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Brexit will not break our bonds with the UK, says Rajoy British Prime Minister Theresa May reiterated her support for her Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy over the Cataluña political crisis, and both said they were happy to see agreement in the Brexit negotiations.

“We must protect their rights and interests and ensure businesses can carry on operating with full legal security and predictability – anything else would seriously discourage investment, growth and job creation.” Rajoy had travelled to London to meet Mrs May at 10 Downing Street, where

they spent 90 minutes on a working lunch during which Brexit was, inevitably, a hot

UK and Spain, the contentious subject of Gibraltar's sovereignty was not mentioned. Cataluña, equally as topical, was given plenty of air-time, since Mrs May has always stated categorically that she backs the Spanish government's 'defence of legality' in the face of the 'illegal' separatist movement, and that her Conservative government would refuse to recognise an independent State of Cataluña. She reinforced this during the meeting with the Spanish president, saying: “It is imperative that the law of the State should prevail and that the Spanish Constitution should be complied with.” Rajoy thanked her for the UK's backing of 'the Spanish government and the people of Spain', adding: “Without respect for the rule of law, there can be no democracy, and what is happening now is a return to some of the worst past Continued on page 8

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BITE SIZE International volunteers’ day recognised NEWS: Part of the municipal cemetery in Torrevieja will be demolished due to severe deterioration of some of the building. Councillor Fanny Serrano explained that the demolition of the niches in number one block of the cemetery was agreed during a council meeting. The work will cost €7,119.88 and as this is below the necessary threshold, the contract can be awarded directly to a company and will be carried out within four months.

Restoring the plants at Cabo Cervera Councillor for the environment, Fanny Serrano, has announced that the area of Cabo Cervera has been designated a micro reserve. In particular the flora to be protected includes the rare Jarilla Cabeza de Gato whose growth will be given priority. Posters that indicate the preservation order on this part of the coast are now being installed. The protected area covers nine hectares between the Cabo Cervera cove and the Higuera cove. Preservation of this rare plant is also being secured through the collection of seeds which will be deposited in a special seed bank. To make sure that the programme to preserve this rare species is successful there will be a regular audit of the number of plants in the area. Continued on page 5

Councillor Carmen Morate with the mayor José Manuel Dolón

for charitable organisations. She recognised the speed with which these organisations are able to react to situations. She has been involved in activities to bring charitable associations together and sees this as a major focus for the future. There is now a Facebook page that can be used to publicise events and

share information about charitable activities and events. The day included various presentations including how to attract volunteers and the reasons why people choose to volunteer. There was also information about the law in relation to volunteering and included the experiences of some people who volunteer. The organisation ‘Volunteers in Spain’ have released a manifesto and this was read out at the event by a volunteer. The manifesto acknowledges the strength that an individual can have in terms of making their own contribution to changing the world. Volunteering is a way of seeking change and addressing elements of our society that do not work. Volunteers can also be seen as representing the best in humanitarian rights through promoting the values of equality and inclusion. Volunteers represent the best in thinking of other people and empathy and focus on what brings us together rather than what separates us. The act of volunteering can bring the best out in everyone. To close the event, Councillor Morate handed out t-shirts and the calendar for 2018. The calendar is also a guide to the area and the different charities that exist. Others present on the day included Councillor Victor Ferrández and many representatives of different organisations. Anyone interested in purchasing a calendar can do so from the OARI office in the Plaza de Capdepont. Suzanne O’Connell

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Part of the cemetery to be demolished

On the 5th December it was international volunteers’ day. The day was opened in the Palacio de la Musica centre by the mayor José Manuel Dolón. The mayor acknowledged the important contribution that volunteers make and thanked them for their work. He also praised the organisations, both large and small, that continue to encourage volunteers to do good work in the community. Councillor Carmen Morate is the councillor in the town who is responsible

GANG OF LOCAL VIOLENT ROBBERS ARRESTED The Guardia Civil have arrested three Spanish men aged 25, 28 and 34 in Formentera del Segura and Benijófar, for violent robberies in homes across the Vega Baja. There was a violent robbery at a home in Ciudad Quesada on 19th September during which the attackers did not hesitate to tie up and attack the two people who happened to be there at the time. Such was the force used that the attackers managed to fracture the knee cap of one of the victims, who continues to require medical

treatment. After incessant investigations, Guardia Civil from Almoradí and Guardamar tracked down the suspects and searched their homes. They found Taser electric weapons that had been used in the robberies and a plantation of marijuana that would have fetched up to €15,000 when fully grown. Two of the suspects have been sent to prison until the trial and the third was released until then on the condition he signs regularly in at the court and does not leave the country.

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Night runs are popular It seems that running races in the evening is becoming increasingly popular in Torrevieja. On Saturday 9th December more than 540 runners took to the streets in to take part in the 5th Carrera Nocturna. This race was 7.2 kilometres long and was one of the last events in the patron saint celebrations of the town. La Carrera Nocturna de La Purísima included a record number of participants and was made even more pleasant this time due to the favourable weather conditions. It was also an opportunity to be a little festive with some of the runners also wearing their Father Christmas hats and reindeer antlers. The start and finish of the race was in the Plaza de la Constitución and some of the runners also decided to take their dogs along with them. For others it was a more serious event and friends and racing colleagues competed to win one of the categories including young people, seniors and the disabled. The race was organised by the Club Atletismo de Torrevieja with the collaboration of the town hall. The overall winner was Hassane Ahouchar who came in at a time of 21 minutes and 55 seconds.

Charity calendar includes Torrevieja snow Next year’s charity calendar has been launched now in Torrevieja. The collection of photos for 2018 includes thirteen photographs from January’s snowfall. A rare experience for Torrevieja that was recorded by many. Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go towards la Asociación de Amigos y Familiares de enfermos de Alzheimer (AFA). The calendar has been put together by Proyecto Mastral but includes photos from several different sources. As well as the photos there’s a variety of weather data and it only costs €3 to purchase. You can obtain your copy from AFA Torrevieja, Pollería Rebollo, Soul Dance Studio, Fisiosalud Torrevieja, Peluquería Lorena, Especialidades Maciá, Floristería Liliana in La Mata and Gestoría Samper. Altogether 1,500 copies have been printed.

Civil protection thanks its volunteers and supporters The local police are assisted by the Protección Civil who you will see at many local events in and around the town. On Sunday 10th December, the head of the association delivered diplomas to those businesses and groups that have supported the Protección Civil during the year. These include Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja and the company AKI. Also thanks went to Hotel Fontana for hosting the event and the Operational Reinforcement Group (GRO) branch of the local police. During the event a video was shown of the activities which the volunteers are

on animal rescue There has been recent criticism of the police force in Torrevieja, but they also have some criticisms of their own when it comes to the local population. They are unhappy that so much of their time seems to be taken up by the collection of abandoned or lost dogs which they must then transfer to Torrevieja’s animals shelter. The animal shelter struggles to continue to provide the care that these animals need, particularly at the weekend when they are seriously understaffed. They are also unable to assist with the collection of these animals. The job of catching dogs is not always an easy one and the police are concerned that they do not have the right cars or equipment to carry out the role. Although the pet is ultimately the responsibility of its owner, where the police are informed of a stray then they are obliged to find it and collect it. There have been some recent incidents where the police have been required to catch large dogs and feel unprepared for doing this. The complaints have reached the mayor, José Manuel Dolón, who has also expressed his gratitude to the police

for the efforts that they make to keep strays of the street and fulfil the municipal obligations. Unions representing police officers complain of a lack of appropriate cages to place animals in. The mayor has explained that these concerns are now being taken up and that they will lead to an improvement in the service. Councillor Carmen Morate continues to do her best to stem the difficulties that there are including turning out herself on occasions to pick up an animal. The police officer union are proposing that a small external contract might be issued which allows for the appointment of more personnel to cover the shelter at the weekend. However, of course, this would require more money and there are difficulties in the appointment of additional people at the town hall as a result of state legislation. Ultimately the responsibility should lie with the owners themselves. The time that is taken by the police in finding, catching and delivering their animals is time that could be better used within the locality. Suzanne O’Connell

GPs to tell traffic authorities if patients unfit to drive Doctors may be allowed to tell traffic authorities if they believe a patient's health conditions make them unfit to drive in a proposed new law under discussion in Spanish Parliament. Driving licences in Spain are renewed every five to 10 years, depending upon the holder's age, and a perfunctory medical, coordination and eyesight test is carried out – but the government does not think this examination is thorough enough to detect physical or mental problems that may make them unsafe behind the wheel. Also, temporary incapacity may occur some years before a licence needs to be renewed, and at present, no procedure exists to prevent the patient from driving unless he or she recognises the situation and chooses not to. Medical workers are not permitted to give any details of patients' clinical history to any other party without the subject's written consent, due to

confidentiality rules – other than in certain exceptional cases where a doctor considers the patient may be a danger to others or to him- or herself. But these exceptional cases could be extended to include driving ability affected by health, when GPs or consultants would be allowed to inform the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) who would then suspend the patient's licence. Whilst this may appear intrusive, in practice, most patients have a good relationship with their GPs – and the right to apply to change if they do not – meaning their doctors would almost certainly discuss the situation in full with the affected driver first. Other aspects of the traffic law reform under debate at the moment include whether or not to make it compulsory for motorcyclists and moped-riders to wear protective jackets and appropriately-safe footwear.

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Paella competition popular again

Day of the constitution

The paella competition is one of Torrevieja’s most popular annual events. It takes place during their patron saint celebrations in December and this year was held on 6th December. Hundreds of people turned up to either take part and prepare the paella or to watch and sample the results or even bring their own food and soak up the atmosphere. Those cooking had been there from early in the morning in order to prepare the ingredients. The weather was kind being a little less bitter than on previous days and 250 different stalls were suddenly brought to life as groups of friends and associations came together to enjoy the day. The different groups came equipped with their own tents, chairs, tables and other necessary items and access to the market area was easier than normal with only short hold ups getting into the car park. This was the second year that the event was held in the market area next to la Avenida de Delfina Viudes. Prior to this the event was held in the port. However, this new venue is much more spacious and allows more people to take part. In spite of this, there are still restriction on the number participating with teams being limited to the first 80 who apply. So who were the winners?

The winners were… The jury decided that the best rice was cooked by ‘Sirla’ whilst the second prize went to the group ‘Entre amigas’. In third place was the ‘Charamitaso’. The winners were announced by the Salt Queen,

Tania Ñíguez and the ladies in waiting, Rosi Ros and María Rozado. They were accompanied by the councillor Javier Manzanares and Iñaki Isidro. This year individual groups were not allowed to arrange their own musical entertainment. This was because of the confusion of noise that’s been created in previous years. However, the odd reguetón could still be heard although not with as much volume as in previous years. There was still music to accompany the proceedings and in the afternoon two bands came to the stage. One was the local group Bervera who came second in the Eras Music festival and the other played some of the main songs from The Golden Age of Spanish Pop (La Edad de Oro del Pop Español).

A great atmosphere There was no doubt that it was an enjoyable day as people began to dance to the music and many groups showed off their matching t-shirts with different slogans created specially for the day. Tshirts were also awarded prizes by the Torrevieja business organisation APYMECO. Amongst those turning up for the event were the traditional characters of Lily, the ogre and the wolf – regular giants that feature in the processions at this time of year. There were also some inflatables for children and the mechanical bull was there to test themselves against. An overall success that will be looked forward to again in the coming year. Suzanne O’Connell

Albacete earthquake evacuates 1,600 pupils The 6th December saw the day of the constitution in Spain. This is the day when the move to a democracy following a dictatorship is officially acknowledged and celebrated. The town council in Torrevieja celebrated the constitution’s 39th anniversary with a number of different events. In the town hall itself, José Manuel Dolón, the mayor, acknowledged in his speech essential aspects of it. This is the document which forms the basis from which the Spanish can live well and free as citizens. The constitution has served to outline the rights of citizens and has helped us to live in harmony.’ The mayor also made reference to article 155 ‘which is on everyone’s lips’ at the moment. The word is reform and this is also needed in relation to the constitution. In order that ‘the constitution reflects the reality as it is in our country at the moment.’ The mayor referred to the fact that there are people who don’t have a roof over their head or a job. The mayor suggested that we need to open up the topics of education, pensions, health and how we assist the most vulnerable in our society. ‘These are fundamental themes but there are problems within them and it is important that dialogue is created.’ The mayor asks for everyone to work

hard towards securing a united society that respects differences. ‘We were capable of putting together a document that secured the move from a dictator and established our legal system,’ he pointed out. Reform is needed, says the mayor, but not of the kind that was included in 2011 when there was an amendment to the constitution that required that budgetary stability must be a priority. The mayor calls in future for reform but following proper consultation. It has to be remembered that there were four decades in Spain when people weren’t free to express their views. The constitution provided the opportunity to be able to do this. After the mayor’s speech, the representatives of the town hall groups, Los Verdes (The Greens), PSOE, APTCe, PP, Sueña Torrevieja and Ciudadanos, handed over the Spanish, Valencian and flags of Torrevieja to the educational establishments including primary and secondary schools. Folllowing this those participating when to the Plaza de la Constitución from where the band Unión Musical Torrevejense played the songs of Torrevieja and the Valencian Community. The local scouts group was present and finally, the day saw the raising of the national flag. Suzanne O’Connell

An earthquake registering 4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Caudete, Albacete, on the morning of 4th December, forcing local authorities to evacuate around 1,600 pupils from local schools. The school buildings are now being checked out by specialists from the regional emergency services for any structural damage. Pedro Antonio Ruiz Santos, member of parliament for Albacete, explained that

classes had been cancelled for over a thousand primary and secondary school pupils at Caudete's four schools, and for another 500-plus students at the Pintor Rafael Requena sixth form college. Ruiz Santos, who went personally to Caudete to assess the earthquake damage for himself, said that in the end it had been "little more than a scare" as the epicentre was 12 km below the earth's surface, meaning that the quake

had caused little surface damage, despite registering 4 on the Richter scale, which is "not insignificant", he pointed out. The quake, which was recorded at 9.47 this morning, caused objects to fall and cracks to appear in the walls at the Pintor Rafael Requena sixth form college, whereas windows were shattered, cracks appeared and part of a roof came down at the El Paseo school. At the Gloria Fuertes school, cracks appeared in the

plaster and objects fell to the floor. The earthquake was also felt in the nearby town of Almansa, where emergency services received a number of calls as the "force of the quake" was felt. Last week’s earthquake is the third recorded in the province of Albacete over the past seven days, with two smaller ones (3.2 and 2.2 respectively on the Richter scale) being recorded on 27th November in Villarrobledo.

