of your patio or simply sit on the ground. Most plants can be grown in flower boxes including vegetables and herbs.

If you do not have access to a patio or balcony consider window boxes, which attach to windowsills on the outside. These can generally be attached from any window however, if planning to garden from above the

ground floor take extra precautions when setting up your window boxes.

There is also the option to dedicate a por tion of your apar tment to gardening - container gardening works well in these situations.

Container gardening is simply the use of plant garden containers to grow plants. Generally, this is more involved than having a few houseplants here and there. These containers are generally larger and can house multiple quantities of the same plant or even contain several different varieties of plants to form an arrangement.

Gardening can be just as fun indoors

Numerous ways exist to go with your container garden. Some people grow fresh herbs others grow a variety of green plants such as ferns, ivy, and basic ground cover plants.

You can even create containers that are their own self-contained gardens complete with flowers and background or supporting plants.

to decent light there are options available. One of the options is grow lights. Grow lights are lights that simulate natural light for plants. It allows individuals to garden no matter what type of natural light you have.

You can also grow certain plants with artificial light. It is important to take a look at the type of lighting that the plants you are interested in growing need.

If you are concerned over the amount of light or you live in an apartment that does not have access

You can create stunning flower boxes or even your own hanging garden with the right tools.

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Property News in Brief >>

Property Wire Confidential

Luxury for some!

According to the predictions, the world’s property markets are in for a bumpy ride in 2012.

Latest news from this month’s Property Wire Confidential magazine is that the sellers can expect more of the same. Luxury property markets are expected to do well while other markets are more likely to remain fairly static.

However the good news is that nowhere is expecting a huge downturn. Indeed, some markets, such as Ireland, Florida and parts of Spain seem to be at the bottom which can only mean rising prices in the not too distant future. According to the magazine, finance is going to be a big issue for the coming year. One hope for 2012 is that mortgage lending will improve. It didn’t get worse in 2011, indeed the latest figures from various outlets indicate that it held up well.

Let’s hope the mildly optimistic predictions hold true and that sellers and buyers begin to see a brighter property future in the next 12 months.

House movements

Property sales

The sale of properties reduced in November but only by 14.4 per cent in the year on year figures.

The latest figures available are from the Spanish National Statistics Institute and based on the number of sales recorded in the Registry Offices.

October saw a reduction of 18 per cent, so although the November figure isn’t positive, it is an improvement. The year overall hasn’t gone well, with reductions for nine consecutive months. March dropped 11.9 per cent, April, 29.7, May, 18.3, June, 22.9, July, 34.8, August 38 and September, 28.2. The majority of the sales were in Andalusia, Valencia, Catalonia and Madrid, whose combined property movements made up 59.5 per cent of the country’s total as a whole.

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• Constitution of the community • Accounting and financial management • Budget administration • Administration of suppliers • Staff selection and control • Hiring and management of outside services.

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Universal Properties have been our administrators for 17 years and during this time they have carried out numerous upgrades and renovations within the community installations to maintain the highest standards within the complex.

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for sale  Te n e r i f e S o u t h w e s t , Alcalá. Plot of land with building permission, 3,000 m2. Incredible unhindered views, 180m above sea level, water mains connection, tarmac driveway , private sale, €91,000.

Tel: 662 40 11 01

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for rent

 Studios, 1 and 2 bed apartments from 350€ for rent to mature-minded people in Tor viscas Alto. UK TV channels. For details, phone Nadine: 922 715 162  Los Cristianos, Edif. RoyalValdés, apar tment for rent, one bedroom, central location, quiet area, good views, opposite bus station, well furnished and equipped, direct from owner, 600 euros, 665 605774  For rent Chayofa, furnished house, good neighbourhood, 2 bed, terrace, garden, ocean views, security doors and windows, access to heated community pool. Available from March 2012 until December 2012, 600 euros per month.

Phone 669 005745

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 Apartment Taco. 65.00m2.

3 rooms. 350€. Tel. 689 695 634

 Apartment Toscal 90m2.

3 Rooms. 450€. Phone: 922248514

 Terraced house San Lázaro 52m2. 2 rooms. 152000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 139950€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Buzanada.

Central. V iews:mountain 70.00m2. 2 rooms. 390€. Phone: 618215904

 A p a r t m e n t T a o r o 60m2. 2 Rooms. 550€. Tel. 922248514

 Duplex La Paz 48m2. 1 room 180000€. Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Los Abrigos 52m2. 1 room 112000€. Phone: 670242080

 Duplex El Toscal 147m2.

3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Realejo Bajo 84m2. 3 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

 Chalet Cruz del Teide 262m2. 2 rooms. 495000€.

Phone: 670242080

 D u p l e x L a s A g u a s. 3 r ooms. 167000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment La Longuera 74m2. 2 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment El Toscal 64m2.

2 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment La Quinta 83m2.

2 rooms. 165000€. Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 150000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Amarilla Golf.

Sea views. 45.00m2. 2 rooms.

450€. Phone 922 737 290  Apartment Los Cancajos.

50.00m2. 1 room. 350€. Phone 670 735 822  A p a r t m e n t A m a r i l l a Golf. Outskir ts.Views: sea.

45.00m2. 2 rooms. 450€. Phone: 922737290  Apartment Los Cancajos.

Central. Views: sea. 50.00m2.

1 room. 350€. Phone: 670735822  Apartment C/Lanzarote 60, San Isidro. Central. 1 room.

300€. Phone: 639689448  Apartment Puerto de la Cruz. Central. Views: sea.

45.00m2. 1 room. 400€. Phone: 617751398  Apartment C/Lanzarote, 47, San Isidro. Central. 1 room.

285€. Phone: 639689448  Apartment San Cristóbal de la Laguna. Central.

40.00m2. 1 room. 485€. Phone: 649475565  Apartment Puerto de la Cruz. Central. Views:sea 50.00m2. 1 room. 400€. Phone: 617751398  Apartment La Punta del Hidalgo. Central. Views:sea 50.00m2. 1 room. 380€. Phone: 617751398  Terraced house Golf del Sur. 2 Rooms. 700€. Phone: 670242080  Double garage, Victoria Court; Los Cristianos, 14.500 euros, tel 663 571587

 Studio San Fernando 30m2.

360€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment La Quinta 50m2. 1 Room. 500€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Urb. El Durazno 65m2. 1 Room. 800€. Phone: 922248514

 Terraced house San Miguel Las Chafiras. 3 Rooms. 790€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Las Chafiras.

76.00m2. 2 rooms. 450€. Phone: 627 903 770

 Apartment San Vicente 92m2. 3 Rooms. 550€. Phone: 922248514  Terraced House La Montaña 115m2. 3 Rooms. 650€. Tel. 922248514  Apartment La Paz 66m2.

1 Room. 600€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Fernando 68m2. 2 Rooms. 550€. Phone: 670242080  Studio La Paz 40m2. 390€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment La Paz 40m2.

1 Room. 450€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment El Durazno 60m2. 1 Room. 550€. Tel. 922248514  Studio San Fernando 35m2.

350€. Phone: 922248514  Apartment San Agustín 70m2. 3 Rooms. 400€. Phone: 922248514  Apartment Puntillo del Sol 64m2. 1 Room. 470€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Punta Brava 50m2. 2 Rooms. 500€. Phone: 922248514  Terraced house Durazno 150m2. 3 Rooms. 800€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Punta Brava 36m2. 1 Room. 450€. Phone: 670242080  Terraced house La Montaña 90m2. 3 Rooms. 600€. Phone: 922248514  Apartment La Cuesta 88m2. 3 Rooms. 520€. Phone: 922248514  Chalet Mesa del Mar 180m2. 3 Rooms. 1000€. Phone: 670242080

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 Golf del Sur, Las Adelfas 1, lovely 2 bed, poolside, security, must sell quickly, 178.000 euros, tel 672 599411  Te r r a c e d h o u s e L o s Príncipes 180m2. 4 r ooms. 378000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Playa Jardin 70m2. 3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 115m2.

3 rooms. 188500€. Phone: 670242080  A p a r t m e n t S a n L u i s 105.51m2. 3 rooms. 176000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 120m2.

3 rooms. 192500€. Phone: 670242080  Chalet La Primavera 200m2.

3 rooms. 525000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Romántica II 130m2. 3 rooms. 184000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Playa Jardin 50m2. 1 room 260000€. Phone: 670242080  Chalet El Rincon 160m2.

3 rooms. 790650€. Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Green Golf 167m2. 3 rooms. 270000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment El Durazno 57m2. 1 room 198000€. Phone: 670242080

 Chalet Mesa del Mar 133m2. 2 Rooms. 1050€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Armeñime 77m2. 3 Rooms. 500€. Phone: 670242080

 C h a l e t L a P e r d o m a 80m2. 268830€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Los Cristianos.

Sea views. 60.00m2. 1 room.

550€. Tel. 637 390 199

 Terraced house Durazno 240m2. 3 Rooms. 1200€. Phone: 670242080

 A p a r t m e n t M a r i t i m 80m2. 1 Room. 800€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment San Fernando 50m2. 1 room 149000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment El Médano. 1 room. 380€. Tel. 649 957 250

 Apartment Playa Jardín 55m2. 1 Room. 500€. Phone: 670242080

 Duplex Maritim 80m2.

1 Room. 800€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Las Dehesas 78m2. 2 rooms. 305000€. Phone: 670242080

Residencial

La Duquesa Playa Fañabé

Great opportunity!

Los Abrigos, private sale

Available from the end of May. €400 per month. Tel. 660 731913

Tel. 629 244 958

165,000 € Tel 629 244958

325sqm, 15 rooms, indoor pool, car port, extra wooden house (22sqm) in the garden, patio with bar, billiards, TV, washhouse with machine and dryer, 440sqm grounds, perfect for private club or small pension. www.draguito-teneriffa.de Tel. (0034) 609 504 380

 Apartment Barranco De Ruiz 96m2. 3 rooms. 170000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Antonio 119m2. 3 rooms. 258436€.

Phone: 670242080

Buenavista del Norte: Traditional one-storey Canarian house with two bedrooms, large garden and fruit trees. Central. Garage.

3 bed semi detached, toilet, complete bathroom, separate kitchen, totally equipped, furnished, 35m2 terrace, secure access to pool, infant park, good views, beside commercial centres, 800m from Playa Fañabé, community fees 30€/month,

Canary Country house El Salto - Granadilla

 Apartment Aguagarcía 41m2. 1 room 150000€. Phone: 670242080

 Studio San Fernando 33m2.

400€. Phone: 670242080

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, community pool. €455,000

Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé

Apartment, excellent location 220 m2 + 15 m2 terrace, 4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms with jacuzzi. Fully equipped kitchen.

Ironing room. Living room with two large windows and balcony access.

Large hallway. Sole occupant on second floor. Price negotiable €190,000

Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm Tel. (+ 34) 922 735 984

Great opportunity new apartment in Llano del Camello

Opportunity in Costa del Silencio

Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm Tel. (+ 34) 922 735 984

Apartments, 55m2, one bed with American kitchen and terrace Community pool Excellent investment opportunity Price: €52,000 Tel: 629 244 958

El Camisón, 247.56m2, very quiet, close to the park and Hospiten, triplex and private garage with electric doors. Three bedroom with three complete bathrooms.

Independent kitchen, dining room with air conditioning, terrace with awning and BBQ. Independent water tank (750 litres). New electrical system. Own satellite system and community TV. Tel: 639 515154

Apartment 58m2, 1 double bedroom, furnished, ample terrace with sea views.

Shared pool, bar, 24 hour reception, supermarket, close to the commercial area and the beach at Puerto Colón.

Very good investment.

Price €95,000 Tel: 629 244 958

82 m2 + 40 m2 terrace + parking place.

3 bedrooms, 2 fitted bathrooms.

Furnished, excellent natural light. Fully equipped kitchen. Penthouse with only one neighbour, second floor, lift.

Price negotiable €165,000

14 DAY GUIDE

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he 17th National Television awards (NTa) will be broadcast live and in peak time from London’s 02 arena. Hosted by Dermot o’Leary, the night honours the stars of the small screen in the only TV awards ceremony voted for by the public.

Year after year, The X Factor has triumphed in the Talent Show category, but could Strictly Come Dancing triumph this time round as the two go head to head for an NTA trophy. They’ll

Downton Abbey will be hoping to get its hands on some silverware

be battling it out against Dancing on Ice and Britain’s Got Talent, who are also nominees.

ITV’s hit drama Downton Abbey will be hoping to get its hands on some silverware as a first-time nominee. But it will have to beat two former NTA winners - Dr Who and Waterloo Road before it can take the trophy.

Merlin, which bewitched viewers, completes the line-up.

More than a thousand of TV’s biggest stars will pack The 02 Arena with red carpet glamour as

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! has been nominated in the Reality category

all the nation’s favourite faces from our most popular programmes compete for honours in fourteen fiercely-contested categories.

The new Reality Programme category sees Essex heartthrob Mark Wright go up against himself as The Only Way is Essex and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! are both nominated, but the star faces fierce competition from foodies favourite Come Dine With Me and Lord Alan Sugar’s, The Apprentice’.

Jonathan Ross goes up

Jonathan Ross goes up against Graham Norton in the Talk Show category

against Graham Norton, the chatty man himself, Alan Carr and the Loose Women in the Talk Show category.

NTA host Dermot O’Leary may have to do some nifty footwork at the ceremony swapping his presenter’s spot for the winner’s podium as he’s up for best Entertainment Presenter, alongside the Tyneside twosome Ant and Dec, quirky Keith Lemon and Michael McIntyre.

One of the highlights of the ceremony is certain to be the presen-

tation of the Special Recognition Award which salutes a towering television talent. Past winners have included four knights of the realm....

Sir Trevor McDonald, Sir David Jason, Sir David Attenborough and Sir Bruce Forsyth. Who will it be this year?

Now in its seventeenth year, the National Television Awards is firmly established as Britain’s premier award ceremony whose distinctive feature is that all the winners are chosen by the public in a huge nationwide poll.

th This one Jan. hour documentary marks the 70th birthday of the world’s most famous living sportsman - Muhammad ali - by looking at his five-decade relationship with Britain.

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Fake Britain We meet the Suffolk businessman who fell for the fake overseas inheritance scam - which ultimately cost him his home and his life savings.

Hustle Mickey has been taken prisoner by notorious gangster and international art collector Petre Sava, who wrongly believes the gang were behind the theft of his stolen Picasso.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Graham welcomes Madonna on to the sofa.

The National Lottery The Brothers Grimm Jacob and Will Grimm are a sibling pair of con artists specialising in taking advantage of peasant superstitions about witches and curses.

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Great Barrier Reef Monty Halls explores Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. As a whole it covers an area larger than Britain but, amazingly, only 7 percent of it is coral reef.

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off The competition reaches its climax as the winners of the three heats take on their final challenges.

Sicily Unpacked Easter, and Giorgio and Andrew experience two of the island’s most spectacular celebrations.

Andrew and Giorgio end Easter festivities with a traditional lunch courtesy of a family who live in the countryside outside Modica QI Stephen Fry investigates Illness with Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre, Andy Hamilton and Alan Davies.

Newsnight Darts Colin Murray introduces highlights from the remaining men’s quarterfinal matches.

Darts Rob Walker presents highlights from this evening’s action at Lakeside, including the women’s final.

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The Chase London Tonight ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Andy is confused about his feelings for Debbie. Val is jealous when Amy confides in Sandy instead of her. Rodney is determined not to let Carl get one over on him.

Coronation Street Tyrone is shocked by the doctor’s news. Owen is livid when his fish are poisoned. Steve is frustrated as Becky stands her ground.

Safari Vet School In this episode, 16 students face a terrifying challenge. Charlotte has never even seen a lion and now has to operate on one, while Thom has a stand-off with a very angry zebra.

Coronation Street Tyrone is forced to make a life-changing decision.

Becky gets a shock after turning up at Danny’s house unannounced.

Owen’s feud with Kylie and David spirals out of control.

Law and Order: UK When a robbery goes wrong, an innocent havea-go hero is shot dead and the two thieves take a cab driver hostage as they make their getaway.

ITV News & Weather True Crime Thriller. Aging investigative reporter Steve Everett is given an unusual assignment - the final interview with condemned murderer Frank Beechum.

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I Was Monty’s Double Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Bart nervously awaits his dad’s arrival, while Callum learns the truth about George. Ruby invites Jono to the empty flat, but faced with the opportunity to lose his virginity will he go through with it?

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Come Dine with Me New Girl Jess’s trip to Spencer’s results in her giving him and Rochelle - the woman with whom he cheated on Jess - a lift to the airport.

The Million Pound Drop Live Milton Jones’s House of Rooms Rude Tube Alex Zane presents the funniest, strangest and most outrageous video upload trends currently sweeping the web direct to our TV screens.

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Gripping horror sequel to Candyman in which the hook-handed Candyman - say his name five times while looking in the mirror and he appears - wreaks havoc during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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The Last Chance Modern-day frontier drama. A rancher’s estranged daughter returns home to attend her grandfather’s funeral. With the farm sliding into debt, father and daughter clash over the future of the land and confront the past mistakes that drove them apart.

5 News CSI: Crime Scene Investigation For his final proficiency test, Greg has to determine how the Sherlock Holmes of a Sherlock Holmes club was killed.

Meanwhile, Nick and Warrick try to determine how the driver of a jeep was killed when the car ran off the road.

5 News World’s Scariest Plane Landings A documentary featuring startling footage of the world’s most petrifying landings.

World’s Toughest Trucker This week, the truckers must haul four, 25-ton pre-fabricated building sections for a new medical centre from Alice Springs in central Australia to the Aborigine community of Kiwirrkurra, 500 miles west across the Gibson desert.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the BB house as another housemate is evicted - who will go?

Celebrity Wedding Planner Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Emma Willis hosts a round up of Big Brother related news and debate, with special guests.

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Take it Like a Fan The Sky Sports football quiz filmed at Premier League.

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European Tour Golf Day two of the Joburg Open from the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.

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14th January, 8.40pm Casualty It’s the day after the Silverton explosion and Jordan introduces Tom, who is formally joining the team

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers BBC News Regional News Weather Football Focus World Olympic Dreams Matthew Pinsent travels to Namibia to meet a young sprinter whose time to qualify for London 2012 is fast running out.

Bargain Hunt Darts Colin Murray and Bobby George present coverage of the semi-finals of the 2012 Lakeside World Professional Championships, as the first best-of-11 set match gets underway.

Final Score BBC News Regional News Weather Winter Wipeout The Magicians The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins Casualty Sam tries to reconcile a dying Marston with his exwife and Tom finds himself investigating a mystery on his first day in the ED. Live at the Apollo Prepare to laugh out loud with sensational stand-up comedy recorded at London’s famous Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC News Weather Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day’s Premier League games.

Bolton faced a daunting trip to Old Trafford, while Chelsea played Sunderland.

The Football League Show The programme features extended highlights of the game at the City Ground as Nigel Adkins takes the leaders Southampton to Nottingham Forest, while West Ham are also on the road at Portsmouth.

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Children’s Entertainment MOTD Kickabout The Sky at Night Miss Sadie Thompson A squad of marines’ dull routine on a sleepy south Pacific island is turned upside-down with the arrival of Sadie Thompson, a fun-loving gal stranded while waiting for the ship that will take her to a job as a nightclub singer.

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont Heart-warming drama. Widow Sarah Palfrey meets young writer Ludovic Meyer, who becomes her surrogate grandson.

The World’s Fastest Indian Adventure drama. A health scare prompts eccentric New Zealander Burt Monro to finally pursue the dream of riding his treasured Indian Scout motorcycle on the salt flats of Utah USA in an attempt at breaking the land speed record. But first he has to get there.

Escape to the Country Flog It! Dad’s Army The Man Who Made Eric and Ernie Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil Alan Yentob looks back at the career of Ken Russel.

Women in Love Powerful adaptation of the classic DH Lawrence novel, set in the West Midlands in the 1920s, about the intertwined lives of two strong-willed sisters.

Darts Colin Murray presents highlights from the semifinals of the 2012 World Championships.

The Rainbow Drama adapted from DH Lawrence’s novel, focusing on adolescent Ursula Brangwen as she dreams of transcending her dreary reality and realising her potential to experience the gamut of human emotions and sensations.

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A ballet dancer at an elite performing arts academy needs an outstanding dance partner to help her shine at her senior showcase.

This Morning Murder, She Wrote ITV News & Weather Animals Do the Funniest Things All Star Family Fortunes The Lost World Blockbuster adventure sequel. The entrepreneur who genetically engineered the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park turns out to have cloned more of the prehistoric monsters at another island location.

London Tonight ITV News & Weather New You’ve Been Framed!

Harry Hill’s TV Burp Take Me Out The Talent Show Story The programme reveals the stories of how New Faces originally brought the judging panel format to TV - nasty judges and all - and how Simon Cowell went from music mogul to global TV star.

The Jonathan Ross Show In this week’s show, Jonathan welcomes Oscar winner Emma Thompson, Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness and Hollywood star Brooke Shields.

ITV News & Weather Celebrity Juice Wimbledon Romantic comedy from the makers of Notting Hill.

Peter Colt is a low-ranking tennis star whose misfortune on the court is only matched by his extremely bad luck in love.

