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Cathedral chants shock city

OUR people were arrested and there were chants of “this cathedral will burn” when protests marred a long-awaited occasion in La Laguna. Thousands of people staged a street demonstration to coincide with a visit by Culture Minister José Ignacio Wert. He was visiting to official reopen the Cathedral after 12 years following the conclusion of

extensive refurbishment and repairs which have cost 15 million euros. The first services will be held on January 31 st. The morning of January 25 th dawned with a huge police presence in antici-

pation of the unrest as students organised the protest against education cuts. Speeches inside the cathedral were conducted against the backdrop of whistles, fire crackers and drums with the crowd outside estimated at 3,000. At least two people received minor injuries. Guests at the ceremony described the cathedral as

the architectural jewel in La Laguna’s crown

ENERIFE’S beaches need to be given urgent attention and remain the centre-point of the island’s fortunes.

Entrepreneurs in Adeje, one of the most popular and biggest municipalities for tourism, have joined forces with the local council to stress the importance of maintenance, improvements and, above all, new regulations for beach activities. They say that although Tenerife is doing well with its diversification plans, such as encouraging nature, sport, walking and culinary holidays, 80 per cent of tourists still come for the sun and sea. One businessman has described the whole issue as “critical” and a call has been made for confirmation of the new Coastal Laws so that resorts can press ahead with new plans. Tourism chiefs from throughout the island, north and south, have returned home from the International Tourist Fair in Madrid with high hopes for this summer. Several airlines have promised increased routes and more seats, many hotels are to embark on refurbishments, new markets are opening up and following some wild and windy weather,

the baking hot temperatures are back, making cold January in Britain seem very far away! All the indications suggest the previously depressed Spanish market is also going to bounce back. Adeje took the opportunity of Fitur to hit home concerns about the coastline and the need for the revised Coastal Law to determine once and for all what could or could not be done on the beach. More activities would help to supplement day-time leisure opportunities and it would also make it clear what refurbishments would be allowed. Adeje has 20.44km of coast and 3.6km of beaches and keeping these in tip-top condition because of their artificial nature is seen as imperative but hugely difficult. Another Adeje businessman praised the investments in infrastructure and facilities but added: “We need more and better beaches, improved security and infrastructure. Eighty per cent of tourists come for the sun and beach and we have to put special emphasis on them.”

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PET’S WORLD

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EATING OUT & ABOUTA

SOME IDEAS FOR VALENTINE´S

HEALTH MATTERS

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ENERIFE has been chosen to host a week of activities dedicated to the Tibetan culture.

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It was felt the island’s multi-cultural qualities, natural beauty and climate were perfect for the fourth Tibetan Cultural Week from February 1 st to February 11th. This is connected to the recent opening of the Tibetan cultural centre in Playa Paraiso and all activities in and around the Adeje area will be free of charge and open to all. The programme will include traditional Tibetan arts, singing, dancing, its cuisine, children’s entertainment, games and more. On February 6th at 7pm, there will be a conference in the Adeje cultural centre with Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche whilst on February 7 th, you can enjoy a display of modern dance in the Plaza San Sebastian in La Caleta. On February 8th and 9th, there will be several activities in Dzamling Gar, which are the world headquarters of the Dzogchen community and the Tibetan cultural centre. During this weekend, there will be activities for children aged seven to 12, a Tibetan music concert, traditional and modern dances, games and more. All are very welcome. The special week will close with a panel discussion at La Laguna University. The organisers say: “We invite you to come and dance, sing, play, eat and experience this ancient culture and see how it has evolved over time, maintaining its essence and rich cultural expression. Knowing other cultures allows us to recognise our own and together we enjoy and leave a cultural legacy for future generations of the world.”

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GROUP’S ANGER

Airline dream Homes must not be bull-dozed still alive The idea of creating Tenerife’s T own airline is still very much on the table

HE matter was raised during the international tourism fair Fitur in Madrid when Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso said they continued to talk with Ashotel, the hotel employers’ association. He said one of their main objectives for the year ahead was to increase connectivity, particularly with the mainland. Sr. Alonso said there were currently fewer places, which were more expensive, and airline rates were more. With

Ashotel, they wanted to find a solution to increase competitiveness and lower prices. The first phase, he said, would be to increase connections to Madrid and then to Barcelona, either by creating a new company or taking shares in an existing one.

HE organisation leading the fight to save thousands of threatened homes and businesses in the Canary Islands has once again pleaded for “special status”. The Canary Platform in Defence of the Interests of People Affected by the Coastal Act ( PCALC ) says it is very disappointed to hear that an eminent lawyer believes some laws have to be implemented retrospectively. President, José Luis Langa González says this should not be the case because if this happened with the controversial Coastal Law, there would be great suffering across the archipelago as properties would have to be demolished. Sr. Langa González has reiterated his belief that the

Canar y Islands must be treated as a special case with its own idiosyncrasies and unique character. Otherwise, whole communities judged to have been built too close to the sea would disappear. The group is forming an alliance with Tenerife Cabildo to prepare documents to be sent to Madrid. “We are a unique territory with unique characteristics,” he says. “We should be able to explain to those responsible for politics in Madrid, for only then will they understand our history, our culture and our character.”

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Shocking death in Guaza

Lions Club - Santiago del Teide Charter Night

HE Lions Club - Santiago del Teide are hold ing their Charter Night this year at El Marques, Puerto Santiago on Saturday 22nd February. As in previous years the event will be a full sit down hot & cold buffet followed by cabaret & dancing till late. The evening starts at 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm sit down. Anyone that has experienced an El Marques Buffet will

know what an amazing selection of food they provide.

In addition to the superb entertainment, there will be our usual Euro note draw with great prizes donated by local businesses. This promises to be a great fun night & with the price of the tickets still held at 32.50 euros per person & including half a bottle of wine per person it is excellent value. There will

be Happy Hour at the bar & Dress Code for the evening is Smart Casual.

Tickets are available from El Marques Resales Office in Puerto de Santiago or call Steve on 666 362 092.

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OMESTIC violence in the Canary Islands has once again been condemned after what is believed to be another fatal case, this time in Tenerife.

Police are waiting to interview a man in his 30s who was seriously injured when he fell or jumped from the third floor balcony of a flat in Guaza. When officers went to the scene to investigate, they found the body of a woman who had died from multiple stab wounds. The tragedy shocked not only the local community but people and organisations further afield as well and led to a number of one minute silences to remember the mother of two.

Delegate for the Canary Government, María del Carmen Hernández Bento said victims of domestic violence had to report their abuser and the phone number of 016 was free and left no trace whatsoever on any phone bill. She said there was a network of care and protection available and that the campaign against gender violence would continue to be a priority for the Government. The seriously ill man is under guard in hospital in Santa Cruz.

Robbery in Los Abrigos

URGLARS who forced their way into a bar in Los Abrigos got away with at least 5,000 euros in cash.

Several individuals are thought to have been responsible for the robbery which happened at dawn on January 24th. The gang managed to cut a metal chain and forced an iron door before getting in through a second one. They searched the premises and took savings, money from two fruit machines, as well as bottles of alcohol valued at 500 euros.

Gang ram-raids petrol station VEHICLE USED

gang got away with cash and gaming machines when they ram-raided a petrol station in La Orotava.

The burglars smashed a hole in the wall of the building by ramming their car or van into it. Police believe they also used some sort of machinery to help gain access. This is understood to be the fifth time in recent years that the petrol station has been targeted.

The gang apparently searched the premises until they found the whereabouts of the safe which they managed to open. They got away with the contents and two fruit machines which were in the cafeteria. An investigation was immediately launched by the Civil Guard.

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Floods, snow and then gales

ENERIFE is once again counting the cost of damage after winds of up to 100 kilometres an hour wreaked havoc.

Having only just recovered from the heavy rain and storms of last December, farmers, businesses, schools and homes were hit again last weekend with gusts so strong that they uprooted trees and signs, brought down stone walls, caused rock-falls and blew a school roof off. There was drama at the Los Gigantes Hotel when a number of glass windows were blown out, cladding ripped from the exterior and damage caused to the dining room. Many of the guests woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of the howling wind and took refuge in the lounge. Staff of the hotel were praised for the way they dealt with the incident and the kindness shown. The hotel is fully operational. On both La Palma and El Hierro, a number of banana plantations were flattened and on La Gomera, roads were closed as a preventative measure. One rock-fall in El Hierro was so severe that it took 14 truck-loads of debris before it was cleared. Tenerife fire-fighters were kept busy throughout the night and into the morning with at least a dozen interventions. Some of the children were told not to turn up for classes on Monday after the

wind blew the roof off their Tejina school. The airports managed to operate virtually as normal with just a few flight cancellations or delays Damage was also caused to the Barceló Santiago in Puerto Santiago where four rooms were affected by broken glass and pool furniture was tossed around. Elsewhere in the municipality, one car was damaged, trees were uprooted, restaurant awnings were affected and palm trees were felled.

S.H.E pleads: “Do not suffer in silence”

HE S.H.E. HELPLINE is there to support.

The financial crisis has affected people in many ways and sadly tight finances and higher bills often result in tempers out of control and domestic violence escalating. The worst case scenario has happened with a death this January. If you or someone you know is in the midst of problems involving sexual abuse, help is at hand. The S.H.E. Helpline is there to put you in touch with someone who can give you the assistance you need. Do not suffer in silence. The S.H.E confidential helpline number is (0034) 690964145 If you need help from the Police or to make a report, ring the Multi-lingual Police central office, ask to speak to an English operator. The number is 902 102 112 Do not let the language barrier keep you away from help.

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EVOKING SENSES

POSTER IDEA

Mayor launches “Yo soy La Orotava’s Granadilla” campaign welcome return to fair

RANADILL A is encouraging people to join in their promotional campaign “Yo soy Granadilla, Tú eres Granadilla” and potentially win a prize of 300 euros. A huge banner with the slogan, which means “I am Granadilla, you are Granadilla”, was displayed at Fitur 2014 where the municipality’s tourism and heritage identity was its star. The Mayor, Jaime González Cejas and tourism councillor, Nuria Delgado Hernández took the opportunity to launch the “Yo soy ” campaign in which visitors to Granadilla become ambassadors. The idea is when they visit anywhere in the Granadilla district, they took home a poster of one of the emblematic areas, such as El Médano, or cultural activities,

historic buildings, the landscape, coast etc. These have the slogan on them and details of the venue in various languages. The intention is then to take these posters back to their home countries and present

them to a friend to encourage them to come to Tenerife and Granadilla. They should take a photo of the presentation and send it to the email provided. The most unusual or original picture will win the cash prize.

A Orotava evoked the senses when it was represented at Fitur for the first time in several years.

No municipal representatives attended but the stand was manned by members of the Centre of Tourism Initiatives on their behalf. The message relayed was

that La Orotava has a wide appeal – for touch through its historic buildings and rich architecture; for sight because of its viewpoints and the museums which echo

history; for hearing, through the ringing of the church bells and sacred music; for smell, the aroma you get as you walk through the cobbled streets and for taste, its fine cuisine. La Orotava also wants to become known as a venue for congresses and events as the town has numerous private and public spaces for hosting various celebrations. Local development councillor, Felipe David Benítez said the idea was to show how accessible La Orotava was from the south of the island and the accommodation on offer. He praised the efforts of the CIT in recent years in having turned around the munici-pality ’s tourism fortunes and was delighted they had once again had their own stand at Fitur where visitors were greeted by an attendant dressed in typical La Orotava costume.

TENERIFE’S CHARMS

The place to be for business or pleasure

last year. The round of meetings included meeting representatives of the leisure media to talk about Tenerife’s attractions for life-style and outdoor activities such as swimming, biking, hiking, tennis, golf and windsurfing. It is also the perfect location for amateur and professional athletes and hosts national and international tournaments. Other events to enjoy, such as stargazing, gastronomy, whale watching, nature, the volcanoes etc were also

T was very much a working week for Tenerife’s representatives at Fitur, the International Tourism Fair, held in Madrid between January 21st and 24th. The island’s official delegation, led by the Cabildo and hotel organisation Ashotel, included some 100 representatives of leading businesses from various municipalities across the island. They were involved in a busy round of meetings, including with tour operators, journalists and airlines, in order to promote Tenerife as a

holiday and business destination, as well as for sport and congresses. One of the main aims was to try and regenerate the Spanish market for the island which has seen a substantial reduction in recent years. However, there are signs that it is beginning to bounce back as the drop in 2011 was ten per cent but just two per cent

CONCEPTS CHANGE

Active tourism in Costa Adeje

OSTA Adeje was keen to promote active tourism during the international fair.

The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga said the concept of tourism had changed a lot in recent years as there was no longer a sharp divide between the visitor who liked the sun and the sea and those who preferred activities. Now, people wanted a mixture of both and Costa Adeje wants to show it can cater for everyone, whether it be paragliding, seeing the turtles or diving. The Adeje delegation gave its full backing to the bid to increase air connectivity to the island and to foster the domestic market which seems to be reviving. More flights from the mainland to

the south would help this, said the Mayor. The sea was a star of the show as with 17 beaches, Adeje is an ideal place for water-sports and the sea bed is a place of beauty. The land also offers great opportunities for walking, horse-riding and cycling whilst visitors can also take to the air, such as para-gliding or on helicopter rides. The high performance centre at La Caleta was promoted for its continued appeal to elite athletes and teams. Luxury was also on the agenda with promotion of the four and five star hotels and leisure attractions such as Siam Park and Aqualand, plus top-class shopping, theatres and nightclubs. With pic

promoted. Business was also on the agenda with meetings to stress the advantages of investing in Tenerife, whether in tourism, telecommunications, new technology, logistics, banking or finance. The availability of land for the construction of five-star hotels was also highlighted. Visitors were also told about Tenerife’s facilities which make it an ideal venue for congresses, business meetings, incentive trips and conventions.

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Arona is going green

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Calle La Hoya “to close”

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UERTO de la Cruz has confirmed calle La Hoya is to be closed to through traffic.

Access will only be allowed to permit holders as automatic bollards are being installed at each end. Applications for these have to be submitted by January 30th. Councillor for urbanisation, Sebastián Ledesma said this had always been the intention

Arona is rebranding its image and going green is top of the agenda

HE municipality was represented during Fitur and was keen to explain its strategy towards a more sustainable tourism product.

While the sun and beaches remain dominant, Arona wants to turn the spotlight on all of its charms, including the coast, the sea, sky, nature, its mountains, traditions, artistic and cultural heritage, rural areas and history.

The bid towards being a greener municipality is seen as a way of being different and innovative and tourism chiefs say there is a big demand for such locations, particularly among Europeans.

but it had been held up by red tape and paperwork. Only authorised vehicles will be allowed through as a means of improving urban traffic control and giving greater protection to pedestrians, cyclists and the disabled. The automatic

bollards will also avoid improper parking. The permits can be applied for at the planning office from

Completion date for south hospital

DEADLINE PLEDGE

ONFIDENCE is being expressed that Tenerife’s south hospital will be completed between October and November this year.

Tenerife Cabildo has been told deadlines will be met following suspension of the works in January 2011. This delay prompted numerous protests, including public demonstrations, and led the Cabildo to press for renewed funding and an

urgent restart. The latest construction contract was signed last week. The hospital will create 250 jobs and is one of the most important infrastructures for the south of the island in years. Health chiefs say the Cabildo played a vital role in bringing new momentum to the project but they would not be satisfied “until the citizens of south Tenerife could attend an appointment with their doctor”.

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The silent killers

ENERIFE Sur Lions Club are pleased to announce the latest opportunity for men to be screened for Prostate Cancer and Diabetes at the same time.

If you are over fifty or having trouble with your waterworks, frequent nightly visits, difficulty in passing water etc. you need to be checked for Prostate problems for your own peace of mind. If you are constantly thirsty or tired all the time, you need to be examined for diabetes, these are simple tests that could save your life or at least increase the quality of your life. This is an opportunity not to be missed and offers very beneficial factors, if these diseases are found early they can be successfully treated. We have gained the co-operation of Excellent Medical whose clinic is on the main road behind the club house on Golf del Sur. They also have the clinic in Los Cristianos alongside the Arona Grand Hotel formally run by Dr. Karen Whittaker. Their medical staff are giving their time and expertise for free but there is a requirement for the blood analisis to be paid for. As in previous years you can phone up to make an appointment in advance or turn up on the day between 8-10.30 am on Monday to Friday, please remember have no food after midnight only a drink of water. The starting date will be Monday 3rd. February 2014 and the finishing date Friday 28th. The specially reduced cost arranged by the Lions as part of their ongoing community awareness campaigns is only 40 euros total for both screenings, included is a small donation to Lion’s charities. Please make your payment at reception before your screening. Because of the data protection laws you will need to produce your NIE or passport before you are given the results, normally within a couple of days. If the result is abnormal you can discuss it with the on-site doctor but any further treatment would need to be paid for on a private basis or shown to your local GP. Please remember to say that you are attending as part of the Lions Screening to enable you to obtain this very reduced price. Telephone number for Excellent Medical at The Golf del Sur is 922 738 247 and the number at Los Cristianos is 922 798226 all the reception staff speak English, and they are waiting to help you! don’t miss this opportunity!!

Live Arico Pets Animal welfare supporters (PAWS) BRANDY, DOG OF THE WEEK Found abandoned with her sister on Xmas Eve, Brandy now needs a permanent home. As you can see she is delightful, and at just 10 weeks old has already had her first puppy injections. She will be small to medium sized and our usual adoption fee of 140 euros will include the rest of her injections, chip and sterilisation at six months of age. Call Sue on 629 388102 for more information. Please, if you have QUALITY unwanted clothes, CDs, DVDs, shoes, household items or children’s clothing, call Siobhan now on 630 857626. And do come and see us, we have shops in Los Cristianos, Calle Revron near Churchills Bar, and San Eugenio opposite Hotel La Nina by Amandas bar at las Carabelas complex. Both shops open from 10 – 4 Monday to Friday, and until 2pm Saturday. Kel even opens the Los Cristianos shop on Sundays.... Come and have a browse, bag a bargain and help the animals.

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QUEEN TRIBUTE

It’s a kind of magic! Ledezma (guitar) , José Sánchez (bass) , Jeremías Martín (piano) and Frank Salazar (drums). These are musicians with an extensive background of projects across the island, as well as on the mainland and internationally. Their tribute was formed in 2010 and they have played at numerous festivals and concerts.

A special kind of magic is on its way to the Cine-Teatro Los Realejos

T 9pm on January 31st, “A Kind of Magic” will pay tribute to Queen, a band everyone still loves wherever you live in the world and whatever your nationality. The Queen tribute consists of Gerardo Dorta (vocals) , Ykay

Tickets for “A Kind of Magic” are eight euros and can be purchased at the Cine-Teatro box office (C/ San Agustín 59) before the show.

Port arrest for contraband cigarettes

CADIZ DISCOVERY

OLICE and customs officials have seized 10,000 sleeves of cigarettes which were being smuggled from the Canary Islands into Spain.

The driver of a van was arrested as part of the operation at the port of Cádiz. The Civil Guard stopped the vehicle after checking

registrations and found it had come from the Canaries. Inside, they found various declared items bound for Morocco, including washing

machine and tumble driers. However, the contraband cigarettes of various brands were also discovered. Their value was put at 43,700 euros. The man is in his 30s, of Moroccan nationality and living in Spain.

BIN FIND

Disgust over dead puppies

OLICE have launched an investigation after puppies were thrown into a rubbish container and two of them suffocated.

Three others were rescued after a local resident went to put items in the bin and spotted a plastic container with the new-born

pups inside. Police were called to the scene in Los Cristianos where they found a second plastic container with the lid

closed. The incident has been described as “heartless” and a deliberate act. In Spain, the abandonment of domestic pets is a crime which is punishable by imprisonment and a ban on keeping animals.

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COMPANY’S U-TURN

New era pledged for Titsa buses

MODERN OVERHAUL

Market will be a hub of activity

The local council wants the commercial facility to become a hub of activity and believes it has real potential. A programme of reform has been started to improve facilities and give the market a make-over with a new image, distinctive colours, different lighting, new tiles etc. The work is being carried out by three new employees under an agreement with the Canar y Employment Ser vice and European Social Fund. After the refurbishment, the market will begin a programme of economic recover y, including a comprehensive development project that will occupy 90 per cent of the units. This would be a record number in the history of the facility. The Mercado de Medianías on the TF-342 began operating in 1996.

RANSPORT chiefs are happy with the way the Titsa bus company is progressing, despite the loss of two million passengers in 2013.

They still intend to bring a new-look to the service this year, including a revision of services in the south of Tenerife, increased frequencies in some locations and new discounts for frequent users. It is also intended to encourage more tourists to use the buses. Last year, Titsa carried 34 million passengers, a loss of two million on the previous year. Despite this, the company expects to close its accounts without deficit or alternatively, with losses of 400,000 euros. Mobility councillor for Tenerife Cabildo, Manuel Ortega said measures to revitalise the business were working as when they took over Titsa in 2008, the financial deficit stood at 18 million euros. Passenger numbers for November 2013 also showed

an increase of four per cent over the same month of 2012, the first upward trend recorded since 2008. The growth in demand in the south had been 7.6 per cent and 3.5 per cent in the north, although it was one per cent down in the metropolitan area. Sr. Ortega said they hoped to consolidate this upward trend during this coming year. Since 2007, Titsa has lost 15 million users but the Cabildo feels an adjustment plan is paying dividends and it has thanked workers for their cooperation, including those who accepted temporary redundancy. This first quarter of the year will see various changes, including matching services more to demand and increased frequency and timing in some parts of the island.

Teenager found More TV coverage safe and well CAPITAL’S AGREEMENT

HERE was a happy ending to an alert for a hiker in Tenerife who went missing for two days.

The emergency services had been searching for the Russian teenager who was last seen in the Masca area. However, it was a private boat which alerted them to the whereabouts of the 17-yearold after they saw him waving

for help from an inaccessible area near the Los Gigantes cliffs. The emergency helicopter was rediverted and rescued the young man, taking him on to hospital where he received treatment for mild cuts.

Anaga residents promised new projects

ROAD REPAIRS

Residents of Anaga have been promised a series of improvements over the next three to four years

new lease of life is to be given to the Mercado de Medianias in San Juan de la Rambla.

programme is being drawn up to address issues of concern and will start with the repair of farm tracks within three months.

The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, together with the councillors for Anaga and the environment, recently visited the area to talk to listen to the demands of neighbours. They were joined by representatives of La Laguna and Tegueste which also have land within Anaga. Sr. Bermúdez said Santa Cruz should have the bigger part of the budget as it had 76.9 per cent of the Anaga Rural park in its territory. Residents said one of the priorities should be rehabilitation of the Chamorga road, construction of a social venue and repairs to a slope affected by the recent rain. They also highlighted the “inadequacy” of forest tracks and tourist trails. The Mayor agreed the Chamorga road did need attention and this would also be dealt with within the next three months.

for Carnival

F you can’t get to the Santa Cruz Carnival this year, watching from home on the television could be the next best thing.

The city council has signed an agreement with Radiotelevisión Canaria (RTVC) which will give increased coverage to various events in the full programme. This will include the main carnival days, the murgas competitions and the selection evenings to find all three Carnival Queens, ie child, adult and senior citizen. The Mayor, José Manuel

Bermúdez said they were delighted the Carnival would receive more coverage as this also constituted further international promotion for Santa Cruz as a tourism destination. Meantime, with entries now having closed, there will be 16 contestants for the title of Santa Cruz Carnival Queen, 21 for the children’s title and five for the Third Age category.

ARREST MADE

Drug sales near schools

major crackdown on the consumption of drugs near schools has led to another arrest.

A 26-year-old man was stopped by police on suspicion of selling illegal substances near a school in Santa Cruz. Traces of hashish were found and cash seized. The operation was carried out by agents with the National Police in the area of Juan XXIII. It is an ongoing campaign to eliminate the sale and consumption of drugs in the vicinity of several schools and playgrounds.

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Altavista book hailed as extraordinary

REFUGE’S HISTORY

HE fascinating stor y of how workers used to climb 500 metres up the mountains of Mount Teide National Park to collect ice is included in a new

book.

