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10th Birthday For Benidorm

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This year the show celebrates 10 years, having first arrived on our TV screens on 1 February 2007. The show follows the lives of Brits at the all-inclusive The Solana hotel, with hotel staff regular providing comedy gold throughout.

Sherrie Hewson, Jake Canuso and Shane Richie were among the stars that were out celebrating the 10th birthday of Benidorm at a special celebration event on the

29th January on a chilly night at the Mayfair Curzon in London. Shane Richie happily shared a picture on Twitter with him pouting with two drag queens however John Chalice seemed to be a bit more surprised.

The new series will also see Shane Richie reprising his role as lively entertainer Sammy Valentino in four episodes, and John Challis becoming a series regular with his character Monty Staines. ...Continued page 3

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THOSE people who booked their holidays for the first half of January would certainly have seen a contrast from visitors who came over here this week. While early January saw record temperatures in the high 20’s in parts of the region, even on the coast over the last few days the thermometer plunged to single digits.

Combined with thunderstorms, heavy rain and gale force winds it was more like being back in the UK – although things seemed to have settled back down again now with sunny days and cooler nights.

Last week was also Burns Night and the many expat Scots who live in these parts would have had a traditional supper to celebrate – and dare we say some Scottish weather to go with it. Burns Night passes the Spaniards by for obvious reasons, while the next big celebration over here is Carnival Week in February, one for the children and young at heart, with dressing up being the order of the day. If you go in your local Chinese bazaar and notice an aisle set aside just for costumes then Carnival is fast approaching.

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recover (depending on the report you read). This concept would seem odd to the Spanish who go for the “little and often” approach to food and drink as a rule. Many local expat societies have obviously also bypassed this as well and it’s good to see that regular society lunches out and even wine tastings are right back on track so soon into the new year. Always best to get straight back on that horse!

In the Spanish news, King Felipe celebrated his 50th birthday on Tuesday and handed over a symbolic reminder that his daughter, Leonora will one day sit on the throne – even if she has a baby brother at some stage in the future. It would have been interesting to see what would have happened in the UK if Kate and William’s first born had been little Charlotte - although, back in 2011 it was annouced that sons and daughters of any future UK monarch will have equal right to the throne, after Commonwealth leaders agreed to change succession laws.

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Benidorm Series 10

By Jack Troughton

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Meanwhile guest stars in Series 10 include The Chuckle Brothers, Nigel Havers, Mark Heap, Bobby Ball, Claire Sweeney, Layton Williams, Carol Decker, Tony Hadley and Holly Johnson.

The show has recently been adapted for the stage (Benidorm Live) and

audiences in the USA with writes busy adapting the original scripts by Derren Litten. We are still waiting for confirmation from ITV for the official air date of series 10, the show is due to air late February and with the show previously being broadcast on Wednesday we expect it to land on our TV screens on the 21st or 28th February 2018, However, if you can’t wait that long, you can always

Franco Cross controversy

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you can get your fix by binge-watching series 1-9, which are all showing on Netflix.

Additionally, ITV is marking the decade anniversary with a special one-off documentary called 10 Years On Holiday.

The show’s creator and writer Derren Litten guides viewers around Benidorm to reveal all about how the show was created whilst visiting the show’s many real life locations. Cast (past and

present) will talk about their roles on the show alongside show bloopers and exclusive behind the scenes footage of the 10th series being filmed.

All the Garvey family return for the one off special - Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran, Sheila Reid, Ollie Stokes and Hannah Hobley talk about their time on the show.

Keep checking www. weekender.news and our Facebook page for the confirmed air date.

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THERE have been protests by supporters of the former Franco regime at the removal of a cross in Callosa de Segura.

This was erected in 1940 to commemorate local Falangists who lost their lives in the Spanish Civil War. The structure fell foul of the Historical Memory Law which aims to remove all fascist memorials as well as ensuring that things such as streets and towns named after Franco supporters are altered.

The cross has been under order to be removed for a while and last

weekend dozens of people turned out to protest the move. However, the structure was taken away in the early hours of the morning, although some protestors were still on site, two of whom have been detained. There was also a similar sized group turning out who supported the removal and some scuffles were reported as well as the throwing of firecrackers.

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Specsavers raises over €6,000 for deaf-blind people Lost and

By Simon Russell

THE Specsavers optical group last week presented a cheque for €6,107.30 to the ONCE Foundation for the Deaf and Blind. The Fundacion ONCE para la Atencion de Personas con Sordoceguera (FOAPS) was formed in 2007 and develops programmes for deaf-blind people in Spain.

The money raised by

Specsavers will be used for interpretation and assistance, over 400 hours in all. The campaign was run by the firm in the second half of last year and also raised the awareness of the issues and the FOAPS itself, particularly among the expatriate community.

At a special ceremony Jose Angel Moral-Tajadura, Business Development Manager for Specsavers Spain, presented the cheque

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to Marcelo Rosado, ONCE representative for Andalucia, Ceuta and Melilla and Jose

Miguel Gomez who is the ONCE director for Malaga and Cordoba.

Eurovision marathon ON a live programme that overran until 1.30am, “Tu cancion” by Alfred y Amaia has been selected to represent Spain in the Eurovision song contest this year. The event enjoys a massive following here and at the time of the gala

15 out of the top 20 Spanish trending topics on Twitter were about Eurovision with #EurovisionOT trending globally.

The on-line audience particularly took to the battle between the eventual winners and Aitana, who

finished as the runnerup. However the whole event had a raised profile this year as the finalists were contestants from “Operacion Triunfo” an X-factor type talent show.

The final decision was once again made by viewer’s

votes with the eventual winner registering 43% of the total.

The Eurovision Song Contest final will be held in Iberian neighbours Portugal for the first time on 12 May. Before that there are two semi-finals on 8 and 10 May.

THE lost property office at trainstations seems like a throwback to the Britain of another age. However, even in Spain these still exist, albeit in a more virtual form than before. The Denia to Alicante TRAM network had just under 1,500 items of lost property handed in by staff and honest travellers last year, around four a day.

The most common misplaced items were wallets, purses, keys, rucksacks, glasses, umbrellas, bags, umbrellas and mobile phones – so apart from the phones, a list

that probably hasn’t changed much over the decades.

If you do leave something on the tram, you have two months to reclaim them before they are destroyed or passed to the Local Police, depending on the item. The tram authorities take steps to locate the owner, again depending on the object. Go to your local station if you think you left something on the tram and they will do their best to help you. Last year 499 “lost” objects from the TRAM found their way back to their owner, a third of the total handed in.

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Mega ship arrives

By Matthew Richards

THIS week the port of Valencia welcomed the largest vessel that has even stopped there, the “MSC Eloane”. Constructed in 2016 the container vessel from Liberia is 400 metres long – about the same as four football pitches - has a draft of 16 meters and can carry almost 20,000 standard size shipping containers.

It was stopping on its way to the Oman from Morocco and its huge draft means it would be unable to enter many ports. Earlier this month the vessel sparked a salvage operation after it lost around 40 containers in stormy weather off Fiseterra, causing a hazard to busy shipping lanes.

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Monopoly fever!

By Simon Russell

A social media campaign encouraging people to vote for the squares on a new Spanish version of Monopoly has three Alicante towns in contention. There will be 20 places named when the votes are counted up and Alicante, Elda and Elche are all currently in the top 20 and with a good chance of making the final cut.

Alicante City has

had its chances boosted after the Mayor made a call on social media for people to vote for his town with thousands responding accordingly.

Elche is in 18th place and may lose out on a spot by the time the votes are completed in mid-March. Elda is the biggest local surprise as a relatively small town which currently ranks seventh with 40,000 votes – almost as many as live there. Elda has also

been running a media campaign, promoted by their tourism office.

A total of 20 cities with a population of 50,000+ will take the majority of the spaces while there are also two set aside for those with fewer than 50,000.

Bizarrely the town of Pedroso in La Rioja has the most votes in either category with 425,000 - despite having an official population of just 77 people.

Oldest man passes away

By Matthew Richards

THE world’s oldest man, Spaniard Francisco Nunez Olivera, died on 29 January.

Francisco lived in the village of Bienvenida near Badajoz in southern Spain and has been the world’s oldest male since

August last year.

He was 113 on 13 December and still has two siblings left alive who are aged 97 and 93. He is also survived by four children, nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He lived at home although with full time care from his relatives; Francisco

attributed his longevity to a vegetable based diet and a glass of red wine a day.