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Mobil 1 The Grid GT Academy The Morning Line Top 10 Flicka Rebellious teenager Katy McLaughlin leaves boarding school and returns home to the her parents’ ranch. Against her father’s wishes, she starts to train a wild mustang.

The Simpsons New Girl Coach moves out and Winston, who’s been on a two-year stint as a basketball coach in Latvia, returns to his old flat.

Playing it Straight Eleven boys and one girl arrive in Barcelona to participate in what they believe to be the Dream Date show.

The Big Bang Theory Channel 4 Racing Warwick and Kempton Park.

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The Simpsons Come Dine with Me Five back to back episodes.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer In Tim Story’s sequel to the foursome’s first adventure, the superheroes are suffering from very human problems.

The Million Pound Drop Live Game show in which contestants can win or lose life-changing amounts of money live on TV. Blade: Trinity Wesley Snipes returns in the final Blade film as the eponymous vampire slayer.

The Proposition John Hillcoat’s film, scripted by Nick Cave, stars Guy Pearce and Danny Huston as Charlie and Arthur Burns, two brutal outlaws in Australia’s outback of the 1880s.

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Her gradually deteriorating condition hampers rescue attempts, and if she sinks any deeper, the water pressure will crack the hull.

Saddle the Wind Tough western in which a reformed outlaw is forced out of peaceful retirement when his unruly, trigger-happy brother arrives in town and shoots a gunslinger. He terrorises the town until the locals ask both men to leave.

The Devil’s Brigade William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine, Claude Akins, Richard Jaekel.

World War II drama about a fractious brigade of Americans and Canadians assigned to take on the Nazis in Scandinavia.

5 News NCIS When a naval commander is murdered, an old friend contacts Gibbs. His friend, now a senator, believes he’s being framed because of his connection with the commander.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the BB house.

Along Came Polly Romantic comedy. An uptight insurance salesman with a distinct aversion to risk is thrown into turmoil on honeymoon when he discovers his wife has already been unfaithful.

The Hotel Inspector Alex meets a couple who took off from London with a business plan based on low-cost airlines, who have experienced a very bumpy landing in Bournemouth.

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European Tour Golf Day three of the Joburg Open from the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club in South Africa.

European Rugby Scarlets v Northampton Saints.

European Rugby Munster v Castres.

European Rugby Harlequins v Gloucester.

Football A match from Spain’s La Liga: Mallorca take on Real Madrid at Son Moix.

Football Valencia meet Real Sociedad at the Mestalla.

Cricket Day two of the third Test between Australia and India.

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15th January, 6.30pm Dancing on Ice Celebrity ice-skating contest, in which ten famous faces - all novices in the sport - take to the ice with professional partners

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Bolton faced a daunting trip to Old Trafford, while Chelsea played Sunderland.

The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Country Tracks Sunday Politics EastEnders Omnibus Bargain Hunt Escape to the Country The Royal Bodyguard Comedy series. Guy Hubble’s plans to protect the royal family are thrown into confusion when he is kidnapped by his old nemesis.

Lifeline Songs of Praise Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce and the team are in the Cotswolds to visit Stanway House.

BBC News BBC London News Countryfile Call the Midwife Drama based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, giving an insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in London’s East End during the 1950s.

Sherlock Sherlock and John lock horns with their old enemy in one final problem.

The question is, who will survive?

BBC News BBC London News The One Jasper Carrott Legendary comedian Jasper Carrott returns to the BBC after 13 years for a comedy special of brandnew stand-up material, together with a reprise of The Detectives with Robert Powell.

All of Me Fantasy-comedy about a music-loving attorney who suddenly finds that half of his body has been taken over by the soul of a fractious millionairess.

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The Long Duel Historical action drama.

An idealistic colonial police officer is sent to capture a rebel leader who threatens the stability of the Raj’s north-west frontier.

Masters Snooker The 38th Masters tournament gets under way at its new home, Alexandra Palace, with the world’s top 16 battling it out for the prestigious trophy.

Ski Sunday Graham Bell and Ed Leigh are in Switzerland for the longest, fastest and most arduous downhill race on the mens tour: Wengen’s infamous Lauberhorn.

Darts World Championships.

Great Barrier Reef Monty Halls explores Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.

To Boldly Go In the second programme of the series, Dr Fong is going up to find out how the body responds to altitude.

Match of the Day 2 Neil Warnock took his QPR team to the northeast for a clash with the current campaign’s surprise package, Newcastle.

Frank Skinner’s Opinionated Frank is in Manchester and Dave Gorman is amongst the guests joining him.

Fast and Loose Hugh Dennis presents another comic collection of improvised games, sketches and music with guests Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.

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ITV News & Weather Murder, She Wrote Columbo Detective drama. Lieutenant Columbo faces a complex murder case that involves a dead spy on the beach, double identities, microfilm and a strange businessman.

Vera Detective drama series based on the novels by Ann Cleeves. After two young people are killed in the same way - placed in water and surrounded by flowers - DCI Vera Stanhope knows that she must catch the murderer before they strike again.

London Tonight ITV News & Weather Dancing on Ice Tonight, the second group of skaters perform, and viewers have the chance to vote for their favourite to stay in the running.

Wild at Heart Danny returns with Caroline, Liv and Charlotte, who are all excited to be back and are looking forward to seeing their new home, Clearwater Farm.

Dancing on Ice That Sunday Night Show In this episode, Adrian is joined by TV legend Des O’Connor, dancing queen Nancy Dell’Olio and regular panellist Ross Noble.

ITV News & Weather Bloody Sunday The story of the events of 30 January 1972, when British soldiers shot dead 13 unarmed civilians taking part in a civil rights march in Derry.

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Entraent Sean Connery plays Robert ‘Mac’ MacDougal, one of the finest art thieves in the world, while Catherine Zeta-Jones is Virginia ‘Gin’ Baker, an insurance company agent who plans to trap him by offering the opportunity to crown his career: the theft of a $40 million Chinese mask.

Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys The Hotel It’s the middle of the summer season and temperatures and tempers are rising at The Grosvenor.

The Reader Kate Winslet won a lead actress Academy Award for her role in Stephen Daldry’s multi Oscarnominated drama, an adaptation of German author Bernhard Schlink’s best-selling novel Der Vorleser, which reflects upon the difficulties faced

by Germans growing up in the shadow of the horrors of the Second World War. Underworld Len Wiseman’s stylish Gothic horror stars Scott Speedman as medical student Michael Corvin, who is heading home after a hard evening’s study when he comes across what looks like a gang rumble.

Laid Off Martin tries to alleviate his boredom.

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Milkshake Inside Hollywood Grey’s Anatomy Celebrity Big Brother The Hotel Inspector The Pink Panther Slapstick comedy charting the adventures of a hapless French detective. The inept Inspector Clouseau must solve the mystery of a murdered French football coach and retrieve the priceless Pink Panther diamond.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Racing comedy about a champion NASCAR driver whose cosy position alongside his best friend at the top of the championship is threatened by a flamboyant French newcomer.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Comedy about an unconventional sleuth’s attempts to find a football team’s stolen mascot dolphin.

Hellboy Though the Nazis fail to open the gates of Hell, one little devil gets through. Raised at a secret FBI lab, Hellboy is a cigar- chomping, crimson demon with a breezeblock for a right hand and a gift for fighting otherwordly beasts. Lively action fantasy based on the cult comic book.

World’s Scariest Plane Landings The film includes an interview with the pilot of the Hudson River landing in January 2009.

5 News Celebrity Big Brother Not Another Teen Movie Comedy spoof of teen high school movies from the last 20 years, in which a dim sportsman vows to transform an ugly girl into the prom queen.

Parodied films include She’s All That, The Breakfast Club, Risky Business and American Pie. Comedy Kings

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Aerobics: Oz Style Football First Football First The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Ford Super Sunday Newcastle United tackle Queens Park Rangers at the Sports Direct Arena in the Barclays Premier League.

Ford Super Sunday Swansea City entertain Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium in the Barclays Premier League.

Football Malaga travel to the El Molinon to face Spoting Gijon.

Football Barcelona welcome Real Betis to the Nou Camp.

Football’s Greatest Managers Bill Shankly.

Ford Football Special All the goals from Sunday’s games in the Barclays Premier League. Swansea City welcomed Arsenal.

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Volvo Ocean Race NFL European Rugby Glasgow v Leinster in a Pool 3 game at Firhill Arena.

European Rugby Saracens v Biarritz in a Pool 5 game at Vicarage Road.

Volvo Ocean Race The third leg of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race begins in Abu Dhabi. This stage will take competitors on a 4,600-nautical-mile journey to Sanya in China.

NFL Divisional Play-Off Houston Texans head to the M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens.

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16th January, 4pm Hungry Sailors Watch the adventures of Dick Strawbridge and his son James as they travel around the coastline of the UK

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer BBC News & Weather Saints and Scroungers Britain’s Empty Homes BBC News & Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News &Weather Regional News Deadly 360 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab Wingin’ It All Over the Place Dani’s House The Owl Newsround Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Ricky resolves to prove his love for Bianca by planning a romantic meal for the two of them, but will it be enough to convince her?

The One Griff Rhys Jones Actor and adventurer Griff Rhys Jones returns to sketch comedy at the BBC, 15 years after Smith and Jones.

The Royal Bodyguard Hubble is sent to investigate a burglary at Buckingham Palace but the evidence points to him as one of the thieves.

Mrs. Brown’s Boys Baby fever hits the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood BBC News Regional News Weather A Question of Sport Popular quiz show.

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Children’s Entertainment BBC World News The Daily Politics Masters Snooker Flog It! Paul Martin is in Malvern, searching through the local antiques with a team of experts.

Perfection Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Baking Made Easy Classic French bread gets a Spanish makeover with chorizo and thyme fougasse.

A Question of Taste Kirsty is joined by William Sitwell, who furnishes both the teams and the home viewers with fascinating foodie facts throughout the show.

University Challenge Stargazing Live Dara O Briain and Professor Brian Cox celebrate the wonder of the night sky. Live from Jodrell Bank observatory, the team kick off with a look at the mysteries of the moon and meet Captain Eugene Cernan, the last man ever to walk on its surface.

Stargazing Live Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain and their guests return for an extra half hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical.

Have I Got News for You Popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe.

Newsnight Masters Snooker Highlights Rishi Persad introduces highlights from this evening’s play.

American Football Matt Roberts presents highlights from the second round of the NFL play-offs.

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The Chase Regional News & Weather ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Amy makes a difficult decision. Debbie blames Alicia when Sarah runs off with Jacob.

Coronation Street An uninvited guest lurks in the shadows at Tracy’s hen do. Is Tyrone ready to forgive and forget? Owen is on the warpath.

Cornwall with Caroline Quentin In this episode, St Michael’s Mount comes alive for its annual Pirate Day celebrations.

Coronation Street Has Becky finally found out the truth that will clear her name?

Above Suspicion Film star Amanda Delany puts the key in her front door for the last time.

ITV News & Weather When Ali Came to Britain Documentary marking the 70th birthday of legendary heavyweight boxer.

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Relocation: Phil Down Under A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me River Cottage Bites The Virgin Queen Bette Davis and Richard Todd star in Henry Koster’s lavish historical melodrama about Queen Elizabeth I’s love for Sir Walter Raleigh.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Maddie returns from holiday while Jono is on cloud nine after sleeping with Ruby, but is Ruby simply using him to climb the social ladder?

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Richard Wilson on Hold Richard struggles with a supermarket self-service till, takes 15 minutes to pay for parking by phone and totally fails to get voice-activated cinema booking lines to understand him.

Coppers This week’s programme captures shocking scenes as Nottingham’s frontline coppers find themselves in the middle of some of the worst anti-police violence in a generation.

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5 News at 5 Neighbours Noah suspects Kate is pulling the strings when Sophie drops out of the band, and goes to strange lengths to discover her feelings. Lucas and Emilia get themselves in a passionate tangle on Toadie’s couch.

Home and Away 5 News World’s Toughest Trucker Police Interceptors A gang of lorry thieves trigger a major manhunt, a young man is busted for heroin possession, a fraudster is taken into custody and a helicopter pursuit ends in an almighty accident.

Celebrity Big Brother When Paddy Met Sally In this second programme, Sally turns the tables on Paddy, and after enduring seven days of his rules, she now lays down the law. How will Paddy get on under Sally’s regime?

Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Kym Marsh Teen Mums and Me

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Holby City Greg is left reeling when Sahira announces she is leaving Holby.

MasterChef MasterChef returns for its eighth series, as talented amateur cooks test their kitchen skills in the hopes of taking the coveted MasterChef Champion title.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather Crime Scene Forensics The SOCOs are called to an intimidation shotgun shooting on the streets of Luton and, using complicated fingerprint and ballistics analysis, they unearth vital evidence that helps get the suspects behind bars.

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Flog It! Perfection Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys In this programme, Michael visits the home of Queen Victoria’s favourite bishop in Hartlebury, sniffs out the secrets of a famous 19th-century sauce in Worcester, and follows in the footsteps of Victorian health fanatics to the Malvern Hills.

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.

Stargazing Live Liz Bonnin finds out how our galaxy the Milky Way was formed, whilst Mark Thompson investigates the problems that are caused by light pollution.

Stargazing Live Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain and their guests return for an extra half hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical.

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Newsnight Masters Snooker Highlights Rishi Persad introduces highlights from tonight’s match between Neil Robertson and Mark Allen.

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River Monsters In this episode, he travels to the Parana River in Argentina to investigate the death of a young girl.

The Exit List Matt Allwright presents the latest episode of the new game show in which contestants descend into a giant 26-room maze and must try to memorise the answers to the multiplechoice questions they are given in every room.

The Biggest Loser It is week three and there are two birthdays to celebrate, but a Biggest Loser party would not be complete without a challenge, and the contestants are brought face to face with their old enemy - food.

ITV News & Weather Benidorm With Troy at home looking after his ill father, Gavin has a new holiday companion in the form of his salon employee Kenneth.

Homes from Hell Two friends from London thought they had found a bargain in a new build house, only to find the construction was so shoddy that they were unable to move in.

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Relocation: Phil Down Under A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me River Cottage Bites Ride the High Country Sam Peckinpah’s western classic in which once-respected, now down-onhis-luck lawman Steve Judd accepts the job of transporting gold from a remote mining camp to a small-town bank.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks George, Phoebe and Callum come to blows. Ruby is left confused about where she stands with Jono, and Maddie shows her frustration at Ruby muscling in on her turf.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Fat Fighters Dalia and Dan are waging war against muffin tops and love handles!

Stepping into the gym this week is former Under-18s England rugby hopeful, Jack.

15 Kids and Counting The first programme meets two couples who can’t stop having babies and ask why not. Noel and Sue Radford from Morecambe in Lancashire have 14 kids and are expecting baby number 15.

Shameless Mimi worries that she can’t be everything that Billy needs.

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The Family Recipe Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder Mystery thriller. A series of robberies at an art gallery prompt an amateur sleuth and her partner to investigate, but the case is complicated when her sidekick becomes romantically involved with the prime suspect.

5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Bianca tries to keep Charlie’s lie going by assuring Liam it was Heath who was driving the other car. Brax plants the stolen evidence in the home of a drug runner who is later caught - will that get him.

5 News Celebrity Wedding Planner Liverpudlian Stephanie and Londoner Nathan Carbyhand over all control of their special day to former pop star Kerry Katona.

Cowboy Builders A cowboy in Cardiff abandons a loft conversion, leaving the roof twisted like a house of horrors.

Body of Proof A young, interracial couple are found shot dead inside their car.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the BB house.

Celebrity Big Broth er’s Bit on the Side Emma Willis hosts all the news and gossip from the Big Brother house.

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Cricket South Africa meets Sri Lanka at Chevrolet Park in Bloemfontein. Kumar Sangakkara smashed 1127 runs in 27 one-day internationals in 2011, an average of 51 runs per match.

Cricket The opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Stadium.

A League of Their Own Unseen The playful panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

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Tour Down Under The opening stage of cycling’s Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Revista de la Liga Scott Minto is joined by Guillem Balague for a round-up of all the matches from the Spanish league.

Cricket Day five of the third Test between Australia and India.

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18th January, 9.30pm The Crusades; Holy War In this gripping new three-part series, Dr Thomas Asbridge presents his revelatory account of the Crusades

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MasterChef The six remaining contestants must next face their first taste of a professional kitchen, as they try to stand up to the pressure of a busy lunch service in London restaurants Prism and Imli.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather The National Lottery Draw OJ Borg presents.

Would I Lie to You? David is joined by Robert Webb and Sir Terry Wogan, and Lee Mack is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman Trees Lounge Black comedy about the missed opportunities and cruel blows of fate suffered by an alcoholic and professional loser and his barfly buddies.

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British Stargazing Live Dara and Brian’s journey through the night sky concludes with a look at aliens, extra terrestrial life and the hunt for new worlds far outside our solar system. Meanwhile, Mark Thompson attempts to tackle light pollution by getting the entire population of a small town to switch off all of their lights Stargazing Live Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain and their guests return for an extra half hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical.

The Crusades The story of the Crusades is remembered as a tale of religious fanaticism and unspeakable brutality, of medieval knights and Jihadi warriors, of castles and kings, of heroism, betrayal and sacrifice.

Using fresh evidence, eyewitness testimonies and contemporary accounts - from both the Christian and Islamic worlds - Dr Thomas Asbridge re-examines this medieval drama.

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The Hungry Sailors Nautical culinary series in which Dick and James Strawbridge sail around Britain’s coastline in search of fine local ingredients. Today, they go upstream on a West Country waterway where they find an ingenious way of cooking local eggs.

They also meet some prize-winning pigs, get creative with mushrooms and plums and cook up a feast on board their vessel.

The Chase London Tonight ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Rodney tells Carl his secret will seriously cost him.

Sandy is touched when Amy sticks up for him.

Bob is troubled to learn of Hazel’s plans for Aaron.

The FA Cup Replay Live Adrian Chiles introduces live coverage of an FA Cup third-round replay. It is this stage of the competition that strikes fear in the hearts of the established Premier League elite.

ITV News at Ten & Weather The FA Cup Replay Highlights Police, Camera, Action!

Gethin Jones is out with the police as they launch their crackdown on drink driving.

The Zone For shopping and special features from QVC, plus roulette with Jackpot247.

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David Clarke 2012 Come Dine with Me Danger Within Don Chaffey’s intriguing thriller is set in a Second World War PoW camp where all attempts to escape are stopped suspiciously quickly by the Germans. Suspecting a planted stool pigeon is revealing their plans, Lt Col David Baird, head of the escape committee, overrides senior British officer Lt Col Huxley with an audacious plan for a daylight escape of 400 prisoners - which will also expose the traitor in their midst.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks It’s getting harder for Callum to keep George’s secret to himself.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv How to Cook Like Heston Heston challenges the way we cook chocolate.

The Fabulous Baker Brothers One Born Every Minute Talhotblond Random Acts Secrets of the Shoplifters Launched at Red Bull Studios

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Neighbours CSI: Crime Scene Investigation McBride: Murder Past Midnight Mystery drama. A copturned-lawyer with a penchant for lost causes defends a young widow accused of murdering her tycoon husband.

5 News at 5 Neighbours When Priya confronts Kate, she accuses her sister of lying. When Andrew says that there is no video evidence of the kiss, the fallout pushes the sisters so far apart that Kate wonders if she will ever see Sophie again.

Home and Away 5 News Cowboy Builders Benidorm ER Documentary series. John from Widnes is diagnosed as having thrombosis, which may mean he needs his leg amputated. It is a tense couple of days as his condition is closely monitored.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the BB house - who will be evicted this time?

My Secret Teens In this one hour documentary, Kate Thornton looks back on her experience of her eating disorder.

Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Emma Willis hosts all the news and gossip from the big brother house.

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FIFA Futbol Mundial Sky Sports News at Seven Round-up of the sports news with live analysis and comment plus extended interviews.

Scottish Cup Football A replay from the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. You’re on Sky Sports!

Jason Cundy and Chloe Everton present the show that allows enthusiasts to vent their spleens.

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Tour Down Under Revista de la Liga PGA Golf FIBA World Basketball World Pool Masters PGA Golf Kings of the Snow Tour Down Under The second stage of cycling’s Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Cricket Day two of the first Test between Pakistan and England.

Copa Del Rey Football The first leg from a quarterfinal in the Copa Del Rey. Hyundai A League All the latest news and highlights from the A-League.

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19th January, 9.00pm Putin, Russia and The West The first film, Taking Control, starts with George W Bush meeting Putin in June 2001

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Saints and Scroungers Britain’s Empty Homes Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News Deadly 360 Wingin’ It All Over the Place Leonardo Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Ben seethes with jealousy as Phil and Jay bond over their new venture. Fed up of always being the outcast, will this push him to do something he may regret? Masood reveals some new facts about Yusef to the family, which put a stop to any healing and reconciling that has been done.

Earthflight The documentary series gives a bird’s-eye view of South America, as condors soar along the Andes, scarlet macaws explore the heart of the Amazon and hummingbirds and vultures see the continent’s greatest sights.

MasterChef Talented amateur cooks test their kitchen skills in the hopes of becoming the MasterChef Champion 2012, with John Torode and Gregg Wallace. It is the final heat, and the last eight hopefuls fight for the remaining coveted aprons and a place in the next round.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather Question Time This Week Skiing Weatherview

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Masters Snooker Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage from the second quarter-final at this year’s Masters. Matches are the best-of-11 frames Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure King Edward VII has always been an enigma.

