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Just what will 2015 bring?

Last year’s Three Kings arrival in Adeje

Many questions for the New Year ahead A S 2015 arrives and Tenerife prepares to welcome the Three Kings to complete the Christmas celebrations, thoughts have turned to what the New Year will bring.

Will oil be found off the coast of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and, if so, what would this mean for the Canaries? Will the north and south hospitals finally open? Will the insular ring road be completed? And what about tourism numbers and air connectivity? Will both continue to grow?

These old chestnuts remain but there are new issues on the horizon as well. What will happen to the Russian market?

Will it bounce back or continue to decline? What will happen when the Spanish Government sells off 49 per cent of its shares in the airports? How will this effect the archipelago

and will some jobs and routes suffer as a result?

Will there be any action on all-inclusive hotels which many people still believe is affecting the fortunes of many of the restaurants and bars in Tenerife? Will there be new rules for owners who want to rent out their apartments and villas to holiday-makers? Will the freeze on no new hotels other than five-star accommodation continue?

And what about the big plans for Santa Cruz and the revitalisation of Puerto? Will these materialise as promised?

All eyes will also be on jobs and the employment market.

Will 2015 be the year when unemployment starts to fall and the construction industry kick-starts again?

The hotel employers’ assocation, Ashotel believes this new year will finally see the revitalisation of the depressed Spanish tourism market which, they say, is vital to encourage more air routes and lower prices. If that is true, it will bring even more people to Tenerife which has fared well in the main markets, particularly with the loyal Brits.

For Tenerife Cabildo, all the issues above are of the greatest importance, of course, but president Carlos Alonso is once again calling for more autonomy for the islands. He says many projects are being stalled because they have no powers to go it alone

and their hands are tied. He also wants more inter-island co-operation.

Transparency continues to be in the news with Canary president, Paulino Rivero saying they are committed to trust and citizen participation.

These were sentiments expressed by the new King of Spain, Felipe VI in his first Christmas message who

pledged that corruption would be stamped out.

Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy believes 2015 will be the year the economy finally “takes off” and believes it will be much improved on 2014.

These thoughts are with ever yone, of course, but meantime, celebrations take centre-stage with the

traditional Three Kings parades on January 5th in various locations in Tenerife, including Adeje, Santa Cruz and Los Cristianos. The Tenerife News also takes this chance to wish all our readers and advertisers a happy and hopefully more prosperous New Year. .

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CANARY ISLANDS NEWS

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SPANISH NEWS

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BUSINESS NEWS

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OUR COLUMNISTS

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PET’S WORLD

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TV GUIDE

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PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT

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THE LOOKOUT

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EATING OUT & ABOUT

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HEALTH MATTERS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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CLASSIFIEDS

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A-Z SERVICES

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CONTACTS

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COMMUNITY NEWS

NEW GROUP LAUNCHED

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MOTORWORLD

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SPORTS NEWS

Everyone can sing, honestly!

Huge excitement as Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife unveiled E

XCITING news was announced just before Christmas in that Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is on its way to the island.

It will be opened by Hard Rock International in mid-2016 on the first line of the beach at Costa Adeje and will be the company ’s second collaboration with the leading Spanish hotel empire of Palladium Hotel Group. The venture follows on from the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, the first hotel of its kind in Ibiza.

Located in the south of Tenerife, the ‘resort’ will

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feature 637 rooms, of which 236 are suites, spread over two towers.

Addressing the needs of the leisure tourist, the hotel will have a large number of facilities, including three swimming pools, access to a natural salt lake and recreation area a few metres away. In addition, the hotel will house four restaurants, numerous outdoor terraces and leisure

IONA Kelly’s face lights up as she talks with committed passion about the launch of her Singing for Fun Group.

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And when this lively, bright-eyed, slightly-built Scots girl speaks you have to listen.

Because in a star spangled career she has performed before The Royal Family, supported Katharine Jenkinson and appeared in a host of legendar y musicals.

Now, alongside a heavy cabaret show schedule delighting audiences at Tenerife’s top hotels, Fiona who hold a degree in teaching music, is out to prove that everyone really can sing.

Fiona told me:”The group is for everyone, regardless of their past experience or ability. “ I liken singing to running - everyone can run to some extent just as everyone can sing, but not everyone will make it to the Olympics !”

And she goes on:”The benefits of community and group singing are enormous and quite a lot of research has been done on the subject recently.

“The research showed it improved posture and breath control, relieves stress, improves mood and confidence, and generates teamwork and a sense of community.

“Its also a social event to meet new people. And its fun !”

In just a few weeks, she has gathered a growing band of followers who meet

at The Wine Bar in front of teh Harbour Club in Los Gigantes.

As a solo performer, Fiona combines her background of classical training and love of opera with a crossover into musical theatre and popular music.

Her natural warmth, humour and passion for music ensures each performance is polished and entertaining and this had begun to rub off on her new community group.

Currently, Joe Barnes, 65, from Wirral on Merseyside is the only male to join the group.

Laconic Joe said:” I always enjoyed singing in the bath, now I sing openly ( but clothed thank goodness) without a care in the world.

“We are all looking forward to our first “ outing “ in the near future. I just need to practice to re-build those years of wasted rugby club anthems and other boyish stuff.

“I see myself as a ‘happy little onion in a glorious petunia patch’: what’s not to like?

“They are all lovely company. I even considered wearing a wig just to make them feel ‘all girls together,’” he quipped.

“That is until some more men join us. Its all very relaxing and the singing and laughter make lively allies.

areas.

“The exceptional climate of Tenerife, its extensive range of cultural activities and great accessibility for international travellers make this island the perfect choice for fans of the brand worldwide,” said Hamish Dodds, CEO of Hard Rock International. “ We continue strengthening our relationship with Palladium Hotel Group and we are excited to present the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife in the Canary Islands”.

Abel Matutes, CEO of

Palladium Hotel Group, added: “We are thrilled to bring the Hard Rock to Tenerife and offer a unique experience through luxurious facilities and amenities that will complement a leisure unsurpassed.”

A hotel with a difference, it will include a range of leisure programmes with a music theme, such as “The Sound of your Stay”, a free service that allows guests to have a jamming session in their rooms on an electric guitar, a rock spa, Body Rock gym and rock shop.

And he said modestly: “So far our three-part harmonies sound reasonable even though its only our third week of learning.

And the improvements and challenges come thick and fast.

“All are welcomed, even those who say they cannot sing, surprise themselves. The fact is, once they try everyone can make a reasonable noise. Just practice at home it improves everything.

“If your husband or wife sings - even just a little - being asked always makes it easier, or just turn up monday afternoons.”

Joe declared:” I have been delighted and surprised making new friends and contacts, further improving the great winter life in Tenerife. And, of course, Fiona is a great teacher. “ What next ? well, of course, The Albert Hall — or maybe the community hall first.

“Gareth Malone and the Albert Hall — watch out!

Our new singing group is on the march ...”

The Singing for Fun group meets at 2:45 p.m every Monday at The Wine Bar at The Harbour Club, Los Gigantes. Or you can call Fiona Kelly on: 922 868 331.

Or visit her blog on her website: operaforevents.com

“So come along you may surprise yourself... if nothing else come away smiling.”

And Joe added wr yly:

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NIGHTLIFE DISTRIBUTION

Cocaine factory raided in Tenerife south operation

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Eight people were arrested, as well as the ring-leader, during an operation codenamed “Farmacia”.

The arrests were made in San Isidro, Los Cristianos and Torviscas Alto. All were aged between 28 and 55.

Five properties were also searched and items seized included 2.5 kilos of cocaine, cutting equipment and other substances, around 3,000 euros in cash, two handguns and six highend cars.

Those arrested are charged with crimes of drug trafficking,

illegal possession of weapons and belonging to a criminal group.

Police say the cocaine was introduced on to the island by mules and then redistributed in the tourist south. The nine people arrested included one carrier.

The investigation began in late 2013 when the authorities became aware that a gang was preparing and trafficking cocaine.

The cocaine found its way to the Veronicas area and in several hostess clubs and an owner has been implicated.

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Sport Zone opens a new store in La Orotava

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HE chain of sports stores Sport Zone is unstoppable in its successful expansion in the Canary Islands.

OLICE who discovered a “cocaine factory” in San Isidro say most of the drugs were destined for distribution in the nightlife area of Playa de las Americas, especially Veronicas.

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On December 18th, Sport Zone opened a new store in La Villa, its latest establishment in the Canar y Islands, located in the Centro Comercial La Villa in La Orotava.

The new store has 500 square metres of sales area, offering sports zones for the enthusiasts of running, cycling, nautical, casual and soccer, among others and a wide range of articles and sports equipment, combining a wide range that combines the leading brands market with other options of exclusive brands. In Sport Zone, you will find the big sports brands at unbeatable prices.

Sport Zone Canary has been established for four years, creating about 200 jobs and will continue on this quest. More stores are projected to open in 2015.

The brand has invested heavily in training and specialisation of its staff, always striving to do more and be better every day and knowing that every customer it wins is only the beginning of a great challenge.

The active promotion of sport sponsorship has been part of the mission of Sport Zone from the beginning in the Canaries. It supports and organises some of the biggest sporting events of the islands, such as the recent sponsorship of the First International Marathon Sport Zone Tenerife.

Sport Zone currently has four stores in Gran Canaria, two in Fuerteventura, two in Lanzarote, one in La Palma and four in Tenerife, with the opening of the latest in La Orotava.

There were two days of celebration at the new store, including the chance for customers to win double your money vouchers. As with its slogan, “With Sport Zone, you win!”

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Damage caused during crime spate in Guia

MAN ARRESTED

“Spend wisely”, shoppers in Santa Cruz are urged

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HOPPERS in Santa Cruz are being urged to buy and spend wisely this Christmas.

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school in Guia de Isora suffered damage and losses during a break-in but police believe they have caught the person responsible.

The local council released these pictures of the after-math of incidents at colegio Almácigo and elsewhere in the town.

The school reported the

theft of cabling and computer screens, as well as various damage in the locker rooms of the sports department to the police. The burglary happened some time on December 14th

and 15th.

Around the same time, an unsuccessful attempt was made to break in to the employment offices in Guia and a car parked in calle Las Veredas was also broken into. Damage was caused to the office, including to the doors, windows and gates

and a stereo was stolen from the car.

During their investigations, police found a backpack with tools and a cap at the scenes which helped to trace a 44 year old man who has been charged. It is believed he might have been responsible for up to 20 local crimes.

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Another accolade for Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque

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HE Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque, owned by CIO Group, has been nominated for the third year for the awards “Best Spa of Spain” and “Best Resort in Spain “ given by the Spanish edition of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler.

Last year, the hotel won “Best Spa of Spain” which was collected by Francisco Javier Zamorano, Group CIO president, during a gala evening in Madrid.

This is the seventh edition of these awards, which honour the best hotels, destinations, transport and associated travel, with the elite making the 2015 Gold List in the ‘Best Among the Best ‘.

The importance and uniqueness of this award is that readers themselves vote via the website of the publication (http://www.traveler.es/micros/premiosgold-list-2015/), which adds value for this award, together with the prestige of the publishers.

The city council says many people splash out on goods and gifts without much thought and might end up regretting their purchase.

A campaign has been launched throughout the capital on the theme of “Compra bien, compra responsable” (Buy well, buy responsibly) and dozens of posters have been put up in the local trams.

Consumer councillor Yuri Mas said: “With this campaign, we aim to reach the large

possible number of consumers so they can be aware of their rights and obligations when purchasing a product.”

The posters contain a large number of tips about shopping purchases, how to rationalise spending and how to be a responsible shopper.

Advice includes making sure you keep all receipts and contracts, pay attention to labels on food items and make sure any toys have the CE mark which guarantees compliance with safety standards.

Commitment to quality taxi services

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RANADILLA says it intends to keep on being a pioneer of the taxi trade.

A plan has been running for the last three years, unique to the south of Tenerife, which involves training for some 200 drivers.

This is organised by the department of transport of the local council, under Guacimara González who emphased the importance of the courses and their objectives. These included updated knowledge for the drivers, customer service, compliance with local transport rules and a clear commitment to improve the image of Granadilla.

As well as these, the drivers are given instructions about charges, some English conversation and the cultural and historic resources of the area.

Six hurt in accident

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IX people were injured in an accident involving two cross-country SUVs in Tenerife.

The accident happened on the TF 82 at Pozo del Jaral.

Guía de Isora.

All six injured were men, aged between 18 and 50. Their injuries included neck pain and bruising which were described as mild barring complications but each needed hospital treatment.

Three ambulances went to the scene, as well as the police and Civil Guard.

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ALERT AS RESCUES INCREASE

KNIFE-MAN CHASED

High drama as Fire brigade in urgent warning: don’t customers fight under-estimate hiking at Mount Teide back against armed bank robber!

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ENERIFE firefighters have warned hikers in the Teide National Park to take extreme care following an increase in rescues.

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HERE was high drama in the north of Tenerife when a robber held up a bank but under-estimated the customers he thought he would terrify.

Far from it. Although the man was carrying a knife and was wearing a ski mask, someone recognised him and called out his name to tell him to stop.

Other people in the branch in La Victoria de Acentejo also joined in and started to shout at him as he grabbed around 12,000 euros and made his escape with a hostage. Some of the customers chased after him after raising the alert and the man was cornered and finally arrested by police despite his efforts to struggle free and to kick out at the

officers.

The incident took place just before 10am when the robber, now known to be aged 23 and living locally, burst into the office. He was carrying a large machete and appeared to be acting alone.

Witnesses later said he threatened staff before making his escape with the hostage.

A number of bystanders also helped to stop him in the street just a few blocks away from the bank. He was found in possession of the knife, a hood and all of the money which was recovered.

They say walkers must abide by certain rules in order to avoid accidents and potential serious injuries or worse.

The fire consortium wants people to realise just how cold it can get in the higher altitudes of the island, especially during the winter.

Even from the south of the island, the snow covering Mount Teide on many days during the winter months is very visibe and though it might be warm in the tourist areas, the same is not true up there.

Over recent years, the fire brigade says the number of rescues it has been involved in has dramatically increased.

More than 20 calls were received during 2014 which resulted in 17 rescue missions in order to find people either lost in Las Cañadas del Teide or injured through a fall.

Chairman of the fire consortium, Carlos González Segura said that just five years ago, in 2009, only three rescues were carried out.

“This demonstrates that this type of incident has increased considerably so it is essential to understand and implement appropriate prevention measures, “ he says.

These accidents don’t just involve tourists who don’t know the conditions or the terrain. In recent years, walking has become a popular hobby for all and seeing snow remains a big attraction for the Spanish and others.

The fire brigade says lack of planning is one of the biggest problems. People must go prepared and have the right warm clothing, carry enough water and food, always plan their schedule in advance with timings etc, plan your route have the appropriate equipment, avoid going alone and always tell someone about your excursion. Don’t make any change of plan without telling someone.

Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged and have GPS and take a flashlight or torch because it can become very dark very quickly.

The fire consortium warns that the temperture in the National Park at night can plummet to as low as minus nine degrees from the average of 16 in the day and snow can turn into sheets of ice.This can hamper progress as well as being extremely dangerous, even for a walker with some experience.Always take warm clothes with you, including in the summer.

Also never under-estimate the stamina which is needed to complete a route. Many people are physically unprepared for a walk they think they can tackle and then become exhausted.

If an emergeny does occur, try to remember where you are and give your position to the rescue team, as well as how many people there are in the group and what the weather conditions are like.

Fortunately, the 40 members of Tenerife fire brigade all undertake regular training and are fully qualified to carry out rescues IF they have to occur in the first place.

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VOLUNTEER ARMY

SANCTIONS STARTED

Puerto gets tough on waste Big clean-up on Blue Flag beach disposal to improve its image

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UERTO de la Cruz has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at residents, businesses and hotels in order to keep the town as clean as possible.

The local council hopes “Por un Puerto + Limpio” will encourage people to respect the established schedules for depositing waste in approved places and avoid a bad image for tourism.

“It is the duty of everyone, not just the politicians, to keep our streets, parks and plazas cleaner,” said the Mayor, Sandra Rodríguez.

“Awareness is important which is why we have launched this project with residents, businesses and hotels in order to inform them of the times and rules that apply in these cases.”

The department of works and community services is drawing attention to the timescale and to fines which could be imposed.

Councillor in charge, Ricardo Padrón said that sanctions for serious breaches could be between 100 and 750 euros.

“We do not want to fine anyone but we must improve the image of our municipality,” he stressed. “We

want businesses to deposit their waste inside containers, not out of them.”

Citizens must deposit organic waste in green bins in the hours between 17:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday and between 12:00 and 15:00 on Saturdays. Trash must be placed in sealed bags and securely closed and should be deposited in authorised containers and not outside or above the containers. The containers must be closed afterwards.

In the case of paper and paperboard, blue containers should be used. People are being urged fold and compress the items to make maximum use of the space

and it is expressly forbidden to leave anything next to the containers or on top of them.

The concessionaire collects paper and cardboard containers in the town on a Monday and Friday and in shopping areas on Wednesdays.

The yellow containers are for lighter packaging such as cartons, plastic containers, bags, packaging etc. Again, items should be compressed as much as possible and nothing must be left outside.

The containers are emptied three times a week on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Citizens must deposit waste glass, such as bottles, cans, glass jars or glasses within the

green bins. However, this can only be done between the hours of 7pm and 8pm to avoid noise and disturbance for neighbours.

Those who wish to dispose of a large amount of garden waste must ring 922 38 36 64 but otherwise, garden waste should be carefully placed in bags not exceeding 25 kilos.

Though the council says it does not want to fine people, it says it will have to do so if there are breaches as a deterrent to others.

So far, nearly 20 sanctions have been raised, mainly againgst bars, restaurants and shops for breach of the regulations.

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LL sorts of rubbish and debris was collected during a beach and sea-bed clean-up in Playa San Juan.

Tyres, nets, plastic, scrap metal, cans, paper and cigarette butts were amongst the items retrieved by a band of volunteers.

The event was organised by the local council’s environment department and was supported by about 30 people.

These included divers with Fundación EcoOcéanos and the club Diveria who were joined by local people and holiday-makers and representatives of the Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque.

This was the seventh year of the environmental awareness campaign with the collaboration of Carsant Service which looks after the safety of the beach. In 2014. Playa San Juan received the Blue Flag distinction for the third consecutive year.

Stunning pictures of Costa Adeje prove the winners INSTAGRAM CONTEST

These beautiful photographs not only show how lovely the Costa Adeje area of Tenerife is, they have won their authors a prize.

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DEJE council was delighted with the response to its recent Instagam competition and the 12 best pictures will be used in a promotional calendar.

The outright winner was Juan J. Martín Trujillo (@marmesis) who won a Go Pro 4 camera, with Auxi Rodríguez (@auxi25) and J. Enrique M. (@kikemenlu) in second and third. They wn the treat of a weekend in the H10 Costa Adeje Palace and Jardín Tropical. The competition received 561 entries and the winners were chosen through a combination of votes via “likes” and a panel of judges.

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CHEQUE PRESENTED

PRIORITIES DRAWN

Praise for Tegueste Puerto roads get the repair treatment firefighters

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ARIOUS road improvement projects are to be carried out in Puerto de la Cruz over the coming months.

The programme started recently with filling of potholes and resurfacing of Calle Mocán which the local council said was in a poor condition.

“We have prioritised this type of action on roads which are in the worst shape,” said president of the Consortium for Rehabilitation of Puerto de la Cruz and Mayoress, Sandra Rodríguez.

Councillor for urbanism, Sebastián Ledesma added: “The roadworks will focus on surface cleaning with new asphalt, plus the replacement and improvement of road markings.”

Other areas to be tackled are calles Río Ebro, Calle La Carreta, Calle Tafuriaste, Mecánico y Rosa Díaz Fragoso.

RESIDENTS’ HOPES

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OLUNTEER firefighters in Tegueste have been praised for their work in helping to keep the municipality safe and give grant aid to help

them.

The local office of CaixaBank donated 1,500 euros during a presentation ceremony attended by representatives of the bank and the council, including the Mayor José Manuel Molina.

He said the volunteers had become a key element of the municipality as demonstrated by a number of interventions over the years and he praised the crew for their selflessness.

The association of volunteer firefighters was established in 1992 and helps in the event of

house fires, road accidents, rescues, firework displays, municipal services etc.

During 2013, there were nearly 100 interventions.

Solution for stormwater isolation?

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ORRENTIAL rain is a nightmare for residents of the Guacimara area of Puerto de la Cruz but that could soon be a thing of the past.

Representatives recently got together with councillors and the water authority to discuss a solution to flooding problems which often cut them off from the outside world.

The aim is to stop rain water flooding over the barranco and on to the only access path to the urbanisation.

It is hoped to redirect the water down the ravine and install new piping.

The water authority says it hopes to carry out this work as soon as possible because of the urgency of the matter.

A show of solidarity

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AR fans showed their solidarity when thousands of bottle tops were donated during a “Fiesta del Motor” in San Juan de la Rambla.

This was the second edition of the popular event which served a double purpose: visitors were able to admire the cars on show whilst also helping Hector, a local child who is ill and needs to have a specially adapted vehicle in order to get around.

Classic and competition cars were on display and organisers were delighted with the response.

The fiesta was organised by JGVisual, MM Radio and Toño Sosa.

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La Orotava aiming for sustainability by Nursing home GENERAL PLAN will be finished, 2020 FUNDING AGREED

HAMPERS DONATED

A special gift at Christmas

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firm commitment has been made to complete the nursing home in Guia de Isora.

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URTHER steps are being made to create a “sustainable” La Orotava.

Details of the new General Management Plan (PGO) for the municipality are currently out for public consultation and can also be viewed on www.laorotava.es One of the main aims is to reduce the amount of land available for development and to focus on agricultural land.

Some 400,000 square metres of building land, which is equivalent to about 60 football fields, will become rustic and will go to enhancing the primary sector and encouraging eco-tourism.

This, it is hoped, will help to activitate initiatives to boost the local economy and create new types of employment.

The current government hopes to achieve a sustainable Orotava by 2020 with a prime environmental quality adapted to the times.

However, with elections in May in mind, the council has decided to leave it to the new administration to approve the document. The consultation period is therefore being extended to include the months of March and April.

The local council and Tenerife Cabildo have agreed a contribution of two million euros so that the project can come to fruition.

The Cabildo will include the sum in its budget which will go towards completing the third and final phase of the home in the centre of Guia. It will be run by the IASS (Instituto Insular de Atención Social y Sociosanitaria de Tenerife) after completion of the second stage.

This second phase started in early December and is due to be completed at the end of March.

Work on the first phase, funded only by the municipality at a cost of 1.2 million euros, began in 2010 and concluded late in 2011.

MARIJUANA FARMS

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EW lighting at the industrial estate in Granadilla will help to deter thieves, the local council has assured.

The site has been suffering from gangs who target copper cabling as a way of making money, a situation reflected elsewhere in the Canaries and Spain.

Thanks to a European grant, 265,000 euros has been spent on installing new energy-efficient lighting. This will also produce considerable savings on con-

sumption.

Councillor for public works, José Manuel García Mendoza said the old electrical facilities had a number of drawbacks, including a high cost and light pollution. This new system will solve this, as well as acting as a deterrent.

It is also hoped that the estate will continue to grow in the coming years.

Hampers containing basic food products and some extra treats were delivered to them as part of the municipality’s support for those finding it difficult during the economic crisis.

During a ceremony in the cultural centre, councillor for social services Amada Trujillo Bencomo said they were delighted to help the 20 families and the council would continue to work with the Red Cross to benefit society and particularly the most vulnerable.

Eight arrested for drug trafficking National listing “FUEGOS DE MAYO”

soon for Los Realejos fiesta?

GRANADILLA PROJECT

New lighting will deter thieves

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HRISTMAS was made a lot happier for 20 families in need, thanks to some special gifts from Adeje council and the Red Cross.

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ATIONAL police have continued their clampdown on drug trafficking with eight people being arrested in La Laguna.

Aged between 24 and 59, they are accused of cultivating and distributing marijuana, as well as being involved in local robberies.

Following several months of research, officers raided several fincas where marijuana was being grown and found boxes packed with buds already in customised bags ready to sell.

They also seized various effects believed to have been stolen, including televisions, video game consoles, highend computers, bicycles and two firearms.

