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The‘expat’effect ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL
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It’s always interesting to read about the perspective that the national press have on your own nationality when living in a foreign country.
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RECENT ARTICLE in Spanish newspaper Información takes the time to consider the ‘expat’ phenomenon and the mentality that isolates ‘expats’ in their adopted country of Spain. This long article by Andrés Valdés begins its exploration of the thinking of the ‘expat’ with the football hooligan – although this species has only a tenuous link with the traditional ‘expat’; sharing perhaps no morethan nationality.
The British call themselves ‘expat’ when they live outside their own country, the column explains. However, it does move on to list, as part of the expat experience, the younger British student and professional who usually lives in Madrid or Barcelona. Then there are the retired, usually 55 years upwards,who have settled here too. Not surprisingly, it’s Alicante that the author of the article comes back to and the tens of thousands of British who live here. The paper claims that only 10% of these are integrated into Spanish society and the rest live in an archipelago of settlements where the foreigner is the Spanish speaker, where shops display pound signs and services from the plumber to legal advice are provided in English. The article looks at some of the history of the British relationship with Spain and what draws us to the country in the first place. The pull was perhaps originally triggered by the works of the Anglo-Saxon writers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Valdés suggests that these writers created a romantic image of the country that perseveres. A perspective that depicts Spain as lacking in modernisation;a place for adventure that has great qualities but perhaps is a little behind the times. Spain continued to have literary representation through Hemingway and his fascination with its fiestas, through Orwell’s reports of the civil war and descriptions of Gerald Brenan’s life in the Alpujarra. Images of Spain that those coming here still expect to find, it’s claimed. More than 50 years of tourism and 20 years of settlement later,the British still speak of the friendliness of the Spanish and their openness. But there is also a perception that work ethic isn’t always high here and that the Spanish make a priority of their family and home life. There are contrasts here between the level of tolerance of the Spanish and the extent to which they can also be closed to new ideas, says Valdés. Spanish
bureaucracy is decried almost unanimously by the British who refer to the fact that there is always one missing document, that bureaucrats are not always
available due to their ‘second breakfast’ mid morning or due to another fiesta. Continued on page 2
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Continued from page 1 As to the reasons why the British don’t speak Spanish? The paper refers to the view that as English is spoken around the world there is no need to learn other languages. The double standards are touched on which lead the British living in Spain to denounce immigrants in the UK. The legacy of colonialism and British history have left a long lasting impression on the British psyche. Valdés suggests this leads towards the distinction between ‘expat’ and ‘immigrant’ – the former coming to a country to ‘give’ and the latter to ‘receive’. This perception that the
British have of bringing money to the table also feeds their view that it isn’t necessary for them to learn the language or make an effort to integrate. A view that would not be tolerated of a group of foreigners coming to the UK, the article claims. When the British Vice Consul, Lloyd Milen, (pictured on the front page) is asked what the difference is between an immigrant and an expat he answers by pointing out; ‘It’s very clear to me that I am an immigrant; I am someone who lives in another country and who had chosen Spain in which to work.’ A clearly expressed view but one that some ‘expats’ will prefer not to acknowledge.
PRISON FOR PARENTS SEEN HITTING BABY A 45-day-old baby is still recovering in hospital after being assaulted by its parents and will be taken into care on discharge. The shocking story came to light after the Orihuela Court of Instruction Nº1 ordered the parents, who were arrested last week, to be sent to prison. The judge set bail and forbid them to comment on charges of alleged mistreatment and causing injuries to the baby. The onlt information available was given by the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Comunity (TSJCV). The events occurred last Monday, when a
pedestrian passing through the area of Los Huertos alerted the National Police after seeing a man hitting a baby inside a vehicle while trying to change its nappy as a woman looked on without intervening. The passerby was concerned by the force being used on such a young baby. The officers came and arrested the young couple while the little girl was taken to Vega Baja Hospital, where she is recovering from her injuries. The Valencian Government has taken charge of looking after the baby after she was declared to be helpless in the eyes of the law.
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BITE SIZE Brrrrr…winter arrives in Spain NEWS: Advent and Christmas services 2015 Special services are being planned by the Anglican Chaplaincy of St. Peter and St. Paul, Torrevieja. These include services at the La Siesta church: Sunday 29th November at 6.00pm Advent Sunday – Chaplaincy and carol service
Temperatures across the country were set to plummet from Saturday night, with drops of between 4ºC and 5ºC on average and even frost and snow in northern and mountainous areas. And here on the coast we all felt the chill. Recent weeks of mild autumn weather are about to give way to a mass of Arctic air crossing the mainland and bringing torrential rain to the northern half, with snow at between 800 and 1,000 metres or
travel. The turbulent atmosphere is likely to bring, literally, a breath of fresh air into cities suffering from high pollution levels. Nearly a week ago, Madrid's mayor Manuela Carmena banned parking within the central 'oval' of the city and cut speed limits on the outer roads to 70 kilometres per hour, whilst ordering residents – especially the elderly and children – not to exert themselves out of doors. This drastic measure – which sent the
above.Rainfall, and snow in high-up areas, may affect other parts of the country and may even reach the Canary Islands early this week. The start to next week is likely to be very wet along the Mediterranean coast, says the state meteorological agency, AEMET.Also, night temperatures in this part of the country, which normally sees some of Spain's warmest weather, will fall well into single figures. In some ways, says the met office, the polar winds will be light relief in certain parts of the country – the northern plains and the Ebro valley have been suffering from persistent fog, causing visibility problems whilst driving and disrupting air
metropolitan area practically to sleep and made parking far easier for residents, but led to public transport being rammed solid – has now been lifted after atmospheric tests showed air pollution levels in Madrid had dropped considerably. Carmena's local government issued fines for speeding and parking against the rules between Friday and Monday, but the Mayor has since said she will not ask for them to be paid and they will all be cancelled, serving only as a warning for the next time she needs to launch the radical anti-pollution plan.
Monday 7th December at 6.30pm Interdenominational carol service Thursday 24th December at 11.30pm Midnight Mass and Holy Communion For more information about the Chaplaincy and other planned events, you can view the website http://c-of-etorrevieja.com/ The specific location of the various Church Centres together with their normal services can be found at: http://c-of-e-torrevieja.com/where.php
Seasonal songs at La Siesta Cantabile, the female voice choir, are presenting a concert of seasonal songs on Saturday November 28th at 7.00pm at La Siesta Church. They will be singing from the works of Elgar, Rutter, Peterson and Verdi. There is free entry and a collection in aid of church funds on exit. If you would like more information you can contact Cantabile MD, Jennifer on 966796866 or email jen-morton@hotmail.co.uk Continued on page 4
Pamplona on Sunday: Photo courtesy of the N332 Facebook Page.
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The Fiestas patronales in Torrevieja Torrevieja’s fiestas patronales is now in full flow and will continue until Tuesday the 8th December. A fiesta patronal is a range of activities and religious celebrations focussed around the particular patron of that town or city. They can extend from one day to nine or more days and usually include, alongside the religious element, live entertainment and amusements.
Torrevieja’s patron is La Inmaculada Concepción and much of the celebration is based around religious services. Here are some of the main events that might be of interest. Saturday 28th November Poetry competition at 5.00 pm at the Church of La Inmaculada Concepción
(Main church in the town) Sunday 29th November Children’s parade at 4.30pm. It sets out from the Centro Cultural Virgen del Carmen and continues along Ramón Gallud. There will be six themed floats and will include a range of Disney personalities. Different dance schools will also be participating including the Municipal dance school, Soul dance,
Mariá del Ángel dance school and the Payas dance school. At the end of the procession children can have a photo taken with 20 different Disney characters. Wednesday 2nd December, Thursday 3rd December and Friday 4th December
‘Giants and Bigheads’ from 5.45 pm at the Plaza de la Constitución. These are costumed figures with gigantic heads of paper maché with the frame of a body hidden by cloth. They will parade from the square and around the town centre and make regular appearances throughout the fiestas patronales. Friday 4th December From 8.00pm there will be local groups
performing in the Palacio de Deportes (Sports Centre). These include Ginés González, Young Killer, Muse Tribute Band, Jonathan Pons and Diego Cabello, Nano Williams and DJ Cristian Gil. Entrance is free. Saturday 5th December A full day of events is planned including
children’s entertainment, exhibitions, fashion show, zumba classes, tasting sessions and tapas. At 10.00am there is a treasure hunt around Torrevieja organised by the CIAJ. At 11.30am there is Torrevieja’s own version of the San Fermín. This alternative bull run will take place from Calle Maestro Vallejos until the Paseo Vista Alegre. Participants are advised to dress in white and red handkerchiefs will be handed out whilst supplies last. Unlike the real thing, there will be no live bulls, however. There will be two more giants and bigheads processions. The first at 1.00 pm and the second at 9.30 pm both from the Plaza de la Constitución. The day will conclude with a pop concert at 10.00pm at the Sports Centre Palacio de los Deportes with Varry Brava and Supersubmarina. Sunday 6th December There will be a paella competition starting at 12.00pm around the main fishing port. Monday 7th December More giants and bigheads setting off from the Plaza de la Constitución at 12.00pm and 5.45pm. There will be a tribute to Nino Bravo with Torrevieja’s musical society at 7.00pm in the Palacio de los Deportes. Entrance for this event is by invitation only. Tuesday 8th December The celebration concludes with religious services and the solemn procession with the image of the Inmaculada Concepción setting of from the Caballero de Rodas. Suzanne O’Connell
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New year concert The 6th New Year’s Concert will be performed by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Torrevieja, conducted by José Francisco Sánchez in Torrevieja’s International Auditorium. It will take place on Wednesday 6th January at 7.00pm and prices vary from €10 to €20. Tickets are available from the local theatre ticket office on Mondays from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Other planned events at the International Auditorium include: • 20th February at 7.00pm Beethoven Concert no.5 • 23rd April 7.00pm Beethoven/ Mendelssohn • 21st May 7.00pm Mendelssohn/ Tchaikovsky • 22nd October 7.00pm Mozart/Dvorak
Conference for property managers On Thursday November 19thTorrevieja held a conference for lawyers and those involved in the administration of communities in the Virgen del Carmen Centre. About 300 people enrolled and the conference will continue on Thursday 26th November. The mayor, Jose Manuel Dolon, was present and asked for the cooperation of ofadminstrators and property lawyers in the regeneration of Continued on page 5
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Cala Mosca walk
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Local campaigners are asking the community to join them in an environmental event aimed at maintaining awareness of the plight of Cala Mosca, the last stretch of undeveloped coastline in the region and to encouraging peace and harmony between people. The event will take place on 29th November and will be centred on the walk which will begin at 11:00am and continue until 1:00pm from Cala Mosca. Local residents are welcome to join at any point and the route can be done on foot, on bikes or with pets. The fate of Cala Mosca still hangs in the balance with the land owner keen to develop the plot with houses and campaigners hoping the powers that be will create a natural park. With the recent atrocities in Paris, organisers plan to gather people together at 1.00pm for a minutes silence, and then play The Marseillaise. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and it is hoped over lunch people of all nationalities will show solidarity to
Torrevieja, particularly in the revision of the General Plan for its improvement. The conference included workshops on community of owners and the responsibilities of the administrator and the president; illegal activities; sanctioning homeowners who default on their payments and many of the other legal issues that community of owners have to face.
and €75 for the older primary years. There will also be fifteen second prizes of €30. The jury will be made up of adult students at the Municipal School of Painting. María García, teacher at the Municipal School, urges children to be inspired by the Christmas holidays and to draw a good picture.
Christmas card competition
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Councillor Alejandro Blanco has announced the 16th Christmas card competition in Torrevieja. The competition is aimed at children of infant and primary age. Entries can be made at school or in the Virgen del Carmen centre up to the 28th November. The pictures must be created on white card and include the details of the author, the centre they attend and the category they’re entering. There will be three prizes of €50 for the infant winners
Forty-one people will be given contracts to work in those departments that most need help. The announcement was made on 18th November by the Councillor for employment, Victor Ferrández. The successful candidateswill be givenfour-month contracts that will extend from December until April 2016. The intention is that they will be placed in roles to help the public where there Continued on page 6
Who stole Christmas? Who took all the Bélen figures? It was the beginning of a scandal reminiscent of the Grinch. The nativity figures from the Bélen in Torrevieja had gone missing and even the police had been sent out to look for them. Fortunately a wider search proved to be unnecessary. Councillor África Celdrán announced that the miniature figures depicting the nativity scene had been found. The head of the Bélen association in Pilar de
la Horadada had contacted her to let her know that the figures were being stored by them. The Bélen Association are responsible for assembling and dismantling the nativity scene each year. Councillor Celdrán explained; ‘We had been looking for the Bélen figures in all the local town facilities. When we couldn’t find them we also asked previous councillors if they knew where they were. We asked the Bélen
Association but were told that they didn’t have them. We asked more than once but the answer was always the same.’ However, all was not lost when the councillor received a call saying that the figures had been found in a warehouse owned by the Bélen society. Since receiving the call, the figures have been collected and will now be closely guarded until they take centre stage in the Plaza de la Constitución where they belong. Suzanne O’Connell
humanity and the planet. Roman Jimenaz from Puma22, said: “We may have authorisation from the government but still the Popular Party controlling Orihuela Costa is not sure where its heart lies; with the builders or with the people.” The event also coincides with the climate change conference planned for La Bourget, France from the 30th
November to 11th December where global countries are expected to reach a new international agreement on climate change in order to keep global warming to below 2ºC. Roman said: “The conference is really a peace summit, as the damage upon planet earth is violence. Our event is about peace between people and the earth. We want to encourage people to live in peace with each other, and with the planet that gives us food, water and shelter.”
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BITE SIZE Spain investigating 301 people for Jihadism links NEWS: Continued from page 3 is a real deficit of personnel such as street lighting and the education department In order to qualify you must have been out of work for more than a year, be less than 25 years old or older than 45.
Cake and cava Specsavers in Torrevieja are holding a charity homemade cake sale on Friday 27th November from 10.30am to 7.30pm in their store. There will be a raffle, cava and money raised will go towards the Rowing for Cancer Challenge. Specsavers are hoping to receive donations of cakes as well as people coming along to enjoy the event. It will be the final fundraising event before Dave and Mitch Bull set off to kayak from Murcia to Guardamar on the 28th November. It is hoped that the money collected will go someway to helping the pair reach their goal of raising €5,000 for the cancer charity AECC. If you do think you might be able to donate a cake, the organisers would appreciate receiving it either the day before or on the morning of the event. Collection buckets and sponsor forms will also be available to help raise money for this deserving cause.
Town Meets Country – money raised Following on from the Town Meets Country event in Torrevieja on Saturday 14th November, Gina Marks was delighted to announce that the event raised €4,600.95 and that this money will be shared between ALPE, Alimentos Solidarios (food bank), the Norwegian church and Albergue Municipal (dog pound). Altogether there were 1,768 visitors on the day, Jennifer Hurst was the winner of the 32” TV donated by Female Focus and ten dogs from the dog pound were given permanent homes.A successful day all round.
Third Spaniard among victims of Paris attacks Spain’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a third Spaniard was killed in last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. The man was named Manuel Pérez Paredes, he was aged 40, and he had dual French-Spanish citizenship. French authorities were initially unable to confirm if the victim had dual nationality, meaning that Pérez Paredes couldn’t be identified as a Spaniard when the death toll from the attacks was taken. The Spanish government was able to determine that the victim had been registered at the Spanish Consul in Paris. But it also said that it had not received any alert from the victim’s family in the wake of the attacks. At the weekend, officials confirmed the death of two Spaniards: Juan Alberto González Garrido, 29, of Madrid, and Michelli Gil Jaimez, who had dual MexicanSpanish nationality. Two other Spaniards, María Luisa Rodríguez, 33, from Seville and Iván García from Madrid, were among the survivors of the attack at the Bataclan music venue. Police rescued both of them after they took cover with about another 20 people inside a dark room when the terrorists began shooting, according to Estepa City Hall.
The number of those arrested this year quadruples the number last year and the open causes in the National Court have increased by nearly 60 per cent. A high percentage of those detained were recruiting and radicalising. The National Court maintains under investigation 301 people for supposed links to Jihadism in the 160 causes open for this type of terrorism currently, according to the prosecution of this court. These inquires, already judged, refer to all the modalities of crimes related to Islamic terrorism - capturing, praising, training, belonging to or collaboration with a terrorist organisation. The elevated number of actions gives an idea of the expansion of the Jihadist threat ‘the most serious’ which looms over Spanish society. From the perpetrated attacks last Friday by a command unit of at least eight jihadists in Paris - with 129 assassinations, three of them Spaniards - the French departments are combating this phenomenon in Spain and have put on
the table all the available data on Islamic terrorism. These inquires have the framework of the fundamental objective of prevention, but can also cut the routes to radicalism and the recruitment of terrorists to the cause. The State antiterrorism forces (Guardia Civil, Police and CNI) are maintaining currently two or three daily meetings in the National Court, according to judicial and police sources quoted in El País. One of their main concerns is the ‘mobility’ of the Jihadists, noting the calling of foreign combatants to travel to Syria or Iraq, and the problems when they return home. ‘The massacre in Paris was conceived in Syria, planned in Belgium and executed in France’ explained yesterday the Lieutenant Colonel Francisco José Vazquez, head of the anti-Jihadist unit of the Guardia Civil, during a meeting with other experts on terrorism in Madrid. A meeting in Sevilla recently united 120 experts from 39 countries to share information on the combatants.
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GOOD FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL
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dance there was opportunity to see a sneak preview of what to expect from their Christmas show to be held on Sunday 13th December. In spite of the
Erica explains about the Galgos del Sol and the problems that these Spanish greyhounds face when they reach the end of their racing lives.
this week. Costa Blanca People will be publishing the results as soon as they are announced. If you didn’t manage to attend this year’s Mind, Body and Soul
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n Sunday 22nd November it was the third Mind, Body and Soul Christmas Fayre in Los Montesinos. The Fayre took place in Footwork Dance Studios in Calle Carlos Diez and included a range of stalls such as angel and tarot cards and gifts, clothes from Fashion Flair, Fairies and Feathers, original paintings, glitter covered candles and bottles, arts and crafts stalls and cakes. The event had a very special seasonal feel with lots of opportunities to pick up items for Christmas. It was good to see some traditional competitions such as ‘guess the weight of the cake’, a raffle and tombola. As well as stocking up for Christmas there was opportunity to address any seasonal stress issues with Thai massage, Tai Chi, Indian head massage, reiki and spiritual and crystal healing available. For those who are fans of Footwork
The Footwork dance studio full of stalls and Christmas spirit
small amount of space available the dancers performed well beginning with their traditional Lord of the Dance routine followed bydances to ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Rock n’ Roll Christmas’. ‘We’re now selling tickets for the Christmas performance,’ explained EricaDorrill, Principal of the school. ‘It includes extracts from the Nutcracker but altogether there’s a medley of styles, songs and dances. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.’
Galgos del Sol The Christmas performance and the ‘Mind Body and Soul’ events are not only enjoyable in their own right but they’re also opportunities to raise money for charity. Money raised will go towards Teenage Cancer, the Royal Marsden and Galgos del Sol.
‘Tina Wales Solero has a rescue centre and she is doing an excellent job,’ explains Erica. ‘She has around 112 dogs at the moment and they are building new premises. She not only looks after the dogs but she finds new owners for them from all over the world.’ Part of what Tina does is to attend shows and races where there are greyhounds and their owners to raise awareness of the facilities she has. She wants to make sure that at the end of their working life they are not just killed off or abandoned but are given to her to arrange adoption.
Future events Alongside helping these good causes, the dancers at Footwork Dance Studios are currently preparing for their exams
then Erica is planning another one for Easter and it looks like it will be a regular feature of the Christmas calendar in the Costa Blanca.
The Christmas production The next performance from Footwork will be on Sunday, 13th December at the Casa de Cultura y Musica in Los Montesinos. Tickets are €7 but the under 12s are free for the matinee performance. The shows take place at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and tickets are available either from the dance school or by contacting Erica on 662003823. The Christmas special is in aid of the under privileged of Los Montesinos. To find out more about Footwork dance and their next performances visit their Facebook page or email: footworkdance@hotmail.com
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Taking the tapas route We’re half way through the 13th Ruta de la tapa or tapas route in Torrevieja. Most residentsin the area have tried it at least once. If you haven’t there is still one weekend left in which you can tour around the different bars and restaurants in the town centre and sample a range of tapas for either €2.50 (gourmet) or €2 (standard). The tapas come with a drink and represent a really good way of trying something and somewhere different. This year it looks as though hamburgers are a particularly popular option with several of the restaurants offering various mini hamburgers. Perhaps a particularly exciting development is that you can now choose your favourite tapas using the app Ruta de la Tapa Torrevieja. The app lists the restaurants taking part and you can click on each one to see the different menus available over the two week period. There’s also a full list with pictures of the different tapas to choose from across the town and it encourages you to take a photo of your tapas. Julie Day is a local resident and writer with a particular fondness for the
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Ruta. This year she has been out and about seeing what the 13th version of this event has to offer. ‘We only managed six different restaurants this time,’ says Julie. ‘We were too full to go to any more. The restaurants were really busy and it was evident that it was the tapas route that had brought people out. It was a really good atmosphere with people of all
different nationalities taking part.’ Although It’s always down to personal preference in the end, Julie has got some favourites already. ‘In my view the best tapa by far was at the Restaurant Cafetaria El Coliseo. I had the prawns with guacamole and Worcestershire sauce. They were served on a lovely warm and crunchy type of tortilla. It was a firm favourite with all of us.’ The same restaurant came up with a St Patrick’s lamb stew which Julie and her friends also enjoyed. ‘We went to Mat’s Burger opposite the side entrance to the indoor market and they did a great Indian-style mini chicken hamburger. We had a great time and we’re definitely going again next week. All the menus change so the tapas will be com-pletely different.’ If you didn’t get round to trying them out this weekend then join Julie and her friends, see for yourself and why not take part in the voting too. Suzanne O’Connell
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SPANISH POLICE ARREST 36 FOR SHAM WEDDING SCHEME Spanish police have announced that they have arrested 36 people suspected of arranging fake marriages between Spanish and Moroccan nationals. The scam saw people pay for the dodgy nuptials in order to obtain legal residency and be able to live inEurope. The authorities have also charged another 271 people for aiding and abetting illegal immigration as part of the investigation into the sham marriage ring, a statement issued by the police said. The ring, which operated in the town of Meliana on the Mediterranean coast, charged Moroccans 5,000-8,000 euros to arrange a sham wedding and then help them to get a residency permit.