Twentieth-century dynasty builder and sex addict; boorish philistine and civilised cosmopolitan - he was all of these.

Putin, Russia and the West Taking Control. Vladimir Putin, after eight years as president of Russia and four more as prime minister, is stubbornly holding on to power. He has announced his intention to return as president and declared his party the winner in parliamentary elections that are widely seen as fraudulent.

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Tonight 75-year-old Jim Swire, who lost his daughter in the Lockerbie bombing, travels to war-torn Libya to investigate whether Colonel Gaddafi was behind the atrocity. He meets the only man convicted of the attack, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, and confronts the new administration in his search for answers.

Emmerdale Laurel is shocked by Ashley’s reaction to her suspected pregnancy. Carl has no choice but to agree to Rodney’s demands..

Coronation Street Will Kylie stop Becky from jeopardising her future?

Anna reads Owen the riot act. Kirsty has to swallow her pride but Tina remains unforgiving Eternal Law The Belfry welcomes a rather lively house guest in the shape of pensioner Mack Steen, who is on bail after being charged with ABH for poisoning the owner of his care home.

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River Cottage Bites The Cross of Lorraine Tay Garnett’s war drama was intended to remind the Americans of the sacrifices the French had made in their struggle against the Nazis. Set in a French PoW camp, it stars Gene Kelly in one of his earliest film roles as the firebrand Victor; Jean-Pierre Aumont as Pierre, a lawyer who devises an escape plan.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Ruby’s getting mixed messages from Jono, who’s feeling self-conscious about his lack of sexual experience. Callum’s loyalty to George is affecting his relationship with Maddie. Elsewhere, Dennis finally takes off for Mumbai, despite his strong feelings for Leanne Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Location, Location, Location Restoration Man Scientist Phil Evans and his wife Joanne take a huge financial gamble in buying a Grade II-listed, Church of England, gothic revival, rural parish church in the Eden Valley.

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Neighbours CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Mercy Mission: the Rescue of Flight 771 Real-life drama in which a single-engine plane becomes lost over the Pacific en route to New Zealand. The pilot (Scott Bakula, ‘Quantum Leap’) makes radio contact with a commercial jet, whose veteran captain (Robert Loggia, ‘Scarface’) agrees to guide him to safety.

Five News Neighbours Susan becomes convinced that there is something going on between Jade and Karl, and her feelings of jealousy make her investigate further. Karl becomes aware of this, and starts to harbour hopes of a reconciliation.

Home and Away Five News Police Interceptors A gang of lorry thieves trigger a major manhunt, a young man is busted for heroin possession, a fraudster is taken into custody and a helicopter pursuit ends in an almighty accident.

World’s Greatest Heroes A documentary featuring footage of the people whose courage and bravery helped those in need or stopped criminals in their tracks.

Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Emma Willis hosts all the news and gossip from the Big Brother house.

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Sky Sports News at Seven European Rugby A match from round six of the Amlin Challenge Cup: Sale v Brive in a Pool 5 game at Edgeley Park.

Time of Our Lives Matt Dawson, Jason Robinson and Richard Hill look back on their triumph in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Ringside The boxing magazine show that brings you all the latest news and views from inside the ring.

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20th January, 9.00pm Law & Order: UK In tonight’s episode the past threatens to catch up with Ronnie…tim McInnerny guest stars

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Room 101 Hustle Mickey becomes Sava’s next victim.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather The Graham Norton Show The National Lottery The Ruins Gruesome horror about a group of American twentysomethings whose Mexican holiday takes a grisly turn. When a German holidaymaker begs the travellers to help find his brother who went missing exploring an ancient Mayan temple, the group agrees to offer their assistance.

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Masters Snooker Mastermind On Hannibal’s Trail The brothers cycle along the east coast of Spain, passing through the palms of Elche, Benidorm’s beaches and Valencia’s zoo before arriving at Sagunto, where Hannibal’s war against the Romans began. On the way, they meet Australian cycling champ Matthew Lloyd and talk to the elephants.

Sicily Unpacked In the final episode of the series, Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli take the pulse of contemporary Sicily, experience the change that is sweeping through the island and find out how its future is linked to its ancient past.

QI Stephen Fry asks some taxing questions.

Newsnight Masters Snooker Highlights Masters Snooker Extra Hazel Irvine presents highlights from this afternoon’s quarter-final.

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Coronation Street Becky seeks help from an unlikely ally. Can Eileen handle looking after Lesley alone? Steve has some good news for Tracy.

Safari Vet School In this episode, 16 students find out what they can do in the fight to save the rhino, which is being poached to extinction.

Coronation Street Becky and Kylie go to desperate measures.

Eileen is left overwhelmed.

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ITV News & Weather Jaws Steven Spielberg’s scary chiller about a coastal community plagued by a killer shark. With the summer tourist season at hand, the mayor is keen to keep the first attack hushed up.

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Relocation: Phil Down Under A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Channel 4 News Come Dine with Me Vacation, Vacation, Vacation Bad Day at Black Rock Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Maddie uses Sinead to drive a wedge between Jono and Ruby. Darren, convinced he knows everything about Nancy, starts arrangements for a secret wedding. Lynsey persuades Cheryl not to give up on her dream - she’s going to Uni. Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Come Dine with Me New Girl US comedy New Girl continues. The guys are invited to a wedding of a mutual friend. Worried that he’ll run into his ex-girlfriend Caroline, Nick asks Jess to be his date.

Schmidt is on the prowl for single women.

The Million Pound Drop Live Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night returns. John Bishop, Ruth Jones and Jason Derulo join Chris to flaunt their general knowledge with the aim of claiming the top spot on the leader board to avoid singing out the show Rude Tube Sideways Miles and Jack, embark on Jack’s stag week

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Milkshake The Wright Stuff LIVE with Gabby 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours Sophie finds herself becoming more and more ostracised, and when her last ally, Paul, appears to lend his support to Kate she wonders where to turn.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The Secrets in the Walls Thriller. A mother and her two daughters move into an old suburban house.

Soon a grisly discovery sets in motion a horrifying chain of events.

5 News Neighbours Home and Away Dex has to face the music the morning after the night before, but April wants nothing to do with him. Indi makes a good impression on her first day as an intern with Dennis by modelling a swimsuit for a photo shoot, which upsets Romeo 5 News World’s Greatest Heroes World’s Toughest Trucker After the Australian eliminations, the six remaining truckers take on the infamous BR163 route through Brazil’s wild and unruly cattle lands.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the Big Brother house. It is eviction night - who will go?

Celebrity Wedding Planner ‘The Apprentice’ stars Raef Bjayou and Stuart ‘The Brand’ Baggs organise the nuptials for a young couple.

Celebrity Big Brother Action from the Big Brother house. It is eviction night - who will go?

Celebrity Big Broth er’s Bit on the Side Super Casino

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European Rugby A match from round six of the Heineken Cup: Connacht v Harlequins in a Pool 6 game Take it Like a Fan The Sky Sports football quiz filmed at Premier League, Football League and SPL grounds.

Barclays Premier League Preview Football League Weekend The weekend’s games in the npower Football League.

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Ringside Latest boxing news.

Tour Down Under ATP Tour Uncovered Transworld Sport Barclays Premier League World Cricket South Africa and Sri Lanka contest their fourth ODI at De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley. The Proteas won the last meeting between the sides on this ground by eight wickets in 2002.

Cricket Day four of the first Test between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents another rollicking ride through past TV Burps

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers BBC News BBC London News Football Focus Masters Snooker The opening semi-final.

Coverage from Alexandra Palace, where the first player to win six frames will progress to the final.

Final Score BBC News BBC London News Winter Wipeout The Magicians Magic contest in which three internationally renowned magic acts team up with celebrities and compete to prove who is the best in front of a studio audience.

The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins Casualty Linda’s sister turns up in the ED accompanied by her teenage daughter and young son, on the run from social services and desperate for a place to stay. The nurse agrees to assist her, but soon regrets the decision.

Live at the Apollo Leading performers on the stand-up circuit share their light-hearted views on modern life in this show recorded before a packed house at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC News Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes, including Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic at Loftus Road and Norwich City v Chelsea at Carrow Road.

The Football League Show Manish Bhasin presents highlights and all the goals from today’s fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two, including West Ham United v Nottingham Forest at Upton Park.

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Children’s Entertainment MOTD Kickabout Football show featuring top stars from the world of sport and entertainment, and focusing on everything from school teams, all the way up to the Premier League.

Whale Rider Family drama about a young Maori girl Pai who fights to fulfil her destiny after she is rejected by her grandfather. Against the thousand years tradition that the chief is always the first-born male, Pai believes it is her dynasty to lead her people despite what her grandfather says.

Fire Down Below Smugglers Tony and Felix will transport anything for the right price. They’re not sure about taking a mysterious lady aboard their old tramp steamer. But they’re seduced by Irena’s dazzling looks and end up falling out over her.

Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

Masters Snooker Coverage of the Masters snooker tournament.

Roh Pappano’s Essential Tosca.

Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving.

Dad’s Army Classic wartime sitcom.

Corporal Jones is put to the test and the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard ensure that he is not found wanting.

Masters Snooker Coverage of the Masters snooker tournament.

Doubt In a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 a popular priest’s ambiguous relationship with a troubled 12 year old black student is questioned by the school’s principal.

Masters Snooker Coverage of the Masters snooker tournament.

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CITV ITV News & Weather Dragonheart This Morning Murder, She Wrote Murder, She Wrote ITV News & Weather Do the Funniest Things Jurassic Park III Anxious to fund research for his new theory of velociraptor intelligence, renowned paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant is persuaded by a wealthy adventurer and his wife to accompany them on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna. When a tragic accident maroons the party of seven, Grant discovers the true reason his deceptive hosts have invited him along.

Local News & Weather ITV News & Weather You’ve Been Framed!

Harry Hill’s TV Burp Take Me Out Talent Show Story The Jonathan Ross Show This week, on The Jonathan Ross Show, Jonathan welcomes a host of British talent onto his sofa. Pulses will be racing as Harry Potter hero Daniel Radcliffe talks about the transition from child star to adult actor for his new film The Woman in Black.

Star of The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding, will be chatting about life as a comedian. And Britain’s best known natural history film maker, Sir David Attenborough, will be discussing his amazing career ITV News & Weather Celebrity Juice Inside I’m Dancing My Left Foot meets One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Two friends with disabilities move into their own apartment and vie for the affections of their paid helper. Outstanding performances in this inspirational drama with a great cast.

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Freesports on 4 GT Academy The Morning Line Everyone’s Talking About Live and Lost with Blackberry The Big Bang Theory Desperate Scousewives The Simpsons New Girl Playing it Straight The Big Bang Theory Channel 4 Racing Para Short Come Dine with Me Four back to back episodes.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Fame An updated version of the 1980 musical, which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts.

The Million Pound Drop Live Extraordinary game show in which contestants can win or lose life-changing amounts of money live on TV. Filmed in a highly secure location, contestants are given their prize of a million pounds at the start of the show..

Final Destination 3 James Wong, who directed the first film in the horror franchise, returned for this sequel.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays Wendy Christensen, who has a premonition that the roller coaster she and her school friends are on is going to crash. Sure enough, after they get off, there is a spectacular, satisfyingly gory crash.

The Darjeeling Limited Wes Anderson’s comedy stars Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman as brothers Francis, Peter and Jack Whitman, who, once close, haven’t spoken to each other since their father’s funeral a year ago.

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Milkshake Animal Rescue Squad It’s All About Amy Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother Along Came Polly Romantic comedy. An uptight insurance salesman with a distinct aversion to risk is thrown into turmoil on honeymoon when he discovers his wife has already been unfaithful.

As luck would have it, he soon encounters a woman for whom he had a liking when much younger and he rekindles his friendship with her. But where will his loyalties lie when the crunch comes?

55 Days at Peking Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. The disparate interests unite for survival despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief and tacit support of the Boxers by the Empress of China and her generals Joe Kidd An ex-bounty hunter reluctantly helps a wealthy landowner and his henchmen track down a Mexican revolutionary leader.

5 News NCIS A team of special agents, operating outside the military chain of command, must investigate any crime with pieces of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.

Celebrity Big Brother A group of celebrities move into a secure house,under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the general public.

Made of Honour A guy in love with an engaged woman tries to win her over after she asks him to be her maid of honor.

Celebrity Wedding Planner Super Casino

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European Rugby Leinster welcome Montpellier to RDS for a Pool 3 game.

European Rugby Leicester play host to Aironi at Welford Road.

European Rugby Northampton take on Munster in a Pool 1 clash at stadium:mk.

Fight Night David Price fights John McDermott at Olympia in Liverpool in a British heavyweight title eliminator.

Cricket Day four of the first Test between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Jason Cundy and Chloe Everton present the show that allows enthusiasts to vent their spleens Football First Sarah-Jane Mee presents full 90-minute coverage of the best game from the day’s Barclays Premier League.

Football First Match choice.

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Detective drama series based on the novels by Ann Cleeves

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Children’s Entertainment Breakfast Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day’s Premier League games The Andrew Marr Show Big Questions Nicky Campbell presents a special edition of The Big Questions, from The Pyramid in Warrington.

Country Tracks Sunday Politics Andrew Neil and Tim Donovan with the latest political news and debate including a live interview.

EastEnders Omnibus The Royal Bodyguard Escape to the Country Series in which prospective buyers are helped to find their dream home in the country.

Songs of Praise Olympic Dreams Antiques Roadshow BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile News and stories concerning the heart of the British countryside.

Call the Midwife Drama based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, giving an insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in London’s East End during the 1950s.

Birdsong BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action.

Room 101 Chat show in which guests are given the opportunity to rid the world of the things they hate.

Weatherview Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman

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The High and the Mighty When a commercial airliner develops engine problems on a transPacific flight and the pilot loses his nerve, it is up to the washed-up co-pilot Dan Roman to bring the plane in safely.

Masters Snooker Coverage of the Masters snooker tournament.

Ski Sunday 2012 Latest skiing action.

Porridge The classic prison sitcom featuring wise jailbird Norman Stanley Fletcher and the younger, greener Lennie Godber.

The Last Explorers The Many Faces of Les Dawson Remembering Les Dawson with favourite TV clips and rare gems from the archives.

Masters Snooker Coverage of the Masters snooker tournament.

Frank Skinner Opinionated Comedian Frank Skinner hosts a topical comedy series. Each week Frank is joined by two fellow comedians and a studio audience to unpick the week’s most talked-about news stories.

Fast and Loose Hugh Dennis presents a fast-moving and hilarious new series of improvised games and sketches.

Jacknife A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.

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CITV ITV News & Weather Ade in Britain Dinner Date Dickinson’s Real Deal ITV News & Weather Murder, She Wrote Columbo Vera Local News & Weather ITV News & Weather Dancing on Ice Celebrity ice-skating contest, in which ten famous faces - all novices in the sport - take to the ice with professional partners in a bid to win viewers’ votes and keep their place in the competition.

Wild at Heart Danny has been preparing his pitch for an Endangered Species Project.

JLW, a pharmaceutical company, are looking to fund an environmental project and the family hope that this grant money will enable them to buy Leopard’s Den and Mara.

Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off The two couples with the lowest number of public votes perform again in an attempt to win over the judges, who must decide which couple will be next to leave the competition.

That Sunday Night Show Adrian is joined by three top-drawer guests to chew over the week’s biggest news stories and flag up some of the sillier goings on that might have passed under the radar.

ITV News at Ten & Weather Alexander Oliver Stone’s grandiose historical epic chronicles the tumultuous life and loves of the legendary Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great. Alexander’s armies had conquered most of the known world from Europe to Asia Minor and India by the time he was 25.

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The Paralympic Show One Tree Hill Hollyoaks Omnibus The Big Bang Theory Shipwrecked: The Island The Simpsons Double bill.

Ladyhawke Medieval fantasy adventure about a mysterious black-clad knight and his mistress, both victims of a curse that turns him into a wolf by night and her into a hawk by day so they can never meet as humans.

Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Time Team Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys The Hotel Manager Mark’s latest money-making scheme is to hold the hotel’s first ever pool party.

127 Hours Danny Boyle’s part Film4funded, multi Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated, factbased drama stars James Franco as a mountain climber who gets himself into a desperate predicament.

Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night Another chance to see John Bishop, Ruth Jones and Jason Derulo join Chris to flaunt their general knowledge.

Ben Elton: Laughing at the 80s Ben Elton: Laughing at the 80s is a two-hour romp through the very best comedy of the 1980s.

Coming Up When Jim’s illicit dealings threaten the family haulage business, son Barry has the chance to help his father. But will he sacrifice his own beliefs to save the business and their relationship?

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Milkshake Grey’s Anatomy Celebrity Big Brother Benidorm ER Police Academy 3 The alumni of Commandant Lassard’s Police Academy return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure.

Little Man A wannabe dad mistakes a vertically challenged criminal on the lam as his newly adopted son.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls Comedy sequel about the zany private detective who specialises in locating missing pets. Ace Ventura travels to Africa to search for a kidnapped sacred albino bat, which reputedly has the power to restore peace between two warring tribes.

Spider-Man Live action adaptation of the Marvel comic strip about an alienated teen who is bitten by a genetically altered spider during a school outing and subsequently develops superhuman powers. As he endeavours to come to terms with his new-found abilities, he is also forced to contend with a maniac villain known as the Green Goblin.

World’s Greatest Heroes 5 News Celebrity Big Brother A group of celebrities move into a secure house,under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the general public.

Single White Female When a ‘Single White Female’ places an ad in the press for a similar woman to rent a room (to replace the boyfriend she’s just left), all the applicants seem weird. Then along comes a level headed woman who seems to be just right. The new lodger has a secret past which haunts her

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Football First Game of the day.

The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard present a round-up of the latest football news and goals.

Ford Super Sunday Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium.

Ford Super Sunday Arsenal v Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

La Liga Two matches from the Spanish football league.

La Liga Ford Football Special Football’s Greatest Managers Sir Alex Ferguson.

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This Week in WWE WWE Vintage Collection WWE Afterburn Spirit of Yachting X Fight Night David Price fights John McDermott at Olympia in Liverpool.

European Rugby Treviso take on Saracens at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo European Rugby Cardiff Blues tackle Racing Metro 92 at the Cardiff City Stadium Spirit of Yachting X NFL - America’s Game A look back at the Buffalo Bills during the 1990 NFL season.

NFL Conference Championship The AFC Conference Championship game.

NFL The NFC Conference Championship game.

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23rd January, 7.00pm Emmerdale

Hazel asks Aaron to leave with her. Will he go?

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Saints and Scroungers Britain’s Empty Homes Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News The Big Performance Wingin’ It All Over the Place Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport Relief The Owl Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders The Mitchells are left reeling when DCI Marsden arrives to inform them that they have now arrested Phil on suspicion of murder - as a new witness has come forward with damning evidence to one of his previous crimes.

Meanwhile, with Jane’s move imminent, she starts to have doubts about the new life she has planned.

Trying to stop her from leaving, Ian engineers a plan that he hopes will make Jane realise Walford is where she should be.

Panorama The Royal Bodyguard Comedy series about an ex-guardsman who, thanks to a terrible misunderstanding, is put in charge of royal security.

Mrs. Brown’s Boys Comedy series.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News BBC Weather A Question of Sport Late Kick Off The football magazine focusing on clubs in the region, featuring news, goals, gossip and behindthe-scenes tidbits for fans.

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Bowls Helicopter Heroes Flog It! Antiques show which helps amateur auctioneers, collectors and bargain-hunters make a saving.

Perfection General knowledge quiz show. One thousand pounds is up for grabs in each game but only by achieving absolute perfection will contestants win the prize Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’.

Great British Railway Journeys Baking Made Easy Lorraine Pascale takes us through recipes to relax over, including pumpkin and rosemary muffins.

A Question of Taste University Challenge Cult student quiz show where two rival university teams battle it out to see who has the most superior knowledge An Island Parish Documentary series which chronicles life in the parish of the Isles of Scilly.

Wonderland Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.

Mock the Week...

Again Comedy show combining the best elements of panel show, stand-up and improvised games with two teams.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

American Football Playoff Highlights.

Bowls World Championship Highlights

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News & Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show The Hungry Sailors The Chase Local News& Weather ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Ashley decides to swallow his pride to win Laurel back. Aaron finally cracks under the pressure from Hazel. Moira makes an attempt to get in John’s good books Coronation Street It’s Steve and Tracy’s big day but all eyes are on Becky. The pressure mounts for Frank and Carla. And Sylvia won’t let Roy stand in the way of romance.

Cornwall with Caroline Quentin Coronation Street Becky leaves a trail of destruction in her wake.

Can Steve salvage his relationship? Mary and Norris set out to dupe Sylvia.

Above Suspicion DI Anna Travis (Kelly Reilly) is back and dealing with the murder of Amanda Delaney (Joanna Vanderham), a very famous, beautiful and sought-after movie star.

The team discover that with her glamour and wealth stripped from her, Amanda was nothing more than a troubled, lonely and scared girl.

ITV News & Weather That Sunday Night Show Law and Order: UK Crime drama based on the hit US series Law and Order.

River Monsters The Zone

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Secret Location Channel 4 News A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Sainsbury’s and Channel 4 Present...

