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■ MIREILLE TODDINGTON

mireille@costablancapeople.com AKING ON THE BIG BOYS can seem daunting and many of us simply let over payments or unexpected bills go unques-tioned, particularly if they are not for a huge amount of money. However, one expat couple decided to take on Iberdrola over a payment of 1,952 euros that was taken from their account and which they knew they did not owe. The case recently went to court and the couple won, having the money returned to them by the electricity giant. Louise and Tom Cole have lived in Spain for many years and two years ago moved to a new home in La Florida. During the negotiations to buy the property it was repossessed by the bank.

Local couple win Iberdrola court case If we owed the money, fair enough but we absolutely did not and although we aren’t talking tens of thousands, nearly 2,000 euros is a lot of money for someone to take illegally... The bank continued with the sale telling the couple the price it wanted and the sale went through. After living in the house for a few months the couple began to get fines from Iberdrola. Absolutely certain they did not owe a penny either on the previous home nor the new one they believed that it may have been for a former tenant of the house, as before the sale it had been rented to various people over the years. The Coles went to the Iberdrola office and tried to find out more but no-one could shed any light on the charges. They went to the bank that had sold them the house and pointed out that under Spanish

law provision should be made for any outstanding debts to be met by the seller – but the bank washed its hands of the issue and told the Coles that it was nothing to do with them and to talk to Iberdrola. The electricity company decided to take the money from the Coles bank account last year, despite the fact that since taking ownership they had paid every bill on the property. Obviously their visits to the Iberdrola office had not resulted in any kind of information being logged on their account, despite taking in the sale documents to prove when they bought the property. Furious Louise decided that she was

not going to let Iberdrola take money that they had no right to and decided to seek legal advice. Louise said: “If we owed the money, fair enough but we absolutely did not and although we aren’t talking tens of thousands, nearly 2,000 euros is a lot of money for someone to take illegally…it’s practically stealing and I was not going to let them get away with it.

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if no-one complains about is a substantial amount of additional revenue. The Coles hired Torrevieja lawyer Pedro Jose Munuera Suances, who had already had court success against the like of Telefonica and Iberdrola. As part of his investigations Pedro found out that the outstanding debt dated back two years, way before the Coles took possession of the house and agreed to take the case to small claims court for them. The whole process took just six months and the Coles have now been reimbursed the full amount by Iberdrola. Louise said: “I hope people read this and check their bills and bank payments whether its gas, electricity or telephone supply and if there are any unexplained charges query them. Most times its small amounts that don’t seem worth the hassle, but the small claims court was a simple process, it goes to show that you can take on the big boys and win.”

Financial checks Louise makes another good point when she says that there are probably thousands of people across Spain who are being over-charged or paying other peoples charges through utility companies, which,

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BITE SIZE Smouldering rubbish NEWS: tip no longer toxic Creating jobs in the local area A partnership is being formed between the towns of the Vega Baja; Guardamar, Orihuela, Pilar de la Horadada and Torrevieja in a bid to create good quality year-round job opportunities. The process has begun with an analysis of the current situation and there is a great deal of optimism amongst the contributing councils and their counsellors. The councillors acknowledged that the most important resource they have is that of human capital and that it is important to develop this whilst promoting equal opportunities, sustainable development and environmental conservation. There will be a focus on tourism but the councillors want to extend it as a year-round tourism that avoids the growth of seasonal jobs. They will be looking to develop their own ‘brand’across the Vega Baja to attract people here.

Cantabile perform There will be two local performances of Cantabile, the female voice choir, in Spring 2016. They will be performing ‘Voice of Spring’at the Casino in Torrevieja on Sunday 8th May at 8.00pm. There will be performances of the choir, quartet and soloists and a guest performance by Cantus Colorus. On Saturday 14th May at 7.00pm there will be a performance at La Siesta Church of the choir and soloists. There will be music by Tchaikowsky, Mozart, Albrecht, Faure, Continued on page 5

To the great relief of Oriheula Costa residents, a local rubbish tip that has been smouldering for years is no longer emitting toxic gases. This will come as great news in particular to those living in Las Ramblas, who have been on the front line in being exposed to the toxic gases from the illegal burning waste tip on the Pilar and Orihuela Costa border. Finally Action has been taken to seal off the emissions from the burning waste fumes which have constituted a serious health and environmental danger for many years. The action to cover the escape of gases with tons of earth and sand has been insisted on by the new, environment friendly, government in Valencia. They were spurred to do something about this serious health hazard following complaints by local residents, spearheaded by the Las Ramblas Altamira Community, to the Guardia Civil’s environmental protection arm (SEPRONA) which resulted in the issue being taken up by the Environment Protection Prosecutor and being put before the Orihuela courts. Throughout this two year period the local residents were assisted by local political party CLARO which enlisted the support of the influential Spanish action group VERTIVEGA which specialises in denouncing illegal waste tips. CLARO working with the President of the Altamira Community initiated and organised a

media campaign, including coverage on a national Spanish television current affairs programme, which ensured that the authorities could no longer ignore the problem and had to be seen to be addressing the issue. Sealing the escape of toxic gases is the first step in a lengthy and costly process which will include removing the leakage of contaminated liquids penetrating the ground and endangering the water table and finally addressing the removal of the contents of the tip and restoring the area to its original natural state. CLARO and local residents are intent on keeping up the pressure on the relevant authorities to ensure that the illegal tip is rendered safe and no longer threatens the health and environment of Orihuela Costa residents. A forum, initiated by CLARO and the Las Ramblas Altamira Community, is planned for the 17 June in the Las Ramblas golf club from 12noon – 2pm at which representatives from the regional government and VERTIVEGA will attend; an invitation is also open to all those living in Orihuela Costa who have an interest in environmental matters and particularly local residents who have for many years suffered from the obnoxious smells and toxic fumes which have emanated from the illegal waste tip. Mireille Toddington

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Better services for the Coast One year on and a new bus is delivered The Coordinator for the coast, Sofia Alvarez and the Councillor for Services Luisa Boné have been speaking about ongoing service improvements for the coast. The pair were highlighting the measures that have been put in place to “provide a solution to the eternal problem of garden waste and cuttings” in order to “finally eliminate” the image of neglect that the ever-present piles of green waste and large items of rubbish have portrayed in recent years. The Coordinator stressed that efforts had been focussed on certain areas and solutions after listening to local residents needs. Both asked for people to continue to report issues to the council to enable them to act more effectively. Cleaning and security remain a priority on the coast. Luisa Boné listed some of the improvements already made, most notably in environment issues, by the

Councillor Miguel Angel Fernandez on the stagnant rainwater in areas like La Zenia, Cabo Roig and Campoamor. She told how on-going collaboration between the department and Hidraqua will see solutions in place before the next winter. In terms of leisure improvements the duo said that the department of Sports and Leisure have been provided with a list of deficiencies such as the issues in Urbanization Los Pinos, on which the team is already working, beginning with the removal of weeds, broken fencing and sports furniture, all of which will be restored. Also, an emergency plan for the green areas has been scheduled for the pruning of palms in coastal parks, the playground items missing in Agua Marina will be replaced and work will continue on the playground at La Regia. Mireille Toddington

Council meetings on net Councilman Administration Modernisation, Miguel Angel Fernandez, has announced that the monthly council meetings, called plenary meetings or pleno - held at Orihuela Town Hall can now be watch live over the internet through a streaming facility on the local government website. Last week April Pleno was the first to be broadcast live from the City’s website. Those interested in following the municipal wrangling can follow the link: www.orihuela.es/plenos The Councillor said: “Local residents can watch the session through internet streaming, which means people who can’t travel to the plenary hall will now

still be able to ‘virtually attend’ the meeting. This is a service provided by the City Council to promote the transparency of the sessions and content that is discussed within the Municipal Corporation.” The service is accessible from any web browser, as well as smart-phones or tablets. In addition, the plenary sessions that will be broadcast in the coming months will be achieved on the portal so that people can refer to them whenever they wish to do so. Plans are also underway to have transcripts of the Plenos on the website. Mireille Toddington

■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL

suzanne@costablancapeople.com If you had told most of those connected to Age Concern that they would raise the money for their new minibus in a year, they wouldn’t have believed you. Now one year later, a delighted crowd welcomed the brand new bus to its La Siesta base. There was cava and nibbles for those coming to see the new bus and Carlos González from OARI at the town hall was there to acknowledge the bus’s safe arrival. The event went smoothly except for one slight hitch. ‘We realised that they hadn’t included the words ‘raised by donation’ on the side of the minibus,’ said President Maureen Payne. ‘This is important so we’ve had some last minute arrangements to make’. There was a very good turn out including many of the groups and their representatives who had donated over the past year. Taking possession of the bus was a community activity with so many local people and their associations having contributed

Carlos González from OARI with president Maureen Payne

towards it. And it’s much needed. It enables many people to visit the centre, borrow a book, meet some friends or get some advice. The centre is a life line for some people and the bus makes it

is the wheelchair access and this is definitely an upgrade from the one on the last model. ‘It fits into a smaller area,’ says Alan. ‘Which is a real bonus. We did have a few problems though when they

The bus drivers including Alan Horobin front row left

accessible for them. Perhaps what people don’t always realise is the amount of work that goes into making the best use of the bus. Alan Horobin is the transport manager for Age Concern and it’s his job to coordinate the drivers and make sure that all the shifts are covered. ‘We start by asking them what days they can do and work from there,’ explains Alan. ‘They are volunteers so we have to work around them.’ They need two to three drivers every day and Maureen Payne, President of Age Concern, is pleased that they have just recruited two more drivers to help make the most of it. The bus was bought through the Citroen Garage in Benijofar. ‘We went to Elche and Alicante to look for the right bus for us,’ says Alan. ‘We really did our research but we found that they were the best and they’ve been so helpful.’ A most important feature of the bus

were trying to explain to us how it worked. My Spanish isn’t that good and in the end there was a little bit of trial and error.’ Alan is delighted that it has now arrived and they will be able to start using it next week. ‘I didn’t think we’d raise the money in this amount of time. I thought we’d need two years at least. I think it’s wonderful.’ What is evident is the satisfaction that the community has in having collected so much money and seeing the outcome of it. It’s a tangible reward for the hard effort and determination that the fund raisers have shown. The thermometer outside the Age Concern centre is a reminder of how motivating it can be when you have a particular goal in mind. So what is the next target? Maureen Payne and her team have not come up with it yet but now they know their capacity for fundraising who knows what it might be.

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BITE SIZE Unpleasant NEWS: reminders of a Continued from page 3

Goldsmith and Jenkins. The two performances will be the last concerts with Jen Morton as Musical Director. The entrance to both performances is free but there will be a retiring collection for those who would like to contribute.

Health information for expats On the 5th May there is a Healthcare information conference for expats at the Cultural centre Virgen del Carmen in Torrevieja. It is being organised by Casaverde in conjunction with the town hall of Torrevieja and the British Consulate. The event starts at 9.00 am and is due to close at 1.30pm. The schedule includes an address by the Mayor of Torrevieja, Mr José Manuel Dolón and the British Vice-consul, Ms Sara Munsterhjelm. Councillor Carmen Morate will be contributing to a health round table and there will be advice on legal and fiscal issues available. The final part of the event will include information about resources in the community and the international residents office director, Carlos Gonzalez Calatrava will contribute to this. The event is free but please confirm attendance including your name, phone and email at info@fundacioncasaverde.com or phone 96 572 47 75.

Torrevieja is to have its own beach for dogs It’s been debated for years and some people already take their dogs to the beach but Continued on page 6

previous tenant The new tenant of a flat in Torrevieja was shocked to discover that her new home had been inhabited for two months prior to her occupancy by a dead body and that no proper cleaning had taken place since its removal. The new tenant, Nani Rodríguez, was told about the body by a neighbour and noted that this detail had been omitted by the estate agent who encouraged her to take up the tenancy. ‘When I first opened the flat I was surprised that there was an unusual smell,’ explains Nani. ‘But I thought little more about it. I thought the flat had just been closed up for a long time and I set about cleaning it up thoroughly.’ However, even this process did not rid the house of the smell and after two weeks of more mopping and bleaching the smell remained. ‘It seemed as though I could smell it even more,’ she says. It was only when someone else in the block could see the trouble she was having that they decided to tell her what all the neighbours already knew. Shortly before Nani had arrived a corpse was removed from the flat that had been there for two and a half months. Nani’s cleaning efforts were unlikely to rid the house of the smell as fluids had passed though the floor and into the ceiling of a neighbouring

apartment. They had leaked into the bathroom ceiling and the owner of the property had partly addressed this be sanding down the affected area and removing layers of plaster. Measures taken in the neighbouring apartment but not in the apartment itself. Becoming aware of all this, Nani decided she could no longer remain in the flat, took her possessions and left. She asked for the return of her deposit and the first month’s rent that she had already paid. ‘I had signed up for a six month contract but no longer want to return to the apartment,’ says Nani. ‘The owner returned the deposit but kept part of the month’s rent. The whole experience has made me ill and I’ve lost the job that I moved to Torrevieja for.’ Nani feels strongly that the owners of the house should have hired professionals to clean it properly and disinfect it and she intends to report the incident to the town hall for health reasons. ‘They don’t need to tell you the history of the place, just make sure that there is no health risk or unpleasant signs of what has happened before.’ It is reported that there are plans in place by Torrevieja town hall to hire a company to take on this kind of cleaning task as this is, unfortunately, not an isolated case. Suzanne O’Connell

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Fatal crash as driver falls asleep A driver nodding off has caused a tragic road accident in Lorca. Five Moroccan workers were killed and another three injured when their van left the road on their way to pick celery. The eleven year old van, a white Opel Vivaro, was driving in the fast lane of the RM-11 between Lorca and Águilas. It was on its way to take the eight workers to an expansive estate dedicated to the cultivation of celery, managed by group G’s España. It was nearly seven twenty in the morning, with a rising sun facing them. In a given moment, at kilometres 12,200 on a straight stretch of road with good visibility, the vehicle suddenly veered the road for reasons yet to be confirmed, but it’s thought that the driver must have been distracted or had fallen asleep at the wheel, according to the Mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jódar. The vehicle careered down the precipice, a

drop of some three and a half metres next to a bridge. The van spun in the air and the roof crashed against the stone slope, causing almost instant death for five of the eight people inside. The driver was among the victims. Of the three survivors one was next to the driver and two seated on aisle seats away from the windows, and they were initially evacuated to the nearby hospital Rafael Méndez in Lorca. Two suffered multiple minor injuries and a third was seriously hurt and was later transferred to the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in Murcia. Mayor Jódar ‘lamented’ the tragic accident and said he would do all he could for the injured and their families. This is not the first accident of this type in Lorca. In 2001, twelve Ecuadorians died on a level crossing without barriers.

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Continued from page 5 now man’s best friend is to have a beach of his own. Councillor Fanny Serrano announced on 30th April that the council has approved the draft amendments to bylaws affecting the beaches in Torrevieja. This is the first step in the formal allocation of a beach for use by dogs and their owners. It is expected that by the summer all the legal requirements and measures for this will have been met.

May Fair reminder Those living in or visiting Torrevieja from the 4th to 8th May should try and spare some time to visit the May Fair that takes place during the week. The activities are held around the port area with 28 tents set up, each with their own food and events to offer the public. The theme is traditionally Spanish ‘sevillanas’with horses, carriages, carts, paella and flamenco. The fair begins on Wednesday 4th May with dances on the large stage in the evening from Payas and Ritmo del Sur. The fair is open throughout the day and you can visit the different marquees and eat or watch the spontaneous flamenco that is going on for most of the day and night. The stage activities start at around 8.30pm each evening from the 4th to the 6th. Saturday 7th sees the procession from the church at 12.00pm and is perhaps the main evening for those who want to take part. On Sunday 8th May there is another opportunity to see the horses and carriages and celebrations finally close late on Sunday.

Football posts removed In issue dated (30th March – 4th April) we reported in Costa Blanca People of concerns surrounding the football pitches in Calle Tirso de Molino. Local resident, Anthony Lister and his wife, Andreena, were concerned that the state of the football pitches, wire netting and goal posts were a potential hazard. Since then Anthony has reported that the broken basketball nets have been removed and one of the football goals too. However, there are still concerns about the netting and Anthony is hoping that there will be further action taken to make the site good.

Calls to renew your padron If you have not renewed your padron within the last five years and live in Torrevieja then chances are that you will be called upon to do so. The town hall has been sending out letters to those who are registered but have not recently attended the padron office in town. You have ten days in which to show your passport and residencia in order to remain on the town hall’s books. If you don’t comply then you will be removed from the register and may have difficulties in future accessing other services associated with residency such as health care. The process is a relatively simple one and the padron office is located on the Calle Unión Musical Torevejense,22. Inside the office there is a machine where you press the renewal of residency for EU members. You are then issued with a ticket and wait your turn. You enter the room at the back when your number comes up on the screen and go to the ‘mesa’ or table indicated. The administrator will take a photocopy of your document and issue you with an updated padron certificate that can also be used for enrolling at the library, buying a car or obtaining health care. The certificate lasts three months but you do not have to renew your residency for another five years. Suzanne O’Connell

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A dance marathon on the street Town Halls cash in It was billed as a dance marathon to celebrate the International Day of Dance in Torrevieja. Torrevieja’s ‘Maratón de Danza a pie de calle’ saw a range of dancers as well as dance academies perform to a packed Paseo Vista Alegre on Sunday evening May 1st. Altogether there were more than two hundred dancers and thirteen dance academies. It was the last day in the three day event and it saw crowd participation with everyone finding it difficult not to tap their feet and sway a little. Some of the dance groups encouraged the crowd to join in with them and took them through the steps to the delight of the audience. The day culminated with the Torrevejense dance group Payas who performed five different dances including children and their teachers. It was a good display of young talent not only in Torrevieja but also saw dance groups coming from around the Vega Baja. The groups performing included some from Guardamar, Almoradi as well as Torrevieja. It had been organised by Arantxa Blanco and her team and began

with the reading of a manifestation of dance. Each dance group demonstrated their own unique style and the attention to detail with the costumes was notable in many cases. Not all of the event took place in the street, however. The mayor, José Manuel Dolón and the councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco, also attended Toby Jodar’s ‘Explicadanza’ in the Virgen del Carmen centre. This took place just before the marathon and his presentation provided the background

to the origins of modern and contemporary dance along with information about dance through time. Perhaps the only slightly disappointing feature of the event was that there was no stage. Although this might have been intended as part of the spirit of the event ‘at the bottom of the street’ it did make it difficult for the audience to see. People were stood around the fountain to get a better view and sat on the paseo’s awning so that they could see. Although some younger children were sat on the ground on the inside of the crowd, other parents resorted to having younger children on their shoulders to watch the participants. It was the third of these events with the first one being held in 2013. The commentator indicated that this celebration of dance would continue next year too. Hopefully the organisers will consider abandoning the ‘street level’ element of the show and go for a slightly more elevated performance with a stage next year instead. Suzanne O’Connell

on traffic fines A recent report carried out and published by insurance company Línea Directa, after studying the 1.8 million fines from their clients, has revealed that the town halls of Spain issue five times more traffic fines than the actual General Department of Traffic (Tráfico) itself. Using the money collected to boost municipal coffers. The report says that 76 percent of all sanctions for driving offences are given out by town halls, 14 percent by the DGT, and the remaining 10 percent from other administrative bodies. Nevertheless, despite the fact that the town halls issue a greater number of sanctions, the average amount that offenders are asked to pay is slightly less than the amount demanded by the DGT: 195 euros opposed to 210 euros. And the report shows that sanctions given out in Spain’s larger cities are harsher than those emitted in other

parts of the country, where the population density is much lower and there are fewer cars on the road. Those that live or visit Madrid, Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca are most likely to receive a sanction for any offence committed on the road. A higher amount of traffic sanctions is generally emitted in the following cities than elsewhere: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Granada, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Seville, Valencia, Malaga and Valladolid. However, since the economic crisis which began in 2007, people are taking to their cars much less in order to travel around, and this has resulted in fewer sanctions issued by all authoritative bodies. The study also found that 4 million drivers in Spain have admitted that they have been fined by the town hall as many as five times in the last five years, which ultimately shows that receiving a sanction for a driving offence does not curb speeding or illegal behaviour on the road. Six out of ten drivers admitted that they regularly exceed the speed limit when driving around in their city. The majority of fines are given out for speeding in Spain’s province capitals (44 percent), and this is followed by regulated parking (27 percent), wrongful parking, which would be on across a private driveway, double parking or on a double yellow line, for example. Only five percent of sanctions are issued for not respecting signs.

