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SAMU 112 AMBULANCE 092 NATIONAL POLICE 091 / 112 LOCAL POLICE 96 680 77 66 / 092 RED CROSS 913 354 545 GUARDIA CIVIL 96 585 40 30 EMERGENCIES 112 / 085 TAXIS 96 586 18 18 BRITISH CONSULATE 96 521 61 90 TOURIST INFO 96 586 00 95 AIRPORT TRANSFERS - Fly Bus www.flybus.com 902 123 276. See our interactive Alicante Airport Buses Route Map to find convenient pick-up and drop-off points for your journey.

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TUESDAY

Altea - Largest street market in the region, drive or take the number 10 bus from Benidorm.

WEDNESDAY

Benidorm - Outdoor market, situated near Hotel Pueblo, you can´t miss it, just follow the crowds!

THURSDAY

Villa Joyosa - Big market 09:00-14:00 free road parking. - El Cisne - Flea market, not far from Benisol camping.

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Alfaz Del Pi - The number 10 bus will take you to the start of the market, find fresh fruit & veg, clothes and shoes!

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La Cala - Busy Saturday market located right on the beach, great fun!

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Benidrom, La Cala, El Cisne, Albir, La Nucia & Polop - Lots to choose from.

EUROPA Avenida Europa s/n ( C/ Ibiza) Benidorm Tel: 96 586 0095 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormeuropa@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 10:00 to 13:00h & 17:00 to 20:00 h. BUS STATION 96 683 1648 RINCON LOIX Avenida Derramador, s/n Benidorm Tel: 96 680 5914 www.benidorm.org/turismo benidormrincon@touristinfo.net Mon-Fri 09:00 to 21:00 h

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Hello readers, The words that I am looking for to describe some of the scenes over the weekend are a mixture of WOW INCREDIBLE - FANTASTIC check our facebook page for all pictures for St.Patricks and Fallas. Moving on to this coming week we have Spanish Father’s Day a public holiday on Wednesday 19th so most Spanish places including supermarkets will be closed or will work “Sunday hours” we also have on the same day the burning of the wonderful statues in three locations of Benidorm so follow the information in our “What’s On” (Page 7) to catch a glimpse of this fantastic event. Last week I mentioned how we saw a change in the weather and again this week we are really revelling in the fact that the sun has been shining and the visitors will be returning home with nice glowing colour and quite possibly a few with too much colour, I have already seen some bright red bodies walking around looking rather uncomfortable! Even now the direct sun can burn your skin so always be careful, use precautions, slap on the sun block and don’t get burnt. There was a sea of red shirts at Vincent’s Pubs in the Rincon End of Benidorm on Saturday with the truly loyal Welsh Rugby fans who visit year after year, only this time not so triumphant as last, but what a week for the Irish winning the Six Nations and then having a double celebration together alongside St. Paddy’s Day. If you have any news, event or announcement to make then please call us on 966 800 551 or email buzz@vistacostablanca.com

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Department of the Urban Scene has given notice until the end of the month for anyone who has any type of object placed on the base or the structure of La Cruz to remove and recover it . It has also been said that if you are unable to recover any objects by the end of March then they “may be obtained from the offices of the municipal warehouse". Besides removing these elements the council will perform weeding, painting and repair of wooden fencing and milestones keeping an adequate picture of this most visited Benidorm symbol The council is also considering ways to restrict vehicle access to the last stretch of the road where you get to La Cruz. Social scene

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MARCH Wednesday 12th March: Informal meeting at the Why Not Bar {next door to the Cumberland Bar, Benidorm} quizzes and a chat over a drink. 1pm Thursday 13th March: Ten Pin Bowling at La Marina 7.30 sharp! Friday 14th March: Coffee Morning at Ciudad Patricia 11am Friday 14th March: Quiz Night at the Forum Alfaz 7.30pm Friday21st March: Lunch at The Salt &Pepper Albir 1pm Saturday22nd March: A coach trip to Catalla Sunday 23rd March: El Cisne 10am until 2pm Sunday 30th March La Nucia Inter Day Stand 30 11am-5pm. at Camilo Cano Sports Hall just off roundabout 1.

APRIL Friday 4th April: Branch Meeting at Ciudad Patricia 11am Wednesday 9th April: Why Not Bar Benidorm 1pm Friday 11th April: Coffee Morning at Ciudad Patricia 11am Monday 14th April: Coffee Morning at The Salt & Pepper Albir 11am Quiz night at the Forum at 7.30 Friday 18th April: Lunch at The Peppermill, Benidorm 1pm Friday 25th April: Venue TBA. Coach trip to Valor Chocolate Factory, opt lunch Sunday 27th April El Cisne 10am-2pm

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Benidorm and Altea have joined the YouTube viral movement driven “Happy Town” American musician Pharrell Williams. The video for the song has become a whole online phenomenon as well as the original artist has released another video that lasts 24 hours you can find the original and the 24 hour video (split into 1 hour seperate videos for data reasons) online at Youtube.com just type “Pharell Williams Happy” followed by “original” or “24 hour”. The lively and catchy song has infected people from many cities around the world wishing to share their happiness of their towns and cities over the globe, other versions which have been launched which are among the most visited include Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Toulouse. Video driven Alba Mercader, recruited about 40 friends and acquaintances to shoot at different points of the city. This video already accounts for nearly 13,000 hits on YouTube. Altea also encouraged and dozens of people recorded the video in various parts of the old town on the 8th. For now counts more than 13,000 visits.

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Las Fallas

The Fallas celebrations have been going all weekend, on Saturday the giant Papier-mâché statues (Ninots) were erected in three parts of Benidorm Rincon De Loiz, Plaza Triangular and The Old Town there are even some smaller ones for the children. Around the statues you will find so much going on with stalls selling snacks, beverages and traditional food such as Jamón there is so much to

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occasion but nothing in comparison to the festivities in the city of Valencia. The statues are creations of Papiermâché, wood and wax, these figures, called "Ninots" by the Valencians, often represent current affairs often to do with politics a good example of this is the gravestone marked “RIP Canal 9” on the model in the Rincon (The Valencian Government decided to close Canal 9, a Spanish TV Station). The Ninots, half satirical, half symbolical, are created in a style somewhere between comic strips and Walt Disney cartoons. The main part of the festival is “The Crema”, for some it is the saddest moment, while for others it is the high point of the festival. The figures, which represent a whole year's work for hundreds of people, are burnt on the night of March 19th in towering flames, and each bonfire is a temple devoted to this colossal festival of fire. The final day of the festival is what everyone has been waiting for, starting at 6.00pm there is a huge parade with floats along the Avd Mediterraneo it will finish in the Plaza Triangular and at 11.00pm they start by burning of the children’s statues, from here they will burn the big statues in turn. 00:00am Rincon De Loix, (Opposite Burger King) 00.30am Plaza Triangular, (Opposite The Robin Hood) 01.00am Benidorm Old Town, (Calle Tomas Ortuno)

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Every Night from 8.30pm Stevie Hood see and for the children ever so much to do with rides and sideshow games. “Las Fallas” is celebrated throughout the region with celebrations generally spread over five days with many parades and parties, in Benidorm it is a big

Monday 10pm Deb n Her 11pm Campus De Frocked Tuesday 10pm Dean Ryan. 11pm Wendy Mandfield Wednesday Lizzy G. 11PM Scott Michael Thursday 10pm Myky. 11pm Pablo Bloom Friday 10pm Jake Colvin. 11pm Demi Victoria Saturday 10pm Jonathan Hawkins. 11pm Jessie Brooke Sunday 10pm Elvis Tribute by Ray Croft. 11pm John The Fiddler

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Free Annual Passes For Theme Parks

Last week we told you about the fantastic offer of a free annual pass at Terra Natura with the purchase of a full priced ticket, well now Mundomar is offering the same deal! There is only two weeks left to take advantage of this amazing offer, you have up until the 31st of March. All you have to do is visit the park and pay for a full price ticket, it sounds easy but with many places offer vouchers and discounts throughout Benidorm it is sometimes quite tricky to pay full price!

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For Mundomar a full price ticket will be 29€ for Adults and Seniors, 24€ for Children For Terra Natura a full price ticket will be 28€ for Adults and 22.50€ for Children and Pensioners, Later on in the year people who have took advantage of the Terra Natura Pass will also be able to get an even better deal with an optional upgrade to the Aqua Natura water park, for only 13.50€ for Adults and 11€ for children, the water park will not be open until the 24th of May and is open every day from 10.30am and is open until mid-September. It would normally cost you 21€ for a Children’s ticket into Aqua Natura and 26€ for Adults.

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Ready, Steady, Open the doors!!! In recent weeks we have seen that many bars and entertainment venues were closed for refurbishment, some a lick of paint and a spruce up ready for the season and for many others major improvements. The Loch Ness bar has had a complete new frontage opening out onto the street with new signs and a complete re design. The Hotel Marina has had the terrace closed and the main bar area under construction for some weeks. The new bar area designed specifically for entertainment, cabaret and disco opened last Wednesday and has been renamed the “White Star”. The name White Star line is most famous for the ill-fated Titanic cruise liner, and the hotel use to be called "The Titanic" which explains the connection for the name for the new venue. Also ready for the World Cup this year, a huge 10 metre screen has been erected on the side of the pool area, which will be broadcasting all the big matches and major sporting events, this TV screen is the biggest TV screen you will find anywhere to watch the sport outside on a pool terrace.

