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Clear as mud! Puerto de la Cruz

s we go to press, some 14,000 residents from seven districts of Puerto de la Cruz have been without drinking water for over a month.

Sport Zone opens!

The mega sports chain Sport Zone continues its successful expansion in the Canarian market with the opening of its new store in the Playa de las Américas commercial centre El Presidente, on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina, on April 9.

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Around 150 residents took to the streets to demand a solution to the problem. They demonstrated outside the headquarters of the town’s water company Aqualia to express their fury at having to buy bottled water or get water from drums for their everyday needs since the Department of Health imposed a ban on tap water due to safety concerns. The protestors challenged Puerto mayor Marcos Brito to try the water for himself, to take the problem more seriously, and resolve the filter problems at the water treatment plant that serves the districts. Many of the protestors took clothes with them that had been mud-stained by washing in the water, or blocked filters, and even doctors’ reports showing skin complaints in adults and

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children that they claim to be the result of using the water. The restrictions were supposed to be temporary but have become a way of life. A local resident who is a pharmacist claims that although the recent signs of turbidity have brought the problem more to the fore, the water has been

unfit for a long time. This is the fourth restriction that the area has suffered since the breakdown of the La Vera filter station in 2012. Finally moved to action, it would seem that the local council have approached their legal advisors to see if any compensation could be sought

Angry residents have had enough!

The franchise for Sport Zone in the Canaries is held by the prestigious Número 1 group and since 2010 they have opened four stores in Gran Canaria, two each in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, one in La Palma and two in Tenerife. Look out for top brands, expert service and some fabulous offers. On April 9 and 10, the first 40 clients to arrive who spend €20 will receive coupons for purchases of a further €40 to spend on the same day.

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for the victims, however in the meantime, the customers have contacted consumer’s organisation FACUA who are calling for the water concession with Aqualia to be rescinded.

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 Electricity firms are to refund an average of nearly €34 to users when the next bills are issued, it has just emerged. Industry minister José Manuel Soria has confirmed that the companies will compensate households for overcharging during the first quarter of the year. The refund will benefit users throughout Spain who are on the lowest tariff known as TUR to the tune of around €16 million. The rates for TUR have been revised by the government after it was discovered that the major firms had allegedly colluded to fix market prices in excess of the true cost of power generation. A new method for calculating the fixed component of energy bills comes into effect tomorrow to ensure the practice is not repeated. Spain has the third most expensive electricity in the EU.

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Almost there!  Congratulations will be due very soon to Carol, Dácil and everyone else who has been involved in campaigning or raising funds for the much needed bus for cancer patients. It is believed that it will be possible to order the bus soon. Sterling efforts have been made by so many groups and individuals to make this happen. The latest event was held at Taboo’s, San Blas. In the same area, Bar 180 raised an amazing €2,485 last August for charity. They have been looking for the perfect home for the money and recently chose Km 0 to receive €2,000, with the remainder going to a children’s leukaemia charity.

The fundraising continues with a Charity Market on the first Friday of every month (except

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August) in the Food Hall Terrace above Dial Prix and Santander in the Pasarela Oasis Building

near the Paradise Park Hotel, Los Cristianos. Don’t forget a bag for your bargains!

Renewable Tenerife

President speaks out  The Tenerife Council recently announced a future vision which includes a greater use of renewable energies.

President of the council, Carlos Alonso, declared this as one of the ways to make the islands more independent, and insists that the most important step is to continue pressuring the Spanish Government to make changes to the proposed legislation placing a tax on solar paneling. The planned charges have already proved unpopular as they appear to discriminate against those who wish to make use of natural energies. Alonso insists that the Canary Islands should be excluded from the taxes in order to encourage, rather than discourage, the use of photovoltaic panels on buildings. The council is hoping

It is hoped that the Canaries will be excluded from the tax on solar paneling use

to motivate the public to become involved in the campaign via the ‘Tenerife se Mueve’ pressure group. Despite the perfect conditions for solar power here in the archipelago, the Islands are far

behind the mainland in numbers of systems. Due to the need for importation, the cost of fossil

fuels is also significantly higher. An increased use of renewable energies seems a logical step that will not only bring savings for the Canarian government but also, hopefully, for individual households and businesses, as well as providing employment. It is also hoped that various other changes to the Economic and Fiscal Regime (REF) can be made to take into account the Islands’ position as a peripheral community. You can support the move by signing the petition at: www.change. org.

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TUI may choose Gran Canaria

New liner for Las Palmas? Direct flights La Palma

 Las Palmas is celebrating not just a big jump in its cruise tourism figures during the winter season just ended but also the prospect of hosting the new luxury liner being built for TUI.

for weekly cruises taking in the Canaries, Morocco and Madeira. Even better, cruise giant TUI has indicated that it may well base its brand new state-of-the-art Mein Schiff 3 liner, currently being built in a Finnish shipyard, in the port for the entire season. The liner will be equipped with environmentally friendly power plants and energy efficient solutions that reduce emissions by 30 percent in comparison to other cruise ships of a similar size.

Port sources say that the city welcomed a massive 570,000 cruise passengers, a third more than the figure for the 201213 winter season. The news coincides with the confirmation that several major companies intend to use Las Palmas again as of November as a base

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Bus fatalities  Fresh calls for a review of tourist transport safety are being made after the latest incidents involving vehicles used for holidaymakers in Gran Canaria. On March 10, one Swiss tourist was killed and 17 others injured when their minibus crashed and overturned on a remote hillside road near Ingenio. A fortnight later, an elderly Italian tourist died in a horrific accident caused when the driver of the coach carrying a large group of cruise passengers on a trip to the south of the island tried to reverse his way out of trouble after allegedly becoming stuck on a tight bend. The tourists were allegedly asked to get off the bus to lighten the weight but, according to media reports, the driver lost control during

the manoeuvre and collided with some of the passengers, killing the Italian man. The incidents have prompted urgent calls for a rethink of the type of coaches and other vehicles used for tours, particularly given the features of the narrow roads that wind their way through the Gran Canaria countryside. Concerned tourism chiefs

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believe the fatalities, coupled with regular complaints on holiday websites regarding the driving standards of some taxi and bus drivers, are doing the island serious harm. One reader wrote to the Canarias 7 newspaper to say that “the incidents are much more damaging to the tourist industry than the controversy over oil drilling”.

 La Palma wants guarantees that direct flights to the mainland will be made a policy by the Spanish government to offset the effects of its remoteness and to safeguard the island’s tourism sector. Local MP Manuel Marcos Pérez has filed a private member’s Bill in Parliament calling for the air connection with Madrid to be made a public service obligation, which would ensure at least one flight in each direction every day. According to the MP, La Palma “lost” 15,000 tourists last year compared to 2012, due largely to the elimination of many direct flights and the resulting impact on arrivals from mainland Spain and from northern Europe via Madrid. A formal request to the Ministry of Transport to set in motion the formalities for a public service obligation procedure has gone unheeded, according to the Canarian Government, whereas a similar request from Menorca in the Balearic Islands was accepted.

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 Although the winter has just officially ended, the Canarian Health Service is taking no chances with supply problems of flu vaccines for the end of the year and has already set about buying in the required amounts. Officials say a tender for the purchase of over 230,000 individual vaccines at a cost of around €900,000 is being finalised and they should be here well in time for the annual jab campaign in the autumn. The regional government is going its own way in buying up the jabs rather than waiting for the Spanish Ministry of Health to organise the usual tender for the whole country.

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ixties hipsters know that psychedelia is the subculture that grew around the use of psychedelic drugs. Styles of psychedelic artwork, music and film flourished in London and San Francisco in the heady days of the mid-sixties, inspired by the altered consciousness experiences we were excited about then. Art, film and music of the genre feature highly distorted, surreal visuals, phase sound effects, reverb, bright colours, full spectrums, graphics and animation. Think Beatles Magical Mystery Tour EP cover, Santana’s Abraxas, or Pink Floyd’s A Saucerful of Secrets. The term ‘psychedelic’ is derived from the Ancient Greek words psuchē (ψυχή - psyche, ‘mind’) and dēlōsē (δήλωση – ‘manifest’), translating to mind manifesting’. Psychedelic experience involves, and I quote, “accessing aspects of the mind previously unknown”, or “the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ordinary fetters”. Psychedelic states are, “an array of experiences including changes of perception such as hallucinations, altered states of awareness or focused consciousness, trances or hypnotic or mystical states”. These states can be induced by various techniques, like meditation, sensory stimulation or deprivation, and most commonly by the use of psychedelic substances. The idea was that psychedelic experiences would lead to positive changes, such as revelation and enlightenment. There was a lot of talk about revelation and enlightenment in the sixties, with Eastern philosophy thrown into the mix. No self-respecting musician of the era was without a guru. There was also some confusion and psychosis, the possible negative effects of using psychedelic drugs. There were cases of LSD users believing they could Company Details:

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Psychedelia revisited

The aptly named Tripoteca 2014, an international festival of psychedelic film and art, has just taken place in Los Llanos, on the island of La Palma. Far out!

fly and happily launching themselves to oblivion. Over-use, or use by the oversusceptible, produced some sorry individuals who never quite came back from the trip of a lifetime, but the psychedelic era was largely one of innocent optimism for a new order of liberality, of dispensing with outdated values, of sexual ‘liberation’ and the equality of opportunity that it seemed should naturally

so a white could sit (on a segregated bus), were focusing black frustration into a coherent force for change. It was all happening. The world would be a better place. The term psychedelic was first coined in 1957 by psychiatrist Humphrey Osmond for hallucinogenic drugs used in psychotherapy. Looking for a name for the LSD experience, Osmond contacted Aldous Hux-

follow. While the invention of the contraceptive pill was an important factor in changing the moral codes of the day, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, the black lady who bravely refused to stand

ley, a personal acquaintance and advocate for the therapeutic use of the substance. Huxley coined the term ‘phanerothyme’, from the Greek terms for ‘manifest’ (φανερός) and ‘spirit’ (θυμός). In a letter to Osmond, he wrote,

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“To make this mundane world sublime, take half a gram of phanerothyme”. To which Osmond replied, “To fathom hell or soar angelic, just take a pinch of psychedelic”. The easier name stuck. Probably just as well. “Wow man! I just had a mind blowing phanerothymic experience” doesn’t have quite the same ring. Psychedelic drugs became widespread in modern Western culture in the mid- sixties, particularly in the United States and Britain. The movement is credited to Michael Hollingshead who arrived in America from London in 1965, sent to the U.S. by other members of the Psychedelic movement to give their ideas exposure. The Summer of Love of 1967 and the resultant popularisation of hippie culture placed psychedelia in mainstreampopular culture, where it remained dominant through the seventies. Later, a style of electronic dance music, or rave music, commonly known as psychedelic trance, evolved. Examples frequently recur in the modern era. The cover of Oasis’ album,