The mantle of oldest man now passes to MasazouNonaka from Japan while the oldest woman in the world is 117 year old Nabi Tajima, also from Japan.

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Toddler “abandoned” for 14 hours

By Simon Russell

A 34-year-old British national faces a charge of abandonment after her three year old child was left with local police for 14 hours before she went to reclaim him. The child, in pyjamas and no shoes, was seen wandering along

on Torrevieja’s seafront area by a restaurant worker who contacted the authorities. They picked up the child who was calm but uncommunicative; no children had been reported missing and the toddler had no identification.

About an hour later a womanwas seen searching

for something by the same person who had contacted the police. She confirmed she was looking for her son and the worker explained that, assuming it was the same child, he was with the local police. However it was not until 10.30 the next morning that she went to the local authorities, 14

hours after first losing her son.

At this stage a judge decided to withdraw custody of the boy and the case has been handed to the Guardia Civil for further investigation.

The police also said that the mother was unable to give a reasonable explanation as to why she left it so long before recovering her child.

Unhappy birthday present for abuser

By Simon Russell

A British man wanted in connection with a series of violent assaults and sexual abuse was arrested in Cadiz on his 44th birthday. Named only as David M by the authorities but thought to be David McBride from Fife, he was detained after a raid on the

city centre hostel where he was on holiday.

The man has a string of offences dating back to 2005 in his home town.

These include sexual abuse and rape of minors, rape and assault of his partner when she was pregnant and physical assault of his three year old son. A European arrest warrant

had been taken out against him in 2015 after he failed to turn up for trial. It is thought he has moved around Europe in the meantime but something triggered the authorities to the fact that he was in Cadiz. He is likely to face extradition back to the UK to face trial.

Late Christmas present

By Simon Russell

AECO in Te u l a d a - M o r a i r a , the businessmen association, has made a donation of €500 to the local Caritas charity.

The money was raised as part of the Christmas shopping campaign in the municipality which has been judged a great success. Talking about

the campaign Maria Jose Garrigos, AECO President said “We were very happy with the number of customers who took part.

Regarding the donation, we cannot lose contact with the people in need and hope to continue this type of initiative in the future.”

The donation took place at the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Linares and representatives from Caritas, AECO and the Town Hall.

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School whistle-blower attacked

By Matthew Richards

A pupil who reported another student for bullying was attacked himself when leaving school the same day, apparently as an act of revenge. The mother of the latest victim, who attends a secondary school in Sant Joan d’Alacant (Alicante), has complained to the school, saying the protocols in place should never have revealed the

name of the person who made the complaint.

Virginia Toyar (Image Right) said “They encourage kids to denounce but then what?

My son did what should have been the right thing and then suffered reprisals.

Now other pupils will feel reluctant to report bullying.” Two boys who made the latest attack have been reported to the school.

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Vicious thief jailed

By Simon Russell

A Valencian court has sentenced a man to twenty years in prison after he assaulted an elderly woman he was robbing,

blinding her in one eye.

The 78-year-old victim was known to the assailant as she lived nearby on a farm. In 2016 along with an accomplice, the man disguised himself with a

Half century for the King

mask and broke into the woman’s home. She was assaulted in an effort to find out where any valuables were kept and her head was banged repeatedly against the floor which resulted in

the loss of her eye.

The pair escaped with just €50 in cash, plus a haul of jewellery and a watch. The police later tracked them down and they were convicted of

violent robbery and other charges. His accomplice had earlier been convicted of five years in jail, receiving a lesser sentence as he had not taken part in the assault.

KING Felipe VI of Spain celebrated his 50th birthday on 30 January and in an important symbolic act he passed on the Toison de Oro (Golden Fleece) to his daughter and heiress, 12 year old Leonor, whose official title is Dona Leonor de Bourbon, Princess of Asturias.

The necklace had been passed on to Felipe himself by his father Juan Carlos in 1981, who was also present at the ceremony. It was made in 1430 and has passed down the Spanish royal line as a symbol of sovereignty and power.

Around 80 people attended the relatively low key ceremony at the Royal Palace, ranging from leading government figures to 20 children who has taken part in a national contest called “What is a king for you?”

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What Shakira’s tax evasion case means for expats in Spain

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In some of my previous articles I have written about the Common Reporting Standards and the importance of becoming a resident and paying your taxes correctly here in Spain.

Spain is no longer the sleepy ‘manana’ country we once knew it as. Technology and EU legislation means that Spain, along with the rest of Europe, is moving forward when it comes to sharing information and like it or not, now is the time to make sure you are doing the right thing.

Residence in Spain is determined not simply by the number of days in the tax year an individual is present in the country, but also by whether your centre of vital interests

is located here, as the famous singer Shakira is finding out!

Colombian singer Shakira is currently undergoing investigation for tax evasion during the years 2011-2014, with the belief that she was a de facto Spanish resident and as a result, her worldwide income would be liable for taxation in Spain.

Shakira’s partner, since 2010, is Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, who is the father of her two children. The singer officially made Spain her country of residence in 2015, the same year in which the Beckham Law was reinstated. The Beckham law, was introduced to attract higher earners to Spain by taxing them on a territorial basis – ie tax would only apply to Spanish source income, however, from 2015, all ‘employment’ income, foreign or Spanish, is taxed as a Spanish source of income, while other non-Spanish source income – for example royalties,

performance fees, etc – will continue to fall outside the scope of Spanish taxation.

Few expats will qualify for the Beckham Law, introduced specifically so the football legend could protect his income while playing for Real Madrid.

However, those who opt to remain non-residents, and limit their time in Spain to 183 days per financial year, could fall foul of the Spanish tax authorities if it thinks it worthwhile to pursue them.

It isn’t unusual for the taxman to scrutinise an individual’s residency status, as this will often determine whether they are taxed on their worldwide income if resident, or only on a source basis if non-resident.

The reality is, it isn’t difficult to become a Spanish Resident and people should not be worried about paying their taxes here in Spain. Yes of course the tax situation is different here and for some people it may mean

a slightly higher tax bill but there are also areas where your money might become more tax efficient.

Savings and Investments is an area where I often help people reduce their tax bill. The products we recommend are designed specifically for Spanish residents and one of the benefits is tax efficiency. My clients can not only have peace of mind that their money is being looked after by some of the world’s largest financial institutions, such as Prudential, Old Mutual and SEB, but with expert financial planning, you can also be reassured that living here doesn’t have to be as taxing as perhaps you feared!

For a free, independent review of your finances call Tracy on 693 107 044 or email t.storer@chorusfinancial.es

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Language barrier for top judge

By Simon Russell

THE man favoured to be appointed as the Spanish representative in the European Court of Human Rights Constitutional Court may have to withdraw his candidacy as his English and French are inadequate.

Francisco Perez de los Cobos’had indicated on his CV that his knowledge of both languages was good.

However tests for the role showed his level in both

languages to be rated as “poor”.

Perez de los Cobos was formerly the President of the Spanish Constitutional Court, pretty much the highest judge in the land and the favoured candidate by the Rajoy government.

There are two other candidates for the role and Martin y Perez de Nanclares, a specialist in foreign legal advice, is now the favourite to land the key role.

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Paedophile kidnap foiled

By Matthew Richards

IT transpires that a man who tried to kidnap an 8-year-old girl had been arrested a few weeks previously on allegations of paying teenagers – including minors –for sex. The latest incident happened in Alicante City where the child was out with her mother last week. The 73-year-old suspect grabbed her by the arm and a struggle ensued which ended in the man fleeing the scene after bystanders intervened. He was soon picked up by police despite attempting

to disguise himself; a search found him to be carrying scissors and erectile dysfunction pills.

When he was identified the police found that the pensioner had been arrested on 9 January amidst allegations from teenagers aged 15 and 16 that he had paid them in cash and drugs to have sex with him possibly due to his age. flight risk and he remains in in his motor home. It is not However the authorities detention pending his court clear why he was released, have decided he is now a appearance.

Top Lion on the Marina Baixa

By Matthew Richards

THE Governor for the Lions Club of Spain paid a visit to l’Alfas del Pi last week.

Jose Luis Alvarez Fernandez visited the City Council where he met with local dignitaries.

He also met with local Lions Presidents from the Alfas and Benidorm branches as well as representatives from other

international clubs in the municipality.