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YORKSHIRE PRIDE

"Food Glorious Food" There is nothing like good old fashioned, “Yorkshire Cooking” and portions fit for a king!! If you have been to the Yorkshire Pride Pubs and if not, you should get down there and taste some of the best home cooking you will find anywhere. If it’s large portions you’re looking for then this is the best place to be. Breakfast, snacks and Seriously "Massive Meals" is what I have seen with my own eyes, I can't say much about the portion size other than what I have said already but “seeing is believing” then here are some photos of my visit so you really can appreciate what I am saying. "Greedy Man's Breakfast" is it a myth, that people have heard about this back in Castleford as well as all over Yorkshire? No it's not "Greedy Man's Breakfast" is actually the biggest and best brekkie that I have ever seen! It doesn’t end there, so is the Biggest Mixed Grill in Benidorm it really does take two of the staff to carry the plate...Well it's not a plate it's a tray and is one of the most popular and most famous meals you will find in Benidorm. Visitors arrive in Spain come to Benidorm specifically because they have been recommended to visit the Yorkshire Pride for great food and hospitality that goes beyond the normal call of duty. When I visited recently the Yorkshire Pride 1 in Calle Gerona for my Sunday lunch and the Super Sunday

Premiership football I was accompanied by my 14 month old son. Not a problem for me to relax and enjoy a high chair was placed next to my table without even having to ask and I was looked after from the start to finish. My son is a little bit how you would say a “cutey” with his big blue eyes and dark hair so he really gets the attention of others around

and how great it is for me as an introduction to speak with the holiday makers and visitors. A couple sitting on the next table to me, told me how they had been coming to Benidorm for 20 years and that this was there very first visit to the Yorkshire Pride that particular week and

had been

back every day since. I really couldn't believe it because normally when you speak with people you assume that they would of at some point or another been to eat or drink here on their travels around the town especially

having been visitors for 20 years and also being so famous and on the main strip, but not in this case and as strange as it may seem so it just goes to show there are always new experiences out there for us all as it took this couple 20 years to eventually fall into the hands of the most dedicated staff and fabulous food at the Yorkshire Pride, now there's no stopping them. For me and many others it is the big screens for all the live sport as there is nothing better than a good feed up whilst watching your favourite team.

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Hondon and Novelda

This day is all about the scenery of the mountains of Crevillente and the valley of the Hondons, as well as the spectacular sanctuary of Saint Mary Magdalene overlooking the Vinalope valley. It can be a very leisurely full day, an action packed half day or combined with a stop at the El Hondo Nature Park, a protected area for birds and a registered wetland habitat. Past Albatera you travel through the fertile plains of the Vega Baja, to the start of the ascent over the Sierra de Crevillente which stand at a height of 838m. Slowly wind your way up and over the pass, admiring the stunning views. After driving through Hondon de los Frailes, the first stop is at Hondon de las Nieves. The name has nothing to do with snow but everything to do with the village's loyalty to their patron saint, the 'Virgen de las Nieves' (Virgin of the Snow). This is a quintessential Spanish mountain village. There are lots of little tapas bars and restaurants for you to enjoy as well as the local Bodega to explore with its little museum and shop dedicated to everything to do with wine! Onwards to Novelda, and the Sanctuary of Saint Mary Magdalene and castle of La Mola. This religious building was built by local Novelda based engineer Jose Sala Sala, with work beginning in 1918 and finishing in 1946. The outside is 100% more impressive than the inside. Next door to the sanctuary is the castle of La Mola, built in the late 12th century. You can climb the 11m high tower (take a torch as there are no lights!) for a true feel of the castle.

Places to stop during a day out Hondon and Novelda Albatera: typical Spanish inland town. Hondon de las Nieves: small inland town with famous local Bodega. Novelda Sanctuary & Mola Castle: impressive church and remains of a castle with great views along the Vinalope valley. Albatera Parking: this isn't an actual stop, but you can park and

explore if you wish. From here: this isn't an actual stop, but a drive through so that you approach the Sierras de Crevillent along the correct road - the CV873. Places of interest and things to do in Albatera Town Centre: relatively large sprawling town with good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Hondon de las Nieves From here: for the village centre walk straight on past the traffic lights and pharmacy , for the Bodega Cerda walk in the opposite direction along the road that you've just driven on. Places of interest and things to do in Hondon de las Nieves Village Centre: small village with a beautiful church and a selection of bars and restaurants. Bodega Cerda: local bodega with small museum shop and wine tasting bar, for more information take a look at the official website.

Novelda Sanctuary & Mola Castle Parking: is in the car park and is free, there are toilets here which are unlocked during opening hours. From here: walk around the road up to the sanctuary and remains of the castle. Top tip: If you want to climb up the inside of the castle (at your own risk) then remember to bring a torch! For more information take a look at the official website. Places of interest and things to do at the Novelda Sanctuary & Mola Castle Sanctuary & Castle: the inside of the church and the castle can only be visited during opening hours, but you can wander around the outside at any time. Admire the architecture and views and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. They are open from 10.0014.00 and 17.00-20.00 during the summer and from Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-14.00 and 16.00-19.00 during the winter.

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Do you have any unwanted furniture due to downsizing or just buying new? If so, MABS needs you! They would welcome any sized furniture from a 3-piece suite to a small coffee table, they can also try and arrange collection. Do you have bric-abrac taking up space in your cupboards such as kitchen pans, bowls, ornaments or odd pieces of tableware? Are you thinking of changing your bedding, towels etc.? Then the MABS Support Center would be happy to take them off your hands. And lastly, more volunteers are needed to help in their charity shop. Do you enjoy meeting people and have a few hours to spare a week? If you can say YES to any of the above, then please ring Allan, shop manager on 634 336 229 or Richie centre manger on 603 535 271 Mon – Fri, between 10 – 2 pm. You can find them on the top road in La Cala Finestrat, opposite the Friday market. Look out for the car showroom with high flying flags as we share the same entrance. The aim of the Benidorm Branch of MABS Cancer Support Group is to help ALL people affected by cancer and those around them, either by talking on the telephone (in your own language) or by personal home visits if required. The illness and it´s secondary effects can affect everyone and those close to them in different ways. Our volunteers will help calm any anxieties and concerns before, during and after the actual treatments, and to be there to give you help and support. If you would like to speak with someone, please call Sue, Director on 664 266 991. MABS 60's & 70's PARTY All MABS branches are supported entirely by donations and by holding

fundraising events. Their next event will be on Saturday 22nd March at Camping El Raco, Benidorm. The night will be 60´s and 70´s themed with a number of acts and great entertainement including Miss Jenny Renn, Patrick Ahearn, Peter Warke and the rest of the Shoe Waddy Waddy lineup. It will be a fantastic evening supporting a fantastic cause. Tickets for the event are 12 euros which also includes a 3 course meal, so it’s well worth it and the especially when you know it will all be contributing to the MABS Cancer Support Group. You can get your tickets at the MABS Support Center in La Cala or at El Raco. If you would like further information, please ring Angie (event organiser) on 687 211 722.

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WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN TO EAT? TELL US ABOUT YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE

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Coco Loco Beach Albir Paseo De Las Estrellas, 1, 03581 El Albir

“Good food but service slow at busy times”

Reviewed 11 March 2014 We lived in Albir and the coco loco was one of our favourites the menus are varied the portions are large and the food is excellent the location of the coco loco is in front of the Albir beach it is a good choice for a place to eat or chill out with glass of wine or a beer However sometimes in the hight of season service can be slow and sometimes the food we got was not what we ordered but hey anyone can make a mistake give it a try

“Nice food service not great”

Reviewed 9 February 2014 Been here a few times lately. The food is nice not out of this world but ok. Portions are huge! I don’t think that’s always a good thing though. Less is more. Location is fabulous right on the beautiful seafront of Albir. The only thing we didn’t think was that good was the service. They were very slow to come take our order and didn’t come back to ask if the food was ok or if we wanted any more drinks (which we did) one of us had to go up to the bar.

“it wins for midday afternoon brunch, snacking, coffee drinking” Reviewed 10 January 2014 Passed many a sunny afternoon here. The atmosphere is great , always busy, I keep coming back more because of where it is and how it is as opposed to the food. Service can be slow, but we are never in a rush when we come here. Food is ok/good, not bad at all, the locals all like it which is always a good yardstick to use. more of an upmarket beach side cafe scene but with better tun cafe food.

Tacasa La Ferreria, 36, 03580 L’Alfas del Pi, Spain

“Don’t let the location put you off...”

Reviewed 11 February 2014 Situated on the main road, there may be traffic and noise but it’s by no means a nuisance. The outdoor seating area is just beautiful, especially at night with the water feature going. The steak a la barbacoa is very good (better than a la plancha!) and the homemade desserts are to die for. We went here three times in the space of a fortnight while holidaying in August - I had the flan all three times; amazing! Staff were good, although at busier periods, not as attentive.