There was also 50 kilos of marijuana and 2,500 euros, together with apparatus for cultivating the drug both outside and in an indoor greenhouse.

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fiesta known throughout Spain and even further afield is on its way to achieving “listed” status, much to the delight of Los Realejos.

The local council, together with a number of organisations, have been working for five years to have the “Cruces and Fuegos de Mayo” recognised as a festival of national tourist interest.

Now, the Mayor Manuel Domínguez says he hopes the title will be in place in time for the 2015 event which attracts many thousands of people. The spectacular event features incredible fireworks and lavishly decorated crosses which are made from scratch

by local residents and groups.

The final paperwork has been sent to the Canar y Government and it will then go on to Spain for approval.

The celebrations already have regional listing but had to wait five years to achieve the leap to national status.

The Mayor said he had no doubt that the fiesta was very worthy of the title and it had only been through the hard work of so many people that the tradition had been revived and kept alive.

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New club’s invite as it gets active for Discovering ACTIVE SPORTS CLUB cancer campaign Granadilla, courtesy of young tour guides ABONAS KIDS

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Capoeira (the Brazilian martial arts) and Pole Dance or perhaps enjoy a game of padel, beach volleyball or pentaca, as well as exhibitions and interactive workshops, including diving baptisms.

For the youngsters, there will be recreational activities, tourists can enjoy and entertainment and many participate for free in Master surprises. Physiotherapy, Classes for Zumba, Yoga, drinks and fruit will also be

HE newly-opened Activate Sports Club, billed as the most innovative, dynamic and original sports club in Tenerife, is to host a day of sports and free activities for the whole family, in order to promote the development of healthy lifestyles and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer (www.carreraporlavida.com).

The event will take place on January 10th from 11am to 6pm, where residents and

Two more raids on illegal betting in Tenerife

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OLICE have pledged to continue their clampdown on illegal gambling in the Canary Islands following raids on two more premises.

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CHOOL-children in Granadilla have become local tour guides for the day as part of a project to introduce them to their heritage.

“Discover Granadilla de Abonas Kids” has already involved 300 boys and girls since September from the town itself, San Isidro and El Medano.

The initiative falls under the umbrella of the department of tourism, headed by Nuria Delgado Hernández.

It is hoped to foster an interest in protecting the environment and tourist areas of the municipality, such as the local churches, History Museum, the historic Las Vegas district, plazas and natural places like Montaña Pelada, among other landmarks.

The school-children have shown friends and family around and it is planned to extend the project next year, thanks to its success.

Their targets on this occasion were in Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz where illegal betting was said to be taking place.

According to a study by the regional government, unauthorised gambling is costing the archipelago around 50 million euros a year in lost tax revenue. They say there is a “proliferation” in illegal gambling and betting and that it is having an impact on casinos and other places which are authorised.

These have seen turnover

cut by a half over the last six years and it is getting to the point where some are only breaking even and others are running at a loss.

Several casinos in the Canaries, particularly on Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, have made complaints to tax inspectors and the authorities about the situation.

Locations of the two premises have not been revealed over and above the towns but police were said to have caught punters placing their bets and have put the units out of action.

offered throughout the day.

The event will close in style with live music on the spectacular chill-out beach located in the heart of this magnificent facility.

It undoubtedly promises to be a unique and ideal celebration where sport, family, solidarity and enjoyment will join together, generating positive vibes for the new year.

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Tragedy as man loses life in house fire

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HERE was a pre-Christmas tragedy in La Laguna when a 44-year-old man lost his life in a house fire.

He was inititally rescued unconscious from the building in the Los Andenes district but was found to have suffered serious burns and was in cardiac arrest.

Medics tried to revive him at the scene with advanced cardiopulmonary procedures before he was taken to hospital but he did not survive.

The fire broke out in calle Espronceda in the early evening and led to several calls to the 1-1-2 emergency

control centre.

The police, Canary Urgency Service and firefighters all went to the scene amid fears that people were trapped inside. The man who later died was found in the bathroom.

Five other people had to be treated for mild smoke inhalation and anxiety attacks but did not need to go to hospital.

Police believe the fire started in the master bedroom of the apartment.

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CIT crowns 50th year with Puerto’s highest accolade

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UERTO de la Cruz has bestowed its highest honour on the Centre for Initiatives and Tourism in recognition of its selfless and exemplary work.

The Gold Medal of Puerto de la Cruz is the most important award the local administration can make and comes as the icing on the cake for the CIT in its 50th anniversary.

Congratulations were extended by the president of the Canar y Government, Paulino Rivero and the Mayor of Puerto, Sandra Rodríguez.

She described the accolade as a “tribute and recognition of work that has lasted half a century of history always linked to this city.”

The work carried out by the centre was, she added, brilliant and commendable.

President of the Centre for Initiatives and Tourism, Hortensia Hernández emphasised the efforts made so far in “promoting a destination that begins to reinvent and show signs of recover.”

Over its 50 year history, the CIT has fought for tourism excellence, engaging in society by organising various

events, or collaborating with others such as the International Festival of Street Art MUECA. The centre was formed in the 1960s, when Puerto had 6,000 hotel beds, by a group of citizens and entrepreneurs who saw the need to create an association, in close collaboration with the City, to promote all kinds of activities and promotional campaigns. The main purpose was to support the local tourism sector and promote economic and social progress of Puerto de la Cruz.

Thus was born on September 22, 1964, the Centre for Tourism Initiatives (CIT), chaired by businessman and former mayor Felipe Machado del Hoyo and in the presence of the Minister of Information and Tourism, Manuel Fraga Iribarne.

It was the first CIT founded on Tenerife and the work done by the various boards of

directors has received recognition from the Ministry of Information and Tourism, with the award of two Tourism Merit plates in silver and bronze.

In the beginning, its main line of action was to raise the profile of Puerto de la Cruz, both locally and at insular level as well as nationally and internationally, publishing brochures, advertising materials and giving assistance to various national tourism fairs.

Another interesting activity developed by the CIT was based on holding events in the destination, such as the Bavarian Week, music concerts and folk dancing.

It is especially important to know that today, the CIT finances its activities with contributions from its members and public and private contributions that support their selfless work.

The CIT has helped to organise or assist with various events that have helped to project the name of Puerto de la Cruz internationally.

In recent years, it has spearheaded prestigious events such as the “International Agatha Christie Festival” and its international flower festival.

The CIT also has an information office which deals with more than 30,000 people a year, providing visitors will all sorts of information.

Over five decades, it has undoubtedly left its mark in the past, present and future of Puerto de la Cruz.

Red letter day as homes project becomes a reality

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OZENS of families in Santa Cruz are celebrat ing after a project which has taken two years to plan looks like coming to fruition.

The city council has reached an agreement for the rehabilitation of 540 properties in 49 buildings in La Salud, Santa Maria del Mar and Ofra.

The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, said the news would be welcomed “with great joy” by more than 500 families who had been waiting “too many years” for repairs to

their homes. It is hoped work will start in 2015.

Municipal councillor for Housing, Angela Mena, described the agreement as “very positive news for Santa Cruz”, especially for owners who had dipped into their pockets to contribute around 1,000 euros for improvements which would have cost

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Puesta del Sol shines in tapas route

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HE fifth tapas route in Guia de Isora proved an outstanding success, especially for the cafeteria “Puesta de Sol”.

Out of the 29 establishments which took part, their dish titled “Delicia isorana” was voted the best by members of the public.

Second place went to Bar PCAN in Alcalá and third to Restaurante Las Parrillitas of Playa San Juan.

The venture, Tapeando Isora, was organised by Guia de Isora council over three weeks.

There was also a prize draw for customers, won by Ewan Tennent, Yolanda Bernués and Judith Santos.

All agreed that the tapas route had once again served to show the wealth of gastronomic expertise in the municipality.

substantially more had they gone it alone. It was like they had been blessed by the lottery.

The council stressed that reaching this stage had involved a lot of difficult work, co-ordinating many administrations and budgets to ensure funding.

Angela Mena said it would improve not only the quality of life for these families but also change the urban landscape of the capital.

Pair stopped twice for drugs

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WO people caught in possession of hashish were re-arrested just days later with more drugs.

Police said they had cause to be suspicious of a luxury car which was being driven in Arona at some speed.

When stopped, a rucksack was found in the back containing five kilos of hashish and two people were arrested, aged 20 and 27.

A few days before, the same pair had been stopped wih 13 kilos of the drug.

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man was taken to hospital as a result of an incident in calle de Méjico in Playa de las Americas.

Police had been called to the scene after reports of a fight and found the 37 year old man had suffered a facial injur y and a head wound described as of “a less serious nature”.

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Island adds another viewpoint to its network “Come sailing to

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beautiful new viewpoint has been restored and formally opened in Gran Canaria as part of a plan to diversify the island’s tourism appeal.

The Mirador La Crucita has an extra appeal in that it is included in a religious route which takes in the sacred landscape.

The look-out is in Artenara and was inaugurated by the Mayor, Jesús Díaz in association with tourism councillor, Melchor Camón

and Cabildo president, José Miguel Bravo de Laguna.

Local residents had asked for the beauty spot to be tidied up and restored, together with the construction of new low walls and a parking area.

The Cabildo president stressed the importance of this project which sought to

highlight the culture and charms of the island for the benefit of local people and tourists alike.

More than 430,000 euros has already been spent on various “beautification” schemes, including other viewpoints and an interpretation of the Roque Bentayga information centre.

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TOP AWARD

HE popularity of the Canary 1-1-2 emergency Twitter site has earned the service a top award.

The company ESET, a top name in the world of security software, chose it as the recipient of the “Digital Hero” title in the category of social networks.

The 1-1-2 site has more than 75,000 followers and gives up to date information about latest interventions and emergencies, including rescues, road accidents, weather problems and so on.

The jury looked at various nominations from individuals, groups and institutions who have helped to foster cyber-security. In the last edition, the same award went to the police site of @policía.

Director of 1-1-2 Canarias, Luis Santacreu thanked ESET for the award and all those who followed the Twitter site.

“This award confirms the strong commitment of the Canary Government to this microblogging tool for more than two years with the aim of information reaching all sectors of the community, both young and old,” he commented.

He said they were also convinced that the information published on the site was helping local people and visitors to become more aware of their own security and safety and also how to react in the event of an emergency.

HE Canary Islands are being promoted as a great place for nautical holidays and sailing adventures.

The archipelago was represented at the recent Paris Boat Show, one of the most important events of its kind in France.

More than 31 countries took part in the event, aimed at professionals for the first few days but also later open to the general public.

In addition, some 1,200 items were exhibited, from boats and kayaking, to windsurfing, with 200 of these new elements. Last year, the fair was visited by 240,600 people.

Tourism chiefs say the achipelago is an excellent

nautical premier destination for those who seek to make a voyage in the Atlantic because of its excellent conditions.

A new guide to Canar y ports, both in print and in digital format, was made available to the public at the stand of the Canary Islands. It also had a plasma screen where different images of the islands related to the sea and the marine industry appeared.

For the first eleven months of 2014, the islands attracted 310,845 passengers from France, a 44.12% increase on the same period last year, with over 95.157 passengers.

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Canary residents “more optimistic” about the future

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EOPLE who live in the Canary Islands appear to have regained their confidence in the future, according to an annual survey.

The archipelago has been listed as one of the top five “most hopeful” communities in Spain, being placed in fourth position.

The “illusion” survey was carried out by the research firm GFK which concluded that over the last 12 months, optimism in the Canaries has increased. In the last survey, the islands could only make 15th place.

The findings are against the trend for Spain as a whole where confidence dropped even though there has been an improvement in economic

data in the last few months.

Personal interviews were carried out with 2,200 people and they were asked their views on subjects such as holidays, job security or finding employment and spending quality time with family.

For the Canaries, the survey showed that young people and students are most excited about the future whilst the category least optimistic are the over 55s.

Work is still the determining factor about how people feel about their lives.

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Canaries smash ten million visitor Choking woman figure despite November blip revived by 1-1-2 Tourism chiefs in the Canary Islands are celebrating a major milestone in visitor numbers.

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OR the first time in history, more than ten million foreign passengers came to the archipelago between January and the end of November 2014.

The exact number was 10,459,016 which represents an increase of 9.78 per cent.

In November, there were 1,047,184 visitors from abroad which was actually a decrease of 2.4 per cent on the same month of 2013. The figures from the airport authority AENA show this was a drop of 25,705 people.

However, this dip is compensated for by the overall figure for January through to November.

Deputy minister for tourism for the Canary Government, Ricardo Fernández de la Puente Armas said: “We must keep in mind that November 2013 was a record in regard to the arrival of foreigners to the Canary Islands, with 1,072,889 passengers, so that the decrease in the November 2014 of 2.4% is not significant.”

He also pointed out that the November 2014 figure was the second best in history for this month.

The same sort of pattern is reflected in Tenerife. Last November, there were 379,468 foreign passengers, 15,776 less than in the same month of 2013, representing a decrease of 3.99% compared to November 2013. For the eleven months, however, the island received 3,850,015 foreign passengers, 7.33% more than in the same period of 2013, with 262,906 more passengers.

In Lanzarote, there were 167,332 foreign passengers in November, which translates to 3,819 passengers less than in November last year, a decrease of 2.23%. Between January and November 2014, this island has been visited by 1,926,154 foreign passengers, 13.83% more, ie 234,020 foreign passengers more than in the same period of 2013.

Gran Canaria in November 2014 received 335,739 foreign passengers, representing a decrease of 3.54%, with 12,321 foreign passengers less than the same month of 2013. Regarding the annual accumulated until this month, Gran Canaria attracted 2,871,067 foreign passengers, 8.17% more than in the same months of 2013, ie 216 897 more foreign passengers.

In regard to Fuerteventura , there were 152,662 foreign passengers, an increase of 5,766 foreign passengers, ie 3.93% more than in the same month of 2013. For the eleven months, the island has been visited by 1,718,939 foreign passengers, 14.51% more than in the same period of 2013, ie 217, 766 more foreign passengers.

As for La Palma, in November 2014 it was visited by 11,983 foreign passengers, representing an increase of 3.86% over the same month last year, with 445 more foreign passengers. Between January and November 2014, the island of La Palma was visited by 92,841 foreign passengers, 0.01% more than in the same period of 2013, with 11 more foreign passengers.

String of school break-ins

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ATIONAL police have arrested four people, one of them a juvenile, on suspicion of robberies at more than 20 education centres on Gran Canaria.

They are accused of breaking into various schools and stealing items and equipment which they later sold.

The oldest member of the gang and said to be its leader is only 21 years of age.

When police raided two properties, they found two portable computers believed to be just part of their haul.

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medical co-ordinator with the Canary 1-1-2 emergency service has helped to safe the life of a 60-year-old woman who was choking on

food.

Sonia Garcia was on duty in the control centre when she received a frantic call from the woman’s family in Gran Canaria.

The situation was extremely critical because she could not breath but Sonia gave instructions over the phone of how to perform the Heimlich technique.

After completing this, the family said the woman was not responding and her lips were

turning blue. Sonia again encouraged them to stay calm and to lie the woman down flat on the floor and perform heart massage.

This revived the victim who started to breath again and coincided with the arrival of the first ambulance which took the woman to hospital. She was said to be in a serious condition but it was hoped she would make a successful recovery.

Trio arrested for farming marijuana

GUARD DOGS

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OLICE who raided a marijuana factory on Lanzarote found it guarded by two dangerous breed dogs and monitored by CCTV.

Three people were arrested, all foreigners and aged between 48 and 56.

Two of them were men, the other a woman who had one

stage ran away and tried to hide.

The drugs squad had been watching a house in the area of Tias for a number of

weeks and saw the trio often acting suspiciously with bags.

When they searched the premises, they found a factory-style building equipped with ventilation, special lighting and irrigation.

They seized 122

marijuana plants and buds ready for consumption and distribution, totalling more than 45 kilos. Also found was 170 grams of hashish, electronic equip-ment, eleven mobile phones, two mock weapons, a false note scanner and a night vizor.

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Seychelles praises El Hierro’s self-sufficiency

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HE bid by El Hierro to become a 100 per cent self-sufficient island is becoming known throughout the world.

The Seychelles is the latest location to be interested in the project and a delegation recently visited the Canaries to find out more.

Their head of public services, Philippe Morin said the same model might be suitable for islands within the group, such as La Digue which is the third largest in population with a population of around 2,000.

He told El Hierro president, Alpidio Armas that the island’s achievements and ambitions had won much admiration and interest as a pioneer of good practice.

The delegation from the Seychelles visited the recently opened Gorona hydro-wind farm which has had a great impact on energy efficiency and water management.

Diver airlifted to hospital

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diver had to be rescued from the sea off the coast of El Hierro and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

The 30-year-old woman suffered an accident at La Restinga and the alert was raised by a boat in the area.

The emergency helicopter went to the scene, together with medics. After being rescued, the woman was treated at the dock before being airlifted to hospital in Tenerife.

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Yes, November was very wet, a record-breaker in fact!

If you think it was wet in the Canary Islands in November, you would be right.

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LTHOUGH it was a slightly warmer autum, the month proved to be the wettest in the last 30 years.

The average rainfall exceeded 181 litres per square metre to the extent that November also hit the record book for having the most number of days which saw rain in some degree or other.

The details were disclosed during a press conference by Government delegate, María del Carmen Hernández Bento and director of the Met Centre in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Víctor Quintero.

Generally speaking, the temperatures recorded during autumn were “very normal” and perhaps even slightly warmer than the norm, at an average of 19.9 degrees Centigrade. Only the month of November was colder, being very rainy, with many days of

rain at twice the norm.

However, the entire autumn was very wet, with an average rainfall of 77.7 litres per square metre but with a striking contrast between how little it rained one month over another. Thus, in September it rained 3.2 liters per square metre, which means it had been a “very dry” month.

October, however, was a wet month, especially for the event being recorded on day 19, which exceeded normal values. Unlike other Novembers, it rained nearly every day.

Across the board, the quarter recorded rainfall with values above normal in almost all the islands, except in the south of La Palma and El Hierro.

The most significant rain

occurred on October 19th, with Tenerife (metropolitan area) and La Gomera (south side) the most affected islands, with 140 litres per square metre only in Santa Cruz. The other significant days were on October 28th and 29th, curiously the same date that the Delta storm happened, with ver y strong winds affecting the entire archipelago, with maximum gusts that were mainly recorded in La Gomera, Tenerife and Lanzarote.

The average temperature during the autumn was (19.9ºC) which was slightly higher compared to the reference periods 1945 to 2000 (+ 0.4 ° C) and 1981 to 2010 (+ 0.1 ° C). In any case, the average pointed to a relatively normal autumn, if slightly warmer.

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the islands were varied significantly. North of Lanzarote, much of La Palma and El Hierro and some points of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, the quarter was hot or warm and others (much of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Gomera ) where it had been very cold.

For months, September averaged 21.4ºC, below normal values; October was slightly warmer with some anomalies with an average temperature of 20.6ºC and November was slightly colder than usual, especially in the last weeks of the month.

For winter, Victor Quintero said there was a 45% chance that it will be warmer than normal, while rainfall will be within the normal range.

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Canary link to child pornography UK police help seize Spain’s largest-ever haul of MDNA raids HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS

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HE fight against child pornography in Spain continued with raids and arrests, including in the Canary Islands.

A property on Las Palmas on Gran Canaria was searched as part of a large operation which also took in locations such as Salamanca, Madrid, Barcelona, the Balearics, Valencia and Malaga.

Thirteen people were arrested and a further five imputed on suspicion of dowloading and shaing pornography

involving young children.

Police said they were users of the P2P network and were exchanging images of sexual assaults.

They took away a large quantity of computer material which is being analysed.

The raids followed a ten month investigation by squads in numerous provinces.

Woman found dead at barranco FALSE HOPE

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ESCUE workers looking for a lost hiker on Gran Canaria had their hopes raised when they saw a flashing light near a barranco.

Sadly, the flashlight was on the ground next to the body of a 30year-old woman who had earlier been reported as missing.

The tragedy happened at the Barranco de Guayadeque in Ingenio and had prompted a full-scale rescue alert involving Civil Protection, the Canary Urgency Service, police, the Civil Guard and members of the Emergency Consortium.

The 1-1-2 control centre received an alert after a member of the public called in to report the flashing light on the edge of the barranco.

Medical staff who also sent to the scene could only confirm the death of the woman.

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RUGS squad officers from the UK have helped to seize one of the largest caches of deadly MDNA in Europe and the biggest ever in Spain.

Police who hacked away the false floor of a lorry crossing from Bulgaria to Madrid found 100 kilos “crystal” as it is also known.

Just one kilo of the party drug can produce around 4,000 pills and could have netted at least a million pounds.

The truck driver and three other drug traffickers were arrested as part of the joint investigation by British police and the drugs squad from Bulgaria.

The lorr y had travelled through France and Holland after leaving Bulgaria and was tracked through the SpanishFrench border at Irun (Guipúzcoa).

Police pounced after the driver stopped at a service station for a drink and then appeared to be conducting some sort of deal with three people who had parked their car at the rendezvous point.

Four empty hidden compartments were found under the seats but police

believe these were a decoy in an attempt to put them off. The MDNA was found in dozens of plastic bags hidden under the tiles of a newly-laid concrete floor. It took officers three days

to find them all.

A police spokesman said the operation remained open as they were sure the four people arrested were only acting as go-betweens.

WORLD RECORD

Thousands of Santas turn famous avenue into a sea of red

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HAT do you call a group of more than 5,000 Father Christmases? A flutter? A pride of Papa Noels? A sparkle of Santa

Clauses?

No, the answer is a World Record!

One of the most famous avenues in Madrid became a sea of red and white as thousands of people turned out to challenge an Irish town for a rather special honour.

Last November, Dundalk achieved the world record for the greatest number of runners dressed as Santa Claus.

Not to be outdone, Madrid decided to go one better and smash the figure of 4,962.

Commuters looked on in amazement as 5,173 athletes dressed as Father Christmas gathered near the metro station at the Bernabeu stadium for the 5.5 kilometre

run. There was even artificial snow to add to the atmosphere and a sprinkling of little elves in the children’s race.

The official stamp from the Guinness Book of World Records is still awaited but organisers say the world record was beaten and a new total was set.

One star leading the way as retired Olympic long distance runner José Manuel (“Chema”) Martínez Fernández who later tweeted: “It was fantastic!” He came home first in the section for elite athletes in 16.43 seconds.

It’s hoped the race will catch on in other cities as it was also a fund-raiser for charity.

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Pervert caught Police alert as 250,000 dangerous by own “selfie” toys seized from shops

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PANISH police have launched an urgent appeal after they seized nearly 250,000 toys which can choke, strangle, burn, blind or poison small children.

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N unintentional “selfie” has helped to track a pervert who placed a mobile phone disguised as a carton of orange juice in a woman’s toilet.

The 40-year-old university student managed to film at least two women but didn’t count on the fact that the hidden camera also captured his image.

He was arrested after a cleaner found the 200ml orange carton next to the toilet with a hole cut-out for the mobile phone which was on record.

The incident happened at a university in Extremadura, Spain after the student sneaked int the women’s toilets to plant his trap.

Police were called in after a complaint from the Dean of the faculty and the man was identified through the selfie on the phone which also contained recordings of the women.

The student has been arrested for a crime against privacy and self-image.

They say they were horrified to find sub-standard soft toys, lasers, guns, wigs, trumpets and fireworks which would have posed a very serious threat and breached all the regulations. Most of them were made in China.

The huge haul of so-called “Black Toys” was made by the national police in Spain when they raided flea markets, bazaars and shops in Madrid.

At just one of the 16 shops, 52,000 toys were seized. All of the establishments were in the very heart of the tourist area of the city, raising more fears that some would have been purchased by holiday-makers and taken home as Christmas presents.

Five people were arrested, another seven are being investigated and enquiries are continuing.

Police say many of the toys were so blatantly faulty and dangerous that there was a ban on their import as they had no EU safety mark.

An appeal has gone out to anyone who purchased them, including over the internet, to immediately throw them away.

Anyone who buys toys is also being urged to look at them very carefully and identify the “CE” mark either on the toy or its packaging.

If it does not have this, it could be unsafe.

People should also check the labelling, instructions, manufacturer’s details, origin, any warning notices and instructions for use and assembly.

