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LATE: Saturday 5th Nov - The El Hierro eruption has explosively broken through the surface of The Sea of Calm causing the reevacuation of more than 200 people from the nearby town of La Restinga on the southern coast. Latest reports state that explosions have been seen reaching up to 20 meters in to the air. According a statement provided by the Government of the Canaries, the decision was taken "after observing changes in the eruptive phenomenon, with ash plumes seen in the area" Follow the story on TheCanaryNews.com

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The whole island of just over ten thousand people have been awaiting the arrival of a visible eruption to end the uncertainty which has lasted months and reinvented El Hierro into a focus of global attention and an unexpected type of tourist attraction.

In the south, at La Restinga, where on October 10 a fissure opened in a submarine eruption, magmatic mate­rials began to appear and two more fissures have since erupted. The tremor sig­

nal and alignment of the materials floating to the surface, that can be seen in the Sea of Calm, were until this weekend the most obvious signs detected of an eruption so far, now the event seems to have only just begun.

As we go to press further reports of “steaming and bubbling pyroclastic materials caused by released gases” were still coming in from scientists who have been conducting helicopter reconnaissance flights.

In the north, in Fron­tera, the scenario is dif­ferent. The latest shock arrived on Fri­ day evening with an earthquake that could be felt even in La Go­ mera and Tenerife.

There seems to lull in the magma that lies beneath the coast of the island which is desperately seeking a way out.

On Friday morning, an intense earthquake

occurred within the ecs­tasy of bubbling clo­sest to La Restinga, which residents of El Golfo could feel under their feet as the ground shook and reached a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale. And although during the afternoon, the move­ ments of the earth seemed to have taken a break, the evening came with the highest seismic shaking of the crisis so

far and caused panic, especially in the town of Frontera, where the epicentre was at a depth of 21 kilometers.

Following the trend of recent days, the earthquakes mainly occur in Frontera but are sometimes felt throughout the island and even on other islands close by, with two distinct groups in terms of depth causing concern. On the one hand, one group would be between 20 and 25

km depth while the closest to the surface would be between 10 and 15 kilometres.

According to scientists, there is still not enough information to predict an impending eruption, even though an earthquake like Friday’s might be felt by startled residents. And with that uncertainty the earth moves beneath the islanders: as the magma below, in a state of maximum turbulence, seeks a way out.

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Time Scale of Events at El Hierro

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▶ 19/20 July 2 days of Tremors were the start of the tremor storms that suggested volcanic activity might happen. ▶ 24 August Experts predicted that a volcano may be starting on the sea floor. ▶ 28 Sept Warning issued that evacuation may become necessary. ▶ 4 October Decrease in tremors but several earthquakes. ▶ 10 October Report that there had been a small underwater volcanic eruption about seven kilometres from the coast of El Hierro, at a depth of 1,200m. ▶ 11 October The 547 inhabitants of La Restinga at the most southerly point of El Hierro, the area closest to the underwater volcanic eruption, were evacuated from their homes amid fears of another underwater eruption closer to the coast.

The town was put on category Red Alert. ▶ 12 October Two more volcanic eruptions south of El Hierro. Getting closer and showing the evacuation was wise! This time they were 1.5 miles, and 2 miles off shore and at a depth of 500 and 750m. ▶ 13 October Offical reports say that there are believed to be two sources of magma to the south of the island. ▶ 16 October The Canary Island Government raises the alert level on the island of El Hierro to Red Level One after gases and magma confirmed that there is a volcanic eruption taking plce 2.5 kms. offshore. There was now no doubt that there is an active volcano 2.5 kms. off shore and that magma was escaping from a depth of some 900m. ▶ 17 October The authorities said that there were enough sensors and new phone connections to allow villagers back and that these sensors should give better advance warning. A few returned escorted by the police but many said they believed it was still too dangerous and the smell of sulphur was overpowering. Control of entry into the area was still being controlled by the police.

▶ 18 October There was another meeting

called and residents advised that people with pre existing medical conditions may be at risk from the sulphur fumes and research is being done on how safe it is for others. ▶ 19 October Experts said that they believe the eruption is easing and should continue to do so. The stain in the sea should dissipate and whilst the fishermen complained about loss of fishing grounds, it was thought the sea would recover very quickly. ▶ 22 October The eruption has reduced for the third day. The Los Roquillos tunnel reopened during the day at least but may be closed at night.

Residents are allowed to return but many are still reluctant. ▶ 24 October The ROV Liropus from the oceanographic ship Ramon Margalef showed that the volcano is around 300 meters under the surface and the volcanic shape has a base of 700 meters, is 100 meters high with a 120 meter crater. Tremors continue and there were 14 so far that morning at depths between 17 and 25 kilometers. Intensity low at between 1.6 to 2.7 on the Richter scale. ▶ 27 October Things were returning to normal with the tunnel now fully open people returned to their homes ▶ 30 October Two 3.9 earthquakes under el Hierro on Sunday show that whilst the volcano has reduced the magma was still moving under the island. ▶ 31 October Earthquake storm culminating in a 3.9 at 26 kms. Scientists say they cannot rule out the possibility of an eruption on the North of the island. ▶ 2 November The National Geographical Institute reports earthquake storms caused 160 movements and that included two large quakes in the North of the Island. At 4.3 and 4.4 they are the largest quakes yet seen. The first at 0745 was at a depth of 20kms and the second at 1810 at a depth of 23kms. ❏ Contributed by Ronald King

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The Queen Mary 2 bewitched the city during an eleven hour stay with nearly 2,600 tourists on board

The ‘Queen of the Sea’ After seven years since her last visit she wowed passers by with her mammoth yet elegant lines. The visit attracted hundreds of onlookers. The bay of Puerto de Las Palmas is used to receiving majestic, modern and luxurious cruise ships almost daily, but the history of Puerto de La Luz has been connected to the Cunard line and the famous original Queen Mary, and now its successor, for almost half a century.

This perhaps explains why people could be found all pausing a little after seven o’clock on Friday to see the stately entrance of the Queen Mary 2, with her black hull and fire red and black funnel, symbolizing a company that has

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long made travelled to the city.

The luxury ship carries nearly 2,600 passangers, along with about 1,200 crew members. On the dockside, the passengers found 22 or so vintage cars. Furthermore, different tour guides help travellers choose the most interesting sights, and a band and folkloric dancers set a traditional tone in the Santa Catalina Park. Almost one third of the passengers took the option to ride in one of the 17 buses made available for a tour of the various places of interest. Although almost unnoticed in her shadow the arrival of the Queen Mary 2 coincided with another cruiser,The Balmoral, with 1,300 passengers.

Faro Christmas Market

Don't miss this unique opportunity to step inside one of the most famous landmarks in Gran Canaria.

From the 6th - 9th December in and around the Faro de Maspalomas (Lighthouse) there will be a Christmas market held attended by artisans and specialist suppliers of Christmas items you just won't find anywhere else. It will cost just 3€ to attend and promises to offer a wonderful selection old christmas favourites and flavours from many different places besides The Canary Islands.

What's more this event marks the beginning of 8 weeks of classical music events actually held inside the lighthouse itself with a special Christmas theme. We'll be bringing you more on this in the next edition. Anyone interested in selling arts, crafts, traditional foods or items from their own country can set up a stand absolutely free by writing to us here at: Christmas@TheCanaryNews.com

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music fans as we approach the one of the highlights Gran Canaria’s cultural calendar, the yearly Womad festival in Las Palmas. With a line up of twelve bands including artists from ten different countries, the fifth edition of Womad in Gran Canaria will once again give us a taste of world harmony (world peace still being a work in progress…), with a mix of cultures and traditions that blend to prove music is language without frontiers. Throughout the day, on Saturday the 12th, there will be performances on the two stages set up in el Parque de Santa Catalina. . ..More on page 22

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❙Excitement WOMAD FIESTA is rising amongst

Events THE ARC 2011 XIX Festival de Zarzuela de Canarias (Operetta) Till 19th November Teatro Cuyás - Viera y Clavijo s/n Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Contact: 928 383 435 Amigos Canarios de la Zarzuela More Information: http://www. aczarzuela.com/ XIII Conference on Traditions Till 12th November Municipality: Mogan WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) FREE FESTIVAL 12th November Parque de Santa Catalina Las Palmas de Gran Canaria See Page 22 for more INFO Opening of the ARC 2011 20th November Las Palmas de Gran Canaria World Cruising Club WorldCruising.com Feast of St. Gregory the Wonderworker 10th - 17th November 12 November at 20.30 in Piazza San Gregorio Municipal Band Concert of Music novelty a Drag Show, an exhibition of Birds Children’s activities and a traditional pilgrimage More info Telde Tourist Office www.ayuntamientodetelde.org 25th Anniversary of the BMW E30 M3 in the Canaries 12th November 10am KARPA, Vecindario BMW Owners from across The Canaries Registration and Info: franbmwm3@hotmail.com

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers – November 20th This annual transatlantic rally starting each November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has now become the most popular way to cross the Atlantic. The largest transoceanic sailing event in the world, every year the ARC brings together over 200 yachts from all over the world. The Caribbean destination is Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, one of the most beautiful islands in the Lesser Antilles. The 2700 nautical mile passage

on the NE trade wind route takes on average between 14 and 21 days.

Conceived as a friendly race for cruising yachts to make the Atlantic crossing both safer and more enjoyable, participating yachts must carry a range of safety equipment including a life-raft, EPIRB and VHF radio. Daily radio nets contribute further to the safety of participants. The presence of experienced sailors is another incentive for those with little offshore

experience.

The ARC has a special flavour, which successfully combines racers with cruisers, old with young, and provides entertainment for all. A wide ranging programme of entertainment takes place both before the start and after the finish. The ARC enjoys the support of the Tourist Authority of Gran Canaria, the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Rol Nautic and the Saint Lucia Board of Tourism.

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Poppy Appeal 2011 2011 marks a landmark anniversary for the Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal for whom it is their 90th birthday.

The Royal British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921 bringing together four National Organisations of ex-Service men that had established themselves after the Great War of 1914-1918.

The main purpose of the Legion was straightforward: to care for those who had suffered as result of service in the Armed Forces in the Great War, whether through their own service or through

that of a husband, father or son. The suffering took many forms: the effect of a war wound on a man’s ability to earn a living and support his family; or a war widow’s struggle to give her children an education.

But even those who had come through the war relatively unscathed struggled with employment.

As a result of the war, Britain’s economy plummeted and in 1921 there were 2 million unemployed. Over six million men had served in the war – 725,000 never returned. Of those who came back, 1.75 million had suffered some

El Hierro remains on yellow alert even with earthquakes up to 4.6 on the Richter scale expected.

PEVLOLCA announced, as we go to press, the implementation of their pre-set plan for increased seismic activity that includes the closure of Roquille tunnels and several stretches of road between Sabinosa and Frontera.

Juan Manuel Santana, director of Security and Emergency has said that these measures were implemented because there is a risk of landslides, families have been evacuated, and the islanders, with the world, wait and watch .

❙ Evacuation

kind of disability and half of these were permanently disabled. To this figure then had to be added those who depended on those who had gone to war – the wives and children, widows and orphans as well as the parents who had lost sons on whom they were often financially dependent.

The situation so moved Lance Bombardier Tom Lister, a Lancastrian, that he decided that if the Government was either unable or unwilling to do anything to improve the lives of ex-Service men, he would do something about it

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himself. This eventually led to the formation of The Royal British Legion.

When the Legion’s leaders looked around them in 1921, not only did they see a gigantic task in front of them looking after those who had suffered in the recent war, they also sought to prevent further sacrifice by reminding the nation of the human cost of war and to work actively for peace.

By the time of the Legion’s formation in 1921, the tradition of an annual Two Minute Silence in memory of the dead had been established. The first

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ever Poppy Appeal was held that year with the first Poppy Day on 11 November 1921.

The British Legion was granted “Royal” status in 1971, and extended their membership to serving members of Her Majesty’s Forces, as well as exService personnel, in 1981.

Now, anyone can become a member of The Royal British Legion. The Legion welcomes men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not. ❏ Royal British Legion/ Jim Cowan

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Late on Saturday 5th Novembert, just before sunset, the submarine eruption intensified. The bubbling was clearly visible on the surface.

The chruning mound of boiling water rose to the height of a twostorey building due to the furious release of gas caused by the ferocious volcanic activity below.

Many residents witnessed the phenomenon, and even applauded.

The Security and Emergency Councillor of the Town of El Pinar confirmed the decision to move those in the village of La Restinga, who were urgently warned to leave their homes for the second time since the phenomenom began.

Within half an hour La Restinga evacuated in cars and buses made ready by the Emergency Military Unit who have been on the island since last Wednesday in preparation for just such a necessity. Many residents without another place to stay will yet again, take up residence in a local school.❙ The Emergency Military Unit who are coordinating have also prepared tent accomodation for up to 2,000 people should further evacuations become necessary

❙ Surtseyan Phase?

Raymond Matabosch reports to Earthquake-Report.com, from his location at El Hierro that the eruption has entered the Surtseyan phase, so named after the Icelandic Island of Surt which was born out of a three and a half year long eruption between 1963 & 67. Bursts of ash and water are being ejected out of the sea every 30 to 40 minutes.

Currently not expected to shower debris on to El Hierro, it could still cause the formation of a new land mass, only time will tell.

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Remembrance Gran Canaria Since last year’s poppy appeal The Royal British Legion have assisted beneficiaries in Spain with Immediate Needs Grants for food and household items, white and brown goods, mobility aids, mobility scooters, minor house repairs and essential home adaptations and travel costs associated with repatriation (where there has been a clear welfare need).

The 2011 Poppy appeal was launched at the end of October. Any donations, however large or small, will be very much appreciated and will help them to continue to support beneficiaries here in Spain and around the world.

The British Consulate is the Honorary Organiser of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal for the Province of

Las Palmas. If you would like to support this worthwhile cause you may do so by adding a donation when you see one of the Poppy Appeal Collection Boxes that can be found in various spots around the island. The Consulate can also accept donations to their collection box, or by cheque (in Euros) made payable to the British Consulate Las Palmas.

If you would like to organise a future fund raising event, become a volunteer for next year’s Appeal, or seek further information on this year’s appeal, please contact the British Consulate on 902 109 356 or 91 334 2194 . More information about the good work of the Royal British Legion can be found at BritishLegion.org

Wreath laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November An act of homage to all those who have lost their lives as a result of war, remembering especially those who are currently serving in places of danger, will take place at the annual Remembrance Day service to be held at Holy Trinity Church in Las Palmas at 1045 hours on 13th November. A poppy wreath will be laid next to the Roll of Honour that bears the names of those from Gran Canaria who lost their lives in the two World Wars and poppies in support of the Royal British Legion will be available. ❏ By Betty Burgess For more information write to us here Remembrance@TheCanaryNews.com

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Dear Edward Timon and TCN team, I have been reading your newspaper for a couple of years and been pleased to see real changes in the way you present yourselves and the types of story you have chosen to print. You seem unafraid to speak plainly & now even talk some sense!

