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The Canary Islands’ biggest fortnightly English newspaper read by thousands of tourists & residents Edition # 667 / 20th April - 3th May 2012

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As we go to print, the regional Minister for Health, Brígida Mendoza is in a meeting with her fellow Health Ministers from other regions and the Spanish Government’s Health Minister, Ana Mato, hoping to reject the proposals for increased prescription charges.

Under the proposal, pensioners would have to pay for 10 per cent of their prescription needs, they currently have free prescriptions, and workers’ costs would increase to 50 per cent instead of the 40 per cent they pay at the moment. Those earning over €100,000 per year will pay 60 per cent. The system is already being condemned as unworkable by pharmacists.

Before entering the meeting, Mendoza called the proposal, “socially unjust” and called instead for better housekeeping. “This proposal is unfair on Canarians,” she insisted, “it penalises the patients, it penalises the sick. There are other means.

Methods which are already in place in the Canaries,” she affirmed, underscoring the region’s place as the top

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EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012 :: ISLAND CONNECTIONS

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Spanish Government >>

Gastronomy and tourism

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ore and more emphasis is being placed on differentiating the tourism offer in these competitive times and gastronomy is a clear area where we can stand out from, and up with, the best.

Turismo de Tenerife, the island’s tourist board is doing a grand job of tying in specific types of food or recipes with the various boroughs and groups of boroughs on the island to try and get the tourists to identify a specific area in their minds with a specific dish or experience.

Which is why it is sad when sometimes, quite frankly, the boroughs don’t do their part, as has been the case with the latest gastronomic days organized in Icod de los Vinos.

What looked like an excellent project has floundered for lack of publicity. Information relating to the various events organised has barely been seen in the local Spanish press and even less did they manage to get it to the foreign press in time to attract the tourists that the project was supposedly designed for. On April 20, there is a gastronomic menu prepared by the prestigious chef from Madrid, Juan Pozuelo with the

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Education

BiGGer Classes

The announcement by the Spanish government that class sizes are to be increased by up to 20 per cent in schools to avoid having to recruit more teachers has been slammed by parents here and in the rest of the country.

major importance of that industry in the Canarian economy, were also the key notes of the speech by the island council President, Ricardo Melchior, as he opened this year’s Expohostel and gastronomy fair at the Recinto Ferial in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

local catering class at 2pm in the IES San Marcos. On April 21, there is a traditions walk with folk groups and orchestras at 9pm from El Calvario to the Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres and until April 21, there is a tapas competition with 11 of the local bars and restaurants, a full list of which can be obtained from the local tourist information kiosk. The rest of the events have already been and gone.

The importance of gastronomy in the tourism industry as a differentiating factor and the

Given the huge amount of excellent and imaginative work that the hoteliers association, Ashotel, and Turismo de Tenerife through Saborea Tenerife, had obviously put into organising parallel activities and the fact that this is the event where the annual best chef in the Canaries competition takes place, the number of stalls were sadly thin on the ground compared to other years and some big names in the island noticeably lacking.

However there were still some interesting things to see, try and taste. Hotels, apartments and businesses with terraces and bird problems could do no better than to speak to Fenix, specialists in bird control, using birds of prey for an ecological, non-poisonous and noise free solution. We tried some excellent Serrano hams from Señorío

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de Montanera and a delicious, subtly flavoured chorizo-style black pudding. Some stunning garden and patio furniture was on display from Fek, a Canarian mojo sauce company, Guachinerfe, has brought out a single dose sachet of their speciality – a simple idea which should catch on, some excellent coffee from Arabo, designed for use in the workplace, and there were over 50 wines to try in the ‘wine tunnel’ not counting those available on other stands. We loved the wonderful exhibition of old kitchen equipment too.

During the event there were organised wine, gin, pâté, beer, cheese, honey, cakes, salmon and cava tastings, a cocktail and Serrano ham cutting competition, breads from all over the world to try and show cooking events where you could watch some wonderful professionals at work taking you through the steps to prepare food from the simplest to the most elaborate recipes.

The title of best chef went to Adrián Bosch of the Hotel Villa Cortés . Let’s hope the next edition of this event in 2014 will attract more interest.

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Education minister José Ignacio Wert unveiled the details of new cost-cutting legislation which will raise the maximum number of pupils per class (currently 25 in primary schools and 30 in secondary schools). Teachers will also see extra contact hours added to their timetables to reduce the need for more staff. The Canarian Department of Education has already said it will oppose the rules due to the negative effect they will have on teaching quality.

Parent organisations have promised to mobilise in protest at the planned legislation, which Madrid says will help save €3,000 million.

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On trial?

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ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

BritishEmbassy

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he British Government does not condone or encourage ‘health tourism’.

The aim of the advice provided by the British Embassy [website] is to ensure that British nationals in Spain, whether tourists or residents, comply fully with Spanish and EU legislation in exercising both their rights and their obligations.

Spain receives over 13 million British visitors every year. It is in the clear interest of both the UK and Spain that these visitors know how to access the Spanish healthcare system correctly in case of need. This prevents unnecessary administrative cost and ensures that the UK can reimburse

Spain accurately and efficiently in line with the specific provisions set out in EU legislation. Our website advice makes clear that the European Health Insurance Card does not cover those who come to Spain for the specific purpose of health treatment.

There are also many British nationals resident in Spain. They are entitled to access the Spanish healthcare system, just as Spanish nationals resident in the UK are entitled to access the British healthcare system. The aim of our advice is to ensure that they do so in full compliance with Spanish legislation, including registration on the ‘Padrón’.

miss sur competition

souTHerN Belles miss sur is much more than a simple beauty contest and benefits from important sponsors that include public institutions and private companies. the event is a marvelous platform for adeje itself, each miss will present the most beautiful and interesting places from her borough. the 18 finalists, who range from 15 to 28 years old, come from a selection of towns in the south of tenerife, including adeje, arona,

The British and Spanish Governments cooperate very closely on healthcare and other issues related to British nationals in Spain. There is a joint commitment to ensure that British nationals, either residing or visiting Spain, are accessing the Spanish healthcare system correctly.

British visitors make up approximately 24 per cent of the total number of tourists visiting Spain.

The UK contribution to the Spanish tourism industry is of the order of €10billion annually, approximately one per cent of Spain’s GDP. The British Government is committed to ensuring that this important bilateral relationship is underpinned by correct, legal and efficient access to healthcare in line with EU legislation.

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Siam Park >>

The 18 hopeful finalists of the Miss Sur competition were officially presented in Siam Park recently.

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Health tourism

Guía de isora, Granadilla de abona, santiago del teide, Fasnia and san miguel de abona. applications were also welcomed from foreign residents, evident from the cuban, romanian and british girls that made it into the top 18. the final will take place in a lavish ceremony at magma arte & congresos on Saturday May 5.

Entrance is free, and members of the public are encouraged to arrive well before the 9pm start time. For more information on the competition go to www.misssur.com.

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cost-cutter in pharmaceutical expenses in 2010. “There are other ways to go before shared payment is looked at and they should be studied in detail.”

In the meantime, the feared impact of staffing cuts in the Health Service has materialised in the shape of a massive jump in waiting lists for operations in Tenerife’s two big public hospitals. Figures released recently by the Service, following pressure from the health unions, show that the number of patients waiting for surgery grew in the second half of last year by a staggering 38 per cent and 43 per cent for the University and Candelaria Hospitals respectively.

The increase is largely the result of the decision to shut operating theatres in the evenings as part of a cost-cutting drive. Almost 6,000 patients in the Canaries have been waiting for more than six months to be given a date for their operation.

Bieber fever

Canarian fans want Bieber to perform here

Thousands of requests by Canarian fans of teenage pop idol Justin Bieber on social networking sites for the singer to perform here turned the islands momentarily into the biggest Trending Topic (TT) worldwide recently.

The impassioned pleas from fans, in the form of a message tagged CanaryIslandsNee dsBelieveTour, went viral over the Easter period and pushed the topic to the top of the charts on Twitter, giving the Canaries free publicity across the planet in the process.

Fans of the young Canadian regularly post messages on websites, including his official one, urging the 18-year-old to include the islands on his world Believe Tour, tickets for which go on sale in May.

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Pitbull heading to adeje

Adeje Town Hall, Airbag Events and My Events recently presented details of the concert Armando Christian Pérez, better known as American artist Pitbull, will be laying on for his fans as part of his Planet Pit 2012 World Tour.

The concert, which will be held on Saturday 23 June, marks Pitbull’s first visit to the islands, and is sure to generate much anticipation with his considerable army of fans.

Adeje Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, councillor for culture, Nayra Medina Bethencourt, and director of Airbag Events, Bernard Habis, were at the presentation, during which Rodríguez Fraga assured that the concert would be a, “resounding success”, and highlighted the importance of hosting large-scale events such as this. Bernard Habis explained the change in location of the concert, which had originally been programmed for the football

stadium annex in Arona but has been moved to the Costa Adeje Golf Course, is due to the sheer volume of tickets already sold for the event. Airbag estimates a total of 15,000 concert goers will be at the show. With respect to Pitbull himself, Habis enthused that “when you’re talking about Pitbull you are talking about the artist of the moment”. Some of Pitbull’s most recent work includes the title track for the film Men in Black III, his recent collaboration with Jennifer López and his 11 nominations in the Billboard Awards for Latin music.

Tickets are on sale via www.elcorteingles.es and Ticketmaster.es, and cost €25 for general admission or €40 for special admission. For more information go to www.pitbullontour.com.

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EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012 :: ISLAND CONNECTIONS

eL Hierro

Body found in cave The body was found between El Pinar and La Restinga

By Barbara Belt

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he body of a presumed tourist has been found in a cave in the Los Roquillos area, between El Pinar and La Restinga in the south of the island of El Hierro.

Guardia Civíl called out from island capital Valverde, found the body in an advanced state of decomposition, after searching the area around an abandoned camp.

A group of hikers passing through the picturesque Los Roquillos area was puzzled by the campsite they stumbled upon whilst out walking through the area.

Although the camp was, “rudimentary”, they realised that some care had been taken to provision the site with supplies of food, drink and other necessities and they were puzzled as to why both the camp and supplies had subsequently been abandoned. Their con-

cern was increased when they discovered clothes, bedding, utensils and a number of other personal effects, all apparently left behind.

“We really didn’t know whether to just carry on with our hike and forget it, or not. We still had a long way to go and at first we decided that although it was strange, it wasn’t any of our business. It also felt a bit unpleasant to be poking around in somebody’s belongings.

“I suppose we thought some-

body had just been careless, or absent minded...badly organised at least, to have spent time and money setting up camp just to leave it all behind. But the more we thought about it, the stranger it seemed and so we went in and had a further look at what was laying around.

When we came across that bag with pretty essential personal belongings in it we realised something must have happened and that we couldn’t just walk away from the situation without

notifying the authorities,” said Marian W, one of the group.

“We called 112 and were asked to wait at the camp for the police to arrive, which they did within half an hour. They asked us some questions, took statements and told us we could continue.

We were pleased to be able to get moving again, as by then it was around two o’clock in the afternoon and we were a couple of hours behind schedule, but we didn’t know then what had happened, or that the body of the poor owner of all those things was close by in a cave and we were obviously very concerned”. Members of the Guardia Civíl started a thorough search of the area immediately around the abandoned camp and discovered the body of the missing camper inside a nearby cave, “...in an advanced state of decomposition”.

According to the Guardia

Civíl, the dead man was between thirty and forty years of age and of Swiss nationality. His identity has still not been revealed and the cause of death remains unclear, pending investigation.

Locals in the sparsely populated neighbourhood commented that, at this time of year, few of them have any reason to go to the area where the camp was set up, but that they were, nevertheless, surprised to hear of the tragedy.

“We can’t work out how it is that none of us had any idea this man had installed himself out there, let alone that he had disappeared. He must have come in with everything from outside, as we don’t remember seeing him around, or in local shops”, commented local farmer Domingo Hernández.

“Apparently the body was badly decomposed, so the poor soul must have been there for a while. The fact that he was lying dead out there for some time, reltively close to the path, is easy to explain at the moment. We usually have a steady stream of tourists walking these paths throughout the year, but because of the volcanic activity, everyone has been scared off.

We’ve had very few visitors this winter becaus of that”, added his wife, Fefa.

Property values >>

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Property prices fell in the Canaries by almost five per cent in the first quarter of the year, compared to the end of 2011, leaving the average price at €1,573 per square metre, the third lowest figure in the entire country.

The fall in Tenerife (6.65 per cent) was the biggest of any province in Spain and almost double that recorded in Las Palmas. Of the towns and cities in the Canaries, La Laguna has seen its property prices tumble most over the past year, with a drop of 23 per cent.

Mogán in the south of Gran Canaria is now top of the expensive properties table in the Canaries, with average prices now standing at €2,706 per square metre, well over twice the figure recorded in the first quarter of 2012 in the Lanzarote capital, Arrecife (€1,131).

The statistics were released recently by www.pisos.com, one of the country’s biggest online property sales sites.

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ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

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ine councils in the south of Tenerife have come together to coordinate a number of local development project proposals within the rural tourism bracket, in the hope of securing finance under the European Structural Funding programmes, as well as from other bodies who would be willing to help, and, says Adeje’s environmental councillor Esther Rivero Vargas, they should be successful in their bid.

There are two main strands to the projects under the Comarca Chasna-Isora title, in which the councils from Santiago del Teide, Guía de Isora, Adeje, Arona, San Miguel, Granadilla, Arico, Fasnia and Vilaflor are participating.

One is rural tourism and the other is ecological agriculture.

Rural tourism is seen by many as one of the areas where there is loads of room for development and via which visitors, and particularly repeat visitors who are looking for something different to do, can find real alternatives to “beach and sun holidays”.

Within the rural tourism ambit one of the most interesting proposals is the promotion of rural walks – each council will be promoting three specific walks, for instance the Adeje ones are the Camino de la Virgin, Ifonche – La Quinta, and La Quinta – Adeje.

deveLopinG ruraL tourism

walking the walk

it could almost be marketed as a form of recycling tourism – green it certainly is.

These are established walks, walks developed over decades by local residents, which are now part of the rural tourism offer.

Under the project, proposals information on the 27 walks from all the councils will be uploaded and subsequently available to walkers via the GPS system, and that information will include where they are, what’s near by, landmarks, points of cultural and historic interest, the local flora and fauna, photographs, where you can have a rest, get something to eat, etc.

Walkers can also download information in advance so they can mark off points of interest on the way, and Esther confirmed that once the project is up and running all this information will be available in many languages.

“There will be a web page that you can visit, chose your walk, find out the information you need, the difficulty level of the walk, how long it will take to complete, and pictures”. While there is still no firm date for the completion of the project,

Adeje’s environmental councillor Esther Rivero Vargas,

Esther is fairly sure it will be up and running within a couple of months.

“We have a high annual repeat tourism level and we want to give these tourists alternatives, and we also, here in Adeje, want to develop and promote the upper levels of the borough, where there is a lot to offer visitors”, the councillor continued. And

there are actually more than three walks in Adeje – “there are 15”, in various states of repair, some in need of upgrading and sign-posting. Within this group falls the Barranco del Infierno, which has been closed for a while, and is waiting the publication of a legal announcement to facilitate the re-opening. As Esther points out “it is very much

in the council’s and Cabildo’s interest that the Barranco del Infierno opens again soon”.

But is this of interest to many British tourists for instance – in the past the perception was that it this kind of rural tourism was more for Germans and Nordic visitors? “Now that is changing”, says Esther, “we have noticed that in the tourist

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information centres, more and more (British) visitors are looking for information about walks and routes, a change from the past when it was just sun and beach, sun and beach…” And of course the councils involved in this project are hoping to attract first time walkers, tourists who have never considered this activity in the past.

Also of interest, perhaps more so to residents here, are the plans for ecological agriculture proposed by the Comarca – the joint group representing the nine councils. This is within a “green employment” creation programme. Here the group is planning the development of information dissemination and training in ecological agriculture through 16 different courses which will include everything from growing plants to food production and marketing. It’s also a push to bring employment and people back to abandoned areas of the island as well as reforestation and the development and planting of plants attractive to bees to help the development of the honey sector, “an important market”.

As well as promoting alternative tourism and ecological agriculture both projects should see job creation within the rural sector, something to be welcomed at any time.

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EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012 :: ISLAND CONNECTIONS

La Gomera

Full House

Fuerteventura

Hotels on the island were 90 per cent full over Easter

New gay scene Fuerteventura is set to have its first apartment complex geared exclusively to gay holidaymakers within a few months.

The apartments are due to open in El Cotillo (La Oliva) although the identity of the people behind the initiative has been kept secret for the moment, according to local media reports.

The decision to push ahead with the project was taken after successful talks at last month’s ITB Holiday Fair in Berlin, where the plans were discussed with a number of German tour op-

erators. Local sources say the complex will be highly select, with just 15 units and a spa, and is already attracting considerable interest from poten-

tial bookers. La Oliva is to launch a campaign after the summer to kindle interest in the area as a gay tourism destination. The town is to organise a gay-themed short story competition and its biggest resort, Corralejo, has been chosen as the venue for a programme of activities called Rainbow Fuerteventura in October.

Education statistics

High drop-out rate Over 50 per cent of Canarian youth are unemployed

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n La Gomera, this Easter’s occupancy figures bode well for the bank balances of everyone on the island connected with the tourist trade.

As almost all of the island’s twenty-three thousand inhabitants benefit in some way from the money brought in by foreign visitors, this is good news indeed in these troubled times.

Even better news if we consider that during the island’s thirty five years as an off-the beaten-track, winter sun destination, no large tour operators or foreign holiday companies have ever managed to get a foothold here.

The tourist accommodation these Easter visitors are occupying is largely of the self-catering apartment category, owned and managed by locals. Money spent on holiday accommodation ends up in local pockets and bank accounts. It doesn’t stay in the foreign coffers of a big

La Gomera suffers none of this fate as islanders have doggedly held on to their land and property and opted to exploit it themselves for the ‘guirres’ (migratory birds), the northern tourists who fly in for the winter, leaving their money.

Jorge Marichal, head of the hotel and catering trade body Ashotel confirmed the good news for the island: “La Gomera is enjoying a ninety per cent occupancy over the Easter period, according to prior bookings, as it has done before. This is very likely to increase to one hundred per cent with late arrivals. Hotels in Tenerife are also nearly full, despite weather forecasts predicting rain”.

He pointed out that the island of La Palma has not been so popular over the Easter period, although reiterating that, “… the fifty-five per cent full, preEaster reser vations figures will hopefully be improved by people making a late decision to travel. Canarian tourism is often last minute”.

Lanzarote airport

Council fees war Lanzarote airport says it has no intention of paying San Bartolomé council the €650,000 it allegedly owes in unpaid fees for operating its two car parks.

The war between the two has escalated in recent weeks after San Bartolomé issued final demands for the arrears it says it is owed over a period of several years. Previous refusals to pay led the council to slap massive fines on the airport operator, AENA, based on the revenue generated by the two busy car parks.

However, an AENA spokesman said after Easter that the airport had complied with all its obligations and reminded the town hall that it already paid €1.3 million annually in local taxes but was not prepared to be held to ransom. The matter looks certain to head to the courts for settlement.

The local council is claiming €650,000 from the airport

Nearly half of teenagers in the Canaries drop out of school without obtaining the minimum ESO compulsory education qualification, the head of the region’s Employment Service has revealed.

News in Brief >>

El Hierro

No sulphur detected

Scientists from the two main Canarian universities have rejected the idea that there may be sulphur present in the Mar de Las Calmas due to the ongoing volcanic action.

The conclusions will come as a relief to fishing families in the area, underwater diving companies and the many divers around the world who have enjoyed, or would like to enjoy these almost idyllic conditions.

The results of their investigations carried out at the beginning of April from the Cornide de Saavedra boat, show that the pH levels are normal for this season of the year. Water samples taken closer to the volcano and for a radius of 500 metres do show lower pH levels than normal and anomalies in the parameters of CO2.

Speaking ahead of the recent seminar on youth unemployment in Europe, Manuel León said the ease with which low-skilled jobs were found in the past in the construction industry and

tourism sector discouraged pupils from devoting more time to their studies. However, the economic crisis has triggered mass cuts in such jobs and the lack of qualifications is now proving a major handicap for the thousands of young people affected. The 45 per cent non-completion figure is a full ten points above the national average for Spain and is the main factor responsible for the current unemployment rate among the under-30s in the Canaries, which now stands at over 50 per cent according to the latest figures.

News in Brief >>

Sailing

Cebrián in yachting win

Tenerife’s top yachtswoman chalked up a deserved win in the first European leg of the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Palma.

Alicia Cebrián, who is from the Royal Yacht Club in Santa Cruz, turned in solid performances throughout the week in the Laser class and topped the overall table to record an important victory, which she says is down to the hard work she put in during her training on her home island in recent weeks.

The win adds to her first place in the Spanish Laser Cup in March and a third place in the Olympic Week regatta at the end of February.

Despite the Palma success, Cebrián says it would be “premature” to believe that she will represent Spain in the London Olympics, the places for which will be decided at the World Championships in Germany.

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By Barbara Belt

package holiday company.

The absence of big companies also means that, fortunately, visitors won’t find a single all-inclusive, ‘drink and eat all you want all day’ deal on the island, the first sign of a slide down the very slippery slope of price undercutting to ruin. This practice, enforced by foreign business interests competing for a dwindling market in these days of internet bookings, has had disastrous results for local economies everywhere.

The beautiful island of Corfu is a case in point, with package holiday companies contributing to the island’s fall from grace into financial ruin.

The role of such companies in Greece’s present difficulties is, interestingly, ignored, but their aggressive stance over the last twenty years of wishing to buy successful hotels and then price cutting, or deliberately advertising Greek-owned hotels as full to punish owners for not selling, is both well-documented and shameful.

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

“We run Harriets tea room in Fañabé, and come here to buy all our English baking products for our cakes” Diana Parker, Chayofa

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Missing couple found >>

Anaga

Hikers’ rescue

A British couple who went missing while hiking in the Anaga hills were found thanks to the combined efforts of the rescue services.

A call was received from the distressed couple, both of whom are in their mid-50s, to say they had lost their way somewhere between the remote village of Afur and the coast. Police, forest wardens, firemen and the regional GES rescue unit helped locate them within a matter of hours and they were returned to their base safe and sound.

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Used tyres exhibition

recycLe and smiLe

until April 30, if you’re in Santa Cruz, pop along to CC Meridiano to visit the ‘recycle and Smile’ exhibition. Over five million people have already seen the TNU’s (Used Tyre Treatment) exhibition in 22 cities around Spain, and it opened here in Tenerife on April 11th. ‘Recycle and Smile’ shows in a clear, fun and educational way the importance of recycling used tyres, as opposed to the more than 1,000 years they would otherwise take to degrade.

The exhibition also explains the many innovative ways these old tyres can be used, including safer road barriers, athletic tracks, quieter, safer underground rails and, the most environmentally friendly of all, converting them once again into tyres fit for circulation.

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s the oil debate continues to rage in the Canaries, a smaller scale version of ‘to drill or not to drill’ has arisen, this time in a small school in la Laguna.

The decision by water company Teideagua to begin explorator y drilling in the playground of the Las Mercedes school to confirm its belief that massive water reser ves lie several hundred metres below the sur face has been welcomed by the city council but slammed by parents. Teidagua, which is par tly council-owned, is to

invest over €300,000 in the project but says the money will be well spent if water is discovered because it would reduce La Laguna’s dependence on private wells and provide sufficient supply for local farmers in the event of prolonged dr y spells such as the one suffered in the area since November. News of the

15-month project has, however, angered parents, who say the children’s schoolwork will be severely disr upted by the excavation work and drilling. The parents’ cause has been taken up by the Sí Se Puede party in La Laguna, which has called for the work to be halted to allow the case to be studied properly.

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ne of Spain’s most famous ships called into Tenerife earlier in the month on a marathon voyage, which takes it to the Caribbean and the United States in the coming months.

The Juan Sebastián Elcano, a four-masted topsail, steelhulled schooner is the thirdlargest tall ship in the world, measuring 113 metres (370 feet) in length. Built in 1927, she has served for many years as a training ship for officers in the Spanish Navy, not to mention a floating ‘embassy’ for Spain, and regularly undertakes long trips to put new recruits through their paces.

The stop-over in Santa Cruz was the ship’s 56th in history, making Tenerife the most vis-

The schooner has been a frequent visitor to the island

ited place apart from its base in Cádiz and Marín in Galicia.

After spending four days in port, during which the public were invited to visit, she sailed for Havana in Cuba, where she is expected to arrive on May 9. The schooner and her

crew of 260 then head north to New York to take part in a prestigious tall ships race in early June. The Navy says the Elcano has completed over 1.5 million nautical miles in her career to date, visiting over 70 countries.

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puerto de La cruz

sTreeT THeaTre Mueca theatre festival returns to Puerto de la Cruz after a two year break.

Eight national and five international companies from Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Belgium, Costa Rica and France will be performing and locals will add various craft and food events to complete the festival to delight residents and tourists alike. The main performance dates are May 11 to 13, and will be followed by talks in the Instituto de Estudios Hispánicos on May 16 and 17.

Mueca 2012 events will be held all over the town at inside and outside venues from 8pm on Friday May 11, from 11am until midnight on the Saturday and Sunday morning until midday. The thea-

tre events are complemented this year by concerts and a creative gastronomy special called Bocamueca. For the latest information, full programme and a list of the participants, see www.festivalmueca.com.

La LaGuna

sTreeT arTisTs Mime specialists, singers, musicians and other artists will now be able to perform on the streets of La Laguna without having to pay fees or apply for any special licences, provided they have previously informed the town hall.

Artists wishing to perform in the historic quarter of the city now have much more freedom, as almost all of the previous red tape has now been removed. From now on there will be no need to pay any charges or apply for special permits, instead all that is needed is to inform the department of Traditional and Popular Festivals in the local town hall beforehand. All artists are, however, expected to respect the public both living and working in the area. The Councillor responsible for fiestas in La Laguna, Domingo

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Galván, explained that these measures are provisional until concrete rules are set, but they will at least allow some level of organisation on the streets.

“These activities are important for the dynamic of the city, but given that some streets in our city have been taken over by artists whose sole aim is to intimidate passers-by, we hope these temporary measures will at least help to regulate the artists performing.”

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News in Brief >>

RIP

ex Bishop dies

The death of former Tenerife bishop, Felipe Fernández, has been described as a terrible loss to the church according to current bishop Bernardo Alvarez.

Fernández, 76, passed away in hospital during Easter after being transferred from the old people’s home in El Sauzal where has lived for the last few years.