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Dig Out Your Soul (2008), has a psychedelic look. Computers are used to produce psychedelic effects for artwork and psychedelic festivals have made a comeback. Notable psychedelic gatherings include the biennial Boom Festival in Portugal, as well as Nevada’s Burning Man and California’s Symbiosis Gathering in the United States. I worked at the 40th anniversary Summer of Love Festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and it was a wonderful thing indeed to see my peer group regarbed in tiedye, long grey hair flying as they held their peace signs aloft. A legacy of that job was an endless stream of unsolicited, emailed offers for cut price Viagra! Enterprising hackers had obviously decided everyone involved needed it, forty years down the line. La Palma’s Tripoteca event was the Canary Islands’ debut into the world of psychedelia. It was, appropriately, advertised as being “unsuitable for sufferers of epilepsy”, the strobe lights used to create psychedelic effects having long been known Contributors: Katy Kennedy /Manuel De La Flor George Reed /Chris Todd Head Office Tenerife: C. Francisco Feo Rodríguez 6 First Floor - 38620 Las Chafiras San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife Tel. 922 750 609 Fax 922 795 810 Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9:30am-16:30pm

to trigger fits in epileptics. So who attended this groundbreaking event? When London was psychedelic and San Francisco was enjoying its Summer of Love in 1967, Spain was firmly locked down by church and dictatorship. The sixties didn’t ‘happen’ in the same way in Spain. Visiting as a teenager in 1967, desperate people everywhere sidled up to ask for the magic birth control pill they had heard of but were denied. Fresh out of convent school, I had no more experience of contraception than they did and must have been a dreadful disappointment to them, but nobody muddled contraception with psychedelia in La Palma. This was an arts and culture event, featuring lectures, fifty short films, cartoons and music videos from seventeen countries. Bang up to date, there was an exhibition of digital art from all points of the planet, live music from Perroverde, DJ sessions from Pink Alien and a display of ‘other dimension’ audiovisuals. Festival goers were a mixed bunch of ages and types and the event was a success, with plenty of creative exuberance, although nothing like a sixties Roundhouse or Fillmore gig. Happily, nobody tried to fly. Everyone survived the weekend unscathed. What comes around goes around, as we used to say.

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Lanzarote demonstration

The big demonstration in Lanzarote on March 22, which saw thousands take to the streets as part of a nationwide campaign to voice opposition at government cutbacks and austerity measures, inevitably attracted very different interpretations as to its main purpose.

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Numbers and reason row The fact that some of the protestors held up giant placards manifesting their opposition to the oil drilling due to take place in late summer off the island prompted media headlines

such as ‘Lanzarote Says No to Oil’, backed by emphasis on the large turn-out, which was put at 10,000-15,000 by some

papers. Participants disguised as oil sheiks handed out fake €500 notes bearing the image of Spain’s energy minister José

Politician’s reputation

Jacuzzi accusation The bizarre apparent demands of a Canarian politician have not endeared him to voters after it emerged that he insisted on having a better room while visiting the posh ski resort of Chamonix to advertise his island’s Transvulcania moun-

tain running event. Tenerife daily El Día has published details of correspondence between La Palma’s Development Agency, which is run by the Cabildo, and the management of the Hotel Les Ecrins de Soulane, in which a request was made to change one of the two rooms

booked by the delegation to the annual North Face Ultra-Trail staged on Mont-Blanc last year. The delegation, headed by the then councillor for tourism and chairman of the island tourism board, Julio Cabrera, asked for the “Minister” to be upgraded to a room with a Jacuzzi and

Manuel Soria to put across the message that the Spanish government was buying off support for the controversial drilling. However, supporters of the search for oil, who are convinced the industry will bring major benefits to Lanzarote and the Canaries in general, say the demonstration was not solely about oil but had been “hijacked” by the anti-oil campaigners to strengthen their cause. They added that the turn-out had been much lower than reported.

- by all accounts - the request was made very forcefully. The revelation, coupled with details of the cost to the public purse of the trip to Chamonix, including the €3,000 hire of a stand to distribute information on the Transvulcania, has triggered considerable controversy over control of spending on official trips. Cabrera has strenuously denied the accusation claiming that their accommodation didn’t even provide room service.

Innovation

Bottled ‘mist water’ success

The Islands’ northern faces are bathed by moisture-laded clouds

A new type of bottled water from the Canaries has already earned a place in the top 10 of its type, even though it has barely been put on sale. The water, called Alisios (after the Spanish name for the trade winds that influence the climate here), is derived from a unique technique which uses very fine vertical meshes to capture moisture droplets in the foggy clouds that form in the mountains in the Valleseco area of Gran Canaria. The idea is the brainwave of two Tenerife scientists who set up their own company to market the water produced from the innovative method and it appears that the system is attracting interest from countries as far away as China. Expert Faustino Muñoz has already included Alisios in his Top 10 of the world’s “luxury” waters and says it compares very favourably in terms of properties with famous bottled waters from e.g. glaciers and other pure sources.

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Evidence contradictions

Child sex defendant cleared  Multiple contradictions in the evidence given by the young victim of alleged sexual abuse have led the defendant to be cleared of all the charges in a case stretching back almost a decade. The trial, which took place in Santa Cruz recently,

saw a man from the Garachico area in the dock after being accused in 2005 by a 15-yearold girl (his step-niece) of abusing her, causing her to try and commit suicide. However, the case was dismissed after judges decided that the many discrepancies in the victim’s three separate versions of the alleged

abuse, which was said to have taken place over a seven-year period, posed serious credibility issues. The judges ruled that the inconsistencies concerning when and where the alleged offences had taken place, and the type of abuse inflicted on her, were too serious to believe her account of events.

Anti-social behaviour

Capital gets tough  A key stretch of the new ring road which will eventually link Tenerife’s two motorways is set to open on April 15, slightly later than anticipated. The stretch, between Icod de los Vinos and El Tanque, is considered vital to the area and should cut travel time by

half. Roads chief Juan Ventura Medina says the work is almost finished but the Highways Department prefers to wait a few more days before allowing traffic on to the stretch in order to identify potential teething problems. Locals have already voiced concerns that a new roundabout, which some say is illegal, at Buen Paso in Icod

will prove to be a bottle neck at busy times, but officials say their traffic simulations have shown no such issues. Criticism has also been levelled at gaudy striped covers which have been put up to stop birds crashing into plastic barriers and questions raised about setting the speed limit at 100 kph on a road which still has a lot of curves.

 Santa Cruz’s crackdown on anti-social behaviour continues, this time with a €900 fine imposed on a local youth who was caught urinating in the street, although there is no guarantee the money will be paid as efforts to notify the culprit have so far proven unsuccessful.

Council sources say the youth was rebuked by a police officer for his behaviour and warned to expect a stiff fine. The problem arose later when police tried to serve the formal summons but could not find him. Public notice of the fine has been published in the Official Journal and the youth has a fortnight to contest the charge before it is

formally confirmed. Despite this and other setbacks encountered when following up summonses, public services councillor Dámaso Arteaga says he will do all in his power to stamp out anti-social conduct in the capital, including the growing spate of graffiti spraying on statues which costs the capital €100,000 a year.

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‘Semana Santa’ or Holy Week is the last week of Lent, the most important event in the Spanish religious calendar and the main Easter observances will take place during that time. Here in the Canary Islands it’s celebrated with an extraordinary depth of devotion and ceremony. Unlike the UK, the public holidays here are Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Maundy Thursday remembers the Last Supper and Good Friday represents the day Jesus was crucified. Christians believe that this was when he took upon himself the sins of the world, allowing us all to be cleansed. After his death Jesus was buried, though later rose from the dead and it is this resurrection that is celebrated on Easter Sunday. The date of Easter Sunday (and thus all other events) changes as, in Western Christianity, it falls on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon following the March equinox. Although the astronomical, or natural, equinox can fall on March 19, 20 or 21, the ecclesiastical date is fixed by convention as March 21. Thus, Easter Sunday always falls between 22 March and 25 April inclusive. Services often incorporate highly festive elements, including joyous music, and worship areas are decorated with banners and flowers. As well as the religious celebrations, there is a variety of ways of celebrating the season. In Cyprus and other areas many light huge fires. For instance, in northern and eastern regions of the Netherlands fires are lit on Easter Day

Seasonal celebrations

Easter in earnest This year Easter week falls between April 13 and 20.

at sunset, whilst in Florence, Italy, a fire is started using stone shards from the Holy Sepulchre, which is used to ignite a rocket in the form of a dove that in turn lights a cart containing fireworks. Decorating eggs is a pastime in countless regions and many central and eastern European ethnic groups take it to a higher art form thanks to the beautiful and intricate designs they produce. In Germany, decorated eggs are hung off trees and bushes, whilst in Northern Ireland, Scotland

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and the north of England decorated eggs are still rolled down steep hills. In certain areas of the United States egg knocking competitions are still very popular: competitors tap the tips of eggs together until only one person with an unbroken one remains. Many Polish Catholics form butter into the shape of a lamb for the Easter meal, and in Bermuda people fly kites to symbolise Christ’s ascent. In Norway, reading or watching murder mysteries is a traditional Easter activity, and in

Finland, Sweden and Denmark, small children dress up as witches and carry decorated pussy willows which they exchange for treats whilst visiting neighbouring houses. Some of the stranger practices include the spanking or whipping of women in the Czech Republic and Slovakia on Easter Monday. Men strike the ladies with a special handmade whip consisting of eight, twelve or even twenty-four willow rods decorated with coloured ribbons at the end. Though it sounds a bit heavy

handed, it is purely symbolic and can actually be a way of men showing their appreciation: women often give the man a coloured egg or even a few coins to say thank you. In some regions, the women have an opportunity for revenge, that day or the following one, when they can douse any man with a bucket of cold water. In many Hungarian-speaking communities, the day following Easter is called ‘Watering Monday’ and men often visit families and sprinkle the women with water, perfume, or perfumed water.

Here in the archipelago religious celebrations will take place on every island each town’s brotherhood will at some point accompany their own church’s images on a procession. Though the acts are obviously for the devout, and are spiritual occasions, they also play a cultural, social and artistic role. The biggest take place on the more populated islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. In Gran Canaria, three of the most impressive are in Las Palmas, Teror and Ingenio; whilst in Tenerife, the towns of La Laguna, Puerto de la Cruz, Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, La Orotava and Adeje hold the biggest events. Each local council will have information on their own area’s program but here are a few ideas of where to visit to enjoy or join in the celebrations.

La Laguna The abundance and quality of Sacred Art in the Canary Islands is one of the richest in Europe, and La Laguna plays host to much of Tenerife’s collection. It is also the area which holds the most tradi-

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Thousands are drawn to Adeje for the annual reenactment

The celebrations in La Laguna are notable for their solemnity and religious fervour

takes place at dawn: the smell of incense fills the town as the figure is borne though the streets to the town’s cathedral, accompanied by impressively-garbed religious attendees and many hundreds of people. On Good Friday afternoon the image of Christ is once again paraded through the streets, this time to the Santo Domingo Temple. tional and elaborate Easter celebrations, which are executed with a religious fervour found in few other areas. The town comes alive for Holy Week, and all religious structures, and various other buildings, are decorated extravagantly. A number of

formal processions take place, notable for their solemnity and popularity: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday being the best two days to visit the town for the celebrations. For instance, the main procession carrying the image of Santo Cristo de La Laguna

Adeje In Adeje the Easter celebrations are less sombre than in La Laguna, but no less impressive. One of the most spectacular is the theatrical representation of Christ’s walk with the cross

Guía de Isora As well as the usual services and parades, the streets of Guía de Isora will be lavishly adorned with gigantic flower arrangements, a sight to behold and truly a celebration of the coming spring.