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CONCERT IN LA ZENIA Two top soloists will appear next Saturday, 7 May, in a concert at La Zenia. The concert includes Vivaldi's Gloria, as well as liturgical pot-boilers including Mozart's Ave Verum and Laudate Dominum, Caccini's Ave Maria, and the famous Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. The 45-strong chamber choir ‘In Harmony’ will perform all choral pieces. Orchestral items, played by the professional Mediterranean Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Nigel Hopkins, include the Sinfonia from Messiah, Albinoni's Adagio for Strings, and the famous Air on the G String by Bach. Professional Spanish singer and voice teacher,

Belén Puente, will perform for the first time under Nigel Hopkins' baton. The 18 year old singing sensation, Verity Hall, one of Nigel’s exceptional pupils will be the soprano soloist - along with Costa favourite Mary Beer. The concert will take place at the Centro Ecumenico - Cristo Resucitado in C/Diamante at La Zenia, and starts at 8pm. There are a few tickets left, priced at 12€ - in support of the church building fund - available from La Ponderosa Gift Shop at La Zenia C.C. For music lovers it’s a concert not to be missed.

More medals for Adam and Lucy Down Syndrome brother and sister Adam and Lucy Stewart have just returned from competing in the DSSF European Open Down Syndrome Swimming Championships at the Quays Swimming Complex in Southampton where both scooped more medals to add to their burgeoning collection. The siblings were both representing Spain alongside Spanish swimmers Nacho and Loli. There were 200 athletes competing from counties as far away as Australia and Brazil along with most of the European countries. Spain won more than 25 medals and the cup for the most improved relay team by making it into the finals of that event. Adam was entered into nine events which included the 1,500 meters, in which he came second and improved his time by two minutes for a personal best. In total he won 6 medals: one gold – for the 100m butterfly - four silver and a bronze. Overall he achieved four personal bests Lucy won a bronze and hit a personal best in the 50m breaststroke and in another two races. This was a great achievement by Lucy as she had not been able to train in the pool very often before the championships due to illness and commitments with her other passion Flamenco

dancing with Raquel Pena. Adam and Lucy’s amazing achievements are tantamount to their dedication and hard work and also due to the professional advice and support from Miguel Carlos who gave up his free time to swim against Adam in training and their new ASA training coach Lesley Jackson who at her own Sporting siblings

expense and time was on the poolside both days making sure all her training reaped results. The siblings also get a huge amount of support from Mum Pauline and Dad Greig who for years have shown selfless devotion to able them to keep up with training and competing. Mireille Toddington

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Proving it’s the same for children everywhere

Miller needs a home ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL

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For seven years ‘Miller’ has been a permanent resident of the dog pound in Torrevieja. This temporary accommodation has seen Miller enter as a young dog of one year old and now at eight he is still there. Councillor Carmen Morate and those at the shelter are desperate to see him homed. ‘It would be tragic for this dog to live out the rest of his life in a dog shelter,’ says Carmen. ‘He is a big, strong dog, and the truth is, he is not good with cats or other small animals and will try to hunt them on the street. But he is lovely with humans, especially with children, although we would not recommend a dog this size being left along with small children.’ Part of the difficulty in finding Miller a forever home is that he is probably a pit bull, amstaff-mix which means that he needs a PPP (perro potencialment peligroso) licence. This is the licence which dog owners need if they have a Bullterrier, Rottweiler, Doberman or other dog on Spain’s national and regional list. Information and assistance with applying for this would be available to the right person. The licence is to ensure that the dog owner is fit to handle the animal and is not for the animal itself. It consists of a medical test (eye and strength test of about €45) and a

criminal record check which the town hall at La Mata applies for on your behalf for free. You would also need to take out insurance of €36 a year.

Now that both UK and Spanish mothers’ days (6th March, 1st May) are behind us it’s perhaps worth reflecting on an article from the Spanish paper Información. It lists some of the common phrases in Spain that mothers are likely to say to their children. Although every mother is special

Miller is walked as often as possible at the pound

How many have you said or had said to you? When you have your own house you can do what you want.

Pregúntale a tu padre. Ask your father.

Mientras vivas en esta casa se hará lo que yo diga. Whilst you’re living in my house you do as I say.

¿Vas a ir así vestida? Are you going dressed out like that? they go up to him and call his name. Then he gets up and wags his tail and is as happy as any dog who welcomes his owner back again.’ He does not have many years left and Carmen does not want to see him die there. ‘He has been neutered and recently had an operation for a cyst on his elbow from lying down on the hard, wet floor that is his home here. My biggest wish is to find somewhere he can receive the love he’s never experienced.’ If you think you might be able to help find a home for Miller you can visit him at the dog pound in Torrevieja: Albergue Municipal, Avenida los Nenúfares, next to the local police station 670 02 78 53.

and every mother is different there are similarities that can be identified in the wise words of nearly all of them. And they’re not unique to any country; these sayings cross borders and languages.

Abrígate, que hace frío. Put your coat on, it’s cold.

Ese plátano no está pocho, está maduro. This banana isn’t mouldy it’s ripe.

Carmen hopes that this does not prevent Miller from finding the loving home he deserves. ‘He has never had a second chance to show love, give good company or even guard a house,’ says Carmen. ‘It’s a role he’s good at and he loves to warn the shelter workers if someone is approaching. This is perhaps why he was never put down during his long years in the pound.’ Carmen reminds us that in 2013 and 2014, 150 dogs were put down in Torrevieja shelter. Since 2015 no dog has been put to sleep there. ‘Miller has spent all his life watching people come into the shelter, choose their dog and go again. It’s never been him. Now he’s a little indifferent when people enter, unless

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Esto no es un hotel. This isn’t a hotel. ¿Pero qué te piensas, que soy tu criada? Do you think I’m your servant? ¿Te parece que soy el Banco de España? Do you think I’m the bank of Spain? Te lo digo por tu bien. I tell you for your own good. Como te caigas, vas a cobrar. What you give you will receive. Cuando tengas tu casa harás lo que quieras.

Cuando tengas hijos, te acordarás de mi. You’ll understand when you’ve children of your own. ¿Qué pasa?, ¿Que tus amigos no tienden casa o qué? Don’t your friends have a house to go to? ¿Tú te crees que el dinero crece en los árboles? Do you think money grows on trees? Ponte muda limpia por si te pasa algo y tienes que ir al hospital. Put on clean underwear in case something happens to you and you have to go to hospital. Suzanne O’Connell

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A natural solution to caterpillars Processionary caterpillars are an annual problem in our local area and are feared by dog owners. The caterpillars can cause a severe allergic reaction in animals and dogs have been known to die as a result of coming into contact with them. It seems as though the number of these pests has been increasing over the years and now the volunteers of La Mata natural lagoon have come up with one method of helping keep the number of caterpillars down. The Great Tit is one of the few animals that will make a meal out of the processionary caterpillar. To encourage them to nest in the area and reduce the prevalence of the pest, the volunteers have been renovating special nesting boxes. The boxes were retrieved from the trees where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been

lodged and on Saturday morning the group of volunteers have begun repairing and refurbishing them. Not only are the caterpillars a risk to dogs and other animals but they are also destructive of their host, the pine tree. One nest of processionary caterpillars can destroy a pine within a month and this year the trees are particularly vulnerable due to the lack of rain in the region. This means that the trees are weakened and more at risk. The volunteers plan to finish the nest boxes over the next few weeks and place them back in the trees in the areas where the Great Tit has been seen. It is hoped that this timely action will lead to fewer caterpillars being on the loose next year. Suzanne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell

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Charity days at Villamartin Plaza The bars, businesses and restaurants at Villamartin have joined forces to host a series of charity days throughout the year. The events are aimed at providing local residents and holidaymakers with a great day out with a wide range of food and excellent entertainment, whilst raising funds for local charities and good causes. The first event of the initiative was held on St George’s Day and was in aid of Help for Heroes. The day was a huge success and proved to be the busiest day in the history of the Plaza with every seat taken at all of the terraced venues and people dancing where they stood. The atmosphere was electric all afternoon, helped by compere Stevie Spit and great DJ-ing by Snoopy. As always a host of kind-hearted performers gave their time for free including Edward B Williams, Ayla & Mike, Melissa Fanning, Kylie Burgazzi, Victor, Derrick Maddison, Nigel Burchill’s Smokey Tribute and Jay Markwick. The event raised an impressive 2,780 euros for Help for Heroes with many local businesses donating prizes for a grand raffle to boost the coffers. However, a good portion of the funds raised – 1,000 euros - was donated by locals who

paid good money to see Villamartin committee president Casey Shaddock and Roy Morgan, owner of Fairways on the bouncy castle in their underwear….well there’s no accounting for taste and luckily we don’t have the pictures. The next charity day is scheduled for 28th May and will be in aid of Elche's Children’s Home and the Little Pod Association. For further details see the Villamartin Plaza Facebook page or call into any of the Plaza’s businesses. Mireille Toddington

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New Valencian health cards to be issued Those people currently using the Servicio Valenciano de Salud (SVS) will start to receive from June onwards new health cards that will ease their use throughout Spain. New cards will be issued first to those recently applying for a card and those who need a replacement card. For a while the two cards will co-exist until they have all been replaced. As this includes 5.2 million active SIP health cards then the process will take five years altogether. The cards are to be changed due to them being incompatible with systems in other regions, so making access difficult. Those with a Valencia issued card are still entitled to healthcare wherever they are in the country but the minister

of health wants cards to be nationally regulated and technologically compatible. This would mean that there could be direct access to your identification data and the level of prescription you are entitled to wherever you are in Spain. The company who is responsible for maintaining the cards in Valencia is Connectis and they are in the process of finalising the launch of the new card according to the government’s requirements. All the cards will include a magnetic strip incorporating necessary information. There is some uncertainty as yet as to the actual appearance of the card. Suzanne O’Connell

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The Euro has gained favour over the course of the week, partly on improving Eurozone economic conditions but also by default as the US dollar declined to an 11 month low against a basket of currencies. The US Federal Reserve left rates steady at 0.25% - 0.50% with the wording of its policy statement suggesting that it is now more relaxed than a few months ago about the state of the global economy. With the American economy clearly slowing down, prospects for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the near term have weakened. The beginning of the week saw German business confidence dip, but only very slightly for the month of April, as the much watched Ifo business climate index delivered a result of 106.6 vs 106.7 a month earlier, as the weakening of exports to China continues to bite. The Euro vs the dollar was trading near its low of the week at $1.1250. The single currency was able to shake off a weak inflation report. Eurozone inflation data reported a decline to minus 0.2 per cent for April from flat a month earlier. Typically you would expect the Euro to fall on this data, with deflation concerns being taken very seriously, however with

European GDP (Gross Domestic Product) data released more or less at the same time the single currency was able to plough on higher as the EU economy expanded by 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2016. Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate also declined in March to the lowest since 2011. Based on the latest data, albeit revisions will come in the months ahead, the Eurozone area grew faster than both the UK and USA during the JanuaryMarch period, with the UK expanding 0.4 percent and the US by 0.5 percent on an annualised basis. The sterling / Euro rate of exchange has now drifted lower to 1.28 having briefly touched a high of 1.2927. It must also be heartening for ECB President Mario Draghi to see both the French and Spanish economies expanding faster than expected. Growth in France accelerated to 0.5 percent from 0.3 percent, helped by investment and consumer spending, while Spain shrugged off a political deadlock thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left it facing new elections to grow 0.8 percent. ECB monetary stimulus measures are clearly now having the desired effect, with an improvement to confidence levels likely to follow. The single currency ends the week on a high now well above the $1.14 level against the dollar.

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As it is now the beginning of May and the warmer weather is upon us, now would be a good time to discuss plants that grow over the surface of the ground. Grass is exceptionally hard to grow in our type of climate, so an alternative can come in many shapes and forms. Just a few of them will be mentioned here. Just to go over what we have covered in the last few articles, jobs in the garden Make sure the planting of annuals, perennials, climbers and shrubs have all been done. Do not forget to continue to deadhead your plants throughout the summer. All plants/trees need to have water around their roots often, best early in morning and late afternoon/evening. As the fruit ripens, pick it, otherwise the wasps and other insects will get to them. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, as certain wasps will actually pollinate

Bulbine frutescens Bulbine frutescens is rather a misleading name, as they do not have a bulbous base. They are mainly dormant in the summer, blooming in the spring and then again later in the autumn although not as fully. They can be propagated easily through stem cuttings, which can be planted immediately in a shaded area. They can build strong roots in only a couple of months with no extra care or treatment given.

Campanula (Bellflower) With over 500 species it would take too much room to go in to any detail of these plants but the basics are that their flowers are bell shaped, hence the common name for them, with leaves varying in shape but broader nearer the base of the plant and narrowing nearer the top.

Bulbine frutescens certain fruits for example the fig. However, fruit such as avocado are better off staying on the tree until such a time as needed for eating, as they can ripen very quickly in the heat and therefore go off. Vegetables should also have been planted by now as well as fruit.

Asarum (commonly known as Wild Ginger) Asarum originally came from Asia and have kidney-shaped leaves with small red/brown flowers. It has its nickname due to the rhizome not only smelling but also tasting of ginger root, but the two are not related.

Campanula (Bellflower)

Dorycnium hirsutum (Hairy Canary Clover) This is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Dorycnium of the Fabaceae family. It reaches an average of 20-50 centimetres in height. It has silver fuzzy leaves and the flowers are white veined pinkish-red. It flowers from May through to July May is a lovely time of year when so many different colours show up in the garden; even basic gardens like to show off with many bulbs and herbs showing their blooms. Roses will be beginning to show the reasons why they are so popular along with geraniums, bougainvilleas and hibiscus. It is also the time to visit the garden centres, but check around your garden first and make notes of the types of plants you want, that way you will be able to get what is needed rather than pretty plants that may not take to your ground/soil etc. Marc Vijverberg

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hat is love? Does it really mean ‘never having to say sorry’ or should that read, ‘always being able to say sorry?’ Unquestionably, love has the greatest capacity for pleasure in our lives, but can you describe it in a sentence? I am about to introduce you to those who can. Some years ago I got a great reaction to an article entitled; ‘Wouldn’t they hang you’, which gave an account of the funnier ‘come-outs’ out of the mouths of babes. The following ones bring out the hidden wisdom of children. There is a long-running cartoon strip, which was created in the 1960’s by Kim Caseli and syndicated worldwide in 1972, which over the years has given hundreds of examples of what ‘Love is … ’. The word is arguably over-used, especially in America nowadays, but there is nonetheless no doubt but that it is one of the most powerful words in the English language. A fan of this column recently sent me a printout of responses from a large group of children when they were asked, ‘what is love.’ The children were aged from four to eight. I am sure that you will agree that the answers are deeper and more profound than

anyone could have imagined. So, courtesy of Noel, I am handing the column over to these children, so that they can educate us all with their answers to, ‘what is love …?

it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.” (Danny – age 8) Rebecca – age 8 believed that love can be everlasting and told us about her grandparents: “When my grandmother

“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” (Rebecca – age 8) “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” (Karl – age 5) “Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving

got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time now, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” Or as Tommy – age 6 sees it: “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” But what about this gem of wisdom

from Nikka – age 6: “If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.” And in a similar vein from Bobby – age 7; “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.” “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your fries without making them give you any of theirs.” Chrissy – age 6, certainly knew what her priorities should be! “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” Terri – age 4. “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.” ( Chris age –7) “During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn’t scared anymore.” (Cindy – age 8) “My Mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night. (Clare – age 6) Just think what a wonderful image and wonderful imagination in this next one: “When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” (Karen – age 7) “I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all

her old clothes and then has to go out and buy new ones.” (Lauren – age 4) And here is a priceless piece of advice for all of us from Jessica – age 8. “You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget!” Of all the answers to the question; ‘What does love mean?’ – The one regarded as the winner is as follows. An elderly gentleman who had just lost his wife was crying in a chair, when a four year old boy climbed onto his lap. When his mother asked him what he said to the old man, the boy said: “Nothing, I just helped him cry!” Finally … one of my own – just to remind children that they too can encounter unrequited love. My granddaughter, Ciara was crying because Henry, the cat bit her. “And I was only trying to give him love,” she sobbed.

