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Carols in the square 2016 osta Blanca People is delighted to announce that the traditional carol concert will take place in Torrevieja again this year. The concert will be in the Plaza de la Constitución in front of the church, La Inmaculada Concepción, on Friday 9th December 2016 at 5.30pm. This annual event has become a focal point for different nationalities in Torrevieja over the years and is one date not to be missed.

Representatives from many local choirs will be there and accompanied by a band comprising individual musicians. There will be members of Rascals, Studio32, Cantabile and Vivace contributing and they are currently preparing for the event. They are

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all well practised in singing and playing the carols and now need to come together to fine tune ready for Friday. A new addition

for this year’s concert is a laser show and we’re hoping for clear skies too.

As well as getting a real feel for

Christmas it’s also a very good opportunity to come and see the Belén, which is the Christmas nativity scene set out in the Plaza each year. It tells the whole story of Christmas and, situated in front of the church, is really worth seeing.

As in previous years the timing of the concert is governed by the religious services that take place around it. We are also in the middle of Torrevieja’s annual fiesta and it’s a very busy time of year for the town.

The Christmas carols in the square has been taking place here since 2003 and is always a very popular event.

As always, the Costa Blanca People are printing the carol sheet so please bring this along with you. We would like to see as many people as possible turning out for this annual event which symbolises true meaning of Christmas.

Santa Walk

Unfortunately, the Santa Walk, planned for Sunday 4th December had to be postponed due to bad weather.

Orihuela Costa Local Police decided, for health and safety reasons, it was in the public’s best interest to postpone this year’s annual Santa 5km Walk, in aid of the AECC. However, the event, organised by Maria and the Pink Ladies will now take place this Sunday (11th December).

Registration opens at 11am at Zenia Boulevard and the walk will start at midday led by Santa in his sleigh. The walk will start and finish at Zenia Boulevard with entertainment from Just Brass and Sunshine FM. There will a collection hygiene products for Elche Children’s Home and dried food stuffs for Reach Out. Please don those Santa outfits this week and help raise money to fight cancer.

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Emergency flood drill The City of Orihuela has undertaken a full emergency services drill in preparation of floods across the municipality. The drill turned out to be held at the perfect time as the Mayor Emilio Bascuñana then received a formal alert for high rain fall over the weekend and into this week.

The Special Plan for Flood Risk was activated by the CECOPAL team which brought together all of the different security bodies such as the Local Police,

banks of the river for another person who had disappeared. The simulation included the setting up of a shelter located in the Raiguero de Bonanza School to accommodate people who had to leave their homes due to an emergency situation.

During the day, about sixty people participated in the drill, and the deputy mayor, Rafael Almagro, thanked them for their involvement, while saying “we are very satisfied with the development of the drill

National Police and the Civil Guard as well as representatives of the Town Hall, Red Cross, Fire Brigade, Civil Protection, and the Hospital of Vega Baja. Councillors responsible for Infrastructure, Citizen Security and Environment were also in attendance as was the municipal meteorologist Pedro Gómez.

The center of operations for the CECOPAL team was established within the Town Hall, providing information on the actions to be carried out in the event of heavy rains and flood warnings in homes and garages and other exercise scenarios that were ‘telephoned’ into the Police Headquarters and 112.

Within the 57 incidents, it was necessary to mobilise the services of specialist vehicles and expert rescue dogs in the search for two people, who were supposedly trapped in a house in the hamlet of Camino de Enmedio, one of them was injured and the other died.

In another scenario the search began on the

because we have been able to verify that Orihuela is prepared to act in case of flood because it has the necessary means”.

Jose Mira said that “it was very important to test the resources we have so that in the event of floods we are prepared and the response will be more effective.”

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BITE SIZE Energy poverty in Spain NEWS: Council debate plurilingualism proposals As the debate continues and parents are asked to submit their objections to the pluralinguism plans, the issue of what languages should be taught was raised in the town hall. The councillor for education, Jose Hurtado, recognises the sensitive nature of the discussion about which language, valenciano or castellano, should take precedence in state schools here.

The main call from the council was that the debate requires more time and the deadline of November 30th was insufficient for the arguments that need to be aired on both sides.

He also suggested that it would be better to debate the final document rather than the draft which is currently available.

However, the PP party who are in opposition in Torrevieja, has voiced their concerns about the handling of the issue.

They believe that the current ruling party are choosing to ignore the issue and are not doing enough to challenge the change in emphasis of language that could be detrimental to the pupils in schools in the area.

A particular concern expressed by Rosario Martínez, previously councillor for education in Torrevieja, is that an increase in the amount of English taught can only be secured through also delivering more subjects in valenciano. A condition that they suggest will restrict the real preferences of schools.

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It was recently announced that as part of the budget Torrevieja council are intending to reserve money to help with energy costs. The issue of families who live in Spain without any gas or electricity is particularly topical due to the recent death of the 81 year old woman who had lit a candle for light and subsequently died in the fire. Her case was not picked up by social services and the electricity board had cut off her supply without consideration of the circumstances

The Red Cross suggest that around 40% of families who come to them for help cannot keep their homes warm in winter.

Last year, El País reports, there were 1.4 million homes that had their electricity cut off for non-payment. This can happen when only one or two bills have not been paid. It should be remembered that although the costas may benefit from a relatively mild winter, this is not the case in central and northern Spain where the temperatures plummet as low as some

surrounding non-payment.

In 2016 we might consider that having some source of warmth and heat is a basic human right. However, an increasing number of families in Spain do not currently have this. Unidos Podemos have now gained a congress majority to support their motion to prevent utitily companies from cutting off electricity from vulnerable clients without first reporting it to social services. This majority does not necessarily mean that the resolution will become law, however, it does make a powerful statement.

Energy proverty is rampant in Spain. It is estimated in El País that there are around four million Spaniards who are unable to cover the costs of electricity in their home.

parts of more northern Europe.

Electricity in Spain is relatively expensive and given the low level of state support and high unemployment it is not surprising that so many families find themselves unable to pay their energy bills. Electricity bills in Spain have risen 60% between 2006 and 20012, this is in spite of the average salary staying the same or even reducing for some families.

Not only does this situation mean that families live in cold, unlit conditions but it is potentially hazardous. In order to keep warm or have light they can resort to unsafe use of candles and other sources of heat that might tragically lead to more deaths like that of Rosa.

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New natural pest control system for Guardamar The City of Guardamar del Segura, through the Department of Environment, has launched a new project to control insect pests in the municipality. Due to the problems that the town’s residents and visitors have suffered during the last few years with mosquitos, it has been decided to place, in different areas of the municipality. boxes for bats as a natural

way to control of these pests.

A total of 40 ‘Cajas Nido’ have been installed in different points of the municipality, for example, in the Sotos del Segura River, the port and several urbanisations. An in situ study of the most suitable areas to locate the nests has been carried out prior to the placements.

With this new initiative the local

council hopes to increase the population of bats and to reduce the number of mosquitoes that appear during the summer season.

There are numerous studies that recommend this system and praise its effectiveness in controlling different types of agricultural and forest pests.

San Miguel shows solidarity The neighbourhood association San Miguel Arcángel of San Miguel de Salinas has collected a huge amount of food for the needy in the town with help from the local community.

More than 1,426 kilos or litres of food and 183.33 in cash has been collected at the town’s local supermarket MasyMas which is a 37 percent increase compared to the association’s Christmas campaign of last year.

A total of 40 volunteers, 19 of them young people, participated by taking turns in the shop talking to customer, manning the donation table, transporting the goods, labelling them and storing the foods ready for distribution.

This collection was part of the campaign La Gran Recogida - The Big Collection - which Food Banks ran all over Spain last weekend in readiness to help those most in need over the festive period.

The association would like to extend its thanks the volunteers, the supermarket and clients of MasyMas for their generosity and solidarity demonstrated in their time and skills in support of the families in need in the local area.

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Volunteers day Councillor Carmen Morate is in the process of organising a ‘Volunteers Day’ to help attract more people into this muchneeded role. If you run an association that is looking to attract more volunteers then this is an opportunity for you to take part in this event.

If you would like your organisation to participate in the day you will need to provide an information stand at which to demonstrate the activity you need volunteers for. It’s a good idea if you have available videos and pictures of what volunteering entails. If you want more information or to take part you can contact Pablo or Berta at comunicacion@serlicoop.com or telephone 965 399 923.

There will be buses organised to the event and those attending will receive free shirts, breakfasts and calendars. There will also be volunteer vests available for those organisations taking part.

Free conference on animal protection On the 12th and 13th December there will be a free conference on the law surrounding animal protection from 4pm until 8pm. It will take place in the CDT building opposite Carrefour and is particularly useful for those who need legal knowledge including lawyers, judges and associations.

Volunteer appeal from Age Concern Volunteers are needed by Age Concern to help out at their centre in La Siesta, their shops in Torrevieja and Los Montesinos and to join the Residential Home Visiting Team.

Their LifeLine Team also needs volunteers in all areas especially in Dolores, Orihuela Costa, Rojales and VillaMartin. These volunteers visit people in their own homes to give a little help where required as there are many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact.

Age Concern’s Residential Home Visiting Team visit English speaking people in a Residential Home in Rojales for a couple of hours each week on a monthly rota basis. They take them out either walking or in wheelchairs, usually stopping at the Bridge Bar in Rojales for a chat and a drink.

If you can help with any of these much needed services please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887 or call into their Centre in La Siesta.

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The Christmas Craft Market in Alicante opens in the Plaza Gabriel Miró on Thursday 15th December, under the magnificent ficus trees, with more than 40 stalls showcasing the work of highly skilled artisans. The market will also feature a live Nativity scene, demonstrations of old crafts, live music, jugglers, workshops for children and a miniature merry-go-round.

The Market is organised by the craft association Amata, which ensures that everything on the stall is made by the

people on the stall - nothing imported or manufactured. This makes the market ideal for some unique, one-of-a-kind, lastminute present buying.

Stalls will be occupied by various crafts such as the smith who will show how nails were made in days gone by, and he also has steel roses, coat hangers and knives he’s made. There is a sculptor working in stone, a book binder, a shoemaker and a potter’s wheel. Visitors can watch how the

gifts on the stalls are made, and children will be given the opportunity to use their own hands at one of the many workshops run by the craftsmen.

On Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday the potter will help children turn their own clay pots and Saturday and Sunday Daniela will show them how to decorate Christmas cookies with traditional figures using white syrup. On Friday and Monday morning there will be a large table with plenty of materials at which - with a little help - children (and their parents) can make Christmas decorations for the tree and the festive table. When he's not too busy, the baker will allow children to knead dough and form small loaves to be baked in the huge wood-fired oven.

All of the stallholders take their tools and equipment with them to adjust or adapt what you see on the stall, or will take special orders.

There will be stalls selling turrón , fig bread, marmalade, honey, cheese and a wide range of toasted nuts and seeds.

There is a ‘tavern’ with a BBQ, beer and wine, a stall selling filled pancakes and even a stall selling Glühwein.

The Market opens Thursday 15 December at 6pm and ends on the evening of Monday 19th December.

Opening hours are from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm. For more information (in English) call 639 979 or visit the Amata web site (also in English) which has photographs of last year’s market: www.amata.es/Alicante15.html.

Could the ‘gag’ law be repealed?

Since its introduction the ‘ley mordaza’ or ‘gag law’ has been hugely unpopular and has continued to attract criticism both within Spain and from other countries. The law, which places restrictions around public protest, came into effect in July 2015 and is seen by many as an attempt to stifle legitimate opposition.

With the PP government who had introduced it now in a minority there are renewed attempts to have the law repealed. The Spanish Congress on Tuesday 29th November asked the government to repeal the law. However, this does not mean that we can expect to see its disappearance any time soon. The approved resolution is only a statement of purpose and not a reversal of the law itself.

Changing the law requires an absolute majority and would need at least 176 votes in its favour.

All political parties except for the PP voted for the resolution although Ciudadanos abstained claiming that the

repeal of the law would leave a vacuum.

The PP claim that the law is needed because of the terrorist threat in Spain. The law introduced penalties for activities such as protesting outside Congress or taking photographs of police officers. Breaking the law could lead to fines between €600 and €600,000 and there have already been some prosecutions as a result of it.

One of the first reported applications of the law was that of a 27 year-old from Tenerife who reportedly described his local police force as ‘slacking’ on Facebook and subsequently received a visit from them.

Others who have found themselves outside the law include a journalist who in April posted a photograph of the police making an arrest.

Many feel that the law is a direct attack on free expression and it looks as though it could be one of a number of laws that receive sufficient cross-party opposition to enable changes to be made.

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New association for the Coast A new Association called ‘Orihuela Costa Community Care’ is being developed to provide a self help group for the disabled and special needs residents of Orihuela Costa. Premises for the group have been promised by Orihuela Local Government team at the Reading Point, Lomas de Cabo Roig.

Organisers will use the group to offer a range of creative activities such as: specialist therapists, arts, crafts and games, Spanish lessons, music and speech therapy, stroke support, Alzhiemers and dementia support and Alcoholics Anonymous, personal trainer and physiotherapy.

The group, which has the motto ‘Believe you Matter’ aims to provide help and support and to facilitate the provision of fair and adequate facilities for the disabled and special needs of all ages and nationalities within the community of Orihuela Costa. The group will co-ordinate social services and welfare support and information

and lobby for improved wheelchair, electric scooter access in restaurants, bars and Shops, as well as to have the kerb level with the roads similar to Pilar de la Horadada. The group will also be looking into a ‘Meals on Wheels’ service and transport for the disabled and special needs along with a24-hour ambulance Service.

There are more than 600 neurological conditions which are long term and require specialist support or treatment. These include: Parkinsons, Motor Neurone and Huntingdons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Disease, dementia and Alzhiemers and many which are not commonly known.

Many people lving in Orihuela Costa are battling these conditions daily and at present get none and very little support from the authorities.

Norah Bond Founder of Help At Home Costa Blanca has spearheaded this community care project, holding

meetings at the Ecumenical Temple with Caritas almost 5 years ago. Last October she resurrected the initiative with the help of many volunteers, first at the Civic Centre then at Alfonso’s Restaurant. However, the number of people attending with disabilities and special needs require more space which is why she has been lobbying the Town Hall to provide premises.

Earlier this year, back in February, the Mayor of Orihuela and Councillor for Social Services and Disabilities agreed to provide premises and support the disabled and people with special needs in Orihuela Costa. However, this is taking so long the group had no alternative but to speak to Councillor Alvarez again in September about its campaign for a Drop in Centre.

Norah said: “Sofia Alvarez is doing everything she can to assist us in our project, we know we have to be patient due to the red tape of the Orihuela Government, meanwhile, whilst we are

waiting for confirmation and the keys to the Reading Point, we need to raise funds to set up the Association formally, these events will take place at Alfonso’s Restaurante Playa Flamenca by the Town Hall.”

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The events are: Wednesdays: Christmas Markets from 11 to 3pm - 7th, 14th and 21st December.

Fridays: Bring and Buy Sales 11 to 3pm 9th, 16th and 23rd December. Bring along your unwanted items and sell them. Table space 5 euros.

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Continued from page 5 annual fiestas patronales. On Saturday 3rd December, children were able to participate in the San Fermín festivities.

They were invited to take their chance with an inflatable bull in an inflatable ring on the Paseo Vista Alegre in Torrevieja.

On Thursday, 8th December at 6.30pm there will be a celebration of the Eucharist followed by a procession from the church with the La Inmaculada Concepción

Monday: 12th December - Christmas Lunch from 1pm 12.95 euros.

To book a table for the Bring and Buy or the Xmas Lunch, contact Penny on 966 760 814.

statue along Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, Paseo Vista Alegre, Joaquín Chapaprieta and back to the Caballero de Rodas.

A less solemn procession will be the Children’s Parade on Sunday 11th December. With an escort compromising of a variety of Disney characters, the parade will start out from Calle Ramón Gallud at 5pm.

Subsidies for sports clubs Councillor Victor Ferrández has announced the planning of new subsidies for sports clubs in the locality. There will be three types of subsidies.

One will be available for youths and seniors and this will be very similar to what exists already. One for younger categories will also be available along with one to promote and develop sports in schools as part of the continuous day.

More information about the subsidies will be published during the first half of January.

The clubs benjamín and cadete and clubs taking place in schools will have two possible methods of calculation in order that they can continue to take place without financial problems and without having to recoup money from parents. It is also anticipated that the clubs should be able start the season without further problems.

Nine people rescued from the sea in Torrevieja Sea rescue came to the aid of nine people on Sunday 4th December. The people were in a boat drifting along the coast of Torrevieja. All the occupants of the boat were Algerian men and it is believed that they were found to be in reasonable condition.

The rescue began first thing in the morning with the collaboration of the boat Grande Ghana.

This wasn’t the only assistance given on Sunday. Altogether 63 people were rescued along the coast of Spain in different places. Off the coast, near Malaga, 53 people were rescued including three women and a child. All of them were Sub-Saharan.

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Charity art auction raises funds for rescued horses A charity art auction benefitting abused and neglected horses living at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre near Rojales has raised €1670 – enough to buy 335 bales of winter hay for the horses, ponies and donkeys.

Organised by volunteers Isabel Sodric and Koren Helbig, the Rescue Centre fundraiser included an online sale followed by a live auction at The October Press in Alicante on Saturday 26th November.

Originals artworks donated by 28 artists from seven countries were sold to raise funds, with some pieces going to buyers living as far afield as Australia. Easy Horse Care co-founder Sue Weeding said she was humbled by the response, which comes as the rescue centre enters the difficult winter and Christmas period when charity shop sales plummet and hay prices almost double to €5 a bale.

The Rojales-based sanctuary now cares for 99 horses, ponies and donkeys, after yet another skeletal horse was rescued just last

Wednesday. Sue said: “We are so grateful to receive this money, as it just gives us a bit of a push to keep going after a difficult year.

A huge thank you goes to each of these artists, because having their support really has been so uplifting. Seeing such support roll in from all over the world has made us feel like people do value what we are doing and achieving.

“We are also so overjoyed to see so many Spanish people getting involved and wanting to be a part of improving animal welfare in their own country. What a positive end to the year.” Isa and Koren said they were delighted to see so many people support the fundraiser both online and during the live auction, and that they hoped the money raised would help Easy Horse Care as it battled for funding during the quieter and colder winter months.

Supporters are reminded that the January open day date has changed to avoid falling on New Year’s Day. Instead, the centre will open for free to the public on the second Sunday of the month, 8th January from 1pm to 4pm. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net. Rescue Centre cofounder Sue Weeding can also be contacted on +34 652 021 980 or by emailing: rescue@easyhorsecare.net.

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A packed house for A Christmas Carol It was an impeccable performance on Friday 2nd December as Studio 32 took to the stage for their third night of A Christmas Carol, the Musical. At times, it could have been mistaken for a professional London show. The costumes and props re-created the hustle and bustle of Victorian London and the excellent cast swept you through the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, his fall into

There was plenty of variety in the dance routines with some impressive tap dancing from Nick Morgan who played Christmas Present and energetic dancing at the Fezziwigs’ Christmas ball. The whole show concluded with Scrooge’s transformation against a backdrop of an effective, if slightly noisy, snowfall in London.

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All the cast on stage at the Cardinal Belluga theatre

miserliness and his redemption by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Bill Nicholson’s performance as Scrooge was exceptional and he was supported throughout by a strong cast who conveyed the spirit of a deeply divided London. The whole performance was directed and choreographed to the finest detail by Susan Zillah Wilson who must have been delighted to see a full theatre in San Fulgencio.

Credit should also be given to the younger members of the Studio32 cast.

The familiar faces of Alice Wakeford and Jacob Baylis as the ghost of Christmas past and Tiny Tim were joined by some new young members including Emily Bentley (Emily) and Ashelie Oxley (Fan). All performed superbly and we look forward to seeing them in future performances.

towards a total focus on musical theatre.

They are becoming renowned for their performances of ambitious and challenging scripts that included Fiddler on the Roof in the summer. Not to disappoint, they are now preparing for their summer 2017 show of Mack and Mabel and to give the audience a taste of what’s to come we had an interlude of Torvill and Dean skating to the overture from the show.

Congratulations to all the cast and their Chairman, Philip Wilson. Anyone who thinks they might like to join the group can come to their auditions on January 11th and 15th. As well as the performing cast, there are many opportunities to contribute backstage as part of this very professional team.

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Wake up Spain and look at your litter!

That’s the message that Martin Hutchinson is sending out to a country whose level of rubbish has surprised him.

‘I can see people sat on the beach or on the paseo looking out to sea, not realising or perhaps ignoring the rubbish that’s strewn between the rocks behind them.’

Martin is something of a crusader. He’s been travelling around the world, mostly walking, ever since he was 19. In 2006 he

paid a fleeting visit to Torrevieja on Friday 2nd December and visited the town hall.