There are 1.5 million Lions Club members across over 200 countries who strive to raise money for good causes, usually local to their own branch. The worldwide associations have always had a philosophy of building close ties with local residents and councils.

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WOULD YOU CHARGE PERANTS £6 PER KID TO ATTEND A BIRTHDAY PARTY? The Sun Newspaper recently reported on a Mum who has been slammed for charging for her twin sons’ friends £6 go to their birthday party.

Ruma Ali says she can’t afford the cost of paying for all 60 of their classmates to go to an indoor play park in Leicester.

The 29-year-old single mum was criticised by other parents for asking them to fork out for their kids to celebrate little Shiyan and Kiyan’s fifth birthdays.

One said: “My older kids are secondary in school and in all my years hosting of and being invited to kids parties, I have

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never been asked to pay for attending a party.”

But Ms Ali defended her request, explaining that each of her sons are in different classes at school so they both had large sets of friends.

She added: “I didn’t want anybody to get left out.

“I thought I don’t want to pick and choose which friends can come. I thought, invite the whole class and then nobody’s upset.

“I thought ‘the parents’ would understand.”

Ms Ali, a student, said the basic rate to hire the Fun Valley play park in Leicester is £11 per child — meaning a total of £660 if everyone attended.

But she still expects to pay out up to £500 on goody bags and other treats even if some parents help subsidise the cost.

She added: “I am a single mother with twins, and I spoke to many parents about how to the organise party and how many children to invite.

“I could not

invite half the class and not the other half, so that is the reason.

“Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But this was the best way for me.

“I’ve already had 40 children get back to me to say they are attending so it’s sure to be a great party.”

She was backed by supportive pals and other parents on social media, with one writing: “It’s an amazing thing you are doing for your twins and other kids attending”.

Another added: “If I knew that by paying £6 for my child to go to a birthday birthday that would put a smile on their face as well as the birthday boy/ girl I wouldn’t hesitate”.

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AGE OF FIRST STROKE IN ENGLAND FALLS

The average age of people in England who have a stroke for the first time has fallen over the past decade, new figures show.

It dropped from 71 to 68 for men and 75 to 73 for women between 2007 and 2016, Public Health England data shows.

Over the same period, the proportion of first-time strokes suffered by 40 to 69-yearolds rose from 33% to 38%.

PHE said the data showed strokes do not just affect the elderly and urged more people to be aware of the symptoms.

It said the drop in the average age of first strokes was because of a fall in the proportion of strokes suffered by over-70s.

This appeared to be due to better healthcare for the elderly, including health checks, that are helping them to monitor stroke risk factors, PHE said.

The Act FAST campaign is calling on people to phone 999 if they spot any signs of the condition in the face, arms or in speech to reduce the risk of disability or death caused by delayed treatment.

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DRIVING OVER 70MPH? YOU WILL BE FINED

Drivers caught going at more than 70mph on the new stretch of smart motorway on the M1 will be fined.

Road safety bosses have confirmed that when the cameras are switched on anyone caught speeding will be punished.

And the cameras will stay on too meaning that even in the early hours of the morning you won’t be able to exceed 70mph, the Derby Telegraph reports.

Darren Roberts, manager of the Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) for Derbyshire Police, said he was “shocked” to discover new cameras between Tibshelf services and junction 29A at Duckmanton were the most profitable in the county in 2017.

The four cameras caught 8,382 drivers – with the fastest recorded at an eye-watering 128mph.

But Mr Roberts, who has dealt with scores of horrific crashes during his career, believes the 24-hour cameras should make the roads safer if more people are made aware that they will be prosecuted.

“The cameras are not there to generate money,” he said. “They are

there to catch speeders, get reckless drivers off the roads and ultimately lead to a reduction in collisions.”

Cash raised from speeding fines goes directly to the Government.

Mr Roberts issued a heartfelt plea to motorists to take their foot off the accelerator, saying the “extreme trauma” of fatal and serious crashes can rip families apart and mentally scar people for life.

“To all the speeders out there: imagine if you had to knock on the door of a victim’s family to tell them their loved one had died because of your reckless driving” he said.

“It’s just not worth the risk.

Speeding can never be justified.

Why put lives on the line to arrive a few minutes early?”

CREST is working with the Derbyshire roads policing unit to crack down on

Fatal 4 offences – speeding, drink or drug driving, using mobile phones behind the wheel and not wearing a seatbelt.

“Some people will always drive over the speed limit, or use their mobile phone behind the wheel, but we’re trying to educate people – especially younger drivers - of the severe consequences of their actions,” Mr Roberts said.

“If you are using your phone and are distracted for even a few seconds, you could cause a serious crash and take someone’s life.

“Slow down, concentrate on the road and don’t risk your life or the lives of others.”

Theresa puts on the gloves Theresa May has signalled she is preparing for a fight with Brussels over its demands that EU citizens should be able to secure full residence rights in the UK during the Brexit transition period.

Ms May said she is “clear” that there should be a difference in the rights afforded to people who arrived in the UK before the expected March 2019 Brexit date and those who come afterwards.

She made her comments after the EU set out its demands for the two-year transition period, including the one which would increase the number of EU citizens who can win UK residency rights after Britain officially quits the bloc.

But a group representing EU citizens immediately warned that her stance would bring “utter chaos” and inflict “widespread discrimination” in their search for jobs and homes.

MPs on the Conservative Party’s right wing are even more annoyed by the proposal, because they believed the matter had been settled in the “withdrawal” phase of Brexit talks, which reached agreement at the end of 2017.

Addressing the growing dispute while travelling to China on a trade visit, Ms May said: “I’m clear there’s a difference between those people who came prior to us leaving and those who will come when they know the UK is no longer a member of the EU.” She explained: “When we agreed the citizens’ rights deal in December, we did so on the basis that people who had come to the UK when we were a member of the EU had set up certain expectations, they made a life choice and … it was right that we have made an agreement that ensured they could continue their life in the way they had wanted to.

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Green memento Beatlemania is back

By Simon Russell

A French couple have left 20,000 square meters of forestry in their will to the small village of Jesus Pobre, just outside Denia. The land has been bequeathed on the condition that it is not built on or developed and remains a green zone to be enjoyed by all.

The couple lived in Jesus Pobre for the last 30 years of their life and had formed a “loving bond” with the village which they hoped this gesture would reflect. The Mayor of the village, Javier

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Scotto, said that the area was known locally as the Pinar de los Franceses - or Pines of the French - and public access has been allowed for the last five years. Once the

authorities have finalised the paperwork the area will be transferred to Jesus Pobre and full access will be allowed for everyone, in accordance with the couples wishes.

Chums Donation

By Jack Troughton

Last Thursday CHUMS (friends of charity) went shopping with the ladies of Finistrat Social Services and spent 577 euros buying food

for Finistrat Food Bank.

We have donated over 1000 euros last year and found we were able to make another donation. We would like to thank all those lovely people who gave so generously and

made this possible. CHUMS (friends of charity) is a small fully registered charity who meet socially three times a month. If you feel you would like to join us ring Marilyn on 965 864 394

TOP Fab Four tribute act the Liverpool Band plays the Costa Blanca on Saturday 24th March in aid of Teulada-Moraira Lions.

The Spanish band regularly performs at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool, once a regular haunt of the original Beatles.

A polished act, the band uses harmonies to great effect and has added a keyboard player to widen the classic sound.

The fund starts at 7.30pm, there is a bar and a raffle will be held to boost the proceeds in support of Lions’ community projects. For tickets and information please call 966 499 954 or email: peter_john1@hotmail.com.

And for information on all the club events call 966 499 954 or 618017201, or email peter_john1@ hotmail.com, alternatively visit the website www.tmlions.com.

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By Louise Stone, Store Director, Specsavers - Javea We are so lucky to have two lovely ski resorts just an hour’s drive from Valencia, making a day trip to the mountains a great thing to do over the winter. However, please don’t forget that skiing is tough on your eyes! Here are some FAQs about skiing and the eyes to make sure you can enjoy the sun safely on the slopes this season.

Q. Why are my eyes more at risk when I’m skiing?

A. The skies on the slopes are very clear and the reflection of sunlight on the snow is very strong. These two factors combine to be potentially damaging to the eyes and could lead to long term effects.

Q. How does this affect my eyes?

A. Although people know how important it is to keep skin protected from the sun, few realise how

damaging UV rays can be to the eyes.

