Canarian Weekly Issue 683

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Euro’s set to be stabilised EU Summit meets to ensure financial security of Europe.

THE PRIME Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, has travelled to Brussels for the European Council.

The 27-strong group are to discuss the establishment of a permanent mechanism to ensure the financial stability of the euro area.

In this regard, the Heads of State and Government will seek backing for the euro to support the stability of the single currency.

The European Council in Brussels will focus on the reform of the Lisbon Treaty.

The European Council receive the report of the President of the European Council on any necessary amendments to the Treaty for member states of the euro area to establish a permanent mechanism to ensure the financial stability of the entire euro area.

The European Council also must give its approval to the general characteristics of the new mechanism. This will consider the agreement reached by the Eurogroup on 28 November 2010.

The permanent facility is designed to replace the European Financial Stability

Fund (FEEF), which will run until June 2013. It is also hoped that the European Council to give fresh impetus to the six legislative proposals on economic governance presented by the Commission and considered within the Task Force in Van Rompuy, in order to reach an agreement in June 2011.

Te Brussels European Council will review the remaining economic initiatives and in particular the package of legislative pro-

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The Heads of State and Government of the EU will meet Thursday afternoon at the first working session, and later to maintain a working dinner.

On Friday, 17th there will be a second workshop. On this day, the Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez

Zapatero, is scheduled to appear before the media.

Reports state that the German chancellor does not want to pour more euros into the current EU rescue fund.

It is thought that the twoday meeting will be an opportunity to squash the current ‘jittery’ climate and it’s expected to see an agreement to set up a permanent system for rescuing countries that get heavily into debt.

Meanwhile concern over Spain’s financial stability continued as it was forced to pay a higher rate of interest in a government bond sale.

Spain has been under financial market scrutiny since the Irish Republic was forced to take an aid package of 85bn euros (£72bn; $113bn) last month.

That bail-out followed the 110bn-euro rescue of Greece in May. Spain is now paying 1997

levels to finance her debt. Spain now has to pay interest at 1997 levels to finance its debt, with an 18% jump on ten year bonds paying 5.4855 marginal interest, and a 31% jump on 15 year bonds to 5.968% reached today, Thursday.

The Spanish treasury managed to place 2.4 billion, with the offer remaining 1.8 times oversold.

The EU will be sending a message of ‘calm and reflection’ from Brussels today where the leaders of the 27 countries are meeting to discuss how to strengthen the Euro. The doubts over Spain are not helping matters and Brussels will do all it can to dispel talk of any rescue of Spain being needed.

The summit means that the EU leaders have met seven times this year, a number never seen before.

Meanwhile the Spanish Banking Association, AEB, has said that for the year to September, banks’ profits were down by some 13%, after more provisions were set aside for bad debt. The banks made 11.089 billion over the nine months, compared to 12.71 billion for the same period last year.

The amount of money put aside has reached 12.367 billion, up 2.3%.

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Christmas Carols with a difference

THE XVII edition of the Christmas concert provided by the Tenerife Symphony in the port area of Santa Cruz will be “different” this year for the first time, popular themes in classical music with the roots of “gospel” will be specially arranged for the occasion.

The concert, as usual, be held in the port area of Los Llanos de Santa Cruz harbour on Christmas Day, and be led

by the head of the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, Lü Jia. As explained in a press conference today the coordinator of the Culture of the Cabildo of Tenerife, Christopher de la Rosa, he said, “when the idea of mixing classical music with the “gospel” we had “some degree of doubt” that dissipated after commissioning arrangements for these popular topics.”

This time the format of the concert will be different and will have two parts, the first popular pieces from the classical repertoire: the Overture to “Die Fledermaus” by Strauss, two German Dances by Beethoven, Brahms

Hungarian dance and the prelude to “The unruly “by Chapi.

In the second part the gospel choir will include songs such as “When the saints go marching in” and “Oh Happy Day.” In addition there will be carols and fireworks provided by the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife!

The director of TVE in the Canary Islands, Juan Luis Callau, said that for the public broadcaster it is “a joy” to cover the transmission of the concert, in which we offer a commitment to culture and traditional element of Christmas and the Canary entity wants to become an international reference.

The international channel RTVE, will broadcast to a potential audience of 800 million people, Europe, America, Asia and Oceania.

In addition Spain’s National Radio broadcast the concert for the Canary Islands by Radio 5 and the rest of the country delayed by Radio 1 at 23:00 hours on 1 January.

Juan Luis Callau said the broadcast involved 30 people with eight cameras, one crane, and will be offered in the 16:9 format in stereo.

The concert is sponsored by companies Boluda, Capsa, TCR, El Corte Inglés, Telefónica, Cepsa, Asprocan, Lanzateide, Fred Olsen and Esponja del Teide.

Canarian heads’ historic meeting As we go to print the Canary Islands Presidents were meeting in an historic event because for the first time, every president of the Canary Islands will meet around a table to discuss the future of the Islands.

It is in the framework of ‘Parliament and Society: Ideas for the Future’. The unique meeting will see Jeronimo Saavedra, former president of the PSOE on two occasions (1983-1987) and (1991-1993), Fernando Fernandez, former Chief Executive of the Popular Alliance (AP) - currently PP - 1987 to 1988; Lorenzo Olarte, former president of the Canarian Government from 1988 to 1991 with the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS), Manuel Hermoso, former regional chief executive between 1993 and 1999 with the Canarian Coalition (CC) and Roman Rodriguez, former president of CC Canary government between 1999 and 2003 give their views on the

future of the region. The meeting will be chaired by the head of the Chamber state, Antonio Castro, and will last two hours. In this debate all the former presidents may offer their thoughts on how the Canaries has evolved and their vision of the challenges that the islands have.

Also, this meeting will serve to bring together government expertise and shared vision in order to collaborate in the creation of an exit strategy from the crisis.

With this debate, we close the cycle of ‘Parliament and Society: Ideas for the Future’, launched on 30 September. This is a meeting point that has been developed at the regional headquarters of the Chamber for several weeks and featured speakers who have spoken and specialists from different economic, technical and professionals who are responsible for analyzing key issues for Canary’s future, such as tourism, population, relations with the European Union and economic models, amongst other things.

Breast-cancer supporters truly are back in the pink NEARLY 2,000 people took part in Sunday’s annual Walk for Life, which raised more than 13,600 euros for breast-cancer associations AMATE and AECC. The huge gathering, all dressed in pink, strolled from Salytien in Las Americas to the Plaza de Los Pescadores in Los Cristianos - a distance of nearly four kilometres.

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drummers, they danced and walked along the coastal path, collecting sponsorships and donations on the way. A group of hardy swimmers also braved the rough seas to swim the distance. Many of the participants carried pink balloons, and even dogs were dressed in pink for the occasion.

Clara Rodriguez Reyes, a breast-cancer survivor who has undergone a double mastectomy, had her body painted and decorated with flowers for the walk.

All the funds raised are evenly divided between AMATE, a

popular charity which supports breast-cancer sufferers in Tenerife, and AECC, the Asociacion Espanola Contra Cancer. The colourful event was attended by the Mayors of Adeje and Arona, Jose Alberto Gonzalez Reveron and José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga, as well as their counsellors of Health Policy and Equality, María Clara Pérez and Carmen Rosa González, respectively.

Brigitte Gypen, who promoted of the event, and representatives of various associations involved with this cause, were also present.

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A WORD FROM OUR EDITOR

We don’t need Christmas getaway bail-out, stress Spanish chiefs

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TRAVELLING used to be so simple - you paid your money got your ticket and sat in your pre-allocated seat for travel, with very little else to worry about except how long you were going to stay on the beach on Christmas day!

Today your flight booking takes about twenty minutes and prompts you to answer many questions (except your shoe size).

The booking/boarding frenzy is not the only thing to contend with this year. With the UK bracing itself for artic conditions there is doubt in some minds if they’ll be able to get to the UK to spend Christmas with loved ones and whether Brits will be able to get to the airport to jet over to Tenerife, but we still have one week to go.

One thing is for sure your mind can be put at rest as the threat of air traffic control action has been abated.

The Spanish Government have extended ‘the state of alarm’ as they call it to protect Spanish airspace over Christmas. This means that the armed forces will be on standby for the whole period should anthing untoward happen.

In a vote the Partido Popular finally abstained in the vote to extend the State of Alarm to January 15.

The Government managed to get the measure extended to January 15, not convinced by promises made in writing last Wednesday night by 85% of the Air Traffic Controllers,

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not to leave their posts again over Christmas if the ‘State of Alarm’ was lifted.

The Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, found time to attend the debate before heading off for the EU summit in Brussels, but delegated the defence of the Government’s position to the Minister for Presidency, Ramón Jáuregui. He told the chamber ‘If the chaos is repeated, it would be catastrophic for the country’.

But it was Development Minister, José Blanco, who declared ‘We can’t believe them, and that is why the Government must not drop its guard’. He indicated that he wanted to use the extension time to restart the talks with the controllers It was thought that the Partido Popular would vote against the measure, thus forcing the Government to rely on the Nationalist parties CiU and PNV to extend the provision, which some judges have questioned as being constitutional. As it was the PP finally announced that it would be abstaining in the vote, despite their criticism of the Government for not using the past two weeks to open dialogue with the air traffic controllers.

Meanwhile workers for AENA, the Spanish Airports Authority, have been demonstrating at Barajas airport in Madrid, against the Government plans to privatise 49% of the organisation.

Several dozen workers took part in the protest, called by the CGT union to express the anger of the workers ‘over the lack of information on their future’.

Until next week…

THE Spanish Government is still insisting it won’t need to apply for a bail-out from the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF).

The denial comes after global credit rating agency Moody said on Wednesday that it might downgrade Spain’s debt, which caused the euro to fall against the dollar.

Spain has been under scrutiny by the financial market since the Irish Republic was forced to take an aid package of 85bn euros (£72bn) last month.

But Madrid says there are no similarities between the two economies, despite worries over the country’s prop-

erty and banking sectors.

Moody’s comments pushed the euro down by 0.7% against the dollar to $1.329, although it was almost unchanged against the pound, with one euro worth 0.8484p.

Rabobank analyst Jane Foley said: “The Moody’s news has knocked the euro. It plays on fears that contagion could extend to the Spanish bond market, though it does not enlighten the market much further with respect to Spain’s underlying issues.

And Robert Peston, BBC TV’s much-respected Business Editor, warned: “2011 will be the year when the financial credibility of Spain - and, by extension, the eurozone as a whole - is likely to receive its severest test.”

In fairness, Moody’s does

not expect Spain to draw on the fund. But says its “funding requirements, not only for the sovereign but also for the regional governments and the banks, make the country susceptible to further episodes of funding stress”.

The credit agency believes the central government needs to raise about 170bn euros next year, with a further 30bn euros for the regions and 90bn for the banks. It adds that this was “rendered more challenging by the fragile confidence of international capital markets”.

Yet Moody’s analyst Kathrin Muehlbronner said that despite the “downside risks warrant putting Spain’s rating under review”, for a further downgrade, her company continued to view Spain as “a

much stronger credit than other stressed eurozone countries”.

The eurozone has come under increasing scrutiny since Greece needed a 110bneuro bail-out from the EU and IMF in May. Following the Irish Republic’s bail-out, Portugal was widely tipped as the next casualty, with questions also raised over Italy’s economy, as well as that of Spain.

EU leaders were meeting in Brussels yesterday and today (Friday) to address the region’s debt crisis and how it could be tackled better. They were also discussing ways to strengthen the temporary bail-out funds in place.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that no country in Europe would be “abandoned”, and reiterated that the euro would be defended.

Approval of fishing quotas LAST WEDNESDAY morning, the Council of EU Fisheries Ministers unanimously approved an agreement on the Total Allowable Catches (TAC) and quotas for 2011.

According to the Minister for the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs, Rosa Aguilar, “Spain feels its requests have been listened to” and that the Commission has been “sensitive” to the plans of her ministry.

The proposal from the Commission envisaged a restrictive quota scenario for the Member States that has been adjusted during the negotiation whilst fully respecting the obligation for stocks to comply with the principle of maximum sustainable yield for 2015 whilst guaranteeing the maintenance of fishing activity and employment.

The minister reiterated that “Spain’s position is based on scientific reports and the maintenance of activity and, therefore, sustainability and jobs”.

Within this context, the improvement on the initial

proposal from the Commission is especially important for the interests of Spain in terms of hake, angler fish, sole, John Dory, mackerel, Norway lobster, codfish and the anchovy in the Bay of Cadiz.

Particular mention should be made of the 15% TAC increase for the southern hake, thus demonstrating the positive results from the recovery plan that has been under way for several years.

This situation improves the fishing possibilities for the Spanish fleet, which is the main fleet interested in fishing this species.

The Council and the Commission made a commitment to review stocks of this fish next year. TAC values regarding the northern hake

remain at the same levels as 2010, in line with the commitment to reach maximum sustainable yield by 2015.

Also worth highlighting is the 11% increase in sole and the 5% increase in angler fish within Spanish fishing grounds; a stock of enormous interest to coastal fishing fleets in Spain.

As regards the angler fish and John Dory in Scottish waters, this year’s TAC levels will be maintained even though the Commission had initially planned to reduce them.

As for the mackerel, the Norway lobster, the codfish and the anchovy in the Bay of Cadiz, the final agreement minimises the reduction originally planned by the Commission. Particularly sig-

nificant is the change made to the proposal regarding the Norway lobster in Irish waters, for which the Commission had proposed a cut-back of 68% for catches made by the Spanish fleet that will finally be set at a 13% reduction.

Similarly, the Commission was advocating a 50% reduction in fishing activity by Spanish trawlers operating off the western coast of Scotland due to the application of the cod recovery plan in that region. Finally, this reduction will not take place but Spain has promised to provide data on the activity of its boats in that region so the scientists can assess the impact of the various fleets with accurate information.

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The rubbish Canarian property dispute ends prices fall PROPERTY prices in the Canary Islands fell by 2.9% in the third quarter, against last year’s three-monthly figures for the same period.

THE MUNICIPALITY of San Miguel de Abona has seized control of the refuse collection service in the municipality and this will be extended for a further six months. The City Council will be responsible and accountable for managing this service, including payment of payroll workers CLUSA. The Municipality of Miguel de Abona reached an agreement the concessionaire of

San has with this

service for street cleaning and refuse collection, CLUSA, involving the running of the service by the local authority and put an end to the disruption of rubbish collection which began on December 5 by workers. Throughout these months, and after many meetings and discussions, the Mayor of the Municipality of San Miguel de Abona has become a key element so that these negotiations have progressed fruitfully.

The Mayor of San Miguel de Abona, has stated that “through this” takeover “an end to a series of negotiations and strikes continued that, unequivocally, have been damaging the image

and quality of life of our town. It is unacceptable that our crowded streets see rubbish appear.

Therefore, and as a matter of public health and dignity of workers, I can not express my satisfaction with the making of this decision, because after reaching an agreement, the municipality will be perfectly clean and the neighbours will recover normality.“ Chinea added that “aware of the setbacks and hardships that caused the strike over the last few days, it is fair and necessary to seek tranquility and serenity to the population, as from this evening we will proceed to the restoration of cleaning.

Similarly, workers appreciate

their willingness to achieve this solution and the patience shown by the general population of San Miguel.

The drop in Spain was slightly less, at 2.2%, which was more than a full point down on the previous quarter, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

The Housing Price Index, which measures the changing cost of private dwellings, announced a drop of about one point in new-build properties, falling 1.7% in the second quarter and by 2.6% between July and September.

Resale homes fell 1.8% after remaining stable in the previous quarter.

Overall, private housing dropped sharply between July and September after prices

had stabilised since the most significant fall (7.7%) in the second quarter of 2009.

But across most of the country, except in Madrid, where they went up by 0.9%, house prices fell in the third quarter of this year.

The biggest drops were seen in Cantabria (6.7%), Navarra (6.5%), Aragón (5.9%), La Rioja (4.3%), Castilla y León (3.6%), Asturias (3.4%), Galicia (3.2%) and the Valencian Community (3%).

Below-average price falls were registered in the Balearic Islands (2%), Murcia (1.2%), Extremadura (0.9%) and the Basque Country (0.6%).

New sewage station THE PRESIDENT, Ricardo Melchior, and the mayor of Adeje, Jose Miguel Rodriguez, signed last Friday the cooperation agreement The Cabildo de Tenerife will carry out the execution of the works of the pumping station of sewage in La Caleta, in the municipality of Adeje.

The implementation of these, are included within the Insular Plan of Cooperation of works and

municipal services 20072010, will involve an investment of over 1.2 million euros.

This action will take place under a cooperation agreement signed on Friday, 10 between the island and local authorities which sets out the general conditions of economic cooperation. In this sense, the document was signed by the president, Ricardo Melchior, and the mayor, Jose Miguel Rodriguez, with the presence of the Minister of Municipal Cooperation insular Felix Sierra.

The Corporation shall be

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responsible for financing the preparation of the project, funding for the project management and the execution thereof.

The sewage system may include the implementation or replacement of necessary infrastructure networks (network of supply pipes underground lighting, low voltage and telephone) and complete replacement of the pavement. Similarly, the work will take place on public land provided by the municipality or formally transferred to the City by the owners for this purpose.

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Transportation TITSA incorporates 70 new buses to enhance their services throughout the island.

The company Intercity Transport Tenerife Cabildo (Titsa) presented on Wednesday 15 December, the new fleet of 70 vehicles, designed to strengthen the main lines of the island and services to the mid areas. The investment amounts to EUR 12,284,011 and was the largest purchase of buses made in the 32-year history of the company.

The President of the Cabildo, Ricardo Melchior, said that the purpose of council is to achieve integrated public transport, “which is only possible with the teamwork of all administrations.”

The presentation took place outside the Auditorio de Tenerife and was attended by the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Planning of the Canary Islands, Alvaro Davila, the vice island president, Jose Manuel Bermudez and Carlos Alonso, and TITSA manager, Juan Carlos Pérez Frías, as well as with other island and local authorities.

The Minister of Economy and

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Best of Friends aiming for the great Marathon RAY KENT, from Friends Bar on San Blas, will be running alongside his cousin, Bradley Steel, in the 2011 London Marathon as part of the official Sue Ryder Charity Team

Competitiveness, and, in turn TITSA president, Carlos Alonso, said that this investment primarily seeks to increase the number of customers and enhance their loyalty, with a clear commitment to quality. · Specifically, 17 buses are Scania Castrosua body of 15 meters will be added soon in the express line (direct). · Santa Cruz to Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje (110-111) and Santa Cruz in Puerto de la Cruz (102-103). Airport will also be reinforced through the connection 343. · A third of the investment has been financed through an agreement to sign with the State and the Government of the Canary Islands. The City

Council provides two thirds of the funds. · TITSA fit new needs and improving the connection to the neighborhoods and eccentric nuclei with smaller vehicles, more efficient and less polluting. · It is expected that within two months following the finalization of the incorporation of 28 vans, 24 cars of 12 meters and a hybrid vehicle next spring. · More performance, more efficiency · Users can enjoy air-conditioned green high performance disc brake systems, active safety systems and access ramp for the disabled, among other advantages.

· The buses purchased complies with regulations 66 anti tip and with the commitment to respect the environment, to include units with Euro 5 engines. · Also, reduced fuel consumption resulting from a downsizing of the fleet towards smaller vehicles and more energy efficient. · All new vehicles of 15 and 12 meters are equipped with surveillance cameras to improve security at home and abroad and strengthen the protection of the passenger and driver. · Presented the new image of TITSA, part of a comprehensive strategy for the company to improve its services.

Ray, 54 and 24-year-old Bradley, applied to run for the charity in August and were accepted on their first application, which is quite unusual.

They will be competing to raise money for Sue Ryder in memory of Bradley’s stepfather, Rob Olrod, who died of cancer earlier this year. Rob worked with Ray and their wives, Mo and Kim, running Friends Bar. The duo have had to commit themselves to raising £2,750 each in sponsorship to be accepted as part of the team.

This charity specialises in providing individual, compassionate care to people with end-of-life, long-term needs.It has 50 projects on

the go and must raise £13m each year to provide four million hours of care.

Look out for events organised at Friends Bar over the coming months to raise money for this worthy cause.

Mo has already completed a sponsored hike, covering 100km in seven days and raising 480 euros towards the cause. And Ann, the Friends Bar day manager, raised 145 euros just for one hike.

Ray and Bradley thank all those people who are supporting them by arranging and attending fundraising activities, and for contributions already committed.

Neither man has any experience of marathon running and are having to work hard training nearly every day to increase their levels of fitness. Bradley is currently injured, while Ray is finding the training hard work.

So give him a toot and a wave if you see him out pounding the roads on Golf del Sur.

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Lions are a splash hit with orphans TENERIFE Sur Lions Club annual treat for the Island’s orphans on Saturday went off with a big splash at Aqualand, and included a visit from Father Christmas.

A group of 60-80 youngsters from various the orphanages spent a fun day at the Adeje park with the Lions.

They enjoyed themselves so

much that some of the kids were even reluctant to leave the water for the delicious pizzas supplied by Roys Pizzas.

Most of the gifts handed out by Father Christmas were provided by the members of Year Eleven at Wingate School, who were also present.

Some of the unwrapped toys will be sold at the school’s end-of-term toy sale, and the money raised will be given to the Lions for their ongoing work in the local community.

Freezing weather returns to Spain

Drama as Deni’s side just miss out

EL MEDANO’S Deni Stewart played in the Canary Islands’ football team who finished a respectable fourth in the Spanish Under-12 Girls Championship in Huelva.

But their journey, which took them into the semi-

finals out of the 28 teams competing from all over Spain, was not without drama.

Deni (bottom row, second left), and her team-mates, were stranded at Madrid airport because of the air traf-

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fic controllers’ strike and had to take a bus to Seville, travelling all through the night.

They arrived the next day, without luggage, boots, football kits etc, and were obviously very tired. They then had to play their first

match almost immediately, which they won, and went on to progress to the last four.

Andalucia were crowned Under-12 champions after beating Valencia in the final on penalties.

SPAIN is bracing itself for another spell of fierce, wintry weather, with much of the country on alert as rain, snow, freezing temperatures and strong icy winds were forecast in 39 provinces yesterday (Thursday).

Madrid, where there was an orange alert, was expecting temperatures to fall as low as -11ºC, while poor coastal weather was also scheduled in Girona, Mallorca and Menorca.

The Spanish Met Office issued a yellow alert, and warned of freezing temperatures in various other regions, where it was set to drop to between -4 and -9ºC. Tenerife, together with El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma, is expecting stormy weather, having also been placed on yellow alert - and up to 15 litres of rain per square metre per hour were expected during the day.

The Balearic Islands were preparing to be battered by gale-force winds, with gusts of up to 80kmph expected in Mallorca. Similar weather conditions in Menorca should also be accompanied by snow.

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Drink-drivers face festive clampdown by get-tough police THE annual preChristmas anti-drink driving campaign was launched by Spain’s DGT Traffic Authority police, on Monday and will run for a fortnight.

More than 1,000 control points will be installed on roads across Spain and the Canaries, and around 20,000 breathalyser tests will be car-

ried out every day, in an attempt to stop people drinkdriving.