“Welcome return”

Reviewed 1 December 2013 I previously visited this restaurant on Valentines night 1994 with my now wife and we had a super evening. A friend suggested that we visited a typically Spanish restaurant and were delighted to find which it was. Enough of my rambling! We did not book a table and although the place was extremely busy,since it was lunch time, we were advised that a table would be made ready within a few minutes and shown to the bar where we were provided with a drink and tapas. The majority of the diners were Spanish, always a good sign to find that the locals patronise the place Once at the table we were provided with the menus, both del dia and a la carte. Choices were varied and catered for all tastes. However we chose from the menu del dia which was three courses including bread and wine. Service was excellent and the meals well presented. We all chose different dishes and none of us had a cause for complaint. I had the onion soup, excellent, and solomillo of pork in a delicious sauce. The total cost was reasonable for the quality and quantity. We shall not leave it another 20 years before. I would highly recommend Tacasa to anyone wanting a touch of Spain

Coach and Horses c/ san pedro 26, 03500 Benidorm, Spain

“Advertised as British, But Spanish Run” Reviewed 6 March 2014

Despite the title - it’s a nice place, friendly and always seems to be popular and busy. they do pub food at reasonable prices and quite spacious inside as well as having a nice terrace overlooking the Pointente beach.

“A great bar overlooking the sea”

Reviewed 6 February 2014 Been going here for over 30 years both winter and summer and its well worth a visit. The family make you very welcome and the drinks are a fair price. Eating is to be recommended my favourite is the breakfast but everything is good

“Service”

Reviewed 20 January 2014 We get great service here the staff are so welcoming the food is great we can’t fault it at all we go there all the time.

“A Nice Chill-out Restaurant / Bar”

Reviewed 19 January 2014 We visited the Coach & Horses in a previous trip to Benidorm, and we thought we would come back to see if it was still a good place to hang out on our recent visit. I think we ended up stopping by here every day whilst we were here. It’s a great little sun trap and well sheltered. We always had a bite to eat and a Jug of Sangria.. or two.

“Execlent food we’ll cooked especialy the calamaries just right”

Reviewed 14 December 2013 Always used this bar mainly in the evenings have had fantastic times spent many birthdays don’t walk pass pop in give it a try all staff are very friendly and give you a big welcome as others have said great sun trap I should know being a sun worshiper you will never know if you don’t give it a try so next time pop in and experience the welcome for for self.

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PROTEST RALLY ON SATURDAY THE 12th OF APRIL

There will be a "Protest Rally" on Saturday 12th of April,starting at 12 Noon at the Plaza Of Benidorms Town Hall, the protest rally has been set to demand tougher laws and and punishments for criminal acts and improved conditions for the police service.

It has been almost a year now since the British traders of the Indoor Market in Benidorm created the British Benidorm group and started denouncing in the media and on their Facebook page the criminal acts occurring in Benidorm as well as other situations that are not considered a crime in Spanish law that we believe have a negative influence on our livelihoods. For the past month they have been extremely busy setting up what has been called the “PLATAFORMA CIUDADANA BENIDORM 2014” (People’s platform Benidorm 2014) together with S.U.P. (the major National Police Union) and other associations of neighbours from Benidorm. The S.U.P. union has taken notice of all the demands of the people of Benidorm and believes it’s time to take some action and show the local politicians that this is not the correct way to proceed. As well as the people’s demands for better security and the other problems that affect the lives of people in Benidorm, the police union believes that to give an improved service a better police station is needed. All policing duties should be done under one roof thereby making the

service given to residents and tourists more efficient and enabling the police to use their time more effectively. At the moment not only is the main police station in obsolete condition, but also the services that the national police gives to citizens is divided in various buildings around town that are rented. Not only is this a big expense to the taxpayer, but also is an inconvenience as the distance between one building and another is miles away. For these reasons mentioned the People’s Platform Benidorm 2014 has been formed and a formal letter has been sent to the “Subdelegado de Gobierno de Alicante” (Subdelegate of the Government in Alicante – The representative of the Government in the Alicante province) asking that he meets with the representatives of this Civil Group so that the problems can be prersented to him along with the possible solutions. Finally everyone will have a chance to get their voice heard everyone is invited to attend this very important rally on the 12th of April.

CHEERS!

Downing a glass of beer could be good for you, especially if you suffer from high blood pressure. That’s the view of a group of Spanish medical experts who say that supping some booze in moderation ought to be part of a low-salt diet for adults who need to bring down their high blood pressure. The health benefits surround beer having potassium with the doctors defining moderate consumption as one and two Cañas a day for women and two to three Cañas or a pint and a half for men

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Shopping & Style

Primark High Summer 2014

Primark's high summer 2014 collection has finally been revealed - and we've got a first look at the pictures. As if the early spring/summer 2014 pieces didn't have us excited enough, the tropical prints and bright bikinis of the mid-season drop are stop-whatyou're-doing amazing. Not only has the high street fashion superpower totally upped its game this year, but the prices are still so low you'll be doing doubletakes. From 3D floral sunglasses - that could easily cost ten times their humble price tag - to pretty tea dresses that'll see you through every occasion from baby showers to Sunday lunches, there's no denying Primark have catered for everyone with their latest

ASK the Optician: How does my diet affect my eyes? By Claus Weger from Specsavers Opticas Calpe

The saying “You are what you eat” applies to so many areas of our health and wellbeing and it can even help protect your eyes. This month I wanted to deal with this important topic and offer advice on foods for good vision. Q. How can my diet help my eyes? A. Research conducted by America’s National Institutes of Health found that a type of antioxidant known as carotenoids may protect against macular degeneration and revealed that people eating the highest amounts of carotenoids have a 43% lower risk of developing macular degeneration. Studies have also shown that people with higher than average intakes of antioxidants – beta-carotene, lutein and vitamins C and E – also appear to have a reduced risk of developing cataracts.

range. Trend-wise, the Primark SS14 collection boasts cute pastels and plenty of prints, from dainty polka dots to fierce aztec designs, assuring us that this high street brand has well and truly secured itself on the fashion map. Not that we really had any doubt... Primark has joined the likes of Zara and Whistles when it comes to winning our hearts in the affordable fashion stakes, which means we're just as excited about previewing the full collection. Check out the best bits from Primark spring/summer 2014 right through to the latest high summer drops and start prepping your guilt-free new-season wardrobe now.

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Q. What are the best foods to eat for my eyes? A. Carrots – It’s true that these can help you see in the dark as they are high in beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A and lead to better night-vision. Dark green leafy vegetables contain beta-carotene and vitamin C which can help slow cataract progression. Peppers contain lutein that scientists believe protects the sensitive retina from light-induced oxidation damage and may be responsible for reversing macular degeneration in very early stages. Sardines and Nuts contain Zinc and vitamin E. Zinc is beneficial for wound healing and maintaining the immune system. Studies suggest that vitamin E can protect against cataracts. Specsavers Opticas is currently offering free eye tests. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es. 965 859 577.

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PREVENTING GOUT

• Drinking too much beer and /or spirits – these types of alcoholic drinks contain relatively high levels of purines. There are two main goals in treating gout: • Relief of symptoms during an attack of gout • Prevention of future gout attacks Complications of gout are uncommon but can include permanent joint damage caused by ongoing joint inflammation if gout remains untreated for many years. Anyone suffering gout should seek help from their family doctor. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product made in the body every day and excreted mainly via the kidneys. It forms when the body breaks down chemicals in the cells known as purines. If you produce too much uric acid or excrete too little when you urinate, the uric acid builds up and may cause tiny crystals to form in and around joints. These hard, needle-shaped crystals build up slowly over several years. The most common symptom is sudden and severe pain in the joint, along with swelling and redness. The joint of the big toe is usually affected, but it can develop in any joint. Symptoms can develop rapidly and attacks usually last for 3-10 days. After this time, the joint will start to feel normal again and any pain or discomfort should

eventually disappear completely. Most people with gout will have further attacks in the future. Factors which increase your risk of gout include: • Age and gender - gout is more common when you get older and is 3-4 times more likely in men • Being overweight or obese • Having high blood pressure and / or diabetes • Having first degree relatives with gout (gout often runs in families) • Having long-term kidney problems, that reduce the elimination of uric acid • A diet rich in purines; such as frequently eating sardines and liver