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Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand. With a population of more than 170,000 in the city boundaries, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city

Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand. With a population of more than 170,000 in the city boundaries, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North".

over 1000 vascular plants. Of these, 500 have been selected for presentations on aluminium signs with information. The area is compact and surrounded by plantations of teak, bananas, THINGS TO SEE AND DO Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep- longan, and dry dipterocarp This is the quintessential Savannah. Phu Ping Palace - This royal image of Chiang Mai with its large gold-plated chedi, visible winter palace has lavishly gardens. The from the city on a clear day. landscaped The temple offers grand views palace itself, built in 1961, is over the city, but no reward is not particularly exciting, but without effort as you must first the extensive gardens are with some climb the 300-plus steps of the picturesque

Naga-lined stairs. Be aware that the climb may be a strain in the high altitude's thin air for the less fit. Also, there are more than 300 temples in Chiang Mai and on its outskirts, with a dozen stand-outs of historical or architectural significance within walking distance of each other. Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai exhibit a mixture of Lanna Thai, Burmese, Sri Lankan and Mon architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Dokmai Garden - This garden displays 120 different edible fruit plants, 140 different vegetables, 200 native orchid species, in total

elephants in distress and what looked like painful, horrible conditions for the animals. It is important to understand that elephants are considered livestock under Thai law, and as such owners can treat them in any way they please. This often includes punishing them, as well as putting them through the ritual "phajaan," which intends to break the spirit of the elephant. You need to be aware of this before booking a tour.

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Chiang Mai's restaurants offer a wide range of food, second only to Bangkok. Naturally it's a good place to sample northern Thai food: in particular, hunt down some khao soi, yellow wheat noodles in curry broth, traditionally served with chicken (kai) or beef (neua), but available some places as vegetarian or with seafood. There is also a wide range of excellent international food from cheap amazing plant life, including restaurants, carefully curated tropical hamburger stands to elaborate flowers, as well as centuries- Italian eateries. When you come to Chiang old trees and giant bamboo. Elephants - It is extremely Mai you should try a khantoke important to research your dinner and show. Although elephant tour well. Some tours these are just for tourists it is offer twice the service as still a nice way to spend an others and at the same price. evening. Also, you can find Korean, Expect private time with elephants, bathing elephants Japanese and Vegetarian in a river and feeding them, restaurants in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai's nightlife scene free lunch, transport to and from your hotel, an elephant is the most happening in the ride through the jungle and a North, although still a far cry small training course on some from Bangkok's hot spots. basic commands. While a There is a wide variety of source of great amusement, be places you can entertain sure to choose your tour yourself from discos, karaoke bars, and live music is responsibly. Some have reported everywhere.

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Diet tips that will transform your life The British dieting industry is worth £2 billion, with mixed messages coming from all angles telling people to cut out fat, sugar and carbohydrates, or engage in counter-intuitive behaviour such as intermittent fasting (or 5:2) or eating six meals per day. Every fad carries with it the promise that it will help people lose weight, but studies show that even though three quarters of people are on a diet almost all of the time, the British population is three times fatter than it was in 1980. You've heard a million diet tips, but they never seem to stick. The reason is that they are all based in the short term. Here's the truth about how to eat and think about food so your body can maintain a healthy weight over a lifetime. 1. Don't obsess about dairy Research suggesting that full-fat dairy may actually be good for your waistline is getting a lot of attention lately. One 12-year Swedish study found that participants who ate more full-fat dairy products such as butter, cream, and whole milk actually had less belly fat than their peers who opted for the low-fat stuff. But this is by no means definitive. Before you swap your skim milk for whole, keep in mind that the research on dairy fat is still

emerging. Som experts even suggest shunning dairy altogether and subbing in nut milks. The best bet? Go with what feels good and works for you, but know that may change over time. 2. When hungry, think protein first It's important to eat the right amount of protein every day, but many of us don't understand why. Research shows that eating 20 to 30 grams of protein at each meal can help you build more lean muscle. Since our muscles don't store protein, steady consumption of it is required for optimal muscle synthesis meaning you can build more of it and burn more calories, even at rest so even when you're having a snack, try to include protein, such as easy-to-eat-on-the-go hard-boiled eggs or a turkey wrap. 3. Eat what you want, but only until you're full The Okinawa principle is derived from the people of the Japanese islands of the same name and suggests you eat until you are only 80 percent full, since your brain takes about 20 minutes to process satiety. It’s easier to stop yourself if you eat slowly, and you definitely won't miss the sluggish after effects that accompany unintentional overeating. Enjoy what you really like

Learn to sing harmony in a day! Know you can sing but scared of looking stupid? Want to sing but don’t know where to start? Sang at school but lost confidence? Been told you can’t sing? Or just want a change from Karaoke and don’t know how? Help is at hand! The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) is offering a free “LEARN TO SING HARMONY IN A DAY” course on Saturday, 4 June 2016 in LOS ALCÁZARES Gain invaluable experience from members of SABS triple gold medallists, Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus, and their Musical Director, Wendy Grant. Learn the techniques to help you to improve your singing. "This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their voice and to learn about singing four-part harmony", comments Wendy. “Those with lower voices are particularly welcome as, in our experience, they have often been told

in the past that they can't sing, which is usually far from the truth.” SABS President, Lyn Baines says “We will learn a new song together and in the evening we will perform it for friends and family. Our method of teaching has been really successful both in the UK and in Spain, and we are expecting an enthusiastic response.” There are only 50 places available, so make sure that you contact Lyn Baines by Saturday, 21 May to secure your place - call 968 334 527 or 968 574 987 or email president@sabs.es now. The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) was formed in October 2008 with the aim of encouraging the people of Spain to enjoy this unique form of a cappella, four-part harmony singing. SABS currently has members throughout Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands. If you would like to find out more, please visit their website: www.sabs.es

eating, just in slightly smaller amounts. 4. Chew your food A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that those who chewed 50 to 100 percent more than they usually did decreased their food intake by 9.5 and 14.8 percent respectively. 5. Eat lunch earlier Rather than making yourself wait until it's the ‘right’ time for your midday meal, grab something when you feel the first pangs of hunger. If you push lunch off to the last possible minute, you'll feel absolutely ravenous when it's time to eat something, which increases the likelihood that you'll pick the fastest and often least healthy option, And, if you're ready to bite into anything in sight, you often end up eating way more than you would have an hour earlier. 6. Actually enjoy your food Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures, and too many of us miss it by rushing and multitasking during meals. Say no to the mealtime distractions that tend to lead to overeating and dissatisfaction. And instead of thinking about what you should cut out of your diet, think about what you should eat more of such as

fruit, veg and natural whole foods. 7. Stop telling yourself carbs are the devil Not only do carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy for your brain, but eating starchy or sweet carbs helps to increase serotonin levels, which naturally curbs your appetite and contributes to your emotional well-being. Here's the science: Serotonin (the neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy) secretion depends upon the secretion of insulin, which results from consuming carbs. Choose carbs that are high in fibre, such as whole grains, fruits, or beans, since high-fiber foods take longer to digest, thus keeping you full for longer. 8. Stop trying to figure out which diet style is best They're all basically the same. A brandnew analysis of nearly 50 studies found that low-fat and low-carb diets are virtually identical in terms of their ability to peel off the pounds. Find a way of eating that you actually like, because in the long term, it's nearly impossible and rarely worth it to stick to one that makes you miserable.

The Royal British Legion: Hondon Valley Branch It has been an eventful 3 months for this branch, we kicked off the New Year 2016 with a very successful disco hosted by the The Market Tavern, La Romana. It was fully supported by the members who enjoyed the music provided by Jonnie Sax and Dave’s (Sparky) Disco. Along with a raffle, it raised over 400€ for the Poppy Appeal and was a great start to the year! The branch meeting in January saw a Beetle Drive take place and was an exciting end to the branch meeting.

were prizes for all the events. A raffle was held in support of branch funds. In March the members attended Pikolino’s shoe factory for an insight as to how shoes are made, with a short tour of the factory in Elche, this was followed by a meal at a local restaurant near Torrellano. Because this meeting was close to Easter the members were asked to decorate a hard- boiled egg, there were 9 entries, all colourful and different. The winner was Rosie Stevens. There was also an Easter Egg hunt, with

The committee held meetings in January and have finalised a programme for whole year for both branch meetings and for social events. Please see the Hondon Valley website for more information. In February, the members attended a Valentine’s themed evening at Elle Valle bar in Hondon de Los Frailes, where there was a variety of games, all the ladies received a flower on arrival. The branch meeting in February hosted a pub games night with shove halfpenny, a version of play your cards right and several different darts games, there

eggs being scattered throughout the Monte Alto restaurant, where the branch meetings are held. Also in March, the branch supported the Hondon de Los Frailes Street Market Craft Fair and raised 52€ for the Poppy Appeal. For April, there is a visit to the Moorish Tea House planned and the meeting event is a Medieval St. George’s themed night. If you would like to join us, please contact the membership secretary, Heather: ospreyaccountancyuk@gmail.com or the Secretary, Yvonne: 865772765.

9. Stop forcing yourself to eat if you're not hungry Listen to your body for hunger and satiety cues, and let them guide what and when you eat. If you eat mostly real, whole foods, your body will intuitively help with balance. It knows precisely what types of nutrients you need, how much, and how often. When you eat a ton of refined foods that are high in sugar, white flour, unhealthy fats, and salt, your intuition will be tuned out. 10. To lose a lot of weight, do it in small chunks Taking it slow can truly make this a lifestyle shift instead of a diet. When you lose weight, you lose both fat and muscle. However, when an extreme diet ends and you gain weight back, you're probably gaining mostly fat. As a result, your body fat percentage increases and your lean muscle mass decreases. To counteract this possibility incorporate musclestrengthening workouts at least twice a week and remember that slow and steady wins the race. It's best to limit the amount of daily calories you cut from your diet, instead focusing on swapping in healthier foods it makes for a more manageable strategy.

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Celebrated St Georges day in the best way they know how. First of all they had a good inter-club game, the score was irrelevant,the game was played in good spirit, as normal no injuries, with the ref, keeping good control of the game. After the game St Georges day was celebrated in good fashion, at CK1, a fantastic bar that supports our charity events every-time, with good hospitality, and donations, which we thank them, whole heartedly. This club plays, with a good friendly manor, every Monday at the CDM Playa Flamenca Sports center, and always welcomes new players over 55 with or without skills, for a 4.30pm kick off, just come along and look and laugh,or just play and keep fit. Our recent Charity donations have been 300 euro toward the much needed transporting coach with a tail lift, for age concern (none of us are getting any younger). Also a donation to the Sports department of school in San Miguel of 200 euro with which they were able to buy 2 New Goal Posts, (we help to start them young).

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Brit arrested over death in Jávea A British tourist has been detained in Jávea for causing the death of an acquaintance. The arrested man is under investigation for the alleged crime of negligent homicide after a night’s celebration ended in tragedy. The British man is believed to be aged around 50 years old and was seen drinking with the victim in an area of the town well known for its bars and restaurants. Sources close to the investigation have informed the Efe news agency that all the evidence points to an accidental death, so hence the charge of negligent homicide as opposed to murder or manslaughter. The incident happened around 9pm after the supposed aggressor and the victim, who knew each other, left a drinking bar in the area of Arenal. It appears they got into an argument in the middle of the street and one of them fiercely pushed or punched the other. The victim hit his head as he fell and died at the scene. The 112 emergency services received several calls to help a man who had collapsed on the pavement, with a blow to the head and suffering convulsions, as a consequence

of a fight. According to the Guardia Civil, officers went to the scene with medics from SAMU, and despite efforts at resuscitation they were unable to stabilise the victim- believed to be 42 years-of-age and also English and who died an hour later. The officers collected the statements of witnesses who identified the possible suspect, another Englishman aged 45 who had fled the scene. The Guardia Civil began the investigation and inspected the security cameras of the places where the attacker had been seen. From these images, the agents identified the victim and the attacker in a local pub with a group of people, there was clear evidence that both were drunk. The victim was berating and continually provoking the aggressor, who remained calm and tried to ignore him. Shortly after the rest of the group had departed, and after several more minutes of provocation on the part of the victim, the alleged aggressor left the bar with his girlfriend. According to the Guardia Civil and the images recorded, the victim continued to pursue

the couple continuing his shouting, despite the woman trying to cool down the situation, the couple continued walking ‘thinking the episode had ended’.

Provocation At this moment, the victim supposedly grabbed and shook the other in front of the woman; the man broke loose and punched the victim in the face, knocking him down to the ground. The couple continued walking apparently not realising the seriousness of the situation. The officers located the home of the attacker, and talked to several of his friends, asking them to help find him. When they finally got in contact with the girlfriend by telephone, and after a long conversation she convinced her partner to hand himself in. Finally, around 11.00pm the alleged attacker walked into the Guardia Civil barracks in Jávea, where he was detained. A judge decreed provisional prison for the aggressor the day after the incident. Instruction court 3 in Dénia also declared that no bail would be granted for the arrested who, according to reports is a former boxer.

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Psychic art is a form of communication with spirit which is a wonderful and creative form of medium ship. People are now realising that you don’t have to be a fantastic artist to practice in this way. All you have to do is trust in your spirit guide, let your inhibitions go, and just see what happens. Believe me, it works! MY PSYCHIC ART FEATURES ON THE RESCUE MEDIUMS SHOW To give you an insight of how this is done, I open up as usual to the spirit world, and ask my drawing guide Ruby to work through me to give me clues as to what I am about to find during our psychic investigation. My main aim when asking for this information is that we help the

homeowners, as well as those poor souls who are stuck on a different vibration. It is our job as Rescue Mediums, to help them to reach their final destination by sending them towards the light. I rest my pencil on the page with these thoughts, and Ruby draws through me. I never know what I am drawing until I see the finished product. Sometimes my drawings are done with my eyes shut, other times with them open, but they are always created with the right intent. I make no bones about the fact that I am not the best artist in the world, but that doesn’t matter. Your spirit guide will give you messages from the spirit world if you ask them to work through you creatively. On the show my drawings help to uncover the mysteries behind the incidents occurring in the homes we visit. Each of my drawings are given a title which are indicative of the story that will eventually

They say everybody has a book in them – a story to tell! Have you been contemplating writing your memoirs, or a Novel? Maybe getting your Family history published? Author and journalist Andrew Atkinson has over 30 years experience in the Media, having had 10 books published, with his latest book: ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ – the Biography of late ukulele legend George Formby’s fiancée Pat Howson. Andrew, who has homes in Los Montesinos, Alicante, Spain, and in Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, in the UK, is now available to discuss your hopes of getting your dream book published: “Many people have contemplated writing a book – but never got round to doing it. Now is the time to put that right. An opportunity has arisen, insofar that I will help you realise your ambitions,” said Andrew. Andrew, who has appeared on Spanish television broadcasters Viva TV’s ‘Let’s Talk Show’, has worked for all the leading daily and national weekend newspapers in Britain during the last three decades; including the former News of The World, The Sun, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, Daily Express, Daily Star, The Times, Daily Record, The Scotsman, Sunday Mail, the Belfast Telegraph, along with writing articles in glossy magazines – in both Spain and the UK – and appearing on BBC Radio. Other books published by Andrew Atkinson include: David Beckham – In at the Deep End; Racing into The Millennium; Sex Scandal of Penwortham Prior; and The Mad Monk: “I have vast knowledge within the Media, covering an ‘across the board’ wealth of experience, spanning over three decades. I am here to help you become an Author. Hopefully I can help people realise a dream of getting their book published,” said Andrew. If you are interested in Andrew helping you to get your book published email: lancashiremedia@gmail.com with your details. In return Andrew will personally give details of his services, including writing, proof reading, design, delivery, and the costs incurred, based on the book pages (pagination), colour, and the print run (number of books required) in both hard back and soft back finish. Quoting George Formby: “It lancashiremedia@gmail.com today.

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turned out to be a male spirit who was protecting spirit children who were stuck between two worlds due to a portal that had been opened from the use of an Ouija board. The male spirit assisted in sending those little ones over to the spirit world, and once this had been done, we closed the portal. I never doubt the information given to me by Ruby, who is my inspiration, and I feel honoured that she is working through me in such a unique way.

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Collapsed building was illegal The apartment block which crumbled in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, killing seven tenants – as previously reported in Costa Blanca People - had been built 44 years ago with no planning permission and did not appear on the town's land registry, according to the council. Los Cristianos belongs to the larger town of Arona, whose planning councillor Luis García said the tragedy has sparked an inquiry into exactly how many residential properties are registered and which have slipped through the net. Like most towns in Spain, Arona expects a minimum level of preservation of residential buildings and these rules become tighter if a property is rented out to tenants or sold. This means if the Los Cristianos apartments had been on the registry, the council would have prevented its getting into such a state that it was in danger of collapsing by ordering the owners to take action and banning letting until repairs were carried out.

Meetings and presentations for residents, housing management firms and freehold communities are being held to explain about property laws and check everyone is fully familiar with planning and registration requirements. Newer properties are unlikely to be affected in the same way, but older buildings, which have always stayed within the same families and been handed down through generations, may have fallen though legal loopholes such as not having deeds, or flats

within the same block not being registered as separate homes. These issues are easy and relatively cheap to resolve and can be handled as part of the buying process, meaning they are not a barrier to putting a flat or house on the market and will be automatically flagged up once purchase process gets under way. The problem comes where these properties remain in the same family and have never changed hands since they were built decades ago, as was the case with the Los Cristianos block. Forthcoming meetings will explain to owners how they can find out the steps they are required to take to ensure their properties are in a legal and safe condition. Arona council already carries out inspections of properties over 50 years old to make sure they comply, but the block which crumbled was not due to form part of this programme for another six years. Also, major structural works were being carried out inside the block at the time of its collapse, and these had not been notified to the council, nor did they have the required planning permission. Correct permission In Spain, planning permission – or at least notification to the council – is obligatory when carrying out works inside a property, not just outside, even where this does not affect the size or nature of the home in question. Painting walls or other, similar DIY procedures do not require notification, but fitting a complete new kitchen or bathroom does, or building a swimming pool, fixed barbecue unit, an outbuilding, or knocking two rooms into one, for example. Anyone who wants to carry out works on their property should check with the council or their legal advisors as to whether planning is needed. The Tenerife block collapse is now in the hands of the courts, who are fully investigating the cause and where liability lies so steps can be taken to ensure it does not happen again, and those affected or their surviving next of kin can be duly compensated.

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The Forest (2016) Rating 4.8 A woman goes into Japan’s Suicide Forest to find her twin sister, and confronts supernatural terror. Director: Jason Zada Writers: Nick Antosca, Sarah Cornwell Stars: Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt

Fantastic Beasts (2016) The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Director: David Yates Writers: J.K. Rowling, J.K. Rowling (textbook) Stars: Ezra Miller, Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell

Now You See Me 2 (2016) The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet. Director: Jon M. Chu Writers: Ed Solomon (screenplay), Ed Solomon (story) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Eisenberg

The Legend of Tarzan (2016) Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Director: David Yates Writers: Adam Cozad (screenplay), Craig Brewer (screenplay) Stars: Margot Robbie, Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson

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Eastenders: Kyle meets with someone from his past, but will all go to plan? Sonia faces the reality of her situation.

