The Courier Week 117

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Friday, May 17, 2013

DAYA KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED?

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Daya Nueva residents are up in arms over a building “shell” that has appeared literally on their own doorstep.

The village, close to Almoradi, has enjoyed a quiet lifestyle which has appealed to many people who enjoy life off the beaten track, but they’re now angry about a construction that has appeared, which is going to house the weekly market, in addition to events.

Margaret Gooch lives next to the “shell” on Calle Antonio Sorianio Bri, and told The Courier that no warning was given to anybody on her street about what was going to happen, and that they were given no chance to raise any concerns.

“I have lost a view of the mountains, and now all I see is ugly green metal”, Mrs. Gooch said. “Our road has mainly English residents who are mostly pen-

sioners. It will have devalued our properties and it will have an effect on our health and general happiness.”

Work on the building started last summer, with reports of high noise levels when the steel bars were being erected. The published cost of the building is over 200 thousand Euros, with the project funded by the Valencian Government.

“It raises the questions of how money could be found for this when Daya Nueva is broke whilst Valencia struggles to pay for important things like farmacia bills,”

fumed Mrs.Gooch.

She claims that the noise levels will be unacceptable once events are staged there on a regular basis: “The noise from the main fiesta in September is horrendous, based on previous experiences of the it being placed on the site. The music went on until 6.00 am with our street used as a car park and our walls acting as urinals. The area has a natural echo which amplifies all sound. The alternative site for the fiesta is the local school and when it’s held there, the noise is at a much

lower volume and finishes earlier”.

Residents around the construction are upset that it has appeared on land that was clearly identified as being “free space” (on a document seen by The Courier), and which also belonged to their urbanisation. The Ayuntamiento now owns that land, and the administrators of the urbanisation have said that it was nothing to do with the community as to who owned the land and how planning permission was granted for the new structure.

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JUNGLE DRUMS

POOLSIDE PANIC FOR MOST WANTED BRIT ONE of Britain’s most wanted criminals faced a Spanish court last Monday, after four years on the run, and an almost farcical pursuit around a swimming pool at his rented Calpe villa.

Andrew Moran, 32, from Salford, was sunbathing and watering his plants, when he got an unexpected visit from the police. The convicted felon then tried to leap onto a nearby roof to evade capture.

In 2005, Moran was charged with armed robbery involving Royal Mail guards in Lancashire, and absconded during his trial, with the jury finding him guilty in his absence. After recapture, he escaped again after assaulting four security guards at Burnley Crown Court, and had been on the run since then. Moran was subse-

quently given the dubious honour of being put onto Britain’s Most Wanted list.

Appearing in the Madrid Central Court, Moran didn’t resist any moves to extradite him back to the UK, though Spanish authorities are examining reports that he may have been involved in unlawful activities in this

country, including drug trafficking. Police say they found cannabis and equipment like weighing scales in his previous house in Los Alcazeres, after Moran had evaded capture back in November. He had fled the scene, speeding away at the head of a dramatic high speed car chase, which

included going down the wrong way on the AP7 motorway.

Monday’s 15 minute hearing was held “in camera”, and if Moran is accused and convicted of any new charges, he’d be likely to serve time in a Spanish jail, before being extradited back to Britain. Some reports sug-

gest that it could be up to 20 years if he is convicted of drugs charges.

The police paid Moran a visit in Calpe after a three week surveillance operation.

He’d even had some plastic surgery to change his look as well as getting some Irish and Lithuanian passports.

According to The Daily Telegraph, he had booked some laser eye surgery, because he thought that his glasses would help identify him.

After the Calpe raid, police found that Moran kept two guns in water meter by a garden fence, and slept with a five foot machete underneath his bed. Sixty rounds of ammunition and several mobile phones were also seized.

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UP OFF THE CANVAS

Danny Heywood, the promoter of an aborted boxing promotion, has told The Courier that he still has plans for a future event, but it won’t be in Los Montesinos.

The towel was thrown late into the ring over the card, which was cancelled with a day to go.

Eight British boxers had already arrived for the Saturday night card, but last Friday afternoon (May 10th), the fights were scrapped. That left Heywood, some 4 to 5 thousand Euros out of pocket, as well as those people who had already bought tickets. “The Town Hall was excellent to us”, said Heywood, “…but politics took over, and the boxing got caught in the crossfire between the parties”.

“At least we got the most advertised amateur boxing event ever in Spain”, he laughed, “but I will be bringing the boxers back soon, but I’ll it take the event elsewhere in association with a Spanish boxing club to avoid all the hassle!”.

The fight night was going to take place in

a school, until its use was blocked last week

by Alicante authorities. The chief education inspector said that boxing was not suitable for a school leading to the council to come up with a late switch to their municipal football ground, which meant that scheduled soccer matches there had to be postponed. As temporary facilities, including the boxing ring were being put together last Friday lunchtime, a senior officer from the National Police in Alicante paid a visit to the Los Montesinos Town Hall to see that everything was in order. No license was able to be produced for the event to take place at the football ground, with some fifteen days notice required, as well as a technicality over the

CANINE CRUSADERS SAVE MAN’S LIFE

BIJOU, a black Labrador dog, was the toast of Moraira this week as he saved his owner’s life, with help as well from a rescue dog called Bobby. Bernhard Schulz suffers from Parkinson’s disease and went missing for three days after not taking his medication. He was found lying injured and dehydrated in some undergrowth, with two year old Bijou by his side.

According to reports, the dog lay on top of the 74 year old German to keep him warm, and when rescue workers approached them, Bijou began to leap up and down in a joyful manner, barking and wagging her tail.

Mr.Schulz had gone out for his regular Saturday lunchtime walk with Bijou, but did not return home. That made his wife Kirsten and his friends fear the worst, until he was

rescued last Tuesday.

Bernard was in a deep ditch surrounded by dense pine trees and weeds, and had suffered scratches and bruises, as well as being unable to move to a fall, and was severely dehydrated.

Besides Bijou helping to keep him alive, there was another canine hero in the shape of Bobby, who had helped to rescue survivors in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Bobby found the right trail leading to Mr.Schulz, and then Bijou began to bark back, when she sensed Bobby and the rescue team heading in her direction.

Bernhard has been recovering well in Denia Hospital, with his family and friends convinced that he would be dead, had it not been for Bijou.

Dirty cassock

A Murcian priest has been trending Twitter for all the wrong reasons.

He’s been sacked from his job by his bosses at the Diocese of Cartagena, after explicit pictures of him with another man

popped up on the internet.

He’d been the parish priest of Churra, but was removed from that post by the Diocese, who refused to give any reasons for the dismissal.

ownership, harking back to 1975 when Montesinos was part of the Almoradi municipality. The Valencian Boxing Federation then called off the fight night, because ‘it did not have the permission of the Valencian Government’.

Anybody who did not hear about the late cancellation would have been greeted with the news by a Guardia Civil patrol car that was based outside the football ground on Saturday evening.

“All of this was not about the boxing”, said the Boxing Federation President, Leopoldo Bonias. “This has been a major loss for the boxers and the organisers who have spent months getting ready for this”, added Bonias. “Boxing events have taken place in

schools in Santa Pola, Elche, and Benidorm with support from all political parties”. “This is all hypocritical," he fumed, “as students at the original venue of the Virgin de Pilar school have been doing taekwondo lessons for years, with the support of the parents”.

Meanwhile the political controversy in Los Montesinos has continued with a bareknuckle verbal brawl between the ruling PSOE and the opposition PP. The Mayor, Jose Manuel Butron, threw a punch at his opponents, saying that they were wasting their time on irrelevant matters, whilst saying nothing at all about the money owed to the town by the government. The PP have counter-punched by saying that the ruling administration mismanaged the whole situation by denying that they knew anything about the boxing night, when they’d had talks about it back in January, and that they’d had weeks to sort out the necessary licenses. They added that they had nothing at all against boxing, but it was all a question of doing the right thing.

Banger blitz

Drivers of older cars in Spain are in for a shock, with the news that there’s going to be a campaign to have fewer of them on the roads.

The DGT (General

Directorate of Traffic) wants to have a repair-history record of every vehicle, and has a target of reducing the number of cars that are no older than seven years to

COPS CRASH HASH STASH

Spain’s National Police have intercepted over 300 kilos of hashish that was heading for Britain from the Costa Blanca.

The international drug operation was based in Denia, but there were seven arrests in Elche, whilst cops also widened their searches to Orihuela, as they recovered a shotgun and an imitation firearm. Two arrests were also made in the UK. All the drugs were being stashed away in industrial electric transformers, and the operation to smash the hashish ring was jointly conducted between the National Police and the British Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), who began work on the case back in January.

just fifty per cent of those on the roads by 2016. The DGT did not mention how they planned to do this, as new car sales continue to fall dramatically due to the recession.

Meanwhile, the game seems to be up for car insurance dodgers. A new gizmo has been unveiled that can read car plates, and then immediately see if a minimum of third party cover is in place for a vehicle.

The device launched by the DGT is linked up to a central database, where the authorities can get all the details they need. No estimate has been given as to how many drivers there are in Spain that have no cover whatsoever.

HOME STRETCH A man’s starting a three year jail stretch for flogging a house to an English couple in the village of Sagra near Javea.

There was one problem: It hadn’t been built. The Alicante court judge ordered him to pay the unhappy duo nearly 60 thousand Euros in compensation.

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Ye olde mercado Knights of old, but sadly not ancient prices will be hitting Torrevieja’s streets with a Medieval Market.

Based at the Plaza de la Constitucion, the market will take in the surrounding streets as well, to bring some colour to the area.

It starts next Friday (May 24th), and runs up to Sunday.

Lending an ear A problem shared is a problem halved! That’s what Help Murcia Mar Menor is saying, as they’ve linked up with the Samaritans to provide a new service.

Complete confidentiality is promised as a group of volunteers will be manning a phone line to offer help, advice, and just a friendly voice to talk over anything that may be of concern to anybody in the area. The newly created Listening Ear team will be there to listen to calls about financial problems or to anybody who may feel lonely,

or has recently lost a loved one.

They’ll also have all the facts at their fingertips to help answer any questions that anybody might have.

Health problems along with sexual or physical abuse will also be looked after by the new team.

The number for the Listening Ear team is 634 348 376, and the Help MMM office number is 968 570 059(Weekdays:- 10 am to 1.30 pm).

The British Consulate had a pain-free move to its new premises in Alicante last Tuesday. As The Courier reported last week, the new office is on “La Rambla” in Alicante at Méndez Núñez 28-32, on the sixth floor.

The British Consul Paul Rodwell said, “Feedback from British nationals has been overwhelmingly positive. My team worked very

hard to make this move happen and I am confident that we can now offer better support to vulnerable British nationals who need our assistance.”

The telephone number is 965 216 022, but before calling or visiting the Consulate, a wealth of useful information can be found on their w e b s i t e www.gov.uk/world/spain.

TOMMY’S TEATIME TIPPLE Ground Force TV presenter, Tommy Walsh, will be supping tea with some lucky winners of a charity draw at the end of May. The 50 year old builder will dropping in on the Homes, Gardens, and Lifestyle Show at the La Finca Golf Hotel, Algorfa on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May. The event is supporting some six local charities, including the Elche Children’s Home, where tickets have been sold to have tea and cupcakes with Tommy Walsh for 2.50 Euros.

He’ll also be rubbing shoulders with people who’ve won VIP tickets to share some Cava with him.

Three couples, including Ron and Pat Perrin, have already been successful in getting the VIP tickets, and everybody who gets them, will also have the chance of winning a meal at the Vestry Restaurant in Algorfa.

To take part in the FREE TO ENTER DRAW to have Cava and a chat with Tommy all you need to do is email pr@solproductions.tv and put MEET TOMMY AT LA FINCA in the subject line! To book tickets for Tea with Tommy, at just €2.50 each, email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk The show opens at 10.00a.m on both days and goes on until 6.00p.m., with an entry fee of 2 Euros. Other charities that will be supported are RBL, The Pink Ladies, EHCRC, The Torrevieja Lions, and Perros de Alicante.

PARAMOUNT HAPPY FERIA….

IMPORTANCE NO BULL!

Middle Eastern money will help keep the Paramount Theme Park project in Murcia on the rails. The leader of the Park project, Jesus Samper, has claimed that he has secured backers from Qatar and the Arab Emirates, though no names could be given, allegedly for reasons of confidentiality. Samper added that he was still on the lookout for more investors.

He said that the Park should open in the summer of 2015, some six months behind the original schedule, with building work starting this August. The estimated cost of the project is 160 million Euros, with over 6 thousand new jobs being created.

Photo: Michael White

Easy switch for consul

San Miguel is hoping for a lot of hustle and bustle on Sunday 26th May, with a special street fair. The Town Hall is keen to get as many people as possible to enjoy what is has to offer, and is looking for as many local stallholders as possi-

SAN MIGUELS MARKET PLEA

ble..

Stalls will be available free of charge for anybody who is on the San Miguel Padron, though the deadline is at the end of today(Friday May 17th). Any stallholders are free to choose whether

they want them to advertise their businesses or to sell or exchange second-hand goods, or to offer services. Registration will be at the San Miguel Town Hall, and potential stall-holders need to ask for Nuria.

COPS NICK COPPER NICKERS Three people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil, accused of stealing 500 kilos of copper telephone wire from phone exchanges in Murcia and Alicante.

The men, from Bulgaria and Romania, were apprehended by the Guardia on Tuesday, whilst they were trying to sell some of their contraband in Murcia’s Santomera province.

MORE TOWELS NEEDED Alicante Airport had a big boost to passenger numbers in April, with nearly 9% more travellers using the airport, compared to the same time last year. A large part of the rise has come from the German low cost carriers, with British numbers roughly

the same as last year.

HOME DEBT SUICIDE A Murcia man has taken his life because he couldn’t keep up with his mortgage repayments. In the first case of its kind in the region during the current recession, the 42 year old from the village of La Ñora, committed suicide ahead of being evicted from his home. The house had been foreclosed by his bank, with a debt of over 130,000 Euros.

ALL HAIL Hailstorms hit parts of the Costa Blanca last Wednesday, breaking up the recent warm weather. The Orihuela area got the brunt of it,

whilst a heavy storm caused some power cuts during the early evening around Torrevieja.

Forecasters are predicting a mainly sunny weekend with the occasional shower, but it will be blustery.

Temperatures will average around 22 degrees Celsius.

DRINKSKI DRIVESKI Orihuela Costa police nicked a Cabo Roig driver for being four times over the drink-drive limit. The officers spotted the car wobbling on a road in the Aguamarina area early on Wednesday morning, and when they breath-tested the 45 year old Russian man, he failed with a reading that was well over the legal maximum.

Planned bullfights and a horse show were scrapped at the last minute from Torrevieja’s 25th anniversary Feria. No reasons were given for the late changes over the weekend, though the organiser of the bullfights was quoted in the Spanish media as being “very p---ed off”. A temporary bullring had already been installed, and there were a handful of protestors voicing their opposition on Saturday, unaware that the event had been cancelled. Horses and carriages were around though on Sunday for a couple of parades, including the closing one in the evening, with some colourful processions that were enjoyed by healthy crowds, helped by some good weather.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Come shop with me

A big shopping mall could be built on the old Alicante Airport terminal site.

The Aerovillage company wants to create an outlet with over 100 units, by converting the old terminal at a cost of 50 million Euros.

Besides shops and restaurants, there are plans for a hotel as well as a go-kart track and full-scale flight simulators and Formula One games.

The company claim that over 600 jobs would be created by the project, and that they’ve been in discussions with the Spanish Airport Authority (AENA) for close to two years. No timescale for the development has been given. According to reports, Aerovillage would be given a 30 year lease to run the site, after the initial construction work.

An alleged car crash insurance scam has led to the National Police arresting seven people, most of whom were from the same family.

Two cars collided, including one hired from Alicante Airport, in an accident on January 17th, with members of the family in both cars. They’ve been charged with trying to defraud the insurance company of some 10 thousand Euros. The police said that a child and a pregnant woman got into one of the damaged vehicles, and pretended to be injured.

There are also new limits on interest rate hikes for those who default on their payments as well banks being forced to have a minimum reserve price for any properties that they auction off.

THE FAMILY WAY

HOME RELIEF

In-debt Spanish homeowners have been given a two year breathing space. A new law came into force this week which means that judges can give a two year “stay of grace” on repossession for “vulnerable homeowners” who are in debt.

ADIOS ESPANA

More Spanish students are seeing the UK as a better bet for work, whilst figures show that the number of Spaniards moving to Britain has trebled in the last decade.

According to a survey, more than 25 per cent of students say they intend to seek work in other EU countries, including England, Germany, and Belgium. They say the chances getting a job abroad is far better than in Spain, with record figures of youngsters out of work, Meanwhile, some 30,000 Spaniards moved to Britain in 2011, as opposed to just 11,000 in 2002, according to official figures.

Going from Strength to Strength Frissan restaurant in San Miguel de Salinas are celebrating their sixth year anniversary during the month of May. This modern tastefully decorated restaurant, offers a relaxed ambience, which is complemented by a sun terrace to dine al fresco if you prefer.

When asked Stuart and Jayne stated they were delighted to have been serving customers both old and new, with a large selection

of freshly cooked ingredients, that are sourced locally.

Whichever menu you choose from, either, the extensive A La Carte menu or the unbeatable value for money, menu del noche, you will not be disappointed.

Both menus’ change on a regular basis to create variety and choice with their clientele in mind.

Stuart believes that the great success of the restaurant is down to the very pro-

fessional staff and the quality of food that combines to make your visit a true dining experience.

Jayne concluded that the whole staff prides themselves on ensuring your visit is the first of many.

Book your table now and join in the celebrations at Frissan Restaurant.

Call 966 723485 or 687948 074, email info@frissanrestaurant.com Visit our website: www.frissanrestaurant.com

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COURIER POSTBAG: YOUR VIEWS ON OUR NEWS

Spain’s certified rip-off is just mental I MUST take issue with the article on Page 4 of edition 116 - Questions for the Certified Architect.

In our English language, someone who has been certified has gained access to a single padded room on the funny farm! If you have gained a qualification and been given a certificate you have been certificated, not certified!!!

Enough - the reason for my email is The energy certificate (Spain) legislation - ripped off yet again. What am I talking about? The Energy Certificate Legislation in Spain!

Let’s face facts. None of the properties here on the Costa Blanca will gain an A, B or C rating. They do not have cavity wall insulation or

even loft insulation. Do you know of anybody with a loft?

I have been told that changing my windows for double glazed units could be a step forward.

I asked the cost of this exercise and was told between 3,000 and 5,000 euros for five windows. I have ten!

I then asked the cost for the energy certificate as I have three bedrooms. The cost would be 302.50 euros, which would include IVA. This is the average cost for a three-bed property. I am told.

The UK has had this legislation since 2007 and the cost for the certificate (EPC) on a three-bedroomed property is between £35 and

£55. That's why I am calling the Spanish quote a RIP-OFF or should I say a TAX. MARTYN, La Marina Urb (full name supplied) regard to the bully boy tactics of q WITH Iberdrola, might I suggest that many people would be willing to contribute a small donation to a fighting fund to assist the residents under threat? If an organiser could let us know where/how to donate I would certainly send €10. It could be us next time, and this company seems to have no regard for anything except raking the cash in.

TONY THE TAFF, Torrevieja (name supplied)

BEWARE OF THE SPEED ROBBERS

A FOUNDER member of Neighbourhood Watch in Spain now serving on his local branch committee, was robbed in his car at a supermarket in Torrevieja.

are watching very carefully and work extremely fast - so be extra careful.

SCOTT BLAIR, Press and Communications Officer, Neighbourhood Watch in Spain

He followed all the rules to ensure his safety and security.

Goods bought put into car boot, his ‘man bag’ securely over his chest, entered driver’s seat and put the bag in the rear passenger well.

It is the SPEED of what happened next that should be a lesson to us all. No sooner had the bag landed on the floor than the rear door was opened and the bag stolen (had the bag been put on the front passenger seat, again the door could have been opened and the bag stolen).

The thief jumped into a waiting car and drove off.

SECURITY LESSON - most cars now have manual selflocking and when everyone is in the car it should be immediately self locked to prevent this type of robbery. Thieves

finally to the head office of the Spanish Tourist Board.

I did not receive a reply from any of them. What is going on in this country?

‘I’m looking for somewhere to stay in Lietor for four people in September. I visited llietor about two years ago and we were shown some rooms on the main street in front of the church. But unfortunately we have lost the information Could you please send me some information on hotels in Lietor. I have rung the Tourist Information Office three times but nobody responded’.

BILL HARGREAVES

SENT this e-mail to the Tourist Information offices at q ILietor, Ayna, Hellin (Castella La Mancha) and then

Come and see art at its purest WE are holding a charity painting exhibition at Lizarran Tapas Bar in Ciudad Quesada (next to Lidl supermarket) tomorrow (Saturday May 18) at 5pm.

The Neighbourhood Association of Doña Pepa and Lo Marabú in Quesada is organising it and we are supporting the Butterfly Children Charity Shop in Pueblo Bravo.

It is not easy to define the painting of JM Loyzaga, since it belongs to one of the most pure and clean styles that exist - the "Naif" style.

Through his watercolours, Loyzaga conveys the sensitivity and ingenuity of the child in all of us. And he knows how to do it in a special way through the issues that reflect in the innocent and light pastel colours given to all his works.

Not one of his paintings escapes a detail from each of the stones of a path or a wall, a fragment of a tile (however small). Each of the brush strokes of a tile in a kitchen or the tired and haggard

look of a woman selling bananas, which makes us feel her uncertainty, not knowing how the day’s sales will be.

The colours and lighting used gives the feeling of peace and quiet, though sometimes it also reflects something of "loneliness" as on the streets on a hot sunny summer afternoon.

This is perhaps precisely because Naif painting is outside any academic learning. It is not learned, it is felt!

Feasting on his paintings we realise that each contains in itself a story, a narrative, in which we and our imagination create his art as transmitted to us and that is important in every stroke. A painting contains the art itself: transmits sensations, feelings and fuels the imagination.

And this is what JM Loyzaga does with his brush, colours and artistic hands.

FRANCISCO LIDON President, Doña Pepa and Lo Marabú Neighbourhood Association

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Cam on Sabadell, this just won’t do WITH the increase in customers since the takeover of Cam by Sabadell, banking has become a nightmare - taking as much as two hours to deposit money.

The queues are as much as ten people at one time. There is one person for business and one for normal banking.

When you pay money into the bank, you have to go outside and use the

machine to print your receipt, which is ridiculous.

