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The New Year’s Day swim is fast becoming an annual tradition for the expat community on the Orihuela Costa.

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or many years locals have braved the nippy waters at Playa Flamenca to raise money for the AECC. For the past three years the event has been organised by Aemon and Gill Elliott from The Blarney Stone, Zenimar and this year was no exception with participants kick-starting Maria and the Pink Ladies 2016 fundraising coffers with a quick dip in the Med. A dozen of the bars patrons braved the calm but chilly Mediterranean Sea on a beautiful sunny New Year’s Day last Friday, with hats, wigs and even a Christmas outfit worn especially for the occasion.

The fund raisers seemed to enjoy the fifteen minute splash around although towels, dressing gowns and a few hot toddies were on hand as soon as they

Maria and a few of the Pink Ladies.

emerged. After donations were collected from all the well-wishers on the beach, spectators and swimmers alike headed to

The Blarney Stone for some well-deserved free food provided by Aemon and Gill.

Donations and sponsorship money is

still being collected. However, a presentation evening of the funds raised will take place on the 28th of January at

The Blarney Stone. This is open to all and will include a raffle and entertainment from Ritchie Alexander.

Maria and the Pink Ladies are determined to work extra hard this year in order to reach their target of raising one million euros in aid of the AECC’s cancer prevention programme, which includes its early detection scans and check-ups.

For further information or to book a male or female cancer check visit the Orihuela Costa’s AECC office. This is located on the ground floor of the Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre or call Maria Wilson on 633 487 595.

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Record low petrol prices BITE SIZE Three found dead in Torrevieja murder suicide NEWS: Pedestrian hit by car On Wednesday 30th December at 8.35 pm a 40 year old woman was hit by a car whilst crossing the zebra crossing at the junction between Ramón Galud and Zoa. According to the driver of the Ford Guía, he did not see the pedestrian. On impact with the car the woman fell onto the bonnet and then onto the ground where she lay without moving.

The scene was attended by the Guardia Civil and Local Police who diverted traffic away from the scene.

An ambulance soon arrived and took the injured woman to the hospital where she was treated for multiple injuries. The driver was breath tested but was negative for alcohol.

Money raised for Elche Children’s Home For the third year running Bar Carmen’s on El Chaparral has been busy raising money for The Elche Children’s Care Home. This year their fundraising efforts began around four months ago when Phil from the bar did a sponsored ‘no alcohol for a week.’

This alone raised €800, a sum that was bumped up to €1,345 by further fundraising events such as Play Your Cards and raffles. The money has been used to help buy materials for the children and young people at the home and the management and staff at Bar Carmen’s would like to thank all those who have contributed.

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suzanne@costablancapeople.com Three corpses were found in a fourth floor flat on the street Ramón Gallud opposite the Virgen del Carmen cultural centre on 31st December. The family were all of Polish nationality and the alarm was raised by the woman’s mother, who lives in Orihuela Costa, after she hadn’t heard from them since the21st December.

Other reports suggest that the family were still alive on 24th December.

It is thought that the man was responsible for killing his wife and their daughter before hanging himself. The mother and daughter had been smothered and it is likely that the murders occurred last week. Forensics have been inspecting the scene and an autopsy is being carried out on the bodies to establish the exact time of death.

The man, Lukasz Nadolski was 35 years old and his wife, Lukasz Nadolski, 31 years old. The little girl, Maja, was nine months old. The family had only been living in the rented apartment for around three weeks according to the evidence of neighbours who had not had any suspicions of anything having occurred. The only noise they could recall coming from the apartment was when the little girl laughed.

The family had not been in Spain for very long and tended to move between Torrevieja and their native country.

Some neighbours suggested that during the last week they’d seen family and friends ringing the bell of the property and the neighbours thought that perhaps they had left. When the victim’s mother hadn’t heard anything from the family recently, she placed notices in the social media.

The case has now been transferred to the Violence against Women court in Torrevieja. However, there were no previous reports of violence or denuncias issued against the family for domestic violence. Neighbours remain shocked by what has happened with one describing how the body of the baby was removed first, wrapped in a blanket.

This is yet another tragic incidence of domestic violence leading to fatalities.

Once more the town hall showed their repulsion for this kind of crime in front of the town hall doors at 6.00pm on New Years Day with five minutes of silence.

Spanish drivers are enjoying record-low petrol prices as the price of petrol and unleaded have gone down 6 percent and 13.5 percent respectively since last year.

Millions of drivers are enjoying record-low petrol prices with the average price of diesel costing €0.984 and a litre of unleaded coming in at €1.149 as of 22nd December, Spain is experiencing its cheapest prices since 2009. According to an ABC survey, the cheapest leaded petrol in

mainland Spain can be had for €0.978 a litre at a Binéfar petrol station in Huesca.

The plummeting prices at the pumps come thanks to the price of Brent Crude oil which has dropped below $38 a barrel for the first time since 2008.

The good news for drivers continues as prices are expected to stay low for several decades to come, with OPEC warning oil prices will not return to last year’s level of $100 until 2040.

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The discussions continue...

It’s now over two weeks since the general election in Spain and the conclusion that there was no conclusion. With the voting split between the four main parties of PP (123 seats), PSOE (90 seats), Podemos (69 seats) and Ciudadanos (40 seats), it was to be expected that the next few weeks, even months, would be full of discussions in an attempt to form a government.

So far we have seen the winning party, the PP, stepping out seeking allies.

The options have been restricted with only the PSOE holding sufficient seats to join with them in government whilst also being their traditional adversaries.

Another possible alternative is that sufficient parties abstain to allow the PP to form a minority government. However, in the early stages of negotiation the opposition parties have indicated that they are not prepared to do this and the PP are still

searching for an ally. If they are unable to find one, then they must hope that their opponents areunable to agree either, forcing the country towards a second general election.

The PP has made it clear all along that they would try to form a government and they

have already spoken to all the other leading political parties.

However, as time goes on, the possibilities are diminishing.

Now it looks like the turn of the others to cast around for a coalition.

On Sunday 3rd January Pablo Iglesias, the leader of Podemos, the anti-austerity party, has called for a dialogue to begin between his party and the socialist party, PSOE. One of the main stumbling blogs for any coalition between Podemos and PSOE remains the question of Catalonia. Podemos

has declared clearly from the start that they are in favour of allowing a

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referendum. The PSOE, on the other hand, has made it clear that this is not on their agenda.

A coalition between the two parties (which would also need some other smaller parties to sign up) would mean one of them stepping down on this very important issue.

Pablo Iglesias has stated that he believes that the PSOE is split between staying with the

PP and moving forward as part of a new government.

Iglesias has called for them to make it clear what their intentions are and, to support a new government that ensures the PP are not in power.

Iglesias has identified the three possibilities for the PSOE after the 20th December election: 1.) To enter into an agreement with the PP either through forming a three-way coalition with PSOE and Ciudadanos, or by allowing the PP to govern through their abstention 2.) To form an alternative government to the PP with other parties 3.) To push for another general election Iglesias has asked that the two left-leaning parties of Podemos and the PSOE come together and rally around the ‘social emergency’ that exists in Spain.

He has made it clear that the last thing Podemos wants is for the PP government to continue in power and that to remove this option is their prime objective.

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First baby boy of 2016 born in Alicante The first two babies born in 2016 appeared at exactly midnight – and the chimes were still ongoing as they came into the world.

A little boy named Adrián was born at Alicante General University Hospital and a little girl called Arancha was born in Toledo hospital.

Arancha, who measured 48cm (1'7”) and weighed 6lb 14oz (3.12 kilos), is the first child for Elisabeth and Íñigo from Cobeja (Toledo province).

The third baby of 2016 was Martina, born at 00.01am in the Reina Sofía hospital in Córdoba, and was followed two minutes later by Maddi, from the province of Guipúzcoa in the Basque Country.

Baby Duarte appeared in the world at Torrejón de Ardoz hospital in the Greater Madrid region at 00.04am and the first baby in Aragón, Elisa, was born in Zaragoza at 00.05am – the first child to parents Alejandro and Pilar.

Catalunya's first arrival of the year was Erik, at Figueres Hospital, Girona province at

00.07am and three minutes later, the first two babies of the Balearic Islands came along – Mohammed at Inca District Hospital in Mallorca, to Moroccan parents, and Ángel, at Son Espases University Hospital.

Murcia's first child to be born, at the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital, was Miguel at 00.20am, the same time as Mateo appeared at El Bierzo de Ponferrada hospital in León.

Finally, the fastest baby to meet the world in the landlocked western region of Extremadura was Nahia, who was born at the Virgen del Puerto hospital in Plasencia, Cáceres province, at 00.35am.

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Work begins A total of 41 people have now begun work as part of the employment project in Torrevieja. They are contracted for four months, on part-timecontracts which will keep them in employment until the end of April 2016. Councillor for employment in Torrevieja, Victor Ferrández announced that their contracts had begun and that they were now engagedon nine projects that includeworking in schools, homes for the elderly and multipurpose halls. Their involvement will enable the opening hours to be extended and better cover during holiday periods.

Others are being employed on public works including the maintenance of beaches and walkways, the employment of two animal handlers and trainers in the municipal shelter and 19 receptionists. The receptionists are due to work on customer services in different departments such as social welfare and tourism.

In addition, four people have been employed to improve street lighting, one technical architect for the planning department and two administrative support assistants to assist the management of the municipal offices and the processing of files.

The overall cost of these contracts is €194,000, the criteria for being employed on this project includes being younger than 25 or over 45 and being long-term unemployed.

Problems with the auditorium We have become used to issues arising with public buildings recently so it perhaps isn’t surprising that there are problems now with the conservatory next to the International Auditorium. The mayor, José Manuel Dolón visited recently and deficiencies in the building were identified which could put its future in doubt.

The mayor was accompanied by senior officials and together they identified that there were problems with elevators in the main building.The lifts are not built to carry large musical instruments like the piano or the drums and this is key to the proper use of the conservatory. Another deficiency is that the room identified for ballet does not provide sufficient space for the dancers. These defects have been blamed on the previous government department.

Recently there had been discussions about ensuring that this building is sufficiently utilised for teaching music.

However, without the appropriate dimensions and features this could cause problems. ‘We want to know the shortcomings,’ says the Mayor, ‘the cost of the work to address them and whether it is possible to do so.’

January event for Paul Cunningham Nurses Patricia Rhodes of Quesada was the lucky winner of the Christmas Hamper organised by the Quesada Charity shop. Patricia was overjoyed to receive the hamper which was presented to her by Tricia Lee on behalf of Paul Cunningham Nurses. Their next event will be on Saturday 16th January 2016 at Reflections Bar in San Luis. This will be a Race Night and tickets will cost €7 per head and include dinner of chilli con carne with baked potatoes. If you would like to attend reserve your seat by telephone 688 387 490.

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Wages in Alicante fall The average wage earned in Alicante has fallen to €15,200 a year and is now €3,200 below the average salary across the whole of Spain. The lowest remuneration is for those working in the commercial and construction businesses. The black economy continues to flourish and temporary contracts are the norm.

The lowest wage is for cleaning at €12,420 a year, followed by construction at €13,696 and commercial employment at €14,007. At the other end of the spectrum, the best paid salaries go to those working in the finance and insurancesectors. There are also discrepancies between the sexes with women more likely to be on temporary contracts and paid less than men.

The Institute of National Statistics (INE) has revealed the number of young people in Spain who have been to university and then leave the country to find work. Unsurprisingly, the greatest exit from the country has occurred in areas where there is high unemployment, such as Valencia. The INE has analysed the situation for those graduating in 2009-2010 and found that 9% of those graduating in the Valencian community have left to find work

Casa Pili amendment Casa Pili is a traditional, family-run Spanish restaurant in Los Montesinos. In our last issue we published that they have a Sunday menu del dia of €11.

Casa Pili do have a menú del día for €11 that you can sample from Monday to Saturday. However, this menu is not on offer on Sundays. If you do choose to visit Casa Pili from Monday to Saturday you can sample their €11 menu which includes a mixed salad, a choice from three starters and from four main courses, a choice from four sweets and a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. There is also a menú de la noche for €14 from Monday to Saturday and a special menu of €20.

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elsewhere. This is 2% higher than the national average.

This brain drain has been most severe in jobs such as translation – 19% of those graduating leave the country within the next five years; engineers (19%), architects and vets (18.2%). Other subjects that suffer an exodus include the humanities (18%), technical, audiovisual and communication

(17.3%), tourism (13.2%) and IT (12.8%).

On the other hand not one medical student emigrated and only 2.4% of teachers and 2.2% of biologists. What isn’t clear from the results of the survey is whether the people went on to work in the area for which they studied.

However, 16.7% of those leaving Spain considered that they were overqualified for the work they were doing. This compares to 25.9% of those who have stayed in Spain.

Almost a third (520) of those qualifying in the region’s universitieschose the UK to emigrate to.

Another 190 have gone to Germany, 155 to France and the remaining 355 to other European countries.

Of those who did stay in Spain, the statistics are not too glowing. Five years after graduating up to 73.3% of those graduating from the universities in the Valencian community were in employment. This was 2.3 points less than the national average and up to 9.5% less than in Cataluña. Of those who had found work only 39.3% had a permanent contract, 36% had a temporary job, 12.6% were still training and 10.7% had registered independently.

The greatest difficulty in finding employment was experienced by those choosing a career in the arts (43.8%), humanities (52.7%), life sciences such as biologists (60.7%), economists (61.7%) or psychologists (65.5%).

What these statistics indicate is a significant loss of talent from the country and they throw doubt on long term economic recovery.

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New year, new hobby?

Terri Horvath Morris practise every Friday at Campoverde Town Hall 16:00 18:00 from beginning of September until end of July. Anyone interested in joining the friendly group would be made very welcome. Organisers said, “If you are relatively fit, male or female, any age, with or without dancing experience, we will teach you various forms of traditional English Morris dancing. We are also available to dance out at any local charity event or fiesta throughout the coming year.”

For further details please contact secretary, Heather, on 966 762 835 or email hgingele@hotmail.co.uk.

Where has all the snow gone?

Snow isn’t a feature of the Torrevejense climate. However, trips to the Sierra Nevada are an established part of winter activities for some of its residents.

Unfortunately, lack of snow in thisskiing resort this year is leading to disappointment for thousands of skiing and snowboarding fans.

The trip planned from Torrevieja by the CIAJ from the 15th to 17th January has had to be cancelled due to the lack of snow in the area. Instead, they have announced that the trip will be rescheduled to take place later in the year and new dates will soon be published.

Inconvenient it might be for those

hoping for a Christmas or early New Year ski. However, for those depending upon the snow to bring in the tourists lack of snow has more severe consequences.

Forecasts are unlikely to raise hopesfor the ski resorts in the near future either.

The forecast for the next six days continues to consist mostly of clear skies with the odd light snowfall and some rain.

In the meantime, the snow cannons are working full out to try and provide the covering of snow that skiers expect at this time of the year. Some slopes remain closed although the resorts are optimistic that there will be a change in the weather meaning more snowfall in the New Year.

For those of us enjoying the mild Christmas and New Year weather here in Torrevieja, this is perhaps one aspiration that we won’t be joining in with.

Suzanne O’Connell

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Employment plan The Mayor of Orihuela Emilio Bascuñana and the Councillor for Employment Victor Valverde have inaugurated the Employment Plan by which thirty people will be given jobs for a period of three months in various roles, providing services needed by the municipality.

The forestry brigade will see seven workers and a manager join its ranks, and who will work jointly with the Department of Environment. These workers have been allocated several tasks, which include the installation of road markings throughout the municipality. The municipal cleaning crew has been allocated an additional seven people, the work they will undertake requires a team leader, three managers and three workers. In addition, four workers will be assigned to the area of Culture.

The Mayor said that “in Orihuela we have made a great effort to make the largest possible number of people benefit from this opportunity”, while indicating that “the beneficiaries of this program are people who have been unemployed for many years and for them it is a great

opportunity to learn new skills and earn money.”

Bascuñana said that the City has funded this job plan, investing 57,900 euros, while the Provincial Government of Alicante has also collaborated with the funding of 53,000 euros. The Mayor said: “We will continue investing in these opportunities and others over the next year and will aim to employ men and women of Orihuela.” He added that the local government team was committed to promote employment and to do everything in its power to create initiatives that reach as many people as it can.

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The first female black politician in Spain The elections of December 20th 2015 are notable for many reasons, not least of these is the election of Rita Bosaho, Spain’s first female black MP. It may come as a surprise that before this there was no black woman in Spain’s parliament. In Spain, immigrants make up about 15% of the population but form less than 1% of the country’s representatives.

What’s also noteworthy about Rita is that

although born in Equatorial Guinea, she grew up in Alicante andhas spent some of her years in Torrevieja. She was born in 1965 and completed her medical studies to become a nurse, deciding to make the leap into politics because of her concerns about human rights. She has a degree in history from the University of Alicante and is currently working on her PhD on the impact of colonialism in Africa.

Rita represents Podemos, the anti-austerity party, and she comes from a family of politicians.

She was recently interviewed by Jorge Salazar for the new website Enjoy Torrevieja http://enjoytorrevieja.com and the interview focused on her views on immigration and the

rights of immigrants living in Spain.

One of the questions Rita was asked was what might be done about the Senegalese community in Torrevieja. The sellers who hover around the paseos and beaches in Torrevieja have clashed on occasions with police and the cops and robbers pursuits are something of a farce to bystanders.

These communities have explained that to live they must either sell or steal. Rita acknowledges that they are working outside the law and that perhaps we have to look at the laws again to ensure that communities can work within them. Rita emphasises the importance of people living in Spain legally and being treated fairly.

Although the number of women elected in this general election was more than in 2011 (138 to 125), there is still a long way to go before there is anything like equality in Spanish politics and business. Podemos has a policy of alternatingmen and women on their list of candidates so ensuring that there is equal representation. In this election 49.28% of its elected members were women compared to 45.56% of PSOE’s who were just behind them. The party with least female representation is Ciudadanos with women only filling 8 of its 40 seats.

Although Rita wants to play down the significance of her appointment it is expected that she will be championing women’s rights and gender issues. One of her key campaigns is that of addressing domestic violence. One problem in society that Torrevieja has tragically faced again this week.

To read the interview in full: (Spanish only) http://enjoytorrevieja.com/2015/12/23/ritabosaho/ Suzanne O’Connell

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New Year price cuts The New Year has kicked off with cheaper electricity - mains and bottled gas - motorway tolls and airport taxes, with train fares and telephone and internet costs having been frozen.

Only the price of postage stamps has gone up, but Spain still enjoys some of the lowest mailing costs in Europe.

Reductions in prices are not significant – electricity has gone down by 0.7 percent since December or 2.8 per cent since January 2015, and mains gas by 3.3 percent in the past month or 27.5 percent in the past year.

all other motorways in the country, where prices are State-controlled, are now an average of 0.6 percent cheaper.

Airport governing body AENA had planned to freeze taxes, but the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) revoked this, and as a result flight taxes have now dropped by 1.9 percent.

Round-town buses, and trains covered by national rail board RENFE, will not go up in price for the time being, and Spain's main telecommunications giant Telefónica has kept its

Butane gas by the bottle now comes in at a maximum of €12.68, although prices tend to fluctuate according to whether they are collected from the retailer or delivered, and whether they are in heavy orange or lightweight silver-coloured bottles.

As for electricity, only the part relating to taxes and charges levied by the government, which is around 60 per cent of the total bill, has gone down.

Motorway tolls for using Madrid's outer-city corridors – the R-3, R-4 and R-5 – have gone up by 1.34 percent in price, although these often cost less than a euro to use anyway. However, tolls for

monthly connection charge to €14.33 plus IVA for another year after not having increased it since 2013.

Postage stamps will be more expensive now, however – a standard-sized letter or postcard sent to another address in Spain costs 45 cents, having gone up by three cents, and other parcels and letters sent abroad will rise in line with this.

Sending an ordinary letter by first-class post within the same country is cheaper in Spain than the European average of 55 cents, and some way below the cost of the same type of stamp for Italy, at 80 cents; the UK, at 72 cents; France, at 68 cents, and Germany at 62 cents.

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Christmas Day at the Beach The tradition of visiting the beach on Christmas Day is one that is growing in popularity with each year - and this year La Zenia beach was busier than ever, with hundreds of people of all nationalities gathering to mark the birth of Jesus and have a little festive fun.

The restaurant was full, the terraces were full, the walkways were full and the beach was teeming with revellers. Many brought cava and nibbles to share, some cooked bacon for breakfast sandwiches or burgers and onions… and a few even had their Christmas dinner there. As always it was a sight to behold with most people dressed in every variation of

Christmas clothing from fun novelty jumpers, festive onesies and Santa hats to full Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas outfits. Children, adults and pets all joined in the fun and language wasn’t a barrier and good wishes and camaraderie are international and need no translation.

This is always an occasion that restores faith in human nature as the good will and sheer enjoyment can be felt as soon as you arrive in the area. Of course parking is a nightmare and so there is no alternative but to park and walk but even then people were chatting and calling out greetings to each other

and the atmosphere grew the nearer you got to La Zenia Beach.

The festive spirit was strong (and not just the alcohol) as people spoke to whoever wondered past, shared drinks and food with strangers and joined forces to sing carols to music supplied by Just Brass. The haunting sound of the music always adds a poignant air to the event and the rendition of Silent Night left everyone with a lump in their throats.

Wherever you live in the southern Costa Blanca, if you haven’t experienced La Zenia Beach on Christmas Day you really are missing out on a treat.

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Help for the needy

This year’s bank holidays

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welve bank holidays fall on working days in 2016, of which eight are national, according to the official calendar published by the General Directorate of Employment. Seven public holidays are non-negotiable and cannot be moved to

Boxing Day, or St Stephen's Day is not normally a holiday in Spain, but this year – when it falls on a Monday – it will be a day off work everywhere except the Canary Islands, Galicia, the Basque Country and La Rioja.

Most regions will have a day off for Maundy

southern parts of the Valencia region where the Fallas are rarely celebrated.

Other than the Comunidad Valenciana, only Murcia and the Spanish-owned city-province of Melilla on the northern African coast will be off work on 19th March.

Easter comes a week after the Fallas and San José's Day this year – Good Friday, 25th March is a bank holiday in every region, with Easter Monday, 28th March for some and Maundy Thursday, 24th March in others. another date or replaced – one of these being last Friday, New Year's Day. The others are Good Friday, All Saints' Day on 1st November, Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception Day on 6th and 8th December, Assumption of the Virgin Day on 15th August and Spain National Day on 12th October, which used to be a public holiday to mark the conquering of the Americas by Christopher Columbus, but has since changed its name and focus to avoid upsetting Latin American residents in Spain.

Tomorrow, 6th January, the Epiphany or 'Three Kings' – when children will have opened their festive presents the night before brought by the Wise Men from the East – is celebrated in all regions in Spain, but the State allows it to be substituted for another regional public holiday.

Christmas Day, and Labour Day on 1st May, are not included in the calendar even though they are celebrated nationally, since both fall on a Sunday in 2016.

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Thursday, except Catalunya, although normally the ones which take Easter Monday as a bank holiday – the Balearic Islands, the Basque Country, Catalunya, Valencia, Navarra and La Rioja – tend to do so instead of the Thursday before Easter.

Due to Labour Day falling on a Sunday, some regions – Andalucía, Madrid, the Canary Islands, Aragón, Castilla y León, Asturias and Extremadura – will take Monday, 2nd May as a bank holiday instead.

The Day of Santiago Apóstol (St James the Apostle) 25th June, is a bank holiday in Madrid, Galicia, Navarra, La Rioja and the Basque Country, whilst St John's Day – or San Juan – on June 24, the day after the summer solstice, is a holiday in Catalunya and Galicia.

San José's or St Joseph's Day on 19th March, which is Father's Day in Spain, and a set-in-stone bank holiday in the Valencia region because of its spectacular, colourful, noisy and feel-good Fallas fiestas, but is sometimes a normal working day elsewhere in the country – even in

REGION VARIATIONS

February, April, June and September are the only months in 2016 with no national or regional holidays.

However, each individual city, town and even village often has its own, separate bank holidays for its main fiestas, meaning workplaces based there will frequently give their staff the day off even if they live in a town where it is business as usual.

In fact, in some towns, it can even be a bank holiday in one neighbourhood but not in another.

