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Terrorists strike twice

Spain and the rest of the world were horrified by the recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils which took place within hours of each other on August 17.

The first assault started just before 5pm when a white van was driven into crowds on Las Ramblas, a famous 1.2km boulevard in central Barcelona. The driver is said to have zigzagged across the pedestrian area at high speed in an attempt to hit as many people as possible: 15 were killed in the incident and over 100 more were injured.

Photo: Ralf Roletschek / roletschek.at

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Algal carpets

Canarian coastline crisis In recent weeks, summer holiday beach enjoyment has been marred by the appearance of ugly clouds of so-called microalgae in the sea, especially in Tenerife.

The algal carpets have been identified as cyanobacteria which colour the water brown, can form foamy or oily surfaces and look very similar to the end product of a sewage treatment plant. Many voices have been raised, oscillating between scaremongering, harsh accusations and a soothing refrain about ‘purely natural phenomenon’. However, as is always the case, it’s important to hear every side of the story before deciding on which side of the fence one belongs.

Director General of the Canarian Public Health Authority José Juan Alemán and the Director of Nature Conservation Susa Armas, working in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Office, stated that they had already warned back in June of the existence of a large algae carpet (or bloom as it is known technically) of the species Trichodesmium erythraeum, which

Photo: SV

Chaos in Catalonia

Facing Summerland, just off the roundabout at the Language School

Ugly algae blooms in Puerto de La Cruz in mid-August

could reach the Islands’ coastlines within a few weeks.

Holiday resorts should indeed be warned and prepared for the possible appearance of these blooms.

For those considering swimming,

whenever the algae are visible in the sea, the water should be avoided, but it’s perfectly safe to bathe further along the coast in unaffected areas. Unesco has decreed that this type of bacteria isn’t dangerous. For

some people with sensitive skin it is possible to experience a little irritation however, so it is best to keep away as a precaution.

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Truth or scaremongering?

Microalgae melee

Is there a connection with the recent increase in Hepatitis A cases in the Canaries?

José Juan Alemán declared that: "The current breed-

ria are not really algae and that they don’t necessarily need waste water as a source of nutrients. He confirmed that the sand from calima weather conditions can lead to an explosion of the bacterial blooms, together with good climatic conditions and warm seawater. Apparently, even if the Canaries were uninhabited these phenomena would occur.

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Searching for a neutral opinion

A brown oily ‘broth’

ing ground for Hepatitis A, which has accumulated in the Canaries since January this year, has nothing to do with the microalgae. In addition, not only are the Canaries affected, but many parts of Spain and Europe as well.

Direct transfer happens via poor faecal hygiene (lack of adequate hand washing, etc.) or orally. Most cases in the Canaries are attributable to sexual contact in men between the ages of 20 to 44 years". Vaccination and vigilant hygiene at home are the only preventative measures.

Is untreated sewage the cause?

The Spanish Government’s deputy representative to the Canaries Guillermo Díaz Guerra, who studied pharmacy, criticised statements made in denial by his political colleagues and publicly referred to a study published recently by Israeli scientists, which directly links sewage dumping and algae blooms.

The article by Eyal Rahay from the Oceanographic Institute in Israel and Edo Bar-Zeev

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Continued from front page A statement from the Canarian Health Department expressly states that the microalgae are a natural phenomenon that can happen in all marine ecosystems when certain favourable conditions occur. These include nutrient-rich water, an increase in water temperature, calm tides and the occurrence of a calima (dust particles blown over from African deserts). It’s precisely these conditions which have been in place in the past few weeks and which are officially regarded as the cause of the ugly floating carpets. Some experts also claim that, due to climate change, people will have to prepare for algal blooms almost everywhere in Europe.

Microalgae carpets have also been seen in the Mediterranean, and dangerous blue carpets built up in June in the fresh waters of Lake Tegel in Berlin. In five weeks, 15 dogs were taken to the vets with symptoms of poisoning after drinking the water: 11 of which died. A bathing ban was pronounced along parts of the lake. In principle, fresh water and salt water systems differ in every way, but environmental influences play an important role in both water types.

Spanish beaches have been regularly monitored and tested according to European and World Health Organisation standards for over 30 years. In the Canaries, 175 beaches are monitored biweekly or monthly at 217 sampling points for faecal pollution by Escherichia coli and Enterococcus. The result of 21,229 water samples taken between 2013 and 2016 confirms an ‘excellent’ water quality off 98.2 percent of the Canarian beaches and a further ‘good’ rating for 0.9 percent.

The administration of Puerto de La Cruz pointed out in a press release that the Canaries have already faced similar situations in 2004 and 2011, and as an alternative they advised bathers to use the sea-water pool complex Lago Martiánez, which is unaffected by the bacteria.

Canarian government press conference on the algae blooms

from the Zuckerberg Institute of the Ben-Gurión University was submitted to the specialist magazine Nature in February and published in June. In the editorial, the scientists state: "Our results indicate that the blooming of Trichodesmium (the same bacterium that is responsible for the brown stains in Canarian waters) in the Mediterranean is stimulated by the discharge of untreated sewage into the sea over a long period of time”. Researchers in Tenerife and Gran Canaria are particularly concerned.

Most previous studies didn’t make a direct link; however, this time the investigation

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Hotel and tourism associations, together with most Canarian politicians, warn of the damage to the Islands’ image if sewage is blamed for the flower blooms. Environmental organisations such as Greenpeace and some scientific investigations make a clear link. Which is true and whose opinion can the layman believe?

"Cyanobacteria can arise in many ways. It’s true that they multiply rapidly in combination with nutrient-rich waste water, but it’s also true that these nutrients can also be derived from marine currents, calima or other natural sources. They form large blooms, which can hit the coast. In order to be able to

actually assess the situation in Tenerife, studies should be carried out on the spot”, explains Jan Steffen von Geomar of the Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel.

He also confirmed that climate change and the associated increase in water and air temperatures will presumably lead to a higher incidence of algae blooms.

Conclusion The truth, as is so often the case, lies somewhere in the middle. No one is truly at fault, and laying all the blame on nature is probably the most convenient way to get out of the affair anyway. At the same time, it’s clear that the challenge of treating sewage in the Canaries has still not been solved satisfactorily. Island Councils and borough administrations tend to throw the hot potato at each other, but the fact is that where many people live and visit, there is also a lot of sewage waste. The proper disposal of this should be the task of all the administrations. Then, the next time the blooms appear, everyone can sit back and relax in their deckchairs and say: "It’s not beautiful but it’s nature, n nothing else."

results have made a U-turn.

Director of Nature Conservation Susa Armas admitted that there is still too much untreated or poorly-treated waste water in the Canaries, although it’s usually piped far from the coast into the sea. They also announced that the results of a study on the sewage situation will be published in November of this year. The last official report is already 10 years old. Based on this research, further measures are to be developed.

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Islamic State

Continued from front page The suspected perpetrator, Moroccan-born Younes Abouyaaqoub, aged 22, managed to flee the scene but was shot and killed 40km west of Barcelona four days later, following a massive man hunt and a tip off from the public.

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State has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Police said a group of 12 terrorists had been planning a more far reaching assault in Barcelona. However, the day before the attacks a blast completely destroyed a house in Alcanar, further down the coast from Cambrils, damaging several other dwellings around it, killing possibly three people and injuring seven others. The incident was initially dismissed as a gas explosion, but it was later stated that the 120 propane and butane bottles found on

An exceptional gesture by Fernando Álvarez. Because he was denied a minute of silence at the World Cup in Budapest, he stopped at his starting pole during the start of the 200 metre crawl

the premises were to be used as explosives. One of the sets of human remains at the house were confirmed as belonging to an Imam called Abdelbaki Es Photo: Wikipedia / De Yearofthedragon - Trabajo propio, CC BY-SA 3.0

This was published by Carlos Alonso on his Facebook page

Around eight hours after the horrific incident in Barcelona, an Audi A3 ploughed into pedestrians in the popular seaside tourist resort of Cambrils, Tarragon. One woman was killed and six more injured, including one police officer.

The vehicle was chased by police, and overturned whilst trying to outrun the armed forces. Five people got out of the car wearing fake suicide belts and were shot dead by police officers. The Islamic

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condolence and support began to arrive from around the world.

The day after the attacks, King Felipe, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santa María and Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido joined Mayor of Barcelona Ada Colau, Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and thousands of others to observe a minute’s silence in Barcelona's Plaza de Catalunya for the victims. The cry of ‘We are not afraid!’ was taken up by the crowds.

Barcelona’s Muslim community also held a peaceful gathering for the victims. In the Canaries, Tijani El Buji, President of the Islands' Islamic Federation, told the newspaper Diario de Avisos: "Those who commit such brutality are not acting in the spirit of Islam or Muslims.

They deserve the greatest possible punishment".

Many others in the Canaries also condemned the cruel act.

Gran Canaria President Antonio Morales said: "In these moments of pain and savagery, we share the greatest affection and solidarity with the victims and their families". Tenerife President

Carlos Alonso expressed the Canaries’ unity with Spain and commentated on his Facebook page: "There are no reasons, no justifications. All our support is with Barcelona".

FC Barcelona held a minute’s silence and players wore jerseys printed with the slogan, #totssombarcelona, meaning ‘We are all Barcelona’.

Though the government has decided to leave the country's terrorist alert level at four, some cities have begun to install concrete bollards to prevent vehicles accessing pedestrian areas in tourist and other popular areas.

It is not the first time that Spain has been targeted. On March 11, 2004, backpack bombs were almost simultaneously detonated on board several commuter trains during the morning rush hour just outside Madrid, killing 192 people and injuring around 2,000. The Al Qaeda group were thought to have organised that massacre, which is now known as 11-M. That took place exactly 911 days after the twin tower attacks in New n York, known as 9-11.

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The route taken by the killer driver

Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia commemorate the victims of the Barcelona attack

Satty, who is thought to have led the group and recruited and radicalised the young terrorists.

The small town of Ripoll, set at the foot of the Pyrenees, was also catapulted into the spotlight as several members of the cell had been living there.

Both Las Ramblas and Cambrils were packed with tourists at the time of the attacks. People of at least 34 nationalities were killed or injured, including Julian Cadman, a seven year old boy with dual British and Australian nationality. The 15th victim of the attacks was a Spanish man who was found stabbed to death inside a car thought to have been hijacked by the Ramblas van attacker.

Hope from horror As details of the incident became known, messages of

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La Orotava

Traditional talent at Pinolere The largest and most culturally significant arts, crafts and gastronomic event in the Canary Islands is set to take place over the weekend of September 1 to 3.

The Pinolere fair is now in its 32nd year and continues to grow in popularity, being renowned both far and wide for its quality. The crafts and traditions event attracts exhibitors from all over the archipelago, and around 30,000 people during the three days, from Tenerife and the other islands and as far away as mainland Spain.

One of the main draws for visitors is the more than 220 artisans displaying their wares and talents. From pottery, to leather work, basket weaving and embroidery, there is plenty of opportunity to purchase a range of time-honoured hand-crafted pieces, as well as a selection of more modern twists on handmade products.

In addition, a large number of the artists will be busy fashioning their creations before the eyes of delighted onlookers.

There is endless entertainment as well, including exhibitions,

workshops, concerts, tastings, and children’s games and activities. Demonstrations of various skills will also take place, including drumming, cooking and carbon making. What’s more, there is always plenty of opportunity for indulging in an array of tasty delicacies, including some of the best Canarian wines around. There is an extra treat in store for the first time this year, thanks to the International Wood Turning Competition, which will see more than a dozen lathe workers from around the world give live demonstrations and exhibitions of their trade.

A particular area of the Islands is highlighted annually, as well as one of that region’s unique celebrations. This year it is La Gomera and the Ramo de Arure fiestas from Valle Gran Rey. As well as choirs and dancers from that western isle, there will be one area of the fair dedicated to Gomeran artisans.

Each year a theme is chosen for the event, and this time it is ‘Art and the Fruits of Wood’. Hence, the event’s poster depicts a pes-

tle and mortar made from blackberry wood, with some of the fine fruits nestling inside and a smidgeon of homemade blackberry jam for decoration. The poster was designed by Yapci Gómez Lima, a photographer who has been involved with the fair for many years, with the mortar itself having been hand carved by David Guijarro from La Matanza.

At the press conference to announce this year’s dates, local Mayor Francisco Linares quite rightly said that the fair is “a unique event in the Canary Islands.” This is not only due to its size, but also the more than three decades of work that the main organisers, the Pinolere Cultural Association, have put into keeping the archipelago’s traditions alive. Its members have a keen sense of changing times and have managed to create endless ways of ensuring that the artistic heritage is appealing to modern generations.

Located high in the hills of La Orotava valley, the awardwinning arts and crafts fest will take place at the Pinolere

Ethnographic Park (Recinto Etnográfico de Pinolere), just off the road to the Teide National Park from the town of La Orotava.

Opening times are between 10am and 9pm on each of the three days. If you are travelling by car do try to arrive early as traffic in the area can be heavy due to the sheer number of visitors, and parking can be complicated. However, for those on public transport or just wishing to avoid the rush, there will be free buses running from the centre of La Orotava on Avenida Sor Soledad. This service is included in the €2.50 entrance fee.

For the second year running there is also a reduced price of €2 available for those who buy their tickets in advance.

These can be purchased in La Orotava from the Asociación Cultural Pinolere or La Tasca El Valle (next to the tourism office) or from La Ranilla Espacio Artesano in Calle Mequínez in Puerto de La Cruz.

See: www.pinolere.org or keep up to date with the latest news at: Facebook / Pinolere. n

Island tidiness

Lanzarote clean-up creates jobs Over the past three months in Lanzarote, 85 unemployed people have been taken on to collect rubbish and clear away weeds and invasive plants on the coasts, on land, in protected areas, and to help clean-up the beaches.

Graffiti has also been removed, roadsides have been cleared and the small island of La Graciosa has also been freed from rubbish. A total of 94,144 kilos of trash and bulky waste were disposed of, 124 indigenous plants were planted, and 1,714 palm trees were cut.

Now everything benefits from a clean and pretty appearance, and it is hoped that everyone, whether residents or visitors, will play their part to keep it that way. In the coming weeks, another project to clear urban areas will begin. n

An environmentally protected area before the clean-up

Everything was left nice and clean afterwards

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Blue Helmets

President’s visit to Lebanon

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo recently visited the BRILIB XXVII regiment in Lebanon, which is mostly made up of soldiers who come from the Canaries or are based here.

The service men and women are on a peace mission in the south of the country where they patrol the border with Israel, known as the Blue Line, and attend to the local population, most of whom are Syrian refugees.