When you first arrived on the island almost a year ago, many of us rolled our eyes heavenward at the thought of yet another have-a-go-hack sitting in that lofty Editor's chair profferring ill-thoughtthrough, dunder-headed psuedo-advisories based on whichever restaurant or hairdresser had paid to be featured in the paper that particualr week.

I think you must be the fourth or fifth person to take on the task and I have to admit that most of us didn't expect for you to last more than a couple of months, given the difficulties the paper has had in the past with even the most basic of reporting, let alone the huge turnover of staff it has seen since it began.

We in the English Speaking community have had a tendancy to read your paper sometimes despite its decidedly shaky content and style, simply because it is the only publicatoin that we can really call our own. Its predecessor RTN was pretty good, but its main problem was that it was rather hard to get hold of.

Since January the paper seems to have become stronger editorially and has become a pleasure to which I look forward every fornight. I'm not the only one.

Has there been a change in management?

What ever it is I am very pleased to be a regular reader and hope I can find ways to contribute further to a paper that finally seeks to represent many of the good reasons that we choose to live on this little island in the sun. Keep up the great work. All of you!

Yours Marc C.

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hank you for your l e t t e r Marc. It's lovely to get such positive feedback, especially after last time I found myself going off the deep-end with some ludicrous rant inspired by derrogatory comments from an anonymous reader. Of course I realised far too late that my own spleen venting was of little benefit to our readers. At best it was self indulgent and at worst down right rude and for some it must have been galling to read.

Those who got in touch to support my sentiments I thank you, but it is to those who may have felt I was rather too brash, defensive, or even offensive, that I must apologise.

My duty is 1st to the readers of this paper, and to the wider community of non-Spanish, speaking as well as native residents.

We here act as a cultural bridge between communities and a point of reference for anyone either visiting these islands or simply looking

on from afar. We are one of the very few consistent providers of news, communication, guidance and support to nonnatives and our sole aim is to eventually become The source of English Language informaition and communication for The Canary Islands. Before this is acheivable however we must first gain the trust and support of the community we serve.

I am very lucky in that this newspaper, your newspaper, is conceived of, penned, compiled and distributed by a dedicated team of wonderful volunteers who help ensure that it is always fresh, with new ideas, and is able to reach out to the widest distribution of any non-spanish publication on the islands. As we are not yet in a position to pay our staff, you can be confident that the countless hours of hard work they put in to trying to ensure that English speakers, and now Swedish speakers too, have access to important and useful information, is

always done with the best of intentions and a belief in the wider community. We act as a point of contact as well as a bulletin board. a forum in which to share news and ideas.

What's more the growing number of Spanish speakers we have joining us shows that our ideas are working. Our Fledgling facebook site now sits at almost 200 fans, while our Twitter account this week gained its 500th follower, and there are as many English names as there are Spanish and ever more hailing from the Nordic regions. Not big numbers today, I grant you, but growing steadily. When you add the 1500 weekly hits currently on our website and the estimated 50,000 readers who pick up the paper every month, it becomes evident that we must be doing something right. But it is always nice to hear from people with something positive to add.

To answer your question, Yes there was a change in management, earlier this year. We were offered

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the opportunity to move the newspaper in a new direction and grabbed it with both hands. Our aim now is to get as many members of the community as we can to send us work, pass on information and help us grow, and to distribute the newspaper where it might most be needed, wanted or loved. You can get involved by sending us stories and information that might help us up our game.

We want to hear about personal experiences and up-coming events, true stories and flights of fancy.

Most of all we want the community to invest in us as we are investing in it, by supporting our work and helping us do more for the collective good.

I hope you will be supporting us through MOVEMBER (check p20!)

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School accident Q: My daughter slipped in the bathroom of her school because the floor was wet.

Can we request an indemnity at the Regional Ministry of Education for damages suffered?

A: Schools can have civil responsibilities for injuries and after-effects when children in their care suffer an accident as a consequence of a lack of vigilance, of appropriate care for minors or, as apparently in this case, lack of safety measures. The kind of responsibility will vary according to the type of accident and the degree of required vigilance and this will depend on the age of the minor involved. As she has slipped due to a wet floor, it will have to be determined if any safety measures had been adopted, above all, if there had been any kind of sign warning of a wet floor. In the case, if there was not, you can make a civil claim against the school.

Furthermore if you claim against a public administration you can make a report to the Court for contentious administrative proceedings.

Designation of the President of the home-owners association Q: Our home-owner association wants me to be the new president this year instead of my mother who is owner of our flat as she is too disabled because of her age and illnesses. Can they force me to be president?

A: According to the law a person cannot be president of the home-owners association

while not being home-owner and even if the make you president the agreement will lead to be null and void. If the person whose turn it is to be president is considered disabled or incapable in any way, the community will have to turn to the Magistrates’ court or Court of First Instances in order to find a solution to the case, if they can not decide it for themselves.

Complaints against banks and savings banks Q: As clients we cannot usually do much to uphold our rights when facing the banks. They seem to always win. Which measures can we take as clients against the conditions of those entities charging outrageous commissions, or the bad management of our bank accounts?

A: Without affecting the ability to act in a judicial way, you can always report your complaints or claims against the banking practices you considerer outrageous, or which infringe your rights or your legally recognised interests detailed in your contract linking you with a financial entity. You could follow any of these steps: 1.- It would be first appropriate to present a written form to the banks Costumer Support Department (a model will be available in every office and branch). You can present it directly at the office or, much better, send it from your home or any other place in Spain or abroad sending the complaint to the institutions direct email address.

2.- At the same time, you can report your complaint to a costumer advocate (defensor del cliente) in writting. The resolutions enacted by the costumer advocate are binding on the banking institution and not necessarily on the client.

3.- Once two months have passed after the sending of the complaint to the costumer support department or the costumer advocate without having received any answer, or after receiving a negative answer, you can then contact the Complaint’s Services of the Spanish Bank (Servicio de Reclamación del Banco Español): C./Alcalá 48, 28014 Madrid. Except if the complaining is related to Investment funds or shares in which case you have to contact with the National Commission of Stock Market (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores): Paseo de la Castellana, 19, 28046 Madrid. And if the matter is about Pension Insurances and Funds (Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones) to the Insurance Management Directorate (Dirección General de Seguros): Paseo de la Castellana, 44, 28046 Madrid.

Taking money out of Spain Q: Do you have to declare the money you take out of the country?

A: If the amount is under or equal to 6.010 Euros you do not have to make a mandatory declaration. If it is above this, you will have to declare by the means of the form S-1.

You can find it online at the web page of the Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda under Tesoro Público.

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? y e h t t ’ n o w r o y e h t l Wil Did they or did they not?

Well what is the purpose of the question? Its all about Greece again and of course the support and additional bailout provided by their neighbours within the Eurozone.

After pleading poverty for so long and keen to get their hands on the next tranche of money from the EU to enable them to pay workers, pensions and debts when the bailout and solution to the Euro crisis was agreed and presented to the Greeks they decided it was the turn of the people to decide and at one stage looked towards a referendum.

That decision could have caused greater turmoil within the Eurozone than the original and long awaited decision to support Greece and agree a write-down of its debts.

Now of course we know that a referendum is not taking place however a lot of doubt continues to exist within the Eurozone about the general state of play. Italy it appears is on the brink of needing further support and with 12 month bonds paying in excess of 5% how long will it be before we see the begging bowl again?

Countries such as Germany

and France who have long been the backbone of the Euro are now seeing credit rating cuts and a drop off in growth as consumer demand falls and of course, unfortunately for us who chose the sun and lifestyle of Spain, we are seeing considerable issues in our adopted country. Unemployment is up, taxes increasing and the reintroduction of the wealth tax all contribute to a more expensive life in the sun. The only consolation is “it is a worldwide problem”.

Is there a solution? well the Eurozone in fairness has being doing its best with the recent agreement of all countries to support the additional funding of the EFSF to the tune of €440billion, with a view to propping up Euro banks against exposure to Sovereign debt, however the currency markets have not been that impressed with the € losing some ground of late against the £. It has however recovered some of its losses against the $ so we can only imagine the problems The US is experiencing, who this week put out positive messages that manufacturing is on the road to recovery!

In the UK we know the BOE agreed to print more money but

how is it being used is the key question and in printing money, does it make it less valuable in our pockets? Of course it does as interest rates are so low if we are fortunate to have savings then the return is negligible.

Yes it does sound as if we are going round in circles and certainly the last couple of weeks has been just that. The currency markets had more or less anticipated the lack of direction from all corners and have not seen a great difference to where we were two weeks ago, so how to make the most of your £ or € should still be top of your list.

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Registering a baby in Gran Canaria

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Expert advice on everything you need to know about living and working in Gran Canaria.

Perhaps you’ve no intention of having a baby here but have a look at this article anyway to see the comedic amount of paperwork involved!

Spain is known for its bureaucracy and endless paperwork trails but registering a baby must take the prize for the hardest, most frustrating thing you will ever have to do here in GC. Even the locals who know the system and the language get confused, so imagine how difficult it must be for a nonnative. Have you imagined?

Well it’s 10 times worse.

Below is a guide on what you have to do; this guide is relevant today and may well

These are your targets, that is, a list of what you need to get if you live here and want your baby to be legal. ➤ A birth certificate (which you’ll need if you want to then apply for a passport for your baby from your home country) ➤ A family book (libro de familia) ➤ A social security number (for medical treatment) ➤ A DNI or NIE for foreigners ➤ Money from the Hacienda (tax office) for child support.

Below is a guide of what you have to do in this order. Follow this guide and you should be OK; go on your own at your own peril. I have known people to waste a whole week on this – be organised and it can be achieved in a couple of mornings.

Target 1 - Family Book (Libro de Familia)

After your baby has been born you need to do the following From the hospital request the yellow paper (página amarilla para inscripción de un niño) In the hospital fill in the paper.

Wait a couple of days to receive the paper.

Make an appointment at the Registro Civil (you will usually have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment – so get the appointment as soon as the baby is born. If you have a set birth date i.e. a programmed caesarian you can get the appointment before the baby is born.) Whilst making the appointment ask what you need to take to the appointment – this will be DNI’s, passports, marriage certificate and marriage certi­ficate translated into Spanish and whatever else they feel like on the day. Put those papers together and keep them safe.

At the appointment present all your documents, fill in the

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forms and you will be given your family book and birth certificate. (Make sure you have all the paperwork before you go – it is very frustrating if you have to go back) Go to your local townhall (ayuntamiento) and get the booked stamped. – you have to do this with each child.

STAGE ONE COMPLETE Target 2 - Passport With the birth certificate you can now apply for a passport in your country. For UK residents go the consulate in Las Palmas and pick up a passport application form.

For more information visit www.ukinspain.com. To do this you will need: ➤ Baby passport photos (see guidelines) ➤ Birth certificates of both parents – these must be the full certificates not the short versions ➤ Marriage certificate Target 3 – Money!

Using your family book you can now apply for the 100€ / month tax benefit (deducción por maternidad). You can do this in a variety of ways: ➤ In the Agencia Tributaria.

Ask for Modelo 140. Take your libro de familia and a copy. ➤ By phone 928234630 / 928249103, but you will need to speak Spanish.

NB. The deducción por maternidad is a tax benefit, i.e. you need to be working to receive the benefit. You can choose to receive it monthly or at the end of the year in your tax return (RENTA). It is available until your child is 3 years old.

Target 4 – Social Security Number Go to your local social security office and register your new baby. (Dar de alta al recién nacido en sistema sanitario (Seguridad Social).)

You will receive a number which is needed for medical treatment.

Target 5 – NIE Once you have your passport you can go to the local police station and request an NIE – this is an article in itself so check the website for more.

And that is it – simple eh!

Couple of hints Get a few photocopies of passports, NIE certi­fi­ cates, certificados de em­­ padronamiento before you begin – you WILL need them at some unexpected point in your journey around the public offices of the island.

Do as much as you can before the baby is born – trust me it will make your life a lot easier.

Plan well. Find out where all the relevant offices are before the baby is born and make a map.

Start early in the morning.

With careful planning you can quite easily do this all in two mornings – bad planning and you’ll spend hours in queues, getting photocopies and getting stressed.

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Moving Here

Warehousing and Storage

When moving to or from the islands, or should you have to be away for a prolonged period, many people find they need to store items, large and small, with the peace of mind that comes of using a company who can guarantee their safe return, whether it be just for a few weeks or many months at a time. It is best to use a company who you can trust and will collect or deliver anywhere.

Many shipping companies on this island use shared warehousing facilities, meaning that security can sometimes be questionable as these buildings are often open throughout the working day with lots of different people from various companies coming and going meaning it can be difficult to provide a controlled environment in which to store your belongings.

For peace of mind and guaranteed security it is best to use a company who have their own managed warehouse exclusively for

their clients, and accessible only by appointment, to ensure that there can be no opportunities for your items to get lost, damaged or go missing. With prices starting at just 25â‚Ź/month for 5m3, whether it be a single cardboard box, a pallet full of building materials, the total contents of your house, a car, items in transit or anything else that needs to be kept safely on your behalf; a facility that is clean, dry and secure is paramount to ensuring that whatever you are storing is looked after to the best professional standards.

Transporting vehicles often requires they be stored prior to either transit or delivery. If you are going offisland for a period of time, car storage can often be of great importance.

Despite the wonderfully low crime rate here, unattended cars left for more than few days can be just a bit too tempting to the criminal element, especially if left on main roads or even in residential areas. Public and private car parks are rarely the answer as their security levels are negligible, not to mention the expense involved. With car storage from as little as 3â‚Ź/day available, in a secure alarmed warehouse with 24hr security on patrol, it really makes no sense to take a chance should you be going away for the holiday period or longer than just a few days.

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Twitters from the Atlantic

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r e t a w t o h o t Getting in by

Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.

Listening to the UK Prime Minister and the Energy Minister’s attempts to help consumers with their fuel bills this year brought a mixture of indignation, amusement and cynicism from many UK consumers.

Some would say that the issue cannot truly be resolved simply by endlessly switching energy companies and tariffs, together with the odd roll of loft insulation. Many have commented that these regurgitated suggestions are akin to a sticking plaster being offered to a dying patient.

Energy experts tell us that the root cause has more to do with the rising cost of oil, greater demand for energy from China and India, diminishing oil supplies, the financial crisis, as well as the excessive

profiteering made by greedy energy companies operating within a distorted market. The problem of rising fuel bills will take much more than a one day meeting chaired by the PM, slick press conferences and bright orange publicity posters to drag this particular patient from his death throws.

So, how about green energy and renewables? Dare I even mention wind turbines for fear of middle England starting yet another petition against them and complaining in the Daily Hate? Politicians of all shades appear to subscribe to the cause, task forces are set up to produce endless policy documents about the subject, whilst others are happily considering drilling for shale oil, together with the associated risks of poisoning water supplies, as well as having another go at blowing up Blackpool in the process.

Yes, that minor earthquake a few months ago was not “natural” and was apparently due to initial drilling for shale oil in the area.