“Historia del Refugio de Altavista” has been written by Rafael Cedrés Jorge who was born in Germany in 1965 although his parents are of Tenerife origin. He came to the island when small and is now married with two children. The author joined Tenerife Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso for the launch of the book which describes in great accuracy and detail the evolution of the refuge. Other guests included former president of the Cabildo, Ricardo Melchior and director of the Teide cable car company, Ignacio Sabaté. Sr. Alonso said the book told about the first guests and how Altavista became a base for scientists from all parts of the world. It also tells about the snowfields or “los neveros” and the ice collection. It was, said Sr. Melchior, and extraordinary work and was a reflection of the importance of the refuge, the highest in Spain. Rafael Cedrés Jorge has written other books about Tenerife, including the 80-year history of the cable car.

Rivero laments Protests prompt bed-blocking housing pledge

OMMENTS about “bed blocking” by Canary president, Paulino Rivero caused a storm of protest and led him to further explanations.

Sr. Rivero said 400 hospital beds were blocked across the islands because patients were not being taken home. He said the men and women had been treated and could technically be discharged. However, they were stuck in the hospital because no relatives had come forward to take them back home. Afterwards, patient groups same this was unfair as it was the health service which was to blame for not providing enough facilities for elderly people. Sr. Rivero said he had not meant to criticise families who came invaluable support but was simply pointing out a fact. If his comments served to open debate, then all the better. He conceded the biggest issue to be tackled was waiting lists.

series of demonstrations appears to have won some progress over social housing in Los Realejos.

The Mayor, Manuel Domínguez had earlier pledged to hold protests every week until a stalemate situation was unblocked. Following a meeting with the Canar y Government’s housing chief, Inés Rojas, Sr. Dominguez said a date had been set for completion of eleven social housing units in La Carrera. This would be later in the summer. The Mayor said

the minister had blamed the two year delay on a lawsuit which had not only affected the social housing project in Los Realejos but several other municipalities in the archipelago as well. Sr. Dominguez said although “late summer” was not the best of news, it was at least a commitment and a public response to more than 500 residents’ complaints.

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Washing machine causes alert

IREMEN called to deal with a house fire in Los Cristianos found two people trying to douse the flames from a washing machine in the bathroom. Volunteers from Adeje and a crew from San Miguel de Abona went to the property in avenida de Suecia after a 1-12 call suggested there was a baby inside.

At the scene, they found the occupants trying to deal with the incident. They stepped in to disconnect the electricity and ventilate the zone. Police were also called.

Facebook advice proves a great hit

SPANISH LIFE

F you have a question about life in Spain, the answer is just a finger-tip away.

Since its launch in November, more than 3,000 people have discovered “Brits living in Spain” on Facebook and the number is growing fast. The secret to its popularity is that it offers both factual information and a lively forum for sharing experiences and reliable information about life in Spain. Comments include: “Brilliant… keep up the good work”,“great page…excellent idea and comments for expats here in Spain” and “it’s an interesting way to get in touch with other Brits in Spain – and the passport and legal info is good.” Will Middleton, Consular Director for Spain, said: “We are really pleased with the response so far and with how British residents are sharing the information they find useful with others.” “If you are not yet following us and want to benefit from independent advice and others’ experiences, then please do search for Brits

living in Spain on Facebook and “like” our page.” Brits living in Spain is run and moderated by the British Consular network. It is a sister channel to the British Embassy’s UKinSpain Facebook channel, which focuses on institutional and political information. Residents who are Twitter fans and want to keep up with the latest news from the Consular network can also follow @BritsliveSpain and read news and comments from the British Ambassador on @SimonManleyFCO. How to follow Brits living in Spain: Go to www.facebook.com/ BritslivinginSpain and “like” us. If you don’t already have an account you will be prompted to create one. If you are already on Facebook, then search for the “Brits living in Spain” page and once on it, click on “like”.

Capital forges ahead with “Meeting” brand As Santa Cruz turns the tide on its tourism fortunes, a new brand has been launched to attract all kinds of corporate events

HE city council and employers’ association Ashotel have joined forces to promote “Meeting” which aims to make the capital the leading destination for congresses. All sectors will be represented to promote a package of attractions, from hotels and gastronomy to its infrastructure and leisure facilities. The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez said the city was slowly becoming a tourism capital with hotel occupancy at around 80 per cent in recent months. This year, there would be a number of new attractions, including the Biosphere Reserve brand for the Anaga Rural Park, the conversion of iconic buildings like the Masonic Temple and the creation of a Carnival Museum. Tenerife Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso said conference tourism was a very important segment in development of the tourist industry and for the creation of jobs. He highlighted the quality of infrastructure and hotel capacity of the city to cater for all kinds

of events. Last year, said Florentino Guzmán, the councillor responsible for the Development Society, there had been 20 applications to hold conferences in Santa Cruz. The city has various venues, including the Auditorium and the International Trade Fair and Congress centre, but also more unusual locations like the Tenerife Arts Space, the Museum of Nature and Man and the Castillo Negro for organisers seeking somewhere rather different. A conference on computer security and one for hoteliers and the hardware sector are just three of the events taking place in the next couple of months.

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EL MEDANO TRAGEDY

GRAFFITI DISGUST

Sad end to search for windsurfer

two-day search for a missing windsurfer ended in heartbreak for his family and friends.

The body of the 34-year-old tourist from the Ukraine was discovered two and a half miles away from El Médano where he had been practising the sport. The alert had been raised through the 1-1-2 emergency service when he failed to return to the beach after an afternoon of windsurfing. This was apparently the second time the man had visited Tenerife and he had rented

equipment locally. A full-scale rescue operation was launched over two days, involving the emergency helicopters, marine rescue boat, Guardia Civil, Red Cross, firemen, local police and Civil Protection. Because of the currents, the entire coastline from El Médano towards Arona was searched and his body was spotted on the second day near Punta Rasca in Arona.

Vandals deplored for attacking sculptures

ANDALS who have been attacking historic sculptures in Santa Cruz will be identified by police and prosecuted.

The pledge was made by the capital’s culture councillor, Clara Segura who lamented this type of antisocial behaviour and urged residents to play a role in trying to stop such incidents. The city council is in the midst of a programme to restore street sculptures which have been neglected and work had already been

carried out on three in the Garcia Sanabria municipal park. One, called “Tribute to the Canary Islands”, was by Pablo Serrano, the second by Remigio Mendiburu and the third “Homage to Gaudi” by Eduardo Paolozzi. They were daubed by slogans and re-cleaning them will now cost more than 10,000 euros.

HORSE REARS

All three were part of the first international exhibition of sculptures on the streets which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013. The third deputy Mayor lamented this new attack on the heritage of the city and said it hindered the restoration programme of the sculptures which had been developed over the last few years with the help of private companies. The facts have been reported to a new police task force, the PROTEU, which

specialises in the care and control of urban spaces and the heritage of Santa Cruz. Their work includes pursuing anyone who damages public property. The city council says it is determined to prosecute the offenders and reclaim the cost of repairs. However, bringing them to court is not seen as enough – Clara Segura said there had to be more vigilance and a greater awareness to eliminate this type of behaviour once and for all.

Girl hurt in Puerto’s tough stance pays fiesta accident FINES WORKING

fiesta in Guia de Isora went ahead as planned despite a distressing accident involving a young horse-rider.

The 1-1-2 emergency control centre received a call in the early afternoon, reporting that a 21-year-old participant in the romeria for San Antonio Abad had been seriously injured. Her horse had apparently reared just before the start of the procession, causing her to fall off, hitting her head. She was also injured by the horse as she lay on the floor. SUC emergency personnel went to the scene, together with the police, health workers and the emergency ambulances. The girl was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with a head wound described as serious but is said to be recovering well. Some 2,500 people attended the fiesta which still proved a great success under a clear blue sky and sunshine.

dividends

Puerto de la Cruz believes it is winning the war against anti-social behaviour in the streets, begging and bottle parties.

OWEVER, the authorities are still concerned about so-called “gorillas” who approach tourists trying to park their cars and coerce them out of ten euros to find them space. The council is once again warning that this is illegal and that these bogus parking attendants are not authorised to do so.

Guimar wants extra farm security

UIMAR is calling for help to increase surveillance of fincas and farms following an increase in thefts.The local council is seeking a financial contribution from Tenerife Cabildo to install a network of video surveillance cameras at the main access to agricultural areas of the municipal-

ity.

The Mayoress, Carmen Luisa Castro recently met with the police to discuss what action can be taken to help farmers and landowners. They believe there is an increased feeling of insecurity in the rural areas and that CCTV would be able to monitor vehicle movements and identify any suspicious behaviour. The council says the cameras, which would also work at night, would help with the detection of forest fires and weather hazards. The network would relay pictures back to the police and rely on wifi to keep the cost down. The project is expected to cost at least 140,000 euros.

Fines are being imposed for various penalties, including street hawking without a license and there has been some criticism of that they are too expensive. In answer to this, Puerto council says infringements were substantially reduced in 2013 so their approach is working. During last year, 42 penalties were handed out to “gorillas” which is seen as the biggest problem still to tackle. The two areas most affected are land next to Loro Parque (NOT authorised by the attraction) and along the esplanade of the port. Many of those fined are repeat offenders. The council says visitors should not fall victim to them and ignore their offers to park

their cars. There were also 36 complaints during 2013 about begging on the street. Police say these people are mainly Romanian and are part of an organised network. Street sellers hawking without a licence also led to 24 fines but there were only 19 penalties for bottle parties, a big reduction on 2013 when there were 100 sanctions. Fines for holding or taking part in illegal bottle parties are between 100 and 750 euros but can rise to 750 to 1,500 euros if very serious. Anyone caught damaging public property or daubing graffiti on monuments or listed buildings can also be fined between 1,500 and 3,000 euros.

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SAFE CELEBRATIONS

Adeje fiesta counts its blessings More than 20,000 people flocked to La Caleta to enjoy one of the oldest fiestas in the south of Tenerife.

HOTEL DEALS

Carnival visitors urged to stay longer

ISITORS to the 2014 Santa Cruz Carnival are to be encouraged to stay overnight rather than going straight home.

A campaign has been started to boost hotel occupancy during the celebrations which start with the build-up attractions on January 31st and continue to March 9th (see http:/ /www.carnavaldetenerife.es/ for full programme). The city council is holding meetings with the hotel industry and it is hoped to offer special packages and deals for those who want to stay one night or more. The general idea is to make hotel rooms more affordable. The capital is also to step up its promotion of the Carnival as it is one of the best in the world and Russia is seen as one of the big targets.

DEJE council was delighted with the success of festivities in honour of its co-patron San Sebastián.

This year, there were more domestic animals and horse riders than ever before and visitors came from all parts of the island, as well as from La Gomera. Following a church service, horses were ridden into the ocean and in the plaza, all animals were blessed, including dogs, cattle, rabbits, donkeys, goats, turtles, cats and poultry. A new feature was a

competition to find the best “pinchos” snack which led to a tie between Fañabé and Taucho. Celebrations were rounded off in the evening with a mass, procession, fireworks, folk groups and music. Adeje’s ongoing “Clean and Healthy ” campaign was represented during the day with information stands about recycling and people’s responsibilities towards their

Councillor for the economy, Florentino Guzmán Plasencia said thousands of people came to Santa Cruz to enjoy the Carnival and have fun on the streets but not enough of them thought about staying. With the main festivities only a few weeks away, it was going to be hard work to achieve the objectives but it would be a rolling programme for future years as well. The campaign will be directed at residents, tourists already here in the south of Tenerife and cruise ship passengers, as well as visitors direct from the mainland. There will also be an extensive advertising campaign.

SAN ISIDRO PROJECT

Photos by Gerard Zenou pets. All puppies blessed were given collars as gifts. To ensure everyone’s safety, the local council put a major plan into operation, provided dedicated parking and roped

off the procession route for cattle. A spokesman said they wanted to thank everyone for their excellent behaviour and care for the animals and pets involved.

A better setting for fiestas

AJOR improvements are being made to the showground area in San Isidro.

The 250,000 euro project includes extensive reforms to provide a better infrastructure and allow the celebration of acts connected to the fiestas in honour of San Isidro. A wall will be lowered to give a better view of the esplanade, together with new landscaping and a stage with stands. It is also hoped to install a children’s play area and create a sports court with seating. The Mayor of Granadilla, Jaime González Cejas recently visited the site to see how work was progressing, accompanied by the councillors for services and for works, Juan Rodríguez Bello and José Manuel García Mendoza. The “recinto ferial” is situated next to the Citizen’s Advice Centre (SAC) and parish church and its new-look should be completed in time for the fiestas.

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CALENDAR GIFT

EC BACKING

BARRANCO ACCESS

Honey The daily charms of El campaign ends in Sauzal

Mayor promises new footbridge

success

UERTO de la Cruz has promised to construct a footbridge across the Tafuriaste barranco.

N 18-year-campaign to win European recognition for Tenerife’s honey has ended in success.

VERY day is going to be a promotional opportunity for El Sauzal, thanks to a new calendar.

The pictures used to illustrate each month are all related to the special character of the area and feature scenes like a traditional wine cellar or cultivation of crops such as potatoes, apples and chestnuts. The calendar is called “Oxigeno” or “Oxygen” and has been distributed to residents by the local council. As well as looking pretty, it is a useful and practical gift, with space to make notes and also lists key dates of fiestas, festivals, music events, etc. There is also a page with useful numbers.

The idea is to emphasise the natural resources of El Sauzal and all it has to offer, particularly from the agricultural point of view.

The final piece of EC paperwork has now been completed and the longawaited mark of Denomination of Origin awarded. Agriculture councillor for Tenerife Cabildo, José Joaquín Bethencourt said he was delighted with the final endorsement from Brussels and a big boost for the island’s Beekeepers’ Association. The DOP defends the quality and unique aspects of Tenerife Honey and also provides an ideal opportunity to market it.

Miel de Tenerife is characterised by a great variety of colours, flavours and types, reflecting the diversity of the island’s eco-systems and flora. It has special production phases and a control system which guarantees the quality and origin of the honey. The flower honeys are also covered. Sr. Bethencourt said they had been working towards the EC designation since 1996 when the “Casa del Miel” (“House of Honey” at El Sauzal) was established.

Grant for playground

For details of how to visit the Casa del Miel, see http:// www.casadelamiel.org

Hiker breaks leg at Teide

The Mayor, Marcos Brito visited the area last summer and saw for himself the problems residents of the Guacimara urbanisation faced, particularly when it rained. It is hoped the walkway will solve this issue in the short-term. Water councillor, Jesús Morales said the sum of 80,000 euros had been earmarked in the 2014 budget and the work would be undertaken in the next few months. Meantime, thoughts will also turn to a more permanent solution.

ESCUE workers had to stretcher a man to safety after he fell in the Teide National Park and broke his hip and leg.

Another group of workers found the injured German hiker and phoned the 1-1-2 emergency

service. The incident happened on a footpath in Roques de García during the mid-afternoon. Firemen put him on a stretcher and took him to an SUC ambulance which transferred him to hospital in Puerto de la Cruz. His injuries were described as serious.

children’s playground is to be constructed for the district of El Portezuelo in Tegueste.

The Canary Government has confirmed a grant of 25,286 euros to add to the leisure facilities of the area which has a population of 1,500. Environment councillor for Tegueste council, Sandra Ramallo said the neighbourhood had a rich cultural and social life despite being the least connected district to the centre of the municipality.

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News from Accion del Sol

Friends of Tenerife

N December, our ‘friends’ went by coach to the Rendezvous bar in Los Cristianos for a very enjoyable lunch. Sylvie and Tim had earlier raised 210 euros for the FoT with a special quiz night in the bar. We send a special ‘thank you’ to them and their patrons for helping to raise yet more money for the charity.

HIS gorgeous dog was found in Los Cristianos, tied to a tree with a suitcase and a box of clothes.

The dog also had a ring attached to her collar which is now with the police. This is a ver y strange case and if anybody has any information on the dog’s owners, then please do contact the refuge. The refuge has already seen a large intake of new dogs at the start of this new year so

if you are looking for a dog, please do come and visit the refuge. There is no charge for an adoption but a donation is welcome towards the upkeep of the dogs. Every dog before leaving the refuge is microchipped, passported, castrated or sterilised, fully inoculated and has a clean bill

of health, giving you peace of mind and your new dog the best start to its new life. The other dog pictured is Bruma who lives at the Accion del Sol refuge. She has been there since 2006. She was one of many dogs that arrived at the refuge from Arico when the refuge was first opened. Ever y year, she has her injections as well as monthly treatment for heart worm and fleas and any other veterinary care that she needs. This is all made possible by the members of Aktion Tier and thir loyal supporters; for that we thank you all. She still waits patiently for a new home but she has made her life at the refuge with a lot of other old unwanted dogs so she has a relatively nice life. She just lacks some human contact and would love a walk now and then. If you do have any spare time,

then please do visit the refuge. You would make a dog or two very happy. The four main dates for events 2014 at the refuge “Acción del Sol” are: 04.05.2014 Spring party 06.06.2014 Summer party 05.10.2014 Autumn party 07.12.2014 Christmas party Please remember the new opening times of the refuge from Februar y 1 st are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 4 : 0 0 – 17:00, Saturday 13.00 – 16.00. The refuge will be closed Wednesday, Sunday and on holidays. Please call 922778630 for more information or if you would like to help out in anyway The refuge is situated at Poligono De Industrial Estate, Granadilla, Exit 51 on the TF1, directly next to ITER the Parque Eolica where the windmills are .

Tenerife Family Church leaps into new year at Winter Gardens, Golf del Sur

ASTOR Bill Jeffrey and Tenerife Family Church had a leap of faith and now have an evening service held in the Event Room near the Rendezvous Restaurant in the Winter Gardens Bowling complex. Just before Christmas an open air carol service filled the air with songs, carols and music and the new service was announced to be held in the Event Room.

On the 19th January the first service was held and many people filled the room. A powerful testimony was given by an ex-policeman, ex paratrooper with his story of miraculous healings he had witnessed. Pastor Bill gave an uplifting mes-

sage to residents and holidaymakers. The service will be held at 6.30pm in that room from now on. To celebrate the inaugural service, two long tables of church goers joined the Bistro Bar for a celebratory meal and much chatter and

A few days before Christmas committee members Carmen and Maureen bought and delivered food and treats for inmates of the Hospital Inmaculada, Cruz Blanca, orphanage Madre Matilde and Hogar Santa Rita – gifts that were very gratefully received. These organisations are desperately short of money, as local funding has been greatly reduced or stopped all together. The president of FoT, Helen Jamieson, also presented cheques totalling nearly 4.000 euros to the Cruz Roja and the previously mentioned charities. We would like to thank all our members for their generosity. While enjoying our lunches and coach trips we are also giving much needed help and support to those less fortunate in our community.’

E.S.T.A.

Old time music hall Do you remember the BBC Television programme “The Good Old Days” from the City Varieties in Leeds? For its next production, ESTA (The English Speaking Theatrical Association will be presenting its own Old Time Music Hall, complete with Chairman, variety acts, sketches, songs and of course, audience participation. If you have a particular party piece which would fit into this programme, why not come along to the informal auditions, on Thursday February 6th, from 7.30pm at the English Library, in Puerto de la Cruz. If this is not possible and you wish to take part, call ESTA president Colin Price on 922 57 21 04. The show itself will take place on three nights, Thursday March 20, Friday March 21 and Saturday March 22, in the Casa de la Cultura, Los Realejos, which has excellent parking close by, and a lift for those who find steps difficult. We hope that at least some of the audience will find some period dress to come in, to enhance the atmosphere. Why not join us for what promises to be an excellent evening’s entertainment, as well as a nostalgic look at the way Victorian audiences entertained themselves. Watch the press for more details. hilarity sealed the successful evening. Any queries contact Pastor Bill Jeffries 609565528 The church website is www.tenerifefamilychurch.org You can watch our Sunday services held at Costa del Silencio online at 10.30am access this by the main website. The Living Room in the Veronicas area of Playa de las Americas also has a service at 6pm. On 25th January there will be the next Messy church from 5 to 7pm when families from grandparents, aunties, uncles, mums, dads and children are invited to create a crafty mess together, hear a story and sing. A chance to become a child again! The entrance fee includes food will be 4 euros per family or 2 euros for one parent and

one child. The next Craft Group will be on Wednesday the 5th February from 11 till 2.30 (a slightly extended afternoon). Please bring a packed lunch and get to know your family crafters while you eat. One man came last time, are there any men who have craft hobbies who would like to join him? This group is held once a month and attracts between 25 and 30 people. We would love to see you there.

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BUDGET INCREASES?

TRIPLE VISIT

Funding hopes Oriana sails in to La Gomera for universities T

HE cruise liner Oriana is to become a regular visitor to La Gomera.

The ship, which has capacity for 1,800 passengers and 700 crew, recently made its first port of call to San Sebastián as part of its “Islands of the Atlantic” programme from England. Between now and May, it will return twice more and tourism chiefs on La Gomera are delighted. They feel cruise tourism is going to help revitalise the island and its fortunes. Until the end of this April, there will be 34 cruise ship arrivals and by the end of the year, total number of passengers should be around 72,000 which is considerably more than the 57,000 of 2013. Councillor for tourism, Fernando Méndez was on hand to welcome the Oriana and stressed how hugely important it was for La Gomera to create a good impression. The ship’s captain said he had docked at San Sebastian in 1992 with a smaller boat and was very impressed with how things had been developed and modernised in the interim years.

HERE may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Canary universities as far as future funding is concerned.

The financial crisis has hit La Laguna and Las Palmas very hard but with some signs of an economic improvement this year, budgets may now be increased. This was indicated during a meeting by Canar y president, Paulino Rivero to the Rector of La Laguna University, Eduardo Doménech. He said 2014 should see slightly better fortunes which would continue into 2015. For this reason, a gradual increase in the university budgets could

be achieved, eventually bringing funding up to the level of European institutions. Sr. Doménech said they were in the process of negotiating a new agreement and he hoped it would be possible to recover some of what had been lost as a result of the cuts. Within the next few weeks, Sr. Rivero is to have a further meeting with the rectors of both universities and the minister for universities and education, José Miguel Pérez.

CARS DAMAGED

Three hurt in garage fire

HREE people were taken to hospital following a fire in the garage of a house in Gran Canaria.

A man, aged 77, and a 65year-old woman both needed treatment for smoke inhalation of a less serious nature whilst a 53-year-old man suffered mild burns to a hand. Fire-fighters who arrived at

the scene were told people were inside the garage. After they were rescued, the blaze was extinguished but damage was caused to two cars parked inside. The entire three-storey house also had to be ventilated.

FRIENDLY CREATURES

Meerkats are a great hit at Palmitos

EERKATS are proving hugely popular creatures, with plenty of exposure on television, on commercials, in films and in cartoons.

Palmitos Park in L as Palmas is no exception to this rule and meerkats have become the most widely requested animals to see at this leading zoological park. Palmitos is home to eleven meerkats in all and they show the same characteristics and funny nature of the famous Timón. They feed on insects, small

invertebrates, eggs and some vegetables. Timón, of course, is the lead meerkat character in “The Lion King” movie which this year celebrates the 20th anniversary of its release. Just like the film, they love to be lazy and spend most of their time enjoying the sunshine, always looking up at the sky as they would in

Theatre wins quality award

TEATRO’S DELIGHT

HE Teatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has received a top quality award.

The theatre has been granted the “Q for Quality Tourism” accolade in recognition of the quality and professionalism of the facilities and services offered. Together with the Palacio de Congresos de Canarias, it becomes part of a select group with these awards at national and international level. The award was received at the Fitur international tourism fair in Madrid and is obtained by passing a vigorous independent external audit to assess the services offered and the commitment to customer quality.

the wild to watch out for potential predators. Here, of course, they are ultra-safe. They live in underground territories and dig with their paws and can live in colonies of up to 40. They adopt their characteristic stance of standing up on their

hind legs, with their paws in front of them, because this mimics being a lookout. Director of the park, Pedro Cantero said the meerkats were hugely popular and all visitors asked to see them because of their friendly nature and behaviour.

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Binter pays tribute to air crash heroes

BRAVE FISHERMEN

OR many, 1966 will always be remembered as the year England won the World Cup.