He wanted to explain about his crusade to raise awareness of the environmental impact that the use of plastic containers and the build up of rubbish is having on our planet.

‘I’d heard that the mayor is a member of the Green party and although he wasn’t available due to a meeting at the time I

Martin Hutchinson with Councillor Carmen Morate and Fanny Serrano

went to South America and carried on walking around it for nine years.

Whenever he can he draws attention to what we are doing to this planet and he has given talks in around 600 schools. He is particularly concerned about the devastating impact that our use of plastic is causing. He is now taken on another challenge of touring around Europe spreading his message.

On his way around Europe, Martin

was able to speak with others there,’ explains Martin. Councillor Carmen Morate is also a member of the Green Party, ‘I think he is doing a great job at drawing attention to some of the big issues that there are with preserving our planet.’

‘I’ve been travelling since I was 19,’ says Martin. ‘People don’t see what’s going on under their noses. It’s all about making money rather than this wonderful

resource of our world that we have. We all need to slow down and take stock. It’s non-political what I do.’

Martin has spent a lot of his time drawing attention to environmental issues in South America, particularly Peru.

‘I watched whilst they dumped a lorry load of rubbish into the Amazon river. This has been happening constantly, four times a day, for the past twenty years and no one is doing anything about it. It’s at the top of my list of just how arrogant we can get.’

Martin pulls no punches. He has a strong message and he’s not afraid of embarrassing those in power who are abusing our world. Nor is he afraid of reminding us of our own responsibility to do something. ‘Everyone says, I’m just an individual what can I do? As far as I’m concerned, it’s an excuse. I’m an individual but I’m doing something. If I can, you can too.’

When it comes to comparing countries in Europe, Martin is not impressed with Spain. ‘I have been shocked by what I’ve seen in Spain,’ says Martin. ‘It’s lagging behind when it comes to environmental issues, a little like the South of France too. The Scandinavian countries, Germany and Holland are more in touch.’

Now Martin is on his way to Malaga.

His approach is spontaneous rather than planned and whether it’s picking up litter from the beach or taking a company to task, he will react to what he sees around him. ‘I don’t go looking, it’s just what I go past.’ You can find out more about Martin’s battle to get the world to wake up by liking his Facebook page and watching his BBC interview on youtube.

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Orihuela commemorates World AIDS Day The Councillor for Health, Noelia Grao, led the activities in Orihuela last Thursday (1st December) as the city marked World AIDS Day. The Councillor stressed that “it is essential that we remain united so that awareness, education and the dissemination of prevention information reaches more people”. The initiative was undertaken in collaboration with social partners such as the Red Cross and the Public Health service.

Noelia Grao went on to explain: “There are still too many stigmas that provoke social rejection of people affected by the virus. This is mainly due to lack of knowledge about AIDS or HIV or disinformation. Decades on and we still have a lack of understanding of what the disease is and how it can and cannot be transferred.

“That is why we opened the doors of the Department to involve the whole of society in this awareness and education campaign and so we can move forward together.”

The activities that were rolled out on 1st and 2nd December by the Public Health department of Orihuela focussed on the distribution of information and

material in the Secondary Schools of Orihuela and Torrevieja, as well as the installation of information stations in health centres across the municipality.

The local Red Cross also organised information desks around the city where volunteers provided information on HIV prevention. On Friday evening volunteers from the Red Cross Youth division carried out a traditional tour of the bars of Orihuela handing out preventive material and condoms, as well as general information leaflets aimed at young people.

The Wold Aids Day activities will draw to a close this week, as the Department of Health hosts a roundtable discussion on Thursday 8th December at 11.30am in the Auditorium of La Lonja in Orihuela. The talk will be led by the city’s sexologist and will see experts discuss ‘clearly and simply the main Concepts that define HIV, its differences with AIDS, as well as the routes of transmission and methods of prevention’ said Councillor Grao. The discussion will be followed by the personal experiences of users of the ACAVIH association.

Pollution causes 30,000 deaths a year in Spain Air pollution caused an estimated 29,980 premature deaths across Spain during 2013 according to the Air quality in Europe report, released by the European Environment Agency (EEA) last week. This number, based on data obtained from official monitoring stations around Europe, marks a slight downturn on the EEA’s 2012 estimate for deaths in Spain of 33,200.

For the European Union (EU) as a whole, the total number of deaths attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2,5), ground-level ozone (O3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) was nearly 520,000 in 2013, up from 491,000 a year earlier.

In terms of individual contaminants, the EEA stressed that PM2,5, linked to traffic and diesel fuel, was responsible for most pollution-related deaths in 2013, both in the EU as a whole and Spain in particular.

Germany (73,400 deaths), Italy (66,630 deaths), France (45,120) and Poland (48,270) headed up the list of countries with most early deaths linked to exposure to PM2,5 in 2013. The EEA put the number of such deaths in Spain at 23,940 in that year. For the EU, the total figure was 436,000. The EEA study stresses that Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Poland are most affected when it comes to early deaths related to O3 exposure.

This exposure was the cause of 1,760 deaths in Spain in 2013 according to the environmental watchdog.

A recent study by the green group Ecologists in Action stated that from 2014 to 2016, 10.2 million Spaniards, or 21.8 percent of the population, lived in areas where legal exposure to O3 limits was exceeded.

While levels for other contamination have dropped during Spain’s long economic crisis, this has not been the case with O3. This gas is not produced directly during the burning of fossil fuels or through industrial processes. However, these activities generate precursors which – in combination with solar radiation – form ozone in the lower layers of the atmosphere.

The third contaminant analysed by the EEA was

NO2, which is also related to traffic. This was estimated to be responsible for 4,280 premature deaths in Spain in 2013 while the figure for 41 countries studied by the EEA was 71,000.

Damage to health “Emission reductions have led to improvements in air quality in Europe, but not enough to avoid unacceptable damage to human health and the environment,” said EEA Executive Director Hans Bruyninckx on the release of the study.

“We need to tackle the root causes of air pollution, which calls for a fundamental and innovative transformation of our mobility, energy and food systems. This process of change requires action from us all, including public authorities, businesses, citizens and the research community.” In Spain, Madrid has the worst record for air pollution levels, and one of the blackest spots is the area around its central Retiro Park.

Other cities with areas that consistently show dangerously high levels of air pollution are Barcelona, Granada, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, according to Spain’s Environment Ministry. In early November, Madrid unveiled draft proposals aimed at cleaning up the city’s air including a possible ban on the cars of non-residents in the city centre.

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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. bernie.comaskey@gmail.com

‘That Darn Cat’ Alas, dear readers, this column is even more cat than usual. In fact, it is all cat. This is the story of a cat and two couples who were long-time friends and next door neighbours. If it weren’t true, it could make its way into a children’s Christmas story book. Some names may, or may not, have been changed, in order to protect the cat and the four individuals involved – none of whom are innocent!

The setting is a large town in England. Westmeath man, Sean, is married to Englishwoman Kathy (this may not be her real name, but she spells it with a “K”). Kathy is an avid animal lover. Sean and Kathy’s next door neighbours were (note “were”!) another English couple called Ron and Anne. (This is their real names, as this column has nothing to fear from Ron or Anne) Ron and Anne owned a huge tom-cat, whose name has not been released to this column – so we shall just call him Tom. Kathy and Tom struck up a beautiful friendship, on account of her English-style hospitality – feeding cats.

One evening the door-bell rang and Sean answered the door. It was Ron and Sean was surprised when he declined the invitation to come in. Ron had a complaint to make: Both he and Anne – especially Anne, he was at pains to point out, were upset because they felt that, as Tom’s owners, their role was being undermined by Kathy feeding Tom. It appeared that Kathy was attempting to entice Tom away from his lawful family, Ron concluded, apologetically. Sean did not wish to get heavily involved and he also needed time to think, but he knew this was a big one. He did say, however, that it was the custom in Ireland, that when a visitor called at meal-times, they always shared a bit of what was going. Ron was too much of a gentleman to point out that this wasn’t Ireland, but he did ask that the custom be discontinued where Tom was concerned and Sean said he would talk

to Kathy. Good neighbourly relations were restored – for the time being!

Tom couldn’t take the new arrangement at all, at all. He continued to visit, meowing and pleading with his eyes, which never left Kathy. After ignoring him for several days, Kathy’s soft heart got the better of her hard head and Tom began to receive the odd tasty morsel, on the sly! Now Tom was totally confused. The fact that rations were restricted, caused him to spend even more time in the wrong yard, begging pitifully from Kathy.

Then Anne caught Kathy feeding Tom and as they say, ‘all hell broke loose’! The previous six years of warm neighbourly relations just counted for nothing.

A week later, Sean could not believe his eyes, when a large ‘FOR SALE” sign went up on the house next door.

It ruffled him a bit that the guy who previously couldn’t drive a nail without asking his opinion, now moved house without even waiting for the sale to be completed.

Ah well, at least the problem of the cat was solved and he had managed to remain fairly neutral in this tragic love triangle. But the problem was not solved. Kathy missed Tom! No man likes to see his wife unhappy and like all good husbands, Sean searched his brain, till he arrived at a solution. He would buy Kathy a cat of her own! Perusing through the local newspaper, Sean settled into “pets” on the classified page. Sure enough, he found what he was looking for. Not only did it list a cat for sale, but there was a photo of the cat. Sean called the number and wasted no time in calling to the address given, where he inspected this big friendly feline called “Flake”.

Why anyone would call a cat “Flake” has not been disclosed to this column. The asking price of £200 was handed over by the grateful Irishman and a caring husband arrived home to a now happy wife. Soon Flake settled in as if she had always been a part of the family, but Sean noticed that she was getting fat. “You are

feeding that cat too well”, he scolded Kathy goodhumouredly, but in reality, this was now a happy house, in a household which shall be nameless.

Now, the story takes yet another twist! Flake was under the wood-pile and wouldn’t come out. By the time Sean came home from work and dismantled the logs, he discovered that it wasn’t over-eating which had bloated the cat – Flake was now the proud mother of sextuplets!!

Kathy was over the moon!

Sean wondered what sort of a return he would get on his £200 investment, when the kittens were old enough to go their separate ways. A few weeks later he broached the subject with Kathy, who looked at him the same way that Queen Herod must have looked at her husband when he announced he was going to kill all the innocents! No, Kathy could not bear to part with a single member of her large cat family. ‘This cannot get any worse’, thought Sean to himself. It could and it did!

Through the window, on a Saturday morning, as he enjoyed his bacon and egg, Sean observed the kittens circling playfully around their Mother, in the back garden.

But there was something strange going on here. There was robust commotion. Then the bacon stuck in his throat and the egg ran down his chin. There was this hunk of a cat, in the middle of the garden who was just entering a relationship with Flake. It was Tom!! Tom was back! He had left home, several miles away, to make his own way in the world and was moving in with Flake! This is where the story rests and the moral of the story is; don’t feed the neighbour’s cat!

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The initial effect of Donald Trump's election to the White House seems to have run its course. While investors still expect his policies for tax cuts and infrastructure spending to be positive for the dollar in the longer run they were not sufficiently enthusiastic to continue buying the dollar a month after the vote. Despite the looming uncertainty of this weekend's referendum in Italy and presidential vote in Austria they still preferred the euro to the dollar: it strengthened by one US cent on the week.

Sterling did better than either of them, strengthening by one and three quarter US cents and touching a four-week high.

Although the spectre of Brexit still stalks the pound investors are no longer so frightened of Britain falling off an economic cliff edge when the spilt finally happens. The Bank of England governor and the minister of Brexit both floated ideas to avoid that risk.

On the whole it was a betterthan-average week for the euro, which strengthened by a

cent against the US dollar and added half a Swiss cent.

Economic data from Euroland were few and far between and those which did appear were unremarkable.

The EU's confidence measures fell short of expectations but investors ignored them as usual.

Inflation was on target at a provisional 0.6% while unemployment ticked down to 9.8%. Sterling had an eventful week, more than once lurching higher or lower for no apparent reason and eventually gaining a third of a euro cent.

The coming weekend brings a constitutional referendum in Italy and a presidential election in Austria. Italians are expected to reject Prime Minister Renzi's proposals for constitutional reform and Austria could quite well send the far-right Freedom Party candidate to the Hofburg Palace. Should they occur, both of those results would be likely to undermine appetite for the euro.

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annually without sacrificing flowering and have a healthier and bushier plant.

Propagation Capparis spinosa, the caper bush, is a perennial winter-deciduous species that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkishwhite flowers. This plant is the source of the well known gourmet condiment “capers” (the unopened green flower buds which are usually consumed pickled).

The caper bush is a native Mediterranean plant with a natural distribution in coastal regions of the entire Mediterranean Sea basin. The caper bush grows as a low mounding shrub 2-3 ft (60-90 cm) tall with arching stems and dark green, semi-succulent alternate leaves.

From May until September the plants bear a profusion of flower buds, which are the edible capers of commerce.

Left unpicked these buds form sweetly scented pinkishwhite flowers, adorned with long lavender stamens and a single stigma usually rising well above the stamens.

The beauty of caper flowers is as fragile and shortlived as that of poppy flowers; the delicate flowers persist only a few hours - they open at dawn and close in the afternoon. Moreover, the flowers are rarely seen in caper gardens as the caper bud must be harvested before it opens.

They can be seen growing spontaneously in wall joints of antique Roman fortresses, on the Wailing Wall of Jerusalem, and on the ramparts of the castle of Santa Bárbara (Alicante, Spain).

Cultivation A simple rule for cultivation of caper bush is to give plants similarly harsh conditions as it would grow in naturally.

Caper bushes thrive when planted in lean well drained soil in a hot sunny location with little or no water.

Although appreciative of some summer irrigation in well drained soil, a sure way to kill a caper bush is to over water it.

Intense daylight and a long growing period are necessary to secure high yields. The caper bush can withstand temperatures over 104°F (40°C) in summer, but it is sensitive to frost during its vegetative period. A simple rule of thumb is that the caper bush can be planted where the olive tree grows.

As an ornamental plant caper bushes can be an attractive loose groundcover, a specimen small shrub, or cascading down walls which presents the flower buds well for picking. It also does well in pots and rock gardens. The caper bush is salt-tolerant and will flourish along shores within sea-spray zones.

As flowers are born on first-year branches, one can cut back plants

Seed: Caper bush can be grown easily from fresh seeds gathered from ripe fruit and planted about 1 cm deep in a loose well drained seed-raising mix.

Seedlings will appear in 2-4 weeks.

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Visit to BRUSSELS with Vivalia Travel Brussels fits the definition of the archetypal "melting pot", but still retains its own unique character. The population of the city of Brussels is 1 million and the population of Brussels metropolitan area is just over 2 million.

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and of Brussels Capital Region. It is entirely surrounded by Dutchspeaking Flanders and its constituent Flemish Brabant province. As headquarters of many European institutions, Brussels might also be considered something of a capital for the European Union.

Being at the crossroads of cultures and playing an important role in Europe, Brussels fits the definition of the archetypal "melting pot", but still retains its own unique character. The population of the city of Brussels is 1 million and the population of Brussels metropolitan area is just over 2 million.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO Manneken Pis. Just a short walk from the Grand PlaceGrote Markt is the Manneken Pis, a small bronze statue thought to represent the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels.This statue of a child performing one of Nature's most basic functions. Belgians have created hundreds of outfits for this statue. There are many stories of the statue's significance. It is believed to have been inspired by a child who, while in a tree, found a special way to drive away invading troops.

Jeanneke Pis. Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain and statue in Brussels, which forms a counterpoint in gender terms to the city's trademark Manneken Pis at the Grand Place (Grote Markt). It was commissioned by DenisAdrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 and endowed

with its own instant legend, the better to amuse strollers.

This half-metre-high statue of blue-grey limestone depicts a little girl with her hair in short pigtails, squatting and urinating, apparently very contentedly.

Atomium. Unavoidable icon of Brussels and Belgium, important place for international tourism, unique

three classics: mussels, fries and chocolate. A few more adventurous Bruxellois/Brusselse dishes include anguilles au vert/paling in 't groen (river eels in green sauce), meat balls in tomato sauce, stoemp (mashed vegetables and potatoes) and turbot waterzooi (turbot fish in cream and egg sauce). For dessert, try

a Belgian waffle (wafel in Flemish and gauffre in French), also available in a square Brussels version dusted with powdered sugar, and choices of bananas, whipped cream and many other toppings.

Although many prefer the round, caramelized version from Liège.

Belgium is to beer what France is to wine, it is home to one of the greatest beer traditions in the world, and Brussels is a great place to sample some of the vast variety on offer.

Typical beers of Brussels are gueuze (rather sour) and kriek (rather sweet, cherry based). A special drink only found in EAT AND DRINK There is plenty of good eating Brussels is the "half-en-half" to be had in Brussels. Most ("half and half"). It's a mixture people concentrate on the of white wine and champagne. creation in the history of architecture and emblematic vestige of the World Fair in Brussels (Expo 58) the Atomium continues to embody its ideas of the future and universality, half a century later.

Natural Sciences Museum of Belgium.The museum is wellknown for its famous collection of iguanodons (dinosaurs discovered in a coal-mine in Belgium). The dinosaur collection has been refreshed in October 2007 and includes discovery activities for the children.

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PSYCHIC VAMPIRES You may have heard the expression 'Psychic Vampire' which can conjure up all sorts of evil things. However, you may be surprised to learn that a Psychic Vampire is the description of a living person who actually, is rarely described as evil. Psychic Vampires will very often feel inferior or are lacking in self confidence or self worth, so they will do whatever they can to gain control of their life and retain their energy by literally 'sucking' the life out of you. Such individuals are also known as energy vampires. They are very often emotionally immature individuals who can only see their own needs and not those of others. They will often try to get 'their claws' into someone they feel are in a position of authority or have knowledge in a particular area.

Below is a list of the different type of a Psychic Vampire. Do you recognise anyone you know here?

Victim Vampires If you have read the book 'The Celestine Prophecy', you will already know that one way to describe a Victim Vampire is as a 'poor me'.

I am sure as you are reading this, you have met at least one individual who does, or has, taken your energy by literally draining you with their tales of woe. This is because they believe the world is against them and will constantly hold onto the past and blame others for their

unhappiness. They will often say "Why do bad things always happen to me"? As they constantly complain about problems but refuse to put into practice any solutions or advice that you suggest.

Narcissistic Psychic Vampires The Narcissistic Psychic Vampire will have ideas above their station! It's good to be confident, but these individuals are full of self-importance and feel that they are entitled to your constant time and attention. Their motto is 'me first'! And can become nasty or cold if you don't do things their way or share your knowledge with them. This is because they want to know everything you do, now!

They don't possess self love, and subconsciously feel that their life depends on you giving them what they feel they lack by demanding your attention at all times. I liken a narcissistic psychic vampire to a 'Bull in a china shop' as they will go charging in, demanding attention, trying to learn everything all at once without giving attention to any one thing so in the long run, they will become a 'Jack of all trades, and a master of none'.

Controlling Psychic Vampires Personally, I feel that this is the worse type of PV. These are the people who feel the need to manipulate you, and control everything you

Draft budget for Torrevieja The councillor of finance, José Hurtado has released a first draft of the municipal budget for Torrevieja in 2017. The draft was presented on the 30th November to the government team and is a total of 96.97 million euros. It is expected that it will be presented to the three opposition groups of the PP, Ciudadanos and Sueña on 13th December.

Following this presentation there will be opportunity for objections to be raised and to move towards a period of negotiation that will then lead to the final budget. The total budget amount is depleted due to the reduction in IBI council tax which leads to a loss of 1.02 million euros for the council to spend.

However, there are also some increases in income due to savings that have been made on different services. The government team still hopes to make more services municipal and save more money in the future.

One of the most important sections of the budget is the money spent on staff, which increases this year by 1.75 million. This is because of new posts which it is planned to create including two teachers for the School of Music and Dance, two administrative staff

for the recruitment department and one technician. Councillor Hurtado explained; ‘The intention is to end the lack of people there are ensuring that administration works better and more efficiently for the benefit of the town’s people.’

Marian Rajoy’s government placed a cap on the number of people who could be employed by a town council.

However, Torrevieja council wish to have the plans in place ready for when changes are made to this ruling. Requests have also been made by Ciudadanos for veterinary services and Sueña for two sports coaches. In addition the budget will pay for 72 transport workers in the town and 41 places for municipal sports schools.

Spending on goods and services will increase by 4.42 million but financial expenses will decrease by 4.7 million.

There will be an increase in sports subsidies of €100,000, €100,000 for the University of Alicante, a 46% increase in financial aid and €43,000 to support those struggling to pay their energy bills. The contingency fund for 2017 is currently set at €1.66 million.