The UVB rays can irritate the surface of the eye, causing a painful form of sunburn called photokeratitis. You may not even be aware whilst out in the snow, as the effects can take 6-12 hours to develop. Long-term exposure to UVB can cause cataracts and even ocular tumours.

Q. How can I protect my eyes whilst out on the slopes?

A. All you need is good sunglasses, but make sure you choose the right ones. Always read the label carefully and choose the maximum protection factor available. Remember that eyes will be exposed to high levels of UV even if it’s not sunny. Choosing sunglasses without the right protection could damage the eye by causing the pupil to dilate, increasing the amount of UV light filtering into the eyes, so always keep this in mind when selecting your eyewear.

Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free eye tests.

There are Specsavers Opticas stores in Calpe, Javea, Benidorm, Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca.

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Some disturbing facts...

A new survey reveals that the amount of time the average person spends on the loo is double the time they take to exercise! It found Britons clock up an average of three hours and nine minutes on their loos every week and only 90 minutes being active!!

The NHS recommends that adults should do 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise, such as cycling,

swimming or brisk walking, however more than six million adults in England are so physically inactive that they are not even doing one brisk 10-minute walk each month.

More than a quarter (26%) exercise for 30 minutes or less each week and overall, nearly two-thirds (64%) of Britons sit down for at least six hours a day.

Public Health England (PHE) that reveals the shocking levels of inactivity among those aged between 40 and 60. This puts them at risk of health problems

including obesity, diabetes and premature death.

UK active says a lack of exercise claims 37,000 lives each year and costs the UK £20bn.

So, thinking about exercise...

For us lucky people living in Spain, regular exercise can be really easy to achieve and enjoyable into the bargain! Think about it, what could be more enjoyable than walking along the sea front either between Altea and Albir, or along the paseo in Benidorm. For those looking for a more challenging walk a brisk walk up to Altea church or Albir lighthouse can really get your heart going. We are also surrounded by the sierras and there are lots of walking groups in the area. For those not so keen on walking, maybe swimming is your thing? We are blessed with long hot summers – perfect for swimming.

If you are planning to start any new exercise you should first get the ‘green light’ from your Family Doctor, especially if: •You have been sedentary for over a year.

•You are over 65 and don’t currently exercise.

•You have any history of heart disease.

•You have had a previous heart attack or stroke.

•You are pregnant or you’re having difficulty getting pregnant.

•You have been diagnosed with heart conditions.

•You have diabetes.

•You are asthmatic.

•You were born with any heart defects.

•You have ever suffered unexplained chest pain.

•You have ever suffered unexplained breathing difficulties.

•You suffer from ‘dizzy spells’ or have problems with balance.

Almost always, whatever your health problem, some type of exercise will still be possible and can only be beneficial and may add many happy years to your life.

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The company is now based in Teulada Poligono with its new even bigger display of products to view. You can meet Sue Sievert the director who can give you advice and knowledge from her years in the business.

The business is one of the largest in the market and offers the best advice and quality as a market leader. Opening nine years ago the business in Moraira and has strengthened the high level

of service and professionalism which has been the direction since the first day.

Trained staff and being multi lingual has been the difference that customers welcome in this day and age together where the trust and confidence when choosing the company and the correct products are essentially the key factor.

Sue says “client satisfaction is the most important aspect of

any sale and we strive to retain our customers with our expertise and quality�.

The company has a network of dealers that are completely reputable offering the same high standards. Keeping the good reputation that has already been at the forefront of the success of Whirlpools World. www.whirlpools-world.es info@whirlpools-world.es 966 498 146

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You’ll also find us on on the most popular international property portals such as Kyero, ThinkSpain and Zoopla.

the launch, all of who are key when it comes to buying or selling your home. We have been successfully helping clients for 16 years now on the Costa Blanca and Murcia and are excited to continue our growth in a new region of Spain.

The address of the new Valencia office is Gran Via Marques Del Turia 69, Valencia, 46005, Spain.

You can contact the firm on their email at enquiries@homeespana. co.uk, view their main website on www.homeespana.co.uk or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/homeespana/ HOME Espana have been helping people buy and sell property in this part of Spain since 2002 and have branches in La Zenia, Los Dolses, Denia and Benidoleig. They have also had a branch in Valencia City for a year; however due to its success have

decided to move to a bigger office on Gran Via Marques. To celebrate this move the team held a launch party at the end of January.

As well as staff from Home Espanas branches across the Valencian Community there were also local lawyers and builders at

Unusual Fruit Carica papaya, better known as the papaya or pawpaw, is surprisingly well suited for growing locally. It doesn’t like cold very much but so long as you can keep it frost free it should do well.

Papayas are fast growing shade trees which are probably best (and cheapest!) started from seed. You can use any shop bought papaya for seeds, but you will probably get the best results if you use seeds from locally grown papaya fruit. They are grown commercially on the Costa del Sol so that shouldn’t be too difficult. Just save the seed when you cut the fruit up to eat and select a sunny and sheltered place in your garden.. Don’t start them in pots as papayas don’t transplant well. Anything that disturbs the roots sets them back. The most fool proof way to grow them is to

The foreign demand for real estate grows in our country.

According to the BBVA Research report on the housing situation published at the beginning of the month, in the first nine months of 2017 foreigners acquired 66,190 homes in Spain, 15% more than in the same period of 2016.

This upward trend “coincides with the figures of Home Spain, which closes the year 2017 with more than 500 sales in the Region, 95% of them to foreign citizens”. “The English public heads the purchase of houses with

35%, followed by the Belgians with 11% and the French and Americans with 8% each.The type of housing they demand is varied both in price range and in their location”, they detail.

To follow this trail, the new office “aims to inform potential buyers of its wide range of properties, with more than 7,000 homes distributed between the Costa Blanca and Valencia and, in particular, seeks to offer potential sellers the opportunity and the advantages of offering your property in the European market.”

Telephone contacts are: South Costa Blanca (+34) 96 676 15 45 North Costa Blanca (+34) 96 574 31 86 Valencia City (+34) 96 059 00 50

GARDENING ON THE COSTA BLANCA - Part 25 simply plant them where they are to live.

Papayas need a lot of feeding, so this is one case where preparing a very good planting bed (or beds) is a good idea – the advice about growing plants hard and lean does not apply to fruit and vegetables! Sow the seeds as soon as you think any danger from frost is past.

Sprinkle on 20 or 30 of the seeds.

Sounds a lot but all will become clear!

Cover the seeds lightly with more compost, and then mulch the plot well. The seeds usually take about a couple of weeks to germinate but may take longer. As they grow you will notice that your seedlings are very different in size and vigour which is why you planted so many seeds. Pull out the weaker ones and just keep the best.

At this stage you should keep about half a dozen plants. Papaya plants can be male, female, or bisexual, and you want to make sure that you have some females or bisexual plants amongst your seedlings as

male papayas don’t bear fruit.

Papayas start flowering when they are about one metre tall. The males flower first.

Male flowers have long, thin stalks with several small blooms. Female flowers are usually single blooms, bigger, and very close to the trunk..

Pull up most of the male plants. You only need one male for every ten to fifteen female plants to ensure good pollination.

If you get any that seem to bear the characteristics of both keep them, as these bisexual plants will do both jobs!

Male Flowers

Female flower growing tight into the branch

And that’s it. You could end up with one very strong and healthy female plant per bed. with a male plant somewhere near.

If the weather is warm enough and if you are growing your papayas in full sun and in good soil, then you could be picking the first ripe fruit within 10 months.

Give them as much food as you can and as much water as they seem to need bearing in mind the ever present danger of over watering especially when it is cool.

Papayas fruit all year round but young plants are the most productive.

So just keep planting more seed. That way you always have some healthy and productive plants around, and you won’t need a ladder to pick the fruit. Save your own seeds from your healthiest and tastiest plants, and over time you will breed the perfect papaya for your garden.

More next week.

All editions of “Gardening on the Costa Blanca” can be found at www.weekender.news/CBGC or visit www.costablancagardeners.weebly.com for more information.

We are a friendly group who enjoy gardening and gardens. Our meetings are normally held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from October to June in Meeting Room (Aula) 1 on the 1st floor of La Senieta in Moraira next to the free car park used for the Market on Fridays. Next month’s meeting will be on 7th February and feature Barry Lemon, a retired professional grower, speaking on the subject of ‘Bonsai’. Meetings commence at 2:30 pm and finish at about 4:30pm. Visitors including holiday makers are always welcome – admission is by a donation of 3€ per person. Please contact Joan Birch on 697 320 169 for details.