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Sport Relief 2014

The Sport Relief Weekend is kicking off with the biggest night of TV ever on Friday 21 March with a stellar line-up of sport and entertainment stars bringing viewers an unmissable evening of entertainment broadcast live, for the first time, from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. TV favourites including Gary Lineker, David Walliams, Davina McCall, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Fearne Cotton will present the star-studded Friday night extravaganza featuring original sketches, special celebrity performances and highlights from this year’s challenges. Sport Relief hero John Bishop and four-time Olympic medal-winner Sebastian Coe will be donning their sports kit at the Olympic Park to captain two teams of celebrities and go head to head in a series of sporting challenges in the Clash of the Titans. Clare Balding and Gabby Logan will report all the action from the London Aquatics Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark as the two teams take on rhythmic gymnastics, track cycling, synchronised swimming and a swimming relay. With the Clash of the Titans trophy up for grabs, the competition will be fierce, the challenges demanding and the potential for sporting upset high. There will be also live musical performances from Little Mix, who have recorded this year’s official Sport Relief single, Word Up; from the original pop princess Kylie Minogue; and heart throb favourites Boyzone. Powerful reminders of the serious side of Sport Relief will be shown throughout the night with moving appeal films, presented by the likes of Davina McCall, Little Mix and David Tennant, showing how the money raised could help change lives both here in the UK and around the world. Confirmed for BBC One on 21 March at 8.00pm to 11.00pm, BBC Two from 11.00pm to 11.40pm, and

BBC One from 11.35pm to 2.00am Friday 21 March 8.00pm-11.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD 11.00pm-11.40pm BBC TWO and BBC TWO HD 11.35pm-2.00am BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD BECKHAM IN PECKHAM David Beckham joins Del Boy and Rodney for a special Sport Relief sketch that will be shown as part of a star-studded night of Sport Relief TV on Friday 21st March. David Beckham, 38, will join David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst on Friday March 21 on BBC1, as the much-loved comedy is back for the first time in over a decade. Beckham, who has been pictured on set, in the market, wearing a baseball cap and glasses, said that he could 'die a happy man' after filming the Peckham-set sketch. 'I'm a huge fan of the show. I have been for many years, as far back as I can remember,' he said. 'Being from the East End of London, it's what I was brought up on.' It has been written by Jim and Dan Sullivan, sons of John Sullivan, who used some of their dad’s old notes and

unused lines from scripts to ensure the dialogue was right. In an interview with Radio Times, Jim added: 'When he first read the script he was a bit surprised to have been given so much dialogue and was nervous, understandably, about having to act alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, but he had no reason to be because his acting and delivery were very good,' he said. 'It was lovely to meet him and hear him talk about his favourite episodes and scenes and how his son, Brooklyn, is now also a fan.' He insisted that the sketch was a one-off and that there would be no new series, adding: 'We very much appreciate the passionate and loyal fan base that the show has, and in a perfect world there would be more episodes, but there was only ever one writer of Only Fools and Horses, and without him, there can be no more.' He added that 'as soon as the camera started rolling, David and Nick slipped back into character and it was as though Del and Rodney had never been away.' Sullivan and his brother Dan had written Roger LloydPack into the sketch to return to his much-loved role as the gormless Trigger, before learning that the actor was very unwell.The star, who had pancreatic cancer, died, aged 69, in January. 'We had originally written Trigger into the sketch and Roger was supportive of the whole thing,' Sullivan, who wrote episodes of Only Fools spin-off The Green Green Grass, said. We had heard that he had been unwell, but had no idea how serious it was. It wasn't until shortly before filming that we heard he was too poorly to perform, such was his eagerness to be

involved - a true testament to his

character.' The short film during the broadcast on Friday March 21, so don't miss out, tune into BBC1 from 8.00pm Please be aware all times given are local time (Spain GMT+1)

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TV PICKS OF THE WEEK

W1A Season 1 Episode 1 of 4

New series. Spoof documentary sequel to Twenty Twelve following former Olympic Deliverance Commission chief Ian Fletcher in his new job as head of values at the BBC. After accusations of antiCornish bias are levelled at the corporation, Ian calls in Siobhan Sharpe of PR company Perfect Curve to advise him. Meanwhile, producer Lucy Freeman chairs a meeting about forthcoming flagship show Britain's Tastiest Village. Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes star, with Carol Vorderman appearing as herself BBC2 11:00 pm

Thursday 20th March The Hoarder Next Door Season 3 Episode 3 of 10

In Lancashire, hospital administrator Margaret is living in chaos. Unable to throw anything away, her kitchen is packed with out-of-date food, which she eats on a regular basis. Can psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses help? Meanwhile, professional de-clutterers Zoe Steel and Allyson Pritchard meet 39-year-old Claire from Essex, who has spent tens of thousands of pounds on a collection of nearly 30,000 Disney figures# Channel 4 9:00 pm

Friday 21st March Sport Relief 2014

Live from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Gary Lineker, David Walliams, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan introduce the evening's charity fundraiser. John Bishop and Sebastian Coe captain two teams of celebrities as they compete in events including rhythmic gymnastics, elimination cycling and synchronised swimming. In a special edition of Only Fools and Horses, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst are joined by David Beckham. Tess Daly hosts Strictly Come Dancing with Paralympians and Sport Relief heroines Davina McCall and Alex Jones re-live their astonishing challenges. Live music comes from Little Mix, Kylie Minogue and Boyzone. BBC1 8:00 pm

Monday 24th March Shop Secrets: Tricks of the Trade Episode 2

Saturday 22nd March The Plantagenets Episode 1 of 3

The Devil's Brood Professor Robert Bartlett tells the extraordinary story of England's longest-ruling royal dynasty, reigning for more than 300 years from Henry II's accession to the throne in 1154 until Richard III's death in 1485. The historian begins by examining how Henry II forged an empire encompassing England and much of France and reveals how his sons Richard and John turned on their father and each other, bringing their royal house to the edge of annihilatio BBC2 London 9:30 pm

Harry Wallop puts hidden cameras inside seven different shops, market stalls and restaurants across the country and sends in a team of super sellers to trick and scam unsuspecting customers, showing how vulnerable we are to both legitimate and shifty sales techniques. This episode reveals how some retailers might be tricking people into buying 50 quid HDMI cables, when in reality they could be buying a cable that is just as good for a fifth of the price. The show also takes over an independent supermarket to discover how effective price slashes are, and conducts a 'vintage' fashion test in a Liverpool clothes store. Channel 4 9:00pm

Sunday 23rd March Mr Selfridge Season 2 Episode 10 of 10

Harry is desperate to clear his name in time for Thanksgiving, but things get worse instead of better for the retail magnate when Rose brings him bad news. Meanwhile, an `amicably rowdy' dinner takes place at the Selfridge house with all the family and new houseguest Lady Mae, and there is a promise of exciting new horizons for Victor, Agnes and Henri. Starring Jeremy Piven and Frances O'Connor. Last in the series ITV London 10:00 pm

Tuesday 25th March Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Series 1, Episode 1 Observational documentary series following the lives of the natives and ex-pats who live in Gibraltar. Police officer Dylan wades into a fracas, divers explore the sunken SS Rosslyn, a couple's dream wedding needs rescuing and meet the man in charge of the rock's 300 macaques. Channel 5 8:00pm

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Wednesday 19th March

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Watchdog Test House 13:15 Bargain Hunt: 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors: 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country: 16:45 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain 17:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 21:00 DIY SOS: The Big Build 22:00 Crimewatch 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Crimewatch Update 23:45 A Question of Sport 00:15 The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

07:00 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food 07:30 Homes Under the Hammer 08:30 Rip Off Britain: Food 09:15 Wanted Down Under 10:00 Inside the Animal Mind 11:00 Food & Drink 11:30 See Hear 12:00 BBC News 12:30 The Budget 2014 16:00 Coast 16:25 Bergerac 17:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 17:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 18:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Revenge of the Egghead 19:30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Collectaholics 22:00 Line of Duty 23:00 W1A 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 An Hour to Save Your Life

7:00 Daybreak 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 13:30 This Morning 14:15 Budget 2014 - An ITV News Special 15:00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 You Saw Them Here First 22:00 Law & Order: UK 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 On Assignment 00:10 Harry’s South Pole Heroes

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace: 08:10 Will & Grace: 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond: 10:00 Frasier 11:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coach Trip 13:35 River Cottage Bites 14:00 Film: The Badlanders(1958) 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Four in a Bed 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons: 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot: 21:00 Secret Eaters 22:00 Peter Kay Live at the Bolton... 23:00 First Dates 23:55 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under 01:00 Random Acts

07:00Children’s TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 New: The Gadget Show 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Film: Virtual Lies 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Dangerous Drivers’ School 20:55 5 News Update 21:00 Twisted:Born To Kill 22:00 New: NCIS 23:00 New: Castle: 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 00:55 Law & Order: Special Victims Uni

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210: 08:10 Ugly Betty: 09:00 Charmed: 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 New Girl: 11:30 Happy Endings: 12:00 Charmed: 13:00 Rules of Engagement: 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother: 15:00 The Big Bang Theory: 16:00 New Girl: 16:30 Happy Endings: 17:00 Rules of Engagement: 18:00 How I Met Your Mother: 19:00 The Big Bang Theory: 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother: 21:30 The Big Bang Theory: 22:00 The Tomorrow People 23:00 Rude Tube 2012 00:00 My Mad Fat Diary

Thursday 20th March

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Watchdog Test House 13:15 Bargain Hunt: 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors: 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain 17:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holiday Hit Squad 22:00 Davina - Beyond Breaking Point... 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Question Time 00:35 This Week