He served as bishop of Tenerife for a 15-period between 1991 and 2005 and, despite his surprise appointment (he was from mainland Spain and had no links to the Canaries), was held in high esteem in La Laguna, the headquarters of the bishopric, and the rest of Tenerife.

Following his retirement on grounds of ill health (he had Parkinson’s), he continued to take part in important church occasions and services alongside his successor.

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Drug arrest

Caught red handed

A British man was arrested in connection with a cocaine find at Tenerife South airport recently.

The 48-year-old was stopped shortly after arriving on the island by plane.

Airport police sources say his suspicious behaviour attracted the attention of officers, who decided to check his luggage. One bag contained two large slabs of high-grade cocaine, weighing just over two kilos. He was arrested on the spot and is held in custody pending a court appearance for drugtrafficking.

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Emmasa

Water bills row

Santa Cruz’s water company has defended itself against accusations that it is causing misery to a number of city families by refusing to reconnect their supply in an arrears dispute.

Emmasa reacted angrily to media coverage of the plight of the families, who live in

Añaza near Carrefour and say they have great difficulty surviving due to the need to use bottled water as a result of the company’s uncompromising stance.

According to Emmasa, the dispute is far from trivial, as some papers have suggested. “These families have not paid a single bill for, in some cases, up to 16 years and their individual arrears amount to over €10,000.

They have reconnected their supply themselves on numerous occasions down the years and we have now been forced to ensure that cannot happen. We have regularly called on them to offer flexible terms but they refuse to pay” said a spokesman.

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Transport

Bus strikes worry

Fears are growing that bus services across Tenerife could be hit in the coming weeks if drivers opt to take industrial action in protest at a recent announcement that the TITSA company has filed a redundancy plan.

Company sources have confirmed that a request has been made to the authorities to lay off 117 of the current 1,600 drivers to help reduce running costs by €4 million in the next two years. TITSA and the unions now have one month to negotiate the definitive arrangements but the early signs are that drivers will unite to block the plans.

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Dog pack

Pony attacked

An attack by marauding dogs has forced the owner of a pony in Tegueste to put it down to spare it further suffering.

Police in the north Tenerife town say the pony was savagely attacked by the pack of dogs, which jumped the fence surrounding its paddock and inflicted massive bite wounds on its legs and rear. A helpless neighbour who witnessed the ferocious assault said the pony tried to get back on its feet afterwards but was so badly injured that it lacked the strength. A La Laguna vet arrived shortly afterwards

and put the animal out of its misery at the request of the owner. The dogs are also thought to have killed several sheep in the area, according to police sources.

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Patea tus Montes

Hiking finalist

Isla Baja

Private airport proposal The proposal has been welcomed by the locals

A Canarian guided hiking company based in La Orotava has reached the finals of a national competition.

The Premios Alimara are decided as part of the Barcelona tourist fair and the judges have decided that Patea Tus Montes’ (Walk you hills) project, Solidarity hiking in the island of El Hierro, was worthy of a place in the final. The judges’ evaluation recognised an excellent progress in the quality, innovation and use of new technologies in the project.

This is the second time the project has reached national notice as it was recently on the front cover of the magazine Oxigeno, together with a full report on the possibilities for adventure sports in the island.

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lans for a Germanowned flying club in the Los Silos-Buenavista area of Tenerife are being backed by local town halls and the island’s Cabildo.

News of the planned investment was released over the Easter holidays and was immediately welcomed by

the mayors of Buenavista, Los Silos, El Tanque and Garachico, who see a private airfield as a potential attraction for the area. No details have emerged of the people behind the project except for the information that the flying club that has tabled the idea is Germany-based and has

over 6,000 members. The four towns think an airfield for small planes on the coast would contribute significantly to raising the tourism profile of the area known as Isla Baja, although for the moment they are being cautious as to the prospects of success until Tenerife’s planning regulations are checked to see if the airfield is allowable.

It is believed locally that the project could finally put the Buenavista Golf Club on its feet and that in turn the golf would attract more people to fly into the area.

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Santiago del Teide >>

Places still available

Crafty course

Anyone wishing to take part in the crochet, drawn thread work and embroidery classes organised by the Santiago del Teide Town Hall will be glad to hear that the registration period is still open.

The workshop is held every Monday from 5pm to 7pm in the head office of the ‘Roque’ Senior Citizen Association in Arguayo and on Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm in the Santa Ana former school building in Tamaimo. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the work of artisan embroiderers and crocheters.

For more information on the workshop or to enrol on the course, call 922 86 31 27 ext 206-234.

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Tactical whizkid

Chess success

One of not only Tenerife’s but Spain’s most promising chess stars, Olga Gunyaeva,

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Hotel jeweller raid

Not enough evidence A

Montenegrin man accused of an armed hold-up in a jeweller’s shop in the exclusive Bahía del Duque Hotel in Costa Adeje has been acquitted by a Tenerife court.

The man was arrested in Switzerland after he was identified through DNA tests carried out on blood on jeans found near the scene of the raid in September 2008. Over €2 million worth of luxury watches were seized in the daring hold-up, which shop staff said was carried out by two men with heavy foreign accents.

Hotel staff later identified the Montenegrin as one of three people who dined in the Bahía del Duque’s restaurant at least twice on the days before the hold-up. Arrested in late December 2010, the suspect was extradited to Spain and spent 15 months on remand prior to his trial. Acquitting him of the charges, the judge said the evidence against the Montenegrin was insufficient to link him

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to the crime and ordered his immediate release from prison.

The acquittal has come as a major blow to police in Playa de Las Américas, who believed they had a solid case against the defendant. It emerged during the

Adeje

New services for the elderly

Was recently crowned Tenerife Chess Champion in the junior category.

Olga, who belongs to the Santiago del Teide chess society, and whose tutor is Julio Castillo, took the title at the event held in the Pancracio Socas García sports complex in Puerto de Santiago, in front of around 200 schoolchildren from around the island.

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Help for parents

School material grants

The education department in Santiago del Teide has announced that parents of children attending local schools have until June 1 to submit applications for grants designed to help with school books and materials.

The bursaries apply to any child enrolled at any

The raided shop is in the exclusive Hotel Bahía del Duque

trial that the jeweller’s shop was uninsured and the CCTV cameras were not working on the night of the raid.

Guía de Isora

Kid’s workshops

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Fun for kids with busy fingers

uía de Isora council has organised free children’s workshops in various outlying neighbourhoods of the borough.

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Carmen Rosa González Cabrera is committed to helping senior citizens

enior citizens living in Adeje look set to benefit from a shake up in the programme of services dedicated to their care, thanks to new changes implemented by the Councillor for Senior Citizens, Carmen Rosa González Cabrera.

The aim of these new services is to improve the quality of life in whatever way necessary, and around 7,000 elderly residents have already benefited from activities. Carmen Rosa explained that they are tackling the two fundamental pillars: social attention and increasing the options available for free time. There are a series of new proposals, and the programme will be updated on a monthly basis. The list of new activities includes workshops,

pre-school, primary or secondary school in the borough, as well as families with any child enrolled at boarding school in the Canaries.

To qualify for help, families of students must have been on the local padron for at least the past six months. These bursaries do not affect your right to request other grants and government subsidies. A special telephone number has been set up to deal with enquiries about the grants For more information call 922 86 31 27, extension 217.

therapeutic exercises, get-togethers, excursions and hiking. With respect to the social attention, the main aim is to support independent senior citizens, helping to avoid or reverse the loss of function, physical or psychological suffering and the feeling of isolation. Several services are available, including home help for families caring for an elderly member and information services for citizens needing help, support or advice.

There is also a tele-assistance service and technical help, which allows citizens to access a support network in an emergency. As the councillor added, “The main goal is to give the elderly a greater sense of independence in their daily lives.”

Starting at 6pm, the next will be held on the 21st and 22nd of April in Playa San Juan and Chío respectively, in the cultural centres. Aimed at kids, adults are encouraged to join in too to make it an intergenerational experience. Tying in with the new exhibitions in the town of work by the Gran Canarian artist, Pepe Dámaso, one of the workshops will be on making kites.

Santiago del Teide

Trip and trinkets

Entertainment for the old and the young coming up in Santiago del Teide.

April 26: Pensioners will be setting off from all over the borough with a first stop for breakfast in Fasnia, then Güímar, Candelaria and ending in Icod de los Vinos for lunch and a dance.

May 2, 7, 16, 23 and 29: A jewellery workshop in the Tamaimo youth centre. For more information, contact the Town Hall.

Climb every mountain

If you want a way to really kick start operation bikini for the coming summer, put Sunday April 22 in your diary and get your name down for the Vertical Trail mountain run from Los Gigantes to Santiago del Teide. Organised by the Island Athletic Federation with close collaboration with the Santiago del Teide Town Hall, this will be the first Vertical Trail to take place.

The emphasis is on taking part and enjoying yourself, and there are two options, a gentle four kilometre trail starting from the square in Tamaimo and finishing in the historic centre of Santiago del Teide, or the 10 kilometre mountain trail, which will start from the quay in Los Gigantes and lead up the mountain path to Santaigo del Teide.

Both routes will start at 10am, and cost €10 and €15 respectively for the four and tenkilometre options. The inscription fee should be paid into the Banca Cívica, Account - 20650021-11-1400211812, showing the name of the participant and the words Vertical Trail Los Gigantes. Send a copy of the bank receipt to carreras@atletismotenerife.com, or show it when you collect your running number. Local athletes can register in the sports department in the Pancracio Socas García sports centre between 9am and 3pm.

Full details can be found at www.atletismotenerife.com.

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 Día de la Cruz

Ollie the organiser

Cruz Control Alan and the girls

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nce again, the celebrations marking Día de la Cruz (Day of the Cross) are upon us. Día de la Cruz is celebrated on May 3rd across the Canary Islands, Spain and, which many people don’t realise, in several parts of Central and South America as well.

The event is mainly celebrated in any town that has the word “Cruz” in its same, although it can also be celebrated in other towns that do not, a case in point being Los Realejos here in Tenerife. On this day crosses around the town or village, as well as those found in the homes of locals, will be beautifully decorated.

Día de La Cruz is a very old religious ceremony and is of particular importance in Santa Cruz, as the date also coincides with the founding of the city.

Like so many other events in the Spanish calendar, the origins of the Day of the Cross, which is also known as Cruz de Mayo (Cross of May) or Fiesta de la Cruces, has an interesting history. It is believed that the veneration of the cross dates right back to the fourth Century and the reign of Constantine I, the first Christian Emperor.

The legend is that his mother, Saint Helena, discovered the remains of the True Cross on

that date. As far as Santa Cruz is concerned, on May 3rd, 1494 Alonso Fernandez de Lugo, the military governor at the time, disembarked in Tenerife and in a ceremony on the beach of the city, erected a wooden cross to officially found the emerging metropolis (the cross is now housed in La Concepción church). So the date has double significance.

Expect even the smallest, plainest cross will be lavishly decorated and put on display, covered in flowers and even jewels and competitions are held for the most attractive or unusually decorated. The best places in Tenerife for these celebrations are Santa Cruz, Puerto de La Cruz and Los Realejos. Here, you may find street parties, with long tables set up in the streets, which are used for communal dining. You might see people wearing traditional Canarian costume, and banks and shops are likely to be closed on this day. Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz generally have programmes of traditional spor ts, dances, exhibitions and displays. From May 1-6 in Parque García Sanabria in the centre of Santa Cruz, there will be a beautiful flower market set up, with a huge selection of local plants and flowers as well as artisan products on sale.

Charity gig

Cosy’s’Help for Heroes’ success For many people, though, the place to head to on this day is Los Realejos, where two major local firework manufacturers, Hermanos Toste and Canarias, fight it out to see who can give the most spectacular display.

The battlegrounds are the Calle del Medio and Calle del Sol. The sky lights up, and the air is filled with the pungent odour of gunpowder. Carpets of flowers decorate the altars in the chapels of the two main streets, there’s a barbecue-style potato bake, many cultural and

sporting events and a ‘battle of the flowers’ with decorated cars roaming the streets.

If you’ve not experienced these fiestas before, it really is well worth going to see them. Some of the work that goes into decorating the crosses is simply stunning, and the atmosphere is usually very buoyant.

Don´t forget that May 1st is Labour Day and a national holiday.

An impressive egg winner!

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id April the Cosy Corne in Costa del Silencio held a charity event in aid of Help the Heroes.

The event was a huge success with many local entertainers turning up offering their support and talent for free. Oliver ‘Showbiz’ Cusack organised the entertainment and held the show together for several hours. Other thanks should go to the sensational Shelly Michelle, Terri Almgill, Pip Brown and Indianna Mcdonough, Cusack John, and Luke Carey. Sonic from Iceland organised a lovely BBQ, Roz his wife took photos for us. Of course Liz was on hand making sure the day was a good one. It was also nice to see Alan out and about as he has been quite ill recently. Well done to everyone who took part and also donated for such a great cause.

Iceland’s lovely Roz and Sonic

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Buenavista del Norte

Buenavista mayor (front third from left) and the rest of the prizewinners with Queen Sofía

 Wingate book week

Infant winners

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Access prize

he last week of the spring term was quite different from the normal school week with children, parents and staff busily involved in the school’s annual Book Week.

In the Infant Department, the children made books, bookmarks, illustrations and book reviews. Children from other departments came to read stories to the younger children, which was a huge success. The Junior department had their annual toy and book sale for K9 which is always a hit and this year raised €160.

The children and parents were set a challenge of decorating an egg to bring to school to be judged. The last day of Book Week is always a favourite with the children – dressing up as a book character! Prizes were given throughout the school. A lot of hard work, combined with a good deal of fun and learning helped to make a brilliant Book Week!

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ntonio José González Fortes, mayor of Buenavista del Norte, has just received the prize for the best universal access borough in the country for municipalities under 10,000 inhabitants.

Infant winners

The prize, handed over by Queen Sofía, is €15,000 and recognises a long term commitment to making access easier for the physically challenged in all areas. It would be nice if the money could go towards fixing the public swimming pool heaters which have been out of action for months and were also used frequently by the borough’s elderly and disabled, to help improve their mobility.

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New European Clinic

Personalised treatment in a family business Why choose NEC?

Doctor Adolfo Peraza

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ith waiting lists and queues in the public health system getting longer every day, now more than ever it’s time to look at an affordable private alternative.

We went along to talk to Adolfo Peraza, the experienced and very personable Doctor who is the leading light of the New European Clinic that he opened two years ago, which is now consolidated in the heart of Playa de Las Américas and continues to expand its excellent level of services.

He told us, “demand for private healthcare in Spain has always been strong, despite the fact that the public system has very good services and professionals. Unfortunately now, for economic reasons, there have been cuts in the funds for the public system, which will obviously affect the patients who receive and depend on those services.”

The team at NEC is able to deal with emergencies and minor injuries, will carry out home visits and has fully qualified specialists in traumatology, cardiology, pneumology, plastic surgery, physiotherapy, psychology as well as a full GP and nurse service and a sport assessment clinic.

The services most in demand are in the fields of cardiology, physiotherapy and traumatology/orthopaedics mostly because there are so few centres that specialise in these areas as NEC does, “I would recommend that you consider attending a specialist clinic like ourselves for acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, for treatment and rehabilitation”.

“We are in the centre of Playa de Las Américas. We’re open from 8am to 9pm, Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.

All the medical services are at the full disposition of the patients and there is no waiting list.”

All treatment is supervised at all times by highly qualified and experienced specialists. NEC differentiates itself from other clinics by, “our capacity to solve acute problems” swiftly. They attend to problems needing medical attention which in other centres could see you waiting several hours for attention. For example lumbago, earache, sore throats, sickness, diarrhoea, sprains, cuts, and injuries from falls, common complaints which can be extremely painful or uncomfortable and incapacitating and need evaluating by a professional and treating there and then.

“It’s well known that the emergency services are overwhelmed, even the private sector services and if you work in this kind of centre, you work on the basis of medical priority.”

Which means basically, that if you have cut yourself and need the cut cleaning, stitching up and a tetanus shot, and there is a traffic accident, or someone with a heart attack, an asthma attack or other life-threatening illnesses requiring immediate attention, you will continually be pushed to the back of the queue.

“We have the great advantage that we can deal with these kinds of emergencies with qualified medical staff within 30 or 40 minutes of them entering the door.” It’s a great advantage for those who are working because time is, after all, money, but also important for those on holiday. Who wants to spend a day of their short and precious vacation sitting in a medical centre or hospital waiting room? This is also an important piece of information for holiday reps. Your clients will appreciate it much more if they are attended to quickly and able to get on with their holiday and your time will be more efficiently used.

The way patients are treated here is also special. “It’s a family business, my father is a doctor and we work together.

My mother works here too.”

This, for the patient, creates a friendly ambience that they can feel as they walk through the door. “We specialise in a personalised treatment for everyone, despite the fact that every day we receive more patients and we have the great satisfaction of knowing that the vast majority of our patients leave here very contented with the personal and medical treatment they have received.”

Adolfo started his medical training in Cuba and finished in the largest university in Europe, the Complutense in Madrid.

His ample hospital training and initial part of his career was in the UK, where he ended up in charge of the accident and emergency service at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London before coming to Tenerife. A private clinic of his own was his dream, where he could develop his creativity and his medical and managerial abilities and his own work philosophy.

“Which is what I’m trying to do right now,” Adolfo added modestly. “We’re very happy with the work we have done so far and especially with the response from our patients, who recommend our services when they leave, and that’s the best reward for us. That’s the direction we are working in and why we have increased the services on offer to include cardiology, pneumology, traumatology/orthopaedics and the 24 hour laborator y and ambulance, which means we are available to the patients for whatever they need.”

In addition to Spanish, a full and free translation service for patients is available in English, French, German, Italian and Scandinavian languages. The GP and specialist services will also help you if you are suffering from tiredness, insomnia, weight problems, constipation, stomach pain, allergies, shortness of breath, cough, joint and muscle aches or relationship and sexual problems. The motto that Adolfo and his colleagues work to is, “we only work to care for you”. Your health is the most important thing in your life and affects everything else you do. It’s worth taking care of to the best of your capacity. The address and contact details for the NEC clinic can be found on page 40.

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Cuban dissident >>

Las Palmas suicide

A headline-making Cuban dissident who was granted political asylum in Spain a year ago has committed suicide in Las Palmas.

52-year-old Albert du Bouchet Hernández, who was one of a group of political prisoners released by Cuba’s communist regime in 2011 in a deal negotiated

by Spain, hanged himself just days after learning that the Spanish government had withdrawn the monthly payments it was providing as part of his asylum programme. A close friend of the journalist said Hernández had become desperate at his situation and feared he would not be able to maintain his wife and two children. His wife Anais Medina said the former Cuban prisoners felt, “badly let down by the government”. News of Hernández’s death has been reported widely in Cuba.

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Still shut

It cost more than €5.5 million and officially opened over a year ago, but the new bus station in Teror still hasn’t been used.

The transport authorities of the Gran Canarian island council are still waiting for the final green light from the electrical company to be able to start to function, amid worries over the safety of one of the entrance walls to the station. The town planning councillor in Teror, Armando Santana, explains that several requests have been sent for confirmation that the wall in question has passed all necessary measures of security. Meanwhile, the bus station remains closed to the public and its condition runs the risk of deteriorating. Unfortunately it seems to have fallen into the same category as many other public buildings, which are damned before they even begin, by a series of red tape, permits and paperwork.

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Agüímes

24/7 hunting In these days of local government funding cuts due to the economic crisis, one sector on Gran Canaria has surprisingly been spared the axe.

Not only that: it is to get its very own injection of cash to be able to extend its activities year-round. The island’s Cabildo has just announced plans for a hunting reserve outside Agüímes to enable Gran Canaria’s estimated 5,000 amateur hunters to practise their favourite pastime every day of the year if they wish. Until now, hunting has been limited to a three-month window in

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summer but the creation of a 150-hectare reserve on Cabildo-owned land will extend the window to a full 12 months, allowing the hunters to use their dogs and shotguns to hunt rabbits, ferrets and a range of other animals at will.

The cost of the project, believed to be in the region of €240,000 for 2012, has already been criticised as a luxury at a time when essential services have been cut due to budgetary problems.

A swimmer got more than he bargained for recently when he witnessed a patera (open boat used by refugees) arriving at El Burrero beach in the Gran Canarian borough of Ingenio.

Increased facilities and an all year round season for the islands’ hunters

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Helicopter shuttle plans A business consortium from Gran Canaria has announced plans to set up a helicopter shuttle service between Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with flights to other islands not ruled out.

The consortium, which is headed by prominent entrepreneur Germán Suárez, has already applied for preliminary permission to build a helipad in the port of Las Palmas and the request has been received favourably by the authorities, according to the La Provincia newspaper. The project is being launched after plans by a Canadian company for a hydroplane service between Tenerife and Gran Canaria were put on ice after nearly three years of exploratory negotiations.

Jellyfish clean-up

Health awareness

Beach invasion A lesson in sting in the tale healthy living

A council clean-up operation on the beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria recently saw an astonishing four tonnes of Pelagia Noctiluca jellyfish collected from the shore of the Playa de las Canteras.

It took a tractor, a lorry and a team of 12 workers to remove the jellyfish, which were brought in by strong winds and the force of the tides. They were the same species that arrived almost continuously between March 28 and April 5, although on this occasion were considerably larger examples.

The unwelcome guests meant a yellow flag and warnings against going into the water, to avoid the possibility of painful stings.

He returned to the shore and alerted the emergency services immediately, but by the time the boat, with eight immigrants on board, reached the shore where both local and national police officers were waiting to intercept it, all eight immigrants believed to be of Saharan origin had run away. After inspecting the boat, police ruled out any connection with drugs.

Lucky escape >>

Paraglider injured

According to the emergency services, a 30-yearold paraglider had a lucky escape when he crashed against cliffs in the borough of Santa María de Guía.

A regular helicopter service may soon be in operation

(Credit Lycaon)

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In a joint venture between the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria town council and Danone Canarias, the Plaza Stagno (behind the Pérez Galdós theatre) has, until April 25, been transformed into a large interactive park, where the stars of the show are healthy living habits and good nutrition.

The aim of the ‘Parque de la Salud’ (Health Park) is to combine a series of different educational activities which will promote awareness of how to improve and look after your health. Public Health Councillor, Mimi González, who was present at the opening of the event, highlighted the need to educate the public in healthy living, to avoid “some of the dangers that come as result of the current lifestyle and which lead to conditions such

A rescue helicopter, fire engine and three ambulances, as well as local police were deployed to help the man, whose nationality has not been confirmed.

He was then taken by ambulance to the University Hospital Doctor Negrín in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where he was treated for his injuries, which were described as “not serious”.

Playa del Inglés>>

as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The range of interactive activities will be backed up by various health tests, including heart checks and bone density. There will also be nutritional and exercise specialists on hand to explain, advise and make recommendations to the public on a selection of health issues. The rate of obesity in the Canaries has become a serious public health problem, affecting 14 per cent of men and 22 per cent of women.

Hotel fall death

A man has fallen to his death in a Playa del Inglés hotel.

At the time of going to press, details were sketchy but it is believed the man fell over a third-floor balcony at around 3.30 am and suffered massive injuries.

Ambulance staff fought unsuccessfully to revive him at the scene and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Business NEWS

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

Switzerland and UK sign revised tax deal

By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks

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witzerland and the UK agreed a landmark tax agreement in August 2011, which was then formally signed in October.

At the time the UK Treasury said it would, “resolve the long-standing abuse of Swiss banking secrecy”. Germany signed a similar agreement with Switzerland, but the European Commission challenged both deals, asserting that they were not compatible with EU law.

The UK/Swiss agreement has now been revised and a Protocol of Amendment was signed in Brussels on 20th March. It needs to be formerly approved by each country’s parliament and is expected to commence

submit up to 500 information requests a year and Switzerland will have to respond. HMRC only needs to name the suspected tax evader; it does not need to name the bank.

in January 2013. Although the legal structure of the agreement has been amended, for Swiss bank account holders not much has actually changed.

One of the key elements of the original deal was that interest income earned by UK residents will have a 48 per cent withholding tax deducted at source and paid anonymously to the UK Treasury. In the revised agreement interest income is nominally excluded from its scope and instead remains subject to the EU’s 35 per cent Savings Tax Directive withholding tax. However, an additional 13 per cent “tax finality payment” will also be levied on the income to ensure tax compliance so together the rate remains 48 per cent as previously agreed.

As stated in the original deal, investment income earned

by British residents in Swiss

financial institutions will also be subject to 48 per cent withholding tax, while dividends will be taxed at 40 per cent and capital gains at 27 per cent.

Also as part of the original deal, a retrospective one-off “regularisation payment” of between 19 per cent and 34 per cent (depending on how long

the assets have been held and their value) will be deducted and paid to the UK. Both the future and retrospective withholding taxes will not apply to anyone who authorises their bank to disclose their account to HMRC and pays UK tax on the capital.

HMRC will also be able to

The March 2012 agreement does include one significant new element, which is that inheritance has been brought under the terms of the agreement. When the holder of an undisclosed Swiss bank account dies, 40 per cent of it will be deducted and paid to the UK Treasury unless the beneficiaries disclose it to HMRC. It is understood that Switzerland would like to move on to agree similar deals with other European countries. While some would be happy to just receive the withholding tax, others like France have so far continued insisting that Switzerland should move to automatic exchange of information. This is also the ultimate aim of the EU’s Savings Tax Directive.

With tax rules frequently changing, you should seek advice from a firm like Blevins

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Franks to establish which is the most tax effective way to hold your wealth, and to ensure your tax planning is compliant with your country of residence’s tax laws. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements 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.

HMRC will also be able to submit up to 500 information requests a year and Switzerland will have to respond, it doesn’t need to name the bank To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com You may also contact our partner Paul Montague on Tel: 922 716 079 or Email: paul. montague@blevinsfranks.com

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EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012 :: ISLAND CONNECTIONS

Your rights in spain irisH ex-pat riGHts and entitLements– PArT 2

F

ollowing last issue’s coverage of rights and entitlements due to British ex-pats living in Spain we asked the Irish Embassy to guide us through those entitlements for Irish people residing in Spain.

They directed us towards a number of very helpful and informative information sources.

Basically, they told us, the rules governing the entitlements of British citizens in Spain derive from their status as EU citizens living in Spain, and therefore Irish people, and all EU citizens in Spain, enjoy the same rights.

The Irish embassy also places the same high importance as their British counterparts on the need for registering on the ‘padrón’ (with your local council), adding, “like in Britain, the concept of ‘empadronamiento’ does not exist in Ireland.

en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/going_abroad_and_social_welfare_payments.html.