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House prices in Madrid and Catalonia rising at fastest rates since the last boom House prices in the Madrid region and Catalonia are increasing at rates seen in the last property bubble. In fact, price hikes in Madrid in Q3 last year were even bigger than during the bubble a decade ago.

Adapted translation of a recent article published by the Spanish daily El Mundo According to the property price index published in early December by the Spanish Statistical Institute (INE), the change compared to Q3 2016 was over 12% in the Madrid region. The figure tops the 11.3% registered

in Q1 2007, when the INE started compiling the index and when property prices soared to record highs on the back of the construction bubble.

Catalonia hasn’t quite yet reached the 11% hikes seen in the region during the first months of 2007, but at 10% prices are rising at the second highest rate on record.

The situation in these two regions contrasts sharply with that seen in the many other regions.

In Extremadura, prices haven’t changed over the last year. In Asturias and Castilla-La Mancha, prices

have gone up by less than 1% and in Castilla y Leon, Murcia and Navarra, increases are around 2%.

The only other region where prices are rising near double digits is the Balearics, though at 9% in Q3 they are still a long way off the almost 16% record set in 2007.

Despite the significant difference between regions, the sharp increases in the dominant cities of Barcelona and Madrid have driven the national average up by 6.7%. This figure is the highest year-on-year rise in the national house price index since Q3 2007.

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DRY January has become something of a hit amongst those wanting to put the excess of the party season behind them and it on the face of it the Brexit negotiating teams on both sides of the pond are taking it easy too.

The cut and thrust of the talks between Team Britain and the EU gang led by Michel Barnier may have disappeared from newspaper headlines but there are busy bees behind the scenes...and plenty of squabbling amongst elected representatives thought to be on the same side.

Mr Barnier has been visiting capital cities of the 27 member states who apparently are all for one and one for all, despite a few hiccoughs as individuals write a post−Christmas wish list for their own individual future.

The head honcho of talks, who may be missing the television exposure, has been busy discussing “technical” matters with leaders staying loyal to the bloc.

And there is also the feeling that since December and the ‘sufficient progress’ on opening matters – this allows things to move on to future trade agreements come the Spring – it was no way “mission accomplished” and opinion is being sounded for the way ahead with the EU hoping to have things ready to go before MEPs in the European Parliament by October.

All quiet on the Brexit front? Not a bit of it. In London and out in the constituencies there are still star shells popping above the leave and remain trenches and heavyweight bombardments before Brexit Secretary David Davis goes back over the top.

Mr Davis has also been forced into action over the so− called transition period, itself not necessarily a fixed period of time but about two years, give or take.

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campaign and has claimed the two years after March were simply a “deferral” of Brexit because over the period the UK would follow EU rules.

Mr Rees−Mogg said it would be “more honest” to say Britain was effectively staying part of the bloc for an extra two years. He said in the adjustment period, the UK would be a “vassal state”.

Lobbing the matter back across no man’s land, Mr Davis said “no vassal us”.

He stressed that would only be true if it was a situation to last “in perpetuity”.

And he told the House of Commons the country would not “be sucked into something that is not an implementation period but an extension.”

However, Mr Davis does anticipate clashes with some EU nations over the small matter of Britain being allowed to seek out new trade deals during the transition period.

“Firstly, we will not be a member of the union. We will be replicating to a very large extent the operations of the single market and customs union to make sure there is a single change, from the point of view of businesses in particular,” he said.

“We will not be subject to the duty of sincere cooperation, which is what stops us arriving at trade deals now – negotiating and signing trade deals now.

So that freedom will exist.”

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted that the effect of Brexit so far was not as bad as first feared.

The man who called the 2016 referendum had campaigned to stay a member and warned of the gloom and economic shockwaves of quitting.

The one time Conservative golden boy was speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos and broadcast on Channel 5 news.

“As I keep on saying, it’s a mistake not a disaster,” said Mr Cameron in an apparently unguarded moment as he chatted with delegates. “It’s turned out leas badly than we first thought. But it’s still going to be difficult.”

VIRTUAL CURRENCY HACK CONCERNS

By Simon Russell

AS the Bitcoin and other “cryptocurrencies” continue their rollercoaster ride on the markets, concerns have risen once again about the security of the funds. This comes after a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange was hacked, losing around 58 billion yen (€430 million). Coincheck, the firm involved, admitted the loss and said that about 90% of the loss would be made up from their own company funds.

The currency in question this time was NEM, a similar concept to Bitcoins which is also becoming increasingly popular.

The virtual “hot wallet” they were stored in is connected direct to the internet, increasing the risk of letting hackers in.

A “cold wallet” is stored offline and much more secure. The Japanese Financial Services Agency has given Coincheck a deadline to submit a report outlining the new security measures they intend to implement to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Amongst their concerns are that the company would be unable to reimburse lost funds if a similar incident reoccurred, meaning investors could bear the brunt of these losses.

The best known virtual currency, the Bitcoin, has seen huge fluctuation in the past few months, rising tenfold and then halving in value more recently. This has led to increased interest in other similar currencies such as NEM, which was subject to the recent hacking, as well as ethereum, litecoin and Ripple.

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Celebrity Big Brother SEASON 14 EPISODE 36 OF 37

Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final After four-and-a-half weeks of flyon-the-wall fun dedicated to the Year of the Woman - with a few men thrown into the mix - the moment of truth has arrived for the remaining housemates. Emma Willis whittles down the remaining contestants one by one, leading them quickly through the best and worst of their time on Celebrity Big Brother, and leaving the most important announcement - the winner - until after 10.30pm. Before all that, there’ll no doubt also be a roll-call of all the evictees from the past few weeks series and a speedy look back at what the hopefuls got up to yesterday. Continues at 10.30pm.

Channel 5 10:00pm Fri 2 Feb

Requiem

NEW SERIES Cellist Matilda Gray’s

world is turned upside down when her mother inexplicably commits suicide.

BBC1 London 910:00pm Fri 2 Feb

Nigel Slater’s Middle East Season 1 Episode 1 of 3 Lebanon The writer embarks on a Middle Eastern food adventure starting in Lebanon, which exemplifies Levantine cuisine but is also influenced by its position on the Mediterranean. In Beirut, at the end of Ramadan, Nigel is invited to celebrate Eid with a local family, before travelling west to the Beqaa Valley close to Syria, and south to Nabatieh near Israel.

BBC2 London 10:00pm Fri 2 Feb

A House Through Time

LAST IN THE SERIES David Olusoga charts the history of the Liverpool house from 1945 to the present day. Young newlyweds moved into the attic at the end of the war, but then the house fell into rapid decline and after a family of seven stayed there, it was marked for demolition, narrowly avoiding the wrecking ball by a strange twist of fate. Abandoned, it was eventually rescued in the 1970s by an enterprising group of local activists and turned into a home for creative people. Finally, David meets the current owner Gaynor, who has restored the home to its former glory.

BBC2 8:00pm Sat 3 Feb

Blind Date

Paul O’Grady turns matchmaker one final time, as he gives another collection of singletons a chance to find love. This time, a white witch from Preston seeks to cast her spell on three eligible bachelors, and former military man Dean from Wiltshire sets out to find his dream girl. Last in the series

Channel 5 9:00pm Sat 3 Feb

Live at the Apollo

NEW SERIES Sara Pascoe plays host in this show recorded before a packed house at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing routines by Larry Dean and Gary Delaney

ITV 10:45pm Sat 3 Feb

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The X-Files

A naive young woman becomes governess in a mysterious Yorkshire mansion and before long she is completely besotted with her charismatic but intimidating employer. But unbeknown to her, the master of the house is concealing a dark secret. Romantic period drama based on Charlotte Bronte’s novel, starring Joan Fontaine, Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead and Margaret O’Brien.

BBC2 London 3:10pm Sun 4 Feb

Scully is found unconscious on the floor of her FBI office and she is rushed to hospital, where a neurosurgeon tells Mulder and Skinner that Scully’s brain is the site of an impossible frenzy of neural activity. Skinner scans the results and deduces that her brain is literally pulsing Morse code at them, flashing out the words `find him’. The sci-fi mystery drama returns, starring Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny, with Mitch Pileggi

The Proposal (2009)

A Canadian publishing editor working in New York faces deportation to her own country.