06:55 Wonders of Nature 07:05 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food 07:35 Homes Under the Hammer 08:35 Rip Off Britain: Food 09:20 Wanted Down Under 10:05 Fake or Fortune? 11:05 Gardeners’ World 11:35 HARDtalk 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Lifeline: 14:10 War Walks 14:40 British Isles 15:40 Cagney and Lacey: 16:25 Bergerac 17:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 17:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 18:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Revenge of the Egghead 19:30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 22:00 Turks & Caicos 23:35 Newsnight 00:25 The Restaurant Man

7:00 Daybreak 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 After the Floods: Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Ade at Sea 22:00 Dangerous Dogs 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 Edge of Heaven 00:35 The Late Debate

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace: 08:10 Will & Grace: 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond: 10:00 Frasier: 11:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coach Trip 13:35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites 13:50 Film: Sea Devils (1953) 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Four in a Bed 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot: 21:00 The Hoarder Next Door 22:00 Inside Rolls-Royce 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 00:05 One Born Every Minute

07:00Children’s TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 New: It Takes A Thief To Catch A Thief 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 New: NCIS: Los Angeles 16:15 Film: Rosamunde Pilcher’s Spring 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 The Travellers’ Secret Cash Stash 20:55 5 News Update 21:00 It Takes A Thief To Catch A Thief 22:00 New: The Hotel Inspector: 23:00 Botched Up Bodies: Brides 00:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210: 08:10 Ugly Betty: 09:00 Charmed: 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 New Girl: 11:30 Happy Endings: 12:00 Charmed: 13:00 Rules of Engagement: 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother: 15:00 The Big Bang Theory: 16:00 New Girl: 16:30 Happy Endings: 17:00 Rules of Engagement: 18:00 How I Met Your Mother: 19:00 The Big Bang Theory: 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother: 21:00 The Big Bang Theory: 21:30 New: How I Met Your Mother 22:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 22:30 The Inbetweeners: 23:00 Fresh Meat 23:55 Troy: Best Bits 00:55 Rude Tube 2012

Friday 21st March

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Watchdog Test House 13:15 Bargain Hunt: 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors: 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:45 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain 18:15 Sport Relief Does Glee Club 18:15 Pointless Celebrities 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 Sport Relief 2014 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Sport Relief 2014

06:55 Wonders of Nature: Stoat - Play 07:05 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food 07:35 Homes Under the Hammer 08:35 Rip Off Britain: Food 09:20 Wanted Down Under 10:05 The Great Interior Design... 11:05 Pound Shop Wars 11:35 The Travel Show 12:00 BBC News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 The A to Z of TV Cooking 14:20 War Walks 14:50 The Nature of Britain 15:40 Cagney and Lacey 16:25 Bergerac 17:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 18:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Revenge of the Egghead 19:30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 A Very British Renaissance 23:00 Sport Relief 2014 23:40 Newsnight 00:10 Film: Revolutionary Road

7:00 Daybreak 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Student Nurses: Bedpans and Bandages 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Edge of Heaven 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 Duplicity[FILM]

07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace: 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond: 10:00 Frasier: 11:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coach Trip 13:35 River Cottage Bites 13:45 Film: The Man from Colorado (1948) 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Four in a Bed 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons: 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D 22:00 Gogglebox 23:00 The Last Leg 23:50 8 Out of 10 Cats 00:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: 01:05 Film: Juno (2007)

07:00Children’s TV 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 New: Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 New: Diagnosis Murder: 16:20 Film: Jane Doe: Ties That Bind 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 New: The Gadget Show 20:55 5 News Update 21:00 New: Ice Road Truckers: 22:00 Booze, Bustups & Brothels: Soho... 23:00 New: NCIS: Los Angeles: 00:00 CSI: New York: 23:55 Access

07:00 Switched 07:25 90210: 08:10 Ugly Betty: 09:00 Charmed: 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 New Girl: 11:30 Happy Endings: 12:00 Charmed: 13:00 Rules of Engagement: 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother: 15:00 The Big Bang Theory: 16:00 New Girl: 16:30 Happy Endings: 17:00 Rules of Engagement: 17:30 Rules of Engagement: 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory: 19:30 The Big Bang Theory: 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 The Big Bang Theory: 21:00 Troy: Best Bits 22:00 Film: Aliens (1986)

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Saturday 22nd March

07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts: 13:00 Football Focus 13:45 Saturday Sportsday 14:00 BBC News 14:10 BBC London News 14:15 Bargain Hunt: 14:45 Escape to the Country: 15:45 Davina - Beyond Breaking Point... 16:45 Reflex 17:30 Final Score 18:10 BBC News 18:20 BBC London News 18:25 Sport Relief: The Best Bits 19:45 The Voice UK: 21:40 The National Lottery Live 21:50 The Voice UK Results 22:25 Casualty: 23:15 BBC News 23:30 Match of the Day 01:05 The Football League Show

07:00 This Is BBC Two 07:15 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food 07:45 Sport Relief’s Top Dog 10:15 Life on Earth 11:10 The Nature of Britain: 12:00 Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain 12:30 Great British Railway Journeys 13:00 James Martin 13:30 Mary Berry Cooks 14:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 14:05 Gregory Peck 14:35 Film: Spellbound 16:25 Ingrid Bergman: Talking Pictures 17:00 Film: Notorious 18:40 Flog It! Trade Secrets 19:40 Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Story 20:30 Dad’s Army 21:00 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise 21:30 The Plantagenets 22:30 QI XL 23:15 Stewart Lee’s Comedy 23:45 Glasgow Big Night Out 00:45 Film: Savage Grace

7:00 Children’s TV 10:25 ITV News 11:25 Murder, She Wrote 12:20 ITV News & Weather 12:30 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 13:00 The Chase 14:00 The Unforgettable Noele Gordon 14:30 Midsomer Murders 16:30 Kindergarten Cop[FILM] 18:35 ITV News & Weather[ 19:00 You’ve Been Framed! A-Z of Animals 20:00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 21:25 The Cube 22:25 The Americans 23:20 ITV News & Weather 23:35 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason[FILM]

07:10 The Hoobs 08:00 Trans World Sport 09:00 The Morning Line 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond: 10:25 Frasier: 10:55 The Big Bang Theory: 11:45 How I Met Your Mother: 12:45 The Simpsons: 13:40 Undercover Boss USA 14:40 Channel 4 Racing 17:10 Come Dine with Me 19:45 Channel 4 News 20:05 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 21:00 Hostages: 22:00 Film: Rush Hour 3(2007) 23:40 Film: Daredevil (2003)

07:00Children’s TV 11:00 The Dog Rescuers 11:30 New: It Takes A Thief To Catch A Thief 12:30 New: Police Interceptors 13:30 New: Ice Road Truckers: 14:30 Film: Bridge at Remagen 16:45 Film: Jesse Stone: Stone Cold 18:30 Film: Columbo: Old Fasioned Murder 19:50 Longmire 20:40 NCIS 21:35 NCIS: 22:25 5 News Weekend 22:30 Live Boxing: The Maxinutrition 23:45 Live International Boxing

07:00 Switched 07:25 Make It or Break It: 08:10 Ugly Betty 09:00 Charmed: 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 The Mindy Project: 11:30 Rules of Engagement: 14:00 How I Met Your Mother: 15:00 The Big Bang Theory: 16:00 Rude(ish) Tube 17:00 How I Met Your Mother: 18:00 2 Broke Girls: 19:00 The Big Bang Theory: 20:00 How I Met Your Mother: 21:00 The Tomorrow People 22:00 Film: Lake Placid(1999) 23:40 Rude Tube 2012 00:45 The Big Bang Theory:

Sunday 23rd March

07:00 Breakfast 08:25 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 The Big Questions 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:15 MOTD2 Extra 14:00 BBC News 14:15 The Sport Relief Games Show 16:15 Alex Against The Rock 16:45 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole 17:15 Escape to the Country: 17:45 Songs of Praise: 18:20 Pointless Celebrities 19:05 Blandings 19:35 BBC News 19:50 BBC London News 20:00 Countryfile 21:00 Antiques Roadshow: 22:00 The Musketeers 23:00 BBC News 23:15 BBC London News 23:25 Match of the Day 2 00:25 Film: Butterfly on a Wheel

07:00 Film: Angels One Five 08:35 Mountain 09:35 Countryfile: 10:30 Gardeners’ World 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts: 13:15 Michel Roux’s Service 14:15 Michel Roux’s Service 15:15 I Know Where I’m Going 15:45 Film: I Know Where I’m Going 17:15 Flog It!: 18:00 Collectaholics 19:00 The Hairy Bikers: Restoration... 20:00 Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom 21:00 Lambing Live: Farming Families 22:00 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories 23:00 Mock the Week Looks Back 23:30 Line of Duty 00:30 Film: London River

