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esidents living in and around Jardin de la Laguna, Quesada were shocked and horrified recently to see Telefonica erecting a huge, 60 metre mobile phone base station and mast for its Movistar service in the middle of their community. Residents say they were given no warning of the installation and certainly not given the right to object or discuss this at the planning stage, which they have

PHONE MAST CAUSES UPROAR “We have had no communication prior to the erection of this monstrosity. The planning of this was supposed to be over a year ago, but we weren’t told!

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been told took place more than one year ago. The Costa Blanca People has been inundated with complaints from neighbours in the area who have also complained to the Guardia Civil and the Mayor of Rojales, Antonio Perez Garcia. The antenna is located in a Telefonica compound in Calle Virgin de Pilar. Ironically, the new mast is within walking distance of the location where the phone giant has been made to remove a similar mast due to pressure from the community over health and safety concerns. Angelina, a Spanish resident has already set up a petition to formally object to the mast and is lobbying the local Town Hall. The Mayor has promised to come and see the site and listen to residents’ fears, but in the few weeks the mast has been in place as so far not kept the promise. Barbara Pearson, whose house is directly in front of the mast said: “Telefonica just delivered three huge towers ready to be erected in the ground behind my house, in a built up area without any notification to the president or the community. It is on the Telefonicowned ground but surely it should be discussed first. “The police were informed and have CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Thanks from Age Concern Following the delivery of their new bus Maureen Payne, the president of Age Concern, would like to thank everyone for their support in raising the money to buy it. ‘We are overwhelmed by their generosity,’ says Maureen. ‘We certainly could not have done it without them and in record time. We expected to have to wait at least two years, but just under one year is fantastic.’ The launch of the bus saw many people and groups who had contributed turn out to celebrate the event. ‘I would like to thank everyone who came along to have a look at our new bus,’ adds Maureen. ‘It was good to see so many who had donated, and them enjoying seeing how their money had been spent’

The search for a dog-friendly beach The mayor of Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón has indicated that the place most likely to be chosen as a beach where dogs are allowed will be to the south of the city. The area currently indicated is between the dique de Poniente (the promenade leading from Torrevieja’s major paseo) and Punta Prima. This perhaps does not narrow it down a great deal but suggests that some of the previously indicated beaches between Torrevieja and La Mata are no longer first choice. It is also unlikely to be Náufragos beach which is Continued on page 5

Phone mast causes uproar made a report of complaint and our Spanish neighbour has been to see the Mayor of Rojales who is supposed to be calling to see the eyesore, but we will see. “I note that similar mast was successfully removed at the top of the road near Renta-Car which had a lot more open space around it. All the issues which were stated about that mast; health issues etc apply to why this one should not be here among our, or anyone elses’ homes.” Carol Flynn said: “We have had no communication prior to the erection of this monstrosity. The planning of this was supposed to be over a year ago, but we weren’t told! Not one resident was notified. “Apart from a blot on the landscape, this is certainly harmful to people’s health. You can see from the picture how close this is to homes. Land in this area is plenty and so to position this where they have is ridiculous. People’s lives have been turned upside down and it will also devaluing their properties. People are already making themselves ill, not sleeping and losing their appetite – they are worried sick. These are mainly retirees who have used their life savings to invest in a home in Spain and just wanted to live the dream in their latter years. ”

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Spanish King Donating your body to science signs decree has unexpected costs for new election ■ MIREILLE TODDINGTON

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It had been widely expected for weeks, but now it is official. At 9.37am last Tuesday, King Felipe VI signed a decree calling new national elections in Spain for 26 June. The move comes after more than four months of failed cross-party negotiations to form a new government following the inconclusive election of 20 December. This is the first time in Spain’s democratic history that a general election has to be held for the second time. Following Spanish legislation, Congressional speaker Patxi López arrived at La Zarzuela, the royal residence, and relayed the text of the decree to the Official Gazette for publication. From this moment on, parliament is dissolved and both deputies and senators have ceased to be so. The new campaign race will begin on 10 June, and the new parliament will probably be constituted on 19 July. Both Congress and the executive were keen on securing earlier dates, but existing legislation does not allow for it. Surveys show that the new election will yield a similarly fragmented political scenario, and will once again force parties to forge governing alliances.

Many people think ahead when it comes to funeral costs, not wanting family loved ones to be out of pocket covering what can be a substantial expensive. It can be made even more traumatic here in Spain, where the speedy cremation and payment up front system can make payment even more difficult and therefore more stressful. This is just one of the many reasons that donating your body to science has been popular in Spain for many years. Others take this option because they have no family and others because they are pragmatic, agnostic or atheist. Whatever the reason, it now seems that the local medical universities and establishments are over-subscribed and have taken the decision to charge for the decision to donate a body to their research programmes, meaning this once cost effective decision no longer offers the financial escape it once did for families. Over the last few weeks The Costa Blanca People has been contacted by several people, of different nationalities, who have received a letter informing them that there is now a charge of 1,000 euros to be levied for “the collection and transportation of bodies donated to the Faculty of Medicine”. We spoke to local funeral experts

Avalon and to a legal expert who regularly deals with wills and financial estates following death and both had experienced this phenomenon and it appears the charge is here to stay. The letters we were shown were from the Faculty of Medicine at the Miguel Hernandez University, Elche. The medical faculty of which is incorporated into Elche Hospital but that’s not to say this charge will not be adopted by other medical facilities. The Spanish assessor believes that the hospitals donation to science

programme is now over-subscribed with too many bodies already having been donated. The charge could well be levied as a deterrent for those who have simply opted for the scheme in order to avoid any funeral costs. Whatever the reason, these charges are valid and will be enforced and are being levied even on agreements that have been in place for several years. One Spanish reader who has just been informed of the charges is 89 years old and has had the agreement for many years.

The letter reads: Information of interest to the donor family and/or friends. Funeral companies collaborating with the Miguel Hernandez University, responsible for the collection and transportation of bodies donated to the Faculty of Medicine will charge a rate of 1.000 € on transportation of the body, to the Faculty of Medicine Miguel Hernandez, from anywhere in Alicante and its province. Ways to pay: In cash at the time of collection, delivery against receipt and invoiced later or prior to the date of death, after debit authorisation, by fee to a bank within the Spanish territory. The funeral company provides the form required and subsequently surrenders the bill. Avalon has agreed to discuss this issue with readers who have concerns or who may now wish to look at alternative options. For further information call Robert Kirkhope on 685 734 278.

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Continued from page 3 one of the most popular stretches of sand with Spanish and international tourists during the summer months. The final announcement of the designated beach has been promised before the summer season.

Specsavers 10th Anniversary To celebrate their 10th anniversary Specsavers are holding a range of events across the country including in Torrevieja and Guardamar. In Guardamar the next event will take place on the 11th May in their shop from 12.00pm until 3.00pm. Sunshine radio will be broadcasting live and there will be cakes and cava for everyone as well as a Magician and Face Painter. There will be raffle to win a prize hamper and all the proceeds will be donated to ALCER which is a Spanish kidney charity. Frame stylists will be on hand to offer style advice and guests will be able to enter the Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition with a chance to win €500. You can also enter online at en.specsavers.es/loveglasses or via Facebook until the 29th May. The first Specsavers opened in Javea on the Costa Blanca in April 2006 and there are now five stores in the Costa Blanca.

World cancer day Thursday 19th May will be World Cancer Day and AECC will have information Continued on page 5

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BITE SIZE Electricity NEWS: cheaper Continued from page 4 tables set up in four locations in Torrevieja where people will be able to get updated advice. The sites are: • The main entrance at Carrefour. • Calle Concepcion outside Valor chocolate. • Paseo Juan Aparicio, by the statue of the Hombre del Mar. • Outside Domti, Playa de Los Locos. Members of the public who would like to know more should find infromation available here.

Saturday night at the movies The Rascals will be performing Saturday Night at the Movies on Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th and Friday 27th May at the School of Culture and Music in Los Montesinos. The curtain’s up at 7.30pm and tickets are priced at €7. The show features many colourful numbers including The Drifters, Jersey Boys, South Pacific, Chicago, 42nd Street, Blood Brothers, Calamity Jane, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sound of Music, James Bond, Chess & Me & My Girl. To obtain your ticket you can call Sue on 96 678 4874 or you can book directly on line at www.therascals.org or get your tickets from the following outlets; Johnson'sLa Finca Comercial Centre; Mail Point, Algorfa; The Post Roomor Card Place, Benijofar; Kennedy’s Supermarket, Los Montesinos;The Shop (Near the Market), Penny's Supermarket Continued on page 6

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Electricity bills have gone down for the fourth consecutive month, with a 4 per cent drop in April, according to the Lumios calculator used by the Spanish national grid (REE).

The biggest price fall was in January this year, at 10.6 percent, followed by February's 6.5 percent, although in March prices barely moved, reducing by just 0.4 percent. With the cost of electricity having rocketed over 80 percent in less than 10 years, these reductions are a refreshing change and have made a significant difference to households across the country. At its highest, between two and four years ago, the average family's bill was double the amount it is now,

Four held in Madrid for recruiting new jihadists Four people have been arrested in the suburbs of Madrid last week on charges of jihadist activity, the Interior Ministry has announced. Three are Moroccan nationals, the fourth has Spanish citizenship. The suspects were detained by Civil Guard officers in Pinto and Ciempozuelos, outside the capital, and accused of leading an organized group that used online tools to recruit people for the Islamist cause. Investigators found a platform that was being used to publish and distribute propaganda praising jihadist terrorism through web platforms and instant messaging applications. The members of the group delivered their message to hundreds of people, then selected much smaller groups for a more intense and direct radicalization program. The suspects exerted great personal control over their targets, telling them

how to perform nearly every activity in their everyday lives. Civil Guard investigators are also searching premises in Pinto, Ciempozuelos and the city of Madrid, in order to learn more about the way the group worked. The operation is being overseen by the High Court, Spain’s central criminal tribunal. The Interior Ministry noted that recruiting and indoctrination networks are terrorist groups’ main source of human capital, especially in European countries where secure online communications makes it easy to disseminate propaganda and keep in touch with militants in combat zones. These logistics structures can also be used to prepare attacks on European soil. Ever since Spain’s alert level was raised to 4 on June 26, 2015, the Civil Guard has ramped up investigations into jihadist propaganda and recruitment structures.

exceeding 100 euros a month. Now, a typical electricity bill based upon a household comprising a couple and two children will have come in at around 53.39 euros at the end of April, assuming a 4.4kW connection and annual usage of 3,900 kilowatts per hour (kWh). For the same consumption in March, the monthly bill would have reached €55.55 based upon the last 30 days. April's bill includes 14.70 euros for the power level contracted, 14.09 euros

for the standing charge and 13.58 euros for the actual consumption. This total of 42.37 euros is then topped up by IVA at 21 percent, being 8.90 euros, and electricity tax at 2.12 euros. Consumer associations have long complained that with nearly threequarters of the bill comprising standing charges and taxes, families who attempt to be thrifty with their electricity consumption hardly benefit at all, with very little reduction on the overall bill.

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Spanish author Cervantes could be English The author of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes, may be a Spanish national treasure but new findings suggest he was less Spanish than previously thought. New documents suggest the world-famous author was in fact of English heritage – which would make him the most famous expat of all. Utrera historian Julio Mayo has uncovered documents that reveal Cervantes had Anglo-saxon family with the surnames of ‘Tintam’ (Tinton) and Herbert’ (Herver). An Utrera Town Hall manuscript from 1593 identifies ‘Juan Titon de Servantes’ as a relative – possibly father – of the iconic author. Mayo has conducted a thorough investigation into the Timtams, an English, Bristol-based merchant trader family who settled in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz, in 1480 under the protection of Medina Sidonia mayor Enrique de Guzman. John Tintam and his colleague William Fabian were responsible for growing trade links – selling slaves and precious materials – between Guinea’s coast which was then

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owned by Portugal. Glamorously, Juan Titon’s father Hugo was also a British spy well-integrated into Sanlucar’s English community. And Mayo believes Tintam’s descendent Juan Titon de Cervantes was a direct predecessor of Spain’s literary hero Miguel via his nun daughter Maria Titon. Meanwhile the historian also believes the novelist had paternal lineage from the family Herver de Cervantes, who were silversmiths from Cordoba, descending from the English Herbert family. “I truly believe I have proved Cervantes had English family and it’s only the beginning,” commented Mayo. This year is the 400th anniversary of Cervantes’ death.

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Real Club Nautico celebrate 50 The sailing club in the centre of Torrevieja celebrates its 50th birthday. An exhibition to mark the event was opened at the weekend by the mayor José Manual Dolón and the quartet Unión Musical Torrevejense was there to mark the occasion. The exhibition includes photographas, documents and objects celebrating the origin of the Real Club and is now open to the public. The mayor noted that the club has; ‘contributed to the spread of the city in a number of ways but particularly through that of tourism and specifically through the water sports that it offers including yachting and the competitions that are offered at a high level. The exhibition can be viewed in the Vista Alegre room at the club and is open until June 5th.

Torrevieja’s May fair Wednesday 4th May saw the start of perhaps the most colourful and flamboyant event in the Torrevejense calander. La Feria de Sevillanas got off to a good start with the mayor of Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón presenting the week’s events. The preparation for the May Fair, as it is sometimes known, had begun last week with the area by the port being cleared and the marquees prepared.

The responsibility for this event also comes down to Africa Celdrán who is the councillor for festivals in Torrevieja and Alejandro Blanco who is the councillor for culture. During the inauguration the lights were tested and the finishing touches made to the marquees. The mayor and councillors visited some of the marquees although preparations were still going ahead in some places. The fair celebrates the Sevillanas traditions of flamenco and a particular feature are the horse and carriages which can be seen during the weekend. As usual there were dozens of riders and passengers in spite of there being concerns about the weather. However, the rain held off and there was bright sunshine to accompany the parade of horses down to the port area of the town. The Mass had taken place an hour earlier than usual but this did not seem to cause a problem for the vast majority of people who took part in this spectacular annual event. Suzanne O’Connell

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Breast cancer breakthrough The latest breast cancer research could lead to more personalised care for patients and help further understanding of the causes of the disease, scientists have said. A study involving people from around the world has been hailed as giving a more complete

is a step closer to personalised healthcare for cancer.” Dr Ewan Birney, from the European Bioinformatics Institute, analysed the sequence of genetic information in the sample genomes. He said: “This study both gave us the first large

picture of the changes in DNA in breast cancer, providing potential opportunities for ground-breaking new treatments. A study of 560 breast cancer genomes, or complete genetic codes, turned up five new genes that are associated with the disease. The results, published in Nature and Nature Communications, provide evidence that breast cancer genomes are ‘highly individual’, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute said. The team looked at genomes in patients, four of whom were men, and focused on mutations that encourage the disease to grow and the patterns known as mutational signatures - in each tumour. They found that women with genes that leave them at a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, have entire genome profiles that are very different to each other and distinctive from other breast cancers. Dr Serena Nik-Zainal, who led the team of researchers, said: “In the future, we would like to be able to profile individual cancer genomes so that we can identify the treatment most likely to be successful for a woman or man diagnosed with breast cancer. It

scale view of the rest of the genome, uncovering some new reasons why breast cancer arises, and gave us an unexpected way to characterise the types of mutations that happen in certain breast cancers.” Professor Sir Mike Stratton, director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, said discovering gene mutations is ‘crucial’ to understanding the causes of cancer and coming up with better treatments. He said: “This huge study, examining in great detail the many thousands of mutations present in each of the genomes of 560 cases brings us much closer to a complete description of the changes in DNA in breast cancer and thus to a comprehensive understanding of the causes of the disease and the opportunities for new treatments.” Rachel Rawson, senior clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Care said: “The findings from this groundbreaking study will in future help doctors to identify the most likely successful treatment for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer. “Unpicking these genetic changes will go a long way to developing more tailored treatments and is a step closer to personalised medicine.”

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School admission dates The Sahara children ■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL

suzanne@costablancapeople.com The school admission dates have been announced for the school year 2016 to 2017 by councillor José Hurtado. The period for application to infant and primary schools will be from the 9th May until 19th May and for secondary schools from May 23rd until June 2nd. The dates to note for primary schools include: Until 4th May – publication of catchment areas. May 9th – publication of vacancies From May 9th until 19th May (inclusive) - submission of applications for admission and documentation to be presented at the centre of your first choice. Until the 27th May - applications set against the criteria for entry.

June 2nd – publication of the provisional lists of those who have been admitted and haven’t been admitted. From 2nd June until 6th June (inclusive) – period for appeals to the management board of the school concerned. Until June 8th – response to appeals June 14th – publication of the final lists of students who have been admitted or not. From 14th to 15th June – appeals to the City Commission for schools. Until June 17th resolution and response in writing to appeals by the City Commission for schools. From the 17th to the 29th June (inclusive) – deadline for formalizing enrolment in each school. June 30th – registration of students on the waiting list. More information about the admission process and the forms to complete are available to download on the town’s website www.torrevieja.es

Councillor Carmen Morate (right) has asked for the cooperation of families in Torrevieja in finding hosts for the Sahara children who will visit Torrevieja in 2016. In 2014 one child visited the town, in 2015 there were eight and it is hoping to host at least ten this year. A meal to raise money for this will take place on June 5th at the Hotel Playas de Torrevieja. Any money raised will go towards the flights and placement of these children over the summer. The project this year is entitled ‘Holidays in Peace’ and it is hoped that the children will be able to visit Torrevieja for a period of two months giving them respite from the camps that they live in for the rest of the year. The reason for the project dates back to the role that Spain had in making these children and their families

refugees. Spain is considered by many to have abandoned the Sahara people forty years ago to a fate of living in limbo and they are now permanently resident in refugee camps. The placement of the children for two months during the hottest part of the summer is a gesture providing some recompense for the part that Spain played in their current predicament. Interested families must contact the association Sahara Foster Care on 690 043 929 and indicate an interest in hosting one of the children. The children are between 10 and 12 years old and the town hall is looking for as many hosts as possible. The scheme not only runs in Torrevieja and some children are expected to go to Valencia too. Not all of them have yet been found foster homes and Carmen is hoping that publicity will help address this. Suzanne O’Connell

The Torrevieja health service braces itself for summer season It’s not only the restaurants and bars that must prepare for the influx of seasonal trade but the hospitals, health centres and emergency services too. Torrevieja hospital has planned to increase its capacity by 35% above that of previous years to accommodate the extra cases they anticipate taking over the summer. The aim of the health services in the area is to ‘maintain a high level of service and fast and effective assistance so that

those using the service do not notice the increase in demand,’ says Dr. Velasco, Manager of the Department of Health in Torrevieja. It is forecast that there will be an increase in activity of 15% in emergencies and about 7% in those approaching their local health centre. The number of admissions for planned treatments, operations and longer term health care is likely to remain the same as during the rest of the year.