Once children start to play with toys, they should always be supervised, especially if under the age of three. Make sure they can’t put anything into their mouth and that there are no detachable parts. Toys should not be explosive or have jagged edges and if safety wear is needed, such as helmets or knee pads, this should always be adhered to.

Discard any packaging and string and regularly check activity toys to make sure they are not broken.

Puppies seized as gangs flout import laws

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OLICE have issued an alert and advice after 73 puppies were seized at Madrid airport.

The animals were on their way to the south area of the capital from Bulgaria but were intercepted because of doubts over the legality of the paperwork.

Officers found that the dogs were not over the age of three months as required for travel and believe organised gangs are behind the regular import of puppies. They say documents are often forged to hide the true identity and age of the pets which could be a serious threat to their future health and welfare.

All of the puppies which arrived at Madrid airport were impounded by Seprona, the environmental section of the Civil Guard because of non-compliance with European regulations.

The doubts over whether or not they had received the right health check and injections resulted in them being put into quarantine.

Police say anyone buying a puppy must ask for all the relevant paperwork and check its authenticity. Only buy from a propertly registered centre or dealer, make sure the are over three months old if being imported and check vaccination documents.

Extra special care should be paid if buying via the internet, particularly if prices seem very low and if any doubts exist, report the matter immediately to the Civil Guard or police.

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Disabled boy with “voice of an angel” New British becomes internet sensation Consul takes charge of busy A Spanish region young disabled boy with “a voice like an angel” has become an internet sensation.

Some days after enduring yet another operation in his battle against water on the brain.

The parents of Adrian Martin Vega say they are “astounded” that a YouTube video of their son, who suffers from water on the brain and also has congenital malfor-mation of his hands, has gone viral. It has had more than seven million hits.

The video shows nine-yearold Adrian singing “Que Bonito” in Spanish with his 29year-old sister and it is reducing people to tears, including stars like Alejandro Sanz and Diego El Cigala. He has received messages of congratulations from around the world.

His mum and dad, Toni and Rafa - who were once told by doctors that Adrian would be “a vegetable” - have expressed their thanks on Adrian’s own Facebook site and say there are

very aware that they have a special child.

“Music is his life, he has an innate art, it is a gift. He loves music and sings beautifully,” they say. “It’s his desire to live.”

Adrian has had to endure multiple operations since he was born but Toni and Rafa say he is the happiest child and “is an example of struggle, achievement and strength and we are proud of him”.

“Every day with his art, his music, his joy and his smile makes us happy and makes us forget the problems he has and the limitations and difficulties he must cross,” they add.

His parents say they have no idea how the video got on YouTube as it is an unfinished version but they hope one day to post the finished duet.

Adrian, who lives in Malaga, Spain, has won an army of fans, with one commenting on his Facebook site: “Wow! How

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ARAH-Jane Morris is to take over as British Consul in Alicante, whilst the current consul Paul Rodwell moves to a new role within the Foreign Office.

wonderful are you! We need to hear more of your beautiful voice.”

He has already won a talent contest, performed in various concerts and says he wants to

be an artist when he grows up.

No-one could doubt that he already is.

Listen to Adrian on www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_vLjj_BJnsY

Drug couriers recruited at welfare centres COCAINE IN CHOCOLATES

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ARD-up students and unemployed people were used to smuggle MDNA into Japan via Spain and America, police have revealed.

The cocaine was disguised as chocolates and carriers would take about three to five kilos per trip. They were even “recruited” in employment offices and welfare centres in the Murcia region as the gang knew which people in financial difficulties to target.

They were offered money, new clothes, a passport, airline tickets and a stay of several weeks in different countries because of the route used to smuggle the drugs.

The network, comprising mostly of Nigerians, also used volunteers from Europe and America, with the recruiter being paid commission for everyone who accepted the job.

Police said the gang found it easier to use Europeans and Americans because re quirements for them entering Japan were less restrictive.

On at least two occasions, officers intercepted the couriers at the airports and their investigations led them to the gang. Two people were arrested in China and a dozen in Spain. A number of properties were also raided, yielding 31,000 euros, documents about the network and four portfolios on people prepared to act as couriers.

As consul in Alicante, Mrs Morris will be responsible for one of the busiest British Consulates in the world, whose team supports the two million British visitors to the region every year, as well as the large expatriate community of over 165,000 who are registered on the Padrón in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Castellón and Albacete. Every year the team handles around 2,500 consular customers – from victims of crime to individuals in extreme distress.

Mrs Morris will manage Alicante in addition to the ConsulateGeneral in Madrid, where she has served as consul for central and northern Spain for the last two years.

The management of Alicante and Madrid consulates by one consul follows the model already used elsewhere in Spain and many other parts of the world. The job of a consul is to focus on strategic issues, such as new ways of preventing and tackling the most common and complex problems that face British nationals abroad, whilst local teams, led by experienced vice-consuls, continue to lead the frontline delivery of consular assistance to Britons in distress.

Sarah-Jane Morris said: “I am proud to have the opportunity to oversee the excellent work of the Alicante team, so ably led by Vice-Consul Lloyd Milen. And I am looking forward to seeing what more can be done to improve yet further the service offered to British nationals. Alicante is one of the busiest consulates in the world, supporting two million British visitors to the region every year, as well as a very large British expatriate community.”

Paul Rodwell is relocating and will continue to work for the Foreign Office in a global communications role, to design consular campaigns aimed at reducing the number of British nationals getting into difficulties abroad.

Commenting on the two appointments, British Ambassador Simon Manley said: “I would like to congratulate both Sarah-Jane and Paul on their new roles. Having worked with Sarah-Jane in central and northern Spain, I know she will bring her more than 10 years of consular experience to the new challenge. She will, I am sure, be an invaluable asset to the whole region covered by our Alicante Consulate. I look forward to working with her and our consular teams in Alicante and Madrid.”

“I know too from my own visits to the region covered by Alicante the outstanding contribution Paul has made to our consular work there, as well as to prevention campaigns across southern Europe more broadly. Besides providing assistance to those who most need it, our ambition must be to help Britons help themselves and reduce the numbers who require assistance in future.”

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“Merry A Christmas miracle: little dog Christmas” say with wheelchair survives 48-hour the police: bah humbug reply the ordeal critics!

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AH humbug! It might be the festive season but that hasn’t stopped a rap over the knuckles for a police force wishing “Happy Christmas” to British tourists in Spain.

Unions in Madrid say flashing messages on top of patrol cars are “a distraction to other road users” and can cause an accident.

They want the new tourist police to remove the “reckless” luminous Merry Christmas greetings and claim it is all part of the local council’s election campaign and a waste of money and resources.

The police force says it is very clear that the Christmas message on top of their cars is simply a nice greeting for local

people and holiday-makers and flashes up inbetween important warning information.

The message is in five languages and are featured on 40 patrol cars which are part of the new police tourist unit in Madrid designed to get closer visitors and show a helpful nature.

The complaint has been lodged by the professional union CSIT which says money would be better spent on repairing and replacing wornout police cars not gimmicks.

courageous little dog who can only move with the aid of a special “wheelchair” battled against all the odds to survive two freezing nights in the wild.

Eight-year-old Dongo, the invalid Dachshund, amazed everyone by dragging himself more than one mike through forests to find water and food.

His heart-broken owner had given up hope of finding his much-loved pet alive but was amazed when a group of hikers found him cold, hungry and disorientated. Óscar Ibañez had posted pictures of Dongo, together with an appeal for help, on the social network sites and was inundated with offers of help from people who were already launching search parties.

The two inseparable friends live in a village near Madrid

but despite being in Spain, the temperature at night in the countryside can drop to below freezing and there are also hunter dogs and boars out and about.

Dongo has had to wear his “wheelchair” since having two operations for herniated discs two years ago but has never lost his zest for life or going out for a walk.

He got lost in a remote area near his home but his owner said he was sure his canine instincts and desire to survive saw him through the 48-hour ordeal.

When found, Dongo’s wheelchair had come loose

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Ashya King’s parents to sue in Strasbourg

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HE parents of Ashya King, the brain tumour youngster currently battling back to health in Spain, have started the steps to legal action both in the UK and Strasbourg.

Brett and Naghmeh King confirmed through their lawyer that their legal battle has begun following their arrest in August for taking the five-year-old out of Southampton hospital because they were unhappy about his treatment.

They are to sue the hospital for “violation of human rights” and alleged slander for reporting that Ashya was “at risk of death” when all they wanted was to give him the best treatment.

“They were treated as though they were bad parents and as though they were criminals,” their lawyer, Juan Isidro Fernández told Spanish newspaper Abc.es He confirmed that legal action had started in two ways: through the UK courts and also via the European Court of

Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Their lawyer said the Kings considered Ashya’s rights had been violated in that he had been separated from his parents for six days. They believed the measures adopted by the British Government following the boy’s removal from the hospital were excessive and they had not verified the knowledge that Brett King had intended to take Ashya to Prague for revolutionary proton therapy as later happened.

The couple were arrested in Spain after an international manhunt but later released without charge.

Mr. Fernández said Mr and Mrs King had informed the medical authorities that he intended to resort to alternative treatment because they didn’t want radiotherapy or chemotherapy but despite this, they still said Ashya “would die” if he left the hospital.

The couple own a home in Marbella and Ashya can now smile, walk, use his hands and feed himself, according to Abc.es.

and he was covered in bruises which he had licked. He attracted the attention of the hikers by barking.

Dongo is now back home

recovering and his owner has thanked ever yone who responded to his appeal for help, saying it had restored his faith in human nature.

Church defends “exorcisms” as a religious practice

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teenage girl who tried to commit suicide after showing signs of anorexia and paranoia was exorcised at least 13 times.

Her parents turned to the church “to expulse the devil” from their daughter with rites which included chanting prayers from a book of exorcism, being sprinkled with “holy” water and kneeling in front of a crucifix.

Police in Spain are now investigating the parents and a judge is to decide whether there are any grounds for a prosecution.

The church admits exorcism rituals did take place in an old convent in Valladolid but says the teenager tried to commit suicide before these began, not afterwards.

It says exorcism as “a rite of healing” is perfectly legal in Spain and always involves a priest and a psychiatrist being present.

“Exoorcims are a religious practice that has continued in the tradition of the Church as a right of all the faithful, “ said a spokesman.

The priest who carried out the exorcisms was also properly trained and legal. Courses are held in Mexico, Italy and Germany.

It has since come to light that exorcisms are actually carried out on a regular basis.

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Red letter day as Santa Cruz welcomes a second food market

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F you love to visit food markets because of the atmosphere and quality of the fresh products, you will be delighted to hear about a new opening in Santa Cruz.

The capital has just welcomed the opening of its second food market, this time in the district of García Escámez.

It was a red letter day for all involved when the market was officially opened because it has involved a lot of hard work and many setbacks.

However, it is now a reality and is waiting for your visit.

You will find the market in the historic commercial space of La Abejera and the emphasis is on quality and service with excellent products at prices you can afford. The setting is very attractive and there is a bar and regular tastings.

The project has been

carried out by Alvenri Mercados SL who stress there is nothing pretentious about this market which is simply intended to sell good food that people can take home. Value for money is also hugely important.

The company had always felt that La Abejera needed an attraction like this and a flea market is also being introduced. If it is a success, that will be extended.

From Januar y, it is also planned to hold a number of gastronomic events to complement the operation of the food market.

In December, the new market is open from 7am to 3pm every day although some of the units are staying open until 7pm. There are 13 stands with groceries, a deli, butcher, coffee bar, cheese shop and wine, frozen products, tobacco shop, fishmonger, baker y, florist and take-away.

In January, the hours will be the same but the market is closed on a Monday.

As well as providing a much-needed additional attraction for the area, the new market has created 25 jobs.

History of the Market In 1892 the architect Antonio Pintor designed the building using prefabricated panels ordered from London. The panels arrived on the 24th November 1897 on the steamship ‘Nubia’.

The building was erected in the ‘Plaza de la Isla de Madera’ which we refer to today as the ‘Recova Vieja’.

It was originally a fish market but after the creation of the market of ‘Nuestra Señora de África’ and the ‘New Town’ of General Garciá Escámez the market was moved to its present position.

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Garachico, the town which rose out of the ashes

by Ken Bennett

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HE gentle tripping of horses hoofs bounce off the walls and verandas of a town dubbed the unluckiest in Tenerife.

Sitting in a sublime square in Garachico, it’s hard to believe in its short, chequered history this pretty community has triumphed over mayhem.

Bubonic plague, floods, storms, fires, plagues of locusts and volcanic eruptions ravaged this shoreside idyll.

In 1706, a volcanic eruption wiped out a large part of the town, almost completely

destroying St Anne’s Parish Church, which had taken nearly 200 years to build.

The fire left just the foundations and blackened outer walls.

But with rugged determination, the regal columns and arches were rebuilt over seven years and by remarkable fortitude, the tower, planned way back in the 1600s, is now nearing

completion.

And, as I was to discover ... out of the ashes, rises a true Phoenix .

Here is a place that truly shines: you believe you could almost eat a delightful fish dish (Garanchico’s speciality) straight off the spotless sidewalks.

The squares, some filled with palms and ferns, are a muster of delight. Imposing

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The exiled writer who mourned the old Spain but came to love his island

by Javier Estevez Miguel de Unamuno (born September 29th, 1864, Bilbao, Spain—died December 31st, 1936, Salamanca) was an educator, philosopher and author whose essays had considerable influence in early 20th-century Spain. He is also forever linked to Fuerteventura where he was exiled.

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HE “Generación del 98” or, in Eng lish, the “Generation of 98” (also called the Generation of 1898) was formed by a group of writers, essayists and Spanish poets. boxed verandahs gaze loftily down on the mosaic of side streets packed with artistic treasures.

You get the uncanny feeling you’re actually turning over a page in a history book filled hidden gems.

And its easy to see why Garachico, with Buenavista, Los Silos and El Tanque, was awarded the Beautiful Arts Gold Medal in recognition of its cultural and artistic heritage and outstanding architectural value.

Come walk with me down cobbled streets, share the beauty of restored churches, hotels and the cauldron of coastal sea water swimming pools gouged from volcanic rock.

Tarry awhile in the main plaza of La Libertad, arguably the most beautiful on the island, and drift into St Anne’s Church founded by Cristobal de Ponte.

Located in the town centre next to the south side of the Plaza de la Libertad, the church, with its three-aisled basilica, is one of the most famous sights of Garachico.

And you’ll marvel first hand at the magnificent restoration of the arches columns and a coffered ceiling.

The church now houses numerous magnetic works of art from the 17th century’s with patron saint of Santa Ana

featured in some paintings .

And check out the corn paste Christ figure made by the Tabasco Indians in the 16th century, and the 17th century marble baptismal font: You won’t be disappointed.

Three pristine Canarian pam trees flank the walls of the former Convent of San Francisco, to the perfectly picturesque walls of the Hotel Quinta Roja You can pay a small fee to wander the ruins of the former Convent of San Francisco which dates from the 16th century and is the oldest in the town.

Peep into Hotel Quinta Roja’s shop, through to the courtyard of this beautiful hotel and make a promise to trust yourself to a luxury stay.

Oh, and did I mention fish?

Try chopitos (crispy fried baby squid) or the plump mussels.

But don’t rush because lunch is a leisurely affair.

That will still leave you plenty time to call in the small garden of Puerta Tierra to see remains of the harbour toll gate legacy from the 1706 eruption.

And here’s a tip: I found Real Tenerife Island Drives a useful guide. Its written by people who live on the island and have an intimate knowledge its vulture, history and arts.

They opted for a critical and radical attitude, hoping to change an extremely disoriented Spain.

The result of this was a more sober literature in which the authors channelled their social, historical and cultural concerns.

It was a generation marked

by Europeanism and love for the pure, with a clear proposal to Europeanise Spain and deepen their love for the same, with the memory of the free, powerful and invincible medieval Castile.

The flight of rhetorical devices is another feature of these writers, together with a greater presence in their accounts of subjectivism.

The Castilian landscape became a symbol of the Spanish soul, the real Spain for which there was much sadness and love.

The theme of Spain and the meaning of life were two of the concerns felt by the writers of 98.They reflected on the meaning of life, religion, God’s existence, time, etc. They wondered about many issues related to the meaning of human existence, the passage of time, etc., a whole set of issues for which they were no real answers.

Miguel de Unamuno, as a man of 98, built his work around a common bitterness and reasons for the situation

Unamuno House -Museum in Spain at the time.

After completing his studies in Philosophy and Arts in Madrid, he became the Rector of the University of Salamanca.

Unamuno, like other intellectuals of the time, could not stand the situation that was generated in Spain after the start of the dictatorship of the Spanish general Primo de Rivera and cried about a countr y represented by a Military Board with disastrous consequences for the freedom of individuals. Unamuno described the dictator as “Ganso Real” or a “real goose”.

The writer would lodge various criticisms against Primo de Rivera, until the dictator on February 20, 1924, ordered the confinement of the writer to the island of

Fuerteventura. Unamuno then met ostracism and exile but this did not affect his silence; he simply continued writing dozens of criticism of the situation at that time in Spain.

Unamuno found the island of Fuerteventura inhabited by 12,000 people, with an economy marked by a dependence on land. In this context, migration was established as an outlet to the possible tensions over scarce resources.

In his Fuerteventura hotel, he enjoyed the silence but would also walk through the villages of the island and befriended several local people, remembering them with special affection, such as Don Ramón Castañeyra and Mr. JE Crawford Flitch.

Unamuno did not hide his respect for the inhabitants of the island of Fuerteventura, who in turn envied and admired his efforts and work.

His work, his spirit and his very essence is still present among us through the museum created in his former casa that can be visited in Fuerteventura.

Throughout the year 2014, we have also witnessed many lectures, exhibitions, tributes, etc., which reminded us of this notable figure. Moreover, in recent months, a movie about his time in Fuerteventura has been developed under the title of “Unamuno in Fuerteventura”. An island that captivated a confined individual who ended up respecting and even loving it throughout his life.

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A Puerto point of view by Brian Eldridge Projects, proposals plans and a few pipedreams WELL, THAT WAS 2014!

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T’S that time of the year again when I normally review the various projects for Puerto, those completed, those started and ongoing and those that are basically still very much a pipedream.

A time to review the promises made, those fulfilled and indeed those reneged on. A time to reflect on just how effective our inherited debt-ridden Ayuntamiento can be and to realise that proposed projects rely extensively on its success in going cap in hand with a begging bowl to the various third party agencies in order to secure external funding.

So where shall I start? The port project, probably the longest standing project on the books, deserves to be top of the list. So what has happened in 2014? Not a lot, I can hear you say and on the face of it that seems to be true.

Earlier in the year, I was expecting great things with the announcement that the island’s Cabildo was taking responsibility for the project. A promise of new information within a month didn’t materialise, at least not locally. So once again I thought that this project was dead in the water but then recently an upbeat press release claiming progress has been made and our new Alcaldesa saying she is confident of work beginning in 2015.

Nothing really new then, we have heard it all before, so we are back to wait and see if anything happens. Is it a realistic promise or are all those concerned already in campaign mode with elections coming up in May? Rumour time. With the promise of work on the port beginning soon comes the sounding of the death knell for the municipal swimming pool.

Earmarked for parking in the great scheme of things and previously rumoured as an access point to the site, it looks like its days are numbered. Surely they will build a replacement first. Wishful thinking on my part, space has been allocated for the construction of a sports centre, adjacent to the Hotel Turquesa, for many years. I am sure there must be plenty of private sector interest, happy to build, manage and of course, take the profits from such a venture, one which is sorely needed in the town.

One project which did come to fruition in 2014 was the new library Still this is all in the future, what of a project which has actually come to fruition? San Telmo finally started, despite the ‘save the wall’ campaign and with total disregard to local public opinion. Well, it had to be done, didn’t it? It is progressing well, was originally supposed to have been finished in December, but like most things, will overrun, citing extra work found as the reason.

The new finish date is some time in April, although saying that, within the last couple of months we have had both an announcement that it would finish early and then another saying that recent storms have caused a delay. So basically it will finish whenever and personally I think the April deadline looks suspect.

So what is the overall aim of the project? We have seen various artist impressions with all their modern looking clean straight lines. At the very least I hope that disabled access is improved but if you want me to be brutally honest, let’s forget all the little cosmetic changes being made and get down to the nitty gritty. In my opinion, the real reason behind the work is to provide an extended terrace for a well known and very popular restaurant. I look at the extra space the new overhang has created and convert the area into table spaces and I am sure I am not the only one to do so.

Castillo San Felipe closed for

renovations in January, for six months, scheduled to reopen in July. A popular entertainment venue, well used, of which there are so few in the town, you would have thought there would have been a sense of urgency in getting it finished on time, but no, that was not the case. An all too often reoccurring theme, of course, there was a delay, the deadline moved to October/November, it was a bit vague, but as it happens irrelevant as it remains closed and is now due to open early in the new year, which in itself is just as vague.

Talking of entertainment venues, Parque San Francisco, a large shed like building squeezed into the centre of the town was another of the promised projects.

Ambitious plans to convert it into 900 seat concert venue were revealed, the likes of which had not previously been available in Puerto, and the funding was in place, or so we were told.

Nothing has been said since; this project is obviously one that is on the back boiler. With so much talk of reinventing the town as a major tourist destination, a venue of this size must look a very attractive proposition.

Playa Martiánez is another one of the projects that have been rattling around for years. A sum of €5 million has been quoted in the past as the amount needed to complete the planned work. Each year there is an announcement that work will begin, only to dash hopes a couple of months later with the message that there is no

money in the coastal department’s budget for it.

2014 has been no different; the same promise was made only with a slightly different slant on it. Phase 1 of the project would definitely begin after the summer (another vague timetable). The summer is well and truly over and no sign of the bulldozers yet, but then perhaps phase 1 is just the planning stage.

Still it was good to witness the removal of the two derelict restaurant buildings and this year we saw the scars that were left behind covered over and planted out, albeit very sparingly.

The new bus station, another favourite of mine, work was to commence in the spring of 2014 on the site of where the buses used to park up, many years ago. The land already owned and with a realistic budget and again funding already in place, what could go wrong? I don’t know, however, early in the year the mood changed and along with it the message and suddenly we were presented with the prospect of it being ‘hoped that work could be started before the end of the year.’

Rumours have circulated that ownership of the land is in doubt.

Meanwhile we are left with buses arriving and departing from what is already a busy traffic route. It works, which I suspect is the reason why there does not seem to be any urgency, but it is not ideal. A major tourist destination without a bus station and its associated facilities - what sort of message does it portray to arriving visitors, I wonder.

Patience is rewarded; a first chance to see what is behind the high walls of the Botanical Gardens extension, hidden from view for all these years. Yes, the area is opening to the public in the New Year, no firm date yet, of course. But before you get too excited, it is only the new building that is opening, a restaurant, a bar, some exhibition space, and conference rooms.

No planting as yet, the final phase, as it has been called is still two years away, pending sufficient funding, that is.

Calle Mequinez, a street that has in the past, seen not one, but two cosmetic makeovers, is closed to traffic, again. It was closed earlier in the year, then reopened, now it has been closed a second time, to create a better environment it is claimed.

A good bit of PR, no doubt, but the reality is quite different. It is not closed to traffic; it is closed to through traffic along its entire route. The small part which is closed to traffic is less than 100 metres and as such creates a false sense of security to unsuspecting pedestrians intent on walking down the middle of its entire length.

The Ayuntamiento certainly seems to have a problem with creating vehicle free walkways; vehicles daily circulate around all the pedestrian areas of the town with no apparent curfew.

Whilst part of the Calle La Hoya makeover was to install retractable bollards to restrict access to residents and authorised vehicles only. I have never seen these bollards up, I am sure they are not in use. Are they too much of a problem to administrate, maybe? Bringing them into use is probably another victim of the dreaded bureaucratic red tape, no doubt.

I have a final project to mention, not a significant one, yet one which has, at least, been started in 2014. The Urbanizacion Guacimara, a community, cushioned between two barrancos, one road in and out which crosses one of the barrancos. So whenever there is heavy rain, the area becomes cut off as the road floods. The community has been campaigning for a resolution for years.