During his visit, made as a gesture of gratitude for their

Canarian President Fernando Clavijo praised the commitment of the soldiers based in Lebanon

commitment, Clavijo praised the soldiers: "It is important to acknowledge the work of the many Canarian men and women who leave their own families to help make a better world and help those who need urgent assistance. The soldiers of the Canarias XVI Brigade are a testament to this altruistic willingness to serve,

and we should honour them".

The Canarias XVI Brigade has already participated in numerous peace missions within the framework of the UN; the BRILIB XXVII brigade is the first exclusively consisting of Canarian troops. Of the 600 soldiers, 34 are female and a

total of 444 live in the Canaries. Among the men are also soldiers from El Salvador, Serbia and Brazil who were trained in the Canaries.

For decades, Canarian soldiers have been supporting peace missions and humanitarian tasks. They have previ-

ously been deployed in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Mali, among others.

The tactical force under General Enrique Domínguez, Tenerife's infantry regiment which is based in Hoya Fría and consists of 363 soldiers, patrols the south of Lebanon, on the

border with Israel. The Canarian government supports peace missions on behalf of the UN. The tasks of the soldiers are cooperation projects, humanitarian aid and coordination activities with other administrative bodies and aid n organisations.

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New campaign

Power revolution

Cycling safety

Green light for green energy If any place should be perfect for massive solar and wind energy plants, the Canary Islands would surely be it, but incomprehensibly, despite years in the planning stages, very little has been actually achieved so far in the areas of self sufficiency and clean power production, with the exception of El Hierro.

However, the plans finally seem to be moving off the drawing board as Canarian President Fernando Clavijo announced at the end of July that several projects for alternative power had been put forward for authorisation as being of strategic interest to the archipelago. If the approval is obtained it will mean the projects can be fast-tracked through the bureaucratic hurdles to direct action.

Projects included are the wind parks Magua I and II and the photovoltaic parks Güímar I and II in Tenerife, the photovoltaic park Tibicenas I and a further photovoltaic installation of 5.2 Mw and a wind park at La Botija in Gran Canaria and a solar photovoltaic plant and park in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura.

Marine experimental plants

Those who watch Spanish television will have been bombarded over the last few months with a Spanish Government cycling safety campaign asking that drivers leave a minimum of a metre and a half of space when overtaking cyclists, now the Tenerife Council has decided to add its pennyworth.

As of 2015, the last statistics available from the Traffic Department reported that over 70 per cent of accidents involving bikes occurred on inner-city roads. The new Island Council campaign comes on the heels of an announcement made a few weeks earlier of an investment of €7.4 million over the

next four years to improve road safety for cyclists. Plans include helmet campaigns for children, new cycle paths and routes, resurfacing of roads frequented by cyclists and the possible reduction of speed limits on some roads during peak hours.

The latest official campaign, Respect, has been launched because of the increasing number of cyclists on Tenerife’s roads. They are setting up a Bicycle Observatory to look at the needs of local bike-users and they have asked that all cyclists join in a forum to put forward their ideas on how conditions can be improved on the

island for cyclists. The email for your suggestions is: observatoriobici@tenerife.es.

Cycling is becoming an important source of income for the island too under the umbrella of Active Tourism and the island councillor for tourism, Alberto Bernabé, underlined the necessity of becoming not only a must-visit for professional cyclists, but also a leading light in terms of safety. Part of the campaign will include the distribution via car rental companies of 5,000 stickers and a poster with four messages in six languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Russian and Italian), ‘Leave

1.5 metres space when you overtake’, ‘A life rides on each bike’, ‘Remember if it’s necessary you can cross a continuous white line’ and ‘Remember this island is an open air sport’s arena, drive with care and be patient’.

However, cyclists should remember that respect is a two-way street. They should dismount when crossing zebra crossings, they should not cycle in pedestrian only zones, and when on the road cycling two-abreast or more should only happen when there are no cars waiting to pass – out of respect for other n road users.

Photo: Cabildo Fuerteventura

Respect is a two-way street

Also announced were the construction of three offshore wind plants in Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Fuerteventura which will be installed at a depth of between 60 and 200 metres. These are to be test projects which will allow the construction companies to demonstrate their wares to interested customers, but at the same time, they will produce around 310 megawatts of power for the public grid.

The clean energy projects are supported at both local and Spanish national level in the Ministry of Energy and a working group of all parties has been set up to n speed up the administrative procedures.

Canarian sunshine is predestined for solar power production

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Dennis Ray Guyer

Rest in peace

Dennis Ray Guyer passed away on July 31, aged 57.

Dennis had been the head chef at Manhattan’s Bar and Restaurant in Los Cristianos for almost five years. He will be sadly missed by all the team, customers, friends and family.

He was a very private individual with a real passion for his trade, and he kept the staff entertained with his clever wit and dry sense of humour. Rest in peace, Dennis. n

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Help needed

Anabelle’s American dream Anabelle, an eight year old Russian girl who lives with her mother Maria in El Galeón, Adeje, was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. Since then, she has tolerated intense chemotherapy treatment and other alternative options, but none of this has prevented her condition from worsening.

Maria decided to extend her research into this disease and she found a medical trial in the United States that could help Anabelle. Her diagnostic patterns have qualified her to enter the medical trial at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC and Dr. Gene Hwang, the centre's director of clinical neuro oncology, is willing to take her case on.

Maria, who has lived in Tenerife since 2004 and is divorced, said: "It is absolutely critical that I get her to this trial because she needs treatment, and she needs it fast". She contacted Liz Montague who runs the successful children's charity Helping Hands in Tenerife and told her: "My beautiful daughter has been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous tumour that starts in the part of the brain at the base of the skull. These tumours tend to spread to other parts of the brain and to the spinal cord".

Maria cannot bear to see her daughter suffering from a com-

bination of physical and emotional pain, which must be a living nightmare for her. She added: "To see your child go from being a shining star to someone fighting for her life on a daily basis is beyond devastating".

Anabelle had been cancer-free for six months but a routine scan has revealed new cancerous cells. Maria says that they have exhausted all treatment possibilities here.

Liz, who is a mother herself, was moved to tears when she heard Anabelle's story and with Maria she is sending out an urgent plea for help from her many supporters who have always responded, and from anyone else who would like to help Anabelle get to Washington as soon as possible.

Helping Hands Tenerife has already donated €3,000 towards the cost of Anabelle's journey and treatment, and

Anabelle and Maria need to raise urgent funds for a new US-based treatment

together Maria and Liz have set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe to raise the €100,000 that Anabelle needs. Liz said: "I cannot imagine losing anyone to this terrible disease. Anabelle is just eight years old with the rest of her life ahead of her, and that's why it is imperative that we raise as much money as possible to support her with the trial treatment in the US. Ana-

belle has been using homeopathic herbal remedies because the chemotherapy will not save her, but this will only prolong her life for a year or so."

Time is of the essence. If you can help Anabelle, please follow the link: www.gofundme. com/annabelles-medical-cancer-fund, or contact Liz at Helping Hands Tenerife via n their Facebook page.

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PROMOTION

Spellbinding cuisine You can enjoy a delicious range of Spanish and international cuisine at Restaurant El Embrujo in the south of Tenerife.

Visitors who choose Playa de Las Americas to spend their holidays will not find a better place than El Embrujo to taste Spain's exquisite gastronomy, along with well-known dishes from other countries, in an atmosphere where culinary pleasure and a live flamenco show provide a truly wonderful evening.

You can enjoy lunch or a succulent dinner in one of the restaurant’s varied spaces. As soon as you enter, you’ll see the colourful flamenco dancers and a pretty terrace and cocktail bar called La Cúpula. El Embrujo also has an elegant main room, and in the interior you'll find the wine cellar La Lola, which is beautifully decorated with flamenco motifs.

The fiesta of flavours begins with the starters menu. No detail has been left to chance

for the clients' enjoyment: vegetables on the menu are taken fresh from the garden every day, and the meat is top quality. Those who prefer fish dishes

can choose seafood options, along with other delicacies such as sea bass, salmon, cod, grilled tuna and bream. If you don't know which to choose then why not try the seafood grill which is served with Canarian potatoes and salad.

To thrill your taste buds, El Embrujo offers fresh Andalusian Gazpacho. You could also try the Embrujo Salad with grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, croutons and a light mustard dressing. Don't

miss the opportunity to try the exquisite cold tapas: a mixed dish served with Iberian ham, the best that can be tasted on the island, select cheeses

and sausages, including loin and chorizo, or the irresistible Mélon a La Sierra.

A great alternative offered at El Embrujo is to choose from the large number of hot tapas.

Along with the essential wrinkly potatoes served with Canarian mojo sauce, the delicious Spanish omelette or garlic prawns, the most popular tapa is the succulent octopus which is served on a bed of potatoes and natural tomato and gratinated with alioli.

It can be difficult to choose between the delights offered on the menu at El Embrujo.

Among the dishes most demanded by diners, are the grilled meats and rice dishes, including the juicy pork knuckle and the select sirloin with pâté. Keep in mind that all meats are fresh and specially selected products.

The rice menu is wide-ranging and all the dishes are prepared to order. El Embrujo has the juiciest paellas, such as el

señorito where all the seafood is peeled so that your hands remain clean, the black sepia rice and delicious lobster or bogavante.

To complete the gastronomic experience, El Embrujo has a crystal wine cellar where you can choose from over 150 of the best red wines and 30 white labels including many excellent Spanish wines.

El Embrujo’s magic and culinary fusion will make your visit an experience that you will defn initely want to repeat.

Restaurant El Embrujo C.C. Américas Plaza Avenida de Las Américas 7, Arona Open: Every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm Reservations: 922 78 95 18 or 676 868 729 Website: www. gourmetland.es

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Atlantic odyssey

Island statistics

Crime on the rise

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Crime statistics supplied by the Spanish Interior Ministry, which take into account boroughs with over 30,000 inhabitants, show significant negative developments in Tenerife.

Of 13 types of crimes, 10 have experienced an increase.

For example, in the first half of the year 17 rape cases were registered and compared with the previous year, this is an increase of over 142 per cent. There were also 94 sexual assaults, a figure which increased by 27 per cent.

The number of home burglaries also rose by over 20 per cent with a total of 981 cases registered between January and June. The number of car robberies rose by 16 per cent and the number of drug trafficking cases shot up by 33 per cent.

The Tenerife boroughs relevant to the statistics are Arona, Adeje, Granadilla de Abona, Santa Cruz, La Laguna, La Orotava and Los Realejos. Above all, rising tendencies were noted in tourist areas, with the capital Santa Cruz registering almost 5,000 crimes in the first half of this year, up by over seven per cent compared with 2016.

In Adeje, crimes such as rape, bodily harm and brawling increased, with the last two up by 85 per cent. The situation is similar in Arona where there were four rape cases in the first six months of this year. In Granadilla de Abona incidents rose by around eight per cent, with positive developments in three categories: car robberies decreased by 66.7 per cent, thefts by 17.8 per cent and burglaries by 16.7 per cent.

In La Orotava, crime decreased by 6.8 per cent generally, and cases of car theft fell by over 50 per cent from 13 to six stolen vehicles. In Los Realejos crime generally fell by about seven per cent but there were twice as many sexual assaults and n drug trafficking cases compared to last year.

The number of burglaries increased by 20 per cent

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Rowing for charity As the events to mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele unroll, four men are training hard to become fighting fit for the challenge of a lifetime.

Described as the “world’s toughest endurance race”, the men are going to attempt to row the Atlantic and win the 4-man Pure Class race as part of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic challenge which sets off in December 2018 from La Gomera and ends in English harbour in Antigua, after rowing over 3,000 nautical miles.

Currently more people have gone into space or climbed Everest than have succeeded in this truly gruelling test, but the men aim to not only to finish but smash the existing record as well. They are hoping to raise a significant amount for the Royal British Legion.

The team consists of three serving or retired servicemen and their chief technician and captain, Will Quarmby, 34, a landscape designer from Ripon.

Fraser Mowlem, an RAF avionics technician based at Linton-on-Ouse near York will be responsible for equipment and nutrition, Lance Corporal Glyn Sadler, an ex Royal Marine commando, from Borrowby near Thirsk will be responsible for communications and medical, and Sapper Duncan Roy of the Royal Engineers, originally from Ingleby Arncliffe, also near Thirsk, will oversee logistics and navigation.

They will be rowing in pairs, changing over every two hours

Fraser Mowlem, Will Quarmby, Lance Corporal Glyn Sadler and Kelly Ford and Carol Harrison of Barkers (l-r)

and the trip is expected to last between 35 and 70 days.

Along the way they will suffer from sleep deprivation, storms, adverse weather conditions and hunger. So why do it? Mowlem commentated: “When I was initially asked if I would row the Atlantic as part of a team, I was truly humbled, scared and also really rather excited! I couldn't get the idea out of my head, so quickly agreed to join the team. I have always admired the work of the Royal British Legion and the sup-

port they give to armed force personnel past and present – 2018 also marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War and so it seemed obvious to us that Row4Victory should be in support of the Royal British Legion.”

Financing the voyage, including the cost of the boat, adds up to £100,000, so the guys are looking for sponsorship.

Local department store Barkers in Northallerton was amongst the first to pledge their support. All additional funds and whatever they raise for the boat

and equipment at the end of the voyage will go to the Royal British Legion.

The British Legion was formed on the 15 May, 1921, established after the First World War. A century on from the start of that conflict, the Legion are still helping today’s service men and women, veterans and their families.

If you would like to donate or follow the four fearless friends’ progress, see: www.row4victory.com. Sponsorship information is available at: info@ n row4victory.com.

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Five years of HCM

Think tank for a new generation

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By Sabine Virgin Versatility, common ground and brainstorming form the ethos of Humboldt Cosmos Multiversity (HCM) in Tacoronte in the north of Tenerife, founded by Professor Günter Koch from Vienna.

A multiversity, in contrast to a university, seeks an exchange between experts of different backgrounds and disciplines.

Together, future concepts are developed to tackle problems holistically: a kind of thinktank for new living and working methods. Exchanges across countries, generations and genres are important elements that help to characterise a multiversity.

The fifth anniversary of the Humboldt Cosmos Multiversity’s inauguration was recently held at La Casona in Tacoronte. Celebrating half a decade of activities and commitment to knowledge transference, HCM invited its members and anyone who has participated in the centre’s projects to join them at the event, which took place on August 3. During the birthday bash, speakers, lecturers, moderators and contribu-

Rodrigo Trujillo underlined the importance of the exchange of knowledge at HCM’s fifth birthday celebration

tors presented some of their latest works and there was a featured summary of the centre’s many activities since opening in 2012.

Education and future "If we only use 0.001 per cent of the knowledge of the

Islands’ 13 million holidaymakers and exchange information with each other, both the University of La Laguna (ULL) and general population

could benefit enormously", said ULL representative, Rodrigo Trujillo.