Desperate to stay in America, she offers her assistant a promotion if he will marry her, but an immigration official becomes suspicious and the pair are forced to go to desperate lengths to look like a happy couple. Romantic comedy, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds BBC1 London 5:20pm Sun 4 Feb

Endeavour

NEW SERIES The newly promoted

Detective Sergeant Morse investigates when a famous international thief tries to steal a Faberge egg from an auction.

ITV London 9:00pm Sun 4 Feb

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Channel 5 10:00pm Mon 5 Feb

Countryfile Winter Diaries

NEW SERIES Jules Hudson presents from Anglesey for the week as he and the Countryfile team return to present more stories that highlight the impact of winter on the countryside BBC1 London 9:15am Mon 5 Feb Comment on Countryfile Winter Diaries

BBC1 London 10:15am Mon 5

Moving On

NEW SERIES The return of the show created by Jimmy McGovern that features standalone dramas telling modern stories about characters who have reached turning points in their lives.

Happily-married mother of two Rachel is forced to revisit her tragic childhood when her mother Pat reveals she has seen someone from her past, threatening to disrupt her content and ordered world. Drama, written by and starring Jodhi May, with Sinead Cusack BBC1 London 3:15pm Mon 5 Feb

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Across 1 Large birds of prey (6) 4 Sauntered (6) 8 Mushrooms and toadstools (5) 9 No longer existing (7) 10 Satchel (anag.) (7) 11 Dig (5) 12 Pyrotechnics (9) 17 One who looks after horses (5) 19 Enfold, surround (7) 21 Copy (7) 22 Academy award (5) 23 Happenings (6) 24 Wax light (6)

Down 1 Obliterate (6) 2 Tolkien character (7) 3 Chosen few (5) 5 Bullfighter (7) 6 Ivan --, tennis player (5) 7 Responsibilities (6) 9 In another place (9) 13 Unchecked in growth or prevalence (7) 14 Consoled (7) 15 Set alight (6) 16 Thinly scattered (6) 18 Oily fruit (5) 20 Stringed instrument (5)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across ACROSS 1 A religious symbol in clues like this (6) 4 Pig pen with the French fashions (6) 8 Fetch bishop to phone (5) 9 See fair wild flower (7) 10 New edition concerning children (7) 11 Charming woman left out of group (5) 12 Traditional English food — boar’s feet stew? (5,4) 17 Racing results in newspaper? (5) 19 Aroused former partner mentioned (7) 21 Singers heard producing notes (7) 22 Island taking back letters from Peter Cook (5) 23 Ask her about something for making cocktails (6) 24 Be a bird — buzz off! (4,2)

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Down 1 Reddish-brown and gold stream (6) 2 Former prince with more cats and dogs? (7) 3 Norse tales unaffected by reversal (5) 5 Molasses produced by cartel out east (7) 6 One doesn’t succeed in close race (5) 7 Leader of scouts was concerned and frightened (6) 9 Speed of ships on loch (9) 13 Plain Jane the novelist almost gets note (7) 14 Suitable trial for Darwin’s survivors (7) 15 Position of sculptor’s works lacking energy (6) 16 Least inclined to work - about the end of April, that is (6) 18 Excessive enthusiasm shown by some Tasmanians (5) 20 Many long for hidden store (5)

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Horoscopes LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) ARIES (March 21st-April 20th) Today proves to be a key The only thing missing that moment where practical would make today go with a progress is concerned. Some swing is optimism. This wont blockages that were evident be too hard for you to manage during January are now given the prevailing planetary disappearing altogether, and trends so don’t worry. Socially ARIES LIBRA you should find that you move and romantically you’re on the ball, but don’t get involved in issues that forward positively as a result. People see that you’re a winner and want to be part of your cannot have a positive outcome. game.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st)

A change for the better is on the Young at heart bulls can way and chances are its spurred gain markedly from present off by teamwork and general planetary trends, but prepare co-operation with everyone for the fact you’ll find it hard to around you. The weather tell a friend exactly what you TAURUS think. Keep up your efforts to SCORPIO outside may not be wonderful but you’re feeling sunny and gain materially, but remember to factor in romance as it’s potentially very cheerful where you are. There’s a smile on your face now that things are going well. good at present. Exciting.

It’s one of those days where you As a Gemini, you’re becoming need to be as open as possible, more and more calculating, and a time where you may which means an unsuspecting have to explain yourself fully to world had better watch out. those around you. Co-workers There’s gains to be made in the specifically could be difficult fi nancial arena, and you wont SAGITTARIUS GEMINI to deal with, but only if you easily be fooled by anyone. Few people realise what an adversary you’d make, insist on having your own way. Co-operate on challenging tasks. but they’re about to find out.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th)

You’ll be baffled by the attitude You could get an opportunity of family members today. to improve your domestic Make sure you haven’t missed situation but you’re unlikely a birthday or significant date, to be moving any further though it would be unlikely if from home and family than CANCER is necessary to achieve your CAPRICORN you did. Maybe you’ve been rubbing people up the wrong objectives. You may be slightly socially reluctant, but bear in mind this wont way so maybe a change of approach is called last for ever. You’ll be back on form soon for. Financially things go well. enough.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

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PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th)

Suspect suacide for Glee star Mark Salling Actor Mark Salling has been found dead in what appears to be suicide, according to his lawyer. The actor, who was 35 years old, was one of the protagonists of the series ‘Glee’ and had again monopolized the headlines in recent times for a case of child pornography of which he pleaded guilty.

“I can confirm that Mark Salling has passed away early this morning.

Mark was a kind and caring person, a person of great creativity, who was doing everything possible to compensate for some serious

errors and judgment, “his lawyer Michael Proctor told the Press. “He is survived by his mother and father, and his brother. The Salling family appreciates the support they have been receiving and asks that their privacy be respected, “the lawyer added in a statement.

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Local lookout

Javea-Xabia

Fears for pines

By Jack Troughton

THERE are concerns about the health and survival of areas of pine forestry in and around the Javea area as the “sirococcus conigenus” plague that attacks the trees has been recently found in pine trees at the Cabo La Nao, Balcon al Mar and Costa Nova areas.

The issue has been raised at the latest Town Hall session and Kiki Mata, Services Councillor, clarified that actions are being taken, although the adverse weather has slowed down the operation.

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Writer drops in

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Local lookout

Javea-Xabia

Beer and bytes Local lingo row

By Matthew Richards

THIS week saw the new season of “Beers and Buytes” meetings, held by a group of entrepreneurs that get togetherregularly in Javea. The venue in this case was the La Llum bar and speakers included young entrepreneurs and local businessmen, all hoping to make business contacts

and pick up useful pointers.

As well as the speakers the meetings have an open session where people can mingle and discuss projects and ideas.

One concept at the

moment is the move to turn Javea into the capital of “beach-working” – the idea of getting away from the constraints of the office while still getting the job done thanks to advancing mobile technology.

Record year for museum

By Simon Russell

OVER 24,500 people visited the Museo Soler Blasco in Javea last year, 1,400 more than any previous

year.

About two thirds of the total were individuals or small groups looking round on their own, while the rest were organised visits and groups. Over

2,000 people came to the opening days of exhibitions and conferences.

Foreign visitor numbers is an important measure for

By Matthew Richards

THE opposition party in Javea have criticised the town council for sending out information to residents only in Valenciano. The information was on a brochure outlining the cultural events in the town for the month, sent to about a 1000 people.

any resort museum and these were also healthy, with over a quarter of people coming in originating from overseas, a higher number and proportion than 2016. 18% of the visitors were Javea residents while another

Around 50% of Javea’s population are foreign while many Spaniards did not originate in the region; while many speak Spanish few understand Valenciano to any level, said a Partido Popular spokesman. They went on to call it “a lack of sensitivity, respect and indifference to our Spanish neighbours and

10% live elsewhere in the Valencian Community.

The museum’s theme is local history and all information is available in English and French as well as Spanish, including video presentations.

foreign residents.”

The ruling party argue that Valenciano is widely understood, especially

by Spanish speakers where there are many similarities. Furthermore this was a small leaflet and more important or complex information will still be sent in Spanish and English as well as the local dialect.

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FRIDAY 2ND FEB 2018

Local lookout

Benidorm Missing Brit in rescue drama

By SImon Russell

LOCAL Police in Benidorm were the first on the scene after a passerby reported that an elderly man had fallen at Cala Tio Ximo in the Serra Gelada.