We find therefore that the official statistics regarding the Irish population in Spain do not capture the true numbers of Irish ex-pats. However, as we have pointed out in previous articles, councils quite literally receive money for every individual on the list, so the more people legitimately registered as living in an area the greater the social welfare and health benefits available.

In terms of information on Irish social welfare benefits for those living abroad, the website of the governmentfunded citizens’ information bureau is an excellent source of jargon-free information: www.citizensinformation.ie, particularly this section: http:// www.citizensinformation.ie/

The site gives details of which benefits can be paid to Irish citizens living outside the State. Ireland has social security arrangements with other countries, including Spain, that allow you to combine social insurance contributions that you have paid in Ireland with social insurance contributions that you have paid in another country. This can help you to qualify for a social insurance payment in Ireland or in a country with whom Ireland has a social security arrangement.

The payments which qualify here include invalidity pensions, state pensions, (contributor y), disablement benefits, guardian’s payments, widow or widower’s or surviving civil partner’s (contributory) pen-

sion, death benefits under the occupational injur y benefit scheme, and the bereavement grant. It also provides details of other social welfare payments which can be paid to expatriates in certain circumstances.

if you have worked in more than one eu state your pension will depend upon the contributions made in total If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment and moving to Spain, you must notify the Department of Social Protection. You will be asked

to produce evidence to prove that you continue to fulfill the qualifying conditions for the payment.

To get your social welfare benefit paid to you abroad, you must contact the section in the Department of Social Protection (DSP) that pays your payment and give your bank account details so that they can transfer your payment directly into a bank account while you are abroad. Where payment is already made onto your bank account in the State, you can continue to have it paid as it is or change it to a financial institution outside the country.

The Department of Social Protection also has a ver y comprehensive website (www. welfare.ie) and in particular the Irish Embassy in Madrid directs the attention of Irish citizens in Spain to this page: http://www.welfare.ie/EN/ Policy/Eu/Pages/SocInsandECreg.aspx#ben

Most Irish-based social insurance payments can be paid to you outside of Ireland, though the duration can depend on the payment and your circumstances. However, to get a social assistance payment you must live in Ireland. If you do live in Ireland in general you can take up to two weeks holidays each year and have your social welfare payment paid.

However you must always contact your local social welfare office or your Community Welfare Officer to check your entitlements before planning or taking holidays. If you plan to take longer holidays or to be abroad for an extended period your social welfare payment may not be paid.

If you are getting Pre-Retirement Allowance you can go on holiday for a maximum of two weeks and cash your payment order on your return. If you go on holiday for more than two weeks you must return your payment book before you go on holiday abroad. When you return you will get your payment book back but will only get a payment for two weeks of your holiday.

If you have already moved to and are living in Spain and coming up to retirement age you could have questions regarding where and how much of your pension payments might come from Ireland.

If you have worked in Ireland in the past as well as in Spain and any other EU state your social insurance contributions from each EU state will be added together to help you qualify for a social welfare payment. When it comes to filling in the forms for your pension you will be asked to list where you have worked and for how long, including in other countries. This of course assumes that your have paid all the necessary contributions in each of the EU states you have worked.

(Next issue, health care )

Environmental care >

LIBErTy seGuros

In 2011 alone, natural disasters generated a total loss of €81 billion for the insurance sector. the Liberty seguros Group believes these figures demonstrate that caring for the environment is everyone’s responsibility. For the fifth consecutive year, the ceroco2 seal was presented to the group attesting to its commitment to the environment for its work in offsetting 100 per cent of the co2 emissions produced. all the emissions generated by the group’s four buildings are offset, making them co2 neutral. the ecology and development Foundation presented the insurer with the seal for offsetting a total of 6,224.69 tonnes of greenhouse gases generated during 2010. as part of the offset scheme, Liberty seguros will be supporting an initiative to prevent deforestation in the amazon.

Abama appointment >>

GOLF & SPA

Congratulations and welcome to Marc Dobbels the new operations manager at the luxurious Abama Golf & Spa resort in Guia de Isora.

marc arrives in the islands with an impressive curriculum of 20 years at some of the best hotels and resorts in the world and we wish him every success at abama.

The team at Island Connections is growing, and we are looking for new sales staff to join our busy publication.

The ideal candidates should speak fluent English and Spanish (some German is also an advantage), and know the island of Tenerife well. You should also hold a clean driving licence.

While commercial experience is not essential, some knowledge of the market will work in your favour.

You will receive in-house training and the support of a vibrant and committed team.

Flexibility and initiative are essential.

Interested parties should send a current Curriculum Vitae to the Managing Director, Miguel González, miguel.gonzalez@icmedia.eu

Business Promo

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

Dr Chanut ::

By Keith Spitalnick Regional Sales Manager with Currencies Direct

Dental implants -

currencies direct

investors ponder

Gingival index and periodontal health

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ealthy gums are pink and press against the tooth with a certain firmness. Between the tooth and the gum there is a narrow gap, a three milimitre deep groove called a gingival sulcus.

Healthy gums do not bleed when brushed or eating. Conversely, an inflamed gum is red, swollen and bleeds easily. In the oral cavity are billions of micro-organisms that colonise the tooth surface. Every day a thin white coating called dental plaque is formed on the teeth which becomes tartar. These bacteria can cause gingival inflammation (gingivitis) and tooth injuries (caries).

In some people, the inflammation tends to stay. The gum moves away from the teeth and forms pockets.

Inside these bags new plaque and tartar form, the tooth settings are destroyed and inflammation goes deep within to reach the bone. This form of gingivitis is called periodontitis.

The gingival index and periodontal health (DPSI test), will help you to know if your gums are healthy and to assess the importance of treatment.

This test measures the space between your teeth and gums. Normal is less than three milimitre. If the space is greater than four milimitre you should undergo treatment to retain good oral health and preserve the bone.

Saliva test Saliva is produced by the salivary glands (parotid, sub-mandibular, sublingual and accessories). It is involved in chewing, swallowing and phonation (speaking). It helps to protect teeth naturally from caries, maintains a physiological ph balance, an antibacterial activity and the ionic environment of the mouth.

Abundant saliva cleans the teeth.

implants clean and maintain the tissues healthy.

Dental control

The antibacterial active components of saliva can reduce the action of acids and protect teeth. In contrast, a dry mouth will encourage the development of caries. The reduction of salivary flow causes a greater accumulation of plaque, a reduction in antibacterial activity and fails to compensate for a diet, which may encourage caries.

A saliva test can be performed by your dentist. This test permits you to know the amount of saliva produced and the efficiency of your teeth’s natural protection.

How to care for your implants?

Oral Hygiene: Taking care of your implants is important if they are to work well and for good health. Whilst not subject to the cavities found in natural teeth, they can develop gum inflammation and even infection and loss of bone mass, if not properly maintained.

Whilst inflammation and infection localised around the teeth is called periodontal disease, a similar process may occur around the implants and is known as the peri-implantitis. Good dental hygiene and regular dentist visits are essential, where they will use the appropriate techniques and equipment to keep your

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Your new teeth should be checked periodically by your dentist to ensure that the gums and bone that surrounds them are well maintained and in good health. They also require periodic x-rays to assess the level of bone around the implants. Dental restorations connected to the implants also need control, to verify that they are secure and working properly.

It’s not uncommon for the screws that hold the teeth on the implants to unscrew. Generally this usually means removing the fixed prosthesis, cleaning it, tightening the screws again and replacing the prosthesis. These controls are very important; a minor complication that is not properly managed can become complicated and create major problems.

10 Tips for good oral hygiene 1.- Brush your teeth at least twice a day: the ideal would be morning, noon and evening after meals.

2.- Brush teeth for three minutes.

3.- Limit foods high in sugar to during meals.

4.- Try not to eat between meals.

5.- rinse your mouth with water after a snack or a sugary drink between meals.

6.- Chew sugarless gum to encourage salivation.

7.- use a straw for sweet drinks. the straw reduces contact between sugar and dental plaque.

8.- replace your toothbrush as soon as it starts to deteriorate.

9.- use a toothpaste containing fluoride.

10.- Make an appointment every six months to see your dentist.

Greek deal T

he market direction on GBP/EUR has largely been attributed to developments in Greece of late, and this month is no different.

Sentiment for the Euro has deteriorated in recent times due to a couple of factors: delays on more than half of the €130bn Greek bail-out funds and uncertainty over whether bondholders will accept a 75 per cent cut on their debt.

European officials were hoping that, following the second bailout decision for Greece, the issue would be put to bed for a couple of months; however it only managed to subdue the volatile markets for a matter of weeks.

Thirty eight stringent measures have been deemed necessary by EU officials prior to the remaining €71.5bn being handed over. This could arrive at any time but dividing the sum in two allows powerhouses in the Netherlands and Germany to gain a foot in the door as well as opening up potential for further delays. It is this uncertainty which is hur ting Euro sentiment and pushing the Sterling pair back over the 1.20 level.

A further headache for the Greeks is in convincing private investors to cut €107bn from the

Greek’s €340bn debt burden.

The whole deal hinges on whether the creditors are willing to take a hit of 75 per cent on their holdings in return for a combination of long term Greek bonds and debt issued from the bailout fund. This is obviously a long term commitment and would take place over several elections of which the latest vote begins this month.

In the interim, Greek officials are required to gain the backing of a minimum of two thirds of its private holders to employ the debt swap and comply with the requirement terms of its second bailout. Worst case scenario: Greece could run out of funds in the short term and could prompt an unruly and possible catastrophic default.

As you would expect the news is weighing heavily on the Euro right now and has seen EUR/USD slip to the low 1.30s from close to 1.35 at the start of the year and Sterling is flirting with the key psychological figure of 1.20 against the single European currency. Markets with keep a close eye on developments in the Med and this will provide the impetus for sentiment for the next few months.

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Tech stuff

Movistar owns 95 per cent of the current fibre optic network

Given the already high prices of communications costs in Spain in comparison with other European countries, it’s rather worrying that the exmonopoly, Movistar, would seem to hold the rights to 95 per cent of the new fibre optic connections in the country. Fibre optic cables allow connections to travel more securely, further and faster.

Movistar’s network is already in around one and a half million households and that, together with the company’s indubitable leadership over its rivals in the ownership of the cable systems, has sounded the alarm in the sector. It’s true that the system currently accounts for only 1.5 per cent of the fast track connections, but Movistar is light-years ahead of the game. Orange has started with a few pilot projects, but Vodafone and Jazztel are yet to begin.

Back in 2008 when the FO development model was created, the Market Commission for the sector (CMT) decided to impose lax regulations to encour-

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Popular OS are Microsoft Windows, Mac 05 and Android.

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Fibre optics

New monopoly? age investment.

Three years later, fibre optic connections to Internet are still of limited access in Spain and in the hands almost exclusively of Movistar. An apparent agreement to allow access to 30 per cent of its network in return for the lax proposals, is yet to come into effect.

Hence the request to the CMT for a new development model. However, given the workload there, it’s unlikely they will get a decision back until 2013, something the sector is unhappy with. “If you’re seeing that the legislation

3. >> The tablet

Galaxy tab 2

Samsung’s delayed but impatiently awaited new tablet is due out at the end of April. Average pre-release price was €499 online for the seven-inch model.

An easy to use upload/ download web for sending friends larger files than your email address allows. www.wetransfer.com

Top 10

Video Games 2011* 1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2. FIFA 12 3. Battlefield 3 4. Zumba Fitness

7. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations 8. L.A. Noire 9. Saints Row: The Third

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6. Just Dance 3

The console

The web

As a client, what it means is that the days of fast-track cheaper, safer connections are still far on the horizon and buried in bureaucratic blindness or inability to move with the times.

5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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does not work, measures should be taken as soon as possible, because within a year the situation may be impossible to remedy,” industry sources pointed out.

The regulatory body seems to see the FO advantage as a compensation to Movistar for their loss in the ADSL market and believes the competitive balance is maintained for the moment.

Nintendo’s new home console will launch in the States on November 18, one week ahead of Japan, but no date has yet been announced for Europe.

10. Batman: Arkham City *All formats Source: www. eurogamer.net

The sPIN

ISLAND CONNECTIONS :: EDITION 667 :: 20/04/2012 - 03/05/2012

The Film: Multicines GranSur

SpinNews

The tracks :

My fair lady auditorio de teneriFe

a cruel bet with his friend Colonel Pickering, is an all time classic. The stage version of 1956 catapulted Julie Andrews to fame and the film, with Audrey Hepburn in the leading role (with her singing voice dubbed by Marni Nixon) opposite Rex Harrison, won eight Oscars in 1964.

Contraband

The tour starts at Tenerife’s Auditorio Adán Martín in Santa Cruz from June 29 to July 8 and moves to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s Teatro Peréz Galdós from July 12 to 22. It will visit 20 Spanish cities in total. Tickets are on sale now from http://entradas. auditoriodetenerife.com/ and http://www.entradas.com.

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hris Farraday’s an exsmuggler who has worked to leave his criminal past behind him, living a clean life with his wife, kate and their two sons in New Orleans. the film is a remake of the icelandic film reykjavíkrotterdam which baltasar kormákur starred in.

contraband is showing in english at the Gran sur daily at 8.10pm.

The Dancers: :

SALSA

TEATrO CINE vICTOr June 8th / 12:00

world salsa dancing champions adrian and anita will be in santa cruz as official patrons of the new dance school at the cinema theatre.

Great news for the city and tenerife in general.

Spain top 10 singles SOURCE: PROMUSICAE

1. Cali & El Dandee yo te esparé 2. Michel Telo ai se eu te pego 3. Pablo Alborán te He Hechado de menos 4. Jose de rico feat. rayos de sol 5. LMFAO sexy and i know it 6. Pitbull/Chris Brown international Love 7. Adele someone like you 8. Juan Magan no sigue modas 9. Pablo Alboran perdoname con carminho 10. Madonna Give me all your luvin’

Beautiful detailed costumes and the latest stage technology characterise this production

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eorge Bernhard Shaw’s Pygmalion takes on a Spanish tone with a new touring version of My Fair Lady. The bell-clear tones of Spanish chanteuse, Paloma San Basilio, will be presenting Eliza Doolittle’s lyrics.

It’s Paloma’s first musical tour, but what actress/singer could resist such a peach of a role? Her stage father Alfred Doolittle is to be played by Joan Crosas. Jaime Azpilicueta is directing, sharing his work with a group of other professionals who were also involved in the successful version produced in 2001, that was seen by 700,000 people across the country.

The story of the simple and lovely, badly-spoken, uncultured flower girl and her transformation by Professor Higgins after

Theatre >>

the route

Holywalk ollow in the footF steps of the Canary Island’s first recognised saint with the annual walk organised in Vilaflor and Granadilla de Abona.

Depending on your stamina and ability there are various levels of walks organised to coincide at Hermano Pedro’s Cave at around 1pm. As a young man, Hermano Pedro worked as a shepherd and walked from his native Vilaflor to a cave in El Médano where he set up a temporary dwelling.

The bus for those wanting to walk the whole route leaves from the cave area at 5.30am and walkers will set off from the main square at Vilaflor next to the San Pedro church at 7am. From Charco del Pino, the start time is 9.30am from Casa Sole, and from Granadilla at the

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same time, leaving from the square in front of the town hall. San Isidro hikers leave at 10.30am from the Ermita de San Isidro and those from El Médano at 11.30am from the main square. Walkers from Vilaflor should call the cultural department on 922 70 98 02 to book their place, all other routes are under the control of Granadilla de Abona via their citizen’s attention service on 922 75 99 00.

Tenerife South >>

Soundtrack Fimucité vi

red Hot Chili Peppers

official free download of an ep with five live singles to mark the launch of the new tour. http://red-

hotchilipeppers.com/

The concert:

Music schools perform

festival

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he magical music from the cinema is brought to us live once again with the VI Festival Internaciónal de Música de Cine de Tenerife – Fimucité - between July 7 and 14.

This year, the festival will be working with Universal Pictures, whose centenary this year is the main theme.

If you’ve never experienced this event and you enjoy film scores, it really is an amazing experience, as the talented musicians of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife and the Tenerife Film Choir play and sing the music live whilst clips from the film are projected on an enormous screen overhead.

The Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín will be the site for the two main celebrations with concerts on July 13 and 14. Pete Anthony is the conductor for the first night dedicated to James Newton Howard and featuring a variety of music including some of his Disney collaborations, King Kong (Peter Jackson version), The Dark Knight and the more recent The Hunger Games. The last night of the festival will be crowned by the only official concert to be held worldwide to celebrate Universal’s

100 years, under the baton of the festival’s director, Diego Navarro. The concert will celebrate the work of some of the legendary composers who have worked with the studio over the years including Elmer Bernstein, Alfred Newman, Hans Zimmer, Alan Silvestri, Thomas Newman, Danny Elfman and James Horner. The programme is still being drawn up but classic horror films are bound to be included as is To Kill a Mockingbird.

Arona will kick off the festival with a concert by Presuntos Implicados in the Auditorio Infanta Leonor in Los Cristianos, presenting their new album - their version of cinema classics.

Other events will include a homage to Henry Mancini and a cycle of the films composer Nino Rota worked on as well as round tables, conferences and talks. More information as it becomes available. Watch this space.

MAGMA ArTE & CONGrESOS CENTrE. April 27

cinema music, songs from spain and the canary islands and other popular selections. ticket prices are €8 for adeje residents and students of the music school and and €15 for others.

The exhibition :

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PEPE DÁMASO until May 18.

Gran canarian artist, pepe dámaso’s spectacular visionary work is on display at the cultural centre in Guía de isora and the centro de creación y Formación joven in playa san juan until may 18.

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WhatsOn2012

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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contemporáneo, santa cruz municipal museum, mon – Fri, 10.00am – 8.00pm, sat/ sun, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Gran canaria FIESTAS Music, dancing, street parties and processions - local banks and shops may be closed.

April 21: 6.00pm, romería, san bartolomé de tirajana.

MuSIC & SCENIC ArTS

Auditorio Alfredo kraus, Las Palmas: April 21: 9.00pm, pop concert, sergio dalma April 27: 8.30pm, classical music concert, orquesta Filarmónica de Gran canaria Plaza de la Música April 20: 10pm. vetusta morla, one of spain’s leading alternative rock bands, will be doing a one-off concert in Gran canaria. tickets from €15-€25.

Teatro Pérez Galdos April 20 and 21: 8.30pm and 7.30pm respectively, opera, cosi Fan tutte, conductor pier angelo pelucchi, €6 - €10 Teatro Guiniguada until April 21: canarian Folk, Los Gofiones San Martín Centro de la Cultura Contemporánea ramón y cajal, LpGc April 20: 8pm jazz coming Quartet. For more information call 928 322 535

EXHIBITIONS until April 24: photographs, monjes blancos – una vida en sombras, sca phillips, cicca until May 5: el cuerpo inventado, paintings by 23 artists, centro de arte La regenta, León y castillo, 427, Las palmas de Gran canaria until May 27: el arte de la dislocación, photographs, by Faisal abdu’allah, caam, Las palmas de Gran canaria until May 27: escenarios, constelaciones, polaroids, photographs and sketches by karina beltrán, caam, Las palmas de Gran canaria until June 24: paintings, 73kg, by raúl cordero, caam until August 30: the motorway behind the plug – an explication of the electricity system in the homes, museo elder de la ciencia y la tecnología

SPOrT & NATurE

Trekking: Local councils in various areas of the island organise guided treks and other open-air activities. For more information, call upnature, Guanarteme 928 270 084 or 928 473 265, arucas 928 621 754, maspalomas 928 764 201, tablero 928 140 640, mogán 928 158 805, aldea de san

nicolás de tolentino 928 891 252 or www.alberguelaaldea. com, or valleseco 928 618 740.

Mountain Bike april 21: 8.00am, easy routes for over 18s, 15-25 km, 3-4 hours, difficulty medium – easy, deportes@teror.es Archaeology Guided visits to the principal digs in the island: bentayga (tejeda), cenobio de valerón (Guía) etc. For more information call 928 219 229.

MArkETS

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.

teneriFe FIESTAS

Music, dancing, street parties and processions - local banks and shops may be closed. until April 22: Feria de abril, La pirámide, el sauzal, a local celebration of the great Feria de seville. andalusian marquees, flamenco demonstrations, sevillana dancing workshops (flamenco), fashion shows, gastronomic competitions, tastings of manzanilla sherry and serrano ham, horse rides, etc.

April 29. romería de san marcos in tegueste. starts at 1pm.

MuSIC & SCENIC ArTS

Auditorio de Tenerife April 20: 8.30pm, classic, orquesta sinfónica de tenerife, conductor carlos kalmar, viola, Gérard caussé April 22: 11.30am, mixed offering, tenerife municipal bands in concert April 22: 9.00pm, pop concert, sergio dalma.

April 29: 4pm international day of dance. a range of dance schools and professional dance companies on the island join forces with the auditorium once a year for this very special event to celebrate all things dance. with more groups than ever taking part,

Madame Bovary

it looks set to be the best year yet.

bottles from €50.

April 21: 11.30pm alternative rock concert, vetusta morla. plaza de Los alisios, santa cruz.

Children April 21: from 6pm, children’s workshops in the chio cultural centre.

April 28: 7 islands Folk festival, plaza de san marcos, tegueste

April 29: 5pm, mary poppins musical, teatro Guimera.

5pm. tickets €7 plus one kilo of canned food for the food bank. organised by the naira yourh association.

Teatro Guimera 20, 21 and 22 April. moonwalker - michael jackson’s Greatest Hits. the most critically acclaimed of michael jackson’s shows arrives in tenerife – the original american version, too. expect to be taken on a journey spanning decades of the late king of pop’s life, including smash hits such as: bad, thriller, beat it, black or white, smooth criminal and billie jean. show times: april 20 8.30pm, 21 at 6pm and 9.30pm april 22 7pm. prices €32, €27 and €25. call 922 60 94 09 or visit www. teatroguimera.es.

EXHIBITIONS

until April 30 in el museo del pescador, santiago el teide, German artist Heide marie Fahle is presenting her latest collection of paintings. open mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00, saturdays 10:00-13:00. until May 29: photographs, sáhara, museo de Historia y antropología de tenerife (casa Lercaro), san agustín until June 17: 10am – 8pm, tuesday to sunday, paintings, juego de mascaras, a collective exhibition including works by andy warhol, cindy sherman, jorge ribalta, Gouglas Gordon, sarah Lucas and martín sastre among others, tea, santa cruz de tenerife

until April 20: maps and landscapes of the canaries, paintings, maps and photographs, centro de arte

until September 16, stipo pranyko, an exhibition dedicated entirely to the work of the bosnian artist

La recova, santa cruz

of the same name at tea (tenerife espacio de las artes) in santa cruz. tuesdaysundays, 10am-8pm.

La Laguna teatro Leal 29 April: 6pm. La niña Farola, carmen roche ballet. Great for all the family. tickets from €3-€8.

Los Cristianos April 21: 9pm Gustave Flaubert’s madame bovary. €18 auditorio infanta Leonor April 22: 8.30pm, buenos aires tango, orlando dibelo, Los ocampo, (internacional tango couple) mariano mores etc. €10, auditorio infanta Leonor Magma Arte & Congress 902 109 974 April 27: 8.30pm, spring concert by the orquesta de música contemporánea de adeje, playing pieces such as cinema paraíso by ennio morricone, Home by michael bublé, Libertango and adiós nonino by astor piazzolla, smile by chaplin and perform vocal pieces which are very popular with the general public. €15, residents of adeje and students at the local music school, €8 april 30: 8.30pm, ballets de tenerife with a choreographed work representing the life of tchaikovsky, €15 Playa de Las Américas Faro Lounge club – Latin party night every thursday.

Free entry. drinks from €5,

April 23-27 in the cultural centre, el sauzal, exhibition of local young artists from the area. until April 28 in cc La villa, orotava. second artist to be exhibited by the proyecto villarte, local young talent Francisco Garcés will showcase his self-taught artistic journey, immersing us in his world of magic and fantasy. until April 29: photographs, de rendering by rubén acosta. a personal vision of the building of dubai by this Lanzarote artist. sala de arte

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until June 29: steve mccurry photo exhibition. worldfamous photographer, best known for his green-eyed afghan Girl in national Geographic. espacio cultural cajacanarias, santa cruz. open daily except sundays from 11am. until 31 december: rapa nui, extreme survival in polynesia, pirámides de Güímar ethnographic park.

GASTrONOMy

April: wine and tapas month in tegueste, 31 establishments throughout the borough are offering a tapa and a glass of wine for €2.75. Full list on www. tegueste.es

14 DAY GUIDE

20th April - 3th May 2012 : BBC1 / BBC2 / ITV1 / Channel4 / Channel5 / Skysports1 / Skysports2

UEFA Champions League ITV1 / Sport/ 25th april, 7:30pm

Live - reaL madrid v bayern municH

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drian Chiles presents live coverage of the second leg from the Bernabeu as Jose Mourinho’s real Madrid look to take their place in next month’s Champions League final. Their opponents, Bayern Munich, have an extra incentive to knock out Madrid as the final takes place in their own stadium. Commentary from Peter Drury and Jim Beglin.

ITV / Documentary / 1st may, 9: 00pm

The Hunt for Bin Laden O

n May 1st 2011 Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attack on America, was targeted in a daring raid by uS Special Forces. In an address to the nation, President Obama declared ‘justice has been done’.

Bin Laden had paid the price for the atrocities he committed on September 11th, 2001. But the mission to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden began long before 9/11. This is the inside story of that mission, a mission that has taken nearly twenty years to complete. As Bin

Laden’s terror attacks spiralled across the world, the United States struggled to find and eliminate the world’s most wanted man.

Now, through the memories of the intelligence chiefs, military leaders and politicians who were the masterminds behind the mission to bring Bin Laden to justice, this film tells the inside story of the most expensive manhunt in history. It is a story of political caution, missed opportunities, shifting agendas and growing tension between intelligence chiefs, Presidents and the military. It is a story that hasn’t been told before.

ITV / FOOD / 8:25 am

Saturday Cookbook

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Presented by food-loving Nadia Sawalha and top chef Mark Sargeant, Saturday Cookbook will feature four delicious dishes and be packed full of fun, flavour and food guaranteed to start the weekend in style.

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Vera

Following the success of the first series broadcast in 2011, international award winning actress Brenda Blethyn, OBE, makes a welcome return to ITv1 as Detective Chief 22nd Inspector vera Apr. Stanhope.

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Perspectives

- david walliams: the Genius of dahl David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of roald Dahl, one of the world’s most successful authors for children.

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boxer Frank bruno re-lives the dramatic highs and lows of his journey from troubled adolescent to world champion.