Although many people resort to attending the emergency department, the vast majority of mild and moderate emergencies are dealt with by the health centres with them resolving 90% of cases. Health professionals request that the accident and emergency section of the hospital should only be used in case of real emergencies, freeing up the facility for severe cases only. Suzanne O’Connell

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More than 1000 expats per day register for referendum More than 1000 expats per day in Spain are going online to the UK government webpage where Brits can register to vote in the EU referendum. The British Ambassador Simon Manley described the strong interest among British expats in voting in the referendum as ‘very encouraging’. Speaking in recently to partners of the British Consulate and local authority foreigners’ departments, who are helping to spread the voter registration message, Mr Manley said: “The Foreign Office is supporting the Electoral Commission’s campaign to encourage Brits overseas to register to vote, and I’m pleased that so many are already preparing to exercise their democratic right. “Whether your view is that the UK should remain in or leave the EU, I urge all eligible expats to register to vote in this historic referendum. You may have spent many years working or living in the UK and perhaps still have strong ties: family, property, or a pension. Whatever your circumstances, the chances are the referendum outcome will affect you or your family. “So make sure you can have your say. It is for the British people to decide whether we’re stronger, safer and better off as part of the European Union, or on our own.” Clicks on the www.gov.uk/register-to-vote from computer users with Spanish IP addresses have averaged more than 1000 daily since the overseas voter registration campaign began on 4 February. Since the beginning of the year, a total of over 80,000 people in

Spain have visited www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. More than a quarter of a million Brits live in Spain and the large majority are thought to be eligible to vote. You must have been on the UK electoral roll within the last 15 years, or if you were under 18 when you left then at least one of your parents must have been on the electoral list. The deadline to register for an overseas postal vote is 16 May, in order for ballot papers to be sent out from 23 May in time for them to arrive and for you to send them back. Simply visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote with your passport, National Insurance number and last UK postcode. The process takes just 5 minutes. If you do miss the deadline, you can still apply for a proxy vote. Even if you registered as an overseas voter for the General Election last year, you do need to do it again. That’s because - just as in the UK - you must register every year in order to vote in UK elections and referendums. Expats who want to know more about the EU referendum can visit www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/eureferendum. You can find out more about voting at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/frequentlyasked-questions/overseas-voters. Expats who are active on social media can use the hashtag #yourvotematters Expats who left the UK more than 15 years ago are unfortunately ineligible to vote, because legislation intended to remove the time limit cannot be passed before the referendum date.

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Justice sought for murdered Costa Blanca Brits The prosecutor has provisionally requested a sentence of 42 years in prison for the man accused of murdering a British couple last year at their home in Jalon, near Benidorm. The accused Driss D., a 63 year old Moroccan citizen, had known the couple for many years as had been their gardener. It is alleged that he assassinated the couple on 26th March 2015 after having an argument with the husband, Peter David Tarsey, who was an Olympic athlete, having competed in Melbourne in 1956. It is claimed that the accused went home

‘angry with the situation’ according to the prosecution and searched for a 7.65mm calibre pistol which was in his possession. He then returned to their home on the road to Bernia where ‘the verbal argument continued’ between the two men. During this second argument, in the dining room, Driss D. got out the pistol and shot Mr Tarsey’s wife, Jean Ellen Tarsey, in the face whilst she was sitting on a sofa,

apart from the dispute, and therefore ‘had no time to react’. Peter David Tarsey turned around and was trying to protect his wife when the suspect shot him in the back of his head. The couple, both 77 years old, died instantly from the fatal wounds from the bullets. The suspect was detained last September, and the detectives searched his house, also located in Jalón, and found the murder weapon. The prosecutor considers Driss D. the author of two crimes

of assassination for which he requests 20 years for each victim. He is also accused of the illegal possession of a firearm, for which two more years and the payment of compensation of 300,000 euros for the children of the deceased. The case for this double crime will be held in a few weeks in the Alicante Provincial Court and will be a trial by jury. Mireille Toddington

Recycling for Breast cancer The street cleaning service has launched a campaign of glass recycling which will assist in breast cancer research. The Councillor responsible for street cleaning and health, Noelia Grao, and Roberto Fuentes, area manager of Ecovidrio, the company which provides the environmental recycling service met on Friday with local media to present the outline of the campaign. This solidarity initiative will see recycling,

specifically the collection of glass through ten pink containers located in the town of Orihuela and on the coast. “This is a joint initiative with which we contribute to the investigation against and research into Breast Cancer because for every three bottles, Ecovidrio will donate one euro to research into this disease,” said the Councillor. The pink coloured containers will be located from 15 May to 22 May in the Plaza del Carmen, Avenida

Reunite International charity football tournament Saturday (7 May) saw the Municipal Sports Centre in Orihuela Costa host the first group stages of the Reunite International Shield, an eight-a-side charity football tournament. Crowds got behind the event and gave their support to the matches between teams that had been organised by local businesses. There were four games during the day, two at 5pm and two at 6pm and the tournament will now run each weekend in May with the Semi Finals and Finals being played on Saturday, 28 May. Afterwards the well wishers joined the teams for an evening of entertainment at The Fire Station Bar in Via Park I, La Zenia, which included a prize raffle with gifts donated by local businesses and music from talented young singer Janelle. The great evening brought the family fun day to a perfect close and raised further funds for the charity. Reunite International Child Abduction Centre is a leading UK charity specialising in advice, assistance, mediation and

Teodomiro, Loaces Street, and Calle Pablo Picasso and Santa Alodia, on the Coast. Also, Councillor Grao recalled that “Orihuela is ahead in terms of recycling, being ahead of the national average in terms of kilos per person. The national average is set at 15 and a half kilos, and in Orihuela we recycle more than 24 kilos per person” Moreover, the associations More Life and Maria and the Pink Ladies will collaborate with the dissemination of this campaign - next to the Town Hall and Ecovidrio, they are collective ambassadors of this initiative. Mireille Toddington

research in relation to international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders. One of Reunite's main services is its UK based telephone advice line, which accepts calls from parents all over the world, and also offers an emergency out of hours service for those who need urgent help. The line provides advice, information and support to parents, family members and guardians whose children have been abducted or who fear abduction. The charity also provide advice and information to parents who may have abducted their children, as they are aware that every case is unique and therefore each case is handled on its own merit. Additionally, they assist and advise in international contact issues and cases of ‘permission to remove’. For further information about the charity’s work, visit its website at: www.reunite.org.

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Russian mafia arrest warrants issued Spain has issued arrest warrants for 12 Russian mafia suspects. ig-name officials are said to be among the Russian mafia suspects sought by the Spanish justice system – part of a long investigation which may have contributed to the death of Alexander Litvinenko from Polonium-210 poisoning. Arrest warrants are now out for the suspected organised crime gang members, thought to be connected to a Russian mafia boss who absconded to his home-country after being detained in Spain eight years ago. 'Godfather' Gennady Petrov was thought to be head of the Tambovskaya mafia, which was behind weapons and drug dealing, blackmail, forgery, money-laundering and hit-men. Some of the 12 suspects are reputed to be linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Among them is deputy leader of the Russian Federal Anti-Narcotics Service (FSKN), Nikolái Aulov, who said the arrest warrants were just

another attempt to discredit the country and were ‘purely political’. Another accused party is the former deputy leader of Russia's answer to the FBI, the Investigative Committee (SK), Igor Sobolevsky, and MP Vladislav Reznik who was once head of the financial markets committee in Russian Congress, plus his wife Diana Gindin. The latest arrest orders are linked to last year's swoop on 20 Russian mafiosos out of a list of 27 published by the prosecution service in Spain, and which included a number of those currently sought by the Spanish justice system. Gennady Petrov was one of the 20, and the Spanish court found he and his mafia cell were in touch with leading government members, among them the ex-prime minister Viktor Zubkov and the one-time minister of defence, Anatoly Serdyukov. Nine-and-a-half years ago, former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko had been helping Spain with these inquiries, as was revealed in the probe into his death by UK authorities.

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Blue flags awarded The co-ordinator for Beaches, Sofia Alvarez, and Councillor Luisa Boné, have announced that the beaches of Orihuela have been awarded eight blue flags for excellent water quality and environment. The awards come following a series of safety tests, and the evaluation of quality and environmental management. In the Valencian Community, Orihuela has equalled the number awarded with Punta Prima, Cala Estaca, Cala Bosque and Cala Capitan, La Caleta, Aguamarina, La Glea and Barranco Rubio, all able to fly the flag this summer which certifies their good condition. Also, two marinas; Cabo Roig and Dehesa de Campoamor have also been awarded the distinction for this season, which “positions Orihuela as one of the best tourist destinations for beaches,” Sofia Alvarez said. Meanwhile, Councillor Boné stressed that “these awards are an encouragement to the beaches team nd the Town Hall to continue to work for the excellence of our coastline.” Once again, Spain has become a world leader in the number of blue-flag beaches now that the awards have been officially handed out – the prestigious

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return to Spain year-after-year for their summer breaks. The Comunidad Valenciana came out top for blue-flag beaches, with 125 gaining the coveted award (including Orihuela Costa), followed by Galicia with 123, Catalunya with 98 and Andalucía with 76. Murcia got 40 and the Balearics and Canaries 45 each. Catalunya saw the greatest improvement on last year, with nine new flags, followed by Valencia with five, and Murcia, Asturias, the Basque Country, the

Canary Islands and the Spanishowned city-province of Melilla on the northern Moroccan coast gaining one new flag apiece. The Balearic Islands is the region which lost the most kitemarks this year – the towns of Son Sant Josep de Sa Talaia and Sant Joan de la Labritja lost all their blue flags, a total of 11 between them – whilst Galicia lost eight and Andalucía, two. Barcelona has doubled its flag number – whilst the Llevant beach has lost its kitemark, but Nova Icària, Barceloneta, Somorrostro and San Sebastià i Sant Miquel have gained new ones whilst Nova Mar Bella and Bogatell have kept theirs from the previous year. Ever-more demanding conditions and constantly rising standards mean blue flags are becoming increasingly harder to obtain and retain, hence the losses in the Balearics, Galicia, Andalucía, Valencia and the Llevant in Barcelona. On the plus side, the World Tourism Organisation’s moving goalposts show that any beach holding a blue flag has a town council behind it which has worked extremely hard in order to put it there. Mireille Toddington

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he single currency started the week on a firm footing as the markets digested the changing fortunes of the European Union vs that of the UK and the USA. Now that Europe’s economy has overtaken the growth rate of the UK and the USA, the Euro has certainly found some short-term favour. Europe’s Gross Domestic Performance for the 1st quarter of 2016 saw growth of 0.6% whereas the UK could post only 0.4% and the USA a measly 0.1%. The €/US$ rate briefly climbed as high as $1.1616 before giving up ground. Europe’s economic performance for April was not as awe inspiring, with the composite PMI result covering both manufacturing and services dipping slightly in fortunes to 53.0 in April from 53.1 in March. Data from the UK was rather horrendous, although sterling moves into the end of the week rather unfazed. All three Purchasing Managers Index results covering Manufacturing, Construction and Services disappointed this week. Manufacturing data was released first with April’s PMI falling to the lowest reading since February 2013. The PMI figure came in at 49.2 below the critical breakeven level of 50 which separates growth from contraction. New orders were stagnant over the month and job

losses of 20,000 were reported over the last 3 months. Construction was next to update the following day. It too disappointed the markets with a reading of 52.0 for April down from 54.2 the previous month, representing the weakest growth rate for this sector in almost three years. The 3rd and final nail in the coffin came from the usually strong services sector. April’s growth rate declined to its lowest level in three years at 52.3 vs 53.7 for March. Overall the series of data paints a very depressing picture of a slowing economy in the UK. Having seen 1st quarter GDP of just 0.4%, the recent PMI’s now suggest that 2nd quarter GDP could show no growth whatsoever, with Brexit fears, slowing global trade, and a lack of inflation all pointing towards a period of economic uncertainty and unease, with consumer confidence now on the slide. The pound currently trades just below €1.27 having traded lower at €1.2580 at the beginning of the week and also having traded higher after climbing to €1.2785 very briefly. The €/US$ trades at $1.1440 after the US non-farm payroll data release saw another 160,000 jobs added during April, although this was the fewest number of workers added for seven months. The American unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5%.

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Tellerola excavated for first time The Tellerola Project, which includes excavation and historical research of an archaeological site in the municipality of Villajoyosa is looking for support from the local community through sponsorship and funding.

The project, headed by young students and graduates of History and Archaeology from across Spain, has already secured basic funding, enabling students to carry out part of the projects key objectives. However, the campaign needs further finance in order to make the site accessible and welcoming to visitors and to publish the study made of the site. “With the help of everybody, we have achieved the 2,100 euros we requested, but we are not giving up yet. Now we want to obtain funding to carry out the restoration and enhancement of this site that may be key to understanding the

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icosia is the centrally located capital of Cyprus and the largest in population city of the island. It also acts as a separate administrative capital for the Nicosia district. The municipality of Nicosia governs only the central portion, but the city now sprawls for several kilometers and has engulfed surrounding villages and settlements. Its population hovers around 250,000 (a third of the total population of Cyprus) but the city has a feel of one much larger. It is the administrative and financial hub of the island as well as home to several universities, colleges and other educational establishments. It also hosts most foreign embassies and offshore companies (a big industry in Cyprus nowadays). Along with its international students and foreign workers it has developed a truly cosmopolitan feel.

summer. You can visit museums such as Cyprus, Byzantine, National Struggle or Ledra Observatory Museum, where it's possible to see the division of the island. On the other hand, explore the smaller City Streets, small enough to easily do this on foot. Visit a traditional Cypriot Cafe, and sample a Cypriot Coffee. Greet the locals. Make sure you visit the green Line

and view all of the City from the Watch tower, into both North and South Nicosia. The traditional shopping district runs along Ledra street and its tributary roads within the medieval walls of the city. A bustle of traditional jewelers,

European, Balkan and Middle Eastern influences. You will find most Greek, Turkish and Arabic dishes, often with a local name or twist. The food is high quality and somewhat cheaper than in the most Western capitals. The substantial student population supports a flourishing industry of bars, pubs and nightclubs which keep the old city alive. Cypriots are true socialites and spend most of their time out as opposed to at home. Coffee culture is a way of life in Nicosia. It is the place to see and be seen in the afternoon to early evening. In the summer months, tables spill onto the streets.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO Nicosia's sights are concentrated in and around the Old City, surrounded by a picturesque star-shaped city wall whose moat has been converted into a pleasant park. Wandering around the Old

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“After this short introduction of our group, let us tell you what are the plans for the concert next June 4 ... will be very worthwhile!” said Project organisers. Doors opening at 20: 00h GREEN COLD CHILI ONIONS at 21: 00h will play live the best versions and covers of classic rock. LORD BYRON & THE AMBASSADORS at 22: 00h will play original songs in a very individual style. MOMO - THE BEST TRIBUTE TO QUEEN 23: 00h the best worldwide official tribute to the Queen, recognized and praised by Brian May himself and by the XXIV Queen Fans Convention in England. Two hours of greatest hits of Freddie Mercury and performed live by Momo Cortés. BRIAN MAY said: “Momo is an artist who would have loved to meet Freddie – he is high quality, he is not afraid and sings like the devilnight”. It will be a great night, where the universal language of music will bring us together for a good cause... cleaner beaches for all. Tickets available NOW in: www.ticketmaster.es and also at SANTA POLA: Boulevard,• Saint James,• Pub Pedal GRAN ALACANT: Grill Bar Stone • American Rock Bar ( Mall) • Molly Malones TORREVIEJA: McDonald's GUARDAMAR: Marjal ROJALES: Irish Cavern Don Carlos SPONSORS : Mcdonald’s, Ayuntamiento Santa Pola, Captain Morgan, Anis Tenis.

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Stars Shine for SATS Four of the most popular vocal acts will be appearing for the first time ever in one show Costa Blanca Superstars to be held on Saturday 14th May at The Club in Quesada, in aid of the animal charity SATS. The eclectic line up covers all genres of music by performers at the top of their field. With no weekends free Richie Alexander the King of Northern Soul has offered to appear on the show in order to help raise money for the charity, which is trying to raise a phenomenal amount of money for its new purpose-built shelter. Joining Richie on the bill is top Phil Collins Tribute, Rob Lewis. Rob won New Faces and since then has been wowing audiences across Spain with his amazingly accurate tribute show. Adding the feminine touch is Maria O’Hara. Maria has a dynamic voice which can deliver anything from pop to opera with equal aplomb. Serenading the diners prior to the show is popular all round vocalist Richie C who promises to get the audience in the party mood with some swing music. SATS has a daunting task ahead of it, needing to raise the 37,000 euros required to not only build, but equip, a new centre that will house and treat rescue cats and dogs. With 90 dogs currently

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Benejuzar is to stage a traditional bull fair, one of the few remaining in the country and a great opportunity for the expat community to experience Spanish culture. During the event twelve of the country’s best bull leapers – called recortadores will come to Benejúzar on Saturday, 14 May to compete for the national title in the first of the heats to be held in Alicante province this year. This is one of the main events of the bull fair that the municipality will hold from 14 May to 22 May, the first it has staged for 30 years. Despite the controversy that it has generated, the event is going ahead and the organisers this week published the

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Second election could be stalemate too According to a new survey, eighty percent of Spaniards will repeat their vote on 26 June despite the deadlock after 20 December. The latest poll from the Centre for Sociological Investigation also notes 70 percent think the politicians aren’t interested in the people and been overcome by personal interests and places Mariano Rajoy as the worst valued leader with 3.43 out of 10. According to the barometer, if voters had known the blockage which resulted would they have abstained said 8 percent, and when asked would they have changed the way they voted only 5.3 percent they would have voted for a different party or coalition. The survey, realised between 7 January and 19 March, also revealed 19.9 percent of the electorate doubted between one or several parties before going to vote, and these soft votes could be significant on 26

June. It was during this period when Mariano Rajoy refused to present himself for investiture and the leader of the PSOE Pedro Sánchez failed despite the then support of

Ciudadanos. The number doubting between the PP and Ciudadanos (16.9 percent), between PSOE and Podemos (11.6 percent), between Podemos and Ciudadanos (8.4 percent) and between Podemos and Izquierda Unida (9.3 percent), and the majority (65.8 percent) said they had followed their own convictions. Regarding the election campaign, which now has to be repeated, many of the citizens

showed little interest, 62.5 percent claimed they ignored the television debates and interviews and 56.6 percent said they ignored the propaganda and the promises. The politicians are held in distain, 70 percent said they were not interested in or concerned about the people and they were ‘following their own personal interests’. Unemployment remains of most concern (60.85 percent) followed by corruption (13.9 percent), and also three quarters questioned considered the economic situation is bad (40.8 percent) or very bad (20.2 percent) Regarding the party leaders, most popular is the leader of Izquierda Unida, Albert Garzón with 5.23 points out of ten. Then Albert Rivera of Ciudadanos with 4.55 followed by Pedro Sánchez for the socialists with 4.11, then Pablo Iglesias with 4.06 and finally Mariano Rajoy with 3.43 points.

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‘You Can’t Be Serious’ is a weekly tongue in cheek look at the world through Bernie Comaskey’s eyes. With kind permission of the Westmeath Examiner.