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Continued from page 5 involved with and this was followed by the presentation of diplomas to the volunteers themselves who have passed the relevant courses. It was acknowledged that those volunteering can find it difficult to reconcile family life with the demands of the job. This year Protección Civil has provided 252 services so far, including 1,000 hours of volunteering. It would be very difficult for the town council to manage without the support of this voluntary agency.

Keep the seas clean The maritime police are asking everyone to keep local seas free of debris. Depositing items, particularly plastic ones, is not only unsightly but dangerous. Every year hundreds of kilos of plastic items are dumped into the sea. These can be a danger to marine animals, such as turtles as well as getting trapped in the engines of boats causing thousands of euros of damage. The maritime police are officially charged with monitoring use of boats and combining this with the safety of bathers. However, during the past years they have become increasingly concerned about the increase in floating plastic and other waste and have intervened increasingly themselves. The intervention of the police has been congratulated by Councillor Fanny Serrano who notes that the intervention of individuals can add up to a significant campaign for the good.

The legacy of the war continues Since 1970 the award of Diego Ramírez Pastor has been given to an individual who’s considered to have contributed to improvements within the town. This year, however, the award has sparked particular controversy as none of the local town councillors in Torrevieja appeared at its official ceremony. The reason is that the person it is named after, Diego Ramírez Pastor, was in fact a Franco supporter and a key individual in publicity and writing during the war. Many do not feel it appropriate to continue to honour this man through the awarding of a trophy in his name. Suzanne O’Connell

Date confirmed for Orihuela Medieval Market One of Orihuela’s most popular events of the year, the Medieval Market, now has a date confirmed for 2018. It is one of the biggest of its kind in Spain and will be held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th February. This was announced on recently by Councillor Rafael Almagro, who said that the conditions for companies that want to bid for the contract to organise the market have now been approved. The company that wins the contract must pay the Town Hall a fee of at least €6,000, although they can offer more as part of their bid.

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Marine reserve plan for Torrevieja The town hall has announced the intention of commissioning a study in order to determine the viability of creating a marine reserve off the coast of Torrevieja. This would be the same kind of protection status that has been given to the marine reserve at Tabarca island. The targeted area is a ‘forest below the sea’ at around 50 metres down and consists of a large area of seagrass. The seagrass, or posidonia, is an algae type plant, that is vital for providing the sea with oxygen. The presence of this algae is an indicator of an environmentally healthy area. Every metre of posidonia is able to generate more CO2 than a forest, generating between four to 20 litres of oxygen every day. This is five times more than a metre of Amazon rainforest. The creation of the marine reserve is dependent on the agreement of the Ministry of the Environment. €19,000 is being dedicated to this project which would require the collection of a number of statistics including the current use of the area for fishing. If the project is successful then it might lead to a limitation on the amount of fishing carried out in this area. Fishing would not be prohibited but would need to be more carefully regulated. Suzanne O’Connell

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Continued from page 1 episodes in the history of humanity.” The Spanish leader said in his press conference following the meeting that the relationship between Spain and the UK is 'as old as the history of the two countries' and rooted in 'a friendship' based on shared values of 'freedom, democracy, the separation of powers and the rule of law'. He recalled that the UK is Spain's fourthlargest international customer and seventh-largest supplier, its main

investment destination and that Spain 'is visited by more citizens from the UK than from any other country'. Rajoy acknowledged the 'half a million Spanish and British citizens' who have 'chosen to live in the UK and Spain respectively', but said that although he 'would not want to exaggerate or underestimate the difficulty' of the Brexit challenge, Spain would 'respect the result' of the referendum. “Citizens are our priority; we must give

them certainty and reassurance,” Rajoy stated. “We must protect their rights and interests and ensure businesses can carry on operating with full legal security and predictability – anything else would seriously discourage investment, growth and job creation.” The Spanish president said it is 'our obligation as leaders' to 'minimise the impact' of the Brexit decision on citizens as far as possible. “It's a matter of pragmatism, but also of justice,” he stressed, whilst praising May for her handling of the negotiations with Europe, for her 'constructive spirit' that has 'helped the talks move forward significantly'. Rajoy also said, though, that the EU's key Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier 'had Spain's full support'. “The UK is leaving the European Union, but it is not leaving Europe,” Rajoy argued, highlighting the importance of 'building a strategic alliance' to help deal with 'common 21st-century challenges' such as 'job creation, migration, climate change, development, cyber-security and terrorism'.

Britain's backing of Spain's approach to Cataluña independence is 'particularly significant', the president said, since the UK is 'the cradle of parliamentarism and the rule of law'. Both Rajoy and May insisted there was no reason why the ongoing issue of Gibraltar should affect the current EU-UK negotiations, even though Spain has managed to convince Europe that any decisions concerning the Rock vis à vis Brexit should include the Spanish government's input. Former foreign affairs minister José Manuel García-Margallo famously stated, on the morning of the Brexit vote, that Spain was closer to being able to 'fly its flag' from Gibraltar, and had long been determined the enclave should return to Spanish hands more than 300 years after it was signed over to the UK by treaty. But the natives and residents of Gibraltar – of whom 96 percent voted to remain in the European Union – want to remain British, as was seen in the unanimous result of two referenda in the last 25 years. Mireille Toddington

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Broken Britain London, Scotland and Wales have all demanded the same Brexit deal purportedly being offered to Northern Ireland, after Theresa May is rumoured to have offered a concession to Northern Ireland. As Theresa May meets with chief EU negotiators in Brussels, rumours are

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rest of the UK. A spokesman for Theresa May previously denied this was being considered, saying: “The Prime Minister has been clear that the UK is leaving the European Union as a whole and the territorial and economic integrity of the United Kingdom will be protected.”

But Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “If one part of UK can retain regulatory alignment with EU and effectively stay in the single market (which is the right solution for Northern Ireland) there is surely no good practical reason why others can’t.” Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said: “If one part of the UK is granted continued participation in the Single Market & Customs Union, then we fully expect to be made the same offer.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined in, saying: “Huge ramifications for London if Theresa May has conceded that it’s possible for part of the UK to remain within the single market and customs union after Brexit. ‘Londoners overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU and a similar deal here could protect tens of thousands of jobs.”

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Four people believed to belong to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) have been arrested in Spain, according to Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido. The arrests came as part of a joint operation between the Spanish National Police and the Moroccan General Directorate of Security against jihadist terrorism. According to the minister, two suspects were arrested in Figueres (Girona), one in Parla (Madrid) and another in Tangiers in Morocco. In a press release, the police reported that the suspect detained in Morocco is considered a “dangerous and wellknown” member of ISIS who created “over 300 social media profiles” to spread jihadist ideology. The two arrested in Figueres are “direct students of the former” and allegedly hacked social media accounts of unsuspecting people to publish violent and graphic material. According to the police, the suspect arrested in Parla posed “a real risk” to Spanish national security and was already “in an advanced process of radicalization,” recruiting accomplices to “plan an attack.” The operation took place with the support of the Guipúzcoa and Barcelona intelligence squads, Europol and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance of Morocco (DGST).

It’s a strange combination of events that hits Torrevieja every year at the beginning of December. Coinciding with the Day of the Constitution it makes for a nice holiday for Torrevejenses as they enjoy this mixture of the riotous and religious. There are wacky car races, a paella competition and a treasure hunt along with some rather unusual processions that are a feature of the town centre every day. The giants and big heads is a tradition that you find in some parts of Spain. In Torrevieja they make their appearance during the patron saint festivals at this time of year – the beginning of December. The giant heads are in fact made of cardboard and more recently fibreglass and they aren’t the original ones. There have been several replacements, over the years, some of which have been inspired by film characters. The giants themselves have a wooden frame that is covered with cloth. The characters are followed by people dancing, singing and generally having a good, if noisy, time around the town’s streets. The tradition itself dates back to 1830 in Torrevieja and is accompanied by the singing of la charamita, and the banging of drums. The religious event is the procession that takes La Purísima, or la Virgen de la Inmaculada, from the church into the town centre down to the port. On the 8th December, the statue, covered in orchids, was carried in Torrevieja, by fifty men through the streets. She is the patron saint

of Torrevieja but also of the sea, a fitting combination that means the statue was held aloft as far down as the port. The procession stopped midway at the casino in the town to the accompaniment of fireworks before making the last part of the journey. It was the perfect evening for the event with mild temperatures encouraging onlookers to pause and take their time rather than hurrying on. The statue of la Purísima is also a replacement for the original which was destroyed during the civil war. Very few items remain from that time, one being a cross that was preserved and continues to be used in current processions. The week’s events are an unusual combination of the secular and religious that perhaps can only be understood by those who’ve grown up with the tradition. Suzanne O’Connell

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Carols at TCF Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding their Annual Carol Service at TCF, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja on Sunday 17th of December 2017 at 10.30 am. Everyone is welcome, please bring along your family and friends. Mince pies will be served afterwards in the coffee lounge.

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Wacky races on the streets of Torrevieja And they’re off! One of the events being held as part of the town patron saint celebrations is their very own version of Wacky races. Autos Locos this year included seven participating vehicles to entertain the public with their rather unusual race. It was the car representing the imprisonment of councillors in Cataluña that came in first place on 4th December. The car included a prison cell and marked the referendum for independence that was held on 1st October. The vehicle included one driver and another ‘inmate’ who was behind bars in a striped suit. On the side was written Line 1-0 Barcelona – Alcalá-Meco. It had the number plate M1-155E in reference to a new article in the constitution. The article was introduced by the government to remove the executive of the Catalan region after their declaration of independence. This wasn’t the only

vehicle that had a humourous and satirical twist but it certainly turned many heads with its topical parody. The actual race took place in calle Bazán as the vehicles were not allowed to use a running motor to move along and so did not need a road as such. The jury

found it very difficult to decide who the winner was as all the cars had been imaginatively created using some unique designs. First prize for its originality of design was Line 1-0 Barcelona – Alcalá-Meco. The group winner was ‘La Cuadriga’, a roman ‘carriage’ with its own horse that left behind a trail of smoke. The second individual prize was won by ‘Circus on wheels’. This earned its second place due to its original design and the speed with which it carried the two clowns quickly down the road. The clowns were surrounded by different coloured balloons to protect them. Third prize went to Los Halcones. The second group prize was won by ‘Los Afumarraos’ – a group of firefighters

noted for the quick way in which they stop fires. Partly because they could count on the assistance of a toy bear. Third place went to ‘El Equipo A’ who copied the

characters in the famous television series ‘The A-team’. Altogether it was an unusual event but one that looks set to continue in future years. Suzanne O’Connell

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Home mortgages slowed in September The signing of new mortgages for home purchases grew 9.2 percent year-on-year in September, a considerable slowdown compared to the growth of 29 percent registered in August, although this is the fifth consecutive year-on-year increase. According to the data published by the INE, in September 29,388 mortgages on housing were formalized and in 37 percent of them a fixed interest rate was used, a percentage that grows at a constant rate and that experts believe will surpass that of the variable rate loans "during 2018". The average mortgage on housing registered in September was 123,649 euros, 9.6 percent more than a year earlier and 10.9 percent more than the previous month, which experts attribute to the growing competition between entities, which activates the demand for financing. In total, the capital lent in the financial system to acquire a home in Spain reached 3,633.8 million euros in September, almost 20 percent more than a year before and 22.6 percent more than in August. For Beatriz Toribio, (right) director of research for Fotocasa, this moderation in the granting of mortgages is in line with the behaviour of purchases in September, which also saw its rate of growth slowed down due to the effect of summer, as well as to the normalization to which the sector is moving towards. According to Toribio, the housing market is stabilizing and as a consequence, there will be months in which we will find lower growth rates or even falls, but the trend and prospects are positive because there is financing, optimism among the main agents of the sector and the economic situation

accompanies. “Housing returns, to arouse interest in investors and individuals, but the recovery will be slow and moderate and will go by areas," he explains. The head of research for idealista.com, Fernando Encinar, trusts that the upward trend in the signing of mortgages will maintain in the coming months, "although the Catalan uncertainty could soften this increase." Along the same line, the head of research for Pisos.com, Ferran Font, believes that the data published, despite the fact that they note some moderation, reaffirm that the "positive path" continues since this fifth consecutive year-on-year rise "shows that the loans continue to reach buyers." The spokesman of the Spanish Association of Banking, AEB, José Luis Martínez Campuzano, highlights the high demand we see in recent months, although explains that, considering the severe market adjustment experienced in recent years, it also shows the preference of families for housing in an environment of improving economic prospects and employment.

"The fundamental thing, in this case, is

that Spanish banks offer good financing conditions and a transparent offer that continues to make it possible for families to materialize their dreams,” he says. At the end of September, the value of the mortgages on the total number of properties - rural and urban - was 5,709.6 million euros (10.6 percent more); of which 236,352 euros were destined to rural properties and 5,473.2 million (11.5 percent more) were allocated to the purchase of urban farms.