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Escape to the Country BBC News Incredible Edibles Lockie Leonard All Over the Place Blue Peter Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party The One Show EastEnders Shirley and Andrew are shocked when they discover that Phil was responsible for Jean not going to the police to give Andrew an alibi.

Would I Lie to You? Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Have I Got News for You Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

Not Going Out Lee’s lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham The National Lottery Friday Night Draws The National Lottery Friday night draws presented by Matt Johnson.

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The Weakest Link Helicopter Heroes Flog It! Perfection Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Great British Menu Great British Menu is back and the fight is on as some of the nation’s greatest chefs battle for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic banquet.

Mastermind Subjects are - Route 66, Flanders and Swann, the Italian football team since 1978, the Ramage novels of Dudley Pope and British owls.

Gardeners’ World Joe Swift travels to an allotment site in West Yorkshire to meet a vegetable grower.

Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Our Past Dan Cruickshank and Charlie Luxton uncover the incredible hidden stories behind historic buildings as they are dismantled brick by brick.

Twenty Twelve Siobhan’s team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song Get it On Newsnight The Review Show Later... with Jools Holland Paul Weller performs tracks from his recent Sonik Kicks album.

Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers Gruesome slasher thriller in which psycho-killer Michael Myers returns yet again.

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Dickinson’s Real Dea David and his dealers head to Bury, hoping to uncover some local treasures.

The Great British Taste Tour Recipes include a raspberry vinaigrette and fruit loaf served with cheese.

The Chase Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius.

London Tonight Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Ashley fears that he has lost Laurel. Megan’s behaviour worries Declan.

Coronation Street An emotional day lies ahead as preparations are made for Betty’s funeral.

Poms in Paradise In this episode, the show joins Harbour Bridge tour guide Leon.

Coronation Street The residents bid farewell to Betty. Terry and Tommy look towards the future.

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Boxer Frank Bruno re-lives the dramatic highs and lows of his journey from troubled adolescent to world champion.

ITV News at Ten and Weather Ray Jamie Foxx’s Oscar winning performance sees him playing Ray Charles, the legendary black musician.

The Zone

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss USA Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not Secret Location Channel 4 News Summary River Cottage Veg Heroes Location, Location, Location The Guns of Fort Petticoat George Marshall’s western action-romance offers a unique feminine twist.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed The Simpsons Hollyoaks Ash is determined to play cupid so packs Annalise’s bags and sends her off to London to tell Scott how she really feels.

Channel 4 News Unreported World Unreported World gains unprecedented and exclusive access to the Baghdad Bomb Squad.

4thought.tv This week 4thought.tv asks ‘Where should our young people look for moral guidance?’

Come Dine with Me The Million Pound Drop Live Extraordinary game show in which contestants can win or lose life-changing amounts of money live on TV. Rude Tube Alex Zane is back with six brand new top 50 Rude Tube countdowns.

Random Acts An exotic fable from the depths of Vanuatu.

Slither An alien invasion in a small American town turns locals into flesh-eating zombies.

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5 News Lunchtime Extreme Fishing with Robson Green Home and Away Romeo tries to set things right but Indi is unsure she can trust him.

Neighbours NCIS The NCIS team uncovers a huge secret as their mission to capture La Grenouille comes to an explosive and deadly conclusion.

Thirst When extreme weather conditions result in the growth of a lethal parasite in a Californian town’s water supply, it is up to a local water engineer and his nurse wife to save the population.

5 News at 5 Neighbours Karl realises that he has so much history with Susan that he must end things with Jessica.

Home and Away 5 News Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers There is a Wales versus England truck-off as drivers Ashley and Mark race to deliver new turf for the pitch at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

The Mentalist Jane and Lisbon tackle the case of the murder of a rich man.

Castle A morally upstanding attorney is thrown from the top of a building.

Law and Order: Criminal Intent Goren comes face to face with his inner demons.

Inside Hollywood Get your daily fix of the latest film and TV news from the USA. Presented

by Mark Morris.

Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel.

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Barclays Premier League World Monte Carlo Masters The quarter-finals of the ATP Monte Carlo Masters.

Football League Weekend Barclays Premier League Preview Sky Sports News at Seven Round-up of the sports news with live analysis.

Rugby Super League Leeds Rhinos take on Catalan Dragons.

Take it Like a Fan Barclays Premier League Preview A look ahead to the weekend’s Barclays Premier League fixtures.

Football League Weekend A look ahead to the weekend’s games in the npower Football League.

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Tight Lines Each week Keith Arthur is joined in the studio by an expert from the world of fishing.

Centenary Shield Football The Centenary Shield match between Northern Ireland and Wales at Carmarthern Town Football Club.

School of Hard Knocks Will Greenwood and Scott Quinnell begin their latest quest to rebuild the lives of troubled youths.

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Ip Man

Sideways

michael anderson’s scifi tale takes place in 2274, a time where computers rule a hermetically sealed city which houses the survivors of a holocaust. Life is hedonistic and happy for the city’s inhabitants, but unfortunately they must be ‘terminated’ when they reach the age of 30.

ip man is a 2008 Hong kong semi biographical martial arts film very loosely based on the life of yip man, a grandmaster of the martial art wing chun and master of bruce Lee. the film focuses on events in ip’s life that supposedly took place in the city of Foshan during the sino-japanese war.

in alexander payne’s bittersweet comedy, two buddies, miles (paul Giamatti) and jack (thomas Haden church), are both reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment they embark on a week long road trip through california’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Logan’s Run

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CHANNEL 4 / DOCuMENTAry

21st April, 8:10pm Elizabeth Taylor: Auction of a Lifetime this feature-length documentary explores elizabeth taylor’s extraordinary life story

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo BBC News BBC London News Football Focus British Olympic Dreams World Championship Snooker Hazel Irvine introduces coverage from Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre as the snooker season reaches a climax with the 2012 World Championship.

Final Score F1: Grand Prix Qualifying Jake Humphrey introduces the best action from qualifying in Sakhir as Formula One returns to Bahrain following last year’s decision to cancel the race due to the pro-democracy protests.

BBC News BBC London News The Voice UK The National Lottery: In It to Win It Casualty Hospital drama. Sam attempts to treat an injured young woman and her drug addict sister, but is the looming GMC hearing putting her off her game?

BBC News Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the day’s Premier League games, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer.

Arsenal played host to Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the sequel to what was one of the matches of the 2011/12 Premier League season.

The Football League Show All the action from the Football League on the penultimate weekend of the season, as the promotion, relegation and play-off issues reach a dramatic climax. At the top of the Championship, Southampton travel to the Riverside to meet a Middlesbrough side aiming to reach the play-offs for the first time.

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Dad’s Army TV 73: The Defining Shows In this film, Mark Lawson looks back at five of the most popular programmes of the year - That’s Life!, The Burke Specials, The Generation Game, The Onedin Line and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

I Love 1971 Britt Ekland presents the story of 1971 - the year Britt got her big break in the film Get Carter. It was also the year of Banana Splits and the baffling success of novelty records like Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle of the Road. Plus there was the arrival of Shaft, hot pants, clackers and space hoppers.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest McMurphy, a social misfit who finds himself locked up in an insane asylum through his own choice to avoid a prison sentance.

Whilst there he encourages his fellow inmates (DeVito, Lloyd and Dourif among them) into acts of rebellion, joyous freedom and self-expression.

World Championship Snooker Highlights Rishi Persad introduces highlights from the evening’s match at the Crucible.

World Championship Snooker - Extra Highlights of the opening day’s play are introduced from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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The Real Housewives of New York City Murder, She Wrote Murder mystery series. Jessica Fletcher dips into the unusual world of daytime TV drama while visiting her niece in New York ITV News and Weather Free Willy Heartwarming tale about a troubled young boy and his friendship with a captive orca whale named Willy.

Planet’s Funniest Animals The Mirror Crack’d Following a nervous breakdown, an American actress who is haunted by the memory of an apparent accident comes to England to appear in a film that she hopes will mark her comeback.

London Tonight ITV News and Weather Keith Lemon’s LemonAid The irrepressible Keith Lemon hosts the latest episode of his hilarious family entertainment series.

You’ve Been Framed!

The Cube Britain’s Got Talent Benidorm It is Christmas on the Costa Blanca and the Garveys are staying with Mel and Madge in their luxury hilltop villa - but will Mel make it back from a business trip in time for Christmas dinner?

ITV News and Weather The Last Boy Scout Brutal, wisecracking action thriller in which a secret service agent turned private eye teams up with a former football star after the footballer’s lover is murdered.

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Mobil 1 The Grid British GT The Morning Line The TV Book Club Koko Pop Made in Chelsea The Big Bang Theory Double bill.

The Simpsons Deal or No Deal Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Four back to back episodes.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Italian Job Classic comedy crime caper. Newly released from jail, Charlie Croker discovers that he has ‘inherited’ a brilliant plan for a bullion robbery in Italy.

Aided and abetted by an imprisoned mastermind, the scheme calls for him to engineer the biggest traffic jam in history in order to steal the gold.

Elizabeth Taylor: Auction of a Lifetime This feature-length documentary explores Elizabeth Taylor’s extraordinary life story through some of her most precious possessions, which feature in landmark auctions in New York and London.

The Million Pound Drop Live Extraordinary game show in which contestants can win or lose life-changing amounts of money live on TV. Top Gun Tony Scott’s action drama stars Tom Cruise as Maverick, Val Kilmer as Iceman and Kelly McGillis as Charlie. Maverick and Iceman are ‘Top Gun’ pilots with the Navy, both aiming for the number one title, while Charlie is the base psychiatrist trying to get inside their heads.

Flight of the Phoenix A re-make of Robert Aldrich’s classic 1965 story of plane crash survivors who are stranded in the extremely hostile Mongolian desert.

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The Vikings Gripping action melodrama about a Viking warrior and an English slave, doomed to meet in mortal combat, unaware that they are half-brothers - the slave being the offspring of an English queen raped by the Viking’s father.

Beetlejuice Oscar-winning black comedy about a couple who return from the dead to find that they are back in their beloved home as ghosts.

5 News Weekend NCIS During an autopsy, Ducky makes a startling discovery that turns the murder of a petty officer into a search for a missing infant.

NCIS The NCIS team partners up with the Coast Guard Investigative Service when they have to investigate the murder of a marine on a dinner boat cruise.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The CSI team investigates a brutal motorcycle gang murder in a biker bar and, due to the nature of the killing, there are multiple suspects.

CSI: NY When the same type of chewing gum is found at two separate crime scenes involving two dead bodies, Jo operates on a hunch that the two cases may be related.

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European Tour Golf Asian Tour Golf Take it Like a Fan Ringside Anzac Rugby LGE Test New Zealand take on Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. The Aussies won 20-10 last year but the Kiwis were victorious last time this fixture was played on their home soil.

Premiership Rugby Round 21 of the Aviva Premiership sees Harlequins take on Leicester Tigers at the Twickenham Stoop.

Ringside Football Barcelona take on Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

Football A game from La Liga: Sevilla take on Levante at the Sanchez Pizjuan.

Fight Night Anthony Crolla defends his British Lightweight title against Derry Matthews at the Oldham Sports Centre.

La Liga

Aerobics: Oz Style Ringside Football League Weekend Champions League Weekly Barclays Premier League Preview Take it Like a Fan Soccer A.M. Ford Football Special Arsenal take on Chelsea at the Emirates. The reverse fixture was a thriller with the Blues leading at half-time and the Gunners scoring four second-half goals to win 5-3.

Ringside Sporting Greats Sky Sports Classics Football You’re on Sky Sports!

Football First Sarah-Jane Mee presents a full rerun of the best game from today’s Barclays Premier League fixtures.

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22nd April, 8:30pm Athletics

sue barker presents live coverage of the 32nd London marathon

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Sunday Politics Human Planet Lifeline Songs of Praise F1: Grand Prix Highlights. Jake Humphrey presents highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix from Sakhir, the fourth race of the new Formula One season.

BBC News BBC London News Countryfile The Voice UK Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host as battles weekend continues on The Voice with the second of a two part special.

Silent Witness Drama series about a team of forensic pathologists. Leo battles with the authorities at the notorious Redhill prison to seek justice for the murder of an ex-prison inspector.

BBC News BBC London News London Mayoral Debate Andrew Neil hosts as the main candidates in London’s Mayoral elections face a studio audience.

Room 101 - Extra Storage Host Frank Skinner invites TV presenter Fern Britton, comedy actor Robert Webb and broadcaster Danny Baker to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101.

The Love Letter Romantic comedy centring on the discovery of a mysterious love letter in the sleepy New England town of Loblolly.

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Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve In a new six-part series, Simon Reeve travels around the edge of the Indian Ocean in an exotic journey that takes him from the paradise islands of the Maldives to the front line of the war against piracy and terror on the streets of Mogadishu.

Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission In this two-part documentary, Ewan McGregor is on a mission to the ends of the earth to immunise some of the hardestto-reach children in the world.

Match of the Day 2 Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day’s three Premier League fixtures, with analysis from Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage and special guest, Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers. Manchester United welcomed Everton to Old Trafford looking to complete their first league double over the Merseysiders since the 2007/08 season.

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Harry Hill’s TV Burp London Tonight ITV News and Weather All Star Family Fortunes In this edition, Emmerdale’s Dominic Brunt and his family take on singer and presenter Jenny Frost and her relatives Vera New series of the detective drama based on characters created by crime writer Ann Cleeves. Vera’s reunion with her first-ever sergeant, Stuart Macken, occurs under tragic circumstances when his house is petrol-bombed.

ITV News and Weather Perspectives Actor and comedian David Walliams explores the magic behind the storytelling of Roald Dahl.

Rugby Highlights Craig Doyle introduces all the action from the penultimate round of the season as the teams at the top battle for the crucial play-off positions. Matches include Harlequins against Leicester and Exeter versus Northampton.

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Jungle 2 Jungle Tim Allen plays Wall Street high-flyer Michael Cromwell. Before he can marry his fiancé Charlotte, he must divorce his wife Patricia, who works with indigenous people deep in the South American jungle.

Coraline Director Henry Selick delivers a deliciously dark stop-motion animated adventure for children who don’t mind a scare or two, based on Neil Gaiman’s much-praised book.

Celebrity Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks ‘Where should our young people look for moral guidance?’

Time Team Special Homeland Carrie and Saul have identified Tom Walker’s contact in Washington DC, only to discover that he has diplomatic immunity.

East is East Damien O’Donnell’s multiaward-winning comedy stars Om Puri as George Khan, a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife Ella, is trying to run his fish-and-chip shop while coping with their seven children.

Dabangg The biggest hit of Hindi cinema in recent times, Abhinav Kashyap’s directorial debut Dabangg is a high-voltage tonguein-cheek crime caper that combines violent action, romance, family intrigues and satirical comment on political corruption and power.

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Corrina, Corrina Bittersweet comedy set in 1950s America. A widower and his nine-year-old daughter are losing the battle with their grief until a stranger comes to work for them and brightens up their lives.

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep Family adventure. At the height of World War II, a young Scottish boy discovers a mysterious egg and, when it hatches, he resolves to look after the creature.

5 News Weekend The Magnificent Seven Classic western remake of The Seven Samurai. A Mexican village is at the mercy of Calvera, the leader of a band of outlaws.

Once Upon a Time Fantasy drama. Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from Storybrooke and from the enigmatic Mr Gold, Cinderella makes a regrettable deal with Rumpelstiltskin, and Rumpelstiltskin/Mr Gold starts to reveal his dark side.

A Perfect Murder Taut thriller in which a cold-blooded commodities trader plots to kill his rich young wife. Having lost a fortune on the markets, the man learns that his wife is having a torrid affair with an artist.

10 Things I Hate About 1995 Lighthearted series in which Robert Webb reviews the popular culture of the not-too-distant past without the benefit of rose-tinted spectacles.

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Ford Super Sunday Manchester United take on Everton at Old Trafford.

Ford Super Sunday Wolverhampton Wanderers play Manchester City at Molineux.

La Liga Barcelona take on Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

Football Valencia meet Real Betis at the Mestalla.

Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League Motherwell meet Celtic at Fir Park.

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Super League Fulltime Bill Arthur and an expert panel present a round-up of all the tries, highlights and stories from the latest round of games in Super League XVII. School of Hard Knocks

Film 4 - Today’s highlights 7.15pm

Post Grad working at her dad’s luggage store wasn’t what ryden had in mind for her first job. but with her wellintentioned life plan going astray immediately after graduation - her fiercest rival got the job as assistant editor in a Los angeles publishing house - she moves back home for a new start. Her family welcomes her return, but will their eccentricities get in the way of her dreams?

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10 Things I Hate About You Gil junger’s feel-good teen comedy is loosely based on shakespeare’s the taming of the shrew, with Heath Ledger as patrick verona and julia stiles as katarina stratford. He accepts a bribe to take her to the prom so that her sister can take the beau of her choice. but when katarina finds out, she’s furious - just as patrick realises her true character and falls for her.

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Crossing Over

wayne kramer’s drama focuses on the lives and intertwining stories of illegal aliens who are trying to find ways of staying in the usa - and the variety of immigration authorities and lawyers, whose jobs, responsibilities and morals often put each other at odds. the roving action takes place in the urban sprawl of Los angeles.

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/ Monday 23/04/12

BBC1 / CurrENT AFFAIrS

23rd April, 8:30pm Undercover

panorama reveals the poor treatment of an elderly care home resident with dementia

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EastEnders Shirley throws herself into Heather’s murder investigation whilst trying to avoid confronting the situation between her and Phil Undercover Current affairs. Panorama reveals the poor treatment of an elderly care home resident with dementia, captured on film after a concerned relative hid a secret camera.

Silent Witness Drama series. While Harry and Nicky investigate DI Bridges, Leo puts himself in danger when he follows his instincts and trails violent prison officer Kessler.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News A Question of Sport Sue Barker asks the questions in the light-hearted sports quiz.

Late Kick Off Dan Walker presents the football magazine focusing on the Football League clubs in the region.

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Great British Menu This week it’s the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin.

Chaplains: Angels of Mersey Series following the work of chaplains in the city of Liverpool. Bill Sanders, a chaplain but also a trained firefighter, goes on 999 calls.

The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo Food writer and cook Rachel Khoo invites viewers into her tiny Paris kitchen as she brings her creative touch to classic and modern French cuisine, introducing simple and appealing recipes that provide delicious yet achievable results.

The 70s Historian Dominic Sandbrook takes viewers on an eye-opening and refreshing journey deep into the 1970s, a decade where the old Britain of the post-war years was transformed into the nation of today.

Sounds of the 70s 2 Newsnight World Championship Snooker Highlights World Championship Snooker - Extra First-round highlights are introduced from Sheffield.

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London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Megan tries to block out the past. Lisa is devastated when Zak tells her that his cancer could have returned.

Coronation Street David panics and realises he has gone too far when Audrey collapses. The residents are up in arms about Terry’s new strip club.

The Dales Ethical entrepreneur Izzy Lane takes on a new venture.

Coronation Street Guilt consumes David as Audrey is rushed to hospital. Terry is furious as residents take action against the opening of his club.

Scott and Bailey Sean surprises Rachel when he tells her that he has been in contact with her estranged mother.

ITV News at Ten and Weather The Agenda ITV Political Editor Tom Bradby discusses the big topics and talking points of the week ahead with his guests.

The Mighty Mississippi Trevor visits the place where Martin Luther King was assassinated, and he meets a former girlfriend of Elvis Presley who gives him a candid portrait of the King.

The Zone Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire USA Location, Location, Location Secret Location Channel 4 News River Cottage Veg Heroes Kenwood Glamour Puds Sainsbury’s and Channel 4 Present...

Joe Bestwick 2012 The African Queen Humphrey Bogart plays Charlie Allnut, the harddrinking, woman-hating owner of The African Queen, a decrepit steamer that trades up and down the river.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Tilly is left feeling frustrated by Jen’s mixed messages and Ally finally returns, only to have Ste ruin his afternoon with Amy. Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Inside Nature’s Giants The BAFTA Award-winning team take on their hardest challenge so far, to dissect an entire ecosystem: the jungle.

Embarrassing Bodies The team hits the highlands, and Dr Dawn sets up camp at a festival where she meets a man with a problem under his kilt.

Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Homeland Random Acts Enthiran Enthiran: The Robot is an impressive Tamil sci-fi action movie which features India’s biggest star, Rajinikanth, here in a double role.

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Home and Away Sasha attempts to explain what happened the day of Stu’s death, but Margaret is still too grief-stricken to hear it.

Neighbours The Mentalist Jane and Lisbon tackle the case of the murder of a rich man who had a matter of weeks to live.

Recipe for Murder When the goddaughter of a crime investigator is mysteriously killed in a car crash, the detective takes charge of the case and is stunned by what his investigation reveals.

5 News at 5 Neighbours Lucas is shocked when he finds out he is the main suspect in torching Michael’s car. Michael is dismayed that Tash has completely shut him out.

Home and Away 5 News Cowboy Traders Dom and Melinda track down an international cowboy trader and try to make the dreams of one retired couple come true.

The Gadget Show Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 10 Things I Hate About 1990 Robert Webb looks back at the not-too-distant past National Security Buddy action comedy in which two LAPD rejects are forced to go on the run when they uncover a sophisticated smuggling operation while working as security guards.

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Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League La Liga Champions League Weekly Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League La Liga Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Netbusters PFA Awards Sky Sports News at Seven Football The npower Championship match between West Ham United and Leicester City at Upton Park.

PFA Awards The annual PFA Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.

Barclays Premier League Review A comprehensive round-up of all the weekend’s action in the Barclays Premier League.

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America’s Cup Uncovered Cricket NASCAR Sprint Cup Series The Nascar Sprint Cup series continues with the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway.

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/ Tuesday 24/04/12 BBC1 / DrAMA

24th April, 9:00pm The Syndicate

jamie thinks he is untouchable now he has money

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Escape to the Country BBC News Incredible Edibles Lockie Leonard Copycats Who Let the Dogs Out? Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Party Election Broadcast by the British National Party The One Show EastEnders A fired-up Shirley resolves to secure Ben and Jay’s loyalty, while Phil and Derek come to blows after Phil discovers where Shirley spent the night.

Holby City Malick faces up to his new responsibilities both as a teacher and a doctor.

The Syndicate Jamie thinks he is untouchable now he has money, but the police are convinced he is involved in the robbery.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Matt Lucas Awards Kevin Bridges: What’s the Story?

The Estate Fly-on-the-wall series charting a year in the lives of the residents of a Coleraine housing estate.

Below When a Second World War American sub rescues some British survivors at sea, strange events make the crew suspect they have welcomed aboard a saboteur.

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Popular quiz show.

Antiques Road Trip Great British Menu This week it’s the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin.

Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation Dave and Si explore the ‘bouchon’ - a restaurant traditionally run by a female chef or ‘mere Lyonnaise’ Meet the Romans with Mary Beard Historical series looking at the Roman empire from the bottom up. Professor Mary Beard descends into the city streets to discover the dirt, crime, sex and slum conditions in the world’s first high-rise city.

Later Live... with Jools Holland Joining Jools on show is Detroit’s own contemporary bluesman Jack White.

Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day’s headlines with Emily Maitlis.

World Championship Snooker Highlights Trowbridge’s Stephen Lee is back in form after picking up his fifth ranking title by winning the PTC Finals. He will be looking to earn a place in the second round of the World Championship. The first to 10 frames goes through.

World Championship Snooker - Extra Highlights from the day’s first round matches are introduced from Sheffield.

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Countrywise Kitchen Chef Mike Robinson goes fly-fishing for trout in a stunning Welsh valley and discovers how the climate there also makes it a great place to grow vegetables.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Celebrity Special Celebrities play for their chosen charities in this special episode as an all-star crew from Emmerdale line up to take the hotseat. First up are Amanda Donohoe, playing for The Stroke Association, and Kim Thomson, who is supporting Kidscape.

The Mighty Mississippi Trevor is in for a surprise as he reaches his ultimate destination - the source of the Mississippi River.

ITV News at Ten and Weather The Battle for London - The Mayoral Debate Alastair Stewart presents the 2012 London Mayoral Debate with candidates Boris Johnson, Ken Livingstone, Brian Paddick and Jenny Jones.

The Unforgettable Programme paying tribute to actor Terry Scott.

The Zone Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire Australia Location, Location, Location Secret Location Channel 4 News River Cottage Veg Heroes Kenwood Glamour Puds Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard The Admirable Crichton Lewis Gilbert’s film, based on J M Barrie’s play, stars Kenneth More as the admirable Crichton, butler to Lord Loam and his family.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Amy tells Ste he needs to move on and stop concerning himself with her relationships.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Supersize v Superskinny Hidden Talent How far can natural talent really go and what if it could change your life?

Hidden Talent is a new sixpart series which discovers people with extraordinary hidden talents they never dreamed they had.

Facejacker Kayan Novak dons elaborate prosthetics to showcase his amazing array of characters and voices.

Hit the Road Jack In the final UK destination he’s in Essex where he is joined by local boys, Joe Thomas and Olly Murs who also performs at the end of the show Random Acts Desperate Housewives

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Mystery Woman: In the Shadows Murder mystery in which an amateur sleuth investigates the murder of a former KGB agent at a writers’ convention.

5 News at 5 Neighbours When Tash continues to reject the idea of reconciliation, Michael reconsiders what the future might have in store for him.

Home and Away 5 News Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Rory McGrath’s Pub Dig CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The discovery of a disembodied human brain at the scene of a car crash gives the CSI team a few headaches, it does not belong to any of the victims.

CSI: NY The agents must sift their way through a truckload of partygoers in order to find a malicious killer.

CSI: Miami The CSIs puzzle over the death of a schoolteacher who was apparently murdered by the Japanese mafia.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A shoot-out on the streets of Vegas leaves a string of dead bodies, including that of a rookie cop.

Inside Hollywood Get your daily fix of the latest film and TV news from the USA. Presented

by Mark Morris.

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Football League Barclays Premier League Review Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits PFA Awards Football League The npower Championship match between West Ham United and Leicester City at Upton Park.

Cricket Day two of the third Test between the West Indies and Australia at Windsor Park in Roseau, School of Hard Knocks Sporting Greats A look back on the career of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth.

A League of Their Own The smash-hit sports panel show is back.

Football Chelsea travel to the Nou Camp to meet Barcelona.

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jodie Foster stars as anna Leonowens, a prim english governess engaged by king mongkut of siam to educate his children. at first, the two cultures clash but as the pair get to know each other, romance begins to blossom. then a plot against the throne threatens the relationship.

in iain softley’s assured, gripping sci-fi fantasy, a man found wandering at new york central station is taken into psychiatric care because he claims to be prot from the planet k-pax, ‘1000 of your light years away’. psychiatrist dr. mark powell doesn’t believe him and tries to unlock the trauma.

the start of a mini kelly reichardt season, comprising four films, shown over two consecutive nights. michelle williams plays wendy, who’s on her way to a possible job in alaska when her car breaks down in a small oregon town. broke, she tries to work out how she can afford to get the car fixed. then, her beloved golden retriever, Lucy, goes missing.