Some companies only allow a maximum number of local bank holidays to be taken by staff, whilst other – usually public-sector employers – let workers take a Monday or Friday off where a bank holiday falls midweek so they get a long weekend off, known as a puente, or 'bridge'.

This commonly happens over 12th October, especially in Valencia where its 'regional day' is 9th October, and also over 6th and 8th December.

The association Help Vega Baja has donated two thousand euros to help those in need in San Miguel.

The money has been presented to the food bank run by the Neighbourhood Association San Miguel Archangel.

The money donated has been invested in the purchase of meat, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables from shops in the locality and the food stuffs purchased has been delivered to the assigned food bank families as a special delivery for the New Year.

The neighbourhood association appreciates the gesture of solidarity shown by this group of British residents, which like in other years has come forward the timely relief and assistance to the most needy families in the town.

A spokesman for San Miguel Archangel said: “ This is just one example of full, real and effective integration of the expat community into everyday life of the municipality and more importantly the local community.”

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Don’t divide the Orihuela Costa The political groups in Orihuela are considering a new Regulation on Citizens Participation in the governance of Orihuela. It sounds like a good idea and indeed there are elements being studied which would have advantages for the residents of Orihuela.

However, as far as Orihuela Costa is concerned, it is of secondary importance and because it could involve the division of Orihuela Costa into different districts, it could have implications which would be definitely negative for those living on the coast.

The positive elements in these proposals for citizens’ participation are in relation to the rights of citizens and proposals for defending their rights, including the appointment of an

services and facilities we should have, considering that the coast is as important in population terms as the city, growing constantly and providing the bulk of the income raised by the municipality in the form of taxes. There is a danger that the political groups in Orihuela would use the existence of citizen participation procedures to divert attention from the neglect and abandonment of the coast.

It is, however, the division of the municipality into Districts which constitutes the real danger in these proposals. By design, in the current municipal Master Plan which is dated 1990, Orihuela Costa is considered to be a collection of unconnected urbanisations. Denial of the existence of Orihuela Costa as a single integrated

C.L.A.R.O. campaign for single integrated urban entity to save Orihuela Costa postal service.

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SPANISH PM INSISTS HE WILL BATTLE TO FORM GOVERNMENT Spain's beleaguered Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said he will battle on to try and form a government despite categoric refusals by other key parties to back him after the inconclusive elections.

While it won the 20th December legislative polls, Rajoy's conservative Popular Party lost its absolute majority, leaving it in the unprecedented situation of having to garner support from other parties to form a minority government.

“We think that the wish of the Spaniards over who should govern is clear, we think there is a mandate, and therefore I... will try to form a government,” Rajoy told reporters in his end-of-year press briefing.

He gave scant details as to what a minority PP government would look like, but said it should among other tasks strive for national unity in the face of a separatist movement in the north-

eastern region of Catalonia - a hotbutton issue which all main parties agree on. But the 60-year-old premier - whose drastic spending cuts over the past four years helped ease Spain away from economic collapse but created inequalities and instability - has his work cut out.

So far both the PP’s traditional Socialist rivals (PSOE), who came second in the elections, and upstart party Podemos which arrived in third place with a surprisingly high 69 parliamentary seats, refuse to support him.

Rajoy has met the leaders of both parties, as well as Albert Rivera, head of new centre-right grouping Ciudadanos, which came fourth in the elections with 40 seats.

He faces a vote of confidence in January on whether he can stay on as leader of the government. In a first vote

he needs to get the backing of more than half of 350 lawmakers in the assembly. If he falls short a second vote will be held 48 hours later with a lower bar to success - he would just need to get more votes for than against him.

That means that if Ciudadanos and the Socialists were to abstain from voting in the second vote, Rajoy would be able to get re-elected.

Ciudadanos, which shares many of the PP’s economic policies, has said it will abstain.

That leaves Rajoy courting the Socialists for their backing. But in a separate press conference, the PSOE once again rejected any form of support.

“We will vote no to Rajoy and to the PP because they represent immobilisation,” said PSOE number two Cesar Luena.

Pablo Samper’s New Year message

Ombudsman and facilities for making complaints and suggestions.

However, the proposals being studied for direct participation involving excessively bureaucratic and costly procedures are not what Orihuela Costa needs and the proposals for dividing the municipality into Districts would be clearly against the interests of Orihuela Costa residents.

The needs of Orihuela Costa are radically improved public services like street cleaning, maintenance of the infrastructure of roads, pavements and public places and in particular greatly improved investment in the so-called parks and gardens which are disgracefully inadequate.

A CLARO spokesman said: “We need properly organised and locally based emergency services: police, fire and ambulances. Orihuela Costa needs investment in social welfare like a day care for elderly citizens, special care facilities, a centre for young people and a Cultural Centre with library, theatre and rooms for the many groups on the coast who organise choirs, drama groups and leisure activities. The present under-sized Civic Centre does not provide anything like adequate facilities.

“Orihuela city enjoys all that we lack.

It has proper public services, quality maintenance carried out by municipal workers, day care and special needs facilities and a variety of theatres and venues for public events. They have the essentials of what is good governance and therefore the basis for which citizens’ participation could be advantageous.

“But in the case of Orihuela Costa, when there is such a comprehensive lack of services and facilities, what is the point of proposing elaborate and costly procedures for involving residents in the management of what does not exist?”

The overriding priority for Orihuela Costa is major improvements in the basic

urban entity enables the political groups in Orihuela to more easily deny us the facilities we need and should have.

Consequences This denial has other serious consequences. In its search for economies, the Post Office has stopped home deliveries of post enjoyed for decades in five major urbanisations Campoamor, Cabo Roig, La Regia and La Zenia I and II. The reason given is that we are not a single integrated urban entity with the required population to maintain a full postal service. CLARO was successful in persuading the previous Socialist and Green government to mount a legal challenge to the decision of the Post Office and to promise to change the status of Orihuela Costa in the new Master Plan which is being finalised.

The spokesman continued: “Rather than abstract citizens participation procedures, we need the concrete assurance of the new minority Popular Party government (and confirmation of the decisions of the political groups in the previous government) that they will defend the restoration of our right to a full postal service in the courts and that they will change the status of Orihuela Costa in the new Master Plan, for which they are now responsible, so that Orihuela Costa becomes a single integrated urban entity.

Division of Orihuela Costa into districts would contradict the status we need.”

In the opinion of CLARO, Orihuela Costa needs, as a priority, radically improved basic services, including emergency services and full social and cultural facilities before embarking on costly, abstract and bureaucratic citizens participation procedures. Above all, the party believes that local residents need the protection of the status of Orihuela Costa as a single integrated urban entity and not the division of the coast into weak, fragmented, competing districts.

It’s not been an easy start for the coalition local government in Torrevieja. Following on from 27 years during which the PP has governed here, taking up the ropes has not been straightforward. Representing five different parties, the people of Torrevieja were understandably concerned about the ability of these disparate individuals to make up the pentapartido and be a credible governing force for their town.

Now, more than six months on, the reception of the town hall’s activities has been mixed. With venues closing and works ceasing, many have worried that for four years Torrevieja might be left without the decisive lead it needs. However, not everything has stood still. Many traditional events have taken place as normal and some new initiatives have been welcomed.

This past six months hasn’t only been a voyage into the unknown for those of us who live in Torrevieja, it’s also been something of a journey for those becoming councillors in the new government. Pablo Samper is the

Pablo Samper

councillor for sports and for young people. He is ‘autonomo’ meaning that he pays into the system every month and has done so since 2007.

Prior to him taking up his role as a councillor, he was an administrative manager with a political science degree.

He represents the Sueño party and left his job to take up his post, recognising that in four years time he might be in a position to return to his previous employment. For him, the role of councillor has opened

new doors but he has also found himself to be in the thick of it.

‘I have come into politics to improve the quality of life of citizens,’ says Councillor Samper, ‘not to make money out of them.I’ll work hard with my departments to transform Torrevieja and make it a city accessible and welcoming. I wish you a happy 2016 and hope that your dreams come true.’

Suzanne O’Connell

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Record number of tourists travel to Spain in 2015 The number of holiday makers has shot up in Spain in the past year, with 64.6 million visitors from abroad – nearly one and a half times the country's population – having travelled here between January and November 2015.

This translates as a rise of 4.8 percent on the same 11-month period in 2014, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE)'s FRONTUR survey. Last year's 61.7 million was already a record, but consistent increases in foreign visitor numbers have been seen in the past few years.

The majority came from the UK thanks to its newly-recovered economy, with the nearly 15 million Brits visiting Spain representing a 4.1 percent increase.

French tourists were the second-largest national group with just under 11 million, or an increase of 8.9 percent, followed

by Germans, with nearly 9.9 million – although the latter have declined in number, by 0.8 percent over the past year. Other tourists who were less seen in 2014 included Russians, with just

900,000 visitors or 33.7 percent fewer than last year.

The USA, further down the list of national groups at 1.44 million, nonetheless represented one of the greatest increases with 24.2 percent more North Americans travelling to Spain in 2015 than in 2014.

For tourists of all nationalities, the top destination was Catalunya, where over 16.5 million visitors went to this year – 3.7 percent more than last year – followed by the Balearic Islands, which welcomeed 11.6 million foreign tourists or 2.6 percent more than in 2014, and the Canary Islands in third place with just under 10.6 million, or 1.1 percent more than in the previous year.

An overwhelming majority came to Spain by aeroplane – nearly 52 million – but another 11.8 million arrived by road.

Hotels continue to be the most popular choice of accommodation, and were elected by 40.8 million visitors, whilst 9.6 million chose holiday parks, rural guest houses, or other types of commercially-marketed

areas such as holiday cottages, caravan parks or camping sites. A total of 14.1 million chose noncommercial accommodation, including their own holiday homes or those of friends or family members.

In November 2015 alone, Spain welcomed 3.7 million international holidaymakers, being 10.7 percent more than in November 2014. Of these, most – 20.7 percent - were from the UK, with another 16.2 percent from France and 13.2% from Germany.

The Canary Islands, due to their mild year-round climate and warmer winters than the mainland, accounted for the highest number of visitors – 27.4 percent of the total – but Catalunya, with 24.5 percent, was not far behind and is less weather-dependent since it is home to Spain's second-largest and most vibrant and cosmopolitan city, Barcelona.

Another 14.4 percent travelled to Andalucía.

Most of November's visitors this year stayed in hotels, the INE confirms.

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Christmas isn’t over yet in Spain Not until the three kings have made their appearance can you safely put away your Christmas trimmings in Spain. Christmas celebrations might not be as intense here as in the UK; but they go on for longer. After British children have given up any hope of the odd trickle of additional presents, children in Spain are looking forward to 5th January. This is when, traditionally, Spanish children receive their presents and the penultimate day of the Christmas holiday period.

The highlight for families is the evening of the 5th when the three kings arrive in towns and cities across Spain to begin delivering their presents. In some regions they arrive on foot, in others on camels or even, as in Torrevieja, by boat.

Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar will arrive by boat on the 5th January at 5.30pm in Torrevieja’s port and will be welcomed by hundreds of children along with the winners of the children’s writing competition. The two winners, Rosana Gutierrez (10) and Paula Aniorte (8), will welcome the kings before they climb on their floats ready for the parade to start.

If you would like to join in this year, you can watch the arrival of the three kings at the main fishing port or you can watch them in the parade that will take them along the Ramon Gallud route to the Plaza de la Constitución. The Tabardo family have loaned their boat for the occasion and councillor África Celdrán has promised some changes from previous years.

Preparation for the three kings began on 2nd January when a post box was installed next to the Belén in the Plaza de la Constitución. In here children could post their letters to the kings just as they might send a letter to Santa Claus in the UK. On the 4th January, the majestic trio send their royal pages to collect the letters.

Although Santa Claus is

becoming an increasinglywellestablished figure on the 25th, he isn’t a traditional part of Spanish Christmas celebrations.

Many families are now split for present-givingbetween the two dates. This is partly because children return to school on the 7thJanuary leaving little time for them to enjoy the presents they’ve been given. Opening them on the 25th means that by the time New Year arrives there’s been plenty of opportunity to play and break what Santa brought.

However, the three kings represents a colourful and traditional present-giving opportunity. One that’s more in line with the Christmas story and one that should remain a central part of celebrating Christmas in Spain.

Suzanne O’Connell

See the Let’s Rock Shows Gig Guide on page 62 of this week’s Costa Blanca People for more information about the Three Kings Parades across the southern Costa Blanca

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE Having finally witnessed the US Federal Reserve raise interest rates for the 1st time since 2006 the week before Christmas week all other data and market announcements had limited sway over market sentiment.

There could also be an argument that as the markets were moving towards the Christmas holiday period and then onto the New Year celebrations most foreign exchange business had already been covered leaving the rates devoid of volatility.

As 2015 drew to a close the last few weeks saw foreign exchange rates little changed with €/US$ trading within a range of €1.0850 - €1.0990, and now settling at €1.09; with GBP/€ having drifted lower from its peak of €1.3735 to hit a low of €1.3480, but now closing just above €1.36.

Sterling has been on the back foot for some time now as market expectations of a UK interest rate hike seemed to be further postponed.

The adverse weather conditions in the UK with Strom Frank delivering severe flooding in many parts of the UK has captured media attention. The immense scale of the flooding and subsequent devastation with the cost of repairing damaged property and reinstating and shoring up flood defences could well exceed £5.8bn, with further revisions likely to be upwards. The economic disruption will also become known in the months ahead and could impact UK gross domestic product.

The weakness of the UK data releases did not let up either.

The latest 3rd quarter UK GDP release saw a small downward revision at 0.4% growth verses 0.5% noted at the previous estimate.

Overall UK growth for 2015 is still likely to come in just above 2% although this is not as healthy as had been forecast just a few months earlier.

The pound was also further hurt by the disappointing (PSNBR) public sector net borrowing requirement excluding public sector banks, which increased by £1.3 billion to £14.2 billion in November 2015 compared with November 2014.

Poor levels of tax receipts have weakened the Government’s financial position, putting Chancellor George Osborne’s deficit reduction plans under increasing pressure of missing the published targets.

Recent unnerving reports highlighting the massive financial contribution the UK has made to the European Union to date, apparently as much as half a trillion pounds - an eyewatering £1 billion a month on average, since we joined, has helped to fuel further strong argument from the Vote Leave campaigners. It seems that David Cameron is now hard pressed to win any major concessions from the EU at a time when he is desperate to reduce our contribution to the EU budget and aiming to limit social security benefits for EU migrants.

Whilst the data was far from positive British consumers end the year in reasonable cheer.

Catalan bid for independence Refugee conference halted as Mas fails to form govt It appears that Catalan separatists are incapable of forming a government following intractable divisions over the identity of the region's future president in a move likely to trigger fresh elections.

The crisis came to a head after a far-left Catalan separatist party said it would not back a new regional government led by outgoing president Artur Mas. The announcement is a major blow for Mas, who has spearheaded Catalonia's drive to break away from Spain.

Separatists won a majority of seats in the 135-seat Catalan parliament for the first time in a September election in the wealthy northeastern region of Spain that is home to 7.5 million people.

Last month, they approved a resolution calling for the creation of an independent Catalan republic within 18 months, laying down a major challenge to the central government in Madrid.

However, Mas's ‘Together for Yes’ secessionist alliance, which won 62 seats, needed the backing of the smaller far-left separatist CUP faction, which won 10 seats, to form a government ahead of a January 9 deadline, but ideological differences proved to be too wide.

“The independence movement has an absolute majority - within the region - but with this candidate... we cannot form a government,” CUP deputy Sergi Saladie told reporters following a meeting of the party's leadership where the decision was taken.

The CUP, an anti-capitalist party that opposes NATO and EU membership, has consistently refused to back Mas because of his austerity policies of recent years and

his faction's links to corruption scandals.

Saladie said the party would not "close the door" if another candidate were to be proposed. However, since September's election, Mas's alliance has repeatedly refused to put forward an alternative president.

Failing an agreement between Mas' coalition and the CUP on a new candidate before midnight on Saturday, the Catalan parliament must call fresh elections, which would be a setback for the secession drive. It would be the fourth round of elections since 2010 in Catalonia, which represents nearly a fifth of Spain's economic output.

Independence Although the separatists were divided over the formation of a new government, in November they pushed a resolution through the Catalan parliament that calls for the creation of

an independent republic within 18 months, laying down a major challenge to the central government in Madrid.

The divisions among Catalonia's secessionist camp appear to have benefited new anti-austerity party Podemos, which came first in the region in Spain's general elections on December 20.

Podemos wants Catalonia to remain a part of Spain but is in favour of allowing an independence referendum in the region like the ones held in Scotland in 2014, and in Quebec in 1980 and 1995, which both resulted in votes for the "No" camp.

All other national parties refuse to allow a referendum, judging it unconstitutional. Polls show that most Catalans support a referendum on independence but are divided over breaking from Spain.

The María Moliner Library in the centre of Orihuela has hosted a series of conferences on the situation of the Syrian refugees.

The Department of Immigration has held the events to mark the International Day of Migrants in conjunction with the Red Cross. The conferences saw volunteers and experts who have worked with refugees share their personal experiences with the audience.

Likewise, a round table discussion entitled ‘The Situation of refugees in transit to the European Union’ was hosted and included participation by Adelaide Square, Red Cross volunteer in Greece; Miguel Angel Morales, lifeguard and volunteer of "Proactive open arms" in

Lesbos; Matias Andrade, representative of the Platform Support Syrian People of Elche and Sabina Galindo.

The Councillor for Immigration stressed the importance of this conference, because ‘awareness of these cases is essential for all to know the situation of refugees and together we can help by providing the means at our disposal’.

The day-time conference was followed by an evening discussion and open forum also at the María Moliner Library, hosted

by Jose Manuel Illán head of the care program of Red Cross refugees in the province of Alicante, entitled ‘Legal situation of refugees’. More events are to be arranged in the New Year.

Spain’s Eurovision hopes Six finalists have been shortlisted to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest. Maria Isabel, winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest at just nine years old, and Barei who took to the Starlite stage last summer, will be among six hopefuls vying to sing for their country.

Following Sweden’s victory in the 2015 contest, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden, this May. This is the 61st edition of the annual event and the third time the competition has been

staged in Stockholm.

The Marbella Starlite festival performer, a journalist and an award-winning Huelvan singer are among six finalists shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest.

Barcelona-based singer Salvador Beltran, whose musical inspiration comes from his Andalucian mother will also face the music in the sing-offs, along with journalist Electric Nana, Murcia-based singer Xuso Jones and La Voz finalist Maverick.

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Three Kings come to Orihuela Costa The Three Kings, Gaspar, Melchor and Baltasar will lead the annual parade through the streets of Orihuela Costa from around 6pm this evening (Tuesday 5th January).

The Magi also referred to as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings, were, in the Gospel of Matthew and Christian tradition, a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity

celebrations of Christmas and are an important part of Christian tradition.

According to Spanish tradition children’s presents are given by the Three King’s on the eve of the 5th while the children are asleep – and not by Father Christmas on the eve of the 24th December. The morning of the 6th January is when Spanish children open their gifts to start the Spanish festive day. Therefore, the arrival of the Three King’s is always met by much excitement.

The coastal parade will begin near to Los Dolses school in Calle Nicolas de Bussi and weave its way through the streets to Zenia Boulevard. The parade traditionally includes three floats of the ‘Magi’ from which the Kings Page’s throw huge amounts of sweets to the children that line the street cheering.

These are accompanied by dancers, bands, musicians and local community groups forming a colourful procession.

Once the parade reaches the boulevard there will be a formal greeting of the Three Kings. Children will be able to meet them and hand letters to the King’s Page with a list of the presents they hope to receive that evening.

As with the British tradition, children who have been naughty run the risk of nit receiving any gifts from the Three Kings. Instead children that have not been good for their parents wake to find a piece of coal left for them.

The celebrations will continue all evening at the Boulevard with entertainment and a party atmosphere.

All of the shops will be open who those who need to buy last minute presents and the bars and restaurants will provide a wide range of food and drink for revellers and shoppers alike.

(See next week’s Costa Blanca People for pictures of the parade).

Brit hit maker dies in Spain British musician Guru Josh, (right) known for his 1989 hit Infinity, has died from unknown causes in Ibiza at just 51 years old, according to his agent Sharron Elkabas.

Considered a post-Acid House icon in the UK, the artist whose real name was Paul Walden was also a musical producer and a painter.

After spending three years in the USA between 1983 and 1986, Guru Josh started up the rock band Joshua Cries Wolf. But his real hit came after a fan gave him an ecstasy pill at one of his concerts, which changed his outlook – according to an obituary in a leading British broadsheet – and he became famous alongside saxophonist Mad Mick with Infinity, a record that would reach number one all over Europe.

It became the title track of Guru Josh’s 1990 album, and went on to form part of numerous compilation CDs before a remix was released seven years ago titled Infinity 2008, which went on to sell 12 million copies.

Guru Josh has been living in Ibiza for

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many years, where he has continued to make music and to paint.

Last year, he held an exhibition in Madrid at the Arco fair titled ‘Reflections.

IKEA’s humorous response to claim delivery man left 1 million euros In an attempt to explain why officers investigating a corruption case found 1 million euros at his parents-in-law’s house, ex-General secretary Francisco Granados ludicrously claimed that a money-filled briefcase had been left at his in-laws home by a ‘…delivery person from Ikea’.

A search of his parents-in-laws’ property turned up the million euros stashed in a briefcase, after Granados was

jailed as part of the Punica investigation into bribery and corruption. Needless to say the Judge was not convinced by Granados’ explanation and refused his application for bail.

In response the Scandinavian retailer has written a hilarious response that pulls no punches in highlighting the stupidity of the claim. In its satirical article, the Swedish chain announced the “IKEA will discontinue its popular ‘Voila’ briefcase

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with €1 million inside” because it ‘was not profitable’.

“One of the biggest blockbusters from Ikea, a briefcase full of money and designed to be placed in the home will disappear from the catalogue of the famous Swedish company this coming January,” the article read. The article also recommended that all current Voila owners ‘should hide it out of sight and try to forget about it’.

Having just finished a four year project to build the first rate ship of the line, HMS Victory, I am now looking for a commission, if any person would like an ornamental model ship built, to show off in their home, then please contact me on 650 794 318. The build costs are free, all you will need to buy is the model.

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Don’t you just love this time of year? The weather the last few weeks has been absolutely fantastic – sunny and a comfortable 20-25°C. Everything is growing, but what I love most of all about this time of year is the abundance of colourful wildflowers everywhere – along the roads, in the campo, in the woods ...

Asphodelus fistulosis These are a selected few of some of the “usual suspects” I meet every day at the moment when walking the dogs or driving through the campo: Convolvulus althaeoides is everywhere.

It is a species of morning glory known by the common name Mallow Bindweed. It is a plant with delicate, silver green leaves that will either climber or trail. It blooms with large, funnel shaped, pink flowers from spring to late summer. It is beautiful in the garden, but can be invasive and is best grown in a container.

Asphodelus fistulosis, also called Onion Weed. Originating in Western Europe,

this plant has escaped from gardens to become a troublesome weed in agriculture and is a declared weed in many parts of the world. It is all over the pinewoods, but weed or not – the star-shaped delicate flowers are exquisite.

Oxalis pes-caprae is also known as Bermuda buttercup or Sour-grass.

Bermuda buttercup is a low growing perennial broadleaf plant with shamrocklike leaves. Buttercup oxalis occurs in coastal dunes, scrub, gardens, turf, urban areas, orchards and agricultural fields.

They are attractive, blooming with bright yellow flowers for many, many months, but are a nuisance when they spread into gardens or when they infest shrubs.

Although buttercup oxalis does not produce seeds, it is difficult to control because it propagates through underground bulbs. Pulling up the stems leaves the bulbs behind. Sometimes Bermuda buttercup is grown as an ornamental.

Carpobrotus acinaciformis with the common names Sally-my-handsome, Hottentot-fig or Sour-fig is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It is particularly resistant to harsh coastal climatic conditions and to salt and is a

Carpobrotus robust and fast growing, creeping, matforming succulent that grow year round, with individual shoot segments growing more than 1m per year. You find it all over the sand dunes and in the pine woods.

The large, pink flowers are very showy and the plant is frequently cultivated, especially in mild coastal climates. It is an easy-to-grow groundcover, ideal for lowmaintenance and water-wise gardens.

Flowering occurs mainly in spring and early summer.