“Alexander von Humboldt was particularly influenced by his

brother, Wilhelm von Humboldt, who reformed education in Germany at the beginning of the nineteenth century and founded the Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin. He recognised the importance of education for personal development, and also that scientific education is a part of a country’s prosperity", he added.

True to the motto ‘knowledge is power’, Trujillo believes in a good education for the young generation and seeks to counter the current high rate of early school leavers.

Human capital in the form of educated and skilled workers goes hand in hand with the two pillars of structure and public relations. This means that there must be career advancement opportunities for employees as well as close links with the local economy in order to know how much demand exists for well-trained young people and, above all, in which areas.

Currently more than half of ULL students are enrolled in law and social sciences, while only 4.2 per cent focus on scientific and technical professions. This is due to the fact that only a limited num-

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the Islands are dependent on 98.6 per cent of petroleum imports.

The company 7Biotech, headed by Rafael Zárate, is pursuing a different approach regarding the improvement of Canarian soil. A healthy soil absorbs carbon dioxide, comes without chemical fer-

tilisers and ensures good reusability for composting. At present, the Islands have about 40,500 hectares of agricultural land, most of which are chemically fertilised. Approximately 44,500 tonnes of fertiliser are imported annually.

ber of future prospects are available to these graduates in the Islands. This is why the Canarian Government's commitment to the establishment of multinational corporations, which the Canaries could use as a platform for tri-continental business relations in various disciplines, is welcomed.

The multiversity, established in Tenerife as a ‘melting pot of ideas’, has already aroused international interest, particularly in Finland, Morocco and Israel. In the past, the Austrian Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs sponsored a number of HCM projects. Rethinking and reevaluating are processes that need time, and benefit from an exchange of knowledge and experience.

Innovative visual experience These principles were also followed by the astrophysicist José Manuel Rodriguez Ramos, who decided three years ago to swap a secure position in the Canary Institute for Astrophysics to head an innovative company with a future vision. Together with 16 people, including eight doctors, he is now shaping Wooptix, a

3D images deliver strong messages

multidisciplinary company that has already taken enormous steps towards a new visual world of knowledge. Astrophysics themes are represented in 3D images and activities using new light and electromagnetic techniques. 3D Photos are created with amazing depth and detail. Full HD graphics, pho-

tography and technical studies such as astrophysics and medicine are being revolutionised via this innovative technology produced in the Canarias.

It is very versatile and opens up the subjects to new perspectives. For more information, visit their website: www. wooptix.com.

Focus on green energy Alfredo Jesús Ramírez Díaz worked with the young engineers Josué Barrera Santana, Francisco Ramos Real, Gustavo Marrero Díaz and Yanick Pérez to discuss energy in the Canaries. The starting point:

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Lanzarote Island Council recently set up a new photovoltaic system which will cover 38 per cent of the island’s electricity needs

Continued from page 11 Therefore the consumption of chemical fertiliser per hectare is over one tonne: an alarming number that counteracts the work done by biochemist Zárate at his composting plant in Valle de Guerra in North Tenerife – the first such plant on the island.

The composting centre clears and produces natural soil thanks to the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, worms and beetles.

Soil that is regularly treated with organic humus has a 45 per cent higher proportion of

minerals, and is rich in microorganisms and natural properties. It can store up to 25 per cent more water and gases and therefore actively participates in combating pollution and reducing water consumption. Healthy soil does not need chemical fertiliser, and the plants are more robust and resistant to diseases and plagues as the crops and soil have a natural symbiosis, from which both mutually benefit.

For more information, visit: www.7biotech.com.

Blue biotechnology

Rafael Zárate is also involved in a second interesting field of biomedical research within the project Macbioblue, which is supported by the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde, Senegal and Mauritania.

Blue biotechnology is the application of molecular biological methods to marine and freshwater organisms.

These organisms are used for purposes such as increasing seafood supply and safety, controlling the reproduction of dangerous water-borne organisms, and developing new drugs.

Although the sea’s largest biodiversity in Europe forms around the Canary Islands, only 3.2 per cent of the approximately 700 microalgae are

urated omega-3 acids. They could be used in our everyday diet and even at gourmet level, as well as fish farming and as a natural soil fertiliser.

short-term contracts, which are always a poor prospect for employees.

Over-qualification in one area also means weaknesses in others. An approach to dual training programmes was launched by the German Feda Business School, which has been based in Madrid for 30 years and has worked mainly with German companies in Tenerife.

There is also a lack of language competence throughout the Canaries, even though some languages are taught to pupils throughout public education. This makes it all the more difficult to understand, because English language education, for example, begins in pre-school. Nevertheless, in general young people leave school with poor English skills. This is mainly due to unsatisfactory teaching levels, usually by tutors who do not speak English well enough to teach, as well as a curriculum which always begins anew rather than progressively continuing.

For this reason, many parents opt to educate their children in private schools offering bilin-

Rafael Zárate gave a presentation on his composting plant in Valle de Guerra

endemic. Nevertheless, they offer interesting research possibilities. For example, a species of algae that was swept along the Playa de Las Canteras beach in Gran Canaria can be used for staining, but above all it could be the basis of a new cancer treatment.

Under laboratory conditions, important components of the algae have proven to be antitumoral. This means that in the test tube, cancer cells are combated by the algae. Whether this works within the human organism is currently the subject of research.

It is also possible to use the algae as an antibiotic and to combat fungal infections, in particular against Candida.

Various species of algae could also prove helpful in other respects. Some have a particularly high proportion of unsat-

Over-education Emilio José Flores Yanes gave a talk on another Canarian phenomenon: the large number of early school leavers, and that around 36 per cent of Canarians are employed in professions below their actual level of education. In other words, there are too many young people with university qualifications who are not needed in the local labour market. If they don’t want to leave to look for career prospects in the peninsula or other countries, they have to make-do with the present limitations on the Islands.

"This is a waste of human potential and the huge costs that have gone into their education", Yanes said. In addition, the current local labour market is characterised by

gual courses and better language tuition, and avoid the state system with its notorious inability to obtain sufficient language levels.

Universities like ULL react to the situation by offering additional courses, recognising that English is essential in today’s world because of increasing globalisation, and because the Islands are dependent on tourism.

The conference was thoughtprovoking and offered a lot of insight into interesting scientific areas which exist in the Canaries. The HCM’s think-tank method for new living and working methods has great human potential, which will hopefully be well utilised in the near future.

For further information visit: www.humboldt-cosmos-multi n versity.org.

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Cycling Tour de España

Canarian officers join security team Three Guardia Civil officers from the Canary Islands’ traffic division have formed part of the security team for the Cycling Tour de España 2017 which began on August 19 and runs until September 10.

The officers, who were called up to guarantee the safety of the cyclists, are having a great experience. The first has been with the Guardia Civil for 20 years and a member of the traffic division for 10 years, and is based in Santa Cruz.

The second has been an officer for 11 years and a member of the traffic division for eight.

He is based in La Laguna. The third officer, based in Granadilla de Abona, has also been serving for 11 years and a member of the traffic division for eight years. This 35 year old officer first gained a reputation in the world of cycling at the end of September last year when he helped the 19 year old cyclist Ricardo Bridelli during the Vuelta a la Isla de Tenerife. During the tour of the island, the Italian cyclist fell 35 metres into a ravine and suffered serious injuries, including an open chin injury.

His colleagues from the Italian UC Pregnana team stopped

the traffic officer on the TF-28 and asked for help. He did not hesitate.

The brave officer alerted his colleagues and the emergency services then, risking his own life, he climbed down into the ravine. At first he ensured that the injured cyclist could not drown in his own blood from the chin injury. He climbed up and down the steep ravine several times to provide the victim with bandages and a strong electrolyte solution, again risking his own life.

Together with two helpers from the Red Cross and two firemen, he stabilised the

A dangerous rescue from the 35 metre deep ravine

cyclist and placed him on a stretcher so he could be lifted into a rescue helicopter and taken to Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de

Oktoberfest

Candelaria in Santa Cruz.

Although no one wants to see a similar incident during this year's round-trip of Spain, it is nevertheless good

to know that there are experienced companions who know what to do in a case of emergency and do not hesitate to take courageous action. n

Bavarian Week in Puerto de La Cruz Bavarian Week is about to be celebrated for the 44th time in the northern metropolis of Puerto de La Cruz in Tenerife.

Until last year it was just the popular Egerland musicians who designed the musical programme, but since last year, for the first time since the festival was founded, other bands from all over Germany have been contracted.

The Egerland performers did not understand the move and criticised it several times, but nevertheless this new approach will be repeated this year, with about 30 musicians from the

bands Räuchungsgebot, Hüttenzauber and Blechbuckel taking part.

Puerto de La Cruz will become a ‘mini-Munich’ from August 27 to September 3, and above all, everything and everyone will be cheerful and hearty.

If you have one, you can come along in typical costume. During these days, the focus is on German folklore and Canarian people marvel at the traditional leather trousers. This year, entry to the Oktoberfest is free and in addition to the Bavarian food offer, there will be food trucks.

Leading up to the event, with plenty of beer and Bavarian delicacies, there will be individual concerts. It all kicks off on August 27 at 8.30pm with a concert by the groups Purity and Tinbuckles in the Virgin de la Peña de Francia church. On August 29 at 9pm, Purity will be playing in Calle Iriarte and on August 30 at 9pm at the intersection of Avenida de Colón with Avenida Venezuela.

On the first weekend of September, Oktoberfest will be held in the Plaza de Europa with groups playing music that the audience can sing along to. Okto-

berfest opens on Friday from 6pm until midnight, on Saturday from 12pm to midnight, and on Sunday from 10am until the close at 5pm. n

A rare picture: a concert in leather trousers in the Canarian church Visit the great Oktoberfest of Puerto de La Cruz!

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Keddy’s Entertainment

Born to be wild Hi to everyone out there in sizzling Tenerife! We are Obsession Duo and have been working on this lovely island for a number of years, performing as part of the Keddy’s Entertainment team.

This edition we are focussing on an entertainer who has been performing in Tenerife for nearly two decades and we thought it would be interesting to hear his story, so we introduce to you Marc Craig: “I was born and raised in Leicester, we lived on Filbert street just doors away from the now legendary grounds of Leicester City Football Club, but the terrace chants were never enticing to me, I was drawn to the sounds of my dad's extensive vinyl record collection of Motown, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and dozens of other musical inspirations.

It wasn't long before I joined the school choir, drama workshop and then at 12 years

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old, in a move that would be a huge influence on my chosen path in life, I joined the Ann Oliver Stage School and spent my teenage years performing in countless dance competitions, stage productions, musicals and variety shows, so I guess I always knew I wanted to spend my life onstage!

When it came time to earn a living, I did a couple of temporary ‘proper jobs’ but I was soon jumping on buses and trains for auditions and I even moved to London in the hope of getting a record deal or a part in a West End musical. However, the auditions and summer season band jobs and a missed opportunity at being in Take That (long story) led me further north to Newcastle when I was asked to join successful cabaret band called Foxy, which became FOXX after we ditched the cabaret formula in favour of a more modern boyband style. We spent most of

Former ‘Wildboy’, Marc Craig

the 90s touring the UK at the top of our game, working in holiday camps, clubs and theatres to sell out crowds. It was also due to FOXX that I met Mea Deen.

In February 1999, a band vacation to Tenerife led to a job offer in Leonardo’s Bar, and before we knew it Mea and I were on a plane with a suitcase full of clothes and a box of backing tracks to start a new life as The Wildboyz.

We played to packed crowds of residents and holidaymakers, having more fun than I ever dreamed of. We scooped numerous awards and even got to share stages with the likes of Aswad, Tony Hadley, Kenny Thomas, Go West (personal heroes), Jason Donovan, Right Said Fred and many more during various reunions and 80s revivals we were asked to perform at, both here and in the UK. It was also during this

time that I met my amazing wife to be!

All good things come to an end and after more than 10 years as The Wildboyz, Mea decided to head back to the UK. We are still as close as brothers and quite regularly join forces for FOXX/Wildboyz reunions and weddings, mine included.

Once Mea flew home in early 2010, I was a solo act for the first time in my career. I tried to re-launch The Wildboyz a few

times with other singers, such as Kirk Readings, Shiel Campbell and Pip Brown. Each time was hugely enjoyable and I got to work with great talents and made true friends but they all, for various reasons, came to an end and I was solo again. Finally in 2015, after performing for six years in Vivo, singing solo and in various incarnations of The Wildboyz and as part of the cast of Decades, I left the security of a residency to work on the circuit and I've never looked back.

I have worked in so many venues and I'm lucky enough to have more work than I have time, but I'm not complaining - honestly!

I have a fantastic relationship with my two most regular venues, Restaurant Los Angeles and Magic Lounge, where I'm lucky enough to work as M3 with two dear friends, the amazingly talented Johnny Grennan and Paul Fitzpatrick: a dream job that I truly adore!

I am also looking forward to another exciting chapter as part of the line-up at the new St. Eugen’s Bar and working with Keddy’s Entertainment and all their fantastic artistes!”

We hope you found Marc’s story interesting. We know from our own experience that working on this lovely island, whilst very rewarding performing to all you wonderful people out there, is often very hard work and not as easy as it looks! You have to be determined, focused and above all, really passionate and enjoy what you’re doing – and Marc clearly does!

Until the next edition of Island Connections, from Chrissie, Ray and the Keddy’s Entertainment n team, keep cool!

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young man has a loving and supportive group around him, including his sister Kitty, doting parents, and a good group of school friends.

a return to a colder climate could adversely affect his condition.

For anyone who wishes to donate to Aaron Tyler Bannister’s struggle with DMD, you can contribute directly to the dedicated bank account: Aaron Tyler Bannister, La Caixa Vilaflor, IBAN: ES32 2100 6759 1301 0003 8857. BIC/Swift: n CAIXESBBXXX.

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Ain’t no mountain high enough

Aaron with his parents and sister Kitty during a previous hike up Montaña Roja

Gwen Bannister, proud mother of 11 year old Aaron – a lifelong sufferer of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) – is undertaking a special challenge to raise funds for her brave son.

It eventually moves on to the body’s organs.

The dystrophin gene, one of the longest known, has 79 exons and a small mutation in just one of these is all it takes to cause Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne affects one in 3,600 boys and one in 50 million girls.

79 Hikes Gwen is climbing to the top of Montaña Roja in El Médano every day for 79 consecutive days to represent the 79 exons of the dystrophin gene, and she recently passed the 60 mark.

She will conclude the fundraising feat on September 7, which is World Duchenne Awareness Day. Her first ascent took place on June 20. On September 9, the grand total of all the funds raised will be announced at an event at The Terrace Bar in Amarilla Golf.