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The newest space‐making device

hose of you who only read two lines of this column every week the first and the last, are going to be the big losers this week. Further down this page is some vital information on a new invention which creates a metre of extra space for those who are that way inclined. This planet of ours has become overcrowded and we find ourselves competing for every inch of space, whether that be driving on the road or walking on the street. Pedestrians on a busy street will leave the maximum available space between themselves and the next person. If you look down on that street from high above you will be amazed at the concentration of vision, balance, and timing involved in order to allow for the different speeds of walking. Some will carry a device to maximum their ‘this is my space’ – but more about that anon. The established fact is that people have always endeavoured to maximum the space around them to their own advantage. It was ever thus. Commentators on the silky skills of hurling will often remark that all the great hurlers seem able to make space for themselves to strike the ball. Whilst

totally agreeing with such observations, it has been my experience that some of the worst hurlers ever known have also always been able to make space – provided he was sufficiently awkward. There was a hurler who lived near me once upon a time who commanded all the space he needed on the field. In order to extend the innocence of his young grandchildren, this column will not reveal his name; though the mention of living near me may be enough to make him a marked man. Let’s just call him ‘Cornelius’ - because no Cornelius ever lived near me. As soon as the ball commenced its decent, Cornelius started to wind the hurley around his head. In perfecting the art of creating space for himself, Cornelius had clocked a few opponents, two team-mates and had to go off once after hitting himself on top of his head. (Unfortunately there were no helmets in those days) I guarantee you one thing though; if by any geometrical fluke Cornelius finished up with ball in hand, he had all the space to strike it …

provided he made contact with the ball on his first, second, or third swipe. Forgive me … I was sort of losing the run of myself there with the scent of damp grass coming in off the lawn. The umbrella is a useful space maker when used to its full advantage on the street. There is yet another difference here between men and women. A man will use a closed umbrella to his greater advantage, but Lord Almighty, reverse as quickly as you can as soon as the sister decides to open her little coloured halfumbrella. She is as dangerous as

Four weeks to go for Fiddler on the Roof

It’s only four weeks to go until STUDIO32’s production of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ and the actors and actresses are hard at work going through the last stages of fine tuning the performance for the beginning of June. One of the lead roles is that of Mendel, the Rabbi’s son. It’s being played by Nick Morgan who is an experienced actor, singer and dancer who has only recently joined the group after having just moved to Spain. Mendel is an important person in the village community of Anatevka and he features in many small scenes throughout the show,

advising Tevye on ‘what the good book says’ and helping to preserve the traditions of their Jewish community. The show contains many well-known songs including ‘If I were a rich man’ and ‘Sunrise Sunset’ to name but two. The story is full of humour, sadness and the ups and downs of family life. Tickets are selling fact and STUDIO32 urge you to get yours soon as there will be limited availability for some performances. Show dates are Wednesday June 1stto Saturday June 4that the CardenalBelluga Theatre in San Fulgencio, all performances start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm. Reserved seating tickets priced at 9 euroscan be obtained by calling Philip on 642 080 258, by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org, or from the following outlets: - Tourist Information, La Marina 966 790 021 - Cards & More, La Marina 966 790 954 - The Card Place, Benijofar 966 713 266 - Kennedy Supermarket, Los Montesinos 966720 006. This year the company are once again supporting the Alzheimer’s society, and profits will be donated to AFA San Fulgencio and other local charities. Suzanne O’Connell

HORSE SHOW 19th May at 6pm, Casa la Pedrera the Grand Design House Brooke Saxon and Antonio Piqueras el Patas perform a fiesta horse show. Info from Jenny Ray on 66 81 66 20.

Cornelius under a dropping ball. The next space-maker we look at is the bag on wheels. Again, this is as dangerous to the ankles as ground hurling from Cornelius. It can be manoeuvred out in front at arm’s length, dragged behind you, or slyly moved left or right. If you want a bit of a space bubble at a match, bring the young lad with you. The kid must be enthusiastic about one of the teams and you make him a flag with a broom handle. That will do it alright. If a person is any way useful with a walking stick, it can be used to protect your space claim – but it does take years of practice. And so we come to the newest space making invention – and the most dangerous known to man … and even more so to woman. Up until not very long ago, every American or Japanese you met had a strap around their neck and a big black camera resting on the chest bone. This has all changed … utterly changed, and changed forever. It isn’t only the Yanks

and the Japs anymore: Every man, woman and child from every country is armed with the twenty-first version of a camera. The greatest scourge around is the camera or smart-phone on a metre long stick. In the past couple of weeks, I happened to visit three different countries with touristy attractions. The one common denominator was the space being made at all monuments and sights of interest by a forest of these long sticks holding a camera. Taking a ‘selfie’ with a noteworthy background is an obsession. Oh, the users made space alright … held out in front, overhead and anywhere else this handle could reach. A man could be done an injury with the sharp end, but I shudder to think of the invasion of personal privacy that females may suffer at the metre long hand of a pervert.

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Locked in the submarine! ■ AOIFE LEDDY aoife@costablancapeople.com

What started as a much anticipated day of sightseeing ended on a sour note for Martin Devlin (66) from Dublin when he found himself locked inside Torrevieja’s famous ‘Delfín’ submarine. Speaking to the Costa Blanca People Martin told us, “For almost 50 years I have had a

2pm. Workers on duty decided to close the submarine just after midday – with Martin still inside. Martin described the moment he realised he was trapped: “The first I knew of the problem was when I returned to the torpedo room to find the hatch closed. As there were three other hatches within the boat I retraced my steps to find they were all secured and padlocked from the inside.” He continued, “While making my way

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fascination about submarines and finding one open to the public here in Spain was like a dream come true for me.” However, Martin’s excitement soon turned to panic when he found himself alone, locked inside the submarine’s metal hull. The incident took place on Thursday May 5th when the submarine, part of Torrevieja’s ‘Floating Museum’ fleet, was supposed to be open from 10am until

back to the torpedo room in the bow of the boat the lights went out. Fortunately there was emergency lighting fitted and these gave some level of illumination for me to retrace my steps and climb the stairs to the hatch. While trying to work out how it could be opened I thought I heard someone on the deck outside.” Martin’s partner Marian O’Keeffe was waiting at their holiday apartment in La

Mata, unaware of what was going on in the Delfín. To call Marian from his mobile phone would have been impossible for Martin as the submarine’s thick metal hull blocked the signal, making outside communication impossible. The only option left to Martin was to try to make as much noise as possible: “I started banging on the stair rail and shouting in the hope of being heard,” he explained. Luckily, Martin’s shouting was heard by an attendant outside. Martin told us, “Within a short time (although it felt like a very long time) the hatch cover opened and the gentleman who had checked my ticket prior to me boarding peered down on me with a somewhat surprised look on his face. I climbed up onto the deck thanked the man in my faltering Spanish and walked down the gangplank.” Martin continued, “On my way back to the car the realization hit me that if I had been a little later returning to the torpedo room then this man could have left the boat and it would have been unlikely that anyone would have heard me, never mind be aware that I was locked inside. It also dawned on me that the possibility of getting a mobile signal inside the sub was remote. By the time I reached where my car was parked by the harbour wall my heart was racing with am mixture of both shock and anger.” Martin recovered his composure and drove back to La Mata, calling straight to the tourist office there, where he knew that staff spoke good English, in order to report the incident. Martin

Martin Devlin

said, “The lady I spoke to was shocked at what had happened and promised to take the matter further by informing senior officials of the incident.” He continued, “As the day wore on I found myself asking why the boat was not checked by those who were in a position of responsibility to make sure there were no visitors still on board prior to closing the hatch. I dread to think of the upset my partner could have been subjected to if I had failed to return to the apartment as the likelihood of her being able to contact me on my mobile would have been remote. I could have seen in the sub until 10 am the next morning when it was due to open again.” Martin, a retired professional photographer, told us, “Looking back on the experience it's something that should never have happened and some form of action needs to be taken to ensure that it will not happen again. This attraction is of interest to many people; however, those who man this

Help at Home CB Bee rescue celebrates Help At Home Costa Blanca celebrated its 5th Anniversary at its Charity Centre in Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre. Vice Consul Sara Munsterhjelm from the Alicante Consulate attended the event as did Carmen Perez, current charity

Eric, Norah, Sara, Rose & Carmen President, along with many sponsors, clients and well wishers. The cake was made by retired Nurse Rose Baker who is one of the Assessors. The event was made more successful by Esther Tucker Shop Manager and her wonderful team who put together a “bargain hunters” event, which resulted in €640 being raised on the day. The charity was set up five years ago by founders Norah and Eric Bond from their home. The success of the charity is due to the commitment of the volunteers who work tirelessly supporting clients and raising funds to keep the charity financially viable. To date HAH BC has responded to more than 500 cases. The charity has two branches, Orihuela Costa and Cuidad Quesada

run by co-ordinator Joan Waddington and her team. Approx 80 volunteers help either in the charity centre, office, offer transport or home help and respite. Its respond to calls for help by those in need of all ages and nationalities in their own homes, successfully providing a much needed service throughout Orihuela Costa, Ciudad Quesada, Torrevieja and La Marina. HAH CB collaborates with Caritas, The RBL, Stroke Support Group Torrevieja, MABS and 3Cs’ Agency ensuring the calls for help are responded to professionally. If you care, have compassion, can spare an hour or two a week, its clients need you, a friendly face to pop in regularly to someone living on their own or a couple struggling to cope or offer respite to a carer looking after a partner who has a long term condition, ie Alzheimers, Dementia, M.N.D, Parkinsons, Cancer, M.S. or had a Stroke. The charity recently organised a Social Group for clients with long term conditions to meet and socialise, which is open to anyone who wants to join. There are more than 600 neurological conditions that can affect any one of us at any time, HAH CB currently has 40 clients with a long term condition, it is there to help clients and their partners and needs you to help them. For more details pop into the Charity Centre at 118 Flamenca Beach Orihuela Costa or telephone 965328794 or email : charitycentre.helpathomecb@gmail.com

■ SUZANNE O’CONNELL suzanne@costablancapeople.com

On the morning of 2nd May firefighters from Torrevieja’s natural park were sent by the councillor for the environment to collect a swarm of

bees from a tree in Calle Campoamor. Bees swarm together as part of a natural process as the group of workers and drones leave a hive with a queen to find a new hive. Until they find the right place they fly in a thick cloud and will alight in different spots to spend the night.

Although they are not dangerous as such, the sight of the large swarm does cause alarm. It is vital that these swarms are preserved and also that any risks to people are avoided when they are roaming urban environments. Bees are essential to the environment and are protected. The presence of bees is crucial for the pollination of crops and there are international campaigns to save them. The firefighters were tasked with removing the swarm of bees, aided by professional beekeepers, in order for them to find another breeding hive safely. Perhaps not a role that most people would expect firefighters to undertake.

attraction have a duty of care to members of the general public, which in this instance was sadly lacking. The potential for another such incident to happen again is too high given evidence of current procedures.” The Costa Blanca People spoke to Torrevieja’s Councillor for Culture, Alejandro Blanco about the incident. Councillor Blanco hadn’t heard about what occurred so made some enquiries and got back to us later that afternoon. “Yes, the submarine closed early on the day in question due to the rain,” he confirmed, “But we don’t understand how the man could be locked inside, as members of the public are supposed to be accompanied at all times while inside the submarine.” Councillor Blanco said that the system of closing the submarine will be reviewed in order to ensure that this type of thing does not happen again. He also offered his apologies to Mr Devlin on behalf of the Cultural Department and assured us that the incident will be investigated.

Observing Jupiter in May

Once again, the Vega Baja Astronomy Group is offering the public the opportunity to have a look through their telescopes and learn a little bit more about what lies out there in the night sky. This time they will be observing Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System. It is the fifth planet from the Sun and is twice as massive as all the other planets combined. Jupiter is a “gas giant”. Gas Giants do not have solid surfaces, their gaseous material just gets denser with depth. It has 63 known moons. The largest four are Io, Callisto, Ganymede and Europa and were discovered in 1610 by Galileo and can be seen as points of light through the telescopes. Jupiter is famous for its great Red Spot which is in fact a persistent storm that has lasted for over 300 years. Along with Jupiter the group will also be observing the Moon which will be in its last quarter so the craters will be seen at their best. The public observing evening will be on Thursday 26th May beginning around 9pm. Venue will be the Punta Prima promenade … just along from the Nautilus Bar Restaurant. Keep looking up and hoping for clear skies! Vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Almoradi Monday Club It’s been a while but OK! Let’s try AGAIN! Do you live in or near the town of ALMORADI? lf you do and you are BRITISH or a person living here in Spain from another country who also speaks ENGLISH then perhaps you would like to become a member of a new ENGLISH SPEAKING CLUB that we are trying to start up in ALMORADI. There are quite a lot of ENGLISH speaking people in the area, either Residents or visiting and perhaps they would like to meet up with other English speaking people a couple of times a month at a local venue to have a chat over a drink and to look into the possibility of actually starting a local social club with its roots in ALMORADI. The people at this initial meeting or any subsequent meetings could then decide among themselves what sort of club this could be and how, when and where it could meet and operate? The (next) initial meeting will take place at the "Victoria Tea Rooms" on the main road just past the town square in ALMORADI at 4pm on Monday the 16th of May. So, if you are interested in meeting new friends in the local area then

please come along and join us in this new venture. Without people it will not be a success, so please come if you can! For more information please send an Email to davedanie@gmail.com Thank You, David Daniel Almoradi Monday Club. Dear Editor On Tuesday 26th April, seven people gathered at The Cafe Bar Almoradi for the inaugural meeting of the Almoradi Scrabble Club. It was a fun event. Sandra was the top scorer for the afternoon with 336. Marion came a close second with 333. Sandra also won a small prize for laying a "Royal" word. New members (of all levels) are welcome. The next meeting will be Tuesday 31st May, beginning at 3:45 p.m. For further details please contact Christine Watkins via mrandcwatkins@hotmail.co.uk. Dear Editor So Beijing's communist propaganda has now reached Quesada! Your deputy's article about airports stated that Taiwan is "still, technically, China" - haha. Wrong :

Taiwan is a de facto independent island nation which has never been part of the territory of Communist China aka PRC since its formation in 1949. "Disputed" - yes, by the PRC. Your statement is akin to saying Gibraltar is "technically" part of Spain because the Spanish government (if there was one) claims so! But Gibraltar does not have thousands of missiles aimed at its people in case they make their independence official. Japan, the USA, Holland and even Spain (sic) hold more cogent claims to sovereignty over the islands of Taiwan than so-called "mainland" China/PRC : the Dutch and Spanish occupied parts long ago, Japan was the colonial master for 50 years 18951945 & "technically" America left in charge after the surrender of Japan to mark the end of WW2. The US dutifully conceded Taiwan aka Formosa (Portuguese for beautiful island) via peace treaties to Chiang Kai-Shek's Republic of China founded 1911-12 by Dr Sun Yat Sen as a thank you for his ROC support in the Far East during WW2 - all nothing to do with the communist Peoples' Republic of China. Moreover, the indigenous people of Taiwan are roughly 10 polynesian-

origin tribes similar to Australia's aborigines. Han Chinese, mostly from Fujian province, did not start landing in numbers until after the Dutch and Spanish were kicked out. Like Gibraltarians, the majority of Taiwanese people regarding themselves as Taiwanese and an independent country is overwhelming - more every year as the old "mainlanders" (who originated from China - mostly defeated CKS soldiers in 1949) die off. Your interesting article was principally about airports which I am well qualified to comment on having made 27 trips from Taipei-Alicante via Hong Kong, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Madrid during my 20+ years as a resident of Taiwan. Sincerely Peter Holmes Dear Editor CRESCENDO INTERNATIONAL CHOIR SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ On Saturday 16th April Crescendo International Choir put on one of their twice yearly concerts, with a small charge, which helps the choir with their annual expenses. The faithful band of supporters which filled El Paraiso Restaurant to capacity and a grand raffle, with all

prizes provided by the choir went well. Most importantly of all is the choir’s main ‘thank you’. It is to Alberto and his wife Rosa, our hosts at El Paraiso. Nothing is too much trouble, the rush of coffees, drinks, tapas at our break time and when we finish, all are done with a smile and we thoroughly enjoy the English/Spanish relationship. Long may it continue! Dear Editor “Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding their Spring Fayre at TCF.Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas,68,Torrevieja 03183 on Saturday 21st May 2016 between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Beautiful hand crafted items including cards, jewellery, knitted items, cushions etc are available, as well as home baked cakes and scones, bric a brac and nearly new clothing. Free admission and there are refreshments on sale. All are welcome. Bring your family and friends. Doors open at 1.00 pm prompt” If you need any more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Many thanks for your continuing support. Regards Jim Speakman

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REF. CM4660 La Zenia

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NEW LISTING. 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath quad-style property walking distance to the beach, solarium with sea view!

NEW LISTING. Stunning West-Facing 3 bed / 2 bath village apartment with private rooftop solarium, central location.

NEW LISTING. Spacious 2 bed / 2 bath apartment in Brisas Del Mar, spacious living areas, communal pool, lift access.

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Animal Foster Carers Wanted PETS IN SPAIN ARE LOOKING FOR MORE PEOPLE TO GO

ON THEIR ANIMAL FOSTER CARER REGISTER.

ET LOVERS WHO GIVE homeless animals temporary shelter until they find permanent homes are known as foster carers. The process is typically an emotionally rewarding one for the foster family and a valuable experience for the animals as they learn basic social skills they otherwise wouldn't gain by living in a shelter with minimal human interaction. Pets in Spain told the Costa Blanca People, “We need more people in the La Marina and surrounding areas willing to open up their homes to dogs and cats looking for a fresh start in life.” Fostering often suits people who are unable to own their own pet either for financial or lifestyle reasons. The charity supplies all food and veterinary costs for the pet. Fostering can be from a few nights to several months and it can transform a pets behaviour. You may be wondering what the benefits of fostering are. For the dog or cat they are obvious. The safety of a

home. The warmth of a bed. The touch of a hand. The love of a human carer. But what does the fosterer gain from the experience? Pets in Spain told us, “Our foster carers are highly valued members of our volunteer group. They provide a service that many people are not in a position to, and we work hard to ensure they feel appreciated and supported. For the carer there is the knowledge that they have helped saved a life, and in doing so freed a space for another pet to be saved. It's a heart warming experience to watch a pet develop and grow in confidence, to learn to trust, to regain health and fitness, and to learn some of those essential skills of socialisation and training. And isn't it amazing that it’s down to the carer that all this happens?” If you think you may be able to help Pets in Spain by becoming an animal foster carer please call 645 469 253, click on www.petsinspain.com.or message the charity on its Facebook page Pets in Spain.