Echium sabulicola, also called Sand Viper’s-bugloss, is a creeping plant native to the sandy areas of the coasts of the Mediterranean region. It requires plenty of sun and prolonged dry periods. The plant blooms from early spring to summer, usually with blue to purple flowers, but can also be found with reddish/pink hues. It lives in grassland and woods together with many other species considered weeds.

Erodium malacoides is a species of flowering plant in the geranium family known by the common names Mediterranean stork’s bill and Oval heron's bill.

This is a weedy annual or biennial herb which is native to much of Eurasia and North Africa, but can be found on most continents where it is an introduced

Erodium malacoides

Echium sabulicola species. It spreads very easily – the seeds often being carried in the fur of animals.

I just love these tiny pink flowers.

Anagallis monelli (Blue Pimpernel or Flaxleaf Pimpernel) is a species of pimpernel native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing tender perennial of the primrose family with deep blue flowers and blooms from spring to late autumn.

Helichrysum stoechas, also called Eternal Flower or Goldilocks. This is a plant of dry stony places mostly found in the eastern Mediterranean. Many flowers of Helichrysum species look quite like this one - yellow and dry (everlasting) looking. This plant can be identified by a strong smell of curry when the leaves or stems are crushed. It flowers for several months.

These plants all look great, but in the garden remember to control them as most of them are quite invasive. Unless of course, your goal is a natural garden full of wild flowers. The good thing however, is that they require no care or weeding as they are basically weeds themselves ...

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WELCOME TO OPORTO with Vivalia Travel Porto is Portugal’s second largest city and the capital of the Northern region.

Its metropolitan area (Greater Porto) has some 2,500,000 inhabitants in a 50 km radius, with cities like Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia, and Gondomar.

Porto has always been a mercantile city, and this is evident in the style of the buildings lining the Avenida dos Aliados, the core of the downtown area.

The centre of town, unlike other major Portuguese cities, which tend towards the baroque, is granite and monumental.

The city is quite varied architecturally, with medieval as well as modern living side by side.

Porto’s geography is hard on the feet, but pleasant to the eye.

The city is extremely hilly, with many buildings built into a cliff face that overlooks the river.

Stairs cut into the stone run up and down the cliff face and offer a laborious but rewarding walking tour.

Across the river from Porto proper, in the suburb of Gaia, are located the warehouses of notable companies dealing with Port Wine, such as Cálem, Fonseca, Sandemans, Kopke, and others.

good place to start visiting the World Heritage area; to the other side of the river you will see the Ribeira de Gaia, a similar area from the city of Vila Nova de Gaia (the two are only separated by the river) and where you could find the Port Wine Cellars.

You can take a cruise upriver.

Go at least as far as Pinhão. In addition, take a port wine tour and visit the various wine caves!

This is a must as Porto is the port wine capital. The cellars are in Vila Nova de Gaia, a 5 minute walk from Ribeira across the Douro river.

Visit the Dragão Stadium, home of FC Porto. The team has a rich history and the stadium is worth a visit on the architecture alone.

For shopping, take a stroll around the Mercado do Bolhão which has a food market and handicrafts stores, and Santa Catarina Street (highly recommended, even if only to stroll), which is near Bolhão.

Things to See, Do and Cedofeita Street is also a Shopping busy shopping street, as well The first place to begin with is as Boavista. Porto and the the Ribeira, the part of the city suburbs have plenty of near the river, which is also a shopping centres, including

Norte Shop-ping, Arrábida Shopping, Parque Nascente, Gaia Shopping and Mar Shopping.

Eat and Drink The best restaurants of the city are mainly located in Matosinhos near the beach and the seaport called “Porto de Leixões”.

Expect hearty meals, and if you can, try “Tripas à moda do Porto”. Be aware, however, that this is a tripe dish.

Citizens of Porto are called tripeiros (tripe-eaters) on account of this dish. Also try the salted codfish “Bacalhau” - in any way it is cooked - there are hundreds of different dishes with salted codfish.

Don’t forget the traditional dish called “Francesinha”, which literally translated means little French lady. It is covered with cheese and a spicy sauce, with the option of including french fries on top.

However, Porto is home to port wine of course, and there are many wineries around the city where port wine is matured.

The wine is produced and bottled in Porto.

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ABOUT US GO SATELLITE was set up 12 years ago by husband and wife team. Ian has more than 20 years experience, having spent 10 years with SKY in Home Services in the UK, where he worked on the specialist heights team as well as SKY’s Prestigious VIP Team, which caters for the stars, therefore the quality of his workmanship is extremely high!

After leaving SKY, Ian set up his own business in the UK and ran this very successfully for 5 years before moving to Spain.

SERVICES WE OFFER We are here to help! We can arrange installation of TV direct from the satellite with no monthly subscription. We are able to make repairs to existing satellite systems, potentially saving you from additional costs. We are suppliers of Sky and Humax receivers direct from the UK. You will find we are the cheapest on the Costa Blanca. Ask us about Sky cards and subscriptions. We are not only here for your TV and Satellite solutions, but are able to offer help with internet and telephone.

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WHERE ARE WE? GO SATELLITE is based in Ciudad Quesada and covers most of the Costa Blanca.

WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? Ian said “Being a small company has its advantages.

We offer a personal service and get to know all our customers by name. It’s important to us that people fully understand and are happy with the service we are providing. We realise that the technology involved can be confusing, but we are happy to spend time with our customers to ensure that they get the best system for their needs”.

CUSTOMER SERVICE Any concerns of queries are dealt with in a clear and professional manner and clients can call Ian at any point if they have any queries. This ensures that all of their customers have complete peace of mind throughout the lifetime of the service. Added to that is the fact that GO SATELLITE is a fully legal, Spanish registered business that provides individual, company and community installations with a free no-obligation site survey.

Go Satellite is going from strength to strength!

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS! Over the past 12 years the company has installed hundreds of satellite TV systems for individuals, companies and communities. The Go Satellite system uses highest quality Portuguese manufactured dishes and requires NO monthly payments. Packages are available to suit everybody’s requirements and budget. GO SATELLITE offer expertise, reassurance and a proven track record, which can be backed up by many a satisfied customer.

OTHER SERVICES Go Satellite not only provide television, but are also able to provide internet and telephone services. Packages are available to suit all with a switch on/off service available for non-residents.

COME AND MEET US! We have an office in the Business Centre, Calle Los Arcos No 7B, Ciudad Quesada, so you can now come and meet us and we will endeavour to help you with all of your TV queries.

DISH ISSUES? Here at Go Satellite, we only use only top quality Portuguese dishes and Invacom LNBs. Sky Packages are also available. If you do not have room or do not wish to have a dish, give us a call, as we have a solution!

At Go Satellite, we will endeavour to provide TV for everyone.

So, if you are fed up of missing your favourite programmes or you have lost your TV signal and do not want to lose out any more, then call 965 725 670 or call into our office to find out more about GO SATELLITE and its services. Alternatively, check out the website: www.freetvspain.com

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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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HEY, HEY WE’RE THE MONKEYS...

I wish all you all a healthy new year: As for ‘Happy New Year’, well that’s up to yourselves and whatever does it for you. Life is good and there will be loads of happiness to be shared – but on the other hand, 2016 could severely test the equilibrium of a saint – if you can find a saint.

This is the centenary of the 1916 Rising. Personally I know that I am a very proud Irishman and as nationalistic as it is reasonable to be, but I cannot say that I am looking forward to the Easter Rising celebrations. All the political parties, every faction and a multiplicity of organisations will be jockeying for position at the head of the parade and all trying to out-green each other.

There will be more people clamouring to mount the platform than ever saw the inside of the GPO. The sight of a naked microphone will be enough to arouse speaker after speaker, all suffering from a condition known as high self-esteem. Nobody will tell the truth; that the uprising was not a popular people’s revolt, that it was in fact called off by the leaders and that Irishmen fought on both sides in all our nation’s historic battles over the previous thousand years.

Before the 1916 starting gun is fired, much of the same cast will be putting on their election show. This will be my first election to enjoy as a spectator-sport and I am as ever looking forward to it. I already know who I am going to vote for and the type of sound government I hope to see afterwards. It will be a foulridden contest without a whistle. The Irish people need to think carefully;

weigh up all the consequences of their vote and vote with their head. Sadly the back-slapping, hand-clapping, hailfellow-well-met, wink-wink, what’s-in-itfor-me gombeen has not been exterminated. If you think he was only elected to the Donegal, Monaghan or Sligo councils … think again. Most are never found out; but please remember that the bad ones are the minority.

Are you sufficiently depressed by all that – and we are still only crossing the saddle-board of the New Year? Cheer up; this column has the answer as to how we handle 2016 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey. Would there be any merit in a proposal that we drop everything else and put the monkeys in charge? The monkey is after all a distant relative – in other words, one of our own.

There are around 260 different types of monkeys and we can learn something different from every cousin of them. One quality attaches itself to all the monkey family and that is that they all have a keen sense of fairness and compassion. Worthy of further investigation, wouldn’t you say? They will share food and trade objects for food without knowingly taking

advantage of a fellow being. Look at your TV these days and you will see astronomically priced tear-jerking advertisements urging us to give a couple of quid a month to sponsor a stray dog or donkey. Monkeys would first sponsor a stray child.

Yes, monkeys are truly amazing creatures and deserve a chance at running the planet. They are extremely intelligent and as we say, regarded as being the closest to humans – before we lost our way. Give them a shot at running the world during this, their own year - with the option of an extended reign if they make a more decent fist of it. Prime minister monkey will solve climate warming before December.

The owl monkey has fifty different vocalisations including grunts, shrieks, moans, gulps, screams, shrieks and hoots. He is therefore clearly suitable for the Dail. The monkey who ‘speaks no evil, hears no evil, sees no evil’ could become president of the IFA and likeminded monkeys could serve on state boards and Dail committees.

Now lads listen to this and see how much we can learn during the year of the monkey. The drill monkey has a

following of twenty females and … wait for it, he manages to keep them all happy. This is easily twenty times a higher score than your average man in the street. Meanwhile the sisters can take comfort from the fact that the female similarly dominates the pack among the patas monkeys.

I famously … or infamously was remembered for years for chiding a dear colleague, Jackie, who forgot to turn on a light; by telling her that if only I had a monkey it would be OK, because a monkey can be trained to do a chore at the same time every day without forgetting!

Finally, most monkeys have a sense of humour – an (imp)ish kind of humour you might say. So when you have finished reading this column, would you kindly find a monkey and pass it on.

Happy 2016 … Happy ‘Year of the Monkey’, folks.

Always listen to the advice of friends – it won’t do you any harm, and it will make them feel better.

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Business Profile

CARS AND KITCHENS GIVEN A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

Rapid Repairs are busy. If ever there was a good recommendation for a business it’s that people use them, and then use them again. ‘We get recommended by word of mouth,’ explains Ken Brooks the owner.

‘People know us and trust us. We’ve been around since 2008.’

Rapid Repairs moved their premises in March 2015 to their new site at Poligono Industrial LasMoras, San Fulgencio. It’s a perfect spot with large, clean, airy premises, good parking and easy accessibility from the N332.

The new premises also meant an upgrade on some of their services.

They now have a spray bake oven which improves the finish of recently sprayed cars and other items. ‘The new building helps us to fully comply with all legal requirements and health and safety,’ says Ken.

Rapid Repairs might have made their name for their motor accident repair work but they have also found a new, booming market. ‘We’re finding a lot of interest from people wanting to give their kitchens a new lease of life,’ says Ken. He has the pictures to prove it. A range of before and after photos show gloomy and rather shabby kitchens refreshed and looking as good as new.

‘We’re finding that people who are struggling to sell their property are coming to us to improve the look of their kitchens,’ says Ken. ‘We collect the doors and drawers or we can take them off ourselves and bring them to the warehouse. Then we degrease them, machine rub down, sand, fill and then you can have either a sat, matt or high gloss finish.’

Another part of the business is dealing with car sunburn. Whereas cars in the UK suffer from rust, the cars in Spain suffer from sunburn. You’ll have seen cars with peeling paintwork particularly on car bonnets and roofs.Rapid Repairs have no problem using primer, paint and lacquer to bring your car’s paint work up to mint condition.

If their customers’ recommendations didn’t convince you how efficient the Rapid Repair service is then their links with high profile insurance companies might.

They have worked with companies such as Linea Directa, Liberty, Ibex,

Reale and MSD. It’s a thoroughly comprehensive service that includes provision of a courtesy car (subject to availability), free written estimates (valid for three months), and a collection, pick up and delivery service within a 5km radius.

They will take on anything from complete re-sprays to headlamp polishing.

You don’t have to take our word for it, you can see for yourself by looking

at the transformations of both vehicles and furniture on their Facebook page or visiting their premises in San Fulgencio. They are open from 8.00 am until 5.00pm and don’t close for lunch. Alternatively you can contact them by calling 645 162 808 or 966 924 510 or emailing them at info@rapidrepairs.es Suzanne O’Connell

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Something positive for the new year ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL

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2015 has had its highs and lows with a number of venues closed and works halted in Torrevieja following the election of the new council. The La Siesta park is one example of the anxiety that a change of local government has caused in some sections of the community.

In July, Costa Blanca People reported on the concerns of those living in Altos de la Bahia in Torrevieja. The residents’ first concern had been that the Zona Verde promised to them when they first bought their properties has not yet materialised. Now, ten years later, it’s a building site rather than the grassed park area they had originally been led to expect. Although it looked as though work had started again just before the local elections, it stopped immediately once the elections were over. Local residents, Anthony and Andreena Lister, were concerned to see the project left in limbo and no indication of what the land might degenerate into in future.

The good news is that Anthony and Andreena can now report that work has started again. ‘We were amazed to see Acciona clear the rubbish from the area this week and strip away the stinking vegetation,’ says Anthony. ‘A day later, the set of goalposts the council had taken away from the hard court football pitch shortly after the municipal election earlier this year, were returned.’

With the goalposts returning, so have the young footballers and the pitch is once more being used. However, Anthony is not celebrating too much yet. ‘The green area, while looking the best it has ever been at the moment, has still not been completed in the way envisaged. The residents and traders of Altos de la Bahia,’ adds Anthony, ‘ hope that the new council get their act together in the New Year now that they have finally shown that they know the area exists.’

Danger on the school run The second concern for Calle Tirso de Molina residents was that of the entrance and exit to the school Ciudad del Mar. The one-way status of the street was being ignored by parents who could even be seen driving down the street in reverse to get their children into school on time.

Progress has been shown here too.The previous sign that did allow teachers to drive the wrong way down the street has now been removed and a policeman has been on duty boking drivers who have ignored the one-way sign to drive down the street in the wrong direction. ‘We even witnessed one driver being admonished by the police for parking face down the street,’ says Anthony.

It’s been good to see some positive actions taken in the areas that the Costa Blanca People has highlighted over the past year. Thanks to Anthony and Andreena for keeping us informed and helping CBP reflect the concerns of the local community. Let’s hope other outstanding projects are com-pleted in the New Year too.

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Spanish good luck traditions As we begin 2016 we all want the year ahead to be filled with good fortune and prosperity.

The Spanish are a superstitious nation and have many beliefs they follow in their daily lives to bring them good luck throughout the year.

So, whether you are superstitious or not, everyone need some good luck so try following some of these traditions…you never know!

Saying ‘Jesus’ when someone sneezes GOOD LUCK: A common belief in many countries because sneezing was the beginning of many terrible diseases and so you asked God to bless you and drive away the danger of infection. It is also believed to keep the devil from entering through the mouth.

Parsley GOOD LUCK: In ancient times parsley was considered a sacred plant that symbolised triumph and resurrection. Driven by this belief, the people adorn graves with wreaths of parsley.

Putting a cactus on the windowsill GOOD LUCK: A popular belief

says that this plant will ward away the evil from the house.

It’s great ability to absorb moisture from the atmosphere makes it a powerful protector against evil spirits, that need moisture to grow. The custom of placing a cactus by doors and windows, observed in all Mediterranean countries comes from the belief that if spirits find water along the way, they could drown crossing it and be trapped there forever.

Throwing rice at a wedding GOOD LUCK: People threw pieces of sweets at the bride and groom, symbolising happiness and fertility.

However, in lean times they threw wheat or rice, as it was much cheaper, to this day in Spain, they throw rice.

Feeling a buzz in your ear GOOD LUCK: When you hear or feel a whistle like buzz in your ear ask someone to give you a number. The letter of the alphabet that corresponds to that number will be the first letter of the name of the person you expect to marry. ‘The Left ear is for love and right for spite’.

If you pinch the right ear immediately when you hear the whistle, the person who is criticizing you will bite their tongue!

A falling eyelash GOOD LUCK: The Devil collects eyelashes and, according to tradition, losing one meant running all kinds of dangers. So if one falls, put it on the back of your hand and throw it over your shoulder or place it on the tip of your nose, blow it upwards and make a wish.

Throwing coins into a well or fountain GOOD LUCK: It comes from ancient divination, the ritual of throwing stones or hair pins down a well, in order to know whether a fact would be fulfilled or not. If bubbles rose to the water surface it meant that they would be fulfilled.

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Dilwale (2015) Rating 5.8

Krampus (2015) Rating 6.8 A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his family home.

Director: Michael Dougherty Writers: Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner

The children of two competing families meet again after a 15‐year separation.

Director: Rohit Shetty Writers: Yunus Sajawal (screenplay), Farhad (dialogue) Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol

Point Break (2015) Rating 5.2 Daddy’s Home (2015) A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. “Point Break” is inspired by the classic 1991 hit.

Director: Ericson Core Writers: Kurt Wimmer (screenplay), Rick King (story) Stars: Édgar Ramírez, Luke Bracey, Ray Winstone

Rating 6.6 Stepdad, Brad Whitaker, is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when the biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.

Director: Sean Anders Writers: Brian Burns (screenplay), Sean Anders (screenplay) Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, a time to party, a time for resolutions, champagne and of course laughs. While many get overly sentimental about the passing of another year, and way too serious about being a better person in the forthcoming year, others are just looking for a good laugh.

Laughter is allegedly the best medicine, and it’s most certainly good for the soul, so what better way to bring in 2016 than by enjoying some humour.

Forget about diets and fitness this New Year and check out the following New Year's quotes that will have you knelt over laughing into 2016 and forgetting all about the mistakes of the previous year!....

•“Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.”— Anonymous •“Now there are more overweight people than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average; which means you’vealready met your New Year’s resolution.”— Jay Leno •“The proper behavior all through the holiday season is to be drunk. This drunkenness culminates on New Year’s Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you’re married to.”— P. J. O’Rourke •“May the New Year bring you courage to break your resolutions early! My own plan is to swear off every kind of virtue, so that I triumph even when I fall!”— Aleister Crowley •“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions.

Next week you can begin paving hell

with them as usual.” - Mark Twain •“A new year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” Anonymous •“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions.”- Joey Adams •“New Year’s Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.” - James Agate •“You know how I always dread the whole year? Well, this time I'm only going to dread one day at a time.” - Charlie Brown •“My New Year's resolution list usually starts with the desire to lose between ten and three thousand pounds.” - Nia Vardalos •“This year, let's resolve to make better bad decisions.” – someecards Need help coming up with a New Year’s resolution? Google has compiled a list of popular aspirational searches that have trended in the past to inspire you.The search engine plucked out the 10 “how-to” questions that spiked the most in the U.S. after looking at searches conducted the week before and the week after New Year’s Day 2015.

The results are funny, but not terribly surprising. People who vowed to eat healthier must be the ones looking for ways to cook kale and lentils, while those seeking new chapters in their lives are searching for advice on how to write letters of resignation.

And the person who wants to know “how to crochet a beanie” obviously picked up a new hobby over the holidays.

Someday, we’re sure Google will be able to tell us how many of these resolutions were kept, but in the end it’s the thought that counts…

1. how to get rid of stress 2. how to make kale chips 3. how much water should I drink to lose weight 4. how to write a resignation letter 5. how to cook lentils 6. how to cook cabbage 7. how to write a letter of recommendation 8. how to cook collard greens 9. how to steam broccoli 10. how to crochet a beanie If those are a little whacky for you, then here the most popular New Year’s resolutions…

1. Get in shape: Losing weight is the top resolution and combined with “exercise more” and “stay fit and healthy” it is something that over a third of the population wishes to achieve. It’s easy enough to start an exercise and diet program, but the trick is to find a decent one that will give you steady results and will be easy to stick to in the long run. Use the internet to find top tips to help maintain your motivation.

2. Start eating healthier food/less food: This is usually an extension of the previous resolution. Switching to a healthier diet can be incredibly tricky when we are surrounded by cheap junk food. However, with a good amount of determination and some basic tips you can slowly develop healthier eating habits.

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3. Stop procrastinating: The biggest barrier that keeps most people from reaching their goals is the desire to relax and do something fun instead of working hard. Once you get used to procrastinating it’s difficult to snap yourself out of it, so you’ll need to put in a lot of work to change this bad habit.

There are many useful tips out there to find your way to stop procrastinating.

There are also tools which can help you achieve this task.

4. Improve your concentration and mental skills: People have been trying to find ways to improve their focus and cognitive capacities for thousands of years, and most ancient civilizations had some combination of mental exercise and herbal medicine to help them reach this goal. Today we can use anything from apps to ancient meditation techniques to boost concentration and hone our mental skills. If you go through with this, you will be able to control your mood, learn faster and have an easier time solving problems.

5. Become more active: Some people don’t really have a big weight problem, and they even get some exercise a few times a week, but they just sit around the most of the time at home and at work, which can have a negative effect on their posture and health. In that case, all you need is to find ways of moving around more throughout the day instead of staying hunched over the computer. It’s even more fun if you share your activity with friends and family.

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BBC2

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Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Father Brown For What It's Worth Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City Silent Witness BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Reggie Yates' Extreme UK Stacey Dooley Investigates Live at the Apollo Darts Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

6.55am 7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 9.05am 9.35am 10.05am 10.35am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.10pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 4.40pm 5.50pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.10am 12.40am 1.10am 1.40am 2.05am 2.45am

ITV2 Nightscreen The Hot Desk The Cube Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Catchphrase Dinner Date Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Baby Mama The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Fast and the Furious The Keith Lemon Sketch Show The Keith Lemon Sketch Show Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Safeword Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

7.15am 8.00am 8.45am 9.15am 9.45am 10.15am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 1.55am 2.55am 3.55am

ITV2

3.10am 6.40am

Rip Off Britain Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera An Island Parish: Falklands Caught Red Handed Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Darts Coast Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Victorian Bakers You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Mock the Week Newsnight Race to Super Bowl 50 Darts The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone Doctor in the House This is BBC Two

ITV1 6.05am 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.40pm 12.45am 1.10am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

The Jeremy Kyle Show 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 The Kyle Files Trawlermen Tales Saved ITV News at Ten and Weather Britain’s Biggest Adventures with Bear Grylls Double Decker Driving School Jackpot247 Loose Women ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

6.00am 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

UK Border Force The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Modern Family Modern Family Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Elf Duck Quacks Don't Echo Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever My Holiday Hostage Hell Brit Cops: Frontline Crime UK Border Force UK Border Force

Sky Sports 1 6.00am 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 11.15pm 11.45pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 2.30am 3.30am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.30am 6.45am

Sky Movies Premiere 6.15am

Chappie Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

7.00am

Big Hero 6 Special

7.30am

The Marine 4: Moving Target

9.15am

The Loft

11.15am

Home

1.00pm

Top Five

3.00pm

I Origins

5.00pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service

7.15pm

Home

9.00pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service

11.15pm

Top Five

1.00am

The Loft

2.50am

The Marine 4: Moving Target

4.25am

I Origins

6.15am

Chappie Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

Football League Goals Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown!

Cricket's Greatest Big Bash League ODI Cricket Premier League Legends Bob Wilson Interviewing Gordon Banks Premier League Legends Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Barclays Premier League Review Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Barclays Premier League Review Football To be Announced Football Gold La Liga World 2015 Fantasy Football Club Highlights Capital One Cup Highlights La Liga World 2015 Barclays Premier League Review Football's Greatest II Capital One Cup Highlights La Liga World 2015 Barclays Premier League Review Football Gold Football Gold

Sky 1

E4 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 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.00am 3.25am 5.10am 5.35am

Made in Chelsea Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Goldbergs 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 How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Rude Tube Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Made in Chelsea

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Channel 4 6.10am 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.40pm 2.10pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.00am 2.55am 3.20am 4.15am 4.45am 5.10am 6.10am

Deal or No Deal Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Tricks of the Restaurant Trade Travel Man: 48 Hours in Vienna Big Fat Quiz of Everything 24 Hours in A and E That’s So Last Century KOTV Boxing Weekly Gillette World Sport Great Ethiopian Run 2015 Survival of the Fittest Powered by the All-New Renault Kadjar Snowman Triathlon Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Deal or No Deal

8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 12.40am 1.00am 1.25am 1.45am 2.15am 3.15am 4.00am 5.00am

Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell the Bride EastEnders Russell Howard's Good News Extra Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Siblings Don't Tell the Bride Russell Howard's Good News Extra Don't Tell the Bride This is BBC Three

11.00pm 12.00am 1.10am 2.20am 3.10am 3.30am

Soap Update Eastenders – Kat is left stunned when she learns some home truths. Stacey is left overwhelmed by her discovery.