Aaron Bannister

Gwen Bannister after recently passing the 55/79 mark: she will finish the challenge on September 7 - World Duchenne Awareness Day

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DMD is a rare form of muscular dystrophy that occurs

primarily in boys. Individuals experience increasing loss of muscle function and accompanying weakness that normally leaves youngsters needing a wheelchair before their teens.

Aaron has battled DMD his whole life. As well as mobility problems, he has also been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis caused by the heavy medications he is taking for DMD. Since diagnosis, Aaron has been using steroids to provide enough body strength to perform simple tasks, and longterm effects have taken their toll. Luckily, the courageous

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Reforestation

HUC efficiency

Carry on doctor With over 11,600 inpatients, 326,763 consultations and 15,229 surgical operations, the first half of this year has seen a proud record for the University Hospital (HUC) in La Laguna.

Of the consultations, the majority (198,873) were performed at the hospital itself while the remaining 127,891 were undertaken at the four specialist centres which work with the HUC at San Benito in La Laguna, La Orotava, Puerto de La Cruz and Icod de Los Vinos.

In the first six months of this year, 264 procedures were performed in the operating rooms compared to the same period of last year. The number of online consultations also increased by 45 per cent to 31,581.

External mental health experts completed 9,638 psychiatric consultations as well as 5,701 in the field of psychology. The Canarian health department generally drew a positive conclusion regarding the patients waiting for an operation: the list has been cut by 5.6 per cent since December of last year. n

The ophthalmology centre in Icod de Los Vinos

Gran Canaria Island Council has no desire to wait for the island to be afflicted by fires: it acted before the summer break and decided to invest €1.5 million for 500,000 trees to be planted. From next year, the investment will rise to €4.5 million with 1.5 million new trees planned.

This corresponds to the volume of funding expected by the island government through the Green Céntimo initiative. With Green Centimo, for every litre of petrol purchased, one cent will flow directly into a green forest fund (Fondo Verde Forestal). In this way the island’s woodland is to be reforested and will be doubled from 20,000 hectares to 40,000 hectares over the next 15 years.

Gran Canaria is taking a pioneering role with this new project.

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tion caused by vehicle exhaust emissions and changes to the climate. This purposeful fund is also intended to stop soil erosion, protect water resources and prevent forest fires.

The planned reforestation is only threatened by two factors: large scale fires and cli-

mate change, which can only be combated by a significant and fast recovery of the forest stock. This ambitious project is designed to make the holiday island green in a short space of time and therefore make the landscape and its divern sity more stable.

Forest area to be doubled Barren mountain slopes are to be reforested in a series of targeted actions

But as the wheels turn slowly, Gran Canaria is pushing ahead on its own. Back in the 1950s, the Island Council undertook a large-scale reforestation project and now further steps are necessary.

As consumer of CO2, the forest eats up a source of air pollu-

Environmentally friendly

Baywatch brilliance The lifeguard team at Playa del Castillo in Antigua, Fuerteventura, has a new tool with which to monitor the beach.

In the future, monitoring will not only be undertaken from the beach, but also from the sea. Councillor for beaches, Hugo Flavio Estevez, as well as the councillor for security, Fernando Estupiñán, have introduced the first water bike to the island and recently presented

it to the public. The vehicle is environmentally friendly as it is, like its counterpart on land, operated solely by pedal power, and is ideal for monitoring beaches with calm waters like Playa del Castillo. Through the water patrol, lifeguards can be alerted faster in the event of an emergency and reach their destination more rapidly.

The bicycle rests on two air chambers which people can

straddle or simply hang on to while they are taken back to shore.

Lifeguards operate on this beach from 10am to 6pm and they also have an amphibious vehicle to aid people with disabilities to safely enter the water. The beach has wooden ramps on the outer flanks as well as a wooden bridge in the middle, making it accessible for those with handicaps. n

Practical and environmentally friendly - the new water bike at Playa del Castillo

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Suit up!

There are a lot of choices currently available. Of course there are classic suit fashions, for example using the Glen plaid design or in muted col-

A true classic – Glen plaid pantsuit by Marks & Spencer

Classic black pants by Long Tall Sally – a must in any wardrobe

ours, but this is by no means all. Today, suits in bright colours such as orange or pink are also attracting attention, and there has been a movement towards patterns too.

Now, suits are available in striking checks, bold tones or floral designs. It’s all down to personal taste whether you choose a classic look or a more modern interpretation.

One thing is certain: in the new trouser styles, you’ll be well dressed without a great n deal of effort.

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Not everyone who lives in the Canary Islands is lucky enough to be able to holiday all year round. On the contrary, many residents have a normal job. And what’s the best thing to do if you want to be well-dressed yet not overdressed at work? Exactly - a trouser suit!

Every woman can wear this delicate old fashioned pink suit by Penneys of Ireland

Business style with a touch of romance, by Dorothy Perkins

Contrast classic, black top with a white suit by JD Williams

Simple but highly modern with a touch of shine by Gerry Weber

A stunning sight in bright fuchsia, from Debenhams

Autumn’s fashion harbinger, bright pink suit by Dorothy Perkins

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Los Realejos

Jump Canarias Tour Motor sports fans are in for a treat on August 26 with this year’s Jump Canarias Tour which will take place in Los Realejos.

An incredibly popular event with stunt enthusiasts, it brings to the Islands some of the best show car, motocross and BMX acrobats around. The extreme sports’ show has already had audiences on the edge of their seats in Fuerteventura, La Palma and Lanzarote, and Los Realejos is proud to not only host the event for the first time, but also be the venue for the closing demonstration of the tour. See the fearless drivers and riders perform stunts such as back flips, jumps, and body varials in death-defying performances that never fail to have the crowds gasping out loud.

The nail-biting event will take place at the Estadio Iván Ramallo de Toscal Longuera. Tickets cost between €18 and €50 and can be bought via: www.tomaticket.es. n

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Tenerife to star again?

Seat seeks name As we reported in edition 800, car manufacturer Seat recently called their latest compact crossover after a Tenerife borough, and now the island’s most iconic tourist attraction is in the running for the company’s next designation – to be chosen by public vote.

The end of June saw the new Seat Arona being presented at the Barcelona Exhibition Centre, meaning that the name of one of the south’s leading destinations will be on the tip of everyone’s tongues for years to come. At the very least it is a fabulous free marketing move and, hopefully, may even provide a boost for local tourism.

Now, just two months later, the semi-finalists have been chosen for the title of the company’s future SUV – and ‘Teide’ is one of the possibilities. Nine names, from a total of 10,130, were selected in the most recent step of the #SEATseekingName initiative for the brand’s third SUV, which will go on sale in 2018.

The other shortlisted titles, all taken from Spanish geogra-

Photo: www.seatpress.co.uk

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Keep up to date on websites and vote for Teide as a name for Seat’s latest SUV

phy, are: Abrera, Alboran, Aran, Aranda, Avila, Donosti, Tarifa and Tarraco.

Each of the semi-finalist proposals have already passed three different rounds, supervised by company experts, an external naming company, and an industrial and intellectual property agency, to ensure they meet certain standards. These include fitting in with brand values and product characteris-

tics; verification to ensure they are easy to pronounce in different languages and that positive connotations would be associated with them; and that they fulfil all international legal criteria such as not already being used in countries where the cars are likely to be sold.

Referring to the enormous response to the project, Seat President Luca de Meo explained: “The figures speak

for themselves. We are very happy with the results of this initiative, which has managed to engage more than 130,000 people from 106 countries, and reconnect the brand with Spanish society and fans all over the world, and we would like to thank everyone for participating.”

The finalists will be revealed on September 12 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and, from that date until September 25, everyone will be welcome to vote for their favourite candidate via: www. seat.com/seekingname and www.seat.es/buscanombre.

The contender that receives the most votes will win, with the results being announced before October 15.

This is the first time in the history of the company that the name of one of its models will be chosen by a vote, and a great opportunity for everyone to do their bit to promote tourism if Teide gets through to the finals. Keep your eye on those websites and hit that votn ing button if you can!

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Promotion | Agua y Sal

Succulent seafood to savour Tucked away, close to the natural pebble beach in the delightful fishing village of Tajao just off the TF-1 motorway on Tenerife’s east coast, is a wonderland for lovers of fresh fish and seafood.

Miles away from the tourist resorts, Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal gives you a wonderful excuse to visit this authentic Canarian village with a small fishing port, usually only visited by locals and day-trippers. The restaurant, which opened in June 2014, is decorated inside and out in blue and white with plenty of marine motifs.

Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal serves the most wonderful fish caught the same day, homemade pasta and rice dishes, accompanied by fresh seasonal vegetables and salads, which you can enjoy inside or on the large outside terrace and take advantage of the refreshing sea breeze.

There is a fantastic starters menu to suit everyone, including pulpo (octopus), mussels,

A delicious casseroled octopus served with rustic bread

There’s always a great selection of fresh seafood to choose from

Seafood and homemade pasta is a speciality at Agua y Sal

clams, seafood salad, griddled cheese with palm honey, fresh seasonal vegetables, salty

Tuna Tartare with passion fruit, lime and almond mousse

pimientos de padrón, gofio and Canarian wrinkly potatoes, all available in full or half portions.

You could also try oysters, cod croquettes, crab, mixed kebabs with fish and vegetables, king

prawns, shrimps, lobster and much more.

For main course, there is a wonderful range of fresh fish to choose from as well as squid, cuttlefish, clams and more, all priced by weight, or you could ask your waiter about the 'catch of the day'. Diners can, if they wish, choose the fish they would like from the large displays, or lobsters and crabs from the tanks.

Everything at Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal is lovingly homemade, including the pasta, so why not try a tasty Spaghetti Marinera with clams, or lobster for two or more persons.

There are also some mouthwatering soups and rice dishes to choose from.

Younger members of the family have not been forgotten and wee ones can choose from vegetarian or fish pasta dishes, or fresh fish prepared without bones. Whatever you choose, it will be expertly cooked to perfection.

To accompany your meal, the restaurant has an amazing

Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal Calle Callao Hondo, 22, Tajao Open: 12pm to 11pm.

Closed Tuesdays Tel: 922 171 176 Facebook: Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal range of 30 different Canarian wines, beers - including Belgian and Canarian brands – as well as soft drinks. To round off your meal, there is always a tempting range of homemade desserts which are changed every day, for example: Tiramisu, cheesecakes, fruit tarts, panna cotta, ice creams and more.

It is a great dining experience in a unique location, offering you well-presented, high class food, direct from the sea to the table at reasonable prices, and of course service is supplied with a smile.

This is why so many clients voted for Taberna Marinera Agua y Sal on TripAdvisor, which awarded it the Certificate of Excellence. It is well worth the short detour from the motorway to visit, so do n try it soon!

Promotion | Canarian cuisine

Restaurant Bodegón Las Vistas recently reopened in Santa Úrsula after eight months of reforms. The restaurant has been renovated, everything is bright and new and everyone loves it. No matter whether you are resident or a tourist, the spectacular view is always worth a visit.

The restaurant, which is surrounded by vineyards providing grapes for about 6,000 litres of wine annually, provides excellent, authentic Canarian food at Canarian prices. No wonder this venue is so popular with foreigners and locals alike. Guests at the former farmhouse still adore its rustic, Canarian flair and nobody really wants to leave because of the magnificent view of Mount Teide, the Orotava Valley and north coast. So for extra comfort, a sun roof protects it against excessive heat or even light drizzle.

Bodegón Las Vistas follows a completely original concept providing typical island cuisine, a rustic atmosphere and cordial hospitality. There are

Photos: Sabine Virgen

Bodegón Las Vistas reopens

Stunning panoramic views over the Orotava Valley and north coast

still some changes underway, so there will always be something new to discover.

There is not only much to see, but also much to taste.

On the menu you can find typical potato salad (ensaladilla), homemade croquettes, fresh or grilled cheese, or a semi-firm cheese speciality from La Palma. Fresh summer treats are served with a colourful salad.

Bodegón Las Vistas is particularly well-known for its tasty goat’s meat or a traditional

portion of rabbit in salmorejo sauce. Meat prepared on the Canarian wood burning oven and grill tastes really spicy. Almogrote, Canarian sauces (mojos) and herbal butter are served on request. If you prefer, you could order a fried squid or veal fillet. For dessert, spoil yourself with a mousse made from figs, gofio or chocolate. A glass of wine from their own bodega or a cold beer will perfectly accompany your meal.

Bodegón Las Vistas is located on Calle Bencomo 58, in the

A mariachi group performed at the restaurant’s reopening

A romantic sunset while dining

Over the past eight months Bodegón Las Vistas has been renovated in a charming rustic style

district of Tamaide in Santa Úrsula. You can either take the road to Tamaide or La Cuesta’s main road from Donde Mario and head steeply up the mountain.

Although the journey is a short one, it is quite an adventure due to the gradient. There is no need to worry about parking, as private parking spaces are available for guests. Just get out, breathe deeply and enjoy.

Reservations can be made by calling 822 108 923 or 647 152 550. It is open daily except for Tuesday. On all other days, the team is available from n 12pm to 10pm.

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Restaurant Los Angeles

A very personal service

By John Between El Sauzal and La Ermita, along the old coastal road, lies Restaurant Los Angeles, seemingly having been there forever. This time, we could not pass on by.

Easy parking, an outside terrace for warm days, and an attractive building, all combine to pull in the casual tourist, as well as those locals, knowledgeable about what is on offer here.

The interior of the restaurant is split between a large open plan dining area and another, sectioned into tiny dining rooms, and bounded by old walling.

Open doorways and window embrasures keep the feeling light, and it is really all most unusual, unique, one might even venture.

Sadly, it was a quiet night, but the service was excellent.

Light-as-a-feather garlic bread started proceedings, and then a proper starter of fish and shellfish soup with a platter of warm garlic and parsley mussels were delivered.

A main course of sole on the bone with hand cut chips and a salad garnish was pronounced superb by friend Peter, and the price was more than reasonable. My wife and I could not ignore the much trumpeted signature dish of the place: a large whole fresh fish baked in a salt crust, to be accompanied by bowls of red and green mojo sauce. We were offered either Cherne or Lubina, and chose the Cherne. A warm chafing dish was brought to the table to keep hot the fish and a bowl

the delivery process was awful, ridiculously over the top, and yet leaving us with mouthfuls of bones from a beggarly little fish. Chalk and cheese, as someone once said…

We really enjoyed the feeling of such personal service in

of wrinkly Canarian potatoes.