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The Conspiracy Files: Who Shot down MH17 – BBC2 – 10.00 pm When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew, a storm of conspiracy theories was unleashed across social media. While the official inquiries have pointed the finger of blame at separatist fighters and their Russian backers, a host of different theories claim the Ukrainian government, and even the CIA, were to blame. With revealing eyewitness testimonies, satellite photographs, wire taps, clandestine videos and expert evidence, Conspiracy Files tries to sort the fact from the fiction. In a world where the information war fought online can be just as significant as battles on the ground, this film also analyses the role of the Kremlin in the search for the truth about who shot down MH17.

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Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale The Cube Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale The Cube The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Almost Impossible Gameshow Plebs Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! Glitchy Two and a Half Men The Almost Impossible Gameshow

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WWE Experience

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Bpl 100 Club

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Home and Away

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Profile for Murder

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

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Ben Fogle: The Great African Migration

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New elections on horizon After meeting with Spain’s King Felipe VI recently, as part of the last round of talks with politicians before new elections will have to be called, Socialist Party (PSOE) leader Pedro Sánchez announced that he had told the king that he will not have enough support to win a second investiture vote in Congress. “I don’t have enough votes to unblock the opposition of the Popular Party [PP] and Podemos,” Sánchez told reporters. The former party won most votes at the inconclusive 20th December elections in Spain, but fell well short of a majority. The latter, meanwhile, has refused to do deals with any of the other Spanish parties in the negotiations that have ensued. Earlier in the day the Socialists had announced that they were in agreement with most of the policy points

PSOE and never wanted to see a Socialist prime minister,” he said. “Perhaps Iglesias thinks that democracy is all about imposing and not about reaching consensus,” he continued. Change has been delayed by two months, but change will arrive,” the PSOE chief said in reference to new elections, which will most likely be held in June. In agreement after the round of talks, the King announced that coalition talks had failed and that Spanish voters were headed for fresh elections. The King declared there was no candidate for Prime Minister after month-long talks on the formation of a coalition. “His Majesty the King... has established that there is no candidate with the necessary support,” the royal palace said in a statement. King Felipe VI's conclusion sets in motion a constitutional procedure to dissolve

“Iglesias has slammed the door and bolted it,” he said in reference to the refusal of the party chief to do a deal. Pablo Iglesias submitted by Valencian leftist party Compromís, with a view to forging a leftist alliance. But that deal was rejected outright by emerging center-right force Ciudadanos. Sánchez defended the deal he had reached with Ciudadanos, and which he took to Congress for the first investiture vote – which he ended up losing, despite the support of the new party. But he had harsh words for Pablo Iglesias, the leader of Podemos. “Iglesias has slammed the door and bolted it,” he said in reference to the refusal of the party chief to do a deal. “He has put his positions ahead of change in this country. He never wanted to do a deal with the

parliament and call new elections. Speaking to reporters shortly after meeting the monarch, parliamentary speaker Patxi Lopez said the next elections would be announced on 3rd May. Under an official electoral timeframe, the polls are expected to take place on 26th June. The announcement comes more than 18 weeks after the elections resulted in a hung parliament and forced parties into talks on forming a coalition, which would be a first for Spain since it returned to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975. But the parties were unable to come to a deal, leading to the current political paralysis.

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ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 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 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.15pm 10.20pm 11.50pm

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Crime drama series set in Coleraine, Northern Ireland in 1990 and based on true events. Lesley inherits money from her father and threatens to leave Colin. The risk of losing the inheritance forces Colin’s hand, and with Hazel's help he decides to put his plan to murder Lesley and Trevor into action.

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evidence. But excitement and jubilation quickly dissipate, as the hidden reason for their mission and the great danger they are now in - begins to surface. With Fassbender as the crew’s android; Theron as the Weyland official in charge of the operation; and Elba as captain of the Prometheus. Alien, the film that spawned the franchise, follows.

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and embarks on a campaign of guerrilla warfare to protect King Richard's throne. Fight scenes are lively and inventive, and a set piece fought under the forest canopy pulls out all the stops.

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ITV2 7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 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 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 12.55am

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Royal Pains Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street 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! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Family Guy Family Guy Plebs Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 10.00am 11.30am 11.45am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.30pm 3.45pm 4.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 10.30pm 11.30pm 12.00am 1.00am 3.00am 5.00am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

7.00am

The Longest Ride

9.15am

Friday Download: The Movie

11.00am

Kid Vengeance The Longest Ride

3.15pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

3.45pm

Maggie

5.30pm

Ricki and the Flash

7.15pm

Friday Download: The Movie

9.00pm

Ricki and the Flash

10.45pm

Maggie

12.30am

Kid Vengeance

2.20am

The Overnight

4.00am

Kid Vengeance

6.00am

Captain America: Civil War Premiere Special

6.30am

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 11.45pm 12.10am 2.30am 4.00am

Sky Sports 1

Sky Movies Premiere

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Flog It! Neighbourhood Blues Escape to the Country The Food Detectives Gardeners' World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Coast Athletics My Life on a Plate Holiday of My Lifetime Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Eggheads Big Blue UK Antiques Road Trip Choose the Right Puppy for You Attenborough's Life That Glows Upstart Crow Newsnight Weather Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson MasterChef Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit This is BBC Two

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football Gold Football Gold Football League Goals Goals on Sunday Ford Football Special Football Gold Football Gold The Premier League Years Fantasy Football Club Highlights Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Football League Goals Live Elite League Speedway Football League Goals SPFL Round Up Soccer A.M. - The Best Bits Elite League Speedway The Premier League Years SPFL Round Up BPL Legends Bpl 100 Club Bpl 100 Club

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Empire Gogglebox New Girl Brooklyn Nine-Nine

MOVIE pick Two Wrongs – Channel 5 – 4.15 pm

Film in which a single mother working as an in-home nurse, confronts a parents worst nightmare when her daughter is abducted and she has to do the unthinkable to find her.

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Australia with Ray Mears Coronation Street Marcella ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather River Monsters The World is Not Enough Jackpot247 The Jeremy Kyle Show

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

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Monkey Life Monkey Life Monkey Life Monkey Life Ninja Warrior Ninja Warrior Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Forever Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 UK Border Force Futurama Futurama Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons Modern Family Air Ambulance ER Legends Limitless The Force: Manchester Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Nothing to Declare

Channel 4 7.20am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.05pm 1.35pm 2.05pm 2.40pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 12.40am 1.35am 2.30am 3.25am 4.20am 5.15am 5.35am

Doctor at Large Heartbeat Where the Heart is The Royal Judge Judy Judge Judy Judge Judy Noah's Ark Murder, She Wrote Heartbeat The Royal Where the Heart is Doctor at Large On the Buses George and Mildred Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Long Lost Family Law and Order: UK The Knock Noah's Ark Where the Heart is

Will and Grace Will and Grace Will and Grace Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Frasier Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Four in a Bed Channel 4 News Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Fifteen to One Countdown Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Eating Well with Hemsley and Hemsley Food Unwrapped What Britain Buys Very British Problems Random Acts 24 Hours in Police Custody Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA Alan Carr: Chatty Man World's Most Extreme... Four Rooms Kirstie's Handmade Treasures Supershoppers

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am

ITV3 7.00am 7.25am 8.30am 9.35am 10.35am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 6.50pm 7.50pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.10am 2.10am

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World News Today The Wonder of Bees with Martha Kearney The Golden Age of the British Sports Car Britain's Deadliest Rail Disaster: Quintinshill The Dark Ages Attenborough's Ark: Natural World Special Everything and Nothing The Genius of David Bowie The High Art of the Low Countries A Very British Map: The Ordnance Survey Story This is BBC Four

Channel 5 7.00am

The Wotwots!

7.10am

Chloe's Closet

7.20am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

7.30am

Fireman Sam

7.40am

Wissper

7.50am

Peppa Pig

7.55am

Pip Ahoy!

8.10am

Little Princess

8.20am

Bob the Builder

8.35am

Thomas and Friends

8.50am

Noddy: Toyland Detective

9.00am

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

9.15am

Peppa Pig

9.25am

Peppa Pig

9.35am

Paw Patrol

9.50am

Bananas in Pajamas

10.00am

Toot the Tiny Tugboat

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

1.10pm

5 News Lunchtime

1.15pm

Cowboy Builders

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Two Wrongs

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Deep-Sea Super Predator

9.00pm

Police Interceptors

10.00pm

The Tube: Going Underground

11.00pm

Gotham

12.00am

Up Late with Rylan

12.45am

Person of Interest

1.40am

Tattoo Disasters UK

2.05am

Super Casino

4.10am

Castle

5.00am

Wildlife SOS

5.25am

Divine Designs

5.45am

House Doctor

6.10am

House Doctor

6.35am

House Doctor

More 4 9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

11.40am

River Cottage Bites

12.00pm

Beaches

2.25pm

Time Team

3.30pm

Time Team

4.35pm

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun

6.45pm

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Vet on the Hill

11.00pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.10am

Undercover Boss USA

2.05am

Vet on the Hill

3.10am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

ITV4 7.00am 7.10am 7.40am 8.05am 8.55am 10.00am 11.00am 11.55am 12.55pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.55pm 4.25pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.05pm

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What Britain Buys – Channel 4 – 10.00 pm

This new series provides an eye-opening and intriguing look at how we shop, which products we buy, and what the ú6.7 billion-a-week shopping habit says about Britain today. Mary Portas meets the high street buyers, trend forecasters, celebrity endorsers and the great British public - to discover what’s flying off the shelves and what’s not shifting. Armed with inside information from the nation's biggest retailers, What Britain Buys lifts the lid on what we spend our hard earned cash on and why.

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CLARO calls for Costa library The Orihuela Costa political party CLARO has reignited its campaign for a library, demanding that a new facility be set up in the area. The new call to action was made to coincide with World Book Day on 23rd April 23rd. The party claims that residents have been asking for one for years, because even though there are over 30,000 registered residents at the moment there is only one reading point, which is five kilometres from the centre of the area at Lomas de Cabo Roig. CLARO also criticised the “terrible”

conditions that the volunteers at the reading point have to endure for the last three years and which has forced many of them to resign due to “lack of resources and municipal support”. In a statement CLARO claims that since the new local government team came in to power the opening of the service has been reduced from three days a week to just one, as has the cleaning service for the building. A CLARO spokesman said: “The volunteers have to do cleaning and pay for the cleaning products, pencils and paper.”

“There is a computer that does not have the relevant programs, it is so inefficient that the registration of new users has to be done by hand. There is no wi-fi service and no telephone at the centre so the volunteers have to use their own equipment in order to do anything.” CLARO pointed out that libraries are the first cultural resources that Town Halls are obliged to set up by law for areas with populations of more than 5,000 inhabitants; something that has been long over-looked on the Orihuela Costa.

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Eddie’s opens second bar in San Miguel

Based on the runaway success of Eddie’s Bar at La Fuente, Eddie Doherty has opened a second café bar of the same name in San Miguel, which is already proving popular with locals. Eddie’s is the perfect mix of a stylish bar, with good food and friendly atmosphere and since opening more than one year ago has become one of the most popular places on Le Fuente. Eddie’s, San Miguel is to stick to exactly the same winning formula – with the same menu, same level of customer service and excellent staff. Eddie’s brings together all the experience Eddie gained working at Bernie d’Arcy’s and Viva la Vida and always has a steady flow of customers at each location. La Fuente is open from 9am till late every day and San Miguel from 10am till late. Eddie’s offers a range of breakfasts;

such as a full cooked traditional breakfast from just 2.95 euros, or you can go large for a few extra euros. For smaller appetites there is a breakfast bap or eggs or beans on toast, as well as toast and toasted baguette with tomato. The menu also offers snacks and light bites such as jackets potato with a choice of hot and cold fillings, sandwiches, panini’s and bowls of chips; either plain or smothered in cheese or chilli. Main lunch time meals are all priced at 5 euros and include: Honey roast ham, chips and egg, homemade lasagne, spaghetti bolognaise, chicken curry, sausage and mash, beef burger and scampi. There is a special children’s menu and daily tapas dishes are also available. Eddie’s also offers special promotions such as coffee and cake at 2.50 euros. All the food at Eddie’s is freshly prepared and cooked to order in the modern kitchen. Food can be eaten inside the stylish bar, in the conservatories or at Le Fuente out on the newly refurbished terrace. The meals are proving so popular that the kitchens now have extended hours to 10pm Monday to Friday and there is a daily 5 euros

menu served every evening. Happy hours is from 4pm till 7pm every day with special offers and discounts on drinks. Martin, the bar manager at San Miguel is the cocktail king and can expertly mix everything from an amazing Mojito to a superb Singapore Sling. If it’s entertainment you want, then Eddie’s has that too. Both bars have entertainment Thursday through to Sunday with live music, quizzes and karaoke. Wednesday at Le Fuente is clairvoyant night with Kim from 7pm and booking is essential for this. Thursday is quiz night and Friday is Mark and Keeley. Every Sunday Eddies La Fuente serves its traditional roast Sunday lunch which is always a sell out and again booking is absolutely essential as there are never any walk-in seats available - and at just 5 euros per person it is

affordable as well as tasty. Why not relax after your Sunday meal and enjoy the entertainment with Paul Christie and

Marky Mark. Eddie’s La Fuente and San Miguel cater for a wide range of private parties, functions and special occasions from weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and general celebrations. Eddie would like to thank his team for their continued hard work and first class professionalism - Denise, Martin, Jess,Paul, Jo, Jade, George, Steve, Liam, Patricia and Jen – and the in turn, the management and the team would all like to thank their customers for their loyal support. Eddie’s is located next door to Market Street Restaurant on the ring road, San Miguel and on the top floor of the La Fuente Centre, behind the pharmacy. For further information call 865 770 040 or you can text your booking to 630 784 930. Mireille Toddington

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No 1 tune not a hit with Ibiza officials Furious tourism authorities in Ibiza claim the island's image has been tarred by the UK top 40 hit in which the singer describes a negative experience of taking ecstasy. Mike Posner's UK Number 1 song ‘I took a pill in Ibiza’ tells of the disillusionment and isolation of the music industry, and in fact only refers to taking psychedelic drugs on the Balearic party island on one occasion. However, Ibiza's tourist board - which successfully campaigned against the chav reality show ‘Ibiza Shore’ being filmed there in summer 2015 - is fed up with the island being seen as a haven of hedonism. “Ibiza has so much more than its famous nightclubs - museums, beaches, culture, food and plenty

more - but we've been stereotyped,” says tourist board boss Vicent Torres. He has urged Posner to travel to Ibiza to check out its peaceful, rural, historical and culinary charms to prove to him it is not all about rave music and recreational drugs. The singer, however, has already visited, and his short break on the White Isle was what inspired his song in the first place. He had been recording a new track with Swedish DJ Avicii in the latter's home country, and decided to join him when Avicii announced he was off to Ibiza. Posner, from Detroit, USA, says only one person recognised him whilst he was in one of the clubs, and offered him one of his pills. The singer admits he was so

drunk he took one, but that the comedown made him feel, as he says in the song lyrics, ‘10 years older’. The UK’s chart station, Radio 1, hesitated before playing Posner’s hit on air initially, but in the end the BBC were instructed to call the record simply ‘In Ibiza’. Media watchdogs decided that as the drug experience described was discouraging, it could not be said to be promoting illegal substances.

Charity volunteers needed Help at Home Costa Blanca is in need of a little help itself. The charity is looking for locals to help it help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata and Orihuela Costa from Villamartin to Campoverde. Its clients have a variety of short and long term medical conditions and are of all ages and nationalities. The charity currently looks after more than 60 people who need a friend to pop in regularly to

help them with everyday life. Help at Home Costa Blanca is therefore in urgent need volunteers who can offer home help, care, respite care, translation services and/or organise fund raising. Any amount of time would be appreciated even just a few hours once a week would help. If you seek help or advice relating to Spanish social and welfare issues, contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email:

charitycentre.helpathomecb@gmail. com. The Charity Centre is open from 10.30am till 2.00pm Monday till Saturday at CC Flamenca Beach 118, Orihuela Costa. Help at Home Costa Blanca can also be found at The Emerald Isle Charity Market every Tuesday from 11.00am till 3.00pm where it is raising funds to purchase a vehicle for disabled and special needs clients.

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Canned food cancer scare A leading UK cancer charity has written to major food manufacturers asking them to give details of their use of the controversial chemical BPA in food cans. The move follows a US study showing BPA is still widely used in cans despite being linked to a range of potentially serious health problems. BPA stands for bisphenol-A, a man-made industrial chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastic including food and drinks packaging, microwave ovenware, storage containers, water and milk bottles as well as plastic tableware and cutlery. It is also used to make the epoxy resins that line cans of food, such as baked beans, soup and tomatoes and cans of fizzy and alcoholic drinks. The chemical is also found in a vast range of non-food products. Two-thirds of nearly 200 food cans analysed in the US study tested positive for the chemical, a finding described by the report’s authors as “alarming”. The investigation, commissioned by the US Breast Cancer Fund and other non-profit groups, found that leading canned food manufacturers were “not making good” on their promises to stop using BPA.

Now, Breast Cancer UK has written to the UK subsidiaries of these companies, which include soup giant Campbell’s, for information about the extent of the use of BPA in cans in the UK. The charity is campaigning for a total ban on BPA in ‘food contact materials’.

“There is a lot of evidence, and it’s growing, that BPA can have an affect on the human body even at very low levels,” says chief executive Lynn Ladbrook. “We believe there is no safe dose of BPA. That’s why we are writing to

the UK subsidiaries of the companies in the US study, asking them to state their policy on BPA and the extent to which the chemical is used in the UK.” Food Safety UK acknowledges that “minute” amounts of BPA can leach into food from cans and packaging, but says the chemical is “rapidly absorbed, detoxified, and eliminated by the body” and therefore “not a risk” to human health at current exposure levels. However, the subject is contentious among scientists. BPA is classified as an endocrine disruptor, which means it can interfere with the hormone systems of mammals. But regulatory authorities around the world, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the US Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada, say our low exposure to the chemical is not harmful. However, the scientific evidence that low doses can, in fact, impact on human health is growing. In France food packaging containing BPA is banned, although it can now be used in products made for export, following a legal challenge by plastics manufacturers.