The statement said: “Once the fake grooms and brides obtained the residency permit and regularised their situation...they would then return to countries like France, Germany, Holland and Italy where they lived and where their families were waiting for them, none-the-wiser of what had been happening or that a loved one had taken marriage vows.” European Union nationals who agreed to take part such marriages were paid 3,000-4,000 euros by the ring to become legal partners of the immigrants. Police detected at least 70 sham weddings organised by the same group since they opened their investigation in May 2013.
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Front seat passengers save lives Surprise research results conducted by a leading motor insurer, have confirmed that car accidents are less likely to happen with a woman driving and a man as front-seat passenger. Direct Line, or Línea Directa as it is known in Spain, found that the least-safe combination was a man driver and male passenger, but that the dynamics of a male passenger with a woman driver lowered the crash risk by up to six times. The first study in Spain into the front-seat passenger's influence on accident rates, Línea Directa found that the worst type of companion was a man aged 18 to 29 who ‘did not cooperate with the driver’, who ‘talked excessively throughout the journey’, who ‘constantly criticises’ the motorist's driving skills, and who continually ‘messes with’ functions on the dashboard such as music equipment. But the ‘perfect passenger’ is also a man, aged between 60 and 69, who is ‘more cooperative, ‘produces fewer distractions, and ‘keeps an eye on traffic signals’ whilst encouraging the driver to comply with road rules. With the ‘worst type’ of passenger, offences such as speeding and other dangerous habits like braking for no good reason increased, and these companions ‘tend to tolerate excessive behaviour’ such as going too fast (in 46 percent of cases), distractions (in 11 percent of cases), jerky or aggressive driving and braking (7 percent), road rage (6 percent) and not respecting minimum safety distances from other cars (5 percent). Offences or dangerous practices caused by not concentrating properly tend to diminish with the ‘perfect passenger’ in the car, who would normally not let the motorist drive after drinking or taking drugs or without a seatbelt, jump traffic lights and stop signs, or use a mobile phone at the wheel. Accident rates in general have been studied by motor insurance companies for many years, and it is generally found that men up to age 25 – especially within a year or two of passing their test – are significantly more likely to crash than women of any age, even new female drivers. But a big difference is made by front-seat companions, with their assertiveness or lack of, or laissez-faire attitude having a major impact on crash rates. The same applies in reverse, with drivers’ influence on passengers increasing accident levels. Spanish passengers admitted to ‘allowing’ irresponsible driving, or at least not intervening, in a ‘fairly high’ number of cases, with half a million drivers recognising they allowed their passengers
to travel without a seatbelt, even knowing that both the offender and the motorist could be fined. Over a million drivers ‘tolerate’ the passenger showing them features on a mobile whilst in motion; 1.5 million let their front-seat companions ‘criticise or correct them constantly’, 3.5 million let their passengers off if they do not pull them up over dangerous practices, and 10 million drivers allow their passengers to 'talk incessantly' throughout the journey. Female front-seat companions are less likely to tolerate drivers breaking the speed limit, failing to respect safe distances, or driving in a jerky or aggressive manner. Whereas male passengers are more likely to be ‘permissive’ with drivers whom they know have taken drugs or been drinking, who use a mobile at the wheel or do not respect road signals. Despite all this, having any kind of passenger – even of the ‘worst kind’ – reduces accident rates by 35 percent compared with crashes suffered by drivers who are the sole occupants of the car.
Self-preservation In an emergency situation, the driver will nearly always carry out instinctive manoeuvres to protect him or herself, and will notice more what is happening up ahead, meaning passengers suffer a 17 percent higher risk of death and 37 percent greater danger of serious injury than drivers. Sometimes, the passenger is asleep, meaning he or she cannot prepare for the crash – although there is some debate as to whether a companion's relaxed state in this case may reduce, rather than aggravate, the impact. More accidents with passengers happen in the northern region of Cantabria than anywhere else in Spain – over 40 percent, very much higher than the national average of 26 percent - whilst the fewest are in Catalunya, with barely 18 percent of accidents in cars with a front-seat passenger. Director-general of the Línea Directa Foundation which conducted the research, Francisco Valencia, said: “Despite what one may think, a front-seat passenger is valuable to the driver and actually prevents hundreds of road deaths a year.”
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One morning for children The Paseo Vista Alegre (in front of the casino) was very busy on the morning of Sunday 22nd November. Many families had turned out on a crisp autumn day to mark the universal children’s day in Torrevieja. Part of the reason for the ‘One morning for children’ event was to raise awareness of the plight of children in many countries across the world, particularly Niger. Niger is the poorest country in the world and 59% of the population suffer from absolute poverty. Weather conditions and lack of access to sanitation mean that it has the highest mortality rate in the world for children. 66% of child deaths there are caused by diarrhoea, malaria and pneumonia and these are preventable diseases. The event was held to raise money for Niger through UNICEF and refreshments and T-shirts with the logo ‘Una mañana por la infancia’ were sold to raise money. The day began at 10.00pm with child yoga and continued until 2.00 pm with workshops and children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family. A march took place at 11.00am along Torrevieja front and included members of the scouts group from Las Culturas school. The workshops were available from 12.00pm until 2.00pm and included balloon twisting and making giant bubbles. There was entertainment on the stage with Puro Pilates, music from Rocío Pinar, salsa for all ages and the performance of the group African Djembe. Many businesses in Torrevieja had contributed to this event includingSantos Ochoa, Cárnicas Ríos, Complejo de Ocio 222, Riera uniforms and the supermarket Todo todo. It had been organised by Councillor Alejandro Blanco and the director of the Piccolo School Olga Martin Santos. The Piccolo School is a Friend of UNICEF and has committed to ensuring the rights of the child are maintained in
Young participants including a member of Las Culturas scout group
their educational practice and to support the fund raising efforts of UNICEF. The results of the drawing competition ‘Children and water in Africa’ had been on show from 21st November in the Real Club Nautico and the awards for the prize-winners were handed out at 1.00pm. This year
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the competition was open to children from three years old to twelve to enter. One morning for children proved to be an enjoyable Sunday event that will hopefully have raised awareness as well as money for the needy children of Niger. Suzanne O’Connell
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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The single currency was already trading on the weaker side prior to the terrorist atrocities that engulfed Paris on the evening of Friday the 13th. France's President François Hollande has been applauded for his firm handling of the situation and has demanded sweeping new powers for the French state to take on Isis in the wake of Friday's chilling co-ordinated attacks on Paris, as he pledged all-out war against the terrorist group. When the markets opened on the Monday there was little negative reaction, other than global travel stocks being marked down aggressively. The single currency and European stock markets on the whole showed levels of solidarity, similar to the defiant mood displayed by the Parisian people. From a data perspective the week kicked off with the Eurozone’s annual inflation rate moving out of deflation territory up to +0.1% in October, from the -0.1% seen in September. Over the 5 days there was much talk coming from the European Central Bank council members who were happy to share their insight into how the European economy was fairing, with clear hints that policy is shaping up for yet further stimulus measures to help boost a flagging economy. The ZEW economic sentiment surveys which help provide a good indication of investor confidence reported a reasonable improvement to Germany’s situation, with the index up 10.4 points for November from a month earlier – this being the first improvement in seven consecutive monthly declines. The Eurozone as a whole was not so upbeat, with its version slipping from 30.1 in October to 28.3 for November. The UK CPI inflation result delivered no change on the previous month at -0.1%. Further gloomy news from the UK highlighted manufacturing businesses are expecting the first drop in output in 3 years this winter. The
Confederation of British Industry stated that export volumes in 3 months to November had fallen to their lowest since Jan 2013. The strength of sterling has continued to depress foreign demand, its industrial trends survey showed. Retail sales dipped during October, down 0.6% on the previous month. Although the rolling 3 month result was actually 0.9% higher than the previous 3 months, so the negative connotations were overlooked. Sterling managed to press on the trade above €1.43, offering great levels for € buyers. From the USA we got the chance to scrutinise the policy decisions of the Federal Reserve. The release of the minutes of the October meeting gave greater credibility to the likelihood of a December interest rate hike. With previous risk associated with overseas economic conditions now considered reduced, the FED has less reason to refrain from interest rate lift off. The FOMC minutes do suggest a rate hike at the December meeting, although it has of course reiterated that policy options remain open. The €/US$ rate is little changed over the week. A low of 1.0615 had been seen very briefly, but a late scramble on Thursday saw 1.07 regained. Friday morning saw ECB President Mario Draghi deliver an upbeat address to the European Banking Congress in Frankfurt. During his speech he took delight in confirming that the ECB’s policy measures introduced thus far had worked and have helped spur the recovery. Inflation, or the lack of, remains a serious concern that needs the full attention of the ECB council. They will reassess all measures currently in use and others that may be needed to help return inflation to the 2% target. Such factors will be thoroughly discussed at December’s council meeting. A further hint that the ECB will unleash yet another ‘whatever it takes policy moment’. If so, can we expect €/US$ at parity in the aftermath?
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Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), also known as Irish potatoes, are a staple food for many people and the most commonly grown tuber crop. Unknown to most, potatoes originated in Peru or Bolivia, were brought to Spain by the early explorers and spread rapidly throughout Europe. Potatoes are relatively inexpensive to purchase, but growing your own is easy and simple. All one needs is a place to grow them along with the potatoes themselves. There are over 1,000 different varieties of potatoes available for growing. Part of the fun of home gardening is exploring unusual varieties that cannot be purchased in the supermarket. There are so many wonderful kinds and colours of potatoes to choose from: The standard russet, fingerlings, bakers, boilers, white,
Growing potatoes yellow, pink, red, and even blue. All of these potatoes are grown the same way and are delicious eaten fresh from the garden. Do not hesitate to try new varieties and share them with friends imagine surprising them with a blue potato salad or blue French fries…
Growing conditions & maintenance: What to plant: Potatoes are not grown from seed, but from potatoes called seed potatoes. Seed potatoes are full-size
potatoes that are allowed to start producing shoots in the potato eyes. You have probably seen this happen when you have stored potatoes in the kitchen for too long. Seed potatoes can be planted whole or cut into pieces, with each piece containing an eye or two (or three). Because potatoes can rot if the soil is too cool or wet, many gardeners prefer to allow the cut pieces to callus over, by leaving them exposed overnight. You can also purchase a powdered fungicide like sulfur for dusting onto the pieces, to
avoid rotting. Sulfur furthermore has the benefit of making the soil around the potato seed a bit more acid, which potatoes like. For best result, buy certified disease-free seed potatoes. Planting potatoes from the supermarket is a gamble. They have often been treated with chemicals to inhibit sprouting, so they may not grow well. When to plant: Potatoes are easy to grow, but they prefer cool weather so you should try to get them into the ground at the right time. Cold climate gardeners should plant potatoes in mid to late spring. In warm climates it is best planting in either late summer or late winter so the plants are not trying to grow during the hottest months. How to plant: Choose a sunny spot with well draining, loose soil, so that the roots and tubers can develop. Work in some compost and fertilizer and you are ready to start planting. Trench method: A traditional potato planting method involves digging a shallow trench, about 6" (15 cm) deep and placing the seed potatoes in the trench, eyes facing up. You then cover the potatoes with a couple of inches of soil. New potatoes form ABOVE the planted seed potato. As the potato plants grow, soil is hilled up along the sides of the plants. This keeps the soil around the developing tubers loose and keeps the surface tubers from being exposed to sunlight, which will turn them green and somewhat toxic. Start hilling potatoes when the plants are a few inches tall and hill again whenever the plants reach about 4-6" (10-15 cm) in height. Do not be stingy on how much soil you mound up because the more loose soil is on top of the seed potato the more new potatoes will form. You can stop hilling when the plants begin to flower. Scatter method: Some gardeners prefer to simply lay the seed potatoes right on the soil and then cover them with a few inches of mulch. You then continue adding mulch as the plants grow. If you have a rodent problem, this method is probably not your best choice. Container method: The container method makes hilling easy and takes up less space. Plant your seed potatoes in the bottom of a tall container, like a clean garbage can or just a large bag (Remember drain holes). Put about 6" (15 cm) of soil in the bottom first, then spread out your seed potatoes. Keep adding soil
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as the plants get taller. This is the simplest way of growing potatoes and can even be done on a balcony or terrace. Maintenance: If you have some organic matter and the pH is good, the potatoes should be happy. What they really rely on is a steady water supply. Water them at least an inch a week. Potatoes are one of those mystery crops that develop out of sight, underground. You never really know how you are doing until you harvest - and then it is too late. However, if you are doing everything right, your potato plants will flower and have fruit. Do not eat the fruit, but take it as a sign you are on the right track.
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Harvesting: New potatoes - in many countries considered a delicacy - are small, immature potatoes. You can harvest some of these without harm to the plants, by gently feeling around in the soil near the plants once they reach about a foot in height. The entire crop is ready to harvest once the tops of the plants die off. You can leave the potatoes in the ground for a few weeks longer, as long as the ground is not wet. To harvest potatoes, carefully dig below the potatoes with a shovel or spading fork and lift the potatoes. Days to harvest: Approximately 2 - 4 months, depending on variety. Once dug, the potatoes need to be cleaned and allowed to cure. Do not wash the potatoes, but do brush off as much dirt as you can. Store the potatoes in a cool, dark place until you are ready to eat them. Marc Vijverberg
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Have a Rascally Christmas
Floating debris
This season Rascals will be performing a Christmas Sing Along to raise money for APANEE a children’s charity for those with learning difficulties and in Los Montesinos another charity for children in that area. To get into the spirit of Christmas come along and join in. Performances are at the following venues:Wednesday December 2nd, Carmens, 3.30pm. Saturday 5th Quesada County Club, 9pm, 2 course meal for 8.50 go to the venue to book. Sunday 6th Los Montesinos Square, 1pm Saturday 12th, San Luis Square, 2pm Sunday 13th, The Emerald Isle, 1pm, 3 Course meal for 12.50 go to the venue to book The Rascals’ programme does not stop here as they also sing at the Age Concern dinner. The Alzheimer’s centre, the Rosales residential home where presents are distributed to all the residents and at Alpe they give a party for all the students where Papa Noel comes along to give out the gifts. Both young and old are catered for in this season of goodwill. Come along and support them.
Scientists keep a close eye on the thousands of pieces of space debris floating near the Earth and the objects found in Spain recently may have come from secret devices. Three space objects have now been found in Spain in a short period of time. Uncontrolled re-entries of large space objects of the kind recently found in eastern Spain occur around once a week, explains Holger Krag, head of the Space Situational Awareness department at the European Space Agency (ESA). “But they are not dangerous to the population because most of the Earth’s surface is water and large portions of land are not densely populated,” he notes. The likelihood of getting hit by one of those fragments is much lower than being hit by lightning. Yet the three objects that fell in in rural parts of Mula and Calasparra (both in Murcia) and in Elda (Alicante) in recent days did not burn up upon re-entry – a fact that intrigues specialists. Experts already know that the two hollow spheres covered in carbon fiber that crashed in Murcia are fuel deposits, probably from a space launch vehicle or an orbiting artifact. They also suspect that they might have come from some kind of classified military device. “These objects were not listed,” says Noelia Sánchez, a specialist at Elecnor Deimos, a technology company that works with the aerospace and defense sectors. “We cannot find them on the
list of over 20,000 fragments of space debris larger than five to 10 centimeters that we already know about and are monitoring.”
fragments of secret military artifacts if it deems it necessary. Another question is why some objects, such as the three that recently
coating that acted as a heat shield,” he says, stressing that the risk to passersby is insignificant, even though these artifacts can reach Earth at speeds of 25,000 km/h.
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One of the objects found in Murcia
The ESA’s Space Situational Awareness program keeps an eye on artificial objects in orbit around the Earth, using radar and telescopes. In keeping with this European effort, Elecnor Deimos has recently inaugurated a battery of telescopes in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, to monitor space trash. But until a European catalogue is drawn up, international experts will have to continue to rely on the list of space debris compiled by the United States, which may omit the existence of
222 receives heavy fines Following its closure in the summer, the disco Tropic 222 will remain closed for at least the next six months and is set to receive a fine of €122,022 for the very serious deficiencies
of people during the summer months. However, it was discovered that the club only had a licence for up to 84 people and that it was registered as an ice cream parlour, restaurant and pub. On July 20th it was found that the premises was in fact catering for 981 people and breached its opening and closing times.
hydrants, lack of protective coating for wiring, the positioning of electricity boxes near alcohol and some electricity points being adjacent to water sprays. The wooden structure of the premises itself did not have a fire retardant coating. Deficiencies made all the more serious given that on August 10th during an inspection there was a
identified by inspectors. In order to re-open, the club will need to have addressed all the issues identified. This could lead to work estimated at a cost of around €50,000. The Tropic 222 is one of the largest, oldest and most popular night clubs in Torrevieja and is located mostly outdoors. Situated next to the Los Locos beach it attracts thousands
On August 24th the police believed that in order to obstruct the inspection of exit arrangements, staff were told to leave by an emergency exit rather than the two main doors used by the public. This qualified as an obstruction of police business. A number of fire prevention deficiencies were noted including in relation to the fire
performance including drums, saxophones, violins and a ‘fire show’. In addition, there were a number of speakers positioned throughout the outdoor areas along with a giant screen close to several residential areas. This has been the source of numerous complaints about noise pollution.
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fell on eastern Spain, resist the high temperatures they experience when they re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere? “They resist if they are made from some heat-resistant material such as ceramic, as do nuclear generators because they are armor-plated,” explains Miguel Belló-Mora, an aviation engineer who specializes in orbital dynamics and is managing director at Elecnor Deimos. “The fragments that have fallen on Spain over these last few days were probably protected by some kind of
The three most serious cases of debris re-entry in the history of space activity involved the Soviet satellite Kosmos 954, which fell on Canada in 1978 and caused radioactive rain in an uninhabited area that the USSR subsequently cleaned up; the Kosmos 1402 satellite, which fell into the Atlantic Ocean in 1983; and the Saliut-7 incident of two decades ago. Palma de Mallorca was on the path of the falling Soviet space station Saliut-7 in 1991, when it re-entered the atmosphere and did not burn up. In the end, it landed in an uninhabited part of the Andes mountain range after flying over the Balearic Islands just 20 minutes earlier. Experts suggest that the three pieces recently found in Spain came from the same space object, even though they were found on different days. The two deposits found in Murcia are similar – “though not identical” – to another that crashed in Australia in 2007, said engineers at air and space company Sener. By size, they resemble deposits used by US Delta rockets, but the coating is different. The ESA is already in talks with the Spanish authorities to analyze the items, which are now in storage at the Reference Center for Professional Training in Chemistry, in Cartagena.
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WELCOME TO Dakar with Vivalia Travel Dakar, in Senegal on Africa’s west coast, is a cosmopolitan city that is an exciting mix of African and French culture. It has a vibrant night life that goes on until dawn.
concentration of cyanobacteria indeed gives the lake a pink tone. During the dry season and when the sun is brightest the color is said to be especially vivid. The lake has a high concentration of salt, so while you admire the beauty of the lake, you can also observe the salt harvesters who still gather salt in the traditional way. edit • Birdwatch. Senegal is a great country for birdwatching, and Dakar is no exception. Les Almadies is a good place to see seabirds, and the Iles de la Madeleine is the only African nesting site of the red-billed tropicbird. • Petty crime in Dakar is relatively high; crime against tourists is common, even around Place de l'Independance. Use common sense: don’t walk around alone after dark. Watch your pockets in crowded places, such as Sandaga, and keep a close eye on your belongings. There are many different scams to get money from tourists, so be wary. The African favourite 'I work at your hotel and have run out of fuel, please can I borrow €10' etc are common, so don't be fooled. • Crime around the airport is extremely high. • Avoid the beaches at night. Try not to wear any outwardly expensive items of clothing or jewelry. • You should particularly avoid walking in the evenings (or nights) along the Corniche, DO • Check out the incredibly rich particularly the stretch between SEE the International School of • Ile de Goree. Goree Island in musical scene. • Lake Retba (Lac Rose). Also Dakar and the Club Olympique. English, it was named by the Dutch after taking over the called the "Pink Lake", the high Dakar, in Senegal on Africa’s west coast, is a cosmopolitan city that is an exciting mix of African and French culture. It has a vibrant night life that goes on until dawn. Visitors in Dakar hotels can explore a city that has deep roots in the past, but is also a model for Africa’s urban future. There are good beaches for swimming nearby, and fishing, diving and kayaking are also available. If you like good food, Dakar is the place for you. There are restaurants that cater to every budget, and they serve everything from the local staple – rice and chicken with peanut sauce – to some of the best French cuisine anywhere. The Marche Sandaga Marketplace is a must see, as are the Marche Kermel and Marche de Tilene markets. Visitors will want to see the elegant Palais Presidentiel and the IFAN Museum. Other fine old colonial buildings are the Gouvernance, the Chambre de Commerce and the Hotel de Ville. Whether you are here for a vacation or a weekend, Dakar will be a memorable experience. The Senegalese are very proud of their reputation for "teranga" -- hospitality. Locals are extremely friendly and helpful, but as anywhere else, watch out for scams and pickpockets. Petty crime here is relatively high, be cautious. While some locals are friendly be careful because local shop owners are very persistent.
island from the Portuguese in the late 1600s. Goree was a minor location used for the transport of slaves headed to the Americas, though its prominence is often overplayed. The island has interesting colonial architecture, mostly in ruins, including the landmark "House of Slaves" museum. Ferries can be taken from the terminal north of Place de l'Independance and cost 5000 CFA. The trip takes 10-20 minutes. There are many small restaurants and a handful of places offering lodging. This is a place with a great atmosphere, because it gives you kind of an pirate-island (with friendly folks all-over kind of feeling). Just walk around and explore. It's a small island, so you can easily stroll around it in an hour. You can buy cheap beer and lounge on the beach when you're done, or stroll some more and buy artwork from the locals. • Les Almadies (Les pointes des Almadies). The Western tip of the African continent where plenty of seafood restaurants are located. Dakar Grand Mosque. Built in 1964. • Dakar Cathedral. • Hann Park and Zoo. The public gardens were built in 1903 and thee arboretum was built in 1947. The gardens feature a wide variety of Senegalese plantlife and the zoo contains over 130 animals.
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‘You Can’t Be Serious’ is a weekly tongue in cheek look at the world through Bernie Comaskey’s eyes. With kind permission of the Westmeath Examiner.