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do. In company, especially if it is with someone they really want to impress, they will constantly cut across your conversation because they won't want to give you the opportunity to contribute. So instead, they will put you down, and invalidate your emotions by saying things like "You know what you need?" and will continue by telling you. As you become upset at their controlling behaviour, they will often tell others how emotionally unstable you are, which makes them feel empowered. They will then go on to say things like "You'd be nowhere without me". Which in turn, can make you feel constantly demeaned and dominated, as well as feeling constantly indebted to them.

The Drama Queen Psychic Vampire The Drama Queen Psychic Vampire will often over exaggerate small incidents such as making things up if they are constantly late for business meetings - each tale getting grander and more outlandish than the last. If they

have a cold it's the flu or something much worse and they are extremely needy people.

They really, are, one of life's constant victims in their own eyes.

The constant talker Psychic Vampire Well, the title says it all! They will take over all conversations, talking about their favourite topic - themselves! They never pause for breath, as they witter on, and will often invade your privacy and will always stand far too close to you. They are the type of person that when you step back to gain some personal space, they will walk forward with you so you will feel totally swamped and sapped of energy because all the while they are doing this, they are talking non-stop. In most cases, after they have taken over yet another conversation, you won't remember what the conversation was about in the first place.

In next week's article, I will be writing about Psychic Attack, and how you can protect yourself from being drained by Psychic Vampires.

Amnesty slams Spain’s treatment of migrants Amnesty International has denounced conditions for migrants arriving in Spain's overseas territories of Melilla and Ceuta, where they said asylum rights were not always respected.

After interviewing some 50 people in both north African enclaves that neighbour Morocco, the group said migrants who arrived there had at times experienced police abuse, and vulnerable people such as homosexuals or victims of domestic violence were not given adequate protection.

Spain's interior ministry has not commented on the report.

Ceuta and Melilla are favoured entry points for African migrants seeking to get to Europe, who attempt to climb over complex border systems made of high fences which they sometimes hang on to for hours, or swim along the coast. Spanish and Moroccan authorities have been cooperating to prevent migrants crossing from the African side of the borders into the enclaves.

“There are videos where you can see how Moroccan police hit (migrants)... make them fall and send them away,” Amnesty said, adding that Spanish officers turned a blind eye.

Once in Spanish territory, migrants are taken to temporary detention centres used to hold people while officials decide whether or not they will be deported, but the journey is far from over.

“The majority of people asking for asylum, except those of Syrian nationality, find themselves blocked in the limbo that is Ceuta

and Melilla,” said Esteban Beltran, director of Amnesty International Spain.

The interior ministry said more than 11,600 migrants and refugees arrived in Ceuta and Melilla last year, the majority from Syria – this is a 55 percent increase from 2014.

The combined population of the two enclaves is just over 170,000. Syrians' asylum requests are usually acted upon immediately, as they do not have to prove that they are in danger with their country being in the midst of an intense and violent conflict. Other nationalities have a tougher time, says Amnesty, and asylum procedures are not always respected.

As an example, the group said that the red, asylum-seeker card should allow freedom of movement in all Spanish territory, but this right is not respected in Ceuta and Melilla. It added that the detention centres also failed to protect the most vulnerable, such as homosexuals. In Melilla's centre, at least 60 people have asked for asylum for being persecuted in their home countries for their sexual orientation, and some have been waiting between six months and a year. Amnesty said they had suffered discrimination from other people in the centre, threats and even assaults.

Amnesty called for Spain to guarantee the immediate transfer to the peninsula of those who are particularly vulnerable, and stop cooperating on migration control with neighbouring Morocco, which it accused of violating refugees’ rights.

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Government to reform Franco secrecy laws Spain’s Congress is due to open the door to reform of the country’s Official Secrets Act, which dates back to 1968 when the country was under the military rule of General Francisco Franco. It was last revised in late 1978, as Spain began its transition to democracy. Congress will vote on an amendment to the disclosure of government information put forward by the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) that for the first time would set a 25-year limit on secret material and 10 years on classified information, giving exclusive authority to the government of the day to categorise documents.

The proposal is unlikely to face any obstacles: on 27th April, Congress voted by 219 to 111 in favour of tabling the bill.

Only the Popular Party (PP) – then heading an interim administration, and now in power – voted against it.

Emerging centre-right party Ciudadanos, whose 32 deputies have given their support to the minority PP administration in Congress, has said that the Official Secrets Act needs to be completely overhauled, rather than amended. Ciudadanos

may do a U-turn on its position and vote against the proposal.

Mikel Legarda of the PNV agrees that the Official Secrets Act requires a roots-andbranches revision, but added: “The government will never act unless forced to, because at the end of the day, all governments are comfortable with legislation that gives them a free hand.”

He pointed out that successive administrations have made no effort to change secrecy laws, and added that other groups in Congress can make amendments to his party’s proposals to introduce further change.

The PNV’s proposal gives the government of the day, via the Cabinet, the exclusive capacity to deliberate on the sensitivity of information. Until now, the Joint Chiefs of Staff have also been able to unilaterally declare information secret.

Spain is one of the few democracies that does not have an established time limit after which classified information must be released into the public domain: in the United Kingdom, the limit is 30 years; in the United States, between 25 and 50; and in France 50 years. In 2012, thenDefense Minister Pedro Morenés

prevented the declassification of 10,000 documents from between 1936 and 1968, saying that they could “damage” the country’s diplomatic relations and that they were not a priority.

The Foreign Ministry is equally secretive: in 2010 it secretly approved measures effectively classifying all of its archives.

“Spain is more opaque than the Vatican, regarded as the paradigm of secrecy, but Rome has just declassified documents about the role of the Argentinian Catholic Church during the military dictatorship there,” said Juan Carlos Pereira, Professor of History at the Complutense University of Madrid.

The Defense Ministry has claimed that it lacks the resources to declassify documents about the Spanish Civil War and the labour camps set up by the military regime of Franco in its aftermath where Republican prisoners of war were sent, but has just published online some 1,900 pages of declassified information about alleged UFO sightings.

Spain introduced transparency legislation in 2012, but has been accused of using the courts to prevent people from accessing information.

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Access to the sea for the disabled Los Náufragos, Los Locos and El Cura beaches will in future have platforms from which the disabled will be able to enter the water.

Torrevieja town hall is keen to make its beaches disabled friendly and now has received the go ahead from the Valencian government to install a platform that will extend into the water and enable people using wheelchairs to enter the water. The new structures will be installed in the coming weeks and will remain in place throughout the year.

Councillor for beaches, Javier Manzanares, explained that the footbridges will be positioned next to the lifeguard stations on the three beaches. It is anticipated that the new structures will be ready to use by Easter. It was decided to install them now to prevent any difficulties in the assembly task during the run up to the summer season.

The platforms are not permanent structures and can be dismantled, but it is expected that they can continue to be used for the next four

years. They have been tested for strength using heavy vehicles to make sure they will not break when cleaning trucks travel over them. Over the first year the company installing them will help to maintain them and later it is expected that

whoever is successful in winning the contract to keep the beaches clean will be responsible for their maintenance too.

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National Lullabies and Christmas Carol Competition in Rojales The Capitol Theatre in Rojales is to host the XXXVIII National Contest of Lullabies and Christmas Carols on, Saturday 17th December at 7pm. A total of five choirs, travelling from Madrid, Albacete, Murcia and Alicante will take part in the contest with the aim of scopping one of the top three prizes up for grabs.

To mark the prestigious occasion and in the run up to the competition, the organisers of the event and the national association have created a temporary museum located in the Malecón de la Ecantá in Rojales. This exposition will be open from the 2nd to the 17th December, and provides visitors with the history of the competition through photographs, instruments, sheet music and advertising posters. The event will also be showcased on 15th December at Ámbito Cultural, Elche Corte

Mark the Lagunas’ special day ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL suzanne@costablancapeople.com

The lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata are a wonderful natural resource on our doorstep. And yet some people living and visiting locally are not even aware that they exist. In this, their 20th ‘official’ year, the park volunteers and management are keen to ensure that everyone has opportunity to find out more about them.

A number of events have been organised to celebrate this milestone in the lakes’ history and the post office has also now announced that they have created a special stamp to mark the occasion.

The main day, however, that will be the focus of the park’s 20 years’ existence is Saturday the 10th December.This is the exact date when the Parque was given protected status in 1996 and everyone is invited to join in and mark this very occasion. It will also be an opportunity to find out more about the park itself and the volunteers and associates who work throughout the year to protect and preserve it.

On Saturday 10th December from 11am until 2pm there will be a selection of tables and awareness raising displays in the Park around the Casa Forestal area. The park volunteers will have on display examples of their work, photos of their activities and leaflets about invasive species. They will be giving out free non-invasive plants to those who come along. Other groups will also be represented including Friends of Sierra Escalón and other volunteers and nature experts with an interest in the salt lagoons and wetlands.

Fanny Serrano will be there to give support too.

Talks, exhibitions and other events continue to be held over the next few months. This includes the ‘Great secret of the Laguna’ or ‘El gran secreto de la laguna’. This is suitable for both children and adults and you will be introduced to the natural and cultural value of the Laguna de la Mata. The next tours are on Saturday 14th January and Saturday 11th February and you can reserve your place on the turismodetorrevieja.com website where information about other tours is also available.

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In its almost-forty-year history, 500 renowned choirs and around 15.000 singers have performed at the Capitol theatre. For this reason, and to commemorate the competition's import, last December Rojales appeared on 5.5 million lottery tickets, sold all over the country.

The president of the national association, Augusto Viudes, has expressed his profound gratitude to the promoters and members of the general public who, year-after-year work selflessly for the benefit of the competition. He has also encouraged people to take an active part in the competition’s organisation and to become members of the Cultural Association.

People can book the tickets to the event for free at the Tourist Information Office in Rojales Town Centre or by calling 96 671 50 01.

All change at RBL Orihuela Costa The Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch held its Annual General Meeting recently, attended by the Chairman of District North Nigel Hails. Long serving Chairman Keith Carter stood down along with committee members Peter and Jean Breen, Pam Armatage and Sheila Asbury.

These were replaced by Kevin Reardon, who is serving his second term in the chair, along with Ann Faulkner, Sandie Coates, Jean Heald, Malcolm Cavendish and Shirley Johnson, while members Eddie Coleman, Tony Blackband and Dave Cottom continue in their current roles while Pastor Keith Brown remains as Branch President.

With the Poppy Appeal over for another year, and the branch having raised more than 35,500 euros in 2015, is currently finalising its totals for 2016.

Poppy Appeal Coordinator Eddie Coleman said it has been another bumper year and is hopeful of excellent fundraising figures.

If you would like to find out more about the Royal British Legion all are welcome to go along to the next meeting, which will be held at the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras, on the evening of Thursday 15th December. Join in with the informal carol sing-along and you might even get a mince pie for your troubles. For further information visit: www.branches.britishlegion.org. uk/branches/orihuela-costa

Orihuela ordered to compensate Costa bin men Two court decisions have ordered Orihuela Town Hall to compensate ten workers employed by the rubbish collection service with a total of €102,716 for the additional travelling they have had to undertake for years from Orihuela city to the coast in order to get to work. The Town Hall will also have to cover part of their transport costs from this point in time.

Council spokesman Rafael Almagro

explained that the workers complaints were made prior to 2012, when the service was taken ‘in-house’ and put under the control of the municipality.

The men complained then against the company that was in charge of the service at the time. However, after the municipalisation of the service is the Town Hall is now responsible for covering the compensation.

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awarded one worker - who made an individual complaint - compensation of €10,307, and another presented by the CCOO workers union on behalf of nine workers ordered the Town Hall has to pay €92,409.

Councillor Almagro said the municipalisation of the service by the previous council had resulted in “unexpected costs at all levels”.

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Beware illegal Bruno Mars concert tickets The Spanish consumer organisation FACUA has denounced the resale of Bruno Mars concert tickets at inflated prices via unauthorised websites whilst the official channels show up as being sold out. The same practice was detected months ago during the Bruce Springsteen and Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert build up.

According to FACUA, the website Seatwave is selling tickets for Bruno Mars’ gigs in Barcelona and Madrid at exceptionally high prices – and Seatwave is part of the same company as that which runs Ticketmaster, an official channel for major events held in Spain.

Ticketmaster’s site claims that all seats for Bruno Mars were sold out, but a drop-down menu shows they are still available elsewhere and allows the customer to go onto Seatwave without leaving the original website.

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inquiry open involving Ticketmaster for previous reports into increasedprice ticket sales elsewhere.

Back in March, FACUA warned of a fraud in which Ticketmaster claimed Bruce Springsteen tickets were sold out, but hundreds more were still available on Seatwave at very high costs – a situation the concert promoter, Doctor Music, said was illegal.

Bruno Mars’ most sought-after range of tickets are those priced between €55 and €85, but the cost of the same ones on Seatwave is €180, plus a ‘service charge’ of €33.

Given that this is not the first time an apparent breach of the rules to make extra commission out of music fans has been detected, FACUA has called for consumer authorities to take isciplinary action against Ticketmaster for ‘illegal ticket trafficking’ on its website.

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Lone wolf terrorist arrested Spanish police have arrested a man they suspect of being a ‘lone wolf’ terrorist who was preparing to carry out acts of terrorism against the general public. The man, who is of Moroccan origin, was arrested in the town of Aranjuez where he lived. He had become radicalised in recent months, modeling himself on the four terrorists who killed themselves in a Madrid apartment after they carried out the 2004 terror attacks in the Spanish capital, police said in a statement.

According to investigators, the suspect, who had studied up on terrorist tactics online, had no fear of legal reprisals for any attacks he might have carried out – a sign both of the threat he posed and of his membership of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terror group.

The man had converted to the jihadist cause after constantly viewing audiovisual material on the internet

and hoped to recruit people with a range of skills to help him carry out terrorist attacks, police said.

Investigators added that the suspect had all the hallmarks of a lone wolf terrorist, including constant online activity using numerous profiles, a limited social life and the viewing and sharing of videos and publications with references to suicide missions carried out by jihadists. He had also accepted an ISIS call to take part in ‘individual jihad’ and wage war ‘in the homes of the West’.

The arrest came in the wake of three other similar operations of in recent days, including the detention of four suspects with possible links to the Paris terror attacks of 2015.

In related news, authorities in Germany have detained a Spanishborn German citizen who worked for German intelligence services after he allegedly made pro-jihadist

statements and handed over classified information during online chats carried out using a false name.

The 51-year-old suspect, who had worked for German security forces since April, had planned to carry out attacks in the city of Cologne, according to reports in the Der Spiegel and Die Welt newspapers.

Spain has been at terror alert level four – the second-highest level – since the jihadist attacks against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in January 2014.

Up to 450 citizens or residents of Spain have travelled to Syria and Iraq over the last two years to join ISIS, according to figures released recently by the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies. That figure more than doubles the official number of Spainbased recruits estimated by the Interior Ministry, which talks about 190 individuals.

new annex which offers visitors plenty of natural light and blends in with the original gallery built in the early 19th century. The extension and renovation of the museum - the biggest in its history -- allowed it to show some 400 additional paintings alongside the 1,000 that were already on display in the permanent collection.

Last week the Prado announced that

British architecture superstar Norman Foster has been selected to renovate a 17th century building for another extension to the museum to be finished for the museum's bicentenary in 2019.

Once Spain's Army Museum, the Prado acquired the building last year with the aim of increasing its exhibition space.

Prado director steps down Spain's Prado art museum has announced that its director Miguel Zugaza will leave his post in 2017 after a 15-year run that has included the biggest expansion of the world-renowned gallery. Zugaza, 52, has decided to return to his previous job as Director of Bilbao's Fine Arts Museum, which he held between 1995 and 2001, the Prado said in a statement.

The Madrid museum, which is the home of masterpieces by Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez, said Zugaza had told the culture ministry that he had achieved his goals and is “grateful for the all the support he received.” Zugaza took charge of the Prado in 2002, vowing to double the number of visitors to the museum.

Under his watch visitor numbers

jumped from 1.7 million in 2002 to nearly 2.7 million last year.

The museum hosted several blockbuster exhibits, including a display last year of the most and best works by Dutch Renaissance master Hieronymus Bosch which drew just under 590,000 visitors.

Zugaza oversaw a transformation of the Prado, opening in 2007 a modernist

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Anyone that knows us, happily drives past our "gingerbread villa" of delights and that makes us, as a family, proud that we can bring a little Christmas joy to our community.

If you're selling your home during Christmas, you don't have to be the Grinch and not put up any decorations, just remember to keep them tasteful and not over the top. You need to project a homely, inviting feel so that your buyer can imagine what their Christmas would be like in your home.

A couple of poinsettias at the entrance would certainly give a warm Christmas welcome, not forgetting a new door mat! Carrefour has some lovely poinsettias for sale for around €3.50. A simple garland hanging on a recently painted front door looks extremely inviting.

Just because it's Christmas, doesn't mean it's going to slow down with potential buyers coming through to take a look, so don't get lazy and think you can "let things go" for a few weeks. Stick to your regular routine, when leaving your house for the day... like making sure the beds are made, and everything's been put away in the kitchen and bathroom.

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Christmas trees are one of my favourite decorations, both real and fake, but when selling your home during this season, and your choice of tree is a real one, please make sure to keep it watered, as those pine needles will fall, and a "naked" tree does not look homely. Not only will it will make buyers think you're not willing to look after a simple tree, but that will make them wonder if you pay the same "lack of attention" to the simple items of maintenance in the home.

Lighting during Christmas, is an easy way to make the house look like a home, especially if the buyer does a drive-by at night. You want the lighting to be tasteful not tacky. You want it to say "look at me, I'm your new home." not "hey amigo... keep going, there's nothing to see here!" So make sure all of those little light bulbs are shining brightly, and quickly replace the ones that aren't.

Christmas can be quite stressful in itself, so let your Real Estate Agent handle your house viewings and sale, and you just enjoy the Christmas festivities with a glass of mulled wine, eggnog or just your favourite cup of coffee.

Don't get stressed, enjoy this journey, and think about your next Christmas all happily settled in your new home.

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE SQUARE 1. HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING 1. Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King 2. Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King 3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King

5. GOOD KING WENCESLAS 1. Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen; When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp, and even; Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in-sight, Gath’ring winter fuel.

2. ‘Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know’st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he?

Where and what his dwelling?’

‘Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain; Right against the forest fence,

By Saint Agnes’ fountain.’

3. In his master’s steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed.

Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.

2. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY 1. Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for a bed: Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

3. And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly Maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay: Christian children all must be, Mild, obedient, good as he.

4. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around.

THE 6. ANGELS FROM RY LO REALMS OF G 1. Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!

2. Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant Light; Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!

3. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star; Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!

4. Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!

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3. AWAY IN A MANGER

1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes, I love Thee, Lord Jesus!

Look down from the sky And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus: I ask Thee to stay, Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray, Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there

4. WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED 1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.

2. ‘To you in David’s town this day Is born of David’s line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign:’ 3. ‘The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.’

4. ‘All glory be to God on high, And on the earth be peace; Good-will henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease.

8. JINGLE BELLS

7. THE HOLLY AND THE IVY 1. The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown Chorus O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir 2. The holly bears a blossom As white as any flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour Repeat Chorus 3. The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas day in the morn.

Repeat Chorus 4. The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all.

Cascabel, cascabel, Musica de amor.

Dulces horas. Gratas horas, Juventud en flor.

Cascabel, cascabel, Tan sentimental.

No ceces, oh cascabel, De repiquetear.

Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh O jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just bet a bobtail nag Two forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack!

You’ll take the lead.

Repeat chorus above

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Jamie's Comfort Food A Place in the Sun Channel 4 News Summary Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Deal or No Deal Countdown Coast v Country A Place in the Sun Four in a Bed Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Secret Life of the Zoo Grand Designs 60 Days in Jail 24 Hours in A and E Random Acts Finding My Twin Stranger Queen Shipping Wars Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it Deal or No Deal

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am

3.40am 4.40am

World News Today Top of the Pops Dangerous Earth Dangerous Earth Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream Horizon Colour: The Spectrum of Science Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil Top of the Pops Cosmonauts: How Russia Won the Space Race Vienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream This is BBC Four

9.55am

Kirsty's Homemade Home

10.20am

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

11.15am

Grand Designs

12.25pm

The Holiday Tree

2.10pm

Time Team

3.10pm

Come Dine with Me

3.40pm

Come Dine with Me

4.15pm

Come Dine with Me

4.50pm

Come Dine with Me

5.20pm

Come Dine with Me

2.00am 2.40am

ITV3

Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.20am

Fireman Sam

7.30am

Peppa Pig

7.35am

Peppa Pig

7.40am

Bob the Builder

7.50am

Little Princess

8.05am

Pip Ahoy!