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TV27

/ Wednesday 25/04/12

BBC2 / HISTOry

25th April, 9:00pm Divine Women

three-part series in which historian bettany Hughes traces the hidden and often controversial history of women in religion across the world

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Waterloo Road On the final day at Waterloo Road, Josh is dragged into the gang fighting and ends up on the receiving end. Meanwhile, Waterloo Road in Rochdale may be closing, but Michael has plans to keep the school alive.

The Apprentice It is week six, and Lord Sugar sends the candidates to Scotland, where they must make gourmet food and sell it on the streets of Edinburgh.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News The National Lottery Rowing the Arctic Scots adventurer Mark Beaumont joins polar veteran Jock Wishart on an expedition to row a boat to the 1996 north magnetic pole.

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Great British Menu Great British Menu is back and the fight is on as some of the nation’s greatest chefs compete for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic banquet.

This week it’s the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin.

Our Food Giles Coren journeys across Britain to discover how the landscape, history and climate shape food production in the UK. Giles and the team head to the west of Scotland. This is a wild, remote landscape where food was once all about survival. Now Scottish food is prized the world over.

Divine Women In the final episode, Bettany discovers how the period known as the Dark Ages turned out to be a golden age for a few remarkable women who made powerful uses of the written word.

The Apprentice: You’re Fired!

Dara O Briain and guests comment on the latest series of The Apprentice.

Creating a meal to sell on the streets of Edinburgh wasn’t a recipe for success for one candidate. Grilling the one who didn’t get away are comedian Kevin Bridges, food critic Tracey MacLeod and celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo.

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Rosemary and Thyme The Chase London Tonight Party Election Broadcast by the UK Independence Party ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Laurel is forced to admit the truth. Ali feels guilty when she cannot face going to her course.

UEFA Champions League Adrian Chiles presents live coverage of the second leg from the Bernabeu as Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid look to take their place in next month’s Champions League final. Their opponents, Bayern Munich, have extra incentive to knock out Madrid as the final takes place in their own stadium.

ITV News at Ten and Weather UEFA Champions League Matt Smith is joined by Gareth Southgate for a review of the second legs of the Champions League semi-finals as the line-up for next month’s final in Munich is completed.

Chelsea faced reigning champions Barcelona at the Nou Camp while Real Madrid played host to Bayern Munich.

Total Emergency Police and paramedics are called to tend to a severely injured motorcyclist.

The Zone Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly.

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Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Doug helps Ste with his online dating profile, and Ally and Amy cut their date short when sexual tension proves too much.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: Is faith a remedy for depression?

Four Rooms Four Rooms continues with curious collectables and nerve-gripping deals as members of the public look to sell vintage treasures for life-changing sums of money.

Queen Victoria’s Last Love In 1897, Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee - the first British monarch to do so.

Turtle Boy: A Bodyshock Special 2 Broke Girls New US sitcom. Experienced waitress Max Black meets a new colleague.

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Love Begins A man is put to work on a farm as punishment for starting a damaging melee. After he injures his head in a fall, an unlikely romance blossoms between the man and a farm worker.

5 News at 5 Neighbours When Jade fears that she does not deserve someone as good as Kyle, Rhys makes his move on her Home and Away 5 News The Gadget Show Cowboy Traders NCIS When a recruitment session of a petty officer results in murder, the NCIS team sets out to find the culprit by teaming up with Ducky’s predecessor.

Law and Order: Criminal Intent A German radical becomes the chief suspect when Nichols and Eames look into the case of a Wall Street executive murdered during a kidnap attempt.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Monica Phelps is found dead in her apartment, her son Nathan hiding in the closet behind her body.

Pokerstars The Big Game is a highstakes cash game with a twist.

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Football A Champions League semi-final second leg match: Chelsea travel to the Nou Camp to meet Barcelona.

Football Revista de la Liga Football Football Aston Villa take on Bolton Wanderers at Villa Park in the Barclays Premier League.

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 three of the third Test between the West Indies and Australia at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica.

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26th April, 10.00pm Grandmas’ House

simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it

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Breakfast Heir Hunters Homes Under the Hammer Don’t Get Done Get Dom Cash in the Attic Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Freya has the worst birthday ever as she finds herself embroiled in her friend’s strained relationship with a volatile playwright.

Escape to the Country Alistair Appleton is helping a couple with a 500,000 pounds budget buy their first home together in the Worcestershire countryside.

BBC News Incredible Edibles Lockie Leonard Copycats Young Dracula Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Party Election Broadcast by the Green Party The One Show EastEnders Bianca struggles to hold things together when she is fined by the electricity board for one of Derek’s scams, leading to a vicious showdown with Carol.

Watchdog Consumer series. Anne Robinson and the team look at how easy it is to become a victim of bank fraud - how hard is it to get your money back?

New Tricks When the gun used to murder a talented young boxer 15 years ago surfaces in an armed robbery, UCOS are drawn into the darker side of professional boxing.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week A political review of the week presented by Andrew Neil.

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Children’s Entertainment BBC World News The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Antiques Road Trip Great British Menu This week it’s the battle of the North East chefs - returning contender Stephanie Moon and newcomers Colin McGurran and Charlie Lakin. All of them are determined to knock out their rivals in the race to the banquet.

Two Greedy Italians: Still Hungry Liguria and la bella figura. Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo return for more culinary investigations into Italian culture. The boys explore how Italy’s social history has created a culture of admiration for superficial accoutrements in the showbiz port of Portofino.

Louis Theroux Louis travels to Phoenix, Arizona - the capital of dementia care. He spends time at Beatitudes, a residential institution, and also with those looking after loved ones at home.

Grandma’s House The Day Simon Thought It May Be a Good Idea to Find New Living Arrangements. Sitcom. Simon has been living with Grandma in Gants Hill for some months now and is beginning to feel it.

Newsnight World Championship Snooker Highlights Highlights from the day’s play are introduced from Sheffield, where the lineup for the last 16 is now complete.

World Championship Snooker – Extra Highlights from the first of the second round matches are introduced from the Crucible Theatre.

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Dickinson’s Real Deal Rosemary and Thyme The Chase London Tonight Party Election Broadcast by the Green Party ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Ashley is forced to hear some home truths. Sean suffers the consequences of sticking up for Ali. Tonight This programme examines what we are doing to protect our water supplies Emmerdale Ashley makes the biggest confession of his life.

Brenda is mortified to think she has been making a fool of herself Coronation Street Kylie and David’s marriage reaches breaking point.

Kevin looks to the future but can Sally forgive him.

Long Lost Family Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the programme which aims to reunite family members after years of separation ITV News at Ten and Weather Piers Morgan’s Life Stories In his first major interview for nearly a decade, former boxer Frank Bruno re-lives the dramatic highs and lows of his career.

The Cube Tense game show with Phillip Schofield.

The Zone Join the presenters live and play roulette on your telly.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire USA Location, Location, Location Secret Location Channel 4 News River Cottage Veg Heroes Kenwood Glamour Puds Pony Express Jerry Hopper’s all-action western stars Charlton Heston as Buffalo Bill Cody, and Forrest Tucker as Wild Bill Hickock, who set up the legendary Pony Express mail route.

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Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Bart and Joel’s club night couldn’t be going any better until Maddie ruins everything.

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv 4thought.tv asks: Is faith a remedy for depression?

Get Your House in Order Get Your House in Order is the brand-new series featuring out-of-control consumers whose quality of life is being buried under their mounds of excessive but potentially valuable possessions.

The Plot to Bring Down Britain’s Planes The Plot to Bring Down Britain’s Planes examines in minute detail an invidious home-grown terrorist plot to blow up airplanes Extreme A and E Dr Kevin Fong is a young doctor who deals with bodies on the brink of life and death.

Random Acts Embarrassing Bodies Hidden Talent

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Milkshake The Wright Stuff Live with Fern 5 News Lunchtime The Restaurant Inspector Home and Away Brax is released from hospital after his head injury. When VJ tries to become a River Boy, Brax is forced to intervene, thrusting himself back into Leah’s life.

Neighbours CSI: NY When Mac’s motor racing hero is killed during a race, the CSIs immediately suspect foul play.

The Family Recipe Cookery series in which celebrity chefs share their favourite family recipes.

Today is Ken Hom. Polar Storm Disaster movie. When the Earth has a near miss with a comet, a scientist discovers that the planet’s poles have shifted with potentially catastrophic consequences.

5 News at 5 Neighbours Toadie’s efforts to remain relaxed are tested when Callum insists on cooking the first meal in their new kitchen.

Home and Away 5 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.

UEFA Europa League Live Europa League football action from the latest round of this year’s competition.

Flight of Fury Action thriller in which a former special ops agent is sent to recover a stealth bomber from a group of terrorists.

Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel

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European Tour Golf Football FIFA Futbol Mundial Boots ‘n’ All Football Real Madrid v Bayern Munich.

European Tour Golf FIFA Futbol Mundial Barclays Premier League World Ringside Premier League Darts Week six at the Echo Arena, Liverpool. Matches: James Wade v Kevin Painter, Phil Taylor v Simon Whitlock, Andy Hamilton v Raymond van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis v Gary Anderson.

Time of Our Lives Ringside The boxing magazine show that brings you all the latest news and views from inside the ring.

Barclays Premier League World A round-up of all the latest headlines from the Barclays Premier League

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Boots ‘n’ All Total Rugby Inside the PGA Tour Champions Tour Golf Watersports World The world’s ultimate watersports show, with comprehensive coverage of the recent power, sail and surf competitions from around the globe. With key interviews and event news.

British Motocross Championship The second round of the British Motocross Championship comes from the Canada Heights course in Kent. Kevin Stribos and Zach Osborne claimed victories in the opening round.

British Rallyzone Hyundai A League Cricket World Wrestling Entertainment Late Night Raw

Film 4 - Today’s highlights 4.10pm

Battle Cry the dramatic story of us marines in training, in combat and in love during world war ii. the story centres on a major who guides the raw recruits from their training in saipan to combat in new Guinea. based on the novel by Leon uris. the music by max steiner was nominated for an oscar.

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dominik moll’s follow-up to Harry, He’s Here to Help stars Laurent Lucas, who played Harry, as alain Getty, whose wife benedicte invites his boss richard pollock and his wife alice to dinner to show off his invention, a mini flying webcam that spots household problems. part comedy, part thriller, part nightmare, moll’s film is surreally, uniquely unmissable.

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27th April, 9:30pm Very important People

Very Important People is the brand new celebrity impression show that mocks our beloved stars.

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Breakfast Heir Hunters Homes Under the Hammer Don’t Get Done Get Dom Cash in the Attic Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Escape to the Country BBC News Incredible Edibles Lockie Leonard Copycats Blue Peter Newsround Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats The One Show EastEnders Realising she is fighting a losing battle, Bianca swallows her pride and seeks out help from an unexpected source.

Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for the sixth series of this comedy panel show. And, as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

Have I Got News for You Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists.

Not Going Out In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark, spooky forest.

BBC News at Ten BBC London News The Graham Norton Show Graham is joined by Hollywood superstar Zac Efron.

The National Lottery Friday Night Draws The Matt Lucas Awards EastEnders Omnibus

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Children’s Entertainment BBC World News The Daily Politics World Championship Snooker Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Antiques Road Trip Great British Menu The fight is on as some of the nation’s greatest chefs compete for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic banquet.

Mastermind Subjects are the life and times of Harold Macmillan, Sir Isaac Newton, the history of the Cayman Islands, the TV series Band of Brothers and the British Civil Wars in the 17th century.

Gardeners’ World visits Charles Rutherfoord, architect and chair of the Society of Garden Designers, to talk to him about the unique design of his own small garden John Le Mesurier: It’s All Been Rather Lovely Candid portrait of actor John le Mesurier from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques, to his lifechanging role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army.

With contributions from Michael Palin, Clive Dunn, Ian Lavender and others.

QI Quiz show. In a special show to celebrate the Cultural Olympiad, Stephen Fry investigates the Immortal Bard with Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Alan Davies.

Newsnight In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day’s headlines with Gavin Esler.

Later... with Jools Holland Joining Jools on show is Detroit’s own contemporary bluesman Jack White.

World Championship Snooker Highlights Highlights from the second round matches, where the first quarter-finalist will be decided.

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Coronation Street Sally struggles with the reality of looking after Jack.

Kylie lashes out, leaving David heartbroken.

Poms in Paradise The show meets 22-yearold Adam, who emigrated to Australia with his family six years ago and is now a constable in the New South Wales police force.

Coronation Street Sally’s decision devastates Kevin. The protestors are forced to move on but Kirsty suspects foul play.

Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Piers is joined by Carol Vorderman for a life story that began with her being abandoned by her father.

ITV News at Ten and Weather American Pie At a high school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn’t as easy as they thought, so enter into a pact to be the first to ‘score’ as the senior prom looms.

The Store Welcome to The Store, the new home for fantastic products, great gadgets and trend-setting ideas all at affordable prices.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire Australia Location, Location, Location Secret Location Channel 4 News River Cottage Veg Heroes Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard Channel 4 Racing Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Ruby’s social status hangs in the balance as Jack makes her pay for her night out.

Channel 4 News Unreported World 4thought.tv Come Dine with Me 8 Out of 10 Cats Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson return for a brand new series of 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Very Important People Very Important People is the brand new celebrity impression show that mocks our beloved stars and satirises a culture bamboozled by trivia, gossip and regurgitated ideas.

Starring Morgana Robinson and Terry Mynott, as well as a cherry-picked ensemble cast.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man Stand Up for the Week Returning host Jon Richardson is joined by SUFTW regulars Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe and Paul Chowdhry Cellular Kim Basinger stars in David R Ellis’s thriller as Jessica Martin, a teacher kidnapped by vicious criminal Greer, who’s trying to get valuable information out of her husband.

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Inside Hollywood Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss Mystery thriller. Secret agent Jane Doe, also known as housewife Cathy Davis, discovers a sinister government experiment in mind control when two of her fellow agents turn homicidal.

5 News at 5 Neighbours Summer is shocked to learn of Andrew’s reluctance to involve her in his work.

Home and Away 5 News Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge Dirty Great Machines Documentary series revealing the demon diggers burrowing below our cities.

The Mentalist Jane investigates the murder of a casino security guard who was involved in plans to bankrupt his employers.

Castle The investigation into the death of a man found stuffed into a garbage chute is complicated when two separate women turn up to claim the body.

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Ringside Football League Weekend Barclays Premier League Preview European Rugby The opening semi-final of the Amlin Cup: Toulon face Stade Francais at the Stade Felix Mayol.

Fight Night-Live Take it Like a Fan The Sky Sports football quiz filmed at Premier League, Football League and SPL grounds.

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America’s Cup Uncovered Netball Premier League Darts Week six at the Echo Arena, Liverpool. Matches: James Wade v Kevin Painter, Phil Taylor v Simon Whitlock, Andy Hamilton v Raymond van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis v Gary Anderson.

Cricket Day four of the third Test between the West Indies and Australia at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica. This is the last day of the Aussies’ tour of the Caribbean.

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27th April, 9.00pm John le mesurier: lt’s All Been rather lovely Candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his lifechanging role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army.

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28th April, 8.30pm Britain’s Got talent

Expect the unexpected, anything goes from dance troupes to acrobats, magicians to comedians and dancing dogs to mind-blowing contortionists

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Rugby League Challenge Cup Warrington v Bradford.

Final Score Coverage of the latest results, reports and reaction from the Premiership, Football League, Non-League and Scottish League’s.

BBC News Regional News Weather Pointless Celebrities Celebrities test the depths of their general knowledge in this special edition of the quiz in which the aim is to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

My Family Popular sitcom about the dysfunctional Harper family and their everyday lives.

The Voice UK Music superstars Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue take on the role of coaches on a mission to find and nurture the UK’s next great voice.

The National Lottery: In It to Win It Quiz show in which five contestants must continue to give correct answers if they are to hold on to their share of a cash jackpot.

Casualty Determined to take control of her own destiny, Sam sacks her defence team before the hearing starts and decides to represent herself.

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

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

Snooker The Falklands Remembering Craig The parents of Private Craig Jones, the last British soldier to be killed in the Falklands war, remember their son on the 30th anniversary of Argentina’s invasion of the islands.

The last British soldier to fall in the conflict was Craig Jones of the 3rd Parachute Regiment, from Greens Norton. He died at the age of 20 after being hit by shrapnel just before British troops entered Port Stanley on June 13, 1982.

Flog It! Mark Chapman presents the classified results and a round-up of the afternoon’s news from the Premier League, Football League and Scotland.

Dad’s Army Classic comedy with the Home Guard, starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier.

Snooker Coverage of the final session on day eight at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, where one second-round match is scheduled to conclude and another gets under way..

70s - The Story of Light Entertainment The Art of Tommy Cooper I Love 1972 Mean Streets A small-time hood struggles to succeed on the “mean streets” of Little Italy.

Snooker World Championship Highlights Highlights of the Snooker World Championship.

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CITV Saturday Cookbook ITV News The Jeremy Kyle Show US Double bill.

The Real Housewives of New York City Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Free Willy 3: The Rescue Willy the whale is under threat from illegal fisherman who can’t make a living on the depleting stocks of fish in the sea.

Willy’s old pal Jesse, now a research assistant, and young friend Max, the son of a whale hunter, set out to save Willy and his family from being sold for sushi.

Planets Funniest Animals Murder on the Orient Express Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Keith Lemon’s LemonAid You’ve Been Framed!

The Cube Welsh PE Teacher Catrin is put to the test inside The Cube while Wes, a builder from Essex, is hoping to lay the foundations for a big win. But will either of them have what it takes to beat The Cube?

Britain’s Got Talent Benidorm Comedy series set in Benidorm at the Solana all-inclusive resort.

ITV News and Weather Dirty Harry Tense thriller about a violent and uncompromising police officer’s pursuit of a psychopath who holds the city of San Francisco to ransom. Harry Callahan’s unorthodox methods do not endear him to his superiors, but the mayor reluctantly agrees that he seems to be the right cop for the job.

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The CSIs attempt to solve a string of murders connected to a cache of stolen casino chips.

CSI: NY When a crime scene lab technician is murdered, Mac and Jo find themselves looking in to a crime that is a carbon copy of an unsolved murder from the 1950s.

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Human Planet Points of View Songs of Praise The long running Sunday evening festival of well loved hymns from churches all across the United Kingdom.

BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile The Voice UK The Voice Results.

Antiques Roadshow Antique experts travel the country to appraise people’s wares.

Silent Witness One of Delaney’s patients, Eve Gilston, was found dead in her bed. Despite the coroner’s verdict of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, Delaney is not convinced and asks Leo to investigate.

BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You Paul Merton and Ian Hislop continue to entertain in the extended version of the classic news quiz.

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Snooker World Championships.

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Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission Simon goes spear fishing off the coast of Madagascar with the Vezo people, whose livelihood is under threat from its own rapid population growth. There he meets a British conservation group which has taken the radical step of educating the locals about birth control.

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Grandma’s House Sitcom about a television presenter searching for something more meaningful to do with his life.

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Columbo Tea with Mussolini In Florence over the course of the 1930s and 1940s, the illegitimate son of an Italian merchant is raised by a group of prim English ladies whose passion for Italian culture have made them permanent residents.

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Vera D.C.I. Vera Stanhope investigates the case of murdered social worker, Jenny Lister. Deciphering the motive behind the brutal murder of a woman who presents as honourable and well liked proves difficult but an infamous case involving the death of a child appears to hold the key ITV News at Ten and Weather Perspectives In this instalment of the Perspectives documentary strand, comedian and television presenter Griff Rhys Jones sets out to discover a story about a story’, as he explores The Wind In The Willows, what inspired the writer Kenneth Grahame, and why his story has gripped the imagination of millions of readers.

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Meet Dave Director Brian Robbins’ sci-fi comedy stars Eddie Murphy as both a mansized humanoid spaceship and the diminutive captain of the same vessel.

Time Team Tony Robinson investigates how burial customs have changed and evolved over thousands of years of British history, in Time Team’s guide to burial.

The Parent Trap Identical twins Hallie and Annie were separated at birth when their parents divorced. After the two meet at summer camp, they begin plotting to reunite their estranged parents.

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4thought.tv Celebrity Deal or No Deal Homeland Carrie has been hospitalised in the wake of the explosion that killed Al Zahrani in the heart of Washington DC. The Bank Job Roger Donaldson’s bank heist conspiracy-thriller - scripted by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais - stars Jason Statham as the leader of a gang of thieves who bite off more than they can chew.

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5 News Ultimate Police Interceptors Once Upon a Time Fantasy drama series set in two dimensions: the fairy-tale realm and a contemporary New England town.

A Perfect Getaway Two pairs of lovers on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands.

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Goals on Sunday Ford Super Sunday Chelsea take on Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge.

Ford Super Sunday Tottenham Hotspur play Blackburn Rovers at White Hart Lane.

Champions League Weekly La Liga Double Hill, two games from La Liga Ford Football Special Chelsea v QPR at Stamford Bridge and Spurs against Blackburn at White Hart Lane.

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Great British Menu Great British Menu is back and the nation’s greatest chefs are battling it out for the chance to cook a glittering Olympic Banquet. Their task for 2012 is to create a menu that is breathtaking, aweinspiring and captures the Olympic spirit.

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Chaplains: Angels of Mersey At Everton Football Club Chaplain Harry Ross supports a retired soccer legend and buries the ashes of a lifelong Blues fan at Goodison Park - all in a day’s work for the retired vicar and passionate Evertonian.

Home Cooking Made Easy Lorraine Pascale uses her cooking know-how to inspire everyone to home cook the food they love.

The 70s New sex discrimination laws challenged the British bloke, while football hooliganism and industrial unrest heralded the end of the post-war peace in the mid-70s, argues historian Dominic Sandbrook.

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Sean’s desperation for money gets him into trouble Coronation Street Convinced of Terry’s dodgy dealings, Kirsty & Tyrone play detective. Brian reassures a concerned Julie at her twelve-week scan. Kevin changes tack as Sally stands her ground.

The Dales Ade meets community choir the Buckden Singers and joins in on their rehearsals as they prepare for their annual summer concert to the youngest radio DJ in the country Coronation Street Kirsty risks her career to uncover Terry’s lies. Julie and Brian are knocked for six by devastating news.

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Scott and Bailey Hung-over from a hen night, Rachel’s (Suranne Jones) day goes from bad to worse when D.C.I. Julie Dodson (Pippa Haywood) arrives at the station to tell her that Nick Savage has been brutally assaulted and that she’s top of the list of suspects.

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Kenwood Glamour Puds Detective Story Kirk Douglas stars in William Wyler’s claustrophobically powerful police drama. Philip Yordan and Robert Wyler’s clever adaptation of Sidney Kingsley’s stage hit won them one of the film’s four Oscar nominations.

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Der knapp bemessene Haushalt, den die spanische Regierung unter Ministerpräsident Rajoy verabschiedet hat, traf die Kanaren wie ein Schock. „Mit so harten Streichungen hat niemand gerechnet.

Wir sehen das sehr knappe Budget als sehr bedenklich an, das wichtige Schritte in die Zukunft zunichte machen oder zumindest empfindlich verlangsamen könnte“, meinte Teneriffas Inselpräsident Ricardo Melchior. Ganz heftig triff es den Straßenbau Teneriffas, der von 200 Millionen Euro im Jahre 2011 auf 68,5 Millionen in diesem Jahr abgespeckt wurde.

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Das heißt, die EinkommensbeAuf alle Kanareninseln wirkt messungsgrenzen für die Eltern der verabschiedete Haushalt, junger Studenten wurden herabwie ein Schraubstock, der viele gestuft und die jährlichen Hilfen im Initiativen zukunftsweisende zur Finanzierung von Wohnung Milli800 Etwa erstickt.

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Hellboy Mutant wie Xavier und sein ehemaliger Freund, ist davon überzeugt, dass eine beiderseitig tolerante Koexistenz zwischen Menschen und Mutanten nicht möglich ist – er allerdings ist der Überzeugung, dass allein der überlegenen spezies der Mutanten die Zukunft gehört. Für den verbitterten Magneto gibt es darum nur ein Ziel: die Menschheit ein für alle Mal zu unterjochen, um die herrschaft der Mutanten sicherzustellen. Für sein Vorhaben stehen ihm starke helfer zur Verfügung, die ihm uneingeschränkt ergeben sind: die gestaltwandlerin Mystique, die sich in jedes wesen verwandeln kann, das sie berührt, der mit animalischen superkräften ausgestattete Riese sabretooth und der weitspringer toad. Diese armada wird sich von nichts und niemandem aufhalten lassen, um die welt in ihre gewalt zu bringen. Die einzige Rettung, die der Menschheit noch bleibt, ist Professor Xavier mit seinen den Menschen so verhassten „guten“ Mutanten...

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mit den Problemen, die ihre außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten mit sich bringen, fertig zu werden, sondern diese auch so zu kontrollieren, dass sie zum wohl der Menschen eingesetzt werden können. im gegensatz zu Xavier, dessen Vision das friedliche Miteinander von Menschen und Mutanten ist, glaubt der konservative Politiker senator Kelly, dass die Menschen ihre Vormachtstellun g gegenüber den Mutanten verlieren werden und will darum alle Mutanten in Mit Patrick Stewart, Ian die Verbannung schicken. auch McKellen, Hugh Jackman und Magneto, ein ebenso mächtiger Famke Janssen

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Chas visits Cameron and she tells him that she has changed her mind, she wants him to finish with Debbie after all

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Holby City Crimewatch Programme which appeals for help in solving crimes.

BBC News Regional News Weather The Matt Lucas Awards Crimewatch Update Kevin Bridges: What’s the Story?

The Estate Fly-on-the-wall documentary series following the real-life dramas of the residents of Ballysally in Northern Ireland, one of the most deprived housing estates in the UK, as they cope with life in the teeth of a harsh economic storm. The series lays bare the intimate stories of their lives, loves and daily struggles.

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Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’, who have all been winners on other quiz shows.

Great British Menu The country’s top chefs compete for the opportunity to cook a banquet at London’s Gherkin building. Every week, two chefs representing one of seven British regions will compete to make a starter, a fish course, a main course and a dessert for the judges.

Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation Si and Dave take an epic 5000 mile gastronomic road trip across Europe Meet the Romans with Mary Beard There, she meets an extraordinary cast of characters: drunken housewives, teenage brides, bullied children and runaway slaves - and paints a more dynamic, lusty picture of Roman family life.