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THE TERRIBLE TRUTH ABOUT THESE TROUBLESOME TEETH If I seem to smile a bit too much these days it’s just because I need to get as much value as I possibly can for the pain I endured in order for people to see my nice teeth. A man’s molars are said to be one of the first things noticed by those he meets. Oh but you have no idea how much I have suffered to look like this! It was also a bit of a gamble, because I will have to live a good few years to justify the cost. This time last year I was doing a total of eleven hours in the dentist’s chair. If I was brought in to get it done again and there were two chairs side by side and one of them was electric – I would choose the latter. This is no reflection on the fantastic dentists in Apple, La Zenia; nor the great Mullingar dentists, Joe Kelly and Michael Drury – all of whom kept my teeth sound enough to this day – so that I could suffer more. I am just not a good dental patient! The trouble with teeth is that they are a work in progress all of your life. My grandfather always said that teeth were the worst thing you could have in your mouth: ‘they give you trouble while you have them, pain when you are getting them – and pain when they are going’,
the man said. My last drilling and blasting job in my mouth entailed the filing down and capping of a dozen bottom teeth. I will open my mouth for any of you who wish to take a sympathetic look. Nobody will ever again get any closer to my mouth than looking. I had life-saving surgery last April and it didn’t take as much out of me as the three or four sittings in the chair of a superb dentist. Anyway, it did hurt … it always does! Holy God, it reminded me of Jackie Bray and my
fillings and extractions in Johnstown National School. Anyway, let bygones be bygones because all my suffering is now in the past. This last one was the final solution – and a massive motivation to bring a long day. The mouth was sensitive enough for a period of time, especially on one side. Now though, I could chew stones. I am like the man who wrote to his TD to thank him for getting him a set of false teeth on the medical card and boasted that he could now eat grizzle
and everything. When my time is up and I’m lying there as a corpse for a couple of days (now, now Lads … that is totally out of order!) you will all be remarking on my lovely teeth. Those who never read this column – which is just about everyone, will be whispering between the decades of the rosary; ‘are they all his own teeth?’ ‘Ah, they must be or the wife would have taken them out.’ My generation should have taken more care of our teeth – and let my suffering be a warning to the rest of you. Only for Aunty Betty I would have owned a long trousers before I owned a tooth-brush and I only used it because I saw a good looking actress stroke one in an old black and white picture in Drumcree. No …the brush, not the trousers. My uncle used rub soot on his teeth to whiten them. You can try this in the safety of your own home but unfortunately soot is hard to come by these days. Instead there is fluoride in the water, fluoride in the toothpaste, fluoride in the mouth-wash, dental floss, electric toothbrushes and a section of your supermarket devoted to every colour of toothpaste under the sun.
Chewing gum is good for you teeth, but I wasn’t going to let on as I hate both the chewers and the gum with a vengeance. Anyone talking to me while chewing gum drops two decibels in my estimation: And when you have plucked as much used gum from the undersides of bar tables and off the floors as I have, I would prefer if you gave them an extra brushing instead. We are told that we should visit our dentist twice a year. Holy God, I would prefer to sit in a chair and have the tenderest area of my body waxed than comply with that schedule. ‘What does the tooth fairy do with the teeth?’ asked my granddaughter. I don’t know – but I must remember to ask my dentist if he does have a commercial contract with the said same tooth fairy. Then again, it could be a long time before I see him!
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
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Spain’s road traffic accident death toll More than 1,000 people have already died in road accidents so far this year, according to preliminary figures released recently by Spain’s DGT traffic authority. Between 1st January 1 and 18th November, the DGT recorded 1,003 deaths in accidents on Spanish roads. This is four more than over the same period in 2014 and still high in comparison with other European countries. “We find ourselves at a difficult moment when it comes to road safety in Spain,” said the DIA association of traffic victims. “It’s getting harder and harder to reduce the number of accidents.” After a decade of consecutive annual reductions in the number of road fatalities, the death toll began to rise again in 2014. This summer, traffic fatalities increased for the first time during that period since 2007. “Traffic accidents continue to be a national problem,” the DGT stated. “A lot of people think that this is a thing of the past, but on the contrary. We cannot forget that on average five people die in accidents on the roads every day.”
After road deaths rose 40 percent in January and 14.5 percent in February compared to the same months last year, March and April ended with better numbers than in 2014. The DGT has attributed these improvements to increased traffic patrols on secondary roads, where 80 percent of road fatalities occur, and to where it has now relocated all of its
mobile speed cameras. Despite last year’s rise in road deaths, Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz has continued to defend the government’s road safety record: “We have set an example in this area. The figures show this,” he said less than a month ago during a gala held to celebrate the anniversary of a victims’ association. Although motorists, victims’ families and researchers have
been warning about the change in trend for months, the minister sought to play down last year’s figures. Interior Ministry officials have also repeatedly avoided acknowledging that there may be a problem. “Pere Navarro [former DGT director during the previous government of Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero] set the bar very high,” Fernández Díaz said. “But we overcame that challenge. And I don’t regret replacing him with [current DGT director] María Seguí.” Fernández Díaz also avoided discussing the new proposed traffic policy drafted by Seguí’s office, which includes a proposed measure to reduce the speed limit on secondary roads to 80km/h. Seguí had hoped her proposal would be presented to Congress during this past session, but the Cabinet still has not approved it. “I won’t be angry if it isn’t approved, but I have concerns,” she said back in September before Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced that elections would take place on 20th December.
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Buy local this Christmas A Costa Blanca People Campaign Since 2004, the Costa Blanca People has been passionate about supporting and empowering local business. We are keen to encourage shoppers to buy locally this festive season. Money spent with local businesses stays in the community at a much higher percentage than money spent at chain stores or online. Put simply, local businesses produce more income, jobs, and tax revenues for local regions. Local businesses keep our community vibrant and unique and we are keen to continue to support our local small and medium business owners. Furthermore, shopping locally is good for the environment, often reducing the need to ship products from thousands of miles away. Finally, there's the obvious. Local businesses are fundamentally tied into the future of their communities and do things like donate more money to local causes and events.
Here's how it all adds up According to a series of studies of retail economics, for every €100 spent at a local and independent business, around
€63 stays in the local economy. This is what economists call the multiplier effect – meaning the money is then re-spent by the owners and employees of the first shop at other restaurants, clothing shops, bars, spas, gift shops, dentists, mechanics, and more.
What can we do? There is a viral image doing the rounds on social media which claims, “When you buy from a small business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third holiday home, you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy a football kit, a Mum put food on the table, a dad pay the mortgage.” While we at the Costa Blanca People feel that the little boy could equally enjoy dancing, or the girl play football, dad could cook and mum pays the mortgage...you get the idea. Shopping local makes a vital difference to the local economy – especially at Christmas. Imagine if all of our readers committed to spending €100 of our Christmas budget in local shops. A conservative estimate of our readership is 90,000 (based on our print run, our online edition and the demographic studies we have carried out on our readership in
this area). That’s a staggering potential of €9 million being spent locally with €6.3 million staying in the local economy through the multiplier effect. Costa Blanca People Managing Director Claire Richards said, “Making a conscious effort to shop locally is really the best way to ensure we all support the ‘home team’ and this is something we are passionate about.” Claire continued, “With this in mind, we are going to run a special ‘shop local this Christmas’ campaign offering local businesses a 5cm x 5cm advert at just €20 to advertise their Christmas specials, products and promotions. Not only that, but we are offering every local business (whether they are a client of ours or not) a FREE poster to display in their window to encourage the local community to shop local this festive season.” To find out about advertising on the shop local page, simply call 966 70 10 60 or email advertising@costablancapeopl e.com. To avail of your free poster, email office@costablancapeople.com and we’ll email you a digital version which can be printed as many times as you like!
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Javea Christmas Craft Fairs ■ MIREILLE TODDINGTON mireille@coastrider.net
Those in search of a Christmas gift with a difference may want to check out the craft fairs at Janvea. These take place in front of the Post Office every Saturday, and on the sea front near the port every Sunday.
The fair features a small but carefully selected group of local artists and craftsmen who bring their work to sell to the discerning public looking for something original and unique this festive season. Amata, the regional craft association, ensures that all participants are authentic craftsmen and women. Goods
for sale include: pottery, ceramics, lamps made of recycled wood, paintings, wooden toys, hand painted Tshirts and bags and hand-made jewellery. Every stall offers something different - original items that you won't find anywhere else. The craftsmen are happy to explain how their goods are made and are now accepting special orders for Christmas. On Saturdays you can combine a visit to the craft fair with a stroll around the picturesque old town of Jávea, with its narrow streets, impressive town houses and covered market. The market is just 100 yards from the fair and offers fresh fish, meat and vegetables, bread, pastries and a delicatessen. In addition, from 28th November for four weeks, young children are being invited to take part in a cooking competition every Saturday morning. On the 28th the English juggler Woody will liven up the fair with his amusing antics and cunning handling of juggling balls and clubs. On the 5th of December the craft stalls will form part of the Christmas fair organised by the Town Hall in the Plaza de la Iglesia. On Sunday mornings the craft fair on the sea front forms an extra attraction for those taking a healthy stroll along the
boulevard, followed perhaps by a drink and a little something in one of the many terrace restaurants or a visit the modern church of La Mare de Deu de Loreto, a concrete construction in the shape of a ship. On 29 November at 4.30 pm there will be a concert in the church by the local choir and the regional orchestra, featuring part of the Weihnachtsoratorium by J. S. Bach. The craftmen taking part in the craft fairs take it in turns so that each week there is something different for visitors to see. Visit: www.amata.es/sp_future.html and see which stall holders will be there and when. The site also has a photo gallery, taken in previous weeks to give potential visitors an idea of what can be found at the fairs. Opening times for both markets are 11am till 2pm. For more information - in English you can ring the organising association Amata on 639 979 678.
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Legion open day in La Marina
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he Royal British Legion held an Open Day at The Posh Club in La Marina recently. The aim of the day was to reach out to and inform British residents and visitors to the area about The Legion and its local Branch, Gran Alacant and La Marina which covers Gran Alacant, La Marina, Santa Pola, Guardamar and inland to Dolores. The event was well attended with many new members coming forward to meet the team and find out more about what the organisation does locally. The Legion’s Welfare Coordinator, Pam, was kept busy dealing with numerous Welfare enquiries. A Legion spokesperson said:“We were delighted with the number
who attended this local event which gave us the opportunity to talk to a lot of people. Those who came in from other areas were given details of their local Legion Branches. The Posh Club was an ideal venue for this event and our thanks go to the manager, Peter, for his support and assistance with the day. “The Legion is involved with a great many different areas including campaigning and lobbying the Government, including the Insult to Injury Campaign (Veterans injured during Service can lose most of their compensation to cover the cost of their social care) and helping those military veterans suffering from Asbestos cancer; who can be left thousands of pounds worse off than
their civilian contemporaries. We are also the custodians of Remembrance, which will have been seen from the many ceremonies taking place around the 11th November.” The Legion’s website show all the different facets of its work at: www.britishlegion.org.uk and welcomes anyone to become a member; not just those with an Armed Forces connection. Contact details of all the Branches in District North of Spain are available on the website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/countie s/spain-north For welfare enquiries please ring 676 451 780 with all other queries to 648 860 251.
Back row - Robin Hargrave, Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch Chairman Pamela Twissell-Cross, District Welfare Co-ordinator and Peggy Wyatt, Principal District Recruitment Officer. Front Row - Derek, Ron and John – all Members of the Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch.
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The 33 (2015) 7.1 Based on the real‐life event, when a gold and copper mine collapses, it traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. Director: Patricia Riggen Writers: Mikko Alanne (screenplay), Craig Borten (screenplay) Stars: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche
Trainwreck (2015) 6.5 Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment‐ phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy. Director: Judd Apatow Writer: Amy Schumer Stars: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson
Terminator Genisys (2015) 6.7 When John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Director: Alan Taylor Writers: Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke
The Gift (2015) 7.2 A young married couple’s lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husbandʹs past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years. Director: Joel Edgerton Writer: Joel Edgerton Stars: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton
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TV Pick
Eastenders – The Mitchells reel from earlier events, pushing the family even further apart. Honey tells Billy it’s her or the Mitchell family - what will he decide? Arthur grows suspicious about Vincent. Emmerdale - Bernice and Lawrence’s wedding day arrives - but will it go ahead? Chas reacts badly to Emma’s return. Jimmy impresses Nicola.
Capital – BBC1 – 10.00pm
Football's Greatest Tommy Cooper The Sweeney Minder Alias Smith and Jones Gunsmoke The Professionals The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Big Fish Off Gunsmoke Alias Smith and Jones The Professionals The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Chase: Celebrity Special An Audience with Billy Connolly Being Kevin Pietersen Total Recall Ax Men Tommy Cooper ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
Contemporary drama. To the outside world, the residents of Pepys Road have it all. House prices have rocketed, creating a street of multi-million-pound homes. However, life's other problems don't go away just because you've won the property lottery. Petunia is growing increasingly worried that her dizzy spells don't seem to be going away. Roger, banker and supposed family man, is hoping that this year's bonus might bring him and his wife Arabella happiness. Local shopkeeper Ahmed is hoping that his brothers Shahid and Usman might finally start to take some responsibility and make something of their lives. Quentina, traffic warden and asylum seeker, is just looking to keep her head down - while being abused by the Pepys Road residents she is ticketing. When a mysterious note bearing the words 'we want what you have' is dropped through every letterbox, the ripples caused by the note touch every corner of the community.
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Breakfast Fake Britain Homes Under the Hammer Oxford Street Revealed Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Coroner Escape to the Country Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Cuffs The Apprentice BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Live at the Apollo Film 2015 Shine Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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The Hot Desk Totally Bonkers GuinnesWorld Records Psych Emmerdale Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Dinner Date Psych I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! Emmerdale You've Been Framed! Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Funniest Ever You've Been Framed You've Been Framed! Liar Liar I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! The Vampire Diaries Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Tricked Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
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Montana
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Maleficent Special
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Honour
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Black Mass: Sky Movies Special
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The Opposite Sex
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The Three Dogateers
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The Wedding Ringer
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Honour
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Fifty Shades of Grey
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The Top Ten Show 2015
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Judge Rinder 1000 Heartbeats Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street All Star Mr and Mrs I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! UEFA Champions League Highlights ITV News UEFA Champions League: Extra Time Jackpot247 Ejector Seat ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
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The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue All Aboard: East Coast Trains Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 All Aboard: East Coast Trains Futurama Futurama Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Arrow You, Me and the Apocalypse Prison: First and Last 24 Hours NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Brighton Beach Patrol
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Escape to the Country Oxford Street Revealed Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure Simply Nigella Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Spending Review Cash in the Attic Kangaroo Dundee Planet Dinosaur Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip MasterChef: The Professionals Dominic Sandbrook: Let Us Entertain You The Apprentice: You're Fired! Newsnight Monty Don's Secret History of the British Garden Earth's Wildest Waters Patagonia: Earth's Secret Paradise This is BBC Two
Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Fantasy Football Club Highlights La Liga World 2015 MLS Round Up Show SPFL Round Up Barclays Premier League Review MLS Round Up Show Klitschko: Behind the Ropes Fight Night Highlights Boxing Specials Boxing Specials Fight Night Highlights Football's Greatest Football's Greatest Fury: Behind the Ropes Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Fury: Behind the Ropes My Greatest Night: De Gale Klitschko: Behind the Ropes Fury: Behind the Ropes My Greatest Night: De Gale Klitschko/Fury: The Tactics Klitschko/Fury: The Gloves are Off Fight Night Highlights Boxing Specials
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Countdown 3rd Rock from the Sun 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Deal or No Deal Countdown Posh Pawnbrokers Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet Grand Designs Peep Show Toast of London 24 Hours in A and E Best Before The Perks of Being a Wallflower King and Country Four Rooms Deal or No Deal 1001 Things You Should Know
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Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Reggie Yates' Extreme Russia Russell Howard's Good News Josh Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Josh Don't Tell the Bride Young, Trans and Looking for Love The Fear Josh This is BBC Three
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Judge Judy George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Judge Judy Judge Judy Movies Now ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping
Soap Update Emmerdale – Chas’s fear has disastrous consequences. Jimmy is shocked to discover Nicola’s secret. Chrissie struggles with Lawrence’s decision. Coronation Street – Robert knows Tracy has crossed the line. Gary stays strong at the gym. How will Jamie respond to a threat?
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Revenge Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts Shallow Hal Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox First Dates Supernatural The 100 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Building the Dream
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Jamie's 15 Minute Meals
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Crooks Anonymous
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Time Team
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Time Team
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Nazi Megastructures
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A Place in the Sun
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A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun
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Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages
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Grand Designs
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Car S.O.S
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24 Hours in A and E
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The Wotwots! Chloe's Closet Lily's Driftwood Bay Fireman Sam Wissper Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Christmas Mail 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours NCIS: Los Angeles A Christmas Kiss 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ultimate Police Interceptors GPs: Behind Closed Doors Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Suspects Murdered: The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Criminals: Caught on Camera Super Casino Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK Wildlife SOS HouseBusters House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor
World News Today Timothy Spall: All at Sea Kind Hearts and Coronets Wild Scotland Natural World - Sri Lanka: Elephant Island Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story Fig Leaf: The Biggest Cover-Up in History The Fisherman's Apprentice with Monty Halls Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity Natural World - Sri Lanka: Elephant Island This is BBC Four
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Gunsmoke The Sweeney Minder Alias Smith and Jones Gunsmoke The Professionals The Sweeney Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke Alias Smith and Jones The Professionals The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Fifth Gear River Monsters Midnight Run Sudden Impact ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
TV Pick GP’s Behind Closed Doors – Channel 5 – 9.00 pm Observational reality series filmed inside the consulting rooms at the Balham Park Surgery, a busy NHS practice in south-west London. A gentleman needs regular medication for epilepsy, but is unwilling to break Ramadan fast to swallow the tablets. A diabetic man needs to reduce his sugar but just can't lay off the chocolate, and another man with chronic airways disease flatly refuses to quit smoking.
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Television: Thurs 26th Nov BBC1
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Breakfast Fake Britain Homes Under the Hammer Oxford Street Revealed Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Coroner Escape to the Country Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Watchdog EastEnders Doctor in the House BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
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ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.20am 8.50am 9.20am 9.50am 10.50am 11.40am 12.45pm 1.10pm 1.40pm 2.15pm 2.40pm 3.40pm 4.50pm 5.55pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 12.50am 1.35am 2.05am 2.30am
Out of Here Now! Celebrity Juice Safeword Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Reality Bites
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NFL: Wembley Games Review
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NFL: Dwight Freeney Interview
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Revenge Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Drifters The Inbetweeners Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Inbetweeners
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Maleficent Special
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The Three Dogateers
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Honour
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Maleficent Special
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The Opposite Sex
5.15pm
The Wedding Ringer
7.00pm
Honour
9.00pm
The Wedding Ringer
11.00pm
Fifty Shades of Grey
1.15am
The Opposite Sex
2.55am
Fifty Shades of Grey
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The Three Dogateers
6.40am
The Top Ten Show 2015
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The Hot Desk Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Dinner Date Psych I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! Emmerdale Coronation Street You've Been Framed! Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! The Xtra Factor Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Scorpion I'm a Celebrity, Get Me
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Escape to the Country Oxford Street Revealed Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure MasterChef: The Professionals Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Michel Roux's Service The Box The Great British Bake Off Masterclass Cash in the Attic Planet Dinosaur Planet Dinosaur Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip MasterChef: The Professionals The Last Kingdom Russell Howard's Good News Newsnight Dominic Sandbrook: Let Us Entertain You Panorama Dominic Sandbrook: Let Us Entertain You Doctor Who This is BBC Two
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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Judge Rinder 1000 Heartbeats Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! ITV News at Ten and Weather UEFA Europa League Highlights Birds of a Feather Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show
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The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue All Aboard: East Coast Trains Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 All Aboard: East Coast Trains Futurama Futurama Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Supergirl Bring the Noise Trollied After Hours NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Brighton Beach Patrol
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George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Where the Heart is Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Doc Martin Midsomer Murders A Touch of Frost Judge Judy Judge Judy Movies Now ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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Countdown 3rd Rock from the Sun 3rd Rock from the Sun Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Come Dine with Me Channel 4 News Summary Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Deal or No Deal Countdown Posh Pawnbrokers Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of 5 Year Olds The World's Most Expensive Food First Dates Gogglebox Isis: The British Women Supporters Unveiled Embarrassing Bodies Food Unwrapped Food Unwrapped Unreported World Four Rooms Location, Location, Location Deal or No Deal
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Women's Football Don't Tell the Bride Stoked Up in Stoke: Fighting Men EastEnders Rent a Cop Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Stoked Up in Stoke: Fighting Men Rent a Cop Josh The Fear Stoked Up in Stoke: Fighting Men This is BBC Three
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Grand Designs
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Building the Dream
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Jamie's 15 Minute Meals
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Hugh's 3 Good Things
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Cattle Empire
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Time Team
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Time Team
4.35pm
Nazi Megastructures
5.40pm
A Place in the Sun
6.45pm
A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun
7.50pm
Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages
8.55pm
Grand Designs
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Grand Designs
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24 Hours in A and E
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24 Hours in A and E
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Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
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Grand Designs
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Witnesses
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Hugh's 3 Good Things
Eastenders – With Phil in pieces, Sharon resorts to drastic measures to keep her family together. Carmel tries to help Denise move on. Roxy wonders if she has made the right decision about Dean. Emmerdale – Diane is in critical condition. Ashley has a new perspective of Sandy. Carly and April are partners in crime. Coronation Street – Eva remains at arm’s length. Sorry is the hardest word for Tracy and Simon. Steph challenges Jamie to do his worst.