8.20am

Thomas and Friends

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

8.50am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.00am

Wissper

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.00am

Toby's Travelling Circus

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.40pm

5 News Lunchtime

12.45pm

Call Me Claus

2.30pm

A Snow Globe Christmas

4.15pm

Christmas Confessions

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Police Interceptors

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championship

9.00pm

Can't Pay: Christmas Special

10.00pm

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door

11.00pm

Benefits

12.05am

Christmas with Britain's Biggest Family

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Secrets of Great British Castles

5.00am

World's Most Pampered Pets

5.45am

Divine Designs

6.10am

House Doctor

6.35am

House Doctor

7.00am 7.50am 8.40am 9.45am 10.50am 11.55am 12.55pm 1.55pm 2.25pm 2.50pm 3.20pm 3.50pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 11.10pm 12.40am 1.40am 2.40am 3.35am 4.00am

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Counting Cars Counting Cars Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Hand of God: 30 Years On Assassins FYI Daily Assassins Car Crash Global The Motorbike Show The Classic Car Show Tommy Cooper Teleshopping

More 4

5.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

6.55pm

The Supervet

7.55pm

Car S.O.S.

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Great Canal Journeys

11.00pm

999: What's Your Emergency?

12.10am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

1.10am

Ramsay's Hotel Hell

2.15am

Great Canal Journeys

3.15am

8 Out of 10 Cats

4.20am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

ITV4

tv pick Extraordinary Weddings ITV - 10.00pm

Heart-warming, three-part documentary series following couples who are tying the knot despite facing some of life's toughest challenges.

This episode follows two couples as they overcome extraordinary odds in order to celebrate their love. Carly and Nelly reveal how Nelly proposed after Carly broke her neck in a freak accident and ended up paralysed from the waist down, and the couple then did all they could to throw the perfect wedding that Carly dreamt of. Nick was struck blind after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but was determined to marry his girlfriend Sophie regardless.

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BBC1 7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.25pm 11.35pm 12.25am 1.30am

BBC2

Breakfast Oxford Street Revealed Homes Under the Hammer Sister Rita to the Rescue Rip Off Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Think Tank Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Still Open All Hours EastEnders Citizen Khan Have I Got News for You Walliams and Friends BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather The Graham Norton Show Adele in New York City The Apprentice

7.10am 7.40am 8.25am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.05am 3.05am 4.05am

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.10am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.20am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.35pm 4.40pm 5.45pm 6.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.45pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.15am 1.40am 2.10am 2.35am 3.00am

The World's Most Photographed Sister Rita to the Rescue Flog It! Richard Parks on Everest Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Cash in the Attic Coast Just Good Friends Open All Hours Bob Hope Talking Comedy Natural World A Place to Call Home Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Mastermind Coastal Path Rick Stein's Long Weekends QI Newsnight Close to the Enemy The Brits Who Designed the Modern World Question Time Black and British: A Forgotten History This is BBC Two

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Emmerdale Coronation Street Psych Scorpion Dinner Date Emmerdale Emmerdale Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

Hairspray Live!

Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Planet's Funniest Animals

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.15am 9.30am 10.00am 10.15am 10.30am 10.45am 11.00am 11.30am 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 11.15pm 11.45pm 12.45am 1.15am 2.15am 2.45am 3.00am 3.30am 4.00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Main Event Football Gold Football Gold Football's Greatest Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Premier League Legends Live Intl Pl Tennis: Hyderabad Game Changers The Fantasy Football Club Joshua/Molina: The Weigh-in Football Joshua/Molina: The Weigh-in The Fantasy Football Club Barclays Premier League Preview Soccer A.M. Barclays Premier League Preview Spanish Gold Premier League Legends Premier League Legends Premier League Legends

9.05am 9.35am 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 11.35pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.35am

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Young and Hungry Young and Hungry Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Young and Hungry Young and Hungry The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Black-Ish The Twilight Saga: New Moon The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Tattoo Fixers Rude Tube

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Secret in Their Eyes

9.00am

Arthur and Merlin

11.00am

The Pack

12.45pm

Point Break

2.45pm

Big Hero 6 Special

3.15pm

Midnight Special

5.15pm

God's Pocket

7.00pm

Secret in Their Eyes

9.00pm

Midnight Special

11.00pm

Point Break

1.00am

Carnage Park

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 1.40am 4.00am

2.25am

God's Pocket

4.00am

The Pack

5.45am

Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

6.15am

The Top Ten Show 2016

6.30am

Sully: Special

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 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 9.30pm 10.00pm

Harrow: A Very British School It's Me or the Dog It's Me or the Dog Wild Vets Wild Vets Monkey Business Monkey Business RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue Motorway Patrol Motorway Patrol Road Wars Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Harry Hill's Tea-Time Modern Family Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life

7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.40am 9.40am 10.45am 11.10am 11.35am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.10pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 2.10am 2.15am 2.50am 3.40am 4.35am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You're Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Foyle's War Mr Selfridge Ice Cream Girls Carry on Cleo FYI Daily Carry on Cleo Long Lost Family Rory Bremner's Great British Views Rory Bremner's Great British Views

E4

SOAP UPDATE Eastenders – Kush offers some advice to Shakil.

Lauren finds herself on the wrong side of Ian, and Patrick oversteps the mark with Dot. Emmerdale - Laurel takes desperate action. Gabby's problems worsen. Zak grows suspicious of Emma.

Coronation Street - Roy's conscience is pricked. Nick warns Peter to keep his distance. Phelan rolls his sleeves up. Roy is hit with some unwelcome home truths. Peter makes plans to prove Nick wrong.

Eileen is stung by a poison pen.

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Ball and Boe: One Night Only ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Junior Jackpot247 ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4

Channel 5

7.15am

Countdown

7.00am

The Wotwots!

8.00am

King of Queens

7.10am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

8.25am

King of Queens

8.50am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.20am

Fireman Sam Peppa Pig Peppa Pig

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.30am

9.50am

Frasier

7.35am

10.20am

Frasier

7.40am

Bob the Builder

10.50am

Jamie's Best Ever Christmas

7.50am

Little Princess

11.50am

A Place in the Sun

12.35pm

Deal or No Deal

8.05am

Pip Ahoy!

Thomas and Friends

9.20am

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1.35pm

Channel 4 News Summary

8.20am

1.40pm

Channel 4 Racing

8.35am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

4.00pm

Coast v Country

8.50am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

5.00pm

A Place in the Sun

9.00am

Wissper

6.00pm

Four in a Bed 9.15am

Peppa Pig Peppa Pig

6.30pm

Come Dine with Me

7.00pm

The Simpsons

9.25am

7.30pm

Hollyoaks

9.35am

Paw Patrol

8.00pm

Channel 4 News

9.50am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

9.00pm

Alan Carr's Happy Hour

10.00pm

Gogglebox

10.00am

Toby's Travelling Circus The Wright Stuff

The Last Leg

10.15am

12.05am

8 Out of 10 Cats

12.40pm

5 News Lunchtime

12.55am

Friday Night Supper Club

12.45pm

12 Gifts of Christmas

2.00am

Serena

3.50am

The Windsors

4.15am

Liberty of London

5.10am 5.25am 6.20am

11.00pm

2.25pm

The Christmas Bunny

4.20pm

Christmas with the Andersons

Kirstie's Vintage Gems

6.00pm

5 News at 5

Sarah Beeny's Four Rooms

6.30pm

Police Interceptors

Deal or No Deal

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

The Gadget Show

9.00pm

Secrets of Great British Castles

World News Today

10.00pm

Building the World's Most Luxurious

8.30pm

Top of the Pops

Ship

9.00pm

Classic Cellists at the BBC

11.00pm

The Best of Bad TV

10.00pm

Bob Dylan

1.50am

Super Casino

11.55pm

Bob Dylan

4.10am

All New Traffic Cops

1.25am

Top of the Pops

5.00am

Tour De Celeb

2.00am

Singer-Songwriters at the BBC

5.45am

Divine Designs

Troubadours

6.10am

House Doctor

4.20am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

House Doctor

9.55am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

10.15am

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

11.05am

Grand Designs

12.15pm

Nothing Like the Holidays

2.10pm

Time Team

3.10pm

Come Dine with Me

3.40pm

Come Dine with Me

4.15pm

Come Dine with Me

4.50pm

Come Dine with Me

5.20pm

Come Dine with Me

7.00am 7.50am 8.45am 9.50am 10.50am 11.55am 12.55pm 2.00pm 2.25pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.55pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm 12.05am 1.20am 1.25am 2.00am 3.05am

The Professionals The Chase Quincy, M.E. Ironside The Professionals The Chase Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Counting Cars Counting Cars Quincy, M.E. Ironside Counting Cars Counting Cars Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Ray Mears' Close Encounters Jaws 3 FYI Daily Jaws 3 Universal Soldier: Regeneration FYI Daily Universal Soldier: Regeneration The Big Fish Off The Motorbike Show

BBC 4 8.00pm

2.55am

ITV3

More 4

5.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

6.55pm

The Supervet

7.55pm

Car S.O.S

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Red Eye

11.40pm

999: What's Your Emergency?

12.40am

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA

1.40am

More Sex Please, We're British

2.45am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

3.50am

Car S.O.S

ITV4

tv PICK Ball and Boe One Night Only ITV - 10.00pm

Two of the world's greatest voices join forces for an evening of extraordinary music.

Olivier award-winning stage star Michael Ball and the nation's favourite tenor Alfie Boe perform a selection of theatrical classics from their new album and an exclusive medley from Les Miserables, as well as welcoming special guest stars for some unique collaborations.

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Television: Sat 10th Dec BBC1

7.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.10pm 6.40pm 6.50pm 7.00pm 7.50pm 9.10pm 10.10pm 11.00pm 11.10pm 11.30pm 12.50am 1.20am 2.50am 2.55am

BBC2

Breakfast Saturday Kitchen Live Home Comforts at Christmas Football Focus BBC News Bargain Hunt Christmas Supermarket Secrets Escape to the Continent Final Score Celebrity Mastermind BBC News Regional News and Weather Pointless Strictly Come Dancing Michael Mcintyre's Big Show Casualty The National Lottery Live BBC News Match of the Day The NFL Show Hard Rain Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.25am

The Big Sky

9.25am

Out of the Past

11.00am

Secret Britain

12.00pm

Homes Under the Hammer

1.00pm

The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

2.00pm

Best Bakes Ever

2.30pm

Lust for Life

4.30pm

Flog It!

5.10pm

Natural World

6.00pm

Nativity!

7.40pm

Operation Snow Tiger

8.40pm

Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands

9.10pm

Dad's Army

9.45pm

Walt Disney

10.45pm

Robert Rauschenberg - Pop Art Pioneer

11.45pm

Andy Parsons - Slacktivist

12.45am

In the Dark Half

2.05am

Jackpot

3.25am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 9.50am 12.45pm 1.50pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 5.40pm 6.40pm 6.45pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.05pm 12.05am 1.05am 1.35am 2.05am 2.30am 2.55am 3.20am 3.45am 6.45am

7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 4.00pm 6.15pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am 3.00am 3.30am 4.00am 4.30am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

Joshua/Molina: Aj Hits Manchester Joshua/Molina: Behind the Ropes Joshua/Molina: The Countdown Joshua/Molina: The Gloves are Off Game Changers Premier League Preview 2016/17 The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Gillette Soccer Saturday Football EFL Goals Nissan Game of the Day Nissan Match Choice Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football

8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.25am 11.30am 12.35pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 1.35am 2.00am

Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Black-Ish Black-Ish Gulliver's Travels Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Gogglebox Gogglebox The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Point Break

9.00am

Arthur and Merlin

11.00am

Moana: Special

11.30am

The Great Gilly Hopkins

1.15pm

Midnight Special

3.15pm

Secret in Their Eyes

5.15pm

Point Break

7.15pm

The Great Gilly Hopkins

9.00pm

Midnight Special

11.00pm

Secret in Their Eyes

1.00am

True Deception

2.45am

Carnage Park

4.15am

God's Pocket

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

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ITV1 8.00am 8.15am 8.25am 8.30am 8.50am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 12.15pm 1.15pm 1.25pm 2.30pm 5.10pm 5.35pm 6.35pm 6.45pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.05pm 12.10am 12.25am 2.20am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!

The Hot Desk Catchphrase Hairspray Live!

Peter Pan FYI Daily Peter Pan The Incredible Hulk FYI Daily The Incredible Hulk Scorpion The Xtra Factor Celebrity Juice Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Bordertown Bordertown Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Seventy-five years on from the attack on Pearl Harbour, questions remain about how the world's most powerful nation was caught by surprise. This Secret History documentary reveals new insight into what Washington knew before the attack, and whether Churchill and Roosevelt conspired to allow it to happen.

Within the space of two hours, the devastating assault by Japanese forces left nearly 2500 people dead and 19 ships destroyed or damaged. An investigation ordered by President Roosevelt found Admiral Husband Kimmel, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, guilty of dereliction of duty. With his career in ruins, Kimmel became a broken man. But was he really to blame? Now, new research reveals what Washington knew prior to the attack and uncovers a crucial dossier that could have prevented it.

Super 4 The Oddbods Show Scrambled!

Nerds and Monsters.

Survival of the Twittest Horrid Henry The Powerpuff Girls Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Mystery 101 Adventure Time ITV News Carry on Don't Lose Your Head Judge Rinder ITV News and Weather Cash Trapped Death on the Nile Thunderbirds are Go The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Tipping Point Go for It Special The X Factor The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather Senna Jackpot247 ITV Nightscreen

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am

Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew Futurama Game Changers The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Harry Hill's Tea Time Yonderland Supergirl The Flash The Simpsons The Simpsons Landscape Artist of the Year 2016 Don't Tell the Bride A League of Their Own A League of Their Own Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life Arrow

7.00am

Movies Now

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Pearl Harbour The New Evidence Channel 4 – 9.00 pm

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Channel 4

Doctor at Large

7.35am

The Nun's Story

8.35am

FYI Daily

8.40am

The Nun's Story

10.35am

Columbo: Dagger of the Mind

12.35pm

A Touch of Frost

2.35pm

Inspector Morse

4.50pm

Midsomer Murders

6.55pm

Midsomer Murders

9.00pm

Doc Martin

10.00pm

The Booze Cruise 2

12.00am

A is for Acid

2.10am

Wycliffe

3.10am

ITV3 Nightscreen

3.30am

Teleshopping

tv pick Walt Disney – BBC2 – 9.45 pm Documentary about the life and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring archival footage only recently released from the Disney vaults, alongside scenes from some of his greatest films and the sketches from which they were created.

His friends, family, animators and designers reveal the real man behind the legend. They disclose the previously unknown processes, singlemindedness and sometimes sheer unpleasantness and discrimination that lay behind his seemingly effortless masterpieces.

Channel 5

7.10am

Gillette World Sport

7.00am

7.40am

Itera Expedition Race Ireland

7.05am

Milkshake! Bop Box

8.05am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.10am

Peppa Pig

8.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.15am

Angelina Ballerina

8.55am

Frasier

7.30am

Bob the Builder

9.25am

Frasier

7.40am

Wanda and the Alien

10.00am

The Morning Line

7.50am

Zack and Quack

8.00am

Seaside Antics

11.00am

The Big Bang Theory

11.30am

The Big Bang Theory

12.00pm

The Big Bang Theory

12.30pm

The Simpsons

1.00pm

The Simpsons

1.30pm

Deal or No Deal

2.30pm

Channel 4 Racing

5.00pm

Jamie's Super Food

5.30pm 6.35pm

Milkshake Monkey

8.05am

Fireman Sam

8.20am

Pip Ahoy!

8.35am

Little Princess

8.50am

Paw Patrol

9.10am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

9.40am

Noddy in Toyland

9.55am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.10am

Shimmer and Shine

Location, Location, Location

10.35am

Peppa Pig

A Place in the Sun

10.45am

The Fairly Odd Parents

7.30pm

Channel 4 News

11.20am

Hats Off to Christmas

8.00pm

Jutland: WWI's Greatest Sea Battle

1.00pm

Deck the Halls

9.00pm

Pearl Harbour

2.50pm

The Nine Lives of Christmas

10.00pm

It Was Alright in the 1970's

4.30pm

Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan

11.00pm

Paul

5.30pm

5 News Weekend

1.05am

Kingpin

5.35pm

Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan

3.10am

Hollyoaks Omnibus

6.25pm

Finding Father Christmas

5.15am

Location, Location, Location

7.25pm

5 News Weekend

6.10am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

7.30pm

Finding Father Christmas

6.25am

Deal or No Deal

8.10pm

NCIS

9.00pm

NCIS

9.55pm

5 News Weekend

10.00pm

Football on 5

BBC 4 8.00pm

2.45am 4.15am 4.45am

The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum City Beneath the Waves: Pavlopetri Modus Modus Top of the Pops Top of the Pops Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned More Dangerous Songs: And the Banned Played on Heavy Metal Britannia Metal at the BBC This is BBC Four

9.55am 10.50am 11.55am 12.55pm 1.25pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.05pm 3.35pm 4.05pm 4.40pm 5.10pm 5.40pm 6.15pm 6.50pm 7.20pm 7.55pm 8.25pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.10am 1.15am 1.45am 2.15am 3.55am

Tiny House Nation Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Car S.O.S 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 The World's Weirdest Weather Pearl Harbour Edward VIII's Murderous Mistress 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Father Ted Father Ted Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 8 Out of 10 Cats

9.00pm 10.00pm 10.45pm 11.30pm 12.10am 12.45am 1.45am

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11.00pm

Football on 5

11.30pm

That's So 1989

12.30am

Impractical Jokers UK

1.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

Wrong Turn

5.35am

Access

5.50am

House Doctor

6.15am

House Doctor

6.40am

Angels of Jarm

6.50am

Roary the Racing Car

7.00am 7.05am 7.55am 8.45am 9.45am 10.45am 11.15am 11.45am 12.10pm 12.40pm 1.10pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.40pm 3.45pm 3.50pm 4.50pm 6.10pm 6.15pm 7.50pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.10pm 11.15pm 12.45am 1.50am 1.55am

Snooker v Darts Motorsport UK Bundesliga Cash Cowboys Cash Cowboys Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Tobruk FYI Daily Tobruk Superman FYI Daily Superman The Chase: Celebrity Special River Monsters Firefox FYI Daily Firefox Assassins FYI Daily Assassins

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Television: Sun 11th Dec

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BBC1 7.00am 8.35am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 3.00pm 3.45pm 3.55pm 5.20pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 7.10pm 7.20pm 8.20pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.30pm 12.45am 1.10am 1.40am 1.45am

Breakfast Match of the Day The Andrew Marr Show Fern Britton Meets...

Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Homes Under the Hammer Escape to the Country Lifeline Kung Fu Panda Planet Earth II Songs of Praise BBC News Regional News and Weather Countryfile Strictly Come Dancing Planet Earth II My Mother and Other Strangers BBC News Regional News and Weather Match of the Day 2 Sunny D Citizen Khan Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.30am 8.15am

Big Dreams Small Spaces

9.15am

Carol Klein's Plant Odysseys

9.45am

Countryfile

10.45am

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

12.15pm

Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

12.45pm

Best Bakes Ever

1.15pm

MOTD2 Extra

2.00pm

Quantrill's Raiders

3.10pm

Dial M for Murder

4.50pm

Athletics

5.50pm

Heir Hunters

6.35pm

Flog It!

7.35pm

The Toys That Made Christmas

9.00pm

The Lone Ranger

11.20pm

QI XL

12.05am

Black is the New Black

12.35am

Black is the New Black

1.05am

Ash Wednesday

2.40am

Countryfile

3.35am

Holby City

4.35am

This is BBC Two

ITV2 7.00am 9.20am 12.10pm 2.20pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 5.35pm 6.25pm 6.55pm 7.55pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.05pm 11.05pm 12.05am 12.35am 1.05am 1.35am 2.05am 2.30am 3.00am 3.25am 6.55am

Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus The X Factor Take Me Out You've Been Framed!

The Polar Express FYI Daily The Polar Express The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Catchphrase You've Been Framed!

The Mask FYI Daily The Mask The Xtra Factor Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Teleshopping ITV2 Nightscreen

Arthur and Merlin

9.00am

The Great Gilly Hopkins

10.45am

Sully: Special

11.15am

The Pack

1.00pm

Hail, Caesar!

3.00pm

Midnight Special

5.00pm

The Top Ten Show 2016

5.15pm

Secret in Their Eyes

7.15pm

The Great Gilly Hopkins

9.00pm

Hail, Caesar!