Home lending Mortgages on homes accounted for 63.7 percent of the total capital lent in September and the average repayment term was 24 years. 63.4 percent of mortgages on housing were made at a variable rate and 36.6 percent at a fixed rate. By Autonomous Communities, Madrid (5,660); Andalusia (5,542) and Catalonia (4,989) registered the highest number of mortgages on homes in September. Those with the highest annual variation rates were Aragón (20.2 percent), Valencia (19.8 percent) and Castilla-La Mancha (18.6 percent). The communities in which more capital was lent for mortgages on housing were Madrid (970.7 million euros); Catalonia (704.4 million) and Andalusia (618.2 million). The Autonomies with the highest monthly variation rates in the number of mortgages on homes were Madrid (26.6 percent); Catalonia (25.1 percent) and Valencia (22.8 percent), while those with the lowest rates were Navarra (-25.1 percent); La Rioja (-21.1 percent) and Extremadura (-9.3 percent).

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE It has been a dramatic week for the Brexit negotiations, and this was reflected in the pound. News of a deal on the divorce bill had bolstered hopes that the first stage of negotiations was drawing to a conclusion. However, rebellion from the DUP and Brexit secretary David Davis’ admission that the government’s impact assessments don’t exist cast the negotiations back on thin ice. Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, gave Downing Street 48 hours to come up with workable proposal for the Irish border. Theresa May negotiated through Thursday night to confirm an agreement which led to the levels against the euro show the pound breaking a key level at the top of the recent sideways range. Aside from the ups and downs of Brexit, there was little to move the pound, with a mixed bag of statistics that included better than expected UK purchasing managers' index readings last Friday and the services PMI this week was lower on the month, and at 53.8 it was quite a bit weaker than expected. The euro’s attention has largely been elsewhere. German factory orders showed increases of 0.5% and 6.9% on the month and the year and Swiss inflation rose to 0.8% in November as expected. However, year-end demand by European banks for dollar funding has also contributed to the euro’s weakness in recent days. The euro has fallen from a high of $1.1960 on November 27 to $1.1785 yesterday — a fall of 1.5 per cent. The dip has pushed the year-to-date advance to 12.2 per cent, according to Reuters data. This is a familiar occurrence, however, and recurs over the past few years and isn’t expected to indicate any longer term softening of the currency. Whatever the global response has been to Donald Trump’s comments regarding Israel, it doesn’t

appear to have weighed on the US dollar as attention focussed largely on domestic issues. America's $48.7bn trade deficit in October was the widest in nearly two and a half years. That figure was followed by two US services PMIs. One of them missed forecast by a point, the other by a point and a half. The dollar hesitated after the data but came back to add a net half-cent against sterling and a quarter of a cent against the euro. The dollar rose against a trade-weighted basket of its rivals on Friday, and is on track for its biggest weekly rise in nearly six weeks as optimism grows that a U.S. tax bill will pass. Meanwhile in Canada, the Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart during the later part of the week after the Bank of Canada held interest rates steady and tempered expectations for a hike early next year. The tone of the central bank was more dovish than expected, particularly given last week’s strong employment data. Down under, the Australian dollar came to grief on account of weaker than expected third quarter growth. The predictions for Australian gross domestic product were that it would have expanded by 0.7% in Q3 and be up by 3.0% on the year. Both of those targets were missed. Third quarter growth of 0.6% brought annual growth down to 2.8%. It was a case of swings and roundabouts when it came to the stats - imports went up by 2% in October but exports were down by 3%. The New Zealand central bank gave some hope to the kiwi dollar, which edged higher earlier in the week after a statement regarding the potential to address low inflation with tweaks to monetary policy. However, later in the week, disappointing trade figures across the Tasman meant that the New Zealand dollar followed its Australian counterpart lower.

Local author releases new novel Rojales-based author Mark Durman has released his pre-Christmas suspense thriller ‘Verification’. Mark is a former British Army officer who served on operations in several parts of the world. After taking early retirement from the military, he was Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa for a US international security company. He is a graduate of politics and economics and of the British Army staff college, Camberley and the NATO Defence college, Rome. He currently divides his time between Rpjales and Paris. The book is set in 1988 and or the previous few years, there has been an easing of tension between East and West. In December, Gorbachev makes a speech declaring major Soviet troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe. However, many US and UK analysts are sceptical and fear the West is being duped. There are disturbing intelligence reports

that support this fear. Can the Soviets be trusted? Colonel Peter Chambers works for NATO. He is tasked with the mission: verify the facts. Chambers is a dedicated intelligence professional but he faces major challenges in his personal life. He is sent to East Berlin where he uncovers evidence of an effective disinformation campaign to reignite East-West tensions. As the story unfolds, he finds himself in mortal danger. Will he make it back home? Can he complete his mission? Verification is Mark’s third novel and follows Cash in Transit and The Warehouse. Copies of Verification can be purchased direct from the publisher by visiting our website at www.pegasuspublishers.com or by calling 01223 370012 and are priced at 10.99 euros.

Thieves caught red handed in Pilar The Local Police of Pilar de la Horadada have arrested two men accused of burgling a house. It happened before dawn one day last week when officers were looking for a vehicle that Guardia Civil said could be involved in recent break ins. The suspicious vehicle was located parked on a street in the municipality and its occupants were arrested after they were found carrying a television from a nearby house that had been broken into. The officers also found other electrical goods in

the garden of the house which were ready to be loaded into the vehicle, as well as tools which could be used to gain entry, like crowbars, hydraulic jacks for forcing open grilles and a pole with a hook on the end that could be used to reach through windows to pick up keys and other objects. In the last week the number of calls from residents reporting the presence of suspicious individuals has increased on the coast. For this reason the police have assigned extra patrols to prevent crime in the area.

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What is root rot? Root rot can have two sources, one is a prolonged exposure to overwatered conditions can cause some of the roots to die back due to a lack of oxygen. As they die, they will start to decay or rot away. The rot can then spread to healthier roots and kill them as well, even if the soil conditions are corrected. The other source can be from a fungus in the soil. The fungus may lay dormant in soil for years and then may suddenly flourish when the plant is overwatered once or twice. The root rot fungus attacks the roots and causes them to die and rot away.

Root rot prevention Control of root rot should be aimed at prevention. Use only healthy transplants. Weak plants may be diseased and you certainly will not save time or money in the end if you use weak plants. Since poor drainage usually goes hand in hand with root rot, proper site preparation to provide good water drainage away from roots is imperative. Rotate annual plantings in the garden every 2 or 3 years with unrelated plants to help prevent the buildup of pathogens in one area. Also, remove crop residue at the end of the season to help reduce pathogen survival. Other measures of precaution: 1. Plant resistant cultivars when available. 2. Set out transplants when soil has warmed up enough for good growth.

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replanting in well-drained soil. Treating root rot ASAP will give your plant the best chance to survive: 1. Remove the plant from the soil and wash the roots under running water. Wash away as much soil and affected roots as possible while being gentle with the plant. 2. Dispose of the soil that the plant was in. 3. Use a sharp, clean pair of shears or scissors to trim away all of the remaining affected roots. You may have to remove a significant amount of the root

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system. 4. Disinfect the shears or scissor and prune back 1/3 to 1/2 of the top growth on the plant. This will give the plant a better chance to re-grow the roots as it will not need to support as much top growth. 5. If possible, dip the remaining healthy roots in a fungicide solution to kill off any possible root rot fungus. 6. Disinfect all pots or tools used on or around infected plants using a 1 part bleach to 9 parts water solution. 7. Replant the plant in clean soil/potting mix. If the plant is in a pot, make sure the container has good drainage and only water the plant when the top of the soil is dry. While the plant is re-growing its roots, do not fertilize the plant, as this may stress it. You do not want to have to treat root rot again in the plant. Hopefully now the plant will recover and you will get your beautiful plant back. Marc Vijverberg

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Will he ever keep his promise I’ve been having an affair with a guy from work for three years. I don’t love my husband anymore, and my boyfriend says he doesn’t love his wife. However he has a son aged 3. He is on his second marriage having cheated on his first wife, and says he won’t leave home until his son is grown up because he can‘t afford another divorce, so it’s just for financial reason. He’s been totally honest with me and I suppose I should respect that. However I am miserable at home and can’t stand it much longer.

For the past few years my wife and I have been looking after our neighbours dog periodically while they go back to see their family in England. Sadly this year I lost my dear wife, and it’s left a massive hole. My neighbours still continued to bring their little dog around when they went away, and I found myself relishing these visits more and more, until the little dog passed away last week. I am distraught, as are of course his owners. They say they won’t be getting another dog, but perhaps they will change their mind? .

If you are unhappy at home then this should be the motivation for you to either leave your marriage or try and mend it; not the fact that you want your boyfriend to do the same. He’s not been very gallant but he has been honest with you, so you know where you stand with him. Also this guy is on his second marriage and is cheating again. Ask yourself: is he really the sort of life partner you want?

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Tenth anniversary of the Christmas Orihuela night run The councillor for Sports, Víctor Valverde, has presented the tenth edition of the traditional Night Run of Orihuela City, organised by the Association of Local Police Virgin of Monserrate and in collaboration of the Department of sport and the Athletic Club Oriol. This year the event will take place on the night of 23rd December. The Sports councillor said: “this event remains a benchmark at the provincial level and a must for Orihuela as it is the only night race in our city and has been growing as over the last ten years.” Councillor Valverde was accompanied by Manuel Lorente, president of the association and Hassan Ouharrouch, president of Club Atlético Oriol. Also, the Councillor for Sports stressed that "we are facing a special edition of this event since this year it is ten years old". The race will start at 10.00 pm and will have a route of approximately 6.5km

through the main streets of the city centre, and will end at the Seminar. The running club said that "we hope to reach about 1,000 runners in this tenth edition and encourage participants to come in fancy dress," said Manuel Lorente, who also explained that again this year "we will also reward the best costumes, both individually and collectively, with prizes." Registration can be made through the website: www.asuspuestos.com until 20th December, for 10 euros, while the bibs, pass and bag per runner will be collected in the gym One Sport Centre on Friday 22nd December in the afternoon and Saturday the 23rd in the morning. Both the councillor of Sports and the president of the association encouraged the Oriolanos and residents of the province to be part of this sporting event "with the best festive atmosphere on the streets of Orihuela".

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Festivities in Hondón de los Frailes The village of Hondón de los Frailes was full of light, colour and music last weekend. On Saturday the cold did not dampen the enthusiasm and people came from all around to buy items from the 35 stalls which filled the streets, selling jewellery, bags, pies, cakes, clothes, candles and all manner of goodies. To help the day along and get us in the “Christmas spirit” there was music from the local Hondón de los Frailes Youth Band & DJ & entertainer 'ALEGRIA' (Jan Van Galen). The Christmas Market was organised by Simone and Marcus from Restaurante Veintiocho and Sue Ashley from the 'Village Community Shop', together with the co-operation and help from the Ayuntamiento and local residents. Simone said: “I would like to thank all those who helped us set up and also the public who supported us coming along for the day – not only from the village, but

from further afield as well. “This was the second time we had staged a Christmas Market and it was such a success. We are now starting to arrange the annual Easter Market. If anyone would like further information, please contact me at: veintiocho.28@hotmail.com “ Sunday saw the main street full of

stalls of the Associations of Hondón de los Frailes offering Spanish delicacies, churros, mulled wine, preserves as well as activities for the children. It once again showed that a small village can arrange superb events by joining together, and even the chilly conditions could not put people off!

Doner kebabs facing ban in Spain The doner kebab is under threat in Spain and across the EU, as EU politicians link the British favourite to heart disease. It comes after EU politicians have begun moving to ban phosphates, deemed necessary to keep seasoned kebab meat moist. The politicians argue it negatively impacts health and is linked to heart disease. The issue arose when the EU’s executive commission proposed to

officially authorise the use of phosphates in lamb, mutton, beef, or veal. The Health Committee voted 32-22 to oppose it, following recent studies indicating the additive put people at a greater risk of heart disease. A vote of the full Parliament set to take place in two weeks could see the ingredient banned, potentially banishing the doner kebab from European menus. “They are looking for ways to hurt

Turkish businesses here,” said Baris Donmez, the owner of a 24-hour kebab bistro in Berlin’s Mitte district. “Such a ban would be the biggest pile of garbage imaginable.” “If the European Parliament gets its way, this would be the death sentence for the entire doner kebab industry in the European Union,” Kenan Koyuncu of the German Association of Doner Kebab Producers told Germany’s Bild daily newspaper.

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Brussels recently proposed turning the EU’s bailout mechanism into the European version of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The proposal scales back initial ambitions because of Germany’s reticence to support bolder plans. With initial firepower of €500 billion, which could be boosted up to a further 20 percent, the new European Monetary Fund will bail out member states in exchange for reforms, as the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has done in the past with Greece, Ireland and Portugal. The ESM also issued a loan to Spain in 2012 to recapitalise its banking sector. The new agency will also handle a future anti-crisis budget for the euro zone and have the ability to borrow from the markets. “It’s been nearly 16 years since the first euro bills and coins entered the daily lives of Europeans,” begins the draft proposal to create the EMF. The 47-page document represents a small revolution for the euro zone. Brussels is aware that the euro is a young currency with flaws that are difficult to fix due to the North-South divide and the irreconcilable differences between the various economic policy cultures. The euro has survived the EU’s great crisis, but it is caught in a

low-intensity warfare between creditors and debtors. Faced with the danger of disintegration, European institutions are launching a reform based on three pillars: the European fund (which might end up being called the European Stability Mechanism), a eurozone budget to deal with financial crises, and a “super-minister” to oversee the EU economy. “The economic union is more solid than it was before the crisis, but it is still incomplete,” reads the document. The new EMF would be like a bridge linking the minimum goals sought by Paris and Brussels with the maximum concessions that Berlin is willing to make. Germany has pushed to ensure that the new mechanism takes charge of overseeing fiscal policy but avoids creating an EU budget. But French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker have been actively pursuing a more ambitious reform. According to the draft document, the current ESM will morph into the EMF, which will come to the rescue when a member state has trouble borrowing from the markets. The loan program will include requirements for adjustment and reforms. The new agency will have a

board of governors (the EU’s finance ministers) and a board of directors chaired by Germany’s Klaus Regling, current managing director of the ESM. All the most relevant decisions, such as raising capital or bailing out a member, will require a unanimous vote. Bailout amounts will require a qualified majority of 85 percent of votes, compared with 80 percent now. This automatically awards veto power to Germany, France and Italy. Spain, representing 12 percent, will still lack this veto power in the new EMF. Besides creating a European version of the IMF and an anticrisis budget, Brussels is planning to appoint a new “super-minister” to deal with the EU’s economic and financial affairs, according to a draft proposal that was presented last week. This new appointee will also be vice-president of the European Commission and head of the Eurogroup, which regularly brings together finance ministers at informal meetings. The superminister will also represent Europe at world forums such as the G20 or IMF. This post is “the next natural step” toward completing monetary union and streamlining a complex organisational chart. The minister’s main task would be to coordinate economic policies.