Alcohol is a factor in onethird of all fatal traffic accidents, and the DGT is also encouraging local police forces to set up their own controls to deter those contemplating drinking and drivimg.

In addition, a radio campaign has been launched to dissuade drivers from taking their cars to Christmas celebrations.

Old heroin dealer is jailed for five years A PENSIONER aged 73 was sent to prison for five years and fined 12,000 euros after being caught selling heroin from a boarding house in Santander, Cantabria.

He was arrested after officers uncovered 93 grams of

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heroin, with a street value almost 6,000 euros. Part of the haul was hidden inside a coffee grinder in the block’s cleaning closet, together with more than 3,000 euros.

The man, known only as JMPT in court, had two previous convictions for drug dealing. He was said to have made contact with customers at local bars.

Live Arico Update Our thanks to …

Mark, Lesley and all at the Albatros Bar, Costa del Silencio, where last week’s fun afternoon raised 230 euros for Live Arico, and also amounts for other charities present.

Entertainers Dave Tracy, Suzy Q, Joe Harriet, Phil Gibson, Avril Taylor and Paul Lee did their thing, all pinned together by Chris Donoghue, and even Santa made an appearance! Thanks to all, and a Merry Christmas.

Christmas Party We have our Christmas Gala Night tomorrow (Saturday) at the VIVO club in Las Americas. Tickets are 25 euros each, for a threecourse meal with a half-bot-

tle of wine, and on stage will be Mark from the Wild Boyz, joined by guest artists Colin Stevens, Suzy Q, Phil Gibson, plus a disco from midnight.

There will also be a 30minute showcase from the children of Estrellas Theatre School.

A few tickets were still left on Wednesday, so call Suzy Q on 629 388 102 to check the

situation. In any event, we invite anyone wanting to join us for drinks after 10pm to do so, and celebrate Xmas.

See you there.

Late cards and decorations Last-minute Xmas cards and decorations are available at the Live Arico shops, in Costa del Silencio, San Eugenio and Los Cristianos. They are open Monday-Friday, from 10am-

4pm, and from 11am-2pm on Saturdays.

And lastly …

All of us at Live Arico would like to offer sincere thank everyone who has helped and supported us in 2010, from the bars who hold benefits, to our shop volunteers, kennel workers and all of you who contribute in little ways. It all comes together and keeps things ticking along. We have finally moved the dogs to better premises this year and, although there is still much work to do (as and when finances allow), we really feel we are getting somewhere at last. We wish you all the very best of seasonal compliments, and a prosperous 2011.

Special jobs for special people CABILDO DE Tenerife last Tuesday participated in the final day of the CERES Project (Qualification, Em-ployment and Social Networking), which was launched back in December 2008, whose aim has been to improve the employability of those groups who have difficulty fitting in the work place.

Two years later, 40 percent

of people who have been trained through this project financed by the European Social Fund have found work.

That is, 62.

Bermúdez stressed the importance of training and the values of work and effort. He noted that “this is the path that will help overcome the crisis and is not something we’re discovering now, but what they

did our previous generations.”

• The Minister Josefa Garcia thanked everyone involved in CERES its commitment to this project that has benefited about 160 people.

• Manuel Jorge Perez said the regional government wants the provision of training have an impact on the labour market and stressed that the important things are achieved

as a team.

• The council has offered to job seekers training and qualifications in areas not subject to the cycle of crisis, through CERES. • Has also provided the opportunity for internships and receive specific training in different fields such as agriculture, socio, computing and communications.

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Fag smuggler in wheelchair shocked into walking again A WOMAN in a wheelchair was so stunned to be caught smuggling cigarettes from Tenerife by customs officers that she got up and walked!

The incident happened at East Midlands Airport three weeks ago during the confiscation of 300,000-plus cigarettes by the UK Border Agency from 16 passengers.

They also found 6kg of hand-rolling tobacco in their suitcases in what they said was their biggest seizure to date there.

The smugglers would have spent some £30,000 on cig-

arettes in Tenerife, and could have sold them for around £45,000 in the UK. The previous record was set in 2004, when 252,000 cigarettes were discovered.

The UK Border Agency said in a statement that one of the passengers was escorted in a wheelchair to the customs’ checkpoint by airport staff.

Her suitcase was opened to reveal a stash of cigarettes.

“The discovery startled the passenger so much that she walked out of her wheelchair,” confirmed the agency.

Alex Lawther, UKBA assistant director, said: “This is a major seizure that reflects

the robust controls we have in place at all ports and airports to keep drugs, weapons and contraband out of the country.

“The smuggling of cigarettes is often linked to serious, organised crime and can provide the funding for much larger criminal operations, such as drug-smuggling or people-trafficking.”

No criminal charges have been brought against the smugglers because it was not deemed to be “in the public interest”.

But their names have been added to border “watch” lists, which alert officials when smugglers make future journeys.

Union’s airport monopoly over?

THE Spanish Government has announced plans to break the union’s monopoly of airport control towers from next year.

Applications are already in for the partial privatisation of 13 control towers from next year, including those at Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with the remaining Spanish airports following on in 2012.

Development Minister José Blanco, who met with the Congress Development Commission on Tuesday at his

own request said the move would nullify the grip currently held by the Spanish Airports Authority, AENA. His appearance came before that evening’s emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss extending the State of Alarm affecting the air traffic controllers at Spain’s airports.

It was called by the Government on 3rd December for an initial 15day period, following wildcat strike action by the controllers, which disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of people, including those in Tenerife.

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ably, despite a pledge by the controllers’ union, UCSA, to guarantee their services if the State of Alarm were lifted.

Some 85% of the workforce produced letters of intent, committing to negotiations as a way out of the conflict, but to no avail.

The highly-paid controllers called in sick en-masse on 3rd December, shutting down the nation’s airspace at the start of one of Spain’s busiest holiday weekends, in protest over working hours and benefits, The Alarm will now be prolonged until 15th January, confirmed Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba.

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30,000 cruise passengers in just one week

Recycling electricals THE LOCAL Government is encouraging the recycling of electrical items and electronic toys this Christmas.

The Cabildo, Recycle Canary Foundation and the Association of Toys of Canarias have put in place an agreement for the collection of these items.

A collaboration agreement

has been signed for the recycling of small electrical items and electronic toys during the Christmas season. The event was attended by the Minister for the Environment, Wladimir Rodriguez, president of the Asojucan, Carlos Arvelo, and the president of the Canary Foundation Recycles David Bustabad.

Under the theme ‘Recycle this, your planet needs you’ the campaign will run from the 12th of December to the

end of January. People will be able to deposit their items free of charge in the recycling bins provided.

Anything from consoles, video consoles, trains, dolls, computers for children, sports equipment with an electric or electronic component.

Also small appliances and electronics such as blenders, toasters, sandwich makers, vacuum cleaners, irons, deep fryers, coffee makers,

hairdryers, shavers, toothbrushes, among others. Once collected, the items will be recycled.

Participating merchants can be identified with the poster campaign and the Green Santa, or through the Foundation website Recycle www.reciclacanarias.org.

Containers to deposit these devices will be installed in toy stores and shops and are attached to Asojucan provided by the Foundation Ecolec.

Lady Gaga fans’ ticket fraud The port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife by the end of this week will have received up to a total of nine cruises containing nearly 30,000 passengers and crew. The ships included the MSC Fantasia, Costa Concordia, Mein Schiff and Independence of the Seas.

Last Tuesday saw the arrival of the ship Boudicca, with 850 cruise ship passengers and 350 crew, the Arcadia, with a total of 2,850 visitors, and the Costa Concordia with 4,400 visitors.

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Last Wednesday the MSC Fantasia and the Balmoral, with a movement of 4,400 cruise passengers and 1,800 crew. On Thursday the 16th sees the arrival of Mein Schiff, which was here at the same time last November.

The Independence of the Seas, is expected to arrive with 5,000 people, 3,800 of them British.

This will coincide with the Thomson Spirit, with around 1,100 passengers and at the end of the week AidaBlu with 4,400 passengers and 2,200 crew.

SOME 200 people were conned into buying fake tickets for a concert featuring Lady Gaga in Madrid on Monday.

uncovered when the serial numbers were checked on the door.

Hundreds of die-hard fol-

lowers of the American singer, who was performing in Madrid that night as part of her Monster Ball tour,

were left crying at the gates of the Palacio de Deportes after missing out on seeing Lady Gaga live on stage.

They were the victims of a clever internet scam, which cost them between 57-96 euros each, even though some claimed to have bought the tickets from “proper” sites such as viagogo.es and gesticket.

But they were actually photocopies of authentic tickets, and the scam was

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Assange to walk free after his bail is upheld THE DECISION to release Julian Assange on bail has been upheld at the High Court and his laywer says the WikiLeaks founder is expected to walk free today.

He was granted bail on Tuesday by Westminster Magistrates Court, but an appeal was lodged against the decision. The Australian is wanted for questioning over alleged sex offences committed in Stockholm while he was visiting the city in August.

Judge Mr Justice Ouseley rejected arguments that Assange was a flight risk and renewed bail, pending moves to extradite him to Sweden.

His lawyer Mark Stephens told reporters his team were “utterly delighted” at the result, adding that his client was the victim of a “continued vendetta”.

He added the £240,000 bail

amount set by the magistrates court had been raised.

“We are going through the formalities, preparing sureties to go to police stations, arranging for the transfer of funds to the magistrates court, so that the security’s there,” he said “I’m pleased to report all the money came through. All his supporters kept their promises, the honourable people that they are.

“There are so many twists and turns in this case, it is impossible to say that this is the end of the line.”

It is understood the Australian may have to wear an electronic tag as part of his bail conditions and report to police daily.

He will be staying at the Suffolk manor home of Vaughan Smith, who owns London’s Frontline Club.

Before the court hearing, Mr Smith said: “He needs an appropriate address, he needs a safe place.

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up and say where we stand on this.” Swedish officials had told the court they feared Assange would abscond if he was granted bail because he has no ties in the UK. They said the WikiLeaks founder has lived a “nomadic

lifestyle” and those offering to provide sureties had not known him long.

Assange’s lawyers argued the Australian has no access to funds and the suggestion that his supporters would assist him in fleeing was

“purely hypothetical”. While the judge remarked the motivation to support could turn into a motivation to assist, he rejected the Swedish submission.

Meanwhile, a pro-WikiLeaks hacker has told Sky News an

internet insurgent group will keep attacking those companies who target the whistleblowing website.

Assange’s arrest followed the release by his website of thousands of private US diplomatic cables.

Scarlett Johansson announces end of marriage HOLLYWOOD couple Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have announced they are breaking up after two years of marriage.

The A-listers said in a joint statement: “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage.”

“We entered our relationship with love and it is with love and kindness we leave it.

“While privacy isn’t expected, it is certainly appreciat-

ed.” The 26-year-old actress and 34-year-old actor got engaged in May 2008 and married in that September at a private ceremony in Vancouver, Canada.

The pair kept their nuptials

private releasing few details about their wedding and rarely appearing in public together.

Johansson, who was voted GQ’s 2010 ‘Babe of the Year’, has most recently

starred in Iron Man 2.

Reynolds, who was also voted the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People Magazine last month, will soon star in the Green Lantern, released next year.

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‘Knife’ man quizzed over London police stabbings DETECTIVES are continuing to question a man over a knife attack on two police officers who were checking bus tickets in west London.

A police constable suffered a slashed throat after he and a community support officer (PCSO) were attacked when they discovered a passenger was wanted for a recall to prison.

The attack happened at a bus stop in New Broadway, a

Beach bodies ‘may be work of serial killer’ NEW YORK state police fear the remains of four bodies found on a beach were dumped there by a serial killer.

The bodies, which are yet to be identified, were found spread along a quarter-mile stretch of beach on Long Island about 40 miles east of New York City.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Richard Dormer said the bodies could be the work of a serial killer.

“It’s not a coincidence that four bodies turned up in the same location,” he said.

“It appears as though somebody targeted these individuals and dumped them.”

Skeletal remains of the first body were discovered on Saturday by a police officer.

The other bodies were found the following day,

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also on Oak Beach. It’s not a coincidence that four bodies turned up in the same location.

“It looked like a car pulled up on the side of the roadway and dumped them in the bushes,” the police commissioner added.

“The bodies would indicate they were dumped there by the same person or persons.”

The oldest remains could go back as far as two years, police added, making identification of the bodies difficult.

Working with dogs, investigators completed a sweep of the road and believe no more bodies are there.

Police are trying to determine whether any of the bodies were that of a missing New Jersey woman, a known prostitute who was believed to have been meeting a client at the beach.

The woman’s family reported her missing in May.

busy shopping street in the centre of Ealing at about 3pm yesterday.

The injured police officer, 23, underwent surgery last night and was today in a “serious but stable condition” in hospital with stab wounds to his neck.

The 27-year-old PCSO was treated in hospital and later released after suffering knife wounds to his head as he wrestled with the attacker.

Colleagues of the injured officers, who are based in Ealing Borough, arrested a 30-year-old man at the scene. A knife was recovered.

He was taken to a west London police station where he was being held in custody.

Detective Superintendent

Andy Rowell, the Ealing Borough police commander, said the incident occurred when a man began “behaving suspiciously” after being approached by the PCSO. On being challenged he allegedly turned his knife on the PCSO and the officer who suffered “multiple stab wounds initially thought to be life threatening”.

Eyewitnesses said the officers, who were wearing stab-proof vests, were part of an operation checking bus tickets.

One officer said the suspect was stopped and when a radio check was made the pair learned he was wanted for recall to prison.

The source added that when it became clear he was about to be arrested the man pulled out a knife

and attacked the officers.

Another eyewitness said the suspected knifeman had been travelling on a 207 bendy bus which travels between Hayes and White City.

This is a truly shocking incident. I’ve lived in Ealing for 25 years and I’ve never known anything like this.

The stabbings happened close to Christ Church School and a short distance from Ealing Town Hall in a street packed with shoppers.

London Mayor Boris Johnson said he was “shocked”, adding: “No place for this on the streets of London.”

The leader of Ealing Council, Julian Bell, said: “This is a truly shocking incident. I’ve lived in Ealing for

25 years and I’ve never known anything like this.

“Police officers do a fantastic job and put their lives on the line every day to keep our streets safe. Our thoughts are with the officers involved and their families.

“Council officers are already reviewing footage from all CCTV cameras in the area and will be giving police every possible assistance with their investigations into the incident.”

Det Chief Supt Rowell praised officers and thanked people who went to their aid.

He said: “Whilst this is no doubt a shocking incident, it is extremely rare for police officers to receive injuries of this nature whilst on duty.”

Relief as Ireland avoids double-dip recession IRELAND has avoided a double-dip recession but still has a long way to go if it is to grow its way out of trouble, new figures show.

Strong demand for exports helped the Irish economy grow by 0.5% between July and September, although a rise of 0.8% had been predicted.

Industry and agriculture grew while declines were seen in distribution, transport and communication as well as the services sector.

Finance minister Brian Lenihan said the Irish government was counting on export-led growth as the strategy that would restore the health of the economy and generate jobs.

“This strategy is working thanks to the improvement of competitiveness, and the flexibility and adaptability of the Irish economy,” he said.

“Exports have increased at an annual rate of over 13%, which is the strongest rate of growth since early 2001 and this performance has occurred in both the goods and services sectors.”

The finance minister added that personal spending was in line with expectations, while investment was weak, mainly reflecting the slow housing market.

Economist Nick Parsons of National Australia Bank said

the figures would “offer some relief”.

“Let’s remember that Ireland had eight consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. When we look at the UK recession, we only had six - and that was bad enough,” he said.

“Ireland emerged from the recession in the first quarter of this year, dipped negative in the second quarter, and the great fear was that the third quarter might show a clear double dip - with another two consecutive quarters of negative growth.”

Mr Parsons suggested Ireland could meet its growth targets for next year, but said the “real problem” would come in 2012, a year in which the Irish budget is based on a growth forecast of 3.2%.

“That’s the old trick UK Chancellors used to do to balance the books - put strong

growth figures out for the future and hope people wouldn’t notice,” he said.

“The Irish figures based on 3.2% growth for 2012 are starting to look pretty unrealistic already.”

Irish Austerity Budget · 24,000 public sector jobs to be cut · VAT to rise to 23% by 2014 · New property and water taxes · Minimum wage to fall to £6.43 On Wednesday the Irish parliament approved a £72bn bailout from the International Monetary Fund and European Union.

It came after the government unveiled the toughest budget in the state’s history last week to take 6bn euro out of the economy - the first phase of a four-year plan for recovery.

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US and Europe ‘facing a Christmas terror threat’ AL QAEDA terrorists are planning suicide attacks in the US and Europe over the Christmas period, insurgents captured in Iraq have reportedly claimed.

News of their suspected confessions came from Iraqi officials as an American intelligence source confirmed the threat as credible.

Among the alleged plots revealed by rebels was last weekend’s failed bombing in Stockholm where the suicide attacker detonated a device in a car and then killed himself in a separate blast.

Two bystanders were injured in the second explosion and police are looking at the possibility that the Iraqi-born Swedish bomber Taimour Abdulwahab al Abdaly was radicalised in Britain.

But Iraqi interior minister Jawad al Bolani said the insurgents made the claim about the Stockholm incident after the bombing happened.

Mr al Bolani and Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari said Iraq has alerted US and European authorities as well as Interpol about the suspected plots.

But neither official has specified which European country or countries are facing potential danger - and it is not possible to verify the insurgents’ claims.

However, Western counter-

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terrorism officials generally are on high alert during the festive period.

This time of year is particularly in focus after the failed attack by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the so-called underwear bomber, who tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day 2009.

Mr al Bolani said several insurgents claimed to be part of a cell that took its orders directly from al Qaeda’s central leadership. He said at least one of the captured suspects was a foreign fighter from Tunisia.

The confessions were the result of recent operations by Iraqi security forces that have seized at least 73 suspected operatives in the last two weeks, Mr al Bolani said.

An Iraqi intelligence official said threat information appeared to indicate that Denmark might be attacked, but refused to give details.

Also, a senior US intelligence official in Washington said authorities were closely watching two people in an unspecified European country suspected of being linked to the alleged plot.

The pair did not appear to be so-called homegrown terrorists, according to the US official who would not say where they were believed to be from.

Hit-and-run asylum seeker to stay in UK A FAILED asylum-seeker who ran a 12-yearold girl over and left her to die has won the right to remain in the UK. Aso Mohammed Ibrahim won the right to remain after an appeal by the UK Border Agency was rejected by an Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.

The 33-year-old Iraqi Kurd was already banned from driving when he ran Amy Houston down in November 2003.

He fled the scene, leaving her dying beneath the wheels of his car.

Hours later her father, Paul Houston, had to make the decision to turn off her life support machine.

Ibrahim was jailed for four months after admitting driving while disqualified and failing to stop after an accident.

Mr Houston has campaigned to get him deported in a tortuous legal battle spanning seven years.

The 41-year-old, from Darwen, Lancashire, begged

judges at a recent hearing to bring “my seven years of hell to an end” by sending Ibrahim back to Iraq.

Last month he handed in a letter to judges, containing an impassioned plea for Ibrahim to be deported.

However, Ibrahim’s lawyers argued that his human rights would be contravened if he were sent back to Iraq.

Now, two senior immigration judges have rejected a final appeal by the UK Border Agency to have him deported.

Ibrahim will now be allowed to live in the UK permanently.

Mr Houston said he was “frustrated and angry” at the decision.

“I’m really angry. We should

all be angry. It is a ridiculous state of affairs,” he said.

“I’m battling away here on my own. This is a perversity of our society.

“What are the judges saying here? They are saying it doesn’t matter what you do when you come here, who you kill, what laws you break, as long as you have a child here you can stay?

How can he say he’s deprived of his right to a family life? The only person deprived of a family life is me.

Amy was my only family.

“You work hard, play by the rules, pay your taxes and this is how you get treated. What does that say about politicians, our leaders and the

legal system? It’s a joke.

“They are obsessed with the rights of others from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. Where are my human rights?

“This man is a criminal, do we have no say who we allow in this country?

“He’s not a life-saving surgeon or a Nobel prize winner.

He was a criminal before, a criminal now and he will continue being a criminal.

“The Human Rights Act is for everybody, not just asylum-seekers and terrorists.

“How can he say he’s deprived of his right to a family life? The only person deprived of a family life is me.

Amy was my only family.”

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Cruise passengers are injured in stormy seas TWO PASSENGERS have been treated for broken bones after their luxury cruise ship was caught in stormy seas in the Mediterranean.

The Brilliance of the Seas was buffeted by 70-knot (80mph) winds, heavy rain and giant waves as it tried to reach a scheduled stop in Alexandria, Egypt.

The storm caused the 90,000-tonne ship to list violently as waves crashed over windows as high as the 10th deck, sending furniture and passengers flying and causing power cuts in some areas.

The crew eventually had to abandon the Egyptian stopover, sailing on to the next port of call at Valetta, Malta.

Passengers reported smashed windows and computers, debris spread across corridors, upended furniture and a fallen Christmas tree in the main atrium.

Two people suffered fractured bones, while others are being treated for minor injuries by medical staff on board the Royal Caribbean International ship.

One user, calling herself dirtgirl, wrote: “I was flying back and forth. My roomie managed to brace herself. The beds were sliding back and forth!! Broken glass every-

where as everything on it went flying. Tables and chairs upended.”

Another, called sochie, posted: “Very scary night, but things seem better now...Bed surfing, what an experience....”

And user marne-c posted comments from friend and forum member Dr. Fun, which read: “Thrown from bed + nearly pinned between bed that was wildly rolling to the walls and balcony slider... Feet cut as we tried to get out of room, and badly bruised, but glad to be alive.”

Three areas of the 962-ft vessel, including the beauty salon, video arcade and disco, have been closed for the remainder of the voyage due to extensive damage, but staff are working to clear other areas of debris.

Royal Caribbean released a statement acknowledging that the sailing had been a “frightening experience for our guests and crew” and promising staff would make every effort to ensure the last two days of the 12-night voyage were “as enjoyable as possible”.

The cruise line also vowed to refund all passengers as well as offering on-board credit, seen as a generous move particularly because the incident happened so late in the sailing.

Low-tech body-warmer real life-saver for baby A NEW low-tech baby incubator that costs as little as £65 could save millions of lives around the world.

The infant warmer is designed to be used in developing countries, where traditional incubators cost too much at around £15,000.

It looks like a snug sleeping bag with a pouch for a heat pack.

Rajan Patel, of the not-forprofit company Embrace Global, told Sky News: “It has the potential for saving millions of babies.

“There is a pressing need for this. In the first few days of life babies just don’t have the warmth to keep them alive.”

According to the World Health Organisation four million premature or low birth weight babies die each year, primarily from hypothermia.

Babies born too early or too light are unable to regulate their own body temperature and without artificial warmth many die.

Those that survive divert so much energy into keeping warm that their organs fail to develop normally, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and low IQ in later life.

The baby warmer will be launched next year in India, where 114 babies die every

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hour. Clinical trials are being carried out by Bangalore’s Institute of Child Health, which is using the warmer when transporting premature babies from remote areas.