In the Canary Islands, however, it has another significance, one tinged with sadness but also with joy and courage. Shortly after 8.30am on September 16th, 1966, a DC-3 Spantax took off from Tenerife’s north airport for La Palma. It never arrived. Two minutes after take-off as it climbed into the air, the plane encountered a problem with its port engine and started to shudder. It started to lose height and with no chance of returning back to Los Rodeos, the captain took the decision to crash into the sea 300 metres off the coast of El Sauzal, expertly avoiding the cliffs. Thanks to an heroic rescue

mission, 24 passengers and three crew (the commander, co-pilot and stewardess) were saved and in this, local fishermen played a major role. Having watched the drama unfold, they used their fishing boats to reach the stranded aircraft before it sunk just ten minutes later to the ocean bed. One of the survivors was just eleven years of age. Just one person died, a passenger of nervous disposition who refused to get out of the plane when it was on the water. All survivors later agreed that the death toll would have been much higher if not for the heroic rescuers and the fishermen who carried

passengers back to shore in their little boats. Over the following years, homages have been paid to the courage of all involved and the skill of the pilot. There have been reunions, documentaries, lectures and just recently, the publication of stunning photographs of the wreck of the plane under the sea. Last week, those dramatic events of 1966 were back in the news again after Binter Canarias paid its own tribute by inviting 24 people associated with the crash on a free trip to La Palma. The airline believes this is the first time a public or private institution has recognised the heroes in such a way. The party included a number of the original fisher-

Lanzarote looks to Scandinavia

men who played a part in the rescue and members of their family, three of the survivors and members of the Association Centenar y of Aviation in Tenerife. The day began with a welcome ceremony at La Palma airport, followed by a sight-seeing tour of the capital, a visit to the shrine of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, a meal and on to the old airport of Buenavista. They also met with divers and reseachers who have prepared a video of the remains of the DC-3. Binter arranged the free trip after hearing about the story following a lecture presented last November and shared the view that the day of September 16th, 1966 brought out all that is good in people.

NEW PROMOTION

Lanzarote is aiming to strengthen its image in Scandinavia

URING 2013, the island experienced a significant growth in visitor numbers from Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway.

Lanzarote’s Foreign Promotion Board has decided to employ a public relations agency, Publik to co-ordinate its efforts and to spearhead promotional campaigns. This is the second external agency engaged by the island, the first one being in Germany. The directors of Publik travelled to Lanzarote on a fact-finding tour so they can pass the information on to travel agents and tour operators. Tourism councillor, Carmen Steinert said it was essential to explore new markets and they were sure Publik would help bridge the gap between what the island had to offer and the potential Scandinavian visitor.

Not so cool after all

HEN you live in the Canary Islands, you always think it is cooler than it really is because you have got used to warmer

weather.

Perceptions don’t often match reality, however, as the archipelago was actually one of the few places in Spain where the average temperature during December bucked the trend. Figures show that for Spain as a whole, the last month of 2013 was colder and slightly drier than normal. The average temperature was 7.2 degrees Centigrade, 0.8 degrees below the average. This was not the case, however, for the Canar y Islands and southern Andalucia. In the Balearics, the temperature hovered around the average for December

while in the Canaries, December was somewhat warmer than normal. The highest temperature of the month for Spain was recorded on December 3rd at the airport in Gran Canaria (26.8 degrees C). There were numerous days of frost on the mainland, especially in the higher areas. For Spain as a whole, rainfall was less than average but it was a particular wet December for the Canaries, with the exception of Lanzarote and part of Fuerteventura. On Tenerife, El Hierro, La Gomera in part and southern Fuerteventura, it was triple the average.

Marta shines as Pippi

Lanzarote actress has been congratulated for winning a top award for her role in a sell-out show.

Marta Viera scooped the “Premio Réplica 2013” for best actress as “Pippi Langstrump” in the children’s musical of the same name (Pippi Longstocking in English). It was produced by the company Jab Iniciativas Culturales and also gained the accolades for best children’s show and best set design. “Pippi Langstrump” was enjoyed by a full house at the Teatro Insular in Lanzarote last June and also by hundreds of schoolchildren. It follows the adventures of the character created by Swedish author Astrid Lingrem and became very popular thanks to a television series in the 70s. The awards are given each year in the Canaries to acknowledge the best in performing arts.

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Just imagine this postcard home!

MASS ARRESTS

Luxury liner hailed for dramatic rescue Buccaneer hit an unidentified object in the Atlantic and got into serious trouble. Despite bailing out water, it was unable to return to either the Canaries or Cape Verde. The mayday was relayed to the emergency services and to the Costa Deliziosa which is a frequent visitor to the Canaries and is owned by the Italian company, Costa Cruises. Maritime rescue co-ordinated the efforts and felt that calling in the cruise ship would be the best option. The Costa Deliziosa captain abandoned its scheduled route and detoured 170 miles south-east to reach the stricken boat which had been competing in the Atlantic Grand Prix regatta from

Bogus companies provide false paperwork

HE Civil Guard is continuing investigations into scams which set up fictitious businesses and charge people for false work papers.

They say further arrests are pending following an operation which uncovered frauds amounting to at least 2.6 million euros from the State agencies. The network spanned over 27 provinces, including Tenerife, Las Palmas, Cádiz, Huelga, Girona, Mallorca, Barcelona and Valencia. Investigations began when officials became suspicious about a large number of companies which appeared to have no activity and were behind with payments. It came to light that they had been set up so fictitious contracts could be issued to

so-called employees so they could gain residents’ permits, collect unemployment benefit and in the case of foreigners, prison benefits. So far, at least 422 people have been imputed, including those responsible for the scam and people who knowingly bought the false contracts. Fourteen prison inmates have also been arrested. The criminal network was led by a resident of the town of Jerez de la Frontera and other conspirators, mostly addicts, were paid to act as administrators. At least ten false companies have been unearthed.

Police warn over spread of “sexting”

Photographs courtesy of www.costacruceros.es

ASSENGERS on board a luxury cruise ship travelling through the Canary Islands on a round-the-world trip had a rather special adventure to recount on their return home!

Just ten days into their voyage, Giuseppe Longo, the captain of the Costa Deliziosa en route to Antigua in the Caribbean was asked to help after a distress call was made by a boat a fraction of its size. The alert had been raised by the crew of the Buccaneer, an award-winning boat designed by J. Spencer and built in New Zealand in 1969 to complete in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. It won the 26th edition in 1970 and later reaped many other victories. It was renovated in 2008 by its new owners to accommodate 12 people. Sadly, whilst competing in a race here in the Canaries, the

Lanzarote to Colombia. All eight crew members were rescued and taken on board the cruise ship, safe and well. Six were Spanish, with one Argentinean and a Belgian. It was not possible to save the boat. The 92, 600 tonnes Costa Deliziosa had left Savona in Italy on January 6th for a 100day voyage and after the drama, returned to its original route with a salute from all. The race, which saw competitors battle against very strong winds, also continued with everyone’s best wishes extended to the rescued crew and for the part the cruise liner played.

TWITTER ABUZZ

OUNG people are once again being warned about the dangers of the new trend of “sexting” following an incident in Gran Canaria which set the social network sites alight.

Two youngsters under the age of 16 were filmed on a mobile whilst having sex and images were then posted on the internet. Within minutes, it became the hottest trending issue on Twitter in Las Palmas and also spread to the Whatsapp instant messaging programme. The police were called in and alerted the parents of the two teenagers involved. An investigation was also started to find out if they had posted the images deliberately or whether someone else had done so without their knowledge. Efforts were also made to stop the video being spread further. Those who saw the pictures apparently included classmates and it led to nearly 1,000 followers on Twitter. Police said “sexting” is becoming a common practice amongst the young and in some cases has led to arrests. Officers are already involved in a campaign started in 2007 which involves regular visits to schools to highlight such issues and the dangers they could entail.

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WWF praises El Fire truck “too big” for Las Hierro UNIONS FURIOUS

SHINING EXAMPLE

HE World Wildlife Fund has hailed El Hierro as a shining example of how others can help solve the global energy problem.

The praise for the island’s pioneering work to become a totally green, self-sufficient island came from the secretary general of WWF Spain, Juan Carlos del Olmo during an official visit. He was accompanied by the organisation’s director of conservation, Enrique Segovia and their programme included a tour of the new El Hierro hydro-wind farm which will shortly come into operation

to supply the island’s electricity. Juan Carlos del Olmo said the world had to act with urgency to combat the effects of climate change and depletion of fossil fuels and he praised El Hierro for being so advanced in its thinking and planning. He believed the example of the hydrowind farm could be followed elsewhere, whether on other islands or inland.

Hiker rescued from barranco LEG INJURY

IREMEN had to rescue another hiker who found themselves in difficulties, this time on Gran Canaria.

The alert was raised after a 61-year-old woman had an accident in the Barranco Agua la Perra in the municipality of Mogán. The 1-1-2 emergency control centre took the call just before noon and with the help of Civil Protection, moved her to an ambulance before going on to hospital. Local police also helped in the rescue, as well as the Canary Emergency Service (SUC) who gave first aid at the scene for a leg injury.

Palmas streets

pressure group on Gran Canaria has slammed the purchase of a 400,000 euro fire truck as a complete waste of money.

“Compromiso por Gran Canaria” says the vehicle is hardly used because it can only fit down 20 per cent of the streets of Las Palmas. The group’s president, Nardy Barrios said it

compared to the time when the capital bought a snow plough which was totally unnecessary. The new fire truck, he claimed, was only used once in 2013 and fire unions had

complained the expense was not warranted compared to more pressing needs. They say nautical rescue equipment has been stuck in a container for months awaiting repairs. Sr. Barrios also claimed that for the last two months, fire appliances used to attend incidents in high-rise

buildings had no rescue baskets because of poor maintenance. Both Compromiso and the fire unions could not understand why such issues were not being dealt with or materials provided for essential life-saving duties when 400,000 euros had been wasted on the new truck.

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Great response to Transvulcania

A Palma’s Cabildo has closed registrations for the 2014 Transvulcania Ultramarathon with great hopes for its success.

The elite event takes place on May 10th and there have been 1,800 registrations for the ultimate challenge. There is still a reserve list for those who have so far missed out. Sports councillor, Mariano Her nández said the Transvulcania had become the greatest challenge of its kind in the world and this year would once again feature an unrivalled turnout of the best athletes. Registration is still open for the Marathon and Half Marathon. Further information is available on www.transvulcania.com (including in English). You don’t have to compete but you might like to be on the island when it all happens.

Watchdog laments Canary housing evictions A RESIGNATION CALL

call is being made for the resignation of the Canary Government’s Minister for Housing because of the continued threat of eviction faced by thousands of families.

Lawyer José Luis Langa González, the Santa Cruz-based representative (CC) for Spain’s Ombudsman, says Inés Rojas is failing to consider the extreme situations many home-owners face. Sr. Langa González said that in September 2013, the watchdog “Defensor del Ciudadano” had managed to stop an eviction of a mother with no income and her four children from their property in Santa Cruz. At the time, he said the Minister of Housing had promised that families with no income and occupying public housing would not be forced out and their precarious financial situation and family once Social Services had intervened. However, he claimed this pledge had not been met and as

the representative of the Ombudsman, he was still dealing with cases of people about to lose their homes who had no income and had to go to the food banks to survive. That is why he was asking the Minister to resign as he had failed to keep his promises. The Defensor del Ciudadano is an organisation which aims to protect anyone affected by political decisions. Sr. Langa González said every political group should have an Ombudsman-type representative, acting independently and at no cost to the citizen and he appealed to all of them to consider his suggestion. The offices of the Defensor del Ciudadano, which are open to all, can be found at calle del Pilar 7, 1.º, Santa Cruz, telephone 922 241 878; and in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in calle Alejandro Hidalgo, 3, telephone 928 587 244.

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Kary Blasco, a therapist with more than 25 years of experience O

STEOPATH, chiropractor, esthetician, specialist in reflexology and cranio sacral therapy with the Upledger method, together with other branches of health and aesthetics, Kary Blasco has more than 25 years of experience in providing well-being to the many people who have passed through her expert hands during a long professional career. After carrying out her health and beauty expertise in the Hotel Botánico and Hotel Atalaya, for more than two years she has been in the Centro Deportivo y de Ocio (Sports and Leisure Centre) Puerto de la Cruz. This is situated in La Quintana, specifically in calle Hibiscus, no 14. K ar y says the most important thing is to continue learning as there are constant advances in matters relating to health and well-being. To this end, she has already provided in the Puerto tennis club, the very latest equipment related to ozone therapy, radiofrequency and acupressure amongst others. The osteopath stresses the importance of these technologies because “the objective is to offer the client the very best in advances”. For example, ozone therapy is a treatment which oxygenates the cells of the skin and regenerates, stimulates the collagen and elasticity, acts as an anti-oxidant and restores

blood flow. “With this facial treatment,” says Kary, “the pores of the skin are closed, improving the complexion and achieving excellent results.” Kary explained that radiofrequency is a method which uses a sophisticated electronic system to create regeneration and produce new collagen, thus achieving facial rejuvenation. This treatment is used to improve the contours of the face, combat sagging, firm the skin of the eyelids, improve puffiness and dark circles amongst other benefits. However, radiofrequency, through the cellular recuperator Indiba, is also used on the body for other health benefits. In this case, it increases the temperature inside the tissues, a major effect of which is to increase the flow of blood and lymphatics, thereby increasing nutrients and oxygen. The osteopath uses this modern piece of apparatus to perform massages with the com-

therapy using the Upledger method. This is very useful in treating a variety of health problems including headaches, neck and back pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and depression amongst other issues. Facials, relaxation massa-

bination of her knowledge of osteopathy, reflexology and cranial sacral therapy. In addition to addressing all

sorts of beauty treatments, including therapeutic manicures and pedicures, Kary is an expert in cranial sacral

Kary Blasco Tel. : 922 387 362 / 619 018 091 Alvaro’s Tennis Club / Calle Hibiscus, 14 / Puerto de la Cruz

ges, wraps, scrubs, treatments with essential oils and many other treatments, together with health and beauty therapies, can all be found in the Centro de Salud and Belleza Kary Blasco where you are guaranteed relaxation, tranquillity and a few hours away from the busy world.

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Four courses but pay only for the main! Café Biblioteca extends its special offer

MAGINE sitting in a restaurant in the south of Tenerife and feeling you could be in one of Europe’s leading cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris or Berlin? Add to this the feel, aroma and senses of the Orient, particularly of Persia, and you have the unique Restaurante Biblioteca in La Camella, Arona. Owner and chef, Hossain Saravi has created a wonderful establishment with a very attractive interior and pleasant atmosphere and would like to share it with you, whether you live here or are on holiday. Everyone deserves a treat and Hossain is offering customers exactly that with a four-course super welcome menu at half the normal price. All you have to do is to phone up, book and take along this article to claim your discount.

Restaurante Biblioteca pays attention to every little detail which makes it so special. There are beautiful and fresh flowers, warm wooden flooring, cosy lighting, comfortable and stylish chairs and an interior design using colours which perfectly combine. All this helps to create the perfect environment of which Hossain is very proud, explaining: “There is no fryer or microwave in my kitchen. I wanted to create something special, a cosmopolitan place, where you are enveloped by the spices of the Orient.” As a result, you will always find on the menu fresh herbs and spices, including cous-

cous salad with lamb fillet, which comes with seasonal vegetables fresh chives , basil , dill , mint or fresh parsley.

To welcome back many loyal customers who come to enjoy the winter in Tenerife, Hossain’s four course menu

is just 19 euros per person (ONLY on production of this article). Normally, this would cost 27 euros.

The team at Café Biblioteca will be delighted to entertain you. Reservation is requested as all the dishes are prepared fresh and the preparation of the exquisite rice requires time. Please telephone Phone: 922 72 82 70. You will find Restaurante Biblioteca by taking the Arona exit off the TF-1, follow the TF28 in the direction of Chayofa (towards La Camella), passing the petrol station on your right-hand side. Restaurante Biblioteca is open every day, except Tuesday, from noon to 11pm (kitchen open until 10pm). Please also see www.cafebiblioteca.es for more informa-tion and pictures and details of the interior and the tempting full menu.

EXOTIC NEW YEAR MENU The demand for the inexpensive menu offers in recent weeks has been so big that Hossain has decided to continue the offer into the new year. The exotic new year menu offers a choices between various delicious dishes from his menu at an incredible value for money price. Here we go with the popular Iranian starters:

 “Shiraz” salad – Free of charge Baked stuffed mushrooms – Free of charge Then you have a choice between 4 different main dishes which you will pay at only 19€:

Cocktail of fresh seasonal vegetable in tomato and turmeric sauce or Hummus – curry sauce served with basmati rice or house potatoes. Lamb fillet (Tchelo Kebab) Iranian original in red wine sauce with fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes sauteed with turmeric served with basmati rice or house potatoes. Beef fillet in soy and honey suace with eggplant and plums sauteed served with basmati rice or house potatoes. XXL Prawns in ginger and curry sauce served with basmati rice or house potatoes. Finally, round off with the house speciality of home-made Dorothea dessert. – Free of charge

Adeje courses Your year to learn Spanish

AS one of your New Year resolutions to learn Spanish? Have you kept it yet?

You may be interested to hear about Spanish courses organised by Adeje Town Hall together with the University of La Laguna. Graciela Dávila González, the tutor, is an experienced qualified teacher trained for teaching Spanish to foreigners and can guide you through the learning process in an easy way. Whether you are an

absolute beginner, basic an intermediate or advance learner, the teacher will introduce you to ways to immerse yourself in the language. Once you finish the course, you can get the certificate of the University of La Laguna. If you interested in taking a course, please visit their website at www.adeje.es,click on “FORMACION, CURSOS DE

IDIOMAS CAMPUS DE ADEJE”, or call into the offices at Adeje Cultural Centre, Pelinor Street, Adeje Town.

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Brian Eldridge’s Puerto Diary The English Library, still going strong Our Puerto correspondent, Brian Eldridge sings the praises of the town’s English Library, where he is a volunteer, in his own unmistakable style.

HE English Library in Puerto de la Cruz emphasises the length of time there has been a British presence in the town.

Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the library has been here to cater for your literary needs for over 100 years. I am sure that much has been written about the library before so to be honest I was in two minds if I should make any comment or indeed put my particular slant on it. So why is it named the “English” library, one might reasonably ask? Opened, surely, during a time when the Union Jack was proudly flying throughout the world, why is it not the “British” library which after all would be far more representative of its current users? I wonder if in these politically correct times we are expected to live in, a name change has ever been considered. I guess I am a bit of a closet Anglophile, proud of my heritage, of the country I grew up in, though obviously discontented enough by recent changes to choose to live here now. Yet even I recognise this point about the name and would accept a change; why not the “English Language” library which would encompass all of its present users? I am not really patriotic but have to admit to having recently taken some pleasure from replying to a recent, rather stout and quite arrogant, visitor who made a beeline to my desk and demanded to know

where “the German language” books were kept. Of course, I politely informed her she was in “the English Library” so there were none. Yes, there, I have admitted it, I am a Library Volunteer, or at least I am for two and a half hours each Friday afternoon, my allotted slot, as it were. Perhaps this is another reason for my hesitation before writing this. I will have to be careful what I say! You will find me languishing behind the A to K desk, so if you want to put a face to the person who writes these little pieces about Puerto, why not pay us a visit. For you see I am ever the optimist, I always assume that there are some readers who take the trouble to read my articles and don’t just immediately turn to the TV pages to plan their next week’s British TV viewing. So let’s get to the nitty gritty. What exactly has the Library got offer. Funded by subscription, it provides for its members the opportunity to borrow, books obviously, along with a good selection of DVDs and dare I say it, a complete wall full of VHS videos. Yes they still exist and yes there are members who borrow them. Don’t worry I will spare their blushes and refrain from naming them. There is a wide range of fiction, non-fiction; children’s books, talking books,

large print books and a reference library are all on offer. You would be surprised what little gems you can unearth by searching along the shelves, many of which probably haven’t seen the light of day for years. The library is open four days a week, on Monday and Friday afternoons from 3pm to 5.30pm and on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm and is staffed and run completely by volunteers. Don’t worry I am not typical, the majority of volunteers are much more sensible! The library offers much more than as already detailed above, including a computer club and a gardening club which is responsible for the upkeep of the beautiful gardens. Social events are organised throughout the year, hog roasts, garden parties, paella parties, informative talks and demonstrations. There is even a do-it-yourself pantomime which relies on audience participation. The building is also used by other clubs; it really is one of the social hubs for the resident British community. I became a member of the library long before considering becoming a volunteer and at first I admit I was a bit dubious. The whole idea struck me as being a tad colonial, a little piece of England, plonked down in the middle of Tenerife. Whilst not exactly expecting pith helmets, Pimms and croquet on the lawns, it didn’t seem to sit well with my original

plan to integrate with the locals. The building dating from 1903 is a glimpse of a bygone age, sympathetically maintained to retain its original character and a constant drain on available funds. To me it always evokes an image of a typical 1950s style rural village hall, not that I can remember them, but I have seen pictures. I hadn’t used a library in the UK for years, probably not since my school days. I think it was because they were always too stuffy, far too quiet and the librarians, all seemingly cast from the same mould, far too formidable and intimidating. Much different now back in the UK, or so I am told. You scan your own books out and return them to drop boxes, a completely impersonal service. Of course, the English library is so different. The only visible concession to ‘technology’ is the catalogue of the titles in stock. Everything else is still very much manual, relying heavily on good old pen and paper, together with of course the obligatory rubber stamp and long may it continue. If it works, is there really any need to change it? And the library is never quiet. It is after all a meeting place, where regular visitors congregate and exchange news, views and local gossip. Quiet? Certainly not, at times it can get quite vocal. Of course, my comments are a reflection of my Friday experiences, other days may be different. Far from being formidable, the volunteers who man the library

are as you would expect helpful and friendly and will always greet you with a smile. Well perhaps not me but then there is always an exception to the rule! Who uses the library? As you would expect, there is a nucleus of all year residents whose numbers are swelled dramatically during winter months by the arrival of the ‘swallows’ or ‘temporar y members’ to use library jargon. Yet it doesn’t mean the library is exclusive, Casual visitors are welcome, come in, have a look around, sit and read in the garden. Whilst the shortness of their stay in practical terms excludes holiday makers from borrowing, they are still welcome to make use of the facility and of course their airport purchases of the latest releases are always gratefully received donations. So where is the library? Surely everybody knows. You would be surprised; most taxi drivers when asked will look

at you with a blank expression, even the local police when called recently didn’t seem to have a clue. It is in Calle Irlanda. Still none the wiser? Try behind the British School on the edge of Taoro Parque. If you have never been, why not pay a visit. New members are always sought-after and made very welcome. With the ever growing popularity of E books, can the library possibly survive? Of course it can, there will always be people who like me prefer to read from the printed page. Besides, change happens very slowly in Tenerife. The introduction of WIFI was I’m sure a revelation. So how does the library promote itself? Word of mouth is certainly a major factor but there is also a website, a blog, a Facebook page and of course the regular book reviews and horoscope page in this very paper. The library has much to offer, as does the building and its beautiful gardens.