The best home remedies to ever exist

Soothing aches, pains, bruises, stings and more doesn’t have to cost a fortune. These home remedies have been around for years and the reason they have is that these do-it-yourself cures work wonders… Flowering herb - Good for: Swelling Throbbing joints; try arnica ointment to ease the ache. Spread a thin amount onto the problem area two to three times a day. Carrot compress Good for: Insect bites and stings A carrot compress can help reduce inflammation and dry out insect bites and stings to take out the itch. Finely grate a carrot and wrap the pulp in a thin paper towel or cheesecloth. Place on swelling for 20 minutes, store in the refrigerator and repeat four times in 24 hours. Deep breathing - Good for: Hot flashes When you're in the throes of a hot flush or panic, deep breathing can help stop it in its tracks by calming your nervous system quickly. Just take a deep breath in for a count of four, feeling your belly rise; then breathe out slowly and fully for a count of four. Repeat this sequence four more times in succession. Epsom salts - Good for: Dry, cracked skin Smooth your elbows and heels with this inexpensive at-home treatment: Mix ½ cup Epsom salt with ½ cup water to make a paste. Exfoliate by gently massaging into rough areas, then rinsing with water. Honey - Good for: Pimples If you wake up with a spot, dab a bit of honey on it in the morning. (You can leave it on all day, even under your makeup.) Honey works as an antiseptic to stop the growth of bacteria that can cause breakouts. Ice - Good for: Bruises Bumps can leave an ugly mark, but applying ice to the

area several times a day helps decrease the pain and discoloration. For a DIY ice pack, mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 3 parts water in a re-sealable bag and freeze. Green tea- Good for: Colds Viruses that cause the sniffles often start in the back of your mouth and throat. Stop them from spreading with a cleansing gargle. At the first sign of symptoms, combine 1 tsp salt with 2 cups strong green tea. Stir and refrigerate. Gargle twice daily, using ½ cup at a time. Java - Good for: Poison ivy Take a cue from campers: The next time you get a rash, ease the irritation with a cup of cooled black coffee or coffee grounds. The beverage contains acids that act as anti-inflammatory, which can help soothe the itch. Kneading massage - Good for: Relieving anxiety If you're feeling stressed, put pressure on the point located between your thumb and index finger. (Use the opposite thumb and forefinger to squeeze and release the muscle for 30 seconds.) Avocado smoothie - Good for: Constipation Avocados contain magnesium, a mineral that acts as a laxative by drawing water into the intestinal tract to keep things moving. For a stomach-soothing smoothie, blend ½ avocado, ½ cup raspberries, ½ cup unsweetened almond milk and a handful of ice. Liquorice - Good for: Cold sores Liquorice root can kill the viruses that cause the herpes simplex to flare up around your mouth. Steep a

liquorice tea bag in warm water for 30 to 60 seconds; then apply for three to five minutes. Repeat daily until the cold sores subside. Midnight snack- Good for: Leg cramps A charley horse can disrupt sleep, so snack on 1 oz low-fat cheese and a few walnuts an hour before bed. Cheese has magnesium and calcium, which relax your muscles and nervous system, while the walnuts contain melatonin, a sleep-promoting brain chemical. Eat dairy to calm your body before you hit the sheets. Nutmeg - Good for: Insomnia This spice is actually a mild sedative, so sprinkle ¼ tsp into warm milk and sip before you go to sleep. Olives- Good for: Nausea Olives contain tannins, which are chemicals that help slow down the excessive production of saliva (one of the first symptoms of motion sickness). Eat a few green or black olives as soon as you start to feel sickly. Pick-me-up shower - Good for: A mood booster Try a ‘contrast shower’ by switching from hot to cold water. This is stimulating, and experts say it can help relieve gloominess by increasing circulation. Shower in warm water for 3 minutes; then quickly switch to chilly for 30 seconds. Repeat that cycle three times, ending on cold. Quick stroll - Good for: A brain jolt When you're feeling mentally tired go for a brisk fiveminute walk. Moving your muscles immediately increases the activity in your brain so you feel more awake and alert.

Refreshing rinse Good for: Bad breath To battle halitosis and whiten teeth, combine a cup of water with 1 tsp baking soda, swish around in your mouth and then spit out. The baking soda helps to fight smelly bacteria and combats dry mouth. Smart stretch Good for: Headaches Tension headaches are often caused by sitting hunched over a computer screen as the position tightens muscles in the front of your neck and chest. Do this simple move to undo the damage: Stand up and put your hands on hips. Roll head back so you're staring at the ceiling as you arch your back slightly. Hold for 15 seconds, return to start, then repeat. Tropical fruit - Good for: Pain relief Whip up a drink that's packed with potent to ease inflammation and boost blood flow to speed healing. Combine ½ oz bottled lemon juice with ½ oz ginger juice with 1 oz pineapple juice and a pinch each of cayenne pepper and turmeric. Drink whenever you have sore muscles. Tea - Good for: Saggy skin Brew a pot of strong white tea and stir in 2 tbsp honey. Let this cool to room temperature. Add thin slices of cucumber and store in the fridge overnight. In the morning place one slice of the steeped cucumber over each eye for two minutes. (The extract in the cucumber tightens, the honey heals and the tea's caffeine depuffs.) Vinegar - Good for: Toenail fungus

Icky-looking nails are common in the summer because yeast thrives in warm environments. So, twice a day, soak feet in a mixture of half white vinegar, half water. The vinegar kills fungus and gets rid of stains under the nail. Witch hazel - Good for: Hemorrhoids Applying an astringent or cream that contains this flowering plant may give you relief (you can buy it at the pharmacy; just look for witch hazel on the front label or ingredients list). Pat or rub onto affected area once a day. Extra oxygen - Good for: Fatigue When you're feeling tired, you can increase oxygen flow and feel energised with this trick. Lie on the floor and place one blanket, folded like a pillow, under your head and another rolled-up under your upper back. Hold that position for two minutes as you take deep breaths. Yoga - Good for: Libido Research shows that yoga can help improve your sexual functioning, so try this pose to improve your flexibility and tone your pelvic muscles: Start on your hands with back parallel to the floor. Exhale as you round your back and release your head down. Inhale and return to start; then repeat four more times. Zinc-Rich Foods - Good for: Healthy hair growth A lack of this nutrient can lead to hair loss and a dry scalp, so eat at least one of these zinc-packed foods every day - up your intake if your mane looks dull lentils, cashews, pumpkin seeds, pecans, low-fat yoghurt.

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The Girl on the Train (2016) The Girl on the Train is the story of Rachel Watsonʹs life post‐divorce. Every day, she takes the train in to work in London, and every day the train passes by her old house. The house she lived in with her husband, who still lives there, with his new wife and child. Director: Tate Taylor Writers: Paula Hawkins (novel), Erin Cressida Wilson (adaptation) Stars: Haley Bennett, Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson

Fantastic Beasts (2016) After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant and conceited surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil. Director: Scott Derrickson Writers: C. Robert Cargill (screenplay), Scott Derrickson Stars: Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton

Fan (2016) 8.0 Gaurav, a huge fan of movie star Aryan Khanna, heads to Mumbai in order to wish his God a happy birthday. When things don’t go according to plan, Gaurav’s obsession with Aryan crosses the line. Director: Maneesh Sharma Writers: Maneesh Sharma (story), Habib Faisal (screenplay) Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Joelle Koissi, Mariola Jaworska

The Magnificent Seven (2016) Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Director: Antoine Fuqua Writers: Akira Kurosawa (based on the screenplay by), Shinobu Hashimoto (based on the screenplay by) Stars: Haley Bennett, Chris Pratt, Vincent DʹOnofrio

Ref. NS110 - La Marina

Ref. NS104 - Formentera

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Terraced Property, 2 bed, 1 bath, good location, 50m2 build, 61m2 plot, south facing, furnished.

Detached Villa, 2 bed, 3 bath, immaculate condition, 85m2 build, 207m2 Plot, east facing, off road parking.

Quiet Location

Sea views

59.500€

Ref. NS115 - La Marina

Apartment/ Corner plot, 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished, 65m2 build, very large solarium, west facing, communal pool.

Detached Villa, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, 61m2 build, 207m2 plot, east facing/ sea views, private pool.

Very close to amenities

74.995€

Ref. NS114 - La Marina

Semi-Detached, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, 90m2 build, east facing, communal pool, immaculate property.

Ref. NS055 - La Marina

104.000€

128.000€ Detached Villa, 3 bed, 2 bath, furnished, 75m2 build, 185m2 plot, east facing, communal pool.

Short walk to amenities

Great price Ref. NS111 - La Marina-El Oasis

149.500€

Ref. NS101 - La Marina

118.000€

Detached Villa, 3 bed, 2 bath, Extended, 77m2 build, 210m2 plot, south facing, private pool.

End of Terrace, 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished, 61m2build, 68m2 plot, south facing, private garage.

Close to amenities

WAS 139.999€ NOW 137.500€

Ref. NS091 - La Marina

WAS 95.000€ NOW 87.500€

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Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

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 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 1.35am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1 7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.15pm 3.30pm 3.45pm 4.00pm 8.30pm 11.30pm 12.30am 1.00am 3.00am 5.00am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Experience Fantasy Football Club Highlights BPL Legends Ford Football Special Sky Sports Originals BPL Legends BPL Legends Ford Football Special Sky Sports Originals Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Live Indian Premier League Live Ford Football Special Sky Sports Originals Bpl 100 Club Ford Football Special The Premier League Years Ford Football Special

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Jane the Virgin The Big Bang Theory The 100 Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The IT Crowd The IT Crowd

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Neighbourhood Blues Homes Under the Hammer The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain Great British Menu Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Pressure Pad My Life on a Plate The TV That Made Me Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Eggheads Big Blue UK Antiques Road Trip Horizon Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit Cunk on Shakespeare Newsnight Old School with the Hairy Bikers MasterChef Secret Britain Normal for Norfolk This is BBC Two

Television: Wed 11th May 37

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Tonight at the London Palladium Killer Women with Piers Morgan ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Our Queen at 90 Jackpot247 Murder, She Wrote ITV Nightscreen 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 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 5.00am 5.30am

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 Arrow Limitless The Force: Manchester Colony Ross Kemp: Extreme World Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Nothing to Declare Nothing to Declare

7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.35am 9.40am 10.40am 11.05am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.05pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.10am 2.10am

Movies Now 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 Agatha Christie's Marple Law and Order: UK The Knock Noah's Ark Where the Heart is

Channel 4 7.00am 7.45am 8.10am 8.35am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.25pm 12.55pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.35am 2.30am 4.25am 4.35am 5.30am 6.00am 6.55am

Countdown 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 Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Channel 4 Racing Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News The Supervet One Born Every Minute Never Seen a Doctor Gogglebox Blink Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA The Kids are All Right Kirstie's Vintage Gems Four Rooms Supershoppers Location, Location, Location Will and Grace

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

The Gadget Show

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.20pm

Left for Dead

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Britain's Horror Homes and Sinkholes

BBC 4

9.00pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

10.00pm

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

8.00pm

World News Today

11.00pm

Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords

8.30pm

Handmade on the Silk Road

12.00am

Up Late with Rylan

9.00pm

The Silk Road

12.45am

On Benefits: Life on the Dole

10.00pm

Doris Day: Virgin Territory

1.40am

Tattoo Disasters UK

2.10am

Super Casino

11.00pm

My Week with Marilyn

12.30am

Dancing Cheek to Cheek:

1.30am

All the Fun of the Fair

2.30am

Time Shift

3.30am

Everything and Nothing

4.30am

This is BBC Four

9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

An Intimate History of Dance

ITV3

4.10am

The Secret Life of Puppies

5.00am

Now That's Funny!

5.45am

Wildlife SOS

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

House Doctor

7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.00am 8.55am 9.55am 11.00am 11.50am 12.50pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.50pm 3.25pm 3.50pm 4.25pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

Sporting Funnies Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. Ax Men The Chase Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Diamonds are Forever

More 4 10.35am

A Place in the Sun

11.40am

Food Unwrapped

12.10pm

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

12.35pm

Carry on Behind

2.25pm

Time Team

3.30pm

Time Team

4.35pm

A Place in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun

6.45pm

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

Paul Merton's Secret Stations

11.00pm

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.10am

Undercover Boss USA

2.10am

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

3.15am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

Kirstie's Handmade Treasures

ITV4

Television: Thurs 12th May BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 12.45am 1.30am 1.35am

BBC2

Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer Neighbourhood Blues Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show EastEnders Invictus Games 2016 Gareth's Invictus Choir BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Question Time This Week Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

7.00am 7.30am 8.15am 9.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am 1.15am 1.45am 2.15am 3.15am

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 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm

Flog it! Trade Secrets Neighbourhood Blues Money for Nothing The Great Interior Design Challenge Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Pressure Pad My Life on a Plate The TV That Made Me Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve Great British Railway Journeys Flog It! Eggheads Big Blue UK Antiques Road Trip Natural World Peaky Blinders Mock the Week Newsnight Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit MasterChef Paul O'Grady: The Sally Army and Me How to Stay Young This is BBC Two

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 12.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.15am 1.30am 1.45am 2.00am 2.30am 2.45am

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE SmackDown! BPL Legends BPL Legends Ford Football Special MLS Highlights Ford Football Special Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Ford Football Special World Rugby Barclays Premier League World Live Premier League Darts Barclays Premier League World Bpl 100 Club BPL Legends La Liga Show 2015 Super League Highlights Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold BPL Legends Football Gold Super League Highlights

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

The Longest Ride

9.15am

Friday Download: The Movie

11.00am

Kid Vengeance

1.00pm

Chappie Special

1.30pm

Maggie

3.15pm

The Longest Ride

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

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

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Psych Scorpion Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show Take Me Out Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Release the Hounds Celebrity Juice

Kid Vengeance

6.00am

Avengers: Age of Ultron Special

6.30am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News ITV News London Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Tonight Emmerdale Bargain Shop Wars What Would be Your Miracle? ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London Crash: Anatomy of an Accident Murder, She Wrote Jackpot247 Tonight

E4 7.00am 7.45am 8.35am 9.05am 9.35am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.00am

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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 NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 UK Border Force Futurama Futurama Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons DC's Legends of Tomorrow Colony The Five The Five Stop, Search, Seize Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Nothing to Declare 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 12.25pm 12.55pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.05am 3.00am 4.00am 4.55am 5.50am 6.00am 6.55am

7.00am 7.10am 7.35am 8.35am 9.40am 10.40am 11.05am 11.30am 12.00pm 1.05pm 2.05pm 3.05pm 4.05pm 5.15pm 5.50pm 6.20pm 6.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.10am 2.15am

Movies Now 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 Lewis Wycliffe Trial and Retribution Noah's Ark Where the Heart is

SOAP UPDATE Eastenders: Phil learns some upsetting news about Peggy. Tina grows concerned about Sonia.

Emmerdale: Aaron gets some news. Emma is anxious over her lie. Jimmy and Nicola plot. Liv overhears a conversation. Jai makes a request. Finn has an idea.

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 Summary Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Four in a Bed Channel 4 Racing Couples Come Dine with Me Four in a Bed Shipping Wars The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Kirstie and Phil's Love it or List it 24 Hours in Police Custody Grayson Perry: All Man How to Get a Council House Never Seen a Doctor Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners One Born Every Minute The World's Most Extreme Roads Location, Location, Location Hugh's 3 Good Things Fifteen to One Will and Grace

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 and Bodge Jobs

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.20pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Patient Killer

6.00pm

5 News at 5

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News Tonight

8.00pm

Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railway Journeys

BBC 4 8.00pm

World News Today

8.30pm

The Sky at Night

9.00pm

The Eurovision Song Contest

11.05pm

Eurovision at 60

12.35am

Britain's Deadliest Rail Disaster: Quintinshill

1.35am 2.35am

Horizon Darwin's Struggle: The Evolution

9.00pm

On Benefits: Life on the Dole

10.00pm

Violent Child, Desperate Parents

11.00pm

He Dumped Me So I Trashed His House... And Other Revenge Extremes

12.00am

Up Late with Rylan

12.45am

Lip Sync Battle UK

1.15am

Super Casino

4.10am

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

5.00am

Now That's Funny!

of the Origin of Species

5.45am

Wildlife SOS

3.35am

The Golden Age of the British Sports Car

6.10am

Divine Designs

4.35am

This is BBC Four

6.35am

House Doctor

ITV3

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Brooklyn Nine-Nine Angie Tribeca The Windsors The Windsors The IT Crowd

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More 4 9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun

11.40am

Food Unwrapped

12.15pm

Kirstie's Vintage Gems

12.35pm

The Bandit of Sherwood Forest

2.25pm

Time Team

3.30pm

Time Team

4.35pm

A Place in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun

6.45pm

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

The Good Wife

11.00pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.05am

Undercover Boss USA

2.05am

Grand Designs

3.10am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

River Cottage Bites

ITV4 7.00am 7.05am 7.35am 8.05am 8.55am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.55pm 3.25pm 3.50pm 4.25pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm

Barcelona's European Glory Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder Ironside Quincy, M.E. Ax Men The Chase Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Quincy, M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Pawn Stars Pawn Stars River Monsters River Monsters

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Peaky Blinders – BBC2 – 10.00 pm Period crime drama set in Birmingham. Tommy discovers the extent of the mission given to him and the extreme lengths his new paymasters are willing to go to in their quest for power. Meanwhile his own family's activities lead to escalating danger in Birmingham.

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PROPERTY BLOG

Did you know there is a shortage of homes for sale right now? Hi there! I’m Rebecca Serwotka of Inmobiliaria Estate Agents in Ciudad Quesada. Welcome to my first Blog with the Costa Blanca People Newspaper! I will be giving you an insight into buying and selling property locally in this part of Spain…the Costa Blanca. I’ve been selling homes here since 1989 and during that time have been through two major recessions. Seeing SOLD on the houses is a proven sign that the market is definitely moving upwards again. Great news for the seller, as Notary offices registered an increase of 22.9% in resale property transactions, as opposed to this time last year. Well that comes down to our beautiful Spanish climate. Lucky aren’t we, living and working here? International buyers will always seek what we take for granted every day… this healthy climate. The sun will never stop attracting new people to this part of Spain. Whether it is new families relocating for a better lifestyle, or hard working retirees that have now accomplished their dream of living in the sun. You’ve read in this newspaper that Alicante-Elche airport had a record number of travellers, handling 10,574,484 passengers passing through their doors. Where are they heading? Right here of course! These people

need to stay somewhere! Therefore you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that property prices are going up. This is due to the lack of homes on the market right now. Ever thought of selling your property? Now may be the right time for you. No one ever knows when the perfect time to buy or sell a home is, until the time has passed. Don’t be a ‘dreamer’ and take action now. It could be the best move you make!

Check out my Blog next week. I’ll be advising on the right way to achieve the best results in opening your home for a viewing appointment.

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THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE OUR Meet Tony...

Meet Lyn...

Lyn Dallow MANAGING DIRECTOR FOUNDER

What can I say other than “Property Is My Life!”

Beautiful Spanish homes with clear blue skies make for the perfect photo!

I bring more than 45 years of selling experience to our company and after achieving a very successful life in the United Kingdom, my husband Tony and I decided we needed to add more sunshine to our lives! After relocating our family to Spain in 1988, we decided to join our experience and knowledge together and launched Inmobiliaria. We were the very first Estate Agency to open an office in Ciudad Quesada and the first English Estate Agents within the Torrevieja area. Making use of my passion for Interior Design allows us to advise on the best staging techniques to help sell your home. So you see...living here for so long brings many benefits, not only local and general knowledge of our area, but a wealth of experience when dealing with possibly one of the biggest transactions of your life... PROPERTY PURCHASING & SELLING. *Lyn and Tony have two daughters...Rebecca works with them as a Sales Director at Inmobiliaria and Nichola owns the biggest Spa and Swimming Pool Superstore in Torrevieja.

When your hobby is your job, life is very satisfying! After being in the property industry for years in England, my wife Lyn and I decided to persue our dream of working in a warmer climate. Waking up to the sun and going to work certainly makes you appreciate every day. It was certainly tough being the first Estate Agents here, especially as Spain wasn’t in the EEC at that time, but through hard work and dedication in wanting to provide a top class sales service, we dug our heels in and opened our office doors in 1989. I provide all top quality photos on every home we have for sale, and we are delighted to offer virtual tours on our properties too, which is proving to be very popular with our buyers. Keeping up to date with the latest technology and incorporating it into our marketing skills, keeps us well above the rest. No-one has been here as long as we have...so why not take advantage of our expertise?