Pensioners find it diffithese use to cult machines. They need more people manning the desks or else customers will be moving their business elsewhere.

The bank in question is in Gran Alacant.

CUSFRUSTRATED TOMER, Gran Alacant (full name supplied).

A matter of fact...

IN response to Mrs Taylor’s letter (Issue 116), I must say I am always amazed at people’s reaction and understanding of what has been written. We all have an opinion, so why do people make it personal?

The facts, Mrs Taylor, are that because you were not told and failed to read what comes with pre-booking a seat, does not make it a freebie.

What has BMIbaby or Vueling got to do with Ryanair?

Fact, Mrs Taylor - Ryanair is not like any other airline.

With reference to your last comment, so many people think they know everything.

Are people not allowed to speak as they find? Clearly not in Mrs Taylor’s opinion. It’s good to hear she has not experienced problems with Ryanair, I`m pleased for her.

Fact, Mrs Taylor - I did not call you a liar.

What is it I get for free that makes me special? I am somewhat bemused by this comment.

KEITH SMITH, Pilar de la Horadada

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Being a hostess is heavy going I BREATHED a sigh of relief when my latest visitors flew back to the UK on Sunday because I was starting to feel like a pregnant whale.

Last week my four-month diet went into reverse for the first time – and I gained 400 grams. This week I lost just 200 grams, leaving me just six weeks to shed the remaining 4.7 kilos of the 16-kilo target I set myself when I started my sponsored slim in January.

So while I love to having visitors, I’m glad to see the back of them as I home in on the hardest bit of all.

One of my problems is that because I have angina, my heart will only stand up to light exercise. So the food/exercise ratio the dieticians recommend is completely unbal-

anced. That’s my excuse, TOTAL LOSS, 15 WEEKS anyway!

Nevertheless, I hope to complete the full 2.5km course at the El Raso Charity Walk on May 26.

(1 stone 11 lbs ) Since the proceeds of the event are being donated to January 10th - 93.2 kilos the same cause I am dieting May 15th - 81.9 kilos for, I’d be a real misery to Target weight - 77.2 kilos settle for the 500-metre ‘Baby Walk’, wouldn’t I? Crohn’s in

11.3 kilos

I also guess I can get more sponsorship if I take the scenic route, though my embarrassment about asking people verbally to sponsor me is certainly not helping.

Either way, I intend to find out just how much exercise is safe by taking the long

route, with the help of a heart monitor given to me by The Courier’s medical expert Dr Machi Mannu.At least I’ll be able to keep a check en route whether I’m alive or dead!

Susan Reader, the amazing voluntary fund-raiser who is organising the Fun Day, has a message for prospective walkers and supporters of the Children Research Association..

“If you are unable to join the walk, may I ask if you would you put your name on Donna’s sponsorship form,’’ she urges. “Just 50 cents or €1, as I would like to get Donna’s fundraising which is already at €750, to over €1,000. Together we can do this.’’ (If you

could only see me blushing as I write!).

The walk starts at Bar Sofia at 10am.

Registration for ‘semi serious’ walkers is at 9.45am but sleepyheads can settle for Bucks Fizz or a small beer at the Old Finca and that token 500m walk to Bar Sofia with an optional Treasure Hunt along the way.

Susan concludes: “If you don't want to walk, then why not come along and join us anyway? After the walk, there will be a variety of food on offer at Bar Sofia, along with music and a Fashion Show plus a few interesting stands. Oh, and could all walkers please dress in black and/or white!’’

Email your pledges to Susan at sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk or call in to see Dee at Bar Sofia. You can also donate online at www.justgiving.com/donna-gee

SHADES OF GREYHAM

Curse of the ‘man-thing’ bully boys

The logical solution is to find a new home for Greyham, my smoky feline mystery man. Or better still, to reunite him with his original owners if I can find them.

I’m not sure of his background, but I suspect he has more than a little pedigree in him. Burmese, Russian Blue – there’s Royal blood in there somewhere, though in what quantities I have no idea.

He turned up in my street a couple of years ago, rampantly vocal as he sought to add local feline females to his conquests.

At one point he became so noisy that we drenched him with water. But there was only one permanent solution…so I whipped him down to the vet and he kissed goodbye to any chance of involvement in 50 Shades of

I CALL it ‘the man thing’.

No, not THAT – I’m talking about the testosterone toerags who deliberately accelerate when you pull out onto a main road ahead of them. And I don’t mean JUST in front; I mean giving them plenty of time to adjust.

Their clear intention is to intimidate women drivers by screeching up behind you, flashing their lights, honking their horns and yelling obscenities.

Why do they do it? What do they hope to gain from scaring law-biding motorists out of their wits?

I guess it’s the same satisfaction a school bully gets from intimidating a weak classmate.

These idiots have delusions that they are F1 world champion. They also tend to be one barco short of an armada - and everyone knows that empty Vettels make most noise.

I’M in the doghouse… or the moghouse to be more accurate. And I’m not sure how to get out.

Cat burglar: Is Greyham (left) stalking Claire Michaels and Honey?

Greyham.

But while neutered toms may be impotent, Greyham seems to revel in platonic romance. A few weeks ago, he camped himself outside the nearby home of a partSiamese princess…and even though she wants nothing to do with him, he ain’t leaving.

He’s not been home for ages – at least, not voluntari-

ly. And his would-be girlfriend’s owners, Claire and Les Michaels, are becoming increasingly concerned.

“We are still under invasion from Greyham and it's getting worse!’’ says Claire. “As soon as we open the doors he's in the house, he dogs our footsteps when we're in the garden, sits at our feet and is constantly in and out of a night, disturbing our

sleep.

“He lurks in all Honey's favourite places and she is very unsettled and upset.

“He really does feel like an unwanted intruder now, which is a shame as he is a lovely animal and we're sure he'd make someone a perfect pet.’’

The ridiculous thing about Greyham’s romance is that his love is unreciprocated.

The poor purr-verted thing must be a kind of infatuated masochist because the furcoated cat-woman he’s stalking simply doesn’t like him.

But he never wants for food, since Claire and Les hate to see hungry cats and regularly leave dry food out for passing waifs and strays.

The equation is simple.

Get Greyham back to my villa…voluntarily. Or find him a new home away from the environment he knows.

The situation is becoming desperate. The only way I can stop him from heading Honey’s way is to keep him locked in. Permanently. So it would be much more realistic to find him a new home.

If anyone out there would like a heavy, cuddly grey teddy bear, pop me an email at donna@thcourier.es or call the Courier office on 966 921 003.

All I want in return is to know he’s happy - and that he will be brought back to me if it doesn’t work out.

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Every little thing helps… when you’re homeless

TIBA, The International Business Association are strong believers that charity begins at home. That is why, when making a decision on which Charity to support for this year, we have decided to pledge our support to the hundreds of people living on our doorstep that no longer have one.

“Reach Out/Extiende la Mano Torrevieja” is a very special and worthwhile cause which was established just over 2 years ago to support individuals and families living in Torrevieja in extremely poor conditions or have

been left homeless as a result of the crisis. This is not meant as a political statement, but rather our desire to offer additional assistance to the many support mechanisms, such as for instance Cruz Roja, who are already doing everything within their means to improve living standards for families in need. Reach Out is a voluntary organisation, relying entirely on incoming donations to fund its activities, pledging every cent to the cause at hand.

The founders first established a small drop in/outreach centre from a 50

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sqm garage unit on Calle San Pascual, Torrevieja, where people in need could obtain support from a concerned, understanding ear. November 2011 saw them move on into new, larger premises in Calle Bella Antonia to cope with the demand of the local area and to incorporate a second hand shop to help with raising more funds.

From there, Reach Out Torrevieja offers a personalised service, extending a friendship where every single visitor is important, regardless of age, nationality or religion. As well as a reassuring chat over coffee and biscuits, the charity offers the opportunity for the homeless to take a shower, shave, have a haircut, foot treatment, a clean change of clothes plus anything else needed to live on the streets.

Families are offered a weekly basic food parcel to take away with them, along with bedding, towels, furniture and other household necessities. A confidential counselling service is also extended to those who are having trouble coming to terms with their situation.

Whilst all of this sounds wonderful their dreams of expanding their assistance allowing them to reach even more people in need and help much more effectively have just gone

a big step closer to reality.

The operation was expanded into the premises next door to the existing ones, the shop, stor-

laundry. The use of computers/internet is also on offer. It is hoped that this space can double up as homework/after school club for the children of

age and sorting area was moved there and the old shop area will now be a day/drop-in centre for the homeless. From here breakfast and a hot cooked lunch will be served, more showers are available together with the opportunity to do the

registered families as conditions in the overcrowded apartments are rarely ideal for children to sit and study.

Bigger premises mean higher costs, and they are also appealing to local businesses, to donate a small monthly regular

payment from as little as 5 euros a month to help with extra running costs. They are also crying out for donations of any of the items noted. Food donations should ideally be non-perishable goods like UHT milk, rice, pasta, pulses, biscuits and flour, as well as processed cheese, eggs, cooking oil, tinned meats or fish. Toiletries, cleaning products, baby food, nappies would all be gratefully received.

TIBA, and local businesses are holding a fundraising Week in the Costa Blanca South and Costa Calida to focus on collecting as much as possible. Starting on Friday 17th May until Saturday 25th May you can drop off your donated goods at any of the drop off points on the information leaflets and posters as illustrated.

The Charity stresses that the problem may be more serious than you think with people from all nationalities, including Brits, being forced out of their homes. You can really make a difference by taking your donations to the outreach centre at Calle Bella Antonia 1.

Opening times are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.

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GIVE US A CLUE

'GOOD morning,' the postman called to me the other day as our paths crossed outside my house.

'How many letters?' I asked.

'Eight,' he replied.

'Hmm,' I said. 'An eight-letter word meaning "good morning." I think the answer is "greeting." But don't you think you should be delivering the mail instead of sitting on my garden wall attempting a crossword?'

The postman grimaced. 'I hate being a postie,' he whinged.

'It beats walking the streets,' I sniggered.

The postman glared at me.

'I hate postman jokes more than I hate being a postie,' he hissed.

'Shut up, David!' shouted Mrs S who had emerged from the shadows like an evil eavesdropper. 'I know you think you're God's gift to stand-up but you should be ashamed of yourself, ridiculing a fellow working man in public. You are NOT the person I married!'

'If only that were true,' I mused. But, Mrs S never heard my remark because I never uttered it. I had merely thought it. I might be a fool but I wasn't stupid.

The postman lifted his head, looked me squarely in the face and exclaimed: 'Drop dead!'

'How many letters?'

'Two words. Five letters and

eight letters.'

'Hmm,' I said. 'Thirteen letters formed into two words and meaning "drop dead." I think the answer is "fatal collapse."'

'That fits,' said the postman, climbing off the wall. 'Anyway, I'd better get on with my round. And seeing I'm passing your house, I might as well hand you your mail instead of

having to schlep down your path with my aching feet.'

'Your magazine's come,' I informed Mrs S in the kitchen.

She pulled off the wrapper and leafed through the periodical's contents.

'It's happened again,' she grumbled. 'Every time I get my magazine I find that somebody has opened it, started the crossword and then

resealed the wrapper. Who would do such a thing?

Anyway, have you got anything?'

'A few back twinges and I think my cold's coming back,' I sighed.

Mrs S shook her head in chronic frustration. 'I meant any interesting mail.'

'Bills,' I said. I went round to my neighbour's house and knocked. 'Bill, I've got mail for you.'

'And I've got mail for you, too,' said Bill. 'Why do you think our postman keeps delivering to the wrong houses?'

'I don't believe he enjoys his job,' I said.

'Well,' sniggered Bill, 'It beats walking the streets.'

'That's not funny,' I said and returned home.

'Honestly,' I grumbled to Mrs S, 'Everybody thinks they're a comedian. There's no respect any more for the working man. Anyway, anything interesting in your magazine?'

'Hmm,' said Mrs S, chewing

on the end of her crossword pen. 'If one-across is "greeting" and seven-across is "fatal collapse," that would make eight-down "silk polka dot cravat."'

'That makes sense,' I said, trying to make sense of it.

'Not to the phantom fiend who started filling in my magazine crossword before I got hold of it,' said Mrs S. 'He's put eight-down as "I hate being a postman."'

'The mystery of the crossword intruder deepens,' I said.

'Anyway, anything interesting on the problem page?'

'There's a disturbing plea for help from some wretched person who signs himself Moonstruck of Manchester,' said Mrs S. She tutted sympathetically.

'He appears to have a seriously embarrassing social problem. I'm not at all sure it's even legal to be like that. I reckon he requires immediate assistance.'

The sooner the better, I thought. Mind you, I'd only posted the letter a week ago!

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SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH Spanish 71

tu dirección, I wake up at seven thirty in the morning – me despierto a las siete y media de la mañana, don´t This week we are going to go over the ans- you like the houses? - ¿no te gustan las casas?, we wers to last weeks translations, as ever if will get up at eight o´clock – nos levantaremos a las you have any doubt do not hesitate to con- ocho, next week I am going to go to the cinema – la semana que viene voy a ir al cine, will you speak tact me via The Courier.

Check your answers and see where you may have been Spanish tomorrow? - ¿hablarás español mañana?, we confused or unsure of the answer, this type of revision haven´t done anything – no hemos hecho nada, make gives you a good idea of what you need to read again, the bed! - ¡haz la cama! and please remember to speak the answers out loud Next I gave you a paragraph to translate, how did you with good pronunciation. get on?

The first section was direct translation: Next week I am going to go to my friends house, I will I like dogs – me gustan los perros, we have sold the be there for a week and I will live in their house with house – hemos vendido la casa, you know Mary – tú them. They have a big house, it has four bedrooms and conoces a María, we are eating pizza and drinking three bathrooms, I will be very comfortable there. I lemonade – estamos comiendo pizza y bebiendo doubt they know that I will want to be there longer limonada, put the book here! - ¡pon el libro aquí!, because it will be fantastic. They will cook for me and I where will you be tomorrow? - ¿dónde estarás maña- won´t have to do very much. I have seen the house na?, you had worked hard – habíais trabajado duro, many times but I have not slept there. I am very happy maybe they live here – quizás ellos vivan aquí, I am that I am going and I hope they let me visit them many studying Spanish – estoy estudiando español, what more times in the future. are you going to do tomorrow? - ¿qué vas a hacer La semana que viene voy a ir a la casa de mis amimañana?, tomorrow is Saturday – mañana es sábado, gos, estaré allí para una semana y viviré en su casa I understand Spanish – entiendo español, I will be able con ellos. Tienen una casa grande, tiene cuatro to do it tomorrow – podré hacerlo mañana, there is a habitaciones y tres cuartos de baño, estaré muy dog in the car – hay un perro en el coche, had you cómodo/a allí. Dudo que sepan querré estar allí más washed your hands before eating? - ¿te habías lavado tiempo porque estará fantástico. Cocinarán para mi las manos antes de comer?, I doubt that he works y no tendré que hacer mucho. He visto la casa much -. yo dudo que él trabaje mucho, he is reading a muchas veces pero no he dormido allí. Estoy muy newspaper – él está leyendo un periódico, you wash feliz que voy y espero que me permitan a visitarlos your hair – te lavas el pelo, what do you want for your muchas más veces en el futuro. birthday? - ¿qué quieres para tu cumpleaños?, it is very hot – hace mucho calor, I know your address – sé The last part was a translation of longer sentences,

remember I have written in the masculine but some may also be in the feminine, e.g. Amigo/amiga: There is always a reason to be happy – siempre hay una razón para ser feliz If you help me you are a good friend – si me ayudas eres un buen amigo/a I have studied Spanish for three years and now I can speak it very well – he estudiado español para tres años y ahora lo puedo hablar muy bien Usually we do no like to work on weekends but I will work Saturday – usualmente no nos gusta trabajar los fines de semana pero trabajaré sábado Some of the students do not want to study but none of the professors agree – Algunos estudiantes no quieren estudiar pero ningún profesor está de acuerdo We read the magazines when I buy them – Leemos las revistas cuando las compro When our team doesn´t win we are sad – Cuando nuestro equipo no gana, nos ponemos tristes The children went to bed at seven o´clock but still hadn´t fallen asleep by nine (to fall asleep - quedarse a dormir) – los niños se acostaron a las siete pero a las nueve aun no se habian quesdado durmiendo.

Karen is preparing dinner and Martin is watching tele – Karen está preparando la cena y Martin está mirando la televisión Next week we will learn a new verb tense, but for now be sure to revise and clarify, there will be many more revision lessons as we are all well aware, there is no point running ahead if you are unsure of what is behind you.

Have a great week, enjoy your Spanish. ¡ Hasta la próxima !

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TRAVEL DOWN THE RESCUE DOG ROUTE

I was asked by Violet Lusher, who runs www.barneysdogrescue.org in Pinoso, to be a judge last Saturday at a fun dog show they organized, to help raise funds for their rescue dogs.

It must have been one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life! There were plenty of different categories in the show, like best puppy, best female dog, best male dog etc. To have to pick a top three, when there are four, five, six or more dogs and owners looking at me is something I would never want to repeat. I know it was all done in the name of fun and to raise money for the rescue dogs, but to see the disappointment on the owners faces if I did not pick them, was heartbreaking!

I love all dogs and there is no first, second and third prize in my eyes. There never will be. Every dog I have ever set my eyes on is amazing and they all deserve a prize, of our love and affection until their last day. The lady I was judging with, Gill Auder, was a very experienced judge, having completed this duty for Crufts. She laughed as she knew I did not want to disappoint anyone, and she even called me a ‘Southern softie‘ at one point!

It was a fun day though and the work Violet Lusher and her partner Terry do for the homeless dogs is amazing. They show dedication on a daily basis and I am looking forward to working with them, alongside my own dog rescue charity in Pinoso.

To rescue a dog and give them a forever home is an amaz-

ing thing to do, but there are still many people who choose to buy a dog from a pet shop or a breeder, rather than rescue one from their local shelter. Since I have been living in Espana, I am amazed that some supermarkets here have a pet shop within their buildings with many puppies for sale. I hate to see this as I know that the puppies are there simply to make money for the shops.

The shops do not care about the welfare of these puppies and who buys them. People need to understand that if you buy a puppy from a pet shop, it is almost certain that they

came from a puppy mill and in buying these puppies you are funding that trade. If no one bought a puppy from a pet shop, there would no longer be puppy mills because the idiots that run them would no longer be making any money.

The message is simple. If you want a dog or a puppy, go to your local rescue centre in Espana. Barney’s Dog Rescue alone have so many beautiful puppies and dogs that are waiting for their forever homes, that is astounds me why people go down the route of a breeder or a pet shop.

On a final note, if you are reading this column, you obviously have an affinity for dogs. Have you ever thought about fostering a dog or puppy? Rescue centre’s are desperate for people who can offer foster homes and after speaking with Violet from Barney’s Dog Rescue on Saturday, they are urgently looking for foster carers and they supply the food and vet care for any dog that is fostered, as do most rescue centres.

To foster a dog, is a very rewarding thing to do. You are giving a dog a temporary home before they find their forever home. Rescue dogs really do benefit from having a foster home. Some warmth, some love and a warm blanket goes a long way in the dog world.

Why not call your local rescue centre today and offer this valuable service. It won’t cost you a penny. To contact Violet or Terry at Barney’s Dog Rescue call 659274573. When you help a dog who has had nothing all their lives, that look they give you of thanks, will be one of the most memorable moments of your life.

PETS’ CORNER: CAN YOU TAKE IN A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT? Martha, Lucy and Beau are six months old. They are part of a litter of 9 puppies who were found in a cardboard box at only a few weeks old. They are all healthy, bouncy puppies who will be medium sized dogs when they are fully grown. Pease call Yvonne on 630 422 563.

Thumper is a handsome blue eyed boy, he has been neutered and his vaccinations are up to date. His companion, Suzie looks very similar.They are available for re-homing together or separately. To meet Thumper please call Joe (The Cat Man) on 966719272.

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Beauty born Feb 12 Boxer /Labrador cross, beautiful, very friendly playful dog. She was found wandering on a mountain. She would make a great family pet. Please call 650 304 746 or email p.e.p.a.animalcharity@gmail. com

Patch was found wandering the streets in La Marina urb, he is around 4 months old and will be medium/large when fully grown. Call: 645 469 253

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LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR PAYING FINES On March 4th this year, new legislation governing the payment of fines for traffic offences was introduced in Spain. According to the new law, drafted and passed by the Spanish DirectorateGeneral of Traffic (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the Ministry of the Interior, the payment of traffic fines in cash will no longer be accepted, and only payment by debit or credit card will be allowed. The authorities have cited security and economic efficiency as the reasons behind their decision due to the fact that once this new measure has been introduced, the risks and expenses involved with transporting money, will no longer exist.

According to the DGT, the measure will only apply to the payment of fines. All the other administrative operations carried out at Provincial Traffic Headquarters, such as processing or renewing a driving licence, can still be paid for in cash.

In order to make the payment, drivers must access the DGT webpage, www.dgt.es, or call the number 060. Although Provincial Headquarters will no longer accept payments in cash, drivers can still pay their fines in cash at any post office or Banco Santander branch. In this case, drivers will still be required to provide and attach the fine reference number.

For further information: 902 123 104

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BUBBLING AND BOBBING This week I helped a very good friend celebrate her birthday, she had decided that she wanted to go to a spa near Murcia. I arranged child care for my son and looked forward to the day, as I’d never been to that spa before, and so I didn’t have much idea what to expect. My friend told me to pack a lunch and take my swimming costume and a towel, and that would be about all I´d need.

We headed off with a few friends for the half hour drive, and as we arrived at the car park there was no sense of the place into which we were heading. We paid our entrance fee and went into the changing rooms which didn´t appear to be anything special. We placed our bags in the lockers, put on our suncream and then walked out into the pool area.

At first I noticed a huge pool interspersed with jacuzzi areas. As we slowly went down the steps, the water was warm and it felt as if we were stepping into a bath. It was perfect. I gently swam over to one side where bubbles broke on the surface and laid almost horizontally against the sloping side, relaxing as the air gave me a gentle massage.

I decided that I should do some exercise, so I swam around the pool, which gave me a chance to see what else was there! Part of the pool was indoors but there was rapid flowing water which helped push you to the outside area, where there were more jacuzzi areas.

Some people were lying down whilst some were standing up but everybody was relaxing. The jet stream was a lot of fun and almost impossible to move against, and it caused quite a few laughs during the day as little heads bobbed along quickly around the edge of the pool, flying past those relaxing

in the jacuzzis.