Professor of Neonatology, Naveen Benakappa, said: “This is a good, low-cost product. At the moment some parents are putting their babies under a light bulb to keep them warm. But this product is very satisfactory.”

At room temperature it is solid. But when heated to 37C body temperature - it melts, storing energy. It then slowly releases the trapped energy as heat, keeping the baby at a constant 37C for up to six hours.

One of Bangalore’s top maternity hospitals, The Cradle, is also involved in tests on the baby warmer. Embrace Global hopes the approval of senior doctors will convince other clinics to use it.

Neonatologist Dr Joseph Kiran Tauro said: “If it can work here, it can work anywhere.”

Mr Patel said: “It’s low cost but high quality. We want mothers to be able to have live, healthy children, which is something every mother should be able to have.”

Highly-rated pilot brought down to earth with a bang HE HAD the good looks and charm and appeared to be a dazzling star, able to guide jumbo jets through perilous skies and tiny tubes through blocked arteries.

As a cardiologist and United Airlines captain, respected Chicago-based citizen William Hamman taught doctors and pilots various ways to keep hearts and planes from crashing.

He held university and hospital posts and bragged of work for prestigious medical groups. An Associated Press story even featured him leading a teamwork training session at an American College of Cardiology convention last spring.

But it turns out that Hamman isn’t even a doctor, let alone a cardiologist!. The AP discovered he had no medical residency, fellowship, doctoral degree, or the 15 years of clinical experience he claimed. He attended medical school for a few years but withdrew and didn’t graduate.

His pilot qualifications do not appear to be in question,

though, and he actually holds the highest type of pilot licence of all. However, United grounded him in August after his medical and doctoral degrees failed to materialise.

He resigned in June as an educator and researcher at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, after a check on his credentials revealed discrepancies.

Doctors who worked with the 58-year-old pilot are stunned, not just at the ruse and how long it lasted, but also because many of them valued his work and were sad to see it end.

“I was shocked to hear the news,” said Dr Douglas Weaver, who was president of the cardiology group when it gave Hamman a training contract for up to $250,000 a few years ago.

“He was totally dedicated to what he was doing, and there is a real need for team-based education in medicine,” said Dr Weaver, also a pilot from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Even after learning of Hamman’s deception, the American Medical Association was still going to let him lead a seminar that had been in the works, altering his biography and switch-

ing his title from “Dr” to “Captain” on course materials. It was cancelled after leading officials found out.

Now, groups that Hamman worked for have been left embarrassed that they hadn’t checked out the tall, sandy-haired man who impressed so many people with his commanding manner and simple insights.

His training sessions typically were billed: “This is your captain speaking: What can we learn about patient safety frm the airlines?”

Hamman is now lying low, refusing to return phone calls and e-mails seeking comment. And Michigan employment lawyer David Nacht acknowledges that his client does not have the medical and doctoral degrees he had claimed from the University of WisconsinMadison in the 1980s.

“It is Mr Hamman’s desire to clear up any misconceptions about his background that he has caused,” said Nacht. “He wants to be completely straightforward about it.”

There is no indication that Hamman ever took care of a patient, though his teamwork training had him videotaping in emergency rooms, and in other settings where patients were receiving

treatment Hamman does have an associate’s degree in general aviation flight technology, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. He also has “type ratings” to fly half-a-dozen large commercial planes, according to the FAA. United would not discuss his job history, citing employee confidentiality. But the company confirmed that he is not currently authorised to fly. Hamman lives in Michigan and is based in Chicago.

As long ago as 1992, he was listed as an MD from United’s flight centre in Denver. In an interview last year with a publication for heart specialists, Hamman says that being a doctor may have “opened up some doors at United, and I ended up as manager of quality and risk assessment”.

In 2004, he joined Western Michigan University as codirector of its Centre of Excellence for Simulation Research.

A year later, the centre received a $2.8m grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to expand simulation training into medical settings.

Matching funds from other groups brought the total to $4.2 million.

Snowstorm collapses US stadium’s roof THE ROOF of an American football stadium has collapsed after a storm dumped 17 inches of snow in the state of Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Vikings are without a stadium following the spectacular Metrodome cave-in, which was caught on camera by Fox Sports.

A film crew had left a camera rolling after spotting the roof leaking earlier in the day and believing the 30-year-old building would not continue to hold the weight of the snow.

They had been preparing for a major National Football League game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants, which has now been moved to Detroit.

The heat had apparently been turned up in the stadium in a bid to melt the snow, but the roof panels eventually gave way at 11am GMT (5am local time).

It followed a series of snowstorms that swept across America’s Midwest.

On Sunday, a blizzard warning was in place in Chicago, the state of Iowa, large parts of

Minnesota and Wisconsin and sections of North and South Dakota, Missouri and Michigan.

Most flights to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and St Paul Airport in Minneapolis were cancelled on Sunday morning, leaving thousands of people stranded.

Wisconsin also issued a notravel advisory throughout the state due to poor visibility.

The snowstorms have now moved towards Canada, but temperatures have plunged even further in the Midwest, making clearing roads even more difficult.

Jim Taggart, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the area was getting the kind of weather it “normally would get in January”.

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Online gifts for Christmas still trapped by ice FAMILIES waiting for Christmas gifts bought online may not get them in time for the big day after severe weather created a huge backlog of orders, according to experts.

Freight companies have reported millions of parcels piling up in warehouses as overwhelmed couriers struggle with deliveries, with Scotland being worst affected.

Fears are growing that the widely predicted second big freeze – expected to bring heavy snow across much of Britain this weekend – may stop many presents from arriving in time for Christmas.

Some retailers, including large supermarkets, have completely stopped taking new orders from Scotland so they can focus on clearing the backlog.

Global Freight Solutions (GFS), which works with all major couriers, said there were four million stranded parcels in warehouses, with more added every day.

There is the very real possibility that for the first time everything won’t be delivered.

The situation is said to be worst in Scotland and the North East, but GFS director Simon Veale said the problems could spread to other areas if snow and ice make more roads impassable.

He said there was a chance “Father Christmas won’t be coming” to some parts of the country and added: “There is the very real possibility that for the first time everything won’t be delivered.”

Tesco halted all deliveries of non-food items such as toys and electronic goods in Scotland at the weekend so it could focus on clearing its backlog.

A spokesman said: “Every delivery company operating in Scotland has been affected by the recent severe weather.

We are working hard to ensure that orders already placed with us are delivered.”

Sainsbury’s is still taking orders, but a spokeswoman said it was warning customers there were no guarantees that gifts ordered now would arrive in time for Christmas.

Meanwhile, Amazon said customers in Scotland were having delays of up to three days, while deliveries to the rest of the UK may take “up to two days longer than usual”.

The weather has forced the

company to move the Christmas deadline for its popular Super Saver Delivery service forward by two days to today.

The company said on its website: “Weather conditions are affecting both domestic and international deliveries and all of our carriers are working to clear their backlogs.”

Royal Mail confirmed this week it was taking on an extra 3,000 staff to help deliver items in the run-up to Christmas after parcels were delayed by the “worst December weather the UK has seen for almost 30 years”.

Managing director Mark Higson said: “Like other essential services, we have faced major difficulties with items moving in and out of areas most impacted by the snow and ice, particularly Scotland and the North East of England.”

A spokeswoman for the British Retail Consortium said retailers were at the mercy of independent courier companies they use to deliver nonfood items.

But she said shoppers would find another way to make sure they are ready for the big day.

She said: “You might think that retailers would take a big hit from it, but people won’t just abandon shopping because of problems with online deliveries – they’ll find some other way and they won’t simply give up on buying these items.”

Las Vegas biker robs £1m in casino chips A THIEF has robbed a casino in Las Vegas and escaped on a motorcycle with around £1m worth of gambling chips.

Police said the suspect went into the Bellagio casino wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet and walked directly to a craps table.

"He pulled a gun, told everyone not to move and took approximately $1.5m

worth of casino chips," a spokeswoman said.

"The suspect then ran back out to the motorcycle and exited westbound on Flamingo Boulevard."

MGM Resorts, which owns the Bellagio, confirmed the robbery happened but refused to give further details.

Police believe the same suspect may have robbed the Las Vegas Suncoast Casino poker room last week, getting away with about $20,000 (£12,700) in

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chips. The robber will find it difficult to spend the $1.5m (£950,000) he stole from the Bellagio, as chips are unique to specific casinos and are generally not interchangeable.

But state regulations allow casinos to redeem chips from sister casinos with some restrictions.

The incident was the 10th casino robbery in Vegas this year, but it was unusual because of the brazenness of the suspect and the size of the haul.

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Bouncy castle used to halt suicide bid POLICE IN Swansea called on the services of a bouncy castle to break a man’s fall after he threatened to kill himself by jumping 50ft from a building.

The incident happened late on Tuesday morning when a man made his way to the roof of a multi-storey car park.

Counsellors were called in to try to persuade the 64-yearold to return to safety while police frantically wondered what to do to save him, if the man did decide to jump.

On the spur of the moment, a police officer came up with the idea of hiring the inflatable castle and rushed to pay £68 to hire it from a local shop.

As counsellors kept talking to the man, police on the ground concentrated on inflating the castle.

Fortunately, in the end, the

novel idea was not needed.

After a seven-hour ordeal, the man was persuaded to leave the roof of his own accord.

He took the hand of a female negotiator and was led to safety - to the relief of the cheering crowd who had been watching anxiously below.

Acting Superintendent Keith Jones said later: “The use of the inflatable device was an impromptu idea which came from a local officer, which would have helped to reduce the likelihood of a serious injury should this gentleman have fallen.

“We believe that this is the first time that this method has been used in Swansea and was one of many tactics that were considered in order to resolve the situation.”

VAT ‘hidden cost’ warning is issued as inflation grows THE RATE of inflation in the UK rose to 3.3% last month and could be set to soar higher if shops put up prices by more than the planned rise in VAT, new research suggests.

Food, non-alcoholic drink and clothing were the biggest drivers behind the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rise in November, which was 0.1% up on October’s rate.

The headline rate of Retail

Prices Index (RPI) inflation, which includes housing costs, rose to 4.7% in November from 4.5% in October.

As the cost of living continues to rise, audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG is warning of an inflation spike on the high street in the New Year, as firms plan to take advantage of the VAT rate rise on 4 January.

According to research it carried out, nearly 60% of UK retailers and consumer goods manufacturers intend to raise prices over and above the 2.5% VAT rate increase.

Martin Scott, partner at

KPMG Performance & Technology, warned that such a move, while possibly boosting short-term profitability, could have a longer-term impact on demand.

“With economic forecasts predicting a slowdown in the New Year, this could threaten an already precarious recovery,” he said.

A further increase in CPI takes it well above the Bank of England’s 2% target, but the Bank maintains the high rate is down to volatile food and petrol costs.

Its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has resisted

lifting interest rates from a historic low of 0.5% in a bid to curb inflation.

Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit, said abovetarget inflation was “pencilled in by the Bank’s rate setters for some time to come” but that the latest figure would “no doubt rattle some nerves”.

He added: “The big danger is that the temporary factors which are stoking inflation in the short-run, such as higher food and clothing prices, may become entrenched in higher longer-term inflation expectations.”

‘Meet the Fockers’ Paltrow part of walk of fame in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD has officially recognised the work of Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow by honouring her with a star on its Walk of Fame.

Country singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were on hand to help Paltrow celebrate the unveiling of her star outside Madame Tussauds celebrity wax museum on Hollywood Boulevard.

Speaking at the ceremony she admitted she was "overwhelmed" by the accolade.

"I am from Los Angeles. This city is so much part of my

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heart and soul and the idea that my grandchildren can one day come and see my name on the sidewalk is very overwhelming," she said.

It comes a week before the release of her new film Country Strong in Los Angeles, in which she stars alongside McGraw.

Gwyneth Paltrow won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in 1998's Shakespeare in Love.

The 38-year-old actress is also known for her roles in The Talented Mr Ripley, The Royal Tenenbaums, Emma and Jefferson in Paris.

BEN STILLER and Robert De Niro have been on the red carpet for the world premiere of the third chapter in the Meet the Parents comedy franchise in New York.

Little Fockers, which comes ten years after the original, finds Gaylord “Greg” Focker the father of five-year-old twins and facing a mid-life crisis.

Ex-CIA agent Jack (De Niro) is finally ready to pass the head of household torch on to his son-in-law.

“It’s crazy to me that ten years have gone by since we did it,” Stiller said at the premiere.

“At the same time it feels like a long time ago and also

very recent. But I’m very happy that we’re all here doing this.

“When we did the first movie I wasn’t married and didn’t have kids and now I’m married and have two kids. You know life changes completely when you have children. So yeah it’s a whole other world now.”

Jessica Alba joins the cast as a sales rep for an erectile dysfunction drug.

“She was amazing,” said Stiller.

“She really came to play. She really fully committed. She has no sense of ego or vanity when it comes to being in a movie like this which I think is really important if you’re

going to do this kind of comedy and she was wonderful and she really added a lot to the movie and a whole new dimension.”

Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand reprise their roles as Greg’s free-spirited parents and Owen Wilson returns as Pam’s ex fiance, Kevin.

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Cheers! What a tasty raffle treat AN extremely boozy Christmas cake made

by Jean Hood featured prominently in the list of raffle prizes on offer at The Swallows’ Christmas raffle, which raised 553 euros for Cancer Research in Tenerife.

Jean is a member of The Swallows group, and other prizes donated included Christmas hampers, bottles of spirits, meal for two at

The Bistro (by the car park), wash and blow dry and shellac nails by Cloud Nine, Dinner for two at El Tejar, Apolo Centre, plus breakfast for two at both Macks Bar and Cruise Inn, Los Cristianos.

The Swallows, who raise vital funds for charities on the Island, meet informally for coffee on Monday mornings from 11am at El Tejar Bar, Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos. Further information about the group can be found on www.swallowstenerife.eu

K9’s dinner brings treats galore for cats and dogs

They were entertained by Aidy Evans, Cy Benson and Avril Taylor, and there was the tombola hosted by Pat, calendar & card sales by Neal, Guess the number of Sweeties by Hazel and Joanne, with Glenn, Shelley and Kelly taking care of the raffle and bingo.

Altogether, a total of 834 euros was raised, which will go

some way towards the feeding and care of the 90-plus dogs and cats at the K9 refuge.

Guests were invited to bring along a treat, or biscuits, or tinned food for the dogs and cats at the kennels; which generated a fantastic response, including many woofs and miaows from the four-legged gang at the kennels.

One of the highlights was the presentation to Richard Sims for his long and outstanding contribution to K9, spanning 18 years.

Richard has been based at the Torviscas and Los Cristianos weekly markets, getting up at 5am three days each week to man his book-

stall. This truly dedicated volunteer has now decided to semi-retire and will run his stall just once a week at Torviscas.

Many tourists are not aware of the neglected and abandoned dog problem that plagues Tenerife, until they come across the graphic photographs on the stall.

Fortunately, there are also pictures taken of the same dogs some time later, after they have been re-homed or recovered at the kennels.

Many thanks to all those who contributed 28 fantastic raffle prizes, the artistes who gave generously of their time, and to the patrons who supported the event by attending and

splashing the cash. The Sponsored Walk, from Alcala to Playa San Juan and return on 29th November (in atrocious weather), raised the sum of 918 euros, which has been divided equally between K9 and Friends of the Animals.

Many thanks to Christine Rudge for organising and coordinating this annual event on behalf of these two charities.

The next two scheduled fund-raising events are “An audience with Billy Porter” at The Rumpot, San Eugenio, (date to be confirmed) and a Children’s Tea Party at James Brassiere, Island Village, on Sunday afternoon, 30th January 2011.

THE worst weather of the year could not deter six intrepid walkers and five dogs from completing a charity walk from Alcala to San Juan and back.

The annual walk, plus an afternoon of music, rescheduled for a week later in Alcala, raised the magnificent total of 900 euros, shared between animal charities K9 and FOTA. More than 90 people were entertained by compere and saxophonist Stevie D, as well as JJ King, folk singer Don Falvey, and Linda Crystal, a guest singer from Blackpool who added to a super day.

Christine Rudge, who organises the annual events, said: “I’d like to thank all the traders and shopkeepers who gave so generously to our raffle.

“We even ‘auctioned’ a mas-

sage donated by origins Gym, which raised 40 euros - and I

hope Sue enjoys it! The two days proved to be a great

success, and we can’t wait for the next one.”

THE K9 Christmas Dinner/Fund-raiser, held at James Brassiere at Island Village last Friday, attracted 75 patrons, who enjoyed an excellent carvery.

Who will home this tragic cat? Charity events go down a storm!

THIS poor little cat, found abandoned in Puerto Colon nearly a month ago, is extremely friendly - and desperate to find a home.

But she is no ordinary stray because she has been diagnosed with having FIV, the Feline Immune Deficiency Virus, which is highly contagious among cats.

Fortunately, it cannot be passed to humans or dogs.

The vets have named her Juana, and she is living in a cage for now. But if a single-

cat home or an FIV-cat home for her cannot found, she will be put to sleep.

Dave, who sent a plea by email to Canarian Weekly readers, writes: “Please reach into your heart and think about adopting her.

“She did not ask to be abandoned as she was. She did not ask to be infected with the Immune Deficiency Virus. All she asked for was to be loved, so please give her another chance because she deserves it.”

parade their talents to great effect Tony’s sad farewell Estrellas ESTRELLAS Theatre School students from the North and South held a joint end-ofyear concert in the picturesque town of El Sauzal on Sunday.

A MEMORIAL service was held on 6th December in the church at San Blas for Tony Rigg, who lived locally on Golf del Sur. Sadly, the popular 57-yearold passed away peacefully

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at his home after a long illness.

His partner, Marion, would like to say a sincere thankyou to everyone who attended the service, sent letters and cards of condolence and to those who have made donations towards the funeral expenses.

The audience enjoyed an afternoon of song and dance, with heart-melting moments from the tiny Estrellitas through to stunning performances with a touch of festive magic from the older children.

The concert gave all the students an opportunity to work closely together, and more joint projects are planned for the New Year.

It has been a busy time

recently for the Estrellas students, who have just completed their LAMDA examinations, and 2011 promises to be another busy year for them.

As well as an exciting young performers’ educational trip to London in March, where the school will forge links with performing arts schools, take workshops and attend West End performances, the students will hold their main production at the Magma Arts and Congress Centre (date to be confirmed).

It will be the first time a children’s theatre school has performed at this prestigious venue.

The school’s principal, Maureen Sands, is always

striving for excellence and, together with her dedicated team, is offering students a rich and diverse curriculum to expand their horizons and prepare for their future, whether performing artsrelated or not.

Places for students, still

available for the forthcoming term, are limited in the over-12 age group and will be awarded by audition only.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the children will be performing at the Live Arico Christmas Gala Dinner-Dance at the VIVO club in Las Americas.

Lions party time for kids CHILDREN in the Costa del Silencio area were treated to a Christmas Party by San Miguel Lions Club on Sunday at the Beach Bar. With a bouncy castle and special entertainment from Paul Goldney, the kids had a great time, and the food and drink seemed to give

them extra energy.

And there was still time for a surprise visit from Santa, who made sure noone left without a goody bag.

A special thanks to all those who helped make the day so special for the kids and their mums and dads!

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Saturday 18 December, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, BBC1 This series has perfectly summed up what Strictly is all about. There’s been some sublime dancing (take a bow Matt Baker, Kara Tointon, Scott Maslen and Pamela Stephenson), and some ridiculous, if highly entertaining, performances. In terms of dancing skills Ann Widdecombe’s Titanic rumba hit a new low rather than an iceberg, although you have to admire her partner Anton Du Beke for his creativity, patience and fortitude. We’re now down to the final three. It really doesn’t matter what the judges think now.

Their votes count for nothing, so it’s down to viewers to decide who’ll be waltzing off with the title.

Strictly Come Dancing - Grand Final Results Show Saturday 18 December, 9:05pm - 10:05pm, BBC1 As the competition draws to a close, the couples are given free rein to demonstrate their skills in a spectacular show dance, hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winners Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan and win over the viewers at home. The judges assess how the finalists have fared, before Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman gather to reveal the Strictly Come Dancing 2010 champions. Last in the series.

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QI 8:30pm - 9:00pm, BBC1 Stephen Fry asks unanswerable questions on the subject of holidays, and panellists Bill Bailey, Rich Hall, Rob Brydon and Alan Davies try to come up with interesting answers.

The Cube: Celebrity Special 7:00pm - 8:00pm, ITV1 Phillip Schofield invites actor Joe Swash and reality TV star Kelly Osbourne to take part in a festive edition of the nerve-racking game show. Both are challenged to complete up to seven seemingly simple tasks within the confines of a large transparent cube to win a charity jackpot of £250,000. But each celebrity has only nine lives - and with each one they lose, the pressure mounts. Last in the series.

The Apprentice 9:00pm - 11:00pm, BBC1 The last two candidates slug it out with teams they handpick from previous boardroom rejects. It’s always fun to see who they choose and who gets left till last. Will anybody really want Melissa “motor-mouth” Cohen in their gang? Can Shibby “bread rolls” Robatiredeem himself? But to be fair, that’s a side-show. The real drama will unfold between the two finalists. Lord Sugar has, as always, made a few perverse firing decisions along the way but he has left himself with two tough, quick-witted contenders. Only one, though, will get to feel a warm glow from the words “You’re hired”.

Ruth Jones’ Christmas Cracker, 9pm - 9:40pm, BBC2 Actress, writer and now, presenter: Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, hosts a light mix of chat, music and larks.

It’s going nationwide this Christmas after debuting in Wales last year. Music comes from indie-rock milquetoasts the Script, while places on the sofa are reserved for Ricky Gervais, Will Young and Miranda Hart.

Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas 9:00pm - 10:00pm, Channel 4 Concluding part of the festive culinary programme, which blends live action with animation. Jamie Oliver prepares a selection of his favourite festive food, including his grandmother’s recipe for Boxing Day brunch, and Caribbean-inspired jerk ham, as well as pancakes, strudels, Asian salads, clementine jelly and refreshing party drinks.

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings 8:05pm - 9:00pm, BBC2 The comedienne sends up Christmas TV with glimpses of shows that might have been. Guest stars including Julie Walters, Alan Rickman, Pete Postlethwaite, Celia Imrie, James Bolam, Delia Smith, Richard E Grant, Derek Jacobi, Alan Titchmarsh, Michael Parkinson and Imelda Staunton pop up in pastiches of everything from a big-band show from the 1950s to a Dickens period drama.

8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special, 10pm - 10:50pm, Channel 4 Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the topical panel show, with guests comedian Jack Dee, TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, comedy actress Josie Long and former I’m a Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins joining team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

Among the seasonal topics up for light-hearted discussion and debate are the best things about Christmas Day and the worst person with whom to spend Christmas.