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Welcome Palace Welcome palace has moved The Welcome Palace which was previously in Daya Vieja has now moved to Avda Barrio Los Palacios, Formentera del Segura. My family and I were lucky enough to be invited to sample their culinary delights. The air conditioned restaurant is in a very good position just off the CV-91 leading to Guardamar from the AP7. The restaurant is traditionally decorated with well dressed tables and a bright and airy placeto enjoy a meal with family and friends whether you are in a small or a large group. Traditional Indian music in the background also adds to the ambience of the restaurant. When entering this delightful restaurant you are greeted by Ranbeer Singh, the owner of the restaurant and the head waiter who are very extremely friendly, accommodating and are always on hand to attend to your every need and share in a laugh and joke with your table. The menu is extensive offering a full range of options, salads and raita, starters, soup, Tandoori, traditional curry

dishes such as Rogan Josh, Korma, Dopiaza, Dansak, Madras, Vindaloo to name but a few ….. with a choice of chicken, lamb, prawn or king prawn, chefs specials, Indian breads and a fabulous choice for the vegetarian option. The Welcome Palace will cater for individual tastes and will amend any dish to suit your taste whether you prefer the hotter or more mild curries. If you don’t see a dish of your choice on the menu then all you have to do is ask one of the helpful waiters who will gladly speak to the kitchen and organise. There is also a childrens menu available. All dishes are also available as ‘Take Away’ options and there is a free bottle of wine with every ‘Take Away’ order over 17 euros.

After taking our drinks order and presenting the table with Popadoms and pickle trays we were offered the option to have a variety of starters served to our table to sample and we gladly jumped at the offer. Promptly arrived chicken pakora, onion bhaji, mixed vegetable

sizzling hot platter, chicken sag and chicken takatak from the chef’s specialities which was also served with a thick sauce on a sizzling hot platter. To accompany the main course was a selection of boiled rice and Pilau rice, Garlic Nan and Chapattis. Each curry was cooked to perfection with exactly the right amount of herbs and spices in each dish to meet our individual tastes. The Welcome Palace welcomes customers old and new to come along and try a real Indian Curry. If you love traditional Indian food then this restaurant is a must to visit. To reserve your table call 600 376 271 / 865 774 607. The restaurant is open every day 12.00 noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm until late and is located just off the CV 91 Formentera. Plenty of parking is available to accommodate this large restaurant.

pakora and chicken tikka pieces. Each dish was very well presented with salad garnish. For main courses we chose a selection of dishes, vegetable madras, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka served on a

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Patrick via email asks: Hello Aunty. I have just had my Windows Vista upgraded to Windows 10 but now when I have an incoming message I cannot for the life of me work out to print it. I can’t find any button or icon that says “print” and I got so frustrated that I resorted to writing an old pen and stamp style

letter that, if I ever find a post box, I imagine will take 3 weeks to get to my brother in Ireland. It is not as easy to use as the last system I had. Aunty Says: Hello Patrick. I’m not 100% sure what kind of message you are trying to print but I imagine you are using the horrible email app that comes with

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Windows 8 and 10. Try holding down the ‘Ctrl’ key whilst pressing the ‘P’ key which normally brings up the print function with most apps in all versions of Windows. I can see from your email address that you are using Yahoo mail so maybe try accessing your email via www.yahoomail.com and see if that looks more familiar. There’s a post box

out the front of Carrefour if that fails. Lisa via email asks: I have a new laptop running Windows 10 which came with the trial Microsoft 365 Office app pre-installed. Annoyingly this is now warning me that it will expire in 7 days and I don’t want to pay the extortionate price that Microsoft are asking for Office. I use Word every day and have tried the free LibreOffice but it’s way too complicated for what I want to do. Is there any other program that you know of? Aunty Says: Hi Lisa. There is a basic app bundled

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with Windows called Wordpad which pretty much does everything that most of us require, plus it is laid out very similar to Microsoft Word. Click in the search field (bottom left corner down by the start icon) and type Wordpad and then double click on the top one in the list that pops up. David and Beverly ask: Hello Aunty. I have an HP ProBook running Windows 7 and I use Internet Explorer 11 (IE) but I have never been able to play videos on some news websites, the Daily Mail for example, but other sites such as The Independent play fine, as do videos on YouTube. Now however I cannot get any video to play using IE, instead I just get “could not install media” messages. The problem seems exclusive to IE as other browsers such as Chrome seem to play videos without any problem. I have reset all settings to the default, I have reinstalled the latest IE but I’ve avoided uninstalling IE as I have lots of bookmarks which is the main reason I have stuck with it. I have reinstalled Flash, Java etc and I run Avast for security. I also use Malwarebytes and Advanced System Care regularly as clean up tools. Aunty Says: Hello David and Beverly. Wow you have pretty much covered every angle there so I’m going to suggest you simply stick with Google Chrome instead of IE and use the “Import bookmarks and settings” option to bring in your favorites and passwords etc from IE and/or Firefox. I would strongly recommend uninstalling Advance System Care (and any other apps you find from iOBit) as I have seen an alarming amount of computers riddled and crippled by this dodgy software. Email me your questions to auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com and I will see you all next week

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Refugees come to Spain Spain will take in 200 refugees currently based in Greece and Syria from next month, according to acting interior minister Jorge Fernández Díaz. The Spanish caretaking government has agreed to take 100 Syrians from Turkey as part of the controversial 'refugee swap' deal made between the south-east European country and the EU. Another 87 asylum-seekers already on Greek soil will be housed in Spain as part of the European Commission's

resettlement programme. It will be up to the Greek and Italian authorities to decide exactly when, but Fernández Díaz believes it could be as early as the beginning of May. So far, Spain has only taken 18 of the 16,000 it promised to resettle between 2015 and the end of 2016. To meet this target, the country would have to bring in 1,800 Syrians a month between now and December. Red tape in Europe is all that is holding

Spain back, since the country and its people are actively in favour of refugees entering. Town councils have set up registers of local residents with spare rooms or homes who are willing to let refugees stay in them, whilst fund-raising and aid collections have been organised across the country and protests and petitions calling for action to be taken to help resettle those fleeing the Syrian war have been numerous in the past year.

Thai Prince flies into Spain to buy ornaments The crown Prince of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn and his wife made a swift stop-off at Valencia airport recently to visit the Lladró porcelain factory and stock up. The Royal couple landed early in the evening with their entourage in their private jet, a Boeing 737, which they use frequently for State visits around the world, and were met on the runway by staff from the Thai embassy. They were then taken in limousines to the Lladró factory in nearby Tavernes Blanques where they bought a number of

figurines. About three hours after landing in Manises airport, they were taken back there to board the aircraft for their onward journey, to a destination which has not been disclosed. The Prince and Princess of Thailand's visit to the factory where the world-famous porcelain figurines are made exclusively comes at a difficult time for the firm, which is undergoing a 'restructure', according to the media. Queen Sirikit, Prince Maha's mother,

knows co-founder José Lladró personally as he visited her in Thailand – a major market for the porcelain creations - in 1996. Whilst there, José Lladró was keen to find out what type of ornaments the Queen of Thailand liked best, asking her about her favourite colours and shapes. The Queen replied that in her opinion, the most interesting aspect of Lladró porcelain was the techniques employed in creating them. Since then, the Thai Royal family has been a loyal customer of Lladró.

Brit arrested for posting drugs The Guardia Civil has detained a 56 year old Briton for posting marihuana to Germany. The package contained 17 vacuum packed plastic bags with more than 300 grams in each one and was intercepted at the Correos office in Lanjarón, Granada. The Guardia Civil made the arrest at the man’s home, a small cortijo in the Alpujarra locality of Cáñar, as the presumed author of a crime against public health via drug trafficking with

postal package containing slightly less than five kilos of marihuana. There is a protocol of understanding between Correos and the Guardia Civil regarding suspicious packages, when the civil servants in the post office immediately alert the Guardia Civil which would then inspect the item. So, when the postal workers in the office in Lanjarón saw the package with a German address destination Merzig and believed it contained narcotics, they

alerted the Guardia Civil and the Judicial Police from Órgiva to collect the suspicious package. The officers took the package to the Courts in Órgiva and on opening it found it did indeed contain drugs. The officers established the sender lived in Cáñar, and after finding him, took him into custody. A following search of his home revealed a machine to vacuum pack goods and a collection of the bags he had been using matching the drugs impounded.

Amazon rapped over inapp purchases Amazon illegally charged parents for children's in-app purchases between 2011 and 2014, a judge has ruled. In 2014, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Amazon over its handling of in-app purchases on its app store for Kindle and Android devices. The FTC reached out-of-court settlements with Apple and Google over their app stores in the same year. The trading watchdog said it would

urge the court to demand full refunds for affected Amazon customers. Many mobile games and programs offer in-app purchases, which let people spend real money on extras in games, music downloads or to unlock premium features. Amazon, Apple and Google were all criticised when the concept was first launched, after a number of parents complained that their children had run up huge bills while playing games.

Wild Lynx may be reintroduced to UK Lynx cats may be reintroduced to the UK following successful Spanish breeding programme. A UK trust looking to reintroduce the wild cat following the success Spanish conservationists have achieved, which has seen Spain’s Lynx cat population triple thanks to the successful captive breeding program. The 15-year project has seen the Iberian Lynx, which was confined to less than 100 in the Andalucian region, increase in population size despite having only 25 breeding females. A decline in habitat space and rabbit population, the wild cats’ main food source, led the Spanish Environment Ministry and Andalusian Environment Council to agree on a breeding programme where cats were born in captivity and gradually released, 400 animals by 2015. Most of the cats remain in Andalucia and stay in a territorial area of 20 square kilometres, but some have reached the hills near Toledo, Extremadura. Following the project’s success, the Lynx UK Trust has been established to reintroduce the medium-sized cats to the

British Isles, where they have not roamed for more than 1,000 years. The species would be the Eurasian Lynx as opposed to the Iberian Lynx, which are larger with small tufts of black hair on each ear. The UK government is set to discuss the issue later this year, but farmers have voiced opposition over fears for the safety of domestic and farm animals. The four living species of the Lynx genus are believed to have evolved from the Issoire lynx which lived in Europe and Africa. Of the four lynx species, the Eurasian lynx is the largest in size. It is native to European and Siberian forests. Populations of Eurasian lynx have been dramatically reduced in Europe, where it is now being reintroduced. The Eurasian lynx is the third largest predator in Europe after the brown bear and the grey wolf. It is a strict carnivore, consuming about one or two kilograms of meat every day. The Eurasian lynx is one of the widest-ranging, and is found in forests of Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. The lynx hunts by stalking and jumping its prey, helped by the rugged, forested country in which it resides. Roe Deer is a favorite prey for the Eurasian lynx.

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Specsavers celebrates 10 Years in Spain To celebrate Specsavers Opticas’ 10th Anniversary in Spain there are two great events taking place in the southern Costa Blanca in May. On the 5th and the 11th of May, Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja and Guardamar will be holding a fun birthday events from 12-4pm to raise money for kidney charity ALCER. Specsavers Opticas is also the main sponsor of the Rotary Club Guardamar’s Classic Car event on the 30th of April which is funding free school books for families in need. The Rotary Club’s classic car event is from 10am to 4pm in the Plaza de Constitución in Guardamar. There will be an exhibition of stunning classic cars and bikes, live music and dance performances, competitions, raffles and a bouncy castle for the kids. At midday there will be a huge paella for 500 people and food and drink to buy. All funds

raised will go to the book bank of the school IES Les Dunas, to donate to families unable to afford the annual book bill. Specsavers are supporting this event as members of the Guardamar Rotary Club and a business that is passionate about giving back to the community and particularly supporting children and families in the area On the 5th and 11th of May, Specsavers Opticas in Torrevieja and Guardamar respectively are hosting birthday events in store from 12 to 4pm. Sunshine Radio will be broadcasting live from both events, there will be cake and cava for everyone to enjoy and there will be fun activities such as a Magician and Face Painter to entertain the kids. There will also be a raffle to win a wonderful prize hamper and all proceeds will be donated to ALCER, a Spanish kidney charity which the stores

have been supporting throughout the year. At both events frame stylists will be on hand to offer style advice and guests will be able to enter the Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition and be in with a chance to win €500. You can also enter via Facebook and online at en.specsavers.es/loveglasses until the 29th May. Specsavers Opticas is part of the World’s largest privately owned optical group which has revolutionised the eyecare industry. The first Specsavers Opticas opened in Javea on the Costa Blanca in April 2006 to provide customers with quality, professional eyecare at low prices and there are now five stores in the Costa Blanca. Find SpecsaversOpticas on Facebook or visit www.specsavers.es to find out more.

Beware sneaky property rentals The taxman is turning its attention to hidden internet property rentals. Spain’s Tax Agency is targeting the owners of apartments who placed rental ads last year – including those on specialised websites such as Airbnb – in a crackdown on unreported income. With the 2015 income tax drive now officially underway, taxpayers who use the new online tax filing program, Renta Web, may find the following message on their computer screen:

“According to data in the Tax Agency’s power, you have placed property rental ads in various media, including the internet.” The note is a reminder that any income from such rentals must be declared, in the same way as income from foreign pension schemes or other foreign assets. The agency’s management director, Rufino de la Rosa, has not explained how the Tax Agency has obtained rental data, noting only that popular real estate websites

such as Idealista or Airbnb are not providing information to the authorities. This is not the first time Spain’s taxman has gone after undeclared income from property rental. In 2012, it conducted checks on homes that had been declared as empty, with many showing high utility consumption. Nearly half (49.03%) of all home rentals in Spain, some 1.3 million properties, are not declared to the tax authorities.

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Elche Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home donation Last Monday Annette English volunteer fundraiser for the charity met a lovely couple Lisa & Rob Ellis of Muebles 43 and the Linen Mill Quesada who had already made a donation of towels etc to the children's home and after having further cash donations from various sources it was decided by the charity that the children needed new sofas and bedding. This wonderful couple provided everything the children needed all at cost price to them and then did some more providing FREE throws, FREE cushions and Raffle prizes. So thank you Rob & Lisa for your help and donations it's a privilege to have met you both

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All About Health and Beauty Hello and welcome to our new health and Beauty column… and so much more. We have selected a panel of experts for you to ask advice from as many of your questions, concerns and queries are on a wide variety of health and lifestyle issues. You can ask us anything on beauty, weddings, nutrition, weight loss, skin care, counselling, cosmetic surgery and the latest health news etc . How do we have all this information you may be thinking? Medaesthetics Cosmetic Surgery Clinic and Advanced Skin Care have joined forces with Lyndyloo Weddings in Spain and between us all we have many years of experience and knowledge to guide you. Each week we will look at a different subject and tell you about the latest

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Anti-aging pill An anti-ageing pill that could help us live up to a decade longer has moved a step closer with the discovery of a key component of the ageing process. Protein molecules – known as GSK-3 – are responsible for shortening our natural lives, according to a new study which suggests that life could be prolonged by effectively switching them off. Experiments with fruit flies – which also have the GSK-3 protein – found that the molecule could be inhibited by lowlevel lithium use, which extended their lives by 16 percent. This has raised hopes that lithium – or more likely another, similar drug with fewer sideeffects – could eventually be turned into a tablet to prolong human life. And perhaps more importantly, knowledge of the molecule could also unlock the secret to pushing back the onset of agerelated diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer and Parkinson’s, said Dr Jorge Ivan Castillo-Quan, lead author of the study.

“We’re excited about GSK-3. It could mean that all sorts of diseases related to ageing could be prevented for the near future if it was to become a therapy starting in middle age. I think that’s an even more exciting perspective than life extension,” he said. “There’s a lot of controversy about lifespan extension. But this also concerns extension of health. For example if this drug could delay Alzheimer’s from the age of 75 to the age of 90 that would be extremely good. We don’t necessarily want to live to 110 or 120 but we want to live healthier for longer,” said Dr Jorge, who conducted the research at University College London and has since moved to Harvard University. He cautions that a GSK-3-related antiageing pill is unlikely within the next ten years and may not be available for several decades. When it does appear it could potentially extend life by around seven to ten years, he said. Although any anti-ageing pill could

Casa Verde Did you ever want to know more about the Spanish Dependence Law, how to certify a disability, how to process the permit of residence, passport, an inheritance, or who can help you in social services? To clarify these and other issues of general interest for the British collective in the area, Casaverde Foundation organises the 5th May the first Healthcare Information, Conferences for Expats in Torrevieja. This first edition will start at 9:00 o'clock with first level speakers from the Hon. Town Hall of Torrevieja, British Consulate, Deloitte, Sanitas and the Casaverde Foundation. Moreover, during the Coffee Break, which will take place at 11:15 in the morning, attendees will enjoy a snack while they participate in activities related to the promotion of health and talk to other residents of the British community in the area. Being well informed is essential these days to be able to enjoy all the amenities the Vega Baja offers to its residents. So that Casaverde Foundation, with more than 25 years of experience in the field of

dependence and health, provides us this information developing an event that will be entirely in English, within its annual Social work program. The event will take place on May 5th at the Cultural Centre “Virgen del Carmen” in Torrevieja. The entrance is free access, with limited capacity of the site (200 people). Still not signed up? Do it today calling 965 72 47 75 or sending an email to info@fundacioncasaverde.com.

use lithium it is more likely that various other drugs still under development that perform broadly similar functions would be used. This is because lithium, a therapy for bipolar disorder, can have side-effects such as making people feel dazed and fatigued. The researchers will now conduct GSK-3 research in more complex animals such as mice before moving on to primates and then humans. The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory were also involved in the research, which is published in the journal ‘Cell Reports’.