In Adeje, various scenes from Christ’s life are reenacted

and various scenes from his life, which involves up to 300 different actors. Visitors come from far and wide to see the dress rehearsal the evening before or the performance, which this year will take place on April 18 at 12noon?

Icod de los Vinos In addition to the processions, Icod also plays host to the annual Artesacro exhibition of religious works by artist and religious historian Santi Glez Arbelo at the Casa de los Cáceres.

No matter where you are, Easter is a special time to share with the Canarians so do try to see at least one event. Visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Semana-Santa-en-las-IslasCanarias/275283145906729 for up to date news on events around the Islands. Alternatively, find information at local council websites or in council offices.

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Seasonal fun

Spring into Easter

The Easter holidays are an opportunity for fun and enjoyment for all the family. Here are some ideas for appropriately themed games and crafts. Make a game of it Pin-the-egg

Just like ‘Pin the tail on the donkey’, only an egg is placed into an Easter rabbit’s paws. You’ll need: A picture of a large bunny standing on its hind legs, with its front paws held out as if it were carrying an egg, several different coloured eggs about the same size as the space between the rabbit’s paws, drawing pins (or sticky tack for safety) and a blindfold.

Easter egg hunt

Younger children: Hide Easter goodies around the garden or house with a certain number for each child and make sure they know there is a limit to how many they can each find. For mixed age groups, give the younger ones a five minutes start advantage. Older children may prefer the challenge of following treasure-hunt type clues leading to a prize which can be shared. You’ll need between five and eight clues, but don’t make it too hard or the kids will get frustrated. Hand the first clue over and stand back to watch the fun!

Dentistry

Egg and spoon race

You’ll need: One hardboiled egg and one spoon for each runner and a start and finish line.

Keeping Tag

Choose one person to be the ‘bunny’: the remaining players are eggs. So the bunny can’t hear, the eggs each pick a colour for themselves. Choose a round-trip course (such as to a certain tree and back or round the house once). Pick a ‘nest’ for the eggs, which will be their home base, and a ‘burrow’ for the bunny about three to six metres away from the nest. Once everyone is in position the bunny starts to call out colours. When an egg’s colour is shouted, that child will start running the course, and the bunny will try and catch them. If the bunny can tag the egg before reaching home the tagged egg becomes the bunny, and everyone chooses new colours.

Get crafty Sock bunnies

To make an attractive and fun bunny, fill a small sock

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with dried lentils, or similar, up to just past the heel area, and close it with a tightly looped rubber band. Wrap another rubber band or a ribbon tightly around the sock, just under the heel area for the head. Cut the top of the sock into two ears, rounding them off into ear shapes. Cut out a nose, teeth and eyes from felt and stick into place. Add a pompom or cotton wool ball for a tail and hey presto, one sock bunny!

Easter biscuits

Bake a batch of Easter themed biscuits or simply buy some sturdy types, such as digestives or cookies, and arrange them on plates. Have a selection of different coloured icing sugars, sprinkles, smarties, chocolate buttons and other decorative edibles set out in individual containers and let your children’s imaginations run wild!

Festive eggs

Take several eggs and hard boil or ‘blow’ them empty, white ones work best. To make non-toxic dyes pour one cup of hot water and one teaspoon of

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white vinegar into a plastic cup before adding10 to 20 drops of concentrated food colouring. Paint them or dip into the dyes, holding them with tongs. Eggs can be lowered into the same dye several times to achieve a darker colour or you can experiment with different effects by submerging them in various colours, one section at a time or one colour one top of another. Drawing on the eggs with wax crayons before they are dipped will create some wacky designs. Dry by resting them on a plastic bottle cap. Use your coloured eggs for games, as part of Easter displays or even make an array of cute animals with the help of some pipe cleaners and a few stick on details. For a funky pig take an egg which has been painted or dyed pink. Glue on ears cut out of pink paper, followed by a nose (mini pom-poms and small buttons are good for this). Eyes can be made out of circles of white paper with smaller circles of black paper stuck in the middle, or can be drawn in with a marker pen. Nostrils can also be drawn on in the same

manner. To make the legs take a pipe cleaner and bend it into an egg-sized oval. Twist it closed, and use the excess to make a curly tail. Then cut another pipe cleaner in half. Wrap one half around the back end of the oval and the other around the front to create legs. Then all you have to do is bend the ends of them to form feet! Chickens, rabbits and all manner of critters can be made in a very short time – though you may want to use blown eggs if the animals are to be kept.

Finger Puppets

Wrap a pipe cleaner snuggly around a finger to create the body, making the top of it into a small circle. Then, having taken it off your finger, glue a pompom or cotton wool ball head onto the top. Stick on homemade or shop bought eyes, tails and noses, and finish off with pipe cleaner ears firmly wedged and stuck into place.

Chocolate nests

First dip a spoon (it’s ok to use plastic ones) into melted chocolate, allowing some of the excess to drip

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off. Before it has set, add three or four mini eggs, and scatter chocolate sprinkles around the edges to form the nest. Place them in the fridge to cool.

Easter Flowers

Cut out several flowers out of thick card. Take a small bun case, fix a piece of double-sided sticky tape on the bottom and then push it down onto the centre of your flower.

Flowerpot fun

To make an alternative to the traditional Easter basket you can use a terra-cotta flowerpot. Leave it plain or decorate it using non-toxic acrylic paints and/or marker pens. Cut a flower out of card and use a rolled piece of card to make a stem, or you can fashion a card flower shape and fasten that to the back of a giant lolly. Fill the pot with a variety of treats and Easter-themed goodies and plant the flower in the middle of them. Fixing a piece of styrofoam in the bottom of the pot beforehand will help everything stay in place once the treats start disappearing!

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UK Budget 2014

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adical changes proposed in this year’s Budget could herald the biggest shake-up to UK pensions ever and it could happen as soon as April 2015.

Chamber of Commerce

Exit from recession!

Tenerife’s Chamber of Commerce has issued the most upbeat forecast yet that the Canaries are fast emerging from the recession that has gripped the region in recent years. Business forecasts compiled by the Chamber predict that GDP growth in 2014 will be considerably better than originally anticipated, with the figure as high as 1.5 per cent. However, at the same time it warns that, despite the positive trend, which was already evident during the last quarter of 2013, unemployment will continue to pose the main threat to economic stability in the islands for the foreseeable future. It notes also that domestic demand is likely to remain weak until credit starts to flow again, while the construction sector will still be sluggish for some time. Surveys by the Chamber reveal that 60 per cent of shops expect to maintain or improve their sales figures during the year.

for income years starting after March 26, 2014. • Flexible income drawdown – Minimum Income Requirement cut from £20K to £12k. Welcome changes to the pension triviality rules from March 27, 2014

These proposals would give pension savers more freedom, choice and flexibility than ever before over how they access their pension savings. • If the changes go ahead, anyone of pension age would be able to draw as much (or as little) from their pension pot as they choose at any time. • 25 per cent would still be tax free. The balance would be taxed as income in the year it's taken. The detail isn't set in stone, but this signals a clear Government desire to give savers more control, and responsibility. It could represent pension utopia. These proposals will be consulted on this year, but in recognising the need for flexibility there is a boost for drawdown users almost immediately.

Russian tourism

Visa restrictions fear Concern is mounting that the tourism industry here may be hit by visa restrictions imposed on Russians by Spain as part of EU-level sanctions following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea. Various EU governments are believed to be considering imposing restrictions as the diplomatic conflict over Crimea escalates further. The prospect has already triggered concern at the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), whose secretary general Taleb Rifai said he feared serious consequences for destinations in Europe, such as the Canaries, if barriers are placed in the way of fast-growing Russian tourism. “Diplomatic action is legitimate but consequences are inevitable for tourism if the movement of Russians is restricted,” said the WTO chief. The potential repercussions of a visa clampdown are already making the local news here.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s latest Budget had radical proposals for UK pensions

Changes to income drawdown rules from March 27, 2014 • Capped income drawdown limit up 25 per cent: The maximum yearly income allowed will increase by 25 per cent, from 120 per cent to 150 per cent of the GAD basis amount,

• Triviality limit up to £30k: Individuals over age 60, with total pension savings of £30,000, or less can take it all as a trivial commutation lump sum - the current limit is just £18,000. • Stranded pot rules relaxed: Small stranded pension pots of up to £10,000 can be taken as a lump sum - a significant increase from the current £2,000. 55 percent drawdown death benefits charge set to be cut The announcement of a consultation on the 55 per cent tax charge on drawdown lump

sum death benefits. This information is applicable to clients who have their pension funds in the UK only. The pension proposals in the budget will be under consultation until later this year so we are still awaiting clarification of the finer details. If you have any UK pension pots and would like to discuss your options in more detail please contact Sebastian & St James’s UK office on + 44 (0) 1446 704420 who will be happy to talk through the options available, or email info@ ss-ifa.com.

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How to act in case of an accident Línea Directa Insurance advises you of the steps to follow in case of a road accident in Spain.

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Sound insulation

Mortgage arrears

Airport

Court backlash  Spanish courts are be-

their low interest capping

void according to the Ley de

coming increasingly intol-

last year. Along with many

Consumidores y Usuarios.

erant of what they seem to

other institutions they

In the summing up, the

see as greedy bank charges

seemed to find it ok to in-

judge added that although

on mortgage holders in

crease the interest as much

the clause was agreed to

trouble.

as they wanted when rates

when the mortgage was

rose, but had fixed a level

first signed, subsequent

below which it wouldn’t

legislation set a legal limit

drop – the courts took a

on the charges that could

different point of view.

be made and therefore

The latest case was heard in Cantabria, where a judge in Torrelavega declared null and void a mortgage clause which

overrode the previous

fixed a late payment charge

In this case, the court took

of 19 per cent on the unlucky

the view that BBVA’s interpre-

debtor, three times the client’s

tation of the European legis-

normal interest rate.

lation against evictions was

Finding for the borrowers

The defending bank this

“perverse” and declared the

and saying that they had

time was the BBVA, already

clause in question “abusive”

completed their contractual

reeling from the loss of

and therefore illegal, null and

obligations, the judge under-

agreement, thus cancelling out the “abusive” clause.

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lined the ruling by highligthing that the clause was, “clearly out of line with the terms laid down by the Justice Tribunal of the European Union” and that, “the punishment for the abuser has a clear and just reason:

To stop them using their dominant situation to make contractual clauses which impose an abusive interest on the consumer … and to dissuade them from behaving like that again in the future”.

Terms and conditions for the latest round of grants were recently released by the AENA airports’ authority and an amount of €432,687 earmarked for the work, bringing the total so far up to almost €16 million. Over 700 homes and schools are within the catchment zone and eligible for a grant. If you think you may be one of them, contact AENA at Tenerife North airport for further information.

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San Miguel Village

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Bungalow Golf del Sur (Fairways-Village) 88m2 built and fully renovated. 190m2 garden with 9m2 Porch. 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, one of them on suite. Open kitchen, living room and dinning room attached. Private pool and community pool. Community €110, includes a gardener who takes care of the garden entrance to the house Price: €205.000

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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

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.