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Friday 17 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Rip Off Britain 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Real Rescues 11:45am BBC News; Weather 11:45am To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Escape to the Country 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Horrible Histories 3:30pm What’s New Scooby-Doo? 3:50pm Shaun the Sheep 4:00pm Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 4:30pm The Owl 4:30pm MI High 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:20pm

BBC News BBC London News The One Show BBC News A Question of Sport EastEnders QI Have I Got News for You Live at the Apollo BBC News Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show The National Lottery Friday Night Draws

6:00am Live Test Cricket 10:00am Live Test Cricket 4:00pm Test Cricket 5:00pm Premier League World 5:30pm Football League Weekend 6:30pm 7:00pm

Premier League Preview Live Darts

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Muddle Earth 7:25am Newsround 7:30am Dennis and Gnasher 7:40am Eliot Kid 7:55am Diddy Dick & Dom 8:00am Prank Patrol 8:30am LazyTown 8:55am Big Barn Farm 9:05am Buzz and Tell 9:10am Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25am The Large Family 9:40am Toddworld 9:50am Pingu 10:00am Waybuloo 10:20am Clifford’s Puppy Days 10:30am Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35am 3rd & Bird 10:50am Wibbly Pig 11:00am In the Night Garden 11:30am Animal Park 12:00pm Daily Politics 12:30pm GMT with George Alagiah 1:00pm Due South 1:45pm Car Booty 2:15pm Ready Steady Cook 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote 3:45pm Flog It! Ten of the Best 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00pm 6:30pm

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6:00am Fat Families 7:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 8:00am Oops TV 9:00am It’s Me or the Dog USA 10:00am Bones 11:00am The Filth Files 11:30am Adoption Diaries 12:00pm Fat Families 1:00pm Road Wars 2:00pm Stargate Atlantis 3:00pm Stargate Atlantis 4:00pm Bones 5:00pm WWE Superstars 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

12:00am Take It Like a Fan 12:30am Premier League Preview 1:00am Football League Weekend 2:00am Take It Like a Fan 2:25am Live Test Cricket

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Celebrity Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two Mastermind Natural World John Sergeant on Tracks of Empire Buzzcocks: The Doctor Who Special Newsnight

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Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons Best of Oops TV Ross Kemp on Gangs House Fat Families

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6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm House Gift 3:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

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London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Kitchen Coronation Street A Night of Heroes: The Military Awards 2010

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7:00am Airport 7:30am Airport 8:00am Dragons’ Den 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Trawlermen 10:30am Seaside Rescue 11:00am Full Circle with Michael Palin 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Trawlermen 2:40pm Have I Got News for You 3:20pm QI 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm

Trawlermen Have I Got News for You QI Top Gear QI Mock the Week Have I Got News for You QI Mock the Week

6:40am The Treacle People 6:50am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:15am Freshly Squeezed 7:45am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10am According to Jim 8:35am Frasier 9:05am One Tree Hill 10:00am Friends 10:30am Friends 11:00am Glee 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm River Cottage Bites 12:20pm Iron Chef UK 1:20pm Ivanhoe 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me 5:30pm Four in a Bed 6:00pm

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6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Maury 9:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

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Home and Away Live from Studio Five Five News Update Zoo Days Emergency Bikers The Mentalist Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cops in Crisis

6:05am Super Vets 6:30am Total Wipeout USA 7:15am Real Rescues 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Real Rescues 1:00pm Total Wipeout USA 2:00pm My Family 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm Outtake TV 4:00pm Outtake TV 4:40pm Doctor Who 5:40pm My Family 6:20pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:50pm

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Saturday 18 December 6:00am Breakfast 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30am Nigella Kitchen 12:00pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 12:15pm Football Focus 1:00pm Sports Personality of the Year: The Contenders 1:40pm Olympia International Horse Show 2:45pm The Game Plan 4:30pm Final Score 5:10pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 5:30pm Total Wipeout - Celebrity Special 6:30pm

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The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson Strictly Come Dancing The National Lottery Saturday Night Draws Casualty Strictly Come Dancing BBC News; Weather National Lottery Update Match of the Day The Football League Show

1:05am Weatherview 1:05am The Apprentice 2:10am Operation Mincemeat 3:10am The Big Silence

6:00am Live Test Cricket 10:00am Live Test Cricket 1:00pm Live European Cup Rugby Union 3:15pm Live European Cup Rugby Union 5:30pm Live European Cup Rugby Union

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6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am Timmy Time 6:20am Louie 6:30am Charlie and Lola 6:40am Postman Pat 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Shaun the Sheep 8:25am Shaun the Sheep 8:30am ChuckleVision 9:00am Hotel Trubble 9:30am Scoop 9:55am Diddy Dick & Dom 10:00am Tracy Beaker Returns 10:45am OOglies 11:00am Roy 11:30am The Big Performance 12:00pm The Cut 12:35pm Rules of Love 1:50pm The 5:19 Show 2:20pm Bargain Hunt 2:45pm Escape to the Country 3:30pm At Home with the Georgians 4:30pm One Man and His Dog 5:30pm The Guns of Navarone 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:40pm 9:15pm 10:00pm 10:45pm

Dad’s Army Dad’s Army Blackadder II Have I Got a Bit More News for You QI XL Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story

12:15am The Drowning Pool 2:00am Medium 2:40am HARDtalk 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Our World 4:00am BBC News 4:30am Click 4:40am Close

6:00am Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 7:00am Vet Adventures 8:00am Malcolm in the Middle 8:30am Malcolm in the Middle 9:00am Best of Oops TV 10:00am Soccer AM 12:00pm Must Be the Music: Winner’s Story 1:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 1:30pm Malcolm in the Middle 2:00pm Oops TV 3:00pm Fat Families: Second Helpings 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:05pm

17 December 2010 - 23 December 2010

The Middle The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Road Wars Father of the Bride Part 2 Fringe

6:00am The Fluffy Club 7:25am Toonattik 9:25am Monk 9:30am The X Factor 11:30am This Morning: Saturday 12:25pm ITV News and Weather 12:29pm London Weather 12:30pm You’ve Been Framed! 1:00pm Coronation Street: 50 Years, 50 Moments 2:00pm A Cinderella Story 3:45pm Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 5:35pm Weather 5:35pm London Tonight 5:45pm ITV News and Weather 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:15pm

Family Film of the Decade The Cube: Celebrity Special Take Me Out Bridget Jones’s Diary

6:30am Sali Mali 6:35am Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00am World Sport 7:25am Sailing 7:55am The Morning Line 8:55am One Tree Hill 9:50am Ugly Betty 10:50am Koko Pop 11:20am Burlesque: T4 Movie Special 11:55am Friends 12:20pm Hollyoaks Music Show Christmas Special 1:25pm Channel 4 Racing 3:25pm Come Dine with Me 3:55pm Come Dine with Me 4:30pm Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! 6:05pm

Come Dine with Me

7:35pm 7:55pm 8:00pm

Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Kirstie and Phil’s Perfect Christmas Kirstie and Phil’s Perfect Christmas The Million Pound Drop Live Scary Movie 2

9:00pm 11:05pm 11:19pm 11:20pm

ITV News and Weather London Weather Sting: Live in Berlin

12:35am ITV News Headlines 12:35am The Zone 2:35am Surface

7:00am Ray Mears’ Wild Food 8:00am Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival 9:00am Trawlermen 10:20am Speed 11:00am Steptoe and Son Ride Again 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Top Gear 3:00pm Top Gear 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear Winter Olympics Special 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 8:20pm

Top Gear Speed Genius Have I Got News for You 9:00pm Mock the Week 9:40pm Al Murray: Beautiful British Tour Live at the O2 11:50pm Al Murray: The Pub Landlord - My Gaff, My Rules

10:05pm 11:25pm

1:00am King of the Hill 1:25am An Everlasting Piece 3:15am Brothers & Sisters 4:00am ER 4:50am One Tree Hill 5:35am One Tree Hill

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 9:30am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10:00am My Wife and Kids 10:30am My Wife and Kids 11:00am Will & Grace 11:30am Will & Grace 12:00pm Cheryl Cole’s Crazy 2010 1:00pm Criminal Minds 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Addams Family Values 5:55pm Celebs 24/7 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Minds Criminal Minds

6:00am Peppa Pig 6:05am Roary the Racing Car 6:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 6:25am Fireman Sam 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends 7:00am Mio Mao 7:05am The WotWots 7:20am Roobarb and Custard Too 7:30am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:40am Make Way for Noddy 7:50am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8:05am Little Princess 8:15am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8:25am Milkshake!

Christmas Songs 8:35am Play!

8:45am Castle Farm 8:55am Olivia 9:10am The Mr Men Show 9:30am George Shrinks 10:00am K9 10:35am UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:35am Your Sport 11:45am The Gadget Show 12:45pm Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 1:45pm Naughty or Nice 3:35pm Crazy for Christmas 5:30pm Call Me Claus 7:20pm 7:25pm 8:10pm 9:05pm 10:05pm 11:05pm

Five News The Mentalist NCIS CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: NY CSI: NY

12:00am SuperCasino 4:05am Poker

6:20am Stig of the Dump 8:20am Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe 9:00am Animal Park 9:30am Outtake TV 10:00am Total Wipeout USA 11:00am World’s Strictest Parents USA 12:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 1:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 2:00pm World’s Strictest Parents USA 3:05pm Strictly Come Dancing 4:25pm Doctor Who 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 10:35pm

Primeval Sanctuary Jonathan Creek Six Days Seven Nights

12:30am Outtake TV 1:00am Outtake TV 1:30am Commercial Breakdown 2:00am James May’s 20th Century

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Sunday 19 December 6:00am Breakfast 7:35am Match of the Day 9:00am The Andrew Marr Show 10:00am Fern Britton Meets Sir Cliff Richard 11:00am Country Tracks 12:00pm BBC News 12:05pm Wild Weather of the Midlands 12:25pm EastEnders 2:25pm Drop Zone 3:25pm Drop Zone 4:25pm Lifeline 4:35pm Songs of Praise 5:10pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 5:30pm Jimmy’s Food Factory 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm

Countryfile Winter Special Sports Personality of the Year The Apprentice

6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am Timmy Time 6:20am Louie 6:30am Everything’s Rosie 6:40am Postman Pat 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Shaun the Sheep 8:25am Shaun the Sheep 8:30am The Slammer 9:00am Hotel Trubble 9:30am Diddy Dick & Dom 9:30am Scoop 10:00am Something for the Weekend 11:30am The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Food 12:30pm Flog It! 1:00pm Escape to the Country 1:45pm One Man and His Dog 2:45pm Live Olympia International Horse Show 5:00pm Coast 5:10pm Big Jake

6:00am The Fluffy Club 7:25am Toonattik 9:25am Coronation Street 11:45am This Morning: Sunday 12:45pm ITV News and Weather 12:59pm London Weather 1:00pm Coronation Street: 50 Years, 50 Moments 2:00pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 3:50pm The Mummy 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

6:20am Sali Mali 6:25am The Treacle People 6:35am Planet Cook 6:55am Survival of the Fittest 7:20am Freesports on 4 7:50am One Tree Hill 8:45am Hollyoaks 11:15am Taio Cruz ft.

Kylie Minogue - Video Exclusive & Behind the Scenes 11:35am Being N-Dubz at Christmas 12:40pm Ugly Betty 1:40pm The Simpsons 2:15pm Annie 4:40pm Deal or No Deal 5:30pm Channel 4 News 5:55pm 4thought.tv 6:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 11:00pm 11:20pm 11:20pm

BBC News; Weather Weatherview Butterfly on a Wheel

12:55am Coast 1:55am Holby City 2:50am Turn Back Time - The High Street 3:50am The Record Europe 4:00am BBC News 4:30am HARDtalk 5:00am The World Today 5:30am World Business Report

6:00am Live Test Cricket 10:00am Football’s Greatest 10:30am Football’s Greatest 11:00am Goals on Sunday 1:00pm Live Super Sunday 3:30pm Live Super Sunday 6:30pm 7:00pm

World Sport Live Darts

10:00pm 11:10pm

10:00pm 10:14pm 10:15pm

David Suchet on the Orient Express ITV News and Weather London Weather Atonement

12:30am Christmas Tales: The Legends of Santa 1:30am ITV News Headlines 1:30am The Zone 2:00am Motorsport UK 2:55am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

6:00am Hour of Power 7:00am Vet Adventures 8:00am It’s Me or the Dog USA 9:00am Best of Oops TV 10:00am WWE Superstars 11:00am WWE: Experience 12:00pm Best of Oops TV 1:00pm The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Special 1:30pm Tron Special 2:00pm Futurama 2:30pm Futurama 3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm The Middle5:00pm The Simpsons 5:30pm The Simpsons

7:00am Airport 7:30am Airport 8:00am Ray Mears’ Wild Food 9:00am Steptoe and Son Ride Again 11:00am Fifth Gear 11:30am Fifth Gear 12:00pm Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival 12:30pm Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Top Gear 3:00pm Top Gear Winter Olympics Special 4:00pm Top Gear: Polar Challenge 5:00pm Top Gear Bolivia Special

7:30pm 8:00pm

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11:00pm 9:00pm

12:40am Never Mind the Buzzcocks 1:10am Medium 1:50am Nosferatu, the Vampire 3:35am Close

6:00pm

12:00am European Rugby Special 12:30am Spanish Football 2:00am World Sport 2:25am Live Test Cricket

Edwardian Farm The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best at Christmas The Many Faces of Richard Wilson Match of the Day 2 Eddie Izzard: Stripped

9:00pm 9:30pm

Noel’s Christmas Presents 2010 The Simpsons Got to Dance: Preview Show Little Crackers A League of Their Own: Unseen

6:30pm 7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm

100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross The Secret Millionaire Changed My Life Desperate Housewives Father Ted

James May’s Top Toys Have I Got News for You I’m Alan Partridge Men Behaving Badly

11:55pm Men Behaving Badly 12:55am Red Dwarf 1:35am Little Britain Abroad 2:10am Argumental

6:00am Peppa Pig 6:05am Roary the Racing Car 6:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 6:25am Fireman Sam 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends 7:00am Mio Mao 7:05am The WotWots 7:20am Roobarb and Custard Too 7:30am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:40am Make Way for Noddy 7:55am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8:05am Little Princess 8:15am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8:30am Funky Christmas Special 8:40am Family!

8:45am Castle Farm 8:55am Olivia 9:10am The Mr Men Show 9:30am George Shrinks 10:00am iCarly 10:35am True Jackson, VP 11:10am K9 11:45am Zoo Days 11:50am Zoo Days 12:20pm Andre Rieu in Concert 1:05pm Emergency Bikers 2:10pm Saddle the Wind 3:45pm A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa 5:10pm Five News 5:15pm Mrs Miracle 7:05pm 9:00pm 11:15pm

12:15am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 1:15am American Football Live 4:45am Wakestock 2010 5:10am One Tree Hill 5:55am Sali Mali

7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 9:30am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 10:00am My Wife and Kids 10:30am My Wife and Kids 11:00am Will & Grace 11:30am Will & Grace 12:00pm Cougar Town 12:30pm Cougar Town 1:00pm Addams Family Values 2:55pm Celebs 24/7 3:00pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:00pm Harald Gloockler: Prince of Fashion 5:00pm I Am Alex Reid 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Cheryl Cole’s Crazy 2010 Four Weddings Nikita Criminal Minds CSI: Miami Criminal Minds

A Christmas Carol Blood Work No Mercy

1:20am SuperCasino 4:05am Poker 4:55am The Family Recipe 5:00am Hana’s Helpline 5:10am The Milkshake! Show

6:10am Weakest Link Special 7:10am Outtake TV 7:45am Animal Park 8:15am Animal Park 8:45am Total Wipeout USA 9:45am Robbie the Reindeer in Hooves of Fire 10:20am Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe 11:00am World’s Strictest Parents USA 12:00pm The Sound of Musicals 1:00pm The Sound of Musicals 2:00pm The Sound of Musicals 4:00pm Primeval 5:00pm Sanctuary 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

Total Wipeout USA Outtake TV Top of the Pops Christmas 2009 The Funny Side of the News Six Days Seven Nights

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Monday 20 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am To Buy or Not to Buy 11:30am BBC News; Weather 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm ‘Allo ‘Allo! 2:35pm The Young Ones 3:35pm Father of the Bride 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:05pm 11:55pm 11:55pm

BBC News BBC London News The Nativity BBC News; Regional News Inside Out EastEnders Panorama: Carry On Banking!

Accused BBC News Regional News and Weather A Question of Sport The Graham Norton Show Weatherview The Apprentice

2:00am The Apprentice: The Final Five 3:00am The Apprentice 4:00am Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas 4:30am HARDtalk

6:00am Live Test Cricket 10:00am Live Test Cricket 4:00pm Test Cricket 5:00pm European Rugby Special 5:30pm Soccer AM: The Best Bits 6:30pm 7:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:30pm

Netbusters Live Monday Night Football Netbusters SPL Round-Up A League of Their Own

12:30am Monday Night Football 2:30am Sports Unlimited 3:30am Watersports World 4:30am Max Power 5:30am FIFA Futbol Mundial

6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am Timmy Time 6:20am Louie 6:30am Toddworld 6:40am Postman Pat: SDS 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:15am Shaun the Sheep 8:25am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 8:45am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 9:30am Climbing Great Buildings 10:00am Britain by Bike 10:30am The Magnificent Showman 12:45pm Film 2010 with Claudia Winkleman 1:15pm The Hairy Bikers’ Twelve Days of Christmas 2:15pm Ready Steady Cook 3:00pm Murder, She Wrote 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Pointless 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:10pm 11:45pm

Celebrity Eggheads Outtake TV Yellowstone University Challenge Miranda Ruth Jones’ Christmas Cracker Have I Got News for You Sliding Doors Grumpy Old Women at Christmas

12:45am Medium 1:25am Medium 2:10am BBC News 2:30am The Record 3:00am BBC News

6:00am Best of Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am It’s Me or the Dog USA 8:00am Best of Oops TV 9:00am Best of Oops TV 10:00am Got to Dance: Preview Show 11:00am Noel’s Christmas Presents 2010 12:30pm The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Special 1:00pm Top 50 Showbiz Comebacks 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

17 December 2010 - 23 December 2010

The Middle The Simpsons The Middle The Simpsons Modern Family The Simpsons Little Crackers

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm House Gift Christmas Special 3:00pm Midsomer Murders 4:59pm London Weather 5:00pm The Unforgettable Harry Secombe

6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 11:05pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Coronation Street Countrywise Kitchen Come Rain Come Shine ITV News and Weather London News and Weather Intolerable Cruelty

12:55am ITV News Headlines 12:55am The Zone 2:55am The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:50am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:05am Dragons’ Den 8:00am Top Gear: Polar Challenge 9:00am Top Gear Bolivia Special 10:30am The Gadget Show 11:00am Total Wipeout USA 12:00pm Top Gear: Polar Challenge 1:00pm Seaside Rescue 1:40pm Have I Got News for You 2:20pm QI 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm

Total Wipeout USA Seaside Rescue Have I Got News for You QI Dave’s One Night Stand

6:00am The Treacle People 6:15am Freshly Squeezed 6:40am One Tree Hill 7:25am Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55am According to Jim 8:25am Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas 9:25am Friends 9:55am Friends 10:30am The Album Chart Show: N-Dubz Special 11:00am Glee 12:00pm 3 Minute Wonder: 12 Days of Christmas 12:05pm 3 Minute Wonder: 12 Days of Christmas 12:10pm 3 Minute Wonder: 12 Days of Christmas 12:15pm Baby’s Day Out 2:05pm Harry and the Hendersons 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Scrooge or Santa 4:55pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:05pm 11:40pm

12:40am Premier League Poker 1:40am All the Pretty Horses

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

2:00am Lead Balloon 2:30am Argumental 3:00am Close

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv River Cottage Christmas Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas Alan Carr: Chatty Man Peep Show Omid Djalili Live in London

10:00pm

Cougar Town Cougar Town CSI: Miami Three Fat Brides, One Thin Dress America’s Next Top Model America’s Next Top Model

6:00am Children’s TV 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Thomas & Friends 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 7:55am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:05am Roobarb and Custard Too 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:20am Peppa Pig 8:25am Roary the Racing Car 8:35am Hana’s Helpline 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:05am Castle Farm 9:10am Funky Valley 9:15am Little Princess 9:30am The Mr Men Show 9:45am K9 10:20am Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven 10:50am Ice Road Truckers 11:50am Five News 12:00pm A Grandpa for Christmas 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3:10pm The Christmas Card 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Monkey Life Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 How Do They Do It? The Gadget Show’s Christmas Stocking 9:00pm Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 10:00pm The Foreigner 11:55pm The Hunt for Red October: The True Story 12:55am SuperCasino

6:00am Super Vets 6:25am Animal Park 7:15am Total Wipeout USA 8:00am Doctor Who 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Total Wipeout USA 1:00pm Outtake TV 1:40pm My Family 2:20pm My Family 3:00pm Doctor Who 4:00pm The Wind in the Willows 6:00pm 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Outtake TV My Family My Family Doctor Who Motorway Cops: A Traffic Cops Special Traffic Cops Traffic Cops

12:00am Sanctuary 1:00am Motorway Cops: A Traffic Cops Special

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Tuesday 21 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am To Buy or Not to Buy 11:30am BBC News; Weather 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Keeping Up Appearances 2:45pm The Young Ones 3:45pm George of the Jungle 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:55pm 11:55pm

Weather BBC News Weather BBC London News The Nativity BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Holby City Accidental Farmer BBC News Regional News and Weather Imagine: Ray Davies - Imaginary Man Weatherview Taking Sides

1:45am See Hear 2:15am The Apprentice - Why I Fired Them 3:15am Turn Back Time - The High Street 4:15am BBC News

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Monday Night Football 11:00am SPL Round-Up 11:30am Netbusters 12:00pm Darts 5:00pm Netbusters 5:30pm SPL Round-Up 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

A-League Football Asia Live Darts

12:00am Spanish Cup Football 2:30am Football Asia 3:00am ALeague 3:30am Soccer AM: The Best Bits 4:30am Football Asia 5:00am Sports Unlimited

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6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am Timmy Time 6:20am Louie 6:30am Wibbly Pig 6:40am Postman Pat: SDS 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Shaun the Sheep 8:25am Diddy Dick & Dom 8:25am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 8:55am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 9:40am Climbing Great Buildings 10:10am Britain by Bike 10:40am Spirited Away 12:40pm The Nightmare before Christmas 1:50pm Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey 2:20pm Ready Steady Cook 3:05pm Murder, She Wrote 3:50pm Flog It! 4:35pm Pointless 5:20pm Celebrity Eggheads 5:50pm Porridge Top of the Pops 2 Christmas Special 2010 8:00pm Top Gear 9:05pm Oz and Hugh Raise the Bar 10:05pm Mock the Week 10:35pm Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11:05pm Have I Got News for You 11:35pm Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies 12:35am The Many Faces of Richard Wilson

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm May the Best Christmas House Win 3:00pm Midsomer Murders 4:59pm London Weather 5:00pm The Unforgettable Danny La Rue 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm

6:30pm

6:00am Best of Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Malcolm in the Middle 8:00am Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic 10:00am Malcolm in the Middle 10:30am Malcolm in the Middle 11:00am Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 12:00pm Got to Dance: Preview Show 1:00pm Avatar Special 1:30pm Noel’s Christmas Presents 2010 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic 5:30pm The Simpsons 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

The Middle The Simpsons The Middle The Simpsons Modern Family The Simpsons Little Crackers

10:30pm 10:35pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale River Monsters Children’s Hospital at Christmas The Savoy ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather The Dukes of Hazzard

12:35am Christmas Tales: The Story of the Tree 1:30am ITV News Headlines 1:30am The Zone 3:30am The Rockford Files 4:25am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:10am Total Wipeout USA 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Robot Wars Extreme 11:00am Total Wipeout USA 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Seaside Rescue 1:40pm Have I Got News for You 2:20pm QI 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm

Total Wipeout USA Have I Got News for You QI I’m Alan Partridge Not Going Out Not Going Out Not Going Out Not Going Out Not Going Out

12:20am Not Going Out

6:20am Freshly Squeezed 6:50am One Tree Hill 7:40am Frasier 8:05am According to Jim 8:35am Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas 9:35am Friends 10:05am Friends 10:35am The Album Chart Show: McFly Special 11:05am Glee 12:00pm Because of Winn-Dixie 2:05pm Alaska 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Scrooge or Santa 5:00pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:05pm

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Secrets of Westminster Abbey: A Time Team Special Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights The Morgana Show The Family

12:05am Little Noise Sessions 12:40am Mercury Prize Sessions: Chapel Club 12:55am Mumford & Sons: Gentlemen of the Road 1:10am The Album Chart Show Spotlight 1:25am Beach Volleyball 2:15am KOTV Boxing Weekly 2:45am World Sport 3:10am Deadliest Catch 3:55am Brothers & Sisters 4:35am ER

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Maury 9:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Cougar Town Cougar Town America’s Next Top Model Celebrity Four Weddings I Am Alex Reid Criminal Minds

6:00am Children’s TV 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Thomas & Friends 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 7:55am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:10am Peppa Pig 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:20am Roary the Racing Car 8:30am Hana’s Helpline 8:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 8:55am Castle Farm 9:05am Little Princess 9:20am The Mr Men Show 9:35am K9 10:10am Zoo Days 10:20am Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven 10:50am Ice Road Truckers 11:50am Five News 12:00pm Three Wise Guys 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3:07pm Pluto - Food for Feudin’ 3:10pm A Carol Christmas 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:55pm

Monkey Life Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Street Market Chefs The Princess and the Press: How Kate’s Life Will Change Forever CSI: Miami CSI: NY CSI: Crime Scene Investigation True CSI

6:15am Animal Park 7:05am Doctor Who 8:00am Doctor Who 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Total Wipeout USA 1:00pm Outtake TV 1:40pm My Family 2:20pm My Family 3:00pm Doctor Who 4:00pm Ballet Shoes 5:50pm Outtake TV 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

My Family My Family Doctor Who Sanctuary Torchwood Torchwood

12:00am Sanctuary 1:00am Doctor Who 2:00am Doctor Who 3:00am Close

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Wednesday 22 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am To Buy or Not to Buy 11:30am BBC News; Weather 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Only Fools and Horses 2:45pm The Young Ones 3:40pm Herbie: Fully Loaded 5:15pm Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

10:00pm 10:35pm

10:45pm 10:45pm

11:35pm

BBC News BBC London News The Nativity BBC News Dig 1940 Jimmy’s Food Factory Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers Supermarkets: What Price Cheap Food?