I decided to get out of the pool and to explore the area. I found hot and cold splash pools, regular types of Jacuzzis, as well as another outside pool. That one had a stand up jacuzzi area but was basically a swimming pool with an inside section. The water was so warm; it was almost uncomfortable to be inside the building which had a plastic type roof. We spent most of our time in that pool chatting amongst the bubbles, and despite it being noisy, it was bearable and we could be heard.

Everyone deserves a spa day!

We had our lunch and sunbathed, but most of our time was spent in the pools having fun. It was a great day and we spent about five hours enjoying the facilities. Although there was a sauna and other areas associated with a spa we didn´t have time to use them. The water was so soft that as I dried myself, my skin felt soft and not at all dry like most pools.

The spa we went to is in a place called Archena, and the baths are the most ancient in Spain, dating back to Roman times. The water comes from the nearby springs which gives the water it´s mineral content and makes it feel so soft on the skin.

I had a truly enjoyable day with my friends, relaxing in the sun with the warm water nourishing my body, and I would highly recommend it for a day out. Just leave your stress behind and relax in the fun waters of Archena spa, or at any other spa or pool for that matter! Or alternatively, have a day out at the beach and walk along the shoreline allowing the salty water to cleanse your feet with the sand to exfoliating them as you stroll barefoot.

If you haven´t already put a relaxing day at the beach or a spa on your living list of things to do this year, then waste no more time in adding it. Treat yourself, even if only for a few hours, forget your stresses, stand in the water and close your eyes, feel the heat of the sun on your face and think of absolutely nothing.

We all have time for ourselves, and although it can be over far too quickly, whatever time you set aside for relaxation is extremely worth it. Mental blocks can disappear as can tiredness or boredom. Your memory can be improved and you can gain new energy for tasks that you thought beyond you.

I know not everyone can spend a day in a spa, but if you can don´t put it off any longer, then the beach is free and easily accessible to all of us here. I´m looking forward to the warm Spanish weather and arranging more days out, some of which will hardly cost anything. Some will be a bit more expensive, but with proper planning, I can budget my finances and organise some great days out, I´m looking forward to another great summer, I am sure you are too!

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Friday, May 17, 2013

“LOOPY” GOVE’S EURO GAMBLE

Not long ago, Theresa May, was marking our cards as a possible David Cameron replacement, and now we have the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, joining in the fun.

Europe's been a killer for the Tories for decades, and some MP's tried on Wednesday to get an early date for the EU referendum, as they continue to panic that if there were a vote now, over UKIP. The he’d leave the EU, but that crafty Gove he really wanted David hedged his Cameron to renegotiate bets by the terms and “lead saythe way in Europe”. ing The rebels w e r e never

going to win, and if Cameron had done what they wanted, he'd have been rightly accused of doing it because of panic within the Tory ranks. He’d also see the Lib Dems pull out of the coalition, and there’d be a general election, which he'd lose.

Gove is a staunch Cameron supporter, but his shrewd judgements are probably telling him that it's still a great time to remind people of his leadership credentials.

As an ex-journalist, Michael Gove also knows how to do a bit of mischief making. He suggested that the Lib Dem boss, Nick Clegg, only stirred it up over the coalition childcare plans to help stop a plot to have Vince Cable replace him. The fact that a Lib

Dem spokesman described Gove’s remarks as “loopy” and that “he needs to calm down”, probably suggests that there’s something in it!

Why even comment, if it’s a load of tripe?

UKIP’s Nigel Farage has had his wishes answered for another big name to join his fold. Step forward ex-TV sports presenter, Des Lynam, who admitted to voting for the party in the recent local elections. “Dishy Des” was often branded the housewives choice when he was on the box, and with the news that the Hinge and Bracket of British politics, Neil and Christine Hamilton, have also joined, this abundance of riches should be good enough to persuade any sane person to return to the usual parties come the

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next election!

The Prince of Darkness has surfaced from his cave, with Lord Peter Mandelson raining on his ex-colleague, Ed Miliband’s parade. The Labour party has launched a new slogan of One Nation, which I remember being used by old Tories like Ted Heath.

Mandelson wasn’t very inspired by it, saying it meant nothing to ordinary voters, and that they wanted policies not slogans. That may be the case, but wasn’t Mandy pulling Tony Blair’s strings ahead of the 1997 election with every piece of spin-doctored gimmick that you could imagine, whilst policies were on the sidelines?

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national headlines, let alone the regional ones. So the recent political bar-room brawl over a cancelled boxing night, has left most people bewildered. Who is right or who is wrong, probably depends on your political views, and I doubt whether anyone could work out who is telling porkies, if that is the case in the first place.

The bottom line is that a good new event for the town didn’t happen, for whatever reason, and that all the politicians are too busy trying to urinate over each other, whilst a nice Saturday night out was cancelled with the promoter left to count the cost. I don’t suppose there’ll be a collection at the Town Hall for a man who was only trying to do something worthwhile for the area?

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Super Slimming Recipes CAESAR SALAD Ingredients 3tbsp olive oil 4 thick slices of bread 1 cos or romaine lettuce 8-10 anchovies, drained Parmesan For the Caesar salad dressing: 300ml olive or sunflower oil 2 egg yolks 2tsp Dijon mustard Spalsh Worcestershire sauce 2tbsp lemon juice Seasonings (Salt and black pepper)

Method

1. Remove the crusts from your bread and cut into small cubes. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the bread until golden and slightly crispy. Place on a piece of kitchen roll to drain off the oil.

2. Separate the leaves of your lettuce or tear into large pieces and place into a bowl. Slice the anchovies (or use whole) and place atop the lettuce.

3. To make the Caesar salad dressing, blend the egg yolks, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, adding in the oil slowly. The dressing will thicken as you add the oil.

Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

4. Pour the dressing over the lettuce, add the croutons and shave or grate Parmesan over the top.

PEPPERS WITH SPICY TURKEY STUFFING Ingredients 4 red, yellow or green peppers, halved and deseeded 150g long-grain rice 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed (optional) 300g skinless turkey breast, cut into chunks (or skinless, boneless chicken) 2 tomatoes, chopped 75g frozen peas, thawed 2 tsp mild paprika 1 tsp dried mixed herbs Ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Arrange the peppers, cut side up, in a roasting pan.

2. Put the rice into a large saucepan and cook in simmering

water for 12-15 minutes, or according to pack instructions, until tender.

3. Whilst the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok and stir-fry the onion and garlic (if using) until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the turkey and stir-fry briskly for about 5 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes, peas, paprika and herbs, then remove from the heat. Drain the rice thoroughly and stir it into the tomato mixture. Season with some pepper.

5. Spoon the filling into the pepper halves (don’t worry if there’s too much, just spoon it into the roasting pan). Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve at once.

1. Cut the onion into wafer thin slices. Halve the tomatoes and cut into thin wedges. Halve and deseed the pepper and cut into thin slices.

2. Mix together the onion, tomatoes, pepper and feta along with the olives in a bowl.

3. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and mix gently. Serve on a bed of lettuce, if wished, and garnish with sprigs of fresh oregano if you have any to hand.

SALMON WITH PARSLEY PESTO Ingredients

ASPARAGUS CARBONARA Ingredients

600g half side of salmon Salt and ground black pepper Roast fennel (see tip) new potatoes and broccoli, to serve For the pesto: About 60g resh parsley (or parsley and lemon thyme mixed) Zest and juice of 1 lemon 50g toasted flaked almonds 100ml olive oil 3 tbsps freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Set the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

2. To make the pesto: Chop the parsley and/or thyme leaves, if using, and put in a small food processor with the lemon zest and almonds. Whizz to mix, then gradually add the oil to make a thick purée. Add the Parmesan, season, then whizz again.

3. Put the salmon, skin-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Sprinkle with juice from half the lemon and season well. Spread with 3 rounded tbsps of pesto. Bake for 15 mins, then leave for 5 mins before serving with more pesto, veg and potatoes.

GREEK SALAD Ingredients

1 small red onion 4 tomatoes 1 small red (or green) pepper 150g feta cheese, drained and cut or crumbled into cubes About 75g black olives, un-pitted weight, stoned if wished 3tbsp olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper, to taste Sprigs of fresh oregano

Method

100g fat free natural fromage frais 500g linguine or tagliatelle 400g asparagus tips, trimmed and halved 6 tbsp very finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish 2 eggs 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Low calorie cooking spray

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions and then drain and keep warm.

2. While the pasta is cooking, blanch the asparagus tips in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Once they are tender, drain the water and set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and add the garlic and fromage frais. Whisk the mixture until it’s well combined and then stir in the chopped parsley. Season well with some salt and pepper.

4. Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium-low heat. Then add asparagus and pasta cook for 2-3 minutes until hot.

5. Pour over the sauce and gently heat through for 2-3 minutes until the pasta is well coated.

6. Remove from the heat and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

ROAST RATATOUILLE AND HALLOUMI SALAD Ingredients 2 x 250g packs halloumi, thickly sliced zest and juice of 1 lemon 4tbsp olive oil 2 aubergines, sliced 2 yellow peppers, thickly sliced 2 red peppers, thickly sliced 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 2 red onions, cut into thin wedges

Method

1. Preheat oven to Mark 6, 200°C, 390°F. Place the halloumi in a bowl, drizzle with the lemon zest and juice and 1tbsp of the oil. Season well with black pepper. Place the remaining ingredients, except tomatoes, in a roasting tin. Season and combine well. Roast for 30 mins until charred – add the tomatoes in the last 10 mins.

2. Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until almost smoking. Sear the halloumi for 2 mins each side. Spread veg over the rocket, top with the halloumi and remaining marinade.

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RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain seven years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: George wanted to know how to get rid of his old Tina wanted to know how to set a password on her Terra email account Microsoft Outlook email program.

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Hi Richard, every time that I log in to email I get the following 'pop-up' message: Windows Security Logon to POP3.TERRA.ES Please verify that both username & password are correct for your mail server I have tried keying in the info from Terra that I have (they cancelled the account on 16 April) & also cancelling the message but to no avail, in the bottom right hand corner of the screen the system is 'Authorizing', this remains there until I go into 'Tools' and choose Yahoo Email (Default), when I do this I get the following message: Account: 'pop3.terra.es', Server: 'pop3.terra.es', Protocol: POP3, Server Response: '-ERR [SYS/TEMP] message store is temporarily unavailable', Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 0x800CCC90, Error Number: 0x800CCC92 …and in the bottom right hand corner of the screen it shows 'Error', it seems that my system is still trying to connect to Terra, is can you please advise me as to how I can stop this happening. Thanks George

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Hi George, sorry to hear that you are having more problems and apologies for the delay in replying to you – it’s been pretty busy here!

You don’t mention which email system you are using so I am going to assume that it’s Windows XP and therefore Outlook Express. If this is the case then you need to remove your Terra.Es details from Outlook Express, you can do that by clicking on “Tools” and then “Accounts” from within Outlook Express, you will show you all of the accounts set up within Outlook Express, click on the account that you want to get rid of and click on the “Remove” button.

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Dear Richard, I need to protect my e mail, I use Microsoft Outlook 2003. Can you help? Tina

Hi Tina, in order to allow people to use your computer but not be able to access the emails you have stored in Microsoft Outlook 2003 you will need to add a password to your mail store. In order to do this by performing the following actions…

1. Open Microsoft Outlook 2. On the Go menu, click Folder List.

3.Right-click the Personal Folders folder, and then click Properties for "Personal Folders" on the shortcut menu.

4.On the General tab, click Advanced.

5.Click Change Password.

6.In the Change Password dialog box, type your new password and verify it by typing it a second time. The password can be up to 15 characters.

7.Click OK three times.

When you click the e-mail account folder, you will be prompted for your password. After you gain access, you won't have to enter the password again for that session. If you exit and then restart Outlook, you will be prompted for the password when you click the e-mail account folder. …hope that helps.

ADVICE: Allen was struggling to get the @ sign working on his laptop

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Hi Richard, need your help once again I have a Asus Eee PC seashell model 1011CX how do I get the @ sign it is on the No2 key top right-hand and the "sign is on the left above the No2 hope you can help regards Allen Hi Allen, you should be able to get the @ sign by holding down the SHIFT key and pressing the number 2, if that doesn’t work then try holding down the ALT GR key and press the number 2 key.

Don’t forget you can follow me on twitter @bluemoonspain Alternately why don’t you sign up for my newsletter. You can do this by going to:www.bluemoonsolutions.es and fill in the form that is on any page except the front page.

ADVICE: Peter wanted advice about Adobe Flash Player Hi Nice to see you this morning at the Moncayo Market, thank you for the advice re old discs. I use a uk tv guide for sorting my TV programes, this will not work now, a plug in is required it recommended Adobe Flash Player 11.7.700.1169 is OK to download this? Cheers Peter.

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Hi Peter, yes its ok to update Adobe Flash Player, the best way to do this is to go to http://get2.adobe.com/flashplayer and from there you will be able to download the latest version.

office@bluemoonsolutions.es www.bluemoonsolutions.es Mobile: 655 044 970

Office: 902 906 200

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Four Tricks to Help You Get a Six Pack When you're going after the goal to get a six pack fast, there's no doubt that you're willing to try to do whatever you can to further your progress along. When it comes to reaching this goal, it's all the small things that can really make a difference over time so paying attention to them and doing whatever you can to make the most of your training and diet will be vital.

Here are four quick tricks that you can use to help get six pack abs fast.

Boost The Protein In Your Diet The first thing you should do to help increase your chances of getting six pack abs is boost the protein intake in your diet. This will help speed your metabolic rate and keep you feeling fuller longer.

Protein is the most essential macronutrient on a six pack abs diet so make sure you're getting at least one gram per pound of body weight. More may even be beneficial - up to 1.5 grams per pound.

Add Supersets To Your Lifting Workouts Next, also consider adding supersets to your weight lifting workouts. These will really help to boost your overall metabolic rate and allow you to burn calories at a faster rate.

Just watch that you are allowing enough recovery time between supersets so that you're still able to lift heavy.

You want the rest period between the two exercises to be very short but then allow up to two minutes after each superset before starting the next.

Be Sure To Take One Day Off A Week While it may seem counterproductive, it's also really important that you are making an effort to take at least one day off your workout each week.

When you're doing too much exercise this can also cause big problems with the body, so give it the rest it needs. This will allow it to burn fat faster during the week so you can get six pack abs fast.

Load Up On Vegetables Finally the last thing you can do to help get six pack abs fast is to make sure you're eating as many vegetables as possible on your diet. These are virtually calorie free and are chalk full of good nutrition that will keep you healthy on your flat abs diet.

Since hunger is one of the biggest reasons people go off their diet, by ensuring you're getting plenty of vegetables you prevent hunger from getting the best of you.

So make sure you're following these principles to help you get six pack abs fast. As long as you're making a conscious effort to change many of the aspects of your diet, there is no reason why you can't get the results you're looking for.

HOW SAFE IS YOUR SUNSCREEN LOTION?

DR MACHI MANNU’S ADVICE CLINIC Email your questions and comments to machimannu@gmail.com

The summer season is just around the corner, and many would have already stockpiled sunscreen lotions.

But have you stopped to consider what you will be putting on your skin? Of course you may say to yourself ‘it’s got to be safe, after all it’s allowed to be sold in shops’. Is that so? Popular opinion is that sunscreens protect the skin from sunburns, cancer and premature ageing. And while sunscreens may prevent sunburns, there is no evidence that they protect us against skin cancer such as melanoma. In fact there is reason to believe that they may cause some types of cancer. Sunscreens are made from very complex chemicals, usually petrochemicals from crude oil.

Truth be told, most of us will struggle to pronounce some of the ingredients listed on the container, and no one can say for sure if they are safe. It may be comforting to believe that scientists are certain of their safety; however nothing can be further from the truth. Furthermore, thousands of these chemicals are synthesized every week, making it virtually impossible to determine their

effects on the body. What is clear is that many of these chemicals have been linked to all kinds of cancer. There are 3 types of Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun – UVA, B, and C. Sunscreens only block out UVB rays, which only penetrates the superficial layers of the skin.

UVA rays can reach the deeper layers of the skin, and most sunscreens offer no form of protection against them. And since the general consensus is that sunscreens protect the skin, many tend to spend more time than necessary sunbathing, thus exposing the deeper layers of the skin to damage. A common ingredient of sunscreens is a type of vitamin A known as retinyl palmitate. While this vitamin has beneficial effects on the skin, it is now known to react with sunlight to produce highly toxic free radicals that speed up skin ageing.

Vitamin A may work well in night creams, but a disaster in Sunscreens. Sunlight is vital for the production of Vitamin D. When sunlight hits the skin, it reacts with cholesterol to kick-start the formation of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for building bones, strengthen-

ing the immune system, and is also a contributor to thousands of chemical reactions that occur in the body. Our health will be severely compromised without it. Any factor that limits the skin’s interaction with sunlight will inevitably lead to health problems.

Similarly, drugs such as statins which is taken to lower cholesterol will also block the body’s ability to produce vitamin D. The sun is certainly vital for maintaining good health, but too much of it can damage the skin. You should only spend about half an hour a day in the sun for vitamin D. The early morning sun is not so intense, and is the best for vitamin D. Even though the midday sun is popular for sunbathing, it is the most damaging to the skin. Stay away from the midday sun, and if you have to enjoy it, stay under a shade. If you must use sunscreens, use those made from minerals, and keep off those made from synthetic chemicals.

FOR A FULL BODY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION CALL 965 071 745

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COUGHING UP TROUBLE

About 7 months ago, I started having dry cough; however since February this year, I started coughing up sputum that is sometimes stained pink. I had been to my doctor earlier and he prescribed 2 different antibiotics that didn’t help. When I noticed the colouration, I informed my doctor who sent me for an X-ray and later on a CT scan.

But nothing was detected. I have wondered if there is a connection between a flu jab I had just before the cough started. I will appreciate any advice you can give me.

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I agree with you that your problems may have arisen from the flu vaccine you had. Flu vaccines contain a preservative known as thimerasol. And this chemical contains up to 50% mercury. Mercury is a known neurotoxin.

This means that mercury causes damage to the nerves and brain. Mercury toxicity has also been linked to respiratory problems, memory loss, depression, cardiovascular diseases, and digestive problems. Very recently I came across someone who also took the flu vaccine late last year, and shortly after developed extremely high blood pressure. And another who suffered from diarrhoea for several weeks after the vaccine. Flu vaccines like other types of vaccines cause an acute inflammatory reaction in the body and this can manifest in the form of symptoms such as cough, bone pains, diarrhoea, high blood pressure etc. Since you’ve tried several courses of antibiotics without much help, it may be because you cough is due to an inflammatory reaction and not an infection. It is very probable that you many have strained your respiratory or digestive passages while coughing. This slight injury would have resulted in bleeding that you see in your sputum. From the history you give, I believe you will benefit from a metabolic detoxification. This will help your body eliminate poisonous toxins, such as the mercury from the flu jab. These toxins may be causing your

problem. Mercury accumulates especially in the fat cells of the body. The brain is 60% fat, and the nerves have a fatty coating around them. This is why mercury has been linked to neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. A metabolic detox contains useful nutrients such as N-Acetyl Cysteine, Glutamine and many other vital chemicals needed by the liver and intestines to pump out toxins from cells. It is also likely that your immune system would have been weakened from the courses of antibiotics you had. For this reason, you will need to stimulate your immune system. Reishi extract is a powerful immune booster, and one of the best in my experience. Echinacea also improves the immune system. High quality natural products are highly effective and beneficial for the body. These benefits are never felt with cheaper and low quality supplements and natural remedies.

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How can antibiotics be harmful and what are natural alternatives?

There is no doubt that antibiotics have saved many lives, but their overuse and misuse has undermined the health of millions of people. Many studies have shown that between 40 - 60% of all antibiotics prescribed are unnecessary. Antibiotics are especially misused when prescribed for the common cold, a viral infection. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. They are only effective against bacteria. The main problem with antibiotics is that they suppress the immune system. Studies have even shown that the body’s natural defenders – the white blood cells- are less active in attacking bacteria that has been treated with antibiotics. In addition when bacteria are exposed to antibiotics, they begin a series of mutations or changes that make them immune to the effects of the drugs. Antibiotics also destroy the benefi-

cial bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract. In a healthy intestinal gut, trillions of ‘good bacteria’ help form vitamins and enzymes. And also regulate cholesterol and hormone levels, as well as protect the body against the overgrowth of disease causing bacteria and fungi.

A number of natural medications have powerful antibiotic properties.

Vitamin C is effective against bacterial and viral infections. It is recommended to take between 500 and 1000mg at the start of an infection and to do so every 2 hours.

Zinc is effective against viruses especially the flu virus. In one study patients suffering from flu were given 23 mg of Zinc gluconate lozenges, and within a week 90% of them felt better in comparison to 46% of the placebo group. However zinc should never be taken for over a week because too much zinc in the body can actually weaken the immune system. Vitamin A in high doses is known to destroy viruses.

Echinacea is best known for stimulating the immune system, but it is also known to kill viruses. People who are extremely sensitive to environmental pollutants and chemicals seem to benefit a lot from Echinacea. Goldenseal is a herbal plant best known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical studies have shown that it is effective against bacteria and fungi.

It helps the body stimulate white blood cells known as macrophages. These macrophages are responsible for neutralizing foreign particles and harmful bacteria that find their way into the body. The recommendation for Goldenseal extract is 250 -500 mg three times daily. It can also be made into a paste for treating skin infections.

FOR A FULL BODY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION CALL 965 071 745

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MY other half and I have been on a well-earned (well we think so!) holiday to Salou near Barcelona and want to share our eating experience in the restaurant in our four-star hotel.

It was one of those selfservice food areas and we prefer them rather than having a menu which may contain more items you are not happy with, as opposed to things you are. Anyway, this self-service restaurant was ace because there were some excellently prepared foods and lots of choice.

What we thought was great was the children's food area, which was clearly marked, and lowered, so that the youngsters could see and help themselves. But we watched as one un-supervised child after another went there, took a bite out of something, and/or handled something, and then put it back. This went on all the time, and just demonstrated how easy it is in a restaurant for food to be contaminated with some very horrible bugs.

But that's not all. You know how many parents who have "brain" cells in only one area (and that's men and women included) there are in the world today?

Well, we watched as a countless number looked at the food in the children's area and obviously preferred that to "adult" food and helped themselves.

What is wrong with this "breeding" generation? Are they so totally un-worldlywise, so wrapped up with computers and the latest electronic gizmo they can't understand basics anymore?