Some thirty years ago I

had friends in Dorset who had the good sense to install four solar panels to the roof of their bungalow. In those days it was considered unusual, if not a little eccentric.

However, our friends used the hot water provided by the sun for most of the year, topped up occasionally by an immersion heater when there was a sudden demand for consecutive hot baths when visitors came to stay. If it works in Dorset for most of the year, then why not the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands are at the forefront of solar technology and Spain itself is a pioneer in solar power development. Our climate is ideal as the Canary Islands are one of the most highly exposed sun regions of the world. There are currently solar projects subsidised by the Canary Islands’ Government and fully backed by the Government of Spain. However, I see very few solar installations on either domestic or business premises in the Canary Islands, and I don't understand

why this is.

Several years ago we were interested in buying a new property in Gran Canaria that came with the option of fitted solar panels as an extra. I discussed this with the builder who, although anxious to complete the sale, was less enthusiastic about fitting solar panels. According to the builder, solar panels caused considerable problems after installation because of the high use of desalinated water on the island; he claimed that it led to corrosion. Now, I am not an expert on solar

technology, but I know enough to recognise that there are different types of panels for different purposes and conditions, and it is merely a question of selecting the right one for the job.

Until the last few years, electricity bills were not a great concern in the Canary Islands, and energy prices in Spain were lower than in many other countries. Cooler night in February usually result in lighting a few candles for a little additional warmth, and we would think we had a harsh winter if we switched on

our electric radiator for more than a few evenings. However, air conditioning is another matter, and high consumption soon results in a large bill.

Energy prices have since rocketed for all of us in recent years, and we need to take energy issues much more seriously by fully utilising our natural ‘green’ resources, such as the wind, waves and sun. Maybe our politicians should focus less on ‘sticking plaster policies’ and expensive “Switch” publicity campaigns, and much more on actually solving a developing problem.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Threads and Threats' (ISBN: 9781843866466)

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China, el gigante que nunca duerme China, the giant that never sleeps by

Fulgencio Cerrajero,

The Bilingualist Recientemente me ha llegado un email muy desalentador, acerca de las consecuencias económicas del enorme desarrollo de China, y su constante compra de deuda pública española, europea y estadounidense.

Recently I received a very disappointing email, about the economic consequences of China’s tremendous development, and their constant buying of Spanish, European and American public debt.

Les doy un ejemplo Un producto del que Brasil fabrica un millón de unidades, China, es capaz de producir 40 millones, en una sola fábrica.

Y a un coste mucho menor.

Un obrero brasileño gana 300 dólares, mientras un obrero chino recibe 100 dólares.

Consecuencia las marcas americanas y

europeas prefieren externalizar su producción. Fabricar en el tercer mundo, lo que luego venden en el primer mundo. Hoy en día ya es muy difícil encontrar algún producto auténticamente “Made in USA” o “Made in Spain”. Todo es “made in China”.

Here’s an example.

A product that Brazil produces one million units of, China is pretty capable of producing 40 million of in a single factory. And at a much lower cost. A Brazilian worker earns $300, while a Chinese worker only receives a $100. As it seems

lately that American and European brands prefer to outsource their production, manufacturing products in the third world, which they then sell in the first world, these days it is very difficult to find a product truly “Made in USA” or “Made in Spain”.

Everything is “Made in China”.

Las empresas internaci­ onales ganan grandes sumas de dinero comprando en China lo que venden después a precio europeo o estadounidense.

Parece que solo les interesa el lucro inmediato a cualquier precio. Aún a costa de cerrar sus fábricas y generar una brutal desocupación. Es lo que

podría llamarse “estrategia del precio”.

International companies earn large sums of money buying in China what they sell afterwards to Europe or America and at much higher prices. It seems they are only interested in immediate profit at any cost. Even the of closing domestic factories and the generation of brutal unemployment. This is what could be a called “pricing strategy.”

Mientras las marcas occidentales tercerizan su producción y ganan a corto plazo, China aprovecha ese enfoque e instala unidades productivas de alta eficacia para dominar la economía a largo plazo.

While Western brands outsource their production and gain a lot in the short term, China takes advantage of this approach installing high-efficiency production units so as to economically dominate in the long term.

Muy pronto ya no habrá más fábricas de ropa o de calzados en el mundo

occidental. China tendrá el monopolio de la producción en sus manos, y por tanto podrá imponer sus propios precios.

De modo que en el futuro próximo veremos cómo los productos chinos aumentan sus precios produciendo una “nueva crisis”. Es lo mismo que sucedió con la crisis del petrolero en los años 70. Y entonces será ya demasiado tarde. Soon there will be no more clothing factories or fancy footwear in the Western world. China will have the monopoly on production, and therefore may start to impose their own prices. So in the near future we will probably see Chinese products rising in price causing a new problem, similar to what happened with the oil crisis in the 70s. And by then it may be too late.

Ese día, los ejecutivos occidentales mirarán con tristeza las ruinas de sus antiguas fábricas, trasladadas y nacionalizadas en China. Y se acordarán entonces, con mucha nostalgia, del tiempo en que ganaban mucho dinero comprando a precio de saldo

y vendiendo muy caro sus “marcas registradas”.

When that day comes, Western executives will look with sadness at the ruins of their old factories, shipped out and nationalized in China.

And then they will remember with great nostalgia, the time when they were making a lot of money, buying cheaply and selling very expensively marked with their own “trademarks”. ¿Quién nos asegura que China no nos hará la competencia, exportando su propia marca original, de igual calidad o incluso superior a las que hoy conocemos?

Si Japón lo consiguió en el mercado del automóvil y en el mercado tecnológico, por qué íbamos a quejarnos si China lo consigue.

Who ensures that China will not compete with us by exporting its own original brand of similar quality or even higher than we know today? If Japan did it in the car market and the technology market, who can blame them not trying it too?

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Spanish Lesson 51

Grammar basics by

Theresa Coe, The Language Exchange

I don´t like to get bogged down in grammar. In my view, it´s more important to make yourself understood and get by in a conversation than to fill a book of complex grammar exercises if you´re unable to have a chat!

Even so, I´d like to share a few useful grammar rules in Spanish: stuff to remember if you can, but NOT to worry about.

La gente es importante (People are important). In Spanish, a verb followed by a person should have the letter ‘a’ in the middle, except for TENER (to have). Your pets count as people too: Veo la tele cada noche, BUT veo A mi mamá los domingos (I see/watch telly every night/ I see my mum on Sundays); adoro un helado /adoro A mi perro (I adore an icecream/I adore my dog).

Prepositions are followed by ‘de’ [deh]. These little words are often related to time or place: close to, far from, in front of, before/after, etc. In Spanish every one has ‘de’ after it if you add more words: Cerca/lejos [SAIR-kah/LEHhos] = close/far. But cerca/

lejos DE mi casa (close to/far from my house).

Antes/después [AN-tess/ DES-poo-ess]= before/after.

But antes DE la comida, or después DE comer (before the meal, or after eating).

Often when we use ‘ing’, they often use the original verb.

After a preposition. So, antes DE salir means ‘before going out’ - they say: ‘before to go out’. Similarly, ‘we spoke of going out tonight’ would be: hablamos de salir esta noche.

As the subject of a sentence.

Fumar es malo (smoking is bad; they say ‘to smoke is bad’). Hablar español es importante (Speaking Spa­nish is important), or alternatively: es importante hablar español (it´s important

to speak Spanish).

Likes/dislikes (verb combining). We say ‘I like swimming’ but the Spanish say ‘I like to swim’: me gusta nadar. Similarly, ‘I hate cleaning’ would be ‘I hate to clean’: odio limpiar.

To be, to have or to make?

Physical states: to be = to have. In English we say: I´m hot/cold, or I´m hungry/thirsty, but the Spanish HAVE heat or cold, hunger or thirst: tengo calor/frio, tengo hambre [AMbreh] or tengo sed. Likewise, we talk about our age using ‘IS’ while the Spanish use ‘HAVE’, so ‘she is sixteen’ would be ella tiene dieciséis años [EH-yah tee-EH-neh dee-es-ee-SAYS AN-yos] – she has sixteen years.

Weather verb: to be = to make. Instead of saying ‘it´s hot’ to describe the temperature inside or out, the Spanish say that it MAKES heat. To do or to make is the same verb: HACER [a-SAIR].

For example: Hace calor/hace frio (it´s hot/cold). Hace sol, no hace viento (it´s sunny, it´s not windy – literally: it no makes wind). To invite a reply you could say: ‘hace mucho calor, ¿no?’ (It makes much heat, doesn´t it?)

Qualities or descriptions: to be. Both languages are usually the same (using TO BE) when it comes to describing how people or things are. The annoying thing is that there are two ways to say ‘to be’: SER (permanent states or

inherent characteristics) e.g.

Juan es guapo y simpático (Juan is handsome and nice), and ESTAR (mostly for temporary states OR location): Mi café está muy caliente (my coffee is very hot). Dónde está Girona? Está en Cataluña (where is Girona?

It´s in Catalunia). Pre­vious lessons have examined SER and ESTAR in more detail – available on request.

NOT ‘at’ but in/on + location.

In English we say ‘I´m at work/ the shops etc to describe what we´re up to. But the Spanish use ‘in’ or ‘on’ (both EN). For example: I´m at the beach – estoy EN la playa (I’m ON the beach) I´m at home – estoy en casa (I´m IN home).

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Canaries, Aromas & Memories

Las Tilitas

Santa Brígida Santa Brígida lies 14 kilometres to the southwest of the capital of Gran Canaria Las Palmas and at a height of 520 metres above sea level it commands incredible views right across the city, sprawling down the mountain all the way to Spain’s 4th largest sea port. Because of Santa Brígida’s fertile land, fresh water supplies and cool climate, during colonisation after the Castillian conquest, Santa Brígida was the first municipality to be incorporated on the island.

Santa Brígida se encuentra a 14 Km del sur oeste de las Palmas y a una altura de 520 metros sobre el nivel del mar desde algunos de sus puntos de vistas privilegiados, desde este pueblito se pueden obtener unas impresionantes vistas de la ciudad de Las Palmas, que se extienden hasta el fondo del 4to puerto marítimo mas grande de España. Debido a que Santa Brígida posee tierras fértiles, suministros de agua dulce y un clima mas fresco , hizo durante el período de colonización después de la conquista Castellana que Santa Brígida fuese la primera la primera municipalidad en ser incorporada.

This beautiful little village pioneered tourism on Gran Canaria. As far back as the

1800’s the British were coming to Santa Brígida on ‘health holidays’, and around the turn of the 20th century many welloff British residents had their summerhouses here to enjoy the milder temperatures and fresh air. Nowadays it is still a favourite place for day-trips by locals from Las Palmas to visit, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of this sedate and charming community.

Este hermoso pueblito fue pionero en el turismo de la isla de Gran Canaria.

Ya que para la época del 1800´s los Británicos ya venían a Santa Brígida para sus vacaciones con motivos de salud, y alrededor del cambio de siglo muchos de los Británicos adinerados que vivían en la isla tenían sus casas de verano aquí para disfrutar así de sus clima mas fresco y aire limpio, incluso hoy en día todavía sigue siendo uno de los lugares favoritos de los residentes en Las Palmas para venir a relajarse y disfrutar de un poco de paz.

The narrow picturesque streets, lined with eucalyptus and flowery balconies, are part of the most exclusive residential area just outside Las Palmas, with many stately villas in various architectural styles.

Con sus pintorescas calles estrechas bordadas de eucaliptos y balcones floridos es la zona residencial mas exclusiva de la proximidad de Las Palmas, con muchas casas señoriales de diferentes estilos arquitectónicos.

In the old centre stands the parish church “Iglesia de Santa Brígida”, a triple-nave Gothic basilica. The third and present church was rebuilt in 1904 on the original site of a

casi totalmente destruida por un incendio en 1897 de lo que solamente quedó la torre que había sido construida en 1756.

Very close to Santa Brígida you can see for yourself proof of previous volcanic activity on Gran Canaria, by visiting the Caldera (crater) of Bandama.

When you get there enjoy some time to appreciate the fantastic views on the edge of the volcanic crater or even take the opportunity to descend for

chapel originating from 1524.

The chapel was replaced by a church due to the growth in population but it was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1897 and only the original tower built in 1756 remains.

En el casco antiguo se alza la iglesia parroquial de Santa Brígida, una basílica conformada por tres naves góticas. La tercera iglesia y la actual fue reconstruida en 1904 en el sitio original de la capilla de 1524. La capilla había sido remplazada por una iglesia debido al crecimiento de la población pero esta fue

about 200 meters inside the crater and marvel at the fact that where you stand is at least 4 million years old! All around this impressively scenic area you will find fine examples of palm groves and dragon trees.

In recent years scientists have discovered a new species of dragon tree which only grows on Gran Canaria and can be seen clinging to rock faces around the island.

Muy cerca de Santa Brígida podrás ver pruebas del pasado activo volcánico de Gran Canaria, visitando la Caldera

de Bandama. Cuando llegues allí tomate un tiempo para apreciar las fantásticas vistas en el borde del cráter volcánico, o incluso toma la oportunidad para descender en el unos 200 mts y maravillate ante el hecho que este lugar tiene mas de 4 millones de años!. Alrededor de esta impresionante área encontrarás buenos ejemplares de Palmeras y Dragos. En los años recientes científicos han descubierto nuevas espécies de Dragos que solo crecen en la isla de Gran Canaria y que se pueden ver aferradas a las superficies rocosas alrededor de la isla.

The slopes of Bandama are also home to the Real Club de Golf (Royal Golf Club) which incidentally was Spain’s first golf club and was founded by the British settlers who came to Gran Canaria towards the end of the nineteenth century, which makes the club now over one hundred years old.

Las laderas de Bandama son tambien el hogar del Real Club de Golf , que dicho sea de paso fue el primer club de golf de España y que fue fundado por la colonia Inglesa que se afincó en la isla de Gran Canaria para finales del siglo 19, lo que hace

que el club tenga hoy en día mas de 100 años.

For those of you who would love to try some Canarian Wine then there are plenty of places around the area otherwise known as la “Ruta del Vino” or “The Wine Route”, perhaps you already know that The Canaries use to be a major producer of wine which was exported to all the great European markets, and still is to this day.

Para aquellos de ustedes a los que les gustaría probar un poco de Vino Canario, por aquí se encuentran muchos lugares conocidos también como la “Ruta del Vino”. Aunque no lo crean los canarios eramos mayores productores de vino que se solía exportar a grandes mercados Europeos.

To start this route let’s begin at Los Lagares located in areas near the volcano lands of Bandama. There are a total of seven wineries here. In this same area you will find a traditional Canarian house and close by La Cruz del Inglés or The Cross of the English on the border between the municipalities of Santa Brígida and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Para iniciar esta ruta vamos a comenzar en Los Lagares localizado en las áreas cercanas a las tierras volcánicas de

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Tilita is originally from Gran Canaria. Having raised a family in Venezuela, she returned many years later to the land of her childhood.