And then with much skill, at a side table, our waitress broke the salt crust to reveal a large whole Cherne, steam rising from the cooking juices. She proceeded to fillet it and pro-

vided us with more fish than we could eat, and not a bone in sight on our plates. Absolute perfection, unlike our previous experience in Puerto de La Cruz at one of its more renowned restaurants, where

our own individual little dining room. The entire evening was an absolute delight, topped off by gratis shots of Moscatel with a small dish of

sultanas. And with very reasonable prices, coupled with excellent service, what was there not to like? We will be going there n again. So should you!

Restaurant Los Angeles Calle Las Breñas 32, El Sauzal, Tenerife.

Tel: 922 575 212 Open: Daily, excluding Mondays Loo Score: 8/10

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GRAN CANARIA DIARY DATES August 24 7.30pm: Foam party plus comedian Jorge Bolaños and music from Llámalo X, Plaza de Tifaritti, Valsequillo, free entry. www.valsequillogc.es August 27 11.30pm: Traditional Canarian folk music and dance, Pueblo Canario, Francisco González Díaz s/n, Las Palmas, free. www.grancanaria.com August 30 to September 4 XI International Clown Festival, various events, Valsequillo. www.valsequillogc.es

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Palmas, free entry, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 9pm; Sunday, 10am to 2pm. www.caam.net

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TENERIFE

DIARY DATES August 25 6pm: Children’s theatre show, Plaza de la Iglesia, Los Abrigos, free entry. www.granadilladeabona.es 6.30pm: Children’s activities, Vera de Erques main plaza, free entry. www.guiadeisora.org 9.30pm: Outdoor cine, Hogar dulce hogar (Home Sweet Home), in Spanish, Vera de Erques main plaza, free entry. www.guiadeisora.org

August 31

10.30pm: AC/DC tribute, Club Berlin 89, Avenida Anaga, Santa Cruz, free entry. Facebook. com/Berlin89Tenerife

8.30pm: The Funamviolistas, female string trio, Auditorio Teror, Teror, €10. www.entrees.es

August 26

August 31 to September 3

8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es 6.30pm: Children’s activities, Alcalá main plaza, free entry. www.guiadeisora.org 9pm: Parranda Chasnera concert, Canarian music, main plaza, El Médano, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es

Cine and Food event, 80 different open air film showings plus gastronomy from four different continents, Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas, various prices. www.cinemasfood.com September 1 to 3 Harakati Festival, mind and spirit fest, yoga, dance, mediation, therapies etc., Campamento El Garañón, Tejeda, from €80. www.harakatifestival.com September 3 11.30pm: Traditional Canarian folk music and dance, Pueblo Canario, Francisco González Díaz s/n, Las Palmas, free entry. www.grancanaria.com 12pm: Inegale Joven Orquesta (youth orchestra), Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas, €8. www.entradas.com September 8 9pm: Maluma, reggaeton and urban Latin, Anexo Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, from €30 to €120. www.festivalmarabierto.com Until further notice Thursday to Sunday: CamBuyon Market, art, second hand, vintage and antiques, Mercado del Puerto, LPGC, Thursdays and Fridays, 7pm to 11pm; Saturdays 6pm to 11pm; Sundays 12pm to 3pm.

Exhibition Until September 17 Retrospective collection of works from renowned 20th century Canarian artist Pepe Dámaso, Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), Las

9.30pm: Outdoor cine, Maléfica (Maleficent), Alcalá main plaza, free entry. www.guiadeisora.org 9.30pm: Yetza Lara, Venezuelan singer/songwriter, with Octavio Hernández and Pablo Selnik, jazz / fusion / experimental, PARA Cultural Association, Calle La Marina, Santa Cruz, €5, members free. www.equipopara.org August 28 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free. www.losrealejos.es 4.30pm to 7.30pm: Foam and water party, Plaza de La Iglesia, La Camella, free entry. www.arona.org August 29 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free. www.losrealejos.es 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es 4.30pm to 7.30pm: Foam and water party, Centro Cultural, Parque la Reina, free entry. www.arona.org August 30 4.30pm to 7.30pm: Foam and water party, Plaza de La Iglesia, La Sabinita, free entry. www.arona.org August 31 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free. www.losrealejos.es 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es Until end of August Arona summer activities programme, free beach

sports and games for children and adults, various times. www.arona.org September 1 to 3 10am to 9pm: Pinolere Craft fair, one of the biggest on the Islands, 220 different artisans, Recinto Etnográfico de Pinolere, La Orotava, €2. www.tenerinfo.com / Facebook: Pinolere September 2 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es 6pm & 9.30pm: Moscow Ballet performs Don Quixote, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €38 / €28 / groups of 12 or more, €20 per person if reserved in advance. www.tomaticket.es / www.4tickets.es/balletdemoscu/public/janto/ 6pm: Guided night-time walk to El Teide National Park, La Matanza de Acentejo council, sign up before September 1, €15. www. matanceros.com 9pm: Mikel Erentxun, pop rock, La Orotava Suena Festival, Auditorio Teobaldo Power, La Orotava, €10 to €18. www.laorotava.es / www. tomaticket.es

September 9 8am: Guided walk, Benijo to Roque Bermejo, Anaga, including boat ride San Andrés, five hours / medium difficulty, Adeje Ponte las Botas hiking programme, over 18s only, limited places. www.adeje.es 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es Until further notice Open air cinema at the Magma Centre, Adeje, from €4 for residents, many films in the original language. See: www.openaircinematenerife.es for programme and non-resident prices.

Every Saturday morning Events for specific groups, families, seniors, women, etc. Activate Sports Club. www.tenerifeactivate.com

EXHIBITIONS Until September 8

September 3 7pm: Moscow Ballet performs Don Quixote, Auditorio Infanta Leonor, Los Cristianos, €38 / €28 /groups of 12 or more, €20 per person if reserved in advance. www.arona.org / www.4tickets.es/balletdemoscu/public/janto/ September 4 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free entry. www.losrealejos.es September 5 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free entry. www.losrealejos.es 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es 9pm: Open air cinema, Hotel Transylvania 2 (in Spanish), Parque Las Cancelillas, Ravelo, El Sauzal, free entry. www.elsauzal.es

Merkarte en Gira (Merkarte on Tour), collection of works from the eight winners of the latest Merkarte event, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl, Casa de La Aduana, Puerto de La Cruz, Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm; Saturday 5pm to 8pm.

Facebook.com/MerkarteSupermercadoDelArte Until September 16

September 6 9pm: Open air cinema, Ice Age 5 (in Spanish), Parque Las Cancelillas, Ravelo, El Sauzal, free entry. www.elsauzal.es September 7 7.30am: Gentle exercise classes, El Socorro beach, Los Realejos, free entry. www.losrealejos.es 8am to 2pm: Summer street market, various stalls, Granadilla town centre, free entry. www. granadilladeabona.es 9pm: Simon Salina, singer, songwriter, guitarist, Teatro Guimerá, Santa Cruz, €5. www. tomaticket.es 9pm: Open air cinema, Independence Day: Counterattack (in Spanish), Parque Las Cancelillas, Ravelo, El Sauzal, free entry. www.elsauzal.es

Paisaje-Identidad-Lenguaje (Landscape, Identity, Language), Canarian artists from the start of the 20th century onwards, including Óscar Domínguez, Lola Massieu, Cristino de Vera, Martín Chirino and Manolo Millares, more than 80 works, Espacio Cultural CajaCanarias, Santa Cruz, free entry, Monday to Friday, 10am to 1.30pm and 5.30pm to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 1.30pm. www.cajacanarias.com

September 8 9pm: Maluma in concert, reggaeton and urban Latin, Parking del Parque Marítimo, Santa Cruz, from €30 to €120. www.festivalmarabierto.com

For regular church, charity and recreational events, please see:

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Best of pop

La Orotava Suena

Still ready to rock

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Mikel Erentxun will be taking to the stage on September 2 in La Orotava.

A man with plenty of experience, Erentxun was lead singer with the 1980s’ hit acoustic rock band Duncan Dhu. The next decade saw the members each begin solo careers, and as well as performing on his own, Erentxun wrote compositions for singers such as Miguel Bosé and worked with top artists like Vanesa Martín, India Martínez. Miguel Poveda and Revolver.

He has turned out 13 successful studio albums since that time, with the last, Corazones (‘Hearts’, released in 2015) nominated for a Latín Grammy. The 12 songs of his latest, El hombre sin sombra (The man without a shadow), shows the performer’s sensitive side, with many of the lyrics focusing on love and its consequences.

Erentxun will be performing with his ever faithful band of musicians: Fernando Macaya, Marina Iñiesta and Karlos Arancegui at the Teobaldo Power Auditorium starting 9pm.

Tickets cost between €10 and €15 and can be purchased online via: www.tomaticket.es, or from Casa Valladares shops in La Orotava and Santa Úrsula, and Carolina Boix stores across the Islands.

The concert is part of this year’s La Orotava Suena festin val. See: www.laorotava.es for more information.

Arona concert

Totally intimate This year’s series of ‘intimate concerts’ will continue on September 8 in Arona.

Kicking it all off, the recital given by Fran Yanes and Miriam Reyes offers the opportunity to hear the fabulous voice of a great up and coming singer accompanied by acoustic guitar.

See it in the cosy setting of the Casa La Bodega in Arona town centre, starting 6.30pm. Entrance is free but places n are limited. Find more info at: www.arona.org.

Bisbal is coming!

Spanish heartthrob David Bisbal will be playing two concerts in the Canaries in midSeptember.

After a two-year gap between albums, Bisbal’s latest release in December of last year, called Hijos del Mar (Sons of the Ocean), sees him join with artists such as Pablo López, Martin Wiik and Glen Eriksson to pen a whole host of original numbers with a depth never seen before.

The first single release, Antes Que No (Before saying no), shot to number one in nine different countries, whilst the poignant Duele Demasiado (It hurts too much) talks about the cruel reality of being a child refugee. This latter song will be used by the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) for

their next campaign and Bisbal has donated all of his copyright privileges to Unicef.

Born in Almería, Spain, in 1979, the artist became a household name in 2002 when he came second in the very first Operación Triunfo talent show.

Shortly afterwards he produced his own debut album, Corazón Latino (Latin Heart) which was phenomenally successful. Various awards, including several Latin Grammys, and a decade and a half and later, Bisbal continues to gain greater audiences.

The concert will take place at the Pabellón Santiago Martín, starting 9pm. Tickets start at €30 and can be purchased via: www.tomaticket.es. See: www. pabellonsantiagomartin.net for n more information.

Fantastic foam

Reggaeton

Grab the beachwear and kids and make the most of a trio of fun water games provided

by Arona council at the end of August.

Fabulous foam parties will be accompanied by an array of liquid based activities which are sure to have the youngsters squealing with delight.

The first will take place on August 28 at the Plaza de La Iglesia in La Camella. The following day the action will be outside the Cultural Centre in Parque La Reina, and on August 30 the festivities will move to the Plaza de La Iglesia in La Sabinita.

Columbian reggaeton singer Maluma will play two dates in the Islands during September.

The sexy singer-songwriter shot to fame in his own country after 2011 thanks to a string of hits that saw him being nominated for a Latin Grammy just two years later. After various successful albums, stints on television, the opening of his own clothes line, and duos with singers such as Shakira, the urban Latin star is “one of the most influential performers in South America”.

Parts of this year’s Mar Abierto Festival see Maluma at the Parque Marítimo,

Make a splash

All will take place between 4.30pm and 7.30pm. Check out: www.arona.org for further information on summer ideas n for all ages.

More Maluma Photo: www.festivalmarabierto.com

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife on September 8, and the following night at the Anexo Estadio Gran Canaria in Las Palmas. Both concerts start at 9pm. Tickets cost between €30 and €120 and can be bought online via: www.festivalmarabierto. com or www.tomaticket.es. n

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Special zone

Tempting tax incentives Photo: Amio Cajander CC A-S A 2.0 GL

requirements these companies must meet is that one of its social administrators or legal representatives resides in the Canaries.

With regards to commercial activities included, there is an extensive list of business activities allowed within the Canary Islands Special Zone, such as health, education, telecommunications, IT, public relations, manufacturing, goods trading activities, as well as transportation, waste collection, and many others.

The ultimate requirement is related to investment and job creation, which in the case of Tenerife and Gran Canaria amounts to an investment of â‚Ź100,000 in mixed assets and the creation of five jobs.

An investment of â‚Ź50,000 and the creation of three jobs will be sufficient on the other islands.

To enjoy these benefits and tax incentives, with the legal certainty and guarantees of fiscal transparency of the European Union, please contact us at: www.goyaabogados.com and establish your business in the Canary n Islands Special Zone.

By Goya Abogados, Law Firm in South Tenerife

Is a four per cent rate on income tax possible? The answer is yes, and this is just one of the many advantages the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) has to offer.

This low tax regime offers a four per cent fixed rate on corporate income tax, compared to the general 25 per cent rate that applies in the rest of Spain and the standard 23 per cent in the rest of Europe.

Other proposed tax incentives include being exempt from the Canary Islands General Indirect Tax (IGIC) and from the Property Transfer and Certified Legal Docu-

ments Tax (ITPO and AJD).

Also proposed is a low rate on income tax for people not residing in Spain.

In addition, companies benefiting from the Special Zone may also apply for Reserve for Investments in the Canary Islands (RIC), to take advantage of European funds (the Canaries being a European region) as well as other incentives for startups. This scheme has been approved by the European Union to promote the establishment of businesses in the Islands, thereby fostering the economic and social development of the archipelago.

It will be in force until 2026 - although this is an extend-

The business start-up scheme has been approved by the European Union Companies that want to be part of ZEC have to be start-ups or legally recognised persons or businesses

able term - and the registration deadline for companies is December 31, 2020.

Can anybody do it? Companies that want to be part of ZEC have to be start-ups or legally recognised persons or businesses. This includes branches of companies that are not domiciled in Spain, which can be very interesting for foreign companies looking to operate from the EU member state. One of the

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Adeje

Mobile phone issues top list of consumer complaints Adeje Council’s official consumers’ office (OMIC), based in the modern building beside the town’s main post office and health centre, remains open throughout the summer.

“From 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, as we are aware that this is an important free service for consumers and is working hard to resolve conflicts which arise between consumers and businesses, with the primary goal being to find a workable solution”, said Adeje councillor, Amada Trujillo Bencomo.

In the 26 years since the offices opened they have dealt with over 20,000 incidents. They also work to inform the public how to avoid potential pitfalls when shopping, such as reading the small print before pur-

Adeje’s modern consumers’ office (OMIC)

chasing, confirming an item is in perfect working order, suit-

able for purpose and without defects, comparing prices if

possible, and asking for all the relevant information needed

before buying. During 2016, the consumers’ office in Adeje

Sleek and dynamic

Invest in an e-car The technology for electric vehicles is improving at an incredible rate, with the latest offering from Nissan being yet another step in the right direction for the cars of the future.