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Christmas hampers Black Cat Ink supports from Age Concern Tasha Appeal Age Concern has begun to hand out their Christmas hampers to beneficiaries at their centre in la Siesta. On Tuesday 5th December those receiving their hamper of tea time treats included Pam Creasey, Glenys Doyle, Joan Sugden, Ella Blacknall, Ann King, Carmen and Ken Jenkins and Joyce. Each hamper contained a variety of items including a bottle of wine, biscuits, panattone and chocolates. The presentation was in front of countless friends in the packed centre at Calle Paganini in La Siesta. The daily coffee mornings are a very popular facility provided by the centre which has an incredible reputation for being welcoming. This is particularly important for those who are new to the area. Pam Creasey was one of those receiving a hamper and for her Age Concern has been a lifeline. Pam reached an all time low after becoming a widow. Feeling lonely and that no one cared about her, joining Age Concern rescued

her from loneliness and desolation. Pam is not the only one that has found Age Concern to be essential to their wellbeing. The charity offers an open invitation for anyone of 50 years old and over. If you would like more information you can pop into their centre or call 966 786 887.

Tattoo and piercing studio, Black Cat Ink, has come out in support of the Tasha Appeal, raising funds for Tasha Lynch’s Mitochondrial fund. Owner Gregg told the Costa Blanca People, “Like many on the Costa Blanca, Black Cat Ink in has been really touched by hearing of The ‘Tasha Appeal’ and yet also so warmed when hearing of all the great things locals in our community are doing to raise money to help out. We have placed collection buckets around the la Finca resort and really want to finish our collections with some Christmas cheer and invite you ALL to join us on our last Walk In Wednesday before Christmas, for the willing there will be a selection of small Tats for Tasha

THE TORREVIEJA Domino Bar BARBERSHOP HARMONISERS Patrons The Harmonisers were out on their annual shopping spree on Tuesday (5th Dec.) at the SuperValu supermarket in La Maquesa ,in aid of Caritas (Rojales) and Reach-Out, the Torrevieja based charity. With cash that they had received from many functions raffles etc. though-out the year, they were able spend a total of €1000. The management of SuperValu made a very generous donation which was added to the amount that TBH could spend. Our special thanks to Rosa, Marie and Miguel for their help in putting it all together.

Reach-out were in need of a new Microwave Oven and also requested tokens for fresh meat, so they got the best deal with a total of €600, while Caritas had €400 of all non-perishable foods and essential hygiene products The Harmonisers are very happy that they can help those having difficult times, especially during the festive season. They would also like to thank all the people that have them supported so well over the years and wish them all a very Happy Christmas and peaceful, and prosperous New Year

Christmas concert for the animals On Saturday 16th December join the fabulous singers of ASOKA as they hold their 7th Annual Christmas Concert "STAR" in aid of the very deserving ASOKA ANIMAL RESCUE in Orihuela. The concert starts at 7pm. It's full of wonderfully emotional moments as the rescue looks back over its year of saving and rehoming over 1000 abandoned animals of the area. Created by Nick Moore it’s full of Christmas English language classics and wonderful projections. It’s much, much more than a

carol concert! Get your tickets on the door: 5€. La Lonja Concert Hall, Calle Aragón, Orihuela 03300. Any enquiries call 692747685

Donate The Punta Prima, Rocajuna area saw an afternoon of entertainment, fun and games when Domino Bar hosted a fundraiser for Reach Out Extiende La Mano. Patrons of the popular hostelry came together to support the Torrevieja Charity with music from Just Brass band, fair games, Tarot Card readings, a Tombola, a raffle, Greeting Cards, and a clothes sale. The clothing not sold was donated for the Charity Shop. At the end of the afternoon a sum in excess of €450 was presented to Davy Young Secretary of the Charity who thanked all participants, supporters, bar and kitchen staff for their sterling effort and generosity which was even more appreciated at this time of year. Reach Out provides help and assistance to more than 90 homeless people between the ages of 18 and 80 year old, breakfast and lunch meals Monday to Friday. Christmas lunch this year will be on Saturday 23rd December in the Reach Out Centre in Torrevieja. The charity looks after more than 30 families with more than 100 persons from grandparents, mothers and fathers and children. All the Families and Homeless receive a gift package at this time of year and all donations are gratefully received. More information at www.reachouttorrevieja.eu or call 965713063.

available - but more importantly just a show of support with a Local Brass Band and some warm Christmas Mulled wine would be a great way to show We as a community care - so please come and join us and let’s show Tasha WE ARE HERE FOR YOU THIS CHRISTMAS!” LIVE BAND STARTS 4:30pm at Black Cat Ink La Finca Golf, Raffle, Mince pies Mulled wine and some good old Christmas cheer

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Carols in Consum Square Carols in Consum Square - on Thursday 14th December the Palm Tree Bar & Tia Maria’s will be hosting Carols in Consum Square, Urb. La Marina for The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA at 6pm. This is the 3rd year this event has been held and has become very popular. Once again The Rascals will be singing Christmas Songs & Carols and the charity will be provided home made Minces Pies for everyone to purchase. Tree of Life – The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA, Urb. La Marina are now selling Christmas Baubles for the Christmas tree of life which is situated between their charity shop and J´s Restaurant. Baubles can be obtained in many of the Bars on Consum Square or the Charity shop, your help gives us wings!

Christmas Craft Fayre for Tasha The latest Christmas Craft Fayre at Alfonso’s was a great success, €248 was raised, making a total of €866 to date. Tasha and her Father Andy turned up to see the Rascals sing Christmas Carols dressed in their Christmas costumes, followed by The Morris Dancers & Musicians and then Paris and The Essence Dance Troupe from Quesada entertained everyone who came to support the Tasha Appeal. Tasha wanted to visit in person even though she really is not well, she thoroughly enjoyed the Rascals and meeting everyone helping to raise funds at the Craft Fayres, sadly since Sunday, she has taken a turn for the worse and now is in hospital again. A sponsored cycle ride by Andy and friends is taking place on 17th December from La Marina to Playa Flamenca ending at the Christmas Craft Fayre, if you want to take part contact Andy on 674 125 926. Sponsorship forms are available from Alfonso’s Restaurant Playa Flamenca. So far €1,000 has been donated plus a donation of €1,000 from Med-Invest Los Dolses and a further €200 from a private donator, raising the funds to €3,066. Collection Tins and a chance to win a Hamper worth €100 is in circulation at various points, call Penny at Alfonso’s Restaurant Playa Flamenca who is organising Fund Raising events for you to support and donate towards the funds needed to send Tasha to the USA for specialist treatment to help improve her quality of life. With your support the Community Care Association hope to raise the €5,000 needed to fly Tasha and her Father to the USA, the costs of the specialist treatment and accommodation will be approximately €250,000, which still needs to be raised,

plus ongoing care provision. The British and the Spanish Government are aware of Tasha’s plight, Simon Manley the Ambassador and Sarah Jane Morris the Consul together with staff from the Alicante Consulate who are very helpful, making appointments and advising Tasha’s father Andy Lynch. The Community Care Association hopes to help highlight the urgency to raise the funds needed to pay for Tasha’s treatment in USA, her situation is now critical. If you want to help Tasha please contact Community Care Association by email oc.communitycare@gmail or call Penny on 966 760 814 / 688 284 040 or why not pop along to the Christmas Craft Fayre on 17th December between 2pm and 6pm, where Stevie Spit, Melissa Jade Williams, The Honeys Duo, Paris and her Essence Dancers and Carol Singers will entertain you, plus mince pies and mulled wine will be on offer for us all to enjoy. Speaking to the Costa Blanca People this week, Tasha's father Andy said, "I would just like to thank people for all their help with Tasha. The hospital staff and doctors who have worked so hard over the last few years to keep Tasha alive. Paul Cunningham nurses and Elche Home for your continued support. Oruhela Costa Community Care for the work they are doing now. Costa Blanca people and all the other newspapers and radio stations that have supported Tasha's cause. All the individuals that have done their bit - whether it be fundraising, making a donation or just being a good friend. Thank you everyone. I hope you all have a good Christmas."

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The Santa Clause (1994) 6.4 Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has custody of his son (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santaʹs place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks heʹs dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasnʹt a dream after all ‐‐ and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

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The Polar Express (2004) 6.6 Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for "Polar Express," an inspiring adventure based on the beloved childrenʹs book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self‐discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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A Dutch expat wrongly jailed for rapes committed by Brit Mark Dixie has told of his agony after the killer was given two more life sentences. Hotel receptionist Romano van der Dussen, 43, spent 12 years in a Spanish jail before his conviction was finally quashed last year and said he suffered brutal beatings for being a rapist. He told the Sun the miscarriage of justice ruined his life and stopped him seeing his daughter grow up. It was 47-year-old Dixie, who stabbed, raped and murdered 18-yearold model Sally Anne Bowman in Croydon in 2005, who had carried out the attacks. He is now serving a life sentence of at least 34 years. He was recently given two more life sentences after confessing to sex attacks on two women, one when he was just 16 years old. Romano watched from the public gallery at London’s Southwark crown court as Dixie was jailed for at least 28 years. Romano was sentenced to 15 years in Spain for three assaults on women in Fuengirola in 2003. He was put behind bars despite his DNA not matching a

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sample found on one of the victims and it was later discovered the DNA belonged to Dixie. Romano said: “I was 30 when I was sent to jail and my daughter was only three at the time and I haven’t seen her since. Her mum believed I was innocent at first but then changed her mind when I got found guilty. It’s the biggest nightmare that anyone could imagine. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. “The Spanish police made a huge mistake and if they hadn’t then Sally Anne would still be alive today. My whole life was taken away from me and I will never get those years back. I’m just trying to stay positive because otherwise it would destroy me. “Prison was hell. Everyone thought I was a rapist so the prison guards turned a blind eye while the other prisoners attacked me and beat me up. My mum died while I was inside as well so I never got to go to her funeral and she never saw that I was proved innocent.” Dixie admitted the new offences during police interviews in 2015. He admitted raping a woman and trying to burn her alive in a car park in 1987. He also bludgeoned a woman’s head and

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sexually assaulted her in 2002. Sally Anne was repeatedly stabbed and raped just yards from her front door in Croydon, south London. Romano added that Sally Anne’s family had been ‘fantastic’ in supporting him. He said: “They have been amazing and always supported me because they knew I was innocent.” Sally Anne’s mum Linda, 51, previously said: “It’s obvious Dixie carried out those attacks in Spain. I have thought for many years that Romano is innocent and it’s very distressing to know an innocent man is in prison. He should be released immediately.” Romano was arrested after one of the Fuengirola victims identified him in a photo line-up. Romano said: “We do look quite similar so I can see how they might have got confused, but the police should have realised they’d got the wrong man. “I was with two British people 14 miles away in Torremolinos at the time but they never interviewed them.” Romano, from Leiden in Holland, was jailed for attempted rape, wounding, robbery and sexual assault.

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predicted hotel occupancy rate (88 percent), folllowed by the Basque Country (80 percent), the Community of Madrid and La Rioja, each with 77 percent, and Andalucía, with 73 percent. The survey results also suggested that some of Spain's big cities would head up the hotel occupancy rates this long weekend, with Granada and Bilbao topping the list with an 81 percent occupancy rate predicted, followed by Seville with 80 percent, and Madrid with 79 percent. In contrast, Catalonia has seen a 13 percent drop in bookings, and is looking at an occupancy rate of just 56 percent compared with a forecast of 65 percent at the same time in 2016. The city of Barcelona in particular looks to see bookings drop by 26.7 percent, and final occupancy rates by 26 percent, compared with the data collected in 2016. The Catalan coastline looks to be faring better, however, with bookings up compared with last year, suggesting an occupancy rate of 65 percent compared with 58 percent in 2016.

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1. Joy to the World, the Lord is come! 1. O Little town of Bethlehem, Let earth receive her King; How still we see thee lie! Let every heart prepare him room, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep And Heaven and nature sing, The silent stars go by. And Heaven and nature sing, Yet in the dark street shineth And Heaven, and Heaven, The everlasting light; and nature sing. The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2. Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; 2. O holy Child of Bethlehem, While fields and floods, rocks, Descend to us, we pray; hills and plains Cast out our sin, and enter in; Repeat the sounding joy, Be born in us today! Repeat the sounding joy, We hear the Christmas angels Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. The great glad tidings tell; 3. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

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

11. CAMPANA SOBRE CAMPANA 1. Campana sobre campana, y sobre campana una, asómate a la ventana, verás el Niño en la cuna. Chorus Belén, campanas de Belén, que los ángeles tocan qué nueva me traéis? Belén, campanas de Belén, que los ángeles tocan qué nueva me traéis?

1. Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright; ‘Round yon virgin mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2. Noche de Dios, noche de paz, Claro sol, Brilla ya, Y los angeles cantando astan Gloria a Dios, Gloria al Rey eternal. Duerme el Nino Jesus, Duerme el Nino Jesus. 3. Noche de bien, noche de paz, Canta alegre el mortal, Nace Dios en un pobre portal, Y a Maria sonrie su faz, Duerme el Nino Jesus, Duerme el Nino Jesus.