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Canarian Stew Puchero Canario Ingredients 1kg of beef ¼ of Chicken 1 beef bone 125g of streaky bacon 125g of chorizo 250g of Chickpeas 1 peeled onion 2 Tomatoes 250gr of Cabbage 200g of pumpkin 2 peeled sweet potatoes 6 medium-sized potatoes 2 carrots 150g of green beans 2 small courgettes 2 cloves of garlic 2 spoonfuls of olive oil 3 litres of water 1 spoonful of paprika some saffron strands 1 teaspoon of black pepper salt

Ingredientes 1kg de Carne ¼ de Pollo 1 hueso de carne 125 gr de Bacon 125gr de Chorizo 250gr de Garbanzos 1 cebolla pelada 2 tomates 250gr de Col 200gr de Calabaza 2 batatas dulces 6 papas medianas 2 Zanahorias 150gr de habichuelas

2 Calabazines pequeños 2 dientes de ajo 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva 3 litros de Agua 1 Cucharada de Pimenton Unas tiritas de azafrán 1 teaspoon of black pepper Sal

Puchero Canrio being cooked in the open by men in traditional Canarian clothing

Bamdama. Cerca de aquí se encuentran aproximadamente un total de siete bodegas. En esta misma área veremos también una casa típicamente Canaria y muy cerca de esta nos encontraremos tambien con la Cruz del Inglés en el borde de las municipalidades de Santa Brígida y de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The route continues along the Caldera de Bandama on the main road towards Mount Lentiscal here we find a monument to wine and you can also try a glass of fine Canarian Vino in many of the famous wineries. Some of these wines even have a denomination of origin. Ascending through the Caldera various vineyards can be found, located on lava fields all around this area.

La ruta continua a lo largo de la Caldera de Bandama en la carretera principal camino al Monte Lentiscal aquí encontraremos un monumento dedicado al vino aquí también podremos degustar buen vino canario en una de sus famosas bodegas. Algunos de estos vinos incluso cuentan con denominación de origen.

Siguiendo hacia arriba a través de la Caldera podremos observar los muchos viñedos, localizados en los campos de lava que se encuentran en esta zona.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings the municipality of Santa Brígida their agricultural and handicraft markets take place. There, locals and visitors buy local produce, a variety of cheeses, country bread, jam and honey and a variety of handmade pastries. Not to be missed!

Todos los Sábados y Domingos por

la mañana en la municipalidad de Santa Brígida tiene lugar el mercadillo de agricultores y artesanos. Aquí tanto visitantes como residentes compran los productos locales, variedad de quesos, pan de leña, miel y mermeladas y una gran variedad de pasteles artesanales. No te lo pierdas!

One of the most popular recipes on the islands is the Canarian stew, and since we had such a lovely trip around one of the most popular old towns on the island where a great abundance of fresh vegetables can be found it seems like a great idea to share this recipe with you here.

Una de las recetas mas populares de las Islas es el puchero Canario, y como ya nos hemos dado un bonito paseo por Santa Brígida en donde encontramos una gran abundancia de vegetales frescos me parece una buena idea compartir esta receta con

ustedes.

Preparation Soak the chickpeas overnight.

When ready to make the dish, peel the carrots, then chop them, along with the tomatoes, cabbage, courgettes and pumpkin.

Heat the water in a large pot and, when boiling, add the chickpeas, with the meat, the bone, the tomatoes, onion and salt.

Bring back to a simmer and allow to cook for about one hour.

Strain off the stock and lay the meat and chickpeas aside.

Place the garlic, pepper and paprika into the mortar and crush thoroughly, eventually mixing in the oil to make a paste.

Heat up the stock again and add the vegetables (not the potatoes), the chorizo, the bacon and the paste from the mortar, cooking for about 20 minutes.

Finally, add the sweet potatoes, the potatoes and saffron, cooking for a further 30 minutes

Preparación Remojar los garbanzos la noche a la mañana.

Cuando esté listo para hacer el plato, pelar las zanahorias, luego cortarlas, junto con los tomates, col calabacín y la calabaza.

Calentar el agua en una olla grande y, al hervir, añadir los garbanzos con la carne, el hueso, los tomates, la cebolla y la sal.

Hervir a fuego lento y dejar cocer durante aproxi­ madamente una hora.

Separar el caldo y poner en una olla, dejar la carne y los garbanzos a un lado.

Colocar el ajo, la pimienta y el pimentón en el mortero y machacar a fondo, luego mezclar con en el aceite hasta formar una pasta.

Calentar el caldo de nuevo y añadir las verduras (no las papas), el chorizo, el tocino y la mezcla que hicimos en el mortero, cocinar durante unos 20 minutos.

Por último, añadir las batatas dulces, las papas y azafrán, cocinar durante 30 minutos.

Serve and enjoy

Servir y que disfruten

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Waste not, want not

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We are the lucky ones.

Living on Gran Canaria, the air we breathe and the water we swim in are renewed constantly by the great Atlantic. We have access to locally produced food, and the climate and lifestyle means our material needs are fairly basic. But despite living in an island paradise, we often forget about the effect our simple little lives can have on the environment.

Going green can be a daunting prospect – to be environmentally friendly always seems to be synonymous with discomfort and suffering, but don’t despair, there are hundreds of thousands of relatively painless changes you can make that reduce the daily damage we cause our little green planet.

I think most people are familiar with the concept of separating rubbish, and many of us faithfully scrub out margarine tubs and baked bean tins and trot them

down to the recycling bins.

Something we often forget about is the concept of simply reducing our waste.

Waste reduction can be surprisingly simple, and can be implemented in many areas of our lives. Supermarkets are at last reducing plastic bag usage drastically by charging a couple of cents per bag. But many people, instead of using supermarket bags to dispose of household rubbish, are now buying plastic bin bags, in the end using just as much plastic, but having to pay for it. If you can, try using the bin with out a bag, and simply giving it a wipe every time you empty it.

When doing the shopping we can reduce waste and improve our diets at the same time by avoiding processed foods, which are usually overpackaged. Try shopping at markets and farmers markets for locally produced fruit and veg. Some ‘fruterías’ are quite happy for you to bring your own bags, so that you can completely eliminate plastic

bags from the equation. If you are a creative sort of person you can run up some simple little bags from old clothing – almost any fabric will do, as long as it can be washed.

Recycling paper and cardboard is great, but you can also reduce your consumption of writing paper by using both sides of the sheet. As a teacher, I constantly reuse sheets of paper – even letters from the bank get cut in half and turned over, and the blank sides are filled with explanations, diagrams and new words before finally being consigned to the bin – or the worm farm!

If you are lucky enough to have a garden, or even just a small balcony you can make compost on a very small scale with a worm farm – it is amazing what those things will digest. Not only will they gratefully accept all vegetable peelings, but paper, and even natural fibre fabrics can be reduced to lovely black compost that you can then plant your tomatoes in.

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Sevillana students trip the light fantastic

Let’s Face the Music...

Conchy Rodriguez

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Josie McTagggart, Culture Editor

The Masdanza festival is now over, but if you find yourself malingering after a nasty bout of dance fever, perhaps its time to rake out your dancing shoes from under the bed and quickstep yourself along to your local dance studio.

‘Ballet Maspalomas’ was founded by the talented Conchy Rodriguez in 1996 when she was only eighteen. Having Studied in Las Palmas under the best ballet teacher in the Canary islands, famous Romanian dancer Gelu Barbu, once principal performer at the Opera de Bucharest, as well as in Oslo and Nuremberg among other famous companies, she was herself already teaching at the age of fourteen. She put teaching on hold for a few years as she travelled to the peninsula and abroad to complete her training.

After passing the last of her

exams in Seville, she returned to Gran Canaria to start her own dance studio in the south of the island. She started with a small unit in the Eurocenter centre, and as her business grew, she was able to move to much larger premises now boasting a spacious academy with two large studios.

Although Conchy trained in classical ballet, Ballet Maspalomas also teaches a range of other styles ranging from the more accessible hip hop, funky, flamenco and Sevillanas to eye-poppingly spectacular acrobatics. The school trains a number of dance and acrobatic troupes, coming up with spectacular routines and polishing the performances to perfection before dressing them up in feathers and sequins and taking them to the public.

With such a range of intimidatingly talented dancers being trained at Ballet Maspalomas, what, you may ask, is there for me? Well, if your ambition it to be a prima ballerina, many of you may find yourselves to be a little long in the tooth – most ballerinas begin their training aged four. On the other hand, if flamenco holds you in its thrall, and the gym bores you to death, why not sign up for a class?

Dance is a great way to tone up while having fun and meeting new people. Not only does it work all major muscle groups and improve flexibility, it can improve your posture, lend a new elegance to your movements and boost your self esteem. With a combination of aerobic and strength training, the only real way to achieve a dancers body is to dance!

Many adult dancers parti­ci­ pate in events and festivals, and Ballet Maspalomas pupils are always out in force at the Feria de Abril, a vibrant and colourful celebration of Andalucian culture.

Both children and adults can choose from an array of dance styles, and there is even Danzagym for those looking for an even tougher than average workout.

Intensive courses are available, particularly useful if you are here on holiday. And even better, one of Ballet Maspalomas’ teachers is completely fluent in English and German.

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Markets in Gran Canaria

Agüimes In front of the municipal swimming pool Thursdays 09:00-14:00 Arguineguín La Plaza Negra: Every Tuesday 08:0014:00 CC Ancora Every Thursday 08.0014.00 TARA Second Hand Market, Plaza de Pino Seco, Arguinegín. Every Saturday 9.00 onwards Arucas Calle Francisco Gourier: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Gáldar General Market Plaza de Santiago de Apostól: Every Thursday 08:00-14:00.

Gáldar Collectors’ Market Guaires, 26, Tel: 928.55.21.40 Ingenio En el Ejido: First Sunday of every month 09.00-15.00 Jinámar Ramblas de Jinámar (Telde): Sundays 9:00-15:00 Las Palmas Rastro Terrace on top of the bus station Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Maspalomas Second Hand Market CC Faro 2, Campo Internacional, Maspalomas Sundays 10.00 onwards Maspalomas Artisans’ Market Next to Global Bus Station Meloneras Mercadillo en Meloneras: Every Thursday 10.00-17.00 Mendizábal Calle de Mendizábal, Vegueta, Las Palmas Third Saturday of every month Moya On top of the bus station: Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Playa del Inglés Artesan market, at Parque Europeo, (next to the Minitren). Everyday except Sunday 19.30-23.30.

Puerto de Mogán Traditional craft market Plaza del Parking, Puerto de Mogán: Every Monday 09.00-14.30 Puerto de Mogán General Market El Muelle Deportivo: Every Friday 08:00-14:00 San Fernando San Fernando Municipal Market, Maspalomas.

Every Wednesday and Saturday: 08:0014:00 San Fernando Municipal Market Skating ring in San Fernando Every second Sunday 09:00-14:00 San Mateo Every Saturday: 08:00-20:00 and Sundays 08:00-15:00.

Santa Brígida Underneath the municipal park in Villa de Santa Brígida. Every Saturday 08:00-20:00 and every Sunday from 08:00-14:00 Santa Catalina Mercadillo in Las Palmas de G.C. Art Gallery of Parque de Santa Catalina Every Sunday between 08.00-14.00.

Santa Lucia Mercadillo de Santa Lucia: Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Santa María de Guía Plaza del Casco Historico Every Tuesday and Sunday 10.0014.00 Telde Plaza de San Gregorio, by the bus station Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Teror Around the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Valleseco Mercado Municipal : Every Sunday 08.00-14.00 Valsequillo Calle Isla de la Gomera : Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Vecindario Agricultural Market Recinto Ferial. Every Monday 08:0014:00 on La Karpa, Avda. de las Tirajanas Every second Saturday 08.00-14.00 Vecindario General Market Recinto Ferial. Every Wednesday 08.0014.00 Vegueta, Cultural and Craftsmanship market Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Las Palmas de G.C. Every Sunday of every month (except July, August and Sept.) 10.00-14.00.

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Sunday Music For anyone at a loose end on a Sunday afternoon, Elsa Jean McTaggart backed by her talented husband Gary will once again be playing in Fusion Restaurant, Arguineguin on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

She recently returned from her summer tour of Scotland, with new songs and an even more polished performance than before. Elsa plays an unusual

mix of traditional sounding fiddle tunes and songs in a more contemporary style accompanied on the guitar.

She writes all her own music and lyrics, certain pieces being famous for eliciting sniffles and sobs from her enchanted audiences. Written from the heart, Elsa’s music is guaranteed to reach yours.

If you fancy a little pre-gig

indulgence, Fusion Restaurant has a delectable and very reasonably priced lunch menu – book a table to avoid disappointment. The first gig will be on the 20th of November, from 3 till 5pm. Be sure to bring your pocket money , as CDs will be on sale, and Kay Owen of Comfort Corner, who is an untiring fund raiser, may well be lurking with her charity box.

Look the address for Fusion Restaurant in Arguineguin on page 8

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Womad Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

On the 12th of November we here at KISS will all be getting our best ethnic garb on and heading on up to the Parque de Santa Catalina in Las Palmas...Why you may ask?

It’s because one of the biggest names in world music, The ‘King of Rai’ Khaled, is on this wonderful island headlining the WOMAD Fiesta 2011.

Khaled is one of the biggest stars of world music, an Algerian singer who is universally acknowledged as the king of Rai music.

Prolific world music writer Andy morgan says: “Some stars seem to bust through the usual frontiers of fame. They go beyond their notoriety as a musician, singer or bandleader and achieve the status of an icon, a reference point, the emblem of a time or a culture. Khaled is just such a figure. He is the king of rai music, that raucous devil-maycare style of North African pop which came rampaging out of the western Algerian sea port of Oran in the late 1970s.

After settling down definitively in Paris in 1988, Khaled set about hauling rai out of the North African ghetto, sprucing it up and pushing it onto an international stage. His 1989 album ‘Kutché’, recorded with Algerian jazz musician Safy Boutella, marked a first great leap in the evolution of the rai

sound but the sucker punch came with the release of ‘Didi’, and its remix by Bomb da Bass, in 1992. The track became ubiquitous, penetrating the bastion of European pop radio which had hitherto shunned rai like the plague. The album from which it was taken, ‘Khaled’, was also a milestone, both for the music and for the man himself, who dropped the moniker ‘Cheb’, meaning ‘youthful’, and climbed the ladder to stardom known simply as Khaled, the most famous North African musician in the world.”

Khaled ignited the modern pop rai explosion in the mid 1970s - a time when singers

could not sing openly about women, alcohol, sex, bars or society, and the metaphor reigned supreme. Through rejecting lyrical timidity and hypocrisy he became the musical mouthpiece of a whole generation who were born into the boiling euphoria and ecstatic hope that accompanied independence in 1962. This same generation came of age in the mid to late ‘70s when that hope and euphoria were already turning rancid and sour. They demanded the freedom to speak out loud about their frustrations, about sex and alcohol, military service, dole and exile. Rai became their

vehicle, and Khaled their champion. Direct aggression or confrontation has never been Khaled’s style. The secret of his success - and his survival - is that he manages to clothe controversy or conflict in a mile wide grin and a shower of infectious laughter.