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The Wotwots! Chloe's Closet Lily's Driftwood Bay Fireman Sam Wissper Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy! Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Naughty or Nice 5 News Lunchtime Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Mrs. Miracle 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Ultimate Police Interceptors Alex Polizzi's Italian Islands Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild UK A and E: When Patients Attack Police Interceptors Under Attack Access Super Casino Ice Road Truckers Wildlife SOS HouseBusters House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor
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World News Today Top of the Pops Digging for Ireland Tankies: Tank Heroes of World War II Detectorists The Life of Rock with Brian Pern The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter Top of the Pops Detectorists Time Shift The Life of Rock with Brian Pern The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter This is BBC Four
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Gunsmoke The Sweeney Minder Alias Smith and Jones Gunsmoke The Professionals The Sweeney Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Gunsmoke Alias Smith and Jones The Professionals The Sweeney Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Deals, Wheels and Steals Deals, Wheels and Steals Fifth Gear Total Recall Driven Tommy Cooper ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping
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TV Pick The Worlds Most Expensive Food – Channel 4 – 10.00 pm While most of us buy our food in the supermarket and millionaires use the Michelin guide, Britain's growing number of billionaires use a private network of luxury food suppliers. This programme follows exclusive suppliers who cater to super-rich clients in a world untouched by austerity. High-end caterers Bubble Food present food as entertainment, creating a theatrical spectacle that their demanding clients will remember and talk about for years. Jori White has booked Bubble to cater at her 17th wedding anniversary party. At over ú1000 per head, their service features miniature edible menus; starters adorned with edible but taste-free gold leaf; and canapÚs presented as a 'woodland truffling experience', where guests wear headphones to hear pigs oinking as they search among leaves for truffle-flavoured treats.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS On Wednesday 9th of December our Annual Carol Service for The United English Speaking Churches of Torrevieja will be held at Torrevieja Christmas Fellowship, Avenida de Las Cortes Valencianas 68, commencing at 7.00 p.m. Featuring The Pheonix Concert Band. Everyone is welcome to join us. A collection will be taken on behalf of Contra Cancer. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your continuing support. Regards, Jim Speakman Dear Editor At a time when it's almost fashionable to complain about bad service it's a real pleasure to be able to comment on the recent excellent customer service from a local company. Our TV signal supplier, Superbeam, suffered a catastrophic blow when the recent storm totally demolished their transmitter tower and they have obviously had a major task to repair this. When they came back on the air we discovered we had virtually no reception but, after a panic cry for help from my wife and I, and with all their team otherwise busy on completing the repairs, a senior member of their management team personally came to our house after their normal business hours, clambered around on our roof in the half-light and successfully repositioned our aerial, with the result we are now back to normal viewing. How's that for service? Michael & Jill White Altos del Limonar, Torrevieja Dear Editor Beware of the scam at the Chinese Supermarket I recently shopped at a Chinese
Hypermarket near my home. I picked up a few Christmas items with a total value of 6.75€. I had just two 50€ notes in my purse and no small notes or coins at all. The older lady serving on the till changed places with a younger Chinese girl when I arrived at the till. I took a 50€ note to pay, but was handed 3.25€ in change. I immediately pointed out what I believed to be a mistake on her part. She opened the draw of the till and insisted that I had only given her a 10€ note. After a considerable argument, the girl vanished and returned some 10 minutes or so later offering to show me video footage of the till transaction. The store has multiple cameras around the store which are displayed in prominent positions. If you have been a customer in the store, you will have seen them. The footage she showed was ‘stilted’ and as a result the definition of the note was poor. However, it still looked to me like a 50€ note and definitely not the red of a 10€ note. The only view of the open till draw was of the 50€ compartment. The back of the cashier blocked a view of the other compartments. So it was impossible to say what had happened to my 50€ note, except that it hadn’t been put in the 50€ compartment. The young lady had been very confident taking me up to the office, which would obviously have placed doubts in my mind had I not been certain that I had handed over a 50€ note. Her explanation was that she had put the note I had given her in the 10€ compartment, which was obviously not visible on the screen. As she had opened the till draw down stairs when I had first queried the error to show me the notes, she pointed out that I knew that there weren’t any 50€ notes in the 10€ compartment. Replaying the video for a second time didn’t make the footage any
More swimming success Brother and sister’ Adam and Lucy Stewart, have returned from the European Open Down Syndrome Swimming Championships, held in Loano Italy with a fist full of medals. The competition was held between the 8th and 11th November with around 250 swimmers from more than 20 different countries from as far away as Mexico, South Africa, Australia and Brazil – and with entries from most European countries. There were five new teams from Eastern Europe and one from Iceland this year. The quality of swimming was very high as there were a large number of new young swimmers competing, all eager to make their mark and scoop a few medals. Adam was entered into seven events and won a gold medal, two silver and a bronze with a personal best time in the 200 meters butterfly. He also improved his times in all of his races by a few seconds. Lucy won a silver medal in the 25 meters breaststroke improving her time by more than a second. The next event will be held in Elda on
28th November, then the siblings start preparing for the Disability Championships in Liverpool and the European Downs Syndrome Federation Championships scheduled for early next year. Dad Grieg said: “A big thank you goes to the Orihuela Costa Arsenal Supporters Club for the large donation and support and also Dolans Bar Via Park 3, which made it possible for Adam and Lucy to compete.”
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clearer. It took me some moments to grasp that the money had almost certainly never made it into the till, but with a slight of hand been pocketed. My only option would have been to insist that the Guardia be called. I couldn’t see how I could leave the office as I suspected that if I was right, even less of the video footage would have been visible on my return. My husband was waiting with our 2 year old granddaughter, so we left the store, and will not be returning. If I am correct about the theft that took place then this will almost certainly have happened to others. Please take steps to protect yourselves by keeping a very careful grip on notes, especially of larger denominations when paying in this store. If you think you have been short changed, or over charged then there is a legal requirement for a customer complaint book to be in place in each store. Ask for this and register your concerns. However at the end of the day if there are problems with the honesty of staff in this Chinese Store then we need to report the matter to the Guardia, and record them on Social Media. If there are sufficient instances of dishonestly then eventually action will be taken, and possibly the individuals concerned expelled from the EU. Paula Dear Editor LA SIESTA CHURCH LFG TURKEY & TINSEL FAYRE LFG? – Ladies Friendship Group! On Saturday 28th November at 10.30 am we are holding our annual fundraising fayre. Money raised goes to a variety of needy causes. Although we are affiliated to La Siesta Evangelical Church, our group is open to ALL ladies. Occasionally, men folk are
invited to some functions! We meet once a month at ICA Church – for details call 966 720 414. This Fayre gives you a wonderful opportunity to come and meet us. Tinsel will be much in evidence. You can wander round the stalls, play a game or two, bid in an auction, then sit and enjoy Turkey Baps, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Teas, Coffee etc and listen to a group of talented brass instrumentalists sounding forth carols and Christmas music. Close your eyes and you can be transported to an English high street on a cold winter’s Saturday morning prior to Christmas- but without the collection box and frosty fingers and toes. Remember? We must be one of the only Costa Blanca Christmas Fayres with an authentic Brass Group. Don’t miss it! Plenty of local parking spaces and a bus stop at the door. Entry Free – but we have lots of things on offer so bring your pocket money and support us with this unique charity fund raiser. The date for your calendar is November 28th 10.30 am. Jean Wallace Chairperson Ladies Friendship Group Dear Editor Just read your article in CBP, with the title The Word After the Game, with reference to the Spain v England match. In the great scheme of things, along with recent events in Paris and elsewhere, this is somewhat trivial but ..... I think Joe Hart and his overpaid and under achieving gang have partly missed the point. Maybe the pitch was not up to their standards but it seemed to work for the other 'World Rated' team, (some would say the first test England have come up against and found wanting. Rooney does not seem
to achieve he fantastic goal scoring record against worthwhile opposition). Anyway ...... They, (England), seemed to make comment on the fact that the Game was being played in Alicante, a 3rd rate ground, however, they seemed to miss out on the opportunity to show case their skills? And put on some sort of exhibition to the high number of ex pats in the area and offer then some bragging rights ........ but oh no.......... They seemed to be content to moan about the ground and area ............ a third division ground or a third rate ground, ........but that did not mean they, England, had to put on third rate performance ...... but they did !!!!!!!! Anyway, well done, good column, just a rant. Regards, John (Bryant) Dear Editor It is that time of year again when we need to be thinking of helping others to have a better Christmas; San Miguel Social Services are starting their Christmas Campaign for the less fortunate of our local community. There are a large number of families registered with Social Services in the village most with children. Because you were so generous last year they have enough toys for Christmas and The Three Kings but they do need non-perishable foods and festive fare so they can make up food parcels. The main collection point is in the old town hall San Miguel on Mon to Thurs, but there are also a number of bars, restaurants and businesses that have kindly offered to be collection points. They are:Dolphin Properties, Captain Morgan's Bar & Restaurant, Cheers Bar & Restaurant, Euronics (El Galan), Mirador del Mediterraneo Bar & Restaurant, Nations Bar, & The Nook Bar. It was a fantastic response last year, let’s do it again!! Regards, Trish Herbert, San Miguel de Salinas
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BBC News
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Papadopoulos and Sons
11.20pm
Match of the Day
12.40am
Snooker
12.40am
The Apprentice
1.30am
Snooker
1.40am
Weather for the Week Ahead
3.30am
This is BBC Two
1.45am
BBC News
6.45am
A to Z of TV Gardening
ITV2 7.00am
Emmerdale Omnibus
10.10am
Coronation Street Omnibus
1.00pm
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
2.30pm
The Xtra Factor
3.30pm
The Hot Desk
3.45pm
Scorpion
4.40pm
You've Been Framed!
5.10pm
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
6.40pm
Hulk
9.25pm
Back to the Future
11.45pm
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now!
12.50am
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
1.20am
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
1.50am
Plebs
2.20am
Plebs
2.45am
Viral Tap
3.25am
Animal Practice
3.45am
Teleshopping
6.45am
ITV2 Nightscreen
Honour
9.00am
13 Sins
10.45am
Shelby
12.30pm
Blackhat
2.45pm
Honour
4.45pm
The Top Ten Show 2015
5.00pm
Jupiter Ascending
7.15pm
Shelby
9.00pm
Jupiter Ascending
11.15pm
Blackhat
1.30am
13 Sins
3.15am 5.00am 6.45am
The Opposite Sex Shelby The Top Ten Show 2015
ITV1 7.00am 7.10am 7.25am 7.35am 7.50am 8.00am 8.05am 8.10am 8.25am 8.40am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.25am 10.30am 11.25am 12.25pm 1.30pm 1.40pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 4.45pm 6.45pm 7.00pm 7.15pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.45pm 11.45pm 12.50am 1.05am 4.00am
Bottom Knocker Street Bottom Knocker Street Bottom Knocker Street Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Share a Story Oddbods Sooty Super 4 Adventure Time Marvel's Avengers Assemble Thunderbirds are Go Jessie ITV News Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder Doc Martin Midsomer Murders ITV News London ITV News and Weather Catchphrase The Chase: Celebrity Special The X Factor I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Jackpot247 Show Me the Telly
Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 3.45pm 6.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.30am 2.00am 3.30am 3.45am 4.00am 6.00am 6.15am 6.30am
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
CostaBlancaPeople 24th - 30th November 2015
Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Game Changers Barclays Premier League Review The F1 Show The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Pro 12 Rugby Union Ford Saturday Night Football SNF: Game of the Day SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice Football Gold Football Gold Fight Night International Football Gold Football Gold Football's Greatest
Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am
Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Game Changers Football Freestyler Fantasty Football Club Soccer A.M. The F1 Show Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Supergirl The Flash Gordonstoun: A Different Class Landscape Artist of the Year A League of Their Own You, Me and the Apocalypse The Force: Manchester The Force: Manchester Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets Road Wars Stargate Atlantis Stargate Atlantis Stargate Atlantis
E4 7.00am 7.25am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.35pm 1.35pm 2.35pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 5.20pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 11.15pm 12.20am 1.25am 1.55am 2.30am 3.00am
Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Shallow Hal Gogglebox Gogglebox The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The IT Crowd The IT Crowd
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Channel 4
Channel 5
7.15am
King of Queens
7.40am
Zack and Quack
7.40am
King of Queens
7.50am
Milkshake Monkey
8.05am
Race of Champions
7.55am
Make Way for Noddy
9.00am
Everybody Loves Raymond
8.05am
Paw Patrol
9.30am
Everybody Loves Raymond
8.20am
Little Princess
10.00am
The Morning Line
8.30am
Pip Ahoy!
11.00am
Frasier
8.50am
Blaze and the Monster Machines
11.30am
Frasier
9.10am
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
12.00pm
The Big Bang Theory
9.25am
Wanda and the Alien
12.30pm
The Big Bang Theory
9.40am
Toby's Travelling Circus
9.55am
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
10.30am
The Saturday Show
12.40pm
Annie Claus is Coming to Town
2.30pm
The Christmas Shepherd
4.20pm
Finding Mrs Claus
6.10pm
Christmas in Conway
8.00pm
5 News Weekend
8.05pm
Police Interceptors Under Attack
9.00pm
Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!
12.55pm
The Simpsons
1.30pm
The Simpsons
2.00pm
Channel 4 Racing
5.00pm
Come Dine with Me
5.30pm
Come Dine with Me
6.00pm
Come Dine with Me
6.30pm
Come Dine with Me
7.00pm
Come Dine with Me
7.30pm
Channel 4 News
10.00pm
Football League Tonight
8.00pm
The World's Weirdest Weather
11.20pm
50 Greatest Magic Tricks
9.00pm
Grand Designs
2.05am
The Gadget Show
10.00pm
2 Guns
2.55am
Super Casino
12.10am
TFI Friday
4.10am
Sepp Blatter Exposed: The Fall of FIFA
1.15am
Easy A
5.00am
Gypsies on Benefits and Proud
3.00am
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
5.50am
Make it Big
3.55am
Fargo
6.15am
Make it Big
4.50am
Hollyoaks Omnibus
6.45am
Angels of Jarm
6.55am
Kirstie's Vintage Gems
6.50am
Angels of Jarm
8.00pm
Great Movie Mistakes V: Revenge of the Fifth Don't Tell the Bride Top Gear Live at the Apollo Russell Howard's Good News Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Josh Rent a Cop The Fear Live at the Apollo
8.00pm
Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues The Bridge The Bridge Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story Burt Bacharach: A Life in Song Top of the Pops Easy Listening Hits at the BBC Sounds of the 70s This is BBC Four
BBC 3 8.15pm 9.15pm 10.45pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.25am 12.45am 1.05am 1.30am 1.55am 2.15am 2.45am 3.15am 3.45am
ITV3
BBC 4 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.30am 3.05am 4.05am 4.35am
More 4
ITV4
7.00am
On the Buses
9.55am
Jamie's 15 Minute Meals
7.00am
Football's Greatest
7.25am
On the Buses
10.30am
Time Team
7.10am
Ax Men
11.35am
Four in a Bed
7.55am
Ax Men
12.05pm
Four in a Bed
8.55am
Motorsport UK
12.40pm
Four in a Bed
9.55am
Bundesliga
10.55am
Pawn Stars
11.20am
Pawn Stars
11.50am
Pawn Stars
12.20pm
Pawn Stars
12.45pm
Pawn Stars
1.10pm
Pawn Stars
1.45pm
Darts
6.00pm
Storage Wars New York
7.50am
Where the Heart is
8.55am
Where the Heart is
9.55am
Where the Heart is
1.10pm
Four in a Bed
11.35am
The Royal
1.45pm
Four in a Bed
12.35pm
A Touch of Frost
2.15pm
White Christmas
2.40pm
A Touch of Frost
4.40pm
It's a Wonderful Life
4.45pm
Columbo
7.20pm
Jamie's Cracking Christmas
8.30pm
Father Ted
6.50pm
Wycliffe
9.00pm
Father Ted
7.55pm
Rosemary and Thyme
9.30pm
Father Ted
6.25pm
Storage Wars New York
8.55pm
Rosemary and Thyme
10.00pm
It Was Alright in the 1960s
7.00pm
Fifth Gear
10.00pm
Colditz
11.05pm
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8.00pm
Darts
12.00am
Lewis
12.10am
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
12.00am
Midnight Run
1.15am
Father Ted
2.35am
The Big Fish Off
1.50am
Father Ted
3.35am
Movies Now
2.00am
Wycliffe
2.55am
ITV3 Nightscreen
2.20am
The Returned
3.45am
ITV4 Nightscreen
3.30am
Teleshopping
3.40am
Witnesses
4.00am
Teleshopping
MOVIE PICK Channel 4 - 10pm
2 Guns
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star as wisecracking undercover cops in this action adventure based on graphic novels by Steven Grant and directed by Baltasar Kormßkur. Posing as members of a drug cartel and unaware of each other's true identity, Bobby and Stig attempt to frame each other in an effort to bust a Mexican drug lord. But after a bank heist goes wrong, Bobby and Stig become fugitives on the run not only from the Mexican cartel but also the DEA, CIA and US Navy. Weighed down by $43m of cash and facing blackmail and corruption at every turn, the mismatched duo must put their differences aside and work together to outrun their pursuers.
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BBC1 7.00am 8.35am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.10pm 4.15pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.50pm 7.10pm 7.20pm 8.20pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.30pm 12.50am 1.20am 2.05am 2.10am
BBC2
Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Fern Britton Meets... Sunday Politics F1: Grand Prix Escape to the Country Songs of Praise The Hunt BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Strictly Come Dancing Antiques Roadshow The Hunt BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 Citizen Khan The Graham Norton Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
7.30am
Big Dreams Small Spaces
8.30am
Countryfile
9.30am
An Island Parish: Falklands
10.00am
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
11.30am
Simply Nigella
12.00pm
My Life on a Plate
12.50pm
Tennis
4.15pm
Women's Football
6.25pm
Snooker
8.00pm
Robert Peston Goes Shopping
9.00pm
Ireland with Simon Reeve
10.00pm
Monty Don's Secret History of the British Garden
11.00pm
The Cider House Rules
1.00am
Snooker
1.50am
Snooker
3.50am
Countryfile
4.45am
Holby City
5.45am
This is BBC Two
ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 10.20am 1.10pm 2.55pm 3.55pm 4.40pm 6.50pm 7.50pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.35am 1.05am 1.35am 2.20am Records 2.45am 3.05am 3.15am 6.45am
Sky Sports 1
The Hot Desk Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus The X Factor I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Catchphrase Happy Feet I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Back to the Future Part II The Xtra Factor You've Been Framed! I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! Plebs Plebs Reality Bites Totally Bonkers Guinness World Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records The Hot Desk Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
7.00am
SNF: Match Choice
8.30am
SNF: Match Choice
10.00am
Football Gold
10.15am
Football
10.30am
The Sunday Supplement
12.00pm
Goals on Sunday
2.00pm
Ford Super Sunday
5.00pm
Ford Super Sunday
8.00pm
Football League Goals
9.00pm
Goals on Sunday
10.00pm
Pl100 Club
10.30pm
Football
10.45pm
Football
11.00pm
Major League Soccer
1.05am
Football Gold
1.20am
Football Gold
1.35am
Major League Soccer
3.40am
Sky Scholars
3.50am
Sky Scholars
4.00am
Cricket's Greatest
4.30am
Cricket
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Honour
9.00am
13 Sins
10.45am
Blackhat
1.00pm
Shelby
2.45pm
Honour
4.45pm
The Top Ten Show 2015
5.00pm
Jupiter Ascending
7.15pm
Shelby
9.00pm
Jupiter Ascending
11.15pm
Blackhat
1.30am
13 Sins
3.15am
The Opposite Sex
5.00am
Shelby
6.45am
The Top Ten Show 2015
ITV1 7.00am 7.10am 7.25am 7.35am 7.50am 8.00am 8.05am 8.10am 8.25am 8.40am 9.00am 9.30am 9.45am 10.00am 10.25am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.25pm 1.30pm 2.35pm 3.35pm 5.20pm 7.35pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 1.15am 4.00am
Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 5.45am 6.00am 6.30am
E4 7.00am 7.20am 7.40am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 1.30pm 3.20pm 3.25pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.50pm 11.15pm 11.40pm 12.15am 12.50am 1.25am 1.55am 3.35am 4.00am 4.20am
Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea Hollyoaks Omnibus Astro Boy Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Movie The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The IT Crowd The IT Crowd Underworld: Awakening Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Hollyoaks Omnibus
Bottom Knocker Street Bottom Knocker Street Bottom Knocker Street Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures Share a Story Oddbods Sooty Super 4 The Matt Hatter Chronicles Marvel's Avengers Assemble Fish Hooks Fish Hooks Jessie Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show The Chase The X Factor The Mummy Returns ITV News London ITV News and Weather Jekyll and Hyde The X Factor Results Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! ITV News and Weather Off Their Rockers Rugby Highlights Jackpot247 Motorsport UK
The Hour of Power Monkey Life Futurama Futurama Futurama Supergirl The Flash WWE Raw Bring the Noise Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons The Muppets Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Arrow Micky Flanagan's Detour De France Stop Search Seize Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Road Wars NFL NFL: Dwight Freeney Interview Road Wars Nothing to Declare
Channel 4 7.00am
Hugh's 3 Good Things
7.05am
King of Queens
7.25am
King of Queens
7.45am
Race of Champions
8.40am
Everybody Loves Raymond
9.00am
Everybody Loves Raymond
9.30am
Frasier
10.00am
Frasier
10.30am
Sunday Brunch
1.30pm
The Big Bang Theory
1.55pm
The Big Bang Theory
2.20pm
The Big Bang Theory
2.45pm
The Simpsons
3.20pm
Emergency Animal Hospital
4.20pm
Parental Guidance
6.25pm
Sister Act
8.15pm
Channel 4 News
8.30pm
Guy Martin: Last Flight of the
10.00pm
Homeland
11.05pm
Gogglebox
12.10am
Bullet to the Head
1.50am
Grand Designs
2.45am
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
3.40am
Four in a Bed
4.05am
Four in a Bed
4.30am
Four in a Bed
5.00am
Four in a Bed
5.25am
Four in a Bed
5.55am
Hugh's 3 Good Things
6.10am
Deal or No Deal
8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.45pm 12.10am 12.30am 12.55am 1.20am 1.50am 2.20am 2.50am 3.45am 4.00am
F1: Grand Prix Top Gear Russell Howard's Good News Russell Howard's Good News Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Josh Rent a Cop Russell Howard's Good News Stacey Dooley Investigates Sunny D Footballers, Sex, Money: What's Gone
Vulcan Bomber
On the Buses
7.25am
The Secret of My Succe$s
9.35am
Heartbeat
10.35am
Heartbeat
11.40am
A Touch of Frost
1.50pm
Columbo
3.50pm
Midsomer Murders
5.50pm
Midsomer Murders
7.55pm
Sunday Night at the Palladium
8.55pm
Rosemary and Thyme
10.00pm
Colditz
12.00am
Closing the Ring
2.15am
And Then There Were None
3.55am
ITV3 Nightscreen
4.15am
Emmerdale Omnibus
Movie Pick
Deck the Halls – Channel 5 – 6.15 pm
Family Christmas comedy about a pair of feuding neighbours who compete with one another to put on the most dazzling festive light display around their homes. (Subtitles)
7.00am 7.05am 7.20am 7.30am 7.40am 7.55am 8.00am 8.15am 8.25am 8.45am 9.00am 9.25am 9.40am 10.00am 10.15am 10.30am 11.00am 11.35am 1.00pm 1.05pm 2.55pm 4.35pm 6.15pm 7.55pm 8.05pm 9.05pm 9.30pm 9.55pm 10.00pm 12.25am 2.15am 4.10am 5.00am 5.25am 5.50am 6.15am 6.45am 6.50am
Peppa Pig Bananas in Pajamas Bob the Builder Tickety Toc Zack and Quack Roobarb and Custard Too Make Way for Noddy Paw Patrol Little Princess Pip Ahoy! Blaze and the Monster Machines Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Wanda and the Alien Toby's Travelling Circus Jelly Jamm LazyTown Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Football League Tonight Access Road to Christmas The Heart of Christmas The Little Mermaid Deck the Halls 5 News Weekend Police Interceptors Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers 5 News Weekend Gran Torino Justice Super Casino Ultimate Police Interceptors House Doctor Make it Big Make it Big Make it Big Angels of Jarm Angels of Jarm
8.00pm
Lost Land of the Tiger
9.00pm
Horizon
10.00pm
The Deep
11.30pm
The Lighthouse Stevensons
12.30am
Digging for Ireland
1.30am
Horizon
2.30am
Icebound: The Greatest Dog
BBC 3
ITV3 7.00am
Channel 5
BBC 4
Story Ever Told 3.30am
Lost Land of the Tiger
4.30am
This is BBC Four
More 4 9.55am 10.35am 11.35am 12.35pm 1.10pm 1.40pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 3.50pm 4.20pm 4.50pm 5.20pm 5.55pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 7.25pm 7.55pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.10am 1.15am 2.15am 3.15am 3.45am 4.10am
Jamie's 15 Minute Meals Location, Location, Location Location, Location, Location Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Jamie's Super Food Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Car S.O.S The World's Weirdest Weather Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 24 Hours in A and E Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA The World's Weirdest Weather Salvage S.O.S Salvage S.O.S Jamie's Super Food
ITV4 7.00am
Ax Men
7.45am
Ax Men
8.40am
Fifth Gear
9.40am
The Big Fish Off
10.40am
Pawn Stars
11.10am
Pawn Stars
11.40am
Shed and Buried
12.40pm
Shed and Buried
1.45pm
Darts
6.00pm
Storage Wars Texas
6.25pm
Storage Wars Texas
6.55pm
River Monsters
8.00pm
Darts
12.00am
Driven
2.15am
Ray Mears' Close Encounters
3.20am
Nitro Circus
3.45am
ITV4 Nightscreen
4.00am
Teleshopping
TV Pick The Hunt – BBC1 – 10.00 pm Nature documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough, taking an intimate and detailed look at the strategies employed by hunters to catch their prey, and the hunted to escape. Half of all land is desert or grassland. In these, the most exposed habitats on our planet, predators like cheetahs, bald eagles and lions can usually see their prey. But it works both ways: the prey can see them too. With nothing but open vistas the element of surprise is hard-won, and predators must make their own opportunities. Nowhere to Hide explores the strategies of predator and prey in the open arena.