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Home alone Living alone is becoming more ‘the norm’ in Spain, especially among young women. More and more residents in Spain live alone these days – in fact, one in four homes is occupied by just one person. A total of 4.58 million homes in the country are lived in by a sole occupant, with the number having increased by 1.1 percent, or 49,100, in the last year. This is not only because of an ageing population leading to more widows and widowers, as shown by the fact that the number of households in Spain has risen since early 2015 by 43,100, to a total of 18.35 million. Over-65s living alone are, in the majority, female, and widowed, whilst those aged 65 and under are more likely to be men, says the National Statistics Institute (INE). Sociology professor María Silvestre from Deusto University says the latter is largely due to how divorces and custody battles are handled, but also highlights the rapid rise in the number of young women who live alone. Last year, single female-occupied homes rose by 2.6 percent, whilst those lived in by sole men went down by 0.6 percent - and the growth in lone occupants of working age was five times that of those aged 65-plus, at 1.6 percent compared with 0.3 ppercent. Younger women living alone, according to Professor Silvestre, are symbolic of the ‘new feminine identity’ where ‘women no longer consider marriage and starting a family as their top priority’. Demographer Julio Pérez from Spain's national scientific research centre, the CSIC, says lone occupants over 65 are not increasing in number at the same rate because people are generally living

longer. Despite having rocketed in recent years, sole occupancy remains in the minority in Spain – whilst a quarter of all households are single-person, only one in 10 residents in the country live alone. The majority of homes are still made up of four members, in 28.2 percent of cases, and the number of households comprising three members is the same as that of sole occupants. But sole-occupied homes are slightly more numerous than those lived in by couples with no children or whose children have already left – 24.4 percent and families with three or more children are even more rare, representing half sole-occupancy number. Last year, the average household size sat at 2.51 people. The traditional ‘couple with kids’ nuclear family model is on the slide, however, according to the INE's figures. Whilst still fewer in number than sole occupancies or even than large families, single parents are increasingly seen. Back in 2014, a total of 9.6 percent of homes were occupied by one adult and his or her child or children, but this had gone up to 10.3 percent by 2015 – a hike of 8.1 percent, or 142,800 households. The majority of single parents continue to be women – 81.3 percent of them – but single dads increased by two-and-a-half times the rise in single mums. One-parent households occupied by a mother and her children went up by 6.3 percent, whilst lone fathers living with their kids increased by 16.9 percent. And although the majority of adults in Spain live as a couple, with or without children, they are decreasing in population – 0.5 percent fewer marriages or live-in relationships were reported at the beginning of 2016 than at the start of last year.

This said, same-sex couples living together, either in a marriage or a nonmarried relationship, increased in number by 1,500, or 1.6 percent, making up 0.8 percent of all homes in Spain. Living at home Professor Silvestre says the INE figures on occupancy show how adults in Spain continue to leave home much later than their northern European counterparts, with one in three aged 25 to 34 still living with their parents. In fact, parents aged 65-plus living as a couple with their children was the demographic profile that increased the most last year – by 6.9 percent, to a total of 15.4 percent of households – largely due to adults having to move back in with their family of origin due to long-term unemployment. Most over-65s live as a couple, or 45 percent, with 22.4 percent of the 65-85 age group living alone and 34.2 percent of those aged 86 and over now sole occupants. The oft-quoted ‘family culture’ in Spain means elderly widows or widowers who can no longer live independently mainly live with younger family members rather than in residential homes, which remain relatively few and far between. Home ownership remains the most popular form of acquiring bricks and mortar – 77.3 percent of households were owner-occupied in 2015, either outright or with a mortgage – but renting has become slightly more popular with the total of households occupied by tenants now at 17.5 percent compared with 16.6 percent a year ago. Nearly six in 10 homes – 59.7 percent of those with at least one foreign occupant were rented, compared with 12 percent of homes where all dwellers were Spanish nationals.

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Civil Guard officer Spain’s most advertised jobs arrested for shooting driver A Civil Guard officer was arrested after shooting a driver over a traffic dispute on the Valencia A-3 motorway. Ángel Luis V. J., 31, allegedly fired at his victim five times in the head after a prolonged car chase, sources familiar with the investigation said. The officer was found to have cannabis in his system after the incident. His victim was Younes S., a 39-year-old Moroccan national who had apparently collided with the officer’s vehicle while both were driving on the A-3. The incident took place at 7.33am on Monday at Km 67 on the Valencia-bound carriageway, within the city limits of Fuentidueña de Tajo. The preliminary investigation points to a spat between the drivers. The Civil Guard officer was behind the wheel of a blue BMW 320 while Younes S. was driving a grey Opel Zafira. Some sources said the latter vehicle scuffed the BMW, but did not stop. A car chase ensued for several kilometers, until one of the vehicles slammed into the median strip and hit the other. The BMW’s tire marks were clearly visible on the road, while the Opel Zafira’s entire front end was crushed. Both men then got out of their vehicles. The law enforcement officer – who joined the Civil Guard 11 years ago but is currently on medical leave – allegedly took out his gun. Several witnesses have confirmed that the victim

ran from his car and that the officer took aim and shot him several times. By the time the ambulance showed up, the man was dead, and had suffered five bullet wounds to the head, according to an emergency worker. The shooter was also treated for bruises sustained during the crash. He was arrested by fellow Civil Guard officers and taken to the command post in Tres Cantos (Madrid). The suspect’s first statement was to say that he acted “in legitimate self-defense.” No weapon was found on his victim. Ángel Luis V. J. was stationed in Quintanar de la Orden, where he performed citizen safety duties. His father had been a Civil Guard officer before him. He was on medical leave because of back problems, and had not been asked to turn in his gun as is mandatory for psychological-related leaves. Investigators are now reviewing camera footage to see whether the car chase, crash and shooting were captured by any of the units operated by the Traffic Authority (DGT). A saliva sample taken from Ángel Luis V. J. was sent to the National Toxicology Institute to determine the precise levels of cannabis in his system at the time of the incident. This is the 12th violent death so far this year in the Madrid region, according to this newspaper’s own estimate. Last year ended with 31 homicides.

Latest reports from global recruitment agency ADECCO have listed the type of job vacancies likely to be most prolific in Spain this year – some of which do not require prior experience or qualifications in the field are either not necessary or can be gained quickly. Process engineers, to define and implement strategies for improving competitiveness in vehicle factories and supporting the design department, can earn around €35,000 to €38,000 a year – a very rare salary in Spain where a typical wage for even a qualified worker sits at around €1,000 a month for a 40hour week. However, a degree or at least the equivalent of a BTEC HND or foundation degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, some experience in soldering or assembling vehicles and at least two years in production engineering, great communication skills, leadership, flexibility, selfconfidence, self-discipline and being bilingual in English and Spanish are crucial, meaning the highly-demanded employees for this type of role are likely to be few. Anyone with a business or health sciences degree or the equivalent with some experience in sales, marketing, or anything health or pharmaceuticsrelated will be able to find product manager or market access technician jobs to apply for, with salaries for the former ranging from €25,000 to €55,000 and for the latter, from €45,000 to €70,000. The audio-visual market is on the up, and production assistants are now very

much in demand – the advantage for British expats, as long as they speak fluent Spanish, is that they already automatically meet the requirement of being bilingual, which is necessary as national and US films close the gap between each other. Working hours can be non-standard, and the salary is not high, but is greater than the average wage and perfectly liveable at €15,000 to €24,000. Despite financial entities in Spain planning to close up to 30 percent of their branches due to the rise in internet banking, cashier assistants remain very much in demand – although applicants are expected to have done it before, at least for six months or more. Shop assistants who speak English – again, British expats who speak Spanish were born with an advantage here – are among the most sought-after employees in Spain, especially in densely-populated and coastal areas. Most shops prefer to recruit someone with at least three months' experience, but this is not always essential and customer service skills and excellent English could get an applicant the job even if he or she has never worked in a shop before. The downside is that the salary is low: at around €13,000 a year for a full-time job, employees will barely clear €1,000 a month, but if the post becomes longterm this is likely to increase gradually and overtime opportunities will always be available during the sales. Jobs on the coast In coastal areas, over 90 percent of

jobs advertised are directly related to the catering industry, but tend to be seasonal – over Easter and for between three and five months in the summer – with jobs advertised for bar and waiting staff and chefs. Whilst the low wages can be heavily supplemented by tips and overtime, working hours can be long and antisocial with every weekend, bank holiday and late evening on the job, and although experience is not technically necessary, the competition for these roles is so high that anyone who has done it before will automatically go to the top of the list. Other jobs which are growing or have already grown in number, or which are likely to be needed in the future, include qualified nurses or care workers for private residential homes, anything in the 'green' energy sector, childcare, and English-language teaching. Being able and willing to teach children is essential as they will make up the bulk of the students, but adult pupils are increasing rapidly as more and more jobs advertised include anything from a basic working knowledge to complete fluency in English. ADECCO advises those seriously struggling to find work to simply retrain – but the good news is that professional training and education is far cheaper in Spain than in northern Europe, classroom hours are flexible, and the number of qualifications that can now be studied via distance learning have rocketed in the last decade.

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May 3rd - May 9th 2016 I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the acts who came to my fundraising day this weekend of April 23rd and 24th. Also all those who attended the many events all over the Costa Blanca and helped raise a tremendous amount of money for all sorts of Charities. As a show organiser I also have to take my hat off to all those who organised the days too. A huge amount of time and effort goes into just finding the acts and that is before running orders have been done, posters made, advertising organised and the crossing of fingers that Spain behaves itself weather wise so that everyone and their equipment stays dry. Stressful - but well worth it when the outcome is so good. As you will notice this week the entertainment is hotting up with great acts plying their trade from Murcia to Santa Pola and all points in between. This week Paula B will start her residency at YOLO in Cabo Roig. She is joining other regular top acts such as David John Williams ( Rod Stewart) and Richie Alexander. If you are in the town of Torrevieja you may want to try a new bar that promises to be a favourite haunt of all nationalities. El Bar Stop has been taken over by Foxy’s in Via Pk V owner Tomo. If you know the Geordie charmer, then you know there is going to be a welcome on the doorstep and a whole lot of singing and dancing going on to help those drinks slide down. This week is the turn of “the girl with the golden voice”, Rebecca Holt. It is a pretty special day on Saturday down Balsicas way as former Spanglish owners open their doors at their new venue – the Queen Mary. Belting out every genre you could imagine with gusto and aplomb and a lot of laughs long the way is Cassi Kennedy. Former Weston SuperMare girl, she now is a firm favourite for many bars up and down the Costa. If you haven’t seen her, you are in for a real treat! I am glad to see not only is “summer is a comin’” but I think it will be the most diverse and exciting one yet for entertainment if my diary is anything to go by. There are going to be some lucky visitors coming on holiday this year who may not want to go back. I have acts from the UK who contact me on what seems like a daily basis who want to work in our area. We are just so lucky to have not only the superb weather and lifestyle but also welcoming venues that leave us spoilt for choice with the range of acts we can see. If you would like your events in this guide, they are FREE. Just email me the details to letsrockshowslive@gmail.com. To book acts please go to my new site www.jaxlawson.com Shows dates can be found on www.lrshows.com Love life, love music and support your venues and acts. Jax Lawson xx

Sat May 7th Tues May 3rd Breakaways, Tiro de Pichon – Richie Alexander – 9pm La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Woody – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Neil Diamond Dave McLeoud- 9pm The Archers, Quesada – Denis Christian – 5pm YOLOs, Cabo Roig - David John Williams – 10pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Bella Luna – 10pm Alfie’s Bar, La Zenia – The Rekords – 1.15pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – No Limit – 5pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Bar Esquina, Quesada – No Limit - 5pm

Weds May 4th Bar Carlos, Torrevieja - Open Mic night– 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Jay Marwick Flamenco – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjas – The Big Jam with Andy McBride & the Rockits – 5.30pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Showaddywaddy Legends – 10pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Diamond Jack – 10pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – AFE Charity day – 1pm

La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Maria O’Hara – 9pm The Queen Mary, Balsicas – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Chloe Leigh – 8.30pm The Club, Quesada – Bella Luna – 7.30pm - 15€ Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Pitu – 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 10pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Tony Capaldi – 9pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – PDQ - 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Foxy’s Bar, Via Park V – James Ellis – 6.30pm Eduardos, Villamartin - David John Williams – 10pm Slievenemon Bar, Cabo Roig – Snowblind – 10pm Laurel and Hardy’s, Quesada – Randall Cain – 8pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin 1 – Lynn and Brian – 9pm New Priory, El Galan – Lynden B – 10pm Inn at The Green, Entre Naranjas – 9pm AJ’s, El Raso – Cherry K – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Mr Croquet rock band – 10pm The Palms, La Marina – Danny Rae – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm7 Fountain Bar, Dolores – Fundraiser for Elche Children’s Home – 8pm

Sun May 8th Thurs May 5th Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Allen – 9pm La Zenia Boulevard – HAH – Reef Band – 1pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – The Cages – 10pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 6pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Alfie’s Place, La Zenia – No Limit – 1.15pm

Fri May 6th YOLO, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm Bar El Stop, Torrevieja – Rebecca Holt – 9pm Carol’s Bar, Sucina – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Christie – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm La Taberna, Quesada – Nilo – 9pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 10pm O’Riordan’s, Cabo Roig – Paul Allen – 10pm Doolans, Via Pk 3 – The Blue Waves – 3pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Jose Bolero – 7.30pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Keely – 9pm Final Whistle, La Marina – Chloe Leigh – 9pm Maggie O’Brien’s, Campoverde – Woody – 9pm Rusty Nail, Campoverde – Dan Morrison – 9pm Plaza 39. La Marina – Lynden B – 8pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Andy McBride – 10pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Naranjas – Diverse Duo – 9pm

The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm The Stray Sod, La Fuente – Dougie Monroe – 9pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Benny Conway – 7pm Ship Inn, Marina International, Torrevieja – Cover Brothers – 9pm Eduardo’s, Villamartin – Paul Allen – 10pm The Snug, Torre de la Horredada – Danny Ray – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm The Hole in the Wall, Gran Alacant – Mr Bojangles – 4pm

Mon May 9th Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Rain and Melissa – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Lady’s Day – 11am Emerald Isle, La Florida – Rock n Roll Night – 8.30pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Richie Alexander – 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Jimmy and John Acoustic – 10pm Final Whistle, La Marina – Ed B Williams – 2pm

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ACROSS 1. 500 = 100. That's a record! (4) 3. A spot of capital punishment (8) 9. Suffocate parent with smoke to begin with (7) 10. Go in alien territory (5) 11. It enables one to make a comeback (6,6) 13. A creditable presentation, one expects (6) 15. Do duty round the West, but go astray (6) 17. Maintaining one's position by being a candidate? (12) 20. Stage production entails work

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SOLUTIONS 631 QUICK Across: 6 Quickly; 7 Lucid; 9 Final; 10 Stipend; 12 Clandestine; 14 Counterpart; 18 Regress; 19 Abate; 21 Below; 22 Callous. Down: 1 Quail; 2 Scrawl; 3 Elf; 4 Pulpit; 5 Winning; 8 Attempt; 11 Intense; 13 Foresee; 15 Narrow; 16 Rubble; 17 Stout; 20 Lax. CRYPTIC Across: 6 Molotov; 7 Smart; 9 Strip; 10 Opening; 12 White Russia; 14 Photographs; 18 Instant; 19 Drift; 21 Cello; 22 Refined. Down: 1 Forte; 2 Polish; 3 Tor; 4 Amends; 5 Frantic; 8 Spartan; 11 Staging; 13 Chancel; 15 Tattle; 16 Heroin; 17 Offer; 20 Men.

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1. The 5 people were the person who lives in Georgia, the person born on August 21, Devin, the Giants fan, and the person who lives in Washington. 2. The Patriots fan was born after the person who lives in Utah. 3. The person who lives in Georgia is Manuel. 4. The person who lives in Georgia isn't the Patriots fan. 5. Either the Cowboys fan or the Giants fan is Brody. 6. The person born on March 16 is the Cowboys fan. 7. Nathan was born before the Jets fan. 8. The Broncos fan was born before Nathan. 9. Of Brody and the Broncos fan, one was born on March 16 and the other lives in Louisiana.

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Useful numbers Transport Torrevieja Bus station 96 670 10 68 Torrevieja Radio Taxi 96 571 22 77 – 96 571 10 26 Orihuela Costa Radio Taxi 966 76 10 88 Alicante-Elche Airport 96 691 90 00 Renfe (trains) 902 24 02 02 Commercial Centres Zenia Boulevard 96 676 15 30 Habaneras 96 571 23 00 Dos Mares 968 54 70 00 L’Aljub (Elche) 965 43 00 90 Emergency Services National Police (NIE/Residencia application) 96 570 88 34 Guardia Civil 062 Protección Civil 96 571 39 27 Fire Brigade 96 670 44 33/53 EMERGENCIES 112

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Emergency chemist In every town on the Costa Blanca, you will find a chemist open out of hours. In some larger towns such as Torrevieja, some chemists open throughout the day with no ‘siesta’, or even until 9pm and over weekends. The duty chemist can change on a weekly basis and in some towns, local pharmacies take turns to be ‘on duty’ out of hours and through the night for emergencies. If you approach an emergency chemist and it appears to be closed, look closer as often for security reasons, out of hours business is done via a small hatch through which

prescriptions, payment and medication can be passed. Consult a full list of emergency chemists for out of hours medication at: www.lasfarmaciasdeguardia.com Under the heading, “Farmacias de guardia por provincia” choose your province (Alicante or Murcia for most readers) and you will be presented with an alphabetical list of towns. Simply click the town you are in, or a nearby town, and you will be given the name of the chemist along with a Google Maps link to the location.

Airport Bus Timetable This service offers eight return trips between Alicante-Elche Airport and Torrevieja central bus depot without any stops, every day of the year. Torrevieja to Airport: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 Airport to Torrevieja: 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 Departure and arrival (in Torrevieja): From Torrevieja bus station. Calle del Mar, 50 Departure and arrival (in Alicante-Elche Airport): 2nd Floor. Price: €6.92 Children under 4 years travel for free (ID may be requested) Pensioners: 30% discount available for pensioners with accreditation from Social Security. Please note that the discount here applies ONLY to pensioners registered as permanent residents of the

Valencian Community. To prove this, you must show ID stating that you are over 65 as well as your DNI (if Spanish) or Residencia (if foreign resident) confirming that your residence is within the Valencian Community. All buses on this route have wheelchair access, free wifi and luggage storage. Tickets in Torrevieja are available for purchase within the bus station (Calle del Mar 50), and in the airport directly from the driver. Prior booking is not required, however more information can be found by calling the bus station (in Spanish) on 965 710 146. The journey time is 50 minutes and the driver takes the route to and from the airport via the A7 motorway, thus avoiding the frequent seasonal delays on the N332.