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Chalet on Camp Site Guía de Isora Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes, shower, WC, hand basin, gas boiler, 4 gas rings, microwave, kitchen diner, TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, CD system, patio, sea view, table and chairs, swimming pool, security gate,parking, rates paid till March 2014. For sale furnished €25,000 UK Tel. 0044 (0) 1903690309. UK Mob. 07973349111. Spain Tel. 0034 922 136 778. Spain Mob. 646 586 318

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“Mobile home” in prime position. Camping Nauta Purpose built 2008. Double gazed. Large Approx 65m2. 2 big bedrooms. Fully tiled bathroom. Fitted kitchen. Spacious Loung dinner. All electric. Laminate floors. Air con. Garden. Car parking. Use of all site facilities. €36.000 Phone: 693 760 769

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perfect opportunity to change curtain, tablecloth and towel arrangements. Wash and store heavier materials and darker colours, and bring out the light shades and finer fabrics.

Go with the flow

Spring is here!

The phrase spring clean came about with good reason. clothes, shoes and accessories to see if there are any you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear again that you can pass on to charities. You may have to do your wardrobe one section at a time, but wiping down the cupboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surfaces and leaving the doors open for a day or so will also freshen up this main storage area. As you are returning items to their resting places you may want to rearrange your clothes and shoes so the spring and summer wear are more to Replace heavy curtains for lighter ones or net to let the spring light in

Spring is the perfect time of year to make your home feel fresh and orderly in preparation for the coming summer. The practical reasons for this being the traditional time of year for giving your home the once over are obvious once you think about them. Even here, even in the most blessed coastal areas let alone in mountainous regions, less cleaning is done during cold and wet periods

and the months of winter weather can leave items stored in cupboards musty, smelly and even damp. This is particularly pertinent when it comes to our wardrobes. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it over the last few months, this is the moment to take everything, absolutely everything, out of your wardrobe and leave it somewhere to air for a time. While you are at it you can have a good look through your

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hand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even in those areas where summer reaches last, the change of season is obvious and the very hot weather will soon be with us. As for cleaning the rest of the house, pay particular attention to those sections which are often missed, such as doorframes; the bottoms and tops of cupboards; the underneath of shelves and the insides of drawers. Door handles, cables, bulbs and light switches and fittings are all often passed over as well, but would also benefit from a thorough spring cleaning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; careful with damp cloths near electricity! It is also the

Home highlights

The art of focus As part of your springtime reorganise you may want to choose or change the focal point of your room. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to involve hours of hard work or a large cash investment. In fact, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to cost any money at all: almost anything can work as a focal point if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlighted in the right way, even everyday objects. First of all choose a room you would like to enhance. Then the next time you walk into that area, simply pause for a few moments. What is the first thing you really notice? It is that item which would be considered the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focal point. If it is something pleasing such as a window with a fabulous view, an attractive painting or a well placed piece of art, this is a bonus. However, often the most attention grabbing aspect of a room is something not so aesthetically pleasing, like a large blank wall, a poorly

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placed television or an oversized piece of furniture.

shelf or mirror for example.

Sometimes, a room is so full it would appear that it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any focus, that there is so much for the eyes to take in that our minds become confused and almost irritated. The first thing to do in those circumstances is get rid of some of the clutter. Then do the pause and consider step again now that the central piece should be more obvious.

find beautiful or which holds

Our focus is often helped along by the natural configuration of a room as our attention tends to follow lines: if the room is long and narrow our eye will probably be taken straight to the opposite end. Alternatively, if there is an alcove, fire or one significantly larger or smaller wall, these will all catch our attention sooner, rather than later. You can use these features as a starting point or you can choose another item such as a table,

Now pick something that you special memories for you and place it in your chosen area. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to think big or expensive for this: spot lights or a lamp trained onto a small item placed on a delicate table can be just as striking as a huge painting.

White, lemon, beige, pastel shades of any colour, and even light grey are all perfect spring colours which will make any living area feel fresh. Giving any neglected windows a thorough clean will literally allow more daylight into rooms, brightening them up immediately, and this is a good moment to play with furniture positions to see if rooms can be organised in a more effective or pleasing manner, or just for the fun of it if you fancy a change. Spring has an air of newness about it, of hope and the promise of the things to come. You can bring a little of that optimism into your home with just a few hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful feeling and well worth the effort.

However, if you do choose a large picture or photo, for the best effect pick a bold and uncomplicated design, rather than a fussy pattern or an image that features lots of people or objects. If your room is decorated in muted colours, using a centrepiece that is bright and cheerful can be very effective. If your focal point is small keep other items around it in scale with it; and if you do go big, make sure the piece isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overpowering the rest of the room. Whichever way, change is good for the soul and a little experimenting can be lots of fun.

If your room is decorated in muted colours, choosing a bright focal point can be very effective

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Be careful who you trust with your money By Paul Montague, Partner, Blevins Franks

any people take financial advice to protect their assets from tax and inflation and to provide financial security for a long and comfortable retirement. What many do not realise, however, is that their choice of adviser is probably the most important financial decision they need to make. One of the key questions for British expatriates is whether to use their existing UK adviser, or a new adviser based here in the Canary Islands. However, before you start discussing your financial affairs with anyone, you need to establish if they are regulated to provide advice to residents of Spain, and that they are competent. Do not presume that because the

adviser is British and has worked in the UK, that he must be reliable and regulated – unfortunately this is not always the case. For security and peace of mind, choose an advisory firm which abides by national and international regulations, with advisers who are professionally qualified to a high degree. They should also be experienced at advising expatriates in your area. While Spain has its own regulation system, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – formerly known as the Financial Services Authority (FSA) – is considered one of the most rigorous and professional regulators in Europe. Using a firm authorised and regulated by the FCA gives you reassurance and confidence that it can be trusted to advise you over the long term in a wholly appropriate way, and that the investments they recommend are also well regulated. The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union enables

regulated entities within one EU country to legitimately conduct business in another EU country. This is done through a ‘passport’ obtained under the EU’s Insurance Mediation Directive. Blevins Franks Financial Man-

agement Limited, for example, is a UK incorporated company, fully authorised and regulated by the FCA, with passports to provide advice in Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, Ireland and Gibraltar.

This is the ideal situation for British expatriates who need financial planning involving both Spain and the UK. Even if you are resident in Spain, you probably have UK assets such as pensions, and need to consider UK inheritance tax and estate planning issues for UK beneficiaries. Qualifications and high professional standards are also very important. The FCA now requires all advisers it regulates to have obtained the Diploma for Financial Advisers. This involves considerable professional study and various examinations. Your adviser should also have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of Spanish and UK tax and estate planning concerns and the way that the two tax regimes interact. You should accept nothing less for your and your family’s wealth and financial security! Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited (BFFM) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in

the UK, reference number 179731. Where advice is provided outside the UK, via the Insurance Mediation Directive from Malta, the regulatory system differs in some respects from that of the UK. Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of trusts and companies. Blevins Franks Tax Limited provides taxation advice; its advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFFM.

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

Katy&Pets y Kat By

Hi everyone,

hanks again for your emails and phone calls about the ants. I was delighted to receive an email which said

“Hi Katy We live in Los Cristianos. After reading your article we bought some Desic and have used it in our apartment. The ants have all gone. Fantastic stuff. We bought it from HyperTrebol in Los Cris, the one past the bus station and they have quite a few bottles in. Keep writing your column, we read it every fortnight. Regards Pete and Lynne Thompson.” Thanks very much, and I my-

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katykennedy@telefonica.net Tf: 616 110 930

They were so good that most of the time you forgot they were men, and thought they were just fabulous women with deep voices. My pal Sylvia and the rest of the bridge club were on a long table, next to mine.

self noted that Altesa in Playa San Juan have a new batch in so I’ve bought some for the summer when the ants fly, in case any come in through the open windows. A couple of weeks ago, as a ‘goodbye’ to the Swallows – retired people who come to Tenerife for the winter - a trip was arranged to The Castle in San Miguel. It was a night out with a meal and a cabaret. The bridge club I play at every Monday evening arranged to go too. There were actually three buses full of excited people dressed in their Sunday best, and ready for a great night. The advertising I have seen for this particular night out does not, in my opinion, do justice to the fabulous show I

I was sitting with Michelle and his delightful French friends, whilst at the other end of the table were Belgians and Germans.

saw that night. It is described as ‘Famous Comedy Drag Dinner Show’.

fabulous costumes and superb dresses were worthy of a West End production.

In reality, it was one of the best professionally produced shows I have ever seen. Both the stage settings and the

But in one thing they were right on the button. They actually were the funniest cabaret I have seen in a very long time.

The décor and the decoration of the tables was fantastic and the cast greeted every guest and arranged for them to be taken personally to their table. The laughter from our table was immense, as the show, although in English, was cleverly designed to appeal to everyone who had a smattering of the

language. The show started after the meal, but during it, the waitresses and waiters came every two minutes with red and white wine, beer, water, and lemonade. Most of us couldn’t keep up with the amount of drinks being offered, and all included in the price. But the show itself was truly fabulous, and my cheeks ached from laughing all evening. So, on behalf of everyone, I give thanks to Carol who organised The Swallows trip, and to Jan and Jean who organised the bridge club outing. It was the best night out we’ve ever had. Until next time, take care of yourselves, and especially of each other.

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Acción del sol

The Tenerife based section of the Spanish army decided six months ago during their dog recruiting quest to take a Rottweiler from Acción del Sol in an attempt to help with the ever growing crisis of abandoned dogs, especially the larger breeds that are hard to re-home. This turned out to be a huge success, so now a different division of the army has decided to take two dogs from the refuge which we are very happy about. The dogs receive the best care and training possible, with first class facilities and 24 hour veterinary assistance. The dogs in question now have completely new, happy and fulfilled lives and we thank them and you all for your collaboration with our refuge.

The army has adopted three of Acción del Sol’s dogs and they are very happy

A date for your diary is April 13 as we will be organising a sponsored dog walk along the sea front in Los Cristianos, meeting at 10.30 am at the Harbour car park: more information to follow.

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6 (Summer party); October 5 Both are open from 10am (Autumn party); and on Decem- – 4pm, Monday to Friday, and until 2pm Saturday. Kel even ber 7 (Christmas party). opens the Los Cristianos shop The Saturday club has proved on Sundays. to be a great success with difFor Live Arico information ferent activities every week, folcall Sue on: 629 388102, lowed by walking and playing or see: www.livearico.com; with some of the many dogs at twitter.com/live_arico and the refuge. All children are wel- Facebook. come to join in every Saturday between 1pm and 4pm.

The Saturday clubs are really popular

The next fund raising event will be on May 4 at 2pm at the refuge. If you would like to help out in any way, or maybe donate a raffle prize, then please contact us. We are also looking for singers, entertainers and dance groups who would like to join this event. Our other main events this year will take place on June

The refuge is situated next to the Eolica wind turbine The kennels are open park (Exit 51 off the TF1) and a every morning from 9am to stone’s throw from the beach so help exercise the dogs, or it’s an ideal walking area. from 11am if just looking. Please note that Acción del Call: 822 106195 or 667 638 Sol has new opening times as 468. Donations for the shop follows: Monday, Tuesday, can be arranged via Muriel Thursday and Friday, 2pm to Looking for love > 5pm, and Saturdays, 1pm 4pm. The Refuge is closed on public holidays. Please email: acciondelsol@gmail.com or call: 922 778630. See our Aktion Tier Accion Facebook page; or call into the refuge.

on 646561035 or Kenny on 686141003. See: www.k9tenerife.com or K9 on Facebook or contact: info@k9tenerife. com or k9mikey@gmail.com for information.