“My politics is making music and making people happy,” he says, and adds, with his disarming ear-toear grin, “after love comes friendship,” a phrase which he seems to be very fond of. Rai is not about Politics or Political rebellion, it is all about partying, conviviality, friendship, family, joy and life, the attributes that define Oran, and Khaled himself.

Khaled appeared at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall at Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, as part of the programme Liverpool: European Capital of Culture 2008 and continues to draw huge crowds internationally.

With performances from a catalogue of amazing artists ranging from Germany’s 17 Hippies, to the extraordinary sounds of Greek covers band Brassroots to the Flamenco and Balkan beats, boogaloo hiphop and Brazilian samba of DJ Floro this has to be the must go event of the year.

What’s more IT’S ABSOLUTELY FREE! womad.org/festivals/canarias

Loca People - Sak Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Give me everything - Pitbull Danza Kuduro - Don Omar Bailando por ahí - Juan Magan All About Tonight - Pixie Lott Feel So Close - Calvin Harris Cheers (Drink To That) . Rihanna Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO No Regrets - Dappy

Amy Winehouse Songs To Be Released

A new Amy Winehouse album, featuring previously unheard material, is to be released to help raise money for the charity set up in her name after she died in July.

Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures is due for release in December.

The collection features out-

takes, two completely new songs and a demo recorded at her Camden flat while she played guitar.

It will also include Winehouse’s recording of jazz track Body And Soul with Tony Bennett. ...More on KISSFMLIVE.com

Bar Noise on South of Gran Canaria The ayuntamiento of San Bartolome de Tirajana (AV-PP) has intensified its crusade against noisy bars, pubs and nightclubs to tourist accommodations in Playa del Ingles.

“Exceeding the legal noise limit is a crime against public health and will lead to the closing of venues” councilman for Public Safety and Town Planning Ignacio Casteleiro warned last week. After a se-

ries of inspections last weekend, nine sound systems were shut down by local authorities and proceedings brought against 15 locals on the basis of noise abatement in Playa del Inglés and Meloneras. In all cases the acoustic measurements showed that they had exceeded the 45 decibels allowed. ...More on KISSFMLIVE.com

Sony To Make Film About Steve Jobs’ Life

Sony Pictures is reportedly close to acquiring the rights to a biopic of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Hollywood website Deadline claims the studio behind Oscarnominated film The Social Network will pay a seven-figure sum for the feature rights to the authorised biography of Mr Jobs.

The book - simply entitled Steve

Jobs - is written by former Time Magazine managing editor Walter Isaacson.

Its release is being rushed forward to October 24 - a month earlier than scheduled - following Mr Jobs’ death from pancreatic cancer last week aged 56. ...More on KISSFMLIVE.com

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TARA care for animals and their people in paradise.

Would you like to make a new friend?

Can you spare the time to look after an animal in need, even if just on a foster basis? Want to know more about TARA? Goto TheCanaryNews.com

The Magical, Mystical Many of us have seen Podenco Canarios (Canary Island Hounds) without knowing what it is that we saw.

We might surmise the ghostly creature was somewhat doglike, a chestnut/mahogany and blizzard white combination of colour markings or, sometimes, solid chestnut/mahogany. The fur is watertight dense and sensually short; ears the shape of enormous artichoke leaves most often pointing stiff and straight toward the heavens; the tail clearly heisted from sister scorpion; towering legs in comparison to the body; a robust, barrel chest, each rib exposed; with a wispy waist, a super-model’s envy.

These wraith-like creatures seem to float with effortless effervescence drifting up, down, and across mountain sides with impossibly steep

Podenco Canarios

grades - cliffs as they are usually known. Bred for hunting rabbits, they look perhaps eerie, even a little scary in their empyreal, exquisite omnipresence.

Magical, mystical canines are these.

Podenco Canarios are indeed prodigious rabbit scarer uppers, but that is not their grandest magnificence. What this marvelous dog is best at is that sublime quality of best friendship. They fall madly, forever and always in all ways in love with their human family - whether a solo homosapien or dozens. Fervently loyal, constantly eager to please and demonstrably pleased when they please. These denizens are breathtakingly bright, proud as punch to walk on lead in super smart fashion, and will obey each command

JARA

She is two years on this earth, dropdead gorgeous, and as loveable as kittens at play. At 13 kilos, Jara is a mid-sized Podenco Canario, neutered, chipped, all immunisations in order, and chomping at the bit for a new best friend(s) for life.

She is a bit timid at first, but once she gives in, Jara will be all yours forever.

SARA This spotted beauty is listed as “twoish” friendly to all assorted critters including dogs, cats, children, and even human adults. She loves a brisk walk, heals, sits, and does just about anything a human asks of her (no, not the dishes). She is neutered, chipped, immunised, and cute, cute cute.

Come on down and take a stroll with this charming young lady.

as if it were divine. It is their supernatural way to adore cats and kids, kittens and cars, puppies and doggies, and, yes, even rabbits (unless trained to run with the pack).

In fact, TARA knows from vast personal fostering that Podenco Canarios are among the very finest best friends a human can hope for - and TARA has vast experience with canines of all makes and models. So if you want to test drive a Podenco Canario, come on down to The Best Little Dog Shelter in Paradise and take one for a stroll. Almost certainly, you will drive home together. There is only one fun proviso: You must agree to take your new best friend for a long walk/run/jog/rollerblade/ bike ride at least once a day.

Your buddy needs it to thrive and so do you!

VITOLA Also spotted, twoish, and guapissima, Vitola is probably the most popular girl in The Best Little Dog Shelter in Paradise. She just seems to enjoy the company of every sentient creature, even the feral felines at the bottom of the hill. Vitola is just one of those dogs that always seems delighted with life - you know, life is a cabaret for Vitola! Once you have had a walk, talk, touch session with this enchanted girl, you will want to take her home for a life long friendship.

BABY GIRL

Even for a Podenco Canario, Baby Girl is demure, fragile, and dainty. Another beauty with two years experience, she enjoys tiptoeing through thru the tulips, whilst prancing on her paws like a ballerina.

TARA care for animals and their people in paradise.

Would you like to make a new friend? Can you spare the time to look after an animal in need, even if just on a foster basis?

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ZebraSkin Ballerina by Zara.com

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Animal print has been around for many years, and this season is seeing a more refined sophisticated version of the look. Besides zoological prints, like leopard and python, to which we have already grown accustomed due to the fact that every single season designers use them in their creations, in the A/ W11 ranges we also find lots of feathers and wild animals printed on fabric ensuring the latest fashion really does go wild.

The key to wearing this smokin’ hot trend is to pair it up with bold solid colors. If you want to use the print as your focal point then accent it with something simple to bring out the sexiness of it.

Black leather and fur pieces [fake is perhaps best in this day and age] are perfect to pair with bold animal prints or exotic skins. Camel colors usually work well with animal prints also. This season, you will see the animals and skins

trend paired up with colors like purple, navy, yellow, and green. You will even see different colored versions of these fiery prints. And some will go for gold, with a complete head to toe animal print or exotic creatures look.

By just using animal print accessories you can go for a more subtle look, by matching a simple black dress with a leopard print handbag and shoes for an elegant look When purchasing clothing and accessories for your new look, be sure use the print to compliment your body type; plus sizes should use larger prints and petite sizes should wear small prints to flatter the figure.

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Style & Beauty Editor Dermatologists, salon owners, and beauty specialists recommend making the most of the time spent in bed by undergoing beauty treatments while you sleep.

The average eight hours in bed is a great opportunity to allow products to absorb into the skin, and some are even specially designed to be used overnight. With this in mind beauty companies have created some fantastic lotions and potions that will contribute to your beauty while you rest.

Some of the best I have found in the market are Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate that regenerates, repairs, and replenishes skin for a smoother,

healthier skin ready for action when you wake up and it's newly launched Midnight Recovery Eye packed with essential oils and natural active ingredients that will help you retain a youthful appearance around the eye.

Infused with the same natural ingredients as Midnight Recovery Concentrate, all you need to do is to apply a small dab of this product under the eye area before bed to wake

up with reduced puffiness around the eyes looking refreshed instead. Available from kiehls.es or at their Las Palmas boutique on the ground floor of El Corte Inglés.

For those of you who suffer from acne, there are products specially created to work on those trouble zones at night like Clear Complexion by everythingnicki.etsy. com helps treat and heal blemishes, by stimulating the natural regenera­tion processes.

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Beauty This serum has strong anti­ septic properties and helps tighten pores and regulate skin sebum production.

Designed for oily, combination and problematic skin types. It soothes and calms skin.

Ultra-conditioning masks to treat your frizzy hair can be applied after towel drying your hair just before bed. A shower cap will help the oils absorb into your hair. Rinse in the morning, and it will be like you’ve had an eight-hour

salon treatment.

Another trick for feet is to rub on a foot cream, then pull on cotton socks to hold the moisture in. Have trouble sleeping in socks? Cut off the toe ends so your feet can breathe. Your heels will still reap the benefits.

Hydrate Flaky Lips, dry lips seem to crack the most at night, say makeup experts,

making lipstick application uneven and cakey. To prevent this from happening, try applying a lip balm, right before you go to bed.

And for a very peaceful night try a lavender scented bath or a couple of drops of lavender oil on your pillow, try LLFarm.etsy.com for a great selection of natural herbal bath salts and oils made with real love.

Sweet dreams till next time

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Ann Mather, Celebrity Nutrition Advisor, Famouslyfit.com

Last week, I gave a list of the four main ways that nutrients help to treat or prevent conditions related to our musculoskeletal system – bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, etc.

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If you go back to that list, it is the fourth category which is the quickest acting of the lot. So, from top to bottom we go from slow acting to fast acting nutrients where the preceding category of nutrient supports the one that follows.

When it comes to nutrients, we need to look at those that best support the growth, health and recovery of these component that make up the bones, joints, tendons and ligaments in our body – protein fibre, mucupolysaccharides and proteoglycans!

For the protein fibre we are looking at MSM

and Silicon.

For the “proteoglycans” this is Silicon and glucosamine sulphate.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) This is a naturally occurring sulphur found in meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables and in cow´s milk.

I t is the only bioavailable form of sulphur – a macromineral that used in significant amounts in the body – and the only form of sulphur that the body can assimilate. As a sulphur compound MSM is believed to strengthen collagen, creates flexible bonds between the cells and promotes healing.

Silicon Silicon is best known in the form of its oxide – occurring in sand, grit, glass and quartz.

Yum, tasty! But Silicon also exists in a soluble form – orthosilicic acid – which is the form predominantly absorbed by humans. It is an important mineral for the health of cartilage, collagen, bones and vertebrae. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and some herbs and spices contain orthosilicic acid. Silicon supplementation

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can significantly improve bone volume and has a positive effect on osteoporosis. It also improves skin texture and resilience.

Glucosamine Sulphate Glucosamine is actually a sugar that is found in all animal bodies (and ours!).

Glucosamine sulphate helps the body repair damage and wear and tear to the cartilage.

Our cartilage is one of the first tissues to age – just think of the impact of constant use, repeated strains, slips and falls we experience throughout our lives. Add poor nutrition on the top, and you are facing progressive degeneration.

The problem is that these natural substances are volatile and easily destroyed through cooking, food processing, and storage. It is only you that can answer the question as to whether you are eating enough natural, fresh, raw foods to get enough of these important substances. If you are not, then I would definitely recommend sup­plemen­ta­ tion. Nutrigold´s Joint Support Formula is a great choice (www.nutrigold.co.uk)

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Putting the foot firmly down... by

Cheyne Towers Sometimes just when we think things are already complicated enough then out of the blue along comes yet another bombshell!

These things can happen when we least expect them, sneaking underneath the radar and hitting us where it very often hurts...a lot!

When they are caused by somebody in particular, who may be completely incapable or unwilling to engage in any kind of sensible dialogue with a view to making at least some degree of peace, do we crumple, or cower, or shut up and put up... or do we choose to put our foot down and make a stand for ourselves?

Unfortunately there are certain individuals whose apparent joy is in making others’ lives a misery in one way or another, or as many ways as possible. Some of these people are serial abusers, some are violent physically as well as psychologically and verbally, and others are simply cowards who try their best to dominate and bully with the threat of potential violence towards those unfortunate people who they believe to be a suitable victim for their sick and cowardly games.

As you can probably tell, I am absolutely outraged after hearing about one of the kinds of people described above, who has been attempting to bully and threaten a very lovely woman who has nothing but goodness and gentleness in every cell and every thought, and who has made great personal progress in overcoming a great deal of old negative conditioning.

I find that kind of bullying

not only cowardly but disgusting and pathetic, such individuals shame the rest of the male of the species. So under these circumstances,

need to be informed, and if it may be difficult for them to find lawful ways to protect a woman from the possibility of further abuse, then this may

when hearing about the threatened violence from this so-called man towards a gentle woman, what courses of action are available? Firstly the police

prove extremely frustrating and upsetting that they may effectively be powerless to act practically enough. Under these circumstances I believe

its very important to keep up a continued dialogue with the police with every new potential threat or harassment, and to not let them let it slip.

On a more personal level there are times when events conspire to test us beyond where we might have liked to be tested and under these circumstances one has a choice, and yes once again the choice is: Do I fall, or do I stand firm? Cowards and bullies arrogantly expect people to cower, but they don’t expect people to stand up and face up to them defiantly and wisely (not foolishly!)

Having heard over the years certain clients describe experiences of violent abuse, there is a difference between abusers who beat physically and those who abuse with words and gestures, the particular type of abuser I am focusing on here is the latter of the two.

Bullying and abuse of any kind should not be accepted

or condoned, or allowed to continue unchallenged and unfortunately this kind of experience happens behind closed doors all too often in relationships of all kinds. We may know of people who have been or are still abused in a relationship or it may even be you the reader... so if this is the case I would like to urge you to seek help where you can and wisely and begin to stand up for yourself or for those unfortunate friends or family who you may know have been suffering in such unacceptable ways.

Sometimes we do have to stand up and fight... refuse to accept any longer what is simply not acceptable in our lives... ‌ I would now like you to re-read this article and consider how you might be able to relate that sense of outrage to any tendency that may have been within you... as the abuser or your Higher Self... ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

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Once upon a time...

Most of us enjoy the warm glow that emanates from our innermost being when we hear an encouraging ‘rags to riches’, story don’t we? Hence the continuing success of such characters as Cinderella and Prince Charming.

And good triumphing over evil gives us a similar cosy feeling . As a child I remember holding my breath until I was dizzy as Little Red Riding Hood was read aloud to me. I was deliciously terrified!

I couldn’t wait to hear my very own dear Grand-mama (not yet eaten by the big bad wolf), finally get to everyone’s favourite ending - “... and they all lived happily ever after”.

Phew!

Sometimes even more compelling are true-life ‘poverty to affluence’ stories.