DAYA VIEJA OFFERED AT: €787,000

Tony Dallow DIRECTOR/PHOTOGRAPHER VIDEOGRAPHER CO-FOUNDER CIUDAD QUESADA OFFERED AT: €125,000

NEWLY LISTED

OFFERED AT

UNBELIEVA

SOMETHING SPECIAL 6 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom Luxury Detached Villa ♦ Fully Furnished ♦ Tennis Court ♦ 489m2 Build Size ♦ 10,000m2 Plot ♦ Huge Terraces ♦ Enormous Garage ♦ “Free Form” Swimming Pool

LOS MONT

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Semi-Detached Villa ♦ Fully Furnished ♦ Beautifully Presented ♦ Large Roof Solarium ♦ Communal Swimming Pool ♦ Quiet Residential Location

CIUDAD QUESADA OFFERED AT: €97,000

IMMACULATE

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa ♦ Fully Furnished ♦ Immaculate Condition ♦ Roof Solarium ♦ Directly Opposite Communal Swimming Pool ♦ Close to La Marquesa Golf Course

2 Detached Villas for ♦ 4 Bedroom Villa & ♦ Private Swim ♦ 2500m2 Plot ♦ Pad ♦ Short Walk to Los Mon

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ESTABLISHED IN 1989 ... OUTSTANDING RESULTS OUTSTANDING AGENTS

Estate Agents

R COMPANY SO SUCCESSFUL AND GREAT Meet John... I dreamt the dream and made it

Meet Rebecca... Property...it’s in my blood!

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EL RASO GUARDAMAR OFFERED AT: €167,000

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D L SO 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Villa ♦ Immaculately Fully Furnished ♦ Like a Show House ♦ Pool & Lake Views ♦ Close to the Communal Swimming Pool ♦ Huge Curb Appeal ♦ 5 Minutes to the Beach

happen...you can too!

John Clifford REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

I’d had enough of the ‘rat race’ lifestyle of living in England...I wanted that Spanish home I’d always dreamed of having. My friends had talked about it but hesitated, but why should I? So after finally plucking up the courage, my wife and I made the move to sunny Spain! Living here for the past 15 years and now having two children aged 13 and 5 that were born here, means I can offer the best advice for whatever lifestyle you’re looking for. I have 15 years experience in selling Spanish property and want to share that with my buyers and sellers, for whatever challenges they are facing. These are exciting times as the economy is definitely improving. If you’re a buyer...don’t wait and miss that illusive boat...prices are on the increase as demand is returning. If you’re a seller...don’t wait to list your home with us...we always require more homes to keep up with the demand of our buyers. I can’t wait to share with you my knowledge and expertise, so give me a call now to schedule an appointment. I can promise you I will always give the best advice for you to make a decision that’s perfect for you!

CIUDAD QUESADA OFFERED AT: €278,500

SUPERB MASTER BEDROOM 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Detached Villa ♦ Fully Furnished ♦ Balcony from Master Bedroom ♦ 500m2 Corner Plot ♦ Private Swimming Pool ♦ Superb – Sought-After Location

CIUDAD QUESADA OFFERED AT: €68,500

GOLF COURSE POSITION

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ground Floor Apartment ♦ Fully Furnished ♦ Gas Central Heating ♦ Front Tiled Garden ♦ Connected to Mains Gas ♦ Communal Swimming Pool ♦ Located on La Marquesa Golf Course

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Rebecca Serwotka SALES DIRECTOR CO-FOUNDER

After being brought up in a household where the topic of conversation was constantly property, I think I was a little brainwashed and it was inevitable that I too, would be the top-selling agent of the Ciudad Quesada area. Learning to speak fluent Spanish was essential in being able to offer the best possible service our clients deserve. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, you certainly have questions that need to be answered and we are here to get that job done... effectively and efficiently. It is refreshing to see through the 28 years of living and working here that many people have decided on a career change later on in life, however when dealing with such a huge financial transaction, you need to be reassured that: a) the agent is not going anywhere and b) they have the many years of Spanish property knowledge, not only for the construction aspect, but the paperwork side too, which undoubtedly I have. I have two children aged 14 and 11 that were both born here in Torrevieja, so general knowledge of lifestyle I have proven first-hand experience of! The third generation of Inmobiliaria are on their way and being trained early! I’m waiting to help with your property search, whether you’re relocating here or just want that holiday home you’ve always dreamed of!

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New wave of job cuts and Unemployment up and down bank closures in Spain Spanish banks, which slimmed down after the property boom went bust in 2008, are once again closing branches and slashing jobs as their profitability is hit by stiff competition. The country's three biggest lenders - Santander, BBVA and CaixaBank - last week all posted lower first quarter net profits, especially in Spain, which is grappling with a jobless rate of 21 per cent. Santander, the eurozone’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, plans to close 450 smaller branches and cut 1,400 jobs in Spain, about five percent of the staff in its home market, through voluntary departures. It expects the move will save between 75 and 110 million euros per year from 2017. Barcelona-based CaixaBank, Spain’s third-largest bank, plans to cut 500 of its 32,500 jobs in the country through early retirement agreements as it seeks to trim its salary costs. “We fear that the job cuts in the banking sector have not ended,” Ignacio Soto of the UGT union, one of Spain's largest, told Spanish news agency AFP. Spain has the densest bank branch network in Western Europe, with 8.6 branches per 10,000 residents, according to consultancy Roland Berger. The average in the entire European Union is five branches per 10,000 residents. The country's banking network already underwent a deep restructuring after the collapse of a decade-long property bubble in 2008 sent the Spanish economy, the eurozone's fourth largest, into a tailspin. The crisis led Spain to take a 41.3 billion euro loan from the European Union to restructure its banks which were saddled with property and loans whose value had plunged. Between 2008 and 2015 the sector shed 75,000 of its roughly 278,000 jobs and more than 13,000 branches closed their doors, according to the Bank of Spain. Struggling regional savings banks merged or were brought by Spain’s large lenders. Banks began to perform better after Spain returned

to growth in 2014 as demand for loans for both consumers and businesses rose.Lenders reduced their exposure to the troubled real estate sector. Spanish banks’ bad debts as a percentage of total loans fell from 13.6 per cent in December 2013 at the height of the crisis to 10 percent in February. The rate is still two times higher than the average in the eurozone. “While households are willing to spend more, they remain cautious when it comes to the time to take out consumer loans”, said Isidro Soriano of the Roland Berger consultancy. To attract quality customers - professionals with high salaries and small and medium-sized businesses banks have launched a ‘price war’ which reduces their margins, said Renta4 analyst Nuria Alvarez.

Interest rate cuts The European Central Bank’s cuts to interest rates as it tries to spur growth have also hurt Spanish lenders’ profitability as it has lead to lower payments on loans for consumers and businesses. The head of the Spanish Banking Association, Jose Maria Roldan, has warned that “bank customers will have to get used to paying” for services which up until now have been free. Spanish banks, like their peers worldwide, are also dealing with a shift to online and mobile-based banking, especially by younger customers. “The trend of branch closures and reduction of staff will continue,” predicts the Roland Berger consultancy. Spanish savings banks think tank Funcas predicts the banking sector could close 3,000 branches by 2019 and slash nearly 15,000 jobs to end up with 180,000 jobs. With the Bank of Spain’s governor, Luis Maria Linde, calling for a new round of mergers, the sector could undergo considerable consolidation in the coming years.

It’s been a mixed review for Spanish employment over the last few months. It appears the Spanish economy is growing, but not enough to get the job market off to a good start of the year. The first quarter is historically bad for jobs in Spain, and 2016 has proved no exception, although the early Easter holiday had helped bring down jobless claims in March. There were 11,900 more jobless claims between January and March, according to the Active Population Survey (EPA), which was released last week by the National Statistics Institute. This brings the total number of unemployed in Spain to 4,791,400, for a jobless rate of 21 percent. Over the last 12 months, the jobless rate has shrunk by 653,200 people. Meanwhile, the economy shed around 64,600 jobs in the first quarter while just over 18 million people remained in employment, representing an activity rate of 59.29 percent. The lost jobs are all attributable to the private sector, which in fact eliminated 82,100 positions, although this figure was partly offset by a rise in public sector jobs. Broken down into sectors, only industry added jobs, to the tune of 18,000. Services lost 53,400 people, followed by construction with 26,900 and

agriculture with 2,300. April hit and new figures showed a welcome unemployment drops as job market hits the high season. As the Spanish job market entered the high season, the April figures were there to prove it. Jobless claims fell and Social Security affiliations, a measure of job creation, grew last month. Registered unemployment declined by 83,599 claims to end the month at slightly over four million. Meanwhile, Social Security added 158,038 contributors, according to Labour Ministry data. This growth in affiliations was only stronger in 2015, when 175,000 jobs were added to the economy. Seasonally adjusted figures for April also show a positive performance in both job creation and destruction. Despite the good news, the rate of job creation this year continues to lose steam compared with 2015. In March, the year-on-year growth rate was just under 3% for the first time in months. And in April it retreated to 2.68 percent compared with the same period last year. Nearly all sectors of the economy added jobs last month, particularly hospitality, administrative activities and manufacturing.

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Family sitcom following a year in the life of Cathy as she moves on from the death of her husband. It is the morning of Cathy’s husband’s funeral and her family gather at the house to wait for the funeral cars. Battling her brother’s partner and meeting her son’s new and over-enthusiastic girlfriend Kelly, Cathy prepares herself for a day of great emotion with help from her friend Michael.

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Gargamel and find themselves suddenly transported to the human world, landing in Central Park, New York. Suddenly thrust into the frightening Big Apple, they face a race to get home before the villain catches up with them. Featuring the voices of Katy Perry, Jonathan Winters and Alan Cumming.

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BBC1 7.00am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.10pm 2.15pm 3.00pm 3.45pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 6.15pm 6.50pm 7.35pm 7.50pm 7.55pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.20pm 11.25pm 11.30pm 1.10am 2.30am

BBC2

Breakfast The Andrew Marr Show Pentecost Sunday Live From Liverpool Cathedral Sunday Politics Bargain Hunt BBC News Weather for the Week Ahead Homes Under the Hammer Escape to the Country Nature's Epic Journeys Points of View Final Score Songs of Praise Pointless BBC News Regional News Weather Countryfile Spring Special Antiques Roadshow Undercover BBC News Regional News Weather Match of the Day Texas Rangers Weather for the Week Ahead

7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.30pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm

The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge This Farming Life Gardeners' World The Beechgrove Garden Countryfile Saturday Kitchen Best Bites The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure The Hairy Bikers' Everyday Gourmets Athletics Triathlon World Series Diving Flog It! Choose the Right Puppy for You Britain's Ultimate Pilots: Inside the RAF Burma's Secret Jungle War with Joe Simpson 10.00pm Louis Theroux 11.40pm Stupid Man, Smart Phone 12.30am Rescue Dawn 2.30am Countryfile 3.25am Holby City 4.25am This is BBC Two 6.45am Flog It!

ITV2 7.00am 7.25am 10.00am 12.35pm 1.50pm 2.35pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 3.50pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 5.35pm 6.40pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.05pm 11.10pm 11.40pm 12.10am 12.40am 1.10am 1.40am 2.10am 2.40am 3.10am

ITV1 7.00am 9.25am 9.30am 10.25am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.05pm 1.15pm 2.15pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 7.10pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 9.35pm 12.05am 12.25am 1.25am 4.00am 4.50am 6.05am

7.00am

Football Gold

7.15am

Football Gold

7.30am

Football Gold

7.45am

Football Gold

8.00am

BPL Legends

8.30am

Football's Greatest

9.00am

BPL Legends

9.30am

The Sunday Supplement

11.00am

Goals on Sunday

1.00pm

Live Play-Off Semi-Finals

3.00pm

Live Ford Super Sunday

6.30pm

Live Play-Off Semi-Finals

9.00pm

Football First- Game of the Day

11.00pm

Football First-Match Choice

12.30am

Football First-Match Choice

2.00am

Football First-Match Choice

3.30am

Football First-Match Choice

5.00am

Football First-Match Choice

6.30am

BPL Legends

7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.55am 2.50am 3.45am 4.10am 4.40am

Rude(Ish) Tube Rude(Ish) Tube Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus Made in Chelsea Couples Come Dine with Me The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Goldbergs To be Announced The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Tattoo Fixers The Inbetweeners The Inbetweeners The 100 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Rush Hour How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother Hollyoaks Omnibus

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Friday Download: The Movie

8.45am

Kid Vengeance

10.45am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

11.15am

Two Night Stand

1.00pm

True Story

3.00pm

Friday Download: The Movie

4.45pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

5.15pm

Hot Pursuit

7.00pm

True Story

9.00pm

Hot Pursuit

10.45pm

Two Night Stand

12.15am

We Still Kill the Old Way

2.00am

Kid Vengeance

3.50am

We Still Kill the Old Way

5.30am

X-Men: Apocalypse: Special

6.00am

Kingsman: The Secret Service Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Channel 5 – 7.15 pm Flint Lockwood now works at the Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing foodanimal hybrids.

7.15am

King of Queens

7.40am

King of Queens

8.05am

King of Queens

8.30am

Everybody Loves Raymond

8.55am

Everybody Loves Raymond

9.25am

Everybody Loves Raymond

10.00am

Sunday Brunch

1.00pm

Formula 1

4.30pm

Pocahontas

6.10pm

Channel 4 News

6.30pm

Grand Designs

7.30pm

Guy Martin: Last Flight of the

Channel 5 7.00am

Milkshake!

10.55am

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

11.30am

The Gadget Show

12.30pm

To be Announced

1.30pm

Penguin A and E with Lorraine Kelly

2.30pm

Primates of the Caribbean

4.00pm

Surf's Up

5.35pm

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

7.15pm

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

9.00pm

Now That's Funny

9.55pm

5 News

10.00pm

5 News

12.20am

Safe

2.00am

Super Casino

4.10am

To be Announced

5.00am

Great Scientists

5.25am

House Doctor

5.50am

House Doctor

6.15am

Divine Designs

6.45am

Angels of Jarm

6.50am

Angels of Jarm

7.00am 7.10am 7.40am

Football's Greatest: George Best Hogan's Heroes British Touring Car Championship Highlights Motogp Highlights Fifth Gear Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars The Appaloosa FYI Daily The Appaloosa Death of a Gunfighter FYI Daily Death of a Gunfighter Blues Brothers 2000 FYI Daily Blues Brothers 2000 The Wine Show River Monsters Collateral Damage FYI Daily

Vulcan Bomber Paul Merton's Secret Stations

10.00pm

Indian Summers

11.00pm

Gogglebox

12.05am

Formula 1

1.10am

To be Announced

Sky 1

3.05am

Come Dine with Me

3.35am

Come Dine with Me

7.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 12.30am 1.00am 1.30am 2.00am 2.30am

The Hour of Power Futurama Futurama Monkey Life Monkey Life Supergirl The Flash WWE Raw To be Announced Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Futurama Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family The Simpsons Modern Family The Simpsons Wild Things Duck Quacks Don't Echo Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Force: Manchester

4.00am

Come Dine with Me

4.30am

Come Dine with Me

7.00am 7.20am 8.15am 8.20am 9.20am 10.20am 11.25am 1.40pm 3.40pm 5.20pm 6.25pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 12.35am 1.40am 1.45am 2.55am 3.45am 4.40am 5.30am

Judge Judy The Mirror Crack'd FYI Daily The Mirror Crack'd Heartbeat Heartbeat Inspector Morse Foyle's War Columbo Calamity Jane FYI Daily Calamity Jane Richard Wilson on the Road Doc Martin Lewis Ghostboat Out of Sight FYI Daily Out of Sight Blue Murder May the Best House Win May the Best House Win On the Buses

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Channel 4

9.00pm

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Emmerdale Omnibus Coronation Street Omnibus Take Me Out Catchphrase The Hot Desk Kangaroo Jack FYI Daily Kangaroo Jack The Smurfs FYI Daily The Smurfs Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got More Talent Quantum of Solace FYI Daily Quantum of Solace Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! American Dad! The Cleveland Show The Cleveland Show Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records

CITV ITV News Weekend Griff's Great Britain Peston on Sunday The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather The Jeremy Kyle Show Planet's Got Talent Fierce Britain's Got Talent Uncle Buck Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather The Chase: Celebrity Special Let's Do it: A Tribute to Victoria Wood The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration ITV News and Weather Pop Gold Jackpot 247 Motorsport UK Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

4.55am

Come Dine with Me

5.25am

To be Announced

6.00am

To be Announced

6.55am

Will and Grace

BBC 4 8.00pm

BBC Young Musician 2016 Grand Final

10.00pm The Silk Road 11.00pm Cleopatra: Portrait of a Killer 12.00am Guts: The Strange and Wonderful World of the Human Stomach 1.00am

Attenborough's Ark: Natural World Special

2.00am

Horizon

3.00am

Engineering Giants: Jumbo Jet Strip-Down

4.00am

The Silk Road

5.00am

This is BBC Four

ITV3

More 4 9.55am

To be Announced

10.15am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.45am

Come Dine with Me

11.20am

Come Dine with Me

11.50am

Come Dine with Me

12.25pm

Come Dine with Me

12.55pm

Come Dine with Me

1.30pm

Vet on the Hill

2.35pm

Homes by the Med

3.40pm

Four in a Bed

4.10pm

Four in a Bed

4.45pm

Four in a Bed

5.15pm

Four in a Bed

5.45pm

Four in a Bed

6.15pm

Come Dine with Me

6.50pm

Come Dine with Me

7.25pm

Come Dine with Me

7.55pm

Come Dine with Me

8.25pm

Come Dine with Me

9.00pm

Grand Designs New Zealand

10.00pm

To be Announced

ITV4

9.00am 10.00am 11.00am 11.25am 11.55am 12.20pm 12.50pm 1.20pm 2.20pm 2.25pm 3.25pm 4.25pm 4.30pm 5.20pm 6.35pm 6.40pm 7.50pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.05pm

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Guy Martin: Last Flight of the Vulcan Bomber – Channel 4 – 7.30 pm The Vulcan bomber played a pivotal role in protecting UK interests in the post-World War II era as the first nuclear deterrent, and was also responsible for the longest raid in British military history when it successfully attacked enemy targets in the Falkland Islands. Guy Martin is given unprecedented access to the aircraft, helping a select group of engineers prepare it for an ambitious farewell tour around Britain. He also gets the rare chance to fly alongside the plane in formation, as well as taking the controls to try and ‘wheelie’ the 70-tonne aircraft along a runway. This 90-minute documentary is the definitive story of the Vulcan bomber, featuring expert contributions from Vulcan pilots and crew who faced the awesome responsibility of potentially having to drop nuclear bombs.