The new Nissan LEAF will feature an improved aerodynamic design that makes it even more efficient, allowing drivers to travel further on a single charge, a factor that is at the top of the list for many

potential owners. Aerodynamics is the main key to how efficiently an electric car moves, as less drag and better stability enable the vehicle to drive longer distances before needing a top up. Inspired by airplane wings, engineers created the ideal shape for the next-generation Nissan Leaf, enabling symmetrical air flow that helps it slice through the air for a smoother, more efficient journey.

Other new design features for the Leaf, the original one of which was the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle (based on cumulative sales data), also significantly stabilise the car when it is hit by strong crosswinds, especially as it is lower to the ground, helping it realise better stability at high speeds.

For the latest updates, you can follow: #Nissan, #LEAF, #Elecn trifyTheWorld.

The next generation Nissan Leaf has improved aerodynamics

registered about 1,000 reports.

Nearly 28 per cent of them (204 in total) were in relation to mobile phones. There were 62 complaints about banks, followed by issues regarding electrical appliances, airlines, car repairs, health, restaurants and hotels, and home repairs. There were also a number of complaints about food, clothes and shoe purchases, new car acquisitions, and furniture issues.

During last year, the Adeje office also worked to successfully return €227,821 to consumers following a variety of follow-up investigations.

In addition, the office works directly with other private and public bodies for the consumer n welfare and protection.

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Aluminium under discussion

Light metal with heavy consequences?

Aluminium is the third most abundant metal Many beauty companies continue to use aluminium today

Photo: Juri Staikov / FreeImages.com

Aluminium is a light metal that is the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon, and the most plentiful metal in the Earth's crust. As it is present everywhere, we constantly take it in via food, water and air.

Despite its environmental abundance, it is not needed by living organisms, as are certain other metals such as zinc, though animals and plants do have a high tolerance of it.

Foods that are particularly high in it include dried herbs and spices, some of which can contain 145 micrograms per gram. Even many people’s all time favourite, chocolate, can have an average of 33 micrograms per gram, and it is in fact in almost everything we eat or drink.

However, our gastrointestinal tracts only absorb up to approximately one per cent of any ingested, so no more than a fraction of aluminium passes directly into the body in this way.

According to a metastudy by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), we ingest between one and 15 milligrams of aluminium each day from food and water. In adults this corresponds to an aver-

body. The immune system thinks it is being attacked and responds by producing antibodies, which are then readily available for protection against any later infection with the same germ.

Live vaccinations use a weakened but still living version of a virus. These include the BCG, shingles, MMR, and children's nasal spray flu vaccine.

The so-called killed, or dead, vaccines contain viruses that have been destroyed using chemicals or heat. Though no longer able to replicate and cause disease, the immune system will still recognise it as a

Who would have thought that chocolate naturally contains aluminium?

per kilogram of body weight (TWI), or 0.143 milligrams per kilogram per day, meaning that a significant proportion of the population exceeds recommended levels.

Experiments on animals have shown that a daily intake of 50 to 100 milligrams of aluminium per kilogram of body weight is needed to induce long-term chronic poisoning, yet how well these figures relate to human physiology is unknown.

In addition to natural intake, various aluminium salts are widely used in processing, such as for adjuvants in vaccines, coagulants in water, and for food and medicinal additives, especially in antacids.

Vicarious vaccines?

Aluminium salts are a range of compounds that include aluminium chloride and alumin-

fied in the 1920s by Gaston Ramon, a French veterinarian and biologist at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, the scientist noted that with the addition of certain substances his vaccines produced a stronger immune reaction compared to usual formulations. Ramon called them adjuvants after the Latin word ‘adjuvare’, which means help. Since then, they have been an indispensable component of vaccines used to counteract diseases like hepatitis and rabies.

Vaccines work by introducing a small amount of a dead or weakened pathogen into the

pathogen and produce antibodies, though often it is necessary to have regular ‘booster’ shots to ensure levels remain high enough. Examples include the flu jab, and whooping cough and polio vaccines.

Using an adjuvant makes it possible to reduce the amount of antigen used in a vaccine, and occasionally the number of doses that have to be administered.

Are aluminium salts a problem?

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makes the poison". The aluminium content of vaccines approved throughout Europe is well below a limit that is considered dangerous: 0.1250.82 mg aluminium / 0.5ml dose. Though it is rare for anyone to suffer an immediate reaction to an aluminium-containing vaccine (except those very few who are allergic to the metal), one recognised possible side effect is the development of granulomas, i.e. small itchy lumps at the injection site. Though widely considered as safe by many, most researchers agree that the long-term effects of aluminium in vaccines have not yet been sufficiently studied to reach any definitive conclusion.

Aluminium and Alzheimer's The idea of a link between Alzheimer's disease and aluminium is based on two different factors. The first is that some researchers have found elevated concentrations of aluminium in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's, yet research in this area has been inconclusive; aluminium accumulation may be a consequence of the disease rather than a causal agent.

The second is that aluminium is a known neurotoxin that can inhibit over 200 important biological functions and cause a variety of adverse effects in plants, animals and humans.

One link between dementia and aluminium has been established beyond doubt, but it is a very specific one. Aluminium salts were once used in dialysis fluid to extract excess phosphate from the body, and people dependant on the treatment had been known to suffer

from dialysis encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease.

The most plausible hypothesis for this is that the aluminium disrupts the calcium content of nerve cells, although this has not yet been confirmed by independent studies. Nevertheless, aluminium salts were taken out of dialysis fluids.

Though that particular link is now well known, most believe that such effects only occur under extreme conditions, and that the quantities of aluminium we normally absorb would not be harmful.

However, there are various studies that have highlighted where excessive amounts can certainly be damaging to the brain. For instance, accidental contamination of drinking water occurred in Cornwall in the UK in 1988. More than 20,000 people were exposed to a high level of aluminium and many of them exhibited a variety of symptoms related to cerebral impairments, including loss of concentration and short term memory, in a 10-year follow-up study.

In addition, the research group Martyn et al. reported a high incidence of Alzheimer’s in areas with a high level of aluminium in the drinking water in England and Wales.

However, the Alzheimer's Society states that medical opinion is that studies have not convincingly demonstrated a causal relationship between aluminium and Alzheimer's disease, something which the EU Commission’s independent Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) also affirms, adding that: “Almost all scientists today focus on other areas of research, and few experts believe that every-

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Aluminium has received a bad press for many reasons over the last few decades, especially since a link was first proposed between the metal and Alzheimer's disease.

Possible health concerns are also being currently revisited due to controversy over the use of aluminium salts in vaccinations, but is there really any reason to be worried?

day sources of aluminium pose any threat”.

Yet, that ‘everyday’ refers to aluminium we naturally take in.

It is the increased levels which are found in modern practices that are still under scrutiny.

cancer first came under discussion when it was noticed that there is a disproportionately high incidence of breast tumours found in the upper quadrant closest to the armpit.

Research has been undertaken to look into aluminium’s possible contribution, but has so far proven inconclusive. A 2003 study did show earlier occurrence of breast

Antiperspirants’ aluminium content was immediately the main suspect, but another potential contributor is the fact that waste which would normally leave the body via sweat is instead reabsorbed by the surrounding tissues.

Aluminium salts are used in some vaccines and have been cited as a possible link for a variety of conditions, though to what extent is still unclear

Aluminium and breast cancer The use of aluminium salts is widespread in various cosmetic products, especially antiperspirants. The compounds suppress sweating under the arms by forming a gel which plugs the glands to block sweat from escaping onto the skin’s surface. The salts are also a natural antimicrobial agent, so they control bacteria on the skin, reducing unpleasant odours.

Though only applied externally, a fraction of the light metal does enter the body.

A possible relationship between the use of aluminium-containing antiperspirants and breast

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In the majority of cases yes, you can make hair grow again in the areas where it has stopped growing. Currently the best technique to solve alopecia is FUE hair transplantation (Follicular Unit Extraction), which consists in the extraction of hairs from the back of

ence in breast cancer and the oestrogen-like effects of the salts have led to their classification as metalloestrogens.

Aluminium is also known to be capable of causing DNA alterations.

Meanwhile, industry researchers say that the link may be unlikely or at least negligible, especially as various known risks for breast cancer can be reliably reproduced in studies, as opposed to aluminium

studies. Nevertheless, there still remains a question over the possible effects of the daily use of aluminium-containing antiperspirants, with the Breast Cancer UK website stating that: “Whilst evidence is not conclusive, there are some studies which link aluminium to some health problems, including neurological diseases. Laboratory studies have shown that six-fold more aluminium is absorbed through human skin when the skin is damaged in a procedure similar to shaving. Lifetime exposure to oestrogen is an established risk factor for breast cancer and aluminium has been shown to act as a metalloestrogen, capable of interfering in oestrogen action.”

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Hair today, gone tomorrow on the damage to the area.

The transplanted hairs are stronger as they come from an area where they are genetically programmed to grow all your life.

How much could an FUE treatment cost?

and with the exception of some basic care, the patient can start taking a holiday and become a tourist from the day after the intervention. The Canaries with its climate and tourism offer is an ideal destination in this respect.

What characteristics should It depends on the number of one look for in a centre?

the head for transplantation via micro-surgery to another area which you want to fill in. It’s the only definitive and permanent treatment which aids the re-growth of hair in areas where it’s thinning out or no longer exists. What’s more it is a discreet treatment because the growth of the implanted hair is gradual.

What guarantees does this treatment offer?

In the case of pattern hair loss, 95 per cent. The guarantees are high depending on the degree and evolution of the baldness. In the case of baldness due to scarring it’s somewhat less, depending

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Alzheimer’s occurs in many elderly people. However, the extent to which aluminium is involved is still unknown

Alopecia or common baldness is one of the most frequent male aesthetic preoccupations and increasingly worrying to women too.

We interviewed Doctor García Bonome, an expert in hair transplants, member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and main reference point in the Canaries for hair recovery treatments and hair micro-implantation.

Can baldness be cured?

cancer in women exposed to aluminium, but no higher cancer rates overall - a curious result which may be due to a statistical error in the study setup. Other research has failed to prove an absolute link, though aluminium has been irrefutably shown to increase oestrogen-related gene expression in human breast cancer cells cultured in the laboratory. Oestrogen has a well established influ-

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follicles to be transplanted, which is why there is a huge difference in price. It also depends on the professionalism and experience of the team, and the installations where the treatment is carried out.

Why is there so much hair transplant tourism?

It’s a treatment where the patient recovers very quickly,

Hair micro-implantation is a minimally invasive technique with low health risks, but it is still surgery and should be carried out in clinics with operating theatres which have been authorised by the National Health Service. You should always verify that the professional who is to carry out the treatment and the rest of the team have the necessary qualifications and experience.

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This is very important as it will impact on the success of the transplant.

Where can you get an FUE treatment or more information?

Clínica Bonome is a pioneer on the Islands in the use of hair micro-implantation using FUE and FUSS (Follicar Unit Strip Surgery), with years of experience and training in this area.

We constantly improve our technique to achieve the best results and meet the expectations of our patients. We are in Santa Cruz on Calle Cairasco, 9 (Tel: 922 282 162) and in La Caleta, Costa Adeje, (922 719 556). For further information visit: www.clinicabonome. com or www.implantecapilar n tenerife.com.

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ADOPT, DON’T BUY

Animal charities’ round up K9 Charity shop – our lifeline K9’s dogs and cats are very aware of just how much our charity shop in Alcalá contributes towards their wellbeing and comfort. Only a few years ago the refuge was on the brink of closure as money was so tight, yet the opening of the shop and its continued success has ensured it can continue.

With over 150 dogs arriving at the refuge each year, it is a vital source of funding.

The shop and Alcalá weekly market are run by a happy and friendly band of volunteers. Dorothy, Lynn, Christine, Muriel, Hannah, Katja, Wendy, Maggie, Brian, Sheila, Elsie, Jill and George, ably assisted by rescue dogs Bailey and Lottie, do everything! Asked what they love about their work, the ladies on the market stall agreed: “We love animals, it’s fun, we have nice customers and, most importantly, we know what we do makes a difference for the refuge.” Hannah, who lives in Alcalá, says she enjoys her time in the shop and that she does it: “For the animals most of all. Also, though, I’m retired so it gives me a focus. It helps me speak Spanish, integrate and be accepted by the community.”

Located in Alcalá Plaza, the shop is open 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays) and the market is right outside every Monday, from 9am till 1pm. Why not pay a visit - there are always lots of bargains to be had and you’ll be made very welcome.

Volunteers and, of course, donations are always needed too. Call at the shop or market or phone: 646 561 035.

We have many dogs waiting for their forever homes. You can see them on our website: www. k9tenerife.com. Or visit the Refuge on Calle Chimbesque, between Las Chafiras and Las Zocas, any day between 10am and 2pm. Alternatively, call us on: 667 638 468 or email: info@k9tenerife.com. You will also find stories of our dogs’ antics on Facebook at: Diary of a K9 Tenerife Dogwalker or K9 Tenerife.

Live Arico (PAWS) Bag a bargain at our shops in San Eugenio (Opposite Hotel La Niña. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm); Los Cristianos (Calle Reverón, near the This-

The Acción del Sol refuge is closed until August 27 for holidays but the hard, behind the scenes work continues

com, on Facebook, or join us on Twitter: twitter.com/live_arico.

Cats Welfare Black cats are hard to re-home: it’s a problem shared all over the world. Through no fault of their own, they are often overlooked, as most people tend to either choose ‘prettier’ coloured cats or it can be down to old superstitions. So we

Because they’re so beautiful, they naturally photograph better than other colours. Put them in a good light, and then watch as their naturally proud, refined features really show.

Most are not actually black at all, but a mix of all sorts of dark colours. Look at one in the sun and you’ll see shades of auburn and brown as well. They’re very exotic, are often described as ‘sleek’, and look just like min-

Some of the happy K9 volunteers who run the Alcalá shop and market stall

tle and Dragon Bar. Every day, 10am to 4pm); Golf del Sur (Golf Park, just before the lottery kiosk. Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 10.30am to 3.30pm). Call us on: 629 388 102. Find us at: www.livearico.

thought we’d give you a few reasons for why it is actually a great idea to adopt a black cat.

There are many famous black cats in the media, such as Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Binx from Hocus Pocus and Isis from Star Trek.

iature panthers. They were worshipped in ancient Egypt, and owning one was thought to bring good luck.

They’re very healthy, too.

Research has shown that black coats have evolved separately in many different species, indicating dark fur as a survival benefit, so black cats are more resistant to diseases than ones of other colours. We could go on and on, but simply the best reason is that they are the least likely to be adopted.