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

2. Recogido tu rebano A donde vas pastorcillo? Voy a llevar la portal Requesón, manteca y vino Repeat Chorus

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

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

Repeat Chorus

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

14. SILENT NIGHT

12 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

15. DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY 1. Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la. 2. See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. 3. Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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

16. FELIZ NAVIDAD Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Año y Felicidad. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Año y Felicidad. We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of our hearts.

13. FUM, FUM, FUM 1. Veinticinco de diciembre Fum, fum, fum Veinticinco de diciembre Fum, fum, fum. Un niñito muy bonito Ha nacido en un portal Con su carita de rosa pareció una flor hermosa Fum, fum, fum. 2. Venid, venid pastorcitos Fum, fum, fum Venid, venid pastorcitos Fum, fum, fum Venid con la pandereta y castañuelas al portal Y adorad al Dios del Cielo Que ha aparecido en el suelo Fum, fum, fum. 3. Desde el cielo Estás mirando Fum, Fum, Fum. Desde el cielo Estás mirando Fum, Fum, Fum, A la Tierra rutilante que relumbra con su luz y al amor del firmamento celebrando el nacimiento de Jesús.

17. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1. We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas And a happy New Year. Chorus Good tidings we bring To you and your kin, We wish you a merry Christmas, And a happy New Year. 2. Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring us some figgy pudding And bring some out here. Chorus repeat 3. We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some So bring some out here. Chorus repeat

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE SQUARE 2017 - 5.30PM 15TH DECEMBER 1. HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING 1. Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King 2. Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King 3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King

5. GOOD KING WENCESLAS 1. Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen; When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp, and even; Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in-sight, Gath’ring winter fuel. 2. ‘Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know’st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?’ ‘Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain; Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes’ fountain.’ 3. In his master’s steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.

2. ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY 1. Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for a bed: Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3. And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly Maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay: Christian children all must be, Mild, obedient, good as he. 4. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God’s right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around.

THE 6. ANGELS FROM RY REALMS OF GLO 1. Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King! 2. Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant Light; Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King! 3. Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star; Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King! 4. Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!

3. AWAY IN A MANGER 1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes, I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky And stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3. Be near me, Lord Jesus: I ask Thee to stay, Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray, Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there

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7. THE HOLLY AND THE IVY 1. The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown Chorus O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ Sweet singing of the choir 2. The holly bears a blossom As white as any flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour Repeat Chorus 3. The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas day in the morn. Repeat Chorus 4. The holly bears a bark As bitter as any gall; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all.

Cascabel, cascabel, Musica de amor. Dulces horas. Gratas horas, Juventud en flor. Cascabel, cascabel, Tan sentimental. No ceces, oh cascabel, De repiquetear. Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh O jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh. Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just bet a bobtail nag Two forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You’ll take the lead. Repeat chorus above

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and only for certain offences. This in turn would stop Spain from investigating the restricted offences, thereby creating inequalities with those already held in Spain who would be probed on the full charges, Llarena argued. It is unclear what charges would have posed a problem, but there has been controversy in Spain over the offence of rebellion, which carries up to 30 years in jail and has been criticised as "disproportionate" by some critics in the legal world. The unexpected decision comes a day after Puigdemont and his four colleagues attended an extradition hearing in Brussels, with the Belgian judge due to give a decision on 14th December. Jaume Alonso Cuevillas, one of Puigdemont's lawyers, told Catalonia's TV3 channel he was pleasantly surprised. "This means yesterday's hearing went much better than we thought," he said. "It pushed Spain's judicial authorities to withdraw the European warrant to avoid getting a slap from Belgian judicial authorities."

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The decision also comes after the Catalan election campaign kicked off, with Puigdemont speaking to supporters in Catalonia last Monday night via video link. The Madrid authorities "want to raise as many difficulties as possible so we can't campaign on an equal footing with the other candidates," he told a party rally in Barcelona. Madrid called the new elections after the independence declaration on 27th October, while dismissing Catalonia's government and suspending the region's autonomy. It hopes the polls will restore normality to the region. Twelve of the 13 members of the sacked Catalan government are standing in the election, with Puigdemont and his deputy Oriol Junqueras, who is still in jail, competing to head the separatist camp. In the last regional election in 2015, separatist parties captured 47.8 percent of the vote, giving them an absolute majority of 72 seats in the 135-seat Catalan regional parliament.

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Spain drops European arrest warrant for Puigdemont Spain has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for Catalonia's sacked leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his deputies, who fled to Belgium after the regional parliament declared unilateral independence, the Supreme Court has said. In a ruling, Judge Pablo Llarena decided to withdraw the warrant as the five "appear to have shown their intention to return to Spain" to take part in regional elections on 21 st December. But Llarena, who is in charge of the case, has retained the Spanish arrest warrant, which means they will be detained upon arrival in the country, court sources said. The judge said the European warrant would complicate the overall probe into the region's leaders. Some of them are still in Spain - either in jail or out on bail - and are facing charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. He said Belgium could reject some of the reasons for the warrant, meaning it could agree to the extradition of Puigdemont and the four others - but with restrictions,

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Breakfast Let's Get a Good Thing Going Homes Under the Hammer Street Auction Fake Britain Bargain Hunt BBC News at One Regional News and Weather Father Brown Escape to the Country The Instant Gardener Money for Nothing Pointless BBC News at Six Regional News and Weather The One Show Panorama EastEnders Mary Berry's Christmas Party Would I Lie to You? BBC News at Ten Regional News and Weather Have I Got a Bit More News for You Michael Mcintyre's Big Show The Graham Norton Show Weather for the Week Ahead BBC News

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Christmas lights reflect Spain's growing prosperity With Christmas Eve less than weeks away, towns and cities around Spain have turned on their Christmas lights, most of which will remain lit until 7th January, just after the Epiphany celebrations. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Sevilla and Mรกlaga are just some of the cities whose 2017 Christmas lights reflect the economic upturn, with more lights than last year, more streets included in the Christmas light displays, or simply the lights being on for longer. In a nod to the more commercial side of the festivities and in agreement with local shops and businesses, the lights in Madrid were illuminated on Black Friday, 24th November to encourage shopping. The capital has spent 2.9 million euros on Christmas lights this year, 350,000 euros more than in 2016, to include more areas of the city. In Barcelona, Ada Colau's city councillors tried to bring an independent, separatist theme to this year's lights, with fountains lit up with yellow lights as a nod to

the ex-councillors in prison, but the electoral board prohibited it. The city of Barcelona has spent a total of 860,000 euros on Christmas lighting, compared with 810,000 last year. They were switched on on 23rd November in a ceremony that paid tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack in the city's Las Ramblas on 17th August. Valencia, whose lights did not get switched on until 4th

December, has spent the same as last year - 72,000 euros - but has extended the Christmas lights into more areas of the city in order to promote local and independent businesses. The biggest change will be the number of Christmas trees around the city - in addition to the central one in the town hall square - which have been

increased from six to nine. In Seville the lights were switched on last Friday and are said to include "novel ideas" in the most central districts this year. A total of 200 streets will be lit up the same number as last year and the total cost will be 499,730 euros, about 1,000 euros more than last year. The late illumination of the city in 2016 provoked a large number of complaints from local businesses, so it was brought forward this year. Zaragoza will be spending 10,000 euros more on its Christmas lights this year, but will be reducing electricity consumption by 10.9 percent. There are a lot of new decorations around the town hall area and they have also been lit since last Friday. Mรกlaga is a special case, with more areas of the city lit up this year, but with the same budget as last year. A total of 573,211 will be spent on the lighting, although extra has been set aside for a large central tree. There will be innovations in the city's main streets and lights will be added to eight new streets.

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Orihuela recovers two mobile eco-parks for the urban area, districts and the coast The councillor of Road Cleaning, DĂĄmaso Aparicio, has presented the new image and the new routes of the two mobile Ecoparks available to the Department of Street Cleaning, which after a cleaning and conditioning process, â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be put into operation as of today, so that all citizens can use this service that Orihuela, by population, extension and demographic dispersion should have, according to the legislation, " he explained. The mayor of Street Cleaning wanted to make an appeal to the citizens for thier collaboration, especially in the coastal area, for these recycling containers to be used correctly, "since the last time this initiative was underway, the municipal service found that, in addition to the waste accepted, several materials and construction materials were also deposited, and these materials arenot allowed ". One of these ecoparks will be installed permanently in the parking area of the Town Hall of Orihuela Costa,

in Playa Flamenca, while the second will vary its location between the centre of Orihuela and the different districts, following the schedule prepared by the council. This calendar will be promoted through an awareness campaign and through explanatory brochures, which will also be translated into English and German.

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Bigger & better Orihuela Belén opens its doors The Mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, and the councillor of Festivities, Mariola Rocamora, has officially opened the Municipal Bethlehem scene, known in Spanish as the Belen, which opened its doors to the public after the reading the Christmas proclamation. This year the Belen represents three scenes and gives life to the more than 300 figures that make it up. "After the success of last year in which Orihuela premiered its Bethlehem, many Oriolan people are eager to discover this year's composition and continue to revive one of the oldest traditions of our Christmas," said Bascuñana. The Councillor of Festivities explained that the Belen "has been built in such a way that visitors can observe the depth of the landscape, and it has been created to be as realistic as possible." Councillor Rocamora also explained that the nativity scene is divided into three spaces: The first one represents the Annunciation, followed by the hub of Bethlehem, and ends with the flight to Egypt. She pointed out some of the highlights of the Bethlehem, saying that "among the novelties this year we have an allegory of the Puerta de la Olma, and we have the Palmeral and Orchard of Orihuela represented." The Association of Belenistas de Elche has been responsible for shaping this belenística composition, which has a larger surface area and landscape depth.

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Picasso's erotic etchings sell for nearly 2 million â&#x201A;Ź A series of 100 etchings by Picasso, which depict his personal and political turmoil in the 1930s, has sold for 1.9 million euros ($2.2 million) in Paris, auctioneers said. The Spanish-born artist took seven years to complete the prints called the "Vollard Suite", which deal with his erotic obsessions and marital strife as well as the gathering storm clouds of war over Europe. The hammer came down on the prints late Sunday as part of a weekend of sales in the French capital from the collection of art dealer Henri Petiet. Some 622 lots were sold for 3.3 million euros, which the auction house Ader Nordmann called an "enormous success". It said the Picasso series was bought by an unnamed American collector. Civil war erupted in Picasso's homeland

as he was working on the series, leaving his alter ego in the drawings -- the minotaur -- lost and blind by the end. Picasso's technique also developed greatly over the years from his relatively simple early prints of his voluptuous mistress Marie-Therese Walter in the arms of a bearded sculptor, to the darker later pictures where she leads a blind, impotent minotaur by night. The final three prints are portraits of the French art dealer Ambroise Vollard, who commissioned the series in 1930, giving Picasso paintings by Renoir and Cezanne in exchange. With no telephone or online bidding allowed for the Paris sale, "there was an unbelievable atmosphere in the room," auctioneer David Nordmann said, which led to the "exceptional result".

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Government under fire for not meeting wheelchair access targets The Spanish Commission of Representatives for Disabled People (Cermi) has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court against the government. The lawsuit brings the government to task for not passing the law on universal access and non-discrimination against people with disabilities to all government property and public services within the designated period. In a press release, Cermi pointed out

that Monday 4th December marked the legal deadline for all public property, products and services to be accessible. As this has not happened, they have initiated legal action against the administration. The deadline in question was laid down in 2003 as part of the General Law on Disabled People's Rights and Social Inclusion, which required all public property and services to be accessible

to all. Over the past few months and by means of their campaign 'Accessibility Horizon 4th December 2017' Cermi has been asking the government to keep its 2003 promises. As this has not happened, they have now decided to take legal action against those in power, saying "if the lawsuit is upheld, they will be obliged to carry out Parliament's laws and the pass reglementary changes

required therein", their official statement said. It is the Commission's firm belief that the failure to pass laws to guarantee basic accessibility and nondiscrimination where public property and services are concerned, impedes social inclusion for people with disabilities, whether it be in business, education, culture, sport, or other areas of life.

Pamplona rape trial reveals changing attitudes to sexual violence in Spain The first of five suspects accused in an ongoing gang rape trial in Spain admitted the 18-year-old victim did not expressly consent to sexual relations. It is a case that made world headlines after the men in their twenties were accused of assaulting the young woman and recording the rape with their mobile phones during the 2016 ‘Running of the Bulls’. As the trial continues in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona, comparisons are being drawn by some to the 2008 murder of Nagore Laffage. During the Running of the Bulls of that year, Nagore, a 20-year-old nurse, met up with the 27-year-old doctor José Diego Yllanes. The two went up to Yllanes’s apartment, where the doctor tore Laffage’s clothes off and then attacked her viciously before finally killing her. Yllanes explained his attack on the nurse by saying that Nagore had refused to have sex with him. He said he lost his head. They had already kissed and caressed each other, Yllanes said. Later, “there was a misunderstanding.” At first glance, these two assault cases may appear to have little in common. Nagore is dead, and her murderer admitted the crime. The 18-year-old in the current case is alive and the defendants say they did not rape her. Despite these differences, however, there is a thread that connects the two

cases: they both mark a “before and after” moment in terms of social views towards sexual assault and the treatment of rape victims in Spain. Thousands of people have mobilised in defence of women’s rights, and there has been a strong reaction in Spain to any attempt to blame the victims in such assaults. During the trial of Nagore’s killer – which garnered unprecedented levels of attention for a Pamplona court case, according to one local journalist – her mother was asked if her daughter was a flirt. “They were constantly judging my daughter, not her murderer,” she later said. Meanwhile, the defence team in the La Manada case employed a private detective to analyse the behaviour of the victim after the alleged crime, including on social media – a move condemned by many in Spain as another attempt to lay the blame for the assault at the feet of the victim. And during the La Manada trial, defence attorneys and prosecutors dedicated several hours to analysing the 96 seconds of video footage filmed by the defendants while they had sexual relations with the alleged victim. The young woman had her “eyes closed” and was in a “passive or neutral” attitude: she was not participating at all, said prosecutors, who argued this indicated

she had been in a state of shock. But defence lawyers argued the woman’s attitude was evidence she had consented and highlighted several seconds in which she appeared to participate. It was these videos of the incident that saw the presiding judge place the five defendants in pre-trial custody in September 2016. In making that decision the judge noted that “no consent was apparent on the part of the victim” and that what instead emerged from the footage was “submission to an overwhelming situation of physical and numerical superiority, and recognition of the impossibility of opposing the lewd intentions of the aggressors.” Resistance Nagore could be alive today. But she would have had to give in to Yllanes all those years ago. She would have had let him do whatever he wanted to her before fleeing her assailant’s house. She might have survived. Would she have gone to the police? Could she have accepted being blamed for the crime, as is the norm for women who report a rape? It’s impossible to know. But we do know she resisted Yllanes. As Víctor Sarasa, who represented Pamplona City Hall in the prosecution, said of Nagore, she was “the most defenceless person in the world in a house she didn’t know and which she could not leave, cornered by a person far stronger than her, who beat her savagely until she had no strength left and was unconscious, to the point that he was able to strangle her with one hand.” Yllanes was not convicted of firstdegree murder (asesinato) for the killing of Nagore, because the jury ruled it was not premeditated. He was instead convicted of manslaughter (homicidio). He now only returns to prison at night to sleep. He has served 8 years and 11 months of his 12.5 year sentence.