Television: Mon 16th May BBC1

7.00am 10.15am 11.00am 12.00pm 12.45pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.30pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.40pm 11.45pm 12.30am

BBC2

Breakfast Countryfile Spring Diaries Homes Under the Hammer Neighbourhood Blues Oxford Street Revealed Bargain Hunt BBC News Regional News Doctors The Code Escape to the Country Money for Nothing Flog It! Pointless BBC News Regional News The One Show Panorama EastEnders Would I Lie to You? Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle I Want My Wife Back BBC News Regional News Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You The Graham Norton Show

7.15am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.30am 12.35am 1.35am 2.35am 3.35am

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

7.00am 7.15am 7.30am 7.45am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 11.30am 1.00pm 3.00pm 4.30pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 11.00pm 12.30am 1.00am 2.00am 3.30am 5.30am 6.00am 6.30am

Sky Movies Premiere 7.00am

Friday Download: The Movie

8.45am

Kid Vengeance

10.45am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

11.15am

True Story

1.15pm

Friday Download: The Movie

3.00pm

Two Night Stand

4.45pm

Hot Pursuit

6.30pm

X-Men: Apocalypse: Special True Story

9.00pm

Hot Pursuit

10.45pm

Two Night Stand

12.15am

We Still Kill the Old Way

2.00am

Kid Vengeance

3.50am

We Still Kill the Old Way

ITV1 7.00am 9.30am 10.25am 11.30am 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.40pm 12.10am 2.30am 4.00am 4.55am 6.05am

Sky Sports 1

Planet's Funniest Animals Dinner Date The Ellen DeGeneres Show Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Psych Scorpion Dinner Date Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show The Jeremy Kyle Show 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

7.00pm

Bargain Hunt Homes Under the Hammer The Food Detectives Gardeners' World Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live The Daily Politics Athletics Paul Hollywood's Pies and Puds The TV That Made Me Holiday of My Lifetime Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve Great British Railway Journeys Antiques Roadshow Eggheads Swimming Choose the Right Puppy for You The Great British Sewing Bee 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

5.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

6.00am

X-Men: Apocalypse: Special

6.30am

Fast and Furious 7 Special

Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold WWE Raw Bpl 100 Club BPL Legends Football First-Match Choice Football First-Match Choice The Premier League Years Football First-Match Choice Football First-Match Choice Soccer Am - Best Bits Ford Monday Night Football Special Live Play-Off Semi-Finals Ford Monday Night Football Special Spfl Rnd Up Soccer Am - Best Bits Ford Monday Night Football Special The Premier League Years Spfl Rnd Up Bpl 100 Club Bpl 100 Club

Charmed Charmed Hollyoaks Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brooklyn Nine-Nine Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Charmed Charmed How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother 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 Brooklyn Nine-Nine New Girl

MOVIE pick Red Heat – ITV 4 – 10.00 pm a 1988 American buddy cop action film directed by Walter Hill. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, as Moscow narcIvan Danko, and James Belushi, as Chicago detective Art Ridzik. Finding themselves on the same case, Danko and Ridzik work as partners to catch a cunning and deadly Soviet Georgian drug kingpin, Viktor Rostavili (Ed O'Ross), who also happens to be the killer of Danko's previous partner back in Soviet Russia.

Good Morning Britain Lorraine The Jeremy Kyle Show This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Judge Rinder Dickinson's Real Deal Tipping Point The Chase Local News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Wild Australia with Ray Mears Coronation Street Marcella ITV News at Ten and Weather River Monsters Die Another Day Jackpot 247 The Jeremy Kyle Show Nightscreen The Jeremy Kyle Show

Sky 1 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 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 5.30am

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Monkey Life Monkey Life Monkey Life Monkey Life Ninja Warrior Ninja Warrior NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 NCIS: Los Angeles Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 UK Border Force Futurama Futurama Modern Family Futurama Futurama The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons To be Announced Modern Family Air Ambulance ER Legends Limitless Hawaii Five-0 Brit Cops: Frontline Crime Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-0 Nothing to Declare 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 2.35pm 3.10pm 4.10pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 1.30am 2.30am 3.30am 4.25am 4.55am 5.05am

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 Wycliffe Long Lost Family Wycliffe 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 Summary 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 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Random Acts 24 Hours in Police Custody Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA The World's Most Extreme: Railways To be Announced To be Announced To be Announced

BBC 4 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am 4.00am 4.45am

ITV3 7.00am 7.25am 8.25am 9.25am 10.30am 11.00am 11.25am 11.50am 12.55pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 4.05pm 5.10pm 5.45pm 6.15pm 6.50pm 7.55pm 8.55pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.05am 1.20am 2.15am

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World News Today Insect World Madness on Wheels: Rallying's Craziest Years Double Agent: The Eddie Chapman Story The Dark Ages The Genius of Marie Curie The Woman Who Lit Up the World Order and Disorder with Jim Al-Khalili Bullets, Boots and Bandages: How to Really Win at War The High Art of the Low Countries Redefining Juliet This is BBC Four

Channel 5 7.00am

Milkshake!

10.15am

The Wright Stuff

12.15pm

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

1.10pm

5 News

1.15pm

Cowboy Builders

2.15pm

Home and Away

2.45pm

Neighbours

3.15pm

NCIS

4.15pm

Her Evil Twin

6.00pm

5 News

6.30pm

Neighbours

7.00pm

Home and Away

7.30pm

5 News

8.00pm

Killer Landslides

9.00pm

Police Interceptors

10.00pm

The Big Sting with Paul Connolly

11.00pm

Gotham

12.00am

Up Late with Rylan

12.45am

To be Announced

1.45am

Tattoo Disasters UK

2.10am

Super Casino

4.10am

Castle

5.00am

Now That's Funny

5.50am

Wildlife SOS

6.10am

Divine Designs

6.35am

House Doctor

More 4 9.55am

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

10.35am

A Place in the Sun

11.40am

To be Announced

11.50am

To be Announced

2.25pm

Time Team

3.30pm

Time Team

4.35pm

A Place in the Sun

5.40pm

A Place in the Sun

6.45pm

Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb

7.50pm

George Clarke's Amazing Spaces

8.55pm

Grand Designs

10.00pm

The Supervet

11.00pm

24 Hours in A and E

12.05am

24 Hours in A and E

1.10am

To be Announced

2.15am

The Supervet

3.15am

24 Hours in A and E

4.20am

To be Announced

ITV4 7.00am 7.15am 7.40am 8.10am 9.00am 10.00am 11.05am 12.00pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.55pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 11.05pm

Hat-Trick Heroes Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Minder Ironside Quincy M.E. Ax Men The Chase Minder Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Fifth Gear Quincy M.E. Ironside Storage Wars Texas Storage Wars Texas Cycling Storage Wars Storage Wars Red Heat FYI Daily Red Heat

tv PICK

Would I lie to You? BBC1 – 9.00 pm Comedy panel show in which team mates must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories previously known only to their closest confidantes, being put through their paces in a quickfire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery studio guest - all with the ultimate aim of discerning the truth from the fiction. The Great British Sewing Bee – BBC2 – 10.00 pm Amateur sewers take on challenges as they compete to be named Britain's best home sewer.

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More marathon deaths

Spanish population keeps shrinking

Another runner has died during a marathon – the fourth in less than a month. The latest victim is a 43-year-old man from Castro Urdiales in Cantabria, who was taking part in the TrailRAE race in Otañes, a half-marathon along mountain tracks. Other competitors called for help, warning that the runner appeared to be in a serious condition, and a 4x4 ambulance was sent out as the area where he had passed out was off-road and difficult to reach. Paramedics spent 50 minutes trying to restart his heart and breathing, but to no avail. Emergency doctors from the nearest health centre were not far behind, and continued performing CPR after taking over from the paramedics, but were unable to revive him. His death comes just one day after that of a 37-year-old man from Valladolid, Castilla y León, who had completed over 18 of the 21 kilometres comprising the half-marathon in Gijón, Asturias, when he collapsed with a cardiac arrest, which he never recovered from. Another runner suffered a heart attack during the same race and was rushed to hospital. A week earlier, one runner collapsed with a heart attack and another with a stroke during a marathon in Madrid, but both are thought to have survived. And three weeks ago, a 57-year-old man from Alicante collapsed in the middle of the Vías Verdes marathon in Ojos Negros, Castellón province, and was pronounced dead on arrival at Sagunto hospital in Valencia province, whilst a fellow competitor aged 45 from a village near Barcelona became ill later that evening in his hotel, and had died before the ambulance reached him.

Spain keeps losing population numbers, and there are two major reasons for it: increasing numbers of Spaniards are moving abroad, and there are fewer foreign residents in the country. On 1 January, 2016 there were 99,439 fewer residents in Spain than a year earlier, according to preliminary figures released last week by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The registered resident population of Spain is currently at 46.5 million, a 0.2percent decrease in the annual rate.

The figures are based on local resident registration, known as the municipal padrón. Councils regularly send in updated figures to the INE for statistical purposes. The latest numbers confirm a downward trend that began in 2012, with the economic crisis in full swing. Foreigners, who represent 9.9 percent of the registered population, fell by 128,372 individuals. Of these, the main nationalities were Ecuador, Britain and Germany. The INE notes that in 2015, around 123,000 foreign nationals were

granted Spanish citizenship. To this downward flow must be added the Spaniards who are moving away in search of better job opportunities. Since 2009, there has been a 56.6 percent rise in the number of Spanish citizens living abroad, according to INE data released in March. There are 4.6 million registered foreigners living in Spain, of whom nearly 1.8 million are European Union citizens. The largest communities are Romanian, British and Italian. Moroccans make up the largest non-EU group living in Spain,

followed then by the Chinese and the Ecuadorians. Statistics show that the most heavily populated regions of Spain are Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid and the Valencia region. At the other end of the spectrum, La Rioja, Cantabria and Navarre continue to be the most sparsely populated areas in the country. There were population declines across all regions over the course of last year, except for Madrid, the Balearic Islands and Catalonia, as well as the exclave cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

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Help fund Kath’s magic bullet It doesn’t seem like a day goes by without hearing or reading about someone who is undergoing a terrible hardship or enduring unnecessary suffering through no fault of their own. One such person is Kathryn Osmond, who has spent most of her working life helping others and indeed frequently saving lives, working as a paramedic for the NHS in the UK. Now, aged just 40 years old, and with three young children to think about, she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness - advanced malignant melanoma. Tragically the prognosis is not very good; a few months at the most. All normal treatments have failed, however, there is one option left – one hope that might save Kath’s life. This is a treatment called Tumour Invading Lymphocytes, but there is a huge problem. This treatment is not available for free and will cost in the region of seventy thousand pounds sterling. Kath has a very close connection to Orihuela Costa, as her father has lived in Playa Flamenca for many years and Kath regularly spends time her. Fundraising has already begun with a page on the Just Giving website, called ‘Fund Kaths Magic

Bullet’ and friends and family here in Spain are urging the local community to donate funds to the campaign. People can go to the Just Giving website and donate directly. However, the kindhearted people of Centro Commercial Rioja, Los Dolses, are going a step further and will host their own charity fundraiser for Kath in June, with the date and times to be announced soon.

Kath needs our help

There will be entertainment from a host of singers as well as comedy and other entertainers, with the full line up yet to be announced. There will be arts, crafts and charity stalls, a prize raffle and tombola with prizes galore plus a lot more besides. Organisers are asking Costa Blanca People readers to do their little bit to help this wonderful lady recover from her illness by going along and support her.

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A quick reminder/disclaimer folks; I do not write or contribute to the article in the Round Town News. My correct email address is auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com John via email asks: Hello Aunty, since I had my laptop upgraded to Windows 10 I have had a

strange startup problem. When startup is done I have no internet connection and I find that doing a restart fixes the problem. What do you think could be the cause? Aunty Says: Hi John. This was a big problem with Windows 8, but the upgrade to 10 usually sorts it out. You may be lucky and find that

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the support/downloads page on your laptop manufacturer’s website. Liam from Torrevieja asks: Hello Aunty. I purchased a Vodafone USB dongle that I pay as an addition to my mobile phone contract and I use it mostly when we go caravanning around Spain. For the last 10 days our internet has become so slow it is unusable and my daughter’s Samsung phone is also bad. Everything works fine if we connect in a cafe on their WiFi so how can one work but the other doesn’t? Aunty Says: Hello Liam. Most likely you have exceeded your monthly download quota

which will temporarily throttle your download speed to a mere trickle. This could also be caused by poor signal strength of Vodafone’s 4G coverage, but if you´ve tried it in numerous locations then I would imagine it is your quota. Sue via email asks: Hi Aunty, I use Google Chrome for browsing and for my gmail emails but last week it has changed to Spanish and I although I can struggle through with most things, my spell checker is always alerting me and sometimes changing English words to Spanish words. Can you please tell me if I can force it back to English? Aunty Says: Hello Sue. Probably the easiest way is to use www.google.co.uk rather than .com or .es as this will force the UK English version, and Gmail and most search results will then be the UK ones. Windows and Chrome checks your location and then choose what language you need, and as .com sites are global this will cause this kind of problem. Alan via email asks: Hi Aunty. Following an update to Windows 10 some of my icons failed to work correctly. For example, my Windows Start icon would not respond to a normal mouse click, but would give me a menu from a right click, likewise the speaker and Wi-Fi control icons would do nothing with a left mouse click but would pop up a small menu following a right click. I did a restore back to April 24 & things came back to normal. If it happens again, how can I access the list of available Wi-Fi networks that I would normally see from a click on the Wi-Fi icon in the bottom right corner? Aunty Says: This could be a software/driver issue with your mouse or touchpad Alan, but there was a known problem very similar to this that Microsoft have been aware of and have recently released an update to fix it. Can you try a USB mouse just to eliminate whether this is a mouse/touchpad problem? and maybe try the manual update solution that I suggested to John.

manually initiating the Windows Update process fixes this so click on the “Start” icon and go to “Settings” and click on the “Updates & Security option”. There may see that there are already be some updates waiting to install or click on the “Check for updates” button. The other thing to try is to check you have the correct drivers for your Wi-Fi card which you can download from

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ver the years, I have sent many stuck spirits over to the light particularly on the show Rescue Mediums. I carried on with this work when living in the UK but for some reason when moving to Spain I didn't think I would be called upon to do this work. Why I thought this, goodness knows, because haunted properties are not just found in Canada (where the show was aired) or in the UK. No doubt properties which have unexplained paranormal activity could be anywhere in the world! Many people imagine that haunted properties are very old buildings of historical note such as castles, churches, theatres etc. Although some of these can be haunted, the opposite can often be true as has been proved here on the Costa Blanca. Each property I've performed a spirit rescue in has been a newish residential home with normal, down to earth inhabitants (except the spirits of course, who were most certainly not down to earth!). Because I get asked a lot about this work, with questions such as how does it feel, what do you experience etc, I thought I would share one story in particular from the Rescue Mediums show. This one was particularly memorable because of a very unusual, but apt name. Read on to find out what it is!

During one of the episodes and one which I feel is a particularly good example of spirit rescue work was where the homeowners were experiencing very strong unexplained activity. During our investigation we had ‘met’ three entities. As they moved towards us within the light, we could see from their clothing that they were from the Victorian era. One seemed to be a ‘helper’, and the other two were a lady who died in immense physical pain and her son who had died of dementia. Both were stuck within the wrong vibration, or dimension, and for their own reasons had resisted walking towards the light at the point of death. Our helper was male and he felt quite different from the other two spirits as he had a strong but peaceful energy around him. With the other two we felt disorientated and in a lot of pain as they proceeded to put physical conditions on us, such as stabbing pains, headaches and feelings of mental confusion. It can be very difficult when, as a rescue medium, you have literally to feel the trauma and heartache they went through before they passed over,

and why they resisted walking towards the light. Although it may sound a scary prospect it is something we have to do, so we ‘invite’ the spirits to tell us how they were feeling at the point of death or at a poignant time in their lives in

order to tell their story. What we both experienced during our investigation made sense when the story emerged after the research had been collated. Our helper showed us a number of clues and images, which included a church and a cross, so we knew we had a religious theme somewhere within the investigation. All these clues, plus

names we were given, would enable us to collate all the information and eventually place that final piece of the jigsaw. As the two trapped spirits were guided towards us, we could see our helper waiting for them. He beckoned to them and walked them along the path towards a doorway which he opened, and the three of them walked into the light together. We made sure that the door was shut and heaved a sigh of relief. On the last day of the shoot, which we call the ‘Show and Tell’, information is at last shared with the homeowners as my cohost Jackie and I talk them through our investigation and tell them who the spirits are that have finally been sent to the light. Hurrah! We show the homeowners evidence of the independent research gathered by our head researcher Edna. Edna writes down by hand everything Jackie and I say when walking through the property and during the rescue of the spirit to

the light. She will then research this evidence by talking to the local historian and trawling through hundreds of archive records so that we can produce the facts of the haunting to the homeowners. Our helper during this episode turned out to be a man of the cloth called Father McSpirit. (This is his real name which I thought was amazing.) During the Show and Tell, the homeowners showed us a recent photograph they had taken which quite clearly showed the markings of a large cross in fresh snow just outside their house. This image just appeared and was totally unexplained. This was a religious family who were plagued with the activity of the spirits in their house, and they called the rescue mediums in to help them as they were scared witless. When Jackie and I saw this photograph at the Show and Tell, we truly believed that it was Father McSpirit who had left the mark of the cross in the snow outside their home to let them know that he would help them. It gets better! The shape of the cross that had appeared in the snow was a match made in Heaven. It was a mirror image of the cross that stood on top of the church from which Father McSpirit preached.

Domestic violence is Mothers’ day winners a genetic response A groundbreaking study by Spanish scientists has uncovered why wife beaters abuse their partners and revealed vital differences in the brain functions of domestic violence abusers. Scientists at the University of Granada studied the brains of 20 violent men over three years, some of who were admitted abusers and some who were convicted of different offences. Each participant was shown selected images of violent content, including fights in football fields, men fighting in the streets and women suffering assaults. Functional magnetic resonance imaging monitored the men’s cognitive responses by taking images of their brains’ functions. “The brain of a batterer works differently than other criminals,” explained professor and neuropsychologist Miguel Pérez García, head of research at the University of Granada. When the abusers were shown the scenes of domestic violence, there were unique changes in their central nervous system. There was increased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex and posterior, which is responsible for feeling, emotions and the perception of physical and emotional pain, alongside increased activity in the medial corefrontal cortex, which is responsible for

mediating decision making. This was paired with decreased activity in the upper prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for planning complex cognitive behaviour, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behaviour. Scientists believe this contrast leads to an emotional instability in abusers. This instability creates anger, rage, fears of being abandoned or sudden emotional instability stemming from increased anxiety. Lead scientist Garcia said it is a scientific finding of significance that brings a better understanding of violence against women and the repeat offending of their abusers. “They see the scenes of violence, even if against women, as unpleasant, but their brain activity is different from other people,” said Garcia. Their brain is healthy in other anatomical functions, but the way they are exclusively wired can send them into an aggression mode. Such abusers do not accept that they are responsible for violence against their partner, while up to 45 percent of them reoffend following treatment.The researchers are now looking for extra funding to delve further into not only the abusers’ brains but the brains of their victims.