Panorama BBC News The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws National Lottery Update Catherine Tate: Nan’s Christmas Carol Holiday in Handcuffs

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Spanish Cup Football 11:30am Football Asia 12:00pm Darts 5:00pm A-League 5:30pm Football Asia 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

Football’s Greatest FIFA Futbol Mundial Live Darts

12:00am Spanish Cup Football 2:00am FIFA Futbol Mundial 2:30am Football’s Greatest 3:00am You’re on Sky Sports! 4:30am FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00am Football’s Greatest 5:30am Asian Tour Golf Show

6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am Timmy Time 6:20am Louie 6:30am Harry and Toto 6:40am Postman Pat 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Shaun the Sheep 8:30am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 9:15am Climbing Great Buildings 9:45am Britain by Bike 10:15am The Cardinal 1:05pm Lifeline 1:15pm Coast 1:20pm Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas 2:20pm Ready Steady Cook 3:05pm Murder, She Wrote 3:50pm Flog It! 4:35pm Pointless 5:20pm Escape to the Country 6:05pm 6:35pm 7:35pm 8:05pm 9:00pm 10:50pm 11:30pm

Celebrity Eggheads Yellowstone Nigella Kitchen Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings The Other Boleyn Girl Ruth Jones’ Christmas Cracker The Goodies

12:00am The Funny Side of Christmas 1:00am Medium 1:40am Medium 2:20am BBC News 2:30am The Record 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Click 4:05am Close

6:00am Best of Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Malcolm in the Middle 8:00am Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic 10:00am Malcolm in the Middle 11:00am Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 12:00pm Bite Size Brainiac 12:15pm George and the Dragon 2:00pm Got to Dance: Preview Show 3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Skellig 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

17 December 2010 - 23 December 2010

The Middle The Simpsons The Middle The Simpsons Modern Family The Simpsons Little Crackers Louie Spence’s Showbusiness Christmas

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm Agatha Christie’s Poirot 3:00pm Midsomer Murders 4:59pm London Weather 5:00pm The Unforgettable Mike Reid 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Countrywise Winter Special Emmerdale It’s Paul Burling The Comedy Annual 2010 ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Batman Begins

6:05am Sali Mali 6:10am The Treacle People 6:20am Freshly Squeezed 6:50am One Tree Hill 7:40am Frasier 8:05am According to Jim 8:35am Kirstie’s Homemade Christmas 9:35am Friends 10:05am Friends 10:35am The Album Chart Show: Cee Lo Special 11:05am Cheryl Cole T4 Special 11:20am Glee 12:15pm Gulliver’s Travels: T4 Movie Special 12:45pm Barnyard 2:25pm Honey, I Shrunk the Kids 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Scrooge or Santa 5:00pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm

10:00pm

10:50pm

1:00am ITV News Headlines 1:00am The Zone 3:05am Surface 3:50am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:10am Total Wipeout USA 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Robot Wars Extreme 11:00am Total Wipeout USA 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Seaside Rescue 1:40pm Have I Got News for You 2:20pm QI 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm

Total Wipeout USA Have I Got News for You QI I’m Alan Partridge Have I Got News for You

2:05am Men Behaving Badly 2:35am Cooking in the Danger Zone 3:00am Close

The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Christmas with Gordon Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Christmas Special Chris Moyles’ Christmas Quiz Night The Family

12:20am The Event 1:20am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 2:05am Candy 3:55am Brothers & Sisters 4:40am ER 5:25am Hill Street Blues

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Maury 9:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Four Weddings CSI: Miami Celebrity Four Weddings Simon Cowell’s Crazy 2010 Criminal Minds Criminal Minds

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am The WotWots 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Thomas & Friends 7:45am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:10am Peppa Pig 8:15am Peppa Pig 8:20am Roary the Racing Car 8:30am Hana’s Helpline 8:45am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Castle Farm 9:05am Little Princess 9:20am Mr Men 9:35am K9 10:10am Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven 10:40am Ice Road Truckers 11:40am Five News 11:45am A Boyfriend for Christmas 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3:15pm Our First Christmas 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:55pm

Monkey Life Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Five News Update Highland Emergency Five News at 9 Emergency Bikers NCIS Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order Poker

12:50am SuperCasino

6:05am Animal Park 7:00am Doctor Who 8:00am Doctor Who 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Total Wipeout USA 12:55pm Outtake TV 1:25pm Outtake TV 1:55pm My Family 3:00pm Doctor Who 4:00pm My Girl 6:05pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Outtake TV My Family Doctor Who World’s Strictest Parents USA World’s Strictest Parents USA Bewitched

1:00am World’s Strictest Parents USA 2:00am Doctor Who 2:45am Rex the Runt 3:00am Close

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Thursday 23 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Animal 24:7 10:00am BBC News; Weather 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am To Buy or Not to Buy 11:30am The Santa Clause 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:15pm Regional News and Weather 1:30pm Only Fools and Horses 2:25pm Shrek 3:50pm The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm

11:05pm

Weather BBC News Weather BBC London News The Nativity BBC News; Regional News EastEnders How Science Changed Our World New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson Surviving Christmas

6:00am The Pingu Show 6:10am The Koala Brothers’ Outback Christmas 7:00am The Jungle Book 7:15am Deadly 60 7:40am Bear Behaving Badly 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Shaun the Sheep 8:30am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 9:15am Climbing Great Buildings 9:45am Britain by Bike 10:15am Born Yesterday 11:55am On Moonlight Bay 1:25pm The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best at Christmas 2:25pm Ready Steady Cook 3:10pm Mackenna’s Gold 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

9:00pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 11:30pm

12:30am Skiing Weatherview 12:30am Ooh... You Are Awful 2:10am Panorama: Carry On Banking! 2:40am Countryfile Winter Special

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Spanish Cup Football 11:00am FIFA Futbol Mundial 11:30am Football’s Greatest 12:00pm Darts 5:00pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:30pm Football Asia 6:00pm 7:00pm

Ringside Live Darts

12:00am Medium 12:40am Medium 1:25am BBC News 1:30am ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 2:00am BBC News

6:00am Best of Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Malcolm in the Middle 8:00am Skellig 10:00am Malcolm in the Middle 11:00am Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 12:00pm Avatar Special 12:30pm Noel’s Christmas Presents 2010 2:00pm Must Be the Music: Winner’s Story 3:00pm The Simpsons 3:30pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

12:00am Ringside 1:00am Live NFL 4:30am Premier League World 5:00am Ringside

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Celebrity Eggheads Yellowstone Are You Being Served?

The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1984 Being Ronnie Corbett The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings Ronnie Barker: A Bafta Tribute The Goodies

10:30pm 11:00pm

The Middle The Simpsons Father of the Bride Part 2 Little Crackers A League of Their Own Christmas Little Crackers Got to Dance: Preview Show

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show: Make a Wish Lapland Special 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm Agatha Christie’s Poirot 3:00pm Midsomer Murders 4:59pm London Weather 5:00pm The Unforgettable Spike Milligan 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

10:15pm 10:45pm 10:50pm 11:50pm 11:50pm

Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Bond of Brothers: Tonight Emmerdale Coronation Street Live: Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

ITV News and Weather London News and Weather Carols at Christmas ITV News Headlines Jesus Christ Superstar

6:15am Sali Mali 6:20am Freshly Squeezed 6:50am One Tree Hill 7:35am Frasier 8:05am According to Jim 8:30am Hollyoaks Music Show Christmas Special 9:35am Friends 10:05am Being N-Dubz at Christmas 11:05am Glee 12:05pm Friends 12:35pm Dr Dolittle 3 2:20pm Miracle on 34th Street 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Scrooge or Santa 5:00pm The Simpsons 5:30pm Prep & Landing 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:50pm 11:55pm

Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Christmas with Gordon The House That Made Me 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special Alan Carr: Chatty Man Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights

12:30am The Morgana Show 1:00am King of the Hill 1:25am Lantana 3:25am Boy on a Dolphin 5:15am One Tree Hill

1:45am Lorenzo’s Oil 4:00am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News

7:10am Total Wipeout USA 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Robot Wars Extreme 11:00am Total Wipeout USA 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Seaside Rescue 1:40pm Have I Got News for You 2:20pm QI 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:20pm

Total Wipeout USA Have I Got News for You QI I’m Alan Partridge QI XL Lee Mack Live Al Murray The Pub Landlord

12:50am QI XL 1:45am Lead Balloon 2:15am Argumental

6:00am Children’s TV 7:00am The WotWots 7:15am The Mr Men Show 7:30am Thomas & Friends 7:40am Noddy in Toyland 7:55am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:10am Peppa Pig 8:20am Peppa Pig 8:30am Roary the Racing Car 8:40am Hana’s Helpline 8:50am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:00am Castle Farm 9:10am Little Princess 9:25am The Mr Men Show 9:40am K9 10:15am Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven 10:45am Zoo Days 11:20am Five News 11:30am Home for Christmas 1:30pm Neighbours 2:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2:55pm Cannonball Run II 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 11:20pm

Monkey Life Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Five News Update Street Market Chefs Five News at 9 Demolition: The Unsinkable Ship Five News Update 300 The Gadget Show’s Christmas Stocking

12:15am SuperCasino

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Maury 9:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00pm CSI: Miami 2:00pm Criminal Minds 3:00pm Criminal Minds 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Four Weddings CSI: Miami Jenni Falconer’s Secret Santa Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Criminal Minds

6:00am Animal Park 7:00am Doctor Who 7:55am Doctor Who 8:55am Total Wipeout USA 9:55am Total Wipeout USA 10:50am Outtake TV 11:20am Outtake TV 11:50am My Girl 1:55pm My Family 3:00pm Doctor Who 4:00pm The Little Polar Bear: the Mysterious Island 5:35pm Outtake TV 6:15pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm

Outtake TV My Family Doctor Who Bewitched The Legend of Zorro

1:30am Commercial Breakdown 1:55am Commercial Breakdown 2:20am Trawlermen 3:00am Close

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Friday 24 December 6:00am Breakfast 9:00am Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas 9:30am The Slammer 10:00am Christmas Saturday Kitchen 11:30am The Santa Clause 2 1:10pm BBC News; Weather 1:25pm Regional News and Weather 1:35pm Only Fools and Horses 2:35pm Jimmy’s Food Factory 3:05pm Cars 4:55pm Shrek the Halls 5:15pm The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 7:35pm 7:50pm 7:50pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 11:15pm

11:30pm 11:30pm 11:45pm 11:45pm

BBC News Weather BBC London News EastEnders My Family QI Have I Got News for You Christmas Special The Graham Norton Show The National Lottery: 25 Christmas Millionaires Weather BBC News Weatherview Midnight Mass

6:00am The Large Family 6:10am Charlie and Lola 6:30am 64 Zoo Lane 6:45am Postman Pat 7:00am League of Super Evil 7:15am Sam & Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 7:40am Little Howard’s Big Christmas Question 8:05am Eliot Kid 8:20am Pinky and Perky: It’s Christmaaaas! 8:35am Shaun the Sheep 8:45am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 9:30am Climbing Great Buildings 10:00am The Fox and the Child 11:30am Suspicion 1:05pm She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 2:45pm Mozart’s Don Giovanni from Glyndebourne 5:45pm Celebrity Eggheads 6:15pm 6:45pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:55pm 10:55pm

Dad’s Army Carols from King’s Edwardian Farm Whistle and I’ll Come to You The Many Faces of Alison Steadman Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

6:00am Daybreak 8:30am Lorraine 9:25am This Morning: Christmas Crackers 10:40am Casper 12:30pm ITV News and Weather 12:45pm London News and Weather 12:55pm Miracle on 34th Street 3:00pm The Queen 4:55pm Countrywise at Christmas 5:55pm The Santa Files with John Sergeant 6:50pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm

6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Ringside 10:00am The Rugby Club 11:00am Premier League World 11:30am Football’s Greatest 12:00pm Darts 5:00pm Premier League World 5:30pm Football League Weekend 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm

Premier League Preview Sky Sports News at Seven Super League Soccer Special Take It Like a Fan Premier League Preview Football League Weekend

The Worst Christmas of My Life

6:00am Best of Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Malcolm in the Middle 8:00am Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather 10:00am Malcolm in the Middle 10:30am Malcolm in the Middle 11:00am Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 12:00pm Football’s Greatest 12:30pm Football’s Greatest 1:00pm George and the Dragon 2:45pm Little Crackers 3:00pm The Simpsons 4:00pm Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather 6:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

17 December 2010 - 23 December 2010

Noel’s Christmas Presents 2010 Avatar Special Modern Family The Simpsons Little Crackers Andrew Stone’s Meaning of Christmas

6:00pm 7:40pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:05pm 10:40pm 11:15pm 11:50pm

10:00pm 11:55pm

ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street You’ve Been Framed! Christmas Coronation Street Paul O’Grady’s Christmas

6:00am Sali Mali 6:05am The Treacle People 6:15am Yo Gabba Gabba 6:40am Freshly Squeezed 7:10am Frasier 7:35am According to Jim 8:00am Olive the Other Reindeer 9:00am Friends 9:30am Friends 10:00am The Simpsons 10:30am Cheryl Cole T4 Special 10:45am Glee 11:40am Jingle All the Way 1:20pm The Snowman 1:50pm Prep & Landing 2:20pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 2:50pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 3:55pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 4:25pm Celebrity Come Dine with Me 5:00pm Deal or No Deal: Scrooge or Santa

10:15pm

7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm

6:15pm 6:45pm 9:00pm

ITV News at Ten and Weather The Holiday

7:10am Total Wipeout USA 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Robot Wars Extreme 11:00am Total Wipeout USA 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Genius 1:40pm Have I Got News for You 2:20pm QI 3:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm

A Christmas Carol: the Musical Channel 4 News One Born at Christmas Peep Show & Tell Peep Show Peep Show Peep Show Chris Moyles’ Christmas Quiz Night

Total Wipeout USA Have I Got News for You QI I’m Alan Partridge Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week Mock the Week

6:00am Thomas & Friends 6:10am Roary the Racing Car 6:20am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 6:35am Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 6:40am Rupert Bear 6:50am Peppa Pig 7:00am The WotWots 7:10am Thomas & Friends 8:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 8:30am Peppa Pig 8:40am Peppa Pig 8:45am Roary the Racing Car 8:55am Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:10am Little Princess 9:25am Olivia 9:40am The Mr Men Show 10:00am K9 10:35am Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven 11:05am Zoo Days 11:15am Zoo Days 11:45am Five News 11:55am I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 1:40pm Neighbours 2:10pm Single Santa Seeks Mrs Claus 4:00pm Scrooge 5:45pm Neighbours

6:00am Home Shopping 6:30am Home Shopping 7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:25am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 8:55am Celebs 24/7 9:00am Maury 9:55am Celebs 24/7 10:00am Four Weddings 11:00am Four Weddings 12:00pm Four Weddings 1:00pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Four Weddings 3:00pm Four Weddings 4:00pm Four Weddings 5:00pm Four Weddings 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Four Weddings CSI: Miami Criminal Minds Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Minds

Monkey Life Last Action Hero Greatest Christmas TV Moments

6:10am Animal Park 7:00am Doctor Who 8:00am Doctor Who 9:00am Total Wipeout USA 9:55am Total Wipeout USA 10:50am Outtake TV 11:20am Outtake TV 11:55am My Family 1:00pm My Family 2:25pm The Little Polar Bear: the Mysterious Island 4:00pm Christmas with the Kranks 5:55pm Outtake TV 6:40pm 8:00pm

My Family Doctor Who

9:00pm 11:30pm

The Legend of Zorro Top of the Pops Christmas 2009

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On the 29th of October 2010, Hans and Regine from Gent in Belgium opened their Fondue Restaurant “Las Pergolas” which is situated in the San Blas Commercial Centre in Golf-delSur on Tenerife’s sunny south coast.

Fondue, which originated from Switzerland and means melted in English, is a dining concept which has grown rapidly across Belgium and mainland Europe. It is still relatively unknown in the UK but makes for a truly special dining experience.

Fondue is a communal dish shared at a table, similar to the way tapas is served in Spain.

There are many different types of fondue dishes which include meat, fish and shellfish, cheese and sweet fondues, with such delicacies as dark or white chocolate served with cakes, crepes, nuts and biscuits. The sweet fondues are always very popular for those of you who adore desserts and children love them too.

A small pot is placed in the centre of the dining table over a small burner which keeps your broth nice and hot. Long stemmed dining forks are then served with your freshly prepared meat or fish. This allows you over the evening, to relax and enjoy the company of your friends and loved ones, whilst cooking your food to your

satisfaction and at your own pace.

The interior of “Las Pergolas” exudes a traditional Spanish, cozy ambiance. It focuses on a relaxing and inviting theme and is extremely well decorated. The terrace is large and makes for perfect outdoor dining in the warm summer evenings.

Meat and fish dishes are accompanied by three freshly made sauces, depending on your choice of meal. One favourite is the delicious homemade orange sauce with smoked pork. Main meals are also served with Belgian fries or Canarian potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables or market fresh salads. Besides the traditional fondue in oil, Regine has created her

own fusion of wonderfully flavored and easy digestible fondues in a wine bouillon. Meat dishes are accompanied by a red wine broth; fish with white wine and seafood with an exquisite champagne creation.

For guests who cannot be seduced by fondue, we have a specials board which changes weekly.

It is already apparent that the “Rabbit Las Pergolas”, Rabbit Flemish Style, “Coq au Vin”, (chicken in a red wine sauce with mushrooms) and "Langoustines diabolique" (fresh prawns cooked in an exquisite soft spicy sauce served on a bed of tagliatelle), remain as our true favorites.

Besides all these delicious dishes, we definitely cannot forget the real Swiss cheese fondue, served with freshly

baked multi-grain bread.

Accompany your meal with one of our fine Spanish or locally produced Canarian wines to make your perfect food adventure complete.

Locale 42 - San Blas, Golf del Sur Email: houseoffondue@hotmail.com Web: www.fondue.golf-del-sur.com

Tel: 922 738 625

Open from 12 noon - 11pm. Closed Sundays

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JOE ‘IN MY OPINION’ FERGUSON Weekly Update Email: joe.ferguson@canarianweekly.com

Only I screamed blue murder!

WELL, I made it! Five days in the freezing cold was not really a good thing. And the fact that my phone was nicked while boarding the flight was not a great start!

But the holiday, if that is correct word, was pretty good as my outlaws spoiled us rotten. And I’m happy to report that my son was the ONLY kid who did not scream at all on the flight.

So, as a new parent, my advice to others is: stick a dummy in their gob. It really is that easy, and please don’t tell me it is hard to keep them quiet on a flight. No it’s not.

There were at least ten babies on our flight, all screaming at the top of their lungs and not a dummy in sight. And, may I say, my

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baby was brilliant on the return journey. I should get an award for this.

As we arrived in Birmingham airport, I was expecting to meet the Beatles because, for a brief minute, I thought I was transported back to the Sixties. We had to walk down steps in the freezing conditions and hop on to a bus.

In this century, it is ridiculous that even with budget airlines, there is no tunnel to get into arrivals without having to brave the outside elements..But that’s for another column.

Let me tell you about the return journey. Once we had actually passed security, it was time to board. All we could hear behind us was the most arrogant man in the world, who was travelling by himself.

But he felt it was right to inform all who would listen

that he had paid extra for priority boarding. The fact that he was stuck in security along with everyone else seemed to have escaped this total idiot.

It must have been in his mind that he was Richard Branson, boarding a first-class Virgin flight! So he was ranting that it shocking he was called from the security as he was “priority” and needed to get on this flight.

As if it would leave without him at this stage of boarding.

But I had no idea that if you book this special, golden ticket, you do not have to go through the harsh screening that us normal human beings have to.

Now, for this next bit, please use your imagination to the fullest in order to feel the pain I had to endure.

After we got through the boarding gate, we arrived at the coldest wind-tunnel in the

world and again, were greeted with steps to make our way to the aircraft.

The priority idiot was still having a go at the staff, and his words were echoing all over the place.

On top of having our son with us, we had the pram, two pieces of hand-luggage and coats. So, as Mrs Ferguson was holding Taylor, I took the pram to the hold myself, and still the idiot was shouting as he made his way to the aircraft.

I returned to get the rest and this took us another five minutes. We were asked to enter via the rear door. All this time, I had my four-month-old wrapped in a blanket because, bless him, his gums were chattering away!