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David via email asks: Hi Aunty. I'm sure there must be a simple answer to this but I just cannot find out how to do it. I want to generate a list of all my Excel files. Can you tell me how to do this please? I run on Windows 10 with all the latest updates and I have Office 2016 installed. Aunty Says: Hello David. Windows has been with us for over 30 years but oddly this has always been a function missing from Windows and I’ll never understand why. I often need a quick and simple printout of a list of documents/photos so I’ve always used a great little app called JR Directory Printer which has served me well for over 20 years and is free. It’s still available from http://www.spadixbd.com and is very easy to use. Ben via email asks: I bought a new HP laptop with Window 10 and I paid an extra €95 for the shop to change it from Spanish to English and install the AVG antivirus program. I am getting a message that Window isn’t activated and when I go to settings it asks me to enter a valid code number which I don’t recall being given. I took it back to the shop and they said that I don’t need a code

and that I will need to contact Microsoft as it is my laptop and therefore my responsibility, they

then gave the excuse that the problem is because I wanted the language changed. Also it looks like they have charged me for the free AVG app. I am retired and fairly new to computers so could you advise me what I should do? Aunty Says: Hi Ben. Changing the language in Windows 10 is fairly simple and will not affect Windows licensing or activation so they are definitely wrong to tell you that. I’m not sure what your €95 has bought as the free version of AVG is a 10 minute install

and is free (vs. the full package which is €40 a year) so maybe take the laptop back to the shop and ask them nicely to explain exactly what they have done and that it is legally their responsibility to sort out the activation issue. Gail from Benijofar asks: Hello Aunty. When I am using my Hotmail email loads of adverts keep appearing and when this happens it stops me from typing and sometimes the letters I am typing take ages to appear. Is there any way that I can stop these adverts popping up as they are very annoying and some of them are a little bit unsavory. I am using Windows 10. Aunty Says: Hi Gail. I still swear by Adblock which you can get from www.getadblock.com It is a “pay what you like” app which is basically free if you don’t feel like paying for it. You should also give your machine a full scan with Malwarebytes and your favourite antivirus program. As always you can email me with your questions to auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com and I’ll see what I can do.

Avoiding the stresses of Christmas The festive period can be a very stressful time, but we've come up with a few ways to help you stay calm this winter... With presents to find and wrap, food to prepare and plans to organise, many people find themselves feeling the strain as Christmas approaches. We all deal with stress in different ways but there's no doubt it can get in the way of a truly enjoyable holiday. Festive pressure really starts to mount from the beginning of December. Relatives visit and work parties loom and there is an endless list of things to do. All this combined with late nights, rich food and too much alcohol means people tend to burn the candle at both ends, making stress worse. Find out how to stay relaxed and happy by following this advice. SAY NO Learning to say no can be a great way to reduce your stress levels. With pressure coming from all angles it is important to remember that you don't have to say yes to everything. Remind yourself that it's perfectly okay to turn down a work party and have a night in instead. The key is to realise that saying no doesn't make you selfish. Instead what it means is that you will really enjoy the things you say yes to. There is always something to be grateful for, however small, so try to look for the positives TOP TIP: Rather than trying to please everyone all the time, try to reclaim some time for yourself to do the things you enjoy: read a book, have a bath and

spend time with different people. STAY POSITIVE At Christmas time you may have so much to do and so many things to organise that you end up feeling ground down and exhausted. This can make it hard to see the positive side of things. There is always something to be grateful for, however small, so try to look for the positives. TOP TIP: Write down three things at the end of each day that went well or for which you are grateful. Have you managed something well at work? Have you made a positive difference to an individual? Think about the things that have happened each day that have made you feel good about yourself. Try to see the glass as half full rather than half empty. ACCEPT WHAT YOU CAN'T CHANGE There are some things you simply cannot change. Other people's behaviour, for example, is hard to control and so, where you can, when irritations arise try to let them go. Timekeeping, especially at work, can be out of your control too. The key here is to prioritise. If you have a big day ahead of you, write a list of things you need to accomplish and put them in a strict order. Deal with the most difficult first so you can get it out of the way. TOP TIP: Try to identify what you can and cannot change. Be realistic in what you have real power over. Learning to accept what you don't have control over will mean you're less stressed in the long run.

TAKE CHARGE ONE of the main causes of stress is the feeling that you cannot control a particular situation. Try to plan your commitments and time so you have plenty of advance notice and can delegate responsibilities if you need to. TOP TIP: Be organised and buy gifts well in advance so you have time towrap them up without rushing or adding extra stress to your schedule. Some people work really well under pressure but if you don't, start your shopping as soon as possible so you can take your time. This will prevent "panic–buying" and it doesn't matter if you come home empty handed because you'll still have lots of time to go again. KNOW YOUR LIMITS Stress can arise when you take on too many responsibilities and feel as though you cannot cope. Learn how to recognise when things are getting too much and don't be afraid to ask for help. For example, if you have the whole family coming over for Christmas dinner, try sharing responsibility between family members rather than taking on everything yourself. TOP TIP: IF everyone has a job they are responsible for, no one family member will carry the whole burden and stress levels should be reduced for everyone. Give everyone a job on Christmas Day, even the children. Ask them to prepare vegetables or set the table for example.

HAVE A TIMETABLE On Christmas Day it can help to have a plan prepared. Make sure the whole family know rough timings of what is happening throughout the day so there are no arguments in the morning if people want to do different things. TOP TIP: Agree the plan beforehand with input from everyone to make sure you all enjoy the day. UNDERSTAND YOUR TRIGGERS The circumstances that cause stress will vary for everyone so it's important to recognise what your triggers are. Over the festive period there are more stress triggers than usual so identify what can turn into an issue and plan how to manage it accordingly. TOP TIP: It might help to keep a diary of what is making you stressed so you can refer back to it during a calmer time and work on your coping strategies. STAY CALM Family arguments can cause a lot of stress at Christmas so try to deal with issues as they arise and don't let resentment build. It can help to think about the right position to seat people around the table as well. If family members don't get on, don't sit them together. Distractions such as games are also good so focus on making it fun. TOP TIP: If one member of the family

is being particularly difficult or there is tension, try to defuse the situation by having a quiet word. It's normal to overindulge at Christmas but sometimes problems can occur if guests have too much to drink. Be sensitive in these situations and don't embarrass your guest in front of the others. Instead, fill up their water glass so it's easy for them to reach. KEEP ACTIVE It's a well documented fact that exercise can help lower stress levels. Even when you feel as if you have no time for it, try to get out for a brisk walk, a quick bike ride or a run to give you some time to clear your head. The likelihood is you will get much more done afterwards. TOP TIP: Fresh air and sunlight are also important so go outside at lunchtime or on your way home from work to help reduce stress levels. LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Many of us tend to overeat at Christmas with lots of rich food and drink on offer. While it's fine to indulge now and then, try to plan some healthy meals to counteract the effects of this and make sure you still get your five a day. TOP TIP: Try to cut out cigarettes and don't overdo it on alcohol. Both of these things may act like temporary fixes to make you feel better but they will leave you feeling more stressed and wound up in the long run.

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Poll hints at separatist–unionist tie in hotly contested Catalan election The strangest campaign race in Catalonia’s modern democratic history kicked off last Monday night – one featuring jailed candidates, extremely motivated voters, and polls that show a technical tie between separatists and those who want to remain with Spain. A voter intention survey conducted by the government research agency CIS suggests a record turnout on December 21: 84.6 percent of respondents said they will go vote without a doubt. Prior to the last Catalan elections of September 2015, the same survey had predicted a turnout of 68.6 percent, which was ultimately a much higher 77.4 percent. If this trend persists, turnout on 21st December could well shatter all existing records in Spain’s democratic history. “We are expecting record voting figures. We believe that a majority of new voters will support pro-Constitution options,” said a source in the campaign team for the Catalan branch of the Popular Party (PP), in reference to parties that do not support the unconstitutional secession bid in the region. The survey also suggests falling support for separatist parties, which would lose five seats in the 135-seat Catalan parliament. Meanwhile, the antisecession party Ciudadanos could get the most votes, although unionists’ combined forces would still fall short of an absolute majority. This creates a very complicated post-election scenario for

both camps. Earlier on Monday, a Supreme Court judge had decided to leave two secessionist leaders in pre-trial custody in a criminal investigation into rebellion and sedition over the illegal independence drive. One of these individuals, Oriol Junqueras, is the top candidate for Catalan Republican Left (ERC), and will remain in prison throughout the campaign. Junqueras was the deputy premier of Catalonia until Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sacked the entire regional government under Article 155 of the Constitution, which he invoked to restore the law in the breakaway region. This creates an unprecedented situation that all parties, including unionist ones, seem unhappy about. Campaign managers for non-separatist groups noted that it is difficult to debate when your rival is in jail. Meanwhile, former premier Carles Puigdemont remains in Brussels, where he fled to avoid legal action over his unconstitutional push for unilateral

independence. Last Tuesday, Spain’s Supreme Court cancelled European arrest warrants for Puigdemont and four exgovernment officials who travelled to Belgium with him. Separatists are hoping to get people out to vote like never before to protest the activation of Article 155.

Sympathizers can choose between ERC, the far-left CUP or Junts per Catalunya, a new pro-independence platform headed by Carles Puigdemont. And unionist parties are beginning to see results after working hard to mobilize non-separatist Catalans, who have

traditionally been far less motivated to participate in the public sphere than secessionists. In October and November, large crowds marched on the streets of Barcelona to protest the independence drive, and polls suggest that this newfound motivation will also extend to the voting booths. The CIS survey released recently shows that Ciudadanos could attract the most votes (22.5 percent) on 21st December, an unthinkable scenario just a year ago, when separatists appeared to have no rivals at the polls. The Catalan Socialists (PSC) have also jumped in terms of voter intention, while the Catalan PP is losing ground. The survey shows that 45.8 percent of people who voted for the PP’s Xavier García Albiol in 2015 would now vote for Ciudadanos’ Inés Arrimadas. Together, the PP, PSC and Ciudadanos would represent 59 to 60 seats in the regional parliament, still far from the 68 required for an absolute majority. But the separatist parties together would also fall one or two seats short of this majority, putting Catalunya en Comú-

Podem, the Catalan branch of Podemos, in the role of kingmaker. The latter’s position on independence has been somewhat ambiguous, although the official party line is that it opposes unilateral independence but supports a negotiated referendum. City vs countryside The CIS poll also shows that rural Catalonia will continue to vote overwhelmingly for separatist parties, while city dwellers are less inclined to do so. The former are over-represented in the Catalan parliament, yet secessionist parties could still lose their parliamentary majority on 21st December, after having already lost the popular vote in 2015, when their combined forces made up less than 50 percent of total votes. This possibility is enhanced by the fact that, unlike in 2015, separatist parties have been unable to come together in a joint platform. The CIS poll shows 28.1 percent support for Puigdemont as the new Catalan premier, compared with 16.6 percent for Junqueras. Junqueras’ party kicked off the campaign with a Monday rally that introduced its new approach: instead of pursuing unilateral independence like before, ERC now supports “a bilateral negotiation” that will enable Catalonia to achieve independence. To this end, it hopes to get European institutions involved in these hypothetical talks.