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BBC2
7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 12.20am 1.20am 1.25am
Breakfast Fake Britain Homes Under the Hammer Oxford Street Revealed Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Fake Britain EastEnders British Bribery Exposed Tomorrow's Food BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You Doctor in the House Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News
7.00am 7.10am
The Hot Desk Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Psych I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Plebs Plebs I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now! Celebrity Juice Safeword Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Scorpion Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen
7.00am 7.45am 8.30am 9.15am 9.45am 10.15am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 3.05am 4.05am 5.05am
ITV2 7.35am 8.20am 8.50am 9.20am 9.50am 10.50am 11.40am 1.10pm 1.40pm 2.15pm 2.40pm 3.40pm 4.50pm 5.55pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 12.05am 12.50am 1.35am 2.00am 2.30am 3.15am 6.45am
Escape to the Country Oxford Street Revealed Len and Ainsley's Big Food Adventure Caught Red Handed Thief Trackers Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Snooker Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands Only Connect University Challenge Simply Nigella London Spy Live at the Apollo Newsnight Snooker Snooker The Apprentice The Great Pottery Throw Down This is BBC Two
Cricket Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Cricket's Greatest Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football League Goals Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits MLS Highlights MLS Highlights Barclays Premier League Review Football MLS Highlights MLS Highlights Football League Goals Barclays Premier League Review SPFL Round Up Football Gold NFL: Baltimore @ Cleveland Bpl Legends Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold
7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.35am 2.00am 2.30am
Revenge Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks A to Z The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Scream Queens Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Made in Chelsea
Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am
Honour
9.00am
13 Sins
10.45am
Shelby
12.30pm
Blackhat
2.45pm
Jupiter Ascending
5.00pm
The Top Ten Show 2015
5.15pm
Honour
7.15pm
Shelby
9.00pm
Jupiter Ascending
11.15pm
Blackhat
1.30am
13 Sins
3.15am
The Opposite Sex
5.00am
Shelby
6.45am
The Top Ten Show 2015
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Eastenders - Stacey grows concerned at Shabnam’s behaviour and later finds herself confiding in Linda. Babe has a surprise for the Carters, but it doesn't go down too well. Coronation Street – Sarah returns to Weatherfield with a bang. Michelle has had enough of her lodger. Michael is overstretching himself for Dee.
Emmerdale – Aaron searches for answers. Diane puts on a brave face. Robert takes to the witness stand.
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The Murder Detectives – Channel 4 – 10.00pm This dramatic new documentary series, airing across three consecutive nights, follows every twist and turn of a police investigation into the horrific murder of a teenager. Directed by Bafta award-winning director David Nath, the series was filmed over 18 months with intimate and unprecedented access to a police major crime unit in Bristol. Unlike previous crime documentaries, it is shot as a drama. But with the heart-wrenching story of a young man's senseless death, his family's pain and the police's determination to achieve justice for them at its heart, viewers are watching real life. The series weaves together the stories of a detective facing an apparently motive-less crime, one family desperate for justice and another who'll do anything to save their son from a life behind bars. On 5 March 2014, 19-year-old Nicholas Robinson is murdered in Bristol.
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BUILDING AN ANGEL ALTAR Dear Alison I love reading about the angels, but would like to know the best way to communicate with the angels and to bring their energy into my home. Love from Wendy. Dear Wendy In my experience, the most wonderful place to connect to your Guardian Angel in the home is to build an Angel Altar which is a place of tranquillity where you can communicate with the celestial realms, invoking their combined energies and unconditional love. Together with the angelic offerings on the altar, you will have a place to ask for divine help through meditation, thought and celebration. Building an angel altar in your home is a place of worship where you can open your heart and mind by consciously welcoming spiritual and magical experiences into your life! The power of the altar speaks for itself a tangible area which is a portal to serenity. Each item is chosen by you and has therefore been charged with your energies and love. This will draw the angels ever closer to you. I have written an article giving you more information below. Enjoy being in the presence of the angels. Many blessings, Alison THE ANGEL ALTAR My angel altar People often look at me with such surprise on their faces when I say I have an altar in my home. It doesn’t mean that I live in a converted Church! It is
somewhere that I can be at one with my Guardian Angel, a sacred space where I can simply be. Just think about it, the majority of your life is spent at home and our homes retain energy whether it is positive or negative. We have good
concerned. Everyone who enters my home say how positive the atmosphere in the house is, which is created by the angels through my angel altar. If you look
memories in a home, where we laugh and play, relax and create a loving and comfortable living space to come home to. However, sometimes relationships break down or there can be stress and upset in the home. Building an altar in the home will help to dispel negative residual energy and help you to make life affirming decisions for the best of all
around my home you will see it is full of angels, elementals such as unicorns and fairies as well as pictures of power animals. I even have a picture of one of my Spirit Guides which hangs on the wall by my angel altar. My angel altar is quite simply, a pivotal place in my home where I feel comforted, safe and at peace. I can’t imagine my home without them.
How to build your own Angel Altar The first thing to do is to have some ‘you’ time. Switch off your phone, and dedicate your time to link in with the angels by walking around your home and deciding where you would like your altar to be placed. It needs to be a quiet area where you can talk to your angels in peace, so the kitchen, which tends to be the busiest room in the house, is not a good idea! Once you have chosen your room, you will need a sturdy piece of furniture as the base for your altar such as a window-sill, mantelpiece, table, part of a book shelf, or a shelf. Blessing your altar Ensure that the room is free of dust and clutter and clean the surface of your chosen area. You are now going to ‘bless’ your altar by dabbing each corner with essential oil - the choice is yours, but I use lavender for mine which is relaxing, cleansing and has a balancing effect. Drape a lace runner or cloth over your altar if you wish, in any of the colours of the angelic realm which are white, ivory silver or gold. Candles The candles are one of the most important aspects of the angel altar. They are symbolic of light, joy, life giving power and spiritual enlightenment. Place two candles on either end of your altar. These should be in white, or gold, or silver. Angel offerings It’s now time to enjoy finding items for your altar. It is up to you what you choose, but make sure it is something that is representative of the angelic realms such
as angel figurines, pictures, angelic crystals, flowers, a pot of angel dust, angel affirmations. Fresh flowers are also a lovely gift to the angels as long as you throw them away once they start to wilt. You may find you already have items around the house that you can put straight away onto your altar. Take a look through your Christmas decorations, as angel tree ornaments are perfect. Angel pins are also ideal, as are your angel oracle sets. Just imagine how magical they will feel when you are shuffling your deck ready to do a reading because they will be charged with pure angelic energy! Charging your item Hold your item in your left hand, and cup your right hand over it. Sit with your eyes closed for a moment and imagine a golden light around your item. Feel the warmth of it in your hand, and imagine a white light around your hands. When you are ready, place your item on the altar. Angel incantation To finish, place an incense holder or burner on your altar and light the stick or burner and repeat the following incantation: “I dedicate this altar to the celestial beings of love and light and ask that the angels enter my home and life helping me to make positive changes and increase my spirituality. I ask that my own guardian angel stands by my side in love and encouragement. Let me be open to the voices of all angels. This is my angelic altar which will create a divine link between me and the angelic realm. So mote it be”.
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Telephone (0034) 966 718 779 Fax: (0034) 965 725 582 Email: sunseekers@live.com Web: www.sunseekersquesada.com Calle Blanca No 1 (near Goyos Restaurant), Quesada
FOR SALE QUESADA GOLF. DETACHED VILLA WITH ALMOST 400M PLOT, 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, NICE KITCHEN, BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT, KIDNEY SHAPED POOL, OFF ROAD PARKING, LARGE STORAGE UNIT, BBQ, FULLY AIR CONDITIONED THROUGHOUT HOT AND COLD, EASY MAINTENANCE GARDEN, FULLY WALLED AND PRIVATE LOCATION. PRICE 175,000 EUROS. DIVORCE SALE, OWNERS ARE MINDED TO SELL, AND ANY SERIOUS CLOSE OFFERS WILL BE GIVEN EQUALLY SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. ALL PHOTOS AVAILABLE IN OFFICE. WALKING DISTANCE TO LOCAL BARS, SUPERMARKETS ETC. EXCELLENT VALUE, VIEWING ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE THIS PROPERTY.
Quesada, detached villa with huge underbuild, own pool, good views, 3 beds, 2 baths, plus underbuild with separate kitchen and bathroom, ideal granny annexe, teenager annexe, 500sqm plot, very tastefully furnished
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Quesada, walking distance to Lidl and Consum supermarkets, this quad house has 3 beds, 1 family bathroom, downstairs WC, separate large kitchen, and good sized living/dining room. Fully furnished to a comfortable standard, comunal swimming pool
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Quesada, mid terrace bungalow with 2 beds, 1 bathroom, dining room with beautifull kitchen, plus extension to make a large living room. Off road parking, front garden fully tiled, south facing. This is the best one I have seen in 15 years, fully furnished to an excellent standard. Price 79,000 euros, but owner is serious to sell, and will negotiate. Full photos in office. Located walking distance to supermarket, bars and restaurants.
Ground floor 1 bed apartment, excellent size,fully furnished to a very comfortable standard, communal pool 7 meters from front door, underground garage, telephone entry system, walking distance to town centre and saturday market, all for only 39,000 euros equal to 30,000 UK sterling.
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NOT ALL ESTATE AGENTS ARE THE SAME Townhouse, Quesada
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Mobile device use hampering children’s tech skills A new report claims that the growing use of mobile devices, such as tablets, among children may hamper their learning of key tech skills. An Australian educational body noted a “significant decline” in IT literacy among some students since 2011. Its report said children learned very different skills on tablets and smartphones to the basic technology skills required for the workplace. Changes to the way that ICT was being taught in Australian schools could explain some of the decline, it said. The report added that significant alterations in the types of devices people use could also be behind some of the changes. Pupils now made “increased” and “extensive” use of mobile technology and it was possible that this meant they were "practising fewer of the skills that have been associated with ICT literacy," it said. Tablets and smartphones were
making children competent at using many forms of online communication, it said, at the expense of those other skills emphasised by the curriculum. It warned against assuming that children who use tablets and other portable devices were more widely competent with technology.
“We cannot expect students to become proficient on important employability and life skills, just by using computing devices for games and social interaction,” it said. “They also need to be taught the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills.”
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Annette via email asks: Hi Aunty. Every time I turn on my computer I get a message on the screen saying that my license will expire on 29 Nov and to contact my system admin to get a product key. In settings it says that my product key should be on the box that it came in, or by email when I bought Windows, but I have neither of these. Something similar happened a few months ago and I took the computer to a local shop where they installed a new product key but unfortunately they are no longer there, and when I re-entered the number they gave me it said the key didn't work. Aunty Says: Hi Annette. Welcome to the crazy world that is Microsoft Licensing. This is a strange problem as you shouldn't need to enter a key for Win8 as the activation process is built into the computers circuitry, and for this reason you no longer get a product key or DVD with computers anymore. The Win8.0 to Win8.1 is free, as is the Win8 to Win10 upgrade. If it is asking for any kind of key (or suggests it is going to expire) then Windows hasn't been installed correctly. June via email asks: Hello Aunty. My iPad is constantly bombarding me with a notice “Password
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Incorrect. Enter a password for the Exchange account “Hotmail”. I have entered every password I have ever used but it is never satisfied. What medicine do you suggest? I don’t know what it means and also what else it wants. Please help before I need medicine! Aunty Says: Hello June. This sounds like a problem where your iPad hasn’t properly synced your email account. You will need to shut down the email app by double clicking the home button and bring up task manager and kill all apps. Switch the iPad off by holding down the button for 10 -15 seconds and the problem should be fixed. Patrick via email asks: Dear Aunty. I have just been on holiday for a week and I switched my laptop off before I went. I came back, switched my laptop on and have not been able to connect to the internet since. It is not the internet as my tablet is working fine. I have tried to restore back to before I went away but no joy, can you help? Aunty Says: Hello Patrick. Try switching the router off/on and then switch the laptop on. Sometimes WiFi settings get remembered or forgotten and a restart is required and let me know how you get on
Les via email asks: Hi Aunty, I hope you can help solve this mystery. I have Windows 10 but I use an Internet dongle because I move around. Windows will not update automatically as it is counted as metered, but there is no offer of a click for manual update. I contacted Windows but their helper did not know that Windows 10 had changed the Control Panel, and kept referring to the update panel without a means for a manual ‘click’. Some forums suggest I simply don't do any updating. Is this a sensible route to take? Aunty Says: Hi Les. There is a manual update option in Win10 which I use so that I can have more control as to when the heavy updates kick in. Click on the start button and got to “Settings” “Update and Security” “Windows Updates” and here you have control over how and when updates are managed. As of mid November there are some huge new Windows 10 updates released so it is definitely worth keeping on top of what is downloading and installing. That’s all for this week, email me your problems to aunty virus@costablancapeople.com and I will see what I can do.
Beware the Facebook lottery scam If you receive a message stating you have won a large sum of money from a Facebook lottery or special promotion, then you are likely dealing with an advance fee scammer. They require you to send a 'processing fee' to receive your funds. If it were legit, they could just deduct the fee and send you the winnings. Often, these messages come from fraudsters who have hacked into a friend’s account so the message could appear to come from a friend with the correct name and profile picture – all
stolen, of course. If you are concerned, contact your friend by telephone and advise them that their account has been hacked. The Facebook lottery hoax is focused on informing users that Facebook is actually hosting the contest or that it is a government endorsed lottery. Users are finding the lottery scam in their Facebook inbox and via their official email accounts. The messages are often arriving by way of cloned and hacked accounts, giving them a trust factor that is tricking some users
into thinking their genuine friends have entered them into a lottery. While the Facebook lottery scam message comes in various forms, one common factor applies, they often include a phone number, email address, or link to be used for contacting a “representative” who will assist the “winner.” It is then that users are probably asked to pay a small processing fee of a few hundred euro in order to release the ‘jackpot’. Of course, the so called jackpot doesn’t exist.
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Denia fishermen jailed Nerja beach A group of fishermen has accepted three years in jail for transporting 2.5 tons of hashish from Morocco. The drug running network, based in Dénia, wanted to unload the cargo in Castellón in a fishing boat. The operation dates back to November 2009 when one of the accused rented a recreation boat in Dénia port to collect a consignment of
drugs on the high seas. The bales were transferred to a trawler fishing ship with the intention of unloading in Castellón port. However, Customs was following the complete operation from the air. In addition, they observed the movement of the drug bales to a warehouse from another haul which had arrived in the area and took the fishermen way off the fishing zones.
evacuated in tsunami threat A Spanish beach was evacuated due to fears of a tsunami following the recent Greek earthquake. Nerja Town Hall activated the protocol after an alert from the 112 Andalucía Emergency Service which warned of a wave as high as 1.5 metres, and for an hour a Local Police agent patrolled the beach recommending the sunbathers to move away from the coastline. This happened at 1pm last Tuesday and the 112 relayed the information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), a body dependent on UNESCO, after an earthquake in the Greek islands measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. ‘The former Local Police Chief, Antonio Navas, arrived and told me my delivery van could not be parked there’ reported a local chiringuito owner to local papers. Other walkers also mentioned they had been warned, and it remains unknown why this one particular albeit long beach was chosen. Newspaper Diario Sur reported that it had been unable to establish if the Nerja Local Police visited any other 12 beaches in the municipality. In fact the same safety procedure was carried on the beaches in Benidorm, and a statement from the general direction of Civil Protection in the Interior Ministry said they had not activated any alert, but had limited a concern to the coastal areas as ‘preventative information’.
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Seniors in Motion The Councillor for Social Welfare, Sabina Galindo, and the Councillor for Sports, Damaso Aparicio, were on hand last Thursday to launch the first ‘Seniors March’ event. The exercise awareness–based initiative was attended by about eighty participants from different districts and also those elderly visitors to the Virgen de Monserrate Centre. The event promoted a range of activities to put seniors through their motions and test their fitness levels and encourage a healthier life-style. The key activity was consisted of a 3,500 meter test at the sports centre of El Palmeras. The distance equated to three laps in a closed circuit and with the collaboration of fifteen volunteer students from IES El Palmeras. Councillor Galindo said: “This first event was a great success and we have enjoyed a sporting and healthy day in the company of our elders through activities adapted especially for them.” And the Councillor also thanked the Department of Sports and the workers from the Senior Day Care Center for their assistance and support in this initiative. The day was such a success that there are already plans for another. The winner in the female category was Lucrecia García, second was Dimita Gontalent and Puro Meseguer was third. The winners of the men’s competition
was Juan Martinez, with Enrique Bailen second and Pardines Molina and Salvador Domingo who tied for third place. The Department also gave a distinguish prize to the oldest participant, who was Aurora Pagan at 79 years of age. She received a special award which was presented by the Councillor for Social Welfare.
The Seniors March formed part of the Healthy Elderly Program, which will continue with a play performed by the theater group from the Civic Centre of Orihuela Costa, while the finale of the initiative will be a fashion show of garments made by participants in the dressmaking workshop held at the Alameda del Mar Civic Centre, Orihuela Costa.
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British fugitive caught in Historians reveal truth about latest ‘Operation Capture’ Spanish dictator Franco swoop One of Britain’s ‘most wanted’ fugitives has been caught in Granada thanks to a police operation which started on the southern Costa Blanca. Michael Roden, 25, from Redditch, West Midlands, was one of a gang of seven arrested and charged with offences relating to drug-dealing, arms possession, forgery and money-laundering, and is believed to have been involved in distributing marijuana grown in Spain to other parts of Europe. The other six members of the organised crime racket are from Romania, Chile, Georgia and Spain, and three are said to be women. Five house raids in the Granada area and one in Murcia revealed over 30 kilos of hash ready for sale, various firearms, over €85,000 and 600 pounds sterling in cash, plus material for packaging the drug. A property has also been embargoed. Local inquiries were also undertaken on the Orihuela Costa after the Guardia Civil in the town detected an international drug-trafficking racket, which it believed to be involved in selling home-grown cannabis of ‘very high quality’ to the UK in camper-vans, commercial vehicles, lorries and large cars. The seven gang members had been purchasing drugs from a network of ‘small growers’ in the Granada province for preparation and storage in Orihuela, Murcia and Granada itself before being exported. Roden was one of the 10 latest fugitives thought to be in Spain released as part
of the ongoing ‘Operation Capture’ campaign run by Crimestoppers and Spanish police. Of these, three have been caught in the country, including Roden. The British National Crime Agency releases photos of the top 10 ‘most wanted’ every year, calling upon Spaniards and British expats in Spain for help in tracing them. Anonymous freephone calls can be made to Spanish or UK numbers, and the whistle-blower does not have to give any personal details, meaning there is no fear of reprisal. Since Operation Capture started in 2007, a total of 86 mugshots of fugitives have been released, of whom 73 have since been caught. Of the remaining 13, nine of them were named and shamed in March this year. Anyone who may have information about a wanted British criminal can call the toll-free Spanish number 900 555 111, or from the UK on 08000 555 111.
Forty years after the death of Francisco Franco, historians are still working to demolish myths that the Spanish dictator spun about himself to hold on to power for decades. It appears Franco lied about almost everything and one of his biggest lies was that he saved Spain from World War II, whereas he constantly tried to participate on the side of the fascists. Franco came to power after his side won Spain’s 1936-39 Civil War with the help of Germany’s Adolph Hitler and Italy's Benito Mussolini. He then ruled Spain with an iron fist until his death on 20th November, 1975. Spain was a weakened, defeated country, and more of a problem than a solution for Hitler, who was irritated by what Franco demanded to enter World War II. Although Franco did not bring Spain officially into World War II on the side of Nazi Germany, he allowed volunteers to join the German army to fight against Soviet Communism in a socalled “Blue Division”. “When 47,000 men go fight on the Russian front on the side of the Blue division, we can't say Spain is not at war,” said Julian Casanova, one of Spain's leading historians who edited an anthology on Franco. At least 50,000 people were executed by the Franco regime in the decade that followed the civil war and hundreds of thousands of others were taken prisoner as Franco consolidated his grip on power. In his book, historian Paul Preston
portrays Franco in his biography as a ‘lowbrow man’ who was ‘rather mediocre’, and who displayed ‘enormous egocentrism’ and ‘a calculated cruelty’ fuelled by a ferocious hatred of separatism, communism and Freemasonry which he sought to eliminate from Spain. But Preston also writes that Franco was ‘cunning’ and equipped with great intuition to adapt to changing circumstances. However, the regime and its ally, Spain’s
Roman Catholic Church, portrayed Franco as a ‘saviour of Western Christian traditions’, a ‘master strategist’ who ‘never made a mistake’ and the author of an ‘economic miracle’. Among the false claims by the regime which are still widely believed by many is
that Franco was “a saviour of Jews” during World War II. “Franco was not like Hitler, he did not want to annihilate the entire Jewish race but he was very anti-Semitic. He adopted a softer approach towards Jews when it started to look like the Axis powers could lose,” said Preston. The Spanish government published a brochure in 1947 which said Franco offered to let Jews move to Spain. It was a pure lie. What he offered at most was to allow them to travel through Spain, but in a very limited way. Lies and more lies “My entire life is work and reflection,” Franco said in 1946, a statement that contrasted with his love of golf, fishing and hunting trips where government contracts were distributed among supporters. Spanish historian Angel Vinas dismantles the image of Franco as an ‘austere and spartan’ leader in his book “The Other Face of the Caudillo”. “While soldiers died in the trenches, suffering hunger and lice, he was becoming a millionaire,” he says. Vinas said that by August 1940 Franco has amassed a personal fortune totalling 34 million pesetas, the former Spanish currency, or the equivalent of around 388 million euros today. Francoism was one of the most corrupt regimes in Spain’s history. Franco designated King Juan Carlos as his successor, who instead of continuing the dictatorship steered Spain towards democracy after the dictator’s death in 1975.