Torrevieja organised a photography competition this year to celebrate mothers’ day in Spain. Mothers and their daughters had to submit of photo of themselves and a total of 78 were received by the town hall. The three winners were chosen through a Facebook vote as well as being selected by a jury representing APYMECO, the

traders association in Torrevieja. Altogether 1,067 votes were cast on Facebook. The three winners were: First prize: Begoña Pérez Ávila Second prize: Cristina Torregrosa Gallego Third prize: Yolanda Celdrán Dominguez

The prizes include spa sessions, tickets to Aquapolis, free car washes and a variety of associated gifts from different traders in Torrevieja. The councillor for commerce in Torrevieja wants to thank all those who entered. Suzanne O’Connell

Second prize: Cristina Torregrosa Gallego

First prize: Begoña Pérez Ávila

Third prize: Yolanda Celdrán Dominguez

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Paediatricians against the continuous day The debate about whether or not local schools should transfer to a continuous day finishing at 2.00pm rather than finishing for a long break at lunch time to return in the afternoon continues to be debated. Now it’s the paediatricians’ turn to get involved and they are coming out in favour of the traditional set up with a long lunchtime. Their concerns are that the intensive school day from 9.00am until 2.00pm would lead to children having a delayed midday meal with some not eating until

they get home or later. This, they claim, is not a healthy option for children. They recommend that young children should eat between 12.00pm and 1.00pm and that older children should eat between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. ‘We have always recommended that school children should have a good breakfast with cereal, milk and fruit, that they should have a snack of milk and fruit mid morning and then have their lunch no later than 2.00pm,’ explainsthe president of the Valencian Society of Paediatrics,

Pilar Codoñer. They are concerned that faced with a long wait until their lunchtime, school children could increase the size of their midmorning snack which would not help in the fight against obesity. Spain’s problem with childhood obesity is escalating. ‘We believe that children should have five meals a day and not go too long without eating. It’s important that the meals are well-balanced,’ adds Pilar. Suzanne O’Connell

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CHATTERS Strike a light! It's another Suzi4fitz “Dancing successful fund-raiser for Through the Decades” Torrevieja stroke support Success On Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th April Sue Gibson and her Suzi4fitz fitness and dance ladies enjoyed an almost sell out success in their very entertaining show “Dancing Through The Decades” at Los Montesinos School of music Auditorium. Along with some of their friends the evening was packed with a variety of entertainment including numerous dances from the different decades by Sue’s ladies in beautiful costumes all made by themselves. There was singing from popular local vocalist Paul Allen and other friends of the group. The show was brilliantly compered by the very popular table magician Graeme Mykal, who showed off some of his magical talents to a very receptive audience. This is the second show produced by Sue at this theatre and the last one in 2014 raised 1000 euros which was donated to the Social Services department of the town who were able

to hand out food vouchers to the disadvantaged families at Christmas. Sue is very happy to announce that this amount has been doubled this year and it will be handed over to the mayor in November to help out the families this Christmas 2016. She would like to thank everyone who made it possible. To all her ladies for their hard work and commitment to months of rehearsals,to costume makers, to stage manager Michelle and backstage helpers, to Dave and Sonya Holtom on sound and lights. All gave up their time to help make the two nights such a success.

Making the most of living in spain The May Chatters meeting will be on Wednesday 18th May starting at 11am, at the Pasty Shack in Rio Nalon near to the Mercadona in Los Alcazares. Complimentary refreshments will be available from 10-15 until 10-45. The Speaker will be a returning visit by Miguel from Liberty Seguros. Well known for the help and advice he gives to Expats he will be telling us how to take advantage of the many benefits of living here in Spain and highlighting the more common pitfalls to avoid, After his presentation he will answer your individual questions. We will have the usual Quiz and Picture Quiz and the opportunity to win modest prizes. All are welcome. Why not put the date in your diary and come along and join in. Meet old friends and perhaps make new ones. Chatters is sponsored by Help At Home Mar Menor. We are a local charity offering a little short term help to those who need it. Follow us on Facebook, or find out more by visiting www.helpathome.es

Revellers enjoyed yet another successful charity night at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores in Guardamar. Cassi Kennedy provided the entertainment, and diners 'dug deep', as they always do at these fund-raisers, so that their generosity made it possible to donate 877 euros – much needed funds, to this very worthwhile charity. Paul Owen, Treasurer for Torrevieja Stroke Support, said that the money will go towards essential rehabilitation and physio-therapy equipment. The next charity night is on Friday, 13th May. An unlucky date for some, but not for San Fulgencio Alzheimers Association, who will be the beneficiaries on this occasion. The ever popular, Woody, will be on stage again, so it's bound to be another sell out. Get your tickets quickly, as we always have to turn people away. These are available from the Restaurant itself, The

Card Place in Benimar and REDZ cafe bar in Quesada. Alternatively, call 692 866 536.

Cruise winners, Mike Wren and Margo Burstin, with Restaurant owner, Berna, and TSS volunteers Paul and Pat Owen, on either end.

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“Experience never grows old” The above phrase comes from a movie but is so true! Trusting in someone who has done the job for years delivers reliable results. This so applies to the specialists at Medaesthetics at their new premises in Cabo Roig. Lynda Gibson, Yvonne Rollinson and June Hutchinson. And their new beauty therapist Fiona who specializes in all beauty and is an expert all types of massage and worked in London with many A List Celebrities. This week we focus on June who specialises in semi-permanent makeup and medical tattooing. June, from the North East of England has been practicing in the beauty industry for over 20 years and exclusively specialising in Semi-Permanent makeup for 13 years not only here in Spain but in the UK (including the world famous Harley Street), Isle of Man and recently Australia. June welcomes new customers but also has a huge clientele who return each year from all over the world for their annual 'top up' Semi-permanent makeup is so useful here in Spain as normal eyebrow and eyeliner pencils, although supposed to be waterproof, usually melt in the heat! Imagine waking up

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Domestic violence is a genetic response A groundbreaking study by Spanish scientists has uncovered why wife beaters abuse their partners and revealed vital differences in the brain functions of domestic violence abusers. Scientists at the University of Granada studied the brains of 20 violent men over three years, some of who were admitted abusers and some who were convicted of different offences. Each participant was shown selected images of violent content, including fights in football fields, men fighting in the streets and women suffering assaults. Functional magnetic resonance imaging monitored the men’s cognitive responses by taking images of their brains’ functions. “The brain of a batterer works differently than other criminals,” explained professor and neuropsychologist Miguel Pérez García, head of research at the University of Granada. When the abusers were shown the scenes of domestic violence, there were unique changes in their central nervous system. There was increased activity in the anterior cingulate cortex and posterior, which is responsible for feeling, emotions and the perception of physical and emotional pain, alongside increased activity in the medial corefrontal cortex, which is responsible for

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in’t it great when you can see all your favourite acts in one place? That is just what is in store on May 14th at The Club in Quesada with 4 superb acts appearing in The Costa Blanca Superstars Show. The raffle proceeds are in aid of SATS new animal rescue centre. The charity are nearly half way to raising the 37,000 Euros needed to build and kit out the centre which will house some of the 90 dogs they already care for. The evening is going to be very refined with the diners being serenaded by Richie C and some smooth Swing music. The undeniable King of Northern Soul Mr Richie Alexander will be starting the show off and if all his other shows are anything to go by, the dance floor will be chocker from the get go! Just back from his working cruise tour of The Greek Islands is Rob Lewis, the number one Phil Collins tribute. Since winning New Faces Rob has worked on cruise ships all around the world. He is used to working in huge ships theatres will a full backing band, but loves to get back to basics when he works in Spain, which is now his home. Rob and Richie have been friends for many years and they both share a love of soul music and northern soul dancing. Both are also high energy showmen who have an undeniable charisma that makes men and woman of all ages fall in love with them! The only lady on the show will be Maria O’Hara but what a phenomenal vocalist she is. Maria and I met and worked together many years ago. The job had nothing to do with music, so I was amazed when I met her at one of my charity shows and found such a huge voice coming from such a slim lady. How she has not been snapped up for television I will never know. Maria has recently come back from a tour of Ireland. With a huge following and full diaries it was really hard to get a date when they could all work together. After many months of negotiations I am proud to bring this astounding and unique variety show to the Costa Blanca. If you are in Almoradi, you might want to pop into Victoria’s Tea Rooms. Not only do they have excellent cakes but the evenings are dedicated to live entertainment. This Saturday Soul and Motown queen Gemma will be getting the party going, with not a jelly or ice cream in sight! 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 14th Tues May 10th La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Steve Delaney – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – David Bowie tribute- 9pm The Archers, Quesada – Denis Christian – 5pm 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 Y.O.L.O, Cabo Roig - David John Williams – 10pm

Weds May 11th Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Ed Temple Comedy Hypnotist – 9pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – Open Mic Night – 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Ali and Che Acoustic – 10pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – The Big Jam with Andy McBride & the Rockits – 5.30pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Variety night – 8pm – 10€ Biancos’, La Marina – 1st Anniversary with Dave Rich - 4pm Hog’s Head, and Pets In Spain, La Marina – Live DJ and Hog Roast The Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Backyard Session – 9.30pm Legends, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 10pm

Thurs May 12th Pablos International, Playa Flamenca – Paul Allen – 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – The Cages – 10pm The Local, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 6pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Kim Peters – 9pm Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm The Terrace Café, La Marina – Mini Fiesta – 1pm Alfie’s Place, La Zenia – No Limit – 1.15pm The Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Done n Dusted – 9.30pm Legends, Playa Flamenca – Stevie Spit – 10pm YAHO Lounge Bar, CC Alemenda – Peter G – 9pm

The Club, Quesada – Costa Blanca Superstars – Tickets 15€ with 2 course meal. Doors at 7pm – tel 697501992 La Bodegueta, Lo Crispin – Red Strokes – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Cassi Kennedy – 9pm Victoria’s Tea Rooms, Almoradi – Gemma – 9pm Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – JJ Soulman – 10pm Aneto Cerveceria, Benimar – Tony Capaldi – 9pm Bar Carlos, Torrevieja – PDQ - 9pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm El Bar Stop, Torrevieja – James Ellis – 6.30pm Stray Sod, La Fuente – Kolted – 10pm Slievenemon Bar, Cabo Roig – Snowblind – 10pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Keely – 9pm Bar Piscina, Lago Jardin 1 – Lynn and Brian – 9pm Plaza 39, La Marina – John E Wood – 8pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rain O’Connor – 9pm Emerald Isle, La Florida – Dan Davy and Nick Gold – 9pm Legends, Playa Flamenca – Dougie Monroe – 9pm Marjal Camping, Catral – Dan Davy – 11am

Sun May 15th The Leprechaun Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Paul Harris – 3.30pm 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 Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Richie Alexander – 9pm Sports Complex, La Marina – Woody – 9pm The Hole in the Wall, Gran Alacant – Mr Bojangles – 4pm The Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Tony de Love – 10pm Legends, Playa Flamenca – Gina G – 9pm

Mon May 16th Fri May 13th Y.O.L.O, Cabo Roig – Paula B – 10pm El Stop Bar, Torrevieja – Paul Harris – 9pm Timeout Sports Bar, San Javier – StarBeats – 9pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Bella Luna – 9pm The Club, Quesada – Barrington – 7.30pm - 12€ Emerald Isle, La Florida – Richie Alexander – 9pm The Leprechaun.Bar, Santa Pola Del Este – Keely C – 9pm La Taberna, Quesada – Nilo – 9pm Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca – The Streeters – 9.30pm O’Riordans, Cabo Roig – Paul Allen – 10pm Doolans, Via Pk 3 – The Blue Waves – 3pm Eddie’s Bar, San Miguel – Jose Bolero – 7.30pm Summers Bar, El Galan – JJ and Ed Temple – 9pm – 12.50€ Final Whistle, La Marina – Ayla and Mike – 9pm Bamboo Lounge, Entre Narajas – Rebecca Holt – 9pm Legends, Playa Flamenca – Miguel Alarza Saxophonist – 9pm Torre Asia Restaurant, La Mata - Peter G – 8.30pm Victoria’s Tea Rooms, Almoradi – Rob’s Karaoke Night – 8pm

Shannon Bells, Villamartin Plaza – Angie McKay – 10pm Pablo’s International, Playa Flamenca – Rain and Melissa – 9pm Tradewinds, La Fuente – Richie Alexander – 9pm The Landsdowne, Playa Flamenca – Nikki G – 9.30pm

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logic puzzle Logic puzzles require the solver to deduce the relationships between different people, places and things based on a limited number of clues given in the puzzle.

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quick ACROSS 1. Dispute (11) 9. Aged (3) 10. Napkin (9) 11. Foundation (5) 13. Everlasting (7) 14. Lying in wait (6) 16. Powerful (6) 18. Impel (7)

19. Provide food (5) 20. Policeman (9) 21. Transgression (3) 22. Respectful (11)

5. Neptune's spear (7) 6. Utter (3-3-3) 7. Patience (11) 8. Warlike (11) 12. Stuff (9) 15. Shock (7) 17. Weak (6) 19. Large box (5) 21. Ocean (3)

Down 2. Cover (3) 3. Loosens (5) 4. Angle (6)

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DOWN 2. Article I had taken to help (3) 3. Piece of glass left for team of experts (5) 4. Proposal to end the standstill? (6) 5. Precipitate down-payment (7) 6. Advantage of being worker on

higher level (5,4) 7. Inexperienced person coming down to earth in the far north? (11) 8. Offer no dire challenge (6,2,3) 12. Preparation for the prophet's dream? (9) 15. Building is partly to be demolished if I cede control (7) 17. Horror struck at way hag sat (6) 19. Feature of an impudent face? (5) 21. Is able to produce a tin (3)

SOLUTIONS 632 QUICK Across: 1 Idle; 3 Stocking; 9 Scatter; 10 Naked; 11 Conservation; 13 Resign; 15 Bureau; 17 Uncharitable; 20 Reign; 21 Trouble; 22 Wheedled; 23 Plot. Down: 1 Insecure; 2 Learn; 4 Thrive; 5 Construction; 6 Irksome; 7 Gods; 8 Stengthened; 12 Queerest; 14 Sunrise; 16 Writhe; 18 Babel; 19 Grow. CRYPTIC Across: 1 Disc; 3 Scaffold; 9 Smother; 10 Enter; 11 Return ticket; 13 Cheque; 15 Swerve; 17 Withstanding; 20 Opera; 21 Egotist; 22 Entreaty; 23 Omen. Down: 1 District; 2 Stout; 4 Curate; 5 French window; 6 Outwear; 7 Darn; 8 Thoroughfare; 12 Heighten; 14 Evident; 16 Street; 18 Idiom; 19 Sole.

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Solution for Logic Puzzle Luis Camden

October 6

Miguel

September 30

Weston

August 4

Megan

May 3

Cinnamon Grape Bubblegum Tropical fruit Spearmint

Crab Tuna Oysters Lobster Swordfish

1. Of the person who chewed the tropical fruit gum and Camden, one has an anniversary on August 4 and the other enjoyed tuna for dinner. 2. The person whose anniversary is on October 6 is Camden. 3. The one who ordered crab chewed the cinnamon gum. 4. The 5 people were the person whose anniversary is on October 6, Megan, the person who chewed the bubblegum, the one who ordered lobster, and the person whose anniversary is on December 17. 5. The one who ordered oysters is not Megan or Luis. 6. The person who chewed the tropical fruit gum has an anniversary after the person who chewed the spearmint gum. 7. The person who chewed the spearmint gum has an anniversary before the one who ordered lobster. 8. The person who chewed the tropical fruit gum is not Luis. 9. Either the person who chewed the tropical fruit gum or the person who chewed the cinnamon gum is Weston. 10. The one who ordered swordfish has an anniversary before the one who ordered tuna.

20. Get rid of menial tie (9) 21. The company gets nothing; it goes with bill (3) 22. Why the enterprise has financial problems? (11)

December 17

Remember: every item on the board belongs to one and only one person, no item will ever be shared. Using only the clues provided and simple deductive logic and reasoning, fill in the grid with Xs and Os to determine the solution.

ACROSS 1. He had a successful seance without going to extremes (5,6) 9. Sceptre he took as king long ago (3) 10. Currency issue for writing on? (9) 11. Throw out some latex pellets (5) 13. See the old boy start the rally (7) 14. The defeated one took nothing in, becoming more relaxed (6) 16. Yarn at the edge of the sea (6) 18. Hammering accompaniment? (7) 19. Cried for a drink (5)

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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

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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

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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? Later this month Easter is here, and the summer right behind. 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.

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BUILDERS G.F.R. Builders 30 years experience, with 13 years in Spain All general building work and Property Maintenance undertaken Gazebos, Pergolas and car ports made to yourspecification All works guaranteed Competitive prices Ring now for free no obligation quotation. Tel 653 262 489, Whatsapp or email: gfrbuild@gmail.com (LR) (633) Sitara Master Builders. 40 years experience with 29 years in Spain. Extensions, conversions, kitchens, bathrooms. Complete refurbishments, all general building work - No job too big or too small! All work guaranteed and insured for 10 years. We do not take upfront payments. Free quotes with a friendly professional service Tel: 965 720 817 info@sitaramasterbuilders.com(636)

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, dresses 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, for anywhere near the same price. Even if you were given an

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Ref 4113 Lago Jardin. Los Balcones . South facing bungalow, double bedroom, 10 minute drive to the coast, updated kitchen & bathroom, 2 communal pools, parking, solarium. 45.000€

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La Hoya, Large 4 Bed 2Bath Finca plus 2Bed 2Bath Apartment on 2.800m2 Plot. Horse Paddock and Stable Area, Kennel for dogs, relocation forces sale, Bargain price 180.000€ 10x5 Pool and Kiddies pool. Plenty scope to improve. 670469544 to view. (637)

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CRICKET 20th April was a special day as ECCL Div Two 2015 Champions Pinatar Pirates were going to be the first team to travel up to the new ground of Madrid Cricket Club. After a mammoth drive the Pirates arrived into a very cold and windy Madrid, very different conditions to that off San Pedro, Murcia. Pinatar won the toss and put the home side into bat. Madrid CC steadily kept the scoreboard ticking and with good knocks from Jay (48¬) and Raghan (32 NO) they reached 179 runs, losing 9 wkts of their 40 overs. Pirate Vikram was the pick of the bowlers taking 3 for 22 of his 8 overs. With no change in the weather and temperatures dropping, the Madrid team took the field wearing as much clothing as they could to defend the total and look for a win in their first league match at their new premises. They got off to a great start as team Pinatar lost 2 wickets for just 15 runs! However, Pinatar regrouped and knocks from Gopi (44), Elliot (32) and sensible batting from Preetpal (52) helped Pinatar reach the target and win with 2 wickets in hand. Congratulations and well

done to Madrid CC on their first ground in Madrid and thank you from all the Pirates for being such great hosts. Next up for Pinatar was a premier league game in La Manga, playing the home side Valencia Stallions. Being a premier league game the Pirates were able to field their National academy team players, and they did not disappoint. Winning the toss Pinatar CC decided to bat first and young National squad player, Ravi Panchal took the opportunity to demonstrate his improving ability by batting through the 41 overs and remaining unbeaten on 124. Munib Ranjah was not going to let the youngster have all the headlines, the senior academy player scored a superb 102 and when he was finally out the Stallions hoped that the runs would dry up a little, but no such luck as Elliot Banks who had

their 41 overs setting the boys from Valencia a record winning total to chase. Unfortunately for Stallions they found National team bowler Talat Ali in top form

taking 3 for 14 of his 9 overs. The home side never recovered from this and despite a spirited 39 from Ahmed, they were bowled out for 108 in 31 overs. May 7th, another 06.00am start for Pirates with a long drive for a premier league fixture against their friends Madrid CC, who were keen to level the series and hoping that the storm clouds forecasted for the day stayed away!!! Sure enough it was a very closely contested match which started with Pinatar winning the toss and electing to bat first. Pirates Fahrat Mahmood (44) and Akash Panchal (27) made a good start putting on 74 in the first 10 overs, before the fall off the first wicket. Madrid then

took wickets regularly with only Preetpal Singh (33) offering any real resistance. Good bowling and fielding display from the home side kept Pinatar from reaching 200 as they were all bowled out in the 43rd overs for 192.The pick of the Madrid bowlers were Sunil Balani (3 for 34)and F Broderick (3 for 28). Madrid CC batted well against some fine Pinatar bowling, A Kala (51) caught by Bittu Singh and when in form batsman John Woodward (36) was bowled with the score on 115 for 5 the Pirates used eight bowlers with Talat Ali and Fahrat Mahmood picking up 2 wickets and young Pirate Akash Panchal taking 3 for 17 from 7 overs. In the end battling Madrid fell 21 runs short, all out in the 41st over for 171. It was a thoroughly entertaining game, and as always between these two sides, played in a competitive, but sporting atmosphere. Well done to all the players who were involved in this exciting and entertaining game, and thanks to Madrid CC for their hospitality. Twelfth Man