11.00pm

Midnight Special

1.00am

True Deception

2.40am

Carnage Park

4.05am

Secret in Their Eyes

6.00am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.30am

Ant-Man: Behind the Scenes

ITV1 7.45am 7.55am 8.00am 8.15am 8.25am 8.30am 8.50am 9.10am 9.30am 10.05am 10.25am 10.30am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.55pm 2.00pm 3.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.05pm 11.25pm 12.25am 1.10am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 10.30am 12.30pm 3.00pm 5.15pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.40pm 10.40pm 10.50pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.30am 2.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am 6.45am

Football Football Football Football The Sunday Supplement Goals on Sunday Football Live Nissan Super Sunday Live Nissan Super Sunday EFL Goals Spanish Football Gold Football Spanish Football Gold Spanish Football Gold Football Football Football Goals on Sunday Football Live NFL Football's Greatest Teams Premier League 100 Club Spanish Gold Spanish Gold

7.00am 7.20am 7.45am 8.05am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 1.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 12.00am 1.05am 2.10am

Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Diary of a Wimpy Kid 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 The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Ted Tattoo Fixers Naked Attraction Gogglebox

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

A to Z of TV Gardening

Sky 1 7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 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

The Hour of Power Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Supergirl The Flash WWE Raw Stargate Continuum Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons The Simpsons Harry Hill's Tea-Time The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons A League of Their Own Attenborough at 90 The Force The Force Manchester Ross Kemp on Gangs Strike Back

7.00am 7.10am 8.55am 9.55am 10.55am 12.05pm 2.20pm 4.30pm 5.35pm 5.40pm 6.55pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.05am 1.10am 2.25am 4.15am 5.05am 5.55am 6.20am 6.45am

Movies Now A Touch of Frost Heartbeat Heartbeat Wycliffe Inspector Morse Columbo: By Dawn's Early Light Les Miserables FYI Daily Les Miserables Agatha Christie's Marple Rosemary and Thyme Land of the Midnight Sun Elizabeth: The Golden Age FYI Daily Elizabeth: The Golden Age Inspector Morse May the Best House Win May the Best House Win You're Only Young Twice You're Only Young Twice ITV3 Nightscreen

E4

MOVIE pick The Expendables 3 Channel 5 – 10.00 pm Star-studded action sequel. When Conrad Stonebanks, one of the original Expendables, re-surfaces as an arms dealer, Barney and his motley crew must bring him in to stand trial for war crimes. But after a younger team are drafted in to help the mercenaries' cause, the veteran fighters must swallow their pride in order to capture their errant co-founder.

Sooty Share a Story Super 4 The Oddbods Show Scrambled!

Nerds and Monsters.

Horrid Henry The Powerpuff Girls Thunderbirds are Go Adventure Time ITV News Wild Australia with Ray Mears Let's Do Christmas with Gino and Mel Dragonheart ITV News and Weather Midsomer Murders The X Factor The Chase ITV News London ITV News and Weather Off Their Rockers The Next Great Magician The X Factor Results Show ITV News and Weather Ball and Boe: One Night Only The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jackpot247

Channel 4

Channel 5

7.15am

King of Queens

7.00am

7.40am

King of Queens

7.05am

Milkshake! Bop Box

8.05am

King of Queens

7.10am

Peppa Pig

8.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.15am

Angelina Ballerina

8.55am

Everybody Loves Raymond

7.25am

Bob the Builder

9.25am

Frasier

7.40am

Wanda and the Alien

10.00am

Frasier

7.50am

Zack and Quack

10.30am

Sunday Brunch

8.00am

Seaside Antics

1.25pm

Deal or No Deal

2.20pm

The Big Bang Theory

2.45pm

The Big Bang Theory

3.10pm

The Big Bang Theory

3.35pm

The Simpsons

4.00pm

The Simpsons

4.30pm

The Simpsons

5.00pm 6.45pm

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Milkshake Monkey

8.05am

Fireman Sam

8.15am

Pip Ahoy!

8.30am

Little Princess

8.45am

Paw Patrol

9.00am

Blaze and the Monster Machines

9.25am

Noddy in Toyland

9.40am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

10.10am

Shimmer and Shine

Jingle All the Way

10.25am

Peppa Pig

Channel 4 News

10.35am

Peppa Pig

7.15pm

Paddington

10.45am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.00pm

Christmas at the Chateau

10.55am

The Fairly Odd Parents

10.00pm

Humans

11.30am

Football on 5

11.00pm

Gogglebox

12.30pm

Football on 5

12.00am

Filth

1.00pm

The Gadget Show

1.50am

The Iceman

1.55pm

Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud

3.35am

The Last Leg

2.55pm

Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever

4.30am

Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it

4.35pm

A Prince for Christmas

5.20am

Location, Location, Location

6.20pm

A Cinderella Christmas

6.10am

Deal or No Deal

7.20pm

5 News Weekend

7.25pm

A Cinderella Christmas

BBC 4

8.10pm

The Forbidden Kingdom

10.00pm

The Expendables 3 5 News Weekend

8.00pm

Horizon

11.00pm

9.00pm

Choir of the Year 2016

11.05pm

The Expendables 3

10.30pm

The Flying Archaeologist

12.25am

The Last Stand

11.00pm

The Sky at Night

2.15am

Super Casino

11.30pm

Horizon

4.10am

The Secret Life of Puppies

12.30am

How to Build a Nuclear Submarine

5.00am

Now That's Funny!

1.30am

Storyville

3.00am

Monkey Planet

5.50am

House Doctor

4.00am

The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in

6.15am

House Doctor

Herculaneum

6.40am

Angels of Jarm

5.00am

This is BBC Four

6.50am

Roary the Racing Car

9.55am 10.55am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.35pm 3.10pm 3.40pm 4.10pm 4.40pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.50pm 7.25pm 7.55pm 8.25pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.10pm 11.45pm 12.15am 1.20am 3.00am 4.00am

Time Team Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Vet on the Hill 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 Car S.O.S Father Ted Father Ted Father Ted 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown The Golden Rules of Porn Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 8 Out of 10 Cats

7.00am 7.55am 8.40am 9.40am 10.40am 11.40am 12.35pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.45pm 5.50pm 7.25pm 8.25pm 8.30pm 9.10pm 10.10pm 10.15pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.05am 1.05am 2.05am

The Wine Show Fifth Gear The Motorbike Show The Motorbike Show The Big Fish Off Cash Cowboys Cash Cowboys Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Superman FYI Daily Superman The Great Outdoors FYI Daily The Great Outdoors Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure FYI Daily Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Death Wish 5: The Face of Death FYI Daily Death Wish 5: The Face of Death Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning FYI Daily

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Paddington Channel 4 – 7.15 pm

Family adventure. Director and co-writer Paul King's briskly paced partially-animated take on the furry hero of Michael Bond's children's books. Beginning with a PathÚ newsreelstyle preface in which a very English explorer in Peru introduces a family of bears to the delights of marmalade and the dignity of British manners, the film picks up the story some years later when tragedy causes a young bear to flee to London. Named Paddington after the station where he's discovered by the Brown family - headed by reluctant Henry and his more adventurous wife Mary - the bear sets about clumsily integrating with the family, much to the delight of the Browns' children.

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Television: Mon 12th Dec BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.15pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.10pm 4.55pm 5.40pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.15am 1.00am 1.45am 1.50am

Breakfast Operation People Power with Dave Myers Christmas Kitchen Homes Under the Hammer Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Doctor Blake Mysteries Think Tank Escape to the Country Flog It! Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Panorama EastEnders BBC Music Awards BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Walliams and Friends Have I Got a Bit More News for You The Graham Norton Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

BBC2 7.15am 7.45am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 12.45am 1.15am 2.15am

ITV2 7.25am 8.15am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.25am 12.20pm 1.20pm 1.50pm 2.20pm 2.50pm 3.45pm 4.50pm 5.55pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am

Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Scorpion Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Funniest Ever You've Been Framed! Gold You've Been Framed! Gold You've Been Framed!

Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Family Guy The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show

Arthur and Merlin

8.55am

Hail, Caesar!

10.45am

The Great Gilly Hopkins

12.30pm

The Top Ten Show 2016

12.45pm

Risen

2.45pm

Fast and Furious 7 Special

3.15pm

Midnight Special

5.15pm

The Great Gilly Hopkins

7.00pm

Hail, Caesar!

9.00pm

Risen

11.00pm

Midnight Special

12.55am

Carnage Park

2.20am

God's Pocket

3.55am

Journey to the Shore

6.10am

Sully: Special

6.40am

The Top Ten Show 2016

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 12.40am 1.35am 4.00am 4.55am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 5.15pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 6.45pm 7.15pm 7.45pm 8.15pm 8.45pm 11.15pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am

WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Football Football Football The Premier League Years Football Football Football Goals on Sunday Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Football Football Football Football Football Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Football Scottish Football Round Up MLS Goals Round Up Show Soccer AM: The Best Bits 2016/17 Scottish Football Round Up

9.05am 9.35am 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 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am

Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Young and Hungry Young and Hungry Charmed Charmed The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Young and Hungry Young and Hungry The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Carjackers The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Empire The Big Bang Theory

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

The World's Most Photographed Sister Rita to the Rescue Flog It! Extreme Wales with Richard Parks Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Cash in the Attic Just Good Friends Open All Hours Natural World Alaska: Earth's Frozen Kingdom A Place to Call Home Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Eggheads Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Celebrity Antiques Road Trip University Challenge Only Connect Muslims Like Us Two Doors Down Newsnight Black is the New Black Black is the New Black Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House The Choir

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Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street The Martin Lewis Money Show Coronation Street When Phillip Met Prince Philip ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Hillsborough: Smears, Survivors and the Search for Truth Fierce Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 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 10.30pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am

Wild Vets Wild Vets Monkey Business Monkey Business RSPCA Animal Rescue RSPCA Animal Rescue NCIS NCIS NCIS Hawaii Five-0 Modern Family Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Supergirl Trollied Trollied A League of Their Own The Force Air Ambulance Most Shocking

7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.35am 9.35am 10.35am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 12.55pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.05pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.35am 2.25am 3.15am 3.30am

Movies Now Doctor in the House Heartbeat Where the Heart is Wild at Heart Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Heartbeat Wild at Heart Where the Heart is Doctor in the House You're Only Young Twice George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Midsomer Murders Mr Selfridge Mrs Biggs Million Dollar Princesses Perspectives ITV3 Nightscreen Teleshopping

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Lily's Driftwood Bay

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Peppa Pig

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Bob the Builder

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Pip Ahoy!

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Thomas and Friends

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5 News at 5

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Police Interceptors

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2016: Big Brexit Bust-Up

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World News Today

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This is BBC Four

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9. JOY TO THE WORLD

10 O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

1. Joy to the World, the Lord is come!

1. O Little town of Bethlehem, Let earth receive her King; How still we see thee lie!

Let every heart prepare him room, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep And Heaven and nature sing, The silent stars go by.

And Heaven and nature sing, Yet in the dark street shineth And Heaven, and Heaven, The everlasting light; and nature sing.

The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

2. Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs employ; 2. O holy Child of Bethlehem, While fields and floods, rocks, Descend to us, we pray; hills and plains Cast out our sin, and enter in; Repeat the sounding joy, Be born in us today!

Repeat the sounding joy, We hear the Christmas angels Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

The great glad tidings tell; 3. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!

11. CAMPANA SOBRE CAMPANA 1. Campana sobre campana, y sobre campana una, asómate a la ventana, verás el Niño en la cuna.

Chorus Belén, campanas de Belén, que los ángeles tocan qué nueva me traéis?

Belén, campanas de Belén, que los ángeles tocan qué nueva me traéis?

1. Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright; ‘Round yon virgin mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

2. Noche de Dios, noche de paz, Claro sol, Brilla ya, Y los angeles cantando astan Gloria a Dios, Gloria al Rey eternal.

Duerme el Nino Jesus, Duerme el Nino Jesus.

3. Noche de bien, noche de paz, Canta alegre el mortal, Nace Dios en un pobre portal, Y a Maria sonrie su faz, Duerme el Nino Jesus, Duerme el Nino Jesus.

1. O Come , all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, Born the King of angels: Chorus O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

2. Recogido tu rebano A donde vas pastorcillo?

Voy a llevar la portal Requesón, manteca y vino Repeat Chorus

2. See how the Shepherds, Summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither Bend our joyful footsteps:

3. Campana sobre campana, y sobre campana dos, asómate a esa ventana, porque ha naciendo Dios.

Repeat Chorus

Repeat Chorus

4. Caminando a media noche, Donde caminas pastor Le llevo al nino que nace como Dios mi corazon

14. SILENT NIGHT

12 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

15. DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY 1. Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

2. See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus.

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

3. Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

3. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above: ‘Glory to God In the highest’: Repeat Chorus

16. FELIZ NAVIDAD Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Año y Felicidad.

Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Año y Felicidad.

We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of our hearts.

13. FUM, FUM, FUM 1. Veinticinco de diciembre Fum, fum, fum Veinticinco de diciembre Fum, fum, fum.

Un niñito muy bonito Ha nacido en un portal Con su carita de rosa pareció una flor hermosa Fum, fum, fum.

2. Venid, venid pastorcitos Fum, fum, fum Venid, venid pastorcitos Fum, fum, fum Venid con la pandereta y castañuelas al portal Y adorad al Dios del Cielo Que ha aparecido en el suelo Fum, fum, fum.

3. Desde el cielo Estás mirando Fum, Fum, Fum. Desde el cielo Estás mirando Fum, Fum, Fum, A la Tierra rutilante que relumbra con su luz y al amor del firmamento celebrando el nacimiento de Jesús.

17. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1. We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas And a happy New Year.

Chorus Good tidings we bring To you and your kin, We wish you a merry Christmas, And a happy New Year.

2. Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring us some figgy pudding And bring some out here.

Chorus repeat 3. We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some So bring some out here.

Chorus repeat

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Food policy change Global food policy needs to shift way from focusing on feeding people calories to nourishing people with healthy diets, say leading experts. They believe that poor diets were responsible for more of the global health burden than sex, drugs, alcohol and tobacco combined.

While almost 800 million people are hungry, they say two billion people are either overweight or obese.

One of the experts, Lawrence Haddad, executive director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (Gain), said the need to address the problem of global hungry remained but poor diets was a much bigger problem.

“It is one that we are blind to,” explained Mr Haddad. “We estimate that on-in-three people have really poor diets. This is causing a whole host of malnutrition problems that has massive health consequences as well as economic consequences.

“We are saying to people, especially policymakers and research funders, we now need to move away from a world thinking about malnutrition as hunger but to think of it as hunger and poor quality of diet.

“Instead of feeding the world, we need to think about nourishing the world.”

Mr Haddad and colleagues, including former UK government's chief scientific adviser Prof Sir John Beddington, used the commentary in Nature to call for ‘urgent interdisciplinary research is needed to support concerted policy action’.

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December 6th - 12th 2016

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he “Not Dead Yet Tour” continues for international Phil Collins Tribute, Rob Lewis. If you have not heard him, there are a couple of chances this week to find out why he was a finalist on “Stars in Their Eyes” and continues to amaze audiences worldwide. You can find Rob on Tuesday along with the bubbly Midlands girl Angie McKay at Pablo’s International in Playa Flamenca. The bar is setting a trend by having two acts on once a week so that customers can enjoy a longer evening of class entertainment. On Wednesday afternoon from 3pm you will find Rob in Consum Square in La Marina. His previous trip to J’s and Biancos outside fiesta filled the square and earned him many more ardent admirers.

If you are over in Benimar on Wednesday you might want to pop into Route 66 where you will find the new boy who is taking the Costa by storm. Steve The Entertainer will be setting Benimar afire with his fabulous voice and audience interaction( as only Steve can). He is looking forward to his New Year’s Eve venue in this rock n roll venue.

If you are already a Steve fan, he will be over in San Miguel on Friday at the newly re-opened Black Bull.

On Saturday it’s the turn of Soul and Motown popular vocalist JJ Soulman to get the party going. The new Black Bull carvery has been an instant hit with locals and this week party girl Vicky Lou is back at one of her favourite venues for the Sunday afternoon session.

Another newly re-opened bar, The Med in El Raso has been having phenomenal success. Its eclectic décor is so diverse that it defies words. It has been remarked many times that one would have to visit many times to notice all the wonders that adorn the walls and ceiling alike. This week Angie McKay will have her chance to spot the skeleton, cupid, moose head and the vast array of chandeliers.

It’s well worth a trip to San Javier’s Timeout bar on Sunday afternoon to catch Buble sound-a-like Rob Sweeney. The bar has been having great success by booking top Costa Blanca acts. It now has a reputation of not only having good food and a friendly atmosphere but also quality entertainment not found anywhere else in the area.

Finally, if any acts would be kind enough to do a spot on Boxing Day afternoon please contact me for this charity fundraising event. Email – letsrockshowslive@gmail.com for more details. Thank you.

Tues 6th Dec Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca –Angie McKay – 7pm/ Phil Collins Tribute – 9pm Yolo, Cabo Roig – Rod Stewart Tribute – 10.30pm St James’s Gate, Torrevieja – Adam Slater – 5pm - Ed Temple – 9pm Bar Esquina, Quesada – Jam Session – 4pm Hen’s Teeth, Villamartin Plaza – Guitar Heroes – 9pm Coopers Arms, Doña Pepa – Richie Alexander/ Darren Jones – 9pm Watering Hole, San Luis – Dean Alexanda – 9pm Bar Washington, San Luis – Sugar n Spice – 5pm Sumo Wok, Benimar – Peter G – 8pm Weds 7th Dec J’s, and Biancos, Consum Square, La Marina – Phil Collins Tribute – 3pm Route 66, Benimar – Steve The Entertainer – 8pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Johnny Scott – 9pm O’Riordans, Cabo Roig – Sandy Fitz – 10pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 6pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Jamie O’Keeffe – 10pm Bar Trevi, Camposol – Guitar Heroes – 9pm La Marina Sports Complex, La Marina – Las Vegas Xmas Show – 7pm – 13€ Marabu Lounge, Pueblo Bravo – Juanjo – 4pm Chaplins, Quesada – Dean Alexanda – 8pm Daya Vieja Christmas Fair – Metal Music Group – 9pm Sports Bar, Toretta 2 – Toni Capaldi – 8.30pm Thurs 8th Dec Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Allen – 9pm The Local, La Florida – Dougie Monroe – 10pm Bar La Torre, La Florida – Sandy Fitz – 8.30pm Doolins, Via Pk 3 - Jamie Jackson O’Keeffe – 10pm Bar Esquina, Quesada – Karaoke – 4pm Royal Oak, La Fuente – Dee – 8pm YOLO, Cabo Roig – Richie Alexander – 10pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca CC – Guitar Heroes – 8pm New Tavern, San Miguel – Xmas Variety Show – 8pm Daya Vieja Christmas Fair – Frozenland – 8.30pm The Archers, Quesada – Banjaxed – 7pm Fri 9th Dec The Black Bull, San Miguel – Steve The Entertainer – 8pm El Rey, Balsicas - Russ Stevens – 8.30pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Jimmy The Hat and John O’Keeffe – 9pm Eddie Bar, La Fuente – Mel Fitz – 9pm Emerald Isle, Richie Alexander – 9pm Bar Amigos, San Pedro – Guitar Heroes – 9.30pm Café Bar El Paso, Torrevieja – Jam Session – 8pm Bar Carmen’s. El Chaparal – Samantha Curtis – 2pm Salon de Plenos, Los Alcazares – Spangles Christmas Concert – 7.30pm - 5€ Chaplin’s, Quesada – Dean Alexanda – 8pm Daya Vieja Christmas Fair – Whitney Houston Tribute – 8.30pm Panache Restaurant, Cabo Roig – Saxy Johan – 7.30pm Park Inn, Quesada – Dave The Hat – 8.30pm Inn at The Green, Entre Naranjas – Lynden B – 9pm Rusty Nail, Campoverde – Rob Roberts – 9pm New Porterhouse, Alto de Limonar – Shanie Vaughan – 9pm Busters Bar, Playa Flamenca CC – Terry Hart – 9.30pm Los Amigos, San Pedro del Pinatar – Guitar Heroes – 9.30pm Porterhouse, Los Altos – Angie McKay – 9pm The Tavern, Lo Crispin – PDQ – 9pm

If you would like your events in this guide, they are FREE. Just email me the details to letsrockshowslive@gmail.com. All details correct at time of going to press. Shows dates can be found on www.lrshows.com Please contact me direct to book top quality and exclusive acts. Tel 697501992

Sat 10th Dec The Black Bull, San Miguel – JJ Soulman – 8pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Steve The Entertainer – 9pm Centro Bar, La Tercia – Steve Barry – 8.30pm The Med, El Raso – Angie McKay – 8.30pm Spice City, La Finca – Bee – 8pm De Bassus, La Zenia – Duo Eclipse – 8pm Hillside, La Marina – Steve Clark – 9pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Sandi Fitz – 9pm Busters, Playa Flamenca CC – Mel Fitz – 9pm Hillside, La Marina – Steve Clark – 9pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm Edina’s Bar, Doña Pepa – Samantha Curtis – 8pm Marabu Lounge, Pueblo Bravo – Rob Roberts – 8pm – 17.50€ Christian Fellowship Church, Torrevieja – Crescendo Concert for Age Concern – 5pm - 5€ Studz, Benimar CC – Dean Alexanda – 8pm Daya Vieja Christmas Fair – Nino Bravo – 9.30pm L & A Familiar, La Florida – Terry Hart – 7.30pm Sports Bar, Playa Flamenca – Shanie Vaughan – 8.30pm Estrella Jazz Club, San Pedro del Pinatar – Lady Jazz – 9.30pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – PDQ – 9pm

Sun 11th Dec Timeout, San Javier – Rob Sweeney – 2pm Black Bull, San Miguel – Vicky Lou – 3.30pm Pablo’s Int., Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Maisie May Carey – 7pm The Club, Quesada – Nick Gold – 1pm Rusty Nail, Campoverde – Sandy Fitz – 10pm Stray Sod, La Fuente - Jamie O’Keeffe – 10.30pm Hermanos, Playa Flamenca CC- Gee Man – 7pm Bar Esquina, Quesada – Andy McBride and the Rockits – 5pm Daya Vieja Christmas Fair – Carol Concert – 4.30pm Sunrise, Playa Flamenca – Terry Hart – 2pm Alfie’s Bar, Cabo Roig – Roxy Winehouse – 9.30pm Drivers Bar, Villamartin – Angie McKay – 9pm

Mon 12th Dec Tradewinds, La Fuente – Richie Alexander – 9pm O’Riordans, Cabo Roig – Sandy Fitz – 10pm New Tavern, San Miguel – Christmas Variety Show – 10 Euros – 7pm ADDA, Alicante – London Philharmonic Orchestra - - 8pm Marjal Camping, Catral – Xmas Variety Show – 8.30pm Alfie’s Place, La Zenia – Terry Hart – 1pm

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illside, La Marina has recently been refurnished and now is under new ownership. Junior and Lucy would like to welcome all old and new customers to come and meet them and enjoy the new look and atmosphere.