Such as those of people who were once ‘down on their uppers’, but who managed to move from rags to riches/ failure to success- not by mere chance – as in buying a winning lottery ticket but by sheer determination, persevering effort and self motivation.

Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper because he ‘lacked imagination’.

(Presumably he sloped off with Goofy to wish upon a

star!)

Steven Spielberg was considered ‘not the right material’ when denied the chance to study in a movie - making academy. He went on at the ripe old age of 28 to direct the film “Jaws” which grossed a then record €470 million at the box office.

J K Rowling, a single mother survived on social benefits and suffered from clinical depression. After several rejection slips from publishers, her perseverance won the day. Harry Potter books were eventually printed and made her an overnight success.

I like American basket ball player Michael Jordan’s quote. Coming from an impoverished background, but anxious to prove himself,

when in the early days he felt he had done less than his best and was not picked for his school team, he famously said “I can accept failure: everyone fails at something - but I can never accept not trying”.

Of course we know it is not all about money.

Some who live in humble circumstances are rich beyond measure – and vice versa. The genuinely poor are those who live constantly in quiet desperation, robbed of the ability to make choices for themselves. The choice to access safe clean water, the choice of an education, the choice of protection from abuse, the choice of healthcare, the choice of liberation from starvation, and more. The accompanying emotional and psychological scars often leave people feeling desperately unloved and totally worthless ...that’s another kind of poverty.

Sadly there are also true stories of rags that remain rags, poverty that remains a pain, and where abuse, disease famine and injustice

are almost accepted as the ‘norm’.

The following examples are not fairy tales but true modern day stories.

Once upon a time.... there was a 9 year old boy called Edward. His beloved mother had a lung condition and was not feeling well. They went together to the local village to get some medicine and while climbing up the steep path on the way home she lay down and died- with the boy right by her side .This dear little soul is very lost at the moment. He is the brother of 2 older girls (Amber and Sherri) which we help sponsor in our schools project. (The father died 6 years ago). Thanks to the generous funds sent from Las Palmas, and again those raised at our local Faro Dos market, we have been able via the Josephine Charles Foundation to send sufficient monies to help this small family do more than just survive. We pray for a “happily ever after” future for them.

Once upon a time .... there was a young girl of 11

called Ruby. She thought she was simply out shopping with her mother. They met a man who gave the woman a sum of cash, and the next thing Ruby knew her mother let go of her hand and she was led away by the stranger – sold by her own mother! What drives such desperation? Ruby had been channelled into a horrific slavery and sex trafficking ring. She suffered pain and degradation, and was kept locked up for 9 months, beaten and sexually abused daily by many men who paid her captor for the “favours”.

Reached, rescued and restored, Ruby is now in a safe place, being helped through her trauma, and on the way to living happily ever after.

Several more girls in similar situations have been saved by the Life Outreach Charity this year alone by funds raised right here in Gran Canaria.

And are these two stories from over the hills and far away? NO! The first is from a poor village in China: the second from a prosperous city in the very heart of England.

So please don’t ask where any of the underprivileged children live if the locality influences your willingness to support them. Surely their geographical location is of little consequence. They do not care where they live...be it Arguineguin or Aberystwyth... they only know they want the hurt to go away.

Why not join Ann, Micheal and Doreen from Arinaga, pictured here at Faro Dos Market if you feel you can help in some small measure?

They, together with many of TCN readers have been loyally supporting our charity stall for several years now.

They love the chance to bring and buy good English books at great prices with a bit of camaraderie thrown in – to say nothing of the incomparable reward of helping give the lives of even more children a “happily ever after ending”. ❏ Kay Owen.

November 2011 Next Faro Dos : November 6th and December 4th 2011

FOOD FOR THOUGHT “Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one” Johann wolfgang von Goethe

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The Home Report

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U.D. Las Palmas - Valladolid Estadio Gran Canario, Saturday 29th October 2011 crowd of : 12.143

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! y r o t c i v r e t f Victory... ...a The Home Report

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U.D. Las Palmas - Alcorcon Estadio Gran Canario, Saturday 26th October 2011 crowd of : 9.295

Alcorcon are a tough hard tackling side, not known for beautiful football but up to now their tactics have paid off. The defeats that they have suffered have been by a minimum.

FIRST HALF First quarter of an hour the teams are feeling each other out with opportunities by halves at both ends. ➤ 16´ Wasted chance by Roque after a good long pass leaves him in space. ➤ 19´ Good shot by Pignol from about 30 yards out. ➤ 24´ Workmanlike Alcorcon defence causes a hurried UDLP shot after good build up play had raised pulses. ➤ 26´ Yellow card for Jonathan Viera for a brash challenge. ➤ 28´ GOAL Quiroga after uncertainty in the Alcorcon defence, nicely punished. ➤ 30´ Offside Alcorcon. ➤ 34´ Great chance for UDLP as the ball goes right across the face of the Alcorcon goal, but the touch it needed did not arrive. ➤ 35´ Yellow card for Quiroga. ➤ 39´ unnecessary uncertainty in UDLP defence. ➤ 41´ Ruyman blasts high and wide for Las Palmas. ➤ 42´ GOAL nicely taken by Portillo.

No more incidents in a first half that UDLP have finally played as though they are not afraid of the opposition. It could be that Las Palmas manager, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, makes sure that these youngsters respect their opponents, but sometimes that respect can be translated as fear. On this day we are seeing a young and confident UDLP. SECOND HALF ➤ 52´ Bicycle kick by Portillo panicked over the bar by Bibi in the Alcorcon defence. ➤ 53´ Vitolo denied by Alcorcon keeper Herrera coming out quickly. ➤ 55´ Alcorcon header just wide of the post. ➤ 60´ Yellow card for Bibi in the Alcorcon defence for foul on Jonathan Viera on the edge of the box, poorly taken free kick, straight to the goalkeeper. ➤ 64´ Good Alcorcon header goes over the bar after nicely floated free kick. ➤ 71´ Yellow card for Agus of Alcorcon after elbowing Jonathan in the chest. ➤ 77´ Clearance by Laguardia, at a dangerous point in the game. ➤ 81´ Alcorcon appear to be growing in confidence in the closing stages. ➤ 92´ Alcorcon corner too little too late, game finished in 93rd minute, with very little second half incident.

Away Day

1-1

u.d. Almeria - U.D. Las Palmas Estadio de xxxxxxxx, Saturday 23th October 2011 crowd of :xxxxxxx

AWAY against recently relegated, but still the first division formation of Almeria in a hotly contested game that UDLP never at any point deserved to lose, they pulled an equalizer out of the hat in the 94th minute and thus saved a very important point.

At last a rainy afternoon in Las Palmas light drizzle pretty well guarantees a good fast game.

First HALF ➤ 1´ Good cross by Las Palmas, which Vicente just fails to reach.

First 5 minutes both teams are finding their feet. ➤ 5´ First chance for Valladolid, Barbosa beaten but Laguardia saves the situation. ➤ 6´ Error by Valladolid keeper Jaime produces near identical situation at the opposite end. ➤ 10´ Victor Perez shoots wide for Valladolid. ➤ 13´ Free kick for UDLP in good position after foul on Vitolo, finishing in a good shot

by Portillo going over the bar. ➤ 17´ Good sliding tackle

by Herner ends dangerous Valladolid break. ➤ 20´ Offside Jonathan Viera. ➤ 23´ Marquitos shot deflects for a Valladolid corner, following shot goes wide. ➤ 24´ Vitola finds himself in a good position in the box but takes too long to control the ball and is robbed by the defence. ➤ 33´ Victor Perez high and wide for Valladolid. ➤ 35´ Sisi inches wide for Valladolid after deflection. ➤ 37´ Clear foul on Las

Palmas just outside the Valladolid box, ball goes right across the goal but Portillo just fails to get there and give it the touch that it needs. ➤ 43´ Offside Las Palmas. ➤ 45´ Half time with no extra, it is easy to see why Valladolid is 3rd in the table. They are a solid team determined to play football, but up to now UDLP are keeping them at bay even though Valladolid are having much more possession.

SECOND HALF ➤ 46´ Portillo hits a good chance a little too softly. ➤ 50´ First yellow card of the game for Nafti of Valladolid. ➤ 51´ The natives are restless after a clear foul in the box on Portillo is not blown by the ref. ➤ 53´ Second yellow card of the game, this time for Laguardia of UDLP. ➤ 55´ Substitution, Roque is replaced by Juan Guerra, UDLP. ➤ 59´ Jonathan Viera, just wide after a good build up by Vitolo. ➤ 61´ Valenciaga close miss for Valladolid. ➤ 62´ Vitolo replaced by Mauro Quiroga, UDLP. ➤ 63´ First Valladolid substitution, Nafti off for Baraja ➤ 64´ Clear Valladolid offside which the linesman doesn’t signal and the ref doesn’t

blow, but the move comes to nothing. ➤ 67´ UDLP Substitution, Portillo leaves for David Gonzalez. ➤ 67´ Ruyman of Las Palmas denies Javi Guerra on the penalty spot. ➤ 71´ Valenciaga hits a shot just wide for Valladolid. ➤ 72´ Free kick for Las Palmas on 6 yards outside of the Valladolid box ➤ 73´ It is a practised move, Jonathan Viera and David Gonzalez lining up to take it, Jonathan runs over the ball and into space David lays it on for him perfectly and Jonathan controls it and blasts it into the corner, against the run of play. GOAL 1-0. ➤ 77´ Valladolid substitutions Jofre for Marquitos and Manucho for Oscar. ➤ 80´ Vicente spots Jaime the Valladolid keeper off his line and tries one from about 40 yards out, which goes just over the bar. ➤ 82´ Mauro escapes for Las Palmas but is beaten by the keeper in the one on one. ➤ 87´ Foul by Jonathan Viera in a very dangerous area, but Valladolid free kick comes to nothing. ➤ 89´ Vicente Gomez just wide for LP after a good counter attacking break. ➤ 90´ Vicente is stretchered off, but returns a minute later to finish the game. ➤ 94´Final whistle.

Football is, simply put, a game decided by goals and that has been well illustrated here Valladolid had more than 60% of the possession, but Las Palmas got the goal and subsequently the 3 points that accompany a victory.

With a Jonathan Viera back on form and showing a level of class which the big clubs of Europe are surely keeping an eye on. ❏ Ian Wilcox

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shine at the BODY BOAR D DROPKN EE

2011

1º Cristofer Davila 2º Ruiman Rey 3º Samuel Figueroa 4º Oliver Valdivia

BODY BOAR D OPEN

1º Oliver Valdivia 2º Hector Mihalic 3º Chencho Sanchez 4º Aridane Gonzalez

BODY BOAR D JUN IOR

1º Francisco Fulgencio 2º Joel Rodriguez 3º Manuel Lima 4º Alvaro Ferreño

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sURF OPEN

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sURF INFANTIL

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The President of the Canary Surfing Federation takes part in International Talks on the Protection of the Waves The president of the Federación Canaria de Surf, Angel Lobo, has taken to the international stage on the subject of wave and coastal protection.

At a conference held between Biarritz in France and San Sebastian in Spain, Angel helped head the conference which serves as a continuation of the actions carried out at the first International Conference on the protection of waves as a natural resource, economic and sports, celebrated at the Faculty of Law at the University of La Laguna in Tenerife in February 2010.

Backed by the presence of the prestigious Tony Butt (famous oceanographer, coastal engineer and scientist - not to mention big wave surfer) the talks were listened to by politicians and construction moguls alike.

One of the main objectives of the conference is to make surfing of tangible benefit to society in terms of sport and integration of coastal management.

Organised by the Foundation of European Surfers, there were three main subjects tackled: how to measure the value of a wave, what are the threats to them and the coast, and what strategies should be used to carry out their protection.

Angel, who is qualified in law and a lecturer at La Laguna University, suggested that with regards to the strategies to protect waves, “there are legal instruments that can be implemented for the protection of the waves such as their recognition as a natural sports facility and their integration in coastal management plans and protection.” Angel also suggested various strategies for improvement and creation of surf spots.

Congratulations to Angel and the Canarian Surf Federation who are working hard to protect our waves and coastline.

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Ön ingen reser till

eller vad att se och göra på Gran Canaria

De två vanligaste frågorna man får som boende på Gran Canaria är: När är bästa tiden att komma hit? Vad finns det att se och göra?

Gran Canaria har mängder av högtidsdagar, fördelade över årets alla månader.

Det finns ett rikt kulturellt utbud med inbokade artister.

Naturen följer sin egen rytm

med årets skiftningar. Vill man uppleva någon av alla dessa händelser, såsom mandelträdets blomning, den stora karnevalen eller en viss konsert, är naturligtvis den bästa tiden när detta infaller.

Men annars skulle jag svara – från april till november.

Genast får jag mothugg.

Frågeställaren förklarar

närmast indignerat att då ska de till sommarstugan, ut med husvagnen eller båten.

Och inget går upp mot den nordiska sommaren, blir det automatiska tillägget. Till mitt försvar brukar jag anföra att Gran Canaria har världens bästa klimat. Men, det ostadiga väder som medför blåst och regn som trots allt

förekommer, inträffar mellan december och mars. Till svar brukar jag då få att ”några dagars regn gör inget, det är vi så vana vid”. Eller ”att det är mulet är nästan bara bra, för då bränner vi oss inte!”.

Nej, till ön beger man sig inte förrän det nordiska klimatet är outhärdligt. Man reser således inte till Gran Canaria,

buskaget. Förvånansvärt nog blåser det uppfriskande nere i grytan, och vad passar bättre än en stunds avkoppling med mat och dryck på botten. Det är intressant, storslaget och

rofyllt.

Observera att området endast är öppet mellan klockan 8 till 17. För den som saknar bil, går det även buss dit.

Vad att se och göra på Gran Canaria

Del 1 - Bandama

Bandama ligger strax utanför Las Palmas. Kör först upp till toppen, stanna till och njut av utsikten. Denna är fantastisk.

Staden ligger vid dina fötter, den imploderade vulkanen alldeles intill och lite längre bort, Spaniens äldsta golfbana.

Kör sedan ner en bit, parkera och påbörja vandringen ner i kratern. Ta gärna dessförinnan del av informationen på orienteringskartan och beskrivningen av förloppet från vulkanutbrott till krater.

Jag rekommenderar ordentliga skor, gott om vatten

och gärna en liten matsäck.

Den vindlande stigen till botten 200 meter längre ner klarar säkert alla, men på sina ställen är det lösgrus, varför det är viktigt med ett bra grepp.

Promenaden ger många skilda intryck. Olika fåglar har sina bon på klipphyllorna.

I luften svävar en falk. På marken kilar ödlor, en del riktigt stora. Hare och getter syns också. Växtligheten frodas och luften fylls av en söt doft. De gamla lavaströmmarna har lämnat tydliga spår i slänten där den svarta jorden skär genom

utan man flyr sitt hemland när det är som sämst. Ingen bryr sig om mitt svar på fråga ett. Återstår att se om jag får gehör för svaret på den andra frågan.