Last winter our former Alcaldeso, never shy of a photo opportunity, visited the area to announce the solution, a

footbridge. Ok as long as you can walk to work, so as you can imagine his idea was a bit of a damp squib to residents who were looking for a real solution.

Unpert-urbed he said that work would commence immediately, if not before. Of course, nothing happened, until very recently that is, when during a particularly high flood a kamikaze driver tried to cross and was swept away.

On a quiet news day, just about every local news team visited and hey presto work on the bridge started a few days later. It is at best a knee jerk reaction and not the solution, which is obviously a road bridge. The Island’s Cabildo priced the project at a six figure sum, so disregarded it as unfeasible, the local community association priced the same project, for substantially less, in fact knock a nought of the Cabildo figure and they would be about the same. It never ceases to amaze me how public projects cost so much more than private ones, which is probably why so little gets done.

So that is 2014 over and done with, so what can we expect for 2015? To be honest I haven’t a clue. The Tenerife Cabildo recently announced a grant of almost €500,000 to ‘prettify’ key parts of the town, so if that has not already been spent we might see some evidence of it being put to use. Almost certainly more wheelie bins will be going underground in a bid to rid the town of eyesores, but why, if the sight of bins on the street is so abhorrent, does it take so long to bring the new bins into commission. The news bins in Calle Mequinez, a prime example, finished months ago, but still cordoned off and not in use. Strange, but a product of more of that red tape, I suppose.

I will continue to listen as the town’s PR machine continues to spew starting dates of exciting dates of new; or even old projects for the betterment of the town, but I am afraid I will remain pragmatic and expect things to happen as and when they actually do. Let’s be honest, with two hospitals yet to be finished, staffed, equipped and put into service, and a ring road nowhere near completion , the outstanding projects in Puerto come a long way down the pecking order, and to think at one time they were talking about a railway line.

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Which is the best school for your child?

by Jonathan Green

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IVING in Tenerife with children can be the best choice you have ever made. The outdoor lifestyle, the hours of sunshine, and the low crime rate make this the ideal place for them to grow up in. Most parents however are faced with the difficult choice of which is the best school for their children, and as things are quite different here, and with the international community inherent in these islands, the choices are much more varied than back in the UK. Choosing the right school can be a little daunting, especially as the parents own personal experiences and that of friends back home has little relevance, we have decided to create this little guide to help you make the right decision.

There are 5 different types of school to chose from in Spain, and when you are trying to decide on which is right for your child remember; there is no correct decision. It is merely a personal preference based on several important factors; whether you are sure you want to stay in Tenerife long term and that your children probably will too, the academic level and future aims of your children, and the financial situation you are currently in.

All these contribute to varying degrees on the best choice to make, and the importance of each depends very much on you.

The Spanish and English Curriculum differ to quite a large extent and for this reason many people feel that it is important to get this decision right. It might be that one school is better suited to one of your children and another to the other; if your child is really good academically, you might want to consider a private school to boost their potential qualifications or an English environment so that more Universities are available to them all over the world, or if your child is going to be happy in Tenerife indefinitely, then completely integrating them into society might be your preferred choice.

The 5 types of school available in Tenerife are: Public School, Private English school, Private Spanish school, Private German school and “Colegios concertados” (which are a private school with government funding). Each have their advantages and disadvantages.

The main choices you have to make are Public vs Private and English vs Spanish. They are separate concepts, but as the two main decisions for most parent are Public&Spanish or Private&English, they are heavily intertwined.

Public Spanish School Advantages: Free. Close to where you live. If you speak a language other than Spanish at home, your child will grow up totally bilingual. Integration into Canarian society. Local friends.

Disadvantages: Large class sizes (these are increasing with the new government spending cuts). Less choice of where to send your children as you are limited to the schools near where you live. Your child’s written/reading English will not develop at the same rate as children in the UK. Government institution; therefore quality and enthusiasm of staff may not be guaranteed.

No admissions policy. Discipline may be poor. If you dont speak Spanish maybe communication with your child’s teachers is a bit limited.

Private English School Advantages: Small class sizes. Learning in an environment your child is used to. Greater range of academic possibilities after leaving. As they are businesses they are highly accountable for the quality they provide. Strong values and expectations, and the ability to refuse entry or remove children who are disruptive to other children’s learning. Larger social circle: Two sets of friends; local friends and school friends. If a language other than English is spoken at home, the child will become fluent in 3 languages; English, Spanish and the parents mother tongue. If you speak English then communication with your child’s teachers is much easier. A’levels are fully recognised and accepted by Spanish, European, UK, American and other Universities all over the world. If you decide sometime in the future you no longer wish to stay in Tenerife, then your child can integrate seamlessly back into the UK system.

Disadvantages: Fee paying. Less integration in Canarian society.

Will take longer to learn Spanish. Smaller schools maybe result in smaller groups of friends. Local business may not understand what the grades achieved refer to, but this would require simple explanation of the equivalent grades in Spain. (IGCSE = BUP, A’level = COU, A = Sobresaliente, B= Notable etc) Note: Not all private schools are the same; it is important to ensure that the school you are thinking of sending your child to is fully authorised and acknowledged by both the Spanish and British systems. If this is not the case, the qualifications obtained will be invalid.

Private Spanish School These have a mix of advantages and disadvantages of the above systems. Fee paying and controlled admission resulting in a higher quality of education in theory. Your children will learn Spanish at the same rate as in a public school, and faster than in an English School. There are many Private Spanish schools that advertise intense English in their curriculum, which would help children keep their level of English up if you decide on the Spanish system, but it is important to check whether this is really the case in the classroom.

Semi Private Spanish School, Colegios Concertados These are semi private schools which get a government grant.

The benefits are that you should be paying less than an equivalent private school, and getting a better education, in theory, than a public school. The government does put certain restrictions and

obligations to these types of school, so sometimes the number of children in the class means the quality of the teaching is slightly compromised. The installations tend to be of great quality.

Private German Schools The Private German schools on the island have a high reputation and with Germany demanding a lot of highly skilled workers at this moment in time, many local families are putting their children in these schools. It could be advantageous to English families to send their children there as they could in theory become fluent in three languages. The disadvantages of these schools is that they are in the area close to Santa Cruz which may be a little far for some people living in the south of the island.

At the end of the day a good school is a good school irrelevant of the language the lessons are taught in. There are many ways to help you recognise a good school; number of children in the classroom, teacher to child ratio, facilities, discipline in the classroom, but the main question you should ask is; is this the correct learning environment for my children? Do the staff care?

This applies to the teachers looking after your children directly up to the decision makers at the top. The only way to really assess this is to visit the school itself, look into the classrooms while lessons are in place. Is the teacher actually teaching? Are the children paying attention? Whilst the academic side of schooling is important, attitude is what gets people to where they are. Does the school teach respect? Are the children polite and well behaved? Do they look happy? If a child is content then they are more willing to learn, and socially more capable of interacting with their peers. If a school can achieve this, then you can rest assured that you have made the right decision.

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR

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Making the headlines in...

January

Tenerife and would once again feature Brian May - later, there would be an even bigger announcement.

March

speculation of black magic practices and there was joy in Puerto when occupancy levels hit a record national level.

Another “funny” incident was when the emergency services were inundated with calls from people who said a plane had crashed into the sea off Gran Canaria. From the coast, it looked like the wreckage of an aircraft but turned out to be a boat pulling a tug.

May

January began with an old chesnut, the controversy over oil exploration off the coasts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. The Canaries signalled “war” and gained immediate support from more than 50 major organisations, including Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace. This was an issue to feature throughout the entire year.

Another hot potato was the Spanish Government’s plan to privatise its airports, a backward and wrong step, said the unions and potentially very detrimental to the Canaries.

Following storms before Christmas, there were calls for compensation, scenes which were to be repeated several times before the end of 2014.

The Canaries once again called for more autonomy and greater control over its own destiny and there was a warning that electricity bills were set to rise.

A new opening date was set for the south hospital but that never materialised and the idea of charging perhaps a euro or two to gain access to the Teide National Park was back on the table.

Tenerife announced it would expand into astro-tourism and all eyes were on the sky when hail and snow took tourists by surprise. Ashotel said all-inclusive holiday were not harmful, a debate which was to rage later in the year.

Traders and residents living along the “Golden Mile” in Playa de las Americas called for action on prostitution which they claimed was blighting the image of this upmarket area of the south of Tenerife.

The island was in Carnival mood and hopes were expressed that cruise liners might eventually be able to come into Los Gigantes. There was a small earthquake of 2.8 on the Richter scale off the coast of Puerto de la Cruz, felt by some people but with no damage, and there were more arrests for copper thefts, a trend plaguing the island.

Restaurants and cafes faced a new challenge to comply with new European regulations on food ingredients and another patera arrived in Gran Canaria, this time with five children on board.

The new Palmetum was drawing the crowds following the opening of the unique botanical garden at Santa Cruz and Spain warned there was no hiding place for fugitives wanted by the UK.

April

February Entrepreneurs in Adeje commended efforts being made across the island but said beaches must not be neglected and the snowy weather was replaced with gale-force winds and more damage.

Vandals who were attacking sculptures in Santa Cruz were deplored and there was excitement for passengers on board a cruise ship when it was called in to help evacuate the crew of a boat in a yacht race.

Police warned about the spread of “sexting” and there was irony in Las Palmas when it was revealed that a 400,000 euro new fire truck was too wide to go through the city’s streets.

Anxiety was expressed about the future of Cepsa in Santa Cruz following a number of temporary suspensions and there was a row over the way forward for Canary tourism as a result of a moratorium on building hotels which allowed five-star establishments only. All other projects had to be refurbishments.

It was revealed that the Starmus Festival was coming back to

Photo: Facebook Socorristas Arona Adeje and Arona both pledged to improve security in the main tourist zones and to cut crime, as well as tackling issues such as street hawking, illegal massages on the beach and unauthorised time-share approaches.

Questions were also asked about the general level of lifeguard provision on the beaches of the Canary Islands as there appeared to be a spate of drownings and thousands of people in Puerto were hit by water cuts because of contamination. A “fiasco” was how it was described.

Unions criticised the proposed sale of shares in Tenerife’s casinos and expressed concern about jobs but the island welcomed EU aid to expand air connectivity with subsidies for new routes.

La Laguna sealed 4,000 manhole covers because of the theft of lead and copper and Santa Cruz said it was going to get tough on illegal phone masts.

June

There was a terrible tragedy in Playa Paraiso when two children fell into the ocean off rocks and their mothers dived in to save them. The youngsters survived but both British women lost their lives in the act of bravery which hit the national headlines.

Canary residents said they should be allowed to vote on whether oil exploration should go-ahead and the government agreed even though Spain said it would carry no weight. In the event, the referendum never happened.

A strange case was reported of a mother who left her two children with a man in a cave and promoters of “Mimiland” said they were confident the Guimar project would go ahead.

Mutilated bodies of animals were found on a beach in Playa de las Americas, prompting

The apparent “war” between the Canary Islands and Spain continued on two fronts: oil and the sale of airport shares.

Objectors said both were wrong and there was an ongoing show of disrespect for the archipelago.

Puerto traders objected to a rise in fees for street cafes, saying they were prohibitive and they were prepared to go to court.

The appearance of jellyfish caused consternation on some beaches and in Santa Cruz, seven people needed treatment for stings.

Amid a row and conflict over the circumstances, Los Cristianos market moved from its traditional site to just around the corner on the main street. By accident rather than design, the new location proved quite a success with visitors saying it was more attractive and more spacious.

Santa Cruz council was furious because the Canary Government once again refused its application to put 20 CCTV cameras in a popular park being plagued by vandalism.

Staff at the Puerto School of Music took a pay cut in order to save the popular service.

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long cruise to Tenerife especially to headline the 2014 Starmus Festival which proved a huge success.

Repsol was given definitive permission to sink test holes for oil. Traders in Santa Cruz said PR people in the streets were putting shoppers off and they were also annoyed about so-called parking “gorillas” who were flouting the law by charging people to leave their cars on what should have been free land.

Plans were announced to try and make Tenerife a free wifi island and Ashotel denied that hotel workers were being exploited in terms of hours and pay.

Ebola was very much in the news and some fears were expressed in Tenerife that the arrival of illegal immigrants from African might spread the virus by air but experts said this was virtually impossible.

Traders along the Golden Mile in Playa de las Americas were back in the news but this time to announce major plans for a facelift for the main shopping road to be ready by mid-2015.

September

August

Adeje and La Laguna University got together to pledge their support for the future of the south campus which brings learning closer to local people.

Visitors to Las Teresitas beach were asked for their views and most agreed it was a very pretty beach but needed to be cleaner and have more facilities. The city council is currently drawing up a plan.

Renewed calls for safety were made following a string of incidents on the beaches and in the ocean during rough weather.

There were fatalities and near misses and the authorities urged holiday-makers not to underestimate the strength of the current.

Granadilla announced that permission had been given for two new wind farms.

In a dramatic incident in Golf del Sur, boxer Kell Brook received knife wounds and was taken to hospital. Tenerife Cabildo president, Carlos Alonso assured that the island was still a safe place and said this was an isolated incident.

Rescue bills began to bite. The Canary Government had already warned that people who got into trouble because of their own negligence would foot the bill and one 23 year old found this to his cost. He jumped over the side of a cruise ship as a prank to make his friends think he had disappeared and was presented later with an invoice for 1,320 euros.

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on anti-social behaviour and Tenerife Cabildo promised to unify the island’s wine industry following controversy over the content of some bottles.

In Santa Cruz, war was declared against graffitti. Our front pages were once again devoted to two common themes, first oil and then the weather. On the first, there were more demonstrations across the islands and on the second, torrential rain and storms once again caused extensive damage and left businesses, householders and the authorities with a major mopping up operation.

Traders say the Ten Bel area in the south needed attention and there were hopes that the Teno Road, closed because of rock falls, would open again in 2015.

Tenerife also stressed that good air connectivity was essential for the future of the island, not a luxury.

November

Photo: Greenpeace

New checks by the police allowed them to test drivers for being under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol and in a trial run, 15 drivers were prosecuted.

El Medano was in the news, with the authorities warning antisocial behaviour would not be accepted and noise was under debate in Guimar as well but for a different reason. Under new rules for pavement cafes, owners were warned they could be fined between 750 and 3,000 euros if they failed to move furniture quietly.

There was a string of arrests for social security scams in Tenerife and officers warned businesses not to resort to the black or underground economy and hide taxes or the working hours/ payments to staff.

Arona announced a major cull on nuisance birds like pigeons because of their numbers and the mess they were creating and La Orotava called for electricity pylons to be removed from historic areas of the municipality.

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There was another stepforward to bring a 21st century new look to the waterfront at Santa Cruz following approval by the Governing Council of Urbanism and Granadilla pledged cosmetic changes with a clampdown on derelict and unfinished building sites.

It was reported that lack of funding was once again putting chemists in jeopardy and Tenerife tourism chiefs announced they hoped visitor numbers for the island would reach 5.2 million by the end of the year.

The oil referendum planned by the Canary Government was called off but a survey by universities revealed that the majority of people were against test drilling. However, Repsol began their tests and there was a high profile incident involving the Spanish Navy and Greenpeace protestors which led to a shocking video being posted on the internet.

There was anger, frustration and despair in San Eugenio over extensive roadworks and remodelling of the street which continues to cause traffic chaos. The authorities say it will be worth the wait.

December

A row broke out about all-inclusive hotels with the business association Aepaca claiming it was not good for the island and was detrimental to people using local bars and restaurants.

Hoteliers disagreed but letters sent to the Tenerife News from readers appeared to think differently.

It was announced that Prof Stephen Hawking would make a

Santa Cruz announced it was taking a look at disabled access and building design and the Civil Guard revealed it was joining in the fight against tax fraud.

La Laguna was the latest municipality to say it would get tough

And so the end of the year again and as Christmas approached, consumer surveys suggested that people would not be cutting back on spending this year, probably a way of forgetting troubles and a difficult 2014 in many respects.

What 2015 brings remains to be seen but the weather, oil, road controversy, the north and south hospitals, visitor numbers, connectivity, privatisation of the airports, hotel refurbishments and more autonomy for the islands are subjects bound to figure again.

Meantime, here’s wishing all our readers and advertisers a very happy New Year!

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LOOKING AFTER YOUR DOG

Chewing and how to control it Adolescent chewing (or exploratory chewing as it is also known) commonly occurs in dogs between puppyhood and adulthood at seven to 12 months of age and can last for up to six months. will save you money because the toys last much longer – you will also avoid the need to take your dog to the vet because of a blockage caused by swallowing toys. Do not leave them for your dog to chew once the game has finished.

Chews Chews should be given when a dog is settling down for a quiet time, either in your presence or alone. Unlike toys, chews are designed for nibbling and gnawing and are essential if you want a dog to chew acceptable items instead of your furniture. Examples of chews include rask, chew stick, dental rawhide, pressed hide, large and medium Kongs, and activity balls.

Kongs All dogs like to play on their own sometimes, so it is important to leave at least one “safe” toy down for them to play with at any time. An excellent choice for this purpose is a chew toy such as a Kong (available from pet shops). This is a firm rubber toy, hollow on the inside and which can withstand lots of chewing. If you stuff biscuits inside the Kong or smear some cheese spread inside, your dog will work to get the food out, and will nibble, lick and chew on the toy for some time. Kongs are also good at stimulating play and chase behaviour, since they bounce unpredictably in different directions when thrown.

Activity balls These are hollow dimpled balls, the size of a small football, with two holes. If you place small pieces of dry food inside (such as a portion of the dog’s daily food ration or mixer), the dog has to roll the ball around to get the food to drop out of the holes. This keeps them occupied for quite some time.

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T is different from puppy teething since it happens after all the needle-like puppy teeth have fallen out. Adolescent dogs often have an uncontrollable urge to chew, which could be because of discomfort in the gums as their adult teeth are settling into the jawbone.

Adolescent chewing also occurs as young dogs attempt to explore their environment and discover new things. Reasons include the following:

BOREDOM: dogs left alone for long periods or not getting enough mental and physical stimulation are likely to become bored. Working breeds have naturally high activity levels and become easily bored in the wrong home. This can lead to destructive behaviour.

PUPPY TEETHING – this occurs between three and seven months of age when puppies have an uncontrollable urge to chew to relieve some of the discomfort in their gums. Chewing also facilitates the removal of puppy teeth and the eruption of the adult set.

ATTENTION SEEKING – if your dog learns that chewing something forbidden (such as the TV remote) makes you get up and chase round the room, the animal quickly learns that this is a great way to get attention.

AN UNBALANCED DIET – for example, if not getting enough calcium your dog may try to compensate by chewing stones or plaster. All dogs should be fed according to their age, weight, health status and the amount of exercise they receive. Consult your vet for advice on the best diet for your dog.

DISTRESS AT BEING LEFT ALONE – some dogs cannot cope with being separated from their owners and are destructive when left.

Teaching right from wrong

What can be done about chewing?

Supply your dog with items that are safe and tough enough to survive being chewed – this means they should not splinter, or break into small or harmful pieces that can be swallowed Make sure the dog does not have access to places where there are valuable or dangerous items if you are not there to supervise Regularly exercise your dog – especially away from home, at least once a day (ie do not just exercise your dog in the garden) Visit different environments when you walk your dog (such as pavements, fields, woods, parks and beaches). Care must be taken with puppies until they are fully protected by vaccination.

Teach your dog what is acceptable and unacceptable to chew Try to play with your dog at least three times a day, for at least five minutes each time. Short, frequent play sessions are the best.

Toys and chews are different Generally, toys and chews should not be confused. Toys are usually designed to be thrown, chased, squeaked, and tugged during play. Most are not designed to be chewed. Some exceptions are Kongs and activity balls which can be referred to as “chew toys” (see later).

Toys

Easily destroyed soft toys should always be picked up by the owner at the end of the game and put out of the dog’s reach. This

Always reward your dog for chewing the right things. Every day, provide one or two chews your dog has not seen for a while.

Leave them out on the floor whenever your dog is in the room.

When you see your dog chew one, praise gently.

Correct your dog when he chews the wrong things. If you notice your dog is about to chew something prohibited, quietly direct attention onto an acceptable chew, and make a huge fuss when the dog begins to chew on it. This will encourage your dog to select the items you want to be chewed.

Other tips Any valuable possessions (such as wallets) or potentially dangerous items (such as scissors) should be removed from your dog’s reach. Your dog may chew your best shoes or the remote control if these are within reach and you are not there to say “no”.

Adolescent chewing can sometimes be discouraged by spraying the object with a taste deterrent such as Bitter Apple (available from pet shops). However, this method only discourages some dogs. In addition, in order to maintain the unpleasant taste the object needs to be frequently resprayed. Spraying items with Bitter Apple does not cure a chewing problem. You will still need to follow the rest of the advice in this leaflet to improve your dog’s behaviour.

Mistakes may happen Never give your dog the run of the house until reliable behaviour is established.If your dog chews something inappropriate, consider it your fault, not that of the dog. If your dog chews whilst you have been out, do not punish when you return. It will do no good. It can come as a great shock, when the dog runs to greet you, if you are annoyed or even aggressive.Punishment only makes the dog think you are unpredictable and causes mistrust and anxiety – and an anxious dog is much more likely to chew.

Beyond adolescence & into adulthood When your dog becomes a fully grown adult, the desire to chew will diminish, but will not go completely. It is important to give an adult dog chews throughout life to exercise jaws and keep teeth clean. Always remember the chewing stage will pass more quickly if you understand your dog’s needs.

TV

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Children’s animation. Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who has a nose for fine food. After escaping from being shot and a whirlpool, he finds himself in Paris, the city of his cooking idol - Chef Gusteau. Gusteau is dead, but his spirit lives on through Remy, who makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant’s new garbage boy. The culinary and personal adventures begin, despite Remy’s family’s skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.

31TH DECEMBER 13:10 RATATOUILLE (FILM)

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6TH JANUARY 00:35 YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (FILM)

007 is sent to investigate the disappearance of an American spacecraft and runs into Blofeld, a megalomaniac bent on starting World War III. Operating from a spectacular base built into a volcano, his radar-proof spacecraft has swallowed up American and Russian spaceships with the intention of causing the superpowers to blame each other and declare war.

(STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED, 1967, PG, 4 STAR)

3RD JANUARY 13:30 CHANNEL 4 RACING (SPORT)

Nick Luck and the Channel 4 Racing team are in Esher for Sandown Park’s first meeting of 2015. The feature on a quality card is the Grade One Tolworth Hurdle that has been won by many promising novices, including three out of the last four from Nicky Henderson’s yard. There are also three competitive races from Wincanton. Sandown: 1.50, 2.25, 3.00 and 3.35pm. Wincanton: 2.05, 2.40 and 3.15pm.

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8TH JANUARY 14:15

FATHER BROWN (DRAMA)

SURVIVING SUMMER (FILM)

Romantic drama with Hilary Duff. A young, suicidal and rebellious teen gets sent to her grandparents by the coast for the summer where life takes an unexpected turn.

Director: Nancy Bardawil Starring: Hilary Duff, Evan Ross, Michael Murphy, Ellen Burstyn, Melissa Leo, Maury Ginsberg

(STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, 2009, PG, 3 STAR)

Animation about two lively twins who live inside a cuckoo clock. Tommy and Tallulah beg McCoggins for a ride in his hot air balloon, but when Tommy unties the ground ropes too early the twins end up drifting alone in the Tickety sky. Can the townsfolk get them down in time for Chime Time?

10TH JANUARY 16:55 MAMMA MIA! (FILM)

The Sign of the Broken Sword. Series 3, episode 4.

Drama series based on the novels of GK Chesterton.

A murder at the local army barracks using a legendary broken sword leads Father Brown to investigate another death at Dunkirk some 13 years ago.

Director: Ian Barber Starring: Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, Nancy Carroll, Alex Price, Tom Chambers, John Burton

(STEREO, WIDESCREEN, SUBTITLES, AUDIO DESCRIBED)

7TH JANUARY 09:00 TICKETY TOC (ANIMATION)

Exuberant musical based on the hit stage show featuring the music of ABBA. 20-year-old Sophie lives on an idyllic Greek island with her freespirited mother Donna. When Sophie gets engaged to her boyfriend, she decides that she wants her father at her wedding - but unfortunately, she does not know who her father is. She takes matters into her own hands and invites the three possible candidates to the wedding, without the knowledge of her mother. Will Donna reveal who Sophie’s real dad is? And is she as reluctant to see her former lovers as she claims?