With live entertainment every Saturday evening, karaoke every Tuesday and Friday and bingo Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon there is something for everyone

over especially from England singing all your favourites from the 60's and 70's . You can enjoy a American themed three course

...including the Thursday afternoon club with a two course meal and live entertainment all for 7.00€ between 1-3pm .

Up until Christmas there are great acts to watch on a Saturday night, Christmas Eve you can enjoy a three course meal including entrainment with Danny Ray for 22€ a ticket , and New Year’s Eve Party night will be with Tony Peacock who has come

dinner for 25€ pp .

Entry without a meal is 7€ pp.

If you’re looking for good homemade food Hillside will give you a variety in their new menu (full new menu 129pm Monday to Saturday) and on

their themed nights including 2 for 1 pizza and burgers and children's meals every Monday night .

Thursday is the Quiz and Curry night, and everyone's favourite Fish and Chips Friday.

Sundays is Hillside's fantastic Carvery - two courses and a glass of wine for 10€ pp! Booking is highly recommended.

Inside hosts 70" TV's for all sports to be watched and a full size snooker hall (reduced rates for members) The whole family are welcome to Hillside , outside is the Pirate Ship play area with an outdoor BBQ Terrace. This is a fantastic place to have your children's party, family celebration or just relax and enjoy a drink while the little ones have fun, the Hillside has something for everyone .

For further information and enquiries call 966797673 or see Hillside’s main advert on page 53.

Business Profile: 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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Beating the winter blues With the change in weather comes the inevitable coughs, colds and sore throats of the winter months. These herbs can ease the symptoms and some may help prevent illness altogether. According to leading herbalists using teas, extracts and supplements from natural-foods stores will help keep us fighting fit over the festive season.

Echinacea A go-to herb for colds, this plant (Echinacea purpurea and E. angustifolia) may help support your immune system to fight viruses. The root, leaves, and flowers are all medicinal.

How to use: Take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of tincture (herbal extract) every two hours until symptoms are gone. Echinacea also comes in tea blends Elderberry The classic form for elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a tasty syrup: European studies have shown it to be helpful for seasonal flus (talk to your doctor before using it for H1N1, or swine flu).

How to use: Follow package directions for the syrup at the first sign of symptoms.

Elderflower The flower form of the elder plant (Sambucus nigra) can induce sweating, which may help reduce fever.

How to use: Look for elder in cold formulas. To make a tea, pour boiling water over a teaspoon of dried elderflower. Steep 10 to 15 minutes then strain. Drink up to three cups per day. Or make a tea that combines elder, echinacea, and a pinch of peppermint.

Ginger A cup of tea made with ginger (Zingiber officinale) can help ease congestion and warm the body, which helps your system fight infection. Its antiinflammatory properties make it a good sore-throat remedy, too.

How to use: Simmer fresh or dried ginger for 20 minutes; strain and add a

touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon, if desired. Incorporate ginger liberally into stir-fries and soups.

Thyme Loaded with antibacterial compounds, fresh or dried thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a cold-season powerhouse.

How to use: Use fresh or dried thyme in stews and soups. To make a steam, pour near-boiling water into a pot. Add a pinch of fresh or dried thyme, turn off heat, and create a tent by draping a towel over your head and the pot. Breathe in steam for five minutes.

Eucalyptus With antibacterial and expectorant properties, eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) can loosen congestion and help you breathe easier.

How to use: Pour near-boiling water into a pot. Add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil, turn off heat, and drape a towel over your head and the pot.

Breathe for five minutes. Safety note: Do not use essential oils internally.

Eleuthero Also known as Siberian ginseng, this well-studied herb (Eleutherococcus senticosus) can help your body resist the effects of stress and boost your immune system.

How to use: Take in tincture or capsule form, or make an immunity chai by blending eleuthero with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Simmer for 20 minutes and strain; drink two to three cups daily.

Sage Common culinary sage (Salvia officinalis) can help to ease sore throats and dry up sinuses.

How to use: For a sore throat, make a strong tea by pouring 4 ounces of water over 2 teaspoons of dried or fresh sage.

Cool to room temperature. Gargle until the mixture is gone. Repeat three times daily. For drippy sinuses, drink a cup of regular-strength sage tea.

Licorice Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has immune-boosting and throat-soothing properties that make it an excellent addition to cough and cold formulas.

How to use: For coughs, make a tea that combines mullein leaf with a pinch of licorice. People who have high blood pressure should avoid this herb Skin therapy Dry and flaky skin is a common complaint in the winter time. Cold, dry winter air sucks the life out of silky, smooth skin. There are many lotions and moisturisers, but most come with a hefty price tag. Natural home remedies are not only cheap, but also quite effective in nourishing and hydrating dry skin back to a healthy state.

Olive oil contains many antioxidants and healthy fatty acids that are good for your skin. It can soothe and condition dry skin all over your body.

• About a half an hour before taking a shower, rub some olive oil on your hands, legs and other areas with dry skin and massage lightly. Take a shower and then apply a light moisturizer.

• Mix two tablespoons of olive oil, four tablespoons of fine brown sugar, and one tablespoon of honey. Rub this homemade scrub on your dry skin using light, circular motions for a few minutes.

Take a shower and then apply a light moisturiser.

Honey is considered one of the best natural moisturisers loaded with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and humectant properties. It helps lock in moisture to make your skin extra soft and smooth. Plus, honey has many essential vitamins and minerals that help improve your skin’s health.

• Before taking a bath or shower, rub honey all over your body and leave it on for five to 10 minutes. Repeat daily to enjoy well-moisturised skin.

• Mix honey and olive oil with brown

sugar and gentle rub in circles onto your face as a exfoliating scrub.

Yogurt is an excellent skin-hydrating agent. Plus, its antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties help soothe dry and itchy skin. Also, its lactic acid content helps get rid of any germs or bacteria that may cause dryness or itchiness.

• Apply fresh yogurt on your hands, face and legs and gently massaging it into your skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then take a bath or shower. The mild exfoliating action of yogurt will remove dry skin and leave your skin refreshed. Do this once every day for irritated skin conditions.

• Mix one-half cup of yogurt and three tablespoons of mashed or blended papaya. Stir in a few drops each of honey and lemon juice. Apply it on your skin and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Do this once a week for added hydration.

Coconut oil is really good for treating dry skin. It has a good amount of fatty acids that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin.

• Liberally apply warm coconut oil all over your body before going to sleep.

Wash it off in the morning. Do this daily to make your skin soft, smooth and silky to the touch.

• Or apply coconut oil on your dry skin after you take a bath or shower. When the skin is warm and supple from your bath, coconut oil is more readily absorbed.

Avocado is packed with fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants that help improve skin from the inside and out. The high vitamin A content helps in skin maintenance and repair to restore smooth and silky skin.

• Mash the pulp of an avocado into a smooth paste. Rub the paste all over your dry skin. Let it sit on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.

Repeat the process once a day.

• Mash one-half of a ripe avocado and

stir in one-half cup of honey. Apply the mixture on your dry skin and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off. Apply this hydrating face mask once or twice a week but not more often than that as it may cause breakouts.

• You can also drink a glass of an avocado smoothie daily to increase your intake of healthy fats that will help keep your skin hydrated and moisturised.

You can also use oatmeal to moisturise and relieve dry skin. The high protein content in oatmeal leaves a protective barrier on the skin, which prevents water loss and helps maintain moisture. Plus, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are good for the overall health of your skin.

• Pour one cup of plain oatmeal into your bathtub filled with warm water. Add a few drops of lavender oil. Soak in the bath water for 15 to 30 minutes. Enjoy this soothing bath once a week.

•Make a face mask by mixing one mashed ripe banana with one cup of ground oatmeal and then adding a little bit of lukewarm milk. Apply this smooth mixture on your dry skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. Use this face mask once a week.

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Solidarity Campaign The Quirónsalud Hospital Torrevieja launches the solidarity campaign "The Christmas Charity Quirónsalud Project 2016" The Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja launches the solidarity Christmas campaign 2016 under the name "The Christmas Charity Quirónsalud Project 2016", it will be held from 1st to 13th December. The campaign will consist of collecting toys and Christmas cakes/pastries in benefit of ONG Alimentos Solidarios and Caritas of Torrevieja. The Association of estate agencies of the Vega Baja (ASIVEGA) and more than fifty associations of foreign residents of the area are collaborating towards this charity.

The campaign will be present in social networks with hashtag #Xmas4all and, under the motto "Join the Solidarity Campaign of the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja", the toys or Christmas cakes/pastries will be left at the information point located in the hall of the hospital.

The campaign will end on Tuesday 13 December at 19:00 at the entrance of the Hospital Quirónsalud in Torrevieja and will feature the performance by the British Choir ICA, who will put the finishing touch of the campaign by offering a Christmas concert.

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Politician received death threats before fatal heart attack Just hours before dying from a heart attack in a Madrid hotel, Valencia's exmayor Rita Barberá (PP) sent a text message to a high-ranking official in the interior ministry asking for help after allegedly receiving death threats.

According to Spanish national daily broadsheet El Mundo, Rita's SMS message to the unnamed ministry figurehead read: “Just to remind you of the latest death-threat letter I've received.

This time they've given me until 1st December. Hope to see you a few days later, xxxx.”

This was just hours before her sister María José, staying with her in room 315 of the Hotel Villa Real, found Rita was not breathing.

El Mundo details Rita's last 37 hours, including her penultimate meal on Monday night – potato omelette and JB whisky via room service – and that on Tuesday she felt ill so she went to bed without having dinner.

María José slept in her room, but found her at 7.00am not breathing and with no pulse. Rita's death was certified at 9.00am, after paramedics spent 30 minutes attempting to revive her, without success.

According to El Mundo, the first PP politician who arrived at the scene was newly-appointed interior minister and former mayor of Sevilla, Juan Ignacio Zoido, followed minutes later by the now minister of defence, María Dolores de Cospedal.

You can now carry Beauty masks hide horror wine bottles in your make-up bag If a glass of vino is as essential to your day as applying lipstick, do we have good news for you. Korean beauty brand Labiotte is fashioning a collection of lipstick and mascara to look like wine bottles and glasses. Needless to say, we're already smitten here at Costa Blanca People.

Check out the ‘wine bottles’ of mascara, boasting a plush looking wand for a voluminous application. The lipsticks are equally adorable. Who wouldn't want to apply color straight from the bullet when it looks like a bottle of cabernet? And if you like to keep your lips subtle, these balms are housed in tiny wine goblets.

Labiotte touts themselves as botanicbased cosmetics, using feel good ingredients like gingko leaf, juniper berry, and linden blossom.

While a quick scan of the company's website doesn't offer any indication that

they'll ship to the UK or Spain, but you can purchase Labiottte products on Amazon.co.uk (whew!). Even better, the price points on these wine-inspired goodies are actually really affordable. You can snap up the lipsticks for £13. How's that for happy hour?

For the past few years, skin care fanatics around the world have been obsessed with sheet masks, the convenient, incredibly effective facial treatment trend from Korea. But new reports of the unsanitary packaging processes may change everything.

A Seoul-based Korean woman with beauty industry experience has being using the internet to shed light on the unhygienic conditions surrounding the way sheet masks are made.

While you may have pictured your favourite sheet masks being created in a pristine skin care factory, this is not the case for many of these products.

According to the report, several brands use at-home labour for packaging sheet masks.

Dry masks and envelopes are delivered to mask employees’ houses, where they use a guide to fold the paper and insert it into the envelope. Once the final product

is picked up, the factory fills the packet with serum and seals it, making it ready

for use. Although this kind of at-home labour is illegal, it is quite common, and apparently it's seen as a way for housewives to earn extra money – albeit not very much at approximately $5 an hour.

Some companies claim that they sterilise each envelope before essence is added, and products are subjected to microbial checks.

However debris like hair and even a dead insect has been found inside some sheet mask packaging.

And even if your favourite product is manufactured in a factory, there's a chance that it's not as sterile as you believed it to be. A post by a Korean blogger who claimed to work part-time for one of these brands noted that workers are smoking cigarettes during their shifts (not on breaks outside, but while they're actively working and making masks). It's not surprising, then, that another blogger opened a sheet mask to discover it reeked of nicotine.

While not all skin care brands operate under these conditions, consumers are now thinking twice before using these sheet masks in the foreseeable future.

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Mataeus via email asks: For years I have been using an app called Utorrent and Piratebay to download films but these last few weeks I have been getting a lot of advertising pages and now my laptop is taking more than 5 minutes to start. You had previously recommended Malwarebytes and Windows Defender so following your advice I changed over from AVG and now I’m having all sorts of problems and I think I have been hacked. Not happy so what will you do?

Aunty Says: Hello Mataeus. If you choose to download pirated films from dodgy websites such as The Piratebay then you will have to take it on the chin when (not if) your computer gets messed up. Malwarebytes and Defender will do a good a job as any of the basic free security programs but I would suggest maybe you use Chrome with the adblock extension installed and do a bit of research and subscribe to a good VPN service. A recent update of the utorrent app actually

infected some user’s machines and rendered them pretty useless.

Dan via email asks: Hi Aunty. I am running windows 7 and I often get emails with attachments that have a .MOV files ending but when I click on them I get a message saying ".MOV not recognized by Windows Media Player".

Aunty Says: Hi Dan. Files with the .mov extension are originally intended to be watched using Apple’s Quicktime program. There are a few of things you can do to try, the easiest being to download Quicktime from www.apple.com and set it as your default player, it’s probably better than Microsoft’s Media Player.

Alternatively you can download VLC player from www.download.com which will pretty well play any type of video or music file.

John via email asks: I have an HP 1410 laser printer which has worked brilliantly with our tower but we now have a new laptop with Windows 10 but I cannot get the printer working.

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with the CD that came with the printer but now with the new laptop I’m unable to get it to work. I followed your advice from a previous article and simply plugged the USB cable in and let Windows automatically search and install the necessary software but this didn’t do anything. Please help!

Aunty Says: Hello John. I´ve had a quick look on the HP website and HP don’t seem to have released an updated driver for Window 10 so if there are no pre installed drivers which will automatically install when you plug the printer in then I think you may have to get a new printer. You can get a wifi enabled printer for just over €50 which is great value and as it is wireless you can also use it to print from your phone and tablets.

Any questions, you can email me at: auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com and hopefully see you all next week.

Christmas app Christmas is coming! Too many sprouts, too much mulled wine, too many minced pies, too many home-made decorations…and too many Christmas apps.

It’s impossible to navigate the modern Christmas without a bit of assistance. How long should you cook the Turkey for? Where can you get the best-priced gifts? What is Santa up to on his trip around the world? All the answers you need this Christmas are

literally just to touch of a button away.

NORAD Tracks Santa Have you been naughty or nice?

Don’t worry because Santa Claus is coming to town anyway. The question is: when? The NORAD Tracks Santa app will help you find out.

The ‘North American Aerospace Defense Command’ (NORAD) has a 56year-old tradition of helping you make sure Santa isn’t going to miss your town.

It all started when a misprinted number on an advert in 1955 encouraged children to call St Nick, but instead forwarded calls to NORAD’s headquarters.

Luckily, they’ve moved with the times and progressed into the digital age. The app on the Play Store features a countdown to Santa’s departure time, a way to monitor Santa’s progress on Christmas Eve, and a game to help you get in the festive spirit.

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Spanish car sales boom outside EU The Spanish car industry is booming with a 176 percent increase since 2009. The boost has been the result of Spanish manufacturers targeting the US, Turkey and Algeria in particular, as well as South Korea and Mexico.

Car manufacturers in Spain are offloading an increasing number of motors to countries outside the EU. A total of 455,958 cars exported outside the EU in the last 12 months, compared to just 164,946 seven years ago.

In total 1.85 million vehicles were exported through the first nine months of 2016, up 8.4 percent from the previous year. France, Germany, Italy and the UK remain the biggest consumers overall.

Ryanair recruitment drive in Spain Budget airline Ryanair is planning to create 2,000 new cabin crew positions in 2017 in order to deal with the company’s growth. The Irish carrier has 50 new aircraft on order for the coming year, and is aiming to fly a total of 180 million passengers by 2024.

The new employment contracts on offer will be for three years, with a monthly salary of €1,200. The selection process is already underway in Mallorca, according to news agency Europa Press.

The low-cost company’s draft for new employees continued in Málaga on 1st December and Barcelona on 2nd December. Seville takes place tomorrow 7th December, with Madrid and Granada on 8th December. The closest one to us will be held in Valencia on 17th December before the recruitment returns to Barcelona once more on 21st December, as well as Madrid and Malaga on 22nd December.

The company will also be carrying out

simultaneous employment drives in Poland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Bulgaria and Portugal, albeit on a smaller scale.

As well as the 2,000 cabin crew it is seeking, Ryanair will also be looking for 1,000 pilots and 250 engineers, as well as promoting 300 first officers as part of the development program in place at its European network of 84 airport bases, according to the company. The recruitment will be carried out by RyanAir’s cabin crew service provider Crewlink.

Ryanair currently counts on a workforce of around 11,500 people, and will be hoping to generate more than 5,000 jobs with this new recruitment drive. The company, which is headed by colorful businessman Michael O’Leary, currently has a fleet of 350 Boeing 737s, with an additional 315 planes due for delivery. The company is aiming to fly a total of 180 million passengers a year in 2024, on a fleet of 560 planes.

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OEM PARTS EXCLUSIVELY USED IN NATIONAL REPAIR NETWORK OEM PARTS OEM parts are Original Equipment Manufactured parts as made by your car’s manufacturer. They are brand new, usually more expensive and sometimes take longer to order. But they are a no brainer. Body shops love them because they fit perfectly and install easy.

minor fitting adjustments maybe required by the body shop. Used parts come from the scrap yard. Cars involved in accidents, engine trouble or age, mean that scrapped cars will have some working parts, which can be resold. The used parts are usually OEM parts.

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NATIONAL NETWORK OF BODY SHOP REPAIRERS Using the Línea Directa network to repair your car means more than just OEM parts. The whole repair service is handled from start to finish. Your vehicle is collected at the agreed time and place. The repairs are carried out swiftly, efficiently and according to original manufacturer specs. You can request a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repair. They will keep you updated on progress and after completion; your vehicle will be delivered at the agreed time and place.

DO ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES USE OEM PARTS? At the time of publishing this article, no other insurance company in Spain guarantees the exclusive use of OEM parts in their repairer network. Some insurance companies rely on after market parts and used parts to keep the repair costs to a minimum, only paying for OEM parts if no other parts are available. After-market parts are parts made by a company other than your vehicle’s manufacturer. They are new and the spec should be very close to the original specs. However, some

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New Ford Fiesta for 2017 Ford is to launch its seventh-generation Fiesta at its Cologne plant, a huge facility that spits out a brand new Fiesta every 86 seconds. After all, Fiesta – which isn't the best in class at any one attribute, but is still probably the best overall super-mini package – has ridden on the crest of the wave for forty years, nailing itself to the top of the UK charts and enjoying around 18 million sales worldwide.

The new Fiesta will emerge next summer and so all dynamic claims currently come from Ford's marketing department. And true to the hype they are promoting Ford's smallest car as ‘four cars in one’ – the range-topping Vignale; the sporting ST-Line; the plush-ish Titanium; and the Active, which is an 18mm higher riding crossover/SUV. There's a lot of bluster in the presentation and even Joe Bakaj, Ford's vice president of product development, admits that between each of the four models ‘there aren't many sheet metal changes’.