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GASP for the Cruz Roja GASP Theatre group recently made a donation to the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Santa Pola from the proceeds of their last show which was An Evening of Comedy presented in the Casa de Cultura in Santa Pola . Cruz Roja has been the chosen charity of the group to help to support all the services they provide beyond the obvious one of providing ambulances when needed but also the ‘social work’ the Cruz Roja supplies . GASP'S next production will be in May 2016 which will be the three act comedy play ‘Breath of Spring’ hopefully to be presented in their usual home, the Life Resort. It is hoped that after their sprint production, the Group will again hopefully be able to give another even larger donation to Cruz Roja. GASP like all the other theatre groups are always on the lookout for new members , especially men and younger people, well below retirement age! If you wish to join this talented and enthusiastic group contact Christine on 966 699 845 or call into one of the rehearsals on a Wednesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. In the Salas Municipales , Life Resort.
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Spain increasingly vulnerable to immune bacteria and antibiotics It is a global problem; antibiotics are becoming less and less effective, the bacterial infections more resistant and last resource pharmaceuticals are becoming useless which the World Health Organisation considers as a ‘global health crisis’. But there are countries better prepared than others to face the problem. Spain is ever more vulnerable, according to an alert from European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) which has placed Spain on level four, two higher than three years ago. According to experts the country still lacks a national system on the vigilance to detect early risks. Level four signifies Spain has not yet suffered serious outbreaks of multiresistant bacteria in hospitals apart from isolated cases and only in some regions. Five is the highest level which recognises an epidemic and currently on that level are Turkey, Greece, Malta and Italy. In Spain according to the last report which covered 38 countries published last week, 34 provinces are affected. The European body concentrates on a particular group of bacteria called Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). These microbes are immune to last generation antibiotics also considered as last resource, and when this happens the chemists return to earlier drugs which although not so effective are a practical alternative for finding a cure. The only document presented by the Ministry for Health Social Services and Equality on a national scale is ‘Plan strategic and for action to reduce the selection and use of the resistant antibiotics’, but as the Ministry accepts it is still needs collaboration from the regions. More information from the WHO and their campaign Antibiotics manage with care in training and for health personnel and citizens in general.
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Para ti mujer Local charity Para ti Mujer – or For you Women – is inviting local ladies to join them at the Madhouse for a coffee morning held every Thursday from 10am until 2pm. The charity offers a range of services and initiative aimed at helping women in their daily lives from free legal advice to booking free mammogram appointments.
Para ti Mujer Volunteers are currently fundraising for the underprivileged and are asking members of the local community to name people or families in need this Christmas with the aim of providing a food hamper or children’s present. The charity prefers to focus and look after people in Orihuela Costa who are in need. To this end, it has organised
several fundraising events: • Monday 30th November: St Andrews Day at The Madhouse from 3pm. Stalls, raffle, lucky-dip. Entertainment from Elvis, Edward Williams, Dan The Man, Nikki G, Sunflower Valley and from 7.30pm Dougie Munro.
• Thursday 3rd December: Xmas Fayre at The Local in la Florida. Stalls and Santa Claus. Just €5 to see Santa and receive a present. Grotto opens at 3pm . • Friday 4th December: Dinner dance at The Madhouse. Entertainment from Nikki G and a three-course meal. Tickets €15, meal served from 7pm and entertainment from 9pm. • 5th,12th and 19th December: Xmas Fayre at The Madhouse from 10am to 4pm. Hand-made cards, home-made cupcakes, Belles Bowtique, Tula Moda, jewellery and more. Santa’s grotto and present €5 and lot more fun activities for the children. For further information on any of the events above or to book a stall call 646371465 or 666551816.
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Your amazing body Body positivity is a growing concept and many people struggle with accepting themselves as they are, regardless of gender, age or race. However,
the wrinkles in your brain, it would be about the size of a pillowcase. 7. There are a trillion nerves powering your memory. Studies
Your nose can differentiate between 1 trillion different smells
the human body is full of surprises and incredible processes that make up a person. Here are 18 amazing facts about your body: 1. Your body is made of about 7 octillion atoms. That is 7, 000, 000, 000,000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000 atoms. 2. There are 37 trillion cells in your body. 3. Stomach acid can dissolve metal. 4. Your skin’s outer layer sheds every 2-4 weeks, amounting to roughly 0.7 kg of dead skin in a year. 5. Cells in the inner lens of the eye, muscle cells of the heart, and the neurons of the cerebral cortex are the only cells that will be with you your entire life. 6. If you were to spread out all
have shown that after viewing 2,500 images for only 3 seconds, participants could recall if they had seen the images with 92 per cent accuracy. 8. You spend 10 per cent of the day blinking. 9. Your eyes can distinguish between 2.3 and 7.5 million different colours. 10. Your nose can differentiate between 1 trillion different smells. 11. Your fingers can feel a ridge as small as 13 nanometers in size (7,500x smaller than the diameter of a human hair). 12. Without your pinky finger, you would lose 50 percent of your hand’s strength. 13. Your heart beats 100,000 times per day, pumping 5.5 litres per minute, which adds up to about 3 million litres of blood a year.
15. Human decomposition begins around 4 minutes after death, a process known as ‘selfdigestion’ where your enzymes and bacteria eat you away. 16. 3 to 5 lbs of your body is made up of bacteria. Between 100 million to 1 billion bacteria can grow on each tooth. 17. In terms of compression strength, the femur bone of a person weighing 83kg with US size 11 feet could withstand the weight of 16,000 people standing on it at one time. 18. If all the DNA in your body were uncoiled, it would stretch out to about 10 billion miles, which is from Earth to Pluto and back.
If all the DNA in your body were uncoiled, it would stretch out to about 10 billion miles
For more information call Fiona on +34 678 836 961 or drop into her Intuitive Skin Care Clinic at Playa Flamenca Beachside (inbetween The Lobster Restaurant and The Belgian Bakery):The Intuitive Skin Care Clinic, Local Bajo 11, Calle Alhelies 1, Orihuela Costa, 03189, Alicante. Telephone: 678 836 961.
The Magic of Micro-Needling How to add a little Christmas sparkle to your skin this year! Does your skin need a pre-Christmas boost? Are you looking to increase the overall firmness of your face? Perhaps you have acne scars or fine lines you would like to improve? Or maybe you’re looking for something to put on your Christmas List which will have long-term, long-reaching positive effects on your skin? Micro-needling is possibly the best, most affordable aesthetic treatment to help with all of these issues and add a plump sparkle to your skin this Christmas*. Quick, effective and with virtually no recovery time micro-needling firms and tightens, dramatically reduces scarring and generally rejuvenates the skin. It really is the best treatment for treating even the worst acne scarring. It can be done both at home and in the Clinic, with a professional treatment radically leaping your skin forward whilst home use micro-needling progressively improving and maintaining skin health. What is it? Micro-needling is also known as Natural Collagen Induction Therapy or Transdermal Delivery, but it’s often commonly referred to as the ‘Derma Roller’, although that is just a brand name. Natural skin healing processes are
simulates when a small handheld roller coved with surgical grade needles is gently, and very lightly, rolled over the skin. The needles penetrate the deeper layer of skin, leaving the top layers intact - which is great in sunny Spain as it minimises the risk of post inflammatory pigmentation and the possibility of skin damage. These channels also help powerful ingredients penetrate skin more effectively. What does it do? By stimulating collagen and elastin production and helping products be absorbed better into the skin, when used correctly, micro-needling can: •Tighten jawlines •Reduce fine lines and wrinkles on all areas of the face, neck and décolleté – but especially on those hard to treat areas such as round the mouth and necks. •Plumps skin •Plump and redefine lips As with most skin care treatments micro-needling is best done with consistently giving an accumulative result. However, it also must not be over done so you must seek professional advice on exactly how to use it at home. It is imperative that you use good products with your home use microneedle to get desired results. The best micro-needles are often sold with the right products to ensure you combine the two. At The Intuitive Skin Care Clinic we
carry only the best needles which come complete with sanitising spray, cleaning solution and cleaning bath; plus powerful retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serums. These come with a significant price reduction as part of the pack. Remember just using the microneedle by itself, or worse, combing it with poor quality, cheap products will not have the results you are looking for and can easily actually cause damage to your skin! What are the differences between professional and home use? There are three main differences between micro-needles in the professional environment and that of home use: (1) Professional micro-needles are always single use only and immediately disposed of correctly. (2) Professional needles are (almost always) longer. (3) They are used by a trained professional in a clinical environment. I have some Clients who just know they will never take the time to roller their skin at home -perhaps they find a quick twice daily skin care ritual challenging enough to stick to – so in that case I would certainly recommend only coming for professional treatments. Conversely, if you know you are going to be committed, then a home use micro-needle makes good value for money and will help to significantly improve your skin.
FESTIVE SPECIAL Fiona is offering 10% off special home use micro-needle packs and 10% off professional micro-needling treatments in December only! [Please quote Costa Blanca People Christmas Offer**] Each pack include: Micro-needle (0.3mm): Replaceable head system x 1 Sanitising spray x 1 Cleaning solution x 1 Cleaning bath Full size: Medik8 Retinol 3TR (worth €45) Full size: Medik8 Hydra8 B5 (worth €55) Full size: Medik8 C-Tetra (worth €83)
as used incorrectly you can easily cause more harm long-term than good. Fiona is specialised in micro-needling and will be able to show exactly how and when to use it. Fiona qualified in skin needling with a UK based Medical Group and regularly refreshes her training and knowledge. As an experienced Facialist she finds it’s the perfect treatment to treat sun damaged, wrinkled & sagging skin, as well as acne scarring. For appointments or enquires please call Fiona at The Intuitive Skin Care Clinic on +34 678 836 961 or email her at info@fionaharlowe.com.
DO NOT USE YOUR HOME USE ROLLER EVERYDAY, ALWAYS, ALWAYS CLEAN IT PROPERLY AFTER EACH USE Please seek out professional advice on how to use your micro-needle at home
*If micro-needling is suitable for your skin, it’s important to remember not everyone is a candidate for this Treatment. ** Terms and conditions apply.
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As we rapidly hurtle towards the Christmas season I notice that this week is a bumper week for Charities with lots of different events being organised in all areas. Looking at this weeks’ gig guide it strikes me just how many kind people there are in our area who go to enormous lengths to make sure that those who are less fortunate do not go without at this time of the year. Fundraising is always an ongoing job and one that takes a lot of organising and effort. It can take over your life as I know from firsthand experience. All our performers seem to have boundless energy and continue to put on new and exciting
events for us to go to and put those all important Euros in the hands of the many charities whose boundless devotion needs to be rewarded. Among the events to enjoy this week is a multi talent show in Playa Flamenca. The event is in support of disabled Afghan Children. With 7 acts on the bill from top vocalists to a hypnotist and a female impersonator, the entertainment sector has really pulled out the stops to help children be transported to get their life changing orthopaedic surgery. If you haven’t been to the theatre yet now is your chance as there are 2 different pantomimes on this
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weekend. Aladdin is being performed by The Network Theatre group in Orihuela and in San Fulgencios’ Cardinal Belluga Theatre there is the wonderful Sleeping Beauty. With both pantomimes having evening and matinee performances there is the perfect opportunity to see both and take the kids with you. Over in Quesada they have magic and music on the menu for Paul Cunningham Nurses. Entertainment will be provided by magician Grahame Mykal and the superb vocalist Randall Cain. Down in La Florida, The Emerald Isle are hosting an event for Help at Home. Always a
popular venue - the fun kicks off at midday. By far the most unusual and dangerous charity fundraiser going on this week is not from an entertainer as such, but a local radio presenter and his son. The Kayak Challenge is the brainchild of Dave Bull, who will be taking up the challenge for Cancer this Saturday 28th from 8am. His route is along the Rio Segura for 52 Kilometres from Murcia to Guardamar. You can help support this amazing feat by going to their Facebook page “Kayak Challenge” for more details and to donate to what has to be one of the most
spectacularly long and arduous fundraisers we have seen in this area. If you want to help in a sweet way Specsavers in Guardamar are also having a cake sale from 10.30am on Friday 27th and there will be a radio broadcast at the same time. Life is there for living, so get out there and support your local bars, venues and entertainers: - without you they won’t exist. Get your events in our free gig guide by sending me details to: letsrockshowlive@gmail.com Keep on Rocking Jax x
November 24th - November 30th Tuesday 24th The Arches Bar, Los Alcazares – Lynden B – 9.30pm Stray Sod, Campoamor – Bella Luna – 10pm Bar Argento, Orihuela – Miguel Alarza – 9.30pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Martin Kay – 9pm
Wednesday 25th Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Charity Show with Stevie Spit, Richie Alexander, Nikki G – 4pm Stray Sod, Campoamor – Kolted acoustic duo – 10pm Nonduermas, Catral – Dee – 9.30pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Cages – 10pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Brian Bennett – 4.30pm Murphys on The Park, Torrevieja – Backyard Session – 10.30pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Tomo dance classes – 3pm – 4€ The Local, La Florida – Gina G – 10pm
Gogarthy’s, La Zenia – Rain O’Connor – 10pm American Rock Bar, Gran Alacant – The Troupers – 11.30pm
Sunday 29th Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Argento, Orihuela – Dougie Monroe – 8.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm The Club, Quesada – Nick Gold or Maria O’Hara – 2.30pm Hole in the Wall, Gran Alacant – Mr Bojangles – 4pm Auditorio de la Diputacion, Alicante – Banda Sinfonica de Alicante – 12 noon
Monday 30th The Club, Quesada – Richie Alexander – 2.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Christmas Fayre for HAH – 12 noon The Final Whistle, La Marina – Vinny Mack – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Rain and Melissa – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm
Thursday 26th O’Riordans, Cabo Roig – Cassi Kennedy – 10pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Allen – 9pm Cardinal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio – Sleeping Beauty – 6€ – 8.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Abba Elite – 9pm Stray Sod, Campoamor – Cages – 10pm La Vida Sunset Bar, Dona Pepa – Samantha Curtis – 9pm Madhouse, Pueblo Principe – Jukebox Jam -9pm – 17.50€ Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Done n Dusted – 10.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Networks Theatre, Orihuela – Aladdin – 8.30pm – 9.50€ adults/ 4€ Kids
Friday 27th Em’s Dreams, La Marina – Paul Vegas – 9pm Stephanos, La Zenia – Diverse Duo – 8.30pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca - Kye Jaymes – 9pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Dee – 9pm Nations, Blue Lagoon – Gemma Bennett – 9pm Cardinal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio – Sleeping Beauty – 6€– 8pm Networks Theatre, Orihuela – Aladdin – 9pm – 9.50€ adults/ 4€ Kids Monos, Quesada – Janelle – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm Stray Sod, Campoamor – Gregg Lomas – 10pm The New Tavern, San Miguel – Samantha Curtis – 9pm Madhouse, Pueblo Principe – Jukebox Jam - 9pm – 17.50€ Fuego Bar, La Fuente – Charity Country Night with Cherry K – 8.30pm Bon Jovi Experience plus Black Glitter – Auditorio Principle – Ondara – 8pm - 22€ Papillon, Toretta 2 – Duncan Phillips – 9pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 10.30pm
Saturday 28th La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Cherry K – 8pm The Market Tavern, Lo Romana – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Christie – 9pm Kayak Challenge for Cancer Charity AECC - from Murcia to Guardamar. 8am start. Route can be found on Facebook page “Kayak Challenge” Marabu Lounge, Pueblo Bravo – Dee – 9pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – The Soundz – 9pm Cardinal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio – Sleeping Beauty – 6€ – 8pm Networks Theatre, Orihuela – Aladdin – 5pm and 7.30pm – 9.50€ adults/ 4€ Kids Monos, Quesada – Keeley – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Stray Sod, Campoamor – Kolted – 10pm Chemie’s, Villamartin Plaza – Paul Allen – 9pm Laurel and Hardy’s, Quesada – Randall Cain and Graeme Mykal – Paul Cunningham Fundraiser. 20 Euros with 3 course meal. Calle Escorpoi, La Florida – Escorpiones Band – 8pm Calle Cielo, Aguamarina – Sentidos Band – 8pm Spanglish, Balsicas – Sharni Ormiston – 9pm
Sneak Peek Saturday 12th December @ 7.30pm Restaurante Los Rosales, Guardamar – Christmas Crackers Show – Dee, Angie McKay and Richie Alexander. Raffle for Elche Children’s Care Home. Tickets 14 Euros with 2 course meal. Tel 697501992
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Attention Francisco, Firstly great and very informative column. I have a question in relation to a Traffic Issue: This area is superb for pedal cycling, (bicycling), and as such it is wonderful to visit various locations and explore on a bicycle. To attend these locations it is necessary to transport my bicycles on a cycle rack /carrier on the back of my vehicle, (car). I understand if bicycles are conveyed on a cycle rack on the back of the vehicle, then it is a legal requirement to have, (my words), a red and white striped square warning sign on the rear of the vehicle, maybe over the cycles. Is this correct? Is it compulsory? If it is compulsory, is there a correct size of warning square? Also, if it is a requirement, what sort of penalty can a driver expect should they fail to adhere to these requirements. Clearly, it is obvious that vehicle identification marks, (number plates), 'must' never be obscured by
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bicycles or warning squares. I welcome your comments. Regards. John Bryant (A keen cyclist). Francisco replies: John you are correct. The signal V-20 (see the illustration) is compulsory and has to be a specific measurement - 50x 50cm, regulated by the Traffic Law here in Spain. In terms of a fine or ‘multa’, €80 is the penalty for not complying. You can buy the signal quite easily from a number of outlets such as Norauto, Decathlon, Feuvert...and of course from the internet from websites such as eBay, Amazon etc. Send your questions about driving in Spain to n332@costablancapeop le.com Don’t forget you can find more advice about driving in Spain at www.facebook.com/Tor reviejaTrafficDepartmen t and from the website N332.es
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logic puzzle Logic puzzles require the solver to deduce the relationships between different people, places and things based on a limited number of clues given in the puzzle.
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quick ACROSS 3. Powerlessness (9) 8. Bird (4) 9. Monetary (9) 10.Hurry (6) 11.Stop (5) 14.Imbue (5) 15.Twirl (4) 16.Attain (5) 18.Society (4) 20.Avoid (5)
6. Surplus (6) 7. Talon (4) 9. A disease (5) 11.Cautious (5) 12.Transitory (9) 13.Establish (9) 17.Pulls (5) 19.Following (6) 22.Condescend (5) 23.Nought (4) 24.Ado (4)
21.Shabby (5) 24.Flowing (6) 25.Tasty (9) 26.Male deer (4) 27.Verbosity (9) Down 1. Designer (9) 2. Agreement (9) 4. Principal (4) 5. Speechify (5)
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DOWN 1. Charge-sheet (5-4) 2. Crude line by different agent (9) 4. Girl to have a meal on return (4) 5. The tackle I had can’t be bent (5) 6. The north wind penetrates
round the top of the Andes (6) 7. Sounds as though he gets the right pitch for fish (4) 9. Slow or fast time and nothing more (5) 11 & 14Ac. Where you’ll find the filament obscuring the view (2,3,5) 12. Crafty plan making beds with stone (9) 13. Short of support at the back (9) 17. The destinies of Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos (5) 19. The padre’s transformed by the coverings (6) 22. See 9 Across 23. In the Bible a holy woman (4) 24. See 16 Across
SOLUTIONS 609 QUICK: Across: 1 Deck; 3 Aspirant; 8 Same; 9 Vanguard; 11 Incomparable; 13 Caller; 14 Tissue; 17 Recalcitrant; 20 Pervious; 21 Mine; 22 Sorcerer; 23 Onus. Down: 1 Distinct; 2 Comical; 4 Seaman; 5 Ingratiate; 6 Avail; 7 Tidy; 10 Imperative; 12 Restless; 15 Station; 16 Accuse; 18 Error; 19 Opus. CRYPTIC Across: 1 Pack; 3 Protests; 8 Oils; 9 Sturgeon; 11 Overreaching; 13 Notice; 14 Simple; 17 Odds-on chance; 20 Outsider; 21 Mint; 22 Footnote; 23 Wend. Down: 1 Propound; 2 Collect; 4 Rattan; 5 Torch-light; 6 Stern; 7 Sink; 10 Procession; 12 Deserted; 15 Pensive; 16 Indent; 18 Ditto; 19 Loaf.
Solution for Logic Puzzle Armor-Stop Rip Tide Soundarm
110 decibels
Securalert
105 decibels
Eco Alert
100 decibels
1996 2009 1997 2007 2006
$140 $145 $188 $182 $124
Sudoku Solution
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1. Of the $182 siren and the siren released in 2009, one is the Rip Tide and the other is 105 decibels loud.. 2. Neither the siren released in 1996 nor the siren with a loudness of 105 decibels is the Soundarm.. 3. The Eco Alert is 10 decibels quieter than the siren released in 1997.. 4. The siren released in 2009 is 10 decibels louder than the Securalert.. 5. The Eco Alert costs $124.. 6. The Eco Alert wasn't released in 2007.. 7. The Eco Alert wasn't released in 1996.. 8. The Soundarm costs $188.. 9. The Eco Alert is either the $145 siren or the siren with a loudness of 100 decibels.. 10. The siren with a loudness of 115 decibels doesn't cost $140..