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Breakfast Film The Cat in the Hat Film Eight Below Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Film Ratatouille Film Monsters vs Aliens Top of the Pops Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News Celebrity Mastermind Film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Mapp and Lucia BBC News at Ten The Graham Norton Show Queen and Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live New Year’s Eve Fireworks Queen and Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live Mrs. Brown’s Boys John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left the Building Film Old School

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Shadow of a Doubt The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure Becoming Jane Coast Australia Big Dreams, Small Spaces Wild Brazil Flog It! Tigers About the House Christmas University Challenge The Help Mock the Week Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 2014

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Dinner Date Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder Who’s Doing the Dishes?

All Star Family Fortunes ITV News and Weather Secret Dealers The Queen’s Garden Film Goldfinger The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Rita and Me A Funny Old Year 2014 Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This ITV News and Weather Film Carry on Camping The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen

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How I Met Your Mother Everybody Loves Raymond Film The Valley of Gwangi Film The Brady Bunch Movie The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Film Five Children and It Film Home Alone 3 Film Fantastic Mr. Fox The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Frozen at C hristmas Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular 50 Funniest Moments 2014 C4’s 30 Greatest Comedy Shows The IT Crowd Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

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Little Princess The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pajamas Tickety Toc Milkshake! Bop Box Peppa Pig Wanda and the Alien Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures The Mr. Men Show World’s Strongest Man 2014 Film Carry on Regardless Film The Vikings Film The Dirty Dozen Tommy Cooper’s Christmas Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away!

World’s Strongest Man 2014 Britain’s Favourite Sitcoms The ABBA Years Super Casino

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Football Gold Game Changers: Stocking Fillers WWE Vintage Football Gold Barclays Premier League Review Soccer AM: The Best Bits The Fantasy Football Club Premier League Years

The Ashes Live Big Bash Cricket Sporting Greats The Ashes Big Bash Cricket WWE: Bottom Line WWE: Afterburn Sports Unlimited Watersports World Big Bash Cricket

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Pat and Stan Dino Dan Canimals Sooty A Grizzly New Year’s Tale Super 4 Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder Who’s Doing the Dishes?

All Star Family Fortunes ITV News and Weather Secret Dealers You’ve Been Framed!

Film Thunderball Rita and Me ITV News and Weather You’ve Been Framed!

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Channel 4 Racing Guy Martin’s Passion for Life Channel 4 News Film The Wizard of Oz Film Sister Act Film Snow White and the Huntsman Rude Tube Film The Godfather Transworld Sport Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Hugh’s 3 Good Things Small Animal Hospital

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Toot the Tiny Tugboat Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Little Princess The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Thomas and Friends: Tale of the Brave Access World’s Strongest Man 2014 Film The Dam Busters Film The Italian Job Film Ben-Hur Hercules the Human Bear World’s Strongest Man 2014 White Dee: What’s All the Fuss About?

Celebrity Big Brother Jim Davidson: At Least I’m Not Boring

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Breakfast Match of the Day Film The Ant Bully BOB’s Big Break Film Flubber Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Film The Sound of Music Film Up BBC News at Six BBC London News Celebrity Mastermind A Question of Sport EastEnders Room 101 The Musketeers BBC News at Ten BBC London News Live at the Apollo Cuckoo EastEnders Omnibus Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Natural World Tom Thumb Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Great Continental Railway Journeys The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure Talking Pictures How the West Was Won Big Dreams, Small Spaces Flog It!

Paul Martín and antiques experts James Lewis and Anita Manning visit Wilmslow in Cheshire, where valuable items going up for auction include jewellery, toys, porcelain and a Georgian tea table.

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Nature’s Weirdest Events Christmas University Challenge Mastermind Food and Drink The Big Allotment Challenge QI Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule

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How I Met Your Mother Film Treasure Island Arctic Tale The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Film Meet Dave Film Black Knight

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Milkshake Monkey Little Princess The Mr Men Show Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Toby’s Travelling Circus Bananas in Pajamas Milkshake! Bop Box Peppa Pig Wanda and the Alien Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures The Mr. Men Show Ice Road Truckers 5 News Lunchtime Film Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Film Fantastic Voyage Film Columbo Cries Wolf Columbo Goes to College Ice Road Truckers Film Forrest Gump Access Super Casino

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Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day BBC News Football Focus Bargain Hunt Escape to the Continent Darts Final Score BBC News BBC London News Mastermind Celebrity Special Pointless Frank Sinatra: Our Way The National Lottery Casualty BBC News Mrs. Brown’s Boys Match of the Day Film Lesbian Vampire Killers

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Gory Hammer Horror spoof. Nohopers Fletch and Jimmy stumble across a village while out hiking in the English countryside. What they don’t find out until too late is that all the women in the village turn into lesbian vampires on their 18th birthday. Lured to an old cottage by the villagers, they have to become ‘lesbian vampire killers’ if they are to survive the night.

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Dino Dan Canimals Share a Story Sooty Mr. Bean Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H Horrid Henry Nerds and Monsters Deadtime Stories The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Ejector Seat The 21st Question Columbo Who’s Doing the Dishes?

Tipping Point Big Star’s Little Star ITV News London ITV News and Weather Film Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Take Me Out Film The Hangover ITV News and Weather Film Dog Day Afternoon

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The Morning Line King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gadget Man’s Guide to Christmas Channel 4 Racing

Nick Luck and the Channel 4 Racing team are in Esher for Sandown Park’s first meeting of 2015. The feature on a quality card is the Grade One Tolworth Hurdle that has been won by many promising novices, including three out of the last four from Nicky Henderson’s yard. There are also three competitive races from Wincanton. Sandown: 1.50, 2.25, 3.00 and 3.35pm.

Wincanton: 2.05, 2.40 and 3.15pm.

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The Mr Men Show Chloe’s Closet Olly the Little White Van Bananas in Pajamas Make Way for Noddy Paw Patrol Little Princess The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky Wanda and the Alien Zack and Quack Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Jelly Jamm LazyTown Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Access Ice Road Truckers Film McLintock!

Film The Searchers Film Zulu 5 News Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014 Access Super Casino

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The Fantasy Football Club Soccer AM Football Freestyler PL 100 Club International Rugby Union Sporting Rivalries Live PRO12 Rugby Union International Rugby Union Sporting Rivalries Test Cricket

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Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Homes Under the Hammer Escape to the Country Bargain Hunt BBC News Flog It! Songs of Praise FA Cup Final Score BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day Live Still Open All Hours

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

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Countryfile Last Tango in Halifax BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day FA Cup Highlights The Celebrity Apprentice USA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Great British Garden Revival Glorious Gardens From Above Countryfile FA Cup Football Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Food and Drink The Great British Bake Off Live Darts: BDO World Championships Ski Sunday

Ed Leigh and Graham Bell present highlights of the latest World Cup meetings from the Italian resort of Santa Caterina. Plus, an interview with snowboarder Jenny Jones, who became Great Britain’s firstever Olympic medallist on snow in Sochi last February 17:30 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 22:45 23:45

Coast Tigers About the House Top Gear Kate Humble - Into the Volcano Reinventing the Royals QI XL Racing Legends Darts: BDO World Championships

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The American Football Show How I Met Your Mother Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Sunday Brunch The Big Bang Theory Film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Film Diary of a Wimpy Kid Channel 4 News A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Phil Spencer: Secret Agent The Hotel Walking the Nile 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rude Tube Film Thirst The Guides Mesh Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

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Countdown According to Jim King of Queens Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Undercover Boss Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Food Unwrapped The Undateables Bodyshockers The Last Leg of the Year The American Football Show 24 Hours in A and E Film Goodbye Bafana

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Film Forever Young Film The Princess Bride Film Snow White Film Bambi 5 News Film Rush Hour Film House at the End of the Street Film Final Destination Super Casino

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Goals on Sunday PL 100 Club Live Championship Rugby Union Live SPFL Football Football’s Greatest Managers Football’s Greatest Teams Goals on Sunday Live World Darts Championship PL 100 Club Barclays Premier League Legends

The Ashes Test Cricket Live Test Cricket Test Cricket

New Zealand v Sri Lanka. Action from the second day of the Second Test from the Basin Reserve in Wellington, where the two-match series continued 16:30 17:30

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Caught Red Handed Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show Match of the Day Live BBC News at T en BBC London News Waterloo Road The Graham Norton Show Film Surviving Summer Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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ELCOME to our new fortnightly Tenerife News Property Guide. The recent years have been difficult ones for the property scene, not just here in the Canary Islands but across the whole of Spain as well.

We believe that 2015 will be a more positive year, one in which the property market will continue to recover and hopefully to prosper once again. One thing we do know - Tenerife remains a hugely popular place for people to live, either on a permanent basis or for part of the year and there are still some very good investments to be made.

So, if you want to buy or to rent, we do hope our new guide will be a help and will also bring in new clients for our advertisers to whom we would like to express our thanks for their support.

Tips for overseas property buys

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Don’t let the sun go to your head and hand over your money before considering all of the advice and options available

UYING a property in sunnier climes is more popular than ever.

Some leave Old Blighty altogether; others take off for regular, much needed breaks in their second home during the year. These purchases are no longer an exclusive luxury for the wealthy.

Though international property investment is be-coming more widespread, the purchase can be a risky business for homebuyers. It is all too easy to make a hotheaded purchase when the sun’s rays are shining down on a villa or apartment.

Here is a list of top tips from experts at the Property Investor and Homebuyer Show.

Know your objectives: Ensure you know why you are buying and what you are hoping to achieve with the purchase. If it’s for invest-ment, decide whether you want a short term capital gain or a

long term regular income.

Sort out your finances: Work out how much you can afford to buy. Arrange your finances before you travel abroad to search for your property and certainly before you sign any non-refundable sale agreement.

Don’t be hasty: Stay focused on what you origi-nally had in mind. Stick by your objectives.

See your chosen area at different times of the year to ensure that you like it whatever the weather. Give yourself a cooling off period to ensure you are making the right choice.

Check the transport links and

local facilities: People who rent property will want somewhere that is easy to get to and will often gravitate to those places with a nearby airport served by low cost airlines. A location in easy reach of shops, beaches and tourist attractions ensures rental success and ease of living.

Talk to fellow investors: Speak to people who have purchased property in the area that you are interested in. If you are opting for a buy-to-let investment, you can learn a lot about rental success in your area and get a realistic idea of the likely income that will be

generated.

Allow for the extras: The cost of buying a property abroad - taxes, conveyancing, lawyers fees, agents fees and VAT) - is much higher than in the UK, so you will have to ensure you have budgeted accordingly. Also ensure that you are aware of the costs charged by the legal and government authorities for purchasing a property in your chosen country.

Check the taxation and inheritance laws: Ensure you understand the tax implications for when you decide to sell. You should also check the inheritance laws of the country where you are buying.

Weigh up risk versus returns: For example, some properties in Eastern Europe offer potential high returns but potential losses too. You need to be well informed and comfortable with the risk factor.

Do your homework: Time spent researching the area while at home is much cheaper and more efficient than time spent overseas.

Make a checklist of questions that can be answered when you arrive at your destination.

Speak to the experts: Always seek specialist independent advice from English-speaking architects and surveyors before considering a purchase overseas.

They should be proficient in your chosen country’s laws and processes and also know the specifics involved in buying a property there.

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BANK REPOSSESSIONS Ref: 56367. Res. Jardín San Miguel I: 1 bedroom apt with 1 bathroom, lounge-diner, kitchen. Communal swimming pool and gardens. 39.800 Euros

Windsor Park, Torviscas Alto.

Top floor 2 bed apartment with a good size terrace, sea & panoramic views.

Ref: C1604.

235.000 Euros

La Florida, Arona.

Villa with 2 bedrooms, sold fully furnished, plot of 630 m2, private garden, garage & roof terrace.

390.000 Euros Ref: C1638.

San Eugenio Alto.

Lovely villa with private pool, 6 bed, 5 bath.

Well renovated. Viewing recommended!

Ref: D971.

625.000 Euros

BARGAIN OF THE MONTH

Guargacho.

Ref: 50935. San Isidro: 2nd floor apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, terrace. Situated near to all amenities and within easy reach of the Reina Sofia airport.

43.200 Euros Ref: 15609. San Isidro: 90 m2, 3 bed, 2 bath apt on the first floor. Sold with garage parking space. 45.200 Euros Ref: 19013. Valle San Lorenzo: 2 bed, 1 bath apt with lounge-diner, kitchen and a covered terrace. Fitted kitchen & wardrobes. 53.600 Euros

Mirador del Sur, San Eugenio Alto.

Detached villa with 4 beds, 4 bath, private pool, fantastic panoramic sea views, sold furnished, double garage.

Ref: D1481.

595.000 Euros

Roque Villas, San Eugenio Alto.

Modern detached villa with fantastic view, 4 beds, 4 baths (2 en-suite), fully fitted kitchen, 2 terraces, private 24 m2 garage, store room. Courtyard with BBQ, solar panel heated water, internet, private pool.

680.000 Euros Ref: D1453

2 bed totally renovated & furnished ground floor apartment.

High quality.

Ref: C1640.

89.000 Euros

Ref: N104306. Costa del Silencio: Amarilla Bay: 1 bedroom apt with 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen and a terrace. In good condition. Communal pool & gardens. 59.100 Euros Ref: N000856-01. Parque de la Reina: Selection of 2 and 3 bedroom properties. 80.400 Euros Ref: N001283-01. Aguamarina, Golf del Sur: penthouse apartment with massive terrace & great sea & panoramic views. 180.000 Euros Ref: D1454. Barranco del Ingles, Adeje: Large detached villa in its own grounds, private pool and gardens. Near to the Adeje golf course. 950.000 Euros

ESTATE AGENTS Calle Flor de Pascua 33 , Los Gigantes I Tel.: 922 862 901 I www.delmargigantes.net

Sansofe Puerto – Puerto Santiago Superb poolside 1 bed 1.5 bath duplex style apartment, new kitchen, shower room toilet and guest cloakroom, 2 terraces, 2 heated community pools, spectacular sea views.

229.000 Euros

Vitamar II – Puerto Santiago Desirable fully furnished 2 bed 2.5 bath duplex style apartment, 2 terraces, fantastic sea views, heated community pool. Garage £270,000

Medusa - Los Gigantes Attractive 1 bed furnished apartment, conservatory / utility area, terrace, cliff & sea views, central, no community fees. £100,000

Jacaranda – Los Gigantes Refurbished 1 bed furnished apartment, sea and cliff views, heated community pool, small quiet complex. £79,900

Vitacura – Puerto Santiago Luxury front line 2 bed 2.5 bath duplex style apartment, fully furnished, 2 terraces, superb sea views, heated community pool. £285,000

Bamboo – Los Gigantes Attractive ground floor furnished 1 bed apartment, balcony, terrace, views of the courtyard garden, very central. £73,000

El Marques Palace – Puerto Santiago

La Riviera – Playa La Arena

Top floor refurbished 3 bed 2 bath well furnished apartment, large terrace,wonderful sea views, heated community pool, lifts. £200,000

Waters edge 1 bed furnished apartment, very large terrace, superb sea views, heated community pool and large sun deck. £185,000

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El Sauzal - Los Perales

Romantica II

Unique House (102 sqm) + Guest apt.

(56 sqm), Plot 500 sqm + Incredible views, big living room with study, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom + Toilet, Nice Garden, Garage + Carport.

Lovely Bungalow (100 sqm), nice view, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, beautiful terrace and roof terrace, plot 260 sqm, extra hobby room + bathroom in garden, furnished.

300.000 €

198.000 €

Guaza

Beautiful Modern Bright Corner House (154 sqm) + studio (53 sqm), 3 Bed, 2 Bath + Guest Toilet, Nice views, Garage, Plot 266 sqm.

Finca, 729 sqm, House + Guest House 350 sqm, beautiful garden, heated pool, very quiet, near Golf court and Arona.

Puerto de la Cruz - El Tope Lovely 3 bedroom Apt. (85 sqm + 22 sqm balconies), 2 bathrooms, lift , sun all day, very quiet , COMPLETELY RENOVATED , Mountain View.

149.000 €

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378.000 €

Property of the month!

La Longuera - La Romantica

Los Potreros - El Toscal. Spectacular house, 355 sqm, garden and terraces, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, terrace, pool, luxury building, high quality, residential area. 459.000 €

1 bedroom apartment, 50 sqm + 18 sqm, Terrace/private garden.

Completely renovated, very quiet, fully furnished.

Special Price: 75.000 €

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Big increase in home sales By Mark Stücklin

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HE Spanish property market expanded 20 per cent in October compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This provides another month’s evidence that the Spanish property market has touched bottom, as illustrated by the chart above.

By region (October, annualised), sales surged 51 per cent in the Canaries, and 69 per cent in Las Palmas, as the Canaries head towards their high season with a full wind in the sales of the property market. Sales were also up by double-digits in Madrid and Catalonia, in particular Barcelona.

Year to date, the Spanish property market is up 1 per cent over 10 months compared to the same period last year, and up 2 per cent compared to 2012.

On a monthly basis, sales fell 1 per cent from 24,096 in September, to 23,859 in October, excluding social housing. Sales to fall on a monthly basis towards the end of the year.

The INE’s figures come from the Property Register, reflecting sales completed over the previous two or three months. As such they echo the figures published by the Notaries a month earlier (see Spanish Property Market Recovery Continues in September), so the news of rising sales does not come as a surprise.

The following chart comparing the annualised change in sales each month illustrates the improvement in sales this year from March onwards, with increases every month except august.

Last year sales fell every month except April.

By region (October, year-to-date) sales are up 16 per cent in the Costa de la Luz, 15 per cent in the Costa del Sol, 14 per cent in the Balearics, and 8 per cent in the Canaries, all markets driven by foreign buyers of second homes. These figures suggest 2014 has witnessed a full-throated recovery in these areas, driven by foreign demand.

Looking at sales broken down between resales and new properties (or better said, never previously sold properties), resales are surging, up 44 per cent in October, whilst new property sales are collapsing, down 19 per cent. The sales of new properties will continue to plunge as the inventory of marketable properties dries up.

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These figures bode well for the property market in prime areas of Spanish cities and the coast in 2015.

Written by Mark Stücklin Mark Stücklin is a Barcelona-based property market analyst and consultant, and author of the 'Spanish Property Doctor' column in the Sunday Times (2005 - 2008). He can be reached by email on ms@spanishpropertyinsight.com.

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FOR RENT

TIJOCO BAJO 2 bedrooms.

Long term, masive sunny terrace, ocean views, quiet area.

490€ per month BILLS INCLUDED Two month deposit.

FOR SALE

Full range of services offered including Inheritance & Wills, Administration of Communities, Property maintenance, cleaning & Fiscal Advice.

922 862 901 GOLF DE ADEJE New Super luxury villa, 500 sqm house in 700qm plot, panoramic views, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, garage for 4 cars, sauna room, 3 levels elevator, 60 sqm swimming pool, garden. Gymnasium. Best quality materials and finishings.

2.490.000€

LOS CRISTIANOS Large Studio, sunny terrace, panoramic views, communal pool, completely new.

114.000€

TIJOCO BAJO 2 Bedrooms, 100Sqm, masive sunny terrace, sea views.

Fully furnished.

89.000€

LAND FOR SALE

TIJOCO BAJO 395sqm corner plot, urban land, for independent house or apartments. Nice mountain and sea views, residential quiet area.

126.000€

PARQUE LA REINA 140sqm urban plot, for independent house (max 270sqm in 2 level + garage).

69.000€

C/ ALFARROBEROS 238 URB JARDIN BOTANICO LOCAL 2 LOS OLIVOS ADEJE

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LA OROTAVA

LA OROTAVA

ICOD DE LOS VINOS

LA OROTAVA CONSTRUCTION: 101m2

PLOT: 5897m2 CONSTRUCTION: 90m2

PRICE: 139.000€

RUSTIC LAND FOR SALE IN THE AREA OF LAS MEDIANIAS, LA OROTAVA. 5897 SQUARE FEET WITH A 90m2 BUILDING THAT NEED RESTORING. EXCELLENT VIEWS OF VALLE DE LA OROTAVA.

HOUSE: 85m2 TERRACE: 42m2

PRICE: 114,020€

2 BEDROOM FLAT WITH OUTSIDE GARDEN. SPACIOUS DISTRIBUTION MAKES IT COMFORTABLE & QUIET. THE PROPERTY HAS 5m2 OUTDOOR TERRACE & 43m2 GARDEN. IN ADDITION, THE PROPERTY HAS A GARAGE. LOCATED IN A QUIET AREA & A FEW METERS FROM THE TOWN CENTER.

HOUSE: 110m2 TERRACE: 38m2

PRICE: 46.500€ GREAT OPPORTUNITY! THE HOUSE IS ARRANGED IN 2 FLOORS & TERRACE WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS. 35 m2 LIVINGROOM ON GROUND FLOOR, POSSIBILITY TO TRASFORM INTO A GARAGE. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, THERE IS A SMALL ENCLOSED KITCHEN OF ABOUT 7 SQUARE METERS A BATHROOM AND THREE BEDROOMS, 2 OF THESE ARE SMALL UPSTAIRS IS A TERRACE – SOLARIUM TOTALLY OPEN WITH A SMALL LAUNDRY ROOM.

PRICE: 190.000€ CONSTRUCTION: 404m2 DETACHED HOUSE, WITH GARAGE FOR 3 CARS. 4 BEDROOMS, LARGE LOUNGE WITH FIREPLACE, FITTED KITCHEN, PANTRY, REAR TERRACE, BARBECUE & WASHING AREA. COVERED & ENCLOSED TERRACE. MASTER BEDROOM WITH BATHROOM & DRESSING ROOM, READING AREA WITH FIREPLACE & CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT.

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

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LOS REALEJOS

PRICE: 166.000€

PLOT OF LAND: FROM 307m2 TO 350m2

PRICE: 76.750€

APARTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL AREA NEAR TAORO PARK. TWO SINGLE BEDROOMS & MASTER SUITE WITH FITTED WARDROBES. SPACIOUS FITTED KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM WITH PRIVATE TERRACE, TWO PARKING SPACES. THE COMPLEX HAS GARDENS, SWIMMING POOL AND SOLARIUM.

PLOT OF LAND IN THE AREA OF¨LA ROMANTICA¨ IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS REALEJOS. THE PLOT HAS 305 m2. WE HAVE MORE PLOTS IN THE SAME AREA, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

BUSINESS PREMISES: 68m2

PRICE: 95.000€

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN CALLE LA HOYA, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ. THE PROPERTY HAS TWO FLOORS.IDEAL FOR INVESTMENT.

LA OROTAVA

CONSTRUCTION: 291m2

PRICE: 143.000€

FLAT ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN LA OROTAVA CENTRE. IT HAS 11 BEDROOMS & 5 BATHROOMS. HAS OWN ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE AVENIDA DE CANARIAS. PROJECT FOR TWO MORE FLOORS AVAILABLE. IDEAL FOR LARGE HOME OR OFFICE. NEEDS REFERBISHMENT.

PLOT: 7000m2 CONSTRUCTION: 190m2

PRICE: 138.000 €

BEAUTIFULL RURAL PROPERTY IN LA OROTAVA IN ¨LAS MEDIANIAS¨. IT CONSISTS OF 7.000m2 OF LAND WITH FRUIT TREES AND 190m2 HOUSE WHICH NEED REFURBISHING. IT ALSO HAS A COVERED 56m2 RESERVOIR. THE PROPERTY IS FULLY FENCED AND WITH GOOD PRIVATE ACCESS THROUGH AN AUTOMATIC GATE. IT HAS ALL THE SERVICES.

PUERTO DE LA CRUZ

PLOT: 400m2

PRICE: 308.000€

CONSTRUCTION: 110m2

DETACHED HOUSE WITH 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN & LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH ACCESS TO EXTERIOR GARDENS WITH FRUIT TREES. SMALL REFURBISHMENT NEEDED. DON’T HESITATE AND CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

LA OROTAVA

CONSTRUCTION: 262m2

PRICE: 237.000€

SEMIDETACHED HOUSE DIVIDED INTO 2 FLOORS & GARAGE FOR 4 CARS, PARTY/COOKING AREA, STORAGE ROOM & A SMALL WC. THE HOUSE FEATURES TV ROOM, LIVING ROOM, TOILET, LARGE FULLY FURNISHED KITCHEN WITH STORAGE ROOM & A TERRACE, 4 DOUBLE ROOMS & TWO FULL BATHROOMS.