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Pets Deserve Security Too! According to the latest statistics released by insurance company experts, 1 out of 4 drivers have been distracted by their pet whilst driving. The report also reveals that males in the most dangerous group, those between the ages of 18 and 24, suffer most from these distractions. Moreover, the research also shows that up to 32% of those who travel with a pet leave in the vehicle do so without restraining the animal, leaving it loose inside the cabin, a situation which is not only extremely dangerous, it is also illegal, on account of the risk to both the animal and the other vehicle occupants. That said, when questioned further, the research shows that only 4% admit to carrying the animal insecure at all times, whilst the remaining 28% suggest that they only do so “occasionally”, although generally speaking it is only “occasionally” that animals are carried. As for sexes, men carry their pets more often; specifically, 23% more than women. The figures are even more important if we take into account that more than half of these drivers, specifically 59.4%, also have children. The combination of a child and loose animal in the rear seats could increase the risk of being careless while driving and, therefore, of being immersed in an incident. Regarding those who travel the most with their companion animal, the analysis shows differences by geographic zones. In particular, it is the Andalusians who do it more frequently, 74% of the time. They are followed by Basques and Madrileños, with 73%. On the opposite side we find the pet owners of Galicia and Castilla y León, who only take them with them 51% of the time. The Catalans claim to do so on 55% of their trips. Animals, like humans and any object carried in the vehicle, must be secured. If a frontal collision occurs, deceleration causes the weight of the item, in the case

Buying a Used Car Question "I want to buy a Spanish registered car from a dealer in England. How do I ensure that I have all the correct papers, and can I get insurance and ITV before I drive it it back to Spain?" It is important to do proper research before buying a used car, like running a Vehicle History Report to discover any unknown issues. You can get the Vehicle Report from: 1.From the DGT website, www.dgt.es

(click in Informe del Vehiculo and follow the instructions). 2. Directly from the Traffic Offices in Alicante or Elche. 3. There are several web pages where you can get the Vehicle Report quickly. http://www.e-informes.es/ Regarding to the ITV / Insurance: - If the ITV has expired you have 2 options: tow your car on a trailer or take it to a MOT Centre and carry an extra MOT

Test. If you are stopped by the Spanish police, they want to check if your car is roadworthy so this is the best option to prove it, doing it in an official centre - MOT Station. - You can insure your car in the UK, there are many car insurance companies who work in Spain and UK, it does not matter if you have a Spanish registration plate. If you are going to live in Spain, do it online with a Spanish insurance company. Mark Nolan

we are talking about our pet, to multiply by 20 to 30 times. For example, in a frontal collision where two vehicles are travelling at just 30 kilometres per hour, the combined collision speed therefore being the equivalent of about a 60 kilometre per hour collision, a dog weighing 10 kilos would increase its mass and weigh up to as much as 300 kilos at the point of impact, causing significant damage to the vehicle, its occupants and the dog itself. We must also realise that generally speaking, insurance companies do not consider animals as vehicle occupants, according to Carlo Brüggeman, cofounder of Acierto. Com, and would therefor unlikely be covered by the vehicle´s policy, although there are specific policies to cover the expenses of the veterinarian and even include compensation for accident or death. The report also reveals that more than 85% of Spaniards prefer to use the car to travel with their pet compared to other

means of transport such as train or plane, whose followers are reduced to 11.4% and 3% respectively. A point in which the ignorance of the users and the restrictions of the transport companies themselves take on special relevance. In fact, train operating company Renfe itself circumscribes its service to pets weighing less than 10 kilos. In the case of long distance trains, in addition, it is necessary to buy a ticket for them. The limitations established by airlines are similar, although they vary enormously depending on the entity. However, obtaining documents and permits in accordance with the legislation of the country of destination may determine the trip. Overall, the advice is simple. To keep everybody safe, including your pet, and to comply with the law, the animal must be secure at all times. If carried in a cage or carrying case, then that too must also be secure. Mark Nolan

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Looking After the Pets of Course Helps Officers Deal with Injured Owners Foreign Vehicles Around 30 members of the security services have been attending a course in Guardamar this month, aimed at providing training in how to identify administrative and practical irregularities relating to foreign registered vehicles driving on the roads of Spain. The three-day course saw officers from the Guardia Civil, National and Local Police coming together to learn how to

identify and subsequently deal with identified issues. The officers from across this region and Murcia worked with more than a hundred foreign registrations, from EU and non-EU countries, as well as hundreds of documents, most of them fake, to enable them to recognise documentation, especially forged ones. Mark Nolan

It is a continual concern for many pet owners, especially those who live alone with only their beloved animal companion for company, what would happen if an incident results in the human being hospitalised because of a traffic collision or serious illness, and the animal being left home alone? Ambulancias Lorca, a professional medical transport service based in the Murcia Region, have answered the question with considerable reassurance, by recently launching a service called AMAR, which promises to look after the animals for free, until the owner is able to return to their home.

In the event of the animal being involved in the traffic incident, they will attend the scene and transport the animal to a safe place, such as a veterinary surgery or a designated animal hotel. In the more likely scenario of the pet being left home alone, they will arrange access to the property and provide the care needed, for as long as it’s needed, all for free. The owner will receive daily updates to their mobile phone of the health and wellbeing of the animal, and the progress of the care being given, so as to give peace of mind to the owner that their companion is also in safe hands.

However, in the event of the owner passing away as a result of the incident which prompted their involvement, the group will also arrange for fostering and adoption of the animal. The service, which is run by volunteers and supported by a multidisciplinary network of collaborators who will ensure the welfare of the animal at all times, is sadly only available in the area covered by this company, which is around Lorca, Águilas, Puerto Lumbreras, Totana and Aledo, known as “Área III de Salud de la Región de Murcia”. Mark Nolan

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What are the rules regarding having your lights on during daytime when driving through road works? These days we see a lot of cars travelling during the day with their lights on already, but these lights are usually very different to the ones referred to as “headlights”. Since 2011, all new cars and trucks sold in EU were required to have Daytime Running Lights (DRL) installed, which turn on automatically with the engine, in accordance with a new European directive designed to improve road safety. The rule also became mandatory for trucks and buses from August 2012. The DRL is a new method of illumination, with low energy consumption, but is not designed to provide additional lighting for the driver, but rather to improve “significantly” the vehicle’s visibility to other road users. Studies on the use of this lighting show, according to the EU executive, road users including pedestrians and cyclists, more clearly detect vehicles equipped with daytime running lights than those who do not have this device. However, the question above refers to traditional headlights, which also provide additional illumination for the driver as well as other road users, and the circumstances they must be turned on during the day. There are certain times and locations when you must turn your lights on during the day, these locations are indicated by a white pictogram of

For those who live in the sunnier areas of Spain, the thought of snow may seem a long and distant memory, but the reality is, even such sun-drenched places like the Costa Blanca, are less than an hour away from mountainous regions where snow can quickly close roads shutting off towns and villages. If there is a risk that you will be driving in snow, you really need to consider purchasing snow chains for your vehicle. Carrying snow chains is not a mandatory requirement, but in some areas, where snow packs the road, it becomes compulsory to use them, and so having them ready is advisable. The Guardia Civil, police or other authorities responsible for the road can impose a restriction without warning, placing signs on the roads indicating

headlights on a blue circle sign. You will see these as you approach tunnels for example. In addition, during the winter months when the sun is lower and visibility can become problematic as a result, the DGT recommend having headlights on during the day to achieve the same increase of visibility as is achieved through the DRL.

Under normal circumstances however, there is no mandatory requirement to have your headlights on during the day, and that also applies when driving through road works. Article 104 of the Reglamento General Circulacion, refers to the use of headlights during the day, and explains how you do not have to turn on your

lights when there are road repairs on the road, but details the situations when it is compulsory. All vehicles travelling on a reversible lane, sometimes called a bi-directional lane, which can at times be used by traffic in either direction. These sorts of lanes are common near to city centres, where the flow of traffic can alter to give more space for vehicles in one direction, such as towards the centre of the city at the start of a working day, and then away from the city at the end of the day. Although the accessibility of the lanes will be clearly marked, there is a risk to other road users and so increased illumination is of benefit. A circumstantial additional lane, such as when a lane is created with a series of cones to avoid an obstruction or to improve the traffic flow in one direction. These “circumstantial” lanes are often created at busy holiday times, allowing the road management to create extra lanes to ease congestion at certain times, such as when many people are expected to leave a city to go on holiday at the coast, for example. They are also often used to bypass an obstruction that may pose a problem for the normal flow of traffic, such as a broken down truck that is disabled and cannot move. A lane normally used by traffic in the opposite direction, known as a contraflow. These lanes are frequently used on motorways when traffic is diverted onto a lane on the opposite carriageway for example. Mark Nolan

that the use of snow chains is compulsory, and if you don´t have them with you, you have just one option, to wait until the road has been cleared by a snowplough or naturally, until the restriction is lifted. Failure to adhere to the mandatory use is not only extremely dangerous, you risk a fine, or worse. If you see the “cadenas obligatorias”, or variant thereof, you must stop driving if you don´t have snow chains on your vehicle. It might also be wise to take additional equipment with you, such as warm blankets, emergency food and drink, a shovel, and always advise somebody of your journey and route, as mobile phone signals are not always as reliable as we might hope. Mark Nolan

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The Manchester derby has been and gone and I think someone forgot to tell Jose United were at home. Pep’s City rocked up and imposed their game on United in the exact way even the guy down the pub would have been able to explain. The very same guy down the pub, with his minimal tactical knowledge, might have also spotted that Ashley Young and Fabian Delph are not really leftbacks as it was errors from each of them that led to the two late, late first-half goals. It also turns out that £75m for a player does not guarantee they have a right foot, certainly in the case of Romelu Lukaku. Rom has been accused of not having enough of an impact in the really big games and I disagree. His calamitous clearance led to City’s winner and his inability to take either one of chances from two yards out towards the end meant he had a massive impact on the end of United’s title chase. City now lead by eleven points and you can’t see them losing that. The first of the two high-profile derbies on Sunday was Liverpool and Everton played in what could almost be classed as a blizzard by British standards. Wayne Rooney’s first touch might have been in the 76th minute but it was a useful one. Here’s a shock. Liverpool dominated proceedings for 90% of the game and one tiny error in defence by none other than Dejan

Lovren got punished. Big Sam and Little Sam will have no doubt celebrated with a couple of pints of wine after stealing a point in a way native Scousers would have been proud of. King Kloppo took it well though, and his post-match interview with Sky Sports was more entertaining than the match itself. It’s safe to say Jurgen didn’t think it was a penalty. Someone should really tell Arsenal that they are not good enough to keep giving Premier League teams a goal head start. Southampton led early at St Mary’s with Charlie Austin scoring yet again and it took a late equaliser from Olivier Giroud to get Arsenal a point. It’s all very well taking out your post-United blues on a weak Europa League opposition but a proper team would have gone to a weak Southampton and put a few past them.

Olivier Giroud

Does West Ham’s win over Chelsea mean I have to say something nice about David Moyes now? Credit where credit is due, Moyes has realised what might be possible in a world where you don’t feel obliged to pick Joe Hart. Moyseh even managed to get a high-quality hour out of Marko Arnautovic and that doesn’t happen very often. Chelsea were surprisingly woeful and Antonio Conte declared what we all knew already; Chelsea will not be winning this season’s Premier League title. So that’s where Jermain Defoe has been hiding. The little man seems to be back with a classic Defoe poacher’s goal and then a delightful lob from out wide in Bournemouth’s somewhat fortunate 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Less attractive than a Defoe double from Bournemouth was Eddie Howe’s thinly veiled attack on Wilfried Zaha who is the most fouled player in the Premier League because he keeps getting fouled, not because he dives. As for Christian Benteke, if you are going to grab the ball to take the injury-time penalty that would give the team a valuable three points, take it off the guy who has already scored a penalty, ignore the pleas from the stands to let the guy who has already scored one take it and pretend to not hear your boss tell you to give the other guy the ball then you had better not miss the penalty. You can guess what happened next. After the match Hodgson tapped Defoe on the shoulder and said “still scoring them then” to which Defoe responded to the press guys gathering, “and he still

dropped me for the World Cup”. It might be an idea for Newcastle to stop taking early leads. Once again they led within five minutes and once again they ended up losers. It took me 20 minutes to realise that Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez didn’t have a bandage on his head, such is the style and colour of his current hair-do. He scored a classic Mahrez, cutting in on to his left foot and curling it into the top corner. You’ve got to feel for Ayoze Perez, tracking back in injurytime at a rate of knots only to toe-poke it past his own goalkeeper like any proper striker back defending should. Newcastle are dropping down the table. Burnley and Watford provided one in the eye for the foreign manager brigade. Good old traditional Sean Dyche nicked the win with Scott Arfield showing the feet of a Burnley Messi. Watford have been winning many plaudits and Marco Silva is probably a wanted man, but they do lose a few and I am sure Big Sam has noticed that.

under pressure for his job even though his side’s second-half performance at Wembley was an embarrassment to the legacy of Anthony Pulis and all he built. Stoke are now only three points off the relegation zone and it is not a great leap of the imagination to see them struggle during December and the New Year period. As for Tottenham, Son showed everyone who had not heard he was the Asian Player of the Year exactly why he won the award by scoring and creating pretty much anything good that Spurs did on Saturday. It’s great to see that Alan Pardew has definitely made a difference at the Hawthorns. West Brom were scoring under Pulis (and then Megson) and are yet to find the back of the net under Pards, but that hasn’t damaged his self-belief or smugness. That is still running at a strong 96%. Swansea’s 10 victory thanks to a wallop from Wilfried could be a win that keeps Paul Clement in a job over Christmas.

Huddersfield Town were right on the Mounie and they really needed to be having lost several games on the trot. Their 2-0 win over Brighton courtesy of Steve Mounie’s brace was a much-needed spark for David Wagner’s men and fired them back up to 12th. Did someone forget to tell Stoke they needed to play the second half as well? Mark Hughes is, according to BBC 5live, a man who should not be

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obbie and Jenny are two very recognisable faces in the local Golfing industry, with both having worked in the Costa Blanca area for many years. Between them, they cover every aspect of golf that customers could possibly need. Jenny is the resident 'Green Fee Queen'. She has built up a fantastic reputation with customers and Golf Courses alike and always gets the job done, efficiently, knowledgeably and most of all with a smile. Robbie brings with him masses of experience in Hardware, equipment, Golf Trolleys, Club repairs, grips- what he doesn't know isn't worth knowing! He's always in a good mood and loves nothing more than a chat and cup of tea with our customers. Why choose Fantasy Golf? Having realised that Quesada doesn't have a local Golf Shop, we both decided it was the perfect location. There are several major Golf Courses on our doorstep and this area is bustling with people. We strive to give our customers the best possible prices in the region and both having worked in Golf Retail previously, we know that putting the customer first is the most important thing. Offering a good deal along with a professional service and aftersales may sound like the norm, but you so often find that isn't the case. Here, we stick to our word and make sure that you'll always leave us feeling happy and sure to return.