7:00 Childrens TV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 Murder, She Wrote 11:30 Dickinson’s Real Deal 12:25 ITV News & Weather 12:35 The Unforgettable Dudley Moore 13:05 Agatha Christie’s Marple 15:00 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 15:25 All Star Family Fortunes 16:10 River Monsters[SUB] 17:15 The Spy Who Loved Me[FILM] 19:35 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Catchphrase 21:00 Harry’s South Pole Heroes 22:00 Mr Selfridge 23:00 ITV News & Weather 23:15 You Saw Them Here First 00:15 Rugby Highlights: Aviva Premiership

07:10 The Hoobs: 07:35 The Hoobs: 08:00 Freesports on 4 08:30 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond: 09:30 Frasier: 10:00 Frasier: 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:35 Secret Eaters 14:35 The Big Bang Theory: 15:05 The Big Bang Theory: 15:35 How I Met Your Mother: 16:05 How I Met Your Mother: 16:35 The Simpsons: 17:05 The Simpsons: 17:35 Deal or No Deal 18:40 Channel 4 News 19:10 Film: Rio (2011) 21:00 The Million Pound Necklace: 22:00 Film: The Tourist(2010) 23:55 Film: Dogma (1999)

07:00 Children’s TV 11:35 New: Access 11:50 Film: Arthur and The Invisibles 13:30 Film: Hoodwinked! 15:05 Film: Zoom: Academy For Super Heroes 16:50 Film: The Witches 18:35 5 News Weekend 18:40 Film: The Great Escape 22:00 New: The First Great Escape 23:00 The Great Escape: Revealed 00:00 Film: A Bridge Too Far

07:00 Make It or Break It: 07:50 Ugly Betty: 08:35 Charmed: 09:30 How I Met Your Mother: 11:00 Hollyoaks Omnibus 13:35 Revenge 14:35 Rude(ish) Tube 15:00 Rude(ish) Tube 15:30 2 Broke Girls: 16:00 2 Broke Girls: 16:30 The Tomorrow People 17:30 Troy: Best Bits 18:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 19:05 The Big Bang Theory: 21:00 Film: Doctor Dolittle(1998) 22:40 The Big Bang Theory: 23:10 How I Met Your Mother: 23:40 My Mad Fat Diary 00:45 Rules of Engagement

Monday 24th March

7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:0 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Watchdog Test House 13:15 Bargain Hunt 13:00 BBC News at One 13:45 Doctors 14:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 More Creatures Great and Small 17:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 Bang Goes the Theory 21:00 EastEnders 22:00 Silk 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:35 The Michael McIntyre Chat Show 00:20 Late kick off 00:50 Live at the Apollo

7:20 Homes under the Hammer 8:20 Mountain 9:20 Wanted Down Under 10:05 The Restaurant Man 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys 11:35 Click 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 Coast[ 14:45 The Nature of Britain 15:35 Cagney and Lacey 16:25 Bergerac 17:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 17:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 18:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 19:00 Revenge of the Egghead 19:30 The Voice: Louder on Two 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Mary Berry Cooks 22:00 The Plantagenets 23:00 Rev. 23:30 Newsnight 00:20 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories

7:00 Daybreak 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 I Never Knew That About Britain 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The Widower 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 The Agenda 00:10 The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald

7:00 Countdown 7:45 Will and Grace 8:10 Will and Grace 8:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coach Trip 13:35 River Cottage Veg Heroes 14:00 Man Behind the Gun[FILM] 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Four in a Bed 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot 21:30 Shop Secrets: Tricks of the 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 23:50 Gogglebox 00:50 Troy

7:00 Children’s TV 12:10 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Benidorm ER 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Ties that Bind[FILM] 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 The Gadget Show 21:00 Police Interceptors 22:00 My Spiral into Debt Hell 23:00 Slaughter on the Sunset Strip 00:00 The CSI Movie: Bang-Bang

7:00 Switched 7:25 90210 8:10 Ugly Betty 9:00 Rude(ish) Tube 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 New Girl 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Rules of Engagement 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 New Girl 17:30 Happy Endings 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 21:30 Rude(ish) Tube 22:00 Revenge 23:00 My Mad Fat Diary 00:00 How I Met Your Mother

Tuesday 25thMarch

7:00 Breakfast 10:15 Heir Hunters 11:00 Homes under the Hammer 12:00 Rip Off Britain: Food 12:45 Watchdog Test House 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News at One 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Perfection 16:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 More Creatures Great and Small 17:15 Flog It! Trade Secrets 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News at Six 20:00 The ONE Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Shetland 23:00 BBC News at Ten 00:35 Swansea: Living on the Streets

6:25 Homes under the Hammer 7:25 Mountain 8:20 Wanted Down Under 9:05 Great British Garden Revival 10:05 Great British Railway Journeys 10:35 HARDtalk 11:00 BBC News 11:30 BBC World News 12:00 Daily Politics 1:00 The Super League Show 1:45 Coast 1:55 South Africa Walks 2:25 Himalaya with Michael Palin 3:25 Cagney and Lacey 4:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 4:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 5:15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow 6:00 Revenge of the Egghead 6:30 The Voice: Louder on Two 7:00 Antiques Road Trip 8:00 Lambing Live 9:00 The Great British Sewing Bee 10:00 Savion Glover - Happy Feet 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 A Very British Renaissance

7:00 Daybreak 9:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 17:00 Tipping Point 18:00 The Chase 19:00 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 River Monsters 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 Didier Drogba: Sports Life Stories 00:35 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries

7:00 Countdown 7:45 Will and Grace 8:10 Will and Grace 8:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 12:00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Coach Trip 13:35 River Cottage Bites 13:50 On the Fiddle[FILM] 15:40 Countdown 16:30 Deal or No Deal 17:30 Four in a Bed 18:00 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 The Political Slot 22:00 Food Prices: The Shocking Truth 23:00 The Missing 00:00 Secrets of the Vatican

7:00 Children’s TV 12:10 Police Interceptors 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 The Hotel Inspector 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 NCIS 16:15 Back to You and Me 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 NewsTalk Live 20:00 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun 21:00 Benidorm ER 22:00 The Mentalist 23:00 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 00:00 Body Of Proof 00:55 Body Of Proof

7:00 Rude(ish) Tube 7:25 90210 8:10 Ugly Betty 9:00 Charmed 10:00 Made in Chelsea 11:00 New Girl 11:30 Happy Endings 12:00 Charmed 13:00 Rules of Engagement 13:30 Hollyoaks 14:00 How I Met Your Mother 15:00 The Big Bang Theory 16:00 Rules of Engagement 17:00 New Girl 17:30 Happy Endings 18:00 How I Met Your Mother 19:00 The Big Bang Theory 20:00 Hollyoaks 20:30 How I Met Your Mother 21:00 Grease[FILM] 23:15 Bodyshockers: My Tattoo Hell 00:15 The Big Bang Theory

MARCH ISSUE No.3/ 18th-24th March 2014 (#23)

La Nucia Mother's Day Photo Contest Instagram

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The Department of Equality of the City of La Nucia has organised an Instagram Photo Contest in which anyone can participate in for free. The aim of this contest is to make an online competition among the community of followers of the VisitLaNucia Instagram group, hoping to capture people’s feelings through pictures and catch moments and emotions related to Mother's Day for 2014. To participate in this Instagram Photo Contest all you need to do is make sure you have a smartphone to hand with the free Instagram

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app installed, if you haven’t download it from the ITunes or Android store and create an account, next you will need to be a follower of the La Nucia profile on Instagram @VisitLaNucia and then you are all set, now you just need to take some photos and make sure to tag the photos you want to submit to the contest with the hashtag #DiadelamadreLN in the description of the photo. Each participant may submit as many photos as you want to contest, provided they relate to the theme of the event "Mother's Day 2014" the closing date for the competition is the 20th of April. Mother’s Day in Spain is celebrated on the first Sunday of May so this year it will be the 4th of May not to be confused with the British Mother’s Day at the end of March (30th)

For more information consult the terms on City of La Nucia website:www.lanucia.es. Prizes will be given for the top three photos, which will be chosen by a panel of experts of photography. Awards 1st Prize One Overnight stay for two at the Hotel Cap Negret Altea. 2nd Prize Dinner for two at the restaurant of La Nucia UNOOM 3rd Prize Massage in Physiotherapy & Osteopathy by Lorena David Bellon

Dog of the week Titanium

You can call me Titan for short. I'm not super strong its more because of my lovely coat. I came into Benidorm Pound in January and I was put into a small pen, so small that I could not even wag my tail without hurting it! I wagged so hard when I saw people coming to give me a walk that I hurt my tail and I have lost just the tip of it. I was lucky because they moved me into a pen with other dogs and I love having company. The best thing is when the volunteers come and take me into the park for a free run. I love chasing balls and the more you throw, well the better for me as I will run and run till I'm exhausted and need a siesta. I will be a bit shy with you at first as I am still not sure about humans, so give me a chance, throw me a lifeline and you will get a great dog. I promise to love you and be loyal to you as I'm learning this every time a volunteer comes to give me a walk. You can help dogs like Titanium who need their trust in people to be restored. We need dog walkers every Monday to Saturday between 10am and 1pm. If you can bring a good dog lead and chain with you then that is brilliant. There is always a lead volunteer who will help you and show you what needs to be done. To rescue Titanium call Maria 677 373 396. You can also help by joining our Facebook page and looking at all our dogs who need homes, by joining you will be sharing them and it all helps in home finding. Facebook Benidorm Dog Homing.