Later... with Jools Holland Jools Holland introduces a diverse mix of new musical talent and established artists.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Snooker World Championship Highlights Highlights of the Snooker World Championship.

Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

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Ruby learns Sean has been bullied. Ashley’s daunted by his journey of seeking forgiveness Countrywise Kitchen William and Kate: The First Year The fairy tale wedding of HRH Prince William and his university sweetheart Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011 caught the imagination of onlookers the world over and was watched by over two billion people. The newlyweds have rarely been out of the headlines since and to celebrate their first anniversary, this exclusive documentary explores the whirlwind 12 months that followed.

The Hunt for Bin Laden This two-hour special marks the first anniversary of the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden and chronicles the chase for America’s most-wanted man – which spanned decades, sparked wars, and defined presidencies.

It highlights a string of grave mistakes and missed opportunities, characterising successive US administrations’ attitudes towards tackling the threat of Bin Laden and al Qaeda.

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Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Sinead discovers Bart’s job for Joel, but can Bart persuade her to keep his secret?

Channel 4 News Foxes Live: Wild in the City Supersize v Superskinny Hidden Talent The second episode looks for someone with the physical and mental capacity to succeed in the international free-diving arena, and an individual who, with no previous artistic training, can spot a masterpiece in a room full of fakes.

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5 News Giant Animal Moves Home and Away Leah is outraged at her son but also at Brax’s abandonment.

Neighbours CSI: NY Mary Higgins Clarke the Cradle Will Fall 5 News Neighbours Callum lashes out at Toadie for choosing work over him.

Home and Away 5 News Dirty Great Machines War Hero in My Family In this brand-new series, celebrities trace the heroic and touching stories of their relatives and discover the sacrifices and contributions that they made during times of war.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation When the team investigate three apparently unconnected murders, they discover a link to an ex-detective CSI: NY A triple-shooting in a nightclub sends the CSIs on the hunt for a professional killer.

CSI: NY An uncaught serial rapist is murdered in the same manner as his victims, leaving the CSIs conflicted about pursuing the vigilante who achieved justice where the police failed.

CSI: Miami New evidence emerges casting doubt on the conviction of a man who has been on death row for some 15 years. The governor grants the convict a brief stay of execution, giving the CSIs just 24 hours to re-examine the original murder case.

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Ford Monday Night Football Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits SPL Round-Up Ford Monday Night Football Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Netbusters Football Asia Sporting Greats Revista de la Liga Sky Sports News at Seven Football Hearts take on Motherwell at Tynecastle Stadium in the Scottish Premier League.

Ford Football Special Liverpool versus Fulham at Anfield and Stoke against Everton at the Britannia Stadium.

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2nd may, 7.30pm drought 2012 - An lnside out special report

With many regions of England now officially in a state of drought, Inside Out assesses how each area is affected

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Traffic Cops The Apprentice Self-made millionaire Lord Alan Sugar puts a group of 16 applicants through the toughest challenge of their lives.

BBC News Regional News Weather National Lottery Midweek Draws Chicago Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.

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Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’, who have all been winners on other quiz shows.

Great British Menu The country’s top chefs compete for the opportunity to cook a banquet at London’s Gherkin building. Every week, two chefs representing one of seven British regions will compete to make a starter, a fish course, a main course and a dessert for the judges.

Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

Lucy Worsley Antiques Uncovered This World Current affairs documentary series exploring a variety of international issues.

The Apprentice Self-made millionaire Lord Alan Sugar puts a group of 16 applicants through the toughest challenge of their lives. Each week they are split into teams and given a business challenge. At the end of each challenge one person is fired. The last person standing wins the coveted prize of a six-figure salary and the opportunity to work for one of the most successful business moguls in the world.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Snooker World Championship Highlights Highlights of the Snooker World Championship.

Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

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Hughie Green was a phenomenally successful child star and professional pilot who became TV’s Mr Opportunity with his hit talent show Opportunity Knocks. Friends and family recall a driven, highly ambitious man whose appetite for fame and success was insatiable and who was way ahead of his time in his instinct for what worked on TV The British Soap Awards 2012 Viewers are invited to join hosts Zoe Hardman and Joe Swash as they get up close and personal with the countries biggest soap stars on The British Soap Awards 2012: The Party.

Avid soap fans will get to follow Zoe and Joe as they gain unprecedented access to celebrate with the winners.

ITV News at Ten and Weather Leah’s Dream Total Emergency Documentary following all three major emergency services as they keep the streets of Sheffield safe.

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Freshly Squeezed According to Jim Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire Australia Location, Location, Location How to Haggle for a House Channel 4 News River Cottage Veg Heroes Hugh throws a River Cottage dinner of thanks.

Kenwood Glamour Puds The Conqueror Dick Powell’s historical epic, Howard Hughes’ final movie as a producer, stars John Wayne as Temujin, later Genghis Khan, the feared Mongol leader.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Mitzeee’s TV debut comes to an abrupt end when harassment from the stalker causes her to lose it live on air.

Channel 4 News Foxes Live: Wild in the City Four Rooms The Tallest Tower The story of The Shard: the colossal glass skyscraper that has transformed London’s skyline.

The Killing The US crime drama returns to Channel 4 for a second series. Sarah is left reeling when she learns that the photo placing Richmond on the bridge at the time of Rosie’s murder has been falsified 2 Broke Girls Caroline and Max struggle to maintain proper boundaries now that they are living and working together.

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Neighbours CSI: NY Flack bonds with a young witness after a teenager is shot.

Til Lies Do Us Part 5 News Neighbours With Jade still refusing to forgive him for manipulating her, Rhys escapes the tension at home to visit his mother.

Home and Away 5 News The Gadget Show World Tour Cowboy Traders Dom and Melinda are on the trail of a mobility scooter salesman who has left dozens of pensioners out of pocket and stripped of their independence.

NCIS The NCIS team has to locate both the family and the murderer when a Marine is found beaten to death in his own backyard.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit The team investigates when a young girl is kidnapped on her way home from school.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Two men are charged with rape and murder after the disappearance of a Canadian student.

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Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League La Liga Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League Ford Football Special FIFA Futbol Mundial Boots ‘n’ All Sky Sports News at Seven Round-up of the sports news with live analysis and comment plus extended interviews with the headlines.

Ford Football Special Bolton Wanderers versus Tottenham Hotspur at the Reebok Stadium in the Barclays Premier League.

FIFA Futbol Mundial Total Rugby All the latest rugby union news, with interviews and action.

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Boots ‘n’ All Eddie Hemmings and Mike Stephenson present the weekly round-up of all the tries, tackles and kicks.

T20 Cricket Special The Emirates T20 Trophy from Dubai.

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Film 4 - Today’s highlights 7.05pm

Picture Perfect Lively romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston as Kate Mosley, an ambitious advertising designer whose life takes a complicated turn when she fakes her engagement to wedding photographer Nick (Jay Mohr) in order to get a promotion. Also starring Kevin Bacon and Olympia Dukakis. Directed by Glenn Gordon Caron.

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The Hurt Locker A compelling fact-based, Iraq-set bomb disposal drama. The days are ticking down to the end of the bomb squad’s tour, but their role puts the team in harm’s way around the clock. And it doesn’t help that one of the team is addicted to risk taking and pays scant attention to standard procedure, putting other lives in danger, as well as his own.

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12 Rounds New Orleans detective Danny Fisher discovers his girlfriend, Molly, has been kidnapped by an ex-con tied to Fisher’s past, and he’ll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release. John Cena, Aiden Gillen and Ashley Scott star in this action adventure from Die Hard 2 director Renny Harlin.

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When the loan sharks come calling Tommy is forced to offer to bail Terry Duckworth out

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Mandy finally plucks up the courage to visit her mum in hospital, but just as it looks like are thawing between them, Lorraine verbally attacks her daughter.

Watchdog New Tricks When the team reinvestigate a 30-year-old safety deposit robbery, they find themselves unwittingly drawn into a case involving high-level police corruption that threatens the future of UCOS. BBC News Regional News Weather Question Time Topical debate with prominent public figures and an invited audience, chaired

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Snooker Political show examining the latest news, views and moves in the world of politics.

Eggheads General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the formidable ‘Eggheads’, who have all been winners on other quiz shows.

Great British Menu The country’s top chefs compete for the opportunity to cook a banquet at London’s Gherkin building. Every week, two chefs representing one of seven British regions will compete to make a starter, a fish course, a main course and a dessert for the judges.

Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.

Francesco Da Mosto Shakespeare Grandma’s House Sitcom about a television presenter searching for something more meaningful to do with his life.

Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day’s important national and international news stories.

Snooker World Championship Highlights Highlights of the Snooker World Championship.

Tsotsi Tough drama of violence and redemption, about one Johannesburg hoodlum forced to take care of a baby boy. A South African City Of God, this won a Best Foreign Language Oscar.

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Cameron spends time with Chas when he should be at hospital with Sarah.

Nicola’s jealous of Elliot being centre of attention Tonight Emmerdale Zak’s lies snowball, devastating his family. Chas is furious Cameron was with her rather than with Sarah at the hospital. Jimmy’s under fire when Nicola suspects he’s putting Elliot ahead of Angelica Coronation Street A cowering Tyrone is left stunned by Kirsty’s violent temper. Pam is appalled

by Kevin’s desperate suggestion. Tommy sacrifices his future to save a scheming Terry.

Long Lost Family The fourth episode of Long Lost Family helps reunite a bride-to-be with the father she hasn’t seen since she was five-years-old. And, one woman turns to the series to help her track down the sister she has never met.

ITV News at Ten and Weather Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Piers is joined by Carol Vorderman.

The Cube Game show hosted by Phillip Schofield.

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The Ladykillers Alexander Mackendrick’s classic Ealing comedy stars Alec Guinness as the sinister, eccentric leader of a gang of crooks.

Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Mitzeee’s trauma continues as the harassment escalates.

Channel 4 News Foxes Live: Wild in the City The World’s Largest Snake In 2009, a group of passionate scientists stumbled upon the fossils of the Titanoboa: the biggest snake of all time. At 48 feet long and weighing well over a tonne, the snake is one of the greatest discoveries since the T-Rex. The Hoarder Next Door The Hoarder Next Door is a brand new series about Britain’s growing number of extreme hoarders and their quest to cure themselves with the help of friends and family.

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Ford Football Special European Tour Golf Inside the PGA Tour Ford Football Special Scottish Premier League European Tour Golf Barclays Premier League World Ringside SPL Round-Up All the goals from this weekend’s Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League fixtures.

Football League A npower Championship Play-Off semi-final first leg match.

Time of Our Lives Gary Newbon is joined by Formula 1 greats Jackie Stewart, Stirling Moss and John Surtees.

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Reservations at 922 84 10 86, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 100pm or by email to cipa@ lossilos.es April 7: 9.00am, Las Moradas,

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April 21-22: 11am-8pm, Eighth Edition of the Canarian Food Fair. Los Cristianos, along the beach promenade. Sample and take home some true artisan products and raw materials that feature in traditional local cookery, including cheeses, gofio (roasted grand cereals), wines, honey, traditional cakes and pastries Until April 22: Feria de Abril, La Pirámide, El Sauzal, tastings and demonstrations, see fiestas above April 22: 5pm, following in Humboldt’s footprints. An unforgettable trip paying homage to this worldrenowned scientist’s visit to the shores of Tenerife, taking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, La Laguna, the Acentejo region and its excellent wines, the Orotava valley, Puerto de la Cruz and Teide.

The route includes a visit to Bodegas Monje, a theatrical presentation and chocolate figs from El Aderno. Fully guided in Spanish and German (other languages

museosdetnerife.org.

April 20: 7.00pm, Grandma’s cures – medicinal plants and their use in daily life

SPORT & NATURE

Belly dancing Every Monday, 4.30pm – 17.55pm, El Sauzal cultural centre 677 380 807. Teacher: Victoria Bonis Dance workshops April 20 and 21: salsa, Fuentealta World Dance Festival, Hotel Taburiente, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Registration 922 235 209 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 Delicatessen Tenerife Guided walks through Tenerife’s food, history and heritage.

April 22: 5.00pm, Following in Humboldt’s footsteps, more information above under gastronomy.

Trekking

available on request), wine tasting, transport and full insurance included.

Reservations by email info@ elcardon.com or call 922 127 938.

TALKS: If you understand Spanish and are keen on plants and gardening, there is a series of talks under the Flor- I Cultura banner at the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife (Casa Lercaro) in La Laguna. For more information email mhat@

Popular tourist routes 922 127 938 Every Tuesday: Teno traditions route Every Thursday: Masca Ravine Every Sunday: Monte del Agua and Kayak trips in the sea from Los Gigantes Hiking: Special Easter programme, see below Adeje: Barranco del Infierno, temporarily closed.

Arona: More information about trekking routes on 922 761 600 or www.arona.org Los Silos Guided routes of the flora and fauna, €18 per person/ day includes transport

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).

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).

Running April 22: 10.00am, Mountain trail run, Santiago del Teide, 4km and 10km, (€10 and €15 respectively). The inscription fee should be paid into the Banca Cívica, Account - 20650021-11-1400211812, showing the name of the participant and the words Vertical Trail Los Gigantes. Send a copy of the bank receipt to carreras@ atletismotenerife.com, or show it when you collect your running number. Local athletes can register in the sports department in the Pancracio Socas García sports centre between 9am and 3pm.

Miscellaneous

April 23, Celebrations for International Book Day, Puerto de la Cruz.

Commemorating the day literary greats William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes died there will

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

SPANISH LESSONS AT HOME Tel. 634 352 015 922 781 764 wpelagie@hotmail.fr buffet and entertainment at Habla Habla, Las Galletas.

Call Cath 629 506 882.

Lions shops: Apolo Center, Mon - Fri 11am - 3pm. Costa del Silencio, Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm. Donations of clothing, books, bric-a-brac etc welcome. Ken Sadler 670 647 765.

Book Shop, every weekday next door to charity shop

Sergio Dalma

be events taking place throughout the day throughout the streets, squares and neighbourhoods of the town.

April 23-28 There is a series of events taking place in the public library in Guía de Isora to mark World Book Day. Includes story-telling, theatre and film shows, plus a book sale. For more detailed information go to www. guideisora.org LIONS CLUB Arona, Las Galletas, Costa del Silencio: 2nd Sunday each month: barbecue with entertainment at Coral Mar Square.

Last Sunday each month:

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San Miguel de Abona Meeting 2nd Monday each month.

Auction 1st Friday each month.

Many fun events throughout year. Information, Ralph Solomon, 685542128 Writers circle: Parque de la Reina. Published or unpublished, all welcome. hazel@hazelbennett.co.uk La Baranda Wine Museum, promoting local quality wines. TF-5 (El Sauzal exit).

Information: 922 572 535/ www.tenerife.es/Casa-vino

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 welcome. Tenerife Craft, Chapter, Mark. For more information phone 922 794 502 or 922 732 386.

Ciudadanos Europeos (European Citizens). Meet new friends, help and advice on living in the Canary Islands and participation in Canarian culture. Social activities.

Contact Harry Davies: 922 781905/Chris Stanyer: 922 751507/email: eurocitizens@ gmail.com The Wednesday Club: Los Cristianos, information: Edna, 629487090, meet old friends and new.

The Wednesday Group of Friends. Meeting and lunch: Bar Tapas Luis, Plaza Charco, Puerto de la Cruz 2nd Wednesday of month, 12.30pm. Art and social group, Wednesdays (Pam 922 368520). Literary and cultural group, Fridays (Suzi 922 368084). Other weekly meetings include Bridge and Whist. All welcome - contact Tony: wednesday.tenerife@ gmail.com.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) South: 1st Floor Apolo Centre,

Experienced language teacher K9 & Friends of the Animals & aktion tier

K9 car

boot sales

• First Sunday of every month / 8am to 12 noon. Happy Days, Costa del Silencio.

• Second Saturday of every month/ 9am to midday.

Nearly new sales, Outside Shimmers Bar, Callao Salvaje • K9 also have a stall on the Playa San Juan market every Wednesday, and Alcalá every Monday, from 9am to 2pm.

• For more information call Pat the Cat on 608 121081.

The Friends of the Animals car boot sale

• Last Sunday of every month at Tipsy Terrace, Los Gigantes from 8am to midday.

• Shop next to the Medical Centre in Playa de la Arena, open 10am to 6 weekdays and 10am to 2 Saturdays.

• A constant supply of goods is needed. Any full collection boxes, call Hazel on 667 638468 or Pat the Cat on 608 121081. www.k9tenerife.com.

Email: info@k9tenerife.com

Aktion Tier

Polígono industrial de Granadilla-Parque Eólico del Iter. Tel: 922 77 86 30 teneriffa@aktiontier.org

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Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque

Ice and a slice

Well the Brits may have invented the G and T, but it takes the Spanish to serve it in style and make it a theme for a whole bar area.

This cocktail, most popular in the hotter months of the year, was first introduced by the army of the British East India Company during their time in India. Tonic water contains quinine, which was used to prevent malaria and a gin and tonic was definitely a more enjoyable way of taking your medicine. The 18th century tonic water was high in quinine content and had a very bitter taste so gin was added to make it more drinkable – sounds like a good excuse to us. Today’s tonic contains less quinine and is usually sweetened, but it’s still great with a dash of gin.

From the first of the month, the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque is offering an amazing drinks menu offering over 30 different types of gin from the five continents in their special Gin Tonic Bar. A great way to celebrate the warmer weather.

International prizes

Wine gold

Honey DOP

SWEET NEWS

Tenerife’s excellent honeys have received a temporary ‘protection’ listing by the Spanish government and the proposal has now been sent to Brussels for approval at European level.

In the end it will mean a higher level of quality control for this sweet speciality, better marketing opportunities as well as improved guarantees for the customer and the producer. The achievement is the joint work of the producers’ group APITEN and the island council.

Tenerife honey is characterised by a great variety of colours, flavours and types, which reflect the diverse eco-systems and flora of the island.

Hoya del Navío Tinto 2010, one of the ecological wines produced under the banner of the guaranteed quality label DO TacoronteAcentejo, has won a new award.

Photography

PICTURE THAT

The superb cheese makers at Torta del Casar have announced their fifth photographic competition.

Throughout the year, choose your best three photographs to enter for the prizes on offer. The theme for this year is ‘Routes as places to meet’ and they are looking for those constructions, marks, occasions, references etc. which are part of a communications route and which favour or have favoured people meeting.

The competition is open to any Spanish resident over 18 and you have until the end of August to select your picture and send it in. The first prize is €500 and a collection of delicious products from Extremadura, including of course a Torta del Casar cheese, and five runners up will also receive the collection of products. More information and details of how to enter in www.tortadelcasar.eu.

Your favourites

RESTAURANT CLICKS

This time, the recognition was a gold medal at the prestigious International Ecological Wine Competition in Nuremberg Germany, Mundus vini BioFach 2012, during the BioFach 2012 fair which is considered to be one of the leading events worldwide for ecological products. Some 600 wines from all over the world were judged under blind tasting rules over two days by a panel of 42 international experts.

Oil specialists Coosur have opened a page in facebook for you to recommend your favourite restaurants and bars.

Gastro Rutas is for everybody, check out the recommendations that are there and fill in your favourite bar or eatery, the more the better. Every Monday they will choose the recommendation of the week. What are you waiting for?

GastroCanarias

New gastronomy forum

Early May sees the first edition of a new international culinary event.

The idea is to show and interchange new gastronomic experiences and will consist of talks, workshops, exhibitions, competitions and show cooking.

Some of the best known chefs of the island will be taking part such as Jesús González, Braulio Simancas, Jorge Bosch, Carlos Gamonal, Isabel Alonso, Rogelio Quintero, Pedro Rodríguez Dios, Seve Díaz, Andrea Bernardi, Armando Saldanha and Encarna Suárez. They will be sharing the limelight with Michelín star chef Rodrigo de la Calle, Firo Vázquez (the first chef to present

his creations in the Cervantes Institute), Indian chef Siddhartha Chandiramani, Britain’s Richard Etherington and the Scandinavian Danny Nielsen.

The event is open to the general public as well as professionals and students in the sector and will run from May 3 to 6. The final schedule hasn’t yet been drawn up, but the venues will include the Botanical Gardens, the Castillo San Felipe, the Instituto de Estudios Hispánicos, the Lago Martiánez pool complex and the Casa de la Aduana on the harbour.

Braulio Simancas is one of the invited contributors

Toasting the new wine

2011 vintage

NEW VIÑA NORTE WINE

One of the Canarian wines that has won more national and international prizes than any other has just released its 2011 vintage. Viña Norte’s Maceración Carbónica has won 37 prizes and is, according to the Cabildo’s agricultural councillor, “one of the [wines] most waited for by the consumers”.

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When is a restaurant not a restaurant?

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ecent media reports of the growing number of ‘guachinches’ (informal and, for the most part, family-run restaurants with limited menus) in Tenerife have triggered heated debate on whether the establishments may be one of the prime causes of the doldrums suffered by the restaurant trade generally at present.

The small eateries are frequently opened in garages

According to one paper, there are now an estimated 1,000 guachinches operating across the island and their popularity, with locals and tourists alike, is a source of serious conflict, with bona-fide restaurants complaining that they pose unfair competition.

Originally designating small tavern-type establishments which offered a few dishes to Tacoronte >>

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In the competition run by the regional department of agriculture, Brumas de Ayosa dry white walked off with one of the highest honours they can bestow. The brand is produced by an association of vineyard owners and workers, the S.A.T. Viticultores Comarca Valle de Güímar, which was first formed in 1989 starting with 15 associates. For the last 16 years they have had their own modern bodega. Brumas de Ayosa as a brand, started life in 1994 and the association, delighted with the award, underline that it is a reflection of the work of their 209 members.

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The full programme and a complete list of the establishments taking part in the tapas route can be found on www.tegueste.es.

The selected wines are: Humboldt sweet red 2001, Humboldt sweet white 1997, Humboldt Verdello 2005 sweet white, Humboldt Malvasía 2006, Humboldt Vendimia Tardía 2005 white, Viña Norte Barrica red 2008, Magma de Cráter Crianza red 2006, Cráter Barrica red 2007, Verijadiego Barrica red 2008 and Dominguez Malvasía Clásico 2009. The four bodegas honoured are Bodegas Insulares Tenerife, Bodegas Buten, Bodegas Monje and Bodegas Domínguez Cuarta Generación.

A wine produced in Güímar, has been awarded a gold medal in the latest official competition organised

by Vinos Agrocanarias.

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Until the end of April as part of the wine month in the borough, 31 establishments are offering a tapa and a glass of wine for €2.75. The tapas and wine route is one of the main events, but there are many others that are worth checking out. Wine and cheese tastings, a special evening about wine vinegars, cookery displays, etc.

The prestigious Guía Peñin, which lists the best wines in Spain, has included several wines from TacoronteAcentejo for the new 2012 edition.

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accompany unbottled wines produced and served by the owner, the guachinches have grown massively to become full-blown restaurants with an increasingly wider choice of food on hand. Bigger restau-

rants say the establishments, which tend to be located in house garages in rural parts, rarely pay tax or register staff for social security, thus keeping their overheads very low.

Moreover, the restaurants complain, the authorities often turn a blind eye to compliance with health, safety and hygiene legislation.

The Tenerife Cabildo has now joined the debate on the alleged damage caused to the sector by such large numbers of guachinches: agriculture councillor José Joaquín Bethencourt said recently that the situation was, “getting out of hand” and expressed concern that the establishments were losing their traditional identity and purpose by selling wines imported from outside the Canaries. Bethencourt called for the cooperation of town halls to regulate the activities of the guachinches to prevent the situation from worsening further.

CAFETERIA

Belgian pancakes, great coffee and fresh fruit juices Or take a coffee & snack to for while you´re waiting

Av. Ten Bel, 38 Las Chafiras - Between ITV & Iceland Tel. 922 703 934 Open Mon – Sat 05.30 – 19.00

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widespread skin reaction or have cer tain skin conditions.

Dr. De La Flor

m_delaflor@hotmail.com

Dear Dr. De La Flor Dear Dr. De La Flor, I’ve been having a difficult time using the bathroom l a t e l y. W h a t c a u s e s constipation and how can I get to be more regular?

Thanks, Silvia

Dear Silvia, Constipation occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. Going longer than two days without a bowel movement is too long, the stool or faeces become harder and more difficult to pass. In the meantime, they take advantage of that ‘extra’ time to irritate the last stretch of the digestive tract.

By pr otocol, you ar e consider ed chr onically constipated if you have two or more of the following for at least three months: hard stools and/or straining and/ or incomplete evacuation for more than 25 per cent of the time or two or fewer bowel movements in a week.

Constipation is usually caused by a disorder of bowel function rather than a structural or anatomical issue.

Common causes include: inadequate physical activity and/or water, fibre intake, a

disruption of regular diet or routine such as travelling, eating large amounts of dairy products, stress, resisting the urge to have a bowel movement (which ends up with haemorrhoids) and also laxatives.

Sometimes constipation can be the result of a general condition: Just to name a few - hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, pregnancy or even cancer of the colon. Certain medications – antacids containing calcium or aluminium, antidepressants, or iron pills also are common culprits.

The building blocks to prevent constipation are logical and achievable by you and me: Eating a wellbalanced diet with plenty of water and fibre (fruits, vegetables, legumes, and wholegrain bread and cereal - especially bran); Exercising regularly, adding physical activity to our daily routine to keep the skeleton fresh and sharp. If you have a chronic condition or take cer tain medication, make sure you have a lengthy conversation with your GP – a thorough examination of your daily activities and routines as well as possible ‘triggers’ and re-assess your treatment if necessary. Best wishes.

Dear Dr. De La Flor,

Dear Dr. De La Flor, I was recently told that I have to have an allergy skin test done. Is it dangerous?

Is it totally necessar y?

Thanks, Janet

Dear Janet, Information from allergy tests may help your doctor develop an allergy treatment plan that includes allergen avoidance, medications or allergy shots (immunotherapy).

Allergy skin tests are widely used to help diagnose many allergic conditions, including: Hay fever (allergic rhinitis); Allergic asthma; Dermatitis (eczema); Food allergies; Penicillin allergy; Bee venom allergy, Latex allergy …

They are generally ver y safe. Your doctor will advise against skin testing if you: - Have ever had a severe allergic reaction. You may be so sensitive to cer tain substances that even the tiny amounts used in skin tests could trigger a life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis).

- Take medications that could inter fere with test results (antihistamines, some antidepressants and heartburn medications). Your doctor may determine that it’s better for you to continue taking these medications than to temporarily discontinue them in preparation for a skin test.