He could not move and appeared to be suffering with the cold but as the victim could not speak any Spanish the witness was unable to give more detail.

When the police arrived they formed a human chain

to rescue the man. Further questioning revealed him to be a 68-year-old British citizen, an Alzheimer’s sufferer who had been reported missing earlier

that day by his family.

He was treated by health care workers at the scene and moved to the Marina Baixa Hospital for further monitoring.

Movie money

By Matthew Richards

BENIDORM generated €3 million in direct sales as a result of audio-visual productions made in the town last year. There were 95 productions filmed there last year, an increase of 12% on 2016. The money came from overnight stays

by film crews (which averaged 3.5 nights) and other people linked to the production such as caterers.

There would have also been a less quantifiable amount of money generated from publicity, much of which will not be realised until this summer.

Any audio-visual

production is seen as an excellent way of promoting the city at almost zero cost, said Mayor Toni Perez.

Productions ranged from major TV programmes such as the British sitcom “Benidorm” to small scale advertisements that wanted to use Benidorm as a picturesque backdrop.

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Local lookout

Benidorm

By Matthew Richards

A British newspaper has reported how some travel agents have been discouraging stag and hen parties from going to Benidorm, prompting speculation that the resort is taking major steps to restore its family friendly image. The Scottish Daily Record said that Allan McDonald, 34, had been planning a stag trip to Benidorm but two separate travel agents said he could run into problems in the resort. The group of nine would not be welcome in many hotels and they would need to split the bookings into pairs. Even

then they faced being asked to leave if the hotel discovered that they were together for a stag party.

In the end Allan and his friends opted for the pricier, but less choosy, option of Tenerife.

Emma Martin, from Freedom LTD in the UK which specialises in organising stag and hen trips said “Hotels are becoming more stringent on allowing groups of stags and hens to stay. Some really hate them and have raised prices to discourage the groups.”

Benidorm’s RH Hotels Group, Levante Club and Grand Luxor Hotel have all confirmed that they

will not accept stag or hen groups as well as group bookings of more than four rooms. It is thought that many other hotels and

apartments have similar policies, either officially or unofficially. However The Eventa Group, which specialises in such trips,

said that stag bookings were up by 17% last year – although admitted hen parties had reduced by 25%.

Stealing more than your heart

By Simon Russell

POLICE in Benidorm have arrested a young woman who was perpetrating a scam known by them as “the theft of love”. The modus operandi is that a young and attractive woman approaches an older or sometimes drunken man

in public, claiming to offer sexual services; while pawing the men they will skilfully pocket valuables such as watches or phones before the victim realises what is going on.

Often men will not realise until later they have been robbed. However if they do

cotton on the women can resort to violence, sometimes with a nearby accomplice. Such a scheme had been running in Benidorm during last January, and after an investigation three elderly victims identified the girl who is currently under arrest, an 18-year-old Romanian national.

By Simon Russell

A student from Callosa has received a prestigious award for her educational achievements at a ceremony held in the Hotel Madeira in Benidorm this week. Marta Martinez received the Isidro Cortina Prize which recognises the top student in the Marina Baixa each year. Marta is studying Biomedical Engineering at Valencia University where she achieved the highest score of anyone taking the course, 11.7 out of a possible 12.

She was awarded the prize by Benidorm Mayor Toni Perez, which included €3,000 to further aid her studies. Andres Laporta, President of the Rotary Club which sponsors the award, was also in attendance.

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Benidorm

Fashion in the swim of things

By Simon Russell

THIS summer Benidorm is the venue for the first National Design Awards for swimwear.

Chosen partly due to its history as the first Spanish resort to allow the wearing of bikinis in public 65 years, many argue the city is what it is today due to swimwear.

The contest is aimed at new and up and coming designers under the age of 35 and the judging panel

have now decided on the final 13 designers whose outfits will be on show. The first prize will be €10,000 plus of course the prestige of winning a major fashion competition.

The event is supported by the Spanish Fashion Industry Confederation, Madrid Universities Design Centre, Aspara Fashion Technology and Dolores Cortes Swimwear as well as local sponsor the Hotel Melia.

Unwelcoming site for tourists

By Matthew Richards

THE opposition party in Benidorm has condemned the “lamentable” site that greets visitors to the new tourist office on the Rincon de Loix.

The newly opened office, built for €180,000, is surrounded by the remains of the building work as rubble, building materials and rubbish are

piled up behind a fence next to the building.

A PSOE spokesman said this would be unacceptable anywhere but as this area will be many tourists first port of call in the city the situation is even worse. There are also health and safety issues at the site as the dumping area is not signposted or adequately protected.

Equality on the agenda

By Simon Russell

BENIDORM’S Council of Women for Equality met for the first time this year at the end of January a group which has representatives from politics, associations and municipal professionals from the city amongst its members.The session was chaired by Paquita Ripoll, the Councillor for Equality, and the main topic on the agenda was plans for International

Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March.

IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of

women as well as being a call for gender parity.

It has been observed for nearly 100 years and many feel it is more relevant now than at any time in the past.

Help for hard of hearing

By Simon Russell

BENIDORM’S Urban Planning Department has announced plans to upgrade the sound system in the Assembly Hall.

As well as improving the sound for all, the improvements will also include a new system to allow people with hearing

impairments to listen to the shows and events.

Councillor Jose Gonzalez de Zarate said that “the new sound system will have a digital table with 16 channels, speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers and a sound processor as well as a magnetic loop”.

The magnetic loop acts to reduce background noise

making the sound far better for people with impaired hearing.

The work has been costed at €9,500 and the plans have been submitted for final audit which should be processed by early February.

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Local lookout

Alfas, Albir & Altea

Help for bedridden Cycle route

By Matthew Richards

L’Alfas del Pi, in collaboration with the Red Cross, is running a course to train people on increasing the mobility of people in the town classed as bedridden. The course,

which is 12 hours long in total, will be held each Wednesday until midMarch and run by a Red Cross expert in the field. It aims to show the different reasons for people being bedridden and teaches things such as mobilisation

techniques and postural changes.

The course is promoted by the Social Centre as part of the T’Avalem project, which gives people a mixture of employment and training to help them back into the workplace.

It was launched in June last year with a grant from the Generalitat of just under €200,000. At the end of each completed module or course students receive a certificate to show competency and attendance.

Emergency cover at weekends

By Matthew Richards

ALTEA’S Health Department is finalising plans to ensure that emergency ambulance cover is provided at the weekends especially for school sporting activities. The moves

have been made in collaboration with the Sports Department and the town Councillor for Sports, Pere Barber, said “There is an urgent need for this cover. It’s logical that the service is provided during sports activities where there is

always the possibility of suffering an injury.”

The agreement has yet to be fully signed off but in the interim there will be an ambulance on standby at the Municipal Sports Centre on Saturday mornings.

opened

By Matthew Richards

MAYOR Vicente Arques has seen for himself the new cycle lane that connects the Serra Gelada natural park and the beach at l’Albir. Eco friendly LED lighting has been installed along the

route, which also has a minimal impact on the views of the night sky. The new path cost €600,000 and has rain channels plus all the basic infrastructures required for such a project.

This road is the first section of the important Marina Baixa tourist cycle route.

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OPEL have warned that they may move production of the Corsa model out of Spain if the factory where it is produced cannot improve aspects of their production. The Corsa is Opel’s best -selling brand, and it has been made at a factory in Zaragoza since

1982. However there are concerns about productivity, flexibility, hours worked and high wages there.

The PSA Group, which recently acquired Opel from General Motors said “There will only be investment if the plant is profitable. However the Opel plant in Spain is at a disadvantage to other PSA factories in Spain.”

There have been recent talks with unions but an agreement on wages and working conditions has not been met, further endangering the future of the whole factory. Zaragoza’s regional government has expressed concern as the plant employs 5,300 people; they have requested a meeting with the Opel management team.

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With 14 yellow cards, two dismissals and a lively atmosphere, the Marina Alta derby between CD Dénia and CD Jávea lived up to its reputation as one of the most brutal rivalries in the area, a history of friction that one could argue stretches back several centuries. There was plenty at stake aside from local bragging rights.

If Jávea won, they would leapfrog their rivals into second-place in the table and firmly establish their play-off credentials.