Ellie Simmonds 2012 River Cottage Bites Passport to Pimlico To launch this week’s matinee season of classic British Cinema, the classic Ealing comedy set in the austere climate of postwar Britain.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Things get awkward for Mercedes when she starts a cleaning job at the hospital and is mistaken for a prostitute by a doctor she had relations with.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Dispatches A documentary series that gives an in-depth look at current news stories, people’s lives and institutions.

Coppers This week’s programme meets beat bobbies tackling shoplifters, burglars, drunks, anti-social behaviour and intractable disputes between neighbours in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

Party Paramedics Filmed over a summer in one of Britain’s hardest drinking towns - Colchester, Essex - this documentary, the first in a three-part series, tells the story of one SOS Bus Random Acts Shameless

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Milkshake The Wright Stuff LIVE with Gabby 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Romeo’s sister Mink arrives in Summer Bay loaded with cash problems. Even if she knows Dex did not sleep with Dallas, April refuses to forgive him for seeming to brag that he did. Heath gets upset when Liam moves back in with Bianca after being released from hospital.

Neighbours CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jane Doe: Ties That Bind DNA evidence and camera footage places a corrupt CEO as the prime suspect in the murder of a company whistle-blower, but Jane Doe believes the real killer may be a twin sibling.

5 News Neighbours Paul gets a case together to try to save Kate’s career, but Priya stands firm. Karl is given hope of a reconciliation with Susan when Malcolm opens her eyes to how she misjudged him.

Home and Away 5 News World’s Toughest Trucker Police Interceptors Documentary series profiling the work of a highspeed police interception unit. A petrol thief runs out of gas, the helicopter follows a car thief to the fair and a drunk driver does not have to travel far to be patched up when he crashes into a surgery.

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Netbusters A chance to catch up with the news from the weekend’s football with all the goals.

SPL Round-Up All the goals from this weekend’s Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League fixtures.

Cricket Day one of the fourth Test between Australia and India at Adelaide.

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24th January, 7.30pm Eastenders

Derek seizes every opportunity he can to take control of the Mitchell Empire

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Holby City Popular hospital drama centering on the busy working and social lives of the doctors, nurses and patients in the frantic wards of Holby City General Hospital.

MasterChef Long running cookery show which searches for the country’s next star chef.

BBC News Regional News Weather Death Row Dogs Open Range Free-grazing cattlemen ride for revenge after ranching kingpin Baxter has their friend beaten and killed.

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Perfection General knowledge quiz show. One thousand pounds is up for grabs in each game but only by achieving absolute perfection will contestants win the prize. If they fail to achieve perfection the money rolls over to create an even bigger jackpot for the next game.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’.

Great British Railway Journeys In this programme, Michael discovers Britain’s hidden micro-mines within the Forest of Dean, sees why the Victorians fell for the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey and uncovers the railway engineering behind the industrial icon that is Newport Transporter Bridge.

Escape to the Country Series which helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

Match of the Day Live Live coverage of a key football fixture.

Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience Wales’s leading stand up comic, Thod Gilbert, tries out some proper jobs.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures What’s in Your Head?

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News & Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show The Hungry Sailors The Chase Local News & Weather ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Aaron leaves Hazel with a dilemma . Moira is determined to help her family when Hannah’s not coping. Nikhil attempts to hide how much he misses Jai Farewell Becky After six action-packed years on Coronation Street, Weatherfield is bidding an emotional farewell to one of Corrie’s most iconic characters, Becky McDonald. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews with Katherine Kelly and Coronation Street cast, including Simon Gregson and Kate Ford, this programme looks back at Becky McDonald’s greatest moments and reveals how they came to our screens.

The Exit List The Biggest Loser 14 overweight people embark on a life-changing journey, during which they will face relentless training and exercise, tough tests and the all-important weekly weigh-in.

ITV News at Ten & Weather Benidorm Comedy series set in Benidorm at the Solana all-inclusive resort which is peopled with regulars and holiday makers on their first journey abroad.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Secret Location Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Home or Away River Cottage Bites Blithe Spirit Charles Condomine is a writer who’s haunted by the ghost of his first wife Elvira after accidentally summoning her up during a seance.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Mercedes is on a downward spiral when Doctor Browning pays her to go out with him again. While cleaning at the hospital, Lynsey crosses the line by interfering with a patient’s medication.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Fat Fighters It’s bye bye thunder thighs as the super-hot trainers turn their attention to the nation’s legs.

15 Kids and Counting Most people stop at two, a few brave souls go on to have three or four. But when it comes to having kids there are a handful of families who are bucking the trend... This series explores the lives of some of the UK’s biggest families.

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Neighbours CSI: Miami Higher Love 5 News Neighbours Paul tells Priya how Brennan’s death affected Kate, but Priya is not swayed, until Noah appeals. When Sophie learns the whole truth, the rift between her and her sister grows, prompting Kate to change her life and career.

Andrew wakes up with a tattoo, but what does it say?

Home and Away 5 News Celebrity Wedding Planner Cowboy Builders Dom Littlewood and Melinda Messenger track down the UK’s most terrible tradesmen and put right their botched jobs.

Mel sorts out an extension for a single mum which has destabilised the whole house, while Dom tries to track down the culprit who trades under a variety of names.

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25th January, 7.30pm Rip off Britain

Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond tackle the sharp practices making viewers hot under the collar

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer BBC News & Weather Saints and Scroungers Britain’s Empty Homes BBC News & Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News & Weather Regional News The Big Performance Wingin’ It Deadly 60 Bites All Over the Place My Life The Owl Newsround Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. Rip Off Britain Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond tackle the sharp practices making viewers hot under the collar.

The mail bags are full to the brim with consumer complaints, prompting the team to travel the length and breadth of the country to investigate concerns both big and small.

DIY SOS MasterChef Long running cookery show which searches for the country’s next star chef.

BBC News Regional News Weather National Lottery Midweek Draws Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman The League Cup Show All the latest action from the the League Cup. In Her Defense

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’.

Great British Railway Journeys In this programme, Michael discovers the Victorian coal heritage that turned Cardiff into the city it is today, explores the 19th-century reason why Barry Island isn’t an island, and takes a steam ride through the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. They explore how we learned to preserve foods and create stunning foods, like cheese for example. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the Hairy duo make their own version of a traditional curd tart and taste some of the UK’s finest cheeses Natural World Award winning nature documentary series.

Crusades Have I Got Old News for You Award-winning comedy quiz show in which celebrity contestants are grilled on the week’s news.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

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Local News & Weather ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Hazel says her final goodbye to the village. Charity’s hen night doesn’t go to plan. Hannah’s relieved when her parents show unity to support her The National Television Awards 2012 The 17th National Television Awards will be broadcast LIVE and in peak time from London’s 02 Arena. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary, the night honours the stars of the small screen in the only TV awards ceremony voted for by the public.

ITV News & Weather The Constant Gardener Mystery drama about a widower who, haunted by remorse, is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife’s brutal murder, big business, and corporate corruption. He will stop at nothing to expose the truth about what happened.

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Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Secret Location Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Home or Away River Cottage Bites The Belles of St. Trinian’s The first and best of the St Trinians comedies, based on the drawings of the late Ronald Searle, with a wonderful cast, wicked sense of humour and knowing demolition of the image of the British public schoolgirl.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Lynsey applies for her old nurse’s position, but potentially ruins her chances.

Cindy tries to sabotage Darren’s plans, while Neil keeps up the bravado when he flukes the theory part of his driving test.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv How to Cook Like Heston In this edition Heston challenges the way we cook chicken; the most popular meat in the world, but an old bird he believes is in need of a makeover.

First up he attempts to revolutionise the way we roast a chicken by sharing his low and slow cooking technique.

The Fabulous Baker Brothers of baking, taking viewers through their delicious recipes. This edition focuses on food that takes a long time to prepare.

One Born Every Minute Countdown Run, Fat Boy, Run David Schwimmer’s debut directorial feature stars Simon Pegg as Dennis Doyle, seen in the film’s opening sequence abandoning a very pregnant Libby Odell at the altar Random Acts

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Milkshake The Wright Stuff LIVE with Gabby Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away After Sasha is rushed to hospital it is revealed that her tattoo has given her an infection. Following this, Sid asks her not to see Stu anymore, to which she agrees. Miles prepares to welcome home Leah and VJ. John is asked to resign from the council after he is found to have accepted gratuities from Dennis Neighbours CSI: Miami Honeymoon with Mom A jilted bride takes mother Shelley Long on her honeymoon getaway, but doesn’t realise her journalist mom has an ulterior motive for taking the trip.

5 News Neighbours Toadie tries to get Emilia to influence Lucas about his decision not to sell the garage. Then a visit from health and safety officials, and a subsequent break-in, makes Lucas suspect foul play. Kyle returns to find a letter from Noah that explains Kate’s behaviour, but he and Jade are stunned by her decision to quit.

Home and Away 5 News Cowboy Builders Benidorm ER Documentary series following the staff and patients in one of the busiest hospitals on the Costa del Sol in Spain. An injured rugby player is warned to keep off the booze, a pensioner has a stroke on her 59th wedding anniversary, and a toddler has a nasty fall by the pool.

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Cricket Football Asia Football’s Greatest Managers Cricket Cricket Day two of the fourth Test between Australia and India at Adelaide.

Football The Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.

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Jason Cundy and Chloe Everton present the show that allows enthusiasts to vent their spleens.

Football’s Greatest Managers Bill Shankly Football’s Greatest Kenny Dalglish.

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Copa Del Rey Football The second leg of a quarterfinal clash in Spain’s Copa del Rey. NFL Football’s Greatest

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At parents evening Brian lectures Kylie and David about the importance of a healthy diet for Max

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer BBC News & Weather Saints and Scroungers Britain’s Empty Homes BBC News & Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News & Weather Regional News The Big Performance Wingin’ It Deadly 60 Bites All Over the Place Leonardo The Owl Newsround Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Magazine series featuring a mix of interviews, topical reports and features from around the UK. EastEnders Derek’s plan to control the Mitchells’ businesses starts to unfold. But when Shirley sees what he is doing, she is furious and vows to see Phil to find out what is going on.

Meanwhile, Lucy’s suspicions about Mandy deepen when she sees her receiving mysterious phone calls and she is determined to find out what she is up Earthflight Crimewatch Programme which appeals for help in solving crimes.

BBC News Regional News Weather Crimewatch Update Question Time Topical debate with prominent public figures and an invited audience, chaired

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’..

Great British Railway Journeys In this programme, Michael explores the Victorian railway legacy behind the steel works of Port Talbot, follows the trail of 19th-century waterfall hunters in Neath, and uncovers the fascinating whaling past of Milford Haven.

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.

The Staffordshire Saxon Gold Putin, Russia and the West Never Mind the Buzzcocks Irreverent pop quiz, with guest competitors from the worlds of music, TV and comedy.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking?

Bowls Latest bowling action.

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News &Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show The Hungry Sailors The Chase Local News & Weather ITV News & Weather Emmerdale Jai and Charity’s wedding day gets off to a promising start. Debbie’s good news is tainted by Cameron’s reaction. Moira is gutted that John doesn’t see a future for them any more Tonight Emmerdale Jai panics when Charity goes AWOL. Cain suppresses his grief at losing Charity. Cameron’s unnerved about Andy and Debbie Coronation Street Peter and Carla sail dangerously close to the wind. Whilst Steve and Ken drown their sorrows.

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Eternal Law Zak and Tom are assigned to prosecute Gemma Manes, a woman accused of stabbing an intruder, Mark Yalling, who was allegedly stalking her.

ITV News & Weather The Jonathan Ross Show Jonathan Ross presents a chat show in which he will be meeting top guests from around the world and introducing performances from the biggest bands and solo artists.

Regional Programmes Take Me Out Matchmaker Paddy McGuinness continues his romantic quest to find a date for each of our 30 single girls.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Secret Location Channel 4 News Summary A Place in the Sun: Home or Away The Third Man Classic Graham GreeneCarol Reed thriller set in post-WW2 Vienna where American writer Joseph Cotten finds his friend Orson Welles is not dead, but is alive and dealing in drugs on the black market Countdown Deal or No Deal Celebrity Coach Trip Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Darren uses Jack’s wedding gift to purchase betting chips at the casino - will he slip back into his old, destructive ways?

Mercedes takes to blackmailing, while Neil enjoys being in demand.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Location, Location, Location Restoration Man School bursar Tim and teacher Emma Verdon bought a derelict Victorian brickworks in the heart of rural Oxfordshire planning to convert it into a comfortable home for themselves and their young children. Nestling in six acres, the unlisted Engine House is nothing more than four walls and no roof.

Japan Tsunami: Caught on Camera Japan’s Tsunami: Caught on Camera captures the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011, using amateur footage filmed by those caught up in the disaster.

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LIVE with Gabby More on today’s hot topics from presenter Gabby Logan. Special guests join Gabby for interviews with the public and interesting stories from around the UK. 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Leah confronts Miles, suggesting he is unhappy at having no more children, and he does not disagree.

Neighbours CSI: New York New York-based spin-off of the crime drama series.

Bridge of Time The Shangri-La tale with a new age/millennial twist.

International aid worker, her photographer ex, and greedy villain survive plane crash in Africa and are taken to a utopian city where she learns that she is destined to replace its dying spiritual leader. Believing that she is needed more in the outside world, she leaves, but finally returns to accept her fate, a new love and fulfillment in the hidden city 5 News Neighbours Lucas sticks up for Chris when Warren, a homophobic customer, picks up his car. Summer cannot help but find it funny when she finds out about Andrew’s bizarre tattoo.

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Cricket Day two of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Copa Del Rey Football The second leg of a quarterfinal tie.

Carling Cup Special A semi-final special with all the goals and stories from the semi-final ties in the Carling Cup. Cricket

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ISLAND CONNECTIONS PROPERTY GUIDE

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 660 :: 13/01/2011 - 26/01/2012  A pa r t ment Teg ue ste.

Views: sea. 3 rooms. 178000€.

Phone: 653237084

Property

for sale

 Terraced house Tabaiba.

Location: outskirts. Views: sea.

173.00m2. 4 rooms. 245000€.

Phone: 630708491  A p a r t m e n t B a r ra n c o Grande. Location: outskirts.

V iews: sea. 65.0 0 m 2. 2 rooms . 118 0 0 0 € . P hone: 647914254

 Apartment Vecindario.

3 rooms. 113000€. Phone: 629681111  Apartment S/C de Tenerife.

Location: central 94.00m2.

2 rooms. 2 0 0 €. Phone: 678454967

 Apartment El Sobradillo.

Location: outskirts. 69.00m2.

2 rooms. 120000€. Phone: 687744185

 A p a r t m e n t M i ra m a r.

Location: central. Views: sea.

95.00m2. 3 rooms. 129000€.

Phone: 636440278

 Rustic land Las Portelas.

Location: outskirts. Views: mountain. 50000€. Phone: 692151998  Apartment Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Location: central. Views: sea. 85.00m2.

4 rooms. 108000€. Phone: 635672824  A pa r t ment Teg ue ste.

Views: sea. 3 rooms. 178000€.

Phone: 653237083  Apartment Los Gigantes.

Location: central. Views: sea.

50.0 0m2. 1 room 980 0 0 €.

Phone: 687442028  Apartment El Cotillo.

Location: outskirts 50.00m2.

1 room 10 5 0 0 0 €. P hone: 677708562  Apartment Gracia- La Laguna. L ocation: central 70.0 0 m 2 . 2 rooms. 14 0 €.

Phone: 699471781  Terraced house Sardina, Vecindario. Location: central.

Views: mountain 190.00m2.

3 rooms. 8 4 0 0 0 €. Phone: 622303155  Chalet San Germán, U r b a n i z a c i ó n M a c - k a y.

Location: central. Views: sea.

600.00m2. 4 rooms. 790000€.

Phone: 638329239

Exclusive complex EL VERIL DEL DUQUE

 Urban land Santa Cruz Tenerife. Location: central 17 0 . 0 0 m 2 . 0 € . P ho n e : 636242851

 A pa r t ment Teg ue ste.

Location: central. Views: sea.

120.00m2. 3 rooms. 178000€.

Phone: 922317003

 Apartment La Gallega.

Location: central. Views: sea.

105.00m2. 3 rooms. 189000€.

Phone: 661608680

REDUCED BY €100,000

 Apartment Las Américas, Tor v iscas Bajo. L ocation: outskirts. Views: mountain 60.00m2. 1 room 119000€.

Phone: 615309268

 Terraced house Vecindario.

Location: central 186.00m2.

3 rooms. 220000€. Phone: 669432552

 Apartment Candelaria.

Location: central. Views: sea.

61.00m2. 2 rooms. 155000€.

Phone: 637405693  Terraced house Gracia.

L ocat ion: cent ral. V iews: m o u n t a i n 3 8 7. 0 0 m 2 . 5 rooms . 2 70 0 0 0 € . P hone: 633088807

DON’T MISS THIS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY Apartments 58m2, 1 double bedroom.

Tel. 922 719 346 · Mob. 676 387 774

Renovated and furnished, living/dining room.

670242080

American kitchen and large terrace.

 Chalet Urbanización Puertito 720m2. 5 rooms . 8 0 0 0 0 0 €. P hone: 670242080

 Te r ra c e d h o u s e L a Corujera. 3 rooms. 330000€.

Phone: 670242080

Price €56,000

 Apartment Cuesta de La Villa. 1 room 168000€. Phone: 670242080

Tel. 629 244 958 70m2. 2 rooms. 146 0 45 €.

Phone: 670242080

204m2. 3 rooms. 450000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Ofra. 83.00m2.

3 rooms. 115000€. Phone: 636 567 823

 Apartment El Toscal 64m2.

2 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Cabo Blanco 6 8m2. 3 rooms. 139 0 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Chalet Los Blanquitos - Cruz de las Ánimas. Countryside, sea views. 93.00m2 2 rooms.

210000€. Tel. 659 569 750

 Terraced house Tabaiba  Terraced house San Antonio Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€. 195m2. 3 rooms. 300000€.

Phone: 670242080 Phone: 670242080  Duplex El Toscal 147m2.  Apartment Cabo Blanco 3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 69m2. 2 rooms. 130550 €.

Phone: 670242080 670242080  Chalet Cruz del Teide  Apartment El Toscal 82m2.

262m2. 2 rooms. 495000€. 3 rooms. 180000€. Phone: Phone: 670242080 670242080  Apartment La Longuera  Apar tment La Quinta 74m2. 2 rooms. 2250 0 0 €. 55m2. 1 room 184000€. Phone: Phone: 670242080 670242080  Apar tment La Quinta  Chalet El Durazno 402m2.

8 3m2. 2 rooms. 1650 0 0 €. 6 rooms. 695000€. Phone: Phone: 670242080 670242080  Apartment Orotava Alta  Chalet San Juan del Reparo 79m2. 3 rooms. 150 0 0 0 €. 250m2. 5 rooms. 504000€.

Phone: 670242080 Phone: 670242080  Chalet San José 466m2.  Chalet El Rincón 160m2.

3 rooms. 420000€. Phone: 3 rooms. 790650€. Phone: 670242080 670242080  Apar tment La Cuesta  Chalet Puntillo del Sol

WANTED! APARTMENTS FOR LONG LETTING IN THE LOS CRISTIANOS, LAS AMÉRICAS AND ADEJE AREAS!

Close to beach, beautiful 3 bed house, 2 bathroom & cloakroom.

Fully furnished. Fully fitted kitchen, priced to sell separate laundry room, spacious living NOW AT & dining room, large communal pool.

Private double garage with direct access €499,999 to house. 125m2 + 60m2 terrace.

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 Terraced house La Florida.

Sea views. 130.00m2. 4 rooms.  Chalet Las Candias 398m2.

265000€. Phone: 630 760 8 rooms. 578000€. Phone: 021 670242080

REF: SPV2-0131 – REDUCED BY €200,000!!

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Nr. El Médano.

Constructed 110m2 on a plot of 42,869m2 + garage. Situated in an elevated position with superb 360º views. Comes fully furnished and fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, Bar. Plenty of scope for extending! VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMENDED! Two options available for purchase: 1. Villa + 42,869m 2 of land for – 520,000 Euros 2. Villa + 15,000m 2 of land for - 395,000 Euros

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REF: SPA1-0117 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, + private parking space. Los Seres, Los Cristianos. Constructed 47m2 + 10m2 terrace.

149,500 Euros

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 Apartment Las Arenas 80.86m2. 3 rooms. 192000€.

Phone: 670242080  Chalet L a Montañeta 130m2. 3 rooms. 360000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Piedra Hincada.

2 rooms. 244350€. Phone: 670242080  Apar tment La Quinta 59m2. 1 room 186000€. Phone: 670242080  Duplex Maritim 117m2.

2 rooms. 280350€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Antonio 87m2. 2 rooms. 19 950 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Chalet Jardin del Sol 230m2. 3 rooms. 485000€.

Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Cruz del Teide. 3 rooms. 342577€.

Phone: 670242080  Te r ra c e d h o u s e G o l f C o s t a A d e j e 14 0 m 2 . 3 rooms . 78 9 5 0 0 € . P hone:

 Apartment Puertito de Güímar. Sea views. 70.00m2.

1 room. 165000€. Tel. 616 116 560  Apartment El Caletón. Sea views. 135.00m2. 4 rooms.