- Cur rently have a

I’ve recently had sores in my mouth that are ver y painful. What causes these and how can I treat them? they seem to be happening too often.

Sincerely, Daniel

Dear Daniel, Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable.

Unfortunately, the exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores.

Cer tain foods - including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables (such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, figs, tomatoes, and strawberries) - can trigger it or make the problem worse. Sometimes a sharp tooth surface or dental appliance, such as braces or ill-fitting dentures, might also trigger canker sores.

Some cases of complex canker sores are caused by an underlying health condition, such as an impaired immune system; nutritional problems, such as vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency; and gastrointestinal tract disease, such as Celiac or Crohn’s disease.

Cold sores and canker sores are often confused for each other, but they are not the same. Cold sores, also called a fever blister or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters; they are contagious and typically appear outside the mouth - usually, under

the nose, around the lips, or under the chin.

You may have a canker sore if you have: A painful sore or sores inside your mouth - on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or inside your cheeks, a tingling or burning sensation prior to the appearance of the sores.

In severe canker sore attacks, you may also experience: fever, sluggishness, swollen lymph nodes.

If sores are large, ver y painful, or persistent, you may need an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or non-prescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.

Although there is no cure for canker sores and they often reoccur, you may be able to reduce their frequency by: avoiding foods that irritate your mouth - including acidic or spicy foods, avoiding irritation from gum chewing, brushing with a soft-bristled brush after meals and flossing daily, which will keep your mouth free of foods that might trigger a sore.

You should call your G.P. if you have: unusually large sores, sores that are spreading or that last three weeks or longer, intolerable pain despite avoiding trigger foods and taking over-the-counter pain medication, a high fever with the appearance of the canker sore. Best wishes.

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Coaching Corner ::

WHAT’S ESENTIAL

By Dr. De La Flor

“in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. it’s the life in your years.”

Abraham Lincoln. Due to my job i help people pass away often. On their deathbed, no one ever mentioned any work issues - salaries, promotions, business meetings or trips, nasty clients, goals, missed assignments.

Most, mentioned family issues though.

When i get in the car, i try to daily remind myself what’s essential. it helps me think that it may be the last day and the last time, to encourage a patient or to simply go back home and get some kisses from my loved ones.

ReSOLUTION

For the next two weeks, we should try to do a courageous ‘check-up’ of our inner goals, an honest review of our aspirations. Let’s focus on the vital, and most often ‘the rest’ will take care of itself. i don’t know about you, but i feel that the more i try to focus on my family, the happier i am, and the better i balance out ‘the rest’. Let’s stay focused and hopeful despite our daily weaknesses and failures because through our fight and swallowed tears, we are changing the world!

Best wishes for those enduring any illness or pain.

Wishing you all a meaningful, compassion-filled Spring. Talk to you in a couple of weeks.

By the way, feel free to add me as friend on facebook (Manuel De La Flor).

Feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook (Manuel De La Flor). Talk to you in a couple of weeks.

Dr. Fu Qiang Li

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Tel. 922 717 906 • 679 787 290 Complejo Palo Blanco Fase 2 Avda. Andalucía 31, Costa Adeje opposite C.C. San Eugenio www.drlifuqiang.com/english

Dr. Fu Qiang Li is a fully qualified specialist in traditional and modern Chinese medicine

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Health Directory :: Useful Vocabulary

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 anemia/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 está 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

Hospitals USP COSTA ADEJE HOSPITAL Urbanización San Eugenio, s/n, 38660 - Adeje Tels: • 922 752626 • 922 791 000 • 900 112 111 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

Gran Canaria HOSPITAL DR. NEGRÍN C/. Barranco de la Ballena, s/n. 35020 Las Palmas.

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

Gran Canaria 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

Chemist Farmacia de Guardia

24H Service

The various chemists in the Canaries take it in turns in each area to make sure that there is access to medicine all over the islands.

Enter the website of the Federation of Canarian Chemists:

www.fefarcan.com and click on ‘farmacias de guardia’ at the top right of the page.

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Emergency

DIAL 112 Emergency Single emergency line

Health Care

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.

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Fashion / El Corte inglés >>

Fashion / El Corte inglés >>

It’s in the bag

1. Perfect for

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purple suede, €119

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Alert! Miss Sixty, €65

Fashion News >>

H&M Fashion Against Aids

For the fifth year running, H&M will launch its Fashion Against AIDS collection. This year it starts on April 26th, with 25% of the ticket price going towards this worthy cause.

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www.sarahworld.com. >>

Classic, timeless and suitable for anyone, make a statement this Spring in crisp black and white.

El Corte inglés has some stunning items in their SS12 collection, to really create an impact.

Sarah World growing internationally

Barely two years since its launch, Sarah World – Spanish designer Sara Navarro’s eco range of 100% natural, biodegradable footwear and accessories is now exporting 80 per cent of its production.

Monochrome

Magic

5. Ideal

for work, Nine West, €79

7. Spacious and

bold, stand out with orange, €60

6. Carry your sunshine around! Cats €135

8. Wear it how you like, Gloria Ortiz, €169

Adolfo Domínguez Shop opens in Riyadh As further demonstration of its faith in the Arab market, Adolfo Domínguez has announced the opening of a shop in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh in the Panorama Mall. This comes just weeks after the launch of an Adolfo Domínguez branch in Qatar, and brings the total number of shops to 713, spread over 39 countries.

Women’secret Plans to conquer Turkey The Cortefiel Group’s international expansion continues with the exciting news that it plans to open a minimum of 60 branches of its underwear chain, Women’secret, in Turkey.

The first point of sale will be in Aqua Florya, one of Istanbul’s most emblematic shopping centres. This new shop, which measures over 100 square metres, will showcase all the latest collections of lingerie, swimwear and homewear for Spring/Summer 2012. With this opening the Cortefiel Group reinforces its plan to expand more into the emerging markets.

Its mother company, Sara Navarro, is well known internationally and is present in over 40 countries. Sarah World is the award-winning designer’s range that aims to promote a greater environmental awareness, increased social responsibility and more consideration for the planet. All the products are made using traditional artisan methods

and the highest level of attention to detail. Sandals, boots, shoes, bags, hats and other products are available that are perfect for the modern woman. Strict measures are in place to ensure that all the materials are natural, biodegradable and organic. Conserving the planet and promoting fair trade are key pillars in the philosophy on which Sarah World has been built.

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Horoscopes

katykennedy@telefonica.net Tf: 616 110 930

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Hi everyone, Katy column

hope you all enjoyed the Easter break as much as I did.

My youngest daughter Julia was here with her husband Martin and my two grandchildren Abigail and Joshua. We had a marvellous time, even though I spent three days in bed with the worst bout of ‘flu I’ve had in years. Still, they had a marvellous time and the weather was lovely for them.

Each evening, we’d watch the television once we were in for the night, and found ourselves fascinated by the Crime Channel. This led me to thinking about some of the murders committed in Britain in the past, especially the murder of David Blakely on Easter Sunday 57 years ago, by Ruth Ellis. She was famously the last woman to be hanged in Great Britain.

As a young girl of 17, Ruth had become pregnant by a married Canadian Soldier. It was 1943 and he was serving in the Canadian Army. Ruth named the baby Andy and the soldier paid towards the support of his son for about a year, but then stopped altogether once he went back to Canada. Ruth was left to fend for herself and baby Andy was taken in by her mother.

Letters

CCTV warning Dear Editor

I

have been visiting Tenerife and stayed at Castle Harbour, a ver y good apartment resort. However I was shocked to come across a ver y disturbing incident and enquired what had happened.

Apparently a girl with Downs Syndrome, who has been a full time resident for a long time, had been seen removing a poster from a wall as she wanted to take it to her apartment to show her sick elderly mother with whom she lives. This action

Ruth was a very beautiful young woman and after finding that nude modelling paid a great deal more than being a waitress, she became very well known, and later became a prostitute, but mixed with a high class of customer, as she was working at the Court Club, in Duke Street, London. During her time as a hostess and prostitute at this club, she became pregnant again and had an illegal abortion.

In 1950 she met and later married one of her customers, George Ellis, a divorced dentist with two sons. He was 41, and she was just 24. He however, was a violently jealous man, and his alcoholism and raging tempers meant the marriage failed very early in the relationship. He constantly raged that she was having an affair. The couple parted on many occasions, but in the early years, Ruth always returned to him.

A year or so later, she was four months pregnant, but wasn’t showing, and was given an unaccredited role in a J. Arthur Rank film, Lady Godiva Rides Again.

The film starred Dennis Price, Dana Wynter, and Diana Dors, with Ruth reputedly becoming great friends with Diana, known as Britain’s answer to Marilyn Monroe.

After the film, Ruth gave birth to a daughter, Georgina,

Ruth Ellis and David Blakely

but husband George refused to accept paternity and the couple subsequently divorced.

Ruth and her baby girl moved in with her mother to make ends meet. Her son Andy and her daughter Georgina would live with their grandmother for most of their lives.

In 1953, at the age of 27, Ruth’s stunning good looks and winning ways helped her to become manager of a night club in Knightsbridge. She had an apartment above the club, and was still in regular touch with celebrity friends who visited the club. She had many admirers who lavished expensive gifts upon her, and treated her like a celebrity too.

Mike Hawthorn the racing driver, introduced her to David Blakely, and although he was three years her junior, she began a love affair with him and he moved into her luxury flat above the club. He was engaged to another woman, but

this was soon broken off and Ruth became pregnant yet again. It’s said that she couldn’t at that time make a proper commitment to Blakely and had the baby aborted. He stayed with Ruth, seemingly still infatuated with her. He, like Mike Hawthorn, was a racing driver, and an ex public schoolboy, but was not in the same league in the racing world.

He was also a heavy drinker when not racing.

Their rows were furious and violent at times, and Ruth began seeing Desmond Cussens, an ex RAF pilot who flew Lancaster Bombers during the war. Afterwards, he studied accountancy and was appointed a director of his family businesses in London and Wales.

She was sacked as manageress of the club, and then moved in with Cussens as his mistress, but continued to see Blakely. Shortly afterwards, she again became pregnant but lost the baby, following an argument with Blakely when he punched her in the stomach causing a miscarriage.

The poor woman broke down in tears and was seen shaking, her daughter did not realise that she had done anything bad and was going to return the poster after she had shown it to her mother. Friends had to be called to comfort them both.

I found the whole incident repulsive with a very large man bullying these two defenceless women. I will not be returning to Castle Harbour if this is how the president and vice treat their old and infirm residents.

I would ask you to print this as a warning to everyone about the use of CCTV and how

unscrupulous and uncaring individuals can use it.

Regards Joy Granger A shocked holidaymaker

Parachute regiment

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Cancer (June 21 to July 21) Time to give yourself something of a style makeover, perhaps?

Maybe you’re restless in your relationship or your job. Take some time to pamper yourself, and enjoy developing a friendship that was unexpected. You never know where that friendship might take you.

Leo (July 22 to August 21) It’s time to speak up about something that has been bothering you – you’ll feel much better afterwards. You will benefit from spending some time alone, and taking a step back to really watch what is going on around you.

Libra (September 22 to October 22) Someone new and interesting is about to appear in your life, but your mood changes as some money issues appear that need to be dealt with. There could be secrets or deals going on behind closed doors, so keep your ears pinned back and your eyes open.

Capricorn (December 21 to January 19) Now is the time to really be organised there’s lots going on and plenty to talk about as you put your plans into action. People will be watching you, so whatever happens, smile! Be careful when you’re out, as cosmic tensions fill the air.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) Money flows your way and ego-boosting attention from someone strong and smart will work wonders in lifting your spirits. You’re in the mood to put yourself out there and put on a little personal style. Socialise, get financially viable and look for something new to do.

Next issue: the murder, trial, and the aftermath of these events. Until then, take care of yourselves, and especially of each other.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20 Keep an eye on what’s going on or creating the thoughts that make up your inner world. There’ll be something you feel or think about someone else and you’ll need to know the truth. Don’t push friends away; you will need their advice and company.

Cristianos, San Eugenio and Santa Cruz on the 1st and 2nd of February.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 20)) It seems as though everyone wants to be your friend right now, enjoy it! Work may be tedious but ride it out and just do what’s necessary. You might be feeling down in the dumps, but what you really need it is to get out and have fun.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) You may experience a closeness with someone special that will have surprising consequences.

Watch your finances at the moment, you could see yourself involved in a serious conversation about money. The mood will be intense but you will emerge a stronger person.

Thank you once again, from the Parachute Regiment Association Headquarters, UK. Alexander Cook

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Dear Editor nother well earned ‘thank you’ to Iceland, Las Chafiras and Iceland Las Américas for the sum totals of €60 for the Febr uar y collection and €85 for the March collection and €120 from departing ‘swallows’ in Las Chafiras, Las Américas, Los

Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Family will be at the top of your list of priorities and you could be looking at plans for the future or even an important shift in the family structure.

Romantic passions are about to stir, and someone is going to completely change the way you thought you felt.

Virgo (August 22 to September 21) There’s a sharp shift of mood around you soon, which could bring you some difficult moments, but group activities with friends and family will lighten the tension and could even bring romance.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) You could find yourself looking for a new career direction soon. Explore all your options before making any decision. Fun with friends might bring some surprising financial benefit as well as some much needed relaxation.

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was seen on the CCTV camera and reported to the president of the complex. The president and her vice then reviewed the incident and confronted the girl and her mother in public in full view of everyone in the reception area.

Taurus (April 21 to May 20 Your birthday could be a turning point in your life, so prepare yourself for the possibility of change. Your state of mind will determine how you live your life and what you get out of it, but what is it that you really want?

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rust a child to have the best idea: this eager spectator found the best seat in the house for the magnificent La Pasión in Adeje.

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Retired greyhounds >

Gizmo / www.TenerifeDogs.com. > (It’s a Dog’s Life)

Credit Shamanchill

Call for change

Retired greyhounds make great pets

An Svoboda was smitten from the moment he met Anna – a sleek and playful beauty from distant Ireland – in Prague.

Anna is one of hundreds of Irish greyhounds spending their retirement in the Czech Republic, far from a homeland where thousands of former racers, and dogs that never made the grade, are destroyed each year.

Campaigners say the State should tighten regulation of Ireland’s €500 million greyhound industry, and do more to change breeders’ perceptions of greyhounds as mere commodities, and the widespread public belief that they make poor family pets.

“Tully Anna – who I renamed Anicka, or Little Anna in Czech – was a successful racer, and now she is an absolutely sweet pet,” said Svoboda.

He acquired Anna through Greathounds In Need, a Czech group that has found homes for more than 200 Irish grey-

hounds, taking them from trainers and from pounds where they are usually killed after seven days.

“About 5,000 Irish greyhounds retire from racing every year, and at best 500 find new homes – most of them abroad,” said the founder of Greathounds in Need, Lucie Poucova.

“This industry makes so much money, but puts hardly anything into caring for dogs when they retire. The Irish Greyhound Board does not operate a single shelter. And most owners don’t want to spend money on dogs when they stop racing.”

The board does not record how many dogs retire each year. “I can’t go into the numbers. Those figures are not available,” said Barry Coleman, the board’s welfare manager.

“We sell a lot of greyhounds to the UK for racing. So it can’t be assumed that because greyhounds are not running [in Ireland] that they are re-

tired.” The Irish Coursing Club registered 3,003 greyhound litters in 2010, suggesting that about 18,000 greyhounds were born. Of them, 15,908 were formally named, which is a requirement for racing. The fate of the rest is not known.

Most greyhounds stop racing by the age of four, but the breed lives on average for 1012 years. Few owners want to look after retired dogs or care for young ones that are not fast enough to race.

The figures suggest that most Irish greyhounds suffer an early death. In 2010, 822 greyhounds were placed in State pounds, and 672 of them were killed. Considering how many greyhounds are born each year, and how few are rehoused in Ireland, the Czech Republic or elsewhere, thousands of dogs are left unaccounted for.

“Most owners just want to get rid of the problem. The reality is that dogs just get shot.

Owners won’t pay for euthanasia,” said Poucova. Coleman said The Irish racing board – which is set to receive more than €11 million in State funding this year – spends about €200,000 on rehoming retired greyhounds. “We are actively involved now in promoting a campaign to create awareness of greyhounds as pets,” he insisted. For Svoboda, preparing to take Anicka for a walk in Prague, change cannot come fast enough. “Irish people raised their voices recently against sending their greyhounds to China,” he said. “I believe it’s necessary to change how things are done in Ireland too.”

Life According to

Gizmo

On the Sofa with Gizmo and Katy

My cute furry amiga Katy, who was adopted from Accion-del-Sol, just like I was. Before she ended up in the refuge she had a really tough time, but now she has a lovely home with people who really love her.

Animal charity >>

Live Arico

Looking for love>

A Facebook plea and a running total in this edition’s round up from Live Arico. Xuxu and Bocka are adorable.

Live Arico athletes

They came to the refuge together, and have been stuck to each other like glue ever since.

Sweet yes, but impossible to rehome as a pair.

So, we have found a solution (kind of): we can send them to the UK to one of our supporters who will endeavour to rehome them as a pair. Great plan, but we need to now find the money to send them, around €1,100. They are on holiday at Poochies Pet Hotel until we find the money. But we do need to find the money. Can you help?

Join the Facebook page, Get Xuxu and Bocka to the UK, for more information and how to donate.

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Da Doo run run!

It was hard, but they did it! Six Live Arico supporters turned up for the Las Galletas half marathon on April 1st and ran for their lives. Tanya Tevaro, Nick Page, Live Arico President Suzy Q, Tony Bailey, Michaela Bridges (aka Tina Turner) and Live Arico founder Eugenio Da Mommio. Sponsorship received at the time of going to print was up to €1,700 and rising by the day. Major thanks to all the sponsors, and of course, the athletics team.

Next project? Watch this space, but its a good one.

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Take me home please, a gentle giant who just needs a finca or garden to roam in and a loving owner. He’d make a very good and loyal companion.

Anyone interested can visit him at Accion Del Sol refuge, Monday- Friday, 3pm - 6pm. He’s fully inoculated, castrated, micro chipped etc.

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Communications >>

insurance >>

It’s good to talk F

Unsure about Spanish laws?

Línea Directa

UK Telecom

and cheap too!

riends and family can be nearer than ever thanks to UK Telecom’s fabulous new tariffs.

As part of their 10th birthday celebrations, UK Telecom has slashed rates to call any UK landline to an unbelievable one cent per minute, a reduction of 80 per cent on normal fees.

Rates from your Spanish mobile to a UK landline are just five cents per minute, and

from a Spanish mobile to UK mobile 14 cents per minute.

With no binding contracts written in confusing Spanish terms, no penalties or long notice periods, no minimum monthly spend and no registration charges, it has never been easier to keep in touch with your loved ones.

All you have to do is send in written authority to accept to be billed for using the simple saver prefix before you make your calls. Other

benefits include customer service in six languages including English and German, detailed itemised billing and you even get to keep your phone number.

Choose from a selection of packages, including unlimited internet access from €29.90.

For more information pop into the UK Telecom office in Puerto de la Cruz, call customer services on 922

384 255 or visit www.uktele.com.

LÍNEA DIRECTA OFFERS LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH, SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR ExPATRIATES. Since January 2011, Línea Directa has provided an online Legal Assistance service which offers expatriate customers advice on Spanish legislation in English on a wide range of topics. The new product, whose price is 40 per cent cheaper than the market average – is offered by practising lawyers and gives motorists insured by Línea Directa advice in many areas such as buying and selling vehicles, renting houses, making complaints to suppliers in consumer disputes, divorce, matrimonial property rights or labour law.

In addition, if after the initial enquiries further judicial or extrajudicial action is required, Línea Directa offers the customer its wide network of lawyers throughout Spain, resulting in a discount for the customer of between 10 and 50 per cent of their legal fees.

UNIVERSA PROPERTIES UNIVERSAL

24-hour assistance for urgent queries The Legal Assistance service for motorists is available from Monday to Friday from 8am to 10pm. If the query is urgent, in cases such as incidents in the home, problems occurring at night time within the family unit – including partners and children – queries regarding consumption, such as having a credit card stolen, declined or not returned, or damage caused by pets, Línea Directa provides a service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call now for more information on:

902 123 104

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ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY OF OWNERS For more than a decade our company has specialised in Property Administration. In addition to the experience gained over the years, we have added all the technological advances, management methods and adaptations to the requirements of the times so that now we can offer an extensive and efficient service to our clients.

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

Supervision of services rendered • Personalised attention for owners • Insurance administration & processing of claims • Other services

Universal Properties have provided Port Royale with a first class service for many years and together we make a good team. We would not hesitate to recommend them. They are very professional and always willing to go the extra mile when necessary.

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Opportunity in Torviscas Alto (Playa Fañabé)

Property for sale

General

Info

Property Business Opps

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CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE

The deadline for edition 668, which is published on 4th May, is 27th April at 5pm.

No classifieds will be taken after this date.

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Head OfficeTenerife: Calle Francisco Feo Rodríguez 6º- first floor.

Pol. Industrial Las Chafiras 38620 - San Miguel de Abona.

Tel. 922 750 609 Fax: 922 795 810

 Los Gigantes, centrally located established bar. Details 0044 141 6341454 or 639 738822. Also Hair Salon tel 617 440684. Big discounts on advanced payments. 21st Centur y Proper ty Group – office.21stcentury@yahoo. com

 Los Cristianos, Edif Royal Valdes, apartment for rent, one bedroom central location, quiet area, good views, opposite bus station, well furnished and equipped, direct from owner, 550 euros, 665 605774

Lineage classifieds: From 15.75 € Boxed Ads: Colour Module 47,25€ Long Term: *Ask for our special rates

Great opportunity!

Los Abrigos, private sale 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

Quiet neighbourhood, near to commercial centres, Playa Fañabé , safe, communal zones.

Community pool.

Community monthly fee, €49. Excellent investment.

Price €75,000.

Iñaky - Tel. 629.24.49.58 aska_tenis@hotmail.com

REDUCED BY €100,000

Great opportunity new apartment in Llano del Camello 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

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

grancanaria@ic-news.com

Rates:

www.teneriffa-fincas.net

 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

Gran Canaria:

For personal and professional help in placing your classified in Island Connections all you need to do is pop along to our new offices in Las Chafiras and speak to Karen.

Not only is Island Connections here to ensure that your advertisement reaches its target market, we will also advise on sizing requirements for maximum exposure, with prices to suit your pocket.

Prices start from just €20 with a photo Tel. 922 750 609 for more information

Apartment, 60m2, one bed, furnished with terrace 8m2, views over the pool and La Gomera.

Property for rent

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Frid 9am-5pm

Classifieds Info:

Sell your property here

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

Garage.

Available from the end of May. €400 per month.

Tel. 660 731913

Property for sale  Two bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, kitchen fully furnished, at an unbelievable price, with beautiful views and parking space in a garage included, call 607 765473

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For Sale - Rural house in Aldea Blanca, San Miguel, Tenerife

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 €170,000 due to transfer.

Tel: 629 244 958

Canary Country house El Salto - Granadilla

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.

Tel. 922 719 346 · Mob. 676 387 774

SAN EUGENIO ALTO DON’T MISS THIS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

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.

Contact José Guadalupe Mobile 676 399 652 josejguadalupe@gmail.com

www.draguito-teneriffa.de Tel. (0034) 609 504 380

Repossession sale Amazing villa in Los Menores, borough of Adeje, 10 minutes from beaches, tourist areas and commercial premises, in a great location with spectacular 360º views to the sea, La Gomera, El Teide, etc. Approximately 200m2 built area with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office, bright living room with fireplace, kitchen, garden, terrace, barbecue, garage for 4 cars, and with approximately 2,200 m2 of land! Receives sun almost all year round. Price: €549,000.

Exclusive complex EL VERIL DEL DUQUE

For more information with no obligation, please contact us by mobile on 600 349 076 or email olagunasur@hotmail.com

Apartments 58m2, 1 double bedroom.

Renovated and furnished, living/dining room.

American kitchen and large terrace.

Price €56,000 Tel. 629 244 958

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Great opportunity

Property

for sale 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

Land plots of 1,315 m2 for sale with possibilities for prefabricated or wooden houses, caravans etc.

Impressive views of the sea and Montaña Roja and only 400m from La Tejita beach.

Easy vehicle access, electricity and water supplies laid on.

Price €35,000 Tel: 629 244 958

Residencial

Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé

La Duquesa

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,

Playa Fañabé

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, front and back garden, community pool. €455,000 Tel. 629 244 958

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

165,000 € · Tel 629 244958 Villa for sale nr. Guía de Isora

MAGNIFICENT VIEWS

4/5 bedrooms / office • Lounge Integrated kitchen / dining room Matured gardens and orchard Carport for 2 cars • Swimming pool

€725,000 (Negotiable)

www.tenerifevillaforsale.com

628 355604 • 660 025476

tenerifevillaforsale@hotmail.co.uk

Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé

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.

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,

Price: €85,000 Tel: 629 244 958

Urb. La Tagora • San Eugenio Alto

New 3 bedroom luxury villa 650,000€

165,000 € Tel 629 244958

(0034) 634 072 328 (0034) 922 72 44 16

D! E C U RED REF: SPA2-0131 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, penthouse apartment. Includes private 2 car garage.

Torviscas Alto, Playa de Las Américas. 88m2 internal + 14m2 balconies. A rare opportunity!

A spacious apartment, fully furnished, with panoramic sea and coastal views. All mains connected including satellite TV. €195,000

REF: SPV3-0097 • INDEPENDENT VILLA 3(4) bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 3 car integral garage + laundry/storeroom.

360m2 constructed on a plot of 590m2. 472,500 Euros - ONO

REF: SPV4-0109 • LUXURY SEMIDETACHED VILLA Fañabé. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cloakroom + integral garage - private pool. Includes a 1 bedroom apartment below the main house.

Constructed 212m2 internal - with 185m2 distributed through garden and terraces (Plot 251m2 approx.)

498,000 Euros - SUPERB BARGAIN!!

REF: SPA1-0117 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, + private parking space. Los Seres, Los Cristianos. Constructed 47m2 + 10m2 terrace.

149,500 Euros

REF: SPA2-0078 - BARGAIN 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom. Chayofa Park, Chayofa, (3km. Los Cristianos) Constructed 83m2 + 37m2 Terrace Good family accomodation, small private complex of only 36 apartments. 199,500 Euros

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

WANTED! APARTMENTS FOR LONG LETTING IN THE LOS CRISTIANOS, LAS AMÉRICAS AND ADEJE AREAS! www.tenerifeproperty.co.uk

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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

Are you looking at medium to long term investments?

Now is the time to buy!

Invest now in Tenerife!