And it started well when leading scorer Álvaro smashed home a penalty after coming out on top of a tugging match inside the area. The referee spent much of the time scribbling into his note-book, showing six yellows in the opening halfhour as well as a straight red to Jávea’s Lucas Bou for a poor tackle. The referee was said to have bottled it in the heat of the moment with the Dianense fans sensing that each uproar was welcomed

by a positive (in their eyes) reaction from the officials. Down to ten men, Jávea were on the back foot and it was no surprise that Dénia bundled home an equaliser just before half-time. In the second-half Jávea rallied to try and force themselves in front again. But midway through the second period, Vergi was adjudged to have handled in the area when he fell after slipping on the wet surface and a penalty was awarded to the home side by the assistant referee, reacting in the face of a baying mob in the stands behind him.

2-1 to the home side. But the drama didn’t stop there. With seconds remaining, a curled cross into the area is fumbled by the Denia keeper under pressure from Jávea, it drops to the ground and is smashed home for what should have been the equaliser, greeted by a huge roar from the travelling army. But, alas! The goal is ruled out by the assistant referee and Denia claim the victory, its intimidation tactic paying off. Jávea slip to fourth.

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were handed out afterwards by Mayor Jorge Rodriguez and some of his councillors. Evening sports over the weekend included volleyball, a rugby match and basketball for seniors and females.

T.M.G.S. at La Marquesa 17/1/18 for most of us. This course always gives you the first impression that it would be easy to score on but after the first few holes you soon find out that it’s not the case. As every month improvements are still being made this month it was noticeable that many new pine trees have been and are being planted to enhance the view of the

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We were greeted by a warm but windy day for our 36 members to play a Stableford competition.

La Marquesa afford us the benefit of beginning from both tee 1 and tee 10 and this certainly help to shorten the day. For this time of year the course was in good condition with the greens proving to be a little difficult to read

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By Eric Malpus

There were 11 F.A.Cup Ties which involved Premier League teams and one Monday Night game between Swansea & Liverpool in which the Swans beat the Liverbirds 1-0.All those games provided the Alfaz Fantasy Football League with 31 goals,6 clean sheets, only 20 yellow cards and 2 red ones which were West Ham’s Congolese Player Arthur Musuaka who disgustingly spat at his Wigan opponent and Cardiff’s Hatchetman Joe Bennet who received 2 yellow cards from Referee Lee Mason.

Once again most Premier League Managers made a raft of changes to their normal 1st eleven which helped to bring down the average score of the Fantasy to a lowly 22 points.

Pauline’s Vodka Army marched back to the top of the A.F.F.L.and have opened up a slender 4 point lead over last weeks leaders Darren’s team Daz XI. Wayne, last Season’s winner of the Fantasy League, team Two Years Running, Maybe closed the gap on the 2 front-runners and are now only 29 points behind.Down at the very foot of the table, Laura’s Legends had a decent scoring week with a tally of 29 points which is more than the average score but they still have a lot to do to get out of the hole they have dug for themselves as they still trail Reggie’s Rejects by 45 points.

Kieron’s Clown F.C. extended their lead at the Summit of our U.K.T.V.SPAIN Junior League to 13 points over young Jack’s Balutellitubbies. Wade’s team Alli Barber remain in 3rd place and are waiting for the door to open to allow them to challenge for the top spot.At the other end of the table, Harley’s Ginger Ninjar are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the teams and are now 34 points adrift of Gian Luca’s Messi or Tidy.

There are no changes at the top of our Mark Carter Ladies Section where Pauline’s Vodka Army are the runaway leaders,

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currently, they hold a massive 74 point advantage over Isabel’s team The Bluebells. Val’s Borobabe has moved up to 3rd while Rachael’s team Mrs.Max & Paddy continue their fine run of form and have slotted into 5th place. Things could change at the bottom of this League for Laura’s Legends has her star Player Alexis Sanchez has moved to Manchester United which means he will be fired up to make up for lost time at the Emirates.( watch this space).

Wayne’s Two Years Running, Maybe have an unbelievable 78 point advantage at the top of our Golden Boot League over Ian’s team Deportivclarkoruna.With Liverpool being knocked out of the F.A.Cup it may slow down the 45 teams who have the top scorer in the Golden Boot League Mo Salah in their line up.

It’s quite different at the bottom where only 12 points separate the bottom 3.Laura’s Legends are only 2 points behind Len’s sinking Nelson’s Flagship while Hida’s Try Try Again are just keeping their head above water 10 points above them.

Sam’s team I Love Spencers Bar will go into our Wyndham’s Monthly Wine Draw after bagging the top score this week with 44 points. Joining them will be our lowest scoring team which was The Maggots Gits who could only manage 2 points.Last Month’s winner was Terry’s Moortown Celtic.

We have a new team at the top of our F.A.Cup League after the 4th Round with young Ollie’s team Oly F.C. taking a narrow 3 point lead over Rachael’s Blue Murder. Last weeks leaders Eric’s Peaky Blinders have slipped down to 3rd and are 5 points ahead of Andy’s Fred West XI.At the opposite end of the table, Carol’s Baby Bell are 5 points adrift of The Maggots Gits.

Manager of the Month for January has been kindly sponsored by the Brew Rock in Albir who provide an excellent Menu as well as Live Music Daily. The Lucky Winner for this super meal for 2 is Eric whose team Peaky Blinders beat Chris’s team Two Left Feet by 13 points.

There was not a lot of movement last week in the Fantasy but the most places climbed was by Sam’s I Love Spencers Bar who jumped up 29 places to number 191st which means he has won a super Breakfast for 2 at the Bar Code in Alfaz.

There is a busy week ahead for the Fantasy League with 2 lots of fixtures going into the mix as well as our K.O.Cup Competition taking place. Also, the Transfer Window closes so it’s worthwhile reminding Managers that if one of your Players moves to another team in the Premier League it makes no difference to the points collected.If they move out of the Premier League like Countinho did you are just unlucky!

Don’t forget to keep track of your teams progress by visiting our super website which is www.alfazffl.com Read All Alfaz Fantasy Football League Reports at www.alfazffl.com

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Saturday 3rd Febuary

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Burnley FC v Man City EPL West Brom v Southapton EPL Man Utd v Huddersfield EPL Bournemouth v Stoke City EPL Leicester City v Swansea City EPL Brighton v West Ham EPL Arsenal v Everton EPL Levante v Real Madrid

Sunday 4th February

15:15 16.15 17:30 21:00 16.15

Crystal Palace v Newcastle EPL Espanyol v Barcelona Liverpool v Tottenham EPL Watford v Chelsea EPL Athletico Madrid v Valencia

Tuesday 6th February

20:45 Birmingham v Huddersfield FA CUP 20:45 Rochdale v Millwall FA CUP 21:05 Swasnsea City v Notts County FA CUP

Wednesday 7th February

20:45 Tottenham v Newport County FA CUP

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ROUND ONE Wales v Scotland Principality Stadium (Cardiff) Saturday, February 3 - 3.15pm BBC France v Ireland Stade de France (Paris) Saturday, February 3 - 5.45pm BBC Italy v England Stadio Olimpico (Rome) Sunday, February 4 - 4pm GMT.... ITV

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GRID GIRLS GOODBYE

Formula 1 has decided to end its tradition of using ‘grid girls’, saying it was at odds with modern “societal norms.”

However, some of the women are now protesting on social media, saying their role was grossly misrepresented.

F1 announced the demise of the tradition in a short statement on Wednesday. “While the practice of employing grid girls has been a staple of Formula 1 Grands Prix for decades, we feel this custom does not resonate with our brand values and clearly is at odds with modern day societal norms. We don’t believe the practice is appropriate or relevant to Formula 1 and its fans, old and new, across the world,” said Sean Bratches, managing director of commercial operations.

The possibility of an F1 change of policy was

announced in December.

The move came just days after a similar decision was taken by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to end its practice of using ‘walk-on girls’.

Now some women, whose current or past jobs have apparently been scrapped amid the broader heated debate over workspace sexual harassment, are venting

their anger on social media. They say they have become victims of a misplaced eagerness to defend women’s rights.

“Ridiculous that women who say they are ‘fighting for women’s rights’ are saying what others should and shouldn’t do, stopping us from doing a job we love and are proud to do,” tweeted F1 grid girl

Rebecca Cooper.

“Because of these feminists, they’ve cost us our jobs! I have been a grid girl for 8 years and I have Never felt uncomfortable!” said model Lauren-Jade Pope, with many more joining in with similar messages.

Do you think the world has gone PC mad or is uit for the best? Let us know! letters@weekender.news