We will see the most of them next year, but not the Active crossover, which isn't scheduled until 2018. Thos will appear alongside the new Ecosport SUV which debuted at the LA show in November this year. The performance ST version (as opposed to the ST-Line, which is a mildly warmed up trim level), will debut at the Geneva Show in March and goes on sale at the end of the year.

Following the success of its special editions, and possibly in recognition of the near-infinite customisation options available on cars like the DS3, Ford also

promises an unprecedented level of personalisation for the 2017 Fiesta.

The new Fiesta is based on the current car so the coachwork is still wedgy, but it's also calmer and easier on the eye. Ford has managed to make the doors and the tailgate bigger and car-park-dent terror might be mitigated with the introduction of the Focus model's door-edge protectors. In the cabin they've taken about half the buttons off the facia and upped the quotient of quality and design – it looks more comfortable and generally better than the rather aging feel of the

current car. Ford has followed the Germans with its eight-inch touchscreen tablet-shoved-into-the dash design – with Ford's well-regarded SYNC 3 infotainment system – and has gone for a simpler and arguably more attractive appearance.

There's a bit more cabin room with 16mm more legroom for the rear-seat passengers and an improved driving position. Sony has been dumped in

favour of Bang & Olufsen as purveyors of sounds for the new car.

Improvements The chassis is a revision of the McPherson-strut front, torsion-beam rear current car, but with stiffer bushing, stiffer front subframes and stronger rear twist beam, together with bigger dampers. The core architecture remains the same but with 10 per cent more grip and eight per cent less braking distance as a result of the platform modifications. There is an added 4mm to the wheelbase, 10mm to the front track and enough space for optional 18-inch wheels.

Ford has included pre-collision braking with pedestrian recognition, blind-spot warning, cross-traffic alert and active cruise control and automatic parking assistance. How many of the 15 new electronic systems will be offered as standard remains to be seen, however.

There will be three basic engines at launch: two three-cylinder petrol units and a four-cylinder turbodiesel. The turbo Ecoboost 1.0-litre is available with three different power outputs and comes with a new low-friction, light-weight sixspeed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic on the 100PS derivative. There's a naturally-aspirated 1.1-litre, which comes with an all-new five-speed manual transmission but no auto, while the 1.5-litre four-pot turbodiesel comes with 85PS and, for the first time on Fiesta, 120PS outputs, in conjunction with the six-speed manual transmission from the Focus model.

No prices have been released yet, but the market is extraordinarily competitive.

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quick ACROSS 7. Proprietor (5) 8. Omen (7) 9. Hurricane (7) 10. Entreat (5) 12. Competitor (10) 15. Welcome (10) 18. Attire (5) 19. Ratify (7)

6. Common (7) 11. Aloofness (10) 13. Contrary (8) 14. Shriek (7) 16. Roguishly (6) 17. Adder (5) 20. Midday (4)

21. Concert (7) 22. Sea (5) DOWN 1. Smuggled goods (10) 2. Sluggish (5) 3. Operatic song (4) 4. Shoot (6) 5. Offer (8)

cryptic DOWN 1. Doesn’t convict but sacks (10) 2. Most disturbed by a number of particles (5) 3. Guided by a parent of Helen (4) 4. The plot is amended for Shakespearian character (6) 5. To seize the female in concert (8) 6. Produces a fabrication, but resolves

the quarrel (5,2) 11. The teacher after a job is a slave driver (10) 13. Mail rate revised for this stuff (8) 14. In opposition to the computer (7) 16. Bank employee who supplies the account (6) 17 & 19Ac. Correspondents are academics (3,2,7) 20. The sort to work as a key operative (4)

SOLUTIONS 662 QUICK Across: 1 Insensate; 8 Eon; 9 Appointment; 11 Protect; 12 Enrol; 13 Impede; 15 Stroke; 17 Child; 18 Buoyant; 20 Uncouthness; 22 Lid; 23 Satirical.

Down: 2 Nap; 3 Noise; 4 Astute; 5 Element; 6 Deteriorate; 7 Intellect; 10 Promptitude; 11 Principle; 14 Deducts; 16 Abrupt; 19 Other; 21 Spa. CRYPTIC Across: 1 All on edge; 8 Icy; 9 Stand around; 11 Splayed; 12 Allot; 13 Course; 15 Nevada; 17 Error; 18 Smarten; 20 Explanatory; 22 Oar; 23 So let it be.

Down: 2 Let; 3 Noddy; 4 Deride; 5 Emulate; 6 Fidel Castro; 7 Eye-strain; 10 All quarters; 11 Sacred Cow; 14 Stripes; 16 Assail; 19 Apart; 21 Rob.

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Solution for Logic Puzzle Echmust Kimusk

1000 AD

Danseri

750 AD

Zuneos

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Voriss

250 AD

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Kentfield Zwingle Easton Boulder Creek New Liberty

1. The culture founded in 1250 AD wasn't based near Boulder Creek.

2. The Kimusk culture was either the culture with 8,000 people or the culture located near Kentfield.

3. The Danseri culture was founded in 750 AD. 4. The Danseri culture was founded 500 years after the Voriss culture.

5. The Kimusk culture wasn't founded in 1250 AD. 6. The culture located near Easton had a population size of 4,500..

7. The Voriss culture was based near New Liberty.

8. Of the culture located near Easton and the culture founded in 250 AD, one had a population size of 7,500 and the other was the Danseri culture.

9. The society founded in 1250 AD had a population size of 9,500.

10. The culture located near Zwingle was founded 500 years after the Zuneos culture.

21. Look a long time for a title (7) 22. Inclined to be lying (5)

1250 AD

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 7 & 10Ac. Not left out of the race, as it turned out (2,3,5) 8. So I let a new order cause detachment (7) 9. Closely filled powder container (7) 10. See 7 Across 12. Little time for the revellers to come home? (5,5) 15. A relation revealing some spirit (5-5) 18. Norse translation of foreign title (5) 19. See 17 Down

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BUILDERS G.F.R. Builders 30 years experience, with 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)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Quesada, Dry cleaning business, the Marco Polo, oldest dry cleaning business in Quesada - there’s only three.

A unique 9am to 5pm business, fully equipped with all machinery ready for either commercial contracts like bars and restaurants, or for simple domestic use of trousers, jackets, dresses and skirts.

The previous owners built this business up and sold all contacts for a substantial sum. I have full details of all contacts available in my office. This is a high profit ratio business to the right husband and wife team with get up and go.

Rent is 500 euros a month, equal to 20 euros per day, assuming a 5 and half day working week.

All anyone needs is common sense and the ability to work and network.

For sale at 10,000 Euros.

Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time.

Benijofar, restaurant Auberge lease for sale. This highly rated restaurant, located within an Arcade location, right in the centre of Benijofar, is sadly for sale due to ill health reasons. The premises are fully equipped in every respect, and fully licensed too. The interior décor is of a very expensive high standard, the basic details are as follows. 44 covers inside, space for another 20 outside. Huge fully fitted stainless steel kitchen, with two separate storage areas. Full air conditioning throughout. 139 square metres construction, which is over 3 times the size of my office! Two disabled W.C.s. Very reasonable rent of 28 euros per day. Underground parking space for owners car.

These premises are turnkey and go for whatever choice of foods the new owners proposed to trade as.

The restaurant has been established over 5 years with excellent reviews on Trip Advisor, what more can we say?

Priced at 32,500 euros, to include all fixture, fittings, furnishings and kitchen equipment. Over 20 photographs available, simply contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779, 0ffice hours, or 672 366 275 other times.

Quesada centre village area, Kebab/Pizza/burger takeaway business for sale. Established many years with outside seating of 20 covers, and in a prime location close to the main petrol station next to the Arches entrance.

This business is fully registered, licensed

by Rojales Ayuntemiento, and with a current Hygiene Licence. Fully equipped with all stainless steel appliances, and truly is a turnkey and go operation.

Owner is prepared to offer training, but this is not a question of needing al a carte chef’s experience. Rent is 750 euros per month, equal to less than 25 euros per day. Ample parking outside.

Takeaway food is a high profit ratio business and cash only, need I say more?

Reasonably priced at 20,000 euros to include all fixture, fittings and many years of goodwill. Reason for sale, owner wishes to retire. At present this business does not sell alcohol, which could easily be changed and I feel would benefit this business. Further details and photos in my office, please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 other times.

Quesada, bar/cafeteria for sale, currently trading with amazing views of the golf

course. Outside terrace for almost 20 covers, inside covers for almost 20 covers, small but well fitted kitchen, interior decorations are truly first class, a very smart unit offering simple snacks to full meals within a very classy establishment.

Rent 650 euros a month, equal to 21.36 euros per day. Fully licensed in every respect, price 20,000 euros. Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 2775 other times.

Los Montesinos, 4kms from The Arches.

Rare Bed and Breakfast opportunity.

Rurally located in 8,330m of land, with building of over 550m plus garage block.

This property now has planning for use as a Bed and Breakfast Business. Without any further construction, but with 2 walls inside the property being moved, and one wall added, this property would make 8 en suite bedrooms, and a further 2 Motel style rooms, thus making 10 letting rooms. This would make a serious business, unlike other silly attempts with 2 or 3 rooms to rent.

Plus enormous farmhouse kitchen, living room, dining room suitable for up to 20 covers, plus swimming pool, full oil fired central heating, mains water, electric, wifi, landline telephone, and a further 5,000m of land we have never used in almost 17 years! Vehicle, caravan, boat storage? With separate entrance.

Owners accommodation inside the building of 2 beds, living room and bathroom. Adequate parking for 20 cars or more immediately outside the building. The property is easily located with main road advertising available.

Price 600,000 euros. For further details please contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 anytime.

Quesada village area, freehold shop, unit for sale, for investors only. The shop is a well-established business of some years.

They pay the current owner 1,000 euros per month, making 12,000 euros per year.

Buy this shop and become the landlord with a 10% return for an investment of 120,000 euros. No bank can match this opportunity? Why receive peanuts upon your money in the bank, when you could receive 12,000 euros per year?

You become the owner landlord and once a month you collect the rent of 1,000 Euros? Not exactly rocket science or hard work either. Further details contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 out of hours.

Quesada, lock up bar restaurant lease for sale. A very established venue, full stainless steel kitchen, outside separate storage space, separate function room, 48 covers inside. Outside terrace, fully licensed to all local regulations, fully fitted and ready to go.

Further details contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 out of hours.

Price upon application, and it’s a bargain!

Los Montesinos, fully equipped unisex hairdressing salon, 3 chairs, 2 backwash basins, separate beauty room and nail bar. Main road location, established many years. Very reasonable rent, and a long lease available. Fully equipped and licensed, reason for sale, owner wishes to retire? Price 15,000 euros, negotiable.

For further details please contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 out of hours.

Dolores, fantastic equestrian centre for sale with detached 3 bed, 3 bath villa, huge living room, under floor heating and designer kitchen. Located just outside the pleasant small town of Dolores with some 16,000m of land, 29 stables, all fully licensed, separate barn, 4 log cabins for holiday rentals, separate Log cabin as cafeteria area, olympic size manage, electric horse walker, managers office and maintenance office.1000s of acres of hacking out treks all immediately outside. Separate field for growing Alpha and much, much more.

Possibility to construct kennels and cattery for further income, all for only 395,000 euros. Rent to buy option also

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available with a 50,000 euros deposit, further details and photos on request from SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 out of hours.

Please note, this is a professional establishment, and for such people with equal equestrian knowledge.

CHURCH & CHARITIES Celebrate the real Christmas. You are invited to a very special service on Sunday, 25 December 2016, that’s right, Christmas Day, when the La Siesta Evangelical Church, at Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja will be holding a special Christmas morning service at 11.00am.

Everyone is welcome, so come and celebrate with us the birth of Jesus Christ.

Don’t worry, you will still be home in time to eat your Christmas lunch and listen to the Queen’s Speech! If this wasn’t enough, during December, you can also join in the celebrations at our other services which will be held on the Sundays of 4 and 18 December at 9.30 a.m. and Sunday 11 December at 11.00 a.m. when you can join us in singing carols. Everyone can be sure of a warm welcome, we look forward to seeing you on these special occasions.

Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding their Annual Christmas Fayre at TCF, Avenida de las Vaencianas, 68, Torrevieja 03183 (between Iceland and the Needle).The Fayre is on Saturday 12th of November between 1.00pm and 3.30pm. Our Craft Club have made beautiful, inexpensive gifts for Christmas including jewellery, hand-made cards, knitted goods and embroidery. Home baked items, toiletries and bric-a-brac stalls as well. Refreshments are also available. Bring your family and friends.

EMPLOYMENT We are looking for a chef/cook to start immediately, must be able to work on own and part of a team.

A contract will be offered and it is an all year job, Royal Oak. Ring 687 106 871 or 693 656 124. (M)

FRIENDSHIP Attractive, mature gentleman, congenial, educated. Seeks nice lady, good figure, for discreet friendship and adult fun.

Torrevieja area. E-mail Neil in confidence.

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GARDENING Eazy Lawns the artificial grass experts Eight year guarantee Many different effects for all surfaces and budgets Full garden design & construction Fully legal and registered company covering all of the Costa Blanca Tel 636 102 509 or email info@eazylawns.es or www.eazylawns.es (C)

HEALTH & BEAUTY Experienced mobile hairdresser. Good price and service. City & Guilds qualified. Tel 663 173 385. (M)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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!

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MOBILE HOMES Beat the heat. Holiday in England.

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37 feet long. 2 beds, 2 toilets, shower.

Can sleep 6. Fully equipped including washing machine, Sky TV. 2 fridge freezers. Beautiful situation on Sussex Downs. 15,000 GBP. Telephone for more details on 966 718 805 or 603 341 534. (663)

PROPERTY FOR RENT La Siesta, mid terrace bungalow with 2 beds, updated bathroom, newly extended kitchen, air con, UK TV, fully furnished throughout, walking distance to the new Health Centre, bus stop and local amenities. This property is available for a very long long term rental.

Rent is 350 euros per month, plus water and electric bills. Deposit required of 700 euros, refundable upon leaving.

Further details please contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 anytime.

Catral, very long term rental available.

First floor apartment in a small complex of just 9 units. The apartment is on a corner location, south facing, 2 beds, 2 baths, beautifully furnished, telephone entry system, elevator even down to the garage with one parking space. Both bedrooms have small verandas, living room has larger veranda. The property has fully integrated air con, hot and cold.

Located in the centre of Catral, and therefore walking distance to everything this charming small Spanish Town offers.

Rent is 320 euros per month, plus water and electric. Deposit required of 640 euros. This property will be available for at least 3 years to the right persons.

Further information, please contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 7779 office hours or 672 366 275 anytime.

Quesada, Dona Pepa, Long term rental available. Mid terrace 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse, facing the communal swimming pool, very tastefully furnished, full integral air conditioning hot/cold.

UK TV, easy walking distance to both Consum and Gama supermarkets.

A very nice and comfortable property.

Price 475 euros per month, plus water and electric bills. Deposit 950 euros, plus first months rent in advance.

For further details please phone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779, office hours, or 672 366 275 anytime.

Quesada, long Term rental, ground floor apartment of 2 beds, 1 bathroom, (4 piece), off road parking, fantastic views, beautifully furnished to a very high standard WIFI, all for 350 euros per month plus water and electric.

Located within walking distance to Quesada Country Club, a local supermarket, newsagent, vets and bars.

Available late December early January, deposit required of 700 euros, refundable upon leaving. This property will be available for very long term tenants.

Further details contact SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours or 672 366 275 out of hours.

Los Altos. Calle Aneto. Superb 3 bedroom townhouse. Aircon, UK TV. Private parking, com pool. €450pm + bills. For more information call Astrid 965 319 731 or 649 235 327 (663)

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Fully Furnished Well Maintained Sun Room Close to Amenities No Community Fees. €55,000 REF 775. Ciudad Quesada. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa.

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500m2 Plot. Cul-de-Sac Location. €200,000 REF 779. Torrevieja. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment.

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Communal Swimming Pool. €82,000 REF 800. Ciudad Quesada. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Semi-Detached Bungalow Fully Furnished Off Road Parking Large Roof Solarium Sea & Lake Views Short Walk to Amenities Communal Swimming Pool. €87,000 REF 802. Entre Naranjos. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Top Floor Apartment Fully Furnished Roof Solarium Turret Wonderful Views Close to Amenities Communal Swimming Pool. €69,000 REF 803.Ciudad Quesada.2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment Fully Furnished Extended Covered Terrace Views Tiled Garden Close to La Marquesa Golf Course Communal Swimming Pool. €69,000 REF 808. Montebello. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Semi-Detached Villa Fully Furnished Mains Gas Central Heating Fully Air Conditioned Off Road Parking with Carport Communal Swimming Pool. €120,000 REF 810. Entre Naranjos. Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Top Floor Apartment Part Furnished Large Roof Solarium Sea & Lake Views Communal Swimming Pool Close to Amenities €69,000 For further details call Inmobiliaria on 966 718 392 (IQ) (663) Punta Prima, 1st floor one bed apartment within 600m walk to the beach, immaculately presented with designer kitchen, and spacious living/dining area.

Outside terrace to the rear of the property, south facing, sold part furnished at 55,000 euros, no offers.

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What exactly has David Luiz done to upset Sergio Aguero? It cannot possibly be that Sideshow Bob puts the little Argentine in his pocket each time they meet because, although playing very well at the moment, Luiz isn’t that good. Is it the historic rivalry between Argentina and Brazil coming to the fore in the shape of ugly lunges at the defender? Possibly.

However it is far more likely that despite protestations to the contrary, Aguero just is that kind of player. Gary Neville certainly approved of the mindset, if not the tackle, and he must have seen plenty of Roy Keane in Fernandinho’s reaction to it all. Mind you, Cesc did give him a little slap. Will the end of match melee distract everyone from the fact that Pep, having spent more than another manager in town, is being found out tactically from time to time? Chelsea, despite England’s number one centre back doing his best to be considered the weak link in that back three, out thought, outfought and outplayed City from the moment De Bruyne hit the bar from the sort of distance Sterling can normally put it over from. Ok, David Luiz probably shouldn’t have been on the pitch to receive a potentially career ending tackle, but it’s not the last refereeing howler that will happen this season. As soon as Kevin hit the bar you just knew that City should have had taken the game upstairs, read it a bedtime story and turned the lights out.

Conte just grinned a knowing grin and the game went from 1-0 to 3-1. Sure Chelsea rode their luck in a way that Leicester will know all about, but it was another show of the togetherness that Conte has installed and, in a the ultimate show of his managerial skills, he managed to get Cesc to run around a bit too.

I’ve got to be careful here, as it is starting to sound a lot like I am defending José on a weekly basis, but if he had been the guy sarcastically clapping the referee in the manner Pep displayed then Mourinho would be becoming even more acquainted with the darkened room from which he watches matches when banned. Look, I am not pro-José

but I still long for the day when two situations that are exactly the same are dealt with in exactly the same way.

As expected, Andy Carroll did score his annual goal against Arsenal. The only problem was Arsenal scored five. Yes, five.

Ok, it was at the London Stadium and it was against West Ham so let’s not get too excited, but it was still a very tidy performance from Arsene’s men. Bilic commented after the game that the intensity in West Ham’s training has gone, as has the “dedication to the cause.” That’s

the Hammers though, as rumours have broken that popcorn sales are down because of the poor home form.

I’ve sent Swansea a copy of the last few columns, but I think that horse has bolted.

Don’t tackle Spurs players in the area as they fall over very easily, and don’t let anyone called Harry get the ball. People say that Ozil and Sanchez are the best partnership in North London, but surely it is Harry Kane and the penalty spot?

Fresh from signing his new contract he was ably assisted by Dele Alli and Jon

2-1 against champions Leicester. This may well be the last time I refer to Leicester as champions as they really cannot be bothered to put in league performances befitting of the title. It’s ok though Fox fans, you’re back in Europe this week so you’ll get your fortnightly win. But what will you do for victories until the knockout rounds kick off?

One of the worst things in football is a post-match press conference with Alan Pardew after he has won a game of football. Fortunately, we have not been

probably the manager’s job to sort. As for Arsenal, never has it been more important to wrap up Alexis Sanchez in the most protective clothing you can find and only roll him out on match day. Ozil, yeah he’s alright, but if anything happens to Sanchez you can rule out any chance of a title bid. I know, I know. Arsenal will find another way of ruling themselves out of the title race I’m sure. It gets worse for

Moss to fire Spurs ahead and on their way to a 5-0 win. Just when you start to worry about scoring goals, play Swansea as Palace proved last week.

A message for David Moyes. I’d rather not eat any humble pie, so if you could revert back to being completely rubbish sometime soon I’d appreciate it.