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Consulting >> Full range support of S.L. Company Management • Active or non-active societies • All legal and tax issues • Competitive price • Will, living will and heritage handling

Property www.toldoscordobaobelisco.com

Kitchen Co.

4 Cleaning, washing, ironing 4 Care of property or apartment 4 Help with paperwork and administration 4 Will mind small dogs during holidays

Kitchen Bathroom & Building Mark has a great team of professionals for your kitchen, bathroom, building work, plumbing, aluminium doors & windows, electrical work, painting & decorating, plastering, parquet flooring, etc.

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

Contact on tel. 620 941 146 or email suizo@gmx.de

Lynda Jayne HAIR & BEAUTY SALON

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Established over 17 years

Tel. 922 732 508 Edif. Las Gaviotas ¡ Costa del Silencio

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Denise

Tel. 629 983 680

www.kendelcanarias.com

KENDEL DEVELOPMENTS, S.L.

LAWYERS DREHER Professional service in English, German & Spanish General legal services • Tax adviser Edif. ValdÊs Center. Torre A, local B14. Los Cristianos Tel. 676 748 274 ¡ Fax 922 789 452 ¡ tenerifelegal@gmail.com FREE, no obligation survey & quotation

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Polígono Industrial Las Chafiras III, C. Caracas Nave 4 - 38639 S. Miguel de Abona ¡ Tenerife Tel: +34 922 736738 Fax: +34 922 735 123 Email: info@canariesbritish.com ¡ web: www.cbas.eu

Canaries & British Aluminium Systems S.L. A British owned company - Established in Tenerife 1992

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM

WITH DAMP WALLS?

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.

Security shutters, high security locks and glass. Take advantage of our free security survey.

Guaranteed solutions for every kind of damp problems in Canarian homes & buildings.

25 years building experience on the island.

Successfully treating & preventing further damp damage be it roofs, basements, rising damp or filtration.

Request your free consultation or quotation without obligation.

Don’t hesitate to call now.

NEW - GLASS CURTAINS 'Why spoil the view" *Frameless folding glass doors and windows* Ideal for balcony/terrace enclosures and for existing patio areas See all the above in our showroom and watch the manufacturing process.

WE ONLY SELL WHAT WE MAKE - WE ARE NOT MIDDLE MEN. Directions: With Iceland on your right, take the second turn left after the ITV station and we are on your left behind Autos Tenerife.

Tel. 922 815 054 ¡ Mobile 630 330 251 / 689 852 351 Email: kendelcanarias@hotmail.com

Spanish and English Lawyers

Conveyancing • Inheritance & Wills Family Law • Criminal Law Civil Litigation & Personal Injury Timeshare • Tax & Commercial law

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922 782 683 - www.venli.com workshop@venli.com

tenerife@decottalaw.net

Av. de Los Pueblos, Residencial Villaflor B-20, San Eugenio

www.decottalaw.net

CARPENTRY WORKSHOP AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Offering an efficient and professional service for over 15 years.

Kitchens, Wardrobes, Pergolas and all purpose made joinery...

922 719 520

SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF UPVC AND ALUMINIUM

In Adeje, next to the new

Windows, Patio Doors, Shutters & Conservatories.

Roller Blinds, Mosquito Screens, Security Grills and Garage Doors.

922 721 353 - www.meridianwindows.net info@meridianwindows.net

PRESTIGE SUN BLIND COMPANY

Lamp Factory

AUTHORIZED INSTALLER

Tenerife’s leading Specialist in the Manufacture, Repair and Installation of all types of Awnings, Canopies, Interior and Exterior Blinds.

Manual or Electric.

Buy during your holidays We deliver to your home country EFFICIENT SUN PROTECTION

SATTLER the highTEX company

Ctra. General C-820, Travesía la Panadería, 1 38440 Santo Domingo (La Guancha) Santa Cruz de Tenerife ¡ Tel / Fax: 922 130 301 OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 2pm & 4 pm to 9 pm

PRESTIGE GARDEN FURNITURE COMPANY GRUPO

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High Quality Garden and Terrace Furniture, Lighting and Accessories

PRESTIGE SECURITY COMPANY Specialists in the Manufacture, Repair and Installation of all types of Industrial

and Domestic Shutters, Security Grilles, Garage Doors. Electric or Manual.

Remote Controlled Systems.

JAC Enterprises SL, Agustin Millares 20, ArmeĂąime 38678, Adeje

Tel/Fax: 922 74 08 88. Mobile: 649 159 155

Showroom open: Monday to Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1 ¡ jacenterprises@ymail.com

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The deadline for edition 668, which is published on 4th May, is 27th April at 5pm.

No classifieds will be taken after this date.

Lamp Factory Buy during your holidays We deliver to your home country

www.libertyseguros.es/ expatriates/en

English and Spanish Professional Translations -•Traducciones Profesionales Inglés y Español Tel. 607 997 493 reidten@gmail.com

Ctra. General C-820, Travesía la Panadería, 1 38440 Santo Domingo (La Guancha) Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Tel / Fax: 922 130 301 OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 2pm & 4 pm to 9 pm

Quality Assured Building and Maintenance. Bathrooms. block work, carpentry, electrics, fly screens, gates/ railings, kitchens, painting, patios, plastering, plumbing, tiling, washing machines, windows, call 689 523277, email qualityassured2007@yahoo.com

Digs 4 Dogs Professional dog care at our purpose built

KENNELS AND CATTERY

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

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Promotions company with more than 10 years experience in selling attractive, high quality products in Tenerife markets, 5 star hotels and superstores is looking for open minded full/part time promoters, who like to present and sell in live promotion. No selling experience is required.

Contract + Social Security + fixed salary + commission is guaranteed. Feel free to contact us for further information.

Office 922 781548, fax 922 781548, 629 493799

Are you money motivated?

Do you want to work part time hours for full time wages?

Looking for something different?

Security Grilles, Gates & Railings All wrought iron metalwork undertaken from economical designs to individual specifications Call Tony the Welder on

659 48 96 90

Tenerife south, full time / part time professional staff required (male of female) for new luxury beauty centre, specialists in aesthetics, cosmetics, therapeutic massage, physiotherapy techniques, photo epilation, photo frequency, lymphatic drainage, nail specialists, (manicure / pedicure gel and acrylics). Also models for fashion shows.

The lucky candidates will preferably have professional qualifications / course in aesthetics, massages etc to medium or superior level, good presence, English spoken required. Contact 663 295751, info@webtvspace.com

Waiter/waitress Wanted, waiter/ waitresses to work in South Tenerife.

Available for extra shifts.

Experience in 3 star (or higher) hotels (bars or restaurants) necessary.

Spanish essential.

Kitchen Porter (Kitchen help) Wanted, kitchen porters for South Tenerife.

Available for extra shifts Experience in 3 star (or higher) hotels necessary Must hold food handling certificate. Spanish essential.

Chambermaids (male/female) Wanted, chambermaids to work in South Tenerife. Available for extra shifts. Experience in 3 star (or higher) hotels necessary.

Spanish essential.

Bilingual sales executives for Holiday Club Wanted, sales executives for an important Holiday Club in Marbella. Excellent levels of English and Spanish required. Minimum 3 years sales experience.

Training and transfers provided by the company.

blue flag travel 673 478 920

recruitment@blueflagtravel.com

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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

Situations

Weekend nanny required on permanent bases.

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The IC Media group is expanding its operations and is looking for new blood for our sales team!

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With the changing economy new markets are opening as others close their doors and our team faces a fresh set of challenges- are you ready to join them?

The ideal candidates will speak fluent English and Spanish (a working knowledge of German is also a plus).

You must be able to show initiative but also operate well within a team, work under pressure and respect deadlines.

While no experience is necessary, a desire and ability to learn quickly and think on your feet is essential.

0034 620 130 446 marshallsolutions@ live.co.uk

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The only Lexus LFA sold in Spain arrives in Gran Canaria

ll eyes in the motoring world were firmly fixed on Gran Canaria recently, as the only Lexus LFA sold in Spain received a very warm welcome from journalists, car enthusiasts and would-be owners alike, who could only look and drool over the sexy red at all times. So far there has launched this year. Of the 500 LFA including a carbon-fibre number parked on the only been one purchased in total production run, only 50 reinforced plastic (CFRP) front Spain, and this was delivered of this circuit-tuned variety spoiler and fixed rear wing tarmac in Las Palmas.

The sexy, sleek Lexus LFA supercar is a two-seater sports coupé that is branded as “a different breed of Lexus”.

Featuring a new 552hp 4.8litre V10 engine and a carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) body, the LFA went into production in late 2010, with a projected run of just 500 vehicles – 20 a month, hand built, over a period of 25 months. The 200mph sixspeed LFA can go from 060mph in 3.6 seconds, and is a certified low-emissions vehicle, with four driving modes (Auto, Normal, Sport and Wet) designed to help the driver maintain consistent control

Sexy Lexus LFA

the second week in April to Gran Canaria, where its eager owner took possession.

The level of customization available with the Lexus LFA is really something very special.

Starting with a choice of three configuration packages, purchasers can then choose from 30 exterior colours, six colours for brake calipers, three different wheel finishes and several different interior options in either leather or Alcantara.

The Lexus LFA is – or was – the most exclusive vehicle ever made by the world’s largest car manufacturer until the racetrack-focused LFA Nürburgring Package was

World Ducati Week 2012

The countdown begins Excitement in the m o t o rc yc l e w o r l d is building as the countdown continues to the seventh edition of the World Ducati Week, which will take place this year at the Misano World Circuit in Italy from 21st to 24th June.

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ne-day passes cost from €35 for riders and €20 for visitors, while four-day passes cost €80 for riders and €50 for passengers or visitors. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.ducati.com

will be produced, and its starting price of approximately €400,000 makes it the most expensive Japanese road car ever. The LFA Nürburgring Package has been optimised to deliver a higher performance on the track, with a number of modifications made to the standard

to enhance its aerodynamic performance. The Nürburgring Package also includes track tuned suspension and custom wheels to improve both stability and manoeuverability.

Compared to the standard LFA’s output of 412 kW (560 PS), the output of the LFA Nürburgring package has been raised to 420 kW (571 PS), the aim of these technical refinements is to enable the LFA to be capable of lapping the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in under 7:20. The LFA Nürburgring is available in black, orange or white. And though you’ll need

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Skoda Yeti

A winner with customers

In what is sure to come as a surprise to many, the Skoda Yeti as scooped the title of overall winner in the Driver Power Survey 2012. Over 29,000 readers of Auto Express took part in the survey, and ruled that if you are looking for the best value for money, build quality and reliability, not to mention being easy to use, you should look no further than the Skoda Yeti.

pretty deep pockets for this particular beauty, buyers do receive training sessions at the Nordschleife, accompanied by Nürburgring chief instructors as well as a Nürburgring branded jacket, a night in a nearby hotel and a one-year pass to the circuit.

For more information on the Lexus LFA visit www.toyotacanarias.es or call Alba Danza on 928 447 666.

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he Yeti is no stranger to awards – it won Top Gear Family Car of the Year 2009, Auto Express Car of the Year 2010, and Total Off-Road magazine’s 4x4 of the Year Award in 2010 among others. The other cars making it into the top five were the Skoda Superb II in second place, Mercedes E-class in third, Skoda Octavia II in fourth and Jaguar XF in fifth.

Eating while driving more dangerous than alcohol

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esults from a new study have revealed that eating while at the wheel is more dangerous than using a mobile phone or even drink driving. According to The Daily Telegraph the research, which was commissioned by Esure car insurers and carried out at Leeds University, found that reaction times of drivers who ate a snack while at the wheel were as much as 44 per cent slower than normal.

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17/04/2012

MOT (ITV) Inspection

Cheaper, easier vehicle importation ahead?

Every issue we are listing the service stations with the cheapest litre of 95 octane in the main Tenerife zones. For more information you can visit website of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

Borough

GREEN CAR

numbers soar

Rising fuel costs are thought to be behind the news that UK drivers are now increasingly opting for fuel efficient cars with lower than ever levels of carbon dioxide emissions.

The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that 46.8 per cent of cars sold in 2011 emitted less than 130 grammes per kilometre, a dramatic increase from 10.6 per cent in 2007.

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OPEL COMBO-C VAN 1.6L

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2000 Black, 4 door, 6 cylinders, 161,000 km, Chrome finishes around the windows, Tiptronic gear box (auto/manual gear change). Alloys, black and grey interior.

Exterior and interior in excellent condition, all original BMW equipment including CD player, ITV, service history, paperwork all up to date.

DON’T TWEET

and drive!

Forget alcohol, when it comes to young motorists nowadays, the main worry lies in the very dangerous mix of social media updates and driving.

According to new statistics released by RAC, almost 25 per cent of drivers aged 17-24 admitted accessing Facebook or Twitter while at the wheel.

Price (95 octane)

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in what could be potentially very good news for anyone wishing to import a vehicle to the Canary islands, a new proposal from Brussels suggests reducing the amount of paperwork and red tape involved when importing vehicles between EU countries, and also removing the current obligation to put the vehicle through another MOT (iTV) inspection on its arrival at the destination.

The proposals come from the European Commission and, if given the green light by the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament, could mean a saving of over €400 on each vehicle imported by individuals or companies, and dramatically reduce the amount of time taken to reregister the vehicle.

As a first measure, the new rulings would allow a 30-day period to obtain new registration plates, which would enable the purchaser to use provisional plates to drive the new vehicle home.

During this period the authorities from both the exporting and importing countries – Spain in this case for the importation – would exchange all relevant information regarding the vehicle electronically, enabling a new registration number to be issued without any additional paperwork.

The new legislation would also favour people moving from one country to another and taking their vehicle with them. They would be given a period of six months to carry out proceedings for the new registration, with hardly any paperwork involved.

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Boxing

By George Reed

FROM FLOP TO THE VERY TOP Continued from back page the abuse from the crowd who were chanting “out with the Swede”. Later the Swedish Olympic committee apologised in writing for their boxer’s “unsportsmanlike behaviour” and one leading Swedish newspaper headlined the next day, “The Game’s most cowardly achievement”.

To add insult to injury Johansson was not given the runner-up’s silver medal and the Swedish flag was not unfurled at the presentation ceremony.

In the same Olympics the gold medal in the middleweight division was won by none other than the American Floyd Patterson who some four years later would KO the veteran Archie Moore in the fifth round to win the heavyweight crown. But Johansson had also moved to the professional ranks and had made good progress by winning the European heavyweight title and beating the best of the British heavyweights including a fifth round knockout of Henry Cooper and stopping Joe Erskine in the 13th round.

Then Ingemar knocked out the top-ranked American Eddie Machen in the first round to earn himself a crack at Floyd Patterson’s world crown.

The two met at the Yankee Stadium in New York on June 20th 1959 and the big underdog shocked the boxing world when he cracked Patterson with a lightening right-hand punch on the chin in the third round and Floyd dropped to the canvas for a count of four. He got up and was then knocked down, in fact he was dropped seven times before the referee stopped the fight to save him from serious injury.

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So Johansson had achieved the very rare honour of being one of only five non-American world heavyweight champions over the previous 60 years to win the world heavyweight championship.

Ingemar Johansson, the flop of Helsinki, had seized “the richest prize in sport” and returned to a hero’s welcome in Sweden and was inundated with offers to box in Europe, to take part in movies, and TV and the blonde-haired Adonis made pots of money out of his triumph.

Baseball :

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Cup kings

Megabowl Compiled by Doreen Lemm

Marlins Tenerife Marlins have won the Spanish Cup for a fifth time to consolidate their status as one of the top baseball sides in the country.

The Puerto de La Cruz club defied the odds to beat undefeated league leaders CB Barcelona in the final (3-2) in a keenlycontested game which was dominated by the pitchers and did not see a home run scored until the third innings. The Marlins’

joy was completed when Leslie Nacar was chosen as the best player of the tournament and Deion Galván as best batter. This is the fifth King’s Cup in the club’s history and the fourth consecutive championship they have won.

Iberostar Canarias :

Back in the big time Continued from back page The return is sweet success for the unassuming officials at Canarias, who have quietly gone about the job of restoring the club to its former glory as a founding member of the ACB league in the 1980s.

Known throughout the basketball world in Spain as a professional but family-style club, Canarias have managed to steer clear of financial difficulty in recent seasons thanks to careful budgeting and efficient fundraising, not to mention the backing of their diehard fans, many of whom had tears in their eyes as they celebrated the desired promotion.

Having earned the right to rub shoulders with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Caja Laboral - not to mention regional neighbours Gran Canaria - as of September, Canarias must now pull out all the stops to find the funds to compete in the ACB, which will be no easy task in the current climate of cutbacks. Early estimates put the figure at around €8 million and much will hinge on whether current main sponsors, the Iberostar hotel chain, will raise their contribution.

However, winning promotion the fast way as league champions and without having to take part in the play-offs in May and June

Final Week

Café Royale (8) No team (0) Forfeit Buccaneer Bar (8) No team (0) Forfeit Zippy’s Pizza (6) Wigan Arms (2) Nomads (1) Next Door Bar (7) First + Last (8) Tenerife Royale (0) A close and exciting finish to the League. First and Last’s eight point victory over Tenerife Royale deprived Michael and Shippy of the Championship, which had seem theirs just a couple of week’s ago.

Final Positions

Buccaneer Bar (Jacquie Gibb/ Dave Dixon) Zippy’s Pizza (Duncan/Steve) Tenerife Royale (Michael/ Shippy) Wigan Arms Café Royale First + Last Nomads (late entry into league) Atlantis (dropped out)

A measure of the club’s reputation among its players past and present was the return of former captain and crowd idol Iker Urreizti, who flew in specially from the mainland to be at the all-important game against Lleida and was pressganged into leaving his seat in the stands to join the on-court celebrations, taking part in the official squad photo the following day as if he had never left.

36-year-old Urreizti retired from the game last season, saying he would, “never find a better club to play for”, and is credited by many as the driving force behind the magnificent spirit that has characterised the dressing room in recent years, to the envy of other sides. Ahead of the Lleida game, and before he was persuaded to jump on a plane to be part of the party, he sent in a photo of himself and his family, including his two ‘La Laguna’ children, painted in club colours to wish his former team-mates well on the night.

Monday Pub League Doubles

Thursday international League Doubles Week 11 at least gives the club a valuable head start in terms of planning, as well as time for coach Alejandro Martínez to choose his squad very carefully to ensure Canarias survive the crucial first year among the big guns.

Regional league :

Champions

Buccaneer Bar (8) Café Royale (0) Golf Costa Adeje (2) Canal Ocio Dayu (6) Smart as a Frog (2) Megabowl Poppets (6) A superb 244, which included five consecutive strikes for the second week running, for Sue (Megabowl Poppets) and a fine 208 for Avril (Smart as a Frog).

Week 12

Buccaneer Bar (2) Canal Ocio Dayu (6) Megabowl Poppets (0) Golf Costa Adeje (8) Smart as a Frog (6) Café Royale (2)

Club Deportivo Unión Isora from Guía de Isora are the champions of their league. Despite the recent loss against Eicade, mathematically, on goal average, they cannot be beaten and are the winners of Group Two of the Second Regional League.

I am saddened to inform current and past bowlers of the sudden death of Jeff’s (Rack ‘Em) expartner, Brian, of San Juan.

Unfortunately June is at present confined to a wheelchair due to sever back problems. I am sure that everyone joins Jeff and I in sending her our most sincere condolences and best wishes for a speedy and complete return to good health.

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Dreamers Bar have had a great month by pushing two of the top teams for most of the games, and then beat a strong house team to get some points on the board.

Captain, Rob Crewdson, has worked really hard to put a competitive team together every Friday so well done to Rob and the boys. Dan Moss and Mark who captain Manhattans Bar have had the opposite with a hard month and have suffered with some bad injuries. Any new players who think they can help get this team back to winning ways, please get in touch. The top of the table is a three way battle at the moment between Atlantic Horizons, Taylors Bar and Sur Con Construction on 24, 21 and 18 points respectively. All the teams are playing very decent football so keep up the good stuff guys!

Monday night cup:

For spring and summer Monday Nights, we are starting a mini cup and we need one more team so if anyone would like to join the fun please contact us as soon as possibe to get the last spot.

Private bookings:

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the pitch just to play around.

Richie from the Mett Bar meets with a lot of his staff every Tuesday at 6.30pm. They’re playing to get healthier and he also says it’s good for staff fun and banter! Richie and the boys will be looking to play some friendlies, so if any new teams would like to take on the Mett Bar boys, then please advise!

Over 40s football: Thursdays at 7pm has been a big hit. We’re now close to having enough over 40s guys for an 8.15pm – 9.30pm game. So if a later slot is more suitable to you, please advise.

Please contact us if any of you older chaps are tempted to get some football fun and exercise that we know as super slow motion Thursday nights!

Please contact us: If you have any interest in the weekly adult or kids soccer that Soccer Experience Tenerife provides? Call/SMS: +34654200470 or email: info@soccerexperience.com.

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Rugby :

Match invite

Nandu rugby club invite all rugger fans to their matches on April 21. A full day of rugby is on offer at the Adeje municipal pitch. It’s the last day of the juvenile league and the first of the Tenerife games. The club invites all rugby players and fans along to help out and join in.

Bolivia deaths :

Puerto football loss

The recent deaths of two young Puerto de la Cruz men in Bolivia have shocked the footballing community in the town.

Rayco Real and Aday Padrón were killed in a horrific car crash in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the South American country. Rayco had moved to Bolivia with his girlfriend, who is a native of the country, and invited his best friend out for the Easter holidays.

The pair’s car left the road in the mountains and careered 500 metres down the hillside. Emergency services took nine hours to recover the bodies. Puerto de la Cruz football club, for which both played for several years, said it hoped to organise a tribute game to honour the memory of the two popular men. Club chairman Francisco Expósito Pérez said the pair were infectious characters who, “brightened up the dressing room with their sense of humour”.

Just at the time of the season when you would expect the excitement to be rising due to a possible promotion bid the ’divorce’ between supporters and players is almost complete.

Recent results, and more importantly performances, led to the sacking of popular manager García Tébar, mainly down to ‘player power’, and the rift is huge. Against Celta Vigo B the blanquiazules had everything in their favour after they took an early lead when the home side were reduced to ten men. The rest of the match can only be described as an embarrassment to the club badge as Tenerife conceded three goals, all scored by young Celta striker Jota. Many thought that the players had ‘made the bed’ for the manager’s sacking.

The next day García Tebár was sacked and replaced by club man Quique Median, brought up from the B team.

Tebár collected his personal belongings from the club’s training ground, saying his goodbyes to staff but tellingly left before any players arrived. Luckily that weekend other results favoured the blanquiazules and they retained their third position in the league.

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The visit of CD Lugo to the Heliodoro Stadium was always seen as a key match. Lugo were a steady top of the table side with a good away record having only lost twice on their travels.

Home advantage for Tenerife simply did not exist on The draw was a fair result the day however as the fans vented their fury. With big front man Kiko Raton suspended the blanquiazules looked Sportswriters’ award lightweight up front with Ferran Tacon and Perona leading the line. Tacon fluffed a one on one chance that would have lifted the tension but his effort was well saved by the Lugo FC Barcelona’s Pedro Rodríguez was chosen as Tenerife’s keeper. The visitors were better positioned on the pitch and top sporting personality of 2011 at the annual awards revelling in the atmosphere of anxiety. held recently in Santa Cruz. The World Cup winner and Young local lad Sandro was brought into the fray to make European champion topped the poll by local sportswriters, his debut and he showed some passion and nice touches. beating basketball’s Richi Guillén and athlete Jonay Jordán.

At last the blanquiazules started to rally and the fans got The female award went to yachtswoman Alicia Cebrián, behind the team. The opening goal soon followed as the who is on course to make the London Olympics, while lively Kike swung in a dangerous cross and Lugo defender the team honour went to disabled swimming club Ademi.

Belforti punted the ball into his own goal. The visitors Rodríguez, who also won in 2009 and 2010, was unable to pushed for the equaliser and on 81 minutes De Pita smashed travel to Tenerife for the ceremony in the Guimerá Theatre, the ball into the net from close range to make the score 1so his award was collected by his parents.

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By George Reed

FROM FLOP TO THE VERY TOP

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s the London Olympic Games draw closer it reminds me of some strange happenings in the sport of amateur boxing in past Olympics.

One in particular happened in the Olso games which were held in Helsinki, Finland.

Representing Sweden in the heavyweight division was 19 year old Ingemar Johansson who had won his first three fights on points and was considered to have a good chance against the American Ed Sanders who he was due to meet in the final. However, unfortunately for the spectators, both boxers were counter-punchers and in the first round Johansson, more or less stood stock still trying to lure his opponent while Sanders spent all the round bobbing and weaving from side to side and the round ended without either boxer striking a blow.

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a L aguna’s 21-year wait for a return to the big time in Spanish basketball is over. The

city’s Iberostar Canarias club duly clinched promotion to the ACB league, which is widely acknowledged to be the second best in the world behind the NBA, to add to the Cup won back in February. The side

took an unassailable lead at the top of the table by beating close rivals Lleida at home in front of the biggest ever crowd (5,100) in its 70-year history.

Key to success

While footballing neighbours Tenerife have gone through a staggering eight managers in the last 18 months, Canarias have kept the same coach, local Alejandro

Martínez, through thick and thin for the last eight years and the comparison has not been lost on anyone as the club celebrates its historic achievement in returning to the elite. One player whose fortunes have spiralled in parallel with those of the club is American Levi Rost, who first came up against Canarias six years ago in one of his early games as a professional in Spain. Back in February 2006 Rost, fresh out of university basketball,

was on the books of Galician side Celso Miguez, who played Alejandro Martínez’s men in a crucial relegation fixture. Martínez was under pressure, having lost 12 successive games, and fortunately for him despite an impressive showing from Rost Canarias won and turned the corner. Martínez signed Rost and the unknown Jakim Donaldson the following summer, won promotion to the LEB Oro division and has now steered it to ACB membership, with Rost and Donaldson among just three survivors from the 200607 season.

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If the first round was a let down then the second was even worse, for both boxers just stood toe-to-toe hardly moving and once again neither man struck a blow, even though the referee had warned both fighters before the round started that he wanted to see some action.

The referee had also given Johnansson, towards the end of the round, his second warning, but for some reason not the American. Throughout the two rounds the boxing fans had been screaming for some sort of action but by this time the referee had had enough and as the round ended he lifted Sanders hand as the victor, disqualifying the Swede for not fighting. The official report included “obviously afraid of the American’s hard punches the Swede resorted to wholly evading tactics”. As Johansson left the ring after the fight he had to be escorted by police to protect him from Continued on page 54

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