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How a weather station nearly caused a crisis By Rita Sobot

HE British and the Germans have clashed over many things over the years but a remote weather station is the last thing you would expect to have nearly caused a conflict. But that’s exactly what happened in the early days before the official establishment of the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory which is located high up on a plateau in Tenerife’s Mount Teide National Park. The histor y of this invaluable research centre is detailed on the official Izaña/ AEMET website where you will find these fascinating pictures of how cold it was up there in January when bad weather hit the island. It was quite literally freezing, with the surrounds turned into a skating rink. The worst days were on January 9th and 10th when there was a significant drop in temperature, electric storms, snow and ice, conditions also experienced in the lower parts of Tenerife, including the usually sunny south. About five to ten centimetres of snow fell and the lowest temperature was minus 2.8! The day before, on January 8th,, there were strong winds of around 90kph, a huge contrast to the usually clear skies and sunshine. It’s not the first time this site has experienced frosty conditions and in the early 1900s, it was nothing to do with the weather! Tenerife has attracted scientific interest for centuries, stretching back to 1799 when explorer Alexander von Humboldt climbed up Teide to take air temperature and pressure measurements and collect geological, flora and vegetation data. He was the first one to fix the altitude of the sea cloud at around 1,200 metres. Because of its situation and high mountains, the island is ideal for astronomical and meteorological observations. Before 1600, many people believed Teide was the highest point in the world. Many sailors and scientists have carried out studies over the centuries. It’s not a widely known fact that Charles Darwin arrived in Tenerife in 1832 with his ship the “Beagle” but he was unable

to disembark because of rumours of a cholera epidemic on board. The idea of establishing an observatory was raised as early as 1847 and ozone measurements were taken in 1862-63 with the purpose of investigating an outbreak of yellow fever. By the end of the 19 th century, a new method for observation of upper air had been developed through balloons and observation campaigns in Tenerife became very fashionable. The first ones were led by Professor Hugo Hergesell, director of the Strasbourg observatory and president of the International Commission for Scientific Aerostation (ICSA)10. In August 1904 and again in April and September 1905, he was in Tenerife on board the yacht “Princesse Alice” with the yacht’s patron and Hergesell’s close friend Prince Albert of Monaco, an enthusiastic supporter of scientific research. It was in 1906 that the idea was raised again about establishing an international observatory on Teide and Germany expressed an interest – and this is where potential problems began. In 1905, famous French pioneer Léon Teisserenc de Bort had visited Tenerife and helped to launch 40 of these pilot balloons from the peak of Teide. It was he who presented a proposal for a permanent obser vator y in 1906, presenting the idea to the science organisation, the ICSA in Milan the following year. The observatory would be part of an ambitious project for an aerological network in the northern hemisphere. Spain was represented in the ICSA and the proposal was formally submitted to her authorities with little response by them. However at the same time interest was significantly growing on the part of Germany and her government made diplomatic approaches to Spain on the issue of the observatory. Germany had already been

Izaña Atmospheric Observatory involved in funding expeditions to Tenerife and some of the research helped with the flights of zeppelins and weather implications. An observatory in Tenerife, half way between Germany and her African territories, could have important strategic interest for related purposes and other objectives as a centre for telecommunications and logistics. In 1909, a piece of land in Las Cañadas, 2200 m high in the slopes of the Teide, was hired by German agents in Tenerife and in a matter of days, material for observations started to arrive from Hamburg. The German Navy also carried to Tenerife two large portable huts, lent by Kaiser Willem II14, to be installed at Las Cañadas.

The early 20th centur y was, of course, a time of political tension in Europe and when Spain became aware of what was happening, concern was quickly expressed through diplomatic channels and negotiations with the German government were conducted during the following weeks. The Spanish Government decided the best way forward was to install at its own expense the observatory in Tenerife. This, according to eminent scientists, was the only decision that could have avoided a conflict with Germany on the issue. Spain made it very clear that all scientists would be very welcome to continue their studies and formal permission was given to use the two huts

“provided to the ICSA by the emperor of Germany”. Spain gracefully accepted. These became known as the “Kaiser’s huts”. Following the compromise, work on the provisional observatory in Las Cañadas was completed by Spanish staff by the autumn of 1909 and there were many collaborations with German scientists. Activities were substantially scaled down after the outbreak of the war and following the inauguration of the new observatory in Izaña, the activity in Las Cañadas was abandoned. The new Izaña observatory was inaugurated on the first day of 1916 and since then it has been managed by the Spanish weather service

(currently the National Institute of Meteorology, INM). Visits by foreign scientists were scarce in the post-war years and scientific activity was moderate from 1930 to 1960. In 1958, however, scientists from around the world started to visit again to coincide with a solar eclipse and experts from Germany led the way with important studies and co-operation agreements with Spain. Things have come a long way since those days of Las Cañadas and Kaiser’s huts but what a fascinating story it makes!

Information kindly sourced from the official history reports on http://izana.aemet.es

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HE Izana Atmospheric Research Centre (IARC) falls under the umbrella of the Meterological State Agency of Spain which in turn is part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Amongst other activities, it carries out environmental developments and international research projects. It looks at constituents of the atmosphere that are capable of forcing change in the climate of the earth (such as greenhouse gases and aerosols). The centre is also a site for observing and understanding the physical and chemical state of the stratosphere. Located at 2,400 metres above sea level, the climate at IZO is extremely dry for most of the year, with the highest hours of sunshine in Spain. In winter, the temperature drops, particularly at night, and there are frequent thunderstorms, strong winds and snow on an average of eleven days.

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At last wages in Britain are outstripping prices THERE are continuing signs that the British economy is well and truly on the mend with the news that wages rose faster than inflation for 90 per cent of people last year. The Office of National Statistics found working families’ pay rose a third faster that inflation while the richest 10 per cent didn’t do so well and saw a fall in real terms. The news follows the announcement that there are now 30.15 million people employed in Britain, a new record, with youth unemployment, previously a great worry, showing steady decline. The 167,000 drop in the number of people unemployed over the previous quarter was also significant, showing a reduction in the benefits bill. Britain’s tax receipts were also up to the highest level in years, helping to push down Government borrowing, which fell £2.1 billion in December. Value added tax receipts were up as was income from stamp duty, which reflected greater activity in the housing market. The International Monetary Fund now believes Britain will be one of the fastest growing economies this year. On the currency markets Sterling rose last week to its highest level against the Euro in a year and the pound also spiked against the dollar. Meanwhile, all is not well in Europe. Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff said the launch of the Euro had been a “giant historic mistake, done too soon” that now requires fiscal union to make it work. He believes Europe risks losing its footing as a major player in the world economy.

EU overrules UK on short selling THERE are constant reminders that Britain’s membership of the European Union has led to a loss of power at home. Most recently Britain’s objected that new powers over Britain’s financial authorities go beyond the EU’s treaties. The objection was thrown out.

The court ignored legal advice it had sought and found that the European Securities and Markets Authority had the power to adopt emergency measures on the financial markets of member states to prohibit short-selling. The decision has major implications for the City and the British Government is considering the judgement in detail.

Hi-tech cigarettes ban on under 18s I DON’T touch them myself, but I have noticed that many people in the street appear to be puffing on electronic cigarettes these days and this seems to have caught on in quite a big way. The problem is that the medical profession does not know if these cigarettes are harmful or not as they haven’t been around long enough. Almost all contain nicotine and can be offered as an alternative to conventional tobacco products as an aid to giving up smoking or as an alternative to tobacco. But there is now some evidence that the electronic cigarettes are habit forming and because there is a question mark over whether they are harmful the Government is to step in and ban the sale of them to those under 18.

Homeowners to share in energy revolution THE British Government is to provide resources which will allow communities to share ownership of power generation schemes, such as wind and solar farms, from next year. It is hoped that by allowing people to generate their own power with ‘renewable clean energy projects’ the demand on the supply of electricity through the national grid will be reduced. The Government predicts that by 2015 it will be the norm for communities to be offered some level of ownership of new onshore renewable projects, and it is expected that solar panels could power millions of homes by 2020.

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Trainees who never make the classroom THE number of students who train as teachers but do not make it to the classroom in Britain is too great and a waste of resources. One in four or around 10,000 were not in the classroom teaching six months after training in 2012, and the same research has shown that those who trained in schools rather than at university were more likely to take up teaching posts. The British Government is now overhauling teacher training, moving it away from universities and into schools.

New hope in battle with breast cancer TRIALS are to begin on a drug that can stop the spread of breast cancer to the brain, liver and lungs. Researchers at Cardiff University have identified a gene that if suppressed could reduce the spread of cancer by over 80 per cent and now need a drug to perform that function. The research team now has the backing of a pharmaceutical company to develop a drug for clinical trials on humans.

Somerset Levels a ‘major incident’ THE rain hasn’t stopped in the UK and forecasters on Sunday warned of more rain to come as people battled to get back into their properties on the flooded Somerset levels. The Environment Agency continues to issue flood warnings and Somerset County Council has declared a “major incident” for all areas already affected by flooding. A boat service has been provided for the community at Muchelney and Thorney and a floating path at Langport. Farmers are providing a vital service to some communities with their tractors.

Ryanne’s Corner

COLUMNISTS

Fear is excitement without breath

TEP back in time and watch the sights, sounds and tastes of the Middle Ages recreated as you plunge into a real-life medieval world at the Castillo San Miguel. Over a thousand years ago, the Middle Ages took place. Right here beneath your feet, Castillo San Miguel takes you back to those medieval times and shows you what life was really like on the battlefield. I had never been to a show like this before and was intrigued to find out what was going to occur during the show. I had arrived like most others ready to be entertained and I could not have imagined the jam-packed and fun-fuelled night. From the moment I entered the grand castle, I was transported into a world from long ago. The castle itself was

incredibly beautiful and fits the setting perfectly. From décor and scenery to costumes and props, everything is provided to replicate life as it was back then. It was as if I had stepped back into the medieval period. Once inside, the ‘Count’ and his daughter were there to greet me and a perfect picture opportunity took place. I felt like I had gone straight onto the set of the Games of Thrones; I had hit the medieval realm. Seating was on long table in the tournament hall where you were divided into two sides and now the battle really began. Who would win? When the knights bombard-

ed the arena on horses, the show fully kicked in. Cheering for the knights was my only job. Then it was a whirlwind of horses, jousting, sword fighting, docks and an epic battled scene, all played out in front of my ver y eyes and I was enthralled to keep watching. When the knights courageously took to the floor for the entertainment of the audience, you could feel the passion and excitement within ever y movement. It was truly indescribable, both how well trained the horses were and exactly how talented the knights are as so much training, effort and skills are required to put on a show like this. All the thrills, speculation and anticipation of the medieval tournament came to life. A free-for-all battle between two teams on an open battlefield became almost real, chanting and encouraging the knights as if you were a part of that history. Backstage, the stables are home to 17 horses. It is the job of Felo, manager of the stables, to take charge of the horses. He said the horse take between four to five months to prepare for one scene of the show as you have to get them used to everything, not only the training but they have to get prepared for the lights, music, audience

and fire. Although the horses are extremely well-trained, the knights try to be as secure as possible as they never always know what the horses may do during the show. Included in the show was a three-course banquet served on metal platters. The meal consisted of a vegetable soup for starters, chicken and potato for the main course and a simple oat cake for dessert. Although the food was quite basic, the idea represents the types of traditional food served in that day and age. However one thing going through my head was how do I eat soup without a spoon? The simple answer was you don’t. You simply pick it up and drink it as they did back in the good old days! Overall the food was simple but nice, the free wine and juices on the table was an added bonus and you could buy pitchers of draught beer also for five euros. Throughout the banquet, alongside the main knights battling, there were all kinds of other performers. These included an eagle show where the knights included audience participations, a fire dancer and the horses themselves showing how really clever they are. Of course, there is always a certain element of danger

with this job. All of the knights however agree that the fear of danger within this type of work is extremely exciting. The risk of the job and what you have to do makes you want to carry on. Accident may happen but accidents are accidents and cannot be helped. It all adds to the love of doing it. Many of them have been working for the show for many years, showing that it is something they enjoy and want to do. The night ended in with an unexpected band followed by talented flamenco dancers and the music changed from the medieval harps and strings, opening up the opportunity for a boogie for the rest of the evening. Although flamenco dancers are not everybody’s cup of tea, you cannot fault them for their talented moves and bringing some traditional Spanish themes into the night. The show is one of Tenerife’s longest running shows, celebrating its 27 th anniversary in February; I’m sure it will be celebrating in style. The re-enactment of this fascinating historical period of time replicates not only how much times have changed to our technology-run world but also what these knights had to do to prove their honour, dedication and entertainment

towards the Count. The good thing about this show is that with each performance they change or add something slightly, so that one show is never the same. With the recent popularity of medieval based films and TV shows, the music now includes pieces from the Lord of The Rings and Pirate of the Caribbean. This shows how it is trying to keeping up with popular culture and encouraging all different audiences to come and view. The medieval show is pretty much exactly what it sounds like but so much more at the same time. A night filled with medieval costumes, medieval food and the chance to watch impressive medieval style entertainment. Bring your friends, bring you family and bring your sense of fun. This show is something everybody should see at least once in their lives. Castillo San Miguel runs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased in many of the tourist excursion shops or online on their website.

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Pet care you cannot ignore T

HERE are so many things to think about when you own a pet and you have a duty to make sure they are cared for and looked after.

The economic crisis is hard on us all but your cat, dog, rabbit or rodent shouldn’t be the one to survive. Here are four “musts” of pet care.

1 - NEUTERING YOUR PET Neutering can help prevent illnesses and some unwanted behaviours. If you wish to get your pet neutered, the best thing to do is speak to your vet. They will be able to advise you about the cost and the best time to neuter your pet; you do not need to let an animal have one litter first. Neutering has benefits that apply not only to dogs and cats but also to other animals such as rabbits and ferrets. It prevents females coming into season, when they may attract unwanted male attention, become pregnant or have false pregnancies. Neutering also prevents the risk of testicular cancer in males and uterus infections and cancers in females. In male dogs and cats, neutering can reduce urine marking and roaming. It can also reduce aggressive behaviour in mature male ferrets, as well as the smell often associated with them! Neutering a female ferret can also prevent often severe health problems such as alopecia and anaemia. Unspayed female animals can be messy when they come into season - during this time, females can bleed for up to three weeks. Animals don’t respect family relationships - siblings will mate. This increases the risk of offspring with birth defects and deformities. Neutering animals can reduce the risk of them being stolen for breeding. Vet fees for problems during or after pregnancy and birth can be expensive. Offspring might need veterinary attention too. Females are spayed – this means the womb and the ovaries are removed. Males are castrated – this means the testicles are removed. Operations are carried out under general anaesthetic and animals usually recover quickly. Neutering shouldn’t mean that your pets will put on weightyour vet will be able to advise on this.

2 - KEEP FLEAS IN CHECK Fleas can be a problem even in the cleanest of homes or pet. Treat both your pet and your home, as fleas can survive without a host for many months. Visit your vet for advice on the best products. Clean bedding regularly and vacuum furniture, floors and skirting boards to help destroy fleas. Throw away the dustbag from your vacuum after each. Only give your pet flea treatment that has been recommended for it, ideally as prescribed by a vet. Products suitable for one species may not be suitable for another e.g. dog flea treatments contain permethrin, an insecticide that is safe for dogs but highly toxic to cats. Is your pet scratching? Can you see tiny dark specks in its fur or small browny-black insects scurrying about? Do you have any unaccounted for insect

bites yourself? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions – it could mean fleas. Flea bites can make your pet uncomfortable and itchy but they can also bring a host of other problems. Pets can be hypersensitive to flea saliva and suffer an allergic reaction. Fleas feed on blood, so young or frail animals can become weak and even die as a result of blood loss. Flea larvae can become infected with tapeworm eggs. If your pet eats an infected flea, it can become host to this parasite. If your pet has fleas, you should also make sure your pet is treated for worms. Fleas can also pass diseases to your pets. For example, myxomatosis is a serious disease in rabbits which can be spread by fleas.

3 - GET WORM WISE Healthy looking animals can carry worms, so it’s important to worm pets regularly. Worms can cause suffering, illness and even death. Some types of worms can be spread between pets and people and can cause diseases. Many infected animals do not show any outward signs, so it’s important to have a worm control programme in place as advised by your vet. But, if your animal is infected, you may see worms in faeces or vomit, or around your pet’s bottom. If you do see any worms on or near your animal, wrap them up in damp cotton wool and take them to the vet. Other symptoms include your pet starting to lose weight, their fur becoming dry and coarse, increased appetite, weakness and diarrhoea. In severe cases, infected puppies and kittens can have a distended abdomen or ‘pot belly’. Maintain an effective worm control programme, with pets being wormed against roundworm from a young age, and adult pets being treated against roundworms and tapeworms. Prevent tapeworms by using a flea treatment regularly, as fleas can carry tapeworm eggs. Disinfect food and water bowls regularly. You should also ensure housing is regularly cleaned and disinfected. Only use a disinfectant that is safe for animals. Good pasture management is required horses, ponies, donkeys and rabbits, to prevent them from eating the larvae and eggs of worms. This may involve removing droppings and rotating which areas your animal has access to. For rabbits, avoid collecting greens from areas where wild rabbits and rodents have been and if kept outside, place housing so that exposure to wild rabbits and rodents is minimised. Pregnant animals should only be wormed under the supervision of a vet.

4 - VACCINATIONS Make sure you protect your pets and keep them safe by keeping up to date with their vaccinations. When puppies and kittens are born, they are usually protected from infections by their mother’s milk, providing she has been regularly vaccinated. However, this protection only lasts a few weeks so they need regular vaccinations from an early age. Puppies are typically vaccinated at eight and 10 weeks, kittens at nine and 12 weeks, with an initial course of two injections. Your young pet should then be given a booster 12 months after their first vaccination. Rabbits need regular vaccinations too. Older pets need protecting too, as their immunity can decline. Speak to your vet as the regularity of your companions vaccinations can vary depending on the diseases prevalent in your area. Dogs should be routinely vaccinated against canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, leptospirosis and infectious canine hepatitis.

If your dog will be spending some time in kennels they may also be given a kennel cough vaccine. This vaccine is usually given intra-nasally (into a nostril) and protects against parainfluenza virus and bordetella bronchiseptica. Cats should be routinely vaccinated against feline infectious enteritis, feline herpes virus, feline calicivirus and feline leukaemia virus*. (*Current recommendations are that only at risk cats are given vaccine against feline leukemia virus). Rabbits should be routinely vaccinated against myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD).

DOGGIE TALES

My dog ate my Kindle! A

N entire drawer’s worth of bras and pants and £40 in cash are just two of the weirdest things that dogs have eaten, according to a survey by the Blue Cross animal charity in Britain. Supporters were asked to reveal the most unusual things their pooches had snaffled and got some surprising responses via Facebook and Twitter. They also include a 12-inch knife and a bottle of baby oil. Luckily none of the dogs were seriously harmed after their escapades, although many needed urgent veterinary treatment.

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Drawer full of underwear £40 in cash 12-inch knife Kindle Entire packet of laxatives Plastic duck Half a Top Gun DVD Bottle of baby oil Bowlful of sangria Foaming bath ball X-rays at Blue Cross hospitals over the years have revealed many unusual foreign bodies in dogs’ stomachs, including three tennis balls, a plastic sprig of holly, fish hook and sewing needle. If you think your dog has eaten something dangerous, contact your vet immediately – it could save their life.

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OPULAR Canary and Spanish musical group, Los Sabandeños has performed all over the world during 45 years of success.

HE festive season may be over but Puerto de la Cruz is carrying on the celebrations.

Sixty-two establishments are taking part in the initiative “De Tapas y Compras por el Puerto” (“Tapas and Shopping for Puerto”) which began on January 14th and continues until February 2nd. The town enjoyed a good Christmas, leaving behind the negative trends of previous years and business leaders want this to continue in 2014. The Chamber of Commerce, local council’s department of trade and commerce and Productus de la Tierra (Products of the Earth) have teamed up for the event, with

sponsorship from Zapatería Estilo and the collaboration of Viajes Corona. Trade councillor, Lope Afonso said it was a single initiative to join restaurants and shopping and would help to bring dynamism to Puerto. Customers who spend ten euros of more will get the chance to win more than 50 prizes of products donated by the retailers who are taking part. There are 19 restaurants taking part in the tapas trail and there is a competition for customers to choose the best dishes.

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However, if you go along to a concert in La Orotava on February 1st, you will see them as never before. Los Sabandeños has chosen Tenerife, where it is based, to present its new album “Patrimonio” but this will be very much more than a musical evening. The Auditorio Teobaldo Power will host a multi-discplinary event including traditional Canary dance, tango and a choreography group exclusively dedicated to Venezuela. Silbo, the old whistling language of La Gomera, will also get special treatment with various experts giving the audience a small sample of this unique form of communication. A group which plays mariachi, a form of folk music from Mexico, will also grace the stage and there will be two separate videos to illustrate the environment which provided the backdrop for the recording of “Patrimonio”. The programme will be completed with a selection of the most celebrated songs from Los Sabandeños as they take everyone with them on a tour around the Canaries, as well as countries like Portugal, México, Venezuela, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina and Cuba. The concert begins at 9.30pm. Tickets are available at various outlets (see poster) and also on www.ticketea.com

SEASON BEGINS

Welcome to the Jazz Corner

HE Jazz Corner of the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus begins the year with two dates of the highest international level.

Bernd Lhotzky Stride Piano and the Paul Jackson Trío featuring Pee Wee Ellis will take to the stage of the multi-purpose room on February 8th and March 27th respectively. The quality of artists who

have performed in “El Rincón del Jazz” in Las Palmas have made this cycle an absolute must for music lovers. German pianist Bernd Lhotzky is one of the most brilliant protagonists of the stride piano and ensures the

instrument comes alive with vitality and pace. He believes jazz fans should have an open mind and listen to all different styles, rather than having a partial view. Paul Jackson is known as the “musicians’ musician” and on this occasion, he arrives on Gran Canaria with his trio, including Xantoné Blacq who was the pianist with

Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson. Together with third member, Tony Match, they will be accompanied by the saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, one of the most important figures of the funk revolution in the 1960s. Tickets are available through the usual channels, including www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es

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“Jable” show mixes the past and present

MONDAY CINEMA

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ISLANDS’ MUSIC

concert in the Teatro Pérez Galdós in Las Palmas on February 7th is being described as a “back to the future” event.

The present and the past will be mixed in the show “Jable” which will appeal to those who love Canary music. Designer and co-ordinator Domingo Rodríguez Oramas, known as El Colorao, links the different styles of each of the islands and brings a modern touch without losing their roots. A maestro of the timple, Domingo will be joined on stage by his inseparable guitarist, Juan Carlos Pérez Brito and a group of friends who play instruments and sing. Whilst respecting traditional styles, “Jable” will also present an innovative and futuristic side. El Colorao will welcome artists such as Juan Carlos Pérez Brito, Pedro Manuel Afonso, Ico Arrocha, Mariví Cabo, Antonio Corujo, Ciro Corujo, Javier Cerpa, Manuel Estupiñán, Abelardo García El Tormento, Candelaria González, Beneharo Pérez, Silvestre Ramírez, José Manuel Ramos, Fabiola Socas, José Manuel Toledo, Domingo Umpiérrez El Cuco, Clara Hernández, Carlos Oramas and Althay Páez which makes this a landmark concert for fans of this music. The “back to the future” theme is very much reflected in El Colorao’s 2003 album “Aulaga” which is being reissued for the Domingo, “ El Colorao” fourth time especially for the occasion. It contains a collection of 20 songs and a multi-media track on two CDs. The original recording was made in cellars and old houses and Domingo feels this helps it to convey the warmth which is often lost in the recording studio. Ticket prices are 20 euros, with the concert starting at 8.30pm. They can be purchased at the box office from 11am to 4pm (extended hours during performances of “Les Miserables”), in the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium 4pm to 9pm Monday to Friday, through www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es, www.teatroperezgaldos.es and www.entradas or phone 902 488 488.

Tenerife launches original movie event

major new film festival is to be launched in the Canary Islands but it’s not in the traditional format.

This event does not have set days but takes place from February through to May with a number of stages culminating in a gala prize-giving ceremony in Santa Cruz. “CinEdFest” is the first educational film festival in the Canaries aimed at schools and has a potential audience of 350,622 students. The aim is to teach them all about film-making and then encourage them to shoot their own which could potentially be seen on TV Canaria. Tenerife Cabildo is backing the ambitious project and at a press conference, all parties involved stressed the impor-

FILM FESTIVAL tance of the festival in training future professionals. Entry is open free of charge to all 1,083 schools in the archipelago. Registration closes on January 31st and films have to be submitted by April 28th. Of these, 24 finalists will be chosen and there are 13 awards up for grabs at the gala on May 31st. The two men behind the project are eminent short film director, David Cánovas and renowed film composer, Antonio Hernández. CineEdFest will be divided into seven phases, the first three dedicated to training, including script and pre-production advice, clips and post-production. In the fourth phase (April-May), works will be posted on Youtube and the www.cinedfest.com website. Students and the general public will be invited to view them and vote on line for their favourite. In the fifth stage in May, the 24 finalists will be selected. The sixth phase is the prize-giving. The public and a jury will also be invited to choose the best original screen-play, best director and best male and female performance. A summary of the gala will be shown on Television Canaria in June with interviews. Anyone wanting further information should go to the website or via Facebook and Twitter.