PLOT: 440m2

PRICE: 346.000€

CONSTRUCTION: 411m2 5 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS, ENTRANCE HALL, LARGE LIVING ROOM , KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO GARDEN & LAUNDRYROOM. SMALL OFFICE & ALSO HAS A SOLARIUM WITH TEIDE & SEA VIEWS. GARAGE FOR 3 CARS, BARBECUE AREA, OFFICE, BATHROOM & STORAGE.

LA OROTAVA

CONSTRUCTION: 90m2

PRICE: 78.500€

CANARIAN HOUSE IN LA OROTAVA, IN THE AREA KNOWN AS CRUZ DEL SEÑOR. THE 90 METER SQUARE ONE FLOOR PROPERTY HAS BEEN PARTLY REFERBISHED. THE HOUSE IS DISTRIBUTED INTO 2 DOUBLE ROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS, LIVING ROOM WITH OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND A ROOFLINE TERRACE.

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TENERIFE NEWS 516 I TV GUIDE

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New Zealand v Sri Lanka.

Coverage of the opening stages of the fifth and final day of the Second Test from the Basin Reserve in Wellington, where the two-match series concludes

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning ITV News This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather Judge Rinder Tipping Point Fat Pets - Slimmer of the Year The Chase ITV News ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather Sports Life Stories I Never Knew That About Britain Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen

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Countdown According to Jim King of Queens Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Undercover Boss Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Restoration Man 24 Hours in A and E The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz Launched at Red Bull Studios Film Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Film Away We Go

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FL72 Review Barclays Premier League Review Football Gold FL72 Review Soccer AM: The Best Bits FL72 Review Barclays Premier League Review Football Gold Football’s Greatest Players When Liverpool Ruled Europe

Live Big Bash Cricket Test Cricket Best of ICC WT20 Test Cricket Big Bash Cricket Test Cricket Big Bash Cricket

Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades. Action from the Twenty20 contest in the Australian domestic competition, held at the Blundstone Arena

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Breakfast Wanted Down Under Homes Under the Hammer Caught Red Handed Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One BBC London News Doctors Father Brown Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Would I Lie to You? EastEnders Death in Paradise BBC News at Ten BBC London News Question Time This Week Skiing Weatherview BBC News

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According to Jim King of Queens Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Undercover Boss Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Location, Location, Location Shut-Ins: Britain’s Fattest People Sex Party Secrets 24 Hours in Police Custody 24 Hours in A and E Weighing Up the Enemy Food Unwrapped Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures

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Countdown According to Jim King of Queens Frasier Everybody Loves Raymond Undercover Boss Shipping Wars Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Countdown Deal or No Deal Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The Last Leg Adam Hills: Happyism Live Film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off According to Jim

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FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY 2015

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The Travel Show BBC News BBC World News The Daily Politics Live Darts: BDO World Championships The Great British Winter Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Great British Garden Revival Mastermind Food and Drink The Big Allotment Challenge QI Newsnight Weather Darts: BDO World Championships Darts Extra

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SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2015

TENERIFE NEWS 516 I TV GUIDE

Saturday Kitchen Live James Martin: Home Comforts BBC News Football Focus Saturday Sportsday Athletics Darts Final Score Pointless BBC News BBC London News Now You See It The Voice UK The National Lottery Casualty BBC News Match of the Day The Football League Show Film Kevin and Perry Go Large

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Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Desperate to both bring their musical talent to a wider audience and lose their virginity, the hapless duo decide on the perfect destination - Ibiza.

Despite having Kevin’s parents along for the ride, the pair soon cross paths with a world famous DJ and spot the girls of their dreams, and try their utmost to succeed with both their chosen quests.

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Canimals Sooty Share a Story Scrambled!

Nerds and Monsters Adventure Time Horrid Henry Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Murder, She Wrote ITV News and Weather Ejector Seat Britain’s Best Back Gardens Who’s Doing the Dishes?

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How I Met Your Mother Cycling The Morning Line King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier The Big Bang Theory Speed with Guy Martin Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 News The Restoration Man Tsunami: Ten Years on Film Bad Teacher Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live Film Cocktail Queer as Pop: From the Gay Scene to the Mainstream Hollyoaks Omnibus Hugh’s 3 Good Things

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SUNDAY 11TH JANUARY 2015

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Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics MOTD2 Extra BBC News Bargain Hunt Flog It! Escape to the Country Songs of Praise Film Shrek 2 BBC News BBC London News Celebrity Mastermind Countryfile Still Open All Hours Antiques Roadshow Last Tango in Halifax BBC News BBC London News Match of the Day 2 The Celebrity Apprentice USA Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Great British Garden Revival Glorious Gardens From Above Countryfile

Adam Henson presents a special edition focusing on rarebreed farm animals and the threats to their future. He is joined by his father Joe, a founder of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, who advises him on a potential addition to his farm - Longhorn cattle - and his daughter Ella helps train his Exmoor ponies. Adam also looks back at memorable items from the Countryfile archive featuring rare breeds, including Ellie Harrison learning to plough with a shire horse, Matt Baker following Tamworth pigs from farm to fork and Adam himself finding out how technology can help guarantee the future of rare farm animals 09:00 11:50 22:45

The Football League Show Food and Drink Billionaire’s Paradise: Inside Necker Island

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Los Realejos is hosting its first-ever Art Market

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HE venture opened on December 22nd and continues until January 5th in the cultural space of the La Ferretería de San Agustín.

The work has been produced by students of the

artistic schools of the municipality and showcases

ceramics, painting and photography, among other disciplines, and turns the spotlight on local talent.

Visitors can also buy the creations at reasonable prices.

Culture councillor, Adolfo González said the market was

a way of showing the work as well as giving people the opportunity to buy something different for Christmas.

On the closing day of January 5th, there will also be an auction.

The market is open on week days from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 9pm.

new look has been unveiled at the Municipal Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Cruz.

The Mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, opened the new facilities where more than 600 square metres of additional space has been added.

He also revealed that come March, the gallery will be fully accessible to all because a lift is to be installed.

Deputy Mayor and planning councillor, José Ángel Martín said the new rooms and renovation would allow visitors to see more artwork about the history of the city, from Oscar Dominguez to Goya prints and portraits of famous people linked to Santa Cruz.

The restoration and improvement work follows an agreement between the city council and the Canar y Government. There is now more open space and more pockets of natural lighting without affecting the exhibits.

A new logo has also been created by designer Ena Cardenal de la Nuez, who attended the presentation.

Adeje school of dance and music showcases its talents

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Visit “Art for Christmas”

HE Liceo de Taoro in La Orotava is hosting an “Art for Christmas” exhibition.

The event remains open until January 5th and the public are invited to visit Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm.

“Art for Christmas” was created with the purpose of creating an art market in La Orotava that offers quality work at reasonable prices. It also turns the spotlight on the talent of Tenerife artists.

Taking part in this first edition are Rafael Pinillos, Pedro Trujillo Arroche, Dayana Domínguez, Ayoze Hernández, Julia María Martín, Víctor Jaubert, Sara González, Beatriz Hernández, Nuria Meseguer and Yapci Gómez.

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HIS Christmas, the spotlight has fallen on the Municipal School of Music and Dance in Adeje and its popularity is soaring.

Organisers are delighted with the response to a series of auditions which culminated in festive performances so that the students could show their parents, families and friends everything they had learned.

Modern singing, violin, cello, drums, piano, sax, bass, jazz workshop, children’s band, symphonic percussion, flute, oboe, modern guitar, clarinet, music and movement were amongst the

many disciplines featured.

Participation, said councillor Adolfo Alonso Ferrera, was very high; in fact, EMMA currently houses more than 700 people of different ages.

In addition to the auditions, the venture was also a showcase for the superb facilities at the school which is located in Las Torres.

During January, it is planned to hold some open house events in the speciality of dance, especially on January 28th and 29th.

The next auditions will be held in June to coincide with the end of the school year.

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Plan a visit to “land of festive cribs”

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A route with a difference, not tapas but Christmas tableaux

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A Orotava is offering a route with a difference, not to enjoy tapas as you might expect but traditional Christmas scenes.

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RANADILLA has become a land of festive cribs as a project organised by the local council gains in popularity.

This year, an invitation to create traditional Christmas scenes was accepted by 13 groups, including sports

organisations and associations for the disabled.

The Department of Culture made the materials available

free of charge so participants could create their own cribs and figures using imagination and creativity.

The exhibition “Granadilla, una tierra de belenes” is now on show until January 12th in the Franciscan

Convent of San Luis Obispo.

It is, says culture councillor Óscar Delgado, “an artistic and traditional production” and a shining example of the involvement of local groups in the creative life of Granadilla.

Adeje looks forward to more festive highlights

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OZENS of Christmas events have been lighting up Adeje, from concerts and children’s workshops to craft markets and music and

dance.

The festive fun began on December 4th and has continued right through December, culminating on January 5th with the arrival of the Three Kings by helicopter. This is always a spectacular and much anticipated event.

Thousands of people are expected to greet them at the municipal football field in Adeje at 5pm and to cheer on the

traditional parade, known as the Gran Cabalgata de Reyes, along Calle Grande Adeje from 7pm.

The New Year will be welcomed in on December 31st with live orchestras from 11pm at San Sebastian, La Caleta with Wamampy, Sensacion Gomera and Tejina.

On January 3rd, there will be children’s workshops from 5pm to 7pm in Plaza Cruz de Llano and from 7pm, a fabulous puppet show in the same location with “Pandilla de fuga” and the Tragaluz company.

Councillor for culture, Nayra Medina Bethencourt said the Christmas programme was proving a huge success both in terms of participation and organisation.

For the seventh year, local people and visitors are being invited to take a tour of the “belenes” in an initiative promoted by the council in association with the Asociación de Belenistas de La Orotava.

They are very proud of the creativity and imagination put into the 23 nativity scenes which are all over the town.

You can follow the route as a whole or in sections.

Each of the scenes has its own character, with one of the largest in the Canary Islands being in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento with more than 300 life-size figures. This can be seen up until January 9th throughout the day until 10.30pm.

The belenes have been made by local companies, churches, groups and individuals who contribute to maintaining this tradition.

Most of the crib scenes are in the centre of La Orotava but also in the districts of La Perdoma, la Villa de Arriba and Cañeño.

The others are at: Ferretería Orotava, 16 calle La Carrera, 8:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 a 20:00 (closed December 25th and January 1st); Miguel Morales Hernández, 18 calle Carrera (next to Ferretería Orotava) 9am to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:00 (closed Dec 25th and

Januar y 1st); Canaragua, Hermano Apolinar (corner of San Francisco) Monday to Friday 9:00 to 14:00.

Church of la Concepción ever day from 9:00 to 21:00 horas. Also in the Casa de Acción Católica every day from 17:00 to 21:00.

Universidad Europea de Canarias, calle Inocencio García Feo, 9:00 to 20:00 Monday to Ftiday and Saturdays between 10:00 a 13:00 horas (closed on Sundays and on December 24th, 25th, December 31st and January 1st and 5th. In calle Viera at nº 69 , you will find the nativity scene created by Víctor Mesa, María Cecilia Hernández and friends. This is open from 18:00 to 21:00 but if you wish to see it at another time, do ring 922331035 or 922333176.

The route will also take you to the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in calle Tomás Zerolo, the Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife (MAIT), la Sociedad Liceo de Taoro, in Plaza de la Constitución and the Sala de Exposiciones de la Casa de la Cultura de San Agustín among others.

All the nativity scenes have access for the disabled and there is a route map available to help you round.

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Classics engulf Canaries with 31st International Music Festival

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ROM January 11th to February 13th 2015, music will take centre-stage in the Canary Islands.

It will return to the venues of the whole archipelago with the celebration of the 31st International Music Festival, when the first notes will sound in the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín.

The FIMC ( Festival Internacional de Música de Canarias) is one of the most important classical music festivals in Spain.

As usual, it will offer a programme of extraordinary quality, presenting the Canaries as a national and international benchmark in terms of classical music.

Organised by the Canary Islands Government, in collaboration with the various councils and sponsors, this festival edition includes 20 series concerts, ten in each in the two capitals of Gran Canaria and Tenerife ie the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Auditorium de Tenerife ‘Adán Martín’ plus 20 concerts in surprising venues in La Palma, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La

Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.

In total, there will be 41 concerts that include the presence of internationally renowned artists such as the composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, conductors Yuri Termirkánov, Trevor Pinnock and Mark Minkowski, pianist Maria Joao Pires, countertenor Bejun Mehta, violinist Lara St. John, together with first class national musical personalities like pianist Javier Perianes and Xavier de Maistre.

In addition to the legendar y St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the programme is completed by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra of Gran Canaria and other reduced orchestras such as the British Britten Sinfonia and Les Musiciens du Louvre, I Turchini and Akademie für Alte and Musik Berlin.

Over more than 30 years, the Canar y Islands Music

Festival has managed to become an international benchmark in the world of classical music festivals, both for its high artistic quality, and by the peculiar feature of being the first event opening musical activity in Europe, as it takes place in the months of January and February. It has become the only of its kind that takes place in winter though the climate here is obviously a major benefit!

“The geographical diversity of the Canaries and the fact that music is present throughout the whole archipelago is one of the distinctive features which always cause great admiration both among the public and among the artists who visit us and make our festival unique,” said a spokesman for the organisers.

Nativity scene at Santa Cruz still open to public

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T Christmas time, you would expect the capital of Tenerife to be leading the way with a stunning nativity scene and this is definitely the case.

The traditional “belen” at Santa Cruz is at the base of the steps to the Palacio Municipal in calle Viera y Clavijo.

It features 21 human figures in Hebrew dress and shows their daily tasks, such as selling fruit and vegetables, handicrafts and pottery, as well as the production of milk and cheese.

The nativity scene is the work of artist José María de Mesa who has used traditional Canary materials like wood and wicker in addition to clay.

The central scene shows the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus and the three wise men. Goats, chickens, sheep and doves complete the picture.

The belen can be see between 8.30am and 8pm on working days in the week up until January 9th.

The full programme can be seen on http:// www.gobiernodecanarias.org/ which is available in English.

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Festive fun continues in and around Guia de Isora

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UIA de Isora has been bringing music, theatre, puppetry, dance and sport to the people this Christmas and there’s still more to come.

There has been an activity nearly every day of the festive season with activities aimed at all members of the family, visitors and holiday-makers alike.

If you have missed out so far, don’t worry. On Tuesday, December 30th, the plaza of Playa San Juan will host workshops for face painting and balloon twisting from 5pm to 8pm.

On Friday, January 2nd, there will be puppetry, bouncy castles and craft sessions for children in the area around Alcala school, starting at 5pm and continuing until 8pm. At 6pm, there will be a showing of the film “Campanilla, hadas y piratas” (Tinkerbell, fairies and pirates) in the auditorium in the centre of Guia.

The plaza at Playa San Juan will once again feature children’s fun and entertainment from 5pm to 8pm on Januar y 3rd. The group Dixieland will be out and about in the commercial zone and at 8pm, there will be a New Year concert with string quintet

“Laurel” and soloist Esther Afonso in the auditorium in the historic centre.

On the same evening, the film “Lego, la película” will be shown in the cultural centre of Alcala at 6pm.

Children’s activities continue on January 4th from 5pm to 8pm, both in the Plaza del Pueblo de Garachico in Guía centre (puppets etc) and Plaza del Llano de Alcalá with balloon twisting. At 7.30pm in the auditorium in Guia, there is a concert with the Russian pianist Valerij Petasch Personlich.

As per tradition, the Three Kings’ Parade is on Monday, January 5th in the centre of Guia de Isora with children’s stories, music bands with bugles and drums, juggling, well-known children’s characters and fun entertainment. It all starts at 7pm from the culture department in calle La Vera.

In Chio from 6.30pm, there will also be the Los Reyes Magos calvacade and in Playa San Juan from 7pm, organised by the local committees.

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It’s coundown time to 2015 Santa Cruz Carnival Saturday 02/07/2014 Competition Troupes Sunday 02/08/2015 Costume Contest Kids, Adults and Choreography Festival

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T’S hard to believe another year has gone by but the countdown has already started to the 2015 Santa Cruz Carnival.

The provisional program-me has already been rele-ased, starting with the presentation of Carnival candidates on January 21st and concluding on February 22nd with the popular vintage car show, musical entertainment and the grand end of Carnival fiesta.

To help you plan ahead, here are the main events and you can keep up to date with all the Carnival news.

Wednesday 01/21/2015 Presentation of candi-dates for the Carnival titles Thursday 01/22/2015 First stage Murgas Kids Contest Friday 01/23/2015 Second phase of Children’s Murgas Contest Saturday 01/24/2015 Third phase Murgas Kids Contest Monday 01/26/2015 First phase of Adult Murgas Contest Tuesday 01/27/2015 Phase Adult Murgas Contest Wednesday 01/28/2015 Third phase Murgas Contest Adult Friday 01/30/2015 Final Contest Murgas Adult Saturday 01/31/2015 Musical group Competition Sunday 02/01/2015 Gala Election of the Young Carnival Queen

Wednesday 02/04/2015 Gala Election of the Queen and Festival of the Major Groups

Tuesday 02/10/2015 Band concert with Fregolinos

CHRISTMAS TRIO

Show tickets just four euros each to appeal to all the family

Wednesday 02/11/2015 Election of the Carnival Queen 2015 Thursday 02/12/2015 The Festival of Friendship Circle Zarzuela January XII Friday 02/13/2015 Parade Announcement Saturday 02/14/2015 Rondallas. Rhythm and Harmony Sunday 15/02/2015 Groups Performances. Carnival Day. Monday 02/16/2015 Shows from the different scenarios. Dance performances by major orchestras .

Tuesday 02/17/2015 Performance of Ni Afilarmónica Soccer - Ni fá.

Performance by Fregolinos. Coso Apotheosis of Carnival.

Fireworks display and dance performances by major orchestras.

Wednesday 18/02/2015 Burial of the Sardine.

Fireworks display and dance performances by major orchestras .

Thursday 02/19/2015 Rondalla Festival Friday 02/20/2015 Coso Child. Song contest. Dance performances by major orchestras Saturday 02/21/2015 Carnival Day Sunday 02/22/2015 Performance of Ni Afilarmónica Soccer - Ni fá.

Performance of the Group Lyrical The Friendship Circle Zarzuela January XII. Grand Fin de Fiesta Shows.

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HRISTMAS is a special time for all the family and the Alfredo Kraus auditorium in Las Palmas believes the same should be true of culture and entertainment.

Three festive productions are being staged at the Gran Canaria venue on January 2nd, 3th and 4th respectively and tickets for each are just four euros.

The theatre hopes that in this way, all ages can come along and enjoy the shows without having to fork out a great deal of money.

The first night will feature “Caperucita roja” (Red Riding Hood), then “El Gato con botas” (Puss in Boot) and to end, “La Princesa y el Granuja” (Princess and the Beast). All three are by Teatro Alegre de Profetas de Mueble Bar and start at either noon or at 5pm and are designed to bring a smile to everyone’s face at the start of another new year.

This initiative is all part of the auditorium’s “With the

family” programme which brings the pleasures of the theatre to ever yone, introducing pleasure, fantasy, information and knowledge. It is hoped young children will get used to the habit of attending live theatre and to experience some great moments in their life.

The same ethos applies to the Profetas de Mueble Bar, a performing arts production company formed in 1980.

Tickets for the shows are available through various channels, including through the websites of www.auditorioteatrolaspalmasgc.es, www.auditorioalfredokraus.com and www.entradas.com.

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Your dining experience around our restaurants

Rendezvous Restaurant/Bar & Bistro

Tressardi

Terrazas del Mar

Golf del Sur

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz

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. Booking is advised at the main restaurant because it is extremely popular.

If you want to seek out a really good Italian restaurant at an affordable price, look no further than Tressardi.

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. The desserts like tiramisu and panna cota are to die for!

So if you want a good Italian restaurant for a family meal, a romantic dinner, a quick lunch when working or take away, Tressardi is your restaurant. A friendly and homely restaurant that has quality products combining fast food and well elaborated dishes for kids and grown ups.

Depending on your choices the price can go higher but an average 15-16 Euros per person is what you can expect.

How about a fabulous dinner complete with a sunset, gentle waves, palm trees, grassy verge, flowers and exceptional service?

That´s what the Terraza del Mar delivers.

New Year’s Menu Welcome cocktail, Voulavent stuffed with migas of cod, Voulavent stuffed with cheese and crab, Canape of marinated salmon, Canape of caviar, Creme of Zuccini with sunflower seeds, Salmon in Bearnaise sauce and Brownie.

Additionally New Year grapes and party bag. Price 45 euros.Live Music. Reservations requested.

For reservations call 922 738 683 / 922 738 602 Winter Gardens Complex Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona

For reservations call 922 382 056 Calle Aceviños, La Paz Puerto de la Cruz

For reservations call 922 371 518 Avda. Francisco Afonso Carrillo s/n Playa Jardin, Puerto de la Cruz terrazadelmar@gmail.com

Tasca Casa Paco

Restaurante Algarrobo

The Bar

Los Cristianos

La Orotava

Golf del Sur

This family run restaurant is situated in the well-known and much visited venue in 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.

The Bar has become a firm favourite with many people since opening and it’s easy to see why.

This is more than a “pub”. It is trendy, comfortable, friendly, lively, featuring chic decor and furniture and with great food and entertainment. It’s a place where you can relax but also have fun whilst enjoying some really great food at affordable prices.

You can sit inside or out as there is a large terrace which has the benefit of full blinds if it is too cool, too sunny or too windy.

There is live entertainment every night with some great singers and tribute acts and a gastro-menu which offers really good home-made food. Sunday lunch is very popular from noon to 6pm. Sport is shown but it’s not intrusive. Special occasions welcome.

For reservations call 922 332 305 / 647 600 784 Carretera La Luz, Las Candias Urbanizacion Pedro Martin 9 restaurantealgarrobo@gmail.com

For reservations call 634 138 443 San Blas Square, Golf del Sur Food served Mon-Sat 11:30am to 8pm.

Open to 1am

“The best tapas ever!” is how customers describe this lovely little restaurant in the centre of Los Cristianos.

If you want a real taste of Spain and the leisurely way of life where you enjoy a drink and meal whilst socialising and chatting, this is the place to head for. You will Tasa Casa Paco not far from the cultural centre.

It’s a charming place wher you can sit inside or out. There are more than 30 dishes on the menu and a huge wine list. Founded by the late “Paco”, who was known as the singing guitarist, his values are continued by his son and daughter-in-law.

The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday 6pm to midnight, closed on a Sunday.

For reservations call 686 520 440 / 658 788 023 Calle Amalia Alayón nº16 Los Cristianos pokone@telefonica.net

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Bistro Bolle

Tipsy Terrace

Mongolian BBQ

Costa del Silencio

Los Gigantes

Los Cristianos

Bistro Bolle is one of those lovely friendly restaurants which also offers great food at affordable prices and a very special atmosphere. What also makes it so special is the good location with stunning views and easy parking.

There is no formal menu, you simply choose from the blackboard or specials.

From June of this year, Bolle’s new chef Michel has added lots of new dishes to the menu and loves to be innovative so you will find many new suggestions and some delicious surprises.

All this makes Bolle Bistro a must place to visit as there is always something fresh to delight you whilst retaining its aim of keeping prices very affordable. As Patrick says, you will always find quality at a good price and always done with a smile.

For reservations call 699 351 694 Parque Don José, Calle Hercules 7-8, Costa del Silencio www.bolletenerife.com Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Tipsy Terrace in Los Gigantes is described as one of the friendliest places around and you will see why when you visit.

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.

For reservations call 922 868 432 Los Gigantes Sports & Gardens Calle Hibisco 4, Los Gigantes www.tipsyterrace.net

Mongolian BBQ is now under new management but has kept the essence of the restaurant. You can find a great variety of dishes featuring a flavour of China, Japan or even a touch of Russia.

There is a great selection of dishes. Specialising in a great variety of Sushi dishes, you can also enjoy their meat dishes or fish and also a wide range of fresh sea food and homemade desserts to finish off.