Local Services Torrevieja Town Hall 96 571 02 50 Rojales Town Hall 966 71 50 01 San Miguel de Salinas Town Hall 965 72 00 01 San Fulgencio Town Hall 966 79 42 01 Orihuela Town Hall 966 73 68 64 Elche Town Hall 966 65 80 50 Alicante Town Hall 965 14 91 00 Los Alcazares Town Hall 968 57 44 09 San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall 968 18 06 00 Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall 965 35 22 25 Guardamar del Segura Town Hall 965 72 90 14 Los Montesinos Town Hall 966 72 10 87 Sports Palace Infanta Cristina 966 111 222 Sport palace Cecilio Gallego 966 111 222 Tourist info 901 343 343 Consumer Info Centre 96 570 78 88 Ecoparque 96 570 72 32 La Mata’s Natural Park 96 692 04 04 Museo del Mar y de la Sal 96 670 46 43 Museo de Semana Santa (Easter Museum) 96 670 80 37 Services Iberdrola (Electricity) 96 571 02 48 AGAMED (water) 902 222 306 and 96 571 09 66 SUMA 96 670 37 44 Leisure IMF Cinema 96 570 54 14 Centro Ozone 96 570 58 80

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BALLROOM DANCING Ballroom and Latin dancing for beginners and improvers every Monday and Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. Venue. Le Monte Hotel. Pilar de la Horredada (N332) Further information. Marilyn 606 738 866 (640) La Bamba’s - Ballroom Modern/Latin/Argentine Tango/Sequence Dancing Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 (near Lemon Tree Sunday Market). Monday - Social dance 8.00-10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class (new beginners welcome every Wednesday) 2-3pm Improvers Class - One hour Sequence Dance Class. Andrea Murphy (00 34) 616 478 157 (632)

BUILDERS G.F.R. Builders 30 years experience 13 years in Spain All general building work and Property Maintenance undertaken Gazebos, Pergolas and car ports made to yourspecification All works guaranteed Competitive prices Ring now for free no obligation quotation Tel 653 262 489, Whatsapp or email gfrbuild@gmail.com (LR) (632)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Quesada Bar lease for sale, fully equipped and currently open up and running, very reasonable rent of 15 euros per day - on a fixed contract. Very high turnover - do the mathematics yourself. Scope for further expansion, excellent location for this very popular bar. Price to include all fixtures and fittings, and a two week handover is 32,500 euros. Selling exclusively through SunseekersQuesada further details tel 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. Quesada Bar/Cafeteria for rent. This is the former Sportsman Bar previously run by Ron and Yolande, located near Canales Supermarket on Avenida Del Costa Azul. The bar is completely stripped and requires a full refurbishment and refit. Possible rent free period for refurbishment. Rent is 700 euros per month equal to 23 euros per day, deposit required of 1,400 euros. Sold exclusively through SunseekersQuesada for further details tel 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. Quesada, Dry cleaning business, the Marco Polo, oldest dry cleaning business on Quesada-theres 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, dress´s and skirts etc. The previous owners built this business up and sold all contacts for 60,000 euros, 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 net work. For sale at 10,000 euros. Further details telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. Quesada, Graces Bar/Cafeteria lease for sale. Established almost 30 years, on the main square of Quesada village. These premises have recently been refurbished to a very clean and smart, inviting location. As everyone knows the current tenant has just had a baby, and Babies and bars do not work-Not rocket science? Fully licenced by the local Ayuntimiento and 101% legal. 30 plus covers inside, 60 plus covers outside. Full stainless steel kitchen. Rent is 1,000 euros per month, equal to 33 euros a day. No other similar premises available within the same area,

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for anywhere near the same price. Even if you were given an empty unit, anyone would have to spend in excess of 25,000 euros to fully equip said premises, right down to the knives and forks? Summer is nearly here. Whilst the present tenant freely admits business has gone down, that’s the time to buy, as theres only one way - up! Any bar and or restaurant is only as good as the service provided and the quality of food they serve. Graces bar for sale at 15,000 euros. For sale exclusively through SunseekersQuesada telephone 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. Quesada, Pueblo Bravo, large restaurant and bar for sale with private car park, 200m square build, enormous kitchen, fully fitted in stainless steel, very nicely decorated and internal furnishings, open 7 days a week, current popular clientele, only for sale due to personal reasons, price 25,000 Euros. For further information please telephone SunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours. (632) English Sweets Suppliers Business For Sale. The price includes everything to continue the business. email: thesweetlady17@gmail.com (633) 25 Pringle vending machine route. Nett €1200 monthly cash. €14900. 697 834 934 (639)

HEALTH & BEAUTY Therapist (private and accredited) Mind and body in harmony? You don’t have to suffer. Neuro-linguistic programming, Regression, Psychology, Bio analysis, Hypnosis, Epigenetic Testing. Tlf: Sean 657 342 849 renaissancealicante@gmail.com (632) Yoga For All, with Chris a registered, qualified yoga teacher Become calmer, stronger, flexible, feel more connected and fulfilled At Casa Tom, Av Jaca, San Luis Wednesdays 6.00 to 7.15. Tel: Chris 966 184 667 or email chris@ocho.in (632) Experienced mobile hairdresser. Good price and service. City & Guilds qualified. Tel 663 173 385. (M) (631)

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EMPLOYMENT Wanted chef for busy bar please phone 693 656 124 or call into the Royal Oak (632) Experienced Technical Support WimaxIPTV-Voip. Based in La Zenia. Previous Experience essential. Full time. Email applications to info@nortons.es, Nortons, CC Los Dolses, La Zenia. 966 760 335. (632) Fully qualified hairdresser required for immediate start in busy salon in Quesada area. Must have 5 years experience. A contract will be provided. For an interview and trade test. Phone Samantha on 966 731 336 (632) Angels Bistro. La Finca Golf, Algorfa, require bar staff for summer season, contract and good rate paid. C.V. to rob@angelsbar.es or hand in at bar! (632) Restaurant Let’s Eat, Benimar, are looking to fill the following positions. Chef de Partie. Must be professional and enthusiastic and be able to work as part of a team.You will be working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef and must be mature enough to handle a certain amount of responsibility. Waiter/Waitress. An experienced person is required for general waiting duties. Must be well presented, reliable and physically fit. Full training will be given if needed. Please contact Tony Chlebus on 674 686 366 for further information (633) Sous Chef and waiting staff required at La Cosecha Restaurant, Benijofar. 966 194 018/634 312 970 (632)

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PROPERTY FOR RENT San Luis, long term rental available, mid terrace bungalow, 3 beds, 2 baths on two levels, master bedroom and en suite upstairs, fully furnished to a good standard,UK TV, A/c hot and cold, plus small plunge pool-so ideal for the summer? Walking distance to bars shops and supermarket, rent 425 euros per month and 850 euros deposit, further details telephone sunseekersQuesada on 966 718 779 office hours, or 672 366 275 any reasonable time. (632) 2 bedroom townhouse available for long term rent in Montemar, Algorfa, opposite La Finca golf resort. Fully equipped, south facing with English TV. 325€ + bills. Tel 647 181 315 (635)

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REF 695 San Luis 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa. Fully Furnished, Private Swimming Pool, South Facing, 994m2 Plot, 145m2 Build Size, Walking Distance to Shops 295,000€ REF 714 Benijofar 4/5 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Luxury Modern Detached Villa, Truly Stunning, 580m2 Plot, 305m2 of High Quality Build, Private Salt Water 8m x 4m Swimming Pool, Double Garage, Underfloor Heating 499,500€ REF 718 Ciudad Quesada 3/4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Villa, Part Furnished, Beautifully Presented, Large Garage + Utility Area, Communal Swimming Pool, Small Gated Community, Mountain Views 218,000€ REF 724 Ciudad Quesada 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa, Split Level Kitchen, Private Swimming Pool, Garage + 500m2 Plot, Stunning Sea & Lake Views 397,000€ REF 728 Benijofar II 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa, Furnished, 143m2 Build Size, 420m2 Corner Plot, Off Road Parking, Lovely Mountain Views, Private 8m x 4m Swimming Pool 249,000€ REF 729 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment, Fully Furnished, Front Line Golf, Close to all amenities, Communal Swimming Pool 65,000€ REF 730 Ciudad Quesada 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa, Fully Furnished, Corner Plot, Off Road Parking, Communal Swimming Pool 135,000€ REF 733 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Semi-Detached Villa, Furnished, Roof Solarium, Communal Swimming Pool, Located on the La Marquesa Golf Course 110,000€ REF 736 Ciudad Quesada, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Villa, 200m2 Build Size + 870m2 Plot, Front Line Golf + Fabulous Golf Views, Garage, 10m x 5m Swimming Pool 395,000€ REF 741 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Detached Villa, Fully Furnished, 10m x 5m Swimming Pool, 500m2 Corner Plot, Golf Course Location 165,000€ Ref 744 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment, Fully Furnished, Beautifully Presented, Large Tiled Gardens, Communal Swimming Pool, Golf Course Location 69,500€ Ref 749 Ciudad Quesada 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Semi-Detached Villa, Part Furnished, Courtyard, Roof Solarium, Off Road Parking with Car Port, Communal Swimming Pool 110,000€ REF 752 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Detached Villa, Fully Furnished, Immaculately Presented, 240m2 Plot, Sun Room, Roof Solarium, Communal Swimming Pool 135,000€ REF 753 San Luis 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Linked Bungalow, Fully Furnished, Well Maintained, Sun Room, Close to Amenities, No Community Fees 67,000€ REF 754 Ciudad Quesada 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Top Floor Apartment, Fully Furnished, Large Roof Solarium, Stunning Panoramic Views, Communal Swimming Pool, Overlooking Golf Driving Range 77,000€ For further details call Inmobiliaria on 966 718 392 (IQ) (632)

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La Hoya, Large 4 Bed 2 Bath Finca plus 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment on 2.800m2 Plot. Horse Paddock and Stable Area, Kennel for dogs, relocation forces sale, Bargain price 180.000€ 10 x 5 Pool and Kiddies pool. Plenty scope to improve. 670 469 544 to view. (637)

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Your week in Sport ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

Another week, another scandal. British Cycling has gone all England Football Team by imploding just before a major tournament. With just 100 days until the

Remember when snooker was really, really popular? Back in the 1980’s players like Steve Davis, Joe Johnson and Dennis Taylor were absolute pin ups and glided into the living rooms of millions. In the 1990’s John Virgo won awards for his part in the quiz show “Big Break.” That was the last time anyone had heard of Virgo, until this weekend when he was caught swearing off-mic during the World Championships Semi Final. Virgo, now 70, swore when he realised he was probably only going to be back in time for Match of the Day, with Selby and Fu taking rather a long time over their session. Fair play to John, with Match of the Day being on at half past ten, most 70 year olds I know are already tucked up in bed with their hot chocolate. Virgo

Rio Olympics, Performance Director Shane Sutton has resigned from his post following allegations of derogatory comments used to describe the Paralympic cyclists. Within hours of his relegation cyclists jumped on the bandwagon quicker than some had ridden their bikes for a while talking of sexism, disabilityism and a downright divisive character within an organisation “built on foundations of sand.” Sutton decided to jump before he was pushed so as not to take the attention away from the task in hand, winning medals in Rio.

apologised and Selby went on to book a final place against Ding Junhui. Going into the traditional Bank Holiday finale, Selby led the Chinese underdog 10-7. Amir Khan wants to step into Conor McGregor’s UFC shoes. Clearly bored of being an incredibly over rated boxer, he is considering a switch over to UFC one day. Co-owning an MMA company in India, Khan claims to have watched McGregor fights and believes he could “take him down as boxers hit harder than MMA fighters.” It could be an interesting match up, but as McGregor has no further interest in doing the promotional work building up a fight it is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Khan ranks as my third choice Boltonian that I would like to put in a UFC cage with an MMA fighter, narrowly behind Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kaye. Tyson Fury has been having the most spectacular meltdown in the last week or so, whilst promoting his rematch with Klitschko. By promotion, I mean

turning up rather portly, telling the world how much you hate the sport that is paying you marginally above the

minimum wage and openly longing to going back to “drinking as many pints as I can.” Nice one Tyson, doing Britain proud once again. Nico Rosberg is putting together the kind of winning run that even Leicester City would be proud of. The F1 star has one each of the four races of the 2016 Formula One season, this time in Russia. Lewis Hamilton seems to be preferring the scenic route this time, going from tenth to second once he realised the race had actually started. There have been some “conspiracy theories” doing the rounds about Hamilton’s poor start to the season. People have been whispering the word “sabotage” behind their hands so often that Mercedes have felt the need to come out and deny any such thing. There are seventeen races remaining, but I have learned from my

Leicester lesson this season. I am calling it now. Rosberg will win the title. There, we can all watch something else now. African footballers have often been rumoured to have about four different dates of birth. Former Arsenal striker was allegedly still playing in the Premier League in his mid-40’s and it has often been claimed that Italia 90 star Roger Milla was nearer 60 than 40 when his hips failed to lie in the World Cup. However, none have been as blatant as the efforts of basketball player Jonathan Nicola. The South Sudanese “teenager” was his college’s superstar, dominating the courts with his 6ft 9 frame. At “just 17 years of age” he was tipped to go all the way to the NBA. That was until it was revealed that Jonathan was actually 29. Jonathan claims he was “unaware” of his real age, saying he had repeatedly asked his mother how old he was and “she couldn’t remember” the year of his birth. It turns out that the US government were fairly confident he was born in 1986, from a fingerprint match they had when Nicola previously tried to enter the States. There you go folks, if you ever forget someone’s birthday just ask the good old US of A to remind you of the date. Don’t forget, you can follow me on Twitter for more inane sporting ramblings - @comeontheoviedo

Tales from the Top Flight ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

For the first fifteen minutes at Old Trafford it looked like Leicester were determined to eke out a little more drama, as if this season has not seen enough already. United stormed out of the blocks in a way that suggested LvG had already been sacked and scored the goal that most neutrals didn’t want to see. Leicester were on the rocks, their title bid crumbling before their very own eyes if you were to believe the narrative on social media. That Leicester, no backbone in the big games hey? Not true sir, not true. Before the Leicester fans were able to start taking their “we are staying up” banners seriously Wes Morgan headed home the equaliser, beating Rojo to the ball with the age old trick of standing still long enough. That Rojo, genuinely he could lose the guy he is marking in a lift. Leicester sprung into life, and even a late second yellow for Danny Drinkwater could not deter them getting the point they would have happily accepted before the match. But what are two yellow cards for the smallest of offences these days, when you are allowed to elbow and punch someone and not even give away a free kick. For me, video referees need to be brought in tomorrow, if only to be solely trained on the frame of Fellaini for the whole season. By my reckoning he would get a red card every 63 minutes if someone actually watched him. By the time you read this, it could all be over with Eden Hazard and

Cesc Fabregas very keen to turn over Spurs on Monday night. They really want to see Gary Lineker in his pants and anything other than a Spurs win will grant them that somewhat dubious pleasure. I can imagine the pre-match chat in the away dressing room at Watford. “Lads, come on. Let’s give the fans something to cheer for once. Just put in a decent ninety minute shift, will you?” Well Villa very nearly did that, but decided to clock off with 89 minutes and 52 seconds on the board at Vicarage Road. Leading 2-1 against Watford but down to ten men, they contrived to lose the match 3-2 and found yet a new depth to plunge to. Troy Deeney, showing Gabby Agbonlahor what a proper captain of the team you love looks like, scored with eight seconds remaining and then again two minutes later, deep into injury time to hopefully relieve some of the pressure on his boss, Flores. Villa however, it remains to be seen what comedy they can conjure up before the season finishes. Talking of captains being superb for the clubs they love, step forward Mark Noble of West Ham. His brace, including a fantastic volley, helped the Hammers

see off WBA 3-0 and maintain their push to bring European football to the Olympic Stadium next season. What does Noble have to do to get near the England set up? There is more chance of Roy asking David Beckham, Bobby Charlton and Nobby Styles to come out of retirement before calling upon the East End legend. Bobby Martinez often sees things in a slightly different way to the rest of the world, which is not always a bad thing, but even he must have noticed that significant amounts of Everton fans would like to see him leave in the summer. The day started at Goodison Park with a very moving tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough tragedy, following the midweek news that the jury had ruled the 96 lives claimed had been taken unlawfully. Liverpool as a city have been united in the fight for justice. The day ended with 200 or so fans remaining after the 2-1 victory over Bournemouth to make their feelings clear on their rosetinted-spectacled manager who called the win “one of the best performances of the season.” That, my dear Roberto, is like picking your favourite in Britain’s Got Talent. None of them are any good, but that one will do I guess. Mark Hughes has been linked with the soon to be vacant job on Merseyside and clearly felt it would do his interview some good if Stoke started playing a bit of football again. They led Sunderland right up into injury time, before a cool Jermain Defoe penalty rescued a point of Big Sam’s men. In normal circumstances, Sunderland would have considered that a point well gained but with Newcastle beating Palace 1-0 the ante has been very

much put in a lift and sent to the 8th floor. Rafa’s revival continued at St James Park, the winning goal coming from a wickedly curling free kick by Spurs reject Andros Townsend. Palace missed a penalty shortly after, Darlow making a potentially season changing “save” from exNewcastle captain Cabaye. If that penalty had happened in Italy, a few questions would being asked, I assure you. With all these points being gained around them in the relegation zone, Norwich must have felt they were in with a big shout in the Saturday evening game at the Emirates. Arsenal fans conducted a protest as half-arsed as their team’s efforts this season, suggesting that it might be time for their legendary manager to call it a day. Arsenal signed Petr Cech to be the piece in the jigsaw that saw Arsenal finally throw off the shackles of 4th place and progress upwards. Three fine first half saves did precisely that, as he was single handedly responsible for winning the Gunners three points, which saw them move up to a lofty third. Norwich, having dominated the first half, were given an early slap in the face in the second period, Danny Welbeck sending Roy Hodgson a personal reminder of his existence with the winner. As if your place is in doubt Daniel, Roy will almost certainly value your handful of goals in a season of failure much higher than title winning and title challenging efforts from Messrs Vardy and Kane. King Klopp is in crisis. That’s two defeats in a row now for Liverpool, following their late 1-0 loss in Villarreal with a 3-1 whooping against Swansea.

Does he care? Not even a little bit as Jurgen has placed all his eggs in the basket named “winning the Europa League means Champions League football next season.” Even Benteke played and scored against Swansea, and if that doesn’t smack of putting the reserves out I don’t know what does. Pellegrini had a tough decision to make ahead of the trip to Southampton.