PETEX Petex Tenerife has a number of cats and dogs residing in foster homes while waiting for adoption. You can have a pet on a two week trial: all have full passports and most have been sterilised. See them on Facebook at: petsathome. tenerife1959, call: 666 282 275 or email: Petextenerife@ live.co.uk

Adoption success

Live Arico. P.A.W.S Volunteers needed: If you’re interested in working in one of our Charity Shops, please get in touch with Siobhan on 630 857626. And don’t forget to visit our shops in Los Cristianos and San Eugenio to grab some bargains.

This beautiful puppy calle d S eren w a s adopted f rom the Santiago del Teide branch of San Francisco de los Animales. She is now living a happy life with her new family and is adored and adorable! If you would also like to give a home to a four-legged friend call: 922 864102; see: www.facebook.com/ s a n t i a g o d e lt e i d e . r e s c u e ? h c _ location=timeline or the website at: http:// sanfranciscoanimales. losgigantes.com.

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Tempting you for

40 Years Paseo Roma

40 years of Restaurante El Sol O

ne such hostelry is the Restaurante El Sol in Los Cristianos which has been delighting and tempting its clients for the last four decades. It’s located in the heart of the old town: Follow the main pedestrianised street behind the old church and turn right at the chemist. The restaurant is on the left hand side in a short pedestrianised street which means outdoor dining is free of vehicle exhaust fumes. It was opened by Jacques Sabatier in 1974 and is one of the best and longest-established restaurants in the whole of south Tenerife. A complete perfectionist, Sabatier is also the head chef and the restaurant is highly respected for its inherent style, the quality of its cuisine and high standard of service, and is as popular as ever. And no wonder, as from the moment you walk in, it‘s obvious that here is an eatery that will offer a very different experience indeed. The restaurant’s harmonious interior is designed in the classic French style and the result is the perfect environment for a reunion with

Perhaps in the field of gastronomy more than any other, quality and value for money make a huge difference and only those who offer both at a very high level will last very long, especially in today’s market. Yet the prices are extremely family or friends or romantic dinner. There is a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and every customer is made to feel welcome. As you are seated you are offered the traditional Kir Royale aperitif to sip whilst you enjoy making your choices from the menu. The range of dishes isn’t extensive, but is extremely interesting. Each is made to order on the premises as here, as in France, quality is most definitely the ultimate aim. For an appetiser you can choose between such delights as home made paté, Quiche

Lorraine, a wide variety of salads, French onion soup or puff pastry with fresh asparagus. For main courses the restaurant offers traditional dishes from several different French regions, including chicken in Arlésienne sauce or a Beef Bourguignon fondue with six homemade sauces - those sauces being the cornerstone of the experience; each of them delightful and a great way to add endless variety. However, mayonnaise and

ketchup are nowhere to be seen as, says Sabatier with the demeanor of one who really means it, “The use of those fast food ingredients in a gourmet kitchen is quite unacceptable”. One can see that here is a professional who takes his food seriously. To accompany your meal you can choose between several of the finest French and Spanish wines, including Beaujolais, Bordeaux and Alsace, as well as a wide range of soft drinks, coffee and alcoholic beverages.

Those with a sweet tooth will definitely not want to miss the chance to try one of the absolutely delicious desserts. Choices include lemon meringue, almond cake, apple pie, and chocolate mousse – and each of them looks so good it is difficult to choose. Like all of the food on offer, the desserts are freshly made in the restaurant to the high standard you would expect.

reasonable: snacks start at €5.50; main courses begin at €5.50 and those tempting desserts from just €4.95. Wines begin at €14.50 per bottle or can be bought by the glass. This is really one restaurant which is worth a visit: the combination of the interesting décor, considerate service and affable atmosphere with the excellent culinary delights will ensure that your dining experience is unforgettable.

Restaurante El Sol Paseo Roma, S/N, Playa de los Cristianos, Arona. for more information and reservations: 922 790 569

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Central nervous system support Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a popular and gentle alternative healing procedure. CST has its origins in osteopathy and can bring enormous benefits for overall health. It is very gentle and patients will feel only the soft touch of the practitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands and the movement of the hands around the head. The therapist can adjust their rhythm to suit individual clients and their needs and wishes. CST releases restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system, which can relieve specific pain and improve general health. This is because the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous

system are heavily influenced by the craniosacral system which consists of the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord. It can even has a positive effect on our moods: memory cells are activated which can lead to the resolution of emotional, psychological and physical traumas that have been accumulated over the years and which have manifested in the body and still cause pain. By gently laying on their hands, therapists can feel how well the cerebrospinal fluid is pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. The

soft-touch techniques then release any restrictions, allowing the fluids to once again be delivered around the body correctly. Craniosacral therapy is an excellent way to activate your own self-healing responses and overcome many types of chronic pain. It is also a very enjoyable experience as the whole body falls into a state of deep relaxation. For more information on this healing art, you can contact physiotherapist Elena Hertz. She is based in Chayofa, Adeje and Tegueste and can also do home visits. Please call: 600 424 252.

Dr. Denis Chanut

Implant clinic and dentist

Dr. Chanut obtained his doctorate at the University of Dental Medicine in Lyon (France) and at Boston University in the U.S.A.

Dr Denis Chanut

His over 25 years of experience in the field of implantology and dentistry, his reputation and his extensive expertise have made him an expert in oral medicine and in the field of bone formation. He has operated his own practice in Tenerife since 1997, and during that time has convinced many patients to entrust themselves to him. Dr. Denis Chanut deals with all dental problems, but

specifically dedicates himself to using the latest technology in implants, cosmetic dentistry and treatment of gum problems. This use of the latest technologies and his sensitive personality give his patients confidence in him. For Dr. Chanut, dental health is the top priority because untreated disease or damage can affect the whole body. The heart of the treatment by this skilled physician is the health of his patients and a top quality of life through a healthy set of teeth.

Cutting-edge technology

The clinic has the latest equipment and technologies, both in terms of diagnosis and cutting-edge treatments. It only uses equipment that has been approved in Europe and the U.S.A. and applies proven successful treatments. These latest technologies make all the difference. Using the best materials and the most modern equipment and methods guarantees a

dynamic, flexible and transparent way of working. In addition, the patient can be sure that hygiene and sterility is ensured by adherence to the highest safety standards and strict European rules at all times. The dental clinic is located in Calle Amalia Alayon 11 in Los Cristianos. Make an appointment by calling 922 788 328. More information is available on the Web site www.denischanut.com.

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Dear Dr. De La Flor Dear Dr De La Flor, Does microwaving food remov e i ts n u tr i t i o na l value? Should I avoid it? Thanks, Jill

Dear Jill, Despite their unfair press, microwaves are one of humankind’s best friends, especially men’s. What about the joy of accomplishing things before the microwave beeps? Isn’t it priceless? Anyways, microwaving removes some nutritional value, but if it’s done properly, you’ll still get to enjoy most nutrients. Be aware that if you use the wrong kind of plastic to cover your dish, unhealthy chemicals could seep into your food. The best cooking method for retaining nutrients is one that cooks swiftly, exposing food to heat and liquid for the smallest amount of time. If you place a small amount of water in your microwave and essentially steam food from the inside, you’ll retain more vitamins and minerals than with almost any other cooking method. Best wishes.

Dear Dr De La Flor, Are table salt and sea salt the same? Is salt and sodium the same? Thanks, Isabella

Dear Isabella, Sodium is sodium – it’s an essential element for the human architecture. It aids the control of our blood pressure, bodily fluids and it’s involved in nerve and muscle function. Salt is made up of sodium and chlorine. There are other forms of sodium in food, in-

cluding baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) and sodium nitrite. Table salt, sea salt, and kosher salt are all the same thing - sodium chloride. The differences are primarily in texture and taste, due to their different origin and background. Only about five to 10 per cent of our daily sodium comes from salt added at the table. About five per cent comes from salt added during cooking and most of the rest - up to an estimated 75per cent - comes from processed or restaurant foods. By far, the leading health hindrance caused by a high-salt diet is high blood pressure. The American Heart Association says adults should limit their sodium to about 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt. Well, salt is ubiquitous … even in human relations: “A wise woman puts a grain of sugar into everything she says to a man, and takes a grain of salt with everything he says to her,” Helen Rowland.

Dear Dr De La Flor,

and threaded to your heart. Once there, and by scarring malfunctioning tissue that triggers an abnormal heart rhythm your situation should be fixed. Stay positive and follow all the surgeon’s steps leading to surgery day. Best wishes. “She got her good looks from her father. He’s a plastic surgeon.” Groucho Marx

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A reporter once asked Einstein, “Can you explain to us the Law of Relativity?” The genius replied with another question, “Can you explain

to me how to fry an egg?” Bewildered, the reporter said: “Yes, sure I can.” Mr. Einstein retorted, “Well, then do it, but keep in mind that I do not know what’s an egg, or a pan, or oil, or even fire.” Understanding someone else’s feeling is like getting into one of those ‘meaning

of lyrics’ websites. Same lyrics, same singer, even same performance elicits totally diverse and dissimilar opinions and attitudes on what the lyrics speaks about. Likewise with the songs we compose daily with our acts, gestures, deeds, grimaces, smiles, intentions and so forth.

Often our opinion lacks facts, perspective, proportion and angle. Thinking we An intense love af I’ve been told that my hus- fair helps reduce Type know it all is too ordinary. band needs to a cardiac Being slow to judge and quick 2 Diabetes (T2D) ablation. Is it a dangerous A love affair with legumes to forgive is untrendy. procedure? Thanks, Camilla

Dear Camilla, The name sounds macabre but the actual procedure isn’t. Ablation’s root stems from a Latin word (ablatio) that means ‘taking away’. The procedure aims at correcting heart rhythm issues by removing defective heart tissue that interferes with the body’s pace generator. The surgeon typically uses a set of long, flexible catheters inserted through a vein in your groin

(beans, lentils, chickpeas ...) in patients with T2D, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Legumes are rich in protein, fibre and have a healthy glycaemic index.

Dr. De La Flor, licensed G.P. (6089) holds certificates in coaching, nutrition and medical exercise from U.C. Berkeley and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). His medical approach is highly influenced by Positive Psychology; an empowering, encompassing way of approaching patients through the study of their strengths and virtues to enable them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives, accept the past, find happiness in the present, and hope for the future. Call him today at 00-34-697.888.666 or email him to register.

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Nearly All Over Bar the Shouting! The final league matches to be played this season have taken place and in Division One the match was to decide who became Champions, in this our inaugural season. What looked on paper to be a match that could turn out to be a bit of a banana skin for Target B, the match against Lucky Luc and his Café Rood team was one that could go either way. Current league leaders Bar 180 A could only hope that the Belgium crew did them a favour by winning, but alas that was not the case, with Target B winning the match 10 – 1 thus allowing Target B to win Division One by a very slender one point.

get B with 140; Division Two most 180’s turned out to be a three way draw; and the Highest finish goes to Sarah from Amigo’s Warriors with an outstanding 127 finish in the first match of the season.