20. A snare put round article once more (5) 21. Rated as a craft (5) 24. It’s a small item for the military unit (6) 25. Patterns involving stem and petal (9) 26. See 18 Across 27. Potash he arranged round the first of the plants for fertiliser (9)
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ACROSS 3. He is a rogue about the certification of a will (9) 8. Equipment round the Northern Circle (4) 9 & 22Dn. No sudden departure (9,5) 10. Went to the house and telephoned (6) 11. One may think of them as making an aside (5) 14. See 11 Down 15. Those conforming to marching orders will be in this (4) 16 & 24Dn. No longer outstanding (3,2,4) 18 & 26Ac. Lads seen to disturb these fish (4-4)
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Foxy is only a smallish boy, around 9 kilos and looks like he may have a little Chihuahua cross in him. Foxy is around 2 years old, housetrained and good with other dogs.
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Ellie is a 12 week old Podenco, she is very loving and fully vaccinated. She will soon be getting her microchip,rabies and passport. She will not be a big Podencos. Very intelligent and learns very easily.
Annie, around 4 months old and in good health. She is good with other dogs and cats and very loving.
Holly and her three brothers were abandoned as small puppies, it appears they are Great Dane X. Only a puppy, Holly is already a quiet, calm girl who has lots of love and loyalty to give. Anyone looking to adopt a large dog, couldn’t get bigger.
Alfie is only 7 weeks old and was found wandering in a fruit orchard on his own, not appropriate for any dog but especially not for one so young.
Tayta, a beautiful ginger female, has lived in the APAH Cattery since she was rescued as a tiny kitten. She loves to be stroked and cuddled and would be a wonderful companion for someone who can give her her first loving home.
Jake, 5 year old Labrador cross, house trained and friendly with other dogs. For further information please ring 600 845 420 or visit the website at www.k9club.es
USHER is one of 5 puppies that had been seen wandering on the edge of an urbanisation. He is 4½ months old and a real sweetie; a very friendly and happy boy. He is now fully vaccinated, micro chipped and ready for adoption.
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BALLROOM DANCING La Bamba’s - Ballroom Modern/Latin/Argentine Tango/Sequence Dancing. Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 (near Lemon Tree Sunday Market). Monday - Social Dance 8.30-10.30pm (Sequence Class 7.30-8.30pm). Friday - Social Dance 7.30- 10.30pm. Wednesday - New Beginners Class (new beginners welcome every Wednesday) 2-3pm, Intermediate Class 3- 4pm, Intermediate Plus Class 4-5pm. Andrea Murphy (00 34) 616 478 157 (610)
GARDENING Eazy Lawns the artificial grass experts. Eight year guarantee. Many different effects for all surfaces and budgets. Full garden design & construction. Fully legal and registered company covering all of the Costa Blanca. Tel 636 102 509 or email info@eazylawns.es or www.eazylawns.es (C) (610)
BUILDERS G.F.R. Builders 30 years experience 13 years in Spain All general building work and Property Maintenance undertaken. Gazebos, Pergolas and car ports made to your specification. All works guaranteed. Competitive prices. Ring now for free no obligation quotation. Tel 653 262 489, Whatsapp or email gfrbuild@gmail.com (LR) (610)
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Lease opportunity due to health reasons, Bakery Café in Cabo Roig, regular clients, fully equipped & operative, shop with 75m2 sales room and 75 m2 storage space, small kitchen & conservatory (rent 800€/month) Lease only 25.000€. Tel 609 218 920. (613) Due to retirement. Angels Bar & Bistro. La Finca Golf. Algorfa. Trapasso for sale. Good T/O profit. Easy to run. Training available. Low cost of €25,000 (Rent free until April 2016). For details call 657 665 542 or email rob@angelsbar.es (611) Bar-Cafeteria for rent in Los Montesinos, fully equipped, fully licenced, large stainless steel kitchen, 38 covers inside, 48 covers outside, central location, good patronage from local expat. community, up and running, immediate availability, turnkey and go operation. Rent 1200 euros per month, Price to include all fixtures and fittings, 25,000 euros. Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779, Office hours, or 672 366 275. (610) Quesada, Freehold lock up garage of some 56 square metres, ideal for storage of motorbikes, classic car, jet skis, etc. These are rarely available and one of only 6 that exist of this size. Price 16,000 euros, that’s 286 euros per square metre, you couldn’t build it for that, assuming you already had the land? Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275. (610) Quesada, an unusual opportunity, later this week, a London Black Taxi cab is to arrive on Quesada, it is to be used to advertise a wellknown restaurant and to collect and take customers home at night. I have no doubt a local estate agent will also sign write this vehicle too, thus making this vehicle available during the day and early evening redundant. This advert is for someone with relative intelligence, local knowledge, to rent this vehicle weekly for their own devices, need I say more? Such a vehicle sign written in this manner, courtesy vehicle, or Vehichilo Cortesia, in Spanish, would open many doors of opportunity to the right person. Proposed weekly rental to be 80 to 100 euros a week. If interested to know more, please telephone 672 366 275, with confidence. (610) Quesada, Dry Cleaners for lease, fully equipped in every respect, business established since 2002. Ideal husband and wife team, and for people who have motivation. Simple working hours 9am to 5pm, Mon to Friday, 10am to 2pm Saturdays. For further details please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. (610)
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Torrevieja Centro, young oriental girl gives complete massage, 24 hrs in your house or mine. C/ Concordia 2, 4K. Tel: 698 280 842 (610) New in Torrevieja. Bea. 26 years old. Loving kisses, natural French, black kisses, erotic massage. 24 hours. Calle Goleta 38. Tel 608 059 794 (610) Playa Flamenca (near new Carrefour before La Florida) Original Spanish lady 35 very attractive offers complete service & erotic massages, private House, very discreet with parking has medical cert. 865 646 437 (610)
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Thai lady for massage and lots of pleasure.Tel 605 292 304 Cabo Roig (610)
METAL MAN! All your metal and Iron works made to your specification. Specialising in Staircases, Roller shutters, Gates and Railings. Best prices on the Costa Blanca! Call for no obligation quotation. Tel 653 262 489/Whatsapp or email metalguy1958@gmail.com (LR) (608)
Ana 24, Polish caring friend, lovely attention, natural oral sex. Fantasies. La Zenia opposite CC. Zenia Boulevard. 15th Turquesa St. (Spanish Flag) 656 314 941 www.sensualspain.net (map GPS) (610)
ITEMS WANTED Turn your unwanted furniture, electrical, household goods, Bric-a-Brac, clothing, antiques and collectables into cash. Anything! Anywhere! 965 319 220/663 012 541 (611)
LEGAL SERVICES One Way Services Wills €80 Residents annual tax declaration €45 Driving licences (incl. medical) €130 NIE + Residencia €50 Call 966 716 540 or 650 130 853 C/-Blanca 1, Cuidad Quesada (on the Main Square) (610) (M)
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Tony is back with his little get you up blues. Delivery to all Torrevieja areas. Tel 697 777 811 (612)
Torrevieja Casa Angela. Discreet and private deluxe chalet offers you exotic girls from South America, call us, come and enjoy 24 hrs, easy to find, easy parking, free drink also escort service 609 573 468/639 832 118 Address: Avd. Association Victimas Del Terrorismo (619)
Experience a great one hour massage with Veronica fully quallified. For appointments call 679 292 678 (618) Sophie. Elegant, sexy, naughty lady. Visit, all areas. Home/house and hotel visits. Tel 693 357 526 (614) Vivien. Cuban girl 24 years. Seductive, quiet brunette. Ample sex that you will not regret. Private apartment in Torrevieja. Tel 695 120 795 (611)
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Nachuli introduces always new, nice friends in La Zenia. Come to visit us at 15th, Turquesa St. (Spanish flag). We make your fantasies come true. Opposite CC. Zenia Boulevard. www.sensualspain.net (map GPS) 656 314 941(613) Cinita 42, busty and lovely qualified masseusse. Great sensual stimulation. Oriental techniques to delay ejaculation. Prostate and tantric massage and much more. Cabo Roig, opposite Puchini’s restuarant. Building Calas de Campoamor (blue columns). Door bell 66 and bell. www.sensualspain.net 672 872 050 (612) Cindy 40, The most horny Venezuelan woman. Wonderful body. All the fantasies. La Zenia, Nachuli’s House 77, close to Consum supermarket opp. Superprice Chinese. www.sensualspain.net (map GPS) 607 735 745 (611) Mary 32, Polish pretty friend, Beautiful body, the best attention, so caring and sweet, fantasies. Cabo Roig opp. Puchini Restaurant/Bar Med building Calas de Campoamor (blue columns). Door bell 66 and bell. www.sensualspain.net (map GPS) 672 872 050 (611) Attractive mature bi-sexual lady. Enjoys 69. Couples welcome. €70 full service. Outside Quesada. Tel 672 932 162 (610) Almoradi. 2 blonde chicas will greet you in sexy lingerie. Kissing, petting. explosive! Tel 645 323 543 (610) Kamagra Gold. 100mg. + The Weekender. Plus other Kamagra products. Delivery 7 days. Call Steve 694 449 102 email syork 28@gmail.com (611)
We acceptPayPal PROPERTY FOR RENT Long Term Rentals! Cabo Roig. Quad house. €400pcm + bills Punta Prima. Apartments x 4. La Señorita. €350pcm + bills Los Balcones. House. €400pcm + bills La Zenia. Apartment. beachside. €400pcm + bills Villamartin. Apartment. Pau 8. €400pcm + bills Contact 661 515 315 or email enquiries@propertyhounds.es. www.propertyhounds.es (611)
Flat to rent long term in Los Montesinos. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms large lounge with lake views, part furnished. €350 per month, bills not included.Whatsapp or call 699 203 035 Email:clarehanson73@yahoo.co.uk (610)
Playa Flamenca. Urb. Parqu Del Duque. Superb 2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, overlooking tennis courts and pool. English TV. Off street parking, lift, aircon. Long let. €350pcm + Bills. Tel. Astrids Rentals 965 319 731/ 649 235 327 (611)
Los Altos. Mazana 15. Calle Pico Maldito. Immaculate 12 bed + box room. 2 bathroom, separate kitchen, large tiled garden, communal pool. Long let. €350pcm + bills.Tel. Astrids Rentals 965 319 731/649 235 327 (611) CABO ROIG, Cala Capitán. Properties at the beach available now for holiday rental and for long-term rental during the winter season. Special prices. Tel. 609 620 457 www.hf-immo.com(610)
PROPERTY FOR SALE Ciudad Quesada REF 004 NEW LUXURY SHOWCASE. Large 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Luxury Detached Villa Beautifully Presented Prime Location Virtually Maintenance Free South Facing Private Swimming Pool Bar. €550,000 San Luis REF 695. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa Fully Furnished Private Swimming Pool South Facing 994m2 Plot 145m2 Build Size Walking Distance to Shops. €295,000
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SOFT FURNISHING Made to measure - Curtains, cushions, loose covers (sofa) etc. Wide selection of fabrics or provide your own. Alterations. Reasonable prices. Tel 600 847 773 (610)
TILING P&R Tiling The best quality and value around. Only the highest quality materials used (swimming pool grade adhesive and grout). Call 622 154 380 for a no obligation quote or to see our extensive portfolio of bathrooms, kitchens, driveways, patios, solariums, swimming pools, landscape gardening and more. Happy to introduce new clients to previous clients for references. See our website www.pandrtiling.com or call 622 154 380. Hablamos Español. (AL) (610)
TUITION & TRANSLATION One Way Services Wills €80 Residents annual tax declaration €45 Driving licences (incl. medical) €130 NIE + Residencia €50 Call 966 716 540 or 650 130 853. C/-Blanca 1, Cuidad Quesada (on the Main Square) (610) (M)
Ciudad Quesada REF 711. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Top Floor Apartment Accessed at Street Level Roof Solarium Large Additional Room with Bar & Lounge Communal Swimming Pool Stunning Views. €85,000 For further details call INMOBILIARIA on 966 718 392 (IQ) (610) CAMPOAMOR Golf. Terraced house, 2-3 bed, 2 baths, glazed-in terrace, well presented, part-furnished, sunny garden, terrace, walking distance to La Fuente comercial centre. 69,950 Euros. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com (610) LOS ALTOS. Corner house, 2 bed, bath, guest WC, American kitchen, solarium, sea views, sunny, furnished, garden, garage, com. pool, central location. 94,900 Euros. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hfimmo.com (610)
PROPERTY WANTED We are looking for good and sensibly priced properties in the Orihuela Costa area and surroundings for our international clients (many cash buyers). Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com (610)
Quesada, and surrounding areas, property wanted for sale and or long term rental. Free valuation, and tenants waiting for long term rentals especially. Further details please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 0ffice hours, for a free no obligation valuation. (610) SunseekersQuesada have an English couple, retired with 2 small dogs looking to rent a semi, or detached property long term within the Quesada, Rojales, Benijofar, Los Montesinos, Formentera, and Catral areas. Fair rent paid, for a fair property. If interested please contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours. (610)
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SAMARITANS IN SPAIN 24 hour Helpline 902 883 535 Email: pat@samaritansinspain.com TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP E-mail: strokesupportgroup@hotmail.com Telephone: 966 718 964, www.torreviejastrokesupport.com ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Confidential helpline Costa Blanca 625 912 078 Los Alcazares 679 385 105 Spanish Speaking 679 212 535 German 966 789 686 Scandinavian 659 779 222 Flemish 635 047 053 http://aa-costablanca.org AECC You can contact Maria Wilson on 602 418 959 and Javier Murcia on 647 703 811 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP TORREVIEJA For details phone 692 799 318 HELP Association Vega Baja Calle Lope de Vega 46 San Miguel de Salinas. Telephone 966 723 733 HELP Association Vega Baja Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4, Torrevieja Telephone 965 704 282 HELP Association Vega Baja La Marina HELPDESK Calle Madrid 5, Urbanisation La Marina Telephone 673 109 096 24 hour, 365 day Emergency helpline on 966 723 733 AGE CONCERN TORREVIEJA Telephone 966 786 887 HELP MURCIA MAR MENOR 968 570 059 OUT OF HOURS TELEPHONE NO. 654 632 077 (in an emergency ONLY) LISTENING EAR TEAM: 634 348 376 BRITISH CONSULATE ALICANTE 00 34 95 216 022 (in Spain) 9.30am-1.30pm 00 34 913 342 194 (outside Spain) CONSULATE OF IRELAND IN ALICANTE Tel: +34 965 107 485 Fax: +34 965 113 519 PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP For chat and support over a cup of tea at Bobbie Jo’s, Los Montesinos Contact Wally Williams on 966 770 871 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION please ring 676 451 780 or check our website www.britishlegion.org.uk /counties/spain-north For all other general enquiries, please ring 648 860 251
Emergency chemist In every town on the Costa Blanca, you will find a chemist open out of hours. In some larger towns such as Torrevieja, some chemists open throughout the day with no ‘siesta’, or even until 9pm and over weekends. The duty chemist can change on a weekly basis and in some towns, local pharmacies take turns to be ‘on duty’ out of hours and through the night for emergencies. If you approach an emergency chemist and it appears to be closed, look closer as often for security reasons, out of hours business is done via a small hatch
through which prescriptions, payment and medication can be passed. Consult a full list of emergency chemists for out of hours medication at: www.lasfarmaciasdeguardia.com Under the heading, “Farmacias de guardia por provincia” choose your province (Alicante or Murcia for most readers) and you will be presented with an alphabetical list of towns. Simply click the town you are in, or a nearby town, and you will be given the name of the chemist along with a Google Maps link to the location.
Airport Bus Timetable This service offers eight return trips between Alicante-Elche Airport and Torrevieja central bus depot without any stops, every day of the year. Torrevieja to Airport: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 Airport to Torrevieja: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 Departure and arrival (in Torrevieja): From Torrevieja bus station. Calle del Mar, 50 Departure and arrival (in AlicanteElche Airport): 2nd Floor Price: €6.92 Children under 4 years travel for free (ID may be requested) Pensioners: 30% discount available for pensioners with accreditation from Social Security. Please note that the discount here applies ONLY to pensioners registered as permanent residents of the
Valencian Community. To prove this, you must show ID stating that you are over 65 as well as your DNI (if Spanish) or Residencia (if foreign resident) confirming that your residence is within the Valencian Community. All buses on this route have wheelchair access, free wifi and luggage storage. Tickets in Torrevieja are available for purchase within the bus station (Calle del Mar 50), and in the airport directly from the driver. Prior booking is not required, however more information can be found by calling the bus station (in Spanish) on 96 571 01 46. The journey time is 50 minutes and the driver takes the route to and from the airport via the A7 motorway, thus avoiding the frequent seasonal delays on the N332.
Useful numbers Transport Torrevieja Bus station 96 670 10 68 Torrevieja Radio Taxi 96 571 22 77 – 96 571 10 26 Orihuela Costa Radio Taxi 966 76 10 88 Alicante-Elche Airport 96 691 90 00 Renfe (trains) 902 24 02 02
Commercial Centres Zenia Boulevard 96 676 15 30 Habaneras 96 571 23 00 Dos Mares 968 54 70 00 L’Aljub (Elche) 965 43 00 90
Emergency Services National Police (NIE/Residencia application) 96 570 88 34 Guardia Civil 062 Protección Civil 96 571 39 27 Fire Brigade 96 670 44 33/53 EMERGENCIES 112
Local Services Torrevieja Town Hall 96 571 02 50 Rojales Town Hall 966 71 50 01 San Miguel de Salinas Town Hall 965 72 00 01 San Fulgencio Town Hall 966 79 42 01 Orihuela Town Hall 966 73 68 64 Elche Town Hall 966 65 80 50
Alicante Town Hall 965 14 91 00 Los Alcazares Town Hall 968 57 44 09 San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall 968 18 06 00 Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall 965 35 22 25 Guardamar del Segura Town Hall 965 72 90 14 Los Montesinos Town Hall 966 72 10 87 Sports Palace Infanta Cristina 966 111 222 Sport palace Cecilio Gallego 966 111 222 Tourist info 901 343 343 Consumer Info Centre 96 570 78 88 Ecoparque 96 570 72 32 La Mata’s Natural Park 96 692 04 04 Museo del Mar y de la Sal 96 670 46 43 Museo de Semana Santa (Easter Museum) 96 670 80 37
Services Iberdrola (Electricity) 96 571 02 48 AGAMED (water) 902 222 306 and 96 571 09 66 SUMA 96 670 37 44
Leisure IMF Cinema 96 570 54 14 Centro Ozone 96 570 58 80
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Tales from the Top Flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com
Wow readers, where to start? So much football, far too much for this titchy little column to do justice. Ireland! Sweden! Barcelona! Vardy! Chelsea (yes, Chelsea!) Settle in then, we haven’t got much time. Ireland will join the Euro 2016 party having seen off the somewhat feeble efforts of Bosnia last Monday. Their first came from a dubious handball, leading to an Irish penalty. Funnily enough, the Irish didn’t complain this time. That’s a little nod to the France incident a few years back, just in case you were wondering. They will be joined by FC Zlatan, otherwise known as Sweden. The talk before the Scandinavian derby had been about the big man retiring from international football if Denmark won the play-off decider. In the end, and to quote Zlatan, “he retired Denmark” as his brace sent the Swedes through. I only have one thing to say about El Classico. That assist by Neymar. There may not be anything so simply beautiful for the rest of the season.Actually, I do have something else to say about it. Rafa, you have spent your whole career picking defensively minded teams. That was not the match to suddenly try and be Pep. On to the real football, the Premier League. What a weekend, especially if you are German with a super cool beard or an ex-lower league striker now doing the business at the top of the game. Jamie Vardy, I salute you. Scoring in ten consecutive matches in one season for Leicester far outweighs scoring in ten
consecutive matches over two seasons for Manchester United. You are a winner sir, your prize will be a move to a big club where you shall spend the next two seasons on the bench barely getting a look in. Leicester battered Newcastle 3-0 to leap to the top of the table, taking advantage of the City and Arsenal losing. It is hard not to draw attention to the Raheem Sterling tweet after he left Liverpool for the Etihad. “Let’s see if I made the right decision come Nov 21” it said. I’ll just leave that there, no further comment is needed. That whole running around more than the other team thing is really starting to pay off for Liverpool. Turning over City 41 away from home, courtesy of a frenetic yet breathtaking opening half an hour, will raise the expectation on Klopp but he seems to be relishing the challenge. Firmino and Coutinho looked like the kind of flair Brazilians that would never get a game in the Maracana nowadays as they tore the champions to pieces. Can there be a more frustrating club to follow than Arsenal? Stunning one moment, abject the next. They lost 2-1 at the Hawthorns to leave Arsene baffled. To make things even worse for the Gunners, the one decent defensive midfielder they have, Coquelin, managed to damage his knee ligaments and looks set to be out for a while. That’s why everyone suggested buying another one Arsene. United looked like they had thrown it away at Watford, Troy Deeney scoring a late penalty to draw the Hornets level but then realised the error of his ways by scoring at the other end to give Van Gaal’s men all three points.
United now sit in second place. Garry Monk would have been close to clearing his desk at half time as Bournemouth raced into a 2-0 lead in Wales. Swansea rallied though, and managed to get themselves a draw. Bournemouth need to start winning and soon, otherwise their stay in the top flight looks destined to be a short one. RemiGarde might also be seeing his Premier League manager status cut short. Ross Barkley and RomeluLukaku took Aston Villa apart 4-0 to leave the Frenchman bottom of the table and looking for his first win. Stoke are quietly being efficient, Bojan scoring the winner on the south coast against Southampton. Tottenham are doing what Tottenham do. Whereas Arsenal always threaten their fans with mounting a serious title challenge, before breaking their hearts, Spurs tease their followers with the possibility of 4th place and Champions League football. They’re at it again, hammering the Hammers 4-1 at the Lane. Kane and Alli are in serious danger of being the answer to England’s prayers as they dismantled a very average West Ham side. No doubt they will find a way to finish 5th or 6th by the end of it all. Chelsea are finally starting to get some daylight between them and the drop zone. When you are threatened with a relegation battle it is important to win your home games against the teams who might be down there with you. Mission accomplished eh, Jose? It’s impossible enjoy a 1-0 over Norwich too much, just impossible.
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CAFE UNO GOLF SOCIETY On Thursday 19th November, 27 members and guests of the Cafe Uno Golf Society played at Altorreal, and what a glorious day it was. For me it wasn't just about the brilliant weather, but I also had a stroke of luck on the 8th hole par 3 and scored a hole-in-one! This was the first in the history of our society going back the 11-12 years it has been running. I must not hog all the limelight however, as there were other players who had good
scores, and I believe a good day was had by all and put it down to the excellent weather we are having for November! Thanks to everyone for a great day and to Cafe Uno for their hospitality. Our next game is at Alenda on Thursday 26th November. 1st tee time is 10am. S Lawrence.