Sunderland are in serious danger of getting out of the relegation zone after a

subjected to many in recent months but we got the full works after Palace turned Southampton over 3-0. Smug Al denied reports that his players had basically demanded a particular defensive training session on Friday, so bored were they of conceding goals and their manager turning a blind eye. He did, however, admit that Palace did some defensive training on Friday but was far from

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So it turns out that Eric Bristow isn’t that much of a crafty cockney after all.

Still, with all the cutbacks Sky Sports are making at the moment it gave them the kind of free hit even an England cricketer might take advantage of.

Five years is a long time to wait for your bet to come in, but anyone who had a punt on Jessica Ennis-Hill winning the 2011 heptathlon gold at the World Championships can finally cash in. The Sheffield star is in line to be bumped up the podium after Tatyana Chernova was found to be one of the rare breed of Russian caught up in the drug taking cover up scandal. The gold will make Ennis-Hill a triple world champion, meaning she retires on an even higher

suggests Nicole doesn’t want him kicking around the house.

Talking of retiring on a high note, you can’t really blame Nico Rosberg. I’d quit at the top too if I had been facing the prospect of another year of being Lewis Hamilton’s “team mate.” Hamilton has come out saying he believes he will be racing for another “ten years” which

Tiger Woods showed the flashes of genius that George Best used to show on one of his many comebacks. Tiger, having not played competitive golf since Best passed away, was far better than many expected in the Bahamas.

He recorded a seven-under-par second round but faded towards the end of the tournament.

England completed their perfect year in the rugby. Mind you, it didn’t have a World Cup in it, so it doesn’t really count, right? Australian Eddie Jones took great pleasure in beating his homeland 37-21 at Twickenham meaning his England side have won 13 from 13 under his leadership.

convincing in his pleas that it was his idea.

And he talked about peanut butter which, frankly, tells me this is a manager on the edge. Still, the sack has been diverted for another week which means Big Sam can go and get some Christmas shopping done.

Personally, I love a world where WBA can sit in 6th place on a Saturday night.

Of course they scored from set-pieces, this is what West Brom and Pulis do for a warm up act, but Albion are also scoring goals in a fashion that is more than one a game. Watford turned in one of their less interested performances of the season as WBA, having spent a smidge of what United spent in the summer, sat above them in the table on Saturday night.

Liverpool headed down to the south coast on Sunday looking to keep pace with the table toppers and looking to age Kloppo another five years. A two goal lead is a dangerous lead for Liverpool, and they don’t like keeping them for long.

Liverpool lead 2-0 before Howe brought on Ryan Fraser who went on to win the penalty, score the second and set up the equaliser before going on to write the theme tune and sing the theme tune.

However, Chelsea loanee Ake was the key to Chelsea ending the weekend on top by nabbing a Cherry flavoured winner deep into injury time. For all his charm and energy, maybe Jurgen might want to take a leaf out of Pardew’s book and do some defensive training?

Finally, Leon Osman suggested that having to change squad numbers affected United’s Anthony Martial before the start of the season. José, I take it back.

If this is the kind of problem you are dealing with at Old Trafford, I understand why you are languishing in 6th place.

Realistically, Martial’s disappointment at losing the number nine shirt had nothing to do with José’s decision to send on Fellaini to close out an efficient 1-0 win over Everton. The only problem was the big, clumsy fool with more hair than technique managed to give away a penalty with three minutes to go.

Mourinho pulled a look of complete shock at what he had just seen. Mind you, pull all the faces you want José, you brought him on!

PS: If you want daily Tales from the Top Flight head over to www.talesfromthetopflight.com

The horses have been in uproar as Channel 4 have decided to end the coverage of them legging it round the track early. Difficulties in moving their cameras out and the ITV cameras in means that there will be no coverage on New Year’s Eve. That seems massively unfair on the horses who deserve and end of year party just like everyone else.

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El Plantio 2 Golf society The last Tuesday of the month brought 17 members to compete for the Medal Trophy. One shot squandered can mean the difference between top dog and runner-up spot as the missing of a 18 inch putt allowed Handicap Secretary Ian Henderson to win for his third consecutive time in this competition.

Superb consistency. One other point to mention was the achieving of two 'Holein-One's' over 3 days. The first, on Sunday,

by Barbara - a guest, who holed from about 90 yards on Hole 3, and today, by Bryan Watson, from about the same distance on Hole 5.

Nearest the pins : Hole 6 and Hole 9 Martin Rickman.

3rd Place - Handicap 10, Keith Smith, Net 57 Shots.

2nd Place - Handicap 9, David Swann - Net 56 Shots.

1st Place - Handicap 7, Ian Henderson - Net 56 Shots on C/B.

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.

Las Ramblas Golf Society We started the week with a 2 ball better ball and there was some tremendous scoring with the top 2 teams having to be separated by a count back as both scored 48 pts. Peter Wickham will be wishing he had scored his 24 pts in 8 holes on the back nine rather than the front as he and Benedicte Kruse were the unlucky runners up to the winning pair of Terry Field and Brian Dent who scored 27 pts between them on the back nine.

Hendrick Oldenziel was also unlucky as he partnered both Mike Chapman and Annemarie Weisheit to 3rd and 4th places respectively with 45 pts.

On Wednesday we played a Joker stableford where one hole is nominated on the front and back nine to count for double points. Mike Chapman chose well scoring an extra 7 pts on his Joker holes to top score on the day with 45 pts to win Category 2. The top 3 in Category 1 all scored 41 pts and had to be separated by

a count back. The results in each Category were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Benedicte Kruse 41 pts (c/b) 2nd Brian Staines 41 pts (c/b) 3rd Olga Douglas 41 pts Cat 2. 1st Mike Chapman 45 pts 2nd Peter Wickham 38 pts 3rd Ulrike Barth 37 pts 2's Club: Terry Field (x2) and Bryan Neal There was little doubt about the outcome of Friday's 2 ball Texas Scramble with the top 3 pairings being easy to predict and they did not disappoint being 4 shots clear of the rest of the field. The winners with an excellent score of 62.5 were Lindsay Forbes and Maria Oldenziel who were only 0.25 ahead of Terry Field and Yvonne Phipps beating Ron Phipps and Ellen Drakesmith who also had 62.75 on a count back.

Mike Chapman

C.F.POPULAR ORIHUELA DVA 1 C.D. MONTESINOS 2 DANI, FERNANDO, MANU, BACHIR, CARLOS LORENTE, COCO, VAZ, FRAN, ALFREDO, JAOA, MACAN. With heavy rain both before and during the game driven by a strong wind it made the game difficult to say the least.

In front of a crowd of over 200 including over 20 Monty fans the home side put us under pressure and in the first 15 minutes squandered a good chance and hit the cross bar.

It took Monte 30 minutes before we got on top with shots going just wide and over the bar. After 43 minutes from a short corner the ball was whipped in and with his back to goal VAZ sent an overhead kick into the net.

Right on half it looked like Popular were going to be awarded a penalty for hand ball but the referee waved play on; the hosts were none-too-pleased to say the least.

The second half started as the rain got heavier and for 15 minutes the game flowed back and forwards but with

neither goal being threatened. With the wind behind them Popular started to get back into the game.

After 65 minutes their goalkeeper made two good saves and Monte started to make their substitutions with Carlos Vertura, Dimitri, Dario and Juanes all coming on.

It looked like Carlos Lorente had made the game safe when on 80 minutes he ran through the home defence to stroke the ball home to give us a 2 goal lead. Monte then missed an open goal and then on 91 minutes Popular scrambled the ball over the line 1-2 pressure on. Carlos Vertura blasted the ball wide when one on one with the goalkeeper, However the ref finally blew his whistle and we were singing in the rain.

Every player gave their all today and deserved their victory.

Next week we are a home to Deportive Orihuela C.F on Sunday 11th December kick off at 4.15pm.

San Miguel Golf Society A fairly early start found 37 members and 1 guest taking part in a stableford competition at a course members tend to either struggle at or dominate, with little in between. But today nobody dominated, with the exception of the lone visitor Gary Garbett, who returned a superb 39 points. Members cards were led by Chris Hamblett and Norman Padmore who both returned 35’s, but nobody else really came near to matching their handicap. Interestingly, the last time we were at Vistabella, back in April this year, those filling 2nd to 5th in Bronze were the exact same players who filled those positions this time round, although in a different order. Compared to that visit, Bronze and Silver categories scored similarly, but Gold was well down this time around, 41 points being needed to win back in April, 33 today. Probably most influential in bringing that about was the very difficult pin positions, being either on the edge of greens or at the bottom of an undulation, meaning any ball left above the pin was likely to need 3 putts to hole. The strengthening and cooling of the wind as the round progressed was another factor, and a reason why all made there way to the internally situated restaurant area for the prize giving.

The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Phil Birtwistle (28 on CB), 4th Norman McBride (29 on CB), 3rd Keith Stevenson (29 on CB), 2nd Norman Padmore, joint best scorer of the day with 35 points, but beaten on count back by the other joint best scorer, Chris Hamblett.

Silver Category: 5th Tony Sims (28), 4th Ken Flaherty (29 on CB), 3rd Steve

Davis (29 on CB), 2nd Steve Belshaw (29 on CB) and 1st Nick Spicer with 31 points.

Gold Category: 5th Darren Hancock (29 on CB), 4th Paul Kelsall (31 on CB), 3rd Ivor Turkington (31 on CB), 2nd John Aitchison (32) and 1st, usually in Silver but today finding himself in Gold, John’s best golfing buddy Alan McDonald with 33 points.

The Abacus was won by Mike Inns.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all), of which there are only three on this course, went to Norman Cahill (4), Nick Spicer (8), and Darren Hancock (15).

Nearest the pins in 3 went to Barry Roehrig (Gold), Ken Flaherty (Silver) and Keith Wraithmell (Bronze)

The best (and only) guest prize was won by Gary Garbett who scored an excellent 39. He would most likely have won with such a good return even if there had been other visitors playing, so he fully deserved his sleeve of balls.

Our thanks go to the staff at Vistabella golf course for their contribution to the day.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694494824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next Wednesday, December 7th, we will be at Villamartin.

Mercedes opens search for Nico Rosberg's replacement The powers that be at F1 world champions Mercedes will return to work this week with just one task front of mind: finding a new driver to replace the retiring Nico Rosberg.

Although pre-season testing does not begin until late February, the team has indicated they will make a decision on who will partner Lewis Hamilton next season before the end of December.

Mercedes' options are restricted by the contractual status of the vast majority of the field with back-markers Manor and Sauber the only other teams yet to finalise their 2017 line-ups. F1, though, has a history of revealing contracts are only worth the amount it takes to buy them out.

In the most revealing insight yet into Mercedes' thinking, team boss Toto Wolff has described the team as having 'three roads' to potentially follow in their search for Hamilton's next team-mate.

"The first is to think about having a number one and a number two, a bit like Ferrari at the time of Schumacher and Massa. We can take a driver who can guarantee us points in the Constructors' Championship," Wolff told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"The second is to promote one of our junior drivers, [Esteban] Ocon or [Pascal] Wehrlein. After all, other teams have taken a chance on guys like [Max] Verstappen or [Stoffel] Vandoorne.

"The third path is to get back on the market in order to find another top driver."

Wolff then added the third path "is the one I like least".

Wolff's inclusion of Ocon as a contender to replace Rosberg is surprising given the French youngster was named as a Force India driver last month and was introduced to the team at their recent Christmas get-together. But Ocon is also a graduate of Mercedes' young driver scheme while the German manufacturer also happen to be Force India's engine suppliers.

The level of cooperation between the two teams was even highlighted by Wolff being quoted in the announcement confirming Ocon's promotion to Force India last month. Perhaps tellingly, the Mercedes boss hailed the 20-year-old as being among "the most impressive youngsters fighting to make it to the top in Formula 1 over the coming years".

As for Wehrlein, the decision of Force India to overlook him in favour of Ocon indicates that his calibre remains in doubt. Although he has regularly tested for Mercedes over the last three years, his one season in F1 to date was spent at Manor where he scored just one point.

Although Sebastian Vettel has played down links with the vacancy at Mercedes, the German stopped short of definitively ruling himself out. However, Vettel's remarks underline the difficulty - and financial cost - Mercedes would face if they were to pursue either the four-time world champion or McLaren's Fernando Alonso.

"It's not my intention to interfere with Ferrari's internal issues," said Wolff. "And I don't even know if Sebastian really has the desire to come to us."

Alonso, meanwhile, is yet to comment on the potential consequences of Rosberg's retirement but endured a fractious season alongside Hamilton when paired together at McLaren a decade ago. However, reports this weekend suggested that 'Wolff may come under pressure from the sport's bosses, notably Bernie Ecclestone, to recruit the double champion'.

Bottas, installed as the favourite to replace Rosberg by bookmakers, is also under contract at Williams 2017. But Mercedes would surely find the Finn easier to prise out of Williams' grasp than Alonso from McLaren's or Vettel's from Ferrari. Bottas's reputation waned a little during a underwhelming 2016 season but has sufficient speed to put Hamilton under pressure and the type of unflappable personality to minimise disruption to Mercedes' well-oiled winning machine.

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There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our new website abbeyangling.es or from me on 965328368 ng.es or from me on 965328368

RODS & REELS 22nd NOVEMBER ABBEY ANGLING This weeks Open Match was fished at the El Bosquet Complex on the 22nd November.

At the complex the outlet pipe had been altered resulting in the water level dropping 8-9 inches, and Is also is now very clear causing there to be six dry nets on the day Doug Hornblow’s net consisted of mainly Mullet to once again take top spot 1st Doug Hornblow with 23.400kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch 2nd Kevin Mulligan with 13.980kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch

3rd Neil McBirnie with 13.020kgs fishing the pole using pellet There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our new website abbeyangling.es or from me on 965328368 ng.es or from me on 965328368

RODS & REELS We fished this week’s Open Match on the River Segura at Murcia on the 23rd November.

The rain that had been forecast the previous day finally arrived through the night, putting a little colour in the water but not altering the height.

It did turn the road into a quagmire making it impossible to fish above the bridge, and we were all up to our ankles in mud and all the tackle was plastered in it as well, and the fishing was poor as well.

Bill Reade did manage to take the top spot with over 12kgs 1st Bill Reade with 12.840kgs 2nd Richard Wood with 8.120kgs 3rd Mick Hill with 5.840kgs All fishing the feeder using corn There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 617283503

The Celts Club de Golf We had our November open and presentation of monthly prizes at La Serena last Saturday, our last open for 2016. We had an excellent turnout with almost 60 players and guests competing on the day. The events do not happen by themselves and I would like to thank Paul, Jose and Jean for their help in the golf shop. The day began bright and early as always for Camillus and his team, Alisdair and Philip, at 8am a very special thank you to the team for all your fine efforts throughout the year.

The monthly prizes were awarded to the following players, week one crystal winner, John O’ Brien 40 pts. Second Alan Proudfoot 40 pts. Third Eileen Thomson 40. Week two, winner Frank Considine 40pts. Second Dave Gibson 40pts. Third Ian McMillan 38 pts. Week three, winner Stephen Powell 41 pts. Second Aideen Considine 39 pts. Third Steve Hodget 37 pts. Our monthly medals were won by Tony Edwards on 67 and Kevin McBride on 69.

Our results on the day were as follows:

The NTP, s, Hole 3, Holly Eileen ? Thomson.

Hole 5, Eddie Wall.

Hole 7 Kjell Mundheim. Hole 10, Bev Ellender. Hole 15, Aideen Considine. Hole 18, Denis McCormack. In our three categories we had, Cat. 3, winner Nigel Brandish 39, second Kjell Mundheim 37, third Nuala McEnery 37. Cat. 2, winner William Thomson 39, second Terry Lewis 38, third Noel Murray 38. Cat. 1, winner John O’Brien 36, second Denis McCormack 35, third Camillus Fitzpatrick 35. Second place overall went to Aideen Considine on 40 points and the overall winner Trevor Austin on a fine 40 points, well done Trevor on this fantastic victory, straight from his hospital bed. Congratulations to all those who participated on the day all those who waited around for the presentation of prizes. On behalf of The Celts Club de Golf I would like to wish all our members and guests a very Happy Christmas.

For further details on membership and tournaments contact 615466398 or email johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.

29th NOVEMBER ABBEY ANGLING This weeks Open Match was fished at the El Bosquet Complex on the 22nd November.

At the complex the outlet pipe had been altered resulting in the water level dropping 8-9 inches, and Is also is now very clear causing there to be six dry nets on the day Doug Hornblow’s net consisted of mainly Mullet to once again take top spot 1st Doug Hornblow with 23.400kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch 2nd Kevin Mulligan with 13.980kgs fishing the pole using the bread punch 3rd Neil McBirnie with 13.020kgs fishing the pole using pellet

We fished this week’s Open Match on the River Segura at Murcia on the 23rd November.

The rain that had been forecast the previous day finally arrived through the night, putting a little colour in the water but not altering the height.

It did turn the road into a quagmire making it impossible to fish above the bridge, and we were all up to our ankles in mud and all the tackle was plastered in it as well, and the fishing was poor as well.

Bill Reade did manage to take the top spot with over 12kgs 1st Bill Reade with 12.840kgs 2nd Richard Wood with 8.120kgs 3rd Mick Hill with 5.840kgs All fishing the feeder using corn There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966729293 or 617283503

Almoradi scrabble club The heavy rain didn't dampen our spirits; we had an excellent turn out for our November Almoradi Scrabble club event.

In spite of the heavy deluge, it didn't dampen our spirits. The winner of the bonus round (linked to weather) was won by one of our newcomers, Dawn. Her husband, Ian (all the way from Canada) achieved the highest score of the afternoon with over 400 points.

Our next gathering will be on Tuesday 27th December, at Cafebar Almoradi (starting at 3:30 p.m.) where we will be having a Christmas themed round and hoping to raise money towards new scrabble boards.

If you are visiting, or new to the area, please join us. Contact Christine on 694437698 for further details.

SERGIO RAMOS TO THE RESCUE – AGAIN! There is only one story about football last weekend, of course – the ‘Clasico’ – the first meeting of the season between deadly rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, at the Nou Camp, in front of 98,000 spectators and a worldwide television audience. They deserved a classic game of football, but didn’t get one. The home side had all their stars on show, but were playing after a succession of three home draws, while Real Madrid were without Gareth Bale, Alvaro Morata and Toni Kroos, with Karim Benzema a virtual passenger up front, so poor is his form after preseason injury. The Madrid side had much the better of the first half, and should have had a penalty when Lucas Vazquez was hauled down, but it was goalless at the break. Then, after 53 minutes, Varane gave away a free kick just outside the area, Neymar sent in a good cross, and Suarez scored from what appeared to be an offside position. Barça continued to dominate, Iniesta came on for Rakitic, and Zidane substituted Isco with the newly recovered Casemiro, then brought on Asensio and Mariano for Benzema and Lucas Vazquez. Cristiano Ronaldo might have scored, but then, with time just about up, Luka Modric swung in a splendid free kick from the left and Sergio Ramos headed home past the sprawling Ter Stegen. The only remaining

drama was the sight of Casemiro heading off the line in the last minute of stoppage time. A draw was a fair result to what had been an undistinguished game, with Messi completely blotted out by Kovacic.

The other teams that could have made up ground didn’t seem to want to do so.

Sevilla lost 2-1 to Granada, who thus registered their first win of the season,

Villareal failed to score against lowly Leganés, drawing 0-0, the same score as the ‘other classic’ between Madrid and Barcelona, as Atletico played host to Español, and goalkeepers Oblak and Diego Lopez were the stars of the show.

Now it is up to Real Sociedad to see if they can make up ground in Monday evening’s match away against Deportivo. In Sunday’s first game, a deluge of goals saw Betis and Celta drawing three all, with

Iago Aspas joining Messi and Suarez on nine goals, just one behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the scoring list.

In the second division, Girona beat leaders levanter 2-1 to take second place just a point behind them, though the Valencian club has a game in hand. Elche went down by the only goal to Mirandés.

Tenerife are steadily creeping up the table and will be in third place by the end of the weekend. The star turn in division 2B was Alcoyano, who won away at Villareal B to join Barcelona B at the top of the table, while Hercules, after their heroics against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, beat Atletico Baleares to stay in a promotion spot.

In England, a disgraceful brawl in a match between Manchester City and Chelsea led to Kun Agüero and Fernandinho getting red cards, Pep Guardiola issuing an apology, and Chelsea going top with a 1-3 win – they’ve never looked back since Mourinho left. He doesn’t seem to be doing any miracles at Old Trafford, either,as his ManU side drew with Everton despite a freak goal by Ibrahimovic.

Liverpool were unable to overcome Bournemouth on the South Coast, but Arsenal thrashed neighbours West Ham and Spurs put five in against Swansea, so pressure is still there.

Malcolm Palmer

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