This is the lot which are breeding the next generation.

God help them! And it's not just the Brits. The hotel catered for many Spanish, French, Eastern European and Russians as well, and they were all just as bad!

Aren't you pleased your parents endowed you with a good dollop of common sense?

I've long been of the opinion that some lawyers are not fit for purpose, and a comment from one confirms my view. It came from the barrister Barbara Hewson, who specialises in reproductive rights. She said that the age of consent should be lowered to 13. The move being necessary, she suggests, to end the persecution of old men.

She made the comments in a magazine, claiming some of the offences being brought against men of crimes committed many years ago, should be treated as misdemeanours. Not surprisingly, her comments have brought a wave of protests, not least from the NSPCC. Her views are ridiculous, but on one

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SHAME ON THE GREEDY BREEDERS wife, who is potty about dogs, became more furious about them than me - and that's really saying something!

Thank goodness another hole in the bottomless British welfare pit is to be plugged. This is the crazy loophole which allowed foreigners to claim a spouse's pension, even if they have not made a single national insurance contribution themselves. It might explain why so many foreign men seem to want to get their hands on any available British woman, and why so many foreign women are "attracted" to British men!

(Forget sex, the financial attraction seems far stronger!) An estimated 220,000 people, now living abroad, claim a UK state pension, despite never having worked in the UK or contributed anything to the

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level, I believe she is right.

Clearly the full weight of the law should be brought against those men who preyed in children's homes, and who abused their positions or fame to hurt the under aged. But what has happened has been nothing short of obscene. Women who have not spoken out about their sexual experiences as teenagers are suddenly coming out of the woodwork to make allegations against men now in their 70s and 80s, and I find that repulsive. Why make the allegations now? The experience obviously didn't bother them too much when they were up for it in the liberated swinging sixties, so why is it suddenly bothering them now? Is it that at any age some women love to be in the limelight and the lure of some compensation money makes it even more irresistible?

For the record, here are the arguments on both sides: Ms Hewson argues for an end to complainant anonymity, a strict statute of limitations to prevent prosecutions after a substantial amount of time has passed, and a reduction in the age of consent to 13. She said that "touching a 17-year-old's breast, kissing a 13-yearold, or putting one's hand up a 16-year-old's skirt" are not crimes comparable to gang rapes and murders and "anyone suggesting otherwise has lost touch with reality".

The NSPCC say that to minimise and trivialise the impact of these offences for victims in this way is all but denying that they have in fact suffered abuse at all Lowering the age of consent could put more young people at risk from those who prey on vulnerable young people. It also argued that historical prosecutions

should be allowed as "many who are abused are bullied, blackmailed and shamed into staying silent, often well into adulthood."

It really is about time that British law stopped wrapping criminals in cotton wool. I refer to the nonsense where a dog owner who has a vicious dog loose in their property could face criminal prosecution if that dog mauled a burglar. Here in Spain, Roman law allows you to "properly" protect your property and if someone dies or is injured while trespassing on your land or home, well that's too bad.

Not so in namby-pamby Britain! The government wants to tighten the law to allow prosecutions against owners if their pets attack people on private property. It follows a number of attacks and killings by vicious dogs on children.

But the Association of Chief Police Officers has warned politicians that they might unwittingly protect burglars and trespassers by such a law, forcing pet owners to tether their animals in their homes so they are not liable for prosecution. Obviously, it is about time that people should stop owning large dogs, especially if they have children or are likely to be visited by children. And in Britain, people should be able to properly protect property. Oh, how I cheered the story of a would-be burglar who got stuck in the chimney of a solicitor's firm he was trying to burgle, and obviously died a horrible death. It’s a pity a few more criminals don't go the same way. That's the kind of justice I like. Back into our holiday mode for a moment.

There were many private houses around our hotel with the owners at work all day, with their dogs barking for hours on end. Even my

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country. Scandal or what?

Two points here. I would stop this craziness right now and withdraw any money from these people. But more importantly, these pension rules were written by politicians, lawyers - supposedly top brains in the UK. So why on earth where they so crass as to draw up pension rules which allowed such a nonsense? It's just like our tax laws, which provide so many loopholes. You could drive a coach and horses through them. It really is about time that the top British brains got into politics and the civil service, so laws could be created that could not be exploited by anyone.

This pensions loophole has allowed these 220,000 people to extract ÂŁ410 million a year out of the UK. How many life-saving operations; extra schools; or extra police could that all provide

for British people? Here's another example (as if any more were needed). Why is there a growing demand in Britain for UKIP to take control? What's needed in Whitehall is a political party which looks after the interests of Britain; of British and English speaking people; of people living in the British Commonwealth and puts a social and financial umbrella around them. To hell with Europe and everyone else unless any other country wants to join our Commonwealth of Nations and obey our rules. The Commonwealth is truly impressive, making the EU look puny by comparison.

But, I'm sure we're open for junior members to join! P.S. I think it's about time America got over their War of Independence and came in from the cold and joined up!

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Make an Impact with Slim Fit Europe

Following their business success at “Medaesthetics” in Punta Prima, Director, Lynda Gibson, and Manager, Lauren Shakespeare, are preparing to launch their latest franchise “Slim Fit Europe”. This franchise is not merely a business venture for them, but could open up a whole new career opportunity for anyone with the drive and enthusiasm required to work within the Health and Weight Loss Industry- one of the biggest areas of economic growth at a time of economic decline. The training programme offers applicants a recognized nutrition qualification and current knowledge of the weight loss industry, enabling them to promote a proven weight loss product range and method of health improvement which can be applied in a variety of settings. From here the franchise Associated Partners will have the opportunity to open their own business, with only minimal outlay costs and guaranteed earnings from day one. Slim Fit Europe and its Associated Partners are set to make a big impact on the lives of many people who have ongoing health and weight problems.

For further details about this exciting new business opportunity please visit the website www.slimfiteurope.com; email to info@slimfiteurope.com; or call the team on 965 060 811.

No more run in the sun Imagine sitting in the hot Spanish sun with your face beautifully made-up but free from the fear of melting streaks of colour running down your cheeks. Or just think of jumping in a pool without a moment’s worry that your waterproof eyeliner will turn out not to be. Better still, envisage waking up looking just as good as when you went to bed.

This freedom to look good ALWAYS is just what advanced semi-permanent make-up specialist June Hutchinson gives her clients. June, a key member of the Medaesthetics team has worked in the beauty industry for many years, and trained in the art of semi-permanent make-up with world acknowledged experts Finishing Touches.

With semi-permanent make-up, June can define eyebrows, draw in eyeliner and put subtle definition back into lips. June also offers medical tattooing and non-laser tattoo removal.

An estate agent for life Having lived in Spain for more than 25 years and run a successful estate agent, Peysu, since 1993, Susanne Seiler is an expert not just in the property market but also in helping people make the smooth transition to a new life in Spain.

She believes that selling a house doesn’t stop the minute the customer signs on the dotted line, and for her providing a good after sales service is just as important as helping customers find their perfect property.

Susanne offers her customers a complete legal package, including property registering and transfer of utility bills. But it doesn’t stop there. Many people who have bought a house through Susanne stay with her for years as she helps them prepare wills, make tax declarations and get the best car insurance. Of course, you don’t have to have bought your house through Susanne to get these great services.

A Happy Career Means No Regrets For Tracey At the age of 16 years to the disappointment of parents & teachers I decided to head to the dizzy heights & opportunities that The City Of London had to offer, I would not as expected go to university. I started in International banking.

With no job satisfaction I moved on. I trained as a buyer with Debenhams/Arcadia Group. What fun buying clothes every day for a job, by age 23 I had a flat in London & was driving a company car. Study is not everything eh! I climbed the ladder to finance control.

So how come I am working for Jennifer Cunningham? I met Jennifer at a charity event, we discussed the new SL company that she was about to launch. I was offered the opportunity to set up & run Paul Cunningham Nurses SL, another position with great job satisfaction- how lucky am I? Tracey Wallace Business coordinator.

Still Going Strong at New2You Karen Dowsing is the owner of New2You, a small chain of quality used furniture shops. She opened her 1st shop 22 years ago and has gradually expanded the business to now include three shops located in Mar Azul/Eliseos Playa as well as the shop at Zoco Sunday market.

Karen told us “I feel the success of my business is due to the high standard of our furniture, quality of service and fair pricing policy when both buying or selling”. New2You is much more than just a furniture shop, it is an Aladdin’s cave of ideas. Within the main shop in Eliseos Playa you will find the new household department selling everything to compliment your home from practical kitchenware, towels and bedding to decorative items.

Karen is an active member of various business groups including TIBA and Women of Fire.

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Enjoy Some Celebrity Treatment with Sue Sue Whitmore is a qualified, experienced beauty therapist & chiropodist who has been working in Spain for 11 years. She is based at Viva Hair Design, a friendly, popular and busy salon in the El Galan area of Orihuela Costa. One of Sue’s most popular treatments is the 14 day Shellac manicure. This manicure has a celebrity following including Lady Gaga & Rhianna and was used by all the female skaters in the last series of Dancing on Ice. It is proving very popular with clients who are looking for chip free, manicured nails for cruises, holidays, weddings & other occasions. It applies like polish, has no dry time as its UV cured, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine and is removed in minutes. In fact some clients have had chip & smudge free nails for up to 4 weeks! In addition to providing chiropody services at the salon, Sue offers a home visiting Chiropody service covering the Orihuela Costa, San Miguel de Salinas, Pilar de la Horadada, Torrevieja and Ciudad Quesada areas. For information about beauty & chiropody services you can contact Sue at Viva Hair Design on 966 774 956 or for a chiropody home visit contact Sue on 609 377 982.

Timeless Fashions: Specialists in Style Timeless Fashions has been established in Punta Prima for several years, delivering a selection of elegant and affordable clothing to ladies on the Costas. Now under new Management, the boutique is better than ever, supplying a wealth of stylish garments from popular fashion labels such as Saloo, Casamia, South Lodge and Addinni. The outfits are available in a variety of cuts and colours, with sizes ranging from petite to XXXL. As a small, independent boutique, Timeless Fashions is able to provide a personalised, clientfocused service, expanding and refreshing stock in accordance with demand. Manager Joy, hinted that the new season collection will be arriving soon, so why not pop in and give your wardrobe a makeover.

Timeless Fashions is located within the Punta Marina commercial Centre. Opening hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays.

For Stylish Windows Try The Ready Made Curtain Outlet !

For over 6 years the Ready Made Curtain Outlet has provided quality lined British curtains on the Orihuela Costa. The new owner, Sarah Turley has recently moved the shop to larger premises in Los Dolses Commercial Centre, next to Cardmania.

The shop boasts a large stock of ready made curtains, with quality British brands supplying the fully lined curtains at very reasonable prices. There is a plentiful stock of voile panels in styles to suit all tastes and net curtains have recently been added in a variety of designs. There is a huge range of cushions and covers for inside and outside use as well as tie backs and kitchen textiles. The shop also boasts an in-house sewing service and curtain eyeleting service which includes alterations and repairs as well as making curtains, cushions, upholstery and sofa covers. There is a good range of curtain poles and a home fitting service is also available. The Ready Made Curtain Outlet is also pleased to be able to offer solar window tinting, awnings and external blinds, mosquito blinds, internal roller and vertical blinds.

Hair loss? It’s all grow at Margaretha‘s!

IF you're feeling self-conscious or worried about hair loss, Salon Margaretha is here to help you with practical no-fuss solutions that will help restore your hair health and feeling of well-being and confidence. Their 20 years experience ensures that you are in trustworthy, professional hands and their completely private consultation offers unrivalled advice, personalised treatment and tailor-made hair replacement solutions. Their wide range of wigs and prosthetic hair pieces is so natural that it's impossible to tell them from real hair and their cutting and styling expertise ensure that your look is completely 'your own'.

If you need any help in connection with hair loss, contact Margaretha herself on 966 921 846 at her clinic. (She specialises in alopecia and disruptions in hair growth due to illness, injury, hormone imbalances and chemo/radiotherapy treatments).

Revamp Your Style with The New Salon The New Salon in the El Limonar urbanisation next to Sacko’s Bar has been a long standing hairdressing business in the area for 20 years. New owners, Dawn and Jo are highly experienced with many years in the hair and beauty business. Dawn has worked in London salons and aboard ships and Jo has trained with L’Oreal in colouring and cutting and had many years’ experience working for the Army and Navy.

Both ran their own salons in the UK. Dorra has recently joined the team as an expert in Gel Nails, Nail Art and Gellac Nails. The New Salon is a unisex establishment offering a full range of hairdressing for women, men and children with a reduction for pensioners on Mondays and Tuesdays. Other beauty treatments are also available. The New Salon is open from 10am six days a week, with late opening by appointment Thursdays. To make an appointment Tel: 966 786 722

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Award Winning Salon is Bliss Bliss Health, Hair and Beauty Salon in Algorfa is enjoying its fourth successful year in business and is attracting customers form near and far. Salon owner Christine and stylist Vicky are both advanced in cutting and styling and are approved Wella consultants. New stylist Sandra joined the team in April and is fully qualified in all hairdressing techniques. Bliss uses organic colour, curl and care systems that are free from ammonia and chemicals and are exclusive to Bliss. A full range of hair styling is available including hair up and there is also a Bridal package of hair, nails, beauty and make up on offer. Bliss has ongoing training to keep up to date on colouring and cutting techniques. Overall Bliss has a reputation for expert and professional treatments in a warm, friendly, welcoming environment. It really is a case of Bliss by name Bliss by nature!

Be Bikini Beautiful In No Time With The Beauty and Wellness Centre The Beauty and Wellness Centre offers a full range of treatments to keep your body in tip top condition. They have toning tables for those bums and tums, a Nail Bar for your hands and feet, Massages, Hopi Ear Candles, Facials, Semi Permanent Make-Up, Permanent Hair Removal, Detox for the whole body and their newest edition to the long list of treatments that make you feel revitalised and ready for the beach is the Shrinking Violet Body Inch Loss Wrap. This wrap is a painless and effortless process that can successfully lose fat in problem areas such as tummies and thighs. So, give the team at The Beauty and Wellness Centre a call and start the process for a slimmer, fitter and toned more beautiful you.

Kuts & Klaws: Far More Than A Hair And Beauty Salon Kuts & Klaws has been established in Quesada for 9 years, they are situated just past the Gama supermarket!

Karl has been hairdressing for 34 years and Karen has been a nail technician for over 12 years! Karen specializes in Acrylic nails, manicures, pedicures, Gel nail polish, blitz nail foils. Karl’s services include cuts, colours, perms, special rates for senior citizens trims!! The salon is very relaxed and friendly, free tea and coffee is served to our clients and you can purchase some of Karen`s homemade sweets!

They would also like to introduce their photographer John Cairns, framed photos are available for sale in the salon or you can arrange a family or pet photo within the comfort of your own home! Please feel free to call in for any advice on hair or nails, Karen and Karl will be happy to advise!!

10% discount on all photographs with any hair or nail treatment!!

Let Bev put the icing on your big day YOU can’t have your cake and eat it, so the saying goes.

But you CAN do the next best thing by calling in Bev at Dreamy Cup Cakes for your special party occasion.

Bev has been in business in Spain since 2001 and had a hairdressing salon for 10 years before switching from cuts to cups…of the cake variety.

Her services include providing birthday cakes, buffets, children's cup-cake parties, ladies’ afternoon teas full of fun either at home or in a bar, and a unique taster to hen night celebrations.

So if you are looking for that little something different on those special occasions (or perhaps just for fun), just give Bev a call.

Bev has now opened the Zoco Cafe where you will find her every Sunday on the Zoco Market.

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UK HEADLINES

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‘Barbaric’ paedophile ring finally brought to justice SEVEN members of a ‘medieval’ paedophile ring who abused young girls are finally facing lengthy jail terms, after police failures allowed them to escape justice for years.

Two sets of brothers, along with three other men, drugged and raped girls as young as 11 over the course of eight years.

Akhtar Dogar, 32, and 31-year-old brother Anjum, as well as Mohammed Karrar, 38, and his 33-year-old brother, Bassam, were convicted, along with Kamar Jamil, 27, Assad Hussain, 32, and Zeeshan Ahmed, 27.

Fights broke out in the dock as seven defendants were found guilty but two more cleared, with Ahmed lashing out at one of the cleared men, Mohammed Hussain.

Police and social workers were also forced to apologise as it was revealed they missed chances to intervene seven years before the men were charged.

The men were found guilty of a total of 59 charges including rape, trafficking and organising prostitution, at the end of a five-month Old Bailey trial.

Judge Peter Rook told them their ‘most serious of offences’ meant long sentences were inevitable.

The NSPCC said the case highlighted the barbaric men’s

Pair of idiots

‘medieval attitudes’, while showing the victims were ‘let down by those who were meant to care for them’.

Victims told jurors how they were groomed, beaten and sold into prostitution across the country by their abusers from the Oxford area, who often tempted them with gifts and alcohol.

Kamar Jamil was even given the nickname K-Dog after a Cuban wrestler but was singled out by the victims because of his distinctive gold tooth.

He lured his victims while working as a security guard at a Tesco Metro in St Aldates by letting them walk out of the store with bottles of alcohol.

Two care homes, where staff failed to protect the girls, have since been closed by Oxford county council.

The authority’s chief executive Joanna Simons apologised, saying: ‘We did not know the nature of what was happening – the devious nature of such depravity.’

Det Chief Supt Rob Mason, of Thames Valley Police, said they ‘deeply regret’ that they had not been more willing to pursue the allegations.

The CPS has now ordered a serious case review. All seven will be sentenced on June 26.

This reckless pair risk causing a disaster as they stroll home with ¬two unexploded bombs slung over their shoulders.

Onlookers watched in horror as the dopey duo walked by with the 2ft tank shells, which were washed up on a beach near an Army firing range The shocked woman who took the photo said: “I was really scared. As they were walking past, my little girl was alongside them.

"They’re a pair of idiots.”

It is thought they grabbed the explosives at Worbarrow Bay, Dorset, to sell for scrap.

The area is part of Lulworth range.

The Ministry of Defence said the “extremely dangerous” shells would have been fired by a Chieftain tank or a Wombat anti-tank gun in the 70s or 80s.

It urged the men or anyone who knows them to call so it can safely destroy the bombs.

SOME STING WRONG A MAN has died after trying to have sex with a hornet's nest.

The 35-year-old - known as Hasse - was discovered with 146 stings on his body, of which 54 were on his genitals.

He was left so bloated by the fatal incident, neighbours mistook him for a whale carcass when they saw his inflamed body lying on a lawn.

Despite calling paramedics, the man died an hour later.

Police are believed to have discovered semen and pubic hair on some of the stinging insects near the opening of the nest.

As a result, authorities concluded Hasse had tried to have intercourse with the nest, which was found on his farm in Ystad, Sweden.

An upset local said: "We did not talk very often, but he was still my neighbour."

Dead man waking Mourners got the fright of their lives as they filed past their loved one in a coffin… when he started moving.

Brighton Dama Zanthe, 34, “died” after a long illness at home in Zimbabwe.

But the deceased’s boss noticed him moving as he filed past, paying his last respects at the funeral.

Mourners “jumped out of their skins” and ran in horror, imagining Mr Zanthe had come back from the dead to haunt them.

But when they realised the truth, he was taken to hospital at Gweru where he was put on life support for two days.

Relatives and friends had

been devastated when Mr Zanthe died. They wrapped him in blankets and took him to the mortuary where he was prepared for the funeral.

The next day, mourners wept as they said their emotional goodbyes by his coffin.

But they were astonished to see his legs moving and relatives became hysterical.

Mr Gaka added: “They all jumped in disbelief.”

Amazingly, Mr Zanthe was home this week from Gweru Provincial Hospital.

He said: “I feel OK now. I don’t know what happened and I only remember being on life support. I was given another chance.”

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El Raso business owners join forces for Ruby

EL RASO is an urbanisation situated just off the Lemon Tree Road in Guardamar del Segura. This area is a little gem for you and your family to visit with a choice of Bars and Restaurants where you can enjoy a luxurious meal, a fun family oriented night, or meet up with friends for lunch.

There is plenty to choose from and with so much going on in one place, there is something here for everyone. There are many forthcoming events that have been organised by all the Bar and Restaurant owners in El Raso. One of those is a huge Charity Fund Raising Evening being held on Friday 17 May that has been arranged by Dave and Tracy of Ruby´s Bar, with Med Bar, Rayz Bar, Bar Sofai and Property Choice all pitching in.

The reason for this event is to raise funds for a little girl, Ruby Hodgson, whose family recently moved from Redcar in Middlesborough in the UK to live in El Raso. It is also the home of Buck and Jan Taylor, who have become great friends of the Hodgson family. Buck works offshore on the Oil Rigs with Ruby´s father. Three year old Ruby has battled against a brain tumour and stomach bug (C.Difficile) for some time now.

The family received the dreaded news that the brain tumour had returned and that the best chance Ruby had was to seek treatment for her condition in America. The specialist treatment is quite an ordeal that involves Proton Therapy and involves Ruby fitting into special

face and body moulds to protect her. She will also be given anaesthetic on a daily basis. The treatment lasts for up to 6 weeks and little Ruby will have received 30 sessions of Proton Therapy. This treatment is extremely expensive costing in the region of 25,000 pounds. It was at this point that Buck Taylor approached Dave and Tracy of Ruby´s Bar to ask if they would like to join in with UK Charities in helping raise funds to enable little Ruby obtain the treatment she needs. Ruby´s Bar has a history of fund raising so the ball was set in motion and work began. On 19 April a music night was arranged with Jonny Fox, resident singer.

The evening was a great success and included a raffle with prizes being donated by all the local bars and businesses in El Raso. Most of the raffle winners got into the spirit of the evening by donating their winnings back to allow an Auction to take place. Andrew and Steve, owners of Med Bar gratefully donated their auction purchase back into the fund. The raffle and auction raised a total amount 450 euros. At the end of the evening a grand total of 1,005 euros was raised due to personal cash donations and collections. Due to the success of the evening, and to carry on the fund raising, owners of all the bars in El Raso joined forces and came up with the idea of local lads getting together and doing their version of The Full Monty. This task involved the lads learning three dance routines and a strip with the help of Choreographer, Lianne Fowler. All 8 lads performing The Full Monty have received sponsorship from different sources. This is a not too be missed evening , so please go along to the square in El Raso, start time of 8pm, on Friday 17 May and give your support to the EL RASO HUNKS and help them raise further funds for little Ruby´s costly treatment so she can enjoy her life with her family and friends.