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U3A MARINA BAIXA - FIELD TRIP TO THE SWEET FESTIVAL IN ALICANTE

On Saturday 15th.March nine members of the U3A Marina Baixa sugarcraft group enjoyed a field trip to the third exhibition of the Sweet Festival at the Recita Ferrial in Alicante. Amazing cake creations of miniature Fallas were displayed in the Exhibition Hall for the cake decorating competition, many to rival the Fallas ninots. The exhibition was smaller this year with 20 exhibitors, but each providing outstanding displays of their craft. This is the second annual visit by the group who hoped to replenish materials needed for their hobby of sugarcraft which are difficult to obtain in Spain. Products required had been carefully listed but the outstanding displays in the exhibition offered a limited range of sugarcraft materials to purchase. Many of the items still need to be brought back by members of the group on their visits to England or by mail order. The ladies were not deterred, they returned to their cars with bags of purchases acquired having enjoyed a wonderful day and with many new ideas for forthcoming projects. The Marina Baixa sugarcraft group meetings are held every Wednesday from 12.30pm – 3.00pm at the Social Centre Albir. New members are welcome to come and see the creative work of this group. The U3A is an association that fosters cultural, intellectual and recreational interests by promoting the sharing of members´ knowledge and experiences through social and other activities. The annual membership fee of €12.00 enables members to participate in any or all of the groups. The member is responsible for the purchase of any equipment or materials needed. For more information visit the website – www.u3amarinabaixa.com Facebook page – U3A Marina Baixa. The general meetings of the U3A Marina Baixa are held on the 4th.Monday of the month at 10.30 for 11.00am start at the Social Centre, Albir. The next meeting 24th.March If you do not have internet access please telephone the secretary Joan Flint – 96 586 1226 – mobile 663 637 167.

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MARCH ISSUE No.3/ 18th-24th March 2014 (#23)

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Your weekly Horoscope ARIES

Look out for your fellow humans as the week begins and all will go well. On Monday and Tuesday, you may need to curb your natural competitiveness (and use your ample charms instead) to get ahead. On Wednesday and Thursday, you’re lost in your own thoughts -and they’re not all pleasant, unfortunately. Expect to butt heads if you put those cranky notions into action. (Or better yet, just lay low for now.) On Friday and Saturday, you’re back to your optimistic, outgoing self, so seek out some adventure. On Sunday, trust your abilities.

CANCER

Watch for troubles on the home front as the week begins. Monday and Tuesday could both bring domestic conflicts, but a little empathy on your part could go a long way. By Wednesday and Thursday, emotions are running high. That can lead to excitement in romance and relationships — but amped-up emotions spell nothing but trouble for any financial or legal issues. Play it safe. On Friday and Saturday, give your super-sensitivity a break and take some time out for yourself. This Sunday, find an imaginative way to deal with a problem.

LIBRA

TAURUS

If you’re expecting boredom as the week begins, prepare to be (pleasantly) disappointed. Your routine gets some spark on Monday and Tuesday and you should follow up on any chance for fun -even if it means your work has to wait. On Wednesday and Thursday, your passions will push you into action. Just make sure they don’t push you into trouble, too. On Friday and Saturday, your trademark patience will pay off. Now is the time to pause and ponder, even if others are rushing ahead. Someone in the know will give you the gift of enlightenment.

LEO

Everybody is on your side as the week begins. And how could they not be? You’ve got all the answers (and you’re having all the fun!) on Monday and Tuesday. Enjoy the popularity. On Wednesday and Thursday, you’ll quiet down ever so slightly — now is an excellent time for chin-rubbing introspection and quiet analysis. You’ll kick back into action just in time for the weekend and you can expect applause, affection and admiration wherever you take your dramatic presence. On Sunday, help yourself out by helping someone else.

SCORPIO

Who can resist your flirtatious smile and easygoing outlook? Nobody, at least not as the week begins — you’ll be charming socks off by the score on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, you might still be generous with your attention, but you’ll be stingy with your cash. Put that fiscal fussiness to use by plotting out a smart financial plan. On Friday and Saturday, you’re full of yourself — but in a good way! You’ve got a lot to say and you’re surrounded by people who want to hear what’s on your mind. On Sunday, take some quiet time for yourself.

The week could start on a difficult note. Your heart and your head can’t seem to agree on Monday and Tuesday and this might be a better time to think than act (especially if you can count on some backand-forth banter with friends). Your outlook on Wednesday and Thursday should clear up dramatically, finding you exceptionally charismatic and confident. You’ll know what you want and you’ll know how to get it. On Friday and Saturday, you can expect to get caught up in the moment. Somebody persuasive wants to sweep you up in their plans, but you can count on your instincts to guide you. On Sunday, start something new.

Your ambitiousness will pay off as the week begins. Monday and Tuesday are both great days to start projects and make things happen. Everyone might not be on the same over-achieving wavelength right now, but they’ll at least have the good sense to get out of your way. Wednesday and Thursday should give you time and perspective to step back and re-assess where you’re at — and you can count on friends to help you take accounts. On Friday and Saturday, you need to stay disciplined in the details, but try to let your mind roam to suss out the big picture. On Sunday, you’ve got the brains and brawn to accomplish anything.

Expect to make close connections as the week begins. Monday and Tuesday are both perfect days for getting your point across and winning over friends (and maybe even making new ones). Wednesday and Thursday see you slowing back down and turning inward, as thoughts shift to the big picture. Are you making enough progress in your chosen work? On Friday and Saturday, others will expect you to take charge — but in a fun way! Organize an outing (or a party maybe?) with friends both new and old. Don’t bother trying to accomplish anything on Sunday. Just try to kick back and enjoy the day.

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KAKURO

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

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Every week should begin this way! You’re full of energy and enthusiasm on Monday and Tuesday - and you’ve got ample charm to inspire others at home, at work or anywhere. Expect to slow down on Wednesday and Thursday, though: You’ll be more intent on analysis than action. That unusual intelligence and insight should carry you well into Friday and Saturday, when you can put those ideas to work - and you can expect some help from a like minded partner to make things happen. On Sunday, be flexible. Use your trademark flexibility to adapt to the unexpected.

VIRGO

Show some prudence on financial matters as the week begins. Monday and Tuesday are both bad days for impulse purchases but they’re great days for other kinds of exuberance, like spontaneous opinions and wide-eyed ideas. On Wednesday and Thursday, indulge your intellect by striking up conversations and following your curiosity. On Friday and Saturday, resist the urge to rush ahead. Sometimes the most daring - and worthy - risk is to kick back and just let things happen. On Sunday, rest on your laurels. Your hard work has paid off and it’s time for some fun and romance.

SAGITTARIUS

Who loves you, baby? Everybody, apparently - or at least it’ll seem that way as this week begins. Friends and admirers will rally to your banner on Monday and Tuesday and it’s a good time to make your wishes known. You can expect an attentive audience. On Wednesday and Thursday, that outgoing mood could shift to shyness. Maybe it’s time for some peace and quiet to recharge? By Friday (and on into Saturday), you’ll be back to your jovial, genial self and you can count on having fun even if things don’t go the way you planned. On Sunday, do something truly unique and original - even if it’s just a small, symbolic gesture.

PISCES

Watch out for conflict as the week begins. Others might not be on your side on Monday and Tuesday and even former partners could have ambitions at odds with your plans. Don’t be afraid to toss out the old in favour of the new and on Wednesday and Thursday be extra careful of anyone trying to take advantage. Stand up for yourself and don’t back down! If you can formulate a smart plan on Friday and Saturday, expect to have luck on your side. The stars will aid your efforts to do the right thing. On Sunday, take the lead. Others will look to you to provide direction — or to point the way towards someone else who will.

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Across 1 Assumed name (9) 8 News publication (5) 9 North African country (7) 10 Enraged (8) 11 Cover for a teapot (4) 13 Thinly scattered (6) 14 Short open jacket -Ravel composition (6) 16 Probabilities (4) 17 Blow to the chin (8) 19 Beethoven piano concerto, Op. 73 (7) 20 Native American tent (5) 21 Refuge (9) Down 1 Presents (anag) (8) 2 On cloud nine (6) 3 Archaeological excavations (4) 4 Close shave (6,6) 5 Afraid to speak frankly (5-7) 6 Spring rain (5,7) 7 Spotless (5,3,4) 12 Where Lady Godiva rode (8) 15 Old Greek city state (6) 18 The E of QED (4)

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WORDS BBC - BECKHAM - BOYZONE - CHALLENGE - CHARITY - CYCLING - DELBOY DONATE - FOOTBALL - FUNDRAISE - GYMNASTICS - KYLIE - LITTLEMIX 1. ‘The Persistence Of Memory’, ‘Dream Caused By The Flight Of A Bee’ and ‘Lobster Telephone.’ MILE - MONEY - PECKHAM - RADIO - RELIEF - RODNEY - SOCKS 2. ‘The Starry Night’, ‘Irises’ and ‘Sunflowers.’ SPONSORSHIP - SPORT - TEAM - TELEVISION - TOPDOG - TROPHY

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3. ‘Women In The Garden’, ‘La Grenouillère’ and ‘The Magpie.’ 4. ‘The Battle Of Trafalgar’, ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ and ‘Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway.’ 5. ‘Campbell’s Soup Cans’, ‘Eight Elvises’ and ‘Moon Museum.’ 6. ‘The Kiss’, ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I’ and ‘Beethoven Frieze.’ 7. ‘Portrait of Henry VIII’, ‘The Ambassadors’ and ‘The Body of Dead Christ in the Tomb.’ 8. ‘The Hay Wain’, ‘The Cornfield’ and ‘Hadleigh Castle.’ 9. ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’, ‘The Conversion of Saint Paul’ and ‘Death of the Virgin.’ 10. ‘The Ghost of a Flea’, ‘Pity’ and ‘A Vision of the Last Judgement.’