I en artikelserie kommer olika utflyktsmål att presenteras. De utgår inte ifrån någon ”måste lista” eller prioritetsordning. För

det som finns runt hörnet kan upplevas som dagens höjdpunkt, medan det mål som det tagit timmar att nå kan resultera i en besvikelse.

Därför kommer jag att berätta varför ni ska åka till ett visst ställe. Vad som väntar er.

Sedan är det upp till er att bedöma ifall det verkar vara värt bemödandet.

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Espero volver a verle (verte) pronto - Hoppas att vi ses snart igen Ha sido un placer conocerle (te) - Det har varit trevligt att träffa Er (dig) ¡Adiós! – Hej då!

¿ Hasta luego! Vi ses senare! ¡Hasta mañana! – Vi ses imorgon!

Hör gärna av er till mig om det är något speciellt tema som är av intresse för er.

Tack för denna gång, jag återkommer i nästa nummer med lektion nr 2.

❏ Av Linda Appelqvist

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Bokrecension Arnaldur Inriðason: Svart himmel, Norstedts

Svart Himmel är hans senaste kriminalroman och utspelar sig som vanligt på Island. Men kommissarie Erlandur har tagit semester och istället finner vi poliskollegan Sigurdur Óli som huvudperson.

Sigurdurs bästa kompis ber om hjälp. Dennes svåger har efter en erotisk eskapad blivit utsatt for utpressning. Sigurdur bestämmer

sig efter stor tvekan att hjälpa till som privatperson. Arbetskamraterna inom polisen får inget veta. Men problemen hopar sig.

Utpressaren finner han döende efter en brutal misshandel.

Fortsatt utredning leder till koppling mellan barnpornografi och ekonomisk brottslighet. Vanliga människor har på grund av dåligt omdöme och tillfälligheter

försatts i till synes omöjliga situationer.

En spännande berättelse som skildrar hur vem som helst, kan förmås att begå brott för att försvara sin samhällsposition, ekonomi eller roll som en hjälpande vän. ❏ Av Svenska Bokhandeln

Middagsförslag

Kreolsk gryta 500 gr fläskfilé 150-200 gr cabanosser eller chorizokorv 1-2 msk vetemjöl 1 msk smör 100 gr syltlök 150 gr svarta urkärnade oliver 1 röd paprika 3 dl vispgrädde Salt, peppar och dragon

Skär korven och fläskfilén i cm tjocka skivor och bryn dem lätt i en tjockbottnad gryta Strö över vetemjöl Lägg i syltlök och svarta oliver, rör om Strimla paprikan och tillsätt den 5. Häll i grädden 6. Krydda med salt, peppar och dragon 7. Sjud i 10-15 minuter 8. Späd vid behov med spadet från syltlöken och oliverna Servera med sallad och ris. ❏ Av Café L & B

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BASKETRESULTAT FÖR GRAN CANARIA 2014 (säsong 2011-12)

Omgång 1: Omgång 2: Omgång 3: Omgång 4:

Unicaja - Gran Canaria 2014 Gran Canaria 2014 - Caja Laboral Gran Canaria - Murcia Assignia Manresa - Gran Canaria 2014

85-68 68-77 66-54 69-60

missbrukare.

Sport

Kära läsare! Här kommer en sektion för er som är sportin­ tresserade! I varje nummer kommer jag att uppdatera er om de viktigaste sporthändelserna här på Gran Canaria, naturligtvis med tonvikt på de två största sporterna, dvs fotboll och basket. Eftersom detta är första numret för denna avdelning börjar vi med en liten sammanfattning av hur öns främsta fotbollslag, UD Las Palmas, som spelar i divisionen under Barcelona och Real Madrid, har inlett sin säsong.

Sedan följer motsvarande sammandrag av Gran Canaria 2014, vilket är öns bästa basketlag som ligger i Spaniens högsta division.

Efter ni läst detta kommer ni att ha full kontroll!

I skrivande stund befinner sig UD Las Palmas på 8:e plats i Liga Adelante, som denna division kallas. Lagets mål är att flyttas upp till högsta divisionen till nästa säsong, så vi håller tummarna för att denna inledning kan förbättras ytterligare ett snäpp!

Som ni ser har säsongen inte börjat speciellt bra för

Gran Canaria 2014. De har vant oss vid att alltid hamna bland de 8 främsta lagen och alltså få delta i slutspelet då ligan är färdigspelad, alltså förväntar vi oss lite mer av detta laget! I rättvisans namn bör dock nämnas att det inte varit någon lätt inledning i och med att Unicaja och Caja Laboral hör till Spaniens absolut främsta lag. Jag kan varmt rekommendera er att åka upp till Las Palmas för att se en match live, de brukar vara mycket underhållande! ❏ Av Linda Appelqvist

FOTBOLLSRESULTAT FÖR UD LAS PALMAS (säsong 2011-12)

Omgång 1: Omgång 2: Omgång 3: Omgång 4: Omgång 5: Omgång 6: Omgång 7: Omgång 8: Omgång 9: Omgång 10: Omgång 11:

Ställdes in på grund av strejk.

Guadalajara - UD Las Palmas 1-1 UD Las Palmas - Alcoyano 1-0 Gimnástic - UD Las Palmas 1-3 UD Las Palmas - Córdoba 0-1 Girona - UD Las Palmas 4-2 UD Las Palmas - Real Murcia 1-1 Celta - UD Las Palmas 1-2 UD Las Palmas - Elche 1-1 Almeria - UD Las Palmas 1-1 UD Las Palmas - Alcorcon 2-0

Det började redan i de tidiga tonåren.

Först som ett vilset, trevande testande av olika varianter, oftast under överinseende och vägledning av äldre och mera garvade kamrater.

Ganska snart utvecklade det sig till ett behov. En källa till välbefinnande, harmoni och balans. Så småningom en nödvändighet och ett naturligt inslag i vardagslivet.

Med tilltagande ålder har det kanske minskat något, men i samband med anskaffandet av vår lägenhet på Gran Canaria eskalerade det och började likna missbruk igen. Tror att det i första hand har med klimatet att göra.

Jag springer. Varje dag. Har så gjort i stort sett i hela mitt liv.

Numera kanske inte så långt, och kanske inte så fort som på den tiden man förberedde sig för olika maraton- eller terränglopp.

Många har ansett, och anser, mig vara en motionsmissbrukare. Att det ibland har gått till överdrift.

Att komma från mörka, frostiga och kalla Sverige till behagliga Puerto Rico på Gran Canaria är himmelriket för en motionsmissbrukare. Att ta på sig shorts, löparlinne och lätta löparskor och sticka ut på en runda i soluppgången ger ett rus som knappast någon annan drog kan ge. Man får sina vanor. Startar alltid strax innan solen gått upp.

Vätskebältet är på, solglasögonen hänger i sitt ”senilsnöre”, de behövs på hemvägen. I handen en liten påse med torrfoder till katterna Morris och Nisse som vant sig vid att jag kommer och därför väntar troget. Upp, förbi Maracaibo, nedför backen mot posten och busscentralen. Sedan börjar det. Det långa härliga motlutet upp mot Riosol. En liten paus före ”mördarbacken” upp till köpcentret på toppen. En liten runda däruppe och sedan, belöningen!

Utför hela vägen hem, bara att rulla på. Det går lätt, man har tid att känna sig som världsmästare! Vägarbetarna som snyggar till gatan morsar. En ropar ”buenos dias, runner boy”! Runner BOY! Han skulle bara veta att jag är pensionär! Det är härligt att vara missbrukare!

❏ Av Ulf Rönning

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING To place a classified advert, simply fill in the coupon on page 31 and drop off at Property Abroad, Aladdins Cave, Cafe Florin.

See ads for locations. Email: sales@thecanarynews.com or Tel: 928 774 818

PROPERTIES FOR SALE AGENTS Maspalomas, Campo Internacional Playa Flor - Bungalow, 2 bed(s) 128.500 Euros 21617-AK ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, West Hill Bonanza Apartment, 1 bed(s) 68.000 Euros 21998-OM

bedroom,bathroom, living room with kitchenette and a big sunny balcony. Very well maintained communal areas with communal swimming pool and tennis courts and private parking inside the complex. Bills included. Close to the beach and shops, very well situated. Available from December!

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***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, Center Apartment, 1 bed(s) 89.000 Euros 22003-OM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, Center Luquillo Apartment, 2 bed(s) Very close to the beach 135.000 Euros 22006-LM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Arguineguín, Altos de Arguineguín Canarios I Studio, bed(s) 130.000 Euros 22013-OM

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***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Mogán, Playa and Puerto Apartment, 2 bed(s) Fantastic apartment in Puerto de Mogán 195.000 Euros 22047-TB ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, East Hill Apartment, 1 bed(s) 110.000 Euros 22083-LM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, East Hill Apartment, 1 bed(s) 69.500 Euros 22087-OM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Puerto Rico, West Hill Studio, bed(s) 61.000 Euros 22092-LM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** Arguineguín, Patalavaca Solemio Apartment, 1 bed(s) 85.000 Euros 22120-OM ***CARDENAS REAL ESTATE, SINCE 1980***

***Call now 928 150 650 or visit www.cardenas-grancanaria.com*** -------------------------------------Rentals PLAYA DEL INGLES PI835: 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, €700/month Wonderful apartment, completly refurbished with good taste.

The apartment offers one

TAURITO TR537: 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom €450/month Apartment for rent in Playa de Taurito. The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, living room with a kitchenette and a balcony. Located near to the beach and the resort centre, with its shops, bars and restaurants. The complex offers a swimming pool and a sun terrace. Price includes the costs for water and electricity.

Sea views and views of Mogan in the distance.

MASPALOMAS MP305: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom €1200/month Lovely 2 bedroom apartment with amazing views over Maspalomas beach and the Dunes. Located just a few meters from the beach, private garage, communal garden and large terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with all appliances and spacious living room with breathtaking views. Only available from October till the end of April.

Sales SAN FERNANDO SF832: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms €299000 Enormous property with huge potential.The upstairs has a self contained one-bedroom flat with its own kitchen and living room which opens up onto a large, partially covered terrace with its own small pool and barbeque area.

The lower floor has four double bedrooms, a large fully-fitted kitchen and two living areas, one with dining area. The house needs some repair hence the price - but has previously been rented out as a seperate property downstairs

whilst the owners have lived in the upper part. This is a very large property in an area close to the shops and the schools. There is plenty of outside space and many possibilities.

MELONERAS ML554: 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms €350,000 Beautiful two-storey town house available for sale. Aluminium doors and windows and air conditioning throughout. Very large communal swimming pool and secure gated complex. Only 5 mins from the beach and restaurants. Fully furnished and with totally equipped kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. Private garden.

PUERTO RICO PR773: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom €67,000 One bedroom apartment for sale at an excellent price, situated in a great spot overlooking beautiful views of Puerto Rico, mountains and the ocean.The apartment has a large balcony, bedroom, living room area and bathroom. Communal pool and a bargain not to be missed!!!

RENTALS PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Lovely apartment in Playa del Inglés. completely refurbished and furnished, it has a bedroom, living-room with a kitchennette totally equiped. Airconditioning and everything you need. Is a corner apartment and it has a fantastic balcony. Exterior carpentry PVC imitation wood, with double glazing and soundproofing. The apartment has a pvc security door. The complex offers comunal swimmingpool, tenis court, solarium with separate naturalist area and 24 hours reception.

Ref: PI836a. Price: €700/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

PLAYA DEL INGLES Lovely apartment near the beach and also near the Yumbo Centre.

The complex has a Tennis court, Football ground, Swimming Pool, Children’s pool, Solarium and it is the ONLY complex with a Frontón Court in Playa del Inglès. The solarium is surrounded by banana and mango trees! Very central and nicely kept complex. Rental price includes all bills.

Ref: PI737. Price: €650/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

LAS PALMAS Two bedroom flat situated in the centre of Las Palmas next to Corte Ingles and Las Alcaravaneras beach and Las Canteras beach. Although based in the centre of the city you are away from the noise. Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room area comes completly furnished with washing machine, oven etc. Lift and security cameras on the premises. Possibility of internet connection. Water and electric seperate.

Ref: LP787. Price: €590/month (bills not included) Tel: 928 141202

DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

PUERTO RICO We have a 3 bedroom house with balcony and views over waterpark in Puerto Rico. It is fully furnished and would suit those who want a quieter lifestyle but within 10 mins you can be at the commercial centre which hosts, bars, shops, restaurants and much more !! Communal parking close to the house. Very well maintained and spotless clean. Water and electricity are separate.

Ref: PR788. Price: €750/month (no deposit required!)

Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

SAN AGUSTIN Beatiful bungalow in a quite residential area in San Agustín.

The bungalow has two bedrooms, a bathroom, big living room, kitchen, laundry room and terrace.

The property is fully equiped and furnished, with airconditioning ready to move into. Private gate to access to the complex and easy parking. Bills included.

Ref: PI850 Price:€800/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

SALES PUERTO RICO Very well kept residential complex.

Sold fully furnished and the apartment has a large (16m2) balcony. There is offroad parking available for owners. Lovely swimming pool area and all immaculately kept.

Ref:PR476. Price: €86,000 Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

SAN AGUSTIN Cosy apartment in San Agustin only 10 mins walk from the beach. This apartment is in a quiet complex away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping centres. Set in a cul-de-sac. Very low €50 a month community maintenance fees. The property is sold furnished including microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine. Nice holiday home in San Agustin and a good longterm investment.

Ref: SA752. Price: €79,000 Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

TAURITO Apartment for sale in Playa de Taurito. The apartment has one bedroom, a kitchenette and a balcony. Located close to the beach and the resort centre, with its shops, bars and restaurants.

The complex offers a swimming pool and a sun terrace. Sea views .

The apartment has been renovated and includes new mattresses, new sofa, new curtains and a new fridge. Bargain!

Ref:TR537. Price: €69,000 Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

PUERTO RICO One bedroom apartment with bathroom, kitchenette, living room

area. Large terrace overlooking beautiful views to the mountains and sea. Apartment is located in a great location but needs refurbishment.

Ref:PR774. Price: €50,000 Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

PUERTO RICO SUPER LOW PRICE FOR PARKING SPACE IN EL VALLE!!!!!! Price has been slashed from €12,000 to €8,500! Remote control for garage door. Keep your car cool and safe in this underground carpark.

Ref:PR785. Price: €8,500 Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com

--------------------------------------PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Wonderful view over beach from this nice apartment/studio on 14th floor only some steps from the promenade and beach, near to all amenities, well-kept complex with pool, equipment include, 111.000 Euro (Ref. 2.002L) INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 GRAN CANARIA SOUTH Best time to buy excellent properties for reasonable prices.