Two other fund raising events taking place soon in El Raso are, Sunday May 26 a 2.5km Fun Walk has been arranged by Susan Reader and Dee, owner of Bar Sofia. Registration for the walk is at 9.45am and the walk will leave the Car Park by Bar Sofia in El Raso at 10am. All monies raised will be donated to CIRCA (Crohn´s in Children Research Association). On Thursday May 30 there is a fund raising day in aid of the Animal Welfare Charity where musical entertainment will be provided by Radio Torrevieja. A fashion show has also been arranged and starts around 12.30pm. So for a fun day out with family and friends, go along and help support these charities to raise the much needed funding required to help them continue with the good work they do for others and join in the local spirit of the El Raso community.

Receive The Ultimate Makeover With Medica and Beauty Maren, the Owner of Cosmetics Medica and Beauty Salon arrived in Spain from Berlin 6 years ago. Maren originally came to Spain to work in her trained profession as a Nurse and Midwife, but discovered that this type of work was not easily obtainable in Spain.

To this end, Maren decided to open her own Health and Beauty business and discovered that her 15 years of working in a medical background was a great asset. Maren has run a successful business for several years now and has customers returning time and again. There are many beauty treatments available including Microdermabrasion, Acne Treatment, Wax Treatment, Line Filling, Permanent Make-up and a new treatment Algen. The Algen treatment originated in Japan and is a 100% natural treatment made up from over 1000 different types of algae that grow in the sea. It is a deep moisturising treatment suitable for all skin types and is especially beneficial for Acne sufferers. It also has anti-ageing and healing properties. Throughout the month of June, Maren has lowered the price of the new Algen treatment . Normally priced at 86 euros, you can now try out this treatment at the reduced price of 76 euros. So, for a day of pampering in a relaxed, serene atmosphere ladies, Cosmetics Medica and Beauty Salon in El Raso is well worth a visit.

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Still Flying High At Rayz Bar

Bar Sofia A Big Hit For Dee

Carol Buchan, owner of Rayz Bar in El Raso, spent 10 years as an Air Hostess with British Midland before the company was swallowed up by British Airways. The former trolley dolly may be grounded these days, but her business wing is off to a flier. Carol, from Burntisland in Fife, Scotland spent 3 years in Spain meandering along as a barmaid, while her partner Ray Batey was working 5,500 kilometres away on the Angolan Oil Rigs in Africa. Out of the blue, Carol was offered the chance to run her own bar, that being Rayz Bar in El Raso. Carol was very excited in having been given this opportunity and welcomed the challenge. Carol completely refurbished Rayz Bar and introduced a series of regular food events to add to the regular Bingo, Quiz and Pool evenings. These include a One Euro Night, a Steak Night (2 steaks plus trimmings for 12.95 euros) and a 5 Euro Curry Night. Once a month there is a Paella Saturday which includes Live Music.

During the summer there is a weekly BBQ every Wednesday. Traditional Sunday Lunches are available from just 6.95 euros. With eight other bars and restaurants now in El Raso, Carol firmly believes competition is a good thing, giving people a wider choice and encouraging the local community to spend their evenings in El Raso rather than going elsewhere.

Dee Williams, owner of Bar Sofia in El Raso has been in Spain since April 2011. Originally Dee flew out to Spain to look after her granddaughter during the school holidays while her daughter was working over here in Spain. When her daughter decided to return to the UK, Dee refused to pack up and join them. At that time, Dee´s husband Dave who was still living back in England running his haulage company gave his backing for Dee to try a business venture of her own. With her decision made to live in Spain and after looking at different options and areas, Dee hit on the idea of turning the former Thomas Green Convenience Store in El Raso´s Commercial Centre into a bar. Dee was not the least bit daunted by the red tape expats have to cut through to develop a new business venture in Spain and Bar Sofia finally opened it´s doors in November 2012 and has proved a hit with residents and holiday makers alike. Bar Sofia has live entertainment available every week end and you can enjoy a varied menu on a daily basis. Bar Sofia caters for all types of parties and functions and Free WIFI is available.

Property Choice : The Best Choice Property on the Costa Blanca is some of the most sought after property in Spain. Property Choice are right in the hub of the activity, and there has never been a better time to buy your dream home on the Costa Blanca. At Property Choice they have access to a large network of properties from all corners of the Costa Blanca, from a network of Costa Blanca Estate Agents.

Whether you are looking for a Villa, a Town House or even a Finca out in the country, Property Choice will help you find your dream home. Their office in based in El Raso, Guardamar right in the middle of some of the hottest property in Spain, and with the prices of property at an all-time low, there has never been a better time to buy in Spain. Property Choice also offers a huge range of properties in Guardamar at extremely reasonable prices. Guardamar properties offer great proximity to the beautiful Costa Blanca beaches, as well as all the local amenities you could possibly need. The helpful friendly staff at Property Choice have a vast knowledge of many areas on the Costa Blanca. So, are you interested in buying a property in Spain? Then make Property Choice your choice!

Getting Their Kit Off For A Great Cause At Ruby’s !

Dave and Tracy, the proud owners of Ruby´s Bar took over the bar in El Raso 2 years ago and now run a successful establishment. Dave and Tracy moved to Spain seven years ago, have a great knowledge and experience running bars. Having recently refurbished the bar they can now offer their customers a fresh crispy salad bar for those hot days which is available 7 days a week. Their traditional Sunday Carvery comes highly recommended by locals in the community. Ruby´s Bar serves food throughout the day from their new varied menu that includes Fillet, Sirloin and Gammon steaks. Entertainment is provided weekly including a Quiz Night plus last person standing on Tuesdays which starts at 8pm and the fabulous singer Jonny Fox who is now their resident entertainer once per month on a Friday. Themed nights will also be on offer soon. Dave and Tracy are well known for their fund raising abilities and on Friday 17 May, Ruby´s Bar will be hosting a huge Charity Night in El Raso. Dave and 7 local lads and other bar owners are performing the Full Monty and also appearing on the night will be Tim McKay, UK´s No.1 Country Music Star. The charity night is in aid of little Ruby Hodgson who suffers from a brain tumour and all monies raised will go to pay for liitle Ruby to travel to Amercia and receive the treatment she needs to help her lead a normal life. For more information on this and future themed nights ring Dave or Tracy on Tel: 622 434 912.

The Sophisticated Taste of The Med Andrew and Steven, owners of the Med Bar and Bistro in El Raso met in Manchester in 1997 and have never looked back.

They have now lived in El Raso for over 7 years. Having always thought that El Raso needed something different, the guys opened the Med Bar and Bistro in September 2012 providing the locals and tourists with a taste of the Med. A selection of Spanish Tapas, Greek Mezze and a touch of Italian cuisine, mixed together with authentic music, local wines, beers and decadent styling created that Mediterranean ambience. With no television, Quiz Nights or Bingo, clients can enjoy a chill out drink or be wined and dined in a relaxing environment. Every Sunday from 2pm you can relax and enjoy a BBQ of sirloin steak, lamb chop, chicken, sausage, potato and salad for just 10 euros or a plate of Shellfish Paella priced at just 5 euros. A new Summer Menu is now available offering more mouthwatering Mediterrenean delights, and also weekly specials and homemade desserts. Forthcoming events in the Med Bar include Nick Gold, a well-known and respected entertainer on the Costa Blanca and Miss Celena Deans. To catch up on further events you can find The Med Bar and Bistro on facebook or email andysteve@aol.com

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A CUT ABOVE THE REST Scissors snipping and shavers trimming helped the MABS Cancer Support Team in Murcia and the Mar Menor raise 450 Euros. Clayre Burgess had a brainwave for a ‘Cuta-Thon’ at her salon, Hairy Clayres at Los Belones, because she always wanted to give some of her time to a local charity, but because of her work, she didn’t have enough time to do it.

25 heads of hair were clipped in return for giving money to MABS, and the day was made even better with many people dropping in for a coffee and a chat, as well putting some money into the collection tin.

Beverly Taylor from MABS was full of praise for Clayre and her assistant, Jessica Nelms.-. “What a great day, said Beverly. “Clayre and Jess have worked so hard and we are so grateful to them and everyone who supported this event. All funds raised for MABS Murcia remain here to help people affected by cancer in the Murcia region.”

There’s more about the work of MABS via their website, www.mabsmurcia.com or call their Helpline number of 693 275 779

Spring into HELP Spring cleaning is on everybody’s “things to do” list at the moment, but don’t throw away any unwanted items without thinking of Help Murcia Mar Menor. The voluntary group would love your old clothes, furniture, or anything else. It’s one of the main ways that they raise money to continue their wide range of services from hospital visits to loaning out mobility equipment.

They’d love to hear from you and you can bring the items to their office at Calle Penélope 11, Los Narejos, (behind the Deutsche Bank). Telephone: 968 570 059. Or the team can arrange collection as well. Or you can bring any items to their car boot stall, which is at the Autocine, Los Narejos on Sunday mornings.

Plenty of lions…but no Tiger on the tee If you love your golf, and want to help a local charity, then the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club wants you for a big fund-raising event in June.

The Vistabella Golf Course at Entre Naranjos will be the place to be on Saturday 15th June, as the Lions have joined forces with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to stage an 18 hole Stableford format competition. Any golfer of any standard will be made very welcome with the Torrevieja School for disabled adults and children, ALPE, being the beneficiary.

It’ll cost 35 Euros to take part (and just 5 Euros for Vistabella members) and that will include the green fees and a buggy, as well as a chance to win some excellent prizes including hitting the longest drive or carding the lowest score.

The event will start nice and early at 8.30am, and only a maximum number of 60 players can take part, so the Lions are asking you to book as soon as possible. And once everybody has hit the 19th hole, there’ll be a Barbeque and the official prize presentations, which will include an auction of green fee vouchers for courses around the area.

To enter:- contact the Vistabella Golf Course on 966 107 846 or e mail bookings@vistabellagolf.com..

PET LOVE THAWS ICELAND

Prizes galore are on offer for the first major event being staged by the Animal Rescue Charity, APAH, in association with the Iceland store in San Javier.

APAH was picked to be the shop’s charity for this year, and a big raffle will be part of a Fun Day at the store on Saturday May 25th.

Despite tough economic times, local businesses have given close to 700 Euros in prizes for the draw. The prizes include vouchers for meals, beauty treatments, a sailing lesson, a personal training session, as well as hand-made jewellery and a custom made cake.

There’ll be plenty of entertainment as well including a bouncy castle, a hog roast, along with some dancing and zumba. The event starts at 11.00 am, with the raffle to be drawn around 3.00pm. Tickets will be on sale in the Iceland store and in APAH's Charity Shops in Pilar de la Horadada and San Miguel de Salinas, which are open from Monday to Saturday.

CARS TO WATER It was water, rather than land for some local classic car fans, as they took to a boat for a trip to Tabarca Island.

Torrevieja Car Club sailed by catamaran and enjoyed a four visit, which included a guided tour of all the attractions.

The Car Club are always on the look out for new members, and they have their meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm n the Cafeteria Marina Club at the International Marina, Torrevieja. Their website is:- www.ClubTorrevieja.com

Death by chocolate?

It’s murder “most foul” this Friday night (May 17th) amidst the knives and forks in Benimar, as the Ad Hoc Theatre Company present another of their fund-raising, Murder Mystery Nights.

The team will be at El Mundo trying to boost the Benijofar Crisis Fund, which buys food, clothing, and school books for local needy families.

Tickets for the event (still available from El Mundo) are just 10 Euros each and that includes a twocourse meal

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CLUB NATACION’S SILVER DUO FLEEING THE NEST

Piroska Rideg was one of the top swimmers for Club Natacion Torrevieja last Saturday (May11th) as they took on 17 clubs across the area. Piroska came second in her 100m backstroke race in the teenage competition for the “Ciudad de San Vincente.” She backed that up with a decent fourth spot in the 100m butterfly.

Earlier on, 18 Torrevieja youngsters swam in the 8 to 14 age range competition, with Zoe Connolly striking silver in the 100m butterfly in the Alevin category for 11 and 12 year olds. Bastian Martinez came third in his 50m Butterfly class, whilst many of the club’s swimmers came away with personal bests, despite just missing out on medals.

ROSALES ROCKS FOR ROJALES

Losing your job is a tough experience for anybody, but it didn’t stop two young people gritting their teeth, and creating a new concept, where they talk about their old workplace!

Isabel Pitarch and Antonio Saez earned their wages at the La Mata-Torrevieja National Park, but when they were shown the door due to cutbacks, they decided to set up “Averaves”, which is aimed at anybody who loves birdwatching. The Park is one of the best sites in the area for ornithologists, and “Averaves” will also take any bird fans around there and the rest of the Vega Baja to enjoy them in some special locations.

Antonio Saez has also built up a fine reputation for his bird photography, and he’ll be happy to pass on some of tips to anyone who cares to join him. Isabel and Antonio are also available free of charge to go along to local clubs and associations for a presentation on the environment and the National Park.

Isabel’s phone number is 652 699 544

It’s all Rock and Roll to them

Torrevieja Royal British Legion members enjoyed a musical walk down memory lane, when the popular local singer, Woody, dropped by to sing some great pop classics.

A great time was had by everybody at Casa Ventura in San Luis, as favourites from the rock n’roll era and the swinging sixties, got everybody onto the dance floor.

The club meets on every 2nd Friday of the month, starting at 6.30pm, and you don’t have to be an ex-serviceman or woman to join

Big pop favourites are going to be booming out this Tuesday night (May 21st) in aid of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales. It’s a musical “buy one, get one free” evening as The Beatles and Buddy’s Rock n Roll Rave combine together in a unique experience.

For the first time ever together on one show, Woody and The

Peckers will perform their Buddy Holly Tribute show, as well as Rick and Trace playing the hits of Lennon and McCartney. This musical treat will be held at the Los Rosales Restaurant in Guardamar, and the 12.50 Euros package includes a two course meal, which starts at 7pm.

The Easy Horse Care team will be organising

the raffle, which is crucial to keeping their work going, as need close to 2000 Euros a month to keep their Rojales centre open.

Tickets for the show are also available from Cagneys Bar La Marina; Cards and More La Marina; Card Place Benimar; Card and Gift Shop Quesada, and the Hire Centre San Luis.

Or you can call:606192691

ALMORADI’S EURO MUNCH Almoradi goes all European this Saturday (May 18th) to celebrate food from all round the continent, as well as everybody who lives in the town.

The Plaza de la Constitucion will be the base for European Residents Day, with all kinds of food available to try at different stalls, as well as music and entertainment from different countries.

EURO’S DANCE IN FOR ALZHEIMERS CHARITY The Alzheimers Association in Torrevieja is going to get a two and a half thousand Euros boost this Sunday, due to the latest production from the Raquel Peña Flamenco Dance Company.

The group, based in Pilar de la Horadada, have built up a reputation for being one of the most popular flamenco dance troupes in Spain. They’ll be premiering some new routines in Torrevieja’s Municpal Theatre on Sunday, starting at 5.30pm.

They are also proud to be supporting AFA Torrevieja, with a donation to what they feel is a very worthwhile charity.

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Horrorscopes Aries March 21 - April 19 The term 'never kid a kidder' has never been more opportune this week, as Neptune crosses your segment in an arch of 65.376 degrees. Ensure all household chores are completed by Tuesday and then take extreme rest for at least 5 days.

Not one of your plans will come to fruition this week so do not waste time in making any plans.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 This month is well starred for electrical repairs. If your DVD player has been playing up, and you have been waiting for a sign from the heavens, then this is the best week so far this year to attempt to open the casing with your handymanpointy-tool. Try to work the phrase 'cocka-hoop' into a conversation this week.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 The slang word from England 'knackered' will make itself known to you this week in an peculiar way. In England the word means tired/exhausted, but originally, in Shakespeare's time, it meant to punch very hard in the privates. This uncomfortable mental picture will come to the front of your mind the next time you buy English tea or muffins, or watch Tony Blair on television.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 A foul swearing neighbor will have you in his sights this week and will hurl insults which would make even a cynical armed services PE trainer blush. On no account let this neighbour get away with anything, and prepare a sheet of foul swearing insults which you should hurl back with equivalent vigor. You will find this experience exhilarating after the initial shock.

By Pandora Leo July 23 - August 22 You will be faced with an unlikely, but life affirming, irony this week involving your car, a road with a dead bird on it, and a small bag of peanuts... Whilst your stars suggest a 50% better than average chance of winning the lottery this weekh, you have a 275% higher than average chance of being involved in a hold- up in the store you buy your lottery ticket from on Friday.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 This week your main influence will be Pluto which is about to enter a period of high fluorescence. You will be drawn to outrageous fashions by European designers, and favour bright reds, pinks and yellow with sequins, and flashing lights. A friend from the past will make an unusual entrance on Monday, and could damage a small shrubbery in your garden.

Libra September 23 - October 22 Your multicolored Chakras are starting to merge into a single browny-purple one.

This is bad if you intend, later on in life, to meditate using these, although if you intend to devote your life to purely capitalistic pursuits this is not a particularly tragic occurrence. As a typical Libran, your left foot will be slightly larger than your right one.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Street brawling is well starred this month and could lead to an exciting career change after Monday. Ensure your street fighting bicycle chain is well greased and any car antenna has that blunt bit at the end removed for optimal thwacking and stabbing possibilities. An aging dog will adopt you as its owner after forgetting where it lives on Friday

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 On finding a coin this week, the planets will put through your mind the thought that using this coin to buy a lottery ticket will be lucky. You won't win anything, but the owner of the shop who sold you the ticket is using the commission he earns from this lottery ticket sale to put towards a deposit on his first yacht which he will name 'Lucky'.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Noises in the boiler room (or any especially warm room in your home) will be traced to a down-and-out who has adopted this part of your house as a refuge.

Ensure that you take a full inventory of your underpants before he leaves. Cats and dogs, but not hamsters or guinea pigs, may prevent a small drinks party from going according to plan.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 A History Professor has your telephone number in his book and is set to make a pleasant call to you around Tuesday.

Perhaps it is best to brush up on the Australian Constitution just in case he asks any questions. Switzerland will become important to you this week in ways not immediately apparent.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 A game of 'scissors, paper, stone' will prove surprisingly lucrative this week when you unwittingly challenge a person with a false limb. (Remember: paper and stone are his specialty, scissors are very difficult to do, and will arguably look like a vertical paper if he can't move his fingers very much (which he can't)). Make the most of this occurrence to better your financial position, as he is surprisingly rich and stupid.

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New Coast Law to help half a million people The conservative government’s new Coast Law, which is significantly more lenient than its predecessor, will benefit over half a million people who own homes, hotels, beach bars and other businesses right on the beachfront. “Let’s take advantage of the impact that’s already been done,” the secretary of state for the environment, Federico Ramos, said last Friday.

The Popular Party (PP) had always been critical of a law aimed at clearing the Spanish coastline of the cement that covers it following years of indiscriminate building.

Although it was passed in 1988, it took inspectors years to map out exactly which properties lie within 100 meters or so from the waterline — an area considered of public use. Homes falling inside that area could not be sold by their owners, who only got a concession to live in them. In 2009, an amendment stated that properties built before 1988 would be left out of the expropriation.

Still, thousands of foreigners who bought properties in Spain, including many Britons and Germans, were affected by the law and European lawmakers sought to pressure Spain into letting up on it.

Now, the PP has found a way to let around 1,000 hotels, 3,000 beach bars and 1,700 other businesses off the hook, even though they sit right on the beachfront. The government claims this move will save 150,000 direct

STRIKE IT UNLUCKY A MAN is seriously ill in hospital after being struck by lightning in Madrid.

The victim, a 43-year-old Ecuadorian national, was talking on his mobile phone while standing under a tree in the Puente de Vallecas district of the capital at around 21.30hrs Tuesday night.

Witnesses say he was playing football in the park at the crossroads between the C/ León Felipe and the Avenida Miguel Hernández when it started to rain and he sought

refuge under a tree.

He was struck through the upper chest, near the collarbone, and the bolt of lightning went through him and came out near his groin.

The man collapsed to the ground as his heart and lungs stopped working, but did not appear to have suffered burns.

Paramedics managed to restart his heart and get him breathing again, and rushed him to La Paz hospital in Madrid, where he remains in a critical condition.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Inflation has gone down again in Spain, helped by April’s fall in electricity and petrol prices. The annual rate of 1.5% is the lowest level for some four years, and the rise between March and April was just 0.1%.

Life’s a gas

jobs, mainly in the tourism sector, one of the few remaining competitive areas in the Spanish economy.

Also saved are 12,800 homes built on public land, some of which were due for demolition in 2018. Owners may renew their 75-year concessions and even sell up.

The price of bottled gas, “Butano”, has gone up again. The cost of a cylinder has risen by just over two per cent from 17.13 Euros to 17.49 Euros, which means that the cost of the fuel has risen by 70% in the last four years.

The SUP police union made an official complaint, reporting that officers stationed at the Benidorm police headquarters are suffering ill effects due to 600 confiscated marijuana plants that are currently being stored there.

Police sources have told the Efe news agency that the plants have been in a basement garage at the police station since May 3, the day that they were seized

during a raid on a property in Calpe, Valencia.

In the official complaint, the SUP police union wrote that both officers and detainees "were suffering the consequences of these narcotic substances," which were causing "headaches, nausea and alterations of their mental equilibrium."

Spain's slow courts often means that drugs are stored for long periods of time in police premises, something that has led to a number of high-profile robberies of seized narcotics in recent years.

Are you stoned officer?

Economists say that another reason for lower price rises is that people just don’t have the money to spend in a shrinking economy along with the largest unemployment rates in Europe.

ROLL OUT FOR FAST RAIL Train journey times between Alicante and Madrid are set to be slashed next month with the first test journey of the high speed AVE service.

The two and a half hour trip, with stops at Albacete and Villena, will also have passengers testing out the facilities and their overall experience of the journey. Safety checks along the route will also be carried out. Starting dates of either June 23rd or 24th have been pencilled in for the official launch of the service.

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Meet the 'Transformer' campervan Have you ever wondered what would happen if the chaps behind Transformers ever turned their minds to creating a campervan? This T5 Doubleback could well have been the result.

On the road, the Volkswagen-based van looks like any other T5 model, save for a set of chunky alloy wheels.

But when you park it up, a remarkable transformation takes place. At the touch of button, the back of the van slides out and extends to allow more room inside.

Fully extended, the Doubleback becomes a 26ft long portable home on wheels, with space for up to four people to meet, eat and sleep.