However, there are still some trophies to be won prior to the presentation night on May 3. April 6 sees the Doubles Competition at Camping Nauta; April 13 is the Team Handicap Finals at Chipeque Poor Bar; and finally there is the Singles Competition at Camping Nauta on April 20, so if you feel that the shelf in your bar is looking a bit light this season make sure you attend the aforementioned competitions which are quite often the toughest matches in the league. May we take this opportunity to thank all the bars and players for the support they Some of the other silverware win- have given the league; long may ners for the season are Division it continue. One most 180’s goes to Luc Café Rood with five; Highest finish Divi- Information provided by TDO sion One goes to Daniel from Tar- representatives. Division 2 was no walk in the park either with the top two teams facing each other in the Second Division decider, namely Eme rald Lounge and Amigo’s Warriors. These teams have been neck and neck at the top of the Division more or less from the onset of the league, with Emerald Lounge needing a big win to take the silverware, but alas on the day, despite a 7 – 4 victory for Emerald Lounge, it just wasn’t enough to clinch the title, and Amigo’s Warriors took the spoils.

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Two of the teams involved in the Old English Cider Plate met in Palm Mar at Clouseau´s where Diamonds were hosting the game against the Legendary Jokers. The Jokers were shorthanded for this tie and brought in a couple of snooker players. Ben from the Jokers put the first point on the board with a decent clearance after some cagey opening play. Andy made it all square after an exchange of chances and

Mark pocketing the white. The Diamonds went ahead as Stig took the third with two shots after a complete miss by Matt. Inexperience on the pool table proved to be John’s downfall as with two shots and only one ball and the black, he failed to pot his ball. Martin took his chance to put Clouseau’s three - one up. The Doubles games were both close but a slip by John of the Jokers gave Raj the chance to pot a hard black. Diamond’s Martin put his team one point from victory with a difficult clearance. Frame seven started after “some excellent food”, a quote from Jokers team Captain, Matt. John potted three reds on the break which looked like keeping the Jokers in the game. Andy battled on and a mistake by John gave

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Andy two shots on black to take an unassailable lead. The last three frames were played in a more relaxed manner, with Martin winning for Clouseau’s bet ween Ben and Mark putting a couple more points on the score sheet for the Legendary Jokers. A good game played in a friendly way and no complaints from The Jokers; as Matt said,

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A recently updated website now allows you to compare the real-life performance of low and ultra-low emission vehicles.  The Green Car Guide comes with various useful features that can help you make your choice when buying an energy efficient vehicle. For instance, the new animation, ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’, explains the differences between petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, extended-range electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles, and guides people through which technology is likely to be most efficient for their driving needs. The site also features the Electric Car Guide, which provides a user friendly and engaging introduction to electric vehicles, as well as its own unique Green Car Guide, highlighting the

most economical and lowest emission cars in ten different categories. Keeping up with the constant stream of new green cars is difficult, so the guide’s up-to-date news stories also highlight the latest models that offer high levels of economy and low running costs. For over seven years the site’s owners have reviewed and promoted cars that are the most efficient in class - as long as they are also great to drive, so this is the site for those who are looking for a green vehicle without wanting to compromise on driving enjoyment. Visit www.GreenCarGuide. co.uk.

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‘One Steph Beyond’

and Canada before heading across to Africa, eventually returning to Europe and her home in the UK some time around mid 2015. Luckily for Steph’s family, friends and supporters they will know where she is all the way thanks to the Motorcycle tracking specialist Bike Trac. Steph Jeavons at one with her bike

Not only that, but the innovative system also includes ‘Bike Down’ as standard, so if Steph takes a tumble, her emergency contacts are automatically notified that she may be in trouble. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, of course. To follow Steph’s progress log into her Event Eagle at: http://eventeagle.com/Map. aspx?EventName=OneSteph Beyond.

Through systems that can recognise and distinguish whether a driver is tired or inattentive, the car of the future can become even safer. Volvo Cars has made no secret of their goal for 2020: that no one shall be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. To this end the company’s investigation into technology that can make driving safer continues at an impressive rate. One of the most exciting innovation being tested at the moment is a dashboard mounted sensor which monitors aspects such as in which direction the driver is looking, how open their eyes are, and the position and angle of their head. These readings are used to judge how alert the driver is, and even if they are about to fall asleep. If signs of extreme fatigue are noted, believe it or not, the system can then ensure the car does not stray out of its lane or get too close to the vehicle in front, as well as being able to wake a driver who is falling asleep. Small LEDs illuminate the driver with infrared light, which is then monitored by the sensor. Infrared light is just outside the wavelengths that the human eye can see, which means the person behind the wheel doesn’t notice it at all. Driver sensors are also opening up other possibilities. By monitoring eye movements, the car would be able to adjust both interior and exterior lighting to follow the direction in which the driver is looking. The car would also be able to adjust seat settings, for instance, simply by recognising the person sitting behind the wheel. Those last installations are yet to come, but some of the current systems that can be included are Lane Keeping Aid, Collision Warning with full auto brake and Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist. The car of the future is on its way.

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port I’ve had from everyone has been amazing and while I’m no stranger to riding offroad or remotely, having been an off-road instructor for several years and travelled extensively overseas, it’s still a very daunting prospect given the extremities of the terrain and climates I’ll be riding through.” With a plan to take in all seven continents, after Europe Steph plans to ride her Honda through Turkey, Iran, UAE, India, Nepal, Thailand, Australia, South America, North America

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By George Reed

Anthony Joshua Remember the name

f all the British-born heavyweight boxers who have at one time or another graced the prize ring of the Islands, it would be difficult to pick any, whose name will go down in posterity as a pattern of what a good pugilist should be, outside as well as inside the ring, in quite the same way as our former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox Lewis, who retired nine years ago when still champion. Since 1899 when Cornishman Bob Fitzsimmons lost his world heavyweight title until Lewis came along, there had been a gap of 94 years, during which 15 British heavyweights had attempted to regain the title without success. However, I have a feeling that I don’t think we’ll have to wait that long again, in fact with a bit of luck we could possibly have a British heavyweight ruling the world in just a few years, for the Olympic gold medal winner at super heavyweight Joshua, as everyone seems to name him, possible because they can’t remember his Christian name, Anthony, could be the one. The young man seems to have the burning ambition to reach the top; I know he’s got the necessary physical tools to succeed. He is big and strong – 6ft 6in and more than 18 stone – and possesses incredible foot speed. He has already got a big slice of luck on his side with the retirements of the former W.B.C. champion of Ukraine, Vitali Klitschko, and possibly his younger brother Wladimir in the not too distant future. But it’s early days in the professional ranks for Joshua, with only a handful of fights to his credit, with some suggesting that his opponents have been nothing more than sacrificial lambs. However, the critics are wrong in expecting the inexperienced young super heavyweight to run before he can walk. His management team are experienced enough to know that the most sensible thing to do, is to stand back and let Joshua develop at a reasonable pace, for he’s a great prospect, but even the best have to learn the ropes, and that is what he must do slowly but surely. After all, he only took up boxing when he was 18, yet his amateur career accomplishments were swift. Some two and a half years later he went to the world championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he was only seeded a lowly 46th, but he beat the 2008 Olympic champion, Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle, on his way to the final, which he lost by a single point. The boxing world took note then, and more so when he won Olympic Gold in London. However, within a year Anthony Joshua was almost a forgotten man, in fact during the tea-time BBC One’s quiz show Pointless, where the task is for the contestants to give a correct answer with lowest score, the right response that the fewest of the 100 people that were asked in a survey, was his name. The question for the contestants was to name Great Britain’s gold medal winners at the London Olympics from their initials. Not one of the 100 surveyed gave the name of Britain’s super heavyweight gold medallist. Now the big question is, will he turn into a Lennox Lewis or an Audley Harrison, a professional world heavyweight champion, or an also ran? And can Joshua put his name alongside the great Olympic heavies the likes of Cassius Clay, who became Muhammad Ali after winning gold at light heavyweight in Rome in 1960. George Foreman who won gold at heavyweight in Mexico City in 1968, not forgetting the late Joe Frazier winner of heavyweight gold in Tokyo 1964, or the current three-belt world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, winner of the gold medal at super heavyweight in Atlanta, 1996. Time will tell, for fighting as a professional heavyweight is a bit like knife juggling – you don’t really find out if you’re any good until you’ve been tested by some hard punchers. In fact since the super heavyweight division in the Olympic was created in 1984, only six of the 32 super-heavies who won medals have gone on to hold one of the world title belts in the professional ranks. Joshua has taken his first few steps in his quest for glory as a professional successfully, here’s hoping that he’ll have an incredible career, and enjoy world domination in the professional heavyweight scene in a few years time.

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Sport News >> Iberostar’s Chagoyen takes on Gran Canaria’s big forwards

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The dramatic slide down the league table by Tenerife’s only top-flight basketball side since the turn of the year forced the club to delve into the market and snap up two players who, it is hoped, will help stave off any prospect of relegation.

their way as of January, plunging to the danger spots in the league. Power forward Kickert, meanwhile, was snapped up quickly by the club from Ukraine as one of the big names to decide to pack their bags and leave the troubled country due to the conflict with Russia. The arrival of the experienced Australian international plugs the massive hole left by the departure of the La Laguna club’s star player, Blagota Sekulic, to Turkey in February. Fans are hoping the new faces adapt quickly to the style of coach Alejandro Martínez as time is running out to pull clear of the drop zone definitively. Coincidence or not, the news of the signings spurred the team to break the

Iberostar Tenerife has brought in two names familiar to fans here, given that both Carl English and Dan Kickert played previously for neighbours Gran Canaria. Shooting guard English was without a team after returning to his native Canada following several seasons in Spain with various top clubs. He brings badly-needed point-scoring ability to the side, who lost

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dismal run by beating high-flying Gran Canaria in the regional derby, coming from 17 points behind to snatch a dramatic 72-68 win.

Boxing

‘Marvellous’ Martínez flies in It is not often that world boxing champions take the trouble to fly to the Canaries to see fights but Sergio ‘Marvellous’ Martínez was back in town again recently to monitor the progress of his protégé, local fighter Ferino V.

The Argentinean could have been forgiven for giving the fight a miss given that his mind his firmly on his moneyspinning defence of his world

middleweight crown against Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto on June 7, but he found time to get to Las Palmas to watch welterweight Ferino, who has signed for Martínez’s promoter, defeat Ukraine’s Ivan Grynyuk. Ferino’s next date is the defence of his European Union crown against France’s El Massoudi in the new Gran Canaria Arena on May 9.

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UD Las Palmas

Surge continues

Even the most cautious people at Las Palmas are now beginning to think that this season could see the club back in the big time after an absence of 12 years. Although the official message at all levels continues to be “one game at a time”, the run of form of the yellow and blues has put them in the thick of the race for promotion to the 1st Division and the top two sides are looking nervously over their shoulders at the Gran Canarian team, whose away form has been nothing short of spectacular in recent weeks. The most satisfying aspect of the purple patch is that Las Palmas have been easily dispatching immediate rivals for the promotion playoff spots and the wins have helped make up valuable ground on the leaders, none of whom have managed to match Sergio Lobera’s team’s form.