T’S probably a long time since a cinema offered admission for the equivalent of less than two English pounds but Los Realejos is doing just that. Every Monday night, as part of a new culture initiative, the newly-refurbished Teatro Cine Realejos is putting on movies, in Spanish, for just two euros per person. The campaign is called “La cultura no muerde, acércate” (“Culture doesn’t bite, come”) and is aimed at bringing more events to the people, with various ideas suggested by artists and groups themselves. Programme co-ordinator for the cinema, José Javier López said they were looking away from the bigger movies to another market with more affordable titles but still awardwinners from festivals in

locations such as Malaga and Cannes. “Planet Ocean” was shown on January 20th and on January 27th, again at the usual time of 9pm, the film will be “Las sesiones”. This is based on the true story of a man confined to an iron lung who, at the age of 38, decides to lose his virginity with the help of her therapist and the guidance of a priest. With three Oscar nominations and many other awards, this film is one of the highlights of the season and paves the way for more quality movies in February and the months thereafter. Keep in touch on www.losreajelos.es

EXHIBITION PLAN

Adeje’s appeal to women artists

DEJE is looking for creative women who have conquered the arts and triumphed over discrimination.

The local council’s departments of culture and equality is organising an exhibition to celebrate International Women’s Day. Entries are being invited for “Mujeres Adeje-creativa” which will take place from March 7 to 26th in the exhibition room of the Adeje cultural centre. Professional and selftaught artists can take place and proposals can be any format such as paintings, sculpture, photography etc but only one piece per person. Councillors Juan Desiderio Afonso Ruiz and Nayra Medina

Bethencourt said the aim was to present in visual form the important role of women today in art and to pay tribute to all those who had fought social conventions and sexist discrimination to become successful artists. This will be the third edition of “Mujeres Adeje-creativa”. The deadlinbe for entries is February 17th and an application form can be downloaded from www.adeje.es under “Igualdad”. Once completed, it can then be sent to igualdad@adeje.es. Places are limited.

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The show that helps people to uncover hidden treasures in their homes and sell them at auction. Alison Sherwin lives in Cheshire but has never been to London. She has always wanted to make the trip and is hoping that with help from her boyfriend Gary and the Cash in the Attic team her antiques will fund her expedition to the capital. Angela Rippon presents.

(STEREO, REPEAT, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, 3 STAR) Chef Michel Roux Jr and drinks expert Kate Goodman return for another series highlighting British food as well as current trends, nostalgic classics and recipes from around the world. Mary Berry surprises Michel with an ingenious use for stale bread to create fish pie topping. Mary is full of tips to reduce waste, including sharing stories of her days as ‘freezer correspondent’ for a weekly magazine. Plus Kate does a tasting of the ultimate in ‘waste not, want not’ drinks: grappa - made from the waste product of wine making.

Essex-based sitcom about sisters Tracey and Sharon and their largerthan-life friend Dorien. Sharon’s estranged husband Chris gets in touch. The new woman in his life is Angie, who is friendly, vivacious and blind. Chris now wants a divorce from Sharon so they can get married, but Tracey has her doubts. Then, at Chris and Angie’s engagement party, Dorien meets a good-looking blind guy who takes a shine to her. Starring: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Charlie Quirke, David Cardy, Margo Cargill.

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8TH FEBRUARY 22:45 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS (FILM) Racecar action thriller. To clear his criminal record a former LA cop must infiltrate the Miami street racing scene to set up a drug baron. Burning rubber all over the city with his ex-con friend, he attempts to deliver the crook to the FBI without crashing and being blown to pieces in one of the many explosions. Director: John Singleton Starring: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Ludacris, Thom Barry

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Helicopter Heroes Down Under Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds Antiques Roadshow Rip Off Food See Hear BBC News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast The Secret Life of Elephants Flog It! Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Great Interior Design Challenge The Restaurant Man Horizon Mock the Week Newsnight Inside the Animal Mind See Hear James May’s Toy Stories This is BBC Two

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase ITV News London Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather The Jonathan Ross Show Corfu: A Tale of Two Islands Jackpot247 Columbo ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire USA Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Jump 24 Hours in A and E Turtle Boy: A Bodyshock Special Strictly Baby Disco Random Acts Launched at Red Bull Studios with Sony Xperia Smartphones What Happens in Sunny Beach... Mesh Film Ask the Dust

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Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures Toby’s Travelling Circus Milkshake! Show Songs Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Fatal Trust 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Extraordinary People Ultimate Emergency Bikers Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side Pokerstars: The Big Game

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Little Princess Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff Highland Emergency Celebrity Big Brother 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film A Trick of the Mind 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Winter Road Rescue World’s Worst Holiday Horrors A Dog’s Dinner: The Truth About Dog Food Kids Who Kill CSI: NY Super Casino

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Football Special Football´s Greatest International Teams International Twenty20 Cricket Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket Footballl Gold Soccer Special Football Special

Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket Football´s Greatest AshesModernClassics International Twenty20 Cricket Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket WWE: Bottom Line WWE From the Vault WWE: Afterburn Live Copa Del Rey Football

THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY 2014

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:10 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:35 23:35 00:20 00:25

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Helicopter Heroes Down Under Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Father Brown Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Hidden Kingdoms Silent Witness BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week Skiing Weatherview BBC News

08:20 09:05 10:05 10:35 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:15 15:15 16:15 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00

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Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds Tudor Monastery Farm Rip Off Food HARDtalk BBC News BBC World News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast Lost Land of the Tiger Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Great Interior Design Challenge Restoration Home One Year on Dan Snow’s History of the Winter Olympics Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe Newsnight Horizon Panorama Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve This is BBC Two

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:35

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Tonight Emmerdale Birds of a Feather Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather The Lying Game: Crimes That Fooled Britain Strictly Kosher Jackpot247 Tonight

06:25 07:10 07:55 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 14:10 15:10 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:05 01:00 01:05

Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire USA Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Jump The Undateables Bodyshockers 24 Hours in A and E One Born Every Minute Random Acts The Fat Fighters

07:00 07:10 07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:35 08:50 09:00 09:15 11:15 11:45 13:10 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:10 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00

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Football Special What´s the Story? Copa Del rey Football Spanish Football GOld Football´s Greatest Live Dubai International Racingf Carnival Prem. Leag. World FL72 Preview FL72 Live Ringside FL72 Preview

Pool Ashes Modern Classics Watersports World Pool Copa Del Rey Football What´s the Story? Sporting Greats Ringside Sporting Greats Spanish Football GOld Live Copa Del Rey Football Sporting Greats

FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 2014

TENERIFE NEWS 493 I TV GUIDE

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:10 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:35 23:25 00:00 01:55

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Helicopter Heroes Down Under Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors Father Brown Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Room 101 Silent Witness BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show Football Focus EastEnders Omnibus Weatherview

07:00 07:45 08:15 09:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 News 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:15 15:15 16:15 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:05 01:00 02:00

The Sheriffs are Coming Helicopter Heroes Down Under Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds Cold War, Hot Jets Question Time BBC News BBC World

06:00 08:30 09:25

The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast Lost Land of the Tiger Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys The Great Interior Design Challenge Mastermind An Island Parish Natural World QI Newsnight Tennis Question Time Michael Palin in Wyeth’s World

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street The Martin Lewis Money Show Coronation Street Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV News at Ten and Weather The Americans Benidorm Jackpot247

06:25 07:10 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 14:10 15:10 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Secret Millionaire USA Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me A Place in the Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast The Jump The Last Leg Brooklyn NineNine Film Saw IV Random Acts

07:00 07:10 07:20 07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:35 08:50 09:00 09:15 11:15 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 00:15

Little Princess Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Milkshake! Show Songs Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Ultimate Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours The Mentalist Film Angels Fall 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Building the London Underground Ice Road Truckers Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild Film The Siege Super Casino

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Football´s Greatest Internat. Teams Copa Del Rey Footb. Prem. Leag. World Football´s Greatest Ringside The Rugby Club FL72 Preview Copa Del Rey Footb. Ringside Fl72 Preview Football´s Greatest Prem. Leag. Preview The Fantasy Football CLub Deadline Day Live

Live International Twenty20 Cricket Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket Thinking Tackle International Twenty20 Cricket Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket The Rugby Club Sporting Greats Women´s International Twenty20 Cricket

SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2014

06:00 10:00 11:30 12:00 12:45 13:00 13:05 13:15 14:00 18:50 19:00 19:05

Breakfast Saturday Kitchen The Good Cook Football Focus Saturday Sportsday BBC News BBC London News Bargain Hunt Six Nations Rugby Union BBC News BBC London News The Voice UK

Music superstars Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue take on the role of coaches on a mission to find and nurture the UK’s next great voice. 20:25 21:15 22:05 22:25 23:50 01:10 01:15

The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins Casualty BBC News Match of the Day The Football League Show Weatherview BBC News

06:00 06:35 07:40 09:10 10:05 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:45 13:15 14:15 16:30 17:15 18:00 19:00 20:00

Preview Film Enchanted April Film The Maggie Life with Eliza Life on Earth Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain Great British Railway Journeys The A-Z of TV Cooking The Good Cook The Big Bread Experiment Anchors Aweigh Final Score Coast Natural World Flog It! Dad’s Army

Don’t panic! It’s the wartime sitcom with those national treasures created by Jimmy Perry. Captain Mainwaring and the men of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard take to the water when they acquire a platoon boat. 20:30 21:15 23:00 01:00 02:40

QI XL Film Made in Dagenham Tennis Film Comfort and Joy This is BBC Two

06:00 09:25 09:30 10:30 11:30 11:45 12:40 14:50 16:50 18:25 18:35 18:50 20:20 21:35 22:35 22:50 00:55 03:00 03:45

CITV ITV News Dinner Date Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Film Charade Midsomer Murders Film Johnny English Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Splash! Take Me Out The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Film Bloody Sunday Jackpot 247 Ladette to Lady Australia ITV Nightscreen

06:10 07:00 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:35 13:30 15:55 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:45 01:30 03:15

The Hoobs Transworld Sport The Morning Line Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Simpsons Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Speed with Guy Martin Bigfoot Files Hostages Film Priest Film 28 Weeks Later Film Street Kings Hollyoaks Omnibus

06:15 06:25 06:35 06:50 07:00 07:10 07:25 07:35 07:40 07:55 08:05

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Fifi and the Flowertots Bubble Guppies The Mr Men Show Chloe’s Closet Roobarb and Custard Too Bananas in Pyjamas Make Way for Noddy Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures City of Friends Little Princess The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Angelina Ballerina Rupert Bear Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Jelly Jamm LazyTown Film Bewitched Film Blue Streak Diagnosis Murder Film Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder Columbo 5 News Weekend NCIS War on Terror Film The Contract Super Casino

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09:00 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:00 15:00 16:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 22:00

Game Changers Soccer AM FL72 Live Saturday Team Talk Soccer Saturday Spanish Football Fight Night-Live FL72 Highlights Saturday Reloaded

Ringiside IRB Rugby World Sevens Anglo-Welsh Cup Rugby Union IRB Rugby World Sevens WWE: Smackdown WWE: Bottom Line WWE: Smackdown NFL NFL-A Football Life NFL SNF-Game of the Day SNF-Match Choice

06:00 07:30 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:15 13:00 13:10 13:15 13:45 14:30 17:00 17:35 17:50 17:55 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:15 22:20 22:25 23:10 23:50 01:45 01:50

SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics MOTD2 Extra BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Bargain Hunt The Indian Doctor Six Nations Rugby Union Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News Weather Fake or Fortune? Countryfile Call the Midwife The Musketeers BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got Old News for You Who Do You Think You Are? USA Film Breaking and Entering Weatherview BBC News

06:05 07:25 09:10 10:05 11:35 12:20 13:20 15:45 16:45 17:15 18:00

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Film The Whip Hand I’m Alright Jack Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The A-Z of TV Cooking The Good Cook Film Funny Girl Escape to the Country The Olympic Journey: Inspire Ski Sunday Dan Snow’s History of the Winter Olympics Flog It! Top Gear Dragons’ Den

Series in which budding entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to multimillionaires. A former Team GB triathlete pitches an innovative sports recovery drink, a tech savvy entrepreneur presents his taxibooking app and one London based businessman raises some eyebrows with his bespoke male contraceptive solution. 22:00

23:00 01:00

The Route Masters: Running London’s Roads Tennis Countryfile

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06:00 09:25 10:20 11:20 11:25 12:25

13:25 14:10 15:40 17:50 18:00 18:15 19:45 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:15 22:45 23:45 00:40 02:45

CITV Dickinson’s Real Deal Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Inside the National Trust The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Catchphrase Splash! Film Goldfinger Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Dancing on Ice All Star Family Fortunes Dancing on Ice Mr Selfridge ITV News at Ten and Weather Birds of a Feather Piers Morgan’s Life Stories LV=Cup Rugby The Store The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

06:10 07:00

Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones Coronation Street DCI Banks ITV News at Ten and Weather Film Mickey Blue Eyes Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

06:15

07:25 08:25 09:30 12:30 13:25 14:25 15:30 17:30 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00

The Hoobs Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Taste Sunday Brunch The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Simpsons Film Eragon Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Scandimania The Jump

It’s the live semi-final where, after weeks of training, the pressure is on for the remaining competitors to evade the final Jump before tomorrow night’s grand final. But for the slowest competitors in the day’s event, it will be time to take on the ski jump, in a bid to jump as far as possible to make it through. The final edition airs tomorrow. 22:30

03:00 03:45

The Super Bowl: American Football Live According to Jim Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

07:55 08:05 08:10

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Little Princess Olly the Little White Van The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Angelina Ballerina Rupert Bear Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Milkshake Monkey Jelly Jamm LazyTown Power Rangers: Super Samurai Power Rangers: Megaforce Access Building the London Underground Ice Road Truckers Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild Police Interceptors Film Doctor Dolittle 2 Film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 5 News Weekend Film Arachnophobia Film Drag Me to Hell Film The Matrix Super Casino

06:00

Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film The Mystery of Natalie Wood 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Go Hard or Go Home Police Interceptors The Big Benefits Row: Live Helix Film Starship Troopers 3: Marauder Super Casino

09:00 10:30

07:30 08:30 09:00 10:30 12:30 18:30 22:00

08:00 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:30 15:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00

SNF-Match Choice GAme Changers FL72 Highlights The SUnday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Super Sunday Live Spanish Football Live NFL

Live International Twenty20 Cricket Women´s Int. Twenty20 Cricket NFL NFL-A Football Life NFL Live Indoor Hockey NFL NFL-A Football Life NFL Int.TWenty20 Cricket Women´s Int. Twenty20 Cricket Football Special

MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2014

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:30 22:35 23:40 00:25 00:30

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors WPC 56 Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Panorama Britain’s Great War BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day 2 The Graham Norton Show Weatherview BBC News

07:50 08:20 09:05

10:05 10:35 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:15 15:15 16:15 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:20 00:20

Helicopter Heroes Down Under The A-Z of TV Cooking Ben and James Versus the Arabian Desert Britain’s Empty Homes Click BBC News World News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast Lost Land of the Tiger Flog It! Eggheads Great Continental Railways Top Gear University Challenge Food and Drink Horizon QI Newsnight The Coffee Trail with Simon Reeve Film 2014

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00

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The Treacle People Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Food Unwrapped The Jump Three Wives, One Husband: Married to the Mormons Random Acts Film There’s Something About Mary Hostages

07:35 07:50 08:00 08:15 08:30 08:35 08:45 09:00 09:15 11:10 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00

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12:30 13:00 14:30 15:30 16:00 18:00 19:00 23:00 00:00

07:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 16:30 17:30 18:00 23:00

Football Special Spanish Football Gold Football Gold Football Special Spanish Football The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM: The Best Bits FL72 Review Live MOnday Night Football FL72 Review SPFL Round-Up

Fight Night Sporting Greats Racing News Snow Unleashed TBA Fight Night Super League GOld TBA NFL Fight Night

TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2014

TENERIFE NEWS 493 I TV GUIDE

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:25 22:30 22:35 23:20 01:05 01:10

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors WPC 56 Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show EastEnders Holby City Death in Paradise BBC News Regional News Weather The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2014 Film Away From Her Weatherview BBC News

07:50 08:20 09:05 10:05 10:35 11:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 13:30 14:15 15:15 16:15 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:20 00:20 01:10

Saints and Scroungers The A-Z of TV Cooking Great British Garden Revival Britain’s Empty Homes HARDtalk BBC News World News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast Lost Land of the Jaguar Flog It! Eggheads Great Continental Railways The Great Interior Design Challenge Children’s Emergency Rescue Inside the Animal Mind House of Fools Newsnight Dragons’ Den Naked Rambler This is BBC Two

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:35 23:35 00:05 03:00 03:45

Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Emmerdale River Monsters Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Births, Deaths and Marriages ITV News at Ten and Weather Sports Life Stories The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen

06:15 06:25 07:10 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:05 12:35 15:10 16:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:00 00:05 01:05 01:35

The Treacle People Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location The Taste Secrets of the Pickpockets The Undateables Random Acts Pokerstars.Com Ept Barcelona KOTV Boxing Weekly Transworld Sport

07:50 08:00 08:10 08:15 08:30 08:35 08:45 09:00 09:15 11:10 12:10 12:15 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 00:55

Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Mio Mao Peppa Pig Milkshake Monkey Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Ultimate Emergency Bikers Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film The Mystery of Natalie Wood 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away The Big Benefits Row The Dog Rescuers Highland Emergency Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun She’s 78, He’s 39: Age Gap Love Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Body of Proof Super Casino

09:00 11:30 12:00 13:00 15:30 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 22:00

08:30 12:00 13:30 17:00 19:00 19:30 21:30 22:00 23:00 00:00

Monday Night Football SPFL Roun-Up FL72 Review Monday Night Football SPFL Rpund-Up FL72 Review Premier League Review Football´s Greatest International Teams Revista De La Liga Live Coppa Italia Football Revista De La Liga

Live Big Bash Cricket Ashes Modern Classics Bisg ash Cricket WWE: Smackdown WWE From the Vault Live Greyhound Racing Super League Gold POker Polo Football Asia

WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2014

06:00 09:15 10:00 11:00 11:45 12:15 13:00 13:30 13:45 14:15 15:00 15:45 16:30 17:15 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:25 22:30 22:35 23:05 23:35 01:10 01:15

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors WPC 56 Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Waterloo Road Outnumbered Mrs. Brown’s Boys BBC News Regional News Weather A Question of Sport Film 2014 Film The Matador Weatherview BBC News

07:00 07:45 08:15 09:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 13:00 13:30 14:15 15:15 16:10 17:10 17:55

18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:30 23:20 00:20

The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers The A-Z of TV Cooking Nature’s Weirdest Events Rip Off Food See Hear BBC News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Coast Lost Land of the Jaguar Flog It! Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats Eggheads Great Continental Railways The Great Interior Design Challenge The Restaurant Man Royal Cousins at War Inside No 9 Newsnight Inside the Animal Mind See Hear

06:00 08:30 09:25 10:30 11:25 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:25

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase Regional News and Weather Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather The Jonathan Ross Show The Cube Jackpot247 Columbo

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The Treacle People Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Restoration Man 24 Hours in A and E Hunted Don’t Look Down Random Acts Launched at Red Bull Studios with Sony Xperia Smartphones

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Mio Mao Peppa Pig Milkshake Monkey Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime World’s Worst Holiday Horrors Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Chinese Food in Minutes Film Prairie Fever 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Caught on Camera Ultimate Emergency Bikers NCIS Sherlock: The First CSI The Big Benefits Row Pokerstars: The Big Game

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Football´s Greatest International Teams Football Asia Premier League Review Football´s Greatest International Teams Football Asia Revista De La Liga Prem. Leag. Review Football´s Greatest International Teams Revista De La Liga Prem. Leag. Review Football´s Greatest International Teams

Live Big Bash Cricket South African T20 Cricket Sky Sports Cricket Gold South African T20 Cricket Live South African T20 Cricket TOtal Rugby Prem Leag. Darts Darts Gold Football Gold Live Test Cricket

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors WPC 56 Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Pound Shop Wars Inspector George Gently BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week Skiing Weatherview BBC News

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Saints and Scroungers The A to Z of TV Cooking Italy Unpacked Rip Off Food HARDtalk BBC News BBC World News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Masterclass Coast Lost Land of the Jaguar Flog It! Eggheads Great Continental Railway Journeys Horizon Restoration Home One Year on Royal Cousins at War Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe Newsnight Don’t Panic - The Truth About Population Panorama Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Tonight Emmerdale Birds of a Feather Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather Exposure: Fashion Factories Undercover The Late Debate Jackpot247 Tonight

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Supersize v Superskinny Big Ballet Bodyshockers My Baggy Body 24 Hours in A and E Random Acts Undercover Boss USA Food Unwrapped

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The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Milkshake Monkey Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Building the London Underground Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Mcbride: The Doctor is Out, Really Out 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live Winter Road Rescue Help! I’m Snowtrapped The Hotel Inspector Brain Hospital: Saving Lives CSI: NY Access Super Casino

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Milkshake! Bop Box Little Princess Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Mr. Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Fifi and the Flowertots Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pyjamas Tickety Toc The Wright Stuff The Hotel Inspector 5 News Lunchtime Police Interceptors Home and Away Neighbours CSI: NY Film While I Was Gone 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live The True Story Ice Road Truckers Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild World’s Scariest Animal Attacks Caught on Camera Super Casino

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Johnstone´s Paint Trophy Football Prem. Leag. 100 CLub Johnstone´s Paint Trophy Football What´s the Story? Test Cricket Live DUbai International Racing Carnival Prem. League World Live Premier League Darts FL72 Preview Prem. Leag.World

Bowls South African T20 Cricket Prem. Leag Darts FL72 Preview Ringside FL72 Preview The Rugby Club ATP TOur Uncovered Football Gold Live Test Cricket

FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2014

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors WPC 56 Perfection EsPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Room 101 New Tricks BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show Pound Shop Wars EastEnders Omnibus Weatherview BBC News

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Homes Under the Hammer The Sheriffs are Coming Saints and Scroungers The A to Z of TV Cooking Cold War, Hot Jets Question Time BBC News BBC World News The Daily Politics Britain’s First Photo Album Cash in the Attic The Great British Bake Off Masterclass Coast Winter Olympics Great Continental Railway Journeys Mastermind An Island Parish Torvill and Dean: The Perfect Day Alan Davies Apres Ski Newsnight Film Passchendaele Question Time Secrets of the Sales This is BBC Two

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street The Martin Lewis Money Show Coronation Street Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV News at Ten and Weather The Americans Benidorm Jackpot247 Film Always

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The Treacle People Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Peter Kay: Live and Back on Nights! The Last Leg Brooklyn Nine-Nine Film Weekend Random Acts Southland Don’t Trust the B— — In Apartment 23 According to Jim

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Ringside Super League Super Leag.Gold Super League Super Leag. Gold Super League The Fantasy Football Club Live Super League The Fantasy Football Prem. Leag. Preview Football Gold

Live Big Bash Cricket Premier League Darts Darts Gold FL72 Preview WWE: Raw Premier League Preview Live Superleague Netball Football Gold Live Test Cricket

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Food and Drink Football Focus Saturday Sportsday BBC News BBC London News Bargain Hunt Six Nations Rugby Union BBC News BBC London News The Voice UK

Music superstars Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue take on the role of coaches on a mission to find and nurture the UK’s next great voice. 20:30 21:20 22:10 22:30 00:00 01:20 01:25

The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins Casualty BBC News Match of the Day The Football League Show Weatherview BBC News

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TBA Winter Olympics Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain

Documentary series in which Fred Dibnah travels around Britain in his restored traction engine in search of engineering skills and technology from a bygone age, a journey that will take him to ancient iron foundries, industrial sites and little workshops. 11:30 12:00 13:00 14:30 16:30 17:10 20:00

Great British Railway Journeys The Great British Bake Off TBA Winter Olympics Final Score Winter Olympics Dad’s Army

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Classic wartime sitcom about a group of man - not able to take up active service due to their age - who set up their town’s Home Guard in the Second World War.