And with a suitcase, it was a long slog. As we climbed the stairs to board, I was shocked to see the same idiot shouting at the cabin staff that he

wanted a refund. I’d had enough, seriously, and I promise I did think about what I was going to say.

But I thought, “Screw it, the kid will not understand”. I can’t remember exactly what it was I said, but it turned the air blue as I told him to move out of the way and that he was a right royal pain.

Thankfully it worked, and the staff smiled at me. The guy crawled into his hole and I did not hear from him again.

Then, as we looked for somewhere to put our stuff in the overhead lockers guess what?

No space!

Not a problem - put them under the seats. But they did not quite fit, so I was not looking forward to a fourhour journey in a position that resembled a woman giving birth.

The aisle seat was taken by a softly-spoken Welsh lady who, I’m sure, was sorry to be sit-

ting beside what she thought was going to be a screaming kid. Which I have told you was the complete opposite.

It turned out that the lady’s name was Carol and she lived in Silencio. She’d been over seeing her family, and she told us all about how she was soon to be a great-grandmother.

Carol turned out to be a saint, helping us out with holding the milk while we tried to get comfy with our legs on top of luggage and trying also to get our son in a position to feed him.

After talking to this lovely lady, the atmosphere was so relaxed and chilled that I even forgo tthat it cost a second mortgage for a coffee and a sandwich during the flight.

All in all, it was a lovely time in England. But Christmas for us next year will be during July!

Joe

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Cyber Sunday LEGO, Ugg Boots and iPad are the hot products on the net.

Recent research shows the busiest day for preChristmas online shopping was ‘Cyber Sunday’ December 5th.

Online retailers had their busiest day of the year to date on Sunday December 5th as British shoppers avoided the cold and took their spending power online.

Data from Experian Hitwise, the online competitive intelligence service, reveals that the recent flurry of snow in the UK pushed last Sunday above ‘Cyber Monday’ December 6th in terms of visits to the online retail sites. Visits on Cyber Sunday to Experian Hitwise’s Shopping and Classifieds category was 4.2% higher than on Cyber Monday, setting a new peak for the year.

However, Cyber Monday was also a key day for retailers together Cyber Sunday and Monday form the busiest 2 days for online retailers in the run up to Christmas.

The most searched for products this year to date have been a mixture of games, gadgets, clothes and Christmas classics. The top product by volume of UK Internet searches over 5th and 6th December was LEGO. The Danish building block continues to be one of the most sought after presents despite technological advancements and new innovations in toys.

Apple products were also hugely popular, with six products in the top 20 list.

The new Apple iPad is the most popular Apple product in the list, followed by the iPod Touch, iPod and iPod Nano.

The iPhone, which was last Christmas’s most searched for product, came much lower down the list this year at 16.

The other big gadget of the year was Amazon’s ereader the Kindle, which secured 14th spot in the top 20 top Christmas products list.

In the console wars the PlayStation 3 finished ahead of both the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, the first time ever that the PS3 has beaten both the Wii and Xbox in the pre-Christmas search statistics.

Microsoft’s Xbox was the least sought after console, but the new motion sensor accessory, the Xbox Kinect was the 17th most searched for product overall, and received more searches than any of the consoles. In the maturing games market, the

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biggest searches were for games rather than consoles this year, with ‘wii party’ and ‘wii games’ the most popular games searches.

The recent snow and ice has also driven up searches for suitable footwear, with Ugg boots, Hunter Wellies and snow boots all in the top 10 most searched for products. Christmas jumpers also made an appearance in the top 20 ahead of classic Christmas gifts of lingerie and watches.

Of the top online retailers eBay received double the number of visits on Sunday of second placed Amazon, making it by far the most popular retailer over the busy period. Amazon, Argos and Play.com were all in top five retailers as shoppers rushed to meet the cut off deadline for pre-Christmas delivery.

One of the fastest moving retailers on Sunday was Groupon UK. The coupon site was the fifth fastest moving website on Cyber Sunday and has doubled its traffic in the last two months.

Experian Hitwise’s Director of Research Robin Goad commented: “Retail has been growing online consistently year-on-year in the UK and this Christmas we would expect visits to retail sites to be about 10% higher than last year. The big winners this Christmas are LEGO, Apple, Nintendo and boot manufacturers. The cold weather has clearly had an effect on consumers, which caused Sunday’s spike in traffic.

Tesco was the fastest growing retailer on Sunday as people looked to buy their groceries online and the searches for Ugg boots and Hunter Wellies show how much the cold spell has affected people.

“The web sites that have really benefited from traffic over this period are the ones that have a proven track record in delivering presents on time before Christmas Eve. From now until Christmas traffic to online retail sites tends to decline as there are fewer days left to deliver goods. However, those companies with a solid reputation for delivering on time will continue to see strong demand throughout December. Equally, there is a great opportunity for retailers to tap into digital offers to encourage in-store foot fall as well as traffic to their web sites. Incentives such as online special offers redeemable in-store, guaranteed store delivery and postsales customer care are all effective ways to gain a competitive edge.”

Budget Christmas

CHRISTMAS is now days away, you’re already panicking because you said that you were going to be more organised than usual. But, you still have time without blowing the budget or a gasket in the process. It just needs a little planning and determination.

Make a Christmas present list (70% of Brits don’t). Pare it down in consultation with friends and family. Consider only buying for the kids. Buy ‘family’ presents rather than individual gifts. Check your bank balance and decide on your total present giving budget. Divide this up to give you your individual present limit. Stick to it! What’s the point of buying something that will never get used?

Browse online to get ideas of what fits in your budget.

Use a comparison sites such as Kelkoo, Pricerunner to compare prices. Buying online you can have the gift delivered direct to the recipient, saving on postage and hassle from Tenerife. If you ned something delivered to Tenerife check that they deliver Internationally.

The internet will always be cheaper than the high street (a third of us plan to do most of our present shopping online this year) but, even if you don’t want to buy online, some high street retailers will match their own or competitors’ internet prices.

Collect discount vouchers for money off high street and online goods. Visit www.moneysavingexpert.co m for a round up of the best deals.

Use an outlet shop there are some here.

One of the most effective ways to cut costs is by doing things yourself. It may be more time consuming but everyone will appreciate the effort, you’ll save a fortune.

Buy cheap baskets and make

your own hampers, themed to suit the recipients (foodies, bathing beauties, car stuff).

For kids, buy cheap mugs or plastic glasses and fill with sweets or stationery, then wrap with cellophane. Make them unique by getting a picture put on them.

Buy cheap trays of shrubs, paint flowerpots and create your own planters.

Print off some skill swap coupons on the computer (eg. car cleaning, gardening, babysitting etc – they’re different and will be well received.

Don’t underestimate the worth of edible gifts (cookies, biscuits, herb oils and vinegars, fruit chutneys, chocolate truffles)! Put on when they have to be used by most good recipes will say how long a life they have.

Decorations You don’t need masses of expensive decorations hanging everywhere… you can create a festive atmosphere with Christmas music, soft lighting and Christmas scents.

Burn your own festive CDs to make a Christmas playlist.

Or down load your favourite festive tunes.

If you want table or mantelpiece dressings, collect acorns, holly, pinecones, etc and spray them silver/gold.

Check attic for left over wrap kept from last year.

Failing that, buy large rolls of brown paper and a couple of funky stamps and create your own.

If you’ve got last year’s haul of Christmas cards, turn them into tags. Send eChristmas (try www.moonpig.com) where possible and save paper, money, postage and time.

Food The cheapest way to keep

down the cost of the Christmas meal is obviously to swing an invite from someone else. Just kidding! There are plenty of ways to cut the food bill without anyone noticing.

You can save yourself around a third of your food budget by planning your menus. List everything you need before you start shopping.

Use cheaper stores for buying cheap Christmas staples.

A frozen turkey is often cheaper than fresh.

Many stores have amazing bargains on Christmas Eve, so if you can bear it, shop for last minute fresh items and those you can freeze for later.

Go shopping without children and on a full stomach and stick to the list.

If you are hosting the big meal, ask everyone to do their bit by bringing something along (drink, chocolates, pudding, crackers).

Put snacks out before the meal.

Don’t buy brandy butter, chestnut stuffing, Turkish delight... nobody will notice!

Entertainment If you’ve got an artificial tree, use it. Budget option: decorate a house plant/evergreen branch.

Save on expensive theatre trips or the panto: find the free seasonal events in your community and invite friends and family to go with you.

Don’t buy another complicated new board game to keep everyone occupied, swap games with a friend; or there’s always charades!

Hold a murder mystery party at New Year; save a fortune on going out and the cost of babysitters.

Good luck

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DAVID HUDGELL Getting to the root of your gardening problems!

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Gardeners’ World Christmas Rose THERE ARE several legends that surround the Christmas Rose (hellebore) in witchcraft it is believed to have ties to summoning demons.

Helleborus niger is commonly called the Christmas rose, due to an old legend that it sprouted in the snow from the tears of a young girl who had no gift to give the Christ child in Bethlehem.

In Greek mythology, Melampus of Pylos used hellebore to save the daughters of the king of Argos from a madness, induced by Dionysus, that caused them to run naked through the city, crying, weeping, and screaming.

During the Siege of Kirrha in 585 BC, hellebore was reportedly used by the Greek besiegers to poison the city’s water supply. The defenders

MONTY DON is returning to Gardeners’ World after a break of almost three years.

The green-fingered gardening great, who took the reins in 2003 but stepped down in May 2008, will be back when the new series starts next year in 2011.

He will present the programme from his own garden, which he has spent 20 years developing and which spans around two acres in the Herefordshire countryside. It will be the first time in more than a decade that it has been featured on screen and viewers will be able to watch it evolve at the same time as their own gardens.

Monty says: “Returning to Gardeners’ World is a fantastic opportunity. I’ve really missed the programme so I

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can’t wait to get stuck in and get my hands dirty again.”

Alison Kirkham, Commissioning Editor, Factual Features and Formats, says: “I’m delighted to welcome Monty back and I really look forward to seeing him sharing his expertise in his own environment. I’m thrilled viewers will learn the secrets of the garden he’s spent the last two decades creating from scratch.”

Since stepping back from Gardeners’ World for health

were subsequently so weakened by diarrhea that they were unable to defend the city from assault.

Some historians believe that Alexander the Great died because of a hellebore overdose, when he took it as medication. Many secies of the Christmas Rose are poisonous.

The pretty flower enjoys partial or full shade, a hardy plant with deep green foliage that thrives in almost any soil type.

They can be grown from seed and come into their own flowering between December and February.

With large, round, white flat-faced flowers and leathery, deep green foliage it cannot always be guaranteed to flower at Christmas - many plants do not flower until the same time as other hellebores, later in the spring. The best way to be sure of getting an early flowering strain is to visit a garden centre at Christmas and pick a plant actually in flower then.

Christmas rose can also be grown in pots of potting compost..

reasons, Monty has continued to work with the BBC on shows such as Mastercrafts, Who Do You Think You Are and Monty Don’s Italian Gardens, which is due to transmit early next year. The new series will be on BBC Two next spring and will feature all the usual topical tips, jobs for the week and advice on the best places to visit at different times of year.

Monty will be joined by series regulars Carol Klein and Joe Swift, plus former Gardeners’ World presenter Rachel De Thame.

Monty Don is to return to BBC2’s Gardeners’ World in place of presenter Toby Buckland, who has been axed after three series.

Buckland’s arrival on the show coincided with a controversial revamp that was criticised by some viewers and saw ratings tumble.

Don presented Gardeners’ World for five years before stepping down in 2008 following a stroke. His return will coincide with another makeover for the BBC2 series that will go “back to its roots”, executives said earlier this year.

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CARL PATTISON from Robot, answers your hair questions

DEAR CHRISTINE Your resident Agony Aunt Email: agony.aunt@canarianweekly.com

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Bigger and better!

IF its volume you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. The No1 question I get asked is: “How can I create the volume that my stylist gives me?”

There are various methods you can use to give your hair more “vavoom”, so try them all and decide which one works best for you.

It all starts with shampoo and conditioner. Use a mild, cleansing shampoo that will clean your hair and also remove any products which can weigh your hair down, such as waxes and serums. Then, apply your favourite conditioner only to the ends of your hair and rinse well.

Volumising products are great to lift your hair, whether it’s the flattest hair ever. The best I’ve found are sprays as they get directly to the scalp area, boosting volume.

Mousses are great, too, but don’t use one that’s too strong as this will make your hair dry and difficult to brush. When applying these, remember that less is more, so don’t go overboard. When styling with a hairdryer, always remove 75% of the wetness as your hair doesn’t take shape around a brush until this stage. Don’t waste time blow-drying dripping-wet hair. The best thing to do is leave it to dry naturally until damp before beginning to blow dry.

Whatever size brush you are using, keep the dryer moving in an upward direction, and don’t point towards your scalp. Try also to leave the brush to cool

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a little before moving on to the next section as this “sets” the hair into place.

If your hairdryer has a cool shot button, then use this after you’ve dried a section, as this creates a smooth, volumised section.

If you’re not good with a hairdryer, then try a “brush blower”. This is a hairdryer but with the brush attached, which removes the need for twohand styling.

They are so simple to use, but I’ve never seen them for sale here in Tenerife (ask a UK friend to send you one).

Heater rollers are fantastic to give root lift and bounce, but use on dry hair only, lifting each section away from the head at a 90° angle. Leave for 20 minutes to cool and remove. Run your fingers through it and see how much lift these give you.

Plain Velcro rollers are also good, and can be used on damp hair and spritz with lacquer before leaving to dry for a few hours. Don’t brush through afterwards, but just use fingers to separate the sections, throw your head upside down and spray with

lacquer again. If you’re good at blow-drying but still want more volume, try touching your roots with a straightening iron. Don’t run the iron through the section but just literally touch each section close to the scalp to achieve mega lift. It was a thing of the past, but back-combing has returned. Use on dry hair to create volume to an “up” doo, or even a funky ponytail.

Start with a small section and a pin-tail comb, take the section in your hands and push the comb from tips to roots.

Repeat as often as necessary then, once you’ve covered the whole head (or as much as needed), smooth over with a bristle brush to give the illusion of volume, without your hair looking too “set”.

I’m sure the suggestions I’ve given will give you the volume you want, but I repeat: I don’t believe in the words “I can’t do that” because there’s a solution for everyone.

If you get stuck, or want more information, always ask your stylist. We are here to help you create the styles you want at home, as well as in the salon.

Dear Christine, My boyfriend and I were very much in love, but I decided we should split up as he was picking arguments all the time. He got incredibly angry and cut off all contact with me, so I saw a close friend of his a few times – we even slept together when I was drunk. My boyfriend and I got back together three months ago after bumping into each other, and this time it’s been fantastic. The trouble is, he’s just found out that I slept with his friend and is terribly angry and hurt. He says it’s my responsibility to make him feel better or he’ll break up with me. What should I do? I don’t know what to say or how to behave to make him feel better. I’ve really broken his trust in me and we’re going to have a terrible Christmas.

Justine

Dear Justine, As far as I can see, there are tons of danger signals hanging over this relationship.

Your boyfriend is responsible for his own happiness, and trying to hand that responsibility to you is manipulative, selfish and unrealistic on his part, and it doesn’t say much for his emotional maturity or his problem-solving skills.

Besides, when a romance has been broken and then reformed, the underlying problems are still there and will inevitably crop up again unless action of some kind is taken. In your boyfriend’s case, this would comprise anger-management classes, hypnotherapy or counselling.

Don’t forget that you and your boyfriend weren’t together when you slept with another man. Therefore, he has no grounds whatsoever

for saying you’ve hurt him. You broke his trust by packing him in, but surely that was because he’d broken your trust with his readiness to argue and immature arguing style.

That part is up to him to fix, but it doesn’t sound like he’s ready to grow up and build an equal-equal bond with you.

There’s nothing you can do to make him feel better, other than reassure him that you intend to remain with him, if that’s really what you want to do. Given his problems, though, I’d advise you to be wary.

As for getting so drunk that you do things you later regret, it’s a policy you might prefer to rethink in future if you want to keep yourself safe. Good luck.

Dear Christine, I’m in my early 60s and recently married a lovely Spanish lady of the same age.

I’m a little confused, though, because my wife invariably defers to me and insists I must always be right. When I reeled off a list of my most recent mistakes, she smiled and said: “This is the first thing you’ve been wrong about. You don’t make mistakes!” Is there any way I can prove that I don’t need to be right all the time?

Barry

Dear Barry, What a fabulous question! It must be nice to have someone who looks up to you so much, but it would be even nicer if she treated you as an equal; if she realised that you are each entitled to your own opinions.

Past life experiences may have left her with the view that a couple can’t truly love each other if they like different things, or have differing

opinions in some areas. In truth, it is important that you agree on big things such as fidelity, honesty, finances and household responsibilities, but it’s not so important that you have different viewpoints on smaller subjects.

It’s possible that your wife is feeling a little overwhelmed by you, so you should avoid statements such as: “It’s fantastic/terrible/pathetic/stupid.” Instead say: “I think it’s like this. What do you think it’s like?” Then listen and allow each other to explain the reasons for thinking in a certain way.

As far as is reasonable, avoid judgmental words like “right”, “wrong”, “good” and “bad”.

Replace them with “helpful” or “unhelpful”, or personal opinions such as “I like/dislike …

How about you?”

It may also be useful to ask questions - sympathetic and enquiring ones. You might say: “That’s interesting. Why do you believe that?” Once she’s explained, maybe you’ll quickly see things her way and she’ll no doubt be delighted that you agree.

When you next have a disagreement - before she can climb down and say she was wrong - suggest that you explore your respective beliefs and give each other the chance to see things the other person’s way.

Tell her it’s best for the relationship that you are two individuals with different viewpoints, and that you each respect the other’s right to his or her opinions. You might find that “Okay, let’s agree to disagree, shall we”? is a useful phrase, said gently before she has the chance to back down.

Christine

Christine CraggsHinton is the author of 18 self-help books, including ‘How to Lower your Blood Pressure’, ‘Living with Fibromyalgia’, and ‘Coping with Gout’. Her books are available from all good UK bookshops as well as ‘The Paper Shop’, Apolo Centre and ‘Bookswop’, Edificio Cristianos 1, both of which are in Los Cristianos.

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VAL SAINSBURY Keeping her finger on the pulse Email: val.sainsbury@canarianweekly.com

Why games-hooked kids simply cannot switch off THE computer gaming industry uses a powerful, psychological device that could make some fans play compulsively, without any desire to call a halt.

In the BBC show, Addicted to Games, investigators speak with children who believe they are addicted, and hear from industry experts calling for more research into the issue.

Games designer Adrian Hon, chief creative officer of SixToStart, said that producers use a simple technique, based on a Fifties study of rats feeding themselves by pressing a lever. Mr Hon said: “People don’t necessarily understand how powerful some game mechanics can be. It’s one thing to think, ‘Okay, I’m playing too much’, but it’s another to just stop playing, because some games are designed in such a manner that you just don’t want to leave.”

He added: “The industry needs to be thinking about this a lot more, because games are becoming so much more widespread, and they’re becoming so much more powerful.”

Professor Mark Griffiths, from Nottingham Trent University’s International

Gaming Research Unit, said: “It’s a neat little psychological trick, and for most people, this will not be something that’s bad.

“But, if you’ve got that vulnerability or susceptibility to addiction, it will keep you in the game probably far in excess of what the normal person would do.”

Prof Griffiths, who also told the TV programme that insufficient research had been done, added: “The good news is that for the vast majority of people, video games are something very positive in their lives.

“But we have to take on board a growing literature which suggests that for a small, but significant, minority, things like gaming can be potentially problematic.”

Nottingham teenager Joe Staley told the programmemakers he was hooked on the hugely-popular Call of Duty ‘shoot-em-up’.

He admitted: “I wouldn’t move from my bed. My controller would be at my side table, I would turn it on, play, and then I would realise it was about three o’clock in the afternoon.”

Carefree one-night-stands may damage sexual health ALMOST a quarter of people never, or only sometimes, use contraception with a new partner because they “get carried away in the moment”.

That’s the main reason for not using contraception, suggests a new survey involving 3,000 people. Almost one in 10 is “not bothered” about using anything, even though one in four says he or she sleeps around. Asked about their sexual encounters, 11% said the majority of them were onenight-stands, and 13% said most were made up of “quick flings”. Another 2% said they slept mostly with strangers.

The survey, from the Cooperative Pharmacy, revealed interesting findings in the older age-groups. Among the over-50s, one in four admits to having more than one ongoing sexual relationship. Some 15% of 144 people, aged 51 to 55, surveyed, also said they never used contraception with a new partner. One in three in this age group said he/she had

MP3 teenagers will soon be listening to the sound of silence IT’S the most irritating thing of all if you’re sitting on a bus or train and hoping for a bit of peace and quiet.

But the deafening sounds being pumped out through the earphones, especially by British teenagers, could put your nerves on edge - and damage their health seriously.

By playing their MP3 players at high volumes, their hearing could be at risk in a flash, according to a new survey.

Experts warn that some music players can top 100 decibels when played at full volume, which can cause damage to the ears in just 15 minutes. And they stress that long-term exposure to 80-85 decibels can also lead to hearing loss.

A survey of more than 4,400 people worldwide, including 737 Britons aged 14 to 65, was carried out by the Hear the World campaign.

Of the 459 Britons surveyed between the ages of 14-19, 85% admitted they played their MP3 player at more than half the total volume. Some 45% said they listened to their MP3 player every day, and 9% always put the volume up as high as it would go.

Overall, 16% of Britons listen to their players every day, just behind the US, which had the highest figure of 18%. Of

these, 19% listened for more than two hours daily.

Audiologist Robert Beiny said: “As the ‘MP3 generation’ grows, increasing numbers of teenagers and adults are exposing their hearing to dangerous levels of noise.

“Research shows that those who listen to music at these high volumes too often risk going deaf 30 years earlier than their parents’ genera-

tion.” He recommends following the 60/60 rule: avoiding listening to an MP3 player at more than 60% of maximum volume, and for no more than 60 minutes at a time.

So be warned, all you youngsters, next time you invade the air space with your incessant, MP3 noise because it will hurt you far more than it will annoy those people around you in the long run.

“slept around”, and admitted to unprotected one-nightstands with strangers.

Meanwhile, of the 174 people aged over 56, some 17% said they never used contraception with a new partner.

Yet the number of sexuallytransmitted infections (STIs) in this age group is on the rise across the UK. Meanwhile, 19% of the 424 people aged 18-21 said they had waited until the legal age of 16 to have sex.

Pharmacist Lisa McCreesh, from the Co-operative, said: “Our research challenges the belief that teenagers are more promiscuous than older generations, and they are given a bad name unfairly.”

Natika Halil, director of information at the Family Planning Association (FPA), said: “The message is the same for people of all ages: “Don’t take a risk with your sexual health over the festive period. There is only one protection against most STIs – and that’s a condom.”

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Another amazing Oriental experience A COUPLE of months ago, we featured the Oriental Garden restaurant in Americas Plaza, in central Las Americas.

We had a wonderful evening and thoroughly enjoyed sampling the menu. But the problem with Oriental Garden is the sense that as much as you enjoy the restaurant, you also get the feeling that you are also missing out on something.