Home-grown

Five-goal feast

Tenerife’s 5-0 thumping of Ponferradina in the last home game will be remembered not just for sending the side into the play-off spots, at least momentarily, but because all five goals were scored by Canarian players, a feat last achieved nearly three decades ago. The realisation that all the goals had come from home-grown members of the team sent reporters rushing to the record books and they turned up a game in the 1986-87 season, when Tenerife were down in Division 2B, as the last time the situation arose (against Majorca’s reserves). On two occasions since then, in 2007 and last season, Canarians notched up four goals between them in a league fixture.

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3rd

CD Tenerife Liga Adelante

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CD Marino

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Current leader of the Tercera Division Canarian group of 20 teams from across the Islands is CD Marino with 67 points.

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So far, so good!

It has been an interesting season in the Spanish 2nd division. CD Tenerife are enjoying a great season and it is safe to say it has exceeded all expectations so far. With ten matches remaining they find themselves in the play-off zone for a chance to play in La Liga next season. The vibe is good, the players are level headed and with the majority originating from the Island, fans have never been prouder. Whether this all ends with a glorious promotion is perhaps a step too far this time but the base of the team is set for years to come. The transfer saga of wonder kid Ayoze Perez made more news as it was announced the FC Porto were ready to make known his signing, but according to reports CD Tenerife officials pulled out at the last minute. This is probably due to renewed interest for various Spanish clubs as well as clubs from England. Latest rumours are that Newcastle Utd are willing to double anything offered by FC Porto.

Tenerife 5 Ponferradina 0

This sort of result had been on the cards for a while. Tenerife are hitting top form just at the right time and, while they have struggled against lower teams in the past, on this day they thrashed their visitors with ease. Ponferradina allowed Tenerife far too much space on the wings and with the pace of Suso and Ayoze running riot this result was never really in doubt. It only took 11 minutes to break the deadlock. Suso sped down the right wing on one of his typically cantering runs and he crossed the ball into the path of Ayoze who finished with class. The lead was doubled on the half an hour mark as Ayoze nipped in to head home from the corner at the far post. Is there anything this lad cannot do? Soon after Aridane made the score 3-0 to Tenerife after some more good work by

Jubilation all round thanks to some great goal scoring

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wing wizard Suso. The crowd were enjoying this display and just waiting to see what Ayoze could come up with next. Exciting times indeed. The fourth goal was just a matter of time and Ayoze completed his hat-trick with a lovely swivel on the edge of the box, leaving two defenders in bewilderment, before coolly blasting the ball under the keeper. Ayoze´s first hat-trick in the Heliodoro Stadium, but not his first for the club as he has scored numerous in a blue and white shirt. Well he has been at the club since the age of eight! Manager Cervera shuffled the team about and allegedly told Aitor Sanz to get himself booked so he would miss the next game and leave a clean run in. Aitor is a key ball winner and he seems to attract yellow cards in this league of card happy referees. Late on, the rout was complete as winter signing Edgar, born in Arafo, South Tenerife, notched his first goal and what a cracker it was. The final whistle blew on a goal fest of an afternoon: 5-0 we don´t see many of them!

Deportivo de La Coruña 1 CD Tenerife 1

A fine point for the blanquiazules against high flying Deportivo, odds on to gain promotion. The stage was set, the impressive Riazor Stadium rocked under the lights and the players were welcomed onto the pitch by confetti and streamers. It is so good to be playing back at venues like this after two years in the third tier of Spa-

nish football. The match however started in terrible fashion for Tenerife and they were 1-0 down after just three minutes. A fierce swinging free-kick was badly judged by Roberto in goal and Lopo headed into an empty net. The home side dominated and Tenerife were chasing shadows for the first twenty minutes. Manager Cervera needed to change the system and he made a quick swap just after the half an hour mark with midfielder Rivero replacing winger Edgar. There is no point in having two quick wingers in Suso and Edgar if we cannot get the ball to them in the first place. The cunning plan worked and finally Tenerife found their feet. Roberto redeemed himself with some great saves early on in the second half but after the initial pressure the blanquiazules took control. Ayoze was leaving his defenders flat footed as he skipped past them with class. And it was his nimble feet that won a penalty on 65 minutes, duly converted by Ricardo. The game finished 1-1, a very good result for Tenerife which keeps the momentum going. Next up is Alaves on April 6 in Santa Cruz with a 5pm kick off.

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Photography exhibition: ‘Albino, bajo la sombra del sol’ (Albino, under the sunlight), Cása África, LPGC Until April 25: África a Bolígrafo (Africa by Pen), Casa África, LPGC Art exhibition: Los años de Charlestón (The Charleston years) by Rafael de Penagos, Fundación Mapfre Guanarteme, LPGC Until April 30: Photography exhibition: ‘El mar y sus sentidos’ (The sea and its moods), Real Club Victoria (Las Canteras sea front), LPGC Until May 4: Painting exhibition ‘El Color del Mar’ (The Colour of the Sea), San Martín de la Cultura Contemporánea, LPGC Until May 25: Modern Art exhibition: ‘Tras una muerte exquisita’ (After an exquisite death), CAAM, LPGC Until August 31: Photography exhibition: El Cielo de Canarias (The Canarian Sky), Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología, LPGC

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To the south! Los Cristianos April 12

The group of musicians and singers, Al Sur, will present a musical evening at the Infanta Leonor Auditorium, starting 9pm. Tickets cost €10 and are available from the auditorium’s cafeteria from 9am to 9pm every day. The fusion ::

Photographic insight

Russian roles An exhibition of contemporary Russian photography is currently taking place in Santa Cruz. The TEA Tenerife Arts Space is playing host to the fascinating collection of images, captured by three young photographers. Tim Parchikov shows 31 photos, many depicting scenes from Magnitogorsk: a city on the Siberian side of the Ural Mountains and one of the most contaminated in the world. The residential area of Magnitogorsk was developed for employees of the massive iron works which owed their living to the presence of a geo-

logical anomaly: a mountain consisting almost completely of iron. Resources have dwindled but the steel works and the city’s inhabitants continue – as do the dirt, pollution and the health complications. In a report released by the local

Family opera

Canarian and Cuban La Laguna

April 11 The Troveros de Asieta group, in its 22nd year, is joined by artists Braulio and Raimundo Amador to create a musical treat. See ‘El Son tiene Duende’ at the Teatro Leal. Buy tickets via: www.teatroleal. com.

Dance music ::

daughters’. The enticing portraits show several generations of females and highlight the similarities and differences between the various ages and attitudes. Yet another perspective is given by Sergey Shestakov in his collection of 48 images concentrating on the country’s nuclear arsenal and power plants, and an introspective consideration of what we are leaving for our children and future generations. Insightful, shocking, thought-provoking and sad; but well worth a visit. See it at the TEA until May 4. Visit: www.teatenerife.es.

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Credit: Lucrecia Fraile García / EASD Fernando Estévez

Don Quixote

hospitals only 28 per cent of infants born in 1992 were considered healthy and only 27 per cent of them had healthy mothers. Meanwhile, Ivan Mikhailov offers viewers 21 photos with the theme ‘Mothers and

Adeje

April 11 Flamenco artists Saray Cortés and Antonio deVerónica bring the ‘Quebranto’ show to the Adeje Cultural Centre,starting at 8.30pm. Tickets cost €8, see: www.adeje.esfor more information.

April 11

Santa Úrsula

As part of the Numacircuit festival, see the KingLMan project with DJs D. Watts Riot, César Martín and Diego Hernandez at the Casona San Luis at 9.30pm. See: www. numacircuit.es/evento/kinglman. Reyes Bartlet ::

Puerto de la Cruz The famous tale of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes has been adapted into opera form for younger audiences.

Fine Flamenco

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Original refrains

The show ::

The story, often acclaimed as history’s first novel, centres on the middle-aged Don Quixote who, obsessed with the chivalrous ideals expressed in books, decides to take up his lance and sword to defend the weak and destroy the wicked. Accompanied by his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, and his horse Rocinante, he travels through Spain seeking glory and adventure. However, thanks to Quixote’s delusions, the rescuing knights mostly do more harm than good. The tale is rich with intrigue, mythical beings, moral questions and fascinating insights. Shows will take place on April 26 at 6pm and the following day at 12pm. Tickets cost €10 for general admissions, €7 for under 26year-olds and €5 for the unemployed. They can be bought from the auditorium or by visiting: www.auditoriodetenerife.com.

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For lovers of hiking and biking there are plenty of opportunities to join council run trips. Many areas across the islands run organised excursions, complete with tour guide, which are a fabulous opportunity to meet new people and integrate into the local culture. La Matanza, in north Tenerife, is offering various excursions which are completely free. Upcoming events include walks around Barranco de Ruiz, on Abril 6, and Montaña Amarilla on April 27. The next bike ride is a round trip from La Vica to Rincón El Morral and back on April 26. To register for a ‘La Matanza en Ruta’ excursion call: 922 577 120 ext. 287.

Until April 27 Catch the last few concerts of the XII Classical and Baroque Music Festival. At the Teatro Timanfaya, see ‘Bach Round Midnight’ on April 5 starting 10pm, and a collection from composers H. Purcell and J. Dowlan starting 8.30pm on April 12. At the Iglesia de la Peña de Francia you can enjoy compositions by A.Vivaldi, A. Caldara and G.B. Sammartini on April 13,and on April 27 there will be a selection from W.A. Mozart, R. Ferreñac and A. F. Hesse, both starting at 8.30pm and all played on original instruments. See: www.reyesbartlet.com for more information.

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Horoscopes April 4, 2014, to April 17, 2014

Aries 21.03. – 20.04.

You don’t have to be experiencing this turmoil; take steps to make positive changes.

Taurus 21.04. – 20.05.

Before blaming everyone else you need to take a good long look at yourself first.

Gemini 21.05. – 21.06.

You’re learning to be more assertive, that is a good thing, but don’t go too far.

Cancer 22.06. – 22.07.

You deserve a treat - how about a nice massage, spa visit or night out with friends?

Leo 23.07. – 23.08.

Whatever it is you aspire to, now is the time to go for it – don’t let indecision rule you.

Virgo 24.08. – 23.09.

Your feeling weighed down by responsibility, but how much is real and how much in your mind?

Libra 24.09. – 23.10.

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Sagittarius 23.11. – 21.12.

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Channel 4 / Sport / 1:00pm

The Grand National

The Crimson Field

5th April

BBC1 / Drama / 6th April, 9:00pm

arah Phelps’ epic new drama The Crimson Field follows the lives of a team of doctors, nurses and women volunteers who work together in a tented field hospital healing the bodies and souls of men wounded in the trenches.

Nick Luck and Clare Balding present all the drama, excitement and stories from the world’s greatest steeplechase: the 2014 Crabbie’s Grand National, which starts at 4:15pm. ITV1 / factual / 8:00pm

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Weekend Escapes

with Warwick Davis

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Warwick and his family pack up their campervan and head to Cornwall where they are ambushed by pirates and take part in a boat race with a team of blind rowers.