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Pat and Stan Dino Dan Canimals Om Nom Stories Sooty Scrambled! ITV News Dinner Date Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Catchphrase The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Midsomer Murders You’ve Been Framed! Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Film Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Splash! Take Me Out The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Film 2 Fast 2 Furious Jackpot247 Ladette to Lady Australia

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Transworld Sport The Morning Line Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Simpsons Undercover Boss USA Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Iceman Murder Mystery Bigfoot Files Hostages TBA Film Jackie Brown

Scintillating drama in which a middle-aged air stewardess smuggles cash for a ruthless gun salesman. When she is arrested, federal officers expect her to talk in return for a light sentence. However, she has other plans and, with the help of a bail bondsman, soon embarks on a scheme which will keep her one step ahead of the police and a world away from her old life. Based on the novel ‘Rum Punch’ by Elmore Leonard. 02:15

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TBA Diagnosis Murder

Lighthearted mystery drama series about a hospital doctor who uses his sleuthing skills to help the LAPD crack baffling cases. 17:00 19:00

TBA NCIS

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A team of special agents, operating outside the military chain of command, must investigate any crime with pieces of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. 20:55 21:00 00:30

5 News TBA Super Casino

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Game Changers Soccer AM FL72 Live Saturday Team Talk Soccer Saturday Live Saturday Night Football SNF - Game of the Day SNF - MAtch Choice FL72 Highlights Saturday Reloaded

Super League Superleague Netball Prem. Leag. Preview Live Scottish Cup Football Ringside WWE: Smackdown WWE: Bottom Line Scottish Cup Football Ringside Sky Sports Cricket GOld Sky Sports CLassics Football GOld

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Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics MOTD2 Extra BBC News Bargain Hunt The Indian Doctor Six Nations Rugby Union Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News and Weather Fake or Fortune? Countryfile Call the Midwife The Musketeers BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 TBA Weatherview BBC News

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Winter Olympics Saturday Kitchen Best Bites TBA Winter Olympics Top Gear

Motoring magazine programme that tests and reviews the latest models of cars on the market, as well as covering older ‘classic’ models and news in the motoring world. 21:00

Dragons’ Den

Series in which budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to multi-millionaires. 22:00 22:30

Alpine Davies Winter Olympics QI XL

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Pat and Stan Dino Dan Canimals Om Nom Stories Sooty Scrambled! Dickinson’s Real Deal Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather The Unforgettable... Inside the National Trust The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Splash! Film Thunderball Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Dancing on Ice All Star Family Fortunes Dancing on Ice Mr Selfridge ITV News and Weather Birds of a Feather Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Rugby Highlights The Store The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

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The Hoobs Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Taste Sunday Brunch The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother The Simpsons Film 3 Men and a Baby

Leonard Nimoy’s classic 1980s comedy stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson as Peter Mitchell, Michael Kellam and Jack Holden, three determined bachelors who share an apartment. They’re all rich and successful, both professionally and with the ladies, and their lives are perfect... until one of Holden’s conquests leaves the fruit of his loins at their front door and suddenly all three men have to cope with the unthinkable: looking after a 24/7 eating, crying, sleeping, pooing machine. 17:30 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00

Deal or No Deal Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Scandimania TBA

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FL72 Highlights SNF - Match Choice Game Changers The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Live Super Sunday TBA Football Special Scottish Cup Football

Five teenagers with attitude unite to combat the invading forces. 11:10 20:55

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Spanish Football Scottish Cup Footb. The Fantasy Football Club Live Scottish Cup Football Test Cricket Super League Gold IRB Rugby World Sevens MAx POwer Test Cricket Scottish Cup Footb. SKy Sports Cricket Gold SKy Sports Classics

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MONDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2014

Breakfast Wanted Down Under Revisited Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt Winter Olympics BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors TBA Perfection Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Inside Out BBC News and Regional News EastEnders Panorama Britain’s Great War BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather BBC Weather Have I Got Old News for You Who Do You Think You Are? USA The Graham Norton Show Weatherview BBC News

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Winter Olympics The Daily Politics Winter Olympics University Challenge

Cult student quiz show where two rival university teams battle it out to see who has the most superior intellects. 20:30

Food and Drink

Food and Drink is back! Culinary legend Michel Roux Jnr meets food experts to discuss and make some culinary favourites including a roast, baked goods and afternoon tea. 21:00

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The Culture Show Newsnight Royal Cousins at War TBA This is BBC Two

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Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Dickinson’s Real Deal The Alan Titchmarsh Show Britain’s Best Bakery The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones Coronation Street DCI Banks ITV News at Ten and Weather The Agenda The Mighty Mississippi Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA

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Countdown Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Undercover Boss Canada Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses Channel 4 News Summary Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me Coach Trip

In Sardinia, two new tourists hope to bring the coach under their spell. Brendan lets the group loose at a market after they’ve had an Italian lesson, then they make waves sea kayaking, but which couple will be in deep water at the vote? 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 00:00 00:05 00:55 01:55

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Dispatches Food Unwrapped Benefits Street TBA Random Acts Scandal Hostages World Without End

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Host Matthew Wright presides over another lively and occasionally heated debate inspired by this morning’s news headlines. He is joined by a resident panel of celebrities, plus special guests and a team of experts to offer advice. 11:10 12:10 12:15

The Hotel Inspector 5 News Winter Road Rescue

We follow the snowplough drivers and RAC patrols who work 24/7 to make sure the UK does not grind to a halt when winter weather hits. 13:15 13:45 14:15 15:15 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00

Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Film Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery 5 News Neighbours Home and Away Newstalk Live TBA Police Interceptors TBA Helix

Series that follows a team of scientists from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention who travel to a research facility in the Arctic to investigate a potential outbreak of disease. 23:00 01:00

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Good Morning Sports Fans 10:00 Ford Football Special Another chance to catch Sunday’s Barclays Premier League double bill. Tottenham Hotspur take on Everton at White Hart Lane and Manchester United face Fulham at Old Trafford. 11:30 12:30

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OROTAVA INVITE

Wines are on top of the world!

Tenerife´s wine museum

LASSES are being raised in the valley of La Orotava following more success for its exquisite wines.

The bodegas which fall within this group believe the world lies before them as the Tenerife brands become known outside the island and archipelago. The latest coup falls to the wine cellar Soagranorte, part of the “Denominación de Origen Valle de La Orotava”, which closely follows the

traditional methods of growing and cultivation. It uses what is known as the cord or braiding technique and aims to get the best out of the land. There was huge surprise and delight when the wine “7 Fuentes”, from the same bodega, was voted best value wine of the year by the publication “The Wine

Advocate” by Robert Parker, one of the world’s leading wine experts. Now, the Canaries for the first time have been included in the 20th edition of the El Mundo and El Mundo Vino awards with the excellent Suertes del Marqués El Ciruelo. Soagranorte’s wine-maker, Roberto Santana Morales said they had started work on the plots in 2008, looking for balance in the vineyard,

respecting the traditional system of braided cord and gradually eliminating all synthetic products. Every stage is carried out by hand. Suertes del Marqués El Ciruelo comes from the grapes grown in the most volcanic soil, facing north and at an altitude of 550 metres and with good weather conditions produces outstanding results when mature. This parcel of two acres has the most complex ground and only 1,950 bottles were produced in 2011. This wine now has points of sale across the world, including in Britain, Germany, France , Holland, Japan and the USA. If you would like to taste this award-winning wine for yourself, go to http://www.suertesdelmarques.com/ which is available in English. Click on to “contacts” and then dealers in Spain and retailers are listed, together with online shops. To find out more about the wines generally in La Orotava, go to http://www.dovalleorotava.com/ where you will find information about all associated events, such as wine courses. You can also follow news on Facebook. And don’t forget, Tenerife has its own wine museum, La Baranda on an old Canary farm at El Sauzal which you can visit, see http://www.casadelvinotenerife.com/

Wear pink Learning more to show about folklore solidarity T THREE COURSES

ENERIFE is proud of its folklore and always aims to bring the past to the present.

Such is the case in La Orotava where the School of Folklore has just opened its 16th edition of open courses, organised in three cycles. The training is aimed at ever yone interested in folklore, whether in music or dance, and caters for beginners through to the more advanced. All the lessons are held on a Saturday (except for fiesta days) from 5pm. There are classes in guitar, timple, the lute, accordion and traditional dances in the Casa de la Cultura San Agustín. The courses are held on three cycles which correspond to the three academic quarters ie January to March, April to

June and October to December. The first started on January 16th and is the only one for novices whilst the other two are for those with some experience and for the more advanced. Anyone who wishes to find out more can go along to the school and attend one of the first two classes, whichever they prefer. Those dates for the first course have now gone but for cycle two it is April 5th or April 12th and for cycle three, October 4th and October 11th. All the courses include complementary activities such as cultural visits, talks about traditional clothing and student performances to the public amongst others.

F you are free on Sunday, February 9th, you might want to help in the fight against cancer.

The historic centre of La Laguna is once again hosting the “Carrera de la Mujer” (Race of Women) which is this year in its sixth edition. Despite its title, the event is open to men as well as women who are invited to wear pink to show their solidarity. All the entry money goes direct to cancer research and help for those in need. The cost of registration is six euros. The race starts at 11am, leaving from Plaza del Cristo in the direction of calles Viana, Concepción and Herradores, before returning to the plaza. The registration points are

Guzmán Sport, Colegio Luther King Laguna, Supermercado El Parque and Estadio Municipal Francisco Peraza. Shortly, the shops Base Deportes Salud will also be taking entries. Councillor for sport, Aymara Calero said the race had been organised for a number of years now and it was hoped the turnout on February 9 th would again meet expectations. The last two editions had seen 1,500 runners and thanks have been extended to all those who take part or give their support in any way.

Memories revived with old Sunday cinema

A Orotava is to turn the clocks back to a former era on Sunday, February 2nd as part of a novel celebration of the past.

It is hoped memories will come flooding back when a special cinema event is held and that today’s parents and grandparents will bring along the younger members of their family as well. The town is recreating the old “Cinema Sundays” and to encourage a full house, just one euro will be charged for admission. There will be two films, one at 4pm which is Tarzán de los Monos (Tarzan of the Apes) with Johnny Weissmuller and the other at 7pm with “El Hotel de los Lios” (The Hotel of Trouble) featuring the Marx Brothers. These are two classic movies which will make for a fun and special afternoon and evening. It is one of the events organised to celebrate the publication of a new book with old photographs

of La Orotava, called “Entre albums y gavetas”. The cinema recreation also pays tribute to the former workers of the Cine de Arriban (Cine Orotava, Auditorio Teobaldo Power) and Cine de Abajo (Teatro Atlante). The projections are through Dimensión Siete. During the break, to add to the atmosphere, the audience can buy bags of sweets made by local youngsters to finance their activities. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at Restaurante La Piazzeta (La Orotava, near Cine) and Colectivo Cultural “La Escalera”, as well as on February 1st and 2nd at Cine Orotava (Auditorio Teobaldo Power). This event has been organised by the cultural collective La Escalera.

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RACING FOR ALL

Come and run Murgas groups to compete in at Las Galletas La Orotava A host of street musicians are planning to bring colour and vitality to the centre of La Orotava.

competition for “murgas” groups from the north of Tenerife is this year being held in the Plaza del Quinto Centenario and has attracted eleven entries.

There will be two phases to the competition, with six groups taking part on February 17 th and the final six on February 18th. The programme starts at 8.30pm on each day. The murgas taking part come from Los Realejos, Icod de los Vinos, Puerto de la Cruz, Tacoronte and La Orotava. In addition to this, there will be a competition for children’s murgas groups from 5pm on Saturday, February 16th, also in the Plaza del Quinto Centenario. This will feature Risiloquitos and Golositos de Icod de los Vinos; Pequepotras of Puerto de la Cruz; Archicuerpitos of Los Realejos; Raviscuditos de Tacoronte and Minivirgues de La Orotava. The contest rules state that each murgas must have between 20 and 65 participants and must have a total of four songs, two to sing in the phases and two in the final.

MUSEUM MONSTER

HE countdown has started to the 28th Las Galletas Half Marathon which is more than a sporting event for the thousands of competitors and supporters. The annual date is always much anticipated and this year is no exception. The race is on Sunday, April 6th, with a sports fair the day before between 10am and 8pm. It all makes for a ver y busy weekend for local people and visitors alike. Under its umbrella of “Sport for All”, the Half Marathon is complemented by a 10.8km race to make it more accessible to the less experienced runners. The Half Marathon is open to all those over the age of 18 but there is a limit of 1,000 competitors. The sports fair on the Saturday will feature stands

from a host of companies, plus activities for all to join in, musical performances, competitions, zumba, pilates, aerobics etc. The weekend will culminate in a prize-giving ceremony at 9pm on the Sunday evening. The route for the half marathon takes in Las Galletas, El Fraile, Palm Mar, Guargacho and back again. You can find out more and enter on line on www.mediomaratonlasgalletas.com or in person at Jesús Domínguez El Grillo” Los Cristianos, Guzmán Sport (La Laguna) and Mundi Sport (Puerto de la Cruz). The fee is cheaper before March 22nd.

Memories of a giant squid

MAGINE a giant squid measuring more than ten metres in length and weighing a mammoth 600 kilos!

Just such a creature caused quite a stir when it appeared floating in the waters of the south of Tenerife in March of 1994. The Museum of Nature and Man in Santa Cruz is giving visitors the chance to see just how big this squid was. It’s not the original (that is preserved in the marine biology section) but a replica and just as fascinating. The real thing was seen in an exhibition in 2011. Tenerife Cabildo is keen for people to see items which were once included in a museum book but have since faded into oblivion so various items are coming out of the archives for “Tras el cristal” (“Behind the glass”). You can read all about the island’s museums on http://www.museosdetenerife.org

Farmers’ market AT SANTA ÚRSULA TOWN HALL ESPLANADE Saturdays / 8:00 am - 14:00 pm

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Restaurant Los Roques, Los Abrigos Restaurante Los Roques in Los Abrigos opened in 2005 and over the years has become a firm favourite of locals and travellers alike. Set on the harbour-front, the restaurant has a modern interior opening onto a terrace, giving all tables a stunning view towards the sunset over the Tenerife coastline. With only six full time staff, you get a real sense of a small passionate team. All of them love food and wine and it really shows in every aspect of the restaurant. Even though it’s fine-dining, the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. The waiters are friendly and knowledgeable and as things quieten down, the head chef will often pop out to chat to customers as well. Reservations are essential even if they are not full. With such a small kitchen and staff, reservations are timed so that the kitchen can always produce quality dishes. Tables are only seated once a night, so you never have to give up your table by a particular time. Everything is home-made, from breadsticks when seated to biscuits with coffee. They use local ingredients wherever possible, with some imported products where a local version isn’t available. They even grow some of their own produce to supplement what’s available locally. They´re open for dinner from 7pm Tuesday to Saturday and lunches with a lighter menu 1pm-4pm Tuesday to Sunday. There is no doubt that Los Roques is a real treat and it’s definitely worth treating yourself at least once! Telephone: 922 74 94 01 Web: http://losroq.com

The Potter Inn, Puerto Colón When out and about in the Puerto Colón area, where on earth do you head for when you want good value food, great drink offers and a friendly family atmosphere? Can we point you in the direction of The Potter Inn where you will receive a very warm welcome from Mark, Kerry and their team. It is home for the Tenerife Potters (Stoke City’s official supporters’ club on the island) with all fixtures being shown, as well as other matches but is a popular family place for all. The food is great here, with generous portions; the special evening menu, Monday to Friday, 5.30pm to 9pm, with two courses for is 5.95 euros and three courses for 7.45 euros. It’s always buzzing for Sunday lunch so best to pre-book if you can. Food is served every day from 10am (noon on Sunday) so why not pop in for breakfast? Sunday 3pm to 6pm is Ray Wilde’s Sunday Session, Free & Easy and Karaoke and don’t miss Leapy Lee (Little Arrows) on a Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, followed by karaoke until 8pm. The best way to Potter Inn is down the steps at the taxi rank at Puerto Colon and then turn left. The frontage looks small but inside is deceptively spacious, with a terrace at the front and at the back overlooking the harbour.

Bar El Pincho, Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos With so many bars and restaurants along the sea-front of the main Las Vistas beach in Los Cristianos, where on earth do you head for? Why not try Bar El Pincho where you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean as you watch the world go by. Bar El Pincho is winning many fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the really delicious Spanish tapas. Opened about two years ago, customers of all nationalities come here, including the British, Spanish, German, Dutch and French. It’s a lovely place and one of the bargains they offer is a combination of tapas for two for just 8.50 euros. You can’t go wrong with this. There is also a wide selection of main plates, such as steak, chicken and fish, all cooked with love and the best ingredients they can find. The owners really mean it when they say customer satisfaction is paramount so do ask if there is something special you would like or arranged. Every two weeks, you will find live music and do try the fantastic cocktails which they always try to improve. Try also the special dishes from the north of the island and the drinks. The aim is to make you feel at home which regular customers say is definitely the case. Please note, Bar El Pincho is closed on Sundays so the staff can spend some valuable time with their families as well. For an extra special treat, why not phone and reserve a table for when popular singer Claudio performs two Fridays a month.

Mamma Rosa, Playa de las Américas Mamma Rosa is one of the longest established restaurants in the south of Tenerife and has an extensive menu and a modern ambiance which appeals to all ages. For more than 22 years, it has offered elegance, top-class cuisine, an excellent varied wine list and, of course, the service you would expect. The restaurant is next to the Colón II apartments at the end of The Patch (near the last roundabout, with Santander Bank on the corner, and not far from the Hotel Palmeras). The cuisine is described as classical Italian and Scandinavian with Spanish and French influences, blended together and cooked in a modern style. Part of the new approach is to offer a ver y extensive fish menu. As with the meat, the restaurant tries where possible to buy local produce and support the islands’ agriculture. Likewise, the wine list allows you to choose a Canar y Island wine, together with wines from around the globe such as the mainland, Italy, France etc.

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Maria Restaurant/ Lounge Bar, Golf del Sur This lovely restaurant, just a stone’s throw from the ocean and a sea-front walk, is a great place to visit, afternoon or evenings. What you will find here is excellent food and a very warm welcome from Patricia, Sarah and their team. From start to finish, you will receive excellent service and every detail will be taken care of to ensure you enjoy your evening. Maria Restaurant features international cuisine which is beautifully cooked and mouth-watering, prepared using fresh market produce. The short menu changes seasonally, with suggested specials available daily. You can sit inside the lovely restaurant with its attractive tables or on its huge terrace. A stunning place for an evening meal or celebration with family or friends. To find Maria, follow the one-way system through Golf del Sur and watch out for the Nautico sign just after the Sbends on your right. Maria is at the far end of the Nautico building with parking available. Alternatively, it is five minutes’ walk from the bottom of San Blas square, turn right along the flat side road or sea-front.

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Tressardi, Puerto de la Cruz If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price, look no further than Tressardi in Puerto de la Cruz. This well established Italian restaurant and pizzeria is managed by three partners from Sardinia and can be found in La Paz (the main tourist area of Puerto). It offers a very varied menu including traditional Italian dishes, pizza and pasta with gorgeous fillings and sauces, meat dishes, fresh fish and crunchy salads. You can accompany it with an Italian wine or cold beer whilst enjoying romantic soothing Italian music. The desserts like tiramisu and panna- cota are to die for! Depending on your choices the price averaging 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect. So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or a take away, Tressardi is the restaurant for you. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well prepared dishes for kids and grown ups.

Bistro Bolle, Costa del Silencio

Restaurant Algarrobo, Las Candidas

Bistro Bolle is one of those lovely friendly restaurants which also offers great food at affordable prices and a very special atmosphere. There will be a special menu for the Valentine´s weekend of February 15th and 16th. Owner Patrick, who comes from Belgium, is multi-lingual which is one of the reasons you will find all nationalities here and you are always greeted as a friend and made to feel very welcome in your own language. The other ingredients which make this restaurant so special are a good location with stunning views, including Mount Teide beyond, a huge sunny terrace with cover against the elements and easy parking. There is no formal menu, you simply choose from the blackboard or specials. Dishes include a fantastic spaghetti bolognaise for just seven euros, duck in orange sauce for 14 euros, salmon tagliatelle for ten euros and entrecote steak for 13 euros. The food is excellent with good-sized portions. Bolle offers a wide range of Belgian beers, including on draught. On the last Saturday of each month, there is a great buffet night with live entertainment for 25 euros per person (including half a bottle of wine, aperitif and dessert) and mid-month, Saturday live entertainment with the normal a la carte menu. As Patrick says, here you will find quality at a good price and always done with a smile. *If in a car, when you turn left into Silencio from the main Galletas road, turn right in front of the funny statues in the fountain swimming pool, then filter left along the one-way system and first left again. You will see the red awning of the bistro on the right.

This family run restaurant is situated in the well-known and much visited venue in Las Candidas (La Orotava). The current owners are brothers Toño (front of house) and Cristóbal (head chef). They have carried on the family tradition of offering top quality products at affordable prices whilst bringing the menu up to date. There is a lively atmosphere here with some really unusual dishes to taste. All the dishes are fresh using vegetables from the market. The cuisine is traditional with a modern slant without being too over elaborate. They specialise in roast lamb and suckling pig and fish lovers have a huge choice. You will find Restaurant Algarrobo in Las Candidas just off the road between El Monasterio and La Orotava. A great place for parties, communions, business meetings etc.

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La Boheme - over 20 years of tranquil dining at Plaza del Charco! SITUATED at the centre of Puerto de la Cruz (Plaza del Charco), La Boheme has been situated in the buzz of the nightlife that surrounds this area, since 1987. Despite its location, it allows the restaurant to provide the peace and tranquility necessary to allocate the services offered. No rush, international creative cuisine and a personalised service are its trademark. Evelio, the waiter, has worked alongside the owner (chef) for over 20 years, with the priceless experience of starting in the kitchen. Welcoming his clients as personalised as possible EVELIO - “if someone comes for the first time and asks for a wine (the wine menu isn’t extensive), we don’t have, there is nothing I can do about it. But If this same clients becomes a more regular visitor and still asks for the same wine, on his/ her third visit we’ll have the wine waiting for him/her.” As mentioned above the cuisine is international creative and we were served warm bread and butter. For starters Evelio recommended the Prawn cocktail with melon and peach and a ‘Lady windsor’ Smoked Trout sided by Horseradish sauce and melon. Both delicious! For main course, we enjoyed the Chicken ‘Bombay’, boiled chicken breast with a beautiful sweet curry and sided with rice. A Sirloin ‘chateau’ (rare), with vegetables, croquette potatoes and a bearnaise sauce. As if it were a chateaubriand for one. This was accompanied throughout the whole dinner with a surprisingly good Sangre de Toro (Torres), that was finished with some home-made ‘Flan’ (creme caramel), chocolate mousse and the star of the desserts, Cherries ‘Jubilee’ (warm cherries in rum and vanilla ice-cream). We couldn’t finish all the cherries, but not because we didn’t like them...we just couldn’t eat anymore; they were great!

OTHER CLASSICS Garlic soup Vol-au-vent á la ‘reine’ Sole Meuniere “New Orleans” Prawns “Vizcaya” Casserole Tournedos “Prinz Orlov” Chateaubriand Pear “Helena” Coffee “Zermatt” Out of the menu (season dishes)

Calle Blanco, 5 - 1st floor / Puerto de la Cruz

Depending on the season, La Boheme, prepares out of the menu dishes: such as venison (Xmas), Duck (Easter), Wild-boar or Lamb.

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM Not recommended during the winter season, but when the weather starts to get warmer, La Boheme, offers a private room with terrace to enjoy - a family meeting, birthday or a private party/celebration. Again the service is personalised so customers can come with no hurries and enjoy a relaxed ambient.

MORE Wine: red/white Rioja, Torres & Canary Price per person: 20-25 euros.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Monday 18:30-22:30 (kitchen hours) Sunday: also open for lunch 12:30-15:00 La Boheme, closed normally for 2 months during the summer season, therefore it’s best to call the restaurant first, to assure it’s open!

Tel.: 922 37 05 64

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Tasca Casa Paco, Los Cristianos Tasca Casa Paco is a hugely popular restaurant because it offers a real taste of Spain right in the heart of Los Cristianos. It has become known as the restaurant with the singing chef because owner Paco is always singing and most evenings will take to his guitar and sing Spanish and English songs with great expertise. There are more than 30 dishes on the menu and a wine list with over 50 choices. Paco is passionate about his food and only uses fresh ingredients. You can watch him as he creates your meal with an artistic flair. He’s like a maestro conducting an orchestra. People often talk about this place for weeks after their visit because it is a unique experience over and above the excellent cuisine. It’s not surprising it is highly rated on TripAdvisor, having recently held the number two spot for Los Cristianos. It’s easy to find near the cultural centre as you walk into Cristianos town. Find the two petrol stations and it’s on the left of the one in the centre of the road.