The Blarneystone Golf Society Pairs Texas Scramble - Roda Like every golf society in the area we have been delighted with the amazing November weather, Roda golf course was in excellent condition. Many thanks to Jose and his staff for the day. For this outing it was decided to ring the changes and play a pairs texas scramble with each player needing a minimum of eight drives and using 20% of combined handicaps. Everyone seemed to enjoy the format so it may be one to repeat in the future. We returned to the Blarneystone at Zeniamar for the prize giving and refreshments very kindly provided by Eamon and Gill, a big thank you to them.
1st Place – Mick Gossage & David Hudson – 74.4 Our next outing is a turkey trot at Las Colinas on Thursday 17th December, guests and new members welcome. If you wish to play visit Eamon at the Blarneystone and add your name to the list.
NTP hole 7 – David Hudson NTP hole 11 – John Bryan Longest Drive – Terry Jones 2nd Place – Brendon Mooney & Dave Adams - 74.8
President Eamon Reilly with winners Mick Gossage and David Hudson
Spanish National Cricket Championship Last weekend 3 Spanish Cricket teams met in a contest to decide who would be crowned the Spanish National Cricket Champions. The splendid Woodbridge Oval at Alfas de Pi was the venue where Cataluña Cricket club, champions of the Cataluña league, St Georges cricket club from Lanzarote, champions of the Spanish Islands and the Eastern and Central league champions, Sporting Alfas Cricket
Georges had to dig in deep and show some grit, and the French brothers did just that, keeping the score ticking with a 68 run partnership. N.French (28) went for one big shot to many and was well caught on the boundary. However A.French (78) continued to bat sensibly and new man at the crease D.Stormer joined forces with him in a fine 47 run partnership to keep the side from Lanzarote scoring at a healthy rate. When
Club came together on Friday 13th November to battle it out over 3 days. Many spectators had come to watch the finals take place, even the famous duck pond seemed to have more feathery friends than usual, they flew in from everywhere!! First up was Sporting Alfas CC hoping that home advantage would see them into Sundays final. Their opponents for Friday's clash over a forty over contest was St Georges CC, hoping that this was to be the year of the underdogs. Winning the toss the home side put their opposition into bat and got of to a fine start with young pace bowler Jamie Roper having both openers caught behind the stumps in a fiery opening. St
these two departed the new batsmen could not accelerate the run rate but St Georges still finished their innings on a healthy 172 for 7. In reply Sporting Alfas were cruising at 30 without loss when opener P.Pennick played a lazy shot giving St Georges CC a boost. However a chancy 61 from S.Mohammed and classy 51 from C.Muniz took the game Sporting Alfas' s way. A.Algar (23No) and G.Crompton (31No) steered Sporting Alfas CC to a comfortable victory in the 32 over, and into Sundays final. The Island champions had to be at the very top of their game if they were to beat the impressive Cataluña CC on Saturday, knowing the winners of the game would play the home team in
Sundays final. Having won the toss Cataluña CC decided to bat, but disaster struck when in the first ball of the second over A.Ali was back in the pavilion for a first ball golden duck, the ducks in the pond quacked him of, with the team score on 8. The second wicket fell some 229 runs later, a superb 154 from Y.Ali and 77 from A.Mughan changed everything, and to rub salt into the wound further, there were also quick runs scored by the other incoming batsman, highest being that of M Singh unbeaten on 50 setting St Georges CC a massive 367 to win. They started briskly with M Mc Dermott (35) taking up the challenge but they lost early wickets at key moments just as partnerships were being formed. Then the batting side collapsed, losing 6 wickets for just 26 runs, pick of the bowlers was M. Singh taking 3 for 11 completing a fine all round performance from him. The win set up a mouth watering final on the Sunday against the home side. Not many grounds would look better than the Woodbridge Oval, soaked in sunshine, clear blue skies and surrounded by a beautiful landscape, a perfect setting for Sunday final. As spectators tucked into their bacon baps and sipped at their tea, the captains started of proceedings with the toss of the coin. Cataluña CC won the toss and decided to bat first, knowing that they needed to set Sporting Alfas a competitive total of around the 250 runs. However they started poorly and once again the Alfas opening pair, J.Roper (352) and M.Dhabyara (4-46) did the damage, at 12 overs the score was 60, but
more importantly, Alfas had Cataluña CC 4 wickets down. It was going to take something special to post a big score from here, and that came in the shape of A.Ali. Almost single handedly the No 3 batsman coming in when the score was 23, tore into the home sides bowling attack and got the score board racing. He was the 8 wicket to fall in the 39th over, the score now at 230 and he himself scored 134 of them, a terrific, and possibly match winning effort. Cataluña CC finished on 243 for 9, and with only one other player getting to 20, this summed up the importance of A.Ali.'s innings. Refreshed by the usual high standard tea and sarnies (thanks tea ladies), Sporting Alfas were fueled and ready for the challenge. There was no early hiccup this time with P.Pennick (30) and S.Mohammed (42) putting on 65 for the first wicket, with the second falling at 93. Everything was going so well but as we know in this game, things can quickly change, and change they did. The home side lost focus and before you knew it, 4 quick wickets fell. Looking down and out of it, the silence from the home supporters was bought back to life by F.Afzal who smashed 50 of 35 balls in a unlikely 57 run partnership with J.Roper (39No). Sporting Alfas were back in it, It was now anyone's match, everyone was on their feet, you could feel the buzz and suspense around the ground, even the ducks in the pond were silent. K.Raza bowled fantastically under pressure at the end, taking 5 wickets of his 8 overs, but it was his last over which will be remembered. Taking a wicket of the 4th
ball bought new batsman M.Dhabyara to face the 5th ball, needing 15 of 8 balls. The crowd erupted when the first ball faced was smacked for 4, 11 needed of 7 as Raza ran in to deliver his last ball to complete the 39th over. The noise made for his previous shot was nothing compared to this one, he caught the ball sweet and it sailed high towards the jubilant home side and its supporters. As the ball descended to drop over the boundary rope for 6, and the umpire got ready to signal by raising of both arms.....but out of nowhere a Cataluña CC player flew into the air and one handedly plucked the ball out of the sky. Ball in his hand everyone fell silent waiting to see where his feet would be as he landed back on the ground. If a 6, then Alfas need 5 of 6 balls with 2 wickets in hand, if out, then it's 11 of 6 with the last man at the crease!! The Cataluñaen players and supporters went wild, he landed inside the rope, what an incredible catch, and for all the great bowling and batting we had seen over these 3 days, ladies, gents and ducks, it comes down to that old saying....catches win matches. Sporting Alfas couldn't add more drama to this thoroughly entertaining final, with the last wicket falling with 2 balls to go, finishing on 232, the cup and the title of the National Champions was going to Cataluña Cricket Club. It was a marvellous 3 days of entertaining cricket and all the players, officials, helpers and supporters should be praised and thanked for the spirit in which the games were played. Report by the Cricket Wizard
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LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY Your Week in Sport We started the week playing a 6 x 6 x 6 with one score counting on the first six holes, two on the second six and three on the final six. It was clear from the make up of the teams that barring miracles there was only going to be one team to take the honours and so it proved with Lindsay Forbes, Hendrick Oldenziel, Bryan Neal and ‘Albert’ winning easily seven points clear with a score of 85 pts. On Wednesday we played our usual weekly stableford competition in superb conditions although early on you would have thought that some members were going on an Arctic expedition. Scoring was close with only 3 points separating the top three in each Category. Shot of the day came from me when the ball struck a kerb on one of the pathways and took a sharp deviation through a small open window in the toilet wall and could be heard rattling around inside. A short time after a lady golfer emerged wondering what on earth had just occurred but thankfully was unhurt and had a good sense of humour. The day’s winners were as follows: Cat 1: 1st Lindsay Forbes 36 pts 2nd Ron Phipps 35 pts 3rd John Drakesmith 34 pts. Cat 2: 1st Reg Akehurst 37 pts 2nd Ellen Drakesmith 36 pts 3rd Mike Chapman 35 pts. 2’s Club: Ron Phipps, Olga and Alan Douglas, Ken and Liz Robertson, Lindsay Forbes and Tom Hardie.
This Thursday we held our Annual Presentation Lunch at the Las Ramblas Restaurant. Limited to members and partners for obvious reasons, we were again provided with an excellent lunch by the restaurant staff. A full list of all competition winners is provided below: Caja Murcia Challenge Trophy Alan Douglas Medal Champion (4 from 6) - Gent’s: Barry Holtham Ladies: Olga Douglas Pairs Trophy Lindsay Forbes and Maria Oldenziel Captain’s Day Trophy Joyce McClusky and Rod Doel President’s Day Trophy Alan Douglas Singles Knockout Match Play Olga Douglas
Memorial Trophy Reg Akehurst and Alan Douglas Gent’s Club Champion Lindsay Forbes (Gross) Alan Douglas (Net) Lady Club Champion (Gross and Net) Benedicte Kruse Most Improved Player Marleen Billen It would be remiss of me not to thank our hard working committee whose efforts often go unnoticed Doug Wright, President Tom Hardie, Vice President Lindsay Forbes, Competition Secretary Bryan Neal, Handicap Secretary Joyce McClusky, Treasurer and of course, our hard working Secretary, Dee Biggerstaff. We finished the week off with a 2 Ball Better Ball which was won by Ron Phipps and Rod Doel with a score of 44 pts. In second place was Pete Dunn and Theresa Noblett (Guest) with a score of 42 pts. Mike Chapman
Where is that “England won a One-DaySeries” klaxon? Quick, turn it on. Yes, England actually won some one day cricket in a foreign country, beating Pakistan 3-1 in the UAE. The final performance was something to behold, Joss Buttler smashing a ton off a mere 46 balls. The cynic in me would never suggest what Michael Vaughan suggested about the final two matches in the series, 4 run-outs in an international innings is perfectly normal. The other big cricketing news saw Ian Bell dropped from the squad to play South Africa, with Nick Compton and Gary Ballance named in the touring party. My advice to Gary, watch out for the Saffas pinning it on your pads mate. The RFU will hope their latest move works better than when the English FA gave it a whirl back in 2001.
Pairs Knockout Match Play Lindsay Forbes and Maria Oldenziel Stableford Week Barry Holtham 6 Card Joker Stableford Eclectic Rod Doel Poppy Day Trophy John Collins
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I am fairly certain they have stopped paying Sven his salary now, though I am equally certain that Fabio is still on the books. Having searched the length and breadth of the country for the finest English rugby coach they have opted for an Aussie. Step forward Eddie Jones. Personally, I do not understand the fuss. The English rugby and cricket teams have been hiding players not born in England in the side for decades, so it would be a little hypocritical to say that the coach has to be English. England’s cricketing fortunes drastically improved when they started bringing in know-how from abroad, so hopefully Jones will have the same effect. What England really needs is a gamechanger on the field of play. Rugby lost one of the greatest ever last week, a man who completely changed the way the game was played. Legendary All Black Jonah Lomu passed away in the week, which gave the rugby community the opportunity to reflect on the incredible wing play Lomu had given the game. The GB team delayed their trip to Belgium and the Davis Cup Final by twenty-four hours due to security fears. With Andy Murray looking absolutely drained in the ATP Tour Final in London, he might be hoping that the event gets put back a day or two. Djokovic won the afore mentioned ATP Finals, reversing his round robin defeat against Federer to lift the silverware. The Serb ends the 2015 season very much the number one in the world, and one is left to wonder how much longer Federer will stick around. Chris Darwen
BULL FLANAGAN POPPY DAY NOVEMBER MATCH REPORT The golf society travelled up the motorway for their match at Alenda and as is normal for this course the conditions were excellent and the weather was also excellent for golf. The occasion had a set-back as the golf course now said they were charging an additional fee for buggies, however after lengthy discussion an agreement was reached but we were left with a dilemma that, with the current charges, we probably would not be returning as they are pricing themselves out of the normal marketplace. Onto the golf, now I have to report that no members were able to beat the course and the highest score on the day was from Martin Collins on 30 points. Three other players had the same score
of 39 points and on back nine countback second place with a back nine of 15 points went to Barrie Hopkinson and third place went to Alan Gifford with a back nine of 14 points. Nearest the pin prizes went to Alan Gerenscer, Terry Sharley and Ian Allison Winner of the football card with Manchester United was Ian Allison. After the match as usual all players returned to the Bull Flanagan Bar/Restaurant in Quesada for the prize winner’s presentation. Chris Stott the Captain gave a resume of the day’s event and hoped everyone had enjoyed their day out and he looked forward to joining all members again at subsequent events and he commented also on the quality condition of the
course and the really fast greens. The Captain assisted the secretary with the presentation of the prizes for the day’s event. The secretary notified members that the Santas Special December match would be at Vistabella on the 18th and he thanked everyone who contributed to the days event and the charity support for the Royal British Legion, which raised 100 euros. Members should go direct to the course. Bull Flanagan Golf Society look forward to seeing you at our future events and appreciate your support. If you wish to join the best Society on the Costa Blanca contact the Secretary, Bill Fantom on 635 212 916.
The Spanglish Robins won 5-4 after being 4-0 up. Ken and Bob from La Siesta Sharks won all 3 games to win 5-4. Brian and Mary also won all 3 games to guide Catorce A to a 6-3 win. Meson Galea Peacocks took the top team down with a good win of 7-2. Margaret and Vanessa won all of their games to help Concierto
The winning players sporting their Poppy Day goodies. PHOTO BY KRISTOFF
Jaguars to a good win. Barry and Jill took all of their games to get a 5-4 win for Casa Ventura Falcons. 2 pairs won 2 of their games to put Da Vinci’s Alpha on 5-4. June and Les won all 3 games to help Rojales Steakhouse win over the Irish Abbey Magpies.
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TORRY SUFFER ANOTHER SET-BACK ABBEY ANGLING Now that we have finished the Club Cup Matches until the New Year, we are running a few open matches up to the Xmas break and everyone is welcome. So today we held the first of the open matches at El Bosquet Complex on the 17th November, the weather is great for November with lots of sunshine during the day, but the cold nights have put the fish down until they acclimatise to the cooler weather, so with very few Carp being caught it was the Mullet taking the top spot.
RODS & REELS For our 11th round of the Winter Series we returned to the Eden Stretch on the river Segura after a long break. The river is in a terrible state after the weed clearing and we hope they will return to finish cutting and clearing up, but will have to wait and see. With the heavy rains recently, the water has had a good flush through, and the high water mark was one metre up the bank. Bill Reade the Master of the feeder and using corn showed his prowess by taking top spot.
1st: Neil McBirnie with 10.640kgs 2nd: Ron Salsbury with 6.820kgs 3rd: Dave Hoare with 5.880kgs All fishing the pole using the bread punch There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from me on 965 328 368.
1st: Bill Reade with 8.680kgs fishing feeder using corn 2nd: Neil McBirnie with 7.620kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch 3rd: Dave Hutchinson with 5.620kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch There are still some vacancies at the club and if anyone is interested in joining, please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771. TIGHT LINES Terry Screen
On Sunday Torry entertained Paterna who were 3 places and 5 points ahead of Torry in the table. On the road they had won 2, drawn 3 and lost 2. They had suffered a slump in form of late with 5 games without a win until their last game which they won 3 – 2 on home soil against Novelda. Torry desperately needed a win to keep themselves out of the relegation zone. They were without the services of injured keeper Oscar and striker Rafa Gomez and also defensive midfielder Quintero and young forward Lewis both out through suspension. Recent signing Higon made his home debut and captain Jorge returned to the side after suspension. Luis Carlos and Sanchez also returned to the side. The Torry line up: Miguel Serna, Vicente , Adrian Banderas (Carasco 56) Javi Forests, Jorge © (Burguillos 56), Martin Higón Sanchez (Brani 79), Cesar, Ruben Suarez and Luis Carlos. Not Used: Oscar and Matej. The game kicked-off at tea-time in front of a crowd of 300 + on the artificial playing surface at the Nelson Mandela stadium. The game was played there while the grass playing surface at the spiritual home of Torry, the Vicente Garcia, undergoes maintenance work. The sun was starting to go down and it was a bit nippy as the temperatures started to fall. Torry started the better and took the game to Paterna and after 9 minutes created an excellent opportunity when Ruben Suarez played Higon in and after a sharp turn he had a one on one with the Paterna keeper who did well to block his
fierce shot with a good save. Torry were playing some good stuff in midfield but lacked penetration as their small and lightweight attack failed to make inroads against a couple of tall and strong central defenders who won everything in the air. After 15 minutes Jorge almost suffered real embarrassment when he tried a back-header to keeper Serna and missed the ball completely and it fell to a Paterna forward who wasted a great opportunity. Ruben Suarez then had a couple of direct free-kicks which he struck powerfully on target which produced excellent saves by the Paterna keeper. After 25 minutes Ruben Suarez had a shot blocked from a good opening, after good work by Vicente, and then hit the rebound just over the top. Paterna grew into the game and started to become more dangerous as an attacking force. The Torry defence opened up and the Paterna no.4 had a shooting opportunity from the edge of the box which produced an acrobatic save from Torry keeper Serna. Just before half-time a ball was played over the top by Paterna which found a totally unmarked Paterna forward and he advanced on goal and curled a shot into the top corner of the net which Serna couldn’t get to. The Torry defenders looked across at the lineman who’s flag had stayed down. It was a close call but a composed finish by the Paterna no.11 David Gil. An early second-half response from Torry failed to really materialise and Torry manager Pedreno made a couple of substitutions after 56 minutes replacing Adrian and a disgruntled Jorge with
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Burguillos and Carrasco. This did produce an initial response but the Paterna defence held firm. Javi Selvas had a golden opportunity to equalise from a ball back in after a corner wasn’t cleared properly but blazed a half-volley over the top from around the penalty spot. Paterna then created an excellent opportunity to increase their lead when their no.11 was played through clear on goal with his shot producing a fine diving save from Serna. Ruben Suarez played in an excellent corner-kick which the Paterna keeper missed which Sanchez at the far post couldn´t get a touch on. With 10 minutes to go Brani came on for Sanchez. Torry put balls into the Paterna box which were comfortably dealt with and as the game came to a close Torry appeared to be resigned to defeat as they weren’t going to find a goal from anywhere against a determined Paterna defence. Another defeat for Torry. Four Yellow cards to Paterna players and one for Torry to Jorge. The worrying thing is that Torry just can’t buy a goal. They have plenty of the play and some of their build up play is pleasing on the eye but they simply have no target-man or strong-man up front to shake-up defenders and get on the end of high balls and provide options when “tika-tak” quick short passing falls down. Next Saturday Torry travel to the City of Valencia to play promoted mid-table side Recambios Colon CD. Hopefully Torry can find a goal or two from somewhere and keep a clean sheet. They desperately need a victory and three points to stay outside the relegation zone. Darrylldinho
MAJESTIC INIESTA WRECKS ‘EL CLASICO’ After all the hype and exaggerated security in the wake of the terrible happenings of the past week, the Madrid v Barcelona clash got under way, with Real Madrid fans wondering why the ever-present midfield ‘destroyer’ Casemiro, and rapid right back Carvajal, had been left on the bench. Well they may have wondered, as the rapid Barça forwards, driven by the irrepressible Iniesta, cut them to ribbons, scoring two goals either side of half time, whilst the men in white could only watch. Iniesta was accorded a good round of applause as he left the field – a rare accolade from rival supporters here in Spain – whilst the crowd howled for the president’s head. A more likely sacrifice will be Rafa Benitez, who is surely only a defeat or two away from the sack. Salt was rubbed into Real Madrid’s wounds when their neighbours Atletico slipped above them into second place, as Koke’s first half goal was enough to see off Betis. Eibar maintained their good form, drawing 1-1 with Villareal, whilst Eusebio made a fine start as Real Sociedad’s new manager as his charges beat Sevilla 2-0. Levante did well to win 0-3 at Sporting de Gijón, while their neighbours Valencia had a spot of bother, drawing 1-1 at home to Las Palmas. The Second Division is looking a right old jumble at the top, but Osasuna managed a narrow away win to pull two points clear of the pack, which includes Alavés (who beat locals Elche), Córdoba, Mirandés, and Ponferradina. At the bottom end, Almería are in deep trouble.
In division 2B, group1 leaders Racing de Ferrol won again, and show no sign of faltering. In group 2, a top-of-the-table clash between Castilla and Barakaldo ended goalless, despite match-long domination by Zidane’s boys, and Barakaldo remain three points clear. Group 3 is still narrowly led by Reus, but Hercules managed a meritorious 0-0 draw away at Cornellá, and stay close in sixth. In group 4, the Murcia derby ended in victory for Real, and they are now two point clear of rivals UCAM. Away from football, Valencia became the sole unbeaten side in the basketball league, as Barcelona went down in the Basque country. Carolina Marín won the Hong Kong open for her sixth title of an outstanding year in badminton, where she is about as dominant as Nowak Djokovic is in tennis – he sealed a fantastic year by winning his fourth straight Masters title. Malcolm Palmer
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A fantastic turnout for our first game of the season at Mar Menor Golf Course which was in great condition. Tuesday’s winner was Gary Smyth with 41 points, we returned to the Stray Sod, thanks Eoin and all the staff for your hospitality. Next game is 1st Dec at Saurines (10am tee time) and 8th Dec el Valle (10am tee time), everyone welcome. Call in the Stray Sod to put your name down or ring 690 268 711.
A smaller than normal turn out on Thursday for our weekly game at Riquelme. The weather was perfect for golfing. The Spanish sun staying with us longer. Riquelme was in great condition no complaints, well done to the green keepers. The only exception was the pins which were in difficult positions. But that is not the courses problem. Steve Thomas won the day with 35 pts on count back against Bob Watson. We played full handicap stableford, the usual two’s pot, the pot was won by Andy Kane. Please note that the draw has taken place some time ago, for the match play championship games, could you check and play your games as soon as possible, the first round to be completed is November 30th. All details are on the website. Also on the website are the details regarding the Benidorm trip,and there is also a date change for the Decembers President’s trophy. Diary Dates Tuesday 24th
November at El Valle first tee 10-42, Thursday 26th November at Mar Menor first tee 10.15. Please check the notice board for information regarding the Members’ Christmas Golf Day. Please respond as soon as possible to me, as 1st of December is the cut off time. There are limited spaces, it will be first come first served, then open to guests. All tee times are 1½ hours before tee time at Gogartys. Guests are invited to all our games, clubs can be hired. All information on the notice board outside Gogartys. Contact numbers Eric 667 196 178, Maurice 690 268 711. Eric Lucas, Secretary
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