We are pleased to provide you with details. Our priority since over 25 years is to offer the highest quality of service, also after the sale, to our clients. Karin-Sybille Rosenfeld, qualified Estate Agent, INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684, , www.ksrgrancanaria. com MASPALOMAS Near the Golf Course and short distance to the light house, quiet terraced 1 bedroom bungalow (+large storage) in very well kept complex with heated pool and tennis, ample parking space, nicely furnished with all comfort. 135.000 Euro (Ref. 3.509K2). INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684, info@ksrgrancanaria.com SONNENLAND Charming Duplex-bungalow in private complex with pool area in tropical gardens, 1 bedroom with balcony, kitchen and storage, complete (new) bath, terrace, small fenced garden, fully equipped (washing machine etc.). 122.000 Euro (Ref. 3.800I). INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com,

Tel. 928 766 684 ARGUINEGUÍN Feeling comfortabel at highest level (NO comunity): beautiful detached chalet, 174 m2 living space on private 351 m2 plot with pool, BBQ, carport, guest flat on basement, first class equipment, tastefully decorated. (Ref. 6.811B) € 596.000.

INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 SAN AGUSTIN Hillside bungalow aprox. 130 m2 livingspace, include guest apartment with sep. entrance, plus large terrace of aprox. 50 m2 with panoramic view, carport, quiet complex with tennis and nice pool, 325.000 Euro (Ref. 5.505I).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Beautiful 1 bedroom Apartment, very private balcony with sea view, luxuriously fitted, quiet location and well-kept complex with pools, private parking, 24-hour security etc. 91.800 Euro (Ref. 1.004U).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, www.ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 MONTAÑA DE LA DATA Exceptional Villa with lots of possibilities on 1.300 m2 fenced ground, peaceful and quiet place with amazing views towards Maspalomas and the Atlantic, 384 m2 living space (plus enormous terraces), include 2 separate apartments, each with 2 bedrooms, wonderful garden, pool, BBQ house, 1.100.000 Euro (Ref. 6.300C).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, Tel. 928 766 684, www.ksrgrancanaria.com SAN AGUSTIN Hillside bungalow aprox. 130 m2 livingspace, include guest apartment with sep. entrance, plus large terrace of aprox. 50 m2 with panoramic view, carport, quiet complex with tennis and nice pool, 325.000 Euro (Ref. 5.505I).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 EL SALOBRE GOLF RESORT Luxurious, modern Chalet (brand new) on 236,34 m2 private plot, with fantastic views over Golf Course to the Atlantic, 2 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, terraces, garden and private pool, very tastefully furnished, all top-quality, Euro 595.000 (Ref. 5.900D).

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INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Centric, quiet location in residential complex with well kept pool area.

Two bedroom Duplex Bungalow (109 m2 living space) with view to Atlantic and mountains, spacious private garden, roof terrace, 2 bath rooms, refurbishment required, off-road parking, Euro 272.000 (Ref. 4.008Q) INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 --------------------------------------ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, PUERTO RICO, at the top of Puerto Rico, fantastic sea views, private, pool. Ref. 10080.

Sale price: 67.000.-€.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN PUERTO RICO, excellent complex, very central, fantastic sea views. Ref. 1004. Sale price from: 75.000.-€.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX One bedroom apartment, basic condition, small private complex, pool & parking. Ref. 10037. Sale price 60.000.-€ 2 BEDROOM CORNER DUPLEX, with two bathrooms, in perfect condition, central location. Ref 10049. Sale price 149.950.-€.

2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH 80M2 PRIVATE GARDEN, in a very central location, totally renovated, furnished, private parking. Ref. 10091A. Sale price 235.000.-€.

ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com --------------------------------------PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Exclusive 1 bedroom Apartment in comfortable complex with pools, private parking, 24-hours security, beautiful balcony with sea view, luxuriously fitted to the last detail and to feel at home. 120.000 Euro (Ref. 1.004V). INMOBILIARIA KSR, www.ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 PASITO BLANCO Very comfortable Chalet on two storeys, direct entry from intern road to private car-port and house, spacious living- and dining room, sep. kitchen (storage), 2 bedrooms (1 with beautiful balcony and view over harbour), intern lift prepared for wheel chair, terrace and garden.

Superb price: 299.000 Euro (Ref. 4.910A). INMOBILIARIA KSR, Tel. 928 766 684, www.ksrgrancanaria.com SONNENLAND Charming Duplex-bungalow in

private complex with pool area in tropical gardens, 1 bedroom with balcony, kitchen and storage, complete (new) bath, terrace, small fenced garden, fully equipped (washing machine etc.). 122.000 Euro (Ref. 3.800I). INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 KSR ESTATE AGENT GRAN CANARIA SOUTH Best time to buy excellent properties for reasonable prices.

We are pleased to provide you with details. Our priority since over 25 years is to offer the highest quality of service, also after the sale, to our clients. Karin-Sybille Rosenfeld, qualified Estate Agent, INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684, www.ksrgrancanaria.com PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Wonderful view all over the beach to dunes of Maspalomas and San Agustín from this nice apartment on 14th floor, only some steps from the promenade, near to all amenities, well-kept complex with pool, equipment include, 111.000 Euro (Ref. 2.002L) INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 MASPALOMAS Near the Golf Course and short distance to the light house, quiet terraced 1 bedroom bungalow (+large storage) in very well kept complex with heated pool and tennis, ample parking space, nicely furnished with all comfort. 135.000 Euro (Ref. 3.509K2). INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/. Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684, info@ksrgrancanaria.com ARGUINEGUÍN Feel comfortable at highest level (NO community): beautiful detached chalet, 174 m2 living space (2 floors) on private 351 m2 plot with pool, BBQ, carport, guest flat on basement, first class equipment, tastefully decorated. (Ref. 6.811B) € 596.000. INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/.

Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 SAN AGUSTIN Rocas Rojas, quiet bungalow/ apartment, south-west facing, overlooking park, ca. 77 m2, spacious balcony, furnished, fantastic price: 190.000 Euro (Ref. 4.813H). INMOBILIARIA KSR, C/.

Escorial, Edif. Danubio, Tel. 928 766 684 MONTAÑA DE LA DATA Exceptional Villa with lots of possibilities on 1.300 m2 fenced ground, peaceful and quiet place with amazing views towards Maspalomas and the Atlantic, 384 m2 living space (plus enormous terraces), include 2 separate

apartments, each with 2 bedrooms, wonderful garden, pool, BBQ house, 1.100.000 Euro (Ref. 6.300C).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, Tel. 928 766 684, www.ksrgrancanaria.com EL SALOBRE GOLF RESORT Luxurious, modern Chalet (brand new) on 236,34 m2 private plot, with fantastic views over Golf Course to the Atlantic, 2 bed rooms, 2 bath rooms, terraces, garden and private pool, very tastefully furnished, all top-quality, Euro 595.000 (Ref. 5.900D).

INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766 684 PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Centric, quiet location in residential complex with well kept pool area.

Two bedroom Duplex Bungalow (109 m2 living space) with view to Atlantic and mountains, spacious private garden, roof terrace, 2 bath rooms, refurbishment required, off-road parking, Euro 272.000 (Ref. 4.008Q) INMOBILIARIA KSR, info@ksrgrancanaria.com, Tel. 928 766684 PROPERTIES FOR RENT Agent PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Spacious one bedroom apartment with views of the swimming pool.

There is one bedroom with two single beds and fitted wardrobes.

The kitchen is a generous size and has a large granite worktop. This apartment is available for longterm rental. The price includes all water and also the electricity up to €50.

It´ s situated in the heart of Playa del Ingles on Avda de Tirajana only steps away from the famous Yumbo Shopping Centre with all its bars and restaurants. With a nice sized balcony and a very bright airy feel - this is a lovely rental property.

Ref: PI787. Price: €550/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com PLAYA DEL INGLES Lovely apartment near the beach and also near the Yumbo Centre.

The complex has a Tennis court, Football ground, Swimming Pool, Children’s pool, Solarium and it is the ONLY complex with a Frontón Court in Playa del Inglès. The solarium is surrounded by banana and mango trees! Very central and nicely kept complex. Rental price includes all bills.

Ref: PI737. Price: €650/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com LAS PALMAS Two bedroom flat situated in the centre of Las Palmas next to Corte

Ingles and Las Alcaravaneras beach and Las Canteras beach. Although based in the centre of the city you are away from the noise. Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room area comes completly furnished with washing machine, oven etc. Lift and security cameras on the premises. Possibility of internet connection. Water and electric seperate.

Ref: LP787. Price: €590/month (bills not included) Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com PUERTO RICO We have a 3 bedroom house with balcony and views over waterpark in Puerto Rico. It is fully furnished and would suit those who want a quieter lifestyle but within 10 mins you can be at the commercial centre which hosts, bars, shops, restaurants and much more !! Communal parking close to the house. Very well maintained and spotless clean. Water and electricity are separate.

Ref: PR788. Price: €750/month (no deposit required!)

Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com PLAYA DEL INGLES Wonderful apartment, completly refurbished with good taste.

The apartment offers one bedroom,bathroom, living room with kitchenette and a big sunny balcony. Very well maintained communal areas with communal swimming pool and tennis courts and private parking inside the complex. Bills included. Close to the beach and shops, very well situated.

Ref: PI835 Price:€700/month Tel: 928 141202 DREAM HOMES www.dreamhomesgrancanaria. com --------------------------------------ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com STUDIOS, ONE & TWO BEDROOMS APARTMENTS AND BUNGALOWS, in Puerto Rico, & Playa del Cura, long term lets. Prices from 440.-€ / month.

AMADORES BEACH established fully fitted restaurant for traspaso.

Includes all the inventory. Traspaso 75.000.-€. Rent 2.500.-€.

LOCAL IN PASSARELLA CENTRE, opposite Puerto Rico beach, overlooking the marina, 85 m2 plus 50 m2 terrace. Fitted bar, semifitted kitchen, 2 WC. Rent 2.700.-€.

RESTAURANT IN PUERTO RICO SHOPPING CENTRE, PHASE I. Family run restaurant for sale,

freehold, fully fitted and open since 1993, includes all fixtures and fittings. 75 m2. Please enquire price ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com PROPERTIES FOR sale Private Apartment 8th floor Don Paco Quiet, fully equipped, 32 square meters interior plus large balcony overlooking the sea. Sunsets, beachfront and seaviews included.

149,000€. Stan Kossen, Apto. Don Paco, 817; Av. Los Canarios, 27; 35129 Patalavaca. Tel: (34) 928 062 871 PROPERTIES FOR RENT Private Playa de Arinaga For Rent, 1 & 2 bed apartments with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and parking space, near to the beach, quiet area. Building has a lift, internet and satellite tv, which is included. Prices start from 395€ per month. For more information call 649 730 486 or email franciscomoreno1975@yahoo.es Rooms to let in spacious, shared house in San Fernando. Own bedroom with en suite shower, internet and English tv. Shared kitchen, patio, internal patio and roof terrace. All mod cons. 300/350€ inclusive of bills.

Tel: 626 306 826.

Puerto Rico 1 Bedroom Apt. Large Terrace, Fully Furnished, Quiet Area, View To Harbour, Large Pool, 450€ pcm.

Includes all bills. Min 6 Months.

Veronica Caballero Arencibia, San Bernardo 24-1 Las Palmas. 619 060 918 Rooms To Let Large villa in San Fernando.

250/300 Euro per month inc. bills, wifi, TV, linen, fully equipped kitchen, roof terrace etc. Tel 606 077 115 PROPERTy exchange Apt. Exchange.

IBR Apt. overlooking harbour Inihbofin Island, Connemara, Ireland. Avaliable August. Will exchange for apartment January/ February. Email: joanne@inishbofin.com Services Offered Sewing work, alterations, zips, curtains Pick up and deliver Puerto Rico Area Maria 677181283 Child minding day/evening Maria 677181283 WANTED - Sales professionals with

CHURCH SERVICES AROUND THEISLAND

good customer service and account management. Must be upbeat , commited, self starter with a cando attitude. Uncapped commission.

BASIC offered after trial period if targets met or exceeded. CALL 6343 67879 Charities Drinking Problem?

For English-Speaking Guidance Call Serenity on 66 40 09 153 International, English speaking AA meetings every Friday at the church in the Kasbah (door on the left hand side) Playa del Inglés, 8.30pm. Monday 12pm in San Fernando, behind Market Maspalomas and Tuesday 7pm at the Catholic Church by the police station.

We Buy and Sell Second Hand and New. Call Mandy: 637 163 434 Ancora Centre No. 82 Arguineguin.

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Telephone: 928 141 202

Dream Homes , C.C. Yumbo Local 411/10 , 35100 Playa del Inglés and Avda. Tomas Roca Bosch Nº 28, Puerto Rico G.C. Tel: 928 90 68 90 info@dreamhomesgrancanaria.com www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com Playa del Ingles

€700/month 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Wonderful apartment, completly refurbished. It offers 1 bedroom, bathroom, living room with kitchenette and a big sunny balcony.

Well maintained communal areas with communal swimming pool, tennis courts and private parking inside the complex. Bills included.

Close to the beach and shops.

Available from December!

San Fernando

Looking to buy property in Gran Canaria?

Mobile: 676 406 679

For Rent Taurito

Maspalomas

€450/month 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Apartment for rent in Playa de Taurito. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room with a kitchenette and a balcony. Located near to the beach and the resort centre.

The complex offers a swimming pool. Price includes the costs for water and electricity.

Sea views.

€1200/month 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Lovely apartment with amazing views over Maspalomas beach and the Dunes. Located just a few meters from the beach, private garage, communal garden and large terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with all appliances and spacious living room. Only available from October till the end of April.

For Sale Meloneras

"Bellevue Best Property Agent 2006 - 2011"

Cárdenas Real Estate is a family business that has specialized in property in the south of Gran Canaria since 1980.

Arguineguín, Loma Dos

Puerto Rico

Beautiful 3 bedroomed family house with several terraces and private parking. Views over Loma Dos and within walking distance of all ammenities. Sold furnished & equipped.

Several 1 bedroomed apartments for sale in a complex with a communal pool. Sold furnished and equipped, with terraces & sea views. Close to the Shopping Center.

Ref. 22117-LL

Ref. 21953-OM

Price : 219.000 €

Puerto Rico

Mogán Valley

€299,000 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Property with huge potential.

The upstairs has a self contained one-bedroom flat with its own kitchen and living room which opens up onto a partially covered terrace with its own small pool and barbeque area.

The lower floor has 4 double bedrooms, kitchen and 2 living areas, one with dining area.

€350,000 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms Beautiful two-storey town house available for sale.

Aluminium doors and windows and air conditioning throughout. Very large communal swimming pool and secure gated complex. Only 5 mins from the beach and restaurants. Fully furnished.

Private garden.

From: 57.000 €

€67,000 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom One bedroom apartment for sale at an excellent price, situated in a great spot overlooking beautiful views of Puerto Rico, mountains and the ocean.The apartment has a large balcony, bedroom, living room area and bathroom.

Communal pool and a bargain not to be missed!!!

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Large 3 bedroomed bungalow with a private pool built on a plot of 1800m². Large terraces, gardens, garage and is sold furnished and equipped. Only 5 min. from Playa de Mogán.

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