Tipsy Terrace, Los Gigantes Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes is described as one of the friendliest places around and you will see why when you visit. This delightful venue is run with great enthusiasm by owners Sally and Sarah. They love to celebrate special occasions and dates in the calendar and have become experts in providing great entertainment and lovely decorations. It is not by chance that it has become a favourite place for many people, locals and holiday-makers alike. You will find great home cooking and dishes to suit all tastes, from breakfast through to evening meals and everything in between. Tap into their menu on www.tipsy-terrace.net and you can see all the choices for yourself, from Tipsy’s Ploughman’s and Rise and Shine sandwiches to wraps, jacket potatoes, burgers, crunchy salads, light lunches and much, much more. Tipsy Terrace also has a swimming pool, tennis, mini-golf and lovely gardens. It is easy to find as it is just by the coach and bus stops.

Tapas ‘n’ Chill, Golf del Sur If you’re looking for tapas with flair and a chill-out atmosphere, this is the place to head for. A very popular restaurant, it is in the same ownership as Volare cabaret lounge next door so if you haven’t booked or arrive early, you can just pop in here for a pre-dinner drink (and go back afterwards for the entertainment!) Owner Gary is now in the kitchen and produces mouth-watering tapas dishes which are different and delicious. He has a great passion for cooking and this is reflected in creations such as “Meatballs in a slightly spicy creamy curry” or “Flakes of salmon, white and smoked fish potato cake with a chilli mint dip”. Couples usually have four to five dishes between them so they can share and get a variety of tastes. Don’t miss the house potatoes! Tapas & Chill is open seven nights a week from 6pm. If you are driving through Golf del Sur, go past the Winter Gardens bowling green on your right, take the next turning right and double back on yourself. Look out for the Apartamentos Aquamarine Golf on the left (opposite Best Buys supermarket) and there is a sloping pathway down to the sea next to it. Walk down here and Tapas & Chill is on the right.

Electra, San Blas, Golf del Sur Some chefs just seem to draw the crowds and Paolo, now back at Electra, is one of them. He produces the most exquisite dishes as a labour of love, using an unusual combination of ingredients and always creating beautifully-looking plates. He is also a wine expert and will happily chat to you and recommend choices to go with your meals. He believes the two must perfectly complement each other. Electra is a relatively small restaurant on the first line of San Blas Square but it oozes charm and style and has a lovely interior with clever attention to the design. This also applies to the cutlery, plates and glasses which combine to present a very inviting table. There is also a small terrace outside if you want a table under the stars or to enjoy the sun. The food is always freshly cooked and diners over the last few months have enthused over dishes such as the steak (“Fantastic”), sea bream cooked in sea salt (“The best I have ever tasted”) and the tapas with a twist. “The best food I have ever eaten, amazing presentation and service. Unbelievable quality and quantity of food. Brilliant prices. Absolutely five stars!” is just one of the glowing reviews on TripAdvisor

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Restaurante Magnolia, Puerto de la Cruz Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way in the last three decades, starting life as a small intimate restaurant with an outdoor terrace to the finished article we see today, with the terrace now covered and well spaced tables inside. The décor is pleasant and comfortable and makes you feel at home right away. Windows run down both sides of the restaurant allowing the light to beam in, creating a bright atmosphere even on a dull day and there are lovely views. The kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful Catalan and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas. The combination of ingredients and flavours is wonderful with exquisite sauces. This venue is always busy and customers are full of praise for the Restaurante Magnolia as one of the finest places to eat on the island. The quality and service certainly stands out and the cost is very reasonable indeed. You will find Restaurante Magnolia opposite the Hotel Botánico on the main road, tucked into the side of Apartamentos Molino Blanco. New Opening hours:

The Pink Parrot, Las Galletas sea-front A great name, great British cooking and a great location. What better reasons could there be than to visit The Pink Parrot which is right on the seafront promenade at Las Galletas? This is a beautiful flat location as you are literally a metre away from the ocean with a panoramic view. The Pink Parrot was taken over by Brenda and Mike a year ago and is a family-run café offering a traditional English menu with daily specials and all home-made dishes. Specialities include cod, chips and mushy peas (delicious!), served only on Fridays, Sunday roast, jacket potatoes and a special combo platter for two people for only 8.50 euros. There is also a gluten free menu and delicious home-made desserts. There is also wifi. Everyone who goes to Las Galletas falls in love with it and the sea-front promenade is just two minutes away from the banks, shops, post office etc. So with Pink Parrot in mind, you have extra reason to visit and can just hop on a bus if you don’t drive. It’s a great day out. The restaurant is closed on a Monday but open 9.15am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9.15am to 8pm (last fish and chip orders 7pm), Saturday 9.15am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Brenda and Mike are happy to stay open later for a private party or celebration, just ask.

Mon - Sat: 18:00-24:00 Sundays closed

H NIS E A P S ISIN THE BEST CU HOME MADE TAPAS C/Amalia Alayón No 16 EXCELLENT ATMOSPHERE LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT 38650 Los Cristianos, Tenerife Orders Tel: 686 52 04 40 or 658 78 80 23 - pokone@telefonica.net

POTTER INN Formerly Geordie Pride

BAR & RESTAURANT

(Home to Stoke City’s supporters club) Wednesday - Leapy Lee (Little Arrows) from 3.30 til 5.30, then Karaoke until 8pm. Food served from 10am every morning (Sunday from noon) until 9pm.

Puerto Colón, Local 232 Tel: 922 714 231 potterinn@outlook.com

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Restaurant La Bohème, Puerto de la Cruz

Rendezvous Restaurant/Bar and Bistro, Golf del Sur

Having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, Restaurant La Bohème can rightly claim to be one of the best and most popular restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz. Near the Plaza del Charco, you will find it on the first floor of Calle Blanco 5 and it is well worth seeking out for a really excellent meal in comfortable surroundings. The restaurant has been under the same management for 25 years and has many loyal customers of all nationalities. They have always followed the same concept of presenting high-quality dishes with friendly service. La Bohème believes in moving with the times so there are always new additions to the menu, naturally cooked with fresh ingredients daily. A firm favourite of many is the crispy roast duck with delicious red cabbage, stuffed pear and various sauces. Do ask about the festive menus as well as birthday, anniversar y and jubilee parties.

The Rendezvous in Golf del Sur offers diners a double delight. By day and in the evening, you can enjoy a full menu with great prices and big portions at the Rendezvous Bar and Bistro, overlooking the bowling green at the Winter Gardens. In the evening, you might opt for the Rendezvous Restaurant which is just above it and offers an extensive à la carte menu, fine wines and a relaxing night out to enjoy excellent cuisine at a leisurely pace. “The Rendezvous Restaurant has a lovely ambience and it’s a restaurant where you can sit back and enjoy”. The Winter Gardens is very easy to find and is on your right just as you drive into the Golf and where you can park. Just go through the main entrance and down the steps or ramps to find Rendezvous. Booking is advised at the main restaurant because it is extremely popular and it’s testament to its success that diners come back time and time again.

Specialists in National and International Cuisine Daily Menu All for only 13.50€ Gazpacho, Vegetable Soup or Fish and Seafood Soup Grilled Fresh Salmon or Entrecote with Garnish www.restaurantemagnolia.com

Fresh Fruit Salad 1/4 Litre of House Wine

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Open from 1pm to 4pm and from 7pm to 11:30pm Open 7 Days

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Restaurante Mesón El Drago

14th February from 6:30pm On arrival a glass of cava and aperitive will be served Don’t fret over Valentine’s Day! Come to us!

First Course Prawn & avocado salad with lime mayonnaise

Everything you need under one roof

Second Course A choice of: Beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola sauce, vegetables and roast potatoes Salmon with mango sauce, leek and potato mash and vegetables

We are even open until 8pm on February 13th and 7pm on February 14th Cards - handcrafted, normal, medium and large, and also personalised with any graphic, photo and verse. Teddy bears, wooden hearts with messages, candles, love plaques, heart trinket boxes, oils, incense sticks, chocolates, sweets (Love Hearts), gift bags etc. Also table confetti, balloons, certificates, hanging hearts

Please ask about red roses Normal opening hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30 - 7 Friday & Saturday 9.30 - 5 Closed Sunday C.C. Coral Mar, local 18 Costa del Sielncio Tel: 922785444, email: sharoncoralmar@hotmail.com

Third Course Dessert sampler Our menu does not list every ingredient for each dish, so if you have an allergy or specific dietary requirement then please communicate this to our staff. Thank you. 30€ per person (taxes included) Any questions regarding the menu should be forwarded to mariarestaurantebar@hotmail.com. www.mariarestaurantebar.com El Nautico Suites, C/ San Miguel, Golf delSur Tel.: 922 727 187

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Love and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand and so does “amor” and the elegant Restaurant Mesón el Drago in Tegueste If you want to treat your partner, this is the ideal place to take them. The Gamonal family have always been in love with cooking and will ensure your visit is a romantic occasion to always remember. Restaurant Mesón el Drago is one of the best on the island. It looks beautiful but is still affordable and offers the very best in cuisine. Distinguished chef Carlos is a pioneer of modernist cuisine, using only the freshest of products grown in the region and cleverly combining ingredients to produce a unique taste. If it’s passion you want, you will find it here. The 18th century building has a wealth of features, a large courtyard and picturesque terrace, as well as an extensive wine cellar. It is far from austere, however, offering a friendly and warm ambience. This restaurant really is somewhere very special and if you would like any help whatsoever in creating a special evening for your loved one, nothing is too much trouble. C/Marqués de Celada nº2 / Tegueste Tel.: 922 543 001 info@grupogamonal.com www.grupogamonal.com

Beauty and the kitchen

Tipsy Terrace Los Gigantes

Hair & beauty salon

Passion with a smile

Cyril Creations

Parisienne chic at affordable prices

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Such is the popularity of Valentines at Tipsy’s that two evenings are set aside to celebrate. The hilarious menu offers choices such as “Loving the Fishnets”, “Wild about Breasts” and “Naughty Nookie Cookie”. Divine decorations, fabulous live entertainment and naughty hidden extras make Tipsy’s the unique place that it is! February 13th with Mr. Tony Kay and Friday 14th with Mr. Stu McCoy on Sax.

Would you like to treat your loved one? Let our expert staff pamper you or buy a voucher treatment as a lovely gift

� Find us in the heart of Playa de las Americas....

Open every day 9am to close Car park, free wifi, gardens, pool, mini golf, tennis

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sarah@tipsyterrace.net Calle Hibisus 4 Los Gigantes

C/ Noelia Afonso, nº8 Edificio Altemar (close to Coral Beach Hotel/Sunprime Hotel) Playa de las Américas

Tel.: 922 793 768

Imagine yourself as a composer of sensations, what produce would you choose for a special occasion? What would you like to drink? What would you like to eat? Come out of your script, I promise you are going to be beautiful with the produce I will cook for you. It won’t be difficult to accept that the produce will come from where the sun rises, these wonderful lands spread between islands, full of goodies, the Canary Islands. Ask yourself if that is my secret to spread beauty, shared between cook colleagues, lovers of our region. We all have a high standard vehicle, do you? You,that share so much charm, be interesting and special, also use it. Colloquially we call it body, your mission is to feed it. Your body, so visually attracting, which walks in front of my eyes. Do you recognize it? You live because you have a beautiful one, and which you wish to feed, and tell me, pointing at you self: “beautiful bodywork: what fuel do you use? Where would you like to get to in order to continue like that?, don’t doubt! From inside to outside, I don’t say it, Hippocrates said it thousands of years ago “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’”. Many years have gone by, however, I still think he was right. I am interested to know, what do you think about this?. I insist, in order to be hansom, what are your expectations? What amount ingredients do you eat to achieve it? My opinion as a cook, as well as other cooks, is that the work does not start by stir-frying some vegetables, neither by marinating the tuna. Doesn’t it start by selecting the best out of your vegetable garden and ask your fish attendant to serve you that blue fish, full of good oils and quality proteins? Isn’t our goal as chefs to look for the best produce? I only need to look at you to see that you always deserve the best. Feed yourself well, it’s easy, don’t doubt. In the doubt is the power to avoid acceptance, and that is enough to avoid a mistake. The worst mistake with food, is to dare to eat poison and lose all the beauty. Don’t worry, leave it in my hands, give me the opportunity to feed you and make you more and more beautiful. By artist chef Carlos Gamonal

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Five steps to mental wellbeing

OPEN MINDS

VIDENCE suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.

If you approach them with an open mind and try them, you can judge the results yourself.  Connect. Connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships.  Be active. You don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life.  Keep learning. Learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike?  Give to others. Even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.  Take notice. Be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”, and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Do you suffer from vertigo?

ERTIGO is a symptom rather than a condition itself. It’s the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spin-

ning.

This feeling may be slight and barely noticeable or it may be so severe that you find it difficult to keep your balance and do everyday tasks. Attacks of vertigo can develop suddenly and last for a few seconds or they may last much longer. If you have severe vertigo, your symptoms may be constant and last for several days, making normal life very difficult. Other symptoms associated with vertigo may include loss of balance, which can make it difficult to stand or walk, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick) and/or lightheadedness.

Seeking medical help

You should see you GP if you have recurrent or persistent signs of vertigo. He will ask about your symptoms and can carry out a simple examination to help determine if you have been experiencing

vertigo. They may also refer you for further tests.

What causes vertigo? Vertigo is commonly caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms in the inner ear. However, it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. Common causes of vertigo include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) (where certain head movements trigger vertigo), Ménière’s disease (a rare condition that affects the inner ear), migraines or vestibular neuronitis which is inflammation of the vestibular nerve which runs into the inner ear and sends messages to the brain that help control balance Depending on the condition causing vertigo, you may experience additional symptoms, such as a high temperature, tinnitus (ringing in your ears) and hearing loss.

How is vertigo treated? Some cases of vertigo will improve over time without treatment, such as vertigo caused by a viral ear infection (for example, vestibular neuronitis). However, some people have repeated episodes for many months, or even years, such as those with Ménière’s disease. There are specific treatments for some causes of vertigo. BPPV is a condition where a simple corrective procedure (Epley ’s manoeuvre) can cure most cases. There are also medicines that can help relieve most episodes of vertigo, such as prochlorperazine and some antihistamines. However, these are mainly useful in the early stages and should not be used long term. Many people who have vertigo benefit from vestibular rehabilitation training (VRT) provided by a trained therapist. This helps the brain adapt to the confusing signals from your ear that cause vertigo, reducing the symptoms.

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Myths about heading off the flu When it comes to flu, one person in three believes that taking vitamin C can cure the flu virus. It can’t.

IKEWISE, there have been several studies into whether Echinacea works. The root, seeds and other parts of thse plants are used in herbal remedies that many people believe protect them against colds. A review of trials involving echinacea showed that, compared with people who didn’t take echinacea, those who did were about 30% less likely to get a cold. However, the studies had var ying results and used different preparations of echinacea. It’s not known how these compare with the echinacea in shops. This review also showed that echinacea did not reduce the length of a cold when taken on its own.

Echinacea should not be given to children under 12 years old.

WILL ZINC PUT OFF A COLD? However, there is some evidence that taking zinc lozenges, syrup or tablets may reduce how long a cold lasts. Long-term use of zinc isn’t recommended as it could cause side effects such as vomiting and diarrhoea. More research is required to find out the recommended dose.

DOES GETTING COLD OR WET CAUSE COLDS? The only thing that can cause a cold or flu is a cold or flu virus. Getting cold or wet won’t give you a cold. However, if you are already carr ying the virus in your nose, it might allow symptoms to develop. A study at the Common Cold Centre in Cardiff found that people who chilled their feet in cold water for 20 minutes were twice as likely to develop a cold as those who didn’t chill their feet.

SO WHAT DOES WORK TO PREVENT COLDS AND FLU? The flu vaccine can prevent you from catching flu. Apart from that, the best way to protect yourself from colds and flu is to have a healthy lifestyle. Washing your hands will help avoid transmitting cold and flu viruses. Cold and flu viruses can be passed through tiny droplets of mucus that are sneezed or coughed out into the air by an infected person and breathed in by another person. If an infected person sneezes into their hand and then touches an object (such as a doorknob, or railing on a train), the virus can pass from the object to the next person who touches it. By washing your hands, you will be getting rid of any viruses you’ve picked up on them. Avoiding touching your nose and eyes will help stop you getting infected. Cold and flu viruses can enter your body through the eyes and nose. If you have any infected droplets on your hands, and you touch your eyes or nose, you can pass the virus into your system. By not touching your nose and eyes, you’ll reduce your chances of catching a virus.

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RY not to let the prospect of putting on weight put you off quitting smoking. Not everyone puts on weight and, even if you do gain some pounds, certain strategies can help you control it.

ELF-HARM is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. It is a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress.

Sometimes when people self-harm, they intend to die but often the intention is more to punish themselves, express their distress or relieve unbearable tension. Self-harm can also be a cry for help. If you are self-harming, you should see your GP for help. You can also call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 for support or visit the website of Mind (a mental health charity) for further advice. Your GP will usually offer to refer you to healthcare professionals at a local community mental health service for further assessment. This assessment will result in your care team working out a treatment plan with you. Treatment for people who self-harm will usually involve seeing a therapist to discuss your feelings and thoughts and how these affect your behaviour and wellbeing. If you are badly depressed, it could also involve taking antidepressant medication.

Why people self-harm Self-harm is more common than many people realise, especially among younger people. A survey of people aged 15-16 years carried out in the UK in 2002 estimated that more than ten per cent of girls and more than three per cent of boys had selfharmed in the previous year. In most cases, people who self-harm do it to help them cope with unbearable and overwhelming emotional issues, such as being bullied or having difficulties at work. It can also be caused by physical or sexual abuse or the death of a close family member or friend. These issues can lead to a build-up of intense feelings of anger, hopelessness and self-hatred. Although some people who self-harm are at a high risk of ending their lives, many people who self-harm do not want to end their lives. In fact, the self-harm may help them cope with emotional distress so they don’t feel the need to kill themselves.

Types and signs of self-harm There are many different ways people can intentionally harm themselves, such as cutting or burning their skin, punching themselves, poisoning with tablets, misusing alcohol or drugs or deliberately starving themselves (anorexia nervosa) or binge eating (bulimia nervosa). People often try to keep self-harm a secret because of shame or fear of discovery. For example, they may cover up their skin and avoid discussing the problem. Therefore, it is often up to close family and friends to notice when somebody is self-harming and to approach the subject with care and understanding. The signs may include unexplained injuries and signs of depression or low self-esteem. Someone who is self-harming can seriously hurt themself, so it is important that they speak to a GP about the underlying issue and request treatment or therapy that is likely to help them.

These include doing more exercise, making use of stopsmoking treatments and postponing dieting until you’ve successfully quit. Researchers at the University of Birmingham suggest people gain on average 5kg (11lbs) in the year after they stop smoking. However, the benefits of stopping smoking more than make up for the negatives of putting on weight. Although you may have gained a few pounds, you’ve stopped smoking and taken a big step toward a healthier life. Some people are more likely than others to put on weight when they stop smoking. You are more at risk of weight gain if you are already very overweight, are a heavy drinker (or you don’t drink any alcohol at all) or are a heavy smoker. Regular exercise may prevent about half the weight gain

expected after a year of quitting smoking. It burns off calories and reduces cravings for cigarettes. Build up to at least 150 minutes (two-and-a-half hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as fast walking, swimming or cycling, every week. Moderate-intensity activity means working hard enough to make you breathe more heavily than normal and feel slightly warmer than usual. The more exercise you do, the more calories you’ll burn. Stop smoking medicines such as nicotine-replacement therapy and the prescription tablets Zyban (bupropion) and Champix (varenicline) can double your chances of quitting successfully and also seem to help reduce weight gain in the first few months. Studies suggest it’s better to tackle stopping smoking first before trying to lose any weight gained while quitting. If you’re really worried about putting on weight, ask your GP to refer you to a dietitian for a dietary plan tailored to your individual needs. This plan will guide you on how much to eat, based on your current weight, age, gender and activity level, and stop you gaining more weight.

Good health in older age

AKE sure you’re eating plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre. Bread, rice, pasta, cereals and potatoes are good examples. As well as being low in fat, they are good sources of other essential nutrients: protein, vitamins and minerals. The fibre from these helps to prevent constipation which reduces the risk of some common disorders in the intestine. Don’t be tempted to buy raw bran and sprinkle it on your food to increase fibre as this may prevent you absorbing some important minerals. Oats, beans, peas, lentils, fruit and vegetables are also sources of fibre. Iron-rich foods Eating plenty of iron-rich foods will help keep up your body’s store of iron. The best source of iron is red meat. It can also be found in pulses (such as peas, beans and lentils), oily fish such as sardines, eggs, bread, green vegetables and breakfast cereals with added vitamins. Liver is a good source of iron. However, it is also a rich source of vitamin A and having too much vitamin A can be harmful. It’s a good idea to avoid drinking tea or coffee with ironrich meals because this might affect how much iron the body absorbs from food. Foods and drinks rich in vitamin C These might help the body

absorb iron, so you could have some fruit or vegetables or a glass of fruit juice with an iron-rich meal. Fruit, especially citrus fruit, green vegetables, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes are all good sources of vitamin C. Foods containing folic acid These help maintain good health in older age. Good sources are green vegetables and brown rice, as well as bread and breakfast cereals that have vitamins added. Calcium-rich foods Osteoporosis is a major health issue for older people, particularly women. This is where bone density reduces and so the risk of fractures increases. Good sources of calcium are dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt. Remember to choose lower-fat varieties when you can or eat higher fat varieties in smaller amounts. Calcium is also found in canned fish with bones, such as sardines. Other sources of calcium include green leafy vegetables (such as broccoli and

cabbage, but not spinach), soya beans and tofu. Healthy weight Try to keep your weight at a healthy level. As you grow older, if you’re overweight this will affect your mobility, which can affect your health and your quality of life. Being overweight increases your risk of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Equally, sudden weight loss is not healthy and may be an indication either that you are not eating enough food or that you are not well. If you are concerned then ask your doctor to check. He or she may refer you to a dietitian, who can give you advice about changing what you eat to meet your current needs. Eating less As you age it’s natural to start eating less because you will become less physically active and so your body will

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adapt and adjust your overall food intake accordingly. You may find it difficult to tolerate the meals you used to eat. Try having smaller meals more frequently and with nutritious snacks in between. Also make sure you drink plenty of liquids. It’s important to eat regularly, at least three times a day. You might not always feel like cooking so you could increase your intake of tinned, chilled and frozen ready-prepared meals. Always make sure you heat chilled and frozen food until it’s steaming hot all the way through. Have a store of foods in the freezer and cupboard in case you are unable to go out. You might be eating less because you’re finding it more difficult to buy or prepare food or you’re finding it harder to get around if you have conditions such as arthritis. You may be able to get help with these sorts of problems via your GP.

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A vote for independence? Dear Editor Given the likely interest among your British resident audiences – whether Scottish or otherwise - I am forwarding a press release issued by the Home Office today. You can find it at https:// www.gov.uk/government/news/ scotland-analysis-paper-onborders-and-citizenshippublished - it is also reproduced below. I hope you find it interesting.

The paper looks at the implications for borders and citizenship if people in Scotland were to vote for independence. It explores the challenges which an independent Scottish state could face in assuming control of its borders and considers the difficult choices that the people in Scotland would have to face on issues such as citizenship and nationality. It will be a choice between the continuity and security of being part of the UK or the uncertainty and risk of leaving it.