The creators use lightweight aluminium composite to build the fully insulated rear extension, which can support 600kg when the self-levelling corner steadies are in place.

Aside from the space-age

Owen in the mix

rear compartment, the rest of the van is what you would expect from a modern camper, with seating, storage space and even a basic kitchen.

The bog standard 2013 T5 Doubleback costs ÂŁ54,000, but if you want to dip into the options list you could come away with costly extras like a flatscreen TV

and a DVD player that see the price tag rocket to around ÂŁ75,000.

It's certainly a far cry from the rickety old camper vans of the Swinging Sixties.

Michael Owen found his black Mercedes C63 AMG looking like it had been in a food fight on Sunday after prankster teammates gave the retiring striker an unwelcome send off.

Owen was about to partake in his final home game for Stoke at the weekend before hanging his boots up for good but fellow teammates decided the former England star required one final memento.

Pictures surfaced on Twitter of the black Merc covered in eggs and flour with Owen commenting on the social media site: "This is what I will miss once I hang up my boots! Looks like I may be delayed getting to the match #eggs&flour."

The Stoke striker then Tweeted a list of culprits, naming Dean Whitehead and Glenn Whelan as the most likely mischief-makers.

"It's a long week lads. Revenge is in the air! Chief suspects: Whitehead and Whelan. Huth is a possible too," he added.

"Walters is a possible. Others who can't be ruled out: Crouch, Etherington."

Owen announced his retirement earlier this year, with recurring injuries the reason he spent many of his latter years on the bench. The FA has already opened talks with Owen about a possible ambassadorial role with England.

The star didn't comment on how long it took to remove the baking goods from his pride and joy, though.

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CODE CRACKER Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. In this week’s puzzle, 1 represents B and 20 represents Y, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1/23 A mob, misguided, going round grave for explosive device (4,4) 3 Get away without publicity in a reckless adventure (8) 9 I’m ‘ere at fantastic Arab land (7) 10 First is the French passage (5) 11 A chap can be a catalyst (5) 12 The Irishman accepted little Ronald as a supporter (6) 14 Gambling club company admits a crime (6) 16 Honest American didn’t hide (6) 19 Can a monkey make a slice of toast topped with caviar? (6) 21 Toddler gets a pound, but that’s the lot (5) 24 It brings tears to your eyes on no one’s return (5) 25 Make money and set out to be serious (7) 26 William is about to produce a bushman’s teapot (5,3) STANDARD CLUES

27 Slippery customers in wheel spoke (4) Down 1 Aye, can be thrown in temporary disuse (8) 2 Relish nothing terrible coming back (5) 4 Different phrase for the Asian guide (6) 5 A graduate gets short measure in the back (5) 6 Take off nasty scab on poor Don (7) 7 The garden is situated in the kingdom of Sweden (4) 8 Cannot return to this Swiss state (6) 13 Is a huge fan of dual seat contraption (8) 15 I get a pound after an argument about space (7) 17 The players are in contract or similar negotiations (6) 18 Avenge damaged city (6) 20 Upset the start of a nice new office yearbook (5) 22 The crossword compiler is the subject (5) 23 See 1 Across

FILL IT IN

Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

3 letter words Bit Elk Era Gas Lot Nae Opt Orc Own Paw Pry Red Rep Sea Sob Tee Thy

Too Tow Yea 4 letter words Area Beta Bond Born Darn Easy Eves Gory Lead Menu Oboe Pert Spas Tory

Tree Troy Trug Writ 5 letter words Anode Aural Ogees Other Peony Photo Remix Rinse Scene Seedy Thane Whine

6 letter words Active Adagio Always Bantam Escort Eyelet Glares Launch Muster Newest Oriole Rattle Renown Rioter Specie Stalks

7 letter words Hexapod Inshore Tweeter 8 letter words Bedstead Hedgehog Ranchers Sandshoe 9 letter words Ninepence Typewrite 11 letter word Salutations

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Down

Across Across

Down

7 Find (6) 8 Out of the ordinary (6) 9 Surrender (4) 10 Amusing story (8) 11 Disperse (7) 13 Cite (5) 15 Mayhem (5) 17 Holidaymaker (7) 20 Watchful (8) 21 Revolve (4) 23 Want (6) 24 Stable (6)

1 Optimism (4) 2 Natural endowment (6) 3 Associated (7) 4 High temperature (5) 5 Caress (6) 6 Sluggish (8) 12 Woodwind instrument (8) 14 Competition (7) 16 Source (6) 18 Decayed (6) 19 Keen (5) 22 Bad-mannered (4)

Last weeks Solution

Across: 1 Insist, 4 Swarm, 8 Turns, 9 Contain, 10 Conceal, 11 Deal, 12 Dip, 14 Mess, 15 Ogle, 18 End, 21 Lend, 23 Absence, 25 Envious, 26 Breed, 27 Surge, 28 Better.

Down: 1 Intact, 2 Strange, 3 Suspense, 4 Sane, 5 Aware, 6 Mingle, 7 Scold, 13 Possible, 16 Lenient, 17 Elders, 19 Daisy, 20 Tender, 22 Never, 24 Bore.

Scribble Pad

1 Suspension (8) 1/23 Nuclear weapon (4,4) 2 Small ovoid fruit (5) 3 Adventure (8) 4 Himalayan mountaineer 9 Arab chieftain’s domain (6) (7) 5 Sternward (5) 10 Gangway (5) 6 Run away (7) 11 Representative (5) 7 Biblical garden (4) 12 Benefactor (6) 8 Sub-division of a country 14 Gambling room (6) (6) 16 Frank (6) 13 Flatters (8) 19 Appetiser (6) 15 Relating to space (7) 21 Sum up (5) 17 Thespians (6) 24 Bulbous plant (5) 18 Swiss city (6) 25 Serious (7) 20 Irritate (5) 26 Camping cooking pot 22 Subject matter (5) (5,3) 27 Snakelike fishes (4) 23 See 1 Across Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Praised, 5 Slips, 8 Ewers, 9 Skipper, 10 Stonewall, 12 Red, 13 Spends, 14 Radios, 17 Era, 18 Australia, 20 Imitate, 21 Diana, 23 Lance, 24 Theatre.

Down: 1 Peers, 2 Axe, 3 Suspend, 4 Dismal, 5 Spill, 6 Impartial, 7 Strides, 11 Operation, 13 Special, 15 Abridge, 16 Ascent, 18 Abase, 19 Awake, 22 Art.

Across 1 Gafas (para ver) (7) 5 Lethal (5) 8 Leona (7) 9 Cangrejos (de mar) (5) 10 Focas (5) 11 Example (7) 12 Kitchen (6) 14 Blouses (6) 17 Shellfish (7) 19 Basket (5) 22 Oats (5) 23 Seventy (7) 24 Etapa (de viaje) (5) 25 Norwegian (7)

Down 1 Vendavales (vientos fuertes) (5) 2 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 3 Hijastro (7) 4 Hermana (6) 5 Milk (5) 6 Traps (snares) (7) 7 Clases (7) 12 Brújula (7) 13 Plum (fruit) (7) 15 Announcer (radio, television) (7) 16 Primo (pariente) (6) 18 Esclavo (5) 20 Desde entonces (5) 21 Down (5)

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Friday, May 17, 2013 Across 1 Which word can mean both ‘a fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap’ and ‘bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat’?

(6) 4 The code name given to the Allied invasion of Western Europe that began with the Normandy (D-Day) Landings on June 6, 1944 was Operation [What]? (8) 9 Which word can precede: carpet, case, rod, way and well? (5) 10 What name is often given to an athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals during strenuous exercise. ?

(9) 11 Pb is the chemical symbol of which soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element? (4) 12 In which Scandinavian capital city were the 1952 Winter Olympics held? (4) 13 The American actor, director, producer and writer, best known for his film portrayal of Superman/Clark Kent in four films from 1978-1987, was Christopher [Who]? (5) 15 What was the name of the grandson of William the Conqueror who was king of England from 1135 to 1154?

(7)

16 Which heavy ductile magnetic metallic element is also the name of a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head and a home appliance? (4) 19 Which verb can mean ‘cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect’ ‘cause the ruin or downfall of’ and ‘cause to become loose’? (4) 20 Derived from the Latin for ‘body’, what name is given to a bouquet of flowers attached to a dress as a fashion accessory? (7) 23 Which adjective means ‘shaped like an egg’? (5) 24 What name is frequently applied to someone famous who is admired by many people and is thought to represent an important idea? (4) 25 What name is often used to describe a large imaginary person in children’s stories who eats people or someone who seems cruel and frightening?

(4) 27 According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection when he saw his face in a pool of water? (9) 28 What name is usually given to wet feed, especially for pigs, consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or

SUDOKU

Quiz Word

skimmed or sour milk? (5) 29 What name is often given to horses or dogs that finish out of the money in a race? (4-4) 30 Which thick strong leather

shoe with a pattern in the leather shares its name with an accent, especially an Irish or Scottish one? (6)

Down 1 Which mythical snake-like creature, supposed to be able to kill people by looking at them or breathing on them, is also known as a cockatrice? (8) 2 What is the name of the parlour game in which some of the players try to guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player who may not speak? (8) 3 Prior to the introduction of the euro, what was the main unit of currency of Italy, San Marino and the Vatican City?

(4) 5 Originally cast from Russian guns captured in the Crimean War, which medal is the highest recognition for valour ‘in the face of the enemy’ that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service, and civilians under military command? (8,5) 6 What name is often applied to artificial lakes where water is collected and kept in quantity for use? (10) 7 What is the surname of the Irish novelist and short-story writer whose works include the trilogy The Country Girls (1960) The Lonely Girl (1962), and Girls in Their Married Bliss (1964)? (6)

8 The seven principal stars in the constellation of Ursa Major are known as the Big [What]?

(6) 10 Billy Whizz was the nickname of which former Wigan rugby league winger who switched codes in 2000 and won the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup with England? (5,8) 14 What name for a large round frame for holding candles or lights that hangs from the ceiling and is decorated with small pieces of glass comes from the Latin for ‘candlestick’? (10) 17 Which adjective means ‘unusually tall and thin, and not able to move gracefully’? (8) 18 Derived from the French for ‘wake up’, which bugle call at about sunrise signals the first military formation of the day?

(8) 21 Which country in eastern Europe between Croatia and Yugoslavia, joined with Herzegovina in 1992 to form a new country? (6) 22 By what name was Chennai, the city and port in southeast India, capital of Tamil Nadu, known as until 1995? (6) 26 By what other, abbreviated, name was the Soviet Union also known? (4)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH

PONERTE EN FORMA - GET FIT Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch.

(Answers below)

music QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. Paul 2. Bruce Willis 3. The Police 4. B) 15 Mins 5. Led Zeppelin 6. Feels Like Im In Love 7. The Who 8. Synthesizer 9. Brian Epstein 10. 10cc 11. Herbert Kretzmer 12. In Bangkok

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Word Solution Across: 1 Shingle, 5 Dilemma, 9 Hydra, 10 Columbine, 11 Recession, 12 Niece, 13 Lift, 15 Armature, 18 Pall Mall, 19 Diva, 22 Husks, 24 Edinburgh, 26 Improvise, 27 Opium, 28 Trapeze, 29 Yankees.

Down: 1 Sahara, 2 Indochina, 3 Grass, 4 Enchilada, 5/21 Dylan Thomas, 6 Laminated, 7 Maine, 8 Arêtes, 14 Telescope, 16 Millinery, 17 Riverside, 20 Thrift, 23 Sepia, 24 Exile, 25 Brown.

el deporte

beber agua

hacer ejercicio

comer bien

ir en bici

comida sana

la fruta

correr

las verduras

dormir bien

los tenis

el aire fresco

nadar

el chándal

relajarse

Empareja estas palabras - Match the Spanish and English words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz.

1.andar, 2.beber agua, 3.comer

14.los tenis, 15.nadar,

g.do exercise, h.to relax,

bien, 4.comida sana, 5.correr,

16.relajarse.

i.to walk, j.to cycle, k.the fruit,

6.dormir bien, 7.el aire fresco,

l.sport, m.fresh air, n.to run,

8.el chándal, 9.el deporte,

a.the vegetables, b.to swim,

10.hacer ejercicio, 11.ir en bici,

c.drink water, d.sleep well,

12.la fruta, 13.las verduras,

e.trainers, f.the tracksuit,

Soduko

Span - Eng

Quizword

o.eat well, p.healthy food.

Answers: 1i, 2c, 3o, 4p, 5n, 6d, 7m, 8f, 9l, 10g, 11j, 12k, 13a, 14e, 15b, 16h.

1. Which Beatle was barefoot on the cover of Abbey Road?

2. In The 1980's Which Actor Became Motown Records 'Biggest Selling White Artist Ever'?

3. Name The Band: Andy Summers, Gordon Sumner, Stewart Copeland?

4. How Long Was Michael Jacksons 'Thriller Video' A) 10 Mins, B) 15 Mins, C) 20 Mins?

5. With Which Group Do You Mostly Associate Jimmy Paige & Robert Plant?

6. Kelly Marie Had A Short Solo Career In The Early 80's That Included Which No.1 Hit? 7. Who recorded 'I Can't Explain' in 1965?

8. Which Was The Main Instrument Used By Vangelis On His Film Score Chariots Of Fire?

9. Who Wrote The Autobiography A Cellarful Of Noise?

10. Which Artists Recorded The Album The Original Soundtrack?

11. Which Former Daily Mail Television Critic Wrote The Lyrics For Les Miserables?

12. Murray Head Spent One Night Where?

andar

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TRELI ON THE TELLY with ALEX TRELINSKI What great fun it was to see Lord Alan Sugar hosting the red chair bit of Graham Norton’s show last week. I’m not sure if the victims were warned, but his sneering at them was priceless.

Meanwhile it’s Norton’s night tomorrow, as he’ll be in Malmo for the Eurovision Song Contest, which is always total rubbish, but completely watchable.

Stand by for those giftwrapped twelve points being swapped between Greece and Cyprus, and another inquest on why the UK has done so badly. To be fair, I like the song that Bonnie Tyler has got, and it’ll beat Engelbert Humperdinck’s effort last year, which isn’t saying much. But Bonnie will have to perform miles better than she did on Graham’s show a fortnight

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF BONNIE?

ago, as she was sounding like a car exhaust that was on its last legs! Graham Norton has taken the leaf out of the Terry Wogan play-

book by giving the whole event the lack of respect that it deserves. I'm also certain that he’ll have more of laugh than he did at

new line of hits that the BBC have come up with in that Tuesday night slot.

Jack’s Back! In a move out of nowhere, FOX in the States is bringing us a new series next year of the brilliant 24 starring Keifer Sutherland. A run of a dozen episodes has been ordered Sunday’s BAFTA TV There’s a fair bit of with one of the reasons being awards, with a bunch of propersonal box ticking that FOX have cancelled grammes being honoured about BBC1’s new Tuesday Sutherland’s current show that nobody ever watched in night drama, Frankie. The Touch, but they don’t want to the first place! name is shared with my little lose him to another channel, dog, and the writer, Lucy so back we go to 24! No Gannon, comes from my old complaints here on that neck of the woods of score, and we have the full Derbyshire, where her past deck of cancellations now credits include writing for from the US networks in perPeak Practice. The star is haps the smallest amount of Eve Myles, who is good in blood letting that I’ve seen in anything she does, and who recent years. As expected, still holds out hope for a amongst the drama series, future return of her big series CSI: -New York and Vegas (and one of my favourites), have been pulled alongside Torchwood. Frankie Maddox Body of Proof and Smash. is a district nurse, but don’t And that’s it, which leaves all start comparing her to old the new shows and old shows with the likes of Nerys favourites still very much with Hughes and Wendy Craig in us for the next year or so. I decades gone by. This is suspect that some of that tough stuff written with some may be down to the bosses experience, as Lucy Gannon not wanting to take risks, but used to be a nurse in some of I would also argue that led by her old guises. It engages the big cable channels like well for an opening episode, HBO and Showtime, this is and it might well be another very much a golden age for success to add to a whole American TV drama.

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The Courier Friday TV 00:35 This Week 01:20 Holiday Weatherview 01:25 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Fake Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 12:45 Saints and Scroungers 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 A Question of Sport 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Would I Lie to You? 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Not Going Out 23:00 BBC News 23:25 National Lottery Update 23:35 The Graham Norton Show

00:20 Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the German Dams 01:20 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day 02:20 Panorama 02:50 This Is BBC Two

05:00 Schools: Regency Life - 3 Lives in 1 Day 05:30 Schools - Love Hurts 06:00 Schools - True Stories 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:45 Saints and Scroungers 09:15 The A to Z of TV Gardening 10:00 Antiques Roadshow 11:00 Question Time 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 The Great British Bake Off 16:45 Restoration Roadshow 17:15 Planet Earth 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Chef's Protege 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Nature's Microworlds 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Natural World 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight

00:05 The Job Lot 00:35 The Last Word 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 15:00 May the Best House Win 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Life of Crime 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:35 Rumor Has It..

RUMOR HAS IT..

Comedy drama starring Jennifer Aniston, Shirley MacLaine and Kevin Costner. Sarah Huttinger is less than thrilled about returning home for her sister's wedding, having always felt the odd one out.

She then learns of a family rumour from her sharptongued grandmother that might shed some light on her status as the black sheep of the Huttinger clan.

00:35 24 Hours in A&E 01:40 Random Acts 01:45 Skint 02:35 Mary Queen of the High Street 03:35 Dispatches 04:05 Unreported World 04:30 A Place in the Sun 05:25 Deal or No Deal 06:15 Countdown 07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 11:00 The Secret Millionaire 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 What's Cooking?

13:25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:30 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 14:30 Channel 4 Racing 16:30 1001 Things You Should Know 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Unreported World 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Come Dine with Me 22:00 Ben Earl: Trick Artist 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

May 17

00:05 True Horror: Dracula 01:05 SuperCasino 04:55 House Doctor 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Divine Designs 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 Rupert Bear 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:55 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:30 Milkshake! Monkey 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Motor Morphers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Removal Men 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: NY 16:15 Blue Smoke 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 22:00 The Mentalist 22:55 CSI: Miami 23:50 CSI: Miami

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The Courier Saturday TV

May 18

03:40 This Is BBC Two 07:00 This Is BBC Two 00:25 The Wright Way 00:55 Norbit

07:40 Till the End of Time 09:20 Flying Leathernecks

02:30 Weatherview

11:00 A History of Scotland

02:35 BBC News

12:00 Map Man

07:00 Breakfast

12:30 Just a Minute

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers

13:00 The Chef's Protege 13:30 The Chef's Protege 14:00 The Chef's Protege

13:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather

14:30 The Chef's Protege 15:00 The Chef's Protege

13:15 Football Focus

15:30 The A to Z of TV Gardening

14:00 MotoGP

15:50 Coast

15:00 Bargain Hunt

16:50 Auction Hero

16:00 Herbie: Fully Loaded 17:35 Escape to the Country 18:20 Celebrity Mastermind 18:50 Pointless Celebrities 19:40 BBC News; Regional News and Weather

17:50 The Eagle Has Landed 20:00 Flog It! 21:00 Dad's Army 21:30 The Culture Show 22:30 QI XL 23:15 West Is West

20:00 Doctor Who 20:45 The National Lottery Draws 21:00 Eurovision Song Contest 2013

00:00 Weather 00:05 Later with Jools Holland 01:10 Frozen River 02:40 Question Time

01:25 Jackpot247 04:00 Columbo: Dead Weight 05:15 ITV Nightscreen 07:00 Special Agent Oso 07:25 The Hive 07:40 Dino Dan 08:05 Canimals 08:20 Almost Naked Animals 08:35 Ultimate Spider-Man 09:00 Jessie 09:25 ITV News 09:30 Dinner Date 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:15 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 12:15 Saturday Farm 13:15 ITV News and Weather 13:29 ITV Meridian Weather 13:30 Murder, She Wrote 14:30 River Monsters 15:30 All Star Family Fortunes 16:15 The Chase 17:15 The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:15 ITV News and Weather 19:30 You've Been Framed!

20:30 Britain's Got Talent 21:45 The Cube 22:45 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:45 ITV News and Weather 23:59 ITV Meridian Weather

00:05 10 O'Clock Live 01:05 Random Acts 01:10 New Girl 01:35 The Mindy Project 02:00 Nurse Betty 03:50 Happy Endings 04:10 The New Normal 04:35 Accidentally on Purpose 04:55 Fast Spin Fling 05:00 A Place in the Sun 05:55 Deal or No Deal 06:10 SuperScrimpers 06:15 Deal or No Deal 06:25 Countdown 06:50 SuperScrimpers 07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 Volkswagen Racing Cup 08:00 The Grid 08:25 FIM Superbike World Championship 08:55 The Morning Line 09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00 Frasier 12:00 The Big Bang Theory 13:00 The Simpsons 13:30 Heston's Fantastical Food 14:35 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 19:50 Channel 4 News 20:15 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer 22:00 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Graham Norton commentates on the 58th musical extravaganza from the Malmo Arena in Sweden the only country to have held the contest in five consecutive decades. All eyes will be on Welsh powerhouse Bonnie Tyler, who is aiming to become the first UK winner since 1997 with her country ballad Believe in Me, and Ireland's Ryan Dolan assuming he made it through Tuesday's semi-final.

00:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 01:15 SuperCasino 04:55 Motorsport Mundial 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Divine Designs 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Mio Mao 07:10 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:20 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:25 The Mr Men Show 07:40 Chloe's Closet 07:50 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:10 Animal Antics 08:20 Noddy in Toyland 08:35 City of Friends 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Toby's Travelling Circus 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 The Mr Men Show 11:15 Power Rangers: Super Samurai 11:50 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:15 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 14:15 Darby's Rangers 16:35 The Dam Busters 19:05 Last of the Dambusters: Revealed 19:55 5 News Weekend 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:05 NCIS 22:00 NCIS 22:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent

The Courier Sunday TV 00:15 BBC News; Weather

00:55 The Walker

00:35 Live at the Apollo

02:35 This Is BBC Two

01:05 Life

07:00 This Is BBC Two

02:45 Weatherview

07:30 Ruthless

02:50 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast

09:15 Gardeners' World 09:45 The A to Z of TV Gardening 10:30 The Beechgrove Garden

10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Live Worship for Pentecost

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 Chinese Food Made Easy

12:00 Sunday Politics

13:00 Great British Food Revival

13:20 Countryfile

13:30 MotoGP

14:15 Bargain Hunt

15:15 EastEnders

15:15 Homes Under the Hammer

17:05 Final Score

16:15 Points of View

19:30 Porridge

16:30 Lifeline 16:40 Escape to the Country 17:25 Songs of Praise 18:00 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 19:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:30 Countryfile 20:30 Antiques Roadshow 21:30 Case Histories 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day

20:00 Racing Legends 21:00 Ice Age Giants 22:00 Australia with Simon Reeve 23:00 Mock the Week Looks Back at 23:30 Blood Diamond

00:00 01:55 04:00 04:50 07:00 07:25 07:40 08:05 08:20 08:30 09:00 09:25 09:30 10:25 11:20 12:20 13:20 13:24 13:25 15:50 17:10 18:55 19:45 20:00 20:15 21:00 2013 23:00 23:14 23:15

Mickey Blue Eyes Jackpot247 The Starter Wife ITV Nightscreen Special Agent Oso The Hive Dino Dan Canimals Almost Naked Animals Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sonny with a Chance ITV News Country House Sunday The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Dickinson's Real Deal Love Your Garden ITV News and Weather ITV Meridian Weather Murder on the Orient Express Britain's Got Talent Evan Almighty You've Been Framed!