Play a full strength team to hopefully move back into third place and avoid a very early European start in July? Or rest the first team ahead of the second leg in Madrid on Wednesday? Having drawn the first game in Manchester 0-0, City have a puncher’s chance of knocking out Real and reaching their first ever final and Pello felt this was the bigger priority probably assuming that Arsenal will find a way of losing at least one of their final two games. The gamble did not pay off, the ever impressive Southampton winning 4-2 courtesy of the standard end of season hat-trick by Sadio Mane. At the end of each season Southampton fans fill in a survey entitled “player Liverpool are most likely to buy in the summer.” This year Sadio is the clear winner. Maybe Ronald can get Benteke in return? For more football chat, follow me on Twitter - @comeontheoviedo

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Penalty Decider

CD Montesinos 1-1 Deportivo Orihuela ■ ANDREW ATKINSON andrew@costablancapeople.com

Miguel Serna made several brilliant saves in this match and despite diving the right way was unable to stop the penalty kick that won the tie for Rayo. In the first half he pulled off magnificent save after magnificent save to deny the hosts who bombarded the Torry goal. The Salineros had little to offer in terms of response, goalkeeper Marcos able to go walkabout with little else to occupy him. Though he did keep an eye on possible Torry free kicks, just in case Suarez fancied another long distance embarrassment, as had been the case at the Nelson Mandela earlier this term. The second half was only three minutes old when Javi Selvas was punished for a hand ball and Navarro placed the ball on the spot. Miguel dived low to his left and made a valiant effort but the ball was struck well and found its way past him and into the net. Torry were more aggressive in the second period and several times went close to levelling affairs. Lewis is non stop action and he was fed down the left by Suarez and he bore down on the box then fired off his shot which grazed the top of the bar with Marcos struggling to get close to it. Sanchez was introduced and he added more forward thrust to the attack. Gathering the ball thirty five yards from goal, he jinked past three opponents and as he reached the edge of the area he blasted his shot which was destined for the top corner of the net. This time it was the home keeper's turn for heroics as Marcos stretched high to his left and managed to get his fingertips to the ball to deflect it for a

corner. Torry piled on the pressure, even sending Javi Selvas up to add numbers and height to attacks. Corner after corner Rayo defended resolutely and denied Torry an equaliser. Higon down the right and Lewis now on the left side after the introduction of Prieto, bombed forward with pace and determination, but both were frustrated. Higon sped past his marker and tried to chip the advancing Marcos who once more did splendidly to block the shot for another corner. Torry were enterprising and entertaining in the second half and were disappointed not to have got something out of the match. They now prepare themselves for their final home tie, which is against Jove Espanol, who are desperate for points to avoid relegation. After the match, the Torry Army will present trophies to players in the end of season awards to acknowledge their performances and all the pleasure they have given fans throughout a testing season. It promises to be a cracking game and an emotional one, as this may be the last time fans will see many of their favourites who will move on during the summer. The game kicks off at 6pm and it would be great if there was a big turnout to cheer them on and applaud them as they receive their awards on the pitch at the conclusion of the match. The Torry Army will also hand over a sum of money to the players, who have not received wages in 2016 and any fans wishing to contribute can do so at the Torry Army office or on the day at the match. Jeff Scott

CD Dolores step closer to promotion ■ ANDREW ATKINSON andrew@costablancapeople.com

CD Dolores took a step closer to promotion in the Segunda Grupo Regional league heading into the final four games of the 2015-16 season, beginning with a trip to lowly CD Borneo at the weekend. Following a narrow 2-1 win against bottom club Racing Orihuela, CD Dolores went six points clear at the top of the table, with 72 points from 30 games, ahead of chasing joint second placed clubs RP Oriuhela and Racing San Miguel, and fourth placed CD Montesinos, who haven't given up slim hopes of winning a play-off spot. "Following the 2-1 win against Racing Orihuela we took one step closer to gaining promotion," said a spokesman from the club.

"Against Racing Orihuela, despite being bottom of the league, it was a complicated game. One in which, once again, it seems that the opponents will play a lot better, than that reflecting their position in the table," they said. CD Dolores came from a goal behind to thwart a shock result for Racing Orihuela: "CD Dolores reacted and went on to dominate the game - but victory wasn't achieved until the final minutes with the goal that gave us the victory," they said. "The game against Racing Orihuela makes it very clear that no one is going to give us anything - and that we must continue to give the maximum effort - if we are to achieve our dream," they added.

CD Montesinos and Deportivo Orihuela shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Municipal Stadium, Los Montesinos in the Segunda Regional Grupo 15, in front of 183 spectators. Montesinos, who went into the game with play-off hopes still alive, took the lead through Galindo, only for visitors Deportivo equalising prior to the interval. Injured Macan was replaced by Montesinos substitute Wallace. Thereafter Dani ORourke put Wallace through on goal, only for the Deportivo keeper to thwart him. And Wallace turned a defender inside the Deportivo penalty area, only for the keeper to again make a fine save from a goal-bound shot. CD Montesinos coach Roberto Cases told the Costa Blanca People: "I cannot be happy with the 1-1 result against

Deportivo Orihuela. But the players (14 or 15) of the first team have given their soul all season." Roberto, who sees his team travel to promotion favourites and league leaders CD Dolores on Sunday, said: "Against CD Dolores we will go to fight - and try to delay Dolores party's rise." Montesinos striker Dani ORourke told the Costa Blanca People: "We were not entirely satisfied with the result against Deportivo - the team always wants to win.

"The game against CD Dolores is one every player wants to play in. It will be a tough encounter - the team is ready for this kind of game." Montesinos took their points tally to 62 from 31 games going into this weekend's away fixture against league leaders CD Dolores (May 8). Montesinos team: Lopez, Dario Perez, Mario, Manuel, ORourke, Dario Fernandez, Galindo, Jose Antonio, Dimitri, Macca, Pley. Substitutes: Alex, Alberto, Carlos Lorente, Yeray, Wallace.

Rojales Netball Guardamar Badminton Club Club "Rojales Netball Club played host to teams from Madrid, Valencia, La Manga Club and Quesada on Saturday, 16 April. It was always going to be a challenging tournament for Rojales and Quesada as both Clubs fielded teams that had not been able to get much practice in beforehand. Both Clubs more than held their own though against the likes of Madrid B and La Manga Club; coming away with healthy wins. Rojales worked hard just being pipped by one goal against Valencia but Madrid A proved one step too far for them. Quesada started off slowly losing by two goals to Valencia but grew during the day, only being beaten by Madrid A, the overall tournament winners, by a score of 3-5. The big game of the day was the local derby, Rojales v Quesada. Rojales' Claire and Donna worked tirelessly in defence and Roni, Angela and Heather moved the ball speedily through centre court to their shooters, Zara and Wendy, but Quesada's defence of Vanessa and Tracey were up for the job of defending their circle, turning the ball over to enable Sophie, Neve/Anabel and Carole to take the ball back down court to Sam and Kirsty, whose shooting was spot on. The final result being 5-2 to Quesada. The day finished with Pedro, the Sports Councillor for Rojales, and Derek, the European Representative, presenting the Winners Trophy to Madrid A and Team Players of the Day gifts to Ronny of Rojales and Sophie of Quesada. Quesada and Rojales finished third and fourth respectively. The next challenge for Rojales Netball Club is in June at La Manga Club where they will be facing teams from the UK. Lots of work to be done before then at their court in Quesada. If you are interested in joining them on a Tuesday evening between 7pm-8.30pm come along or contact Tracey 679539995 for further details. Lastly, Rojales Netball Club would like to thank Rojales Town Hall for their continued support."

Our most improved players for this year are Dee & Roger. They were presented with their trophies by Bill Simms who is a coach at the club but is sadly leaving to go back to the UK with his wife Bobby. Dee and Roger completed a badminton coaching course run by the club. The badminton club is open every weekday morning and everyone is welcome, from beginners to more

experienced players. For more information please phone 689159487

TORREVIEJA CC 208 FOR 10 MADRID 2ND CC 196 FOR 10 Torrevieja welcomed Madrid 2nd team to the Sports City arena, both teams looking for their first win of the season. After winning the toss, Torrevieja decided to bat first. Openers Kieran Wood and Leigh Blann started with great confidence and after 14 overs, had amassed 89 runs. In the next over, Kieran had a rush of blood to the head and danced down the wicket only to be stumped for 33. With Leigh on 39, Michael Wareing came in and was content to let Leigh have the strike, until he was run out going for a risky 2nd run. With the score at 182, Leigh was out, caught trying to put another ball over the fence but miss-hit it. He was surprised to find out he had scored 99. After that, runs were few and far between, the Madrid bowlers gaining the upper hand. Only Kailesh Singh reaching double figures, Torrevieja were all out for 208. S Hossain and Murari had 2 wickets each

but Danesh Babu with 3 for 35 ws the best Madrid bowler. Madrid then started off their innings with caution but were achieving the required run rate required, with David Stirton scoring freely. Wickets were beginning to fall at the other end and eventually, in the 22nd over, David was out for a stylish 55. With 5 batsmen scoring double figures the total required was getting closer and closer. However, Torrevieja had not given up and with the juniors playing with all the energy and the seniors playing with all the experience, Madrid were all out for 196. Juniors Ciaran Guichard and Alfie Court had 2 wickets each but top bowler was senior Jason Bay with 4 for 55. Anyone wishing to join Torrevieja CC or even provide sponsorship should contact Graham on 605 31 98 89. Torrevieja's next game is home on 28th May against Sporting Alfas.

Ruby’s Golf Society

scoring a massive 40 points playing off a 15 handicap.Other winners on the day were, nearest the pins on the par 3's Theresa Wright, Bill Malcolm and Tony Alcock. Nearest the pin in three was Colin Fear who also won the gold division and overall prize, the best winner however was our three clubs and a putter hero George Marshall Deane, who won the silver division and then decided to buy a new set of clubs. Our next game is a Trophy game on the 6th of May at Vistabella, any one wishing to join us for this fixture please contact us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

Altorreal was our destination for this months fun game, and fun it was with one of our winners playing his round with only half his clubs having left the rest on the practice range. The weather was great and the course was in good condition and although the tee boxes were well back some good scores were recorded with our winner

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La Zenia Golf ABBEY ANGLING The 7th round of the Spring Series was fished at the Embalsa de Argos on the 26th April. The water is still very high and some pegs need the reeds cutting back as they are getting very difficult to fish, and of course the wind is still with us! Our friend Lennie has returned to Spain and made a great start by taking top spot with over 35kgs. The Barbel were not in a great feeding mood, as Dave Hoare only managed 23kgs on his special method, all but being beaten by the paste boys 1st Lennie Bolton with 35.000kgs fishing the feeder and pole using paste and pellet 2nd Dave Hoare with 23.980kgs fishing the feeder using pellet 3rd Bill Reade with 19.460kgs fishing the pole using paste There are still some vacancies available for membership at the

club. All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from me on 965328368 RODS & REELS The 2nd round of the Summer Series was fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 27th April. The river was steady, but still has the horrible slatey grey colour, as if they are still working on the river further up-stream The weights were very low as the fish seemed reluctant to feed, there are rumours that the water is going to be re-stocked with the fish that were removed prior to the dredging, for the benefit of a large Spanish competition that is due in the near future, we hope so? 1st Dave Hoare with 7.660kgs fishing the whip using maggot for all Bleak 2nd Barry Homer with 5.400 fishing the feeder using pellet 3rd Bill Reade with 3.880kgs 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. TIGHT LINES Terry Screen

A great turn out on Thursday, for our final game of the season and the final Presidents Trophy game. El Valle was in excellent condition, greens were very fast, bunkers raked out good. With the warm sunny weather,it was a perfect golf day, it did get a little windy towards the end. The Pairs Matchplay final was played out, with only two players of the pairs playing the final leg, both their partners were away or ill, the game had to go on. Mo Flint ( Dave Adkin ) won 5/2 against Jim Scott ( Alex Giles ) champions from last year. We played full handicap stableford , four N/t/p's and of course the two's pot. Jeff Luke won the day with 35pts, Mo Flint and Daniel shared the runners up spot. The two's was won outright. By Fran

Dorney. N/T/P winners were No 6 Fran Dorney,No 9 John Mullen, No 12Judy Chlivers, No 15 Andrew Nicolson. The raffle was won by Mo Flint,Thanks to Gogartys who sponsored the raffle, thanks also to Bliss and Ellie who fed and watered our members. The seasons presentation cups were handed out by Captain,Chris Blown Presidents Trophy Nick Brooks, Player of the year Jeff Luke, singles Matchplay champion Bob Watson, pairs match play champions Mo Flint & Dave Adkin.Trevor Brown memorial shield Nick Brooks. Captain Chris Blown introduced Steve Thomas as the new captain. A big thank you to outgoing captain Chris Blown for his support in his year. Following the presentation was the AGM, thanks to Brian Newton who chaired the meeting and done a great job. Diary Dates,

Tuesday 3rd May at El Valle first tee 10-33, Thursday 5th May at Riquelme first tee 948. We do now have in stock the society polo shirts, if you would like one reserved please contact me Eric. Please note important date in the future ,on Saturday 28th May we are raising money to purchase a Ambulance for the local area. Our game of golf will be at Riquelme, shot gun start at 9-30. Hoping you can play. We would like this to be a great success, so we are looking for your kind sponsorship for this event. Please contact Eric or Maurice if you can help this worthy corse for local people. All information is on the notice board outside Gogarty's for our games in the coming weeks, and on the web site which updated every Sunday night, guests are invited to all our games. Clubs can be hired. Contac Eric 667196178, Maurice 690268711

Imanyo Golf Society “Denise Tyrrell Memorial Plaque” This was the first time the Denise Tyrrell Memorial Plaque has been played for, Denise was a very popular and well loved lady around the village but sadly passed away last year at the tender age of 47, she was Co-owner of Baybrooks Restaurant in Algorfa and we thank Baybrooks for sponsoring the plaque and the days golf. The day started with the usual full English breakfast where we did the draw, the format was twosomes better ball Stableford scoring, the venue was

Font Del Llop where we were greeted by the usual friendly staff, as usual everything was ready and waiting and the course was in very good condition, weather conditions started perfect but in the afternoon the wind picked up especially on the back nine which made it a bit difficult getting over the water features. Winners of the “Denise Tyrrell Memorial Plaque” were Ian Chetwynd and Andy Ramage with 38 points, runners up with his new golf clubs Phil

(Minty) Ward and regular placed “I’m still playing very well” John Mcmillan with 35 points, only two of the five nearest the pins were won, hole 3 was won by John Kemp and hole 12 by Ian Chetwynd. Back at Imanyo’s there was great food and a few drinks waiting, the football card was won by Ann Adams with Aston Villa adding another €20 for our charity this year, Caritas Daya Nueva. We would like to thank Antonio, Norma and staff at Imanyo’s Bar for the fantastic food and great hospitality.

No change at the top in la Liga With the top three sides locked in a fight to the death, Real Madrid was the first of them to take the field, away to dangerous Real Sociedad. Conscious of their upcoming return fixture with Manchester City, Zidane made six changes to his side, two of them forced by injuries to Benzema and Ronaldo. A nervous game was eventually resolved by Gareth Bale’s late header, to put the whites temporarily on top. Atletico were equally pressurized by visiting Rayo Vallecano, until Simeone brought on Griezmann, who scored with his first touch to put the colchoneros ahead. It was left to leaders Barça to assert themselves at Betis, and this they duly did, goals from Rakitic and top-scorer Luis Suarez keeping their noses ahead,

with two games still to play. On point still covers these top three, so nothing is yet resolved. The situation at the foot of the table is also tight, with nothing as yet resolved. Levante are looking doomed, but Getafe, Granada and Sporting are fighting to avoid the other two relegation places, and Rayo Vallecano are far from safe. In the second division Alavés failed to score a goal away at struggling Mallorca, and stay just behind Leganés. Just how far behind, we shall not know until Monday evening. Alcorcón’s keeper, Dmitrovic, gifted the only goal of the game to Osasuna with a schoolboy error after a backpass – it would make a good ‘Question of Sport’ clip. Meanwhile Oviedo beat Córdoba in another

promotion clash. The big news in division 2b comes from group 4, where Real Murcia have lost their place at the top, after defeat by Cartagena, and go three points behind neighbours UCAM, who won their match away at Linares. There is no change in any of the other groups. In England, Leicester City fought out a draw at Manchester United, and will have to wait a little longer to see if the Premier League title comes their way. Elsewhere Huelva’s Carolina Marín won the European badminton title, adding to her considerable haul of trophies. The Masters 1000 tennis tournament starts in Madrid, and Rafa Nadal looks set to progress as he recovers his best form. Malcolm Palmer

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Costa Blanca People Crib League has been won by the Irish Abbey team. Runner up was the Lo Crispin Tavern.

Sacko’s Golf On April 9th Sackos Bar held there grand national golf day at La Serena,where everyone is drawn with a horse in the race, conditions were great for the first 9 then the wind picked up,the winner was the one and only Kevin Dempsey who's horse came 2nd,Tony who was the clubhouse leader came 2nd but his horse fell and was deducted 19 pts joint 3rd was Bernie and Westy,and Arthur claimed ntp,Then back back to Sackos to be fed and watered by Yvonne.

This year we were blessed with a beautiful Spring day for Captain Paul Cullen's drive out despite missing stalwart member John Bryan. On the 1st tee Paul was heckled by his fellow golfers and a mobile ringing just as he was about to tee off didn't help his nerves but much to his relief he hit a cracker. This was the start of a long but very enjoyable day. Las Colinas was, once again, in excellent condition and thanks go to Ana and her staff for looking after us especially the help received when one of our members fell and dislocated his shoulder. Hope you are back on the fairways soon Gerry. After a quick wash and brush up around a hundred members and guests arrived at Las Ramblas for the Captain's Dinner and prize giving. The meal was excellent as was the copious amount of wine. Thanks to Sergio and the staff at Las Ramblas for looking after us so well. Winners on the day are as follows: Nearest Captain's Drive - Terry Fitzgerald.

1st - NTP in 3 - Shaun P Murphy, 2nd - NTP in 3 - Donncha O'Leary, 3rd Longest Drive - Genaro Sanchez, NTP in 3 - Morgan Lalor, 4th -NTP in 2 - Larry Quinn, 5th - NTP - Ian Comaskey, 6th NTP in 2 - Liam McCreesh, 7th - NTP Thomas Mallie, 8th - NTP in 2 - Shaun P Murphy, 9th - NTP in 2 - Martin Fitzpatrick, 10th - NTP - John Stapleton, 11th - Longest Drive - Eldon Carey, 12th - NTP in 2 - Alan Scott, 13th - Longest Drive - Myra Coull, 14th - NTP - Mike Bates, 15th - NTP in 3 - Terry Fitzgerald, 16th - NTP in 3 - Bill Kelleher, 17th - NTP - Ollie Teahan, 18th - Longest Drive - Eldon Carey, NTP in 3 - Paul Kelly. 2 people shared the 2s pot: Irene Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fitzpatrick. Best Front 9 - Larry Quinn c/b Best Back 9 - Janet Bryan Best Guest - Brian McGirr 33pts c/b, 2nd Guest - Morgan Lalor 33pts. Best Lady - Irene Fitzpatrick - 34pts 1st - Ollie Teahan 36pts, 2nd - Alan Scott 35pts, 3rd - Derek Burgess 33pts c/b. Well done to all the golfers who enjoyed a good days golf.

Captain Paul Cullen with Irene Fitzpatrick A big thank you to all our sponsors, your generosity is very much appreciated.

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