At Cats Welfare, if you adopt two kittens together then the injection, micro chip and neutering is free for the second kit-

Adoption

Lovely Louie Louie is a gentle, four month old male who dreams of finding a loving home where he can sleep on a warm bed, have regular meals and have someone who will stroke his head and keep him safe. Is that you?

He is mainly black, but has a cheeky bit of white and an unusual brown bit on his head. He loves to play games and is very friendly and loves other cats.

Adoption is free and he has already been castrated, vaccinated and micro-chipped.

Ring or WhatsApp Marie on: 646 629 129, seven days a week 9am to 6pm, or message us on Facebook or see our website: www.cats-weln fare-tenerife.com.

ten. Adopt two black kittens, and both receive the above treatments for free!

Charity shop Our shop is our main source of income and incredibly important for us. Find it on San Blas in Golf del Sur (behind Hiperdino). It’s open seven days a week, 10am until 6pm, except Saturdays when it’s 10am until 4pm. If you don’t have transport or have large bulky items to donate you can ring Mark on: 636 590 557 to arrange collection. Or maybe you would you like to help in the shop? It’s a great way to meet new friends and support the local community at the same time.

Kittens available If you are considering adding a kitten to your family we have beauties for viewing at Vet Express (Torviscas Alto) and Don Perros (Las Chafiras). We do not charge a fee but there is a contract to sign saying you agree to get vaccinations and neutering done when the kitten is old enough.

If you would like to ask any questions, ring or WhatsApp Marie on: 646 629 129, seven days a week, 9am to 6pm, or message us via Facebook or: www.cats-welfare-tenerife. com.

Acción del Sol We are closed until August 27 for our holidays, except by appointment only. Our hard work and dedication to the dogs will naturally be ongoing during this period. We would like to remind you again about keeping your dogs well hydrated with lots of cool water, and to provide plenty of shade and remember the extreme heat of the pavements, so ideally it’s best to avoid walking your dogs during the hottest part of the day.

We are busy preparing for the next school term, when once again we will commence our educational programme. With more and more schools and colleges participating we hope to improve the welfare of animals on Tenerife.

Please call: 922 778 630 if you can help in any way, or visit us on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm, and Saturdays 1pm to 4pm. We’re situated directly under the wind turbines, from exit 52 on the TF1 north bound, just after the El Médano junction. Head for the windmills on the coast and we’re located in the buildings on the right hand side. Alternatively, email us on: teneriffa@aktiontier.org or visit our Facebook page: Action tier n Acción del Sol.

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Garden guidelines

Tips and tricks Spraying a spade with a good coating of silicone lubricant will make the soil slip off smoothly

Make sure you get rid of weeds before they go to seed or you will soon have a garden full of them

Perfect planting For a handy way to keep track of which plants are where, all you need are a few stones or large pebbles with a relatively flat surface on one side. Simply write the names on them using permanent marker and place them under their corresponding plant. This can be particularly useful if you are just startWith any skill it is time and experience that teaches the easiest and most effective ways to complete a job, and gardening is no exception.

There is many a simple trick that can make your green-fingered exploits just that little bit easier, so we thought we would put a few together for you. Though nowhere near comprehensive, here is a list of simple tips that will be especially useful for beginners and which may even provide the odd new one for old hands.

Fabulous flowers Annual plants are called as such because they grow from seed and die all in one yearly cycle. They are one of the easiest types of flora to grow and are also extremely rewarding, as their impressive blooms will often appear after around 12 weeks from sowing. What's more, they are rather flexible: often it doesn’t matter if you sow them late – the flowers will just appear further on in the season. In fact, staggering sowing is a great way to ensure a longer lasting display, and if you dead-head them regularly (snip off any flowers that are past their best), they will keep producing more, in an attempt to continue generating seeds until the end of their grow-

ing life. Perennials will also pop out more blooms if deadheaded frequently.

Bring on the base Whilst adding fertiliser to the soil or water will certainly improve plants that are lacking nutrients, ultimately it is soil quality that is the most important ingredient for healthy growth. Though different species may have special requirements, basically, soil needs to accept water easily (not be too clay-like), drain appropriately, and have the right composition to ensure an adequate oxygen supply for roots. Enhancing the soil with organic amendments such as compost and manure will be well worth the effort, and just a five per cent increase in organic material can quadruple the soil’s ability to store water, a factor that is especially important here in the Canaries.

However, do remember that compost must be well matured and should ideally be mixed into the soil at least two or three weeks before planting.

It’s also important to ensure that manure has been cured for no less than six months otherwise the high nitrogen content can severely damage plants.

Pesky pests

Aphids, whitefly and similar intruders can soon make a healthy plant very sick, so need to be dealt with as soon as you spot them. One effective way of removing them is to wrap a strip of adhesive tape around your fingers, with the sticky side out, and carefully pat the leaves – the bugs will come away in your hands!

Also, a little clever planning can help keep them away in the first place. Insects don’t generally like plants such as garlic, onions, chives and chrysanthemums, so growing a few of these around the garden will encourage them to go somewhere else.

If you want to avoid using nasty chemical week killers it’s important to remove weeds as soon as possible, and certainly before they go to seed. Taking them out manually may be hard work but it will pay dividends in the end. Mulching around the base of plants and across any unplanted areas will slow down or prevent the growth of annual weeds.

Slick shovelling Digging can be laborious, but there is one way you can make it much easier: by creating a non-stick shovel. Simply spray it with a good coating of silicone lubricant and the soil will slip off nicely every time.

ing out, as well as for when seedlings have been transplanted into their final spot.

Also, if you need to sow very small seeds straight into the soil, mix them with a little sand and then sprinkle them across the area. This will ensure they do not grow too close together and in addition is more economical – as thinning out further down the line merely n wastes seeds.

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Farmer’s Markets Adeje Calle Archajara, s/n, in front of Makro Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm / Wednesday 3pm – 7pm Telephone: 922 775 200 Alcalá Plaza de Llano Monday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 850 100 Arafo Plaza San Juan Degollado Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 511 711 Arico Porís de Abona Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 676 159 034 Arona Valle San Lorenzo, Carretera General 122 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 767 138 Buenavista del Norte Plaza de San Sebastián Opening times: Saturday 8.30am – 2pm Telephone: 922 129 030 Candelaria Wednesday 8am - 2pm Next to council offices Saturday 8am – 2pm.

Plaza del Centro Comercial de Punta Larga Telephone: 922 505 014 El Médano Plaza Principal Wednesday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966/62 El Rosario Carretera General del Norte, la Esperanza Saturday/Sunday/festivals 8am – 4pm Telephone: 922 010 160 El Sauzal Hoya de la Vida, next to the church, Ravelo Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7.30am- 2pm Telephone: 922 584 657

Güímar Plaza del Ayuntamiento Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 526 105 Icod de Los Vinos Calle Key Muñoz 5 Monday/Friday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 815 700 / 922 447 938 La Guancha Carretera General TFS km 49 Saturday/Sunday 8am – 3pm Telephone: 922 360 788 La Laguna Plaza del Cristo Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 6am – 2pm Telephone: 922 601 100 / 922 253 903 La Matanza de Acentejo Ctra. General del Norte Saturday 8am – 3pm, Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 577 120 La Orotava Calle Educadora Lucía Mesa Saturday 8am – 1.30pm Telephone: 922 336 804 / 681 277 633 Los Realejos Camino Viejo de San Benito, Finca el Llano, Realejo Alto Saturday/Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 346 234 Los Silos Plaza de la Luz, Los Silos Sunday 9am – 2pm Telephone: 922 840 004 Parque de la Reina – El Cho Calle Infanta Elena, 32 (before Karting on right hand side behind Titsa Depot) 8am – 3pm closed Mondays Tel 922 076544

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Puerto de la Cruz Avenida Blas Pérez González, 4 Wednesday to Saturday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 386 158 San Isidro Mercado del Agricultor de Granadilla Off the roundabout leading to El Médano Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Telephone: 922 759 966 San Miguel de Abona P.I. Las Chafiras, San Miguel de Abona, next to the fire station Saturday/Sunday 8am – 2pm Wednesday 2pm – 7.30pm Telephone: 922 735 386 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Avenida José Manuel Guimerá Sunday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 606 000 Santa Úrsula Carretera General, near the town hall Saturday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 301 640 Tegueste Calle de Asuncionistas, 6 Saturday/Sunday 8.00am – 2pm Telephone: 922 316 100 Vilaflor Plaza de Vilaflor Monday to Thursday 8am – 1pm Telephone: 922 709 002

We at Island Connections are sure in the knowledge that one of the best ways to help yourself, and the economy, is to buy locally – even if you are just visiting for a short time.

Canarian farmers harvest an extensive range of crops, which can be seen growing in the typical stepped-terrain farms around the Islands. Products range from tropical fruits, such as mangoes, to worldwide staples like lentils, potatoes and onions.

According to the agricultural group COAG-Canarias, prices of fresh fruits and vegetables differ greatly between the amount the farmers receive and the sale price in the supermarkets. For instance, towards the end of last year, small marrows, which the farmers were paid just €0.07/ kilo for, retailed at €0.84, and leeks sold at €0.36 were passed onto the consumer for around €2.23 a kilo. Many of the prices don’t even seem to cover the cost of production - and this is

when subsidies became necessary to keep farms from disappearing, which, like the hiked prices, also come out of our pockets.

Enter the farmers markets, where the grower can sell directly to the customer without an intermediary. They are dotted all over the Islands, with at least one in almost every town. They allow customers to purchase fresher, higher quality produce at cheaper prices, and the farmers receive a fair payment for their efforts. This enables them to maintain or raise the standard of their crops and uphold productivity levels – it’s a win-win situation.

In these markets you will be sure to see a variety of seasonal products, as well as some local home-made delicacies such as preserves, honeys and Canarian goat’s cheese. A selection of meats and fish can also be found among the stalls, along with an assortment of cakes, pastries and biscuits. Buy locally, eat healthily, pay fairly – this is one way we can all help each other.

So, to show our support of local farmers we are taking this timely opportunity to publish the details of the many farmers’ markets around the island n of Tenerife. Enjoy.

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Gym virgin

What you do and don’t need So you have finally decided to take the leap, sort out your fitness and join a gym.

That’s fantastic. This is a huge step for some people, as many may never have stepped foot in a gym before and it may seem like a daunting task.

First of all, do some research about different facilities close to your work or home. Simply because one gym may charge €5 less each month you may not actually feel comfortable about exercising there, which may deter you from your original plan.

Second, obtain some comfortable clothing: don’t just throw on an old, baggy, cotton T-shirt. You will sweat and cotton is especially uncomfortable for this scenario. Lycra has long been associated with

reason for this.

Proper trainers to suit your feet are also essential. Feet come in many shapes and sizes (e.g. flat foot / high arch). Please refrain from buying the pretty turquoise ones just because you liked the colour. I accidently once purchased in this manner and ended up buying trainers that were designed for high arches, despite having collapsed arches and needing to wear orthotics. They were beyond uncomfortable!

Ladies: the above advice should also be applied when obtaining a sports bra. It needs to be supportive, not just pink with polka dots!

You do not need to shell out on expensive or fancy water bottles. The Fuentealta bottle that it comes in is more than suffi-

It is always better to seek advice from a member of staff rather than use machines incorrectly

cient. Nor do you need to purchase a ‘specific’ gym towel.

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Health and wellbeing

What is fitness?

Asked to picture someone who is physically fit, and most will conjure up an image of a fast runner, someone lifting humungous weights, or a gym enthusiast who spends every spare moment on the machines, but what does the phrase really mean?

Health related fitness has nothing to do with being able to keep up with athletes, competition body builders or looking good for others. In reality, the definition of physically fit covers various different elements, each related to the ability to perform everyday activities, enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies.

The five main components are: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility.

marketing from sports shops.

Many gyms will provide you with a sweat towel to use. If

that isn’t the case, a €3 beach towel will serve the exact same function.

cycling, jogging, brisk walking, and playing games such as volleyball or tennis are all ways to increase cardiovascular endurance.

essarily do so, as the focus is on staying power and repetition, so smaller resistance (e.g. weights) is used. Activities such as walking, swimming and dancing can also improve endurance levels.

Muscular strength This is the amount of force a muscle (or group of muscles) can exert against a resistance in a single effort.

Strength can be increased through anaerobic exercises like weight lifting and any weight-bearing exercise, such as climbing stairs.

Muscular endurance Health related physical fitness covers various different aspects needed for daily living

Cardiovascular fitness This indicates how well the body supplies oxygen and nutrients via the circulatory and respiratory systems during physical activity. Aerobic exercises improve cardiovas-

cular health by increasing the heart rate for a sustained period. One of its benefits is that the use of large muscle groups to work out at a moderate to intense level causes faster and deeper breathing that maximises oxygen in the blood. Running, swimming,

This is the capacity of muscles to perform repeated movements with a sub-maximal force for extended periods of time. Strictly speaking, muscles’ ability to resist trauma and recover from it also come under the heading of endurance.

Whilst strength exercises tend to build bigger muscles, this type of training does not nec-

Flexibility Flexibility is the capacity of a joint or group of joints to move through the entire range of normal motion, a factor that is heavily reliant on the suppleness of surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Warm-up stretching, gymnastics and yoga are all good ways of increasing flexibility. Being supple reduces the chance of injuries, sustains good skeletal posture, and goes a long way to maintaining full movement as we age.

Body composition The term body composition in its simplest form refers to the relative amounts of muscle and fat in the body.

Now you are ready to begin, but where? For many the gym can be a quite overwhelming place at first. Most gymnasiums offer an initial induction and/or training plan to get you started. Take the induction. You will immediately feel more at ease after chatting with a professional about how to use the machines instead of just winging it.

I have been working in the industry over a decade and I still come across pieces of equipment I have never encountered before. There is nothing wrong with asking for assistance from a member of staff. Remember: they are there to help you on your fitness journey.

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Muscular tissue takes up less space than fat and is also heavier. This means that overall composition can determine leanness more than total weight, and also that someone can potentially weigh the same as before, but completely change shape as the ratio of the whole body’s components changes. A balanced diet and exercise routine will improve body composition.

All round fitness Concentrating on only one or two areas of fitness does not mean that someone is physically healthy. For instance, having a well-toned but stiff and over-taut body can easily lead to injury, or having too little muscle in comparison to fat may contribute to various health issues.

Ultimately, it’s important to improve all aspects of fitness via a regular routine that includes moderate to vigorous exercise as well as correct nutrin tion and sufficient rest.

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Pool Centre makes a splash!

There really is very little between the teams in Division One of the Direct Telecom Pool League.

This view was reaffirmed by the fact that no side won back to back matches over the last fortnight. Champions Gaffers A still lead the way after an important win at old rivals Tenerife Hammers A. It was close early on, however, once Gaffers took the lead there was no going back.