Emmerdale – On his birthday, Aaron reaches breaking point. Ross is out of his depth. Laurel and Ashley face the future.

Movies Now Man About the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Darling Buds of May Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Man About the House Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald Law and Order: UK Wycliffe The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Channel 5 6.10am 6.35am 7.00am 7.10am 7.20am 7.30am 7.40am 7.50am 7.55am 8.05am 8.10am 8.20am 8.35am 8.45am 8.50am 9.00am 9.15am 9.25am 9.30am 9.35am 9.45am 10.00am 10.15am 12.10pm 1.10pm 1.15pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 4.10am 5.00am 5.25am 5.45am 6.10am 6.35am

House Doctor House Doctor The Wotwots!

Chloe's Closet Lily's Driftwood Bay Fireman Sam Wissper Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Milkshake Monkey Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Milkshake! Bop Box Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Milkshake! Show Songs Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Fail Army Neighbours NCIS A Wife's Nightmare 5 News at 5 Neighbours Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5 News Tonight Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother Super Casino World's Strongest Man 2015 Michaela's Wild Challenge The Great Artists House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor

8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm

World News Today Sorry!

The World's Most Expensive Stolen Paintings The Queen's Castle The Crusades When Albums Ruled the World To Boldly Go The Joy of Logic Treasures of Heaven Britain on Film This is BBC Four

BBC 3

ITV3 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.35am 9.35am 10.40am 11.05am 11.35am 12.00pm 1.05pm 2.10pm 3.10pm 4.15pm 5.20pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

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More 4 9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.25am

Kirstie's Vintage Gems

10.50am

The Towering Inferno

2.05pm

Time Team

3.10pm

Come Dine with Me

3.40pm

Come Dine with Me

4.15pm

Come Dine with Me

4.45pm

Come Dine with Me

5.20pm

Come Dine with Me

5.50pm

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun

7.50pm

Grand Designs

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

11.00pm

Grand Designs

12.05am

Embarrassing Fat Bodies

1.05am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.05am

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

3.15am

Embarrassing Fat Bodies

4.20am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

TV Pick

BBC 4

10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.30am 2.30am 3.30am 4.30am 5.00am

ITV4 5 January 2016 7.00am Duck Dynasty 7.20am Duck Dynasty 7.45am Minder 8.40am The Professionals 9.40am Magnum, P.I. 10.40am Alias Smith and Jones 11.50am Duck Dynasty 12.20pm Duck Dynasty 12.50pm Pawn Stars 1.15pm Pawn Stars 1.40pm Minder 2.50pm The Professionals 3.50pm Magnum, P.I. 4.55pm Alias Smith and Jones 6.00pm Minder 7.00pm The Professionals 8.00pm Pawn Stars 8.30pm Pawn Stars 9.00pm The Chase: Celebrity Special 10.00pm Driven to Kill 12.05am The Keeper 2.10am The Dead Pool 3.45am Movies Now 3.50am ITV4 Nightscreen 4.00am Teleshopping

Victorian Bakers – BBC2 – 9.00 pm

Four professional bakers leave their modern businesses behind to bake their way through the Victorian era. They set up shop in 1837, when their trade was vital to the survival of the nation. The bakers must get to grips with centuries-old methods of breadmaking, which means doing everything by hand. The first loaves are made with heritage wheat flour and brewers’ yeast in a tiny wood-fired oven. Fifthgeneration baker John Swift gets a taste of the bread his ancestors made and artisan baker Duncan is in his element in this organic world.

For industrial baker John Foster, the fixed demand and lack of competition is a joy. But the idyll doesn’t last. When the bakers have to turn their hand to making crammings - Victorian chicken feed - their forebears’ role in feeding a starving nation really hits home.

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BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

BBC2

11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.55am 5.55am 6.00am

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Father Brown For What It's Worth Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Dickensian Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather A Question of Sport The Truth About Calories Archipelago Darts Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 9.05am 9.35am 10.35am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.10pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.25pm 4.30pm 5.35pm 6.45pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.55am 1.25am 1.55am 2.35am 3.25am 6.55am

The Hot Desk The Cube Dinner Date Emmerdale The Big Quiz Catchphrase Dinner Date Royal Pains Emmerdale You've Been Framed!

The Hot Desk The Perfect Man The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Casino Royale Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Safeword The Almost Impossible Gameshow Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

7.00am 7.45am 8.45am 9.15am 9.45am 10.15am 12.00pm 12.30pm 2.00pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 2.05am 2.35am 3.35am 4.35am

ITV2

Big Hero 6 Special

7.30am

The Marine 4: Moving Target

9.15am

The Loft

11.15am

I Origins

1.15pm

Home

3.00pm

Top Five

5.00pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service

7.15pm

Home

9.00pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service

11.15pm

Top Five

1.00am

The Loft

2.50am

The Marine 4: Moving Target

4.25am

I Origins

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 11.40pm 12.40am 1.10am 4.00am 4.40am 6.05am

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 Midsomer Murders ITV News at Ten and Weather Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me The Kyle Files Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 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 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Modern Family Modern Family Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Stop Search Seize Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever My Holiday Hostage Hell Brit Cops: Frontline Crime UK Border Force UK Border Force

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 11.15pm 11.45pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 3.15am 3.30am 4.30am 5.30am 6.30am

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Close Calls: On Camera See Hear Caught Red Handed Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Darts Coast Flog It! Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Three Days of Terror: The Charlie Hebdo Attacks Russell Howard's Good News Newsnight Darts Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher See Hear Alex Polizzi: Hire Our Heroes World's Weirdest Events This is BBC Two

6.15am

Chappie Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Cricket's Greatest Big Bash League La Liga World 2015 Fantasy Football Club Highlights Capital One Cup Highlights Premier League Legends La Liga Goals La Liga World 2015 Capital One Cup Highlights Barclays Premier League Review The Mavericks Capital One Cup Highlights Football The Mavericks Football Gold Sky Sports Originals - Cantona: Return of the King Premier League Legends Capital One Cup Highlights Barclays Premier League Review Football Gold Football Gold Capital One Cup Highlights Barclays Premier League Review Capital One Cup Highlights Premier League Legends

Sky 1

E4 7.00am 7.50am 9.35am 10.05am 10.35am 11.00am 12.00pm 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 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.50am 3.20am 4.05am 4.25am 4.45am 5.15am

Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Melissa and Joey 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 How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Supernatural How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Rude Tube Made in Chelsea

Television: Wed 6th January Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.40pm 2.10pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.10am 1.35am 3.35am 5.15am 6.10am

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Mary Portas: Secret Shopper 24 Hours in A and E Bodyshockers The Undateables C4’s Future Sounds: Music on 4 Notorious Just Wright Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Deal or No Deal

8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.00am 1.25am 1.45am

Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Live at the Apollo Live at the Apollo EastEnders Russell Howard's Good News Extra Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy I Know What You Weighed Last Summer Siblings Don't Tell the Bride Great Movie Mistakes Siblings This is BBC Three

ITV3 7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.35am 9.35am 10.40am 11.05am 11.35am 12.00pm 1.05pm 2.10pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 5.20pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 2.10am 3.00am 3.30am

Soap Update Eastenders– Kat demands answers and is determined to get them. Tamwar comes up with a new business plan. One couple receives some devastating news.

Coronation Street – A furious Aidan lashes out at Johnny. Nessa tries to fix things.

What has Anna got up her sleeve?

Emmerdale - Sandy is hit hard by Ashley’s news. Vanessa gets the results. Moira has got bad news for Noah.

Movies Now Man About the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wycliffe Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Man About the House Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Law and Order: UK Case Sensitive The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Channel 5 7.00am 7.10am 7.20am 7.30am 7.40am 7.50am 7.55am 8.05am 8.10am 8.20am 8.35am 8.45am 8.50am 9.00am 9.15am 9.25am 9.30am 9.35am 9.45am 10.00am 10.15am 12.10pm 2.10pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 4.10am 5.00am 5.25am 5.45am 6.10am 6.35am

The Wotwots!

Chloe's Closet Lily's Driftwood Bay Fireman Sam Wissper Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Milkshake Monkey Little Princess Bob the Builder Thomas and Friends Milkshake! Bop Box Noddy in Toyland Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom Peppa Pig Peppa Pig Milkshake! Show Songs Paw Patrol Bananas in Pajamas Toot the Tiny Tugboat The Wright Stuff Celebrity Big Brother 5 News Lunchtime Fail Army Neighbours NCIS Amish Grace 5 News at 5 Neighbours Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

5 News Tonight Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords GPs: Behind Closed Doors Celebrity Big Brother Bus Pass Beauty Queens Capital One Cup Highlights Manchester United: Munich Air Crash Super Casino World's Strongest Man 2015 Michaela's Wild Challenge The Great Artists House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor

8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm

World News Today Sorry!

The Story Of...

Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley The Queen's Castle Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones The Crusades The World's Most Expensive Stolen Paintings The Story Of...

Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley This is BBC Four

BBC 3

2.45am 3.15am 4.15am 4.30am 5.00am

BBC 4

11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am

More 4 9.55am

Grand Designs

11.00am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

11.30am

Hugh's 3 Good Things

11.45am

Great Expectations

2.05pm

Time Team

3.10pm

Come Dine with Me

3.40pm

Come Dine with Me

4.15pm

Come Dine with Me

4.45pm

Come Dine with Me

5.20pm

Come Dine with Me

5.50pm

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun

7.50pm

Grand Designs

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Building the Dream

11.00pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.15am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

3.15am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

Hugh's 3 Good Things

TV Pick

29

ITV4 7.00am 7.25am 7.45am 8.40am 9.40am 10.45am 11.50am 12.25pm 12.50pm 1.20pm 1.50pm 2.50pm 3.55pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.55pm 1.40am 2.35am 3.25am 3.50am 4.00am

Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Minder The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas The Dead Pool The Hitcher Ax Men Minder Tommy Cooper ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

Three Days of Terror – The Charlie Hebdo Attacks – BBC2 – 10.00 pm

One-off documentary. In November 2015, when gunmen attacked Paris, France declared war on the Islamic State. But that war and France’s ‘year of terror’ began a year ago with the attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

With unprecedented access to the French authorities and previously unseen footage, five-time Bafta-winning director Dan Reed reveals the untold story of the massacre and of the first Islamic State strike in Paris at a kosher grocery store.

Key witnesses, police officers and survivors - many speaking for the first time piece together the dramatic attacks and the unprecedented manhunt that gripped the world for three extraordinary and terrifying days.

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Television: Thurs 7th January BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.15pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 12.35am 1.20am 4.20am 4.25am

BBC2

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Father Brown For What It's Worth Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Dickensian EastEnders Death in Paradise BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Age of Loneliness This Week Darts Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.15am 8.00am 8.45am 9.15am 9.45am 10.15am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 5.15pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.05am 2.05am 3.05am 4.05am

ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 9.05am 9.35am 10.05am 10.35am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.10pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 4.35pm 5.40pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.10am 1.10am 1.40am 2.10am 2.45am 3.10am 3.30am

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 1.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown!

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SELF LOVE

As we move forward into the New Year, make it your aim to give yourself some much needed TLC. “Love yourself. It's important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out” - Jenn Proske.

Self-love is vital if you are to manifest the life you want. How many sayings have you been brought up with such as ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself’? Or even more baffling when someone says ‘Look at her she loves herself”!

What was it about her that made her stand out in the crowd? In a lot of cases ‘she’ wasn’t particularly pretty or beautiful and yet people and were drawn to her like bees to a honeypot. So what was her secret? The answer is quite simple – confidence. She accepted herself for who she was and people were drawn to her because she was comfortable in their own skin, had self-respect, and it showed!

I am sure many of you know someone like this and refer to them as ‘Always coming up smelling of roses’.

You can exude the same confidence yourself. Firstly, you need to find your own power – it may be deep rooted so think about how you feel right now and what you want to release from your life. Now write it down and

recognise how you feel. Don’t worry if you feel emotional as this is part of the releasing process – you are bidding farewell to the old and saying hello to the new. I remember the first time I did this exercise I shocked myself into action as I didn’t realise how unhappy and low I had been feeling. It was at that point when the penny finally dropped and I began to understand the power of my own mind. In life we create or own blockages by procrastinating – pay attention to your thoughts and feelings and be determined to turn your life around.

Now write down what you love about yourself. You can do this! Enjoy writing down what you have achieved and are proud of in your life and notice how different you feel seeing positive words and attributes on paper.

The Law of Attraction will bring us what we expect in life so if we expect the best, that is what we will receive. Remember to have self respect and love the fact that you are a wonderful and unique human being. When I was growing up my uncle used to say ‘There’s no such word as can’t’ – how very wise and true those words were. Believe in yourself and feel enlightened. Anything is possible.

Try it yourself by creating your very own Vision Board: -

CREATE YOUR OWN VISION BOARD

A vision board is a fabulous way of seeing your

desires in life at first glance.

Place it in a prominent place in the house where you can see it regularly and make sure it is at eye level and not obstructed by anything else.

Write your name at the top of the board and an affirmation such as “I am manifesting my dreams here and now”.

Place a photograph of yourself in the middle of the board and write words that denote positivity. Mine include the words, ‘Believe’ ‘Reach for the Stars’ and ‘Universal Love’.

Place whatever you want to attract in your life onto your board and remember to include the things you feel grateful for in your life. For

example, my Vision Board is a combination of spiritual things such as Angels for unconditional love, flowers and trees for new growth, birds for freedom, and butterflies for transformation.

I have included a picture of a beautiful house in the countryside which will be my healing temple where people can come and relax, enjoy the company of like minded people and find their true purpose in life. Be creative, include whatever you want on your vision board and believe that you will attract everything you desire.

Remember to Value yourself, and manifest reality into your life. See yourself doing well and you will.

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Home for Shark attack in Canaries Christmas A generous expat has given a refugee the ultimate gift: a home for Christmas, after a Palestinian was taken in by a kind-hearted Brit in Colmenar.

Tamara Essex, 57, has welcomed a Palestinian man into her house in Colmenar after his office was destroyed in Jerusalem. Former UN accountant Yousef Alkhouli, 35, applied for asylum last year and has become the first official refugee to register on the Axarquia town’s padron. Tamara, a charity consultant, became friends with the father-of-one after they met at a Malaga language exchange group in March.

Former UN accountant Yousef, who speaks five languages, found asylum in Madrid – but his wife and baby daughter are still in Jerusalem. He spent four months in a ‘holding centre’ before moving to a Malaga centre – where he met Essex.

“I have promised Yousef he can stay for six months, though I’d be unlikely to chuck him out at the end of that,” Tamara told the local press. “The key issue is getting his wife and baby daughter here.” Tamara, who moved to Spain from Dorset three years ago, helped him register for residency and get a work permit.

“Yousef brought his bags, his strange washing-up habits, his humour and his excellent cooking skills to Colmenar,” she explained. “I have learned a thousand things from him and my life is far, far richer for knowing him.”

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s Cristina Ojeda herself explained via Twitter, she was bitten by a silky shark on her arm while bathing 20 meters off the coast of the beach of Arinaga, in Gran Canaria.

Despite requiring stitches, Ojeda was keen to play down the importance of the incident, in particular given the media attention it had attracted. “This is starting to get out of control,” she wrote on Twitter.

“Please let’s not get sensational. I would get straight back in the water were it not for the bandage. “Today I had an encounter with a shark. Things that happen when you swim in the Canaries in December.”

Ojeda, who is a doctor by profession, also pointed out the absurdity of the attention she was getting. “Treating people on 11-M [the day of the Madrid train bombings], awards for research, operating on serious injuries... And I end up being famous for a shark bite!”

The rise in the number of sharks near the Canarian beaches has been flagged up over recent months, after at least a halfdozen were caught on video lurking around aquaculture cages off the coasts of Telde and San Bartolomé de Tirajana.

In his more than 150 scuba-diving expeditions off the Canary Islands, Fernando Frias Reis has never encountered a silky shark such as the one that reportedly bit a Madrid tourist in Gran Canaria last week. “And in the next 1,500

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dives I won’t come across one, not unless I go looking for it,” said Frías, who is president of the organisation Alliance for Sharks in the Canaries.

After he learned what had happened to Cristina Ojeda, Frías contacted her. He believes that the silky shark that bit her may have measured between 1.8 and two meters in length, “even though the body is less than 1.5 meters.” Frías also contacted experts at the University of Miami who confirmed his findings.

“I don’t like to use the word attack because this wasn’t an attack. Sharks attack their prey and not people,” says Frías, who believes that the shark may have mistaken the 38-year-old woman’s arm for a fish and tried to capture it.

“Sharks don’t like the taste of human flesh,” he adds.

Frías explains that silky sharks are “opportunists” that usually go after medium to large sized fishes, especially if they are sick or injured.

Sharks up close Pascual Calabuig, director of the flora and fauna recovery center at Cabildo, Gran

Canaria, said it is not normal for sharks to swim close to the coast, and speculated that it may have been attracted by the underwater cages of fish hatcheries in the area.

“The fish hatchery cages are magnets for many types of fish, including stingrays, sharks and birds,” says Ricardo Aguilar, director of research at the organisation Oceana en Europa.

“It’s a meeting point but what is strange is that a person was attacked.

Those cages have been there for more than 10 years and this is the first time someone has been bitten,” adds Frías.

All the experts consulted agree that the bite that Ojeda suffered was unusual.

“This is the first time that this has happened. It is an exception to the rule that sharks in the Canaries don’t bite nor do they swim close to the beach,” says Calabuig.

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“In the Canaries, we have detected some 86 different species of sharks and sting rays, which are cousins to the sharks.

The majority live in the deep waters and don’t measure more than one meter in length,” explains Frías.

He also tends to believe that Ojeda’s unfortunate encounter may have had something to do with the conditions at sea. “There was wind blowing from the south and the ocean’s surge was pulling from the south to the north,” Frías said.

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“If something like this ever happens again in 100 years, they will be able to go back to the record books and say: this has happened once before,” says Calabuig.

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Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.40pm 2.10pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.35am 2.35am 4.00am 4.25am 5.25am 5.35am 6.25am 6.50am

Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast Amy Rude Tube Vampires Suck Gadget Man You Deserve This House Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Deal or No Deal 1001 Things You Should Know How I Met Your Mother

8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 12.40am 1.00am 2.05am 2.35am 3.05am 3.35am 4.20am 4.50am 5.00am

Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Live at the Apollo Live at the Apollo Russell Howard's Good News Russell Howard's Good News Extra American Dad! American Dad! Family Guy Siblings Cuckoo Russell Howard's Good News Russell Howard's Good News Extra Live at the Apollo Great TV Mistakes This is BBC Three

7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.25am 11.50am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.05pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.40pm 6.15pm 6.50pm 7.50pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.40am 4.10am 4.30am 4.50am 5.10am 6.05am

Man About the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Darling Buds of May Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Man About the House Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK Blue Murder The Pianist Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Darling Buds of May The Darling Buds of May

Soap Update Emmerdale - Victoria tries to get Adam to see sense. Kirin learns the truth. Jai puts the past behind him.

Coronation street - Carla encourages Roy not to give up.

Kevin’s clean up backfires. Mary falls for Brendan’s charms.

Can Roy rescue Cathy in time? Kevin has a suggestion for Anna. Mary invites Brendan back to No 7.

Channel 5 7.00am 7.10am 7.20am 7.30am 7.40am 7.50am 7.55am 8.05am 8.10am 8.20am 8.35am 8.50am 9.00am 9.15am 9.25am 9.35am 9.45am 10.00am 10.15am 12.10pm 1.10pm 1.15pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.05am 1.00am 4.10am 5.00am 5.25am 5.45am 6.10am 6.35am

BBC 3

ITV3

Grand Designs

11.00am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

11.35am

Hugh's 3 Good Things

11.50am

Sands of Iwo Jima

2.05pm

Time Team

3.10pm

Come Dine with Me

3.40pm

Come Dine with Me

4.15pm

Come Dine with Me

4.45pm

Come Dine with Me

5.20pm

Come Dine with Me

5.50pm

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

6.45pm

A Place in the Sun

7.50pm

Grand Designs

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Spin

11.00pm

Spin

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.15am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

2.15am

Grand Designs

3.20am

24 Hours in A and E

4.25am

Hugh's 3 Good Things

The Wotwots!

Chloe's Closet Lily's Driftwood Bay Fireman Sam Wissper Peppa Pig Pip Ahoy!

Milkshake! Bop Box 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 Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Fail Army Neighbours NCIS Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt 5 News at 5 Neighbours Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Pussies Galore: Love Me, Love My Cats Puppies Make You Laugh Out Loud Celebrity Big Brother Lip Sync Battle UK Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Super Casino Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother Fail Army House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

8.30pm

The Good Old Days

9.30pm

Sounds of the 70s

10.00pm

Great Guitar Riffs at the BBC

11.00pm

Top of the Pops

12.00am

Top of the Pops

1.00am

Genesis: Together and Apart

2.30am

Top of the Pops

3.30am

Top of the Pops

4.30am

Sounds of the 70s

5.00am

This is BBC Four

More 4 9.55am

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ITV4 7.00am 7.25am 7.45am 8.45am 9.50am 10.50am 11.55am 12.25pm 12.55pm 1.25pm 1.50pm 2.55pm 3.55pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.10am 2.45am 3.35am 3.55am 4.00am

Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Minder The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars High Plains Drifter The Krays Minder Nitro Circus ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

TV Pick Amy – Channel 4 10.00 pm Asif Kapadia's poignant and critically acclaimed documentary portrait of singer-song writer Amy Winehouse, the English soul, jazz and R 'n' B phenomenon who died tragically before her time. Kapadia traces her volatile life and artistic success over the 13 years preceding her death from alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011, aged just 27. The documentary tells Amy's story via her music and autobiographical song lyrics, video footage shot by her friends and family, archive clips from TV appearances, plus voiceover interviews with people who were personally and professionally close to her. But, as the film progresses, the hope and promise of her early career is steadily undermined by the self-destructive chaos of alcohol and drug addiction and the pressures of a life lived under the intense focus of global media attention.

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Television: Sat 9th Jan BBC1

7.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.10pm 2.00pm 3.30pm 5.30pm 6.20pm 6.50pm 7.00pm 7.10pm 7.40pm 8.30pm 10.05pm 10.55pm 11.05pm 11.25pm 1.00am 2.55am 4.20am 4.25am

Breakfast Saturday Kitchen James Martin: Home Comforts BBC News Football Focus Athletics Darts Final Score Now You See It BBC News Regional News and Weather Celebrity Mastermind Pointless The Voice UK Casualty The National Lottery Live BBC News Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Peacemaker Halloween: Resurrection Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.10am 8.00am 9.40am 11.10am 12.10pm 1.00pm 1.45pm 2.30pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.45pm 11.15pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.50am 3.55am 5.25am

ITV2 7.00am

Emmerdale Omnibus

9.40am

Coronation Street Omnibus

12.05pm

Ninja Warrior UK

1.10pm

Ninja Warrior UK

2.15pm

You've Been Framed!