13 0 0 0 0 €. Tel. 6 0 9 9 5 0 124

 Apartment La Citrona 128m2. 4 rooms. 252000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Las Aguas.

3 rooms. 167000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment La Quinta.

2 rooms. 183909€. Phone: 670242080  Terraced house La Quinta.

3 rooms. 286081€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment El Mayorazgo 94m2. 3 rooms. 2120 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Cuesta de La Villa. 2 rooms. 210000€. www.teneriffa-fincas.net

 Apartment Santa Cruz. Phone: 670242080 120.00m2. 3 rooms. 280000€.  A p a r t m e n t P u e r t o Phone: 678 856 377 Santiago 96m2. 3  A pa r t ment Valle Sa n rooms . 2 9 4 5 0 0 € . P hone: Lorenzo. Sea views. 62.00m2. 670242080 2 rooms. 120000€. Tel. 679  C ha let E l M ayo ra z g o 349 630 321m2. 6 rooms. 890000€.  Studio La Paz. 129000€.

Phone: 670242080 Phone: 670242080  Chalet La Palmita 216m2.  Apartment El Tope 58m2.

4 rooms. 650000€. Phone: 1 room 19 6 3 5 0 €. P hone: 670242080 670242080  Terraced house Tabaiba  Apartment Playa Jardin Alta 186m2. 4 rooms. 355000€. 50m2. 1 room 158000€. Phone: 670242080 Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Cruz Del  Apartment Los Abrigos Teide. 3 rooms. 342577€. 53m2. 2 rooms. 95000€. Phone: Phone: 670242080 670242080

LOCAL FOR RENT - ADEJE The Local is on the first floor facing the road, giving the advantage that yoursign can be seen from the main road and the TF1 Motorway. It also has sea views. The area of Adeje is a very busy commercial area which has grown in importance due to it's strategic location and the extention of the TF1 motorway. Local size:- 110m2. Balcony size: 8m2. Separate kitchen area with a fridge 2 Daikin Air-conditioning units 1 Toilet with sink 2 entrances (double and single doors). All mains services are connected. The local is currently subdivided into offices.

RENT: €1,200 PER MONTH + IGIC

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 Apartment La Paz 60m2.

1 room 16 9 0 0 0 €. P hone: 670242080

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 Terraced house. La Florida.

Central. Views: sea. 130.00m2.

4 rooms. 265000€. Phone: 630760021

Property

for sale

 Apartment San Luis 120m2.

3 rooms. 192500€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 105.51m2. 3 rooms. 176000€.

Phone: 670242080  A pa r t ment . Ba rra nco Grande. Outskirts. Views: sea.

65.00m 2 . 2 rooms. 123000€.

Phone: 647914254  Apartment Puerto de la Cruz. Outskirts. Views: mou nt a i n . 15 5 . 0 0 m 2. 3 rooms . 2 3 5 0 0 0 € . P hone: 693772137  A pa r t ment Teg ueste.

Central. Views: sea. 120.00m2.

3 rooms. 190000€. Phone: 922317003  Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Central 140.00m 2 .

4 rooms. 255000€. Phone: 679437720  Chalet. Sitio Litre. Central.

V iews: s e a . 2 0 0 .0 0 m 2 . 3 rooms . 5 8 0 0 0 0 €. P hone: 679352074  Apartment Puertito de Güímar. Outskirts. Views: sea. 70.00m2. 1 room. 165000€.

Phone: 616116560

 Apartment El Caletón.

Outsk ir ts. V iews: sea.

135.00m 2. 4 rooms. 130000€.

Phone: 609950124

 Apartment . Valle San Lorenzo. Central. Views: sea.

62.00m 2 . 2 rooms. 120000€.

Phone: 679349630  Chalet El Rincon 160m2.

3 rooms. 790650€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Playa Jardin 70m2. 3 rooms. 2250 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Terraced house. Tabaiba.

Outsk ir ts. V iews: sea.

173.00m 2. 4 rooms. 259000€.

Phone: 630708491  Apartment Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Central. Views: mou nt a i n . 1 2 0 . 0 0 m 2. 3 rooms . 2 8 0 0 0 0 € . P hone: 678856377  Urban Land Guía de Isora. Outskirts. Views: sea.

1000.00m 2. 8 rooms. 140000€.

Phone: 690166806  U rba n L a n d . G u ía de Isora. Cent ra l 3 0 5.0 0 m 2 .

16 rooms. 250000€. Phone: 690166806  Industrial. Guía de Isora. Outskirts. 4400.00m 2.

1100000€.

Phone: 690166806  Rustic Land. Guía de Isora.

Countryside. Views: mountain.

2500.00m 2 . 1 room. 11000€.

Phone: 690166806

 Apartment . Valle San Lorenzo. Cent ral. V iews: m o u nt a i n . 8 0 . 0 0 m 2. 2 rooms . 118 0 0 0 € . P hone: 669604281

 Terraced house San Lázaro 52m2. 2 rooms. 1520 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment San Luis 115m2.

3 rooms. 188500€. Phone: 670242080

 Duplex La Paz 48m2. 1 room 18 0 0 0 0 €. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment San Luis 105.51m2. 3 rooms. 176000€.

Phone: 670242080

Land 400 m 2, built 230 m 2, three bed, two bath, barbecue and wood burning stove, pool, garage for two cars, patio with planters, kitchen with pantry, fireplace, wood fitted ceilings, fitted wardrobes. €398,000.

Contact José Guadalupe Mobile 676 399 652 josejguadalupe@gmail.com

 Cristianos central, (Avda.

Suecia), one bedroom apartment, 64m2, furnished, 120.000 euros, 649 142612 sea views

 Apartment Realejo Bajo 8 4m2. 3 rooms. 1450 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Te r r a c e d h o u s e L o s Príncipes 180m2. 4 rooms . 3 78 0 0 0 € . P hone: 670242080

 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080

 Duplex Las Aguas. 3 rooms . 16 70 0 0 € . P hone: 670242080

 C h a l e t L a P r i m ave ra 200m2. 3 rooms. 525000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment El Toscal 64m2.

2 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 139 950 €.

Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080  Duplex El Toscal 147m2.

3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

 Te r r a c e d h o u s e L o s Príncipes 180m2. 4 rooms . 3 78 0 0 0 € . P hone: 670242080

 Chalet Cruz del Teide 262m2. 2 rooms. 495000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment La Longuera 74m2. 2 rooms. 2250 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Playa Jardin 50m2. 1 room 260000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apar tment La Quinta 8 3m2. 2 rooms. 1650 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house Green Golf 167m2. 3 rooms. 270000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 150 0 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment El Durazno 57m2. 1 room 198000€. Phone: 670242080

 Chalet San José 466m2.

3 rooms. 420000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Aguagarcia 41m2. 1 room 150000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Barranco De Ruiz 96m2. 3 rooms. 170000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house Tabaiba Alta 160m2. 3 rooms. 309521€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 139 950 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment San Luis 115m2.

3 rooms. 188500€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Romántica II 130m2. 3 rooms. 184000€.

Phone: 670242080

2 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment San Luis 120m2.

3 rooms. 192500€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Los Abrigos 52m2. 1 room 112000€. Phone: 670242080

 C h a l e t L a P r i m ave ra 200m2. 3 rooms. 525000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Duplex. Callao Salvaje.

V iew s : s e a . 8 0 . 0 0 m 2. 2 rooms . 13 8 0 0 0 € . P hone: 699012178

Smallholding: 3,000m2 with 350m2 property In Playa de La Tejita (El Médano).

With permission to construct a further 20 per cent, practically on the beach front of the Playa de La Tejita (El Médano).

Unique opportunity in Tenerife. Price was €250,000, now €150,000 due to transfer.

Tel: 629 244 958

For Sale - Rural house in Aldea Blanca, San Miguel, Tenerife

 Apar tment La Cuesta 70m2. 2 rooms. 146 0 45 €.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment El Toscal 64m2.

2 rooms. 145000€. Phone: 670242080  Chalet Las Candias 398m2.

8 rooms. 578000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apar tment . Visvique.

142.00m 2. 3 rooms. 174000€.

Phone: 665979787

 Apartment San Antonio 119m2. 3 rooms. 258436€.

Phone: 670242080

 Rustic Land. Fuente de La Vega. Countryside. 14400€.

Phone: 687005301

 Chalet La Perdoma 8 0 m 2 . 2 6 8 8 3 0 € . P ho ne : 670242080

 Golf del Sur, villa, quick sale, lovely 2 bedroom villa with gardens overlooking pool, secure complex, 50 per cent discount, tel 672 599411

 Apartment San Fernando 50m2. 1 room 149000€. Phone: 670242080

 Cristianos central, (Avda.

Suecia), one bedroom apartment, 64m2, furnished, 120.000 euros, 649 142612 sea views

 Apartment Las Dehesas 78m2. 2 rooms. 3050 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Playa Jardin 70m2. 3 rooms. 2250 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house San Antonio 195m2. 3 rooms. 300000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Duplex El Toscal 147m2.

3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Romántica II 130m2. 3 rooms. 184000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Chalet Cruz del Teide 262m2. 2 rooms. 495000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Playa Jardin 50m2. 1 room 260000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment La Longuera 74m2. 2 rooms. 2250 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Chalet El Rincon 160m2.

3 rooms. 790650€. Phone: 670242080

 Apar tment La Quinta 8 3m2. 2 rooms. 1650 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080

 Terraced house Green Golf 167m2. 3 rooms. 270000€.

Phone: 670242080

 Apartment Orotava Alta 79m2. 3 rooms. 150 0 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Golf del Sur, Las Adelfas 1, lovely 2 bed, poolside, security, must sell quickly, 178.000 euros, tel 672 599411  Te r r a c e d h o u s e L o s Príncipes 180m2. 4 r ooms. 378000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Playa Jardín 70m2. 3 rooms. 225000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 115m2.

3 rooms. 188500€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 105.51m2. 3 rooms. 176000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Luis 120m2.

3 rooms. 192500€. Phone: 670242080  Chalet La Primavera 200m2.

3 rooms. 525000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Romántica II 130m2. 3 rooms. 184000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment Playa Jardin 50m2. 1 room 260000€. Phone: 670242080  Chalet El Rincon 160m2.

3 rooms. 790650€. Phone: 670242080  Terraced house Green Golf 167m2. 3 rooms. 270000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment El Durazno 57m2. 1 room 198000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Aguagarcia 41m2. 1 room 150000€. Phone: 670242080

 Apartment El Durazno 57m2. 1 room 198000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Aguagarcia 41m2. 1 room 150000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Barranco De Ruiz 96m2. 3 rooms. 170000€.

Phone: 670242080  Apartment San Antonio 119m2. 3 rooms. 258436€.

Phone: 670242080  Chalet La Perdoma 8 0 m 2 . 2 6 8 8 3 0 € . P ho n e : 670242080  Apartment San Fernando 50m2. 1 room 149000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Las Dehesas 78m2. 2 rooms. 3050 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Terraced house San Lázaro 52m2. 2 rooms. 1520 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Duplex La Paz 48m2. 1 room 18 0 0 0 0 €. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Los Abrigos 52m2. 1 room 112000€. Phone: 670242080  Apartment Realejo Bajo 8 4m2. 3 rooms. 1450 0 0 €.

Phone: 670242080  Duplex Las Aguas. 3 rooms . 16 70 0 0 € . P hone: 670242080  Apartment El Toscal 64m2.

Opportunity in Torviscas Alto (Playa Fañabé) Apartment, 60m2, one bed, furnished with terrace 8m2, views over the pool and La Gomera.

Quiet neighbourhood, near to commercial centres, Playa Fañabé , safe, communal zones.

Urb. La Tagora • San Eugenio Alto

New 3 bedroom luxury villa 650,000€ (0034) 634 072 328 (0034) 922 72 44 16

Community pool.

Community monthly fee, €49. Excellent investment.

Price €75,000.

Iñaky - Tel. 629.24.49.58 aska_tenis@hotmail.com

Opportunity in Playa de Las Américas

Apartment, 55m2, one bed, American kitchen, terrace. Excellent location, 2 minutes from the beach. Community pool, excellent investment opportunity.

Price: €85,000 Tel: 629 244 958

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Bedroom decor >>

ISLAND CONNECTIONS PROPERTY GUIDE

Sleep on it!

A four-poster bed will only work in a room that is big enough

By Stephanie Foster

T

he bedroom is the place where you spend a great deal of time every day, albeit much of it asleep. This, of course, means that it needs to be a place of relaxation, and for many people, romance.

It’s all to easy to let the clutter of everyday life invade your bedroom, but this impairs your ability to relax in the one room in the house that should be designed for that purpose.

It’s time to decorate your bedroom for its true purpose.

Start out by thinking about your personal style. What would you like to have in your bedroom?

What would make it relaxing, romantic or both? If you’re married, what would appeal to your spouse?

Let’s start with the bed. As the largest piece of furniture in most rooms, as well as the most used, it is something of a focal point. Do you like the bedding? What about the bed frame itself? Sometimes you

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sizes for your dresser.

Now it’s time to pick the accents. Your bedding is one kind of accent for your room.

What colours do you like? Do you love throw pillows or are they a nuisance? Of course soft sheets and good pillows are a must, both for relaxation and romance.

will quickly realise that it is time to replace all your bedroom furniture when you decide to redecorate your bedroom.

Maybe the old furniture just isn’t your style anymore.

With today’s online shopping available, finding new furniture doesn’t have to mean running all around town anymore. You can shop from the comfort of

your own home and often get better prices.

Back to the bed. What would you like it to look like?

Huge, four poster beds are quite popular right now, but would it look right in your home? If your room is big enough, it might look perfect. In a smaller room it will just make it look crowded.

Once you have chosen your bed,

pick the rest of your furniture to match, but don’t overcrowd your bedroom.

The dressers need to have adequate space for the clothing you will store in them. Most bedroom sets have plenty of matching pieces to choose from, so that you can find a style you like, yet still have a choice of a couple of different

Lighting matters too. You don’t need to light your bedroom up as brightly as the rest of the house all of the time... in fact, there are many times when dimmer lighting is per fect for the mood in the bedroom.

Consider installing a dimmer switch on the main light or have dimmer lights as a part of your decor. Another option for mood lighting is candles. They can add a lovely touch to the decor,

and when it’s time for romance they’re classic. Scented candles can add a lot too.

One item I str ongly recommend leaving out of the bedroom that has found its way into too many is the television. Putting a television in your bedroom limits your ability to relax, and it takes away from romance. Yes, you can enjoy relaxing in front of the television in the evening, but why not do that in the living room, and leave the bedroom for other forms of relaxation? *article Source: http://www. diyarticlelibrary.com

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Target your advertising Foreign buying in the Spanish property market was in excess of €1,000 for each of the first three financial quarters of 2011.

For the first time since 2008, foreign buying overcame the €1,000 barrier in consecutive quarters and the total for the first nine months was over €3,601 million, an increase on the same period in 2010 of 27.8 per cent, according to figures released by the Bank of Spain. From 2003 to 2007, foreign investment in Spain’s property market began to slide off gently and didn’t peak again until 2007 when it hit €5,341

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in the third quarter of 2011 10,869 people were evicted from their homes a rise of 14.2 per cent on the year on year figures.

million an increase of 16 per cent over the previous year. Sales increased very gently in 2008 by one per cent, but when the property market bubble burst in 2009 there was a drop of 31.5 per cent to €3,651 million for the year.

There was a small increase of 2.6 per in the market in 2010, but this year’s figures will inject hope into the sector. On the other hand Spanish investment in property abroad, fell 38 per cent from January to September, following a cut in 2010 of 17.4 per cent over the same period.

Those who wish to sell properties would do well to choose their marketing vehicle wisely.

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However, in comparison with the second quarter of the year, the figure dropped by 33.9 per cent. The number of seizure orders also reduced by 32.5 per cent from the previous quarters to 17,546 over the whole country. It would seem that people were concentrating on paying for the roof over their head and letting other creditors

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wait as the number of people registered as owing money to credit companies reached its highest level since records began back in 2004. The third quarter saw 1,817 court cases, an increase of 16 per cent over the previous year, with the most problems registered in Andalusia and Valencia (rises of 68.8 per cent and 47.8 per cent respectively). However some regions saw this number reduce such as Asturias which registered a drop of 47.8 per cent, La Rioja with 41.7 per cent less and Castilla y León where the reduction was 14.3 per cent.

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Plans & permits included. Long term guarantees on all work.

Happily living & working in Tenerife since 1987 For general help & advice, please call Mark on 619 472 458 or 922 362 834 or email mark@kitchenco.es

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A wide choice of quality Italian & Spanish fabrics also for bedspreads, cushions & upholstery Installation service if required and quotations given without obligation Over 20 years experience Luciana: Tel. 690 231 924 (Tenerife South)

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Canaries & British Aluminium Systems S.L. A British owned company - Established in Tenerife 1992 VISIT OUR COMPREHENSIVE SHOWROOM "See the best display in Tenerife" We manufacture, supply and fit: All types of doors and window systems, insect screens, mirrored wardrobes, balcony screens and partitions. All types and sizes of gates, electric, manual and telephone entry etc.

Garage doors, louvered shutters, fixed or adjustable louvers, pergolas, balustrades, cupboards, roofing, mobile roofs (manual or electric),extensions, conservatories, shower screens and cubicles, tiling, building. All types of glass mirrors.

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Showroom open: Monday to Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1 ¡ jacenterprises@ymail.com

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Will undertake main work, bricklaying, restoration work, external jobs, etc.

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WINTER SALES AT AL PARADISE The Winter sales have begun at al Paradise boutiques, exclusive to Tenerife, with several stores on the island. Their stunning autumn/Winter 2011/12 collection of timeless fashion for the stylish lady, is now available with amazing reductions, but only while stocks last! Many more styles available in our stores.

Torras

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he Spanish leatherwear brand has signed a deal for 15 years with local Chinese retail group JPC and is set up to open up a network of 100 shops.

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he Spanish fashion label has recently signed a cooperation agreement with MATCH, one of Norway’s most prestigious chains, for its launch into a number of Norwegian cities.

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he new sale point offers Loewe’s full male executive range: from the weekend version of its hallmark Amazona bag, to scarves, belts, cufflinks and, of course, ties.

Request your Discount Card at our Customer Service Department (SAC). * Only valid for foreign non resident tourists. * Must register and present valid passport or identification card with photograph.

Request your Tax (IGIC/VAT) Reimbursement (only for non European Community Residents). * Check conditions at stores for further details.

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HouseCalls Dear Dr. De La Flor,

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dr. de La Flor

m_delaflor@hotmail.com

Dear Dr. De La Flor

My mother has severe stretch marks and I would like to know if they are they genetic. Am I destined to develop them as well?

Thanks, Robin

be safe and successful.

Hysterectomy can also be per for med thr o u g h an incision in the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy) or by a laparoscopic surgical approach — which uses laparoscopic instr uments passed through small abdominal incisions.

Dear Robin, Not really. Another issue is that genetically speaking we can inherit a healthier, more robust and resistant skin that others.

Skin doesn’t always bounce back if it’s been stretched by pregnancy, weight gain, or extreme weight loss. Instead, it becomes decorated by a form of scarring called stretch marks, or striae. Stretch marks often start off as reddish or purplish in colour and then become glossy skin that appears streaked in silver or white.

Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. However, when constantly stretched, the dermis can break down leaving behind str etch marks.

Men and women can get stretch marks on several areas of their bodies, including the abdominal area, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, or lower back.

Treatment-wise, there are a several options although none of them are very effective. The degree of success with any treatment will be impacted by your age, your skin tone, and even your diet. Treatment options for stretch marks include: Surgical methods: Dermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser surgery can

Use an approved cream during pregnancy to avoid stretch mark issues later on

A par tial hysterectomy removes just the uterus, and a total hysterectomy removes the uterus and cervix. A total hysterectomy can also include removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Hysterectomy is the only certain, permanent solution for fibroids (benign uterine tumours) that often cause persistent bleeding, anaemia, pelvic pain or bladder pressure. Non surgical treatments of fibroids are a possibility, depending on your discomfort level and tumour size. Many women with fibroids have minimal symptoms and require no treatment.

and he told me that I might need a hysterectomy to remove fibroids. Since my Spanish isn’t great I didn’t really understand what it meant. Is it a dangerous procedure?

A hysterectomy Joanne permanently changes some aspects of a patient’s life. For instance, you’ll no longer have menstrual periods. Most of Abdominal hysterectomy the time, you’ll get relief from is a surgical procedure that the symptoms that made your removes your uterus through surgery necessary. You won’t an incision in your lower be able to become pregnant. abdomen. Your uterus — or If you’re premenopausal, womb — is where a baby having your ovaries removed grows if you’re pregnant. along with hysterectomy Sometimes a hysterectomy initiates menopause. If you includes removal of one or have a hysterectomy before both ovaries and fallopian menopause and you keep your tubes. Hysterectomy is one ovaries, you may experience of the most common surgical menopause at a younger than procedures among women, a average age.

I just came back from the If you have a par tial procedure that in the hands Gyoecologist consultant hysterectomy, your cer vix of a seasoned surgeon should be used to address unwanted stretch marks.

Lotions and creams: Overthe-counter stretch mark treatments are available but are usually of little benefit.