You can enjoy their buffet during evenings from 6 to 11:30 pm but for those who prefer a selected dish, the Mongolian BBQ restaurant also offers a menu a la cartê.

For reservations call 922 750 036 / 647 117 166 C.C. El Mirador, Avda. San Francisco, Local 3 Los Cristianos www.mongolianbbqtenerife.com

Come and enjoy a family lunch on the 6th January, “Three Kings Day”. There will be activities for children at the farm and a pony ride too.

Bar El Pincho

Dula y Pipa

Creativo -Gourmet

Las Vistas, Los Cristianos

La Orotava

Playa San Juan

At Bar El Pincho you can enjoy good prices, good food, good service and a fantastic view of the ocean.

They are winning fans because of the friendly staff you encounter and the delicious Spanish tapas.

They have a great offer, a combination of tapas for two for only 9.50 euros. 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.

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.

Reservations can be done between 10:30 to 20:00pm

This lovely new restaurant is a commitment to quality local produce and somewhere you must head for to sample a very different concept in wining and dining.

It is run by chef, Norberto Betancor with the expert gastronomic advice of Juan Carlos Clemente. It forms part of the new project known as “La Granja Verde” or “The Green Farm” and centres around fresh, locally-grown produce, offerings from creative Canary artists and a commitment to the local wines of the island.

Wednesday to Sunday, from 12:30 to 16:30 and also from 18.30 to 23.00 Friday and Saturday.

Creativo San Juan is a quality restaurant/ bistro offering the finest cuisine in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Creativo takes its name from the ambition of Chef Klaus to design and prepare for you , some of the most creative dishes you will find. Ranging from a 5 course set menu, or slow-roast shredded pork to a succulent chiken breast infused with Ginger and Lime. These are just some of the dishes, indivicually created to tantalize your taste buds.

Night or day, you have a choice from extensive menus accompanied by a wide selection of fine wines, all served by efficient and friendly staff.

You can also while away a lazy afternoon enjoying a cool drink or coffee, perhaps even one of Eva’s amazing mojitos on the beautiful sunlit Church square.

For reservations call 922 333 509 Exit 33 - TF-5. Back street of Camino del Torreón 2 La Orotava www.lagranjaverde.es / info@lagranjaverde.es

For reservations call 650 609 791 Playa San Juan, on the church square Open from 9am to 11 pm, closed on Tuesdays sanjuan-creativo@hotmail.com

For reservations call 649 431 110 Paseo Las Vistas, Los Cristianos www.barelpincho.com

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NINTH SUCCESS

Tapas trail introduces people to delights of La Orotava congratulations to the winners and all participants both as citizens and owners for this venture which gave a boost to the local economy.

Francisco Linares said that thanks to the collaboration of all public and private sectors,

it was possible to maintain these features and initiatives in each edition.

Some 30 establishments took part and it is hoped many new customers were introduced to the delights of La Orotava.

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APAS is still the dish to eat when out and about in Tenerife and La Orotava has proved the point.

The ninth tapas trail which was held for a month attracted thouands of visitors and was deemed a huge success. In all, around 15,000 tapas dishes were

enjoyed.

A ceremony to present awards and certificates for the competitive element of the trail was held in La Orotava, as well as the presentation of

prizes to diners. Thirty-seven customers received a treat thanks to their patronage of the initiative.

The Kiosko-Terraza El Encuentro of la Perdoma won the first prize, with second and third place going to Restaurante El Ayanto and Bodegón Matías. The public

vote for the most favourite venue went to Restaurante Algarrobo.

The awards ceremony was chaired by the mayor, Francisco Linares and councillor for economic trade, Felipe David Benitez and was attended by a large audience. Both gave

Adeje agromercado hailed for six years of success

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NE of the best known agricultural markets in the south of Tenerife has been praised for six years of success.

The Agromercado of Adeje is as committed as ever to bringing good produce at affordable prides to local people and holiday-makers alike.

The Mayor, José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga recently highlighted its record and said: “ We recognise the work and express our gratitude to the people of the primary sector who actively participate in the Agromercado.”

The Mayor said the products in the agricultural market denoted quality, freshness and variety.

Since opening the doors to

this municipal facility, the aim had always been to acquire top quality food whilst at the same time helping to create and safeguard jobs.

He praised the solidarity of everyone involved and said they were very proud of the market and its success.

Ever y Sunday, the food products that have not sold are donated to charitable causes.

The Mayor said the market helped to bring out the best in people which was ver y admirable.

The Agromercado Adeje is open ever y Saturday and Sunday of the year from 8:00 to 14:00.

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Bodeguita Algarrobo

The Potter Inn

Restaurante Magnolia

Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto Colón

Puerto de la Cruz

A family-run business with a long history of restaurateurs.

The cuisine served here is local Canary food with some surprisingly original features and the most exquisite flavours.

Piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns, hake mounted on a tower of perfectly cooked, seasonally fresh veg, Canary “wrinkled” potatoes with a twist, lamb estofado, an inside-out pie without the pastry, fig biscuit with chocolate sauce, pork steak with caramelised onions open sandwiches, stuffed leak with cheese and belly of pork fritters, piquillo peppers stuffed with mushrooms and prawns. These are just some of the dishes which have enchanted diners of all nationalities throughout the day and night.

Come and see Mark, Kerry and their team at this great pub in Puerto Colon, just down the steps near the taxi rank.

Something new to tempt you is hand battered cod with homemade chips every day. The food is great, with generous portions; try two starters for four euros or two “Traditional Favourites” for just nine euros total all day until 9pm. It’s always buzzing for Sunday lunch so best to pre-book. Food is served every day from 10am (noon on Sunday) so pop in for breakfast.

Sunday 3pm to 6pm is Ray Wilde’s Sunday Session, Free & Easy and Karaoke. You will also find some amazing drink offers during “Happy Hour” Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Restaurante Magnolia has come a long way, 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 kitchen is open plan and creates the most wonderful national and international dishes with an extensive menu of fish, shellfish, lamb, steaks, pastas.

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.

They are open every day from 13:00 - 16:00 and 19:00 to 23.30.

For reservations call 922 714 231 Local 232, Puerto Colon Costa Adeje potterinn@outlook.com

For reservations call 922 385 614 Avda. Marqués de Villanueva del Prado s/n Puerto de la Cruz www.restaurantemaganolia.com

For reservations call 922 373 513 / 647 600 784 Carretera General del Botánico Puerto de la Cruz bodeguitaalgarrobo@gmail.com

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Under New Managment

Restaurante Terraza La Boheme

Jack’s Bar

Meson El Drago

Puerto de la Cruz

La Caleta

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Restaurante Terraza la Bohème is a place to enjoy an unforgettable experience in atmospheric surroundings completely away from your normal routine.

You will find beautiful dishes prepared using fresh seasonal produce.

The restaurant is located in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz in Plaza del Charco, having been inaugurated in September 2014 and with superb decor by the designer Roberto Torres González.

It’s a restaurant where you can enjoy the best food, good service and above all, a different experience with the atmosphere created.

Closed Monday , Tuesday-Thursday: 19:00 to 12am Friday to Sunday: 13:00-16:00 & 17:00-12:00 Tel: 922 37 05 64 Calle Blanco nº5, Puerto de la Cruz www.restauranterraza-laboheme.com

Jack’s Bar is just off the sea-front on the way to La Caleta. You can walk to it along the beach (just at the end of El Duque beach, there are stairs on the right which take you up an incline to the bar on the right).

Run by Leonard and Christine from Newcastle, they offer good British cooking and drinks at affordable prices, all live sporting events, karaoke on request, a quiz on Tuesday and Thursday and cabaret with Martin Yorke on Saturday evening with songs from the 60s to 90s. There is also a pool table.

The menu includes breakfast all day, snacks and baked potatoes, main meals, children’s favourites and desserts. Try Christine’s home-made steak pie or cheese and onion quiche!

Sit inside or outside on the small sunny terrace. On Sundays, they serve a really good traditional Sunday lunch.

Distinguished chef, Carlos Gamonal is passionate about food and he and his team aim to give the diner an experience to remember.

Restaurant Mesón el Drago looks beautiful but it is still affordable to all as you can tailor your choices to fit your budget. 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.

Customers love his Canary dishes but they also offers an international menu and dishes of the day. The wine cellar is very extensive and the desserts are simply exquisite.

This is a lovely location for special celebrations, parties, weddings etc or just to eat an exiting meal. It is only open Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.

For reservations call 922 724 786 Between El Duque and La Caleta (opposite Altimera Hotel) Adeje

For reservations call 922 543 001 Calle Marqués de Celada nº2 Tegueste www.mesoneldrago.com

Restaurante Gom

Bushido

El Tejadico

Santa Cruz

Los Cristianos

Playa San Juan

This iconic restaurant in the heart of Santa Cruz is definitely a place to head for if you enjoy stunning decor and high-end cuisine but at prices you can still afford.

The food here is best described as a slice of home-made cooking with the taste and touch of nouvelle cuisine. The emphasis is on quality, freshness and naturalness where the raw product is the star, depending on what is available that day in the market.

They offers a special menu for celiac and can help create food for anyone with a specific allergy. Weddings, etc are also catered for and there is always a dish of the day.

You will find GOM within the Hotel Taburiente, located in front of Parque García Sanabria. Their opening times are Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:00.

At Bushido we offer an explosion of tantalising tastes and textures, always true to our simple motto: Quality !

Our menu guides you expertly to richly exotic parts of the globe. Our enthusiastic Chef Gonzalo Tamames, is considered to be one of the “Masters of Creative Cuisine.” His vision is always bold and explosive- always provocative ! Then when night falls it’s time for “ Be Flat Jazz & Blues Club “ – our famous and authentic New York Jazz Club, offers you the best Jazz and Blues musicians every single weekend: Be Unique, Be You... Be Flat !

So why not treat yourself to a unique dining experience, relax in our comfortable surroundings then enjoy a little sophistication in our intimate jazz Club.

El Tejadico is a different place to visit, having recently opened and already proving a great success.

Why not try a new concept which is more and more popular every day: the tasting and purchase of 100 per cent Iberian products.

You can sit outside at the Playa San Juan square, relax and taste some of their delicious Iberian products, which range from a great variety of Manchego cheeses, one of which won the first prize world-wide during 2012: Queso Gran Reserva de los Llanos, to all kinds of Iberian hams and chorizos.

Why not enjoy together with all these delicious options their denomination of origin wines, which can be red, rose or white wines.

If you haven’t got time to sit on their terrace, you can always buy their products and enjoy them at home together with some friends.

For reservations call 922 276 058 Calle Dr. Guigou,29 Santa Cruz www.hoteltaburiente.com

For reservations call 922 719 705 www.bushidotenerife.com Vista Hermosa 4, Carretera General, Los Crisitanos Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 13:00 -16:00 & 19.00 - 23.00 / Friday – Saturday: 13:00 - 16:00 & 19:00 - 24:00 / Sunday & Monday - Closed.

For reservations call 633 235 727 Plaza de San Juan nº1 zorbenito@gmail.com

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Realistic changes are key to success

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F you’re overweight, losing weight will bring you a range of important health benefits. The key to success?

Making realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity that can become a part of your daily routine.

Evidence shows that the best way to lose weight is to make long-term changes to diet and physical activity that result in a steady rate of weight loss. Aim to lose weight at around 0.5kg to 1kg a week (1lb to 2lb), until you achieve a healthy BMI This guide can help you to

start your journey towards a healthy weight

Commit to change Modern life can make it easy to eat and drink more than we realise and do little physical activity. The result is often weight gain.

To lose weight, we need to change our current habits. This

means eating less – even when eating a healthy, balanced diet – and getting more active.

Drastic fad diets and exercise regimes that result in rapid weight loss are unlikely to work for long, because these kinds of lifestyle changes can’t be maintained. Once you stop the regime, you’re likely to return to old habits and regain weight.

Instead, choose diet and physical activity changes that you can make a part of your daily routine, and stick to for life.

Ready to get started?

Take the next snack you plan to have and swap it for something healthier. Go for a piece of fruit, a fruit bun or a slice of malt loaf with a lowfat spread. Aim to do the same every day: you’ve adopted your first weight loss habit.

Try to swap drinks that are high in calories for drinks that are lower in fat and sugars.

Swap a sugary fizzy drink for a sparkling water with a slice of lemon. Don’t forget that alcohol also contains calories, so cutting down could help you to control your weight.

Next, find a way to fit just

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one extra walk into your day.

Fast walking is a way to burn calories, and you can often fit it into your daily routine. You might walk to the shops during your lunch break, or get off the bus one stop early on the way home and walk the rest of the way. Commit to this and you’ve adopted your second long-term habit. Ideally, you should aim to walk 10,000 steps a day: it’s not as many as it sounds.

Think about your breakfast tomorrow morning. Can you make it healthier, using the foods you already have at home? Do this week There are four actions you can take this week: Plan a healthy weekly shop.

Healthy, balanced meals are key to a healthy weight, and eating a balanced diet often starts with having the right foods at home. At the supermarket look out for fresh foods and healthier options.

Ever yone likes a treat occasionally, like a pizza or a takeaway. So this week, swap your treat for a healthier, home-made alternative as you can make lower-calorie versions of many takeaway foods at home. If you do order in, choose healthier options.

Next, commit to one more way to increase your level of physical activity. The right amount of physical activity for you depends on your age. It’s recommended that adults between 19 and 64 get at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic physical activity – such as fast walking or cycling – per week, and you are likely to need more to lose weight.

Last, identify this week’s danger zones. These are times when you might find yourself eating lots of foods that are high in fat and sugar, perhaps because you are eating out or simply because you’re tired or stressed. Plan ahead, so that you can limit those foods. But don’t be too strict: an indulgence from time to time is fine.

Elements of ocular hygiene

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VERY morning, after having washed your fin-gers with your usual soap or shampoo, soap softly and thoroughly your eyelids and eyelashes then rinse and dry them well.

During the rest of the day, never touch your eyes at any moment. If your eyes tear, buffer your tears gently with a paper handkerchief. Never rub them.

If you suspect having an eye inflammation, avoid transmitting it to your contacts by avoiding touching your eyes with your fingers and by throwing the soiled handkerchiefs in the bin.

If you have pets, forbid their access to your bedroom. Wash your hands after having caressed them. Clean their usual places, especially the sofas, with a liquid filter aspirator.

In your bedroom, avoid plants.

In your bed, the lining of your pillow, eiderdown and mattress should be synthetic. Avoid wool, natural LATEX, FUTON, cherry pits, buckwheat etc. The covers should be in cotton.  Every day, ventilate your bedroom and let the sunshine in, especially on your uncovered mattress and on the eiderdown. Expose your pillow to the direct sun after having beaten it in a way the dust is vented outside your bedroom.  Every week, wash the pillowcase, eiderdown cover and bed sheet with unscented laundry products. Clean the pillow, eiderdown and the stuffed toys with a liquid filter aspirator.  Every three months, let your pillow be dried in the sun or in the dryer after having left it during some hours in the freezer,  Every year, let your mattress and pillow be thoroughly cleaned by a professional specialised in bed hygiene.  Every 2 years,, the pillow should be changed,  Every 5 years, the eiderdown should be changed,  Every 10 years, the mattress should be changed.

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The Alkaline diet: does it work? maintains its pH balance regardless of diet. The diet lacks evidence and some versions that advise cutting out entire food groups should be avoided. The more balanced versions of the diet provide variety and include all the food groups. If you are going to try the alkaline diet choose a balanced plan, stick to it to the letter and stay clear of supplements and other dietrelated gimmicks.

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T’S the New Year and many people’s thoughts will be turning to losing weight but what ewactly is the Alkaline diet?

Celebrity fans reportedly include Gywneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham.

This method is based on the idea that our modern diets cause our body to produce too much acid. The theory is that excess acid in the body is turned into fat leading to weight gain. High acidity levels have also been blamed on conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, tiredness, kidney and liver disorders.

The diet recommends cutting back on acid-producing foods such as meat, wheat and other grains, refined sugar, dairy products, caffeine, alcohol and processed foods in favour of “alkaline foods” – foods that reduce the body’s acidity levels – basically plenty of fruit and vegetables. The idea is that an alkaline diet helps to maintain the body’s acidity at healthy levels.

There are different versions of the alkaline diet. Some followers adopt the “80/20 rule” consisting of a diet based on 80% fruit and veg and 20% grains and protein. Originally developed to help prevent kidney stones and urine infections by using diet to adjust the acidity levels in the urine, there is little evidence to support the diet’s more recent health benefits. The weight loss observed among followers is more likely down to eating plenty of fruit and vegetables

and cutting down on sugar, alcohol and processed foods, which is standard healthy weight loss advice.

Pros:

The diet contains plenty of good healthy eating advice such cutting down on meat, avoiding sugar, alcohol and processed foods and eating more fruit and veg, nuts, seeds and legumes. This means that you will be cutting out foods you may normally eat and replacing them with healthier choices, which will also reduce your calorie intake.

Cons:

Your body regulates its acidity levels regardless of diet. When cutting down on dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt you need to find other calcium substitutes, as cutting out an entire food group is never a good idea. Getting to grips with what you can and can’t eat on the diet can be timeconsu-ming, particularly in the beginning.

British Dietar y Association verdict: The theory of the alkaline diet is that eating certain foods can help maintain the body ’s ideal pH balance (acidity levels) to improve overall health. But the body

Contact lenses can be suitable for children as well

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ARENTS frequently visit our clinic with the object of finding out whether their children can use contact lenses instead of glasses and to seek recommendations for what type of lens might be necessary. The most frequent questions that arise are: Can a child wear contact lenses?

Of course, there doesn’t exist any reason relating to eye health or to physiological impairment, at least no different from adults, which would rule this out in a healthy eye, at any age.

At what age can a child wear contact lenses?

If the reason is functional or therapeutic (low vision, important differences in graduation, strabismus ...) it should be done as soon as possible for the proper development of the visual system, whereas if the motivation is social, the answer is beween eight and nine years of age, depending on the level of responsibility of the child.

What advantages does using contact lenses in children?

SPORT: they are safer than glasses, because they don’t fall off

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or fog over, or break, and they don’t limit peripheral vision.

SUITABILITY: Images are sharper and distances are calculated better. We also avoid others from watching above their glasses and graduation takes place steadily, something very important in strabismus.

IMAGE: many children who use them feel more secure and comfortable facilitating their integration in school and eliminating certain complexes.

What lenses are most suitable for children?

Daily or monthly disposable lenses are recommended.

Summarising, we can say that the difference between how a child and adult cope is throuh professionalism and the ability to recognise if lenses are causing a problem.

Adaptation of contact lenses in children is possible provided it is done under proper professional control. We at theMirabell clinical study each particular case and tell you the best choice for your child.

Dip. Susanna Queralt López Optometrista en Cínica Mirabell

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Las Chafiras: a death-trap Dear Editor I am sure I am not alone in worr ying about the traffic situation into Las Chafiras.

Surely it is only a matter of time before a very serious accident occurs and I mean serious. All it will take is a car or lorr y thundering down the TF-1 too fast and failing to see the tailback of traffic waiting to turn off.

It is often so bad that there must be a queue of 30 to 40 cars

waiting not just on the hard shoulder but the “slow” lane of the TF-1.

When I approach this tailback and have to stop, my heart really is in my mouth and I am constantly looking in the rear mirror to make sure that cars are stopping. It is all very well putting your hazard lights on but that still won’t stop someone who is talking to a passenger, perhaps changing the channel on their radio or worse still, answering a phone call or making a text.

Can you just imagine the

WWW.TENERIFENEWS.ORG.ES carnage there would be? Cars would be shunted into one another and might even flip over the top of each other and a fast moving lorry would squash many people.

Just as bad are the really stupid drivers who sit in the queue and then get fed up and pull out back on to the TF-11 Yes it is annoying being stuck in the tailback but you just have to grin and bear it or go the back road.

All this is designed to ask the one question many have posed for years now: When is something going to be done about this death-trap? AFTER someone has died?

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What a task at Palm Mar! Dear Madam Well done to those people in Palm Mar who are trying to do something about the dog mess.

A horrible way to spend their time, agreed, but we can see where they are coming from.

The trouble is, how long do they go on for? Also, if dog owners see them clearing up the mess, how many of them will not bother because they think someone else will do it?

One thing which is awful is when a volunteer is physically tidying up and a dog owner allows their pet to mess right near them. What sort of

character does that show?

Anyway, I wish them well.

We do come to Palm Mar now and again and on our last visit, it did seem to be looking better.

ALT, Los Cristianos

Robbed in Puerto de la Cruz Dear Editor, On Saturday 29th November my wife and I were walking up Avenida Blas Perez Gonzalez towards the market Altesa, just past the Luabay Hotel. My wife was walking on in front of me as it was raining and we had our umbrellas up.

I was confronted by a woman in her 30’s who said she was collecting for handicapped people. She had a sheet of paper with names on, I said I wasn’t interested but she was very insistent and as I tried to walk on she moved in front of me and I was unable to pass her. When I did get past her and walked on I noticed my gold wrist watch had been stolen from my wrist.

She had disappeared.

We have been visiting Puerto de la Cruz since 1975, and now I spend November to February in Apartamentos Anatolia.

I feel that people should be made aware that this is going

on, I know I’m not the only one. I have been told 3 other people were robbed around there that morning. And also a man had his wallet taken, so everyone be aware.

We have notified the International body of Police and are now a statistic, with a crime number.

Kay Robinson

A poem for you!

Dear Editor, My dear husband John is suffering from dementia with Lewy Body a debilitating brain disease, which is untreatable. To see my John deteriorate daily is so painful, and I have written the following poem for other readers in the same situation.

We are both also recovering from cancer and melanoma on top of everything else!

The Jig-Saw We met and loved, laughed and cried.

Contented life until we died?

My hubby, soul mate, my best chum.

The life we led so full of fun.

One day I noticed little signs, places, dates, names and times.

The complete jig saw starts to fall, Bit by bit, the memory stalls.

The jig saw pieces start to crumble.

The voice is softer, starts to mumble.

He used to sing around the house, The home now silent like a mouse.

The staring eyes look out so sad.

His stumbling gait is getting bad.

Where has my John gone I don’t know, My dearest friend, I feel so low.

His thoughts and skills, completely lost.

The jig saws back into its box.

Where is my man he’s nearly gone.

I just don’t know, please come back John.

The jig saws broken all in pieces.

The body strong the mind just ceases.

Dear God, please keep me fit and brave to care for John until the grave.

Vicki Evans

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Sharing the Christmas spirit

All Saints Church would like to wish all a very Happy New Year

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T the time of going to press we at All Saints have enjoyed two celebrations of the Christmas season firstly our Christmas Car Boot which despite the inclement weather was a great success, stallholders and vistors turned out to what became a very enjoyable day. The Bistro sold out of food, everyone was eating and drinking mainly to shelter from the rain but also to put some warmth into the cold day. Father Christmas was delighted to see so many children and to hear their many requests for Christmas day.

Our annual Carol Service of nine lessons and carols led by Revd Malcolm Exely was held on the 19th December in a beautifully decorated Church.

It was a joy to behold and very many thanks are due to Caroline and Karen who spent many hours making it so glorious. We were joined by Saint Andrews school from El Sauzal who sang three Carols one of which Silent Night was

sung in three languages, two of the children also read a lesson much to the delight of the Congregation who gave a very spontaneous applause.

Afterwards everyone joined together for a mince pie and a glass of wine a very fitting end to a very enjoyable evening.

The next event on the Church’s calendar is our Epiphany Brunch to be held at the Monasterio on January

11th. If you would like to go please phone Wendy on 922320978.

Not to be missed our next Car Boot on February7th.

These are always extremely popular so do come along and join us from 11.30 in the Church grounds.

As All Saints Church is currently in an Interregnum our resident Locum Priest until January 8th will be the Revd Malcolm Exley well known to all at All Saints along with his wife Kathleen. They have been here many times before . After them, we shall be welcoming the Revd Ian Elgin and his wife Caroline who will be with us until March 23rd. If you would like to speak to either of our Locum Priests they can be contacted at the Parsonage on 922384038.

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HE Noah’s Ark Community Support Group invited friends from the homeless communities to enjoy a Christmas meal with them at the Many Stars Chinese Restaurant. A really wonderful evening was had by all, the worries of day to day living for the guests disappeared, smiles appeared and all expressed their gratitude of being involved in such an evening.