11th April

ITV1 / Entertainment/ 7:00pm

Britain’s Got Talent The hit entertainment show is back with a bang for a eighth series as Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden are joined by Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

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6:00 Milkshake 10:30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door A psychiatrist in Clapham has spent 12 years battling a huge renovation next door that has lost her business and destroyed part of her garden. 11:30 Hercules the Human Bear Documentary telling the story of Andy and Maggie Robin and their relationship with a grizzly bear called Hercules who became the most famous animal in the world. 12:30 Film McBride Murder can do wonders for a trash-talk TV show’s ratings. But what good are ratings when the host is the one who’s killed? 2:10 Columbo Columbo investigates the murder of a scientist who had uncovered professional espionage. 3:45 Film Columbo Columbo heads to London to pay a visit to Scotland Yard, only to become embroiled in the case of a suspicious death. 5:40 Film Jesse Stone A former LAPD homicide detective has just settled into life in the quiet New England town of Paradise when the body of a local teenage tart is found floating in the lake. 7:15 Longmire A blazing fire spreads through a barn killing the owner. Using his unique approach, Longmire explores events in this thickening plot. 8:05 NCIS As the hunt for Ziva’s replacement begins, Gibbs must head back to work with the past still weighing heavily on their minds. 9:00 5 News Weekend 9:05 Most Shocking Moments in Pop Favourite moments of scandal and horror include Phil Spector’s arrest for murder and Johnny Rotten in foulmouthed flow. 12:00 Super Casino

12:00 Football Wigan Athletic welcome Leeds United to the DW Stadium. 5:00 Football Live Ford Saturday Night Chelsea face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge. 8:00 Saturday Night Football: Game of the Day 11:30 Fl 72 Highlights Wigan Athletic welcome Leeds United to the DW Stadium.

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12:00 WWE Special 5:00 LPGA Tour Golf Day two of the Kraft Nabisco Championship from Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. 6:00 PGA Tour Golf Day three of the Shell Houston Open from the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.

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Return Of The Black Death: Secret History

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The Hoobs Streetvelodrome How I Met Your Mother 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 9:30 Sunday Brunch Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host with guests that include The Saturdays, Anita Rani and Lee Boardman. 12:30 Secret Eaters Kelli and Tracey are brides-to-be who are baffled by how they’ve put on four stone between them since they met. 1:30 The Big Bang Theory 2:25 The Simpsons 3:25 Hairspray Adam Shankman’s adaptation of the 2002 musical stars Nikki Blonsky as teenager Tracy Turnblad, who dreams of appearing on local TV music-and-dance programme. 5:40 Deal Or No Deal 6:35 Channel 4 News 6:55 Lent Diaries 7:00 Iceman Murder Mystery Frozen for more than 5000 years on a remote mountain pass, Ötzi the Iceman now lies in a refrigerated tomb. 8:00 Return Of The Black Death: Secret History This documentary follows experts from a range of disciplines as they pick through the evidence and reveal why the plague killed on such a scale. 9:00 Film The Grey Survival thriller set in the snowdrifts and seriously sub-zero temperatures of an Alaskan winter. 11:20 Film What Lies Beneath Robert Zemeckis’s thriller stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Claire Spencer, and Harrison Ford as her scientist husband, Norman. 1:40 Film The Good Wife The firm represents drugs kingpin LeMond Bishop in divorce proceedings, even though he wants to get back together with his wife.

6:00 Milkshake 10:00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai 10:35 Power Rangers: Megaforce 11:10 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Dark clouds close in on the rock causing chaos at the airport, with maintenance work on the radar making taking off and landing a very challenging process. 12:05 Police Interceptors A criminal gang are busted in their hotel beds, Jon and Maya raid a cannabis farm, and Craggy and Phil arrest a serial bacon snatcher. 1:05 Film 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 2:05 Film Are We Done Yet? Comedy sequel about a long-suffering father whose dream of blissful suburban life in a new home is shattered by an eccentric building contractor. 4:30 Film Alpha and Omega Animation. Two young wolves from opposite ends of the social order work together to return home after both are relocated by park rangers. 6:05 Film Surf’s Up Family animation. Promising young penguin Cody Maverick is followed by a documentary crew as he bids to emulate his hero. 7:45 5 News Weekend 7:50 Film Ladder 49 Action drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta about a firefighter trapped in a blazing building. 10:00 Film The Next Three Days Action thriller in which a married couple’s life is turned upside down when the wife is falsely accused of murdering her boss. 12:25 World’s Scariest Drivers

12:30 Ford Super Sunday Everton entertain Arsenal at Goodison Park in this Barclays Premier League clash. 3:30 Ford Super Sunday West Ham United take on Liverpool at the Boleyn Ground. 6:30 La Liga Sevilla face Espanyol. 8:00 La Liga Real Valladolid host Valencia.

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11:30 Cycling The 2014 UCI World Tour continues with the Tour of Flanders in Belgium. 6:00 PGA Tour Golf Day four of the Shell Houston Open from the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas. 11:00 LPGA Tour Golf Day four of the Kraft Nabisco Championship from Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

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Dispatches investigates how the food industry has reacted to our fear of fat.

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11:30 SPFL Highlights Dundee United host Celtic at Tannadice Park in this Scottish Premiership clash. 2:30 Football Barcelona host Real Betis at the Nou Camp in this La Liga clash. 7:00 Monday Night Football Tottenham Hotspur take on Sunderland at White Hart Lane in the Barclays Premier League. 11:00 FL72

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11:30 Fight Night John Ryder faces Jez Wilson in a British Middleweight title eliminator at York Hall. 12:30 Prizefighter York Hall hosts Prizefighter Welterweights IV. 7:30 Netball Super League Hertfordshire Mavericks and Surrey Storm meet at Hertfordshire Sports Village. 10:00 WWE Late Night B ottom Line

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Holby City

Raf and Amy’s marriage might not be quite as perfect as it first appears.

The extended version of the popular news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

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Psychological horror set in 1970s Virginia. Norma and Arthur Lewis are a charming, loving couple; he a research scientist at Nasa’s Langley facility and she is a teacher.

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The Battle for Britain’s Breakfast

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Special guests include historian Dan Cruickshank. 10:30 Newsnight

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David Dickinson and his antique dealers travel to Welwyn Garden City.

Tipping Point

Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine.

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The Chase

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ITV News London

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ITV News and Weather

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Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser.

Emmerdale

Priya takes drastic steps to save her baby. Victoria and Ross’s one-night stand causes concern.

Highlights of tonight’s two quarter-final second-leg matches.

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Steve rescues an injured bird while surfing.

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Paul is gutted to find Kate has rekindled things with Brennan.

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Bianca is devastated to learn that Jess is pregnant with Heath’s baby. 5 News

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Mark and Wendy Lang from Liverpool want to start a new life on Spain’s Costa Almería. Sara Damergi shows them a selection of properties for their £90,000 budget.

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Sandi Toksvig asks 15 contestants some of the toughest questions on television?.

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In order to regain control, will Fraser blackmail Freddie? And Grace is furious with Trevor for betraying her. Channel 4 News Lent Diaries Best Of Both Worlds

Kirstie Allsopp meets Ali and James, a couple with a two-county wide search and a long property wish list.

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Tensions continue to rise on both sides of the Atlantic in the new historical drama series.

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Documentary providing an insight into a murder that baffled America and that led to 12-year-old Paul Gingerich being sentenced to 30 years in jail.

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Charlotte must decide between a nursery, a single man, and a bunny fanatic who already has 11 rabbits.

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24 of the nation’s top chefs compete to cook a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

The Great British Sewing Bee reaches its climax as the three finalists enter the sewing room for the very last time.

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Michael Aspel and the team are at Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire.

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This edition of the antiques series comes from the historic Oxford Union.

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Tottenham Hotspur take on Sunderland at White Hart Lane 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 La Liga.

11:00 Barclays Premier League Review

A comprehensive roundup of all the weekend’s action.

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Game Changers

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UEFA Champions League Highlights

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Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill provides a masterclass on athletics. Marseille entertain Arsenal at the Stade Velodrome.

UEFA Champions League Highlights

Celtic make the tricky trip to the San Siro to face AC Milan in Group H.

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The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

The Chawner family, who have caused over 600 complaints from angry neighbours, move into a quiet suburban street in Blackburn.

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How the World T20 Was Won

The story of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.

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Darts Gold

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Two new dramatic cases reveal that life-changing debt can affect anyone.

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Benson risks her career for her continuing quest to find Calvin’s mother.

11:55 Body of Proof

Megan and Kate discover the dysfunctional secrets of a seemingly perfect family.

12:50 Body of Proof

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The inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt Championship National Finals from Augusta National Golf Club.

European Tour Golf

The inaugural NH Collection Open from La Reserva de Sotogrande Club de Golf in Spain.

10:30 Sporting Greats

A look back on the career of legendary golfer Gary Player.

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Ian Hislop explores perhaps the most distinctive, peculiar and deep-seated trait of the British, our obsession with the past

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Tim Wonnacott and the Bargain Hunt team head to Hungerford in search of well-priced antiques.

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Six more amateur cooks try to prove to the judges that they have the potential to be the tenth MasterChef champion.

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Michael Aspel introduces unscreened finds from recent visits to Kedleston Hall near Derby and Swansea.

Eggheads Escape to the Continent Great British Menu

24 of the nation’s top chefs compete to cook a banquet marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

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A national paper has not only published details of Ian Fletcher’s salary but followed up with a story of how he took Sally Owen, his PA at the Olympic Deliverance Commission, on holiday to Italy.

10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Golf

11:25 The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

Brit actor Ray Winstone joins Michael to talk about his latest bigscreen role as Tubal-cain in the blockbuster film Noah.

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Documentary looking into the case of Alexander Blackman, a Royal Marine sergeant who was convicted and jailed for life for shooting an injured Afghan insurgent on the front line.

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George has a very close encounter with some hunting chimpanzees

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The bakers turn their attention to pies.

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Daniel tries to stop his friend from making a decision that will blow his family apart.

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Hazel Irvine and guests preview the 78th Masters.

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Mandy and Colin are struggling to cope with collie cross Rosie’s craving for company which turns to destructiveness whenever they are at work.

Dickinson’s Real Deal

David Dickinson and his antique dealers are in Caernarfon in North Wales.

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Cain is determined to get Belle to change her plea. Alicia is unsettled when Priya wants David to visit. Phelan makes an indecent proposal. Are Sophie and Maddie out of their depth? Tonight’s celebrity guests and their offspring are Sam Bailey with her son Tommy, Shane Lynch with his daughter Billie Rae and Alison Hammond with her son Aiden.

Paul O’Grady visits Zambia and South Africa on the trail of young animals which have been orphaned in the wild.

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Countdown Deal Or No Deal Fifteen To One

Sandi Toksvig asks 15 contestants some of the toughest questions on television?

Come Dine With Me The Simpsons

Bart gets Krusty the Clown busted for tax evasion.

Hollyoaks

Trevor and Grace prepare for their life away from Fraser, but can anything or anyone tempt them back to the village?

Channel 4 News Lent Diaries Secret Eaters

Mother and daughter Lorraine and Cori are a desperate dieting duo from south London, whose hefty weight gain is a total mystery to them.

Dead Famous DNA

In this ground-breaking new series Mark Evans sets out to track down the remains of some of history’s most famous figures.

10:00 Sci-Fi Pets: Give A Dog A Clone 11:00 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under

Dr Christian Jessen hits the road in Australia with local physicians Sam Hay, Ginni Mansberg and Brad McKay to destigmatise sensitive health issues.

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When the body of an elderly woman is discovered at the foot of a well-known suicide leap, Ronnie detects foul play.

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