2.40pm

The Lake House

4.45pm

Nanny McPhee

6.45pm

Jurassic Park

9.10pm

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

10.15pm

Take Me Out: The Gossip

11.20pm

The Fast and the Furious

1.25am

FHM

2.25am

Safeword

3.00am

Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

3.25am

Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

3.50am

Teleshopping

6.50am

ITV2 Nightscreen

Home

8.45am

Exodus: Gods and Kings Special

9.00am

Unfinished Business

10.45am

The Loft

12.45pm

Woman in Gold

2.45pm

Get Hard

4.45pm

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special

5.15pm

Home

7.00pm

Woman in Gold

9.00pm

Get Hard

10.45pm

Unfinished Business

12.20am

Girl House

2.05am

The Loft

3.50am

Girl House

5.35am

Chappie Special

6.00am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

6.30am

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special

Race to Super Bowl 50 Jubal The Importance of Being Earnest Animal Park The Natural World James Martin: Home Comforts James Martin: Home Comforts Homes Under the Hammer Money for Nothing Escape to the Country For What It's Worth Darts Flog It! World's Sneakiest Animals Victorian Bakers Dad's Army Live at the Apollo Insert Name Here QI XL Dragons' Den Darts Genghis Khan Captain Apache This is BBC Two

ITV1 7.00am 7.25am 7.35am 8.00am 8.05am 8.15am 8.30am 8.35am 8.55am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 11.25am 1.20pm 1.25pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.15pm 11.20pm 11.35pm 2.15am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 9.45am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 1.30pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 5.15pm 5.30pm 8.00pm 10.30pm 2.00am 5.30am 5.45am 6.00am 6.15am 6.30am 6.45am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League 100 Club Premier League 100 Club Game Changers Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. The Mavericks European Rugby Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs Sporting Triumphs European Rugby Sporting Triumphs NFL NFL Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold

7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 99.30am 10.30am 11.25am 11.50am 12.20pm 12.50pm 1.25pm 1.55pm 2.55pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 12.00am 12.50am 1.35am 2.10am 2.45am 3.20am 3.45am 4.10am 4.30am 5.20am

How I Met Your Mother Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Hollyoaks Does Come Dine with Me Space Chimps 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 Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Gogglebox Gogglebox The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The IT Crowd The IT Crowd How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Made in Chelsea Revenge

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

CostaBlancaPeople January 5th - 11th 2016

Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge Pat and Stan Dino Dan Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Scrambled!

Mr. Bean Horrid Henry Nerds and Monsters Thunderbirds are Go The Tom and Jerry Show ITV News Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Judge Rinder The Chase Doc Martin The Martin Lewis Money Show Ninja Warrior UK ITV News London ITV News and Weather You've Been Framed!

Ninja Warrior UK Take Me Out The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Sex and the City 2 Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote

Sky 1

Channel 4 7.15am

King of Queens

7.40am

King of Queens

8.05am

King of Queens

8.30am

Ironman France

9.00am

Everybody Loves Raymond

9.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

10.00am

The Morning Line

11.00am

Von Ryan's Express

1.20pm

The World's Most Famous Train

2.25pm

Channel 4 Racing

5.00pm

Come Dine with Me

5.30pm

Come Dine with Me

6.00pm

Come Dine with Me

6.35pm

Come Dine with Me

7.05pm

Channel 4 News

7.35pm

Location, Location, Location

8.30pm

Britain's Wildest Weather 2015

10.00pm

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

12.50am

The Day the Earth Stood Still

2.45am

Hollyoaks Omnibus

4.50am

Phil Spencer: Secret Agent

5.45am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

6.00am

Deal or No Deal

6.50am

How I Met Your Mother

8.00pm 9.00pm 10.05pm 11.30pm 12.15am 12.40am 1.00am 1.20am 1.40am 2.05am 2.25am 2.45am 3.30am 4.00am 4.30am 5.00am

Don't Tell the Bride Top Gear Shrek The Third Russell Howard's Good News Extra Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Russell Howard's Good News Extra Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers This is BBC Three

7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 12.30am 1.30am 2.30am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Game Changers Football Freestyler Fantasy Football Soccer A.M. Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Big Cats: An Amazng Animal Family Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Sherlock Holmes A League of Their Own Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Duck Quack's Don't Echo Flintoff: Lord of the Fries Night Cops Inside Gatwick UK Border Force

7.00am

Where the Heart is

9.55am

Kirstie's Vintage Gems

7.50am

Where the Heart is

10.20am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

8.50am

The Royal

9.50am 10.55am 12.45pm

E4

The Towering Inferno

2.00pm

Four in a Bed

The Royal

2.35pm

Four in a Bed

Carry on Henry

3.05pm

Four in a Bed

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

3.40pm

Four in a Bed

4.10pm

Four in a Bed

4.45pm

Grand Designs

1.55pm

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

3.00pm

A Touch of Frost

5.50pm

Grand Designs

5.00pm

Columbo

6.55pm

Grand Designs

7.00pm

Lewis

7.55pm

Grand Designs

9.00pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

11.05pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

9.00pm

Foyle's War

11.00pm

Agatha Christie's Marple

12.55am

Marchlands

12.10am

Father Ted

2.00am

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

12.40am

Father Ted

2.55am

Man About the House

1.15am

Father Ted

1.50am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2.50am

Spin

3.55am

Spin

3.30am

Teleshopping

7.00am 7.05am 7.20am 7.30am 7.40am 7.50am 7.55am 8.10am 8.25am 8.35am 8.50am 9.15am 9.30am 9.45am 9.55am 10.30am 12.30pm 1.25pm 2.25pm 4.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.05pm 8.05pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.10am 4.10am 5.00am 5.50am 6.15am 6.45am 6.50am

Peppa Pig Bananas in Pajamas Bob the Builder Tickety Toc Zack and Quack Milkshake Monkey 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Saturday Show Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Columbo: How to Dial a Murder Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud 5 News Weekend World War II in Colour World War II Battlefield Recovery Chasing Monsters Celebrity Big Brother Jason Manford Live At The Manchester Apollo Lip Sync Battle UK Tattoo Disasters Super Casino Celebrity Big Brother Celebrity Botched Up Bodies Make it Big Make it Big Angels of Jarm Angels of Jarm

8.00pm

Stories From the Dark Earth:

9.00pm

Castles: Britain's Fortified History

10.00pm

The Young Montalbano

11.45pm

Blondie: One Way or Another

12.55am

Blondie @ Glastonbury

1.50am

Top of the Pops

2.50am

Top of the Pops

3.50am

Synth Britannia at the BBC

4.50am

This is BBC Four

7.00am 7.10am 7.45am 8.30am 9.35am 10.40am 11.05am 11.35am 12.05pm 12.35pm 1.05pm 4.10pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.25am 3.05am 4.00am

Movies Now Ax Men Ax Men Alias Smith and Jones Alias Smith and Jones Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Cheyenne Autumn Rio Bravo Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Storage Wars Pale Rider Heartbreak Ridge Legacy! The 2015 Rugby World Cup Teleshopping

BBC 4 Meet the Ancestors Revisited

More 4 10.45am

ITV3 Nightscreen

Channel 5

BBC 3

ITV3

3.20am

www.costablancapeople.com

BBC1 - 8.30 pm

The Voice UK The series returns with more singing action behind the famous turning chairs.

Superstar coaches will.i.am and Ricky Wilson return the series to welcome pop icon Boy George and multi-platinum-selling singer Paloma Faith to the spinning chair panel. Presenting duo Emma Willis and Marvin Humes return to helm the Saturday night entertainment show. The contest kicks off with the blind auditions, where the coaches begin the process of building their 12-strong teams by sitting with their backs to the auditionees and turning their chairs if they are impressed with what they hear. In this episode, auditionees include a punk fan whose twist of a pop classic melts the hearts of the coaches, a blast from the past with entertainer Bernie Clifton of Oswald the Ostrich fame, and plenty of piscine puns from a fishmonger with a unique voice.

ITV4

Television: Sun 10th Jan

www.costablancapeople.com CostaBlancaPeople January 5th - 11th 2016

BBC1 7.00am 8.25am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 2.50pm 3.35pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 7.20pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.30pm 12.25am 2.05am 4.05am 4.10am

BBC2

Breakfast Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights The Andrew Marr Show The Big Questions Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Songs of Praise For What It's Worth Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough Match of the Day Live BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Still Open All Hours Antiques Roadshow War and Peace BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights Signs Masters Snooker Extra Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.30am

City Beneath the Sea

9.00am

Monty Don's Italian Gardens

10.00am

Countryfile

11.00am

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

12.30pm

James Martin: Home Comforts

1.15pm

James Martin: Home Comforts

2.00pm

Masters Snooker

6.00pm

Ski Sunday

6.45pm

Darts

9.00pm

Dragons' Den

10.00pm

My Mediterranean with Adrian Chiles

11.00pm

Stephen Fry: A Life on Screen

12.00am

Masters Snooker Highlights

12.50am

Disconnect

2.40am

Countryfile

3.35am

Holby City

4.35am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am

Records Emmerdale Omnibus

10.05am

Coronation Street Omnibus

12.40pm

Take Me Out

1.55pm

Take Me Out: The Gossip

3.00pm

Catchphrase

3.45pm

Bean

5.30pm

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

8.00pm

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

10.00pm

Casino Royale

12.55am

FHM

1.50am

Reality Bites

2.35am

Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

3.00am

Planet's Funniest Animals

3.25am

Teleshopping

6.55am

ITV2 Nightscreen

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.30pm 4.00pm 6.30pm 10.00pm 1.30am 1.45am 2.00am 3.30am 4.30am 4.45am 5.00am 5.15am 5.30am

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Unfinished Business

8.45am

Exodus: Gods and Kings Special

9.00am

Home

10.45am

Woman in Gold

12.45pm

The Loft

2.45pm

Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

3.15pm

Get Hard

5.15pm

Home

7.00pm

Woman in Gold

9.00pm

Unfinished Business

10.35pm

Get Hard

12.20am

Girl House

2.05am 3.50am 5.35am

8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 11.15pm 12.15am 1.15am 4.00am 4.40am

Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge Pat and Stan Dino Dan Share a Story Sooty Super 4 Scrambled!

Mr. Bean Horrid Henry Nerds and Monsters Bear Grylls' Survival School The Tom and Jerry Show ITV News Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Ninja Warrior UK Thunderball ITV News London ITV News and Weather Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Endeavour ITV News and Weather Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure Rugby Highlights Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA ITV Nightscreen

Sky Sports 1

Totally Bonkers Guinness World

7.15am

ITV1 7.00am 7.25am 7.35am 8.00am 8.05am 8.15am 8.30am 8.35am 8.55am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 11.25am 1.35pm 1.50pm 2.50pm 3.55pm 6.30pm 6.45pm 7.00pm

The Loft Girl House The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special

6.00am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

6.30am

Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Premier League Legends Premier League Legends The Mavericks The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday The Sunday Supplement Football Scottish Cup Football NFL NFL Football Gold Football Gold The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold The Sunday Supplement

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 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 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Hour of Power Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? Monkey Life WWE Raw Cricket's Funniest Moments Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Big Cats: An Amazng Animal Family Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Stop Search Seize Air Ambulance Britcam: Emergency on Our Streets Stop Search Seize Night Cops Inside Gatwick UK Border Force

E4 7.00am 7.25am 7.45am 8.05am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.30pm 3.05pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.35am 1.10am 1.45am 2.20am 3.10am 3.55am 4.20am

Rude(Ish) Tube Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Hollyoaks Omnibus Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 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 Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Iron Man Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The IT Crowd The IT Crowd Gogglebox Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Rules of Engagement Hollyoaks Omnibus

Channel 4 7.15am

How I Met Your Mother

7.40am

King of Queens

8.05am

King of Queens

8.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

8.55am

Everybody Loves Raymond

9.30am

Frasier

10.00am

Frasier

10.30am

Sunday Brunch

1.30pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

2.30pm

Location, Location, Location

3.35pm

The Simpsons

4.05pm

The Simpsons

4.30pm

The Simpsons

5.00pm

17 Again

7.00pm

Channel 4 News

7.20pm

Ice Age: Continental Drift

9.00pm

Walking the Himalayas

10.00pm

Deutschland 83

11.00pm

The 80s: Ten Years That Changed

12.30am

Footloose

2.25am

Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not

3.20am

Come Dine with Me

3.45am

Come Dine with Me

4.15am

Come Dine with Me

4.40am

Come Dine with Me

5.10am

Come Dine with Me

5.35am

Gadget Man

6.00am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

6.10am

Deal or No Deal

8.00pm 8.20pm 10.00pm 11.20pm 12.05am 12.30am 12.50am 1.10am 1.35am 2.05am 2.35am

Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes The Voice UK Puss in Boots Russell Howard's Good News Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Russell Howard's Good News Siblings I Know What You Weighed Last Summer Once This is BBC Three

Britain

ITV3 7.00am

Rising Damp

7.25am

Rising Damp

7.50am

On the Buses

8.20am

On the Buses

8.55am

Carry on Henry

10.45am

Heartbeat

11.45am

Heartbeat

12.50pm

Columbo

2.50pm

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

3.55pm

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

5.00pm

Agatha Christie's Marple

7.00pm

Midsomer Murders

9.00pm

The Cruise Ship

9.30pm

The Cruise Ship

10.00pm

Bette Midler: One Night Only

11.00pm

Wycliffe

12.15am

Private Benjamin

2.25am

The Pianist

4.55am

Heartbeat

5.45am

Heartbeat

6.35am

ITV3 Nightscreen

TV Pick

Endeavour – ITV – 9.00 pm Crime drama series about the young Detective Constable Endeavour Morse.

The shock death of an artist in a house fire leaves Oxford city police baffled. When news of the victim's ties to young Oxford activists is revealed, Endeavour is drawn into the strange world of a Quaker-owned supermarket, deepening the mystery.

Channel 5 7.00am 7.05am 7.20am 7.30am 7.45am 7.55am 8.05am 8.15am 8.25am 8.40am 8.55am 9.10am 9.40am 9.55am 10.10am 10.20am 10.30am 10.55am 11.30am 11.55am 12.55pm 1.50pm 3.35pm 5.35pm 7.35pm 7.40pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.55am 2.55am 4.10am 5.00am 5.25am 5.50am 6.20am 6.45am 6.50am

Peppa Pig Bananas in Pajamas Angelina Ballerina 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 Jelly Jamm Toby's Travelling Circus LazyTown Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fail Army Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!

Over Her Dead Body The First Wives Club Herbie: Fully Loaded 5 News Weekend Star Trek: Generations Celebrity Big Brother The BAFTA Britannia Awards 2015 The River Wild Super Casino World's Most Dangerous Prison House Doctor Make it Big Make it Big Make it Big Angels of Jarm Angels of Jarm

8.00pm

India's Frontier Railways

9.00pm

Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia

10.00pm

Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey

11.00pm

Goya Exposed with Jake Chapman

11.30pm

Flamenco: Gypsy Soul

12.30am

Storyville

2.00am

Genesis: Together and Apart

3.30am

The Good Old Days

4.30am

This is BBC Four

BBC 3

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BBC 4 with Lucy Worsley

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Kirstie's Vintage Gems Building the Dream Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb Jamie's 15 Minute Meals Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me Come Dine with Me 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 Tiny House Nation The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 24 Hours in A and E Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Embarrassing Bodies 24 Hours in A and E Shipping Wars

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Hat-Trick Heroes

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Ax Men

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Ax Men

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Pawn Stars

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Pawn Stars

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Pawn Stars

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Pawn Stars

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Pawn Stars

11.15am

Counting Cars

11.40am

Counting Cars

12.10pm

The Classic Car Show

1.10pm

Kojak: The Marcus Nelson Murders

4.05pm

Captain Newman, M.D.

6.45pm

Tobruk

9.00pm

Rugby Highlights

10.00pm

The Keeper

12.05am

Assassins

2.45am

Nitro Circus

3.05am

The Professionals

4.00am

Teleshopping

Movie Pick Casino Royale – ITV2 – 10.00 pm Superb spy action and a blistering return for the new Bond. With two kills under his belt, MI6 agent James Bond is elevated to OO status, but his next mission goes badly awry.

Redemption is offered in a high-stakes poker tournament in Montenegro against dastardly banker Le Chiffre.

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Television: Mon 11th Jan BBC1

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Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Father Brown For What It's Worth Escape to the Country James Martin: Home Comforts Antiques Road Trip Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Inside Out EastEnders Can You Stop My Multiple Sclerosis?

Silent Witness BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Tracey Ullman's Show Have I Got Old News for You The Graham Norton Show Masters Snooker Extra Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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ITV2 7.00am 7.10am 8.00am 9.05am 9.35am 10.05am 10.35am 11.20am 12.20pm 1.10pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 4.45pm 5.50pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.10am 12.45am 1.10am 1.40am 2.20am 2.45am Records 3.10am 6.40am

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Sky Sports 1

The Hot Desk The Cube Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Catchphrase Dinner Date Royal Pains Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Baby Mama The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men 21 Jump Street The Keith Lemon Sketch Show Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Safeword The Keith Lemon Sketch Show Totally Bonkers Guinness World Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday European Rugby Special Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold European Rugby Special The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits To be Announced Football To be Announced Football Gold European Rugby Special Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football Gold Football Gold Goals on Sunday

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Made in Chelsea Charmed Hollyoaks The Goldbergs Melissa and Joey Charmed How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks All Hail the Veil The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Rude Tube Scream Queens The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Gogglebox Gogglebox Scream Queens Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Made in Chelsea

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Unfinished Business

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Exodus: Gods and Kings Special

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Home

10.45am

Woman in Gold

12.45pm

The Loft

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The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special

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Get Hard

5.15pm

Woman in Gold

7.15pm

Home

9.00pm

Get Hard

10.45pm

Unfinished Business

12.20am

Girl House

2.05am

The Loft

3.50am

Girl House

5.35am

Chappie Special

6.00am

Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

6.30am

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special

Rip Off Britain Wanted Down Under Close Calls: On Camera World's Sneakiest Animals Victoria Derbyshire BBC News The Daily Politics Masters Snooker Eggheads Great British Railway Journeys Celebrity Antiques Road Trip University Challenge Only Connect Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher Insert Name Here Newsnight Masters Snooker Highlights My Mediterranean with Adrian Chiles Stephen Fry: A Life on Screen A Grand Night in: The Story of Aardman 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 Griff's Great Britain Coronation Street Benidorm ITV News at Ten and Weather Saved The Chase Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 6.00am

The Dog Whisperer Monkey Life Monkey Life RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Greggs: More Than Meats the Pie Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Modern Family Modern Family Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life A League of Their Own Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever My Holiday Hostage Hell Brit Cops: Frontline Crime UK Border Force UK Border Force

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Movies Now Man About the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Darling Buds of May Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Man About the House Rising Damp On the Buses Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Agatha Christie's Marple Law and Order: UK Case Sensitive The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Where the Heart is ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

E4

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Deal or No Deal Countdown A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News How to Lose Weight Well The Undateables Crashing Tattoo Fixers Bodyshockers Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners Grand Designs The Restoration Man Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Gadget Man Deal or No Deal 1001 Things You Should Know

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Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride I Know What You Weighed Last Summer EastEnders Siblings American Dad! American Dad! Family Guy Siblings I Know What You Weighed Last Summer Don't Tell the Bride I Know What You Weighed Last Summer This is BBC Three

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Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

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Hugh's 3 Good Things

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Grand Designs

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Sands of Iwo Jima

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Time Team

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Come Dine with Me

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Come Dine with Me

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Come Dine with Me

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Come Dine with Me

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Come Dine with Me

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Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

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A Place in the Sun

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A Place in the Sun

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Grand Designs

10.00pm

A Place in the Sun

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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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A Place in the Sun

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24 Hours in A and E

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Shipping Wars

Eastenders – Martin grows concerned about Stacey’s whereabouts and soon receives help from Nancy and Tamwar. Phil makes a shocking confession.

Coronation Street – Carla drops a bombshell on Nick. Tyrone loses his cool. Kevin arranges a date with Anna. Carla does a volte-face.

Tyrone and Fiz have a glimmer of hope.

Tim sees Kevin and Anna kissing.

Emmerdale – Pete struggles to fight his feelings. Zak does his best to show Belle he cares. Adam is out for revenge.

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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 Cowboy Builders 5 News Lunchtime Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Left to Die 5 News at 5 Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Tonight Police Interceptors Ice Road Truckers Celebrity Big Brother Gotham Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Celebrity Big Brother: Heroes and Villains Super Casino Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun Michaela's Wild Challenge The Great Artists House Doctor House Doctor House Doctor

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

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Sorry!

9.00pm

Horizon

10.00pm

To Boldly Go

11.00pm

Legends of the Deep: Giant Squid

11.45pm

Blondie: One Way or Another

12.55am

Darcey Bussell's Looking for Audrey

1.55am

Secret Voices of Hollywood

3.25am

To Boldly Go

4.25am

Britain on Film

4.55am

This is BBC Four

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Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Minder The Professionals Magnum, P.I. Alias Smith and Jones Minder The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Ransom Rugby Highlights Ax Men Tommy Cooper ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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TV Pick The Undateables – Channel 4 – 10.00 pm Finding love can be tricky. Add disability to the equation and it can sometimes seem impossible. This uplifting series returns to follow extraordinary singletons as they look for love. Football and EastEnders fan James from Essex has not had a girlfriend in over ten years. The 32-year-old has a learning disability and has struggled to meet a girl who will see him as more than just a friend.

Lucas from Leicester is a daredevil when it comes to sports but not so much with meeting girls. Born with facial dysplasia, Lucas wants to conquer his fear of being rejected. But will nerves get the better of him when he goes on his first ever date? And Tom from Hampshire is looking for love of the magical kind.

But the 24-year-old, who has autism, has never kissed a girl or even dared to ask one out.

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Helping make Christmas special Many people will have had a far better Christmas than expected thanks to the support received from HELP Vega Baja, registered charity.

Christmas can be a very difficult time for many people, particularly for those who struggle throughout the year financially to support their families. The HELP committee therefore decided to offer four charities in the Vega Baja area that provide food to families throughout the year, a donation of 2,000 euros each. These donations were given to Alimentos Solidarios in Torrevieja, Social Services in Benijofar (following an appeal launched by the Spiritualist

Church in Benijofar), San Miguel Banco de Alimentos and the town hall in Montesinos. The money will be used to help provide fresh food throughout the Christmas period and to help stock up the shelves in the charities too. In Benijofar, some of the money was put to one side to ensure that children from the families will also receive a Christmas present from HELP as well as from the Spiritu-alist church whose members have been collecting presents for local children.

Volunteers from HELP have visited three of the charities so far and the President of HELP, Michele Masson said “It has been wonderful to see the work that is carried out by these charities, in many cases by volun-teers who ensure that food is available for those in real need. We hope that the donations we have given go some way to helping and would like to thank all of our members and supporters who have helped throughout the year in various ways to raise funds which has in turn allowed us to support others. Thank you to each and every one of you and please be assured that your help will mean that many families will have a much better Christmas than they may otherwise have had�.

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Calling all singers

Psychic evening for charity

Professional conductor, singer and voice trainer, Nigel Hopkins, is offering a rare opportunity to singers on the Costa. The award-winning choir 'In Harmony' are performing the ever-popular choral work Vivaldi's 'Gloria' in early May, and Nigel is throwing it open to all serious singers and music lovers to be a part of this superb event. The performance will be accompanied by a professional orchestra, and will include other famous liturgical choral pieces to complete the programme.

This is a rare opportunity for singers to come under the baton of one of the most experienced choral conductors in the

After a very successful tour in Canada Alison Wynne-Ryder known as The Quirky Medium is back on home turf and in more ways than one as after hearing about Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and the amazing work they do there, Alison paid a visit with her husband John to meet Sue and Rod Weedon.

Alison said: "I had seen pictures of some of the horses that Sue and Rod had rescued in conjunction with the local Police, with whom they have an excellent rapport. One of the horses was skeletal and had been left to starve to death. I couldn't believe how people could be so cruel and heartless. That image didn't leave me, and when I logged onto the EHCRC Facebook page and saw how these beautiful creatures have been saved from cruelty and neglect I knew I had to see the place for myself. When my husband John and I visited the centre, it isn't just what you see, it's what you feel - it has such a relaxed, calm ambience about it. It really is what it says, a sanctuary for neglected horses and donkeys and I feel this is a befitting way to describe what truly incredible work the charity undertakes 24 hours each day. As we wandered around, I recognised the horse I had seen in the paper - he had put on weight, his mane was shining and he looked so happy in his new home. For these animals, Sue and Rod literally are their guardian angels. I knew there and then I wanted to help. This statement on their website hits home".

'Maybe you can't change the world by saving one horse but you can change the whole world for the horse that you save".

whole of Spain for this one-off performance. Nigel explains that he is not poaching singers from existing choirs, but giving them the opportunity to perform at a higher level than may be available to them here on the Costa. Rehearsals will begin on Monday 4th January, and continue (with a three week break at the

end of February) until the performance date on Saturday 7th May in the Cristo Resucitado church at La Zenia.

Nigel conducted many top performances with some of Europe's best orchestras in the UK. He was famous for his performances of the Last Night of the Proms with such artistes as English Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and soloists such as Julian Lloyd Webber, Carlos Bonell (Spain's most celebrated guitarist) and Peter Donohoe (then Europe's leading pianist) as well as many more.