This would not have been possible without the kind

Tenerife Isla Sur Lions

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ENERIFE Isla Sur Lions were very pleased to help a children’s day center in Granadilla who had a particular problem with all their rooms over heating caused with direct sunshine most especially in the summer months making the rooms almost un-useable.

We arranged for a local company to measure and fit a

series of pull down blinds of different types of material

suitable for the different uses of the pupils using the rooms at different times of the day.

While assessing the results it was noticed that some of the older children in groups of 8 or 10 were having to wait a long time to get on to an old fashioned computer in order

to complete their homework and then another long wait for their downloads to be printed.

We decided to buy 3 ultra fast lap top computers and two state of the art printers so that the children could complete their projects in as short a time as possible.

owners of Many Stars, who did a really good job of

making everyone welcome and providing excellent service, and the financial support of many individuals, Callao Salvaje Community Church, Los Cristianos Community Church, Scandinavian Church Puerto Colon and Tenerife Family Church.

A big thank you for this support.

Noah’s Ark Community Support Group was formed earlier this year to further the work which has gone on for a number of years, befriending and helping those in need. This includes offering clothing, kindly donated by local charity shops and individuals, toiletries, dried and tinned food, assisting to hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Team members go out most days offering friendship and seeing how they can help. For further information look up www.facebook.com/noahsarktenerifesur.

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ITH the sun shining at the outdoor Carol Service on the Wingate School premises and with the full school including the infants department of pupils in attendance.

Bhavika Miranandani a 6th. Form student presented Lions Past President Norman Goodall MBE with a cheque for a substantial donation for Tenerife Isla Sur children’s charities.

This money was raised by the sale of extra toys and gifts to the school pupils, in addition to the sackfulls of toys which had previously been collected wrapped and distributed to the local children from various organisations who were invited to the Lion’s Party in Aqualand last weekend.

A Special Christmas treat for Tenerife orphans

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AST Friday Silverpoint Leisure hosted a festive party for more than 60 under-privileged children from Arona and the Casa Cuna orphanage in Santa Cruz, Tenerife.

The exciting event, which took place at The Beverly Hills Club in Los Cristianos, follows the success of six annual Christmas parties and was the highlight of the year for many of the children. There was a variety of special treats, including a bouncy castle, face painting, mini-disco, a magic show and a feast of favourite foods and homemade cakes.

The highlight of the evening was of course the arrival of the Three Kings bearing gifts for each and every child – but this

year there was a magical twist.

Silverpoint’s marketing manager and party organiser, Susana Thraves, explained: “We noticed over previous years that when the children wrote their Christmas lists they only asked for things they needed – such as a pair of boots that fit. This year we asked the children to also write their dream list. Due to the amazing amount of money raised and the enthusiasm of our little helpers we were able to give each child not only what

they needed, but also what they had dreamed of receiving this Christmas”.

Susana is grateful for all the help and donations received from the Silverpoint staff to help put on this special treat and would like to say a special thank you to Cecile Laniel and Susan Clark for their support year after year. Susana would also like to thank staff at Excel Hotels and Resorts, in particular Yolanda, Nerea and Ana, as well as the Maintenance Department and Animation Team for their enthusiasm and support. A big thank you too for the generous funds and gifts received from Taylor’s bar, Faces bar, Carl at

Members of the 6th. Form at Wingate School who once again contributed to the Lions Children’s Party by donating, sacks of wrapped gifts from school members under the guidance of teacher Imogen Duncan

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HIS is the most exciting time of the year for the Junior children at Wingate School. The Children have been practising for many weeks for this years Christmas production of “Frozen”.

Robot, and staff at Headquarters hair salon.

Costumers are ready, lines are learnt and props have been made. The chlidren have performed brilliantly, exceeding all ecpectations. The Juniors would like to wish all the families and staff of Wingate a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Tenerife Isla Sur Lions Club’s annual Christmas party

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group of almost 100 children along with their carers or monitors from various organisations in the south of the Island came to Aqualand on Saturday to take part in the Tenerife Isla Sur Lions Club’s annual Christmas Party.

The weather was kind to us and the promised rain did not appear. I am sure it wouldn’t have mattered however as the children were very quickly into the water and enjoying the exciting slides and wave machine.

Our thanks once again to Roy’s Pizzas who supplied the lunch which was a real treat and enjoyed by all, even an on duty life guard managed a slice. After the lunch it was everyone to the Dolphin Show to be entertained by the very professional and expert trainers of the dolphins who had the crowd oooing and aarring as they came out of the deep water on the noses of the dolphins to be thrown over the suspended high wire, a thrilling time for everyone.

Then the highlight of the day, the arrival of Father Christmas, bell ringing and applause from everyone in the area even the holiday makers who were not part of the group joined in. The children lined up to meet Father Christmas, had their photograph taken and were given a present by him. All these gifts had been donated by the pupils of Wingate School. They had been sorted, wrapped and labelled by the members of the 6th. Form earlier in the week they also turned up on the day to help Father Christmas as he gave out the gifts.

At the end of the day the Lions and their supporters waved off a group of very happy children and members were pleased to know that all the hard work was worthwhile and appreciated when during the goodbye hugs and kisses one young boy told everyone“This is the best day of my life”

Tenerife Isla Sur Club wishes all its many friends and supporters a a Peaceful New Year!

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E at the Library hope that you all had a very enjoyable Christmas, and we wish everyone a happy. healthy and prosperous 2015.

There is a plethora of events to come : On Thursday 8th January the Library Ladies are lunching, as usual, at the Petit Los Angeles, but sorry, there are no places left.

On Thursday 15th January, a talk will be given by John Hollands at 12 noon, the subject being ‘ Around The World On A Lambretta’. This will be followed by a buffet at 1.00 p.m., and the price, including drinks, is 6 euros. Please hurry and book now as there are few places left.

On Thursday 29th January, our Annual General Meeting will be held in the Library at 4.00 for 4.30 p.m.

More details in the next issue.

And not to be missed, on Thursday 12th February, we are producing a Pantomime - Aladdin - where you are the stars of the show.(Oh yes you are !!).

There will be songs to sing and parts to play and costumes will be provided. This joyous event will be followed by afternoon tea - all for the price of 6 euros !

This is not all ! On Saturday 28th February we are having our annual Pig Roast - the price 15 euros.

Watch this space for more details later.

Book for these events at the Treasurer’s desk - sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Please don’t forget those less fortunate than ourselves, and leave non- perishable foods in the trolley provided in the library. These will be distributed to our Canarian neighbours by the Red Cross. Thankyou.

(The Library is located in the Taoro Park, opposite the British School, and is open on Mondays and Fridays from 15.00 to 17.30, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00. If you would like further details, or more information about our forthcoming events, you can contact us on 922 38 30 98 during library hours)

Chocolate Shoes and Wedding Blues by Trisha Ashley

and gangsters But when a new typist arrives - the captivating Odalie - Rose finds a true partner in crime. Flitting between sparkling speak-easies by night and their work at the precinct by day, the girls are drawn further into a dark, glamorous world.

Soon Rose’s fascination with Odalie and her glittering life turns to obsession. But does she know the real Odalie , and what will happen if she dares to find out ?

The Telling Error by Sophie Hannah

Tansy Poole dreams of weddings, shoes...and chocolate.

And when she inherits a rundown shoe shop tucked away in the village of Sticklepond, Cinderella’s Slippers is born providing footwear gorgeous enough to make any fairy-tale wedding come true. She will even sell shoe-shaped chocolates as wedding favours !

But soon Tansy feels like she is starring in her very own Cinderella tale, with two awful stepsisters causing no end of trouble, a long list of chores, and the tall, dark and handsome actor Ivo Hawksley on her doorstep - though sadly he is more of a Prince Brooding than a Prince Charming. Ivo has come to the village to nurse a broken heart, but could a happy ever after be closer than he thinks ?

this time Harry Hole can’t help anyone.

For years, Harry’s dedication to his job and brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry cannot protect anyone, least of all himself.

The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

Bridget Jones ‘Mad About The Boy’ by Helen Fielding

Police by Jo Nesbo A killer is stalking Oslo’s streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical. But

All she wanted to do was take her son’s forgotten sports kit to school.

So why does Nicki Clemets drive past the home of controversial newspaper columnist Damon Blundy eight times in one day ?

Blundy has been murdered, and the words ‘HE IS NO LESS DEAD’ daubed on his wall - in red paint, not blood. And though Blundy was killed with a knife, he was not stabbed. Why ?

Nicki, called in for questioning, doesn’t have any of the answers the police are looking for. Nor can she tell them the truth, because although she is not guilty of murder, she is far from innocent. And the words on the wall are disturbingly familiar to her, if only she could remember where she has heard them before....

New York City, 1924 - the height of Prohibition. In a police precinct on the lower East Side young typist Rose Baker coolly records the confessions of killers

Pondering modern dilemmas, Bridget Jones stumbles through the challenges of singlemotherhood, tweeting, texting and rediscovering her sexuality in what some people rudely and outdatedlycall ‘middle age’

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This Q50 Sport oozes quality

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HERE’S no shortage of Japanese cars in the UK but I drove one model recently that has still to make a real impact on our roads.

The Infiniti range first went on sale in North America in 1989 but arrived in Europe just five years ago.

Infiniti is the luxury brand of

Nissan and is aimed at taking sales from prestige competitors such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes.

I’ve sampled a couple of

the models since its impressive state-of-the-art dealership opened in Glasgow with the initial line-up consisting of a G range of coupe, convertible and saloons, EX crossover, FX luxury SUV and range-topping M saloon.

A new premium mid-size

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saloon – Q50 – joined the stable a year ago when Infiniti also renamed its full line-up so all models will be known by the letter Q, or for the crossovers QX. The Q50 was available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine or a 3.5litre petrol/electric hybrid

drivetrain at launch and a 2litre turbo-charged petrol model has just been added.

And I got the chance to sample this new power unit in the gleaming 2.0T Sport test car.

The Q50 has an elegant look with its flowing lines and boasts a powerful yet stylish front with its double-arch grille and sweeping headlights.

Its prestige looks are matched inside by the high quality materials used, and an impressive dashboard layout that features dual touchscreens.

There was lots of high-tech standard features and equipment onboard this Sport model and this was further boosted by the £2,760 multimedia pack.

This featured a superb 14speaker Bose Premium sound system with DAB radio and a top-notch sat-nav system.

The driver ’s and front sports-designed leather seats provided excellent comfort and there was ample room in the back for three mediumsized adults, and there’s a fairly large 500-litres of boot space.

Push the start button and the 208bhp engine comes to life with the power coming through a smooth sevenspeed automatic gearbox.

With its 7.2 seconds sprint time to 62mph and top speed of 152mpg, this Q50 isn’t short

of acceleration power when you need it.

Gear changes are responsive when required and you can also use the steering wheel paddles to move up and down.

The Q50 is obviously well put together with no squeaks or rattles and very little wind and engine noise coming into the cabin when sitting at motorway speeds.

Ride comfort and handling, with good grip when cornering, is right is up there with its prestige competitors.

There is a high level of standard safety and security features that most owners would be happy with.

But the test car also had a £2,080 safety shield pack that included lane departure warning and prevention, blind spot warning, forward emergency braking and predictive collision warning, and distance control assist.

Fuel economy figures for this petrol-engined Q50 are impressive, capable of 43.5mpg combined, 54.3mpg extra urban and 32.1mpg urban.

Prices start at £27,950 with the test model costing £34,125, without its options.

This 2.0T Sport offers excellent value, and with its stylish looks, high-quality cabin and tech features, is good enough to add to the Q50’s appeal in the luxury sector.

of these as your car can be towed away.

In the UK you have double and single unbroken yellow lines the latter meaning parking is permitted at certain times. In Spain a single yellow line means no parking at any time and should also be avoided.

There are also signs such as CARGA Y DESCARGAR this means loading and unloading and normally shows times the most common of which are between 08.00 to 12.00 or 1.00 pm. This is the times that the lorries can use these spaces for exactly that loading and unloading.

There is also a similar one for the Post Office but with longer hours generally.

You should also never park in a Taxi rank, bus stop or disabled space unless of course you hold a valid disabled badge. You will also see signs for authorised vehicles and again you should not park in these.

If you park in any of the above you can expect to have your car towed away and face a fine and charges to occur.

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HERE are many prohibitive parking signs in Spain that you would not see in the UK. The most common one is a VADO PERMANENTE which is a round sign normally attached to a gate or a garage door or wall next to an entrance.

This is obtained by the owner or business person from the town hall and is a licence that prohibits anyone except the owner from parking in this area. This is paid for and renewable annually. Our advice is to not ever to park in front of one

Q. I bought a 2005 Peugeot 307 last month and today a strange crackling noise started coming from the air con vent at the passenger’s side corner.

It’s only noticeable when the car is moving. If I put the air con on when the car is stationary, the crackling noise disappears, but if I listen closely to the same vent it does sound a bit less smooth than the others, almost like its struggling. The strength of the airflow seems fine though. I did have to get the dealer to fix the air con before I bought it, as the air pressure was so weak it was effectively useless, but it’s been working fine since. Could these be related? Or is it likely just a clogged up vent?

A. Sounds as though there is something floating about in the pipe / vent possibly bits of leaves that have come in the air intake. Try getting them cleaned out first.

Please email your questions to graham@motorworldtenerife.com

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HOST OF AWARDS

Outstanding athletes of Tegueste 2014 honoured at gala

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Students in solidarity run

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AVID Cortijo Fernández and Sheila Ramos González have been named as the best athletes in Tegueste during 2014.

They were presented with their accolades during the seventh Sports Gala held in the Principe Felipe theatre in the presence of the Mayor, José Manuel Molina, the director general of sports for the Canary Government, Ramón Miranda and local sports councillor Heliodoro Hernández Herrera.

David, high jumper with Tenerife CajaCanarias, was voted the best male athlete, having become Canar y champion during the year and

fourth in Spain, as well as being junior Spanish champion in the indoor championships.

The award for best female athelete 2014 went to Sheila who was Canary and Spanish champion in the 69 kilo categor y, Spanish championship as part of the winning team, champion of the Copa de la Reina and 21st in the world championships.

The jury also nominated as Best Team 2014 the male juvenile and cadet teams of

Tegueste Fight Club, champions of the league, Copa de Tenerife and the Canaries this year. The teams, both trained by Javier Galvan, consist of Joseba Landaeta, Abián Hernández, Ruben Galvan, Luis Gutierrez, Eric Morin, Cristian Hernandez, Alexander Morales, Daniel Marrero, Paul Perera and Felipe Diaz.

The gala, chaired by the mayor, was also attended by officials and personalities from the world of sport in Tenerife.

The mayor said the success of sport in Tegueste was no accident; on the

Motorcycle champ Javier at special reception REALEJOS SUCCESS

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OUNGSTERS from Tegueste took to the streets for a successful “Solidarity Run”.

Local man, Javier Nauzet Escobar recently became champion of Canarias del Stock Extreme and was congratulated on his achievement by the Mayor and councillor for sport.

Manuel Domínguez and Benito Dévora welcomed Javier to a special reception in the council chamber.

The motorcycling champ belongs to the Marine Team and achieved his success with his Honda CBR1000RR following three races. He achieved 53 points, three clear of his closest rival.

contrary, it was the fruit of the labours of so many people. He said sport had become a local way of life and was very much valued.

It was, he said, so rewarding to see the achievements of so many young and not so young people and he appreciated the support shown by everyone.

These words were echoed

by Ramón Miranda who said sport added to value of life and it was gratifying to see so many people taking it up.

Heliodoro Hernández Herrera said the council had demonstrated its commitment to local sport by maintaining subsidies and in some cases, even increasing them.

During the gala, Miriam Aranaz Padrón, Elena Medina Agulló and María Medina Pérez, runners up in world raquetball, were named as outstanding athletes of Tenerife 2014.

Sports legend were posthumously to Juan Manuel Fernández Tavio “Manene” for his selfless work in promoting football, especially at grassroots level.

There was also recognition for the presidents of the veteran sports teams of Canary bowls, Agrupación Deportiva San Marcos and football, Agrupación Tevahiteba, as well as the amateur football teams of theVilla (Atuey, Ciprés, El Socorro, Español, Marajal y Pedro Álvarez).

The boys and girls from Teófilo Pérez wanted to raise funds for various charitable causes and social canteens.

The race took place around the plaza de San Marcos in the historic centre of the town and was cheered on by parents and supporters who had pledged donations.

The school, which has more than 400 students, also wanted to show its support for worthy projects.

Rhythmic gymnastics combine with solidarity

GENEROUS FESTIVAL

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ORE than 400 children from the municipal school of rhythmic gymnastics of Granadilla showed not only their art in gymnastics and dance but also their solidarity.

The festival, which was attended by the mayor, Jaime González Cejas; Councillor for Sports, Marcos González Alonso, and other members of the municipal government, was held in the municipal sports centre and attracted more than 1,200 people, virtually filling all the stands.

The audience, including

many parents and relatives, enjoyed the skills of the younger members of the municipal school and Adoney Club, led by Laura Garcia, besides doing their bit with the contribution of toys for disadvantaged chilren of the municipality.

All the donations are being distributed by the Red Cross.

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NEW VENTURE

End of an era for Exciting times as Tenerife Los Palos Climbing House opens to public Charity Fun Golf

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of our beautiful canyons. By working together the attractiveness of Tenerife as a climbing destination is increased, boosting the number of international visitors.

Before the development of the Climbing House, Villa de Arico was a village that just happened to be conveniently located in the centre of the main climbing areas of Tenerife. The village was lacking the facilities to accommodate the demands of international visitors.

By opening the Tenerife Climbing House, this has all changed. Facilities crucial for climbers are now created in the vicinity of Tenerife best climbing spots, creating a big potential for Villa de Arico to attract climbing tourist from all over the world.

RGANISERS of Fun Golf Los Palos had some sad news to announce recently, the end of an era for the regular charity events.

The Fun Golf started some 18 years ago as a one off Fun Golf Day at Los Palos Course in Guaza.

Founder Harry Fleming said: “I would like to thank Don Juan Jimeno and all of his staff at Los Palos for 18 years of their friendship and fantastic service they gave us all. Thank you. Thanks also to all the sponsors over the past 18 years.”

The decision was taken on December 7th by the founder members, Wendy and Clive Rollinson and Julia and Harry Fleming due to the dimi-

nishing numbers of golfers. “ Over the last 18 years or so, we raised over 45,000 euros which went to various charities,” Harry explained.

Winners of the very last session were 1, Richard Snelling, 2, John Morrison, 3, Trever Bull. N/P ladies Julia Fleming, N/P gents Barr y Wood.

Harry would like to say a special thank you to Wendy, Clive and Julia for their hard work over the past 18 years or so and last but by no means least all of the golfers.

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Spanish title for rhythmic gymnastic girls

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OUNGSTERS with the Tazmania Realejos rhythmic gymnastics club have once again achieved success at the highest level.

The girls were recently proclaimed Primera champions of Spain after a stunning performance in the tournament in Zaragoza.

Claudia Pérez, Judith Hernándz, Sandra Dóniz, Laura García and Zamira Francisco showed the results of daily hard work under the direction of coach Tatiana Gutiérrez, also from Realejos.

A new sporting attraction has opened in the form of the exciting Tenerife Climbing House

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HIS initiative gives the small village of Villa de Arico international appeal, attracting climbers from all over the world. More important than the allure is the increased economic opportunities a project like this brings for both the local and national tourist sector.

At the official opening, the positive impact of the climbing house on the local and national tourist industry was discussed and of course there was a party to celebrate.

The climbing sport has grown immensely over the years. There are millions of climbers all over the world.

Last year, the Tenerife Outdoor climbing shop already had over 3000 international climbing visitors who spend over 2 million euros in Tenerife and that is only the tip of the iceberg.

Setting up facilities for this growing group of climbing enthusiasts can boost a small village to become a place of importance and increases the

number of tourists visiting Tenerife.

The Tenerife Climbing House is a new initiative where the climbing shop of Tenerife Outdoor and climbing school El Ocho combined their forces. The Tenerife Climbing House is a hostel, a camp, a climbing school, climbing shop and climbing gear rental in one.

It is a place by climbers for climbers, where all facilities climbers need are concentrated. It makes use of climbing routes that were already built in Tenerife’s many canyons but the Climbing House also finances and builds new climbing routes and takes care of the maintenance

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Where: Tenerife Climbing House C/La Asomadita, 8 CP 38580 Villa de Arico (Arico) www.tenerifeclimbinghouse.com

New paving at sports centre

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ACILITIES have been improved at the “El Horno” sports centre in Los Realejos as part of an ongoing maintenance programme in the municipality.

REMEDIAL WORK

The local council agreed that the state of the surfacing was poor so 24,500 euros has been spent on remedial work.

This now presents better paving and repainted lines for the soccer pitches, handball, basketball and volleyball courts.

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CAPITAL’S SUCCESS

Second time lucky for “We need a new soccer postponed Fun Run surface”, town urges

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RANADILL A council is demanding urgent action from Tenerife Cabildo amid claims that a local soccer pitch is posing a threat to safety.

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HE 18th edition of the Fun Run Santa Cruz de Tenerife was held on Sunday, December 14th around the Marine Park.

About 4,000 participants enjoyed the event which was postponed due to bad weather forced in November.

The race, which started and ended by the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, featured a different for the various categories.

Samuel Gonzalez Chavez was the winner of the men’s showpiece. At a distance of 6000 metres, the winner beat his teammate Ayoze Pérez, while third place went to Jonay González (Tenerife

CajaCanarias).

In the women’s test over 4,000 metres, the victory went to Aroa Merino, who beat Cea Tenerife runners Yohana Ardel and Marta Arnay. In the categories of Marcha Atletica, over a distance of 2.5 kilometres, victory went to David Reyes and Tere Linares, both of Tenerife Caja Canarias.

Reyes beat Yeray González (Orotava) and Endor Rodríguez (Tenerife CajaCanarias) while Linares was joined on the podium by María Isabel

Pérez (Piélagos) and Paula González (Orotava).

In the seniors, Jacob Rodriguez (Cea Tenerife 1984) beat his companions Ancor Martin and Juan Paz (Santa Cruz). In the women’s event, Carlota Gonzalez (Puerto Cruz Realejos) beat Beatriz Rodri-guez and Yurena Domínguez (Puerto Cruz Realejos).

In juveniles, first was Adrian Kai Fraile (La Manzanilla) and Marta Galisteo (Clator). The race for the youngest ended with the triumphs of Andrey Rosario (Atalaya Tejina CajaCanarias) and Carla Hodgson (Milla Chicharrera).

La Palmera was laid to artificial turf in September 2001 but according to local councillors, it has substantially deteriorated and in many places, youngsters are playing on rubber.

Sports councillor Marcos González says the condition is dangerous and one of the 650 young players could trip and be injured. It is, he says, one of the most widely used soccer pitches on the whole island, not just in the municipality.

“Tenerife Cabildo must act as soon as possible as it has done in renovating the turf at Las Zocas in San Miguel de Abona where the pitch was installed about 15 years ago, around the same time as La Palmera,” he said.

He has asked others to join in the call for urgent action, including the Tenerife Football Association and local clubs.

TEAM SPIRIT

Unveiling basketball talent

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RANADILLA has turned the spotlight on its talented squads of basketball players.

NEW LOOK

Sports centre is spruced up

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HE municipal sports pavilion at Granadilla has been spruced up with 70,000 euros of work and the local council hopes users will play their part in keeping it this way.

Various work has now been completed, including new teraces, lighting, fire arrangements and bicycle parking.

Councillor for sport, Marcos González Alonso said the pavilion had needed urgent upgrading as a result of the passage of time as well as extensive use for daily activities and events at local to nationa level, as well as by local people and visitors generally.

The work has also included interior and exterior painting and landscaping.

Sr. González said he hoped people would enjoly using the centre and sought their co-operation to keep it in good order.

All the teams in the various age groups got together in the Los Cardones sports pavilion and were joined by friends and supporters, as well as representatives of the local council.

The teams from various schools were formally presented, including the seniors and juniors and the “minis” who are just starting out.

During the ceremony, president of the club Diego Fabra presented a plaque of appreciation to the councillor for sport, Marcos González.

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