ITV Meridian Weather ITV News and Weather Catchphrase The British Soap Awards ITV News and Weather ITV Meridian Weather Children of Men

THE BRITISH SOAP AWARDS The stars of Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Doctors gather as Phillip Schofield hosts the annual ceremony celebrating all the drama, laughter, tears, murders, weddings and romances from TV's most popular soaps over the past 12 months.

00:40 The Experiments 01:40 Crash 03:30 Southland 04:10 Hollyoaks 06:15 Deal or No Deal 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:05 Freesports on 4 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 13:55 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 The Simpsons 15:30 Big Momma's House 2 17:30 Deal or No Deal 18:30 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 19:30 Grand Designs 20:30 Channel 4 News 21:00 World's Weirdest Weather 22:00 The Social Network

May 18

00:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 01:10 SuperCasino 05:00 Michaela's Wild Challenge 05:45 County Secrets 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 Angels of Jarm 06:15 Roary the Racing Car 06:25 The Funky Valley Show 06:35 Hana's Helpline 06:50 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:30 The Mr Men Show 07:45 Chloe's Closet 07:55 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:15 Animal Antics 08:20 Noddy in Toyland 08:35 City of Friends 08:45 Little Princess 09:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:20 Angelina Ballerina 09:35 Mio Mao 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:15 Toby's Travelling Circus 10:30 Roary the Racing Car 10:45 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers 11:35 Batman 12:00 Inside Hollywood 12:05 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 13:05 Aliens: Are We Alone?

14:05 Godzilla 16:40 Hoodwinked 18:15 Cats & Dogs 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Once Upon a Time 21:55 5 News Weekend 22:00 Righteous Kill 23:55 Out of Time

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The Courier Monday TV

May 20

01:00 The Football League Show 02:00 The Glass Shield 03:45 Weatherview 03:50 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Helicopter Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done in the Sun 12:30 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Miranda 22:00 Panorama 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You

01:45 Countryfile 02:40 Holby City 03:40 This Is BBC Two

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer 08:05 The Sheriffs Are Coming 08:50 Saints and Scroungers 09:20 Heir Hunters 10:05 Coast 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 The Great British Bake Off 16:45 Restoration Roadshow 17:15 Planet Earth 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Chef's Protege 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 22:00 The Fall 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Weather

01:15 The Store 03:15 Monk 04:00 Motorsport UK 04:50 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 15:00 May the Best House Win 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The Dales 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Vicious 22:30 The Job Lot 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:35 The Jonathan Ross Show

00:20 Don't Blame Facebook 01:25 Walk the Line 03:40 Southland 04:25 Gok's Style Secrets 05:20 Come Dine with Me 06:15 Deal or No Deal 07:10 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 11:00 The Secret Millionaire 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 What's Cooking?

13:35 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:40 1001 Things You Should Know 14:05 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 15:10 Four Rooms 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 SuperScrimpers 22:00 Skint 23:00 Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

PANORAMA A Panorama investigation into Britain's worst football disaster, when 96 Liverpool fans died during the 1989 FA Cup semi-final. Reporter Peter Marshall asks why a succession of official investigations left the truth hidden for a generation, while previously unseen footage reveals a failure by the emergency services, how lives might have been saved and how subsequent inquiries were misled.

02:05 SuperCasino 04:55 Michaela's Wild Challenge 05:45 County Secrets 05:55 Hana's Helpline 06:10 Angels of Jarm 06:15 Roary the Racing Car 06:25 The Funky Valley Show 06:35 Hana's Helpline 06:50 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 Rupert Bear 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:55 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 08:55 Milkshake! Monkey 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Mio Mao 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Building the Panama Canal 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Blind Trust 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:00 Motor Morphers 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 NCIS

The Courier Tuesday TV

May 21

00:20 BBC News: The Editors 00:50 The Graham Norton Show 01:35 Weatherview 01:40 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Helicopter Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done in the Sun 12:30 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Frankie 23:00 BBC News 23:25 National Lottery Update 23:35 The Wright Way

00:20 The Women's Football Show 01:00 The Tudors 01:55 The Tudors 02:50 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day 03:50 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Made of Money

05:30 06:00 2 07:00 07:05 07:50 08:50 09:20 10:05 11:05 11:35 12:00 12:30 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:15 15:45 16:45 17:15 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30

The Imagineers Schools - Counting with Rodd This Is BBC Two Helicopter Heroes Homes Under the Hammer Don't Get Done in the Sun Saints and Scroungers Watchdog Paul Hollywood's Bread HARDtalk BBC News BBC World News Daily Politics My Life in Books The Super League Show Mastermind The Great British Bake Off Restoration Roadshow Planet Earth Flog It! Eggheads The Chef's Protege Antiques Road Trip Chelsea Flower Show 2013 Town with Nicholas Crane Later Live - with Jools Holland Weather

00:40 Monk 01:35 Jackpot247 04:00 Champions League Weekly 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV Meridian Weather 15:00 May the Best House Win 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 River Monsters 21:00 Caroline Quentin's National Parks 22:00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The People Play 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV Meridian Weather 23:35 The Zoo

TOWN WITH NICHOLAS CRANE New series. Geographer and adventurer Nicholas Crane explores four more towns around the UK, looking at the secrets of their survival, the reasons for their enduring appeal and what they reveal about the future of urban living. He begins with the port of Oban in Argyll and Bute, examining the town's surprising role in the Cold War, visiting one of Scotland's oldest whisky distilleries and meeting artist John Lowrie Morrison at his studio.

00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 01:05 Random Acts 01:10 Shameless 02:05 The Fear 03:00 Dreams of a Life 04:30 The Renovation Game 05:25 Come Dine with Me 06:20 Deal or No Deal 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 11:00 The Secret Millionaire 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 What's Cooking?

13:35 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:40 1001 Things You Should Know 14:05 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 15:10 Four Rooms 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic 22:00 Mary Queen of the High Street 23:00 Shameless

00:40 CSI: Miami 01:35 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:05 SuperCasino 05:00 House Doctor 05:25 House Doctor 05:45 Divine Designs 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 Rupert Bear 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:55 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 08:55 Milkshake! Monkey 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:30 Mio Mao 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Emergency Bikers 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Hotel Inspector 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:20 Mystery Woman: Redemption 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Revealed 21:00 WW1's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig 22:00 CSI: NY 23:00 Body of Proof 23:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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The Courier Wednesday TV

May 22

00:05 Live at the Apollo 00:35 Bandits 02:35 Weatherview 02:40 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Helicopter Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done in the Sun 12:30 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Watchdog 22:00 The Apprentice 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 A Question of Sport

00:20 01:15 02:10 03:10 04:10 04:55 05:35

The Tudors The Tudors The Apprentice James May's Man Lab This Is BBC Two Wonders of Life Wonders of Life

06:10 Enlighten Up! 06:40 What Makes Me, Me 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:05 Helicopter Heroes 07:50 Homes Under the Hammer 08:50 Don't Get Done in the Sun 09:20 Saints and Scroungers 10:05 The Great British Sewing Bee 11:05 Deadly 60 on a Mission 11:35 Great British Railway Journeys 12:05 Island in the Sky 13:50 Lifeline 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 The Great British Bake Off 16:45 Restoration Roadshow 17:15 Planet Earth 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Chef's Protege 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 22:00 Bankers 23:00 The Apprentice: You're Fired 23:30 Weather

00:35 01:30 04:00 04:50 06:05 07:00 09:30 10:25 11:30 13:30 14:30 14:55 15:00 16:00 16:59 17:00 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30 23:35

In Plain Sight Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show Daybreak Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV News and Weather ITV News Meridian May the Best House Win Dickinson's Real Deal ITV Meridian Weather Tipping Point The Chase ITV News Meridian ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street All Star Mr & Mrs Scott & Bailey ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News Meridian Dirty Britain

00:05 Random Acts 00:10 Ben Earl: Trick Artist 01:10 European Poker Tour 02:05 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:35 Sailing 03:00 The Grid 03:30 Freesports on 4 04:00 FIM Superbike World Championship 04:25 Volkswagen Racing Cup 04:55 Deal or No Deal 05:50 Come Dine with Me 06:45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:10 The Hoobs 08:05 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 11:00 The Secret Millionaire 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 What's Cooking?

13:35 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:40 1001 Things You Should Know 14:05 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 15:10 Four Rooms 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 24 Hours in A&E 23:00 10 O'Clock Live 23:55 Random Acts

THE APPRENTICE

The hopefuls start up their own farm shops, swapping their high heels and city brogues for wellies as they venture across the home counties on a search for fresh produce. One team decides to specialise in pricey buffalo goods, while the other tries to churn a profit from premium milk.

00:50 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 01:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 02:10 SuperCasino 05:00 House Doctor 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Divine Designs 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:35 Michaela's Wild Challenge 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 Rupert Bear 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:55 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 08:55 Milkshake! Monkey 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Mio Mao 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Aliens: Are We Alone?

13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Frontline Police 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Angels Fall 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Frontline Police 21:00 Emergency Bikers 22:00 NCIS 23:00 Crimes That Shook the World

The Courier Thursday TV

May 23

00:05 Living with Poverty 00:35 Phenomenon 02:35 Weatherview 02:40 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Helicopter Heroes 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Don't Get Done in the Sun 12:30 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Escape to the Country 16:00 Perfection 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Waterloo Road 22:00 Britain's Biggest Hoarders 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Question Time

00:20 The Tudors 01:15 The Tudors 02:10 Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History 03:10 This Is BBC Two 05:00 Schools - Body Matters

05:30 Schools - Just a Few Drinks 06:00 Victorian Scotland 07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:20 Helicopter Heroes 08:05 Homes Under the Hammer 09:05 Don't Get Done in the Sun 09:35 Saints and Scroungers 10:20 Italy Unpacked 11:20 Great British Railway Journeys 11:50 HARDtalk 12:15 I'm All Right Jack 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 Weakest Link 15:15 Mastermind 15:45 The Great British Bake Off 16:45 Restoration Roadshow 17:15 Planet Earth 18:15 Flog It! 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 The Chef's Protege 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 2013 22:00 The Last Days of Anne Boleyn 23:00 Watson & Oliver 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 The Dales 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Columbo: a Case of Immunity 05:15 ITV Nightscreen 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 ITV News Meridian 15:00 May the Best House Win 16:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:59 ITV Meridian Weather 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News Meridian 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 22:00 Scott & Bailey 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 ITV News Meridian 23:35 Vicious

THE HUNT FOR BRITAINS SEX GANGS Dispatches follows the work of police in Telford, Shropshire, during Operation Chalice, a major child sex abuse investigation that involved more than 100 victims and around 200 suspected perpetrators. The programme examines the difficulty in securing justice for the victims, as officers slowly gain their trust and prepare them for the harrowing experience of going to court.

00:00 12 Year Old Lifer: True Stories 01:15 Mercury Prize Sessions 01:30 Rockcorps Presents NCS 02:00 Revenge 02:45 Hotel Rwanda 04:45 St Elsewhere 05:30 Deal or No Deal 06:25 Countdown 07:10 The Hoobs 08:00 According to Jim 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 11:00 The Secret Millionaire 12:00 Come Dine with Me 12:30 What's Cooking?

13:35 Channel 4 News Midday 13:40 1001 Things You Should Know 14:05 Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 15:10 Four Rooms 16:10 Countdown 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Fat Family Tree 22:00 The Hunt for Britain's Sex Gangs 23:00 999: What's Your Emergency?

00:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 00:55 National Heads Up Poker Championships 01:55 SuperCasino 05:00 House Doctor 05:45 Great Scientists 06:10 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 Rupert Bear 07:20 Fireman Sam 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 07:55 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Tickety Toc 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 WW1's Tunnels of Death: The Big Dig 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Hotel Inspector 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 16:05 The Shell Seekers 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Elizabeth II: A Celebration 21:00 The True Story 22:00 Most Shocking Talent Show Moments

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Term Rentals visit: www.villaandvacation.com or Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 2 or 3 bed / 2 bath apartments in San Miguel. Lift, communal rooftop pool & solarium, video entry system. Available for short or long term rent from 350 pcm. Tel 966723437 or 636615716. (122) Ref: 61, A lovely two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the centre of the small Spanish town of Los Montesinos, With a pleasant communal swimming pool adjacent & all amenities in walking distance. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 33, Ground floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, located in Torre la Mata.

Close to all amenities and beach.

3 month rental €300pcm Call: 965 707 188 Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 112, Spacious 3 bedroom detached villa with its private pool is located on the El Raso urbanisation near Guardamar. Convenient for all amenities, shops, supermarket, restaurants and bars. Short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or

626 397 397 Ref 702: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment, located near los Locos beach, beautifully furnished. Short term rentals from 175€ per week.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 63, Two bedroom 1st floor apartment situated in Monino Blanco. The property overlooks a superb communal pool area, in within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops.

Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

LONG TERM RENTALS El Chaparel/La Siesta Two bedroom apartment in a quiet gated urbanisation for rent €350 per month plus bills. Reference No 17 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 LONG TERM LET TORREVIEJA – 2 bed, park home, aircon, TV, DVD, communal pool and bar. Near Torretta II shops and bars. Close to beach. 250pm + bills. 617 599 470 (113) Ref: 709, A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. KBJ3 – Luxury duplex penthouse apartment located near the marina in Guardamar. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, amazing panoramic views, inc.parking and storage. 500 € pcm.

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room, direct and full-on sea views. 500 € pcm. 966 923 963 CBR27 – Ground floor apartment in closed luxury residential with beautiful communal gardens, pool, 2 beds 1 walk-in shower, redecorated this year. Only 250m walk to beach, inc.parking. 425€ pcm, call 966 923 963 CBR31 – Town centre apartment in Los Montesinos, all amenities nearby, spacious 2 beds 1 bath 250€ pcm, call 966 923 963

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Torrevieja. Club with 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, large entrance, about 90 m², furnished. Also suitable for office or other commercial, close to Playa de los Locos.

Price. €89,000 Phone 686935870 (118) Torrevieja. Well-established restaurant and bar for reasons of age for sale €119,000 Including inventory. 100 m², close to Playa de los Locos. Tel 686935870 (118) Bargain apartment for sale on small community, CALASPARRA. Hardly used. Furnished, views to communal pool, bowling green and gardens.

Stunning views from the rooftop solarium. 2 beds, 1 bathroom, Eng tv connected. 10 mins to town, 45 mins Murcia. Reduced to half

price 50.000.00 euros. Tel: 676429116 or 07706111997 (eng mob). (117) Ref. BRJ1 – 1 bedroom top floor renovated apartment in San Luis. Great sea and lake views. 55.000 €. Tel. 966 923 963 Ref: 104Lovely 2 Bedroom Apartment, close to Shops, walking distance to Friday Market and Town Centre and the beach. The property is close to the Habaneres Shopping Centre and Aquapark. Recently refurbished apartment in a good central location.

Conveniently situated for all the facilities of this modern vibrant town, and only a few blocks away from Torreviejas excellent sea front with its abundant cafes, restaurants and shops. Price €43950 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 510, €70,000.

Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Lovely Corner property in Novamar V, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Being sold fully furnished including appliances, Has secure underground parking and faces large oasis communal pool. Walking distance to beach. 139.000 Euros, Call 627 711 155 and quote Ref No. K10 Rare opportunity to purchase on Mediterrania III, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private Parking, F/Furnished, Large communal pools & Tennis courts S/W facing, Dramatically reduced for quick sale to 126.000 euros.

Ref No. K58 Call 627 711 155 for immediate viewing Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a

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It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Kitchen with Galleria, Secure underground parking, Gas Central Heating, Glazed in Porch, Solarium with stunning views.

Viewings absolutely essential. Very large property at reduced price of 190.000 euros. Ref No. K38 Call 627 711 155 Opportunity to purchase at the off plan price of 195.000 euros. Large 4 Bed, 3 Bath Brand new property. Secure underground parking for 2 cars and communal pool.

Situated opposite Gran Alacant and over looks projected golf course. Ref No. K52. 627 711 155 Viva Villa and Vacation Services are pleased to offer property sales for the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 or Visit : www.villaandvacation.com 2 Bed, 1 Bath Ground floor duplex. Central heating, Grills, Fully furnished, Glazed in Galleria, 2 communal pools, private parking and walking distance to the Gran Alacant commercial centre. Situated in the popular urbanisation of Puerto Marino. Now only 96,500 euros for quick sale Ref No. K46. 627 711 155 Immaculate ground floor Duplex, 2 beds, 2 bath, Private Parking, Situated in Novamar, Gran Alacant.

Price includes very tasteful furniture and white goods.

Walking distance to all local amenities and beach. Now only 129,750 euros. Ref No K24. 627 711 155 Ref 533: Lovely 2 bedroom duplex located in the popular area of Punta Prima, the property has a large lounge and fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, one with balcony, bathroom with double shower. €126,000 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant Detached villa, located in a very sought after location.Situated on a 560m2 S/W facing plot and constructed in 2005.

Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full baths), Lounge-Diner, fully equipped Kitchen, Porch and Solarium with Alicante & Sea Views. ref.L81. €258,000 neg.

Tel. 680333242 Gran Alacant Town House with a difference.

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Glazed in Porch, Quiet Location, Extra storage areas, and South Facing Private Pool as well as 2 communal pools. Fully Furnished, All mod cons.

Greenland Views and all local amenities close by.

Ref. No L79. 179.000 euros 680 333 242 Ref: 520, €80,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Top floor Duplex. Very good price of 108.000 euros for a quick sale. Furnished to a very high standard, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Lounge Diner, Glazed in Porch, Large Roof Top Solarium.

Choice of Communal Pools, Private Parking. Walking distance to all amenities and on the First urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant.

Viewing essential. Ref No. K44. Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant immaculate villa, 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed property maintained to a very high standard inside and out and the interior furnishings are top quality, offering a feeling of luxury and good taste. The plot

size is 400m2 and has been beautifully tiles, and graveled and has established palms and plants. Oil fired central heating throughout, log effect fire place, ceiling fans in all rooms, towel heater rails, glazed in shower units, instant hot water, water purifier, free English TV, phone & internet lines, fitted double hanging wardrobes, safe, glazed in front porch, vanity units and much more. The pool is an 8 X 4 m2 salt water pool, meaning maintenance is much easier plus outside toilet and shower. Sea views to front with Greenland views to the rear. ref K51. €245,000 Tel 680333242 Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc.

The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom balcony and front tiled ter-

race. This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 €198,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach.

There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant Opportunity to purchase a beautiful 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed,large kitchen, detached property with rooftop solarium. Well established gardens and drive way for 2 cars, whilst also overlooking the projected 18 hole golf course.

Comprising of fitted wardrobes, utility room, air con H/C, alarm system, electric wall heaters, intercom system, fireplace, ceilings fans, 8x7 gazebo, use of 2 large communal pools, immaculate condition with many extras. ref K12. €180,000 Tel 680333242

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Gran Alacant bargain, detached villa with pool on 400m2 plot. Briefly comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Lounge Diner, independent kitchen, solarium with views, well maintained gardens. Quiet location yet within walking distance of all amenities. Top quality furniture and appliances included in the price. Extras include, mosquito nets, grills, toldos blinds, built in wardrobes, gas fire, electric heating, ceiling fans, English & Spanish TV, tastefully tiled & graveled garden with irrigation system. ref K43. €229,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: KP3100, €183,000.

Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, located in San Luis, on a 450sqm plot, with communal pool.

Garage to side of house.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant South facing attractive corner house Situated in the sought after urbanization of Monte Faro, this secure gated urbanization offers a stunning oasis pool, with mountain views, tennis courts and football courts. Consisting of 3 double beds with balconies, 2 bathrooms, kitchen leading

onto court yard which can easily be converted into an extra room, lounge diner with working fireplace, front garden with private parking for 2 cars. Being sold fully furnishes with white goods, built in 2006 so immaculate condition hardly lived in. Ref K48 €168,000 priced for quick sale Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Large detached villa with beautiful gardens set on 550m2 plot, built in BBQ area and large 10x6 pool.Comprising of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge Diner with fire place, Independent Kitchen, air con H/C, Solarium, front porch, converted under build with 3 extra rooms, private covered parking, irrigated gardens, close distance to beach and amenities. Ref. K18 €250,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom ground floor apartment, in Aguas Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size lounge, kitchen and has off road parking facilities.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant beautiful detached villa with very large pool and within walk-

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ing distance to the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre.

This villa comprised of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner, Independent kitchen, roof top storage, solarium, porch & terrace.

Large private pool, BBQ area, established gardens and private terraces, Private Parking, Solarium with Views to Alicante. 450m2 plot, fully furnished including white goods. Located in very quiet desirable road. ref.L96. €255,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Gem! Fabulous detached Villa, with Alicante sea views to the front and wood land views to the rear, means this immaculate villa is very private and un-overlooked.

Comprising of 2 large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bath, large fully equipped kitchen,glazed porch sitting area, solarium, Attractive Pool with cover, well maintained Gardens. Central Heating, Air Con, Ceiling fans, Private Parking, Alarm system, Decorative working Fire Place complete with electric Fire. Outdoor workshop/storage area, Quality Pergola & BBQ. Constructed in 2006, on plot size of 380m2 and being sold fully furnished including

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white goods. ref L80. €234,995 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Rare investment!! corner south facing opportunity on Novamar urbanisation.This immaculate ground floor duplex has been kept and maintained to a very high standard inside and out the position is fantastic, enjoys views over the lovely oasis communal pool, surrounded by lawned gardens. Comprising of plot size 100m2 Build Size 90m2, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, AntiGlare Windows, Security Door, Security Grills, Built-in Wardrobes, Extra Storage, Galleria, Electric Panel Heaters, Heated Towel Rails, Air Con (h&c), Ceiling.