If you are pregnant, discuss your concerns with your doctor at the beginning of your pregnancy, before stretch marks develop, so that preventive treatment can be considered.

My advice is to have a consultation with a reputable surgeon or dermatologist. He or she can determine which treatment approach is best for you.

Dear Joanne,

Dear Dr. De La Flor,

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remains in place so you’re still at risk of cervical cancer.

You need regular Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer.

Other par ts of your life will return to normal or perhaps improve once you’ve recovered from your hysterectomy. For example: If you had a good sex life before hysterectomy, you’ll maintain it afterward. Some women even experience an increase in sexual pleasure.

This may be due to relief from the chronic pain or heavy bleeding that was caused by a uterine problem. The relief of symptoms may greatly enhance your quality of life.

You may have an improved sense of well-being and a chance to get on with your life.

On the other hand, because the uter us is strongly associated with femininity, you may feel a sense of loss after hysterectomy.

Premenopausal women who must undergo hysterectomy to treat gynecological cancer may experience grief and possibly depression over the loss of fertility.

Send me the date of your surgery and I’ll have you in my mind and prayers that day.

Best wishes and instead of being anxious look forward to the positive changes.

Dr. De La Flor, licensed G.P./Family Doctor. Holds cer tificates in coaching, nutrition and medical exercise from Berkeley University and the American Council on Exercise. His medical approach is highly influenced by Positive Psychology; an empowering, encompassing way of approaching patients through the study of their strengths and virtues to enable them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives, accept the past, find happiness in the present, and hope for the future.

You can reach the doctor at 0034-697.888.666 to schedule a consultation in his surgery or in your home/business.

Coaching Corner ::

TOP REGRETS

By Dr. De La Flor

i recently read an insightful article by a palliative nurse on deathbed regrets.

She talks about the top five regrets people make on their deathbed. “i wish i’d had the courage to live a life true to myself ... not the life others expected of me” ranks at the top.

When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. it is essential to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way.

From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.

ReSOLUTION

For the next two weeks, let’s try to be courageous and ask ourselves if we are truly living a fulfilling life, a life we will be proud of if we were right now “saying bye-bye to our loved ones” … it’s gonna happen one day, and if we prepare for it, we’ll have the inner peace the world can’t buy. a happy New year to all. Best wishes for those enduring any illness or pain. talk to you in a couple of weeks.

By the way, feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook (Manuel de La Flor). talk to you in a couple of weeks.

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Health Directory ::

describing your SyMPtoMS

I have a pain (here) tengo dolor (aquí) I have stomach ache tengo dolor de estómago I have chest pain tengo dolor en el pecho I have a sore throat tengo dolor de garganta I feel sick tengo nauseas I feel dizzy tengo mareos I have a temperature tengo fiebre I have diarrhoea tengo diarrea I have cramps tengo calambres I have sunburn tengo quemaduras del sol I have something in my eye tengo algo dentro del ojo I have difficulty breathing tengo dificultad en respirar I am sick a lot Vomito mucho It itches Me pica I get pain when I pass urine Me duele cuando orino I have high blood pressure tengo hipertensión I have low blood pressure tengo hipotensión

Frequency & tyPe:

Sometimes: a veces All the time: todo el tiempo A lot: Mucho A little: Poco Stabbing pain:dolor punzante

existing CoNditioNS

I am allergic / Soy alérgico(a) I’m diabetic / Soy diabético(a) Asthmatic / asmático(a) Epileptic/ epiléptico(a) I’m pregnant estoy embarazada I have anaemia/arthritis tengo anaemia/artritis Looking for health care Buscando asistencia sanitaria i need a doctor / dentist / midwife Necesito un médico / dentista / matrona Where is the nearest hospital/doctors’ surgery / dentist / out of hours chemist? ¿Dónde es el hospital / clínica / dentista / farmacia de guardia más cercano?

Can i get treatment on the national health here? ¿Puedo recibir atención aquí por la Seguridad Social?

Please call an ambulance.

Por favor llame a una ambulancia

Emergency DR MICHAEL THEIS Calle La Hoya 55 Puerto de la Cruz In the south on Saturdays at Hospital Las Americas Tel 922 370 897 Specialist in gynaecology

Counselling Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) South:

Monday, Wednesday, thursday and Saturday at 5.45pm, Friday at 11.45am.

1st Floor Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos (next to bus terminal).

630 478 448 (24 hrs).

Hospitals USP COSTA ADEJE HOSPITAL Urbanización San Eugenio, s/n, 38660 - Adeje Tels: • 922 752626 • 922 791 000 • 900 112 111

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HOSPITAL LA CANDELARIA Carretera Del Rosario 145 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 922 602 000 hospitaldelacandelaria.com HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO Carretera Cuesta-Taco - La Laguna. Tenerife. 922 678 000 www.huc.es HOSPITEN SUR Playa de Las Américas AronaTenerife Tel.: 922 75 00 22 Fax: 922 79 36 18 HOSPITEN LA LAGUNA C/ Pescadores, Edf. Discovery, Carretera Gral. La Cuesta. Taco La Laguna Tel.: 922 626240 Fax: 922 614355 HOSPITEN BELLEVUE C/ Alemania, 6. Urb. San Fernando. Puerto de la Cruz Tel.: 922 38 35 51 Fax: 922 37 03 12 HOSPITEN TAMARAGUA C/ Agustín de Bethencourt, 30.

Puerto de la Cruz Tel.: 922 38 05 12 Fax: 922 38 08 50 HOSPITEN RAMBLA Address: Rambla General Franco, 115. 38001 Sta. Cruz de Tenerife. Tel.: 922 29 16 00.

Fax: 922 29 10 88 HOSPITAL SAN JUAN DE DIOS Ctra. Gral. del Norte, 53. Santa Cruz. Tel: 922 64 55 11 Fax: 922 64 93 52

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Tel. 928 450 000 Fax: 928 449 100 HOSPITAL INSULAR Plaza Doctor Pasteur 35020 Las Palmas.

Tel. 928 313 033 MATERNO-INSULAR Avda Maritima del Sur 35016 Las Palmas.

Tel: 928 444 500 Fax 928 444 288 CLÍNICA SAN ROQUE – SUR Mar de Siberia 1 Urb. Meloneras 35100 MaspalomasMeloneras Tel: 928 063 600 CLÍNICA ROCA C/ Buganvillas 1 35100 San Agustín Las Palmas.

Tel. (0034) 928 76 90 04 Fax: (0034) 928 76 12 48 CLÍNICA SALUS Las Palmeras Avda. de Tenerife, 24 Centro Comercial Kasbah Playa del Inglés Tel: 928 762 992

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Emergency

DIAL 112 Emergency Single emergency line

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Useful Vocabulary

Get healthy!

T

he new multi-use health centre has just opened its doors in Adeje and is a great incentive to those of us living in that part of Tenerife to put some New Year’s resolutions to the test and get healthy in 2012.

Integrated into the existing swimming pool building the new installation, which

documents Needed

Be aware that to receive medical attention in Spain you will need to present identification, residence certificate and passport for residents and a passport for visitors. in addition visitors should present their european health insurance Card for emergency health care at a Social Security Hospital.

Private hospitals will not accept the EHIC and will ask you to pay for your treatment or provide adequate insurance. Please make sure you are aware whether or not the service you need provides care under the Social Security system, before you sign to accept anything.

Residents in Spain will be expected to show their Health Card (tarjeta sanitaria) to gain access to full health care at Social Security hospitals. if you are not eligible for a Social Security health Card, you must ensure you have adequate private insurance.

is just as you pass the main roundabout into the town, boasts a great range of salons and activities, as well as fixed bike, spinning and rowing equipment, free weights, and a terrific range of classes six days a week. Membership also gives you preferential access to the swimming pool and the outdoor courts The gym is also open from 6.30am so no excuses if you can make an early start to your day.

Therapies, Spiritual hypnosis, Past life regression

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Get Space Clearing carried out for more positivity at home and in your work place

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Operating as a partnership the council and the company behind the facility are working to promote a healthier lifestyle among the local population as well as further afield, with reduced rates for those who are registered as resident in Adeje.

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Gizmo / www.TenerifeDogs.com. >>

Pets News >>

Dogs age too!

Gizmo Life According to (IT’S A DOG’S LIFE)

H

i - I’m Gizmo: Island Connections’ intrepid News Hound, doggedly sniffing out the breaking news. For more about me, and to find a cute pooch to adopt: check out www.TenerifeDogs.com.

This week I’m going to tell you the story of how I was rescued from the mean streets of Granadillia, adopted by Nikki and Richard, and got my job with tenerife dogs.com.

About a year ago I was abandoned by my previous owners. goodness knows why: maybe I grew too big, or perhaps my owners couldn’t afford to keep me anymore? Maybe I was woofing too much, or chewed up one too many pairs of their slippers, who knows?

It was very sad and lonely living on the streets, really difficult to find water or something to eat, and people kept shouting at me to go away! then one day I got lucky. the Proteccion Civil picked me up and took me to the dog refuge Accion del Sol. the kind humans there gave me some water and something to eat. their vet checked me to see if I had any injuries, and tested me for heart-worm which can be a very nasty illness for us pooches. I was de-flead (phew thank goodness, those pesky fleas were a real pain!), and I went to say hello to the other inmates in the cages there. one day I’ll tell you all about some of the wonderful woofers that I met there, but for now let’s get on with my story.

Because I didn’t have a mi-

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cro-chip or a collar, Accion del Sol couldn’t find my owner, so I had to wait with the other dogs until someone wanted to give me a home. then I had another bit of luck. After only three days, the nice lady director of Accion del Sol, Marion found me a potential home with a local couple who’s little Yorkie (Basil) had just died.

When I first met my new family I was a liitle shy and timid, but then we went for a walk, and I got more confident and started to cheer up a bit. they decided that they’d try looking after me for a few days to see how I’d get on with them.

Before I could go to my new home though, I had to be castrated and micro-chipped. there are already far too many abandoned dogs without me adding to the problem with more puppies. Also it means that I’ll probably live a bit longer, and be a happier pooch so it’s not as bad as it sounds! having a micro-chip means that if I get lost, the police or a rescue shelter can locate my owners.

The next day Nikki and Richard came to collect me, which was very exciting!

Marion gave me a farewell cuddle, and then I got in their car to got to my new home.

When we go there, I started exploring straight away, and it wasn’t long before I’d sniffed out some interesting smells, discovered the dog biscuits, and I felt quite at home at once. Within about half-anhour my foster family realised how cute I was (lucky I was on my best behaviour), and decided that they were going to

Bella

keep me permanently!

Now I get lots of lovely walks; I’ve got my own bed; plenty of fun toys; bones to chew; and loads of cuddles.

So I definitely have landed on my paws all right! :-) It wasn’t long before I was assigned the important role of SpokesMutt for tenerifeDogs. com, following in the paw steps of the late, great Basil, who was the first ambassador for tenerifeDogs . Nikki set up this website to support all the kind humans who help poor abandoned pooches like me find a new home, and being a rescue dog myself I know only too well about the plight of abandoned dogs in tenerife.

By the way, do check out the advice, information, and list of rescue shelters on www. tenerifeDogs.com if you’re thinking about adopting a pooch.

I was very lucky to find a home quickly and land on my paws, but there are plenty of my mates still waiting for someone to give them a home. So, if you’re thinking of making a pooch part of your family, a rescue dog would love to meet you! If you do give them a home, there’ll be one less pooch on the streets struggling to find food and shelter, and one less dog living in a cage in a rescue shelter.

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f your older dog has started to snap and even bite there are a number of things to take into consideration.

Dogs age too, and more quickly than we may think.

And in fact many older dogs will suffer from at least one medical problem that requires sensitivity on the part of owners, and if there are small children in the house extra care needs Dogs need to be allowed their senior moments too to be taken, even to the extent of reducing or eliminating the time the change in the home rules as far as the childog and the child are alone. dren are concerned. You will also need to Arthritis, loss of hearing or sight and other take extra care of friendly young strangers conditions can make your senior dog’s life when walking your dog. Encourage chiluncomfortable, and an uncomfortable dog dren to have a kinder touch with your oldmay bite when startled or pained, even if such er dog and to always ask first if it’s okay behaviour has been out of character up until to touch a slow-moving or sick dog. now. Senior dog care is essential to making Remember, your dog can’t tell you sure your pet is properly medicated for pain what is wrong, and if he or she is sufor whatever condition may be a problem. fering a loss of sight or hearing it might not be something you will notice straight older dogs can become increasingly con- away, and in fact it may be the aggresfused and may bite when approached ag- sive behaviour of your until now calm dog gressively, especially by small children who that is the marker. So as he or she gets don’t understand that senior dogs need gen- older watch out for small signs and if you tler care than puppies. If this describes your do spot something abnormal in behavsenior dog, a trip to the vet to see if he is suf- iour visit your vet. there are mild forms of fering a loss of sight or hearing as well as any medication that can make your dog’s life other condition is in order, not to mention a less stressful and less painful.

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s this one of these lovely animals just for you? There are many waiting for homes at the K9 kennels. If you would like to re-house one of the animals call K9 on 667 638 468 or visit the kennels between 11am and 2pm any day of the week.

Hasta luego mis amigos.

Next time I’ll be telling you about a rather embarrassing trip to the vet that I suffered recently.

If you would like to keep in touch with Gizmo, check out his facebook page: Snr Giz.

Digs 4 Dogs Professional dog care at our purpose built

KENNELS AND CATTERY

Twinkle:

is a poodle, female and about one year old. She is very friendly and lively.

Kelly & Sally:

are around four to five months old, very cute and affectionate.

6 mins from San Isidro • Only 10 € per day • Collection and return Service • Quarantine & UK return Service For rates and availability phone Allen or Lesley on 680 278 254 or 922 772051

Bella

The Primrose House Hotel dog that loves to bring you gifts.

Kira:

is a large female and very friendly.

She is around two years old.

Scratchy:

is a male dog, about seven months old. He is a little shy but will soon come around with love and attention.

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The Film:

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the Sextet will perform in La graciosa on February 1st, n our last issue we looked at two of the main visiting orchestras here as part of the internationally Lanzarote on February 2nd, Fuerteventura on February 3rd, acclaimed Canary Islands Music Festival, now in La Palma on February 4th, La gomera on February 6th and El hierro on February 7th. its 28th year. Here we detail a few more.

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rive, is a crime drama movie starring ryan Gosling as a hollywood stunt per former who moonlights as a getaway driver by night.

The unnamed Driver lives in a low-rent apartment building and works as a mechanic, stunt driver, and getaway driver. He works anonymously, never for the same people twice,and allots them only five minutes to do their business. released in 2011, the film received a standing ovation at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, and has been critically acclaimed for both the direction and the performance from Gosling as well as coactor Albert Brooks. directed by Nicolas Winding refn, the film also stars Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks and Ron Perlman. drive is showing daily in english at 19.40 in the Multicines GranSur,

Spain top 10 singles SouRCE: PROMUSICAE

This group of classical musicians, graduates from music academies in Warsaw and , came together and decided to add humour to classical music. the have created a unique musical cabaret, where the music, not the words are the source of joy and laughter. they will play during the Youth Festival section. the Mozart group have been playing together since 1995 and initially created short musical ‘jokes’ on Canal Plus television. In 1997 they played their first cabaret program entitled ‘Mozart’s still alive’ and since then, they have given concerts in all of Europe, Canada, the u.S.A and Asia. In the intervening years their repoirtoire as well as their reputation has grown and they have received a multitude of awards for their music as well as their humour. they will perform in Las Palmas de gran Canaria on February 4th and Santa Cruz de tenerife on February 5th.

the Cologne String Sextet The Cologne String Sextet was founded in 1997 by Demetrius Polyzoides and Uwe Ender with the goal of performing chamber music for a string sextet with a fixed personnel, and continual work. the members of the group hail from different countries and have extensive experience with chamber music and as soloists. As well as classical pieces, the group has dedicated itself an artistic involvement with the musical avant-garde performing works by Augusto Valente Wolfgang Danzmeier and tatjana Komarova. the group are Demetrius Polyzoides, Violin, Elisabeth Polyzoides-Baich, Violin, Bernhard oll, Viola, Rémy Sornin-Petit, Viola, uta Schlichtig, Cello and Birgit heinemann, Cello.

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the academy of St Martin in the Fields The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras, renowned for its polished and refined sound, rooted in outstanding musicianship. Formed in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, and working without a conductor, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church on 13th November 1959. Its debut recording just two years later, had “...precision, care, consummate musicianship and more sense of style than all other chamber orchestras in Europe put together’ Denis Stevens).

Demand for the Academy, particularly in the recording studio, soon began to grow as did the size of the orchestra and the repertoire it performed. Eventually Sir Neville put down his violin and took up the conductor’s baton, but the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small, conductorless ensemble remains an Academy hallmark. today the Academy performs in combinations ranging from a chamber ensemble to a symphony orchestra. the Academy will perform in Las Palmas de gran Canaria on February 18th and in Santa Cruz de tenerife on February 19th.

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Carnaval 2012

1. Michel Telo Ai Se Eu te Pego 2. Pablo Alborán Perdoname 3. Rihanna/Calvin Harr We found love 4. Maroon 5/Christina Moves like Jagger 5. Pitbull/Marc Anthony Rain over me 6. Adele Rolling in the Deep 7. Juan Magan/Crossfire Bailando por Ahí 8. India Martinez Venecer el amor 9. Pitbull Ne-yo Afrojack & Nayer give Me Everything 10.David Guetta titanium

the queen ickets for the gala to elect T the 2012 Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are already on sale online at General Tickets CajaCanarias.

the event takes place on February 15th in the trade fair centre.

Interested specatators can also buy tickets for the Adult Murgas Contest (all three phases) and for the grand finale to be held on February 10 in the heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium. the theme of the weeks-long event is the1960s: the Age of Flower-Power

Fans of Hitchcock can catch some of his best films in La Laguna,with theWednesday showing of each in English.

• the Birds, Jan 13th – 26th, 8pm.Aguere Espacio Cultural, €4/€3 • North by Northwest, Jan 27th – Feb 2nd, Aguere Espacio Cultural, €4,€3

The Winner:

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FeBrUary 19th.

Goyas nominations

The nominations for the Goyas, Spains’ highly desired ‘Oscars’ has been announced, with the winners scheduled to pickup theirprizeat aglittering.

One film leads the posse,La piel que habito, with 16 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Pedro Almodóvar), Best Actor (Antonio Banderas) and Best Actress (Elena Anaya), followed by No habrá paz para los malvados,with 14 nominations, Eva,12, Blackthorn, sin sentido, with 11 and La voz dormida with nine.

Las Palmas Carnaval >>

Bitchin’ ne of the events O growing in popularity during the

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnaval is the canine costume event. this year it takes place in the Parque Santa Catalina, on February 5th at midday and dogs dressed in full carnival gear will be on display, along with their owners, where the only limits really are your imagination combined with respect for your four-legged friend. Doggone it, sounds like fun!

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Church SERVICES Living Spring Pentecostal Guaza Calle Almorejo 2, beside the guaza sports complex.

Rev. and Pastor (Mrs) Nelson olajide Tel: 609 505 915. livingspring75@hotmail.com The Anglican Parish of All Saints Puerto de la Cruz Sunday services 9.30am and 11am.

Carretera taoro 29.Chaplain.

Tel: 922 384 038 www.allsaintstenerife.com Christian Fellowship Los Cristianos 1st floor of Apolo Shopping Centre Pastor Adrian McBride.

Tel: 922 790 007 Costa del Silencio Coral Mar. Sunday Services 11am-6pm. Mothers & toddlers group tue.10.30 to 12 noon.

Counselling and info: Pastor Bill Jeffrey Tel: 617291751. www. silenciochurch.com Calvary Assembly International Buzanada Sunday 11.00am, Wednesday 7.30pm. Nursery is provided during the Sunday morning service as well as Sunday School for children under 12. For more information, for counselling, or for information about the International Bible Institute, call: Missionary / Pastor Mark g. Baumgartner 628 107 316.

Catholic Mass Puerto de la Cruz International service Sundays (almost always in English) in the Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia parish church St. Sebastian’s Inclusive Church Mogán, Gran Canaria Sundays 7pm at Cordial Mogán Playa Chapel Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Francis Tenerife Playa de las américas, San eugenio: Sunday 10.15am holy Eucharist, sung Wednesday 10.15am. holy Eucharist, said (Sept to June) Los Gigantes espiritu Santo: Sunday 6.00pm holy Eucharist, sung thursday 10.30am holy Eucharist, said (Sept to June) Golf del Sur (Sept to April) San Blas: Sunday 6pm holy Eucharist sung. September to June Los Cristianos (2nd and 4th Sundays. oct to March) Swedish Church: Sunday 10.30am holy Eucharist, sung Callao Salvaje Services: thursdays 6pm.

Please contact Chaplain, Father Keith gordon for further information regarding services, wedding blessings, baptisms, confessionals, renewal of vows, confirmations, counselling, pastoral care and funerals on 922.742045 or 679660277 North Tenerife Christian Fellowship evangelical Church meets every Sunday with Services in English at the Scandinavian church behind the main post office, Puerto de la Cruz.

Everyone welcome. Sunday service and Sunday school 11.30am Bible sharing Wednesdays 5.30pm. Ladies group meets one morning a month Tel: 922 351 011

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GRAN CANARIA FieStaS Music, dancing, street parties and processions - local banks and shops may be closed.