WWW.TENERIFENEWS.ORG.ES The press release is as follows: “Common UK citizenship and the unrestricted movement of people and goods between Scotland and other parts of the UK have been crucial in enabling the integration of communities and businesses, the government’s latest Scotland analysis paper concludes. The Home Office paper, ‘Scotland analysis: Borders and citizenship’, is the tenth in the UK government’s analysis series. It examines the challenges an independent Scotland could face in taking control of its borders, and sets out the difficult choices about citizenship that a yes vote would mean for people in Scotland. Minister for Immigration Mark Harper said: “The principles addressed in this paper are fundamental to how we define ourselves: our nationality, the border that protects us and the passport we use to travel the world. “There are no easy answers to the question of what could happen if Scotland goes it alone. There would be a new international border and – however close our cooperation – that could mean more bureaucracy and extra controls for people travelling to visit family, go on holiday or do business. “It would also be an unprecedented experiment with nationality and identity that would reverse centuries of common UK citizenship. It

would affect not just millions of people today but also generations to come.” The paper stresses that management of the UK’s external border is complex, expensive and relies on a fully integrated system across the UK. Currently, all activity to manage, control and secure the UK’s border, and every penny spent, benefits each UK citizen wherever they live or work. However, should Scotland vote for independence, the current boundary between Scotland and the rest of the UK would become an international border between two separate countries. The analysis also considers the implications of independence for citizenship. If Scotland became an independent state, its new government would decide who would be able to become, or be required to become, a Scottish citizen. This decision would have profound implications affecting not only those who vote in the referendum but also their children and grandchildren. Simon Montague Director of Communications British Embassy Madrid

Dog flights so expensive Dear Editor Why do airlines charge so

much money to take your dog from Tenerife to the UK and back? We have been looking at this problem for a long time now and it’s is beginning to make us MAD! This morning, I spoke to a lady who had a dog with her which they brought over on a regular basis from Norway. This is a six hour flight and she said it was very cheap and was very surprised when I told her that it cost about 600 euro at least one way! This particular lady comes over with her husband twice a year for a couple of months and always brings the dog with her. How nice. We would like to do the same as would friends but it costs so much. Similarly, we know a lot of people who travel to and from Germany on a regular basis with one, two and even three dogs. Again, this is very cheap. When we looked into this, we found the cheapest for a dog was about 60 euro. No wonder the animal charities send a lot of their dogs to Germany to be rehomed. Of course, one could take the dog via boat but even that costs a fortune! Quotes we have received for taking our dog home vary between 500 and 700 pounds one day and in some instances this does not even include the cost of the dog cage which is about 100 euros. What is the explanation? Does anyone know? If so, please

enlighten us. P and J Saunders Oxforfdshire

Cruise ship arrivals Dear Editor We found your article in the last edition of Tenerife News about the arrival of “The World” in Los Cristrianos very fascinating. However, we live in Granadilla and missed it completely. We would have loved to have travelled down to the port to see it for ourselves. So, could the authorities please consider publishing in your newspaper the dates of the expected arrivals? We often see in the Spanish newspaper that a big cruise liner has been in Santa Cruz but by that time it is too late. The tourism experts say cruise holidays are a big thing for the future and we agree. Even if you can’t go on one yourself, it is surely a tourist attraction to watch them sailing in, docking, the passengers disembarking and the watch the ship as it leaves. If we knew the dates, we could plan our journeys to correspond with arrivals, both in Los Cristianos and the capital which in turn would bring extra custom to these places. T James Granadilla

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O begin on a serious note - Please do , ladies particularly, be extra vigilant when withdrawing money from a bank cash ponit, and keep a close eye on your purses and handbags, as there has recently been a spate of thefts and muggings, and a number of our ladies have been the victims. Do carry only the minimum of papers with you, and be aware of being stopped in supermarkets and in the street by someone with a query, as there are some people working in twos and threes, and others pounce whilst you are pre-occupied with another.

Another warning ! When parking in the lane near the library, which leads from the Hospital BelleVue, do not park on the yellow lines in the space reserved for coaches, as a number of our members have recently been fined by the police for doing so. Remember, you may park in the All Saints’ Church car park, and there is (sometimes) parking available near the hotel Parque San Antonio. But it is not all doom and gloom - we have many events ear-marked for you in the coming months - A talk by Derek Winterbottom on Thursday 13th February, the subject, Tenerife after Nelson, and followed as usual by a buffet lunch for 6 euros. An ever-popular Pig Roast is to be held on Saturday 12th April for the price of 15 Euros. and tickets can be purchased at the Treasurer’s desk.

Inferno by Dan Brown

LEISURE YOUR HOROSCOPE WWW.ASTROLOGY-ONLINE.COM ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Romance may be likely if you travel. Sudden changes regarding colleagues may surprise you. Don’t divulge secret information.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Finish projects that have been hanging over your head. People trying to entice you to join in will be less than trustworthy. Try to iron out any friction over money with your mate or conflicts could prevail. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Empty promises and a lack of cash may put a damper on your plans. Be careful how you deal with colleagues. Trips will be favorable for business as well as pleasure.

about to be completely rewritten. CANCER (June 22-July 22)

Western Approaches by Graham Hurley

You are best to work at home if you can. You need to interact with others if you want to expand your knowledge. Take the time to help old friends or relatives who have had a stroke of bad luck.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don’t waste this exciting day by sitting at home. Don’t invest too much of your own money. This is a great day for a trip.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You will be a bit of a spendthrift today. You may have difficulties with foreigners. You need more space for the whole family.

‘Seek and ye shall find’. With these words echoing in his head, eminent Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon awakes in a hospital bed with no recollection of where he is or how he got there. Nor can he explain the origin of the macabre object that is found hidden in his belongings. A threat to his life will propel him and a young doctor, Sienna Brooks, into a breakneck chase across the city of Florence. Only Langdon’s knowledge of the hidden passageways and ancient secrets that lie behind its historic facade can save them from the clutches of their unknown pursuers. With only a few lines from Dante’s dark and epic masterpiece, Inferno, to guide them, they must decipher a sequence of codes buried deep within some of the most celebrated artefacts of the Renaissance - sculptures, paintings, buildings - to find the answers to a puzzle which may, or may not, help them save the world from a terrifying threat.

up to its name, but as Puller digs deeper he realizes that this town and its inhabitants are more akin to Hell than Paradise. His belief is confirmed as evidence of strange and inexplicable events comes to light. And when Puller learns the truth about what is happening in this once sleepy town, he knows that his discoveries will impact far wider than Paradise.

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

The Forgotten by David Baldacci Military criminal investigator John Puller is drawn closer to home when his aunt is found dead in her house in Paradise, Florida. The local police have ruled the death as an accident, but Puller finds evidence to suggest that she may have well been murdered. On the surface, the town lives

Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

No one liked Jake Kinsey. A rich man, he turned up out of nowhere, acquired Exmouth’s trophy penthouse flat and then bought his way into the local rowing club.No friends, not much of a rower, not a nice guy. And now, after a long fall from his balcony, he’s dead. One indisputably concrete fact in a web of innuendo, half-truths and rumour. D/S Jimmy Suttle, a newcomer to the Devon and Cornwall force from his old job on Major Crimes in Portsmouth, is the one detective who suspects that Kinsey has been killed. But why? And by whom? Answers don’t come easy. Evidence is thin. His boss, beset by budget cuts, and the pressure of other cases, needs to move on. Except that Suttle is more and more certain that he’s looking at murder. Jimmy Suttle is left to work alone - all too conscious that that time, the pressures of the job and the wreckage of his private life are lengthening the odds against any kind of result. The enquiry is dead in the water. Suttle’s wife, embittered by the move to a remote country cottage, is threatening to decamp with their daughter Grace. Worse still, the deepening shadow of a killing related to Jimmy ’s old life in Pompey is creeping ever closer.

You can make the most headway if you put in some overtime. You may find yourself changing plans for some form of entertainment. Travel in pursuit of pleasure and knowledge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You are in a high cycle where travel, education, and creative endeavors are concerned. You should sign up for creative courses. Concentrate on your work. You must deal with an emotional problem with your loved one that you have been avoiding for some time now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don’t trust others with private information that could be used against you. Talk to people who can give you impor tant knowledge. Your energetic personality will make you the center of attention at social gatherings. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You will do well with clients today. Concentrate on getting ahead financially and let your personal life settle down for a while. New interests are preoccupying your time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don’t make any unreasonable promises. Romance is likely if you participate in unusual forms of entertainment. You are best to work at home if you can. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Be careful of the groups you join or the people you associate with. Your ability to organize and get everyone together will enhance your popularity and bring interest from potential mates. Don’t be too quick to judge.

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Estate´s another ace for Golf

HE VW Golf success story goes on and on and it’s not just the hatchback that is tempting buyers.

After my first drive in the seventh-generation Golf last year I wrote here that it was without a doubt the best car in its sector. Fellow members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers felt much the same and it was later named Scotland’s Car of the Year for 2013. That didn’t raise too many eyebrows as VW had already collected European and World car of the year trophies for its top seller and Golf has now been honoured with more than two dozen prestigious awards. Mention Golf and you immediately think hatchback but the latest model I sampled was one of the estate versions that arrived in the UK last summer. If you need the extra load space you will pay just £765 more than the equivalent Golf hatchback with prices starting at £17,915. The rear end loses a bit of its appeal in estate style, but that said, it isn’t too bad looking either. And buyers looking for a loadlugger in this sector won’t be disappointed with the space. The load area, up to the back seat backrest, expands from 505 litres in the previous model to 605 litres – a huge increase on the hatchback’s 380 litres. Rear-seat backrests are folded easily with a release in the boot and this expands the cargo volume to a massive 1,620 litres.

A versatile load space of 1,831mm long and a minimum of 1,003mm wide will accommodate bulky objects on a multi-level cargo floor, with a flat load area and places to store items out of sight as well as a rollerblind load space cover with net partition to secure items. If there still isn’t enough room, standard equipment

med well, producing plenty of oomph when required going up and down a slick five-speed manual gearbox. All Golfs feature a stop/start system which give this model a potential 72.4mpg combined, 57.6mpg urban and 85.6mpg extra urban – super fuel consumption figures. So if you’re quite happy with a model that accelerates in a respectable time of 11.2 seconds from zero to 62mph and has a top speed of 120mph you will be well rewarded on economy. Like previous Golfs, it is well put together, so you are unlikely to hear any squeaks or rattles even on bumpy surfaces on which the suspension coped well. This was the same trim as the new hatchback model I previously sampled and gave high marks to. The new Golf has a high standard spec which on entrylevel S models includes Bluetooth, DAB digital radio with 5.8-inch colour touchscreen, iPod connector, seven airbags, XDS electronic differential and an automatic post-collision braking system. SE models gain ADC automatic distance control with front assist and city emergency braking, 16inch alloys, rear map-reading lights, automatic lights and wipers, a driver alert system, driver profile selection, and a pre-crash preventive occupant

Why is it important to check oil levels in my car?

OST people fail to do even the most basis checks on their car and often find that they don’t even have water in their washers when they need to clean their screen!

You should get into a routine of checking various things, and yes women can do these too, so that you are not faced with problems arising from say for example running a car without water or not enough or too much oil. Oil acts as a lubricant in the engine of a car. Having the correct amount of oil is important for having a car run at its best. If the oil is too low, there will not be enough lubricant and an engine can burn out quickly. Too much oil can have a similar effect, as the overflow of oil will be whipped into foam by the crankshaft and leak into other parts of the engine, and it can also lead to low oil pressure. Both outcomes can result in major and expensive repairs being necessary for the car. There are a few good ways to double check that the proper amount of oil is in the car Warm the engine by driving the car a few miles. Proper engine warmth is important to accurately read the amount of oil, as oil expands as it warms. If oil is filled in a car that is cool, once it warms the oil will expand and cause overflow. Once the car is warm, using a dipstick is the most common method of checking the amount. Essentially, the dipstick is a metal rod that is dropped into the oil tank and removed. There will be two marks on the dipstick, one for the low level of oil, and one for the high level. It is important to always be between these two lines. If thick, white smoke comes out the exhaust pipe, this can be an indication that there is too much oil in the engine. Taking the car to the mechanic immediately is important to minimize the likelihood of permanent damage being done to the engine block. If you have any questions or queries please contact me emma@motorworldtenerife.com or call our offices on 922783828.

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on all estate models includes roof rails. Drivers opting for a Golf Estate will get the same trim levels as hatchback buyers – S, SE and GT – and also the same equipment. And I don’t reckon they will miss out too much on driving performance. The test car was an SE 1.6litre TDI SE priced £21,735 and I felt it handled well – albeit with an empty load area. The 104bhp engine perfor-

protection system. GT additions include 17-inch alloys, sports suspension, 65 per cent tinted rear windows, Discover navigation system, electrically folding door mirrors and parking sensors. It’s almost 40 years since the VW Golf first appeared in dealers in May 1974 – with the 30 millionth Golf sold in June 2013. Latest generation models will continue the success story and this newly-arrived estate is ideal for Golf lovers needing all that extra load space.

Q. I’m having issues with my 2003 Peugeot 307; it’s the 2L HDi 110HP version. I’ve been having oil covering a lot of the engine bay. It seems to be on the air filter/battery side, obviously I can’t see what is going on towards the rear of the engine but with an oily patch on the radiator I think it’s towards the front of the engine. Also the top air pipe seems to be oily. Yet whenever I check the oil level it seems to be pretty much the same as before. I seem to be lacking power on acceleration. The fuel efficiency had dropped. The engine does sound a little rough and I’m sure the turbo is still working as I keep hearing it start whining away at approx. 2400rmp. Any ideas as to what the problem is would be appreciated if only to try to set my mind at ease. I will be getting it checked out soon anyway just not had much time such that I can lose the car into a garage for a day or two. A. You probably have a small split in that big rubber pipe that is oily. It is under considerable pressure when the engine is under load and comes from the turbo. Turbos emit a small amount of oil from their bearings and this will be blown down the pipe and out through the split. This will also account for the drop in performance & slight increase in fuel consumption, as the engine won’t be getting the full air pressure. If it is that it shouldn’t cost too much to fix, the pipe is probably around €100 plus fitting. Please email your questions to graham@motorworldtenerife.com

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CHARITY FUNDRAISERS

Fun golf tees off for new year CHARITY RACE

HE fun golfers who have raised thousands of euros for charity have teed off again at Los Palos.

The first game of 2014 saw 20 players compete in a chilly Sunday morning when the temperature at the start was only ten degrees in the midst of Tenerife’s cold snap. However, the sun soon came up and everybody enjoyed their round of golf. A few new players were welcomed, Mike Beatson, John Mcgrow, Dave Calvert and Dave Cheetham. The winners were: Ist Mike Beatson, John Mcgrow; 2nd John Bentley, Ian Crane; 3rd John McCabe, Duncan Wallace. Nearest the pin, ladies, Julia Fleming and nearest the pin, men, John McCabe. The booby prize went to Harry Fleming and Ian Paterson. Anyone wishing to join is invited to ring Clive on 922 797640. The next competition is February 9th.

New year aim for sporting events

El Médano abuzz for second sporting event

HESE runners caused quite a stir when they jogged through the rain in El Médano.

More than 1,200 competitors were taking part in the second sporting event of its kind but few amongst the huge crowd could have guessed at their shared link. They are all employed in the pharmaceutical industry

and represented 25 nationalities, being in Tenerife for an annual convention. El Médano was chosen for the second successive time for the charity race which was held at no economic cost to the municipality. There

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were two races, one over ten kilometres, the other over a shorter route of five kilometres and El Médano was buzzing for several hours. After, participants enjoyed music from DJ Jacobo Padilla

in the plaza, together with some zumba. Councillors said this type of activity helped to promote the importance of sport and brought vitality to this area. It also proved a great showcase for thousands of people.

LA SALUD

Sporting additions for El Sauzal

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Sports hall back in action A

sports hall in the Santa Cruz area of La Salud is back in action.

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L Rosario wants to strengthen and extend its sports status during 2014, both for local people and for tournaments.

New councillor for sport, Domingo Pérez Peña said he hoped to continue the good work of his predecessor, Iván Armas Pérez and there were many plans for the new year. He was delighted to see sports prospering in the town, with more new groups being formed and new disciplines encouraged. It was the council’s aim to increase the number of sporting events held in the municipality, following on from the success, for example, of the Radazul Blue Festival last August. Last year, the municipal schools of football, volleyball,

taekwondo and badminton had all proved a great success and it was hoped to expand the number of soccer places so that more young people could play. Taekwondo classes were also being extended. This year, the council intends to spend more on refurbishing facilities and is providing more than 45,000 euros in grants for clubs. This initiative seeks to promote all clubs in the town, particularly Canarian wrestling and bowls, without neglecting the other disciplines such as badminton, basketball and football.

PORT and fitness activities are being expanded in El Sauzal.

Through Semusa SL, the local council has embarked on an improvement project, the latest of which enhances the facilities at the sports centre in the town centre. The project has been running for several months with a budget of 10,000 euros for equipment and materials as the public company provided the labour force. The Mayor, Mariano Pérez recently paid a visit to see progress on the new zone which has 16 static bikes, a brand new space for activities directed at fitness, step dance, indoor cycling, ballroom dancing and workouts amongst others, together with various sound equipment. Sr. Pérez said the investment represented another leap forward in the quality of the most used sports centre in the

town and provided the best of conditions.

Reforms to the cover and flooring have been carried out by the autonomous sports organisation (OAD) which allowed the centre to reopen on January 13th. It means competitive training has restarted, with the return of leading teams, such as Unelco Tenerife, Club Uruguay and the Salud Handball Club. The building in calle José Fonspertius is also used by general members. Councillor for sports, Zósimo Darias said the OAD would continue over the next few months to improve other sporting facilities.

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Badminton girls set for glory

Grid complete for new F1 season

RANADILLA has high hopes that its badminton players will continue to achieve outstanding success this year.

In the 2014 Canary circuit, doubles’ players María Guerrero and Alejandra Reyes secured their second win in a row in Fuerteventura over January 18 th and 19 th. This followed on from their success in Tenerife and they aim to become champions in the last and final phase of the circuit which will be held in Lanzarote in February. Local players, Lucía Socas

and Ana María Mesa were also awarded second place in the doubles and could with all likelihood win a title in the final round in Lanzarote as well. Granadilla’s sports councillor, Marcos González highlighted the young talent in the municipality and stressed how the badminton players were flying the flag, not just in doubles but in the singles as well.

UNDERWATER FUN

Club unveils new section

WIMMING Club Las Palmas has officially unveiled its new section for underwater activities.

CNLP president, María Fe r n a n d a B i s o n n i w a s accompanied by sports councillor Carlos Esther when the expanded

facilities were presented to a large audience. Joining them was president of the Federation for Underwater Activities, Víctor Medina.

The new events will include apnea, underwater photography and videomaking, underwater fishing, snorkelling and diving. During the presentation, guests had the chance to watch a video showing some of the best images of

the Canary sea-bed. The new facilities will bring an element of fun to the club but also a competitive one because members will be federated and have the advantages of amateur underwater activities.

HE action is hotting up both on and off the track as the start of the new Formula One season draws ever closer.

The Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne is March 16th and the teams have been revealing their new cars. With the recent announcement that Kamui Kobayashi will return to F1 to partner Swedish rookie Marcus Ericsson at Caterham, the 2014 grid is now complete. Ericsson will be one of three rookies this year, the others being Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen at McLaren and Russia’s Daniil Kvyat at Toro Rosso. The 2014 line-up in full, with driver numbers:  Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel 1 Daniel Ricciardo 3  Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 44 Nico Rosberg 6  Ferrari Fernando Alonso 14 Kimi Raikkonen 7  Lotus Romain Grosjean 8 Pastor Maldonado 13  McLaren Jenson Button 22 Kevin Magnussen 20  Force India Nico Hulkenberg 27 Sergio Perez 11  Sauber Adrian Sutil 99 Esteban Gutierrez 21  Toro Rosso Jean-Eric Vergne 25

Everton boss praises TT3 and Tenerife

VERTON’S football manager, Roberto Martínez has praised Tenerife for its warm welcome and congratulated Tenerife Top Training for its fantastic facilities. The Spaniard was full of praise for the island and the centre following his team’s five day stay in Adeje. The squad enjoyed some free time for relaxation, as well as training, at Tenerife Top Training in La Caleta which continues to attract elite athletes from around the world. Roberto congratulated Adeje on having such great facilities and thanked the kindness which had been shown to them all.

Daniil Kvyat 26  Williams Felipe Massa 19 Valtteri Bottas 77  Marussia Jules Bianchi 17 Max Chilton TBC  Caterham Kamui Kobayashi TBC Meantime, it has been announced that Bahrain will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its first Grand Prix this year by becoming the latest Formula One night race. The 2014 Bahrain race, which takes place on April 6th, will start at 1800 hours local time (1500 hours GMT) and, like the Singapore Grand Prix, will be held entirely in floodlit conditions. Qualifying will take place at the same time the day before. The Sakhir circuit, where floodlights were erected last year, becomes the third venue to hold all or part of a Grand Prix in the hours of darkness. Singapore has hosted a night race since 2008, whilst Abu Dhabi has staged a race starting at twilight since 2009. Whilst Formula One awaits more news about Michael Schumacher, there was sadness to hear about the death of Jenson Button’s father John, aged 70, in France from a suspected heart attack.

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A shining display by El Rosario players

BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS

HE municipal school of badminton of El Rosario shone in the School Games and Cabildo Cup.

The Tenzul Badminton Club won the championship in the under-11 category and the under-17’s men section. Laura Pérez won the first Cabildo Cup 2014. The Badminton School Games kicked off in the

municipality of Granadilla with a total of 70 enrolments and four hours of play. The 28 El Rosario players showed a high level of play in the categories from under-9s to under-17s. Estela Ramos and Javier

García were runners-up in the under-9s. Carla Castillo and Dario Dámaso dominated the under-11s to become champions. In the under-13’s men’s section, Hugo Montero was runner-up to Ismael Melián of Granadilla which was reflected by his colleague Gisela Rojas in the under-17s women’s.

Saulo Tejeda of El Rosario dominated the under-17s men’s and proved the leader in this classification. Separately, the first Cabildo Cup 2014 was held in El Chorrillo sports centre and attracted 50 players. The most outstanding player of CB Tenzul El Rosario was Laure Pérez who had a flawless competition.

Sport takes centre-stage at Fitur

ENERIFE is the place to be for sport, whether you are an amateur or a professional, a team player or an individual.

This was the message the Cabildo hit home on an international level during last week’s International Tourism Fair held in Madrid. This event was not just to promote Tenerife for holidays. The island has all sorts of appeal and sport is one of them, increasingly so in recent years. Presidents of sports federations, press, athletes and companies attended a special presentation by the Cabildo in the Palacio de Neptuno to hear all about the opportunities and facilities on offer. Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso said there were few places in the world which offered the same climatic conditions as Tenerife so that sport could be practised throughout the entire year. Tenerife had become a much favoured destination for high-level athletes, chosen by hundreds of professionals and teams from throughout Europe. The event included an innovative presentation of Tenerife from the tourism department in front of guests such as Karlos

New programme to encourage walkers

HIKES AND MORE

UIA de Isora is extending its walking programme for the first half of 2014.

An exchange with El Hierro, completing one of the routes along the Camino de Santiago and getting to know some mountain walks are amongst the activities on offer. Youth councillor, Ángeles González said it was hoped to encourage young people and residents to join in and get to know all the different routes while improving friendships as well. The programme has already started with a hike to Ifonche which had to divert slightly because of the bad weather. The next is on February 9th, Chinyero-Montaña de Bilma-

Chío. On March 23rd, activities go over to La Gomera for a route through the Garajonay National Park, then Anaga on April 27th and June 12st will see a night walk to the Teide National Park. May 30th, 31st and June 1st will see an exchange with El Hierro. For the second consecutive year, from July 5th to 12th, there will be a new expedition to Santiago de Compostela. For more information on any of these events, anyone interested is invited to find out more on www.guiadeisora.org

WINDSURFING

World event is confirmed Simón, a diving expert; athlete Ángel David Rodríguez “El Pájaro”; and mountaineer Carlos Soria, the oldest person to reach the summit of the 14 highest mountains in the world. This year, the island will once again host a string of top sporting events, including world windsurfing, the Bluetrail and the women’s open golf.

RANADILLA de Abona will definitely host the World Windsurfing Championships this summer.

Mayor, Jaime González Cejas confirmed at the Fitur trade fair in Madrid that the location of El Médano has been confirmed. This, he said, was very

good news for both the municipality, Tenerife and the Canary Islands and will help promote tourism as well as bring an economic boost to the area.

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