The wide, varied menu gives you so many choices and flavour options: Indian, Thai, Chinese or Japanese. There really is something for everyone, as we tried to discover.

But if you have this experience, you miss out on the Teppanyaki!

So I've been itching to get back to Oriental Garden almost from the moment we left. Thankfully, the editor showed her giving side maybe it's the time of the year - and granted my wish.

As with the “main” side to Oriental Garden, the Teppanyaki menu was extensive. There are over a dozen starter options, and the same amount of main dishes to choose from. Wanting to try a

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range of what was on offer there was only one decision.

Banquet.

Ahh. Problem No2. Which one to have? The Kyoto is a meat banquet, the Tokio had some sushi, Saitama was full of fish and the Chiba is the “special” option with lobster.

In the end, my dining companion chose the Saitama, and I wasn’t going to turn down anything that had the word lobster in it.

The starting Miso soup was excellent. There is nothing worse than a soup which is too hot or too cold, and this was Goldilocks. Miso soup is a great starter as the hinted spices are not overpowering, and the fermented soya mixes to create a soft malty broth.

Next, we had fish tempura and sea bass sashimi and nigiri. The fish was lightly battered and fell apart beautifully in the mouth. Sea bass sushi is to die for, yet, for some reason, it’s often neglected by the occasional diner.

Prawn and tuna nigiri is gobbled up with relish but sea bass and eel is a harder sell.

The sushi at Oriental Garden is always first-class, and the night we dinned was no exception.

The third course was the second to be cooked on the Teppan plate, and it was firstrate. The sake-salmon and ebi-prawn skewers were served, along with the pork loin and teba-chicken.

I say served, but really it was performed for us. Japanese

chefs always have a relish for their job, and ours certainly seemed to be enjoying himself as much as we were.

Perfectly cooked, well seasoned - and presented with a smile and a joke.

The first of the main courses was the lobster. Oriental Garden has a large tank featuring a variety of fresh fish, king crabs and, of course, the rubber-banded lobsters.

After selecting the frisky Blue Lobster and wishing it all the best, it was time to enjoy a fine Chilean red before letting the chef loose.

For me, lobster is like having a selection of dishes at the same time. Firstly, there is the deep-flavoured tail. Ours was cooked in a dark soy sauce, which really brought out the flavour.

Then the focus moved to the claws. The texture is completely different and the taste more subtle. There is a little trick to check that it’s properly cooked.

Crack the side of the claw and prise open just enough so you can catch the flesh. Then, if it is perfectly cooked, the whole of the meat should come away still intact. As I’m sure you've guessed, this claw came away in a second.

Some people season the lob-

ster claw, but for me it needs to be eaten pure.

The third lobster taste is the “extra” flesh. Take the knife, simply go around the edge of the carcass and you will be amazed how much meat comes away.

The taste is completely different because it has a harder texture and the lovely marrow of the crustacean.

Our final main dish was the fillet stake with Japanese rice.

You can have the steak cooked to your taste. I’m a “rare” eater, but for me the meat needs more cooking when it is served this way.

This is to allow all the wonderful flavours from the tepan to sink into the steak slices. The chef’s recommended serving was perfect, with the rice suitably firm and not sticky or soggy.

Dessert was a choice of apple, banana, pineapple or ice cream crepes, all washed

down with fine baraquitos.

As I’ve written in this column before, Tenerife has some excellent restaurants. The quality and standard has come a long way this millennium, and restaurants like Oriental Garden are leading the way.

When you are out dining, you are looking for somewhere that has spotless washing facilities, friendly and attentive staff, well-presented and delicious food that’s value for money.

Once you have found a restaurant that ticks all those boxes, you want to go back. In Oriental Garden, you have a restaurant which offers you all of these things - and so much more.

With the sheer depth of the menu, no two meals are ever the same. And after experiencing the Teppanyaki, the meal decision has just got a whole deal harder.

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Puzzle

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Sudoku - X

The rules of sudoku X are simple - just enter the numbers 1 - 9 once in each row, column and 3 x 3 square within the sudoku X puzzle grid. In addition to standard sudoku, the numbers must only occur once in each side of the 'X' that is marked on the grid. Use logic alone to deduce where each of these numbers must be placed in every cell of a puzzle. Don’t worry!

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Horoscopes of the week (November 23rd-December 21st) It really is as though you have called upon the planets to give your love life a boost, because that is just what your chart indicates. It is also as if you have been given a new lease of life and that you can now see things clearly, which previously you were blind to. You may also discover which friend would be better as a lover.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22ndJan 20th) You seem to be taking more of an interest in how you look and how you present yourself to the world. Don’t believe rumours that you hear in the family, because jealousy is making a lot of familiar faces invent a lot of very large stories. But forget that because there could be love and romance on the horizon.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21stFeb 19th) Venus allows you to talk with confidence about your own life for a change, instead of just talking about everyone else. You may have to do a very large favour for a close one that could even involve you funding them.

Follow your heart, no matter what others say, but beware of digging too deep into your pocket...

PISCES (Feb 20thMarch 20th) You have a new found lease of energy for life, and Venus is bringing out that very sexy side to your nature, which screams out for most people to aside. Most, but not all! You have no need to ask for what you want because you are determined to go out and get it, no matter who stands in your way. Incidentally, it will pay to do overtime in the days ahead, which could be a hint of what is to come!

ARIES (March 21stApril 20th) Don’t let petty differences between

you and a close one come between you.

Try to concentrate instead on the many good things that you have together. If you don’t, then you may soon end up crossing a line that is not easily repaired. Take some good advice by taking a deep breath and trying to make sense of those recent mixed messages.

TAURUS (April 21stMay 21st) Your time has not been your own, but from Sunday onwards that all changes, and about time, too, for you Taurus people. You can get on with enjoying the attention that a certain person seems intent on showering upon you. But don’t enjoy it too much because you will soon be making your move on that new business venture.

GEMINI (May 22ndJune 21st) Try not to get jealous with the time that a close one is spending with a certain person. You know, Gemini, that all too often we spend more time with the people we work with than those we live with.

Listening, not talking, is the key to putting the smile back on your face over the course of the coming week.

CANCER (June 22ndJuly 23rd) You can fight your feelings all you like, but the plain old facts is that you are changing, and the bond that you have with a certain per-

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LEO (July 24th-Aug 23rd) Although you may start the week off on rocky ground, the planet Venus will be giving you the power to “sweet talk” whoever you set your mind on. There are too many people giving you opinions, but the only person you have not asked is the only one with the real answer.

VIRGO (Aug 24thSept 23rd) You seem to be bored with your usual routine and are looking for an excuse to get out there and do something different and exciting. Be prepared to get a dressing-down at work in midweek, but bear in mind that this person dishing it out wouldn’t waste time and energy on you if he/she didn’t think you were worth it.

LIBRA (Sept 24thOct 23rd) Don’t fight your feelings Libra, but speak as you find and tell it straight from the heart. The majority of you Librans are going to be travelling somewhere relaxing, and this is the perfect time to reflect on a very stirring experience that recently took place in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct 24thNov 22nd) You don’t seem to be able to stop yourself from telling lies, but sooner or later you are going to get caught out - and this will only make the truth you have spoken seem empty and pointless. Money spent on the home may hurt your pocket, but it is set to be the source of much success.

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1. Which King of England was crowned on Christmas Day?

2. In which film did the song White Christmas first feature?

3. To which country does the territory of Christmas Island belong?

4. In the song `The Twelve Days Of Christmas`, how what did my true love give to me on the 12th day?

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Travel GOA, the smallest state in India, is becoming the most popular winter destination for Britons desperate to escape the frozen winter there and find some sun.

Experian Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, says the south-west India area, the country’s hub of tourism, was the busiest travel destination of the last quarter of the year, with Marrakech the fastest-growing destination year-on-year.

Morocco, the Canary Islands, Egypt and Turkey were all among the fastest-moving destinations of the last quarter (August -October), having shown the greatest increase in market share of flight searches.

These findings, published in Experian Hitwise’s latest UK quarterly travel report, provides an interesting insight into the online travel activities of UK consumers.

During August to October, Goa jumped 22 places, making it the fastest-climbing destination in the Experian Hitwise Top 50 destinations list.

Searches for flights to Goa, of which Panaji is the capital, accounted for 0.68% of all flight searches for the 12 weeks ending 30th October,

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We are going to Goa to escape all that ice

making it the 22nd most popular destination overall for the quarter.

Other winter holiday sun spots, including Marrakech, Fuerteventura, Sharm el Sheikh and Gran Canaria, were also among the fastest-moving destinations for the quarter.

Morocco’s “Red City” of Marrakech has, since October

2009, jumped 29 places, showing the greatest year-onyear increase in market share of flight-related searches online of any destination.

Another winter sun destination popular this quarter included Egypt’s top coastal resort of Sharm el Sheikh. The Canaries, perennial winter favourites, had another

strong quarter, with Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria both featuring in the list of fast movers.

Winter-sun holiday-makers also favoured Tenerife and Lanzarote, which were both in the top-10, most-popular destinations.

Turkish capital Istanbul, though not a winter-sun desti-

nation, was another fast mover this quarter. And while other Turkish resorts such as Dalaman and Bodrum both dropped in the rankings, Istanbul bucked the country’s general trend, perhaps because of its status this year as European Capital of Culture.

New York was ranked No1 in the top-50 destinations list for the second consecutive quarter. It has also increased its market share of searches, from 3.89% of the total flights searches to 4.64%, widening the gap between it and other top destinations such as Tenerife and Malaga.

The Big Apple’s popularity is partly driven by bargain-hunting Christmas shoppers, but its popularity as a business destination is the main reason behind the seasonal growth.

Robin Goad, Director of Research at Experian Hitwise said: “At this time of year, we’d expect to see spikes in searches for winter-sun destinations and ski resorts, but this quarter’s fastest movers have been completely dominated

by the winter-sun destinations.

“UK travellers are clearly looking forward to sun rather than snow this winter. Having said that, both Prague and Berlin also featured in the fastest movers’ top 10 this quarter, both of which are famous for their Christmas markets. So not everyone is looking to escape to the warmer climes this year.”

He added: “In the run-up to Christmas, it is essential that marketers in the travel sector track fast-moving online trends, and adapt their online content and sales promotions to generate sales.

“This is particularly important for multi-channel travel firms as our analysis reveals that online-only travel brands were the only ones that improved their market share of Internet visits.

“Brands that intelligently integrate digital channels will be the most effective, using tools like email marketing and social media to build and engage with their online audiences.”

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ON THE ROAD WITH JAV Behind the Wheel Email: Jav@canarianweekly.com

Bold Citroën dare to ring the C1 changes HAVING killed-off the C2 supermini earlier this year, Citroën are experimenting with the C1’s design, adding a touch of boldness and daring.

It will certainly be different from the current model, and that is most obvious when you see the c-pillar blending into the roof-mounted rear spoiler.

However, it’s not all change because the huge, over-the shoulder blind-spots and single-piece, rear-tailgate glass will remain.

The new C1 will be about 15cm longer than the outgoing model. That will make the C1’s overall dimensions just over 3.6m long, thus rivalling Renault’s Twingo city car, seen by PSA as an important competitor.

The trio (Peugeot 108, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo) will sport revised front-andrear fascias from one another. But because of costs, certain body panels will be shared. Out of the French twins, the C1 will have bolder styling over the 108.

Citroën’s product chief, Vincent Besson, says that Citroën will be the brand that’s “taking risks and opening new territories”, while Peugeot will be “the reference”.

Powering the trio will be a brand-new 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder, naturally-aspirated 74bhp petrol engine, and is also likely to include a 1.2litre, turbo-charged, 133bhp petrol engine. No diesel engines will be available this time, but the 74bhp 1.0 is expected to emit a mere 90g/km and return around 70mpg.

These engines will be made in a plant in Douvrin, Pas-deCalais region, while the PSA and Toyota trio will continue

to be built in Toyota’s assembly plant in the Czech Republic.

The C1 is currently out-

selling its 107 and Aygo siblings. In France, Toyota sold fewer than 8,500 Aygos from January-September,

but in the same period, Citroën sold 24,000 C1s, representing 10% of Citroën’s sales in France.

Citroën are currently working on an independent range of simple models, which will be placed alongside the C1 in their line-up.

These new models will have a smaller amount of “premium” equipment but, significantly, not a drasticallylower price.

The company will still use the C1’s tiny size increase to expand the model’s possibility, and the new C1 line-up is expected to include entrylevel three and five-door variants, through to a rangetopping “Exclusive” trim level.

It’s a super, beastly-looking, eye-catching machine and looks certain to catch on big time, Just like its predecessor.

Bangers are sizzling-hot prospect for car thieves WHICH CAR is most likely to be stolen from a driveway? A brand-new Audi TT or a battered, 10-yearold banger?

If you thought the Audi TT would appeal more to Britain’s criminals then you’re in for a surprise, according to research from

the Association of Chief Police Officers Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS).

Car theft isn’t nearly as negligible in the UK as you might think, either.

According to AVCIS, 40% of UK drivers have been a victim of car crime, even though nicking modern cars is getting ever harder.

Many older models on the other hand, can simply be

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opened with a bent coathanger and some clever handiwork. Or even an old key, as one driver discovered when his Ford Fiesta key opened a Jaguar door inadvertently.

That is one of the main reasons why many of the cars in this top 10 date back to the previous millennium.

Another reason is the higher demand for older cars’ spare parts, especially “universal” models, which were sold across the globe. Once stolen, those models are quickly stripped and sold for spares and scrap metal.

For the second year running the “white van man”

Ford Transit vehicle tops the list. The extra value in spare parts, scrap metal and the prospect of some easy pickings in the cargo space bolsters its appeal significantly to criminal minds.

Here’s the rather surprising top-10 list of cars most popular with the UK criminals:

1. Ford Transit 2. Ford Fiesta 3. Vauxhall Astra 4. VW Golf 5. Vauxhall Corsa 6. Ford Focus 7. Mercedes Benz Sprinter 8. Ford Mondeo 9. Ford Escort 10. Vauxhall Vectra

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Tenerife to face another Real test Recreativo 3 CD Tenerife 0

TENERIFE'S brief, unbeaten spell and run of clean-sheets came to a shuddering halt last weekend.

The hosts have been on a brilliant run and maybe Tenerife just ran into a team at their peak. A 3-0 loss is always a footballing disaster, but the lack of spirit in the second half is a big concern.

It was a return to the dark days a few weeks back.

Pablo Sanchez, Dani and Jesus Vazquez got the goals and the points for a side who look on their way to the playoffs. And yes, Tenerife old boy Manolo Martinez did return to haunt his old side.

The centre-back never gave Nino a kick during the whole match.

In fairness to him, Nino was not fully fit and needed to pass a late test before he could pull on the shirt. He should be sharper for tomorrow’s massive match against league leaders Real Betis.

The Seville side have been pulling up trees this season, and they are long odds on to return to La Liga after a few seasons in the doldrums.

Despite selling all their big names when they were relegated, they still had the strongest squad in the second division. But for some reason, it just didn’t happen for them.

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brought in the experienced Pepe Mel and he has moulded a fierce outfit. The former Tenerife boss has brought an expansive, freeflowing philosophy to the team.

They really are a joy to watch this season, and they will provide Tenerife with the sternest of tests. Their star player is Ruben Castro, who is well known around these shores.

The Gran Canarian was a constant thorn in the Tenerife side in his early years as he strutted his stuff for Las Palmas. He got his big move to Deportivo La Coruna in 2004, but he never settled in the north of Spain.

He was loaned out constantly and had spells at Racing, Albacete and Nastic before a more successful season at Huesca in 2008.

Last season, he was again on his travels at Rayo Vallecano before joining Betis on a free in the summer.

He is obviously feeling the love as he has been a revelation. His 11 goals make him favourite to win the Pichichi award as the league’s top scorer at the end of the campaign.

Betis have class all over the pitch, but they travel without one of their best players. Portugese youngster Miguel Lopes was injured in last weekend’s victory

over Cordoba and the injury is far worse than first thought.

The torn calf will keep the flying right-back out until March and his replacement, Miki Roque, is also a doubt.

The former Liverpool reserve will have a very late test on a back injury.

Betis come to Tenerife in fine shape. Only Cartagena have beaten them in recent months, and they are scoring goals for fun. However, they are struggling to keep a clean-sheet. The aforementioned problems with Lopes and Roque will not help, of course.

Tenerife will welcome back Natalio and Ricardo after

suspension, and both should start. Ricardo will come in for Melli in central midfield. It will be a strange afternoon for Melli as he faces his old team for the first time: “It will be funny playing against a side I was with as a boy and a man,” he said. “I had 14 amazing years at Betis and it was a brilliant experience. If I play, it will be very special for me.

“But I am a professional and I know that on Saturday, my job is to win for my team.

Betis have started the season very, very well, but they are not invincible. They are great on the attack and we have to watch out for that.

But we have players who can score and cause them problems as well.”

With the postponement of the Granada match a fortnight ago, and missing the Recreativo game, Ricardo is ready for action.

“It’s been frustrating not

playing for a few weeks,” he said. “I didn't travel to the last game and had to listen to the commentary on the radio. I was kicking every ball!

“I don’t like not playing. But I will be fresh and ready for Saturday. It’s a massive match and we will all be fully prepared for the challenge.”

This will be Tenerife’s last game of the year. It has been 12 months of struggle, first with the brave battle against relegation and then the managerial problems which led to the sticky start to the new campaign.

After all the highs and the lows of the year, there is no doubt that a win over Betis would really give the Tenerife fans a massive boost - and have them dreaming of a play-off push.

With early pace setters like Las Palmas, Salamanca and Valladolid struggling of late, anything is possible in 2011.

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These are all the results from the John Lowe team handicap competition.

Trophy.

Bar 180 A bt Naughty Nautas 4-3 Tavern bt Rood A 5-2 Woodys A bt Toscales Ensecan 4-3 Toscales Allsorts bt Tenerife Sun 7-0 Knights B bt Gaffers 4-3 Barracudarts Boys bt La Caña Lancers 7-0 Tenerife Sons bt Woodys B 7-0 Bar Nauta A bt Bar 180 B 6-1

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BAR 180 A took Summerland Superstars’ unbeaten record last Tuesday in a thriller of a match in San Blas.

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early exchanges for the Superstars, and at 4-1 the game looked over. But 180 A fought back.

They took the last doubles match, before Glynn beat Ket and Martin did the Penguin to level it up. Kevin then produced some great pots to beat Grandad Chris to set up a decider.

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Nauta Nutters bt X-Men 5-2 Ourplace Naturals bt Target A 5-2 Exiles bt Ourplace Flukers 5-2 Rood B bt Barracuda Hunters 7-0 Phoenix Bar bt Silver Surfers 5-2 Target B bt Phoenix Flames 5-2 Ourplace Playgirls bt Heroes Sports Bar 4-3 Yelas Bar bt Strikers 6-1

THE John Lowe Team Handicap competition has a habit of producing some shock results, and last Friday’s second-round action was no exception.

With a 180 point head start over the Heroes, Ourplace Playgirls became giant-killers as they dumped young Harry and Co firmly out of the Plate competition with a 4-3 win, despite Graham’s 180 maximum for the Heroes.

Another surprise result surfaced at Exiles after the Flukers, amazingly, put the home side to the sword 5-2, and Knights B, in another tight encounter, knocked out Gaffers 4-3.

League one leaders Nauta A showed their class by overcoming a 210-point deficit during a 6-1 victory over Bar180 B, and Bar180 A players George and Richard both hit maximum scores as they enjoyed a great night of darts with a 4-3 win against Naughty Nautas. The home side’s good finishing held them in good stead, despite starting 240 points behind.

Woodys A man Manuel struck a 180, but it was not enough to stop stablemates Toscales Ensecan (helped by John’s 180) going through 43.

The Tavern had a 140-point advantage over Rood A, but they still found it tough going.

Despite crashing out 5-2, they still had time to thank Luc and his men for a great night.

Ourplace Naturals’ 210-point boost in their game with Target A was quickly put to bed as the visitors went into the next round with a 5-2 success. Apparently, the highlight of the evening was the fantastic food - and the dartboard falling off the wall!

Nauta Nutters came up with a surprise result by beating Division One side X-Men 5-2 while Yelas enjoyed a maybe less-surprising 6-1 triumph over Strikers.

A local derby in Los Abrigos had the Phoenix Bar squaring up to the Silver Surfers. With just 20 points between the teams, a close battle was expected and seemed to be on the cards as Surfers’ Alan kicked things off with some great darts to beat super-sub Steve.

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soon flexed their muscles and took the next four rubbers to secure the win. Phoenix players Ashley, Steve Jones and Lillian (yes Lillian!) deserving a special mention.

Elsewhere, Phoenix Flames were unable to put their 180

points to good use and dropped out of the competition, losing 5-2 at Target B. The quarter-finals of the handicap event will be played on 21st January and should be interesting!

By Geoff Huxtable

180 humble Superstars both the sort of characters who could start an argument in solitary confinement, and the final leg was not for the faint-hearted.

After a see-saw frame, it was senior citizen Cloughie who sunk the winning black to leave teenager Ashley licking his wounds.

It means Palms A went clear at the top of Division One. They maintained the league’s last unbeaten record with a 91 win at La Cana but, interestingly, they face Bar 180 A next week. At the other end of the table, Legends A look to have finally found their form. They made it three unbeaten and back-to-back wins over Target Bar with a stunning 8-2 victory. They will fancy their chances of pulling out of the drop zone, especially with Men of Atlantis, Toscales and 8 Ball Massive all tasting defeat

again. There were fine wins for Summerland Allstars, Hoops, Phoenix and Trap Door, while Terrace A will be delighted with their draw at Rat Pack.

Division Two leaders Legends B were pushed all the way by Target Rangers, before they snuck another win. They went from 2-0 up to 4-3 before a late rally.

Second-place Gaffers were also made to work for their corn. From a comfortablelooking 5-2 lead, they needed Neil to win the last frame against Whippy before they could collect the three points.

Bar 180 C were made to work for their win at bottom side Palms B, and Bar Tasca also won by the minimum scoreline in another tight one with Nauta B. There were big wins for Phoenix Potters, Summerland Elite and Barracuda Hunters,

while Exiles marked their debut with an excellent draw at Terrace B. Finally, the squads have been selected for the annual match between the two divisions.

The Division One versus Division Two match takes place on Tuesday, 28th December at Palms Bar, with a 7.30pm start.

The squads are (in no particular order!): Division One: Grant (Target), Dave (Target), Graham (Palms A), Wez (Hammers A), Ashley (Superstars), Paul D (Atlantis Sharks), Marcus (Trap Door), Michael (Palms A), Mark P (Terrace A), Kevin (Men of Atlantis), Grandad (Superstars), Jambo (Hammers A), Shells (Nauta A), Tal (Rat Pack), Alex (Toscales), Adrian (Bar 180 B), Keith (Rat Pack), Roscoe (Palms A), Penguin (Superstars), Bungalow (Palms A), Ket

(Superstars), Steve (Phoenix), Mickey (Trap Door), Mark (Bar 180 B), Chris (Hoops), Barry H (Hammers A), Shaun (Hoops), Johnny (Palms A), Harry (Phoenix), Martin (Bar 180 A).