EUROGOLF MEDAL AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Disaster Two converted penalties condemned Torry to a final home defeat in a traumatic season. Both were valid, the second resulting in the dismissal of Vicente Boix and making it well nigh on impossible for Torry to recover. Miguel Serna conceded the first but was shown only a yellow card, but Vicente stopped the ball from crossing the goal line by scooping it away and the eagle eyed linesman brought this to the attention of the man in the middle, who was left with no choice other than to send him off. Prieto had had drawn the home side level when timing his run well, then opening up his body to slide the ball into the far corner of the net. The second penalty was as equally well converted as the first and then a super header made it three for Jove before the interval. Jove were in desperate need of the points and had that sharper edge to their game. In the second period they squandered numerous chances but Torry also raised their game and always threatened to reduce the deficit and make it an exciting finish. In the end they did not and slumped off to a sad home finish to a torrid season.

been waiting for hours to go into bat didn’t waste any time on the pitch smashing 56 of 17 balls, so played a T20 innings while Ravi was playing a test match!!! Pirates scored a massive 397 of

Before they had a chance to jump in the showers, the players received awards for their season long performances. Luis Carlos snapped up the Fans Player of the Year as well as the Players' Player of the Year trophy. Lewis Allen was the leading goalscorer with goalkeeper Miguel Serna collecting the Most Consistent Player of the Year award. The final award of Overall Club Player of the Year went to the classy Javi Selvas. A long trek to already relegated Acero concludes the campaign as the club battles for funding and sponsors for the season ahead.

Player of the Year Javi Selvas.

On Thursday 5th May Eurogolf played their monthly medal plus the lower handicap golfers played the second day of the club championship. The inclement weather conditions of rain and wind suited winner George McCallum as coming from Scotland he was used to playing in it! Championship winners 1st George McCallum 163 2nd David Gregson 174 3rd Ian R. Pegg 183 Handicap winners 1st Ian Stewart 157 2nd John Conolly 160 3rd Steve Sayers 160 In the medal Cat 1. (0-15) 1st George McCallum 74 2nd David Gregson 76 3rd Ian R. Pegg 77 Cat. 2 (16-24) 1st John Conolly 79 2nd Robin Richards 79 3rd Debbie Weedon 79 Cat 3 (25+) 1st Joy Gray 74 2nd Clare Daye-Gretton 77 3rd Chris Stanley79 Overall medal winner George McCallum c/b NTP´s 5th Pino Perito 11th John Conolly 15th George McCallum 17th Marilyn Eckersall Nest front 9 Colin Hobden 38 Best back 9 Ian Stewart 37 Football draw Eamon Divine x 2 Ian R. Pegg Robin Richards Bonus ball Ian Stewart TUESDAY TOFFS Toffs had a reduced field this week as the low handicap golfers played in the

annual club championship to declare the best of the best! Toffs results Cat 2 (16-24) 1st Robin Richards 36 2nd David Blanchette 29 3rd Ken Enever 29 Cat. 3 (25-31) 1st Geoff Evans 36 2nd Bruce Gordon 36 3rd Marilyn Eckersall 35 Cat.4 (32+) 1st Joy Gray 38 2nd Franco Gentili 36 3rd Chris Stanley 35 Overall Toffs winner Joy Gray Best front 9 Colin

Hobden 16 Best back 9 Bev Fairhurst 16 NTP´s 5th N/A 11th Joy Gray 15th Lee Hill 17 Steve Tombs Football draw Gordon White Chris Stanley Steve Sayers and Joy Gray. Congratulations to all the winners. If you would like to play with Eurogolf on Tuesdays and Thursdays at La Marquesa please visit the website www.eurgolf-quesada.co.uk.

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

Does anyone know what odds the bookmakers were offering on Leicester to win the title this season? I haven’t seen it mentioned anywhere. Equally, where on earth has this Vardy lad sprung from? The commentators really should have done a little more research on his background. Also, that good looking old Italian chap in the dugout, I am sure he has a story to tell.

At 2-0 to Spurs last Monday it looked as though Senor Botticelli might have had to cancel his flight to East Midlands Airport. The title race was heading into another weekend, the pressure was going to be on the Foxes to beat those most excellent of opposition, Everton. Yet what have we learned this season? Never

ever write off Leicester’s chances of doing something ridiculous. They weren’t even playing in this match, they were having a shindig at Jamie’s place. Yet their incredible mind control kicked in and they inspired the team in blue to play a little bit like them for the last half an hour. Hazard said he wanted to stop Spurs winning the league and boy did he prove it, curling in the equaliser that led to Ranieri “hitting the ceiling.” The impossible had happened. Leicester, 2016 Premier League Champions. With the tidal wave of plaudits coming Ranieri’s way, it would have been easy to forget that there were two English teams still in European competition. By Thursday night, that had been halved. City, having defended superbly to keep Madrid to a 0-0 draw in Manchester, kind of forgot to play any form of attacking football in the second leg. In fact, the only time a City player got the ball on target it went in. Sadly for Fernando, it went in the wrong net. Madrid will have never had an easier semi-final and will face city rivals Atletico at the San Siro. King Klopp had warned Villarreal that they might be celebrating a little early, following the “Yellow Submarine’s” first leg victory. 1-0 was never likely to be enough and Liverpool battered Spain’s fourth best side 3-0 at Anfield to give Jurgen a second final since turning up in October. Back to Leicester then. Shorn of Huth and Drinkwater, the newly elected Champions of England continued their week long party at the King Power by

battering Everton 3-1. Jamie Vardy is a good judge of a situation, clearly believing that a hat-trick would have been greed personified on a day that was about a superb team effort. Therefore he decided to sky the penalty that would have seen him notch his third of the afternoon. Leicester’s second was fittingly scored by Andy King, a youth team product that has been with the club through their administration woes. Martinez will be in charge at Everton until the fat lady sings, but the sight of a famous Italian tenor banging out his greatest hits before kick off might be a subtle clue as to his future. One of the greatest footballers in the world got a red card in his last ever football match. It also happened to John Terry. He has done his career his way. He will go out his way, and that way appears to be by having a party in his executive box at Stamford Bridge next Sunday. JT picked up two yellow’s against Sunderland, meaning he is banned for the last game of the season which possibly means he has played his last game for Chelsea. Still, you can imagine that Terry will go “full Robert Huth” and don the full kit to wave his final goodbye’s at the end of the match. Whether this does turn out to be Terry’s last ever game remains to be seen, but if he does head off to the USA then we can all assume he has officially retired. Sunderland recovered from 2-1 down to beat the former champions 3-2, a win that puts the Black Cats in pole position to survive the drop. Big Sam claimed to have found meditation in the week before the game,

Cafe Uno Golf Yes it's around this time of year Best overall score and winner of Day 2. that we, the Café Uno Golf Society, the 2 days. 1st place individual Stableford pack an overnight bag and head It was arranged that all players - Ally Rich 38pts. for a different location to stay took away a prize of some sort. 1st place team (orange ball) where we play a couple of rounds On returning to Café Uno bar in with a combined score was - Colin of golf, give out a few prizes, have Catral on the 3rd day, we had a Pepperday, Ryan Rogers, Pete a few beers, (usually more than a superb buffet and had the Whitham, John Taylor. few!), and just generally enjoy the presentation of prizes. Nearest the pin winners - Roy golf and the company. This year Day 1. Pownhall, Lee George, Dave was no exception, 30 members 1st place individual Stableford Stewart, Colin Pepperday. and guests travelled down south - Paul Buckler 39pts. Below are the top three with to the beautiful resort of Mojacar 1st place team (123 waltz) with their combined scores over the 2 in Almeria, staying and playing at a combined score was - Steve days. the Marina Playa hotel and golf Hamilton, Steve Cleaver, Graham 1st - Ally Rich - 69pts. on c/back. resort, 2 nights of 4star luxury Butterworth, Steve Lawrence. 2nd - Andy Douglas - 69pts. with a pretty decent and Nearest the pin winners - Steve 3rd - Ryan Rogers - 68pts. challenging golf course. Ashurst, Terry Rogers, John Taylor, Overall 2 day tour winner with The first day golf was a team Norman Padmore, Harry Hunter. a total score of 69pts was Ally and individual Rich. combined Well done, to Ally, format. Andy and Ryan who Individual all played fantastic Stableford and a golf over the two team score from days. a "123-waltz". Yes, Also an extra "well we were dancing done" to Ally Rich for on the tees! winning the "Fred The second Rich Trophy", (the day we also tour trophy), which played individual was donated to the and team club by him in 2011 scoring. in remembrance of Individual his father. Stableford and Thanks go to Café "Rotating Uno for their Orange ball". hospitality and We had prizes putting on a fine for :spread of food, also Best team score thanks to John for day 1 and Pedersen for the nearest the pin work he put in to run on all the par 3's. and control the team Best team score and individual for day 2 and games, and to Buttsy nearest the pin Ally Rich (pictured on the right), receiving the Fred Rich for being Buttsy! on all the par 3's. trophy from the captain Graham Butterworth (Buttsy).

but the victory appeared to be more down to the clinical finishing of Jermain Defoe. Zinedane Zidane was the other one, for anyone still pondering.

finally mathematically secure Premier League football next season and Bournemouth drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion.

Sunderland’s day got even better when the news from Villa Park came in. You are told something about Villa’s season when the final home match extravaganza ends 0-0 but is considered one of the best results of the campaign. Newcastle, recently much improved, needed and probably expected much more than a solitary point that leaves them needing Sunderland to slip up twice.

Sunday saw three matches with two of them having a bearing on the Champions League places. Spurs have been notorious for being “Spursy” over the years. To lose the title to Leicester was certainly not “Spursy” but to end the season behind Arsenal after all the drama would very much be the case. Therefore Steven Davis’s double in Southampton’s 2-1 win at White Hart Lane opened the door for the “St Totteringham’s Day” to be potentially be celebrated for the 22nd year in a row. Arsenal did not make the most of their half chance, coming from behind twice to draw with City. The single point for City stole their Champions League qualification control from their hands and sneaked it very firmly into the palms of United. As Paul Scholes says, United are in danger of being the new Arsenal. He means winning the FA Cup and coming fourth folks, keep up. Liverpool reserves saw off Watford 2-0.

Norwich had their chances against a United side that felt Rooney and Mata would provide the pace and work rate required to topple their relegation threatened opponents. Louis Van Gaal had been on the genius juice again as Rooney found Mata, who slotted home the game’s only goal. It was a very emotional day at West Ham, for it was the last time the Hammers would ever play a team in white called Swansea at the Boleyn. Needing a win to keep their Champions League dreams alive, West Ham capitulated to a 4-1 defeat meaning Tuesday’s match against United has everything riding on it. I, for one, will be delighted to see them leave Upton Park, mainly so everyone can stop banging on about it. I don’t recall anyone being that bothered when they left their first ground back in 1893 or whenever it was. Cup finalists Palace beat Stoke 2-1 to

A warm welcome to fans of Burnley and Middlesbrough. Both teams won promotion from the Championship at the weekend, Burnley sealing the title with a 3-0 win over Charlton. Sean Dyche is back with that ginger goatee, and will be joined by former Madrid defender Aitor Karanka, if he manages not to fall out with his entire squad between now and August. Boro broke Brighton hearts leaving the South Coast side to roll their dice in the play off lottery.

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

If you know of any tennis players, athletes or golfers born in Leicester then get down the bookies quick sharp. I would put money on them winning Wimbledon, Olympic gold medals and the Open before the odds get slashed. That’s right, being born in Leicester now guarantees titles apparently. Mark Selby, 32 from Leicester, won snooker’s World Championship last weekend, Ding Junhui, 29 and not from Leicester in the final. Watching Amir Khan step up two weight’s to fight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez I worked out the reason he was sprawled on the canvas in the sixth round. Amir is from Bolton, not Leicester. Much has been made of Khan stepping up to the heavier division, but that would not have stopped a true Leicesteronian. No, had Amir been born a few miles to the south east he would have been lifting the belt full of glory Instead he has more time to focus on his switch to the UFC or get back in the ring to fight Kell Brook. With the Test summer to get

underway very soon, cricket has come up with another revolutionary idea to tinker with the game. Rather than the team that wins the most Tests wins the Test series and the team that wins the most ODI’s wins the ODI series they have decided, in their infinite wisdom, to bung every game in one pot and decide the winner at the end of it all. So, winning a quick T20 slap now counts the same as a gruelling five days in the Test arena. Once

again, the great sport of Test cricket gets bowled a wrong ‘un. Having played a little tennis in my time (I am still trying to get over my straight sets defeat at

Torrevieja Tennis Club last summer) I know what it is like to be certain within a few shots that you are on to a hiding. Bernard Tomic actually plays the game professionally, however. The young Australian “retired” after just eight minutes of his match in Rome, further endearing himself to the Australian tennis public. Djokovic made light work, as usual, of Andy Murray in the Madrid final. As a tournament played on clay, I would get some money on GB not defending their Davis Cup crown successfully. Finally, Prince Harry was sporting the most excellent ginger beard as he opened the Invictus Games alongside Michelle Obama in Florida. The Invictus Games is an event for wounded veterans, thought up by Prince Harry himself. The event has already been a social media hit with “bants” passing between the White House and Buckingham Palace. Yes, I am sure it was the Queen who came up with her own witty reply to President Obama and certainly not two twenty-something aides doing it for them.

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La Liga goes down to the wire ABBEY ANGLING We fished the 8th round of the Spring Series on the river Segura at Murcia on the 3rd May. The weights do seem to be improving but only with the big fish, the small fish and the Bleak are still reluctant to feed. I was told by a Spanish fisherman that they are clearing the river further up stream, and this might be the cause of them not feeding due to high sediment in the water. The best method of the day seems to be the method feeder using corn and bread. 1st Richard King with 16.020kgs fishing the method feeder using corn 2nd Bill Reade with 13.380kgs fishing the method feeder using corn 3rd Lennie Bolton with 12.980kgs fishing the pole using bread 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 3rd round of the Summer Series was fished on the El Bosquet Complex on the 4th May. The water temperature is now up to 18 degrees, and this should help the catch rate, but I think the fish have not begun to spawn as yet, I have not seen any activity in the reeds. The top method of the day was the pole using corn pellet and maggot, although the paste is now starting to come into its own. 1st Lennie Bolton with 29.340kgs fishing the pole using pellet and paste 2nd Terry Screen with 14.580kgs fishing the pole using paste and maggot 3rd Bill Cannon with 11.480kgs fishing the pole using pellet 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

After the pulsating European semifinals in midweek, which saw Atletico and Real Madrid pitched against each other – again – in the Champions’ League final, and the consistent Sevilla through to face Liverpool in the Europa League version, it was the turn of the league this weekend, and all the teams in the top flight played their games at the same time. Real Madrid, resting Keylor Navas, Pepe, Bale, Modric and Carvajal, entertained improving Valencia in the Bernabeu, and had to struggle to scrape home 3-2, with Cristiano twice on target and Benzema once. The other tired squad, Atletico, fared worse, going down 2-1 to bottom club Levante, putting them three points behind Barça, and effectively out of the race. The Catalan side eased past neighbours Español 5-0, and will have to slip up at Granada if they are to fail to win the league, as they are a point ahead of Real Madrid. The situation at the bottom remains complicated, with only Levante sure to plummet into the second, and only one of Getafe, Rayo Vallecano and Sporting de Gijón set to remain in the top

flight, as Granada and Deportivo both made themselves safe with victories. Who will replace the unhappy trio in the Primera is still unclear, with five still to play. Leganés made heavy weather of a home draw with Numancia, but remain two points clear at the top, with Alavés, who beat Valladolid, in second. An inform Gimnástic are now in third, and entertain the leaders in Wednesday’s midweek struggle. In division 2B, only group 4 has been resolved as to its outright winner. UCAM Murcia are now six points clear of neighbours Real, and will contest the first session of play-offs. Racing de Ferrol, Barakaldo, and Villareal B lead groups 1, 2 and 3 respectively, but all three can be overtaken if their rivals outpoint them in next week’s final games. In group 3, Hercules of Alicante is one of the sides involved in the race. For those who don’t know, the winners of each group get to play off against each other, so that two of them are promoted directly, then the other two go into the second phase playoffs against the 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the

groups to decide the other two places. Got that? In England, after a couple of tense weekends, Leicester City have, in fact, won their first premier League title at a canter, amidst scenes of great jubilation – a timely lesson, perhaps, to the bigspending, big-name clubs? It remains to be seen how they will fare in the Champions’ League, of course. In tennis, the Madrid Masters 1000 was, predictably, won by Novak Djokovic, though he had to work hard to overcome a determined Murray (who ejected Rafa Nadal from the semi) in the final.

Las Ramblas Golf Society We started the week with a 4 Ball Texas on Monday which was won with a score of 58.8 by the 3 ball team of Terry Field, Annemarie Weisheit and Yvonne Phipps. The team had 5 birdies and 3 bogeys but as they only had three players their handicap allowance was a hefty 11.2. Missing out by a mere 0.3 with a score of 59.1 despite scoring 7 birdies and no bogeys with a handicap allowance of 5.9 were the team of Lindsay Forbes, Olga

Douglas, Marleen Billen and Mike Chapman. On Wednesday it was the penultimate round to find our Monthly Medal Champion. The round of the day to take the maximum 6 pts available in the Gent's Category came from our President Doug Wright with a superb net 69. The top Lady on the day with a net 73 was Annemarie Weisheit. There were prizes available in each Category as normal and the top

three were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Terry Field 72 2nd Lindsay Forbes 75 (c/b) 3rd Dave Pulling 75 Cat 2. 1st Doug Wright 69 2nd Ron Percival 72 3rd Annemarie Weisheit 73 As well as winning Category One Terry Field was the only player to score not one but two 2's to claim all the cash in the 2's Club. Mike Chapman

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