Scores: Division 1 Palms Elite 7 - 5 Gaffers B Phoenix Potters 4 8 Blue Water Bar Pool Centre 6 - 6 Dreamers Terrace Subs 5 - 7 Exiles A Treehouse A 5 - 7 Palms A Blue Water Bar 6 6 Treehouse A Exiles A 6 - 6 Palms Elite Gaffers B 9 3 James Hammers C Palms A 3 - 9 Pool Centre Phoenix Potters 7 5 Terrace Originals Tenerife Hammers A 3 9 Gaffers A Terrace Subs 3 9 Dreamers

Scores: Division 2 Bluebell B 5 - 7 Hoppys Palms Rebels 8 4 Exiles B Picasso’s B 10 2 Treehouse B Yates Bar 6 - 6 Bluebell A Hoppys 7 - 5 Palms Rebels Picasso’s B 4 8 Bluebell B Treehouse B 9 3 Picasso’s A

Two sides remain undefeated and both collected another four points. Pool Centre have good depth to their squad and this showed at Palms A. The 9-3 scoreline was slightly flattering, but they took their chances well, especially Gary who went on to beat Stevie to hold the Golden Cue. They backed this up with a feisty draw at home to an improving Dreamers.

Pool Centre have a good run of matches coming up and will

want to put pressure on Gaffers. Palms Elite are also yet to taste defeat. They were disappointed to come back from Silencio with just a draw at Exiles A, however, a week later boss man Graeme took a hat trick as they snuck past Gaffers B 7-5.

Bar mates Palms A are finally up and running. They were always in control at Treehouse A, who look out of sorts this season. The victory was more

Division 1 POS 1 Gaffers A 2 Pool Centre 3 Blue Water Bar 4 Gaffers B 5 Exiles A 6 Tenerife Hammers A 7 Palms Elite 8 James Hammers C 9 Dreamers 10 Treehouse A 11 Phoenix Potters 12 Terrace Subs 13 Terrace Originals 14 Palms A

P W D L F A +- PTS 6 5 0 1 49 23 26 15 8 4 3 1 52 44 8 15 7 3 4 0 48 36 12 13 8 4 0 4 46 50 -4 12 6 3 2 1 38 34 4 11 6 3 1 2 38 34 4 10 5 2 3 0 33 27 6 9 6 3 0 3 34 38 -4 9 6 2 2 2 39 33 6 8 7 1 4 2 42 42 0 7 8 2 0 6 38 58 -20 6 8 1 2 5 37 59 -22 5 7 0 4 3 39 45 -6 4 6 1 1 4 31 41 -10 4

Division 2 POS 1 Bluebell A 2 Palms Rebels 3 Picasso’s B 4 Hoppys 5 Bluebell B 6 Treehouse B 7 Yates Bar 8 Exiles B 9 Picasso’s A

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Palms A say goodbye to Chris

comfortable than the 7-5 scoreline suggests. There was a downside to their win as they said goodbye to Chris Collins, who has moved to the UK. Chris will be missed by everyone in the league.

Back on the baize, Blue Water continue to upset the apple cart. They followed up a draw with Treehouse A by chinning Phoenix Potters 8-4. The sides traded frames until a strong Blue Water finish saw them take the last four frames and all three points.

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Gaffers B are always strong at home and they made it four straight home wins against a fading James Hammers C. Terrace Subs had a sticky fortnight. First up they lost 9-3 at home to Dreamers and then a poor start cost them a week later. Exiles A were 3-0 up and never looked back as they romped home 7-5. Fellow Terrace team Originals are still without a win. They huffed and puffed at Phoenix Potters and, after leading 3-1, a five frame straight sweep saw

the Los Abrigos army take a vital 7-5 win.

If the top flight is tight, the second tier is just plain bonkers!

Form and history go out of the window every week. Take Treehouse B, for example. A few weeks back, they were smashed 11-1 at Bluebell B. But they came back the next week to turn over Picassos A 9-3, only to suffer a 10-2 slap at Picassos B seven days later! Madness!

Keep an eye on Hoppys. They are grinding out victories and bagged a pair of 7-5ers over this run of games. Mickey was the star at home to Palms Rebels. His input saw Hoppys home and he also left with the Silver Cue. Good work Mickey! A week later they fought back from 2-0 and 3-1 down to pinch points at Bluebell B. Palms Rebels and Bluebell B both got a win while Bluebell A continue to lead the way despite being held to a draw at Yates. And what a comeback point it was for Yates’ lads: at 6-2 down they took the last set of four frames. In this league never ever give up. Strange n things can happen!

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Vivacious visitors

According to the latest figures recently released by the Island Council, the active tourism sector in Lanzarote now accounts for a sizeable 7.5 per cent slice of the total tourist market - and has grown by nearly 40 per cent over the last five years.

How important is sports tourism?

Leisure and tourism models are continually changing, and the days of simply lounging by the hotel pool before devouring all you can eat at the buffet appear to be fading fast, as a growing number of visitors seek more unique, authentic and active holiday experiences. In Lanzarote,

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Lanzarote’s active tourism numbers up 40 per cent

The 180 km bike route of the Ironman Lanzarote championship leads through the Timanfaya National Park

visitors last year alone seeking a more active holiday break. Around half of the tourists (3.6 per cent) came to run, walk or cycle. 1.7

the fairways on the island’s two golf courses.

This is a trend also seen across the archipelago, which is regarded as an economic boon

Costa Teguise Golf and Country Club – one of two courses in Lanzarote The Tenerife Bluetrail endurance race is a key sporting event on the Islands

this trend has seen a rapid expansion of the sports tourism sector, with over 175,000

per cent visited Lanzarote to enjoy a wide variety of water sports, while 0.4 per cent hit

for the Canaries. Contrary to popular belief, active holidaymakers actually pump more money into local economies than ‘typical’ tourists. Active visitors spend close to €10 per day above the average daily outgoing of €35 in Lanzarote, and usually more on accommodation and pastimes such as dining out, excursions and

entertainment. These positive signs suggest that active tourism is the type of market that Canarian authorities should be encouraging, something tourism departments across the seven islands have been

targeting in recent years. On average the active tourism sector accounts for 9.5 per cent of all visitors to the Canaries, with La Palma (33 per cent), Fuerteventura (11.4 per cent) and Tenerife (9.8 per cent)

attracting a greater proportion of health conscious holidaymakers than Lanzarote.

Although Lanzarote is still off the pace compared to the rest of the islands, the future looks bright and local authorities are brimming with ideas. However, sports tourism numbers on the other islands suggest that there is plenty of scope to achieve further growth too.

To help take advantage of the expanding market, the Islands now hold numerous international sporting events to encourage more active visitors, including the annual Ironman Lanzarote competition, the Tenerife Bluetrail Mountain Race, the Transgrancanaria Ultrarun, and various international surf and windn surf championships.

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ising aspect about the performance was the fact that this was a makeshift team and the new players will have to work hard to get into the fold.

The breakthrough came on

57 minutes from an unlikely source. A Juan Carlos corner was met by a powerful header by defender Carlos Ruiz and Tenerife were 1-0 to the good.

The expected Zaragoza fightback failed to materialise, and in fact it was Tenerife that should have added to their lead. Suso had a golden chance to seal the contest when he opted to square the ball instead of putting his foot through it and the opportunity was missed.

Late on Zaragoza did enjoy a couple of half chances but they were dealt with easily by Dani, the Tenerife and Venezuela number one. As the full time whistle blew on a fine Tenerife victory the fans saluted the attitude of the players and were enthused to see so many young debutants play so well. Up next for Tenerife is an away trip to face Barcelona B on Monday August 28 which will be shown n live on Gol TV.

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CD Tenerife off to a flyer!

By Chris Todd made their way to the Heli18/08/2017 CD Tenerife 1 Real Zaragoza 0 The ‘feelgood’ factor from last season’s excellent campaign appears to have spilled over into the new. Despite a summer of upheavals, including the loss of several key players, the new look side thoroughly deserved their victory over Real Zaragoza on the first day of the season.

The team is still in construction and manager Pep Marti had to look to the youth players with Brian Martin from the B team the lone striker on the night. It had been no secret that Tenerife were short in the attacking area of the pitch, but new signings were going to have to wait until the last few days of the transfer window on August 31.

With three new forwards still expected at the club it was a cruel blow in the week leading up to the game to lose both the strikers we had already signed to injury.

On a hot and sultry Santa Cruz evening, 10,287 fans

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odoro Stadium. Season ticket sales are well up, heading for the 10,000 mark with 1,500 of them first timers. That figure will continue to rise when fans return to the capital after the holiday period.

The opening minutes of the match belonged to Real Zaragoza. Pressure is on them to return to la Liga after a four year absence but their financial woes have hit the club hard.

However, they still remain one of the favourites for promotion alongside Osasuna, Sporting Gijon and Granada. Many pundits would say that CD Tenerife forms part of the second group of ‘favourites’ for promotion with Real Oviedo, Valladolid and Cadiz.

After the initial onslaught by the visitors, Tenerife finally stamped their authority on the game, with debutants Luis Perez and Juan Carlos outstanding. Brian Martin had a great chance to score just before half-time but his effort was well saved by the Zaragoza

Tenerife supporters keep the buzz going from last season

keeper. The teams went into the break after a goalless but intense first half, but the best was yet to come.

The blanquiazules were starting to string some good moves

together. Suso was lively on the right flank, and Tayron and Camille were ruling the left side with Vitolo and Aitor Sanz winning the midfield battle. The most prom-

Pre-season madness

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By Nomads FC It’s certainly been a summer of madness in the football world!

Our Nomads teams had an early pre-season playing in main land Spain, Gibraltar and the UK, and had a blast enjoying a football holiday on the road! Now they have rested they will be ready to get another pre-season started late August / early September.

However, sometimes boredom is an issue during these long summer school holidays, so if your kids are looking for something to do, or you just want to prise them off the PlayStation for a few hours and do something healthy outside, bring them to our training facility opposite the Hotel Villa Mandi at the side of Golf Las Ameri-

Nomads FC teams playing Real Madrid in Granada in July Nomads FC played a tournament in Gibraltar last month

cas for one of our fun, pre-season training sessions. Training get-togethers in August are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5pm.

We’re always on the lookout for new Nomads players, both boys and girls, to join our under 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s teams.

We had a fantastic season last year at all levels. Maybe your

kids can help us continue the winning streak!

Special note: We urgently need two or three players born in 2002 or 2003 for the under 16s team, so please get in touch if that year group is for you.

We need more girl power We’d really like some more girls

to join the sessions so we can have separate younger and older groups. If you or someone else you know has a daughter who might want to play, why not bring her along to join in the fun?

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Can you believe it?

Glasgow Celtic showed in

the first leg of their Champions League play-off that Scottish teams can actually still play football sometimes.

Well done and hopefully not too long until the next generation of great players like Kenny Dalglish, Joe Jordan and Dennis Law is back helpn ing Scottish football.

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Horoscope for period: August 24 to September 6 Aries 21.3 - 20.4 If you want to improve your financial situation you will need to put the work in first – it won’t just magically happen by itself. Is it time to consider retraining in a different field? Or maybe it could be as simple as looking for a better job?

Taurus 21.4 - 20.5 Faced by a difficult decision, sometimes the best thing to do is absolutely nothing. Giving yourself time to take an in-depth look at all possibilities is often the correct way forward rather than jumping in with both feet and regretting it later.

Gemini 21.5 - 21.6 Time really does heal, so if you have faced a disappointment or difficult situation try not to lose yourself in despair. Sometimes issues we feel are incredibly important when they happen can be put into their correct perspective later.

Cancer 22.6 - 22.7 Devoting the rest of this year to yourself will not only be a change for you but is probably absolutely necessary for your mental and physical wellbeing. You are a kind, caring person, but have a tendency to wear yourself out running after others.

Leo 23.7 - 23.8 Modesty is not necessarily one of your most prominent attributes.

In fact, you can have a tendency towards talking yourself up a little too much, especially when nervous. Try to relax and allow others to see the good in you in their own time.

Virgo 24.8 - 23.9 If you could choose a way of life different to your present one, what would it be? You have to be realistic, but there are many ways you can make changes to the way you live that can bring you more happiness. Make your dreams come true.

Libra 24.9 - 23.10 Your life may well feel a little hectic over the coming months, as you run around trying to fulfil all the commitments you have made.

Not only that, but others will expect even more of you than already promised. Remember to say ‘no’ sometimes.

Scorpio 24.10 - 22.11 You can be a great friend to have as you’re loyal, caring and supportive. Are your friends doing the same for you? If you find you are constantly feeling let down or hurt by others then you really need to think carefully: Is it them or you?

Sagittarius 23.11 - 21.12 ‘Home is where the heart is’. You will probably need to fully consider this statement in the near future. Your view of your life will be greatly challenged by rapidly changing circumstances, but all the turmoil will be worth it in the end.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.1 Self-control can be a wonderful thing when applied appropriately, especially when it comes to emotions and not letting them run away with us. Learning to take a deep breath before speaking out could stop you from getting into trouble.

Aquarius 21.1 - 20.2 This should be a really fulfilling period for you, as several positive aspects that have been building up for a while will finally come together. It will lead to new opportunities on either the work or personal front that will ultimately change your life.

Pisces 21.2 - 20.3 Career possibilities are still highlighted for you right now, though the offer you have been waiting for will probably come from an unexpected area. Keep your eyes and ears open because something is about to change in a big way.

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House for sale in El Fraile

335m2 of living space 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, 1 guest WC Prepared for freight lift from the entrance to the roof Power supply: 380V Fin de obra 2015 Lighting: everything with LEDs Solar heating for hot water All rooms with balcony Wood parquet in the whole house Descaling system Drinking water preparation etc.

Value: 502,500 € (1,500 € per m2)

Price 450,000 € (1,342,28 € per m2)

& 693 577 101 Urb. Oasis Dakota, Playa Fañabé 3 Bed Semi Detached

The easy way to sell or rent properties

Toilet, complete bathroom, separate kitchen, totally equipped, furnished, 35m2 terrace, secure access to pool, infant park, good views, beside commercial centres, 800m from Playa Fañabé, community fees

30€/month

Tel 629 244 958 € 155,000

Playa Honda Las Américas One bedroom apartment, tiled throughout, American-style kitchen, separate bedroom and terrace. Located in the center of Las Americas within 3 minutes walk from the beach.

€ 122,000 Alan: 634 098 838

British Style Bar

Playa de Las Américas Located just off front line, excellent reputation, regular clientele. Terrace for approximately 10 tables and refurbished interior in timber. Bar walls adorned with memorabilia. Includes store room and Ladies & Gents toilet facilities.

€ 25,000

Alan: 634 098 838

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