Division Two: Jamie (Bar Tasca), Robin (Bar 180 C), Scudz (Terrace B), Kevin (Legends B), Richard R (Bar 180 C), Paddy (Summerlands), Tony (Hammers C), Claire (Target), Neil (Gaffers), Marcus (Lupain), Graham (Legends B), Zanty (Summerlands), Dinar (Bar Tasca), Paul (Legends), Bobby (Hammers C), Dale (Nauta B), Finn (Terrace B), Bob (Target), Gary (Legends), James (Inn The Pink), Steve A (Bar Tasca), Gareth (Inn The Pink), Ian (Nauta B), Steve (Barracuda Bandits), Geoff (Phoenix), George (Target), Darrell (Summerlands), Ben (Gaffers), Paul T (Hammers C), Danny (Bar 180 C).

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Silvertone electric guitar/amplifier case and stand, 90 euros. Funai VHS dual speed VHS video play/rec, 15 euros. Tel 922 736 386 Children’s bedroom furniture with bed cot up to age 7 with mattress, baby changing unit, with deep drawers and cupboard, very good quality, leaf green and beige grained with curtains, bumper, fitted cover, leaf green and blue plus bedroom mat 80 X 110 green background, 120 euros Shower and hand spray for over bath, chrome, 45 euros. No offers! 32” Phillips TV, vgc, 50 euros. Tel 922 740 250 Juke box (radio) 300 euros ono. 2 fire extinguisher, 35 euros each. Elvis watch & silver doller (both with certificates) 50 euros each. Large (framed) jig saw of Elvis Presley, 60 euros. Electric ceiling fan (gold & white) 35 euros. 2 air mattress 20 euros each. Pictures various sizes 5/30 euros of rock n roll & film stars. Travelling stream iron, 5 euros. Tel 664 602 735 Electric hot water boiler, Geizer, 100L, 90 euros. Tel 922 748 493 Exercise trampoline, 15 euros. Lightwood 2 tier coffee table 20 euros. 2 x teak wood sideboards double & single cupboard with 3 drawers, 70 euros each ONO. Metal umbrella stand 10 euros. Bluesky surround sound system 20 euros.

Beige & dark brown metal shelf units 20 euros. 2 x fire extinguishers, 15 euros each. The Sims complete collection PC game 20 euros ONO. Cooler box blue/white, 5 euros. Large wicker baskets, 7 euros each. Tel 922 748 008 or 609 984 473 Glass TV Stand on casters, 3 shelves, 35 euros. Tel 677 851 677.

Asus computer tower Windows XP in English, Logitech keyboard & mouse, HP 1502 15” monitor, 150 euros. Tel 695 808 394 Quad, Children’s electric. Toys r us, like new 150 euros. Grey Suede 3 seater sofa 150 euros. San Miguel double drop fridge perfect for bar 120 euros. Hoover fridge freezer (vgc) 120 euros. Childs play house 35 euros. Tel 634 135 529 Ikea double bed/settee (futon) condition as new, 100 euros ono. Electric paella/pizza cooker, 15 euros. Filter coffee machine, 10 euros. Mini stitch battery sewing machine 5 euros. Tel 922 164 360.

Watches, almost new, Accurist steel bracelet, 30 euros. Rotary with date, 50 euros. Sieko with date 20 euros. All seen working. Tel 922 737 290 or 689 633 718 Peppa Pig toys classroom and figures 10 euros. House and family 12 euros. 3 x Peppa soft toys (inc nurse and fairy) 8 euros. Peppa Pig interactive alphabet toy 12 euros. Fisher Price little people house 15 euros.

Fisher Price musical train with animals (plus 2 extra trucks and 5 extra animals) 40 euros. V Smile Baby computer and 4 additional games 30 euros.

Leapfrog Leappad and 3 additional books, 20 euros. Playground Duplo with extra bricks 20 euros. Winnie the Pooh Duplo pieces 10 euros. Night Garden 7 x Night Garden DVDs 4 euros each or 25 euros the lot. 2 x Night Garden CDs 4 euros each. 4 x Aqua draw mini mats 3 euros. Misc toys and books 10 euros. Talking Iggle Piggle 12 euros. Talking Upsy Daisy, 10 euros. Tel 922 772 741 or 661 908 980 or 611 607 605 28” Phillips TV plus radio silver, 45 euros. Nearly new Spanish digital box, 10 euros. Tel 922 724 302 or 600 371 883 Very large Chinchilla/Ferret/Parrot Cage (height 137 cm, width 75 x 80 - bar widths 1.7cm & 2.5cm) good condition, 60 euros. Silvertone Pro Rock Drum Kit, perfect condition, 200 euros. Fiddle/Violin, with case, 100 euros. Tel 628 898 413 Samsung 15 inch TV black good working order with remote, 15 euros. Sharp 21” TV grey superb condition with remote, 30 euros. Pair of fully lined curtains “Sheridan fabric “ beige background with burgundy and green floral pattern, drop 172cms width 590cms, ruffelette header, 50 euros excellent condition. 2 rustic brown wooden kitchen chairs 12 euros each or 20 euros for both. Tel 922 751 657 or 606 521 105 Pair of Technics 1210 Mk 2 turntables excellent condition, (hardly used) and includes Behringer 4 channel mixer, 400 euros. Ikea Lesvik baby cot with mattress includes Lollipop Lane Treacle and Bubble Cot Bumper and Vtech Mami Pata 4 in 1 mobile, projector, 100 euros ono. Next Duffle coat beige 3-6 months,10 euros. Pablosky navy leather shoes size 22, 15 euros. Girl’s suede/faux fur reversible dusky pink gillet age 8yrs 10 euros. Redherring

maternity dress size12, H&M Mama maternity dress size M, Redherring maternity skirt size12, H&M Two Mama maternity tops size M (one brown and one pink). Mamalicious maternity top size M, all excellent condition for 20 euros. Tel 630 976 208 or 922 765 564.

Ping 13 irons, new grips, 3-pw right handed 100 euros. Tel 699 339 067 Chest freezer 90 euros. Kettle/parasol/patio chairs table 5 to 10 euros each.

Playstation 2, 60 euros. 14” computer monitor 10 euros. Mountain bike 70 euros. Video recorders 10 euros. Fax telephone machine, 20 euros. Table fan 15 euros. Round pine dining table and 4 chairs 40 euros. Commercial heavy duty microwave 1100 w 250 euros. Tel 679 788 586 Tumble dryer 95 euros. Dishwasher 95 euros. 4 plastic tables and chairs, 25 euros. Hoover 25 euros. Bar stool 5 euros each. Digital satellite receiver 20 euros. Mini oven, DVD player remote 20 euros. Tel 686 336 904 Large chest freezer 120 euros. Playstation 2 60 euros. Microwave white 25 euros. Hoover, 25 euros. Fidge 45 euros. Fridge freezer 150 euros. 29” TV silver with remote 80 euros. DVD player + remote 25 euros. PC monitor & table 10 euros each. Tel 679 088 846 or 922 795 592 Travel cot 30 euros. Boys clothes ages 5-6,7-8,9-10,11-13, Red Herring, John Rocha etc. from 2 euros each. Boys dressing up racing driver, army uniform, police man, knight 4 euros each. Boys suit 3 piece age 11-13 15 euros. Linen jacket boys age 12,10 euros. Cruise clothes for boy various suits, wing collar shirts etc suit from 5-7, 7-8. Children’s picture books ages from 5-10 from 1 euro. Board games junior scrabble, mouse trap, 4 in a row, domino express 4 euros. Castle Tent suit ages 3 -10 great fun, easy store 10 euros. Tunnel to attach 5 euros. Boys Golf clubs suit ages 6 up, Nike golf carry bag with stand, Tour Model junior 5, 7, 9, Nike Jnr PW mid iron and putter, young gun 5 wood great condition, 35 euros. Junior golf trolley 10 euros. Junior footjoy shoes size 3,10 euros. Los Palos golf polo shirt age 7-9, 5 euros. Tel 651 168 693

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK Second hand Brother sewing machine, 50 euros. Tel 639 738 745 Kitchen units 6 X wall 3 x blue, 200 euros. 4 ring electric cooker, 30 euros.

Cooker extractor with light, 15 euros. Fridge, 10 euros. Coffee table teak, 5 euros. Settee, 2 seater, 10 euros. Single 2 drawer divan bed with headboard, 15 euros. Single wardrobe with mirrored door, 20 euros.

Thomson TV 24”, 15 euros. TV base unit, 10 euros. Sewing machine (elec) many extras 25 euros. Sky box and bits, 30 euros. Tel 639 744 761

28 inch Philips colour TV with full remote control 2 Scart (Euro connecter) sockets 75 euros. 21 inch Samsung colour TV (Slim Fit only 35cm deep) with full remote control in silver 2 Scart (Euro connecter) sockets and side input plugs 65 euros. 14 inch Fugitsu flat panel computer monitor with built in speakers 50 euros. 3 as new TDT boxes one with record function 25 euros each. Chipped Playstation 1 (plays copied games) with controller, memory card, all TV connections and 8 games 25 euros.

Playstation One with controller, memory card, all TV connections and 8 games 25 euros.

Tel 661 084 981 or 922 742 257.

Single Bed with pull out guest bed can be 2 singles or 1 double bed 100 euros. Tel 662 354 391 Pentax Camera Outfit with 4 Lenses, Multiplier, 2 Flash Guns and various filters in carry case, 175 euros ono. Tel 662 354 391.

Chest Freezer with sliding glass top 150 euros. White fridge 50 euros.

Large BBQ on wheels with 2 side shelves and lid 250 euros. Cash till 70 euros. Tel 620 469 102.

Fridge /Freezer 50 x55 x117cm 80 euros. 4 ring gas cooker with oven and Grill 50 x 58 x87cm 80 euros. Chest Freezer 95 x60 x88cm 100 euros.

Fridge 55 x 55 x84cm 35 euros. Commercial 2 ring cast iron gas burner 80 euros. Commercial meat slicer 100 euros. Silver gas bottle 30 euros.

All ONO. Silencio Area. Tel 662 354 391.

Single size beds & mattresses, Hi fi system, vacuum cleaner, wall unit (teak, 105x35x40cm), Pc monitor, buggy, video recorder, large parasol, Blender, Power Steam iron, Sheep skin rug, (120 x 160 cm approx), Digital camera, microwave(white), 2 Rings Electric Hob,14” TV, Carpet Rug(120 x 180 cm, blue), Sunbeds, From 8 to 15 euros each. Ironing board, Patio table & Chairs, Sandwich toaster, Suit case, Kitchen chairs, Parasols, Fans, Linen basket, Toaster, Stool, Lamps, Iron, Kettle, Airer, Headboards, Chairs, From 3 to 7 euros each. 4 rings electric hob, Ceiling fan with lights, Digibox, 20 euros each. Fridge (white), 4 Rings Ceramic hob, Sony 21” TV, 30 euros each. Digital camcorder (boxed), 50 euros. Tel 646 615 794.

2 folded beds 100 euros each. 2 mattresses 50 euros each. Water heater EDESA 75 litres almost new 100 euros. Fridge IGNIS, 50 euros. Fan CATA 20 euros. Vitroceramic hob ZANUSSI, 80 euros. 1 meter diameter TV dish with accessories 100 euros. Tel 687 963 121 Golf Clubs Swilken Woods 1,3 & 5 : Irons 2 - 9 & Putter (Mostly Penfolds) all in a golf bag, 30 euros. Rechargeable lantern Rechargeable security lantern, 10 euros. Tel 618 599 258 Silencio

Pine 5 drawer chest of drawers, 55 euros. Pace Sky digi box, remote and scarts, 35 euros. 2 white single headboards, 30 euros. Tel 922 797 888

Sony Handyman, mini disk 40 optical zoom, including carry case and disks, 125 euros ono. PSP plus 2 games original including plenty of isos, carry case, including cable to connect to the tele, 120 euros ono. Finepix 5500 camera slr type 10 optical zoom 120 euros. Tel 649 084 156.

Golf Clubs mens set, Sam Snead Blue Ridge by Wilson, 4,5,6,7,8,9 irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge, Halley, drivers 1200 gear effect mid sixe 3 and 5, Jaguar carry bag and Odyessy bag with stand 120 euros ono.

Guitar fender stratocaster with stand and case 110 euros. Tel 634 315 170 or 922 738 924

Acer extensa laptop celeron cpu, 2 gig ram, 250 gig hard-drive, DVD writer wireless, webcam, windows XP in English, 230 euros. Tel 922 748 947 or 696 656 053

Nail products 46 files, 6 nail boxes plain and French + 5 x extra full bags of tips 1 full roll of tip wipes, hand cleaner, moisture lotion, 3 x euro cleaner for brushes, 2 nail primers, 2 spray activator for fibreglass nails, 2 nail adhesive, 2 tip blenders, 3 nail clippers, 2 gel pots, glue nozzles,1 record card box with cards,1 buffing cream, 1 cuticle cream, 1 acrylic powder clear, 5 dappen dishes, 1 stork scissors, 1 heated mitts with liners, 6 brushes, 3 acrylic liquid, 2 acetone removers, gem stones, 4 polish buffers, 60 orange wood sticks, 34 buffers, 6 fibreglass and silk strips, 3 nail soaks, 4 heated lash curlers, 180 euros. Conceptronic media player box with remote with 300 films plus music excellent working order, 150 euros. Spray tanning machine + portable spray tent, 2 half full bottles of solution + stick on feet pads, very fast spraying, 180 euros. 3 tier screen very light easy to store, 100 euros.

Tel 692 045 460.

Facial steamer, 70 euros ono. Tel 647 182 538 Nao table lamp, 20 euros. Calvin Kline watch, 20 euros. Cinderella carriage horse and doll, 10 euros. Tel 677 618 601 American Disney baby boys Elmo and snoopy jumpsuits, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 6.50 euros. Girls American Disney pink long sleeved sweaters with small mini mouse emblem from 3 yrs to 8 yrs, 8 euros. England cotton wallets, 4 euros. Silencio. Tel 697 746 885 Ladies mountain bike, shimano gears, silver and ice green, good condition, 70 euros. Lexmark x74 3 in 1 photo copier, scanner, and printer, 20 euros.

Silencio Tel 608 653 260 Cressi dive computer EDY complete with box and instructions, pc connection 250 euros for both. Tel 618 860 632

Safe 13” X 13” X 13” not digital, 50 euros. Gents mountain bike 18 speed shimano gears blue and grey good condition, 75 euros. Tel 600 700 521 2 oil-filled radiators, perfect condition, 35 euros each. Halogen heater, moves from side to side, 30 euros. Tel: 922 772 886 28 inch LCD flat screen Toshiba silver/grey surround on stand with remote control 3 x Scart points Picture in Picture 150 euros. Tel: 677 754 348

Ideal CHRISTMAS presents Child’s ride in battery operated car from Toys R Us with charger, 50 euros. Child’s bike with stabilisers age 3-6, 25 euros. Tel 922 735 473 or 655 541 499 Radio control Porsche 911 GT2 digital probritional system with multi channels, 40 euros. Tel 600 028 801 Play station 2, with duel hand controls, memory card, includes Harry Potter, Fifa football and various games, hardly used, perfect for Xmas gift, 120 euros. Silencio Tel 608 653 260 Ladies mountain bike Rockrider, front suspension, shimano gears, 2 months old, in mint condition, 150 euros.

Silencio. Tel 697 746 885.

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Working Hours 9.30 to 5pm Monday to Friday. Call Sue between these times on 922 713 070 or 686 154 066 anytime or email suecampbell@regencyresorts.com Viva Sol Resorts are looking for highly motivated, energetic team players for their Marketing office in Fañabe. Fantastic opportunity to earn a great salary, with the best leads and high bonuses.

Next training session starting on 2nd January.

Places are limited. Call Lee on 608 698 719 for a confidential interview.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Restaurant for Trespaso at the beach in Las Galletas. Price on application. Call 697 395 932 To advertise here please call 902 232 102 or email us at info@canarianweekly.com

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Yamaha R1 2003, 30,000kms, Fantastic condition, loads of extras, very fast bike. 3,995 euros. Tel 610 285 953.

Renault Clio FOR SALE 600€ ECU Damaged. Engine and gear box etc in good working order.

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MG ZR 1.8 ITV until April 2012, 16 valve twin cam, 160 bhp, 2004, 86,000km, 17” alloys, all extras, air con, elec sun roof, etc. Full service history. 1 owner from new, 5,500 euros.

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EVERYTHING NEEDED TO START, ADD, FRESHEN OR JUST REPLACE ANYTHING IN YOUR HOME!

PERSONAL SERVICES Polish very beautiful blonde girl, slim Barbie body, blue eyes, all services, lesbian too. Private apartment, hotel visits, 24hrs, good English spoken. Tel: 672 845 107

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THE BEST CHANCE OF GETTING THE FLIGHT YOU WANT AT A PRICE YOU'LL LIKE. SAVE TIME AND MONEY, ALL THE FLIGHTS UNDER ONE ROOF. SCHEDULE OR CHARTER, "FRILLS" OR "NOFRILLS", ONE WAY OR ROUND TRIP, STARTING IN TENERIFE OR UK. UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE IN ASSURING THE BEST DEALS. FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS THE Nº 1 IN TENERIFE FOR FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE UK. SOUTH ON 922 793 718 OR NORTH ON 922 371 422 OR SOUTH AIRPORT ON 649 884 365 OR IN UK ON 0871 717 4308

T-SHIRT PRINTING & EMBROIDERY SEWING SEW & SEW’S - For Clothing Alteration’s. Also stocking good quality used baby/children’s clothes, maternity wear, nursery items, toys, books, curtains etc. I also buy the above. Tel 671 784 608. Email: sue11@tesco.net

SPANISH LESSONS Conversational basic Spanish, “one to one” or small groups, home or workplace visits. Experienced language teacher at all levels. Excellent rates. Why not give it a try!

Call 649 227 833 or 922 163 270

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TAROT READING / ASTROLOGY Professional Psychic, Tarot and Rune reader. Advice about past, present and future financial and personal guidance..

Tel Amy on 666 083 494.

International Psychic Tarot Card Reader. Confidential, reliable, caring readings in the privacy of your own home/hotel. Tel : Anna 678 236 803 Mark the Island Astrologer. Financial / business, relationship, health. One hour reading. Specific, accurate, guaranteed. Tel 922 772 422 / 610 089 157.

TILING

Colin Peel Tiling Specialist For All Your Tiling Needs: Bathrooms, Kitchens & Floors Most Aspects of Building Work Undertaken

Tel: 679 736 409

TREES & GARDENS

WATER TREATMENT

TRANSLATION TENERIFE TRANSLATION SERVICES Over 20 years experience.

Official Translations, Medical, Conveyancing, Notary, Wills, Utilities, Insurances, Building licences Etc.. Transport available if required.

Professionalism & Confidentiality guaranteed.

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Local Police Tel: 922 75 70 06 Red Cross Emergencies and Ambulances Tel: 922 28 18 00 Information and Blood Bank Tel: 922 28 29 24 International MEDSERVICE Tel: 922 79 05 63 Medical Benefits Agency

Tel: (00 44) 191 218 7547 For if you find yourself in medical difficulties whilst on holiday and without the proper holiday insurance.

Pharmacy Information and Locator (24 hours) Tel: 922 28 24 24 Citizen Information Tel: 010 Lost Property Tel: 092 Postal Services Tel: 902 19 71 97 International Operator Tel: 11825 Local Operator Tel: 11818 Tourist Information Tel: 922 60 55 90 Hospitals & Medical Centres (Answering Machine) Tel: 094 Hospital Las Americas, Playa de las Americas Tel: 922 75 00 22 Playa de Las Americas Centro Medicos Del Sur Tel: 922 79 10 00 Candelaria Hospital Tel: 922 60 20 00 Beach Safety Obey the beach warning flags and always supervise children when near water.

Red - Strong currents do not swim Yellow - Strong winds and turbulent sea conditions. Take care.

Green - Safe to swim Shopping Most shops open from Mon - Sat 09:00 13:00 then 16:00 20:00 Some shops may open for just Saturday

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Morning, and many shops are closed on Sundays and Tourist Offices Bank Holidays, with the exception of souvenir shops which tend to open 7 days a week.

Tourist Offices Tenerife Sur Tourist Office (Main Tourist Office) Tel: 902 00 31 21 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tel: 922 28 93 94 Santiago de Teide Tel: 922 86 03 48 Costa Adeje Tel: 922 75 06 33 Puerto de la Cruz Tel: 922 38 60 00 El Medano Tel: 922 17 60 02 La Laguna Tel: 922 63 11 94 La Orotava Tel: 922 32 30 41 Las Galletas Tel: 922 73 01 33 Los Cristianos Tel: 922 75 71 37 Los Llanos de Aridane Tel: 922 40 18 99 Playa de las Américas Tel: 922 79 76 68 Playa de las Vistas Tel: 922 78 70 11

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Telephone numbers: Flight Information Tel: 902 404 704 (lines open 24 hours) General Information Tel: 922 635 800 Buses TITSA is Tenerife´s public bus company.

Tel: 922 53 13 00 The ´Bono-Bus´ discount card can be purchased from all TITSA stations and terminals of TITSA and reduces

the cost of transport by up to 30%.

Radio Taxis Tel: 922 64 11 12 N.B. Taxi cabs display a special SP (Servico Público) licence plate.

Arona Taxis Tel: 922 74 75 11 National Ferry Services Fred Olsen Tel: 922 62 82 52

Weather Outlook Friday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind WSW 39 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

Friday Night Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 18 °C . Wind West 39 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (water equivalent of 0.40 mm).

Saturday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind West 36 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (water equivalent of 0.33 mm).

Saturday Night Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 17 °C . Wind West 25 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

Sunday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind WNW 14 km/h . 30% chance of precipitation (water equivalent of 0.44 mm).

Sunday Night Chance of a Thunderstorm. Scattered Clouds. Low: 18 °C . Wind West 28 km/h . 30% chance of precipitation (water equivalent of 3.85 mm).

Monday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind WNW 36 km/h . 30% chance of precipitation (water equivalent of 3.73 mm).

Monday Night Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 18 °C . Wind West 25 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

Tuesday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 22 °C . Wind West 32 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

Tuesday Night Clear. Low: 16 °C . Wind NW 32 km/h .

Transport TFS - Tenerife Sur Airport (Reina Sofia) For flights from the Spanish mainland and nearly all scheduled international

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TFN - Tenerife Norte airport (Los Rodeos) For all domestic flights and some scheduled international and mainland services.

Tour Operators Thomson Tel: 922 79 86 07 TUI Tel: 922 77 77 20 Thomas Cook Tel: 922 757 409 Cosmos Tel: 922 793 802

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Telephone numbers: Flight Information 902 404 704 (lines open 24 hours) Airport Information Tel: 922 75 90 00 Tourist Information Tel: 922 392 037

Wednesday Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. High: 23 °C . Wind NW 18 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

Wednesday Night Chance of Rain. Scattered Clouds. Low: 16 °C . Wind NNW 18 km/h . 20% chance of precipitation (trace amounts).

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