Fans. Thermo Shower, Vanity Units and decoratively tiled throughout, exquisite garden, Underground private parking.

Ref.K10 €139,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated in the central area of Gran Alacant and within walking distance to all local amenities such as a selection of different cuisine restaurants, bars, pharmacies, banks, popular GA market and Carabassi Beach.

Comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a private garage and roof-top solarium. This property is part of a small urbanization which has the use of a large decorative communal pool. Ref. K36 €149,000 Tel 680333242 Ground floor duplex, with splendid views. Quiet location in Gran Alacant.

Immaculate condition. Price has just been reduced to 105.000 and includes every-

thing. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27 Gran Alacant detached villa with converted under build and pool. Comprising of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge- Diner, Front Porch, Large Solarium, decoratively tiled, Irrigated Garden.

BBQ and Log Storage Cupboard. Raised walls for Privacy. Also many extras, toldos blinds, freshly decorated interior, Grills, Mosquito Nets, Air Con H/C, Ceiling Fans, Log Burner Fire, Electric Radiators, Heated Towel Rails, Alarmed, Phone Line, Satellite UK TV, private parking. Plot size 310m2 under build 100m2. price includes all furniture.The under build consists of 2 beds, lounge, kit/utility room. ref L79. €250,000 Tel. 680333242 Gran Alacant immaculate outstanding south facing villa in sought after road. Set on a 350m2 plot with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,large porch, solarium and terraces. The large under build includes a lounge, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom and patio doors leading to pool area. Internal & external access for under build. Extras include electric radiators, air con H/C, ceiling fans, gas fire, heated

towel rails, extended walk-in shower, fitted wardrobes.

Decorative tiling inside and out.

Panoramic views towards Alicante Bay, Sky TV, phone line and Internet & Private parking, established gardens, water features and fruit trees. Being sold with exquisite furniture and all white goods.

Immaculate finishes and decor. ref L84. €278,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated on the very first urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant, this 2nd floor duplex offers taste and quality. Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner, independent kitchen, full roof-top solarium with superb views and recently glazed in porch offering extra living area as well as extra privacy as the glass is mirrored. Ref.K44 €108,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated in the "Alto" part of Gran Alacant, this 3 bedroomed, 4th floor apartment, offers luxury accommodation, with absolutely stunning sea views, as well as views of Alicante bay and the famous Santa Barbara Castle.The apartment is 89 square meters with open plan kitchen / living room and includes all electrical appli-

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The urbanisation also offers many communal pools, tennis courts, restaurants and bars. Ref. K20 €109,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant villa located in a very quiet area , situated at the end of a cul-de-sac means there is no through traffic.3 bed, 3 bath, 330m2 plot, established large gardens, working fireplace, solar panel for hot water,private parking, south facing great views, fully furnished, fantastic opportunity. ref.

L85. €215,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 520, €85,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Beach front Line property, over looks Carabassi Beach, Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secure Underground Parking, Fully furnished, Roof Top Solarium. 3 Large Communal Pools, Fantastic communal Gardens, Tennis Courts and much more.

125.000 Euros Ref No. K23.

Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant, Situated front line to the famous blue flag

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beaches of Carabassi, the real beauty of this property is its proximity to the beach, but also on offer is a fantastic communal pool situated in beautifully kept gardens with little Spanish walk ways.Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge diner, American style kitchen including all appliances, roof top solarium with stunning views, front porch area with front garden and a secure underground garage. fully furnished Ref. K23 €125,000 rare opportunity Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant limited edition villa, not very often available on the market. Only a few of this type were ever constructed- Very large 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom(2 ensuit) property, situated on a large corner plot with a 10 x 5 private pool and private parking. Lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with utility room. Large landing area, leading onto solarium, with extra storage external room.

Front porch area leading into large well established gardens with irrigation system and fruit trees. Being sold fully furnished. Within walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and 5 minute drive to Carabassi beaches. ref.

K11. €270,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant South facing attractive corner house Situated in the sought after urbanization of Monte Faro, this secure gated urbanization offers a stunning oasis pool, with mountain views, tennis courts and football courts. Consisting of 3 double beds with balconies, 2 bathrooms, kitchen leading onto court yard which can

easily be converted into an extra room, lounge diner with working fireplace, front garden with private parking for 2 cars. Being sold fully furnishes with white goods, built in 2006 so immaculate condition hardly lived in. Ref K48 €168,000 priced for quick sale Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Ground floor south west facing apartment in Puerto Marino close to G.A commercial centre, comprising of 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area and large tiled front garden, The property is being sold fully furnished and includes all kitchen appliances, H & C Air con is fitted as well as sky TV. The apartment enjoys the use of 2 large communal pools and has private parking in an enclosed electronically gated car park.

Competitively priced for a quick sale. Ref. K40 €91,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Limited edition bungalow. Only six of this type available in Gran Alacant. Constructed in 2003 and immaculately maintained on a large plot size of 500m2 with a 10 x 5 pool.Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

lounge-diner leading out onto front porch, independent kitchen including white goods, outside galleria, court yard, large garage with electric door, roof top solarium and private parking. Also built in wardrobes, Toldos blinds, air con H/C, security grills, alarm, security doors, bathrooms heaters, outside toilet, outdoor lighting, irrigation system, attractive and well kept gardens, beautifully tiled inside and out, fire place, English TV, phone line. Being sold with top quality furniture. ref L95. €275,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant large detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner, fully equipped kitchen, large porch, roof top solarium, 400 m2 Plot, with established low maintenance very private gardens with irrigation system, electronic gates, private parking, outside wc, sink & shower, terraces, air con ( h & c ), mosquito nets, grills, alarmed, large spa pool with separate Jacuzzi section.

Within easy walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and close to local bus and tram route.

Ref K33. €260,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, detached villa

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in desirable road close to all amenities, comprising of 3 double bedrooms, 3 baths, lounge diner with working fire place, brand new kitchen with all appliances and black granite work tops, private pool, plot of 550m2, established irrigated gardens and fruit trees, private parking, solarium, also there is a converted under build giving more bedrooms ,bathroom & kitchen, this house has many extras and is being sold fully furnished.

Ref.k47. €280,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant south-facing, very private villa, with woodland and Alicante views.

Situated at the end of a small cul-de-sac which means this villa enjoys a very peaceful location.3 Bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully fitted kitchen with including white goods, large front porch, solarium,workshop and storage in under build, central heating, air con H/C, ceiling fans, grills, UK T.V, off road parking and plenty of outside parking also. Due to its orientation of this property enjoys full sun, all day, something very important in the winter months. Ref.K24. €237,000 Tel 680333242

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Greenside Gossip IVIE DAVIES takes a weekly look at the golf scene - golfdavies@gmail.com

LACK OF VISION FOR SPANISH GOLF

The Real Federación Española de Golf (RFEG), as most expat golfers know, runs Spanish golf and controls all handicaps through their Madrid headquarters.

All golfers who are members of golf clubs or just play the sport here, have to hold a RFEG Licence. The RFEG have told golf courses that they have to start charging the insurance fee for nonmembers, and they’ll be enforcing this rule straight away. What surprises me is how out of touch with reality this all is, with one golfing resort already gone in Murcia.

So let’s look at the situation.

1. It roughly costs 70€ plus per annum for RFEG membership, with variations on the exact figure between provinces.

2. Membership runs from January to December, so if you join in October, you will still be charged for a full year.

3. A non-RFEG member will pay an additional 1.5€ for a round on the Costa Blanca, whilst it is an additional 3€ on the Costa Calida.

4. Holiday golfers may have private golf insurance from a reputable insurance company in their own country, but this is not acceptable for the RFEG. 5. The RFEG do not market their product and most expat golfers don’t know what is covered under their insurance, or what the RFEG does for that matter.

6. Part of the RFEG mandate is to control handicaps but this is mainly done from afar and any adjustments are ONLY made when a Federation competition is

played. In some cases there are only around four per year!

7. Golf courses can, if requested, conduct scoring and communicate with the RFEG for handicap adjustments, but the group must be licence holders and be of eight or more.

The charging of the insurance fee has been in operation for the past 15 years but it was never challenged until now. Yes, golf insurance for personal and property injury is important but not many know how it works. The RFEG has recorded a fall in members including a drop in ex-pats renewing. It’s time that the RFEG looked at the golfing situation not as a self money making machine and that resident and visiting golfers are not a bottomless pit of revenue, but a tourism product that should be nurtured. It seems they are still in the past when there was no reason to look at the manner in which they operate or to ask why is the membership falling?

I know the RFEG will say the fall was just a blip due to the economy, but in real terms the decrease is happening in our regions where golf is the most popular. This is because golfers are not getting anything from the RFEG or do not know what they are paying for.

TITTER ON THE TEE Stan was not having a good day on the golf course. After he missed a twelve inch putt, his partner asked him what the problem was.

"It's the wife" said Stan. "As you know, she's taken up golf, and since she's been playing, she's cut my sex down to once a week."

"Well you should think yourself lucky," said his partner.

"She's cut some of us out altogether

KNOW YOUR RULES QUESTION As Paul is lining up his putt on the 15th green, a dog runs onto the green, picks up Paul’s ball and drops it several meters away from the hole. What is the ruling?

A: Paul must play the ball from where it now lies.

B: Paul must replace the ball on the spot where the ball was picked up.

C: Paul must drop the ball as near as is possible to the place where the ball was picked up.

ANSWER B: Authority Rule 18 -1

Remember that in 1990 there were just 45,000 players in Spain, whilst by the end of 2006, the figure had gone past 300,000. The national figures show in January this year a total male and female is 315,301 and up to 2010 it had steadily increased to 333,588 but since then it has shown a decline of 1.6% in 2011, 1.8% in 2012 and nearly doubled that to 3.5% this year.

The reasons can be put down to poor RFEG marketing in keeping its members informed of its benefits, inflexibility in payment terms having no pro-rata arrangements and no incentives to join.

My guess is that most of the decreases are due to cancellation of Direct Debits.

I have had meetings with the RFEG over the years and I have tried to put forward ideas to make membership attractive. There are golf societies that would like to become associated with the RFEG as a club without a course. This would virtually

guarantee a membership rise but their requirements make it difficult.

So there you have it, the RFEG heads seem to be buried in the past or in loads of sand.

HERE COMES SUMMER

Staying hydrated on the golf course is vital, not just for a high level of your game, but crucially your health.

There are several things you

can do to help. Each day you lose fluids through perspiration, urination, and breathing. Symptoms of trouble include thirst, decreased urination, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and dizziness.

These are some of the things you should do:• Drink enough water each day. Men should drink at least 2.5 litres of fluids per day, and women should 2 litres. Don't try and rehydrate when you're on the course.

Drink plenty of water at least an hour before you play, being properly hydrated before and during your round will help you avoid becoming dehydrated.

• Take multiple bottles of fluid to drink during your round. Alternating water and sports drinks are great for replenishing your system.

Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol before as they can speed the dehydration process.

• Keep a tube of sunscreen in your golf bag and apply it regularly. A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher will offer the best protection.

• Keep a towel on hand to wipe sweat of your face and hands.

• Wear a hat and sunglasses to keep the risk of sunburn to a minimum.

• Dress appropriately.

Wear cool, breathable clothing like lightweight cotton.

Lighter colours will reflect the sun better than darker ones. If the dress code at your course allows, wear shorts.

Ant and Mat’s Oliva takeaway

The Ford-Dunn brothers, based in Murcia, raced to success in the 2nd round of the Valencian Supermoto championships at Oliva. It’s the first time this season that Anthony and Mat have taken part in the championships together, and their sibling friendship and rivalry spurred them onto success. They were both using new rear suspension parts that made the handling of the bikes near perfect for the fast flowing corners of the race track. And there was added interest with Anthony’s SM Open category and Mat’s SM Masters class being run within the same race.

The first of their two outings saw Anthony take an early lead before being overtaken by Israel Esclarera. The two riders battled hard, with Israel taking the win with Anthony just behind. Mat was too keen at the start of the first race and had to make a jump start, picking up a penalty before rejoining the rest of the field. He still managed to charge through to finish a close second in the SM Masters class.

The second race saw Anthony produce a fine start again and this time he opened up a small lead until a mistake in the dirt section allowed Israel past and Anthony had to be content with another second placing. Mat managed a clean start, and soon battled his way into the lead of the SM masters class, to finish first, taking the overall SM masters victory at Oliva. Anthony got an overall second placing in the much tougher SM Open class.

Anthony Ford Dunn leading the race

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Friday, May 17, 2013

As Fergie folklore finalises, rubbished Roberto is red carded.

What a mad month May it has been is in the capital of football. As the plaudits regally reverberate round the Red region of soccer’s supreme City, rightly relishing the fantastic feats of Sir Alex Ferguson, there’s a total contrast in the Blue corner.

That’s the tough price of coming second, savagely shown by Manchester City’s summary dismissal of Roberto Mancini. His crime?

He was ‘holistically-challenged’ - posh speak for not doing all he was expected to as manager – examples given were poor press relations, criticising his players – and lately rubbishing t’management – bad move that last one, Robbo.

Ironically, the Italian was axed exactly one year ago to the day, 13th May 2012 when C i t y

MANCUNIAN ‘MAY’HEM

stole the Premier League on goal difference from United on the last day of the season.

Mancini was, as widely predicted shown t h e back

door by a short-minded senior management at The Etihad, exactly the way he sneaked into the club two years ago when Mark Hughes was similarly fired…those who live by the sword, eh? I have one question for the City management “Mafioso”: if City had won the FA Cup convincingly on Saturday against the huge outsiders (and now relegated) Wigan, would Mancini still have gone? Is second place in the league and FA Cup Finalists now classified as failure?

All this, of course is ‘orribly reminiscent o f poor old

Roberto Di Matteo’s crass dismissal by Chelsea soon after the start of this season.

And poor old Rafa Benitez’s also on his bike soon - he only came third and won the Europa Cup! Just to rub salt in Mancini’s back-stabbed wound, the reward for winning the FA Cup, then getting relegated from the Prem three days later is t’other Roberto, Spaniard Martinez’s likely leap into the supremo seat at nearby Everton, vacated

by Old Trafford-bound David Moyes. How must that hurt Mancini? Would the Fusilli fly at the fan? ‘I winna da leega for dem, I cumma second the nexta year – and they giva me the sacka!’

So, who’s next to eagerly engineer efforts at the Etihad? The smart money is on 59 year-old Manuel Pelligrini, currently coach at Malaga. The Chilean originally, ‘The Engineer’ as he is

known ,has had initial success coaching at Villarreal, a modest Spanish club who regularly punch over their weight (think Wigan) and although briefly taking the poisoned chalice of Real Madrid he is now doing well at Malaga, amid stories of gross financial mismanagement by the club. Pelligrini took the Andalucians right up into Europe by finishing 4th in La Liga last year, only to be thwarted in a tremendous battle by Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund, leading with only minutes to go, but conceding two in injury time. This then, is Manuel Pelligrini’s claim to fame, if he takes another poisoned chalice at Manchester City to do what Mancini couldn’t. Is it enough experience?

No – it’s a terrific gamble.

What City has proved so well, emulating Chelski, is

that unlimited money does not guarantee success.

Winning the Premier League, then coming second the following year while reaching the Cup Final is clearly not enough, revealing the colossal standards expected today to match and overturn the mighty Manchester United. That’s the same success that fellow Scot David Moyes must carry on, or unthinkably suffer the same fate as the two Italian Robertos. Incidentally, no South American manager has yet made the big time, with Gus Poyet just missing out on his chance, with Brighton failing to get out of the Championship to take on the sharks in the Premier League.

Oh, and just to conclude, here’s a good statistic: the average job tenure of a Premier League manager is now less than 16 months!

NOW YOU’RE GONNA BELIEVE US! EVERY DAY’S A

When Elche were pegged back to draw 1 – 1 with unpredictable Barcelona B last Friday evening in front of a bumper crowd of 33,316 it looked like another ground-out drawn result towards the second Division title and promotion. But then over the weekend, secondplaced Girona inexplicably lost 4 – 2 at home to bottom-

placed Xerez, and Alcorcon in third, lost 3 -1 at home to Villarrea. That means the illustrious Illicitanos only need one point from the last four games to go up. This might even come from local rivals Almeria on Sunday at 12 noon. Watch this space...

Mucho Elche!

VAZTASTIC MONTE! CD MONTESINOS 4

CD ALMORADI ‘B’ 1

A Vaz hat-trick helped CD Montesinos finish their home season on a high note, after losing their previous three matches, writes HOWARD YEATES. Vaz opened up the scoring in the first half, with a simple tap in, following some good work from Edu. The visitors levelled things up ten minutes into the second half, and started to get on top, until Vaz got his sec-

ond, this time from the penalty spot. A few minutes later, he completed his hat-trick in fine style, going around the people after a run into the box. M&A completed the scoring in a rout, which was disappointingly witnessed by 145 fans.

Monte finish their season on Sunday with a trip to struggling Thader.

ITV Orihuela is continuing their great unbeaten run in the Murcia 7’s league, with 3 wins in Cartagena last weekend. The team had no trouble in rolling over Murcia (33-7), a Barbarians side (29-0), and then Cartagena (17-0). After taking the Alicante league last year, Orihuela are well on course to doing the same in Murcia!

It was also a good weekend for the under-18’s. as they went to La Vila. And beat Alicante University in the first of their games (27-0). La Vila was then disposed of (12-5), but Elche narrowly denied Orihuela a hat-trick of wins (7-

10).

This weekend, it’s another round of the Murcia 7’s league being staged at the Orihuela football stadium kicking off this Saturday at 4.30pm. And there’s also a 7’s tournament in Albacete.

Orihuela continue to be on the lookout for new players, with training at the Miguel Hernandez University ground at 8.15pm on Tuesday and Thursday for the seniors and juveniles, with the juniors starting at 6.15pm.

For more information, call Garry on 692 767 242.

SEVENTH HEAVEN FOR ORIHUELA

FOOTBALL DAY May

20th 1993 Marseille win the French title for the fifth time. It later transpires that they had bribed Valenciennes players and they were stripped of their title. The trophy remains unallocated as PSG, the runners up, refused to accept the title.

21st 2003 The special one, Jose Mourinho wins his first European trophy as Porto beat Celtic 3-2 in the UEFA Cup final in Seville.

22nd Mia Hamm scores her 108th goal for the US women’s football team and thus becomes the all time leading scorer in international history. This was her 172nd game. She went on to make 275 appearances, finishing with 158 goals.

23rd Hannover won their second German title thanks to innovative new footwear. For the first time screw in studs are used in football boots having been developed by Puma over several years.

24th 1972 Rangers win their first, and only, European trophy, beating Dynamo Moscow 3-2 in the European Cup Winners Cup at the Nou Camp, becoming only the fifth team to win the Cup Winners Cup whilst not, in fact, being a cup winner.

25th 2005 The miracle of Istanbul as Liverpool fight back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with AC Milan, eventually winning the trophy 3-2 on penalties.

26th 1999 Manchester United become the first British Club to win the treble by beating Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Champions League final in Barcelona. Bayern were themselves on for the treble, but the United defeat clearly affected them as they lost the German Cup final the following week.

Compiled by STUART EVANS

Friday, May 17, 2013

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TORRES HELPS LAMPS TO LIGHT UP AGAIN What’s next for Chelski?

Chelsea did it again, winning a major European trophy for the second year running, this time the Europa Cup as they beat Benfica 2 – 1 in Amsterdam. It was a terrific, nail-biting game and a fantastic result after a challenging season that has been dominated at home in the Premier League by the two Manchester clubs, with the boys from Stamford Bridge coming third. Led by captain-courageous Frank Lampard, and backed up by all the Chelsea team, the Blues soon began to struggle as Benfica had the better of the first half – at half-time it looked only a matter of time before the Portuguese side scored. But 15 minutes into the second half, goalkeeper Petr Cech put that man Fernando Torres free down the middle.

Rolling the years back and at the same time putting the boo-boys to shame, the Spanish striker showed his superb skill in holding off a blistering tackle to coolly go round the goalkeeper and put Chelsea one up. It was shades of his winning goal against Germany back in 2008, and a reminder of the killer one that put

John McGregor reports

Barcelona out in the Champions league semi-final last year. Torres took his time to celebrate in a Usain Bolttype stance: Nice one, Fernando!

Benfica battered back to equalise with a penalty, and it suddenly looked again as though they would go on to win, but Petr Cech pulled off some super saves, one a vicious dipping volley from Cardozo to keep Chelsea in it. Surging runs from Ramirez, who never stopped and of course Torres continued to keep the pressure on the Portuguese champions.

Just as we were all settling for extra time, Chelsea won a corner. Juan Mata’s long cross eluded everyone except Branislav Ivanovich who rose magnificently to power his header back into the far corner to win it at the last gasp for Chelsea. Seconds later Gary Cahill cleared magnificently to keep the Boys in Blue ahead and at the final whistle it was left to Frank Lampard and a non-playing-but-part-of-the-team John Terry, to deservedly lift the Europa Cup from Michel Platini, next to an aging and disappointed but ever-sporting Eusebio.

Of course, the farce of the situation was that it was Rafa Benitez who managed Chelsea to this fantastic achievement, just as Roberto di Matteo did so well last year winning the Champions League Cup. We all know

what happened to him – and we all know what is ‘interimly’ happening to Rafa. Thank God we didn’t have to see that idiot Roman Abramovich’s smug, sickly face: the players and Benitez rightly won the cup as could plainly be seen. The ghost of the apparently returning (un)prodigal Jose Mourinho could be sensed hovering somewhere. I hope the miserable git gets happier than he’s been at Madrid in recent months, when he finally returns to Stamford Bridge. So where will Rafa take his talents now? He’s won big Euro Cups before you know - remember Liverpool, and before that with Valencia...is that better than Mourinho?

And will fantastic Frankie Lampard now gracefully retire after this pinnacle of actually captaining his beloved club to victory? Only last week he managed the fantastic feat of beating the great Bobby Tambling’s record by scoring 203 golden goals for Chelsea in an incredible career which includes 95 England caps. It would seem the perfect time to gloriously retire with a rapidly-changing Chelsea churning away all round him.

Oh, and one last point - I couldn’t help noticing how well Denis Law is looking these days - I never knew he was managing Benfica these days, did you?