January 20: San Sebastián, Argüimes

MUSiC & SCeNiC artS auditorio alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas: January 13: 8.30pm, classical, Philharmónica Orchestra II, conductor, Esa Pekka Salonen January 14: Orquesta Sinfónica de Las Palmas January 14: 10.30pm, jazz, Polo Ortí and Satomi Morimoto January 16 and 17: 8.30pm, classical, La Fura dels Baus, Orféon Pamplonés, Orquestra Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, conductor Pedro Halffter, sopranos, Amparo Navarro and Luca Espinosa, bass, Thomas E Bauer, countertenor, Vasily Khovoshev January 19: 8.30pm, classical, The King’s Consort January 22: 8.30pm, classical, Mozarteum de Salzburg, conductor Ivor Bolton, violin, Sergej Kachatryan January 23: 8.30pm, classical, Mozarteum de Salzburg, conductor Ivor Bolton, clarinet Daniel Ottensamer Centro de Conveciones expo Meloneras January 20: The King’s Consort Plaza de la música, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria January 13: 11.00pm, disco house/house/soul, Antonio Requena (Marula Café, Madrid/ Barcelona) January 14: 11.30pm, Alma Sin Dueño/Mentes Extremas/Dsua III/ DJ Stro January 19: 11.30pm, OswaldoH, DJ set January 20: 11.30pm, El Especialista Manuel Ruiz, DJ set January 21: 11.30pm, Son la Tela and DJRidoo Janyary 26: 11.30pm, Mojo DJ teatro Cuyas January 13 and 14: 8.30: Latin, Casa Compay Segundo (Buenavista Social Club heirs) teatro Pérez Galdos Until January 29: various times, musical, The Sound of Music (Spanish)

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Until January 20: photographs, Fragments of a New History, Zanele Muholi, Casa África, Alfonso X111, 5, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Until February 12: sculpture and painting, Revelaciones. Objetos, Metáforas y Ficciones, work of national and international artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. CAAM Until January 22: photography, Roland Fischer, Centro de Arte

La Regenta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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January 14: Hoya Pineda to Risco Maninindra, Pico Viento and the Agaete Ravine.

Information and registration on 928 618 740 trekking: Local councils in various areas of the island organise guided treks and other open-air activities. For more information, call UPNature, Guanarteme 928 270084 or 928 473265, arucas 928 621754, Maspalomas 928 764201, tablero 928 140640, Mogán 928 158805, aldea de San Nicolás de tolentino 928.891.252 or www. alberguelaaldea.com, or Valleseco 928 618740. archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: Bentayga (Tejeda), Cenobio de Valerón (Guía) etc. For more information 928 219 229.

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Arguineguín: Tuesday Gáldar: Thursday Mogán: Sunday Puerto de Mogán: Friday Telde: Saturday Terór: Sunday Vecindario: Monday & Wednesday – all 8am to 2pm.

Playa del Inglés: Every day except Sunday, 7.30 to 11.30pm.

Las Palmas Rastro: Sunday 8am to 2pm, bus station.

have you a local event or happening you would like to see listed in our Whats On guide? Send the details to editorialc-news.com clearly marking it ‘Whats on’ at least three weeks before the event. While we cannot guarantee all events will be listed we will include as many as we can.

January 15: 12.30pm romería, old town, followed at 4.00pm, by a street party in the Plaza de la Iglesia January 17: 6.30pm, mass followed by a procession to the Cruz del Señor, a fireworks display and free hot chocolate in the Cruz de San Antonio Los Silos January 20: Gastronomy day, free tastings in the agricultural market January 21: Concert of parrandas (folk music) January 22: Craft fair, animal exhibition and romería Buenavista January 29: Animal exhibition and romería adeje January 20: 12 noon – midnight.

Traditional celebration of St. Sebastián. Adeje hosts thousands of tourists, visitors and followers of the saint patron of cattle workers, attracted by this old and amazing festivity. Particularly interesting and unique are the horses bathing on their arrival at the beach. The act is followed by local food, music and folk bands. Free, Playa La Enramada.

teatro Guimera January 13 and 14: The Ennio Marchetto show tea January 13-15: Cinema, 7pm and 9.30pm, The Future with Miranda July, Version Original (English) with Spanish subtitles Magma, arte y Congresos, adeje January 17: 8.30pm, The King’s Consort as part of the Canary Islands Music Festival Puerto de la Cruz: January 21: 8.30pm, jazz/swing concert, Guitar Juice, Castillo Espacio Cultural, €10 January 24 to February 17: Matar la culebra (kill the snake) a resurgence o fan old custom brought to the islands by returning Canarian emigrants to Cuba. This custom will be taught and practiced in schools and a selection of children will be chosen to give a display on February 20 Los realejos The harp is the protagonist for the music season in January.

January 20: Young Yanira Martín will give a unique concert in the Plaza de San Vicente where she will mix pop

Music, dancing, street parties and processions - local banks and shops may be closed. these are the Saints’ days, but various activities could be arranged for before or after this date.

January 17: Fiestas de San Antonio, Arona, Buenavista del Norte, Güímar, La Laguna, La Orotava, Los Silos.

January 20: Fiestas de San Sebastián, Adeje January 22: Fiesta de San Antonio Abad, Icod de Los Vinos January 22: Fiesta de San Sebastián, Garachico, Los Realejos arona January 13: 10.00pm, Baile de Magos, in regional costume, Arona old town January 14: 8.30pm, folklore festival in the old town followed at 11.00pm by a street party in the Plaza de la Iglesia January 15: 10.00am, craft fair, Plaza de la Iglesia

Los Cristianos: auditorio infanta Leonor January 20: 8.30pm, piano virtuosos Valerij Petasch and Sergey Metelsky, €10 January 21: 8.30pm, Ennio Marchetto. - the living cartoon.

A mixture of origami, quickchange, mime, dance, music, over 45 different characters and lots of humor all by one person. €15 el Médano January 15: 9pm, piano virtuosos Valerij Petasch and Sergey Metelsky, Hotel Playa Sur de Tenerife Granadilla de abona January 16: 6.00pm to 8.00pm, DJs workshop, Casa de la Juventud January 17, 19, 24 and 26: 6.00pm to 7.30pm, Initiation into radio workshop, Casa de la Juventud January 18: 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Live radio workshop, Centro Juvenil de San Isidro January 18: 6.00pm to 8.00pm, DJs workshop, Casa de la Juventud January 20, 23 and 25: 6.00pm to 8.00pm, DJs workshop, Granadilla de Abona 2012, Casa de la Juventud January 25: 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Live radio workshop, Centro Juvenil de Charco del Pino

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January 15: 10.00am, Arona old town craft fair January 22: Los Silos, craft fair

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January 20: Tribute to U2 January 21: Folk Music concert with Milix Vleminchx

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and classical songs, traditional folklore and international music, ideal for all ages.

Folk Music Until the end of March 2012, every Thursday in Los Cristianos, Paseo Marítimo, and every Friday in Playa de Las Américas, city centre plaza, the best of the Canarian folk groups.

La Laguna Alfred Hitchcock, original version cinema, Aguere Espacio Cultural, Herradores, 47, €4 January 18: 8pm, The Birds January 25: 8pm, North By NorthWest

auditorio de tenerife adán Martín: January 13: 8.30pm, classical, Orquesta Sinfónica de Bamberg January 14 and 15: classical, Orquesta Philarmonia January 15: classical, Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife January 16: classical, The King’s Consort January 20: classical, La Fura Dels Baus, Orfeón Pamplonés, Orquesta and choir of the Filarmónica de Gran Canaria January 24: Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg I January 25: Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg II

Centro astoria-Bambi January 14: 8.30pm, folklore concert, Mencey Romántico January 15: 6.00pm, piano, violin and flute concert Trío Atlántida January 21: 8.30pm, concert, Dixie Jazz Band January 22: 6.00pm, chamber music choir, Agrupación Musical de Garachico Blanco Bar January 13: 11.30pm, rock, funk and blues concert, Los Vándalos January 14: 11.30, Night Train 80s and 90s music January 19: 10.30pm, magic with Eladio Torres

January 14: 6.00pm, theatre, apt for 5-12 years old Spanish speakers, Una de Piratas

by Timaginas Teatro, Sala Timanfaya, Puerto de la Cruz.

Adults €6, children €4 January 15: 5.00pm, musical, Caperucita Roja, Aguere Espacio Cultural, Herradores, 47, La Laguna January 21: 5pm, theatre, El Quijote de la Guancha, Aguere Espacio Cultural, Herradores, 47, La Laguna January 22: 6pm, theatre, Blancanieves y los ¿siete enanitos? Aguere Espacio Cultural, Herradores, 47, La Laguna

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Santa Cruz de tenerife tea Until January 15: audio visual, The Opera, Varvara Shavrova, Espacio Cultural El Tanque Until January 29: Photography, Algo falta. El significado fugado en la fotografía Until February 26: Photography, Tropos Surrealistas en la Fotografía Polaca después de 1945 Until March 4: Sculpture, Arte y arquitectura en la Coleção Teixeira de Freitas Los Silos: Until February 5: paintings and crafts, Sala Pérez Enrique, ExConvent, Los Silos

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ture. Social activities. Contact the President, Harry Davies on 922 781905 or Secretary, Chris Stanyer on 922 751507. E-Mail: eurocitizens@gmail.com

La Laguna: Until January 15: paintings, Soberbia by Gonzalo Álvarez III, Aguere Espacio Cultural, Herradores, 47 Until January 20: photographs, Alterados by Tarek Ode, Alfredo González and David Olivera, La Cámara, Bencomo, 23 Until May 29 2020: photographs: Sáhara. Casa Lercaro

the Wednesday Club: The venue for the meeting of the Wednesday Club on the last Wednesday of each month has now changed from the Apolo Center in Los Cristianos to another meeting place close by.

The British Consul, Maria Leng will be this month’s speaker.

For further information please phone Edna on 629487090 to meet and socialise with new and old friends in welcoming surroundings.

Granadilla de abona January 15: English bulldogs in the Canaries, Municipal sports pavilion San isidro Until January 30: 10.00am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Paintings and sculpture by Susana Kooning, Centro Cultural, Monday to Friday

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January 12: Blanco Bar Gourmet, cake and dessert tastings January 20: Tastings in the agricultural market, Los Silos January 29: Almonds in flower, Teno Alto, 922 127 938

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Kayak routes Tours by kayak for all abilities which may be combined with snorkelling, hiking, climbing or potholing. More info on 922 127 938 or www.elcardon.com Surfing: Escuela de Surf y Body Board OAD La Laguna, for over 12s.

More information on 922 256 244 or wwwoadlaguna.com South: Escuela Oficial de la Federación Canaria de Surf K16 (Playa de las Américas). Groups or individual training for over 7s. More information on 922 798 480 or www.k16surf.com trekking: delicatessen tenerife On the fourth Sunday of each month, walks through Tenerife’s food, history and heritage. January 29: Almonds in flower. More information and bookings at El Cardón, 922 127938 or email info@elcardon. com.

Mushroom hunting hikes January 14 and 22: Theoretical and practical outing in the hills of La Esperanza to discover the richness of the variety of mushrooms in Tenerife. How to collect them, which ones are safe to eat, etc. English and German guides available.

Restricted places, €25 includes lunch. 922 297 238, 922 203 847,651 608 118

teno traditions route: January 17 and 24: www. elcardon.com tourist routes 922 127 938 every tuesday: Montes del Agua 1st Saturday of each month: Teide National Park 2nd Saturday: Masca ravine 3rd Saturday: Volcanic tube at Cueva de San Marcos 4th Saturday: Kayak trip off Los Gigantes cliffs, Punta de Teno hiking: adeje: Barranco del Infierno, temporarily closed. arona: More information about trekking routes on 922 725 180 or www.arona.org Los Silos: All year round, guided walks for groups through the most emblematic buildings of this lovely northern town.

Contact Oscar on 922 841 086.

Guided routes: The Cañadas National Park’s interpretation service offers guided tours free of charge.

You need to book in advance with the National Park Office (Tel. 922 290 129/922 290 183).

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LioNS CLUB arona, Las Galletas, Costa del Silencio: Second Sunday of the month: barbecue with entertainment at Coral Mar Square.

Last Sunday of the month: buffet and entertainment at Habla Habla, Las Galletas. Call Cath 629 506 882.

The Lions shop in the Apolo Center is open Mon to Fri 11am to 3pm. The Costa del Silencio

shop is open Mon to Fri 11am to 2pm. Donations of clothing, books, bric-a-brac etc welcome.

Ken Sadler 670 647 765.

San Miguel de abona Monthly Meeting 2nd Monday of every month.

Auction 1st Friday of every month.

Charity Shop open every weekday, Costa del Silencio (20 metres fro the Las Galletas branches shop) New Book Shop open every weekday next door to our charity shop Many fun events throughout year. Information from Secretary Ralph Solomon, mobile 685542128 Writers circle: Hazel Bennett is a published writer and runs a writers circle in Parque de la Reina. Published or unpublished, all welcome. hazel@ hazelbennett.co.uk La Baranda Wine Museum, promoting local quality wines.

TF-5 motorway (El Sauzal exit).

More information on 922 572 535 or www.tenerife.es/Casavino Castles tours: Tenerife History Museum offers guided tours around the island’s castles for schools and groups. More information on 922 825 949 Masonic Meetings in the south of tenerife. Visitors always welcome. Tenerife Craft, Chapter, Mark. For more information phone 922 794 502 or 922 732 386.

Ciudadanos europeos (European Citizens). Meet new friends, get help and advice on living in the Canary Islands and participation in Canarian cul-

masoniC metinGs

Logia Ave Fenix Nº 73 Edificio Simón, Los Cristianos Meetings every Tuesday.

Regular meetings every 4th Tuesday starting Tuesday 25th October 2011 (Installation) through to April 2012

All Visitors welcome

Contact John Donaldson (Secretary):

(+34) 922 17 91 74 or donaldsonjh@yahoo.co.uk

Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martin The Kings Consort, El Hierro Philharmonia Orchestra, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín

the Wednesday Group of Friends. The Group meeting and lunch is held at Bar Tapas Luis, Plaza Charco, Puerto de la Cruz on the second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm.

The Art and Social Group meets Wednesdays (Pam 922 368520). The Literary and Cultural Group meets Fridays (Suzi 922 368084). Other weekly meetings include Bridge and Whist. Residents and visitors are welcome - please contact Tony at wednesday.tenerife@ gmail.com.

January 16:

english Library, Calle irlanda, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz: Mon 3pm to 5.30pm, Weds 10am to 12 noon, Fri from 4pm to 6.00pm and Sat 11am to 1pm. Information: 922 383098 during opening hours.

January 19

alcoholics anonymous (aa) meetings in the South: 1st Floor Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos (next to bus terminal), Mon, Weds, Thurs and Sat: 5.45.00pm, Fri: 11.45am.

Callao Salvaje, Living Sober Group: Local 4 CC Buena Azul, Sueño Azul, Sun 6.30pm For more information call 630 478 448 (24 hrs).

CaNariaN MUSiC FeStiVaL January 13:

8.30pm, Philharmonia Orchestra II, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 8.30pm, Bamberger Symphoniker II, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín

January 14:

Philharmonia Orchestra, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín Phlharmonia Orchestra, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus The Kings Consort, Auditorio Insular Infanta Cristina, San Sebastián de La Gomera

January 15:

Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife,

The Kings Consort, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín La Fura Dels Baus, Orfeón Pamplones, Orquesta and choir of the Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus

January 17

The Kings Consort, Magma Arte y Congresos, Costa Adeje La Fura Dels Baus, Orfeón Pamplones, Orquesta and choir of the Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus The Kings Consort, Auditorio de Alfredo Kraus

January 20:

The Kings Consort, Centro de Conveciones Expo Meloneras La Fura Dels Baus, Orfeón Pamplones, Orquesta and choir of the Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín

January 21:

La Fura Dels Baus, Orfeón Pamplones, Orquesta and choir of the Filarmónica de Gran Canaria, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín

January 22:

Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg I

January 23:

Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg II

January 24:

Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg I, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín Il Giardino Armonico, Convento of Santo Domingo, Teguise, Lanzarote

January 25:

Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg II, Auditorio de Tenerife, Adán Martín Il Giardino Armonico, Auditorio Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura

January 26:

Il Giardino Armonico, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Frontera, El Hierro

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Buenavista 922 127938 info@elcardon.com

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Mayoral invitation

El Hierro

T

Whilst the El Hierro volcano continues to bubble, another kind of bubbling was going in the kitchens of the island’s cafés and restaurants as the second tapas route competition, Alvarita Padrón, took place and had a surprising winner.

Local winners he mayor of Adeje recently received two local producers who have won important prizes locally and internationally.

José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga congratulated the owners of Tierra de Aponte and Montesdeoca for their achievements, dedication and the quality of their products saying, “we are enormously satisfied that our borough is known outside our country not only for the excellence of our tourist destination, but also for the quality of our wines and cheeses.

The Tierra de Aponte bodega in Taucho is a family vineyard which has now been in operation for over six decades. Three generations later it has become a reference point within the sector for the excellence of its wines and the respect they show for the environment. A large part of their production is exported for the increasingly selective palates of the North Americans and their wines are included in the listings of the best 100 wines in the world.

Amongst the awards they have won is the Gold Medal in the 2009 national wine competition in Madrid, the Seal of Approval at the AWC Vienna international event in the same year and more

New Year bash

The mayor congratulates representatives of Montesdeoca and Tierra del Ponte

recently the Agrojoven Tenerife award.

The dairy Montesdeoca recently received a bronze World Cheese award for the second year running, the largest and most important event in the world in its sector. Among the over 2,500 cheeses tasted by professionals from France, Italy, Germany, Holland, the UK, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, the United States and Spain, this adejero product maintained once again its well earned international prestige.

Were you there?

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nother great night at the Bombay Babu as regular clients joined some well-impressed new visitors at the Bombay Babu’s blowout celebration at the year end.

A four course meal of epic proportions and quality was accompanied by unlimited house wine or draft beer and the night really began to rock when the Bollywood dancers started the in house entertainment at 8pm. Contented regular

Indian Tandoori Restaurant

Bombay

Babu

clients happily posed in their new Bombay Babu Tshirts with owner Prakash, all of the traditional, hats, streamers and party blowers were provided and a fabulous time was had by all.

This award winning restaurant is already well known for its excellent food and is now also becoming equally well known for their party night organisational abilities. Watch this space for news of the next great celebration, but don’t wait until then to visit this popular restaurant in the Centro Comercial La Niña, Costa Adeje.

High flyers

The chefs of some 30 establishments vied against each other for this year’s trophy. The results, declared recently, gave the award to the cafeteria at the tiny island’s airport. El Hierro is a choice destination for people from the Basque Country, known gastronomes and although the average airport food doesn’t normally rate a mention, it would seem that this little café pulled out all the stops. Dried figs are one of the prime ingredients in herreño cooking, but they created a ‘false’ dried fig made with lamb, almonds, dried figs, spices, honey and puff pastry.

Out of those that entered 16 were from the capital, and some of those served upwards of 550 rations of their newly created tapas, underlining the importance of this kind of competition in promoting an area’s bars and restaurants. If only they could get it into their heads to let the foreign press have the information in time for some of you to actually go and try some of these delights. The winning bar received €500 and a holiday for two in Lanzarote.

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Bag master Fill freezer bags easier with this useful bag holder

Gastronomía Tinerfeña

Taste Tenerife

The new consulting groups for the Taste Tenerife promotion are now being set up in the various sectors.

Those involved in enotourism, administrations, hotels and restaurants, bodegas, local farmers, tourism and intermediate entities will be coming together in virtual Internet encounters to put their point of views, add comments, proposals and initiatives. All information received will be returned to the various groups on a regular basis. The ideas is to get as much input as possible, without requiring much time on the part of those taking part, nor displacement for meetings.

Those involved will also receive information of the development and evolution of the Taste Spain project.

Transparent cookery Keep the lid on it with this glass slow cooker

Taste Fuerteventura

Island promotion The Maxorata island has added its name to those tourist destinations which are trying to promote their local products under an umbrella brand of Taste Fuerteventura.

Although so far still outside the Taste Spain camp, only Lanzarote and Tenerife are currently included, Fuerteventura are now launching their own web site as, “a way of bringing our tourists into wider contact with a quality gastronomic experience” announced the promoters. The web site will probably be presented in Madrid at Fitur and the project has already been launched in the social networks where, according to the promoters, they are passing on, “the local gastronomic offer in a differentiated way, adapted to the necessities and appetites of our tourists and residents”.

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Chip & dice

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Gold medal wine

Hoya del Navío 2010 obtained the top distinction in the Concours Challenge Millésime Bio 2012.

A great time was had by all

The wine was awarded a gold medal in this fifth edition of the competition celebrated in Monpellier, France.

Over 800 wines were presented in this event which is considered one of the most important ecological wine contests internationally.

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Finca Río Sur

Hoof to hearth A

ny good gardener will know if you treat the soil well, it will repay you well. Now multiply your garden plot by several thousand, add into the mix two local entrepreneurs and you have a perfect example of rural development turning out top quality fruit, vegetables and meat products.