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1 Salvador Dali. 2 Vincent Van Gogh. 3 Claude Monet. 4 J. M. W. Turner. 5 Andy Warhol. 6 Gustav Klimt. 7 Hans Holbein The Younger. 8 John Constable. 9 Caravaggio. 10 William Blake

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England Six Nations Blow as Ireland clinch Six Nations

The Ireland rugby team have arrived home yesterday to a rapturous welcome in Dublin after winning the Six Nations. Hundreds gathered to greet the champions, who defeated France in Paris on Saturday. It couldn't have kicked off a better start to the St Patrick's Day celebrations, as Brian O'Driscoll arrived home with trophy in hand following his last international match. Ireland won the RBS 6 Nations title after beating France 22-20 in Paris, to give Brian O'Driscoll a fairytale send-off, in a thrilling final game of the tournament. Johnny Sexton's two tries helped Brian O'Driscoll complete the fairytale ending to his international career as Ireland claimed the RBS 6 Nations title by edging out France in Paris. Sexton ran in two tries, missed five points with the boot and was knocked out cold trying to tackle wrecking ball centre Mathieu Bastareaud. Ireland rebuffed a late French onslaught to claim their first Six Nations title since 2009 and just a second win in 42 years in Paris, with wing Andrew Trimble also on the scoresheet. O'Driscoll capped his 14st and final international appearance with just a second career Six Nations title, the storybook ending so craved by the Irish nation.

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Farrell, who again was faultless with eight out of eight kicks at goal. Overall England have still had a fine tournament even if they have not won the Six Nations title. They have moved on enormously since a year ago and revealed a game that is ambitious and wide-ranging. Last autumn they ensured that they had a pack of forwards to compete with the best, and that was evident here again even if the scrummage struggled at first before finishing strongly. Now they have shown that they have a backline that is dangerous, if not fully composed and flowing at all times. Added to that they have a rock-solid defence. The only try they conceded here was a result of late over-ambition from their own 22. They simply had to take the risk.

Wales trounce 14-man Scotland as Stuart Hogg sees red

also doubled their previous best over the Scots, in the 46-22 win during their 2005 Grand Slam season.

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Wales romped to their biggest ever Six Nations win - and handed Scotland their record defeat in the Championship in the process - as they ran in seven tries against a visiting side reduced to 14 men when Stuart Hogg was red carded. The Scottish full-back was dismissed in the 22nd minute for a late shoulder charge on Wales fly-half Dan Biggar, with the hosts leading 10-3 at that point. Referee Jerome Garces initially showed Hogg a yellow card, but changed it to a straight red after watching a replay on Buffets arranged for any occasion the stadium big screen. Wales exploited the extra Live Sports Venue man with tries by George North (2), Jamie Roberts All Sports Shown (2), Taulupe Faletau, Liam All Saturday 4pm Kick off’s Williams and Rhodri Williams. Greig Laidlaw's 2 bottles larger only 1.80€ fourth minute penalty briefly gave Scotland the Large Sunny Terrace lead, while Biggar kicked two penalties and four conversions, with James Hook adding a fifth. It completed a disastrous Six Nations for the Scots, whose previous heaviest defeat in the tournament was their 38-3 defeat by France in 2003, with a narrow win in Rome their only reward for a disappointing campaign. Wales' victory margin of 48 points exceeded their previous record winning Call us for info & enquires 634 130 853 margin, which came in Calle Lepanto 12/13. Benidorm the 47-8 win against Italy Opposite the Town Cabaret in 2008, by 11 points. It

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Rosberg wins & Ricciardo Punished

Mercedes star Rosberg got a perfect start to claim the lead from team-mate and pole-sitter Hamilton, and never looked troubled thereafter. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo originally claimed what seemed an impressive second place in front of his home crowd, but was later stripped of his accolade as

a subsequent investigation showed that his car had consistent exceeded the maximum allowable fuel flow rate allowed under 2014 rules. That left McLaren's Kevin Magnussen, originally third, with a stunning second place on his F1 debut, with Jenson Button close behind in third. The shocks of the race were the early retirements of Hamilton and Vettel, however, both of whom suffered misfiring cylinders that saw them missing pace from the start. Fernando Alonso was promoted to fourth after Ricciardo fell foul of stewards, but perhaps the performance of the day came from Vallteri Bottas, who came fifth after twice scything through almost the entire field - once at the start of the race, and then again after hitting a wall, losing his right rear tyre and limping into the pits. Hamilton and Vettel both added that they are confident the issues could be solved quickly - and given the excellent pace of their team-mates, that seems more than likely. Rosberg, tipped to duel with team mate Hamilton for the championship, celebrated his fourth race victory and first since last year's British Grand Prix, when he was also the beneficiary of technical mishaps to Hamilton and Vettel.

Schumacher remains in 'waking-up phase,' as F1 pays tribute in Melbourne

Michael Schumacher's manager has said that the former F1 star is yet to wake from a coma following his skiing accident. Schumacher's previous team Mercedes dedicated their win at the Australian Grand Prix to him. Manager Sabine Kehm said on Sunday that Michael Schumacher's condition was largely unchanged, telling the German television channel RTL that the 45-yearold had not woken from his coma. "Michael remains in the waking-up phase, in other words: he has not yet woken up," Kehm told RTL during their coverage of the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. "We are of course waiting for that moment, but we have learned

and we also accept that this could take a long time. We've come to terms with this." In a recent statement, Kehm had said thatSchumacher was exhibiting small signs of improvement. She told RTL on Sunday that she still could not elaborate on these signs, describing them as "really the most private of family matters." Many current drivers on the Formula One grid carried messages of support for the stricken seven-time world champion at the season's first race in Melbourne on Sunday. The CEO of Mercedes' parent company Daimler, Dieter Zetsche, said the Mercedes F1 team dedicated Nico Rosberg's victory to their former driver.

Good Week Fulham win to inspire survival?

Fulham boss Felix Magath believes his side’s 1-0 victory against Newcastle can kick-start their battle for Premier League survival. The win, courtesy of an Ashkan Dejagah goal, was the first in 10 top-flight games for the Cottagers, who remain four points from safety. Fulham’s win was the first in four games since Magath took over and came after the German made five changes from the side which had been beaten 3-1 by Cardiff in their previous game. Fulham survived a penalty shout for a Heitinga handball from Tim Krul’s shot after the Newcastle keeper had gone up for a corner in the final moments of the match.

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ALFAZ FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE In a fast and furies Weekend a full Premier League Programme produced plenty of action and talking points which included 24 goals,7 clean sheets,45 yellow cards and 4 red ones going into the Fantasy.Liverpool’s Captain Steven Gerrard missed the chance of a unique Hat-Trick of Penalties when he missed his 3rd Pen, all by kind permission our well known Super Star Referee Mark Clattenburg.Jose Mourinho doesn’t want Chris Foy to Referee any more Chelsea Games and I’m not surprised has he sent 2 of his Players off and banished him to the Stands.Just as a matter of interest Mr.Foy comes from St.Helens which is just near Liverpool.(No Comment Jose) Well how does all that effect the Fantasy League. Abby’s Brigade regained the top spot from Danielle’s Charlie’s Chico’s although it’s only a slight 8 point advantage. Rob’s Scunny F.C. are right up there in 3rd place while Neil’s Blue Moon Rising Again hopes of a top four finish did no harm by climbing 2 places to be in the top Four.Heidi’s Pot Luckers are struggling at the bottom and they now trail Ben’s Boys by 35 points. For the 2nd Season running our Junior League has been dominated by 1 Team.This Year Abby’s Brigade are the runaway leaders with a massive lead over Rocky’s Mini Spurs. Things are not much different at the bottom as Ben’s Boys have been there since the 3rd Week of the Season and they have never looked like moving off the bottom spot. Charlie’s Chico’s increased their lead at the top of our Mark Carter Ladies Section to 40 points over 2nd placed Laik’s Loonies.At the other end of the Table the Pot Luckers are still well behind the nearest Team which is Rachel & Kims El.Nui Baddies. Top Team in this Section and Manager of the Week is

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