Anyone interested needs to contact Nigel Hopkins on 966 775 976 or at nigelhopkins@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible to register their interest and indicate their voice range, and for the organisers to arrange their music copy.

Don't delay...this is a chance of a lifetime.

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In January Alison returns to THE CLUB in Quesada where the owners and staff are delighted to welcome her back and after almost a year we also very pleased to welcome back Spirit Artist Gillian Berridge who is making a special trip to Spain in order to work with Alison at THE CLUB in Quesada on Thursday 28th January 2016.

These two ladies have an instant rapport and have become very good friends so at this event you really are getting two for the

can go to their Facebook page Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre or website http://www.easyhorsecare.net/ or better still sign up for their regular newsletter by subscribing to their newsletter on their website.

To reserve your tickets for the show on Thursday 28th January 4.00p.m. - 6.30p.m.

Please emailsueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk or you can call into THE CLUB (The Green Bowls Club) in Quesada -(tel 966 717 028)

price of one! Also to add to the "spirit" fun everyone will get a voucher for a mini blue or pink Gin and Tonic! Drinks from the bar along with after show meals will be available at the incredible deal of 2 meals for â‚Ź12! Booking is definitely advisable (tel 966 717 028). There will be a collection box for EHCRC and a raffle will be held during the interval with all proceeds being donated to Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre - for more information on this charity you

to pick up your tickets which are priced at 10 Euros per person. After the show from 6.30p.m until 7.00p.m you can chat to the ladies. Alison will do personal book signings and she will also have her own Angel Cards for sale hot off the press at the show price of 10 euros per pack! You can also view Gillian's Spirit Art Portrait portfolio and talk to her about her work.

Tickets for this event will sell quickly so please don't leave it too late!

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Spanish researchers blood cancer breakthrough For decades scientists have believed that there can be makes the growth factor receptor IGF-1 extremely no cancer without a tumor. However, a team of Spanish active, unleashing the growth of tumor cells. IGF-1 is researchers has discovered cancers that do not well known to researchers of the ageing process, and produce genetic mutation, publishing their findings in low levels of it are associated with greater longevity the last edition of the journal Nature Medicine. both in humans and other animals.

The team’s research focused on a key biological López-Otín’s team have also shown that it is process: the stability of proteins. Proteins are produced by our genes to regulate most of the bodily processes that keep us alive.

Within our bodies is a sophisticated system that produces those we need, destroys those that are no longer useful, and cleans those that are damaged or that can create problems. As we get older, the system begins to break down and the balance between good proteins and bad proteins is upset.

“This imbalance is one of the clearest indicators of old age,” says Carlos López Otín of the University of Oviedo. He and Spanish his team have been researching the scientists possible link between this process and fighting cancer. possible to revert tumors in mice using IGF-1 inhibitors, cancer for the last decade.

Now the team has identified a protein that plays a a type of pharmaceutical already approved for the key role in the appearance of a large number of blood treatment of other types of cancer.

“We have spent thousands of hours over the last six tumors known as mieloproliferative syndromes. These are relatively common diseases in old people, with years studying which mutations cause cancer, and we some five new cases each year in Spain per 100,000 have found that people with leukemia have more than people. The lack of the protein in question, AIRAPL, 2,000 mutations,” says López Otín. “We can now see for destabilises the system that regulates cell growth. the first time that there is such a thing as a tumor Without this protein, defective blood cells begin to without a mutation, and that they appear due to problems with protein stability,” he says. appear, leading to a blood tumor.

This process would seem to account for many types Greater longevity of blood cancer, adds López-Otín, and may also be The mechanism has been shown in mice, and the team present in solid tumors, such as those resulting from has established that the same process takes place in liver cancer. “We will have to continue researching into the blood of some 100 people with these kinds of this new treatment to assess which patients could tumors. The research shows how the lack of this protein benefit,” he concludes.

It’s a mad world… Tax debtors named Woman Wins $1m On Scratch Card For Second Time

Constance Carpenito recently scooped the prize on the $10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire instant game and she also won $1m on another scratch card back in 1996, according to the Massachusetts Lottery.

As if that wasn't enough, Ms Carpenito previously won $20,000 on the game.

All three lucky tickets were bought at the Stop & Shop supermarket in her hometown of Stoneham, USA. Ms Carpenito said she buys $20 in lottery tickets every week.

She said she plans to spend her most recent winnings on Christmas gifts for her family.

Bulldog Skateboards into Record Books

A bulldog has set a world record for the longest human tunnel travelled through by a dog on a skateboard.

Footage filmed in Peru's capital Lima, as part of Guinness World Records Day, show Otto hopping on a moving skateboard and picking up speed, before darting through the legs of 30 people to successfully break the record.

The four-year-old also shows his skills by cleverly shifting his weight on the board to navigate his way through the curvy obstacle course, so he doesn't bump into anyone's legs.

Speaking about Otto's skills, skateboarder Valentine Katz said: “I think it's pretty good because the way he is turning... that's quite impressive for a dog!”

Mr Katz, 22, who owns Brixton's Baddest skateboarding shop in south London, added: “Otto is pushing on either foot to turn the skateboard. Plus, it looks like he's having a lot fun.”

Thieves steal car, find child inside, drop him off at school

It’s good to know some of the criminals out there have a heart…kind of. Thieves stole a car in Ghent, Virginia, USA - but before they drove off with the vehicle, they decided to drop the eight-year-old child sitting in the back seat off at school.

His mum had to start work half an hour before lessons began, so she got into the habit of leaving him in her car listening to music while she got things started at the post office.

However, this time, opportunistic thieves noticed the vehicle was running and hopped inside.

When the boy’s mum realised what had happened she phoned the police, naturally desperate to find the car and her child. All kinds of scenarios must have been going through her mind, like child abduction or kidnap.

Luckily, the cops found him ten minutes later ‘sitting in class as if nothing had happened,’The boy told the men where he went to school and they just dropped him there after claiming his mum had asked them to.

Luckily police even managed to trace the car, because the boy’s mum had left her iPhone inside with software allowing her to track where it was.

So, a happy ending all round, although police still haven’t managed to catch the thieves. Of course, if they do decide to give up the life of crime it looks like they could have a bright future driving taxis.

skateboarder Valentine Katz said: “I think it’s pretty good because the way he is turning... that’s quite impressive for a dog!”

Spain’s tax agency has named and shamed thousands of debtors who owe billions of euros to the government. La Agencia Tributaria (AEAT)’s report reveals more than 300 people and around 4,500 businesses who owe €15.6 billion.

Sporting figures on the list include footballer and former Barcelona player Gabriel Milito (RIGHT), Moto GP’s Dani Pedrosa and former Real Madrid president

Lorenzo Sanz. Estate agents make up much of the debt, with the largest amount – €378 million – owed by Reyal Urbis. The second highest debt is owed by construction company Nozar, who owe La Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) more than 203 million. Football clubs Racing Santander, Recreativo de Huelva, Jérez, Murcia, Albacete and Alicante are also named.

Rain rescues Spain from week-long wildfires After a week-long battle against more than 200 wildfires that have ravaged northern Spain, local authorities and rescue services have finally announced that long-awaited rainfall had helped extinguish the blazes.

The worst-affected region was Cantabria, where nearly 700 firefighters, soldiers, police and volunteers struggled against wind-fuelled fires that came dangerously close to remote villages.

However, rescue services said that the fires had now been put out although zones of ‘dying embers that are under control’ still remained.

In a statement, the local government said rain had finally fallen on a region hit by unseasonably warm weather for December.

Emergency services in the nearby regions of Asturias and Navarra, also hit hard by wildfires, said blazes there had been extinguished or were under control.

The forest fires have devastated swathes of northern Spain and claimed one life - that of a helicopter pilot who crashed last week

as he battled a fire in Asturias. In Cantabria, at least 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of ‘extraordinary ecological value’burned over the past week, much of it located in two natural parks. The head of the regional government, Miguel Angel Revilla, said that ‘99 percent’of the fires were deliberately set.

“There are arsonists, people with bad intentions who are taking advantage of weather conditions never seen before in Cantabria to set fires”, he added.

In its statement, the government said emergency services remained on high alert in the region, with winds and high temperatures expected to make a comeback. Soldiers and emergency workers were to continue patrolling the area "to act as deterrents."

Altogether, wildfires have destroyed more than 54,000 hectares of agricultural and forest land in Spain this year, exceeding the area gutted by fire over the previous two years combined, according to agriculture ministry figures.

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Guardia Civil seize CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTS fake food in van The Spanish Guardia Civil has seized 102 tons of food and nearly 27,000 litres of beverages in a raid against bootlegging.

Eight people have been arrested in the operation, with another 16 under investigation.More than 2,000 law enforcement officers were deployed to supermarkets, bars, restaurants, distribution centres, superstores, seaports and airports across Spain.

The bootleg products include 65,172 sweetener pills, 752 legs of Spanish ham, and varying amounts of seafood, fish, canned food, cold cuts, soft drinks, oil, fresh fruit and sweets.

The raid was conducted right before Christmas because this is specifically a time of increased food and drink consumption. The Civil Guard targeted low-quality products and those being sold irregularly in violation of storage, distribution and labeling laws.

“Had these products entered the

market, they would have posed a serious health risk,” said the Civil Guard in a press release.

Consumers are being asked to call in if they detect any irregularities in a product they have purchased, and to be wary of items sold under well-known quality brands with oddly low price tags.

Since 2011, Interpol and Europol have been coordinating global raids against the production, adulteration, forgery and trafficking in food products, including those protected under intellectual property laws.

Ladies from the CUBS (café uno babes) performed a series of carol singing concerts in Catral and Dolores in aid of the underprivileged children of both villages.

The events took place in the Café Uno

Presenting €400 to the Mayor for the children of Dolores bar in Catral and the Fairways Always bar in Dolores on the evening of the 18 December.

Earlier in the day they sang at various locations at the Friday morning Dolores Market and the Cardinal Belluga square, where they were greeted by the Alcalde of Dolores Don Joaquín Hernández.

The ladies efforts raised €800 which was equally divided between Dolores

PENSIONERS OUTING BRINGS HOME EL GORDO Locals from the small town of Villanueva de la Concepción, in Malaga province, have won a significant part of the Chrsitmas lottery El Gordo. t least 60 million euros have ended up in the hands of a group of 49 pensioners and four from nearby Colmenar who travelled to the Almeria resort of Roquetas de Mar in early November for their annual outing.

The winning number, 79140, was chosen by Inmaculada Arrabal the town councillor in charge of Social Services, who had to talk the reluctant pensioners into choosing the five digit figure because it ended in zero. The group purchased 150 ‘décimos’ and more were bought by those who joined the outing from Colmenar. The final winning sum could reach as much as 80 million euros.

The Mayor of Villanueva de la Concepción, Gonzalo Sánchez, whose mother Lola Hoyos did not go on the trip but did order a lottery ticket, said “this is great news because we are a town of modest folk with mortgages and debts.

This money, won by most families here, comes as a huge relief.”

There are a number of fittingly seasonal stories surrounding those who won the lottery. Perhaps the most moving is that of Francisco Bueno, a local pensioner who went on the outing with his wife but who had secretly borrowed money from the bank to finance the cost of the trip.

Also fortunate was a group of 40 workers at an underwear factory who shared a total of 800,000 euros - 20,000 euros each for a trip which cost 259 euros.

As well as the workers from the underwear factory the commercial and agricultural sectors of Villanueva de la Concepción have also included winners. As was Josefa, whose husband had been in hospital after a stroke and is now recovering at home. Josefa’s ticket was given to her by her sister-in-law who went on the excursion and gave her the ticket to see if it would bring her good luck.

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times and in a million different ways. We saw it on the TV but never thought it could be true,” said Josefa’s son-in-law who went on to say that the family were “really happy and looking forward to enjoying a healthy future.”

Other winners

time was in 1896 in the city, although Almeria had to wait over a century for the next win and all four others have happened in this century. When lottery seller, José Martín, who sold the lucky tickets heard the news he was in the bank collecting money to pay prize winners, who may claim their winnings from 6pm on the same day.

After the initial surprise, José, who works at administración numero dos (lottery administration office number two) in Roquetas, started to think about who he had sold the tickets to.

He realised that as well as residents in the town, schoolchildren had also bought quite a few of the 79140 series.

“All the series was sold here. It has been shared among neighbours and the schoolchildren who bought it for their end of year trip,” said José.

Along with many of the 1,600 residents of Roquetas and the pensioners from Villanueva de la Concepción in Malaga, who bought a ticket when they were on holiday in the town, winners are also from the Canary Islands, Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona.

“Almost everyone in the town has won something, although the prize money has been well shared out,” said the mayor of Roquetas, Almudena Morales.

“ALL THE SERIES WAS SOLD HERE. IT HAS BEEN SHARED AMONG NEIGHBOURS AND THE SCHOOLCHILDRE N WHO BOUGHT IT FOR THEIR END OF YEAR TRIP.”

The prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, was also a lottery winner albeit only winning enough to get back the cost of his two tickets. These were given to him by the Partido Popular of Malaga when Rajoy visited on his recent trip to the city as part of his pre-election campaign.

It’s not just the winners from Villanueva de la Concepción in Malaga who are enjoying the prize money; the winning tickets were sold in Roquetas de Mar in Almeria and many of the tickets were sold by a group of schoolchildren to raise money for their end of year trip.

The children organising the trip, which was originally going to be to Italy, are now thinking big; “before they were going to go to Rome, but now I think it’s Miami!” said the town’s Mayor, Almudena Morales.

Hundreds of tickets with the number 79140 were sold in the town, where last year one of the big prizes was also won.

In fact it is the fifth time that the big prize has been won in the province; the first

Carol singing in Cardinal Belluga Square Dolores and Catral. The concerts were organised

by Choir Leader Adrienne Padmore and featured a moving solo rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful, sung in Latin by Chrissie Fitzpatrick.

The photographs show the choir with Alcalde Joaquin Hernandez in Cardinal Belluga square and the presentation of €400 to the Alcalde Joaquin Hernandez.

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Turrón is a sweet little earner Sales of turrón – Spain’s version of nougat – grew by more than six per cent year-onyear in 2014 to reach €400 million, according to a survey carried out by business information company Infoempresa.com.

Of the 29 companies surveyed, just five control a considerable 75 per cent of the

conquest, there are three main types of turrón: turrón de yema (made with egg yolks), turrón de Alicante (a crunchy version), and turrón de Xixena (a soft variety).

However, in recent years, manufacturers such as AntiuXixona and La Fama (the market leaders), have begun

Pictured is the spectacular festive lighting display at the home of the owners of Inmobiliaria Quesada.

We’re sure you will agree that the family has gone to spectacular effort to make Christmas sparkle!

Lighting the way ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL NIGHT FOR TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT

market in this sticky sweet, which is a Christmas staple: Sanchís Mira (21 per cent), Delaviuda (19 per cent), Comercial Chocolates la Casa (16 per cent), Cantalou (13 per cent) and Industrias Rodriguez (7 percent).

Traditionally made from almonds and first introduced to Spain during the Arab

producing dozens of different varieties using peanuts, dried fruits, whisky, brandy, coffee, and chocolate.

Aside from their supermarket brands, the main producers of turrón also sell upmarket products with EU Protected Geographical Status: Xixona, Alacant and Agramunt.

Learn to Paint and Draw in the New Year Hobbies are so good for you, both mentally and physically, so if you’ve always had a yen to try your hand as an artist, a new class is starting on Tuesday 12th January (10.30 -1.00 pm) at Stevie’s bar, next to the Quesada La Marquesa Golf Club.

Beginners need not bring anything as all initial equipment will be supplied.

Teacher, Suzanne Stokes, has been running classes in the area for ten years, and believes that the ability to draw

accurately is an essential building block to producing exciting paintings. After a couple of months students are encouraged to move on to watercolours, oil painting, acrylics or pastels.

Suzanne has been running classes in the area for ten years and also has art groups in La Siesta and Los Montesinos.

There is more information on her website www.sue-stokes.co.uk, or you can call her on 680 961 025.

Once again, diners at the Restaurante El Alto La Dolores showed their generosity and support for worthy charities, when they contributed towards raising €700 for Torrevieja Stroke Support. Monthly fund-raising nights at this Restaurant are always well attended, and patrons dig deep in their pockets.

Torrevieja Stroke Support is one of the lesser known local charities, yet they provide so much support to stroke sufferers and their carers. Weekly social meetings are held at their centre in La Siesta, where services and activities include physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, exercise classes, quizzes, petanca, and they often have guest speakers on informative topics, day trips and meals out.

In addition to services at the centre, TSS also provide home visits (rehab at reduced cost), repatriation, advice on requirements for returning to the UK, nursing care, financial support, carer support, and help and advice on accessing a care home in their local area.

TSS is run by extremely hard working volunteers, with charges limited to professional services such as physiotherapy etc.

The next fund-raiser held at this venue, in Guardamar, will be on 17th February, when money will be raised for Alzheimers Association (AFA). The very popular singer/guitarist Woody will be entertaining, so it's bound to be another sell out night.

Paul Owen from TSS receives the money from organiser Marlene Brown. Also pictured are Patricia Owen and co-organiser, Joan Rampton.

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New Year, New Look, Better Health The start of the New Year is a great time to make sure that you are in the best of health and ready to face the year to come. The team at Specsavers Opticas in Spain are encouraging everyone to make getting an eye test a key New Year’s resolution, as it should be an essential part of any healthcare routine. There are many things you can do to ensure your eyes are kept healthy, by eating certain foods, taking regular exercise, quitting smoking, and protecting them from UV rays, but most importantly by visiting your optician for an eye test. At Specsavers Opticas eye tests are free, and you will be seen by a qualified optometrist using the latest technology. This will ensure any eye health problems are detected quickly and if needs be you can be referred to a specialist straight away.

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January is also the perfect time to update your look by hitting the sales and getting some new clothes and accessories. Glasses are a fantastic fashion accessory which are fun and express your individual style. Specsavers have trained style advisors to help everyone find their perfect look, according to their face shape, colouring and style. Designed by supermodel Twiggy, the new Aurora frames feature intricate detailing, jewels and embellishments in beautiful colours and will add a bit of bling to any look

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Fancy Beauty Salon opens in San Miguel A new and stylish beauty parlour has opened its doors in San Miguel, the first in the area specifically catering for the English and Scandinavian-speaking community. Owned by beautician Fanney Gisladottir, known as Fancy to her friends and customers, the salon offers an extensive range of beauty treatments and specialises in Casmara facials.

Fancy has more than 15 years’ experience and owned her own salon in her native Iceland for many years before relocate to sunnier climes. Since moving to Spain three years’ ago she has been working in local beauty parlours whilst looking for the perfect premises to open her own salon.

Fancy uses only the highest quality products and in particular Casmara dermatological treatments, the leading Spanish skincare specialist. For more than 40 years this company has pioneered skincare treatments and was the first to create algae-based peel off face masks and treatments. These are available at Fancy Beauty Salon and are tailored to the differing skin types and needs of each client. For example masks can be: antioxidant, calming, revitalising, detoxing, anti-ageing, firming or hydrating. All are offered as express or luxury facials.

In addition to facials, Fancy also offers eye treatments such as eyelash tints, eyebrow shape or lash extensions.

Manicures, pedicures and full nail treatments are all available from file and polish to a full set of gel nails. Waxing for men and women and an extensive range

of massages are also on offer. This includes specialist massage treatments such as aromatherapy, Reiki and cranio sacral therapy.

Working along-side Fancy are two professional treatment specialists; Marcella Kennedy and Jo-Anne Tomkinson. Marcella specialises in holistic massage and deep tissue massage including the Bowen technique and reflexology. Jo-Anne is a permanent make-up specialist as well as offering Hollywood lash extensions and threading. This includes: permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip colour and beauty spot.

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modern offering a stylish but relaxing salon where everyone is welcome. It has three private treatment rooms where clients can relax and enjoy being pampered by expert hands.

To celebrate its opening Fancy Beauty Salon is offering a range of opening offers and special discounts. Please see the advert in Costa Blanca People for further details. The salon is located on the San Miguel ring road, Calle Ronda Oeste 36 and is open Monday to Saturday. For further information please call Fancy on: 693 800 545 or email: fancysanmiguel@gmail.com Alternatively visit: www.facebook.com/fancysanmiguel

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Could you go ‘dry’ for January?

With so many overindulgences over the festive season, many of us pledge a month of abstinence after an alcohol soaked Christmas and New Year.

After the first hangover of 2016 fades, millions pledge to take up the Dry January challenge. Failure is likely to be rife, despite the best of intentions.

However, a team of scientists has now identified who they say is most likely to be equipped to take on the month of abstinence.

The team from the University of Sussex and Alcohol Concern found people who only drank moderate amounts of alcohol before embarking on the challenge were most likely to succeed.

Alcohol abstinence challenges have risen in popularity over recent years.

Many charitable organizations in countries across the world have used abstinence challenges to establish fundraising – or just awareness about alcohol abuse.

Those who participate in the Dry January challenge vow to refrain from drinking any alcohol for the entire month.

The team of scientists behind the University of Sussex study sought to investigate why certain people succeed at these challenges – and why others fail.

Furthermore, because many abstinence challenges lead to ‘rebound effects’ – indulging in more of a certain substance after the period of sobriety is completed – they wanted to see if Dry January participants experienced negative rebound results.

They monitored 857 British adults – 249 men and 608 women – who were participating in the Dry January challenge.

The participants completed a baseline

questionnaire – and then one-month and six-month follow up questionnaires.

The key variables assessed during the baseline examinations included measures of alcohol consumption and drink refusal self-efficacy (known as DRSE). Of the study participants, 64.1 per cent successfully completed Dry January.

Nearly 67 per cent of men in the study finished the program, compared to nearly 63 per cent of women. Those who completed Dry January were found to consume fewer drinks per typical drinking day at baseline.

The majority of those who successfully completed the challenge did not experience ‘rebound effects'.

But, the scientists also found that those who ‘failed’ at the challenge experienced positive outcomes as a result of Dry January.

The study said: ‘A key finding was that even a failed attempt at Dry January led to many of the positive changes in behavior and DRSE observed in people who successfully completed Dry January.’

However, the likelihood of ‘rebound effects’ were found to be larger in people who didn’t successfully complete the study.

Yet, the study concluded that participation in Dry January is related to reductions in alcohol consumption and increases in DRSE among all participants – regardless of success.

The study said: ‘Taken together, these findings suggest that abstinence challenges such as Dry January can lead to changes toward healthier drinking and health enhancing beliefs about alcohol, and are unlikely to result in undesirable rebound effects.’

The study was published in the journal Health Psychology.

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Pensioner prescription charges axed State pensioners and their dependants earning less than €18,000 a year before tax will no longer have to pay prescription charges in the Comunidad Valenciana, which includes the province of Alicante.

Deputy regional president and spokeswoman Mònica Oltra says it is ‘not fair’ that those on low incomes, particularly the elderly, have to ‘choose between essential medication and being able to afford to eat’.

She says the left-wing team now leading the Valencia regional government has put aside €41 million to cover the shortfall once State pensioners get their regular medicine free of charge.

“I hope we soon get a national government willing to scrap the rule brought in back in 2012 which forced everyone to pay for their prescriptions,” Sra Oltra (Compromís) said.

She waved away criticism from the PP opposition about the cost of financing

the free prescriptions, saying, “they can have all the doubts they want, but from 1st January, everyone who qualifies will be able to go to their local pharmacy with their SIP cards and they will find they are not charged for their drugs, but that these will be paid for thanks to an agreement between the Valencia regional government and the College of Pharmacists.

“Whatever the PP thinks, plenty of PP voters will also benefit from this and will be very pleased to hear the Valencian government has eliminated an injustice that the national government imposed on them – that of having to choose whether they eat or whether they take their prescription medication.”

The free prescriptions will benefit 403,334 State pensioners.

According to ministry of health figures, a total of 7.9 percent of residents in the Comunidad Valenciana have stopped taking at least one type of regular medication over the past year because they could not afford to continue – the highest percentage in the whole of Spain.

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Say ‘adios’ to the in-car CD player Experts predict that in three years time, less than a third of new cars will have an in build CD player on board. The prediction comes with the rise of music streaming services, digital radio and device (phone or tablet) to car streaming.