The Hernández Estévez brothers, José Carlos and Andrés come from a farming background. Their parents Candelaria Estévez and Andrés Hernández, were farmers who sold their products in La Cochinera at the Tenerife wholesale fruit and veg market, Mercatenerife. Starting with their own inherited land, the two men bought more plots and rented others and they now cultivate over 600,000 square metres, half in the open air and half covered by modern greenhouses.

With an innate love of the land, they both started in the sector at 14 years old. They bought their first small lorry in 1998 and now have 60 employees. Plague control is biological and all production uses the minimum of chemicals. They pro-

duce pumpkins, marrows, peppers, cucumbers, aubergines, tomatoes, watermelons and melons, rotating the crops and choosing the plants to cultivate in the various areas depending on the type of soil and the temperatures, exotic varieties and colours are also now available.

With the exception of the aubergines which are grown in hydroponic packs, the rest of the plants go straight into the ground and they are all watered by a drip system which reduces water wastage.

As the land area under their management increased, they found that the increased demand for natural fertilisers was proving very expensive, so in a textbook case of vertical expansion they decided to start keeping their own cattle.

They started in 2008 with 40 animals, which of course grew and they were then faced with finding a market for their animals. They eventually decided on two excellent meat (as well as manure) providers, The Blonda de Aquitania and the Asturiana de los Valles. The fruit or vegetables that they consider unfit for show or sale because they have a blemish or are not perfectly formed are chopped and go into the mix for the animals along with

damp straw, and unsold plátanos (the local banana) donated by another local finca.

It’s a real delight to see the cattle with their noses deep in the troughs, looking eagerly for these tasty titbits. If we are what we eat, then animals are too, and this lot eat the best! Their herd now numbers 170, 80 of which are breeding mothers and they go through an amazing 3,000 kilos of food a day, of which only one kilo of dried food per animal is included, the minimum for protein maintenance.

Ever y 15 days all the straw, manure and the remains of the hydroponic sacks, which are also recycled to provide a ‘bed’ for the animals, is shovelled out and piled up, then shifted to the fields and ploughed in when they are emptied.

Surprisingly there is no smell at all that you would normally associate with manure, just a clean, healthy animal scent. Their natural recycling system produces products of extraordinary quality and their clients now include most of the major supermarkets and large hotels.

However as the crisis hit, more and more butchers began to look at the cheaper meat providers from large herds in the Spanish mainland

and abroad, or were unwilling to buy a whole animal, wanting only particular cuts, so José Carlos and his brother decided on another vertical leap and opened their own butchers.

The first opened in Arona a year ago and they have since opened in Taco.

They also sell to other butchers.

The beef they sell in these outlets is their own, the rest of the meat comes from producers who have the same ethos, vision and dedication to quality as they have, all of it carefully hung for the correct amount of time to ensure the best quality.

All the products are from Tenerife. Carne del país (local meat) – at least here – actually means just that, as does ganadería propia (own herd). Unfortunately, not all the butchers who maintain that are being completely honest, and there is no check-up or legal impediment against them making false claims.

The proof is on the plate and on the tongue.

This meat can be grilled or fried (depending of course on the cut), you don’t end up half boiling it in the water that seeps out of steroidfattened meat. And yes, it is a little more expensive, less that you would think as there is no middle man, but you are paying for meat and not for

the water that ends up discarded in the packaging or forming a rather unpleasant scum in your cooking utensils. You pay for what actually ends up on your plate. We tried an entrecôte steak and deliberately left it in the fridge for 24 hours. Minimal seepage and that was fresh blood, not diluted pink water. The taste on the tongue was one that we had almost forgotten – glorious full flavoured beef. We will be back.

They also make their own meatballs, kebabs, hamburgers and the Arona shop employs a wonderfully friendly Italian butcher, Matias, who can also speak Spanish, French and English. German readers may be interested to know that they have a good stock of pork hocks.

Carnicería Novillos Canarias in Taco is at Comadrona Dolores Daban in front of the Taco Mercadona (922 958 751) and the Arona branch is just up the road from Los Cristianos in the first building you come to in La Camella on the right hand side, Carretera General La Camella number 43 (922 720 318). There is parking on the shop parade or on the parade opposite and they will be happy to discuss special cuts or preparation of different cuts to your orders with a little prior notice.

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“The strength of the 208 lies in its style: it is a real ball of energy. It has the potential to please everyone, like a popular piece of music that touches the human soul regardless of culture, ” says Gilles Vidal, Style Director, Automobiles Peugeot

Ergonomic re-generation The interior continues the promise of innovation just like the exterior style. A true break from what has gone before, beyond the recognised technical constraints and cultural references, the instruments and controls have been completely re-thought to become entirely intuitive and clear. They are positioned around a small steering wheel, combined with an elevated instrument panel giving information at a glance and a large touch screen. This ‘ensemble’ connects with its occupants and contributes to the practicality, the safety, the quality and purity of the interior design, as well as to the driving sensations.

Peugot 208 I

n the spring of 2012, Peugeot will launch its new model in the ‘B’ (Supermini) segment.

The new car will be available in two distinct body styles; three and five door.

Today, when creating a vehicle capable of appealing to and uniting a wide variety of customers with ever changing expectations, simple renewal is no longer enough.

Therefore, from the outset, the ‘A9’ Project adopted the most ambitious specification overhaul ever undertaken by the Marque to create a vehicle that represents a true generation leap.

Peugeot has not hesitated to rewrite the rulebook, with the desire to reinvent the principles on which the success of icons like the 205, 206 and 207 were built and to “re-generate” them, to create the Peugeot 208. “The 208 is a new illustration of the brand project launched two years ago, representing a new stage in Peugeot’s desire to drive itself towards ever great-

er modernity”, says Xavier Peugeot, Marketing and Communication Director, Automobiles Peugeot.

Architectural re-generation The 208 embodies the principles of agility and efficiency. The initial technical choices make it a vehicle which is light aerodynamic and very compact. These benefits are accentuated by noticeably increased occupant space, with more

room in the rear seats (+5cm at the knees) and a more generous boot (+15 dm3 in volume), proof of optimised architectural performance.

Stylistic re-generation The 208 gives form to and refines the new aesthetic codes of the brand.

‘Floating’ grille, light signature, ‘boomerang’ rear lamps -

each detail is designed in complete harmony with the balance of the car, structured by a ‘spine’ the impression of which is even visible on the roof.

Sculpted, athletic, pure and sophisticated, its style projects the brand towards a renewed and attractive modernity, suggesting sensuousness and energy, smoothness and mischief.

The two body styles have been given entirely different treatments, with the style of the quarter panel of the three-door version recalling one of its illustrious older siblings.

Fer rar i 458 Italia

Best driver’s car

The Ferrari 458 Italia has been announced as the winner of the Dutch magazine’s Autovisie’s annual Supertest, the publication’s traditional end of year group test designed to find the best driver’s car of the year.

By achieving average CO2 emissions of 34g/km lower than the 207, the 208 takes the lead in its segment.

Its latest generation engine technology and the use of the e-HDi microhybrid system on virtually all versions add to the vehicle’s improvements in terms of weight reduction and aerodynamics.

With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation Stop & Start System (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km of CO2 (delivering fuel economy of 83.1 mpg) and never exceeds 99g! The 208 introduces a new range of 3-cylinder petrol engines, 1.0- and 1.2-litre VTi, which are particularly efficient, with a range starting at 99g/ km of CO2 (delivering 65.7mpg).

The environmental performance of 208 continues, with 25 per cent of ‘green materials’ (recycled or of natural origin) making up its mass of polymers, it enters a new era in terms of eco-design. As a world first, the rear bumper and the fan assembly are made entirely using these materials. This type of bumper alone will permit a saving in manufacturing of 1,600 tonnes of fuel a year.

Re-generation of the driving experience Ad of th e year

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his demanding supercar test included timed laps of the Folembray circuit in the North of France, with the Ferrari 458 Italia recording the fastest lap time in the hands of experienced Dutch racing driver, Peter Kox. According to the magazine, “the Ferrari 458 Italia excelled on the circuit. And on the public road, the car surprised with the ease with which its enormous speed potential can be used.”

Since its launch the Ferrari 458 Italia has won more than 35 international awards, the most recent of

Environmental re-generation

which include Motor Trend’s ‘2011 Best Driver’s Car’, Auto Motor und Sport ‘Best Sports Car’, and ‘World Performance Car of the Year 2011’.

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n addition the 4.5-litre V8 engine powering the 458 Italia was awarded ‘Best Performance Engine’ and ‘Best Engine over four litres’ during the prestigious 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards.

The Force!

The very excellent television ad for the 2012 Passat in which a child, dressed as Darth Vader, discovers ‘the Force’ when he meets the car, was one of the most viewed ads on YouTube in 2011. Using the

unforgettable Star Wars™ score the ad was viewed over 44 million times last year.

The 208 renews the driving experience, a key factor in the DNA of every Peugeot. Due to the small steering wheel which provides new ergonomics, the driver experiences a completely new driving agility, and reduced weight of the vehicle.

The new Peugeot 208 will be launched in mainland Europe in the Spring 2012.

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Boxing

By George Reed

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Undefeated

AFRICA CUP ::

Las Palmas lose player

Sport News in Brief >>

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lthough having internationals in a club’s ranks is A usually an honour, 2nd Division Las Palmas are not thrilled at losing Ibán Iyanga.

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but he had a short career, being involved in only 18 contests. however, he defended his title successfully on four occasions. the South Korean departed when he was aged just 26 and still champion in the super bantamweight division. the only English boxer in the pack is Stepney-born light welterweight terry Marsh who won the IBF world title four months later, before retiring after the revelation that he had epilepsy. he had never lost a fight in 27 contests. Next on the list in the Romanian-born fighter, Michael Loewe, who captured the vacant WBo welterweight title in 1997 in his 27th fight, but he made only one defence, a win against Ireland’s olympic hero Michael Carruth. unfortunately he had to retire from the ring aged 28 after seriously injuring his left hand.

Another who retired with a clean slate on his record with 24 straight wins was thailand’s Pichit Sitbangprachan, and if you find that name difficult to pronounce, try the name he was born with, which was Supap hanwichachai. he won the IBF world title in his 14th contest in 1992. he had ten more wins and then retired undefeated in 2000. the Mexican, Ricardo López, was without a doubt one of the greatest fighters of the 1990s, yet his name won’t mean a thing to anyone but the most dedicated fans, because he fought in the lowest weight division in boxing. If he had been in the higher divisions, with his immense talent he would have earned a fortune. After winning the WBC minimum weight crown in 1990, he defended his title 21 times over the following eight years, before moving up in weight to light flyweight to lift the IBF crown, then made two defences and retired in 2002, having been unbeaten in 52 professional fights, and previously undefeated in 37 amateur contest. Some record for the tom thumb of boxing.

Sven ottke was never beaten in his 34 fight career, but had very little exposure outside germany, the reasons being that all but one of his fights took place on home soil. ottke was approaching 30 when he turned professional, after an extensive amateur career. With leaving it late to join the paid ranks, he didn’t have much time to mess around with opponents picked to pad his record. Within 18 months he had taken the IBF world title belt from America’s Charles Brewer in 1998, in only his 13th bout. he defended his super middleweight title17 times and then captured the WBA belt after a hard fought encounter with Byron Mitchell. he defended this belt four times and then retired in 2004, with not a blot on his record.

Known by his footballing name of Randy, he has been called up by his country for the African cup of Nations and could be unavailable for duty until mid-February, depending on how far the co-hosts progress in the competition.

Although the Cup does not begin until 23 January, FIFA rules oblige clubs to release players to join their squads a full fortnight beforehand and Iyanga headed for guinea during the first week of the month. the 24-year-old was born in gran Canaria and has Spanish nationality but took out a guinean passport a couple of years ago after being approached about a possible call-up. he made his debut for the country in october 2010.

On Friday January 20th boxing fans have a chance to see some live ring action at the gymnasium in the Playa de las Américas Estadio Olímpico when Tenerife-born professional Adasat Rodríguez Rojas takes on the English boxer Dean Walker for six rounds.

The fight night starts at 9.30pm and there are other matches on the card, three amateur and two neo professional, organised

by Manuel Povedano’s boxing team. The fighters are local and belong to a number of Tenerife based gyms.

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Stand-off continues S

pain’s Football League is refusing to budge in the ongoing conflict with radio stations, which have been banned from 1st and 2nd division football grounds since the beginning of the season. the League wants all the stations to pay a broadcasting fee in return for permission to offer live commentary on games but

the stations have refused on the grounds that there are no image rights involved and the broadcasts are the intellectual property of the commentators, not the clubs. the ban has forced a number of major radio football programmes to be broadcast from studios using tV pictures of games. Some have also paid individual game tickets for reporters to enable them to comment live using their

ARONA ::

mobile phones, although club stewards have ejected a number of journalists caught broadcasting in this way. In the latest bid to have the ban reversed, the CoPE station sought an injunction against the League arguing that it was a breach of the public’s right to information. the bid has been rejected by a Madrid court, however, and the stand-off continues.

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Tournament Rally joy to go global

Gran Canaria’s islas Canarias rally is back on the irC calendar after serious fears that it would be chopped due to funding problems.

rona’s annual end-of-year football tournament for A young players from top clubs in Spain and Europe could become an unofficial world club championship next year.

organiser José Ramón de la Morena, who is the nation’s bestknown football radio journalist, said talks had already started with the authorities in Arona to increase the status of the 7-aside competition for under-11s, which this year attracted, among others, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.

De la Morena said the support for the tenerife tournament, which is broadcast live on Canal + tV more than justified going global and he would attempt to persuade top clubs from South America and China to take part next year. this year’s tournament was won by Atlético de Madrid who beat Villarreal in the final.

the Spanish Racing Federation has confirmed that the rally is to feature on the list of events comprising the International Rally Challenge and will therefore attract a top line-up of international drivers. the event had been in doubt after the island’s Cabildo and the Canarian government apparently refused to guarantee funding, prompting main organiser Luis Monzón to throw in the towel several weeks ago.

Cabildo president José Miguel Bravo de Laguna gave the news at a recent press conference, announcing that the corporation’s commitment to the high-profile sporting event would be reflected in the financial contribution to be made for 2012.

Sport News in Brief >>

umberto Pelizzari

free diVinG

Umberto Pelizzari was in La Caleta at the start of the month to open a new free-diving school in the borough.

Pelizzari is probably the best known free diver in the world, having established world records in all the then existing disciplines of freediving.

The Italian joined members of the Adeje council and mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga to open the school which becomes the European headquarters of the sport. Given the closeness of the Tenerife Top 3 training centre, the sea and the excellent all-year climate it is hoped that the new Academy will become a centre of excellence in the sport – the centre in Egypt has high temperature problems at certain times of the year, and the one in the Bahamas has to deal with monsoons. Francisco González is the director of the new school.

Umberto Pelizarri

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Poor Mike has an injury, Roger is off to uK for a week or so and Laurie is recovering from recent surgery so they need a player or two to give it a go! Young Jordan of taylor’s team is one of the most challenging players for the referees and is showing great sporting spirit in giving it a go and this will help him as a player in that he will see things from a referee’s point of view so if any referees or the existing players fancy trying the odd game just like Jordan during January and February please get in touch with Soccer Experience asap!

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HOME-GROWN DEMANDS

sUpporters’ protest

Members of Cd tenerife’s most ardent supporters’ club vented their anger with graffiti after learning that new players from the mainland had been signed within minutes of the transfer window re-opening.

Although in agreement that fresh faces are needed to inject life into a team that lost its way as of November and risks dropping off the pace at the top of the league, many fans are furious at the lack of opportunities given by

manager Antonio Calderón and director of football Pedro Cordero to home-grown players. Slogans in red paint calling for “more locals and fewer imports” were daubed on the walls of the heliodoro stadium as the team returned for training after the break. the messages are believed to be the work of ‘Frenteblanquiazul’ (Blue and White Front) supporters, who occupy the stand at one of the ends of the stadium at every home game.

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By Chris Todd

away day joy

Second Division B 10/01/2012

08/01/2012 RSD Alcalá 0:4 CD tenerife A rampant blanquiazul side tore through their rivals from Madrid with an excellent second half display in the first game of the new year.

New signing Raul Llorente impressed - the left midfielder had played alongside the likes of David Silva and Fabregas for the Spanish u-17 team before a serious injury halted his progress. Another new player to join tenerife during the winter transfer window was Aridane and the Fuerteventura born striker made his mark by scoring after only five minutes after coming off the bench. the town of Alcalá de henares is located on the outskirts of Madrid, their tatty open plan stadium could only attract a crowd of little over 1,000 spectators for the visit of tenerife. the blanquiazules were harshly reminded of the standard they have fallen in to, but they have to get on with it and fight to get out of this league. the home side squandered some early chances and also found the ever reliable blanquiazul keeper Aragoneses in fine form. the turning point of the match though came on 24 minutes when a clear penalty was committed by the Alcalá keeper on Victor Bravo. the referee had no hesitation in sending off the local keeper and Bravo picked himself up to convert the penalty.

At half-time tenerife held a slender lead and with their one-man advantage were well and truly in the driving seat. But we have often seen the blanquiazules try and hold on in similar situations rather than going for the kill so the nerves of the fans were justified at this stage. those doubts though were brushed aside by a solid second half display by tenerife as they added goals by Kiko Ratón, Marcos and debutant Aridane who scored with a powerful header. the final score of 0:4 was tenerife’s best away result for almost three years (a season when they won promotion to La Liga). And the best away win prior to that? Back in 2000 when they thrashed Leganes 0:4, also a season when they won promotion with Rafa Benitez in charge. the omens look good and with the new players fitting in well hopefully a new dynamic team will be found. At least one more player will be signed before the end of the January deadline.

Argentinean defender Luna has been released by the club, he now plies his trade in the Ecuador league and youngster Josmar Zambrano, dubbed the “Canarian Messi” has unfortunately been loaned out to Venezuelan side Zamora FC. great things are expected from the pint sized playmaker

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The side were solid against Alcalá

but he has not fitted into manager Calderon´s plans this season and a loan deal until June was considered to be the best option. this weekend CD tenerife travel to the neighbouring island of gran Canaria for the mini-derby against uD Vecindario, a town located in the South of the Island. A sell-out is expected at the compact Municipal Stadium with around 600 tenerife fans making the trip. the game can be seen live on tV Canaria on Sunday January 15th at 5pm. travel arrangements have not been easy due to the later than normal kick-off time with no return ferries later on the day and limited flights. All travel packages with Viajes halcón sold out in days and extra flights were organised to satisfy the demand. tenerife has no rivalry with uD Vecindario but the match will likely be declared high-risk by the authorities due to the proximity of fierce enemies Las Palmas. Despite the gap in the league table between the two teams everyone realises that in a derby game anything can happen.

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pain’s top golfer Sergio García will be among the stars taking part in the IV ProAm Memorial Maria García-Estrada a charity event taking place in Abama Golf on January 13th and 14th.

The player, currently ranked 17th in the world, has long been associated with the charity, which works to raise awareness and funds for investigation in a particularly aggressive form of sarcoma cancer, which took the life of the promising young Spanish golfer, María Gracía Estrada in 2005. As the foundation’s website states, “The main objective of the María García-Estrada Foundation, apart from rendering homage to her tireless spirit, is to provide answers to the two questions María asked herself during her tough days of battle against cancer, “What disease do I have?

How can I get cured?” Up to this day, her two questions have no answer.” Events such as this work towards providing funding in the search for those answers.

María was born on January 13th, 1981 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and from an early age her life was linked to a golf, sport in which she attained considerable success early on, being part of the winning Spanish girls team Championship in Frankfurt in 1997 when she made her mark as one of the biggest up-andcoming talents of Spanish golf. She studied and played in the United States before she was twenty, and was a very popular all rounder. She moved to London to pursue her professional career but in 2005 was diagnosed with cancer, and died at home in Tenerife following an exhaustive and brave battle, but with no answer nor cure in sight.

Previous editions of the competition here have raised over €350,000 allowing researchers follow specific lines of investigation.

40 teams, each made up of three amateurs and one professional will take part in the Open and the tournament will finish with a gala dinner at the Hotel Abama .

By George Reed

Undefeated I

t’s surprising really that from the time during the transitional period from bare knuckles to gloves, up to the present time, only nine men in professional boxing, out of the thousands who have held world titles, have retired as world champions, with unbeaten records. the first in the group to achieve this feat was a transitional champion as pugilism entered the gloved era. Jack McAu-

liffe was born in Cork, Ireland in 1866. After moving to America he reigned supreme as world lightweight champion from 1885 to 1896. ‘the Napoleon of the Prize Ring’, retired without a loss.

Jimmy Barry from Chicago was another fighter to mix bare knuckle and gloves contests. un-

Sergio to tee off

beaten in 68 fights from 1891 to 1899, when bantamweight king, he was an outstanding ring technician. Next up is Rocky Marciano retired in 1955 with his unbeaten record of 49 wins still intact. he may have not been the most scientific boxer in the world by a long way, but fortunately, nobody tried to coach him, and his punching power and rough and ready style paid off. his 49 winning fights included 43 stoppages and the scalps on his belt included a number of legends in the fight game, the likes of Joe Louis, ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, who may have been a bit past their ‘sell-by’ date when he fought them, but if boxing records were worked out like cricket batting averages, Marciano would be top of the table. Ji-Won Kim won the IBF world title in 1985, ....

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