By 2019, most drivers will choose to stream their music via Bluetooth or Wifi from their devices. In fact, many new car models launched during 2015 offered the CD player only as an optional extra.

These include mainstream models such as the Citroen C4, the Skoda Yeti and the new British-built Vauxhall Astra. The Vauxhall Corsa did away with CD players on all but the entry-level version when the model was introduced in 2014.

JATO Dynamics, an automotive market research company, revealed that only 59 per cent of models on sale today offer a CD player as standard, compared with 79 per cent 10 years ago.

More than one in ten of the 5,908 different car makes, models and trim levels on sale in the UK do not even offer a CD player.

Sue Barnes, of JATO, said this was being driven by developments in new technologies, resulting in increasing numbers of cars featuring USB audio connections for MP3 players, smartphones or tablets.

“In fact, 75 per cent of the models available today include a USB connection as standard,” she said.

“Another important shift is the move towards the digital radio, a technology available in 56 per cent of vehicles sold today.”

Simon Hucknall, product PR manager for Vauxhall, said the stripping out of CD players was due to a “lack of demand” rather than a cost issue.

“People simply don't carry 15 CDs around in their car glove box with them anymore - instead they have hundreds or thousands of tracks on the device in their pocket,” he said.

Figures from the British Phonographic Industry revealed that album sales in the UK fell 5.7 per cent to 21.38 million in the first half of 2015, while sales of digital albums dropped 6.6 per cent.

The decline coincided with an increase in the number of people using music streaming services instead.

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Susan via email asks: Hi Aunty. I bought a laptop which is nearly a year old and Has Windows 8. I paid extra to have Norton antivirus installed for 1 year and now have to decide whether to pay €80 to continue with it for another year. Do you think it would be worth the expense or should I subscribe to an alternative, maybe a free, protection system?

Aunty Says: Hi Susan. I’m not a big fan of Norton mainly due to the overhead it has on your computer, plus there are a huge number of good freebies available, and as always I recommend sticking with the Windows Defender that comes bundled with Win8. Install the free SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes for spyware protection and you should be fine.

Tim via email asks: Hello Aunty, my question can't be a new one to you as it affects every one of us who tries to use a laptop in Spain.

We love the sunshine but the onscreen reflections are a

Microsoft set to warn about official hacks Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly set to warn people if it suspects a government is trying to hack into email or other online accounts.

Users will be informed if their Outlook, OneDrive and other consumer-facing services are being targeted by official hacks.

Microsoft said that anyone who received such a warning should take additional steps to keep their data safe.

The move could put Microsoft at odds with British government proposals to limit what technology firms can reveal about surveillance.

Several other companies, including Twitter, Facebook, Google and Yahoo have previously pledged to alert people about government requests for data.

Microsoft said although it already let people know if it believed their accounts had been targeted or compromised by cyber-thieves, it needed to go further if a nation-state was responsible.

It needed to make a distinction because it was "likely that the attack could be more sophisticated or more sustained than attacks from cybercriminals and others",wrote Microsoft's Scott Charney in a blogpost.

Charney added that the notifications would not necessarily mean that attackers had broken into an account.

Instead, it could just signify that an account had been targeted Microsoft said it would not share details of what might lead it to conclude that nation-states were behind an attack but said it would send out the notices if "evidence reasonably suggests" such an entity was responsible.

It added that users should make sure the software on all their devices was up to date, use antivirus software and scan for malware on all computers and gadgets they regularly used among other steps.

Alerting people about suspected nation-state attacks might cause Microsoft problems

in the UK if a proposed law that regulates government snooping is passed.

The draft Investigatory Powers Bill aims to update the way the state, police and spies gather data to fight crime, terrorism and other threats.

Provisions in the law would make it illegal for firms to tell customers they were being targeted if the company did not obtain official permission to do so.

Microsoft declined to comment on whether its notification policy would bring it into conflict with the proposed legislation.

The software firm's policy announcement comes soon after it was quizzed about why it did not tell victims of a 2011 hacking campaign that it believed China was behind the attack. Instead it just advised the users to change their passwords.

In a statement released to Reuters, it said that "as the threat landscape has evolved our approach has too".

problem - and one I haven't solved. Can you? I've seen adverts for a stick-on screen filter device but I'm reluctant to try anything like that till I know more about what it does - particularly if taking it off again damages the screen itself. Any suggestions would be appreciated but I want to know how they do it like they do on the TV and in films and use their laptops out of doors.

Aunty Says: Hi Tim. There are few things you can try. When most laptops are used outside they are running on battery and subsequently the power settings in Windows usually dims the screen to save power.

In ‘control panel’‘power options’ you should be able to change these settings. There should also be a brightness/contrast key sequence on the keyboard which often a blue FN key and a sun symbol.

Obviously positioning yourself out of the sun and under the shade of a parasol will help. I know compushade.com used to make a funky fold up laptop shade for around €30 which does a good job but I certainly wouldn’t

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Fred via email asks: Can you advice me on good safe site for downloading movies and DVDs? If not, is there any of your readers that can?

Aunty Says: Hi Fred. There are loads of ‘torrent’ sites out there but you access and download from them at you own risk. The legality of downloading copyrighted films and music is as about as complicates as it gets, so make sure you read up on the rules before you begin.

The Pirate Bay and isohunt still seem to be very popular websites to find downloads and you’ll need a downloader program such as Utorrent or Bitcomet to manage the files.

Make sure your antivirus program is up to date and scan for spyware at least once a week as it can get a bit scary out there.

Any questions then email me at auntyvirus@costablancapeople. com. See you all next week.

Phantom vibration syndrome affects 90 percent of phone users Most people who own a mobile phone will have experienced the faint trilling vibration from a pocket or bag that indicates our device may be ringing, only to discover there is no incoming call or the device is not there at all.

As electronic devices have become an almost universal accessory, mobile phones seem to be responsible for a new type of psychological condition with users imagining their phones are ringing.

Known as phantom vibration syndrome, as many as 90 per cent of people who use mobile phones report experiencing the phenomenon.

Scientists now believe they have figured out why so many of have experienced the ‘phantom’ call or message – mobile phones are training our bodies to perceive sensations around our body as an incoming call.

Dr Robert Rosenberg, who studies the impact technology is having on our behaviour at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, said detecting a vibrating phone has become a habit.

He argued users are so worried about missing a call or message

they have become highly attuned to detecting the sensations that indicate they have one incoming.

But this has also led to similar sensations such as the movement of clothing or simply a spasm of a muscle to be interpreted as vibrations from a phone.

'Think about wearing a pair of glasses,’ explained Dr Rosenberg.

'If you're accustomed to your glasses and they almost become a part of you, you can forget that you're even wearing them sometimes.

'The phone in your pocket is like this.

'Through bodily habit, your phone actually becomes a part of you and you become trained to perceive the phone's vibrations as

an incoming call or text.

'So, due to these kinds of habits, it becomes really easy to misperceive other similar sensations.'

With so many apps and social media sites now producing alerts on devices, users can be subjected to an almost constant barrage of vibrations that accompany the audible alerts of their phones.

While some experts have attempted to explain phantom vibration syndrome as an anxiety based condition, Dr Rosenberg believes it is more of a learned response to the technology.

In a paper published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, he argues people who experience it should not be concerned unless it starts to interfere with their lives in a serious way.

It may also, he suggested, be possible to reduce the risk of it occurring by regularly varying where we carry our mobile phones to prevent such 'bad habits' forming.

He added for severe sufferers it may be possible to retrain their ingrained habits so they don't experience the phenomena.

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I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and welcome you to the first gig guide of 2016. 2015 was a tremendous year for entertainment. I had a record year for sell out shows and met many new and talented acts. I would like to thank each and every one of them for their hard work and especially to so many who give their time for free to raise funds for charities.

Without these acts to bring customers in the charities would not be able to do the good work that they do. Last year was an eventful one, and we sadly lost some great acts both at home and abroad. Our

deepest condolences go out to their family and friends. They will all be sorely missed.

January in Spain is traditionally a quiet one where entertainment is concerned and a time for us to support the venue even more than before. Bars are recovering from a long Christmas and New Year’s Eve trade, and many take the time to have holidays or do re-furbs. The lack of people around also gives venues time to start planning for the rest of the year. This is exactly what I am doing for my shows and with my venues – planning

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some spectacular entertainment for the rest of the year. So this is coming directly from the horses’ mouth – 2016 is going to be a superb year for anyone living or coming to Spain. The variety and quality of entertainment being planned is mind blowing and far exceeds anything we have experienced before. I am thrilled that it is the public who are going to benefit from some truly memorable entertainment and visitors to our country will take back with them happy memories and will want to return sooner rather than later.

If you didn’t already know it, here in Spain we are lucky enough to have 2 Christmas’s. This week it is Epiphany when the Spanish celebrate with the parades of the “3 Kings”; Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar. During the parade Papa Noel and his aides throw small gifts and sweets to the eager children who scramble to collect as many as they can into bags they bring with them. After the parade the children go and give their request for presents to their favourite King. Shoes are traditionally put by the door before going to bed along with food for the Kings and water for the

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Camels. If a child has been naughty they get coal. Don’t forget to get your 3 Kings cake (rosca de reyes) – if you get the king figure then you are King for the day, wear the crown and everyone has to do as you say! Not that I need a cake for that!

Thank you to The Costa Blanca People readers for the lovely emails I have had. If you would like your events in our next issue, it’s free. Just let me know who, where and when by emailing me at letsrockshowslive@gmail.com Or visit www.lrshows.com for show and event details. Jax Lawson x

Jan 5th - Jan 11th 2016 Tues Jan 5th 3 Kings Parades Guardamar del Segura - . Ending at Town hall – 5.30pm Rojales - from Centro Medico – 6pm Pilar de La Horadada - From Parque 30 de Julio– 5pm Santa Pola – From Palmeras to Glorieta – 7pm Daya Nueva – 6.30pm Benijofar - From Plaza Miguel Ortega, – 6pm Los Montesinos - From Town Hall,– 6.30pm Catral - From Jardines de La Libertad, – 6pm Torrevieja - Arrive at Torrevieja Port – 6.30pm La Mata - From Ave of Europeans,– 5.30pm San Fulgencio - Ends at Cardinal Belluga Theatre,– 7pm La Zenia - From Calle Nicolas De Bussi to La Zenia Boulevard – 5pm San Miguel – From the Market – 6.30pm

Gigs Stray Sod, La Fuente – Bella Luna – 9pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Martin Kay – 9pm The Park Inn, Quesada – Samantha Curtis – 8pm Alfie’s Bar, La Zenia – The Rekords – 1pm Archers Bar, Quesada – Rockin the Archers – 3pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Bella Luna – 9pm

Weds Jan 6th Paddy’s Point, Playa Flamenca – Bella Luna – 10pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Dance with Tomo – 3pm So Bar, Benimar – Paula – 5pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – PDQ – 9pm Bar Britannia, Torrevieja – Blue Waves – 3pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Ali and Che Acoustic – 10pm

Thurs Jan 7th La Vuelta, San Fulgencio – Bella Luna – 9.30pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Allen – 9pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Paul Mac – 9pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Juanjo – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Monos Bar, Quesada – Samantha Curtis – 8pm La Cavernita, La Marina – Jimmy Dene – 7pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – The Cages – 10pm

Fri Jan 8th Madhouse, Pueblo Principe – Elvis Presley + Hot Rods – 7.30pm Em’s Dreams, La Marina – Paul Vegas – 9pm O’Riordans, Cabo Roig – Cassi Kennedy – 10pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – JJ Soulman – 9pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 10.30pm Rusty Nail, Campoverde – Ricky Patton – 9pm Carmens Bar, El Chaparall – Samantha Curtis – 2pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Dan Davy – 10pm Final Whistle, La Marina – Gemma B - 9pm

Sat Jan 9th Orange Bar, Entre Naranjas – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Imanyos, Daya Nueva – Normas Birthday Bash with Paul Vegas – 9.30pm The Priory, El Galan – Kevin Tyler – 10pm La Manga Camping, La Manga – JJ Soulman – 8.30pm Marjal Camping, Catral – International Market with live music – 11am El Mundo, Benimar – Bella Luna – 3pm The Local, La Florida – Bella Luna – 9.30pm Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – The Soundz – 9pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Tony Capaldi – 9pm PALS, La Siesta – Lynden B – 9pm Summers Bar, El Galan– JJ Soulman – 2pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Samantha Curtis – 8pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – Open Mic night - 9pm

Sun Jan 10th Maggie O’Briens, Campoverde – Andy Jones – 9pm Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Bog Road, Cabo Roig – Tullamore Duo – 9pm Hole in the Wall, Gran Alacant – Mr Bojangle – 4pm

Monday Jan 11th The Tavern, Lo Crispin - JJ Soulman – 8pm St James’s Gate, Toretta 2 – Tony Capaldi – 5.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Bar Kenz, San Luis – Samantha Curtis – 9pm Final Whistle, La Marina – Maria O’Hara – 2pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Jono and Jimmy Acoustic – 10pm

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Business Profile

Indigo Car Hire – January Sale January is now upon us and those sales have all started, most of which now start on Boxing Day, at least we have not gone as far as the US where people are leaving thanksgiving dinner early to get in the queues for the Black Friday sales!

and if as you move forward to the date of pick up the price has changed for the better, i.e. has dropped you can simply switch to the better price without any hassle, if the price has increased (which tends to be the norm) you will be happy

booking / locking in the price when you did – this is what they call a win / win!

The main focus of Indigo Car Hire is customer service. They have a fantastic following of customers who highly rate the service and are happy to recommend

them to friends and family.

This is highlighted by the number of excellent reviews and testimonials they have online, just search 'Indigo Car Hire' on your search engine of choice to see these previous customer comments.

One thing that stands out is their ability to help people where others simply can't.

This is most obvious when looking at some of their most popular services.

Debit Card Car Hire - the ability to hire a car without the need to have a credit card.

Senior Car Hire - being able hire a vehicle no matter what your age. Most suppliers seem to discriminate against those of us above the age of 70/75 – it gets tricky for us after the age of 99, but we are yet to encounter a customer over the age of 99.

Low Deposits - leaving a huge deposit is not always possible, Indigo can arrange rentals with a minimal deposit and in some circumstances no deposit at all

Zero Excess - being liable for a huge sum is worrying for a lot of us. The zero excess deals offer peace of mind, we have options directly with a supplier or cover through a third party provider.

Free One Way Hires - Fly into London and leave from Yorkshire without paying a hefty fee. This one is for those of us visiting a lot of family back home in the UK or the ones that chase the cheapest flights.

Indigo have built a great reputation in the Costa Blanca having a large customer base of loyal customer whom have been renting happily for a number of years – we would welcome contact from potential new customers.

Indigo can be contacted by telephone 00 44 113 2899 281 (they offer a free call back service), through their website (www.indigocarhire.co.uk) or by email on sales@indigocarhire.co.uk. They will be happy to give a free no-obligation quote that suits your particular needs.

We here at Indigo wanted to share some tips / information regarding our January sales promotions and booking structure which can ensure the best value car rental.

Our best advice is to book your car hire as early as possible regardless of when in the year the vehicle is needed for below.

You can book your car hire with Indigo safe in the knowledge that you have secured the best deal with as little as an £18 deposit, this locks in the rate for you Please note that all information contained within this CostaBlanca People Business Profile has been provided by the client, and is therefore deemed correct and accurate.

Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies are the sole responsibility of the client.

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Changes traffic legislation from this month Whilst renewing many of the older traffic laws in order to adapt to the modern world, Spain is also undergoing changes to legislation to meet the requirements of the European Union and help create a standardised road network across the continent.

These changes are constantly being developed and adapted and, although many of them are aimed at creating safer roads, some of them are questionable, although are to become mandatory in the New Year along with others.

One of the changes that is causing most concern is that of pillion passengers on mopeds. From January 2016, moped riders who qualify for the AM licence for mopeds are permitted to carry passengers, as long as the vehicle is suitably adapted. This new rule is regardless of the age of the rider. Prior to this change, in Spain children under the age of 18 were not permitted to carry passengers.

The BTP category will be removed from licences and is absorbed within other categories, so there is no longer a special requirement for drivers of emergency vehicles, taxis or school bus, other than

the standard requirements.

So called “Mega-Trucks” up to 60 tonnes in weight and 25.25 metres in length are now permitted on the roads of Spain. This authorises trucks with more than six axles to travel through the road network, although special authority must be obtained so that the impact on road safety can be assessed. The idea is reducing transportation costs and, subsequently, passing savings onto consumers.

Sufferers of sleep apnoea will no longer be automatically banned from driving, as long as the medical condition is certified as being ‘under control’ by a medical professional.

In the event of death from a road traffic incident, the costs associated with medical examinations and autopsies will be covered by the government, which is hoped to provide better investigate resources in the event of a major incident.

There are many other laws which are set to change in Spain, many of which are detailed in the eBook, The New Rules of the Road, available from the website, n332.es/ebook.

Information courtesy of the N332 Facebook Page and www.n332.es

Puzzle Page

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sudoku

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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CROSSWORD

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quick ACROSS 1. Gentle (4) 8. Circuitous (10) 9. Oust (8) 10.Vehicle (4) 12.Be disloyal (6) 14.Reliable (6) 15.Bondsman (6) 17.Enemy (6)

5. Coming (6) 6. Recondite (8) 7. Stalk (4) 11.Alluring (10) 13.Curb (8) 16.Encumber (6) 17.Animal food (6) 18.Mature (4) 20.Hazard (4)

18.Raise (4) 19.Sparing (8) 21.Urbanity (10) 22.Sharp (4) Down 2. Unlettered (10) 3. Fall (4) 4. Madness (6)

cryptic

DOWN 2. A neat tailor may make it if ordered (10) 3. Fever finished off a colleague (4) 4 Go back - but not to work (6) 5. How a well-drilled army marches on foot (6) 6. He shows the way in business (8) 7. Visit to postpone (4)

11. Unpopular second feature that’s apt to grow on one (6,4) 13. A small band or two allowed (8) 16. Former name to cause a stir (6) 17. Shelter for fliers (6) 18. None competed in N.Africa (4) 20. Regretted sounding discourteous (4)

SOLUTIONS 614 QUICK Across: 7 Usual; 8 Contact; 9 Trouble; 10 Later; 12 Contestant; 15 Nethermost; 18 Erect; 19 Diagram; 21 Enlarge; 22 Alien.

Down: 1 Sustenance; 2 Tutor; 3 Glib; 4 Accent; 5 Encloses; 6 Partial; 11 Retirement; 13 Overturn; 14 Steeple; 16 Madden; 17 Trail; 20 Alas.

CRYPTIC Across: 7 Award; 8 Portray; 9 Catarrh; 10 Sward; 12 Spotlights; 15 Guinea pigs; 18 Nails; 19 Regular; 21 Grounds; 22 Shrug.

Down: 1 Catching on; 2 Waste; 3 Oder; 4 Upshot; 5 Dressing; 6 Wreaths; 11 Discourage; 13 Pleasant; 14 Visitor; 16 Phrase; 17 Alert; 20 Gash.

Solution for Logic Puzzle James

$7.99

Vanessa

$6.99

Calvin

$5.99

Edmund

$4.99

Iced tea Root beer Water Orange soda Cream soda

Spaghetti Meatloaf Sloppy joe Tuna melt Club sandwich

Sudoku Solution

Nina

1. Of the diner who paid $6.99 and the diner who ordered the spaghetti, one was Vanessa and the other was Nina..

2. The diner who paid $5.99 didn't have the iced tea..

3. Of the diner who paid $5.99 and the diner who paid $4.99, one ordered the tuna melt and the other had the cream soda..

4. The diner who ordered the sloppy joe didn't have the orange soda..

5. The diner who paid $7.99 didn't have the iced tea..

6. James paid 1 dollar less than the diner who ordered the spaghetti..

7. Nina didn't order the sloppy joe..

8. Vanessa didn't have the root beer..

9. The diner who paid $6.99 ordered the sloppy joe..

10. The diner who ordered the tuna melt didn't have the root beer..

11. The diner who ordered the tuna melt paid 1 dollar more than the diner who ordered the club sandwich..

12. The diner who paid $6.99 didn't have the iced tea..

13. Edmund paid 1 dollar less than Calvin..

from it (8) 21. Emphasise, in a manner of speaking (10) 22. Beaten hollow (4)

$8.99

Remember: every item on the board belongs to one and only one person, no item will ever be shared. Using only the clues provided and simple deductive logic and reasoning, fill in the grid with Xs and Os to determine the solution.

ACROSS 1 Fail to keep up a legend (4) 8. It’s something to go on (5,5) 9. Abandoned ship (8) 10. A boy naturally opposed to the current trend (4) 12. Chance taken by a doctor in a storm (6) 14. Annoyed at being evicted (3,3) 15. I’m back with anger that is more apparent than real (6) 17. Something in the way of an athlete (6) 18. Formerly a feature of reunion celebrations (4) 19. Agree to do business or shrink

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EDUCATION & TRANSLATION

BUILDERS BATHROOMS

CARS

ELECTRICIAL

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS

We accept PayPal BLOCKED DRAINS GARDENING

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Anúnciate – Tlf: 966 701 060 – linda@costablancapeople.com

We accept PayPal ITEMS WANTED

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PROPERTY WANTED PLASTERERS

ROLLER BLIND & SHUTTER REPAIRS PLUMBING

SIZE MATTERS: Don’t pay MORE for LESS! Advertise in the CostaBlancaPeople 966 701 060 advertising@costablancapeople.com

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REMOVALS/STORAGE

SECURITY

SATELLITES & AERIALS

SIZE MATTERS: Don’t pay MORE for LESS! Advertise in the CostaBlancaPeople 966 701 060 advertising@costablancapeople.com TILING

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BALLROOM DANCING

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Ballroom and Latin dancing for beginners and improvers every Monday and Thursday 11.30am 1.00pm. Beginners only Fridays 5.30pm 6.30pm. Venue. Le Monte Hotel. Pilar de la Horredada (N332) Further information.

Marilyn 606 738 866 (617)

I am a 27 year old male. I have graduated in IT and graphic design.

I speak perfect English, Spanish and Russian. I have work experience with Scandinavian people. I have a full driving licence. Looking for work in a computer shop, translating or real estate. I am waiting for your offers.

I am responsible and punctual.

Tel 604 263 085 (call or Whatsapp) (616)

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) (615) Need a home improvements worker?

Professional tiling, painting, terrace, maintenance and much more for only €8hr. Just give me a call and enjoy your perfect home! All work is quality done and guaranteed. Free quotations for larger projects. Tel 664 339 687/ whatsapp. Thomas. (615)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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 636102509 or email info@eazylawns.es or www.eazylawns.es (C) (615)

HEALTH & BEAUTY Experienced mobile hairdresser. Good price and service. City & Guilds qualified. Tel 663 173 385. (M) (615) Female Anxiety, Stress, Tension etc. - obtain relief with Natural Correction Therapy. The Therapist visits you at home. Details: the.therapist@live.co.uk (615)

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, turn key 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.

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Quesada, Freehold lock up garage of some 56 square meters, ideal for storage of motorbikes, classic car, jet skis etc 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 meter, you couldnt build it for that assuming you already had the land?

Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275. (615)

ITEMS WANTED

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 well known 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 aweek. If interested to know more, please telephone 672 366 275, with confidence. (615) 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. (615)

CARERS

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) (614)

Turn your unwanted furniture, electrical, household goods, Bric-a-Brac, clothing, antiques and collectables into cash. Anything!

Anywhere! 965 319 220/663 012 541 (615)

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.

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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 (615) 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) ANUNCIATE! Tlf 966 701 060 linda@costablancapeople.com SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION GRATUITO Thai lady for massage and lots of pleasure.Tel 605 292 304 Cabo Roig (615) Kamagra.Gold.100mg. Free Weekender with every purchase .Delivery or collection. Call Steve 694 449 102 email syork28@gmail .com (616)

PETS For your dog’s health Ambulant Canine Physiotherapy in San Miguel de Salinas and vicinity.

Phone +34 629 261 541 Email fisican@yahoo.es (622)

PROPERTY FOR RENT 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 (615) Torrevieja. 2 bedroom beautiful apartment.

Fully equipped, balcony/terrace, hot and cold aircon, satellite TV. Very close to health centre La Loma, main bus stop, taxis and chemist, 325€ pcm. Tel 655 021 155 (615)

PROPERTY FOR SALE CAMPOAMOR Golf. Terraced house, 2-3 bed, 2 baths, glazed-in terrace, well presented, sunny garden, terrace, walking distance to La Fuente comercial centre. 69,950 Euros.

Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hfimmo.com (615) TORREVIEJA, La Siesta. Terraced house, 110m² living area, 3 bed, 2 baths, spacious lounge, American kitchen, unfurnished, conservatory, walking distance to amenities.

69,900 Euros. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com (615)

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(615)

PERSONAL SERVICES Sensual relaxing massage. 25 min. of professional relaxing massage followed by 25 min. sensual body2body julia 647 234 622 (618) Experience a great one hour massage with Veronica fully quallified.

For appointments call 679 292 678 (618) Tony now has in stock the following tablets: Super Kamagra 160mg.

Kamagra 100mg. Kamagra Polos.

Aurogra 100mg. Femalerga Pinks (for Women).

We also keep a range of slimming tablets for Men and Women.

Deliveries in all Torre areas.

Tel. 697 777 811 (615)

In need of care? N.V.Q trained. 25 years experience. Offers personal care, respite, companionship, shopping, escorted appointments. Sue 674 909 271 (615)

ANUNCIATE! Tlf 966 701 060 linda@costablancapeople.com SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION GRATUITO

We accept PayPal

Sophie. Elegant, sexy, naughty lady.

Visit, all areas. Home/house and hotel visits. Tel 693 357 526 (614)

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. (615) 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. (615)

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.

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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 new1clients to previous clients for references. See our website www.pandrtiling.com or call 622 154 380.

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Decker was originally adopted from us in Dec. of last year but sadly, 10 months later, his owner, through ill heath, is no longer able to care for him. Decker is now 16 months old and is fully vaccinated, microchipped, castrated and would love to experience a happy home life again.

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APAH does not agree with the practice of people giving dogs or cats as Christmas presents, but there are many lovely dogs and cats who would love to begin a new life in a loving home in 2016. Please call on 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.

Titus is in need of a new home as his owner’s health has declined and is unable to take Titus out for his daily walks. He is a 2½ year old boxer, good with children and other dogs, chipped, vaccinated and will be neutered. Titus has an excellent temperament, is energetic and likes to play with his toys. Call: 645 469 253.

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HOLLY LIZZIE Holly is an elderly cat who likes a sedentary life, she is about 10 years old. She is very affectionate, talkative and loves cuddles. Lizzie is a lovely tortie girl about 3 months old, loves cuddles and is very friendly. If you are able to offer either cat a home then please contact K9.

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NEW YEAR CHEER EUROGOLF TUESDAY TOFFS FOR TORRY On Sunday Torry entertained rock bottom, seemingly without a paddle, Acero who have won only one match all season and look like going down.

Torry needed to extend their winning streak to 4 and bring some New Year

with a deft header which looped into the top corner of the net. A superb finish from a striker full of confidence. Torry could have added to their tally before the break with a number of near misses in particular a fierce effort from Cesar

On Tuesday 29th December 28 players played the usual stableford with Toffs at La Marquesa. The results were as follows Gold division 0-15 1st David Blanchette 32 points 2nd Bill Martin 30 points silver division 16-22 1st Robin Richards 32 points 2nd Ray Porter 30 points Bronze division 22 + 1st Mary Sanderson 34 points 2nd Cindi Green 32 points Toffs overall winner Mary Sanderson.

Best front 9 Joy Gray 18 points Best back 9 Alan Venables 19 points Football draw Alan Venables Hedy Paehglig and David Gregson.

If you would like to play with Toffs and Eurogolf on Tuesdays and Thursdays at la Marquesa please visit the website www.eurogolfquesada.co.uk Both ladies and gents welcome.

El Plantio 2 Golf Society An excess of Christmas celebrations seemed to affect the performance of quite a few of the 22 members who competed in the Monthly Medal on the 29th December.

Those that managed to steer clear of over-indulgence were: Nearest the Pin - Hole 2, Ian Craig Hole 8, Rod Loveday 3rd Place - Handicap 6, John O`Brien cheer to their supporters. Torry were without the suspended Martin and Javi Selvas and also Rafa Gomez through injury. Will he ever get fit again. Young English born Lewis who has been on fire after being played down the middle was looking to add to his recent tally of 4 in 3 games.

The Torry line up: Miguel Serna, Vicente, Luis Carlos, Jorge (Matej, 70 '), Quintero, Burguillos, Higón, Sanchez, Cesar (Manu, 65'), Ruben Suarez, Lewis (Carrasco 58 '). Not Used: Kike and Brani.

The game kicked of in bright mid-day sunshine in front of a crowd of 350+ .

which hit the top of the crossbar. Torry left the field at half-time to rapturous applause. Torry eased off in the second half as the opposition tried to get something out of the game. Lewis had to hobble off after 13 minutes after taking a knock he could not recover from. A blow to Torry and their young hot striker. After 15 minutes Higon embarked on a fabulous run which took him past at least 5 players and his shot was well saved by the Acero keeper.

After 20 minutes Higon was played in by Sanchez and the keeper blocked the shot with the rebound being picked up

The game was a bit scrappy in the first 10 minutes with neither side really seizing the initiative. After 11 minutes Torry did seize the initiative through Ruben Suarez. Burguillos was hauled down in the just inside the Torry half.

Ruben Suarez placed the ball, spotted that the Acero keeper was off his line and struck an audacious direct free-kick from inside his own half with arced forward and dipped into the roof of the net with the Acero keeper backpedaling but unable to keep it out. The goal of the season which left the Torry fans with open mouths and then there were scenes of joy. It simply lit up the game. The goal lifted the Torry players and shell-shocked the opposition and Torry then produced an exciting brand of football that hasn´t been seen for some time. The passing was sharp and incisive and the movement excellent.

On 17 minutes Suarez found Higon with a superb through ball and his shot was blocked and Lewis struck the rebound goal-wards and it was blocked on the line but hit another defender and went into the net to extend Torrys lead. After 20 minutes after great build up play, Cesar put over a cross which Lewis met

by Quintero who lofted the ball into the far corner of the empty net from an angle. Substitute Manu Amores then had a couple of guilt edged chances with the first being blocked and the second being cleared off the line after he had gone round the keeper. The opposition went down to ten men after 81 minutes when their no.11 was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Torry indulged in a bit of showboating and the opposition did create at least three decent chances towards the end which Torry keeper Serna repelled with a number of fine saves to keep a clean sheet. Bookings were received by Jorge and Carrasco for Torry and Acero had 5 booked as well as the man sent off. Torry remain in 13th place in the table but have closed the gap on the pack above them.

Next Sunday Torry return to the Vicente Garcia to take on high flyers Ontinyent who have had a dip in form recently. Resurgent Torry will be looking for their 5th win on the trot and Lewis his 6th goal in 5 games if he recovers from the knock he took. Lets hope he does and scores the winner.

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- Net 57.

2nd Place - Handicap 7, Ian Craig - Net 55.

1st Place - Handicap 12, Claude de Wamme - Net 55 on count back.

If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater

for all abilities. The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details.

Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230.

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THE CELTS CLUB DE GOLF CHRISTMAS HAMPER 2015

were Barry Stevenson and Dave Morris.

Fourth prize was taken by Camillus Fitzpatrick and Terry Lewis with 66.6.

Third prize went to the two Alans of we never win fame, Alan Woods and Alan Proudfoot with 65.6. In second place with a score of 64.6 were Lynda Adams and Andy Thomas. The winners of the Christmas Hamper were Denis McCormack and John O’Brien with a gross 66 and net 64.4. Well done to all those who participated with, special congratulations to our winners. If you would like any details of joining our club, The Celts why not send an e mail to johnobrienalicante@gmail.com or call 615466398.

Well another year has come and gone and our club celebrated the end of year with our traditional hamper event. We had a field of 68 very eager and competitive players taking to the course on a wonderful bright and sunny day. It is very hard to believe that is Christmas week, with players attired in polo shirts and shorts. Our new Captain Bev Ellender helped to create the Christmas spirit with mince pies and a glass of port on the tee one and ten. Very nice indeed. The course was in perfect condition with fast and receptive greens and on behalf of the members and guests we would like to thank Wayne and his ground staff. In the golf shop we were as usual well catered for by John and Jose, thank you and all the staff in the shop for your professional service and courtesy throughout the year.

The competitions committee were kept very busy with preparing the cards for the pairs scramble. Unfortunately, we had a couple of no shows and there were one or two players who were left without a partner. The committee are responsible for having the correct handicap on your card, players should

not adjust their card as the handicap allowed is calculated on the basis of the most up to date information taken from the federation site in Madrid.

The Christmas dinner and presentation of prizes took place in the club house, after the general meeting. A very special mention has to go to the staff in the restaurant and bar. Anna, Jose and their team have really made us and all our guests feel very welcome and they treated us to a sumptuous meal. As a final touch, the restaurant and kitchen staff wished our members a Happy Christmas with a Cava toast. A very nice touch indeed. Thank you Anna and Jose and we would like to wish you every success in 2016.

As I said earlier the format for the competition was a two-person scramble and the results on the day were as follows. The nearest the pins, hole 6, Chris Fyffe and Sue Owens.

Hole 7, George Thomas and Dave Sommerville. Holes 9 and 13, Savi Nayager and Logan Nayager. Hole 17, James Woodham and Ian Sadler and hole 18 Terry Lewis and Camillus Fitzpatrick. We had 5 overall winning prizes. In fifth place with a score of 67.2

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ATLETICO TAKE THE LEAD AS BARÇA FALTER

In the weekend’s first game, Barcelona made the short journey across the city for the Catalan derby against Español.

Although Messi saw a free kick hit the angle, there was little else to distinguish the two sides in a bad-tempered encounter, in which the official brandished eight yellow cards. It took a late goal from Thomas to give Atletico the three points in their home game with lowly Levante, but that was enough to take them two points clear of their Catalan rivals, who, however, have a game in hand. In the last match of the weekend, Real Madrid visited Gary Neville’s

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Valencia, and came away with a point, after a vibrant game, which resulted in a 2-2 draw.

The home side was awarded a penalty, after a daft challenge

by Pepe, but no whistle was blown when Cristiano was brought down at the other end.

Kovacic saw a red card for a bad foul, and the game flowed from end to end, with any result possible.

Eibar pulled off a fine result, when they beat Betis 0-4 in Sevilla, and that city’s other side, Sevilla, fared no better, losing to Granada.

The march of Alavés continues in the second

division, and their 3-0 victory over Athletic B takes them three points clear of Córdoba, who were surprisingly beaten at home by Mirandés. Elche could only draw, at home to Mallorca In the second B, group 1 leaders Racing de Ferrol are slipping a little and now only have a four point lead over Logroñes. Barakaldo lost at home, at the top of group 2, giving Real Madrid Castilla and Real Union a chance to close a little. Group 3 is still looking a cinch for Villareal B and Reus, 8 points ahead of a group headed

by Hercules, who again drew at home. A very strong group 4 is still led by the two Murcia sides, Real Murcia a point clear, with a game in hand.

Meanwhile, in England, Chelsea celebrated their first win under Gus Hiddinck, but all eyes are on Arsenal, who supplanted Leicester at the top of the table.

Away from football, mention must be made of the ‘new Ian Botham’ – Ben Stokes – who thrashed South African bowlers for 258 runs off 198 balls, while partner Jonny Bairstow made a ‘mere’ 150, as England piled up a mighty total in the second test.

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It does not feel that long ago that England were taking Australia apart in all forms of cricket. That felt great, didn’t it? England are currently facing a whole new challenge, playing the alleged number one side in the Test world.

South Africa might currently sit top of the ICC rankings, but one test and two days tells a slightly different story.

They have a captain under fire for being less imaginative than Alistair Cook on a bad day, their best bowler injured in his first spell of the series and a middle order that, at the time of writing, looked a little out of touch to say the least.

The first Test in Durban started with the news that England would have to line up without the

injured Jimmy Anderson. It ended with a 241 run victory for the tourists, Steven Finn clearly back in form and Stuart Broad showing that he is more than capable of shouldering the burden with the new ball. Moeen Ali also bowled beautifully on a track that offered him plenty and Nick Compton started well on the road to redemption, two solid knocks and excellent partnerships helping steady the ship at crucial times in both innings. South Africa looked in disarray.

At the close of play on Sunday, day two of the second test, things seem to be getting a little bit worse for the Proteus. A solid first period saw the hosts restrict England to 159/4. Enter Ben Stokes. 163 balls later England’s number six had smashed 200, the second quickest double hundred in Test history and the quickest by an Englishman. Stokes was eventually run-out for 258,

Bairstow getting 150 with England declaring on 629/6. The partnership between Stokes and Bairstow was a mammoth 399, undoubtedly the highest partnership between two redheads in cricketing history.

South Africa, looking to show some heart and backbone, lost a wicket in the third over, run out. If anything demonstrates a team that are struggling mentally it is an opener getting run-out that early. England picked up a second wicket, that of Elgar, before stumps but it could have been even better.

Anderson found the outside edge of De Villiers, only to see Root drop the regulation catch at second slip. Still, on a track allegedly there to be batted on, it will be interesting to see if England can turn this into a comfortable victory. Leads of 488 with two wickets down should not be wasted.

San Miguel Golf Rugby La Vila News Society at Vistabella

SMGS’s final gathering of 2015 found 32 members and 4 guests taking part in a Stableford competition at Vistabella. A chilly wind at the time of the early start abated and excellent conditions prevailed for most of the round.

The course had its usual tightly cropped fairways and slippery greens with some interesting pin positions. A number of players really struggled, particularly those in Silver Category, with only a mere 25 points needed to take 4th place. The outstanding scores of the day were posted by Dave Gibson with 42 points, and John Osborne with 39.

The day’s competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Brian Mulligan (31 on CB), 3rd Chris Hamblett (31 on CB), 2nd Norman McBride (32), and 1st Norman Padmore with 34 points.

Silver Category: 4th Scotty Philips (25 on CB), 3rd Roy Willing (26), 2nd Phil Birtwistle (30) and 1st, way ahead of the rest of the category and most of the field, Dave Gibson with an excellent 42 points.

Gold Category: 4th Steve Higgins (33 on CB), 3rd Robin

Eastman (33 on CB), 2nd Darren Hancock (34) and 1st, with a superb 39 points and the second best score of the day, John Osborne.

The Abacus was won by Bo Gejdstrom.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all), of which there are only three on this course, went to John Osborne (4), Darren Hancock (8) and Kevin Allbright (15).

The best guest prize was won

by Mick Kaylor, winning on countback, with an excellent 35 points.

Our thanks go to the staff at Vistabella golf course for their contribution to an excellent day.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.

Wednesday, January 6th, we will have our first society event of the New Year at Villamartin.

After Christmas celebrations, the first team are returning to normal training days, preparing for the important home game next Sunday 10th January, at 12.30 against Valencia Tecnidex.

The team only had one week break for Christmas.

Coach Hernan Quirelli does not want to have everybody unfit for the second leg of the league so players keep training during the week The Under 18, Under 16 and mini rugby section return to training today, Tuesday 5th January.

The club has confirmed a visit

by Russia’s Womens Sevens National Team from 25th

January until 14th February 2016. 3 weeks training hard preparing Sao Paulo (Brasil) and Canada World Sevens Series.

The club is also trying to arrange some games during their stay. Russia is preparing for the tournament in June to be qualified for the next Olympics in Rio Jaineiro, Brasil 2016 Anyone wishing to come

along will find La Vila Rugby Club situated at Carretera El Pantano, Villajoyosa. Just take the motorway AP-7 exit Nº 66 (Villajoyosa).

At the first roundabout head for the mountain. It is about 1 km from the Motorway exit nº 66.

Or take the Villajoyosa by-pass, and take the

middle exit, at the first roundabout, bare right towards the motorway entrance and at the second roundabout bare left towards the mountain.

If you are interested to join La Vila contact Jason Craig on 659 674 768 or Ignacio Davila 608 068 208 or email oficina@rugbylavila.net

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Tales from the Top Flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

We might have taken our winter break at the CBP, but over in Blighty they were forced to keep going, playing hundreds of matches in just a few days to keep that wonderful thing called “tradition” alive and well. It matters not that every other country with half a mind gives their players a winter break, allowing them to be fully charged for such unimportant things like the Champions League or minor events like European Championships or World Cups. No, the Premier League knows best and there were some clear winners and losers over the last few weeks.

Arsenal Getting absolutely smashed in Southampton over Christmas is quite a tradition for several people I can imagine, but it was not really part of Arsene’s plans. Is it possible to lose 4-0 to the Saints and win the league?

Clutching at straws a little, but I recall Manchester United having some hammerings at the old Dell and still going on to lift the title. Arsenal recovered well to win the next two and sit top of the pile.

Leicester City Liverpool away, Manchester City at home, Bournemouth away. It shows how far Leicester have come that they will be distraught that they only accumulated two points over Christmas.

The team that had scored in every Premier League match up until Anfield managed to not score a goal in the three matches, and Mahrez’s missed penalty against Bournemouth may well have been accompanied with the clunking sound of wheels falling off a title bid.

Tottenham Hotspur Spurs are in severe danger of looking like they could win the title that nobody wants to win. The annual attempt, and failure, to finish fourth has to be the worst case scenario for Poch’s men now having come through the last three games with the seven points. The last minute winner at Watford could be a

season defining moment, and providing Harry Kane was given a lot of cotton wool at Christmas and is not adverse to being wrapped in it there is more than an outside chance that Spurs could still be in the mix come the end of the season.

Manchester United There is little point turning up to Old Trafford before half time nowadays. In the last nine home matches the former champions have failed to score in the first forty-five minutes, and the opposition have only registered once in that time. Christmas started with a lot of talk about LvG resigning, or being sacked, and Jose stepping in and going on to win the title yet again. That talk got a lot louder as the Christmas wine flowed over the dining room table, and the 2-0 defeat at Stoke left Louis looking like he had got the worst toy from a cracker in history. They improved against Chelsea, and then Rooney won the game against Swansea. That Rooney goal summed up everything that is wrong about New Year resolutions for me. “2016 is going to be great, I’m going to start scoring goals.”

Why wait until January 1st Wayne?

West Ham I could not have got West Ham more wrong this season having tipped them, and Leicester, for the drop. Regular readers will also note that I have commented on their poor home form in their final season at Upton Park. Poor home form? Bilic’s Boys have not lost at home in months! They sit fifth in the table, courtesy of a draw at Villa and then beating Southampton and Liverpool on home turf. With Payet back and looking sharp, what could they achieve in the second half of the season?

Liverpool King Klopp spent most of Christmas wondering why he was being asked to work everyday and getting angry with the people he was spending time with. I have to say, if I was forced to speak to James Milner everyday I would need to vent once in a while. It started well with a 1-0 win over Leicester, but trips to Sunderland and then West Ham with far less recovery time than other teams saw that be the only high point.

Watford The Hornets deserved far more than they got. Brilliant against Chelsea, Spurs and City they ended up with a single point. They sit ninth and they’re excellent season should continue.

Stoke Much has been made of Stoke’s “new found brilliance.” Further inspection shows that they beat City 2-0 at home a little while ago (lots of teams beat City at home) and beat United 2-0 on Boxing Day (lots of teams beat United). Other than that, they clearly got Everton in Secret Santa and the gift was as many goals as they needed to win and they lost to WBA which nobody should do.

Everton Everton were Everton. Entertaining and frustrating. If John Stones is worth £50m then I reckon you could still get a few million for Kevin Ratcliffe.

West Brom Tony Pulis, I respect you as a manager and your achievements. I understand that you set a team up to play a certain way and it works for you. It does not mean I have to write about it. Six points from three games.

Manchester United Southampton The Saints looked like they were out of their slumber when they beat Arsenal. It was a bit like the dog waking up in the middle of the night, they soon go back to sleep for hours.

Norwich, Bournemouth and Chelsea must all overtake them which means it could be a nervous end to the season for Koeman.

Norwich The other team I tipped for the drop.

They lost the game they expected to, and won the two they needed to. Not a chance they are going down now, and I am going to spend the next few weeks inserting as many Ed Balls puns into this column as I can.

Bournemouth Eddie Howe’s men seemed to be like elves, only working at Christmas as their form picked up massively in December.

However, two nil-nil draws and a defeat to Arsenal suggested that like elves, they clock off as soon as the turkey is finished.

It will be interesting to see how they react to another mini-slump.

Chelsea Christmas. Guus. Guus has put on some weight. You can do the rest. They won’t get relegated, but they certainly won’t qualify for Europe next season. It

Crystal Palace Pardew to Real Madrid, that was a Christmas cracker joke, right? Don’t get me wrong, Pards is doing a very good job at Selhurst Park but anyone that thinks Frazier Campbell is a Premier League striker should not be allowed to manage in Europe. Palace had an average time of it, ending on the low of a hammering against Chelsea which was always going to happen when Pardew started talking about how he beat them last time.

might make it tough to recruit the big name boss that Roman will want. They put in their best performance of the season in beating Palace 3-0.

Swansea I know Swansea like to spend money wisely, so I applaud them for saving themselves a head on the Christmas party by sacking Monk in advance and not replacing him until the new year.

Whoever gets the gig will find a team defending with a little more steel but lacking in attacking confidence.

Swansea’s best hope is that Newcastle continue to be terrible.

Newcastle United A last minute loss at Everton. The debut goalkeeper throws one in against West Brom. Losing the sort of game where Arsenal are normally there for the taking. Steve McLaren must have been very bad last year as he certainly did not get what he wished for for Christmas.

Newcastle are properly in the relegation mix now, and their biggest challenge might be finding a third team that are worse than them this season to finish beneath them.

Sunderland The 3-1 win over Villa will give the Mackems false hope. Unless they ace the transfer window they are going down.

Even Big Sam is starting to look like a man who wishes he had spent Christmas on the Costa Blanca.

Aston Villa Doomed.

Predictions are always fun aren’t they, especially when I traditionally get them so incredibly wrong. Anyway. Arsenal to finally win the league. Leicester to get Champions League football with Spurs and City. Leicester to win the FA Cup. Barcelona to win the Champions League and Gary Neville never to manage a top flight club again. Happy New Year!

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Your Last Two Weeks in Sport ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

Everything else might close down over Christmas, but the sporting world is as busy as ever. Andy Murray, fresh from Davis Cup glory won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year with the word “personality” being used as tenuously as ever.

Some big personalities are already out of darts at Alexandra Palace. There will be now fairytale title for Phil Taylor, who fell before the quarter finals bringing an end to his dream of a 15th title. The world number one Van Gerwen was shocked by his fellow countryman Van Barneveld in the quarter finals. Barney then fell in the semi’s to Adrian Lewis who faced current champion Gary Anderson.

Anderson, despite struggling to see

the board at times, defended his title in a tense 7-5 victory.

Ronnie O’Sullivan was mesmerised by it all, telling the press he wanted snooker to adopt darts’ party atmosphere. It raises a curious point, both games have been raised in similar establishments so why is the atmosphere so different?

A conversation for another day I feel.

Talking of sports in need of a bit of a boost, horse racing has been the subject of a huge takeover bid by ITV in the UK. The racing has been on Channel 4 for many years, and with audiences falling by over a third in the last three years someone at ITV seems to think putting £30m on the table is a worthwhile punt. Clearly the company knows nothing about decent odds and gambling sensibly.

Sadly the festive time often sees the obituary columns busier than usual.

The sporting world has lost a few over

the last few weeks. In football, the legendary Jimmy Hill was soon followed by one of the greatest coaches England ever produced, Don Howe. Howe was a fine player in his day, but for many an even better coach and was heavily involved in the arguably England’s three best showings at an international tournament on foreign soil. Classic photos of Bobby Robson in Mexico 86 and Italia 90 will show the bespectacled Howe beside him and Terry Venables saw him as a vital part of Euro 96 where it was Howe that suggested the tactical switch that saw England go on to beat Scotland.

Dennis Wise often said that if it was not for Howe, Wimbledon would have not won the 1988 FA Cup. At the other end of the age spectrum, cricket was in mourning following the death of Sussex’s 22year-old fast bowler Matthew Hobson

who, by all accounts, had a bright international future ahead of him. At the time of writing, the cause of death was unclear. Finally, Larry Gordon, the man who revolutionised the surfing industry passed away in San Diego. In

the 50’s Gordon changed the way people surfed by devising and selling foam based surf boards. How did that revolutionise surfing? Well those wooden ones were quite heavy to carry, apparently.

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