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

There’s one area where England are excelling in cricket currently, and it’s the getting caught being stupid and, some might say, unprofessional on nights out when taking a massive beating from the Australians in the Ashes. How difficult is it lads? The rules are pretty simple - win the Test match, do what you want. Win the Ashes, hell you can even turn up to Number 10 Downing Street still halfcut. But throw away the 2nd Test with a performance so meek it melted faster than the snow back home? Go and sit in your hotel room and think long and hard about what it takes to be an Ashes winning cricketer. And James Vince, just because the ball is pitching up outside off-stump it does not mean you have to waft the bat at it mate. It’s not compulsory in anyway. There’s one thing worse than England’s performance Down Under and it’s Geoffrey Boycott. Who thought it would be a good idea to let him on the radio and TV in this series? The man has become a parody of himself. It’s well known that as you get older many people tend to talk more and listen less, but to be frank Boycott had developed that skill by his early 20’s and he is in no mood to reverse the trend. If we are likely to sack Joe Root at the end of this debacle, could we tie it into some kind of deal where we get rid of Geoffrey too? I’d almost sacrifice the rest of the series just for that. Oh, and a note to Ben Duckett (the kid with a cricket drinking crime sheet that

would take longer to read than watch his personal batting highlights reel). Next time you think it’s going to be fun to pour a pint of beer over England’s record ever wicket taker have a count of how many international runs you have scored and see if it is higher than his wicket tally. Idiot. Credit to Sir Bradley. If his cycling legacy is going to be shrouded in doubt and whispers behind his back then he is probably doing the right thing by embarking on a new career in rowing. Wiggins started rowing “for a bit of fun” about seven months ago and it turns out that he has a bit of talent at sports that involve sitting in the same position and working stupidly hard for hours on end. He entered the British Indoor Championships last week which has been suggested could be a surprise effort to make the Olympic 2020 team. Wiggins didn’t make the impact he wanted, missing his personal target by about 20 seconds and in true “I used to be a winner” style stormed off for a little sulk without talking to the media. Russia have been banned from sending a team to the Winter Olympics because, how can I put this, they have been exposed as cheating, cheating and doing a little more cheating. Russian athletes who have been found innocent will be allowed to enter independently, which I am sure will go down a treat with Mr Putin.

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San Miguel CD MONTESINOS 7 – 3 CD COX Golf Society ABBEY ANGLING

RODS & REELS

This week’s open match was fished on the River Segura at Murcia on the 5th December. It is now certainly turned into winter time, when we arrived this morning the temperature was down to minus 2 degrees, and it never really warmed up all day. Lennie Bolton keeping up his winning ways with a good weight taken on the bread punch of just under 20kgs, and I was drawn on the next peg to him but could not manage his catch rate.

This week’s 12th round of the Summer Series was also fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 6th December. It was interesting to see how it would fish after the match here yesterday; the fish seemed to be shoaled up and just moving about in certain areas. Dave Hoare had forsaken the Bleak for a change, and managed to take the top spot with the pole and bread punch and coming in a gallant second was Mick Hill fishing his feeder. 1st Dave Hoare with 17.860kgs fishing the pole and bread punch 2nd Mick Hill with 7.120kgs fishing the feeder using pellet 3rd Bill Reade with 6.880kgs fishing the feeder using corn and pellet There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Bill Reade on 966790416

1st Lennie Bolton with 19.780kgs fishing the pole using bread punch 2nd Terry Screen with 7.180kgs fishing the pole using bread punch 3rd Dave Hoare with 4.060kgs fishing the whip and feeder using maggot There are still some vacancies available for membership at the club All details are available on our new website abbeyangling.es or from me on 965328368

TIGHT LINES Terry Screen

CDM TEAM:- Dani, Fernando, Manuel, Manuel Sanchez, Carlos Ventura, Coco, Vazquinho, Daniel Saiz, Pastor, Dimitri and Joao CDM Subs:- Aitor (GK), Alex, Bashir, Dario and Maccan CDM Goals:- Vazquinho (3), Ventura, Coco, OG (2) If it is goals you want to see at a football match, Montesinos is certainly the place to see them. Having won 6-2 in our last home match, this week CD Montesinos went one better and scored seven goals in this thrilling encounter where the visitors, CD Cox, played their part. It was back to winning ways after last week´s away defeat at Dolores. Despite a defence which is anything but certain of itself, CD Montesinos have a front line which would cause problems to any side and week in week out they, especially the front two players, demonstrate that by not only the amount of goals they score but also by the amount of chances they create and this week it was no different. CD Montesinos are the top scorers in the group but only three sides have conceded more goals than us. The visitors certainly did not help their own cause. They are near the bottom of the group and ended up scoring two own goals to add to the five that “Monte” players scored. On a cold afternoon, 250 brave souls turned up to see the division´s top scorer, Vazquinho, score a hat-trick (and hit the bar with a penalty kick – the fourth time we have missed a penalty this season). He also

assisted Ventura with his goal. Coco scored the other CD Montesinos goal. Cox ended the game with nine players after two were red carded at the same time. The first was a straight red for (another) bad tackle and the second red was issued almost immediately to another of his team mates for questioning the ethics of the match day official!! On the down side, CD Montesinos player Joao, who has missed most of the season with injury, suffered what appeared to be a bad injury to his knee from a tackle in the second half and had to limp off. Let´s hope it is not too serious. On the up-side, Maccan came on as substitute since he was injured at the Santa Pola game on the 12thof November. The win moves CD Montesinos up two places to 6th position with 20 points and just one point behind the three teams directly above us. The group is headed by Horadada who have 31 points with San Juan in second place on 27 points. The game was sponsored by Monte Mentals, and the Man of the Match was Vaz. MATCH 13 CD Montesinos will travel to Callosa de Segura to play Callosa Deortiva CF, on Sunday 10th December 2017, kickoff 12noon. Suggest travelling supporters leave Bar Tambalache at 10.30am. Ground situated at Campo Municipal "El Palmeral", 45, Avenida Cuidad Jardin, Callosa de Segura.

Eurogolf A good turnout for the December Monthly Stableford on Thursday 7th December at our home course of La Marquesa GC. Congratulations to the Winner of the December Stableford Trophy Bev Evans with 41 points. Results were as follows: Cat. 1: 1st B. Buckeridge 34pts (c/b) 2nd B. Martin 34pts (c/b), 3rd A. Crammon 34pts (c/b) Cat. 2: 1st G. Grierson 35pts (c/b), 2nd I. Pegg 35pts, 3rd D. Blanchette 32pts. Cat. 3: 1st B. Shorley 40pts, 2nd K. Brett 34pts, 3rd B. Adkins 33pts. Cat. 4: 1st B. Evans 41pts, 2nd C. Stanley 34pts (c/b), 3rd J. Hill 34pts. Best Front 9: K. Bonser 18pts, Best Back 9: J. Lynch 18pts. CBA: 0 NTP's: 5th C. Horne, 11th C. Stanley, 12th (in two) G. McCallum, 15th P. Gartside, 17th P. Perito. Football Draw: B. Evans 27, S. Sayers 37, M. Foskett 48, R. Richards 70, F. Reeve 18.

Tuesday 5th December 74 players were due to play the normal Toffs Stableford, however, arriving at La Marquesa GC at 8.00am, with the temperature 6oC and a heavy frost covering the course, the start was delayed by 90 minutes. In the end only 44 players started, the other 30 probably went home and back under their duvets!! Results were as follows: Overall Winner: S. Yoxall 40pts. Cat. 1: 1st S. Yoxall 40pts, 2nd B. Martin 36pts. (Only paying out 1st & 2nd in all categories) Cat. 2: 1st B. Adkins 35pts, 2nd A. Lawson 32pts. Cat. 3: 1st P. Venables 33pts, 2nd K. Bonser 30pts. Cat. 4: 1st B. Jones 30pts, 2nd C. Stanley 24pts. NTP's: 5th G. McCallum, 11th T. Cotgrave, 12th (in two) G. McCallum, 15th A. Crammon, 17th A. Crammon. CBA: 0 Football Draw: A. Crammon 9, B. Jones 67, A. Venables 48, C. Stanley 75, P. Perito 2.

San Miguel returned after a brief break to the much liked Lo Romero course, which was once again found to be in excellent condition, with perfectly cut fairways and slick greens. Whilst a lot of men’s tees were forward, the more than tricky pin positions compensated to keep scoring reasonable. However, a few players from the 40 members and 6 guests teeing off escaped from the mediocrity, the day’s best returns being posted by Ivor Turkington (38), outdone by Robin Eastman with an excellent 39. The day’s competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Paul Cobain (30), 3rd Keith Wraithmell (34), 2nd Mike Inns (36 on CB), and 1st William Fenn, also with 36 points. Silver Category: 4th Brian Mulligan (32), 3rd Theo Boelhouwer (33 on CB), 2nd Roger Webb (33 on CB), and 1st Russel Bailey with 37 points. Gold Category: 4th John Osborne (34 on CB), 3rd Tony Sims (34 on CB), 2nd Ivor Turkington (38), and 1st Robin Eastman with 39 points. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Brian Mulligan (hole 5), Bjorn Pettersson (7), Alan Hill (12), and Tony Sims (15). The Abacus was won by Bob Eyland The Best Guest prize went to Mark Preston (33). Runner-up was Kev Albright with 32. Our thanks go to the staff at Lo Romero for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628227687 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we will be at Las Colinas.

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Lo Crispin The Society played its last individual stableford competition of the year at Villamartin with 32 members and 1 guest taking to the fairways. All the yellow tees were placed in close proximity to the white tees! This created a lot of comment from many members, most of it very negative. The weather was fine and the course in good condition, with a consensus of members suggesting that the 'greens' were very fast ,which didn't help the scoring. This combined with the course playing long due to the positioning of the tees, probably greatly account for the relatively poor scores on the day. Nearest the pin winners Par 3's :Hole 6 - Bob Berry Hole 9 - Brian Coultate Hole 13 - Bob Pearce Hole 17 - Mike Johnson Silver Division Winners 1st. Paddy Shea - 27 pts.(playing off 24) 2nd. Gwilym Rudge - 25 pts. (playing off 24) 3rd. Keith Rennison - 23 pts. (playing off

28) 4th. Margaret O'Brien - 21pts. (playing off 30) Gold Division Winners 1st. Gordon Cobb - 24 pts. (playing off 19) 2nd. Bob Berry - 22pts. (playing off 7) 3rd. Brian Smith - 20 pts. (playing off 11) 4th. Meirion Roberts - 19 pts. (playing off 14) There was one 2, achieved by Brian Coultate and Paul Flanaghan won the free game raffle. As usual the prize giving occurred after the game at the Lo Crispin Tavern, where the staff as always looked after us well with much appreciated free Tapas. Although this was the last individual stableford of the year we do have a couple of Texas Scrambles before the end of the year at Vistabella and La Finca. Anyone interested in joining the Society or playing as a Guest should contact any Committee Member, whose contact details are on the website. Stephen Harrington Lo Crispin Golf Society.

we met at,probably,our favourite course on a beautiful sunny day to play our last competition of the year. a good turnout of members for december resulted in the ladies dominating the silver section and a tie ensued with three ladies achieving 35 points. however,on countback, Sarah Mccabe was declared the winner. the gold award went to secretary Alan Craig with 32 points,and he also won a nearest the pin and a share of the 2's pot with iain lyall. other nearest the pins went to Elspeth Craig, Barry Thorogood and John Brastock. commiserations to new social secretary Iain Lyall who at one point was on the road to three ntp prizes and finished with 'nada.' our first meeting of 2018 will be at bonalba on 4th january ,first tee at 10am with a fee of 40 euros including a buggy. list is on the board at the sports centre ,or phone Alan Craig on 634347788.

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CROSSWORD

sudoku

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

quick ACROSS 1. Father of tribe (9) 8. Wonder (3) 9. Fascination (11) 11. Smash (7) 12. Compel (5) 13. Club (6) 15. Chemical compound (6) 17. Result (5)

18. Fishing (7) 20. Translator (11) 22. Forefront (3) 23. Paint (9)

5. Wary (7) 6. Agnostic (11) 7. Very loud (9) 10. Furtive (11) 11. Very reticent (9) 14. Built (7) 16. Zodiac sign (6) 19. Furze (5) 21. Sheep (3)

DOWN 2. Barley beard (3) 3. Not fit (5) 4. Go back (6)

cryptic

DOWN 2. A priest surrounded by non-believers (3) 3. This provides cover for the brave (5) 4. The result of doubling the material? (6)

5. Bill, having been passed, is! (7) 6. Show optical agreement (3,3,2,3) 7. Flats that need attention by the way (9) 10. Offhanded impression (6-5) 11. Ecclesiastical decrees about what actors learn (9) 14. Gloomy feeling I spread all over the place (7) 16. Ought to hold us, in a way (6) 19. It's used for sticking cheap jewellery (5) 21. It's not true the German song is endless (3)

SOLUTIONS 714 QUICK Across: 7 Choice; 8 Malign; 10 Recount; 11 About; 12 Earl; 13 Grain; 17 Delay; 18 Spar; 22 Hover; 23 Exploit; 24 Wander; 25 Demean. Down: 1 Scarlet; 2 Concord; 3 Occur; 4 Fanatic; 5 Minor; 6 Unity; 9 Stargazer; 14 Learner; 15 Opposed; 16 Pretend; 19 Showy; 20 Event; 21 Speed. CRYPTIC Across: 7 Uphill; 8 Relent; 10 Frigate; 11 Olive; 12 Ruth; 13 Leave; 17 Suede; 18 Fair; 22 Arena; 23 Nonplus; 24 Common; 25 Screen. Down: 1 Gunfire; 2 Thrifty; 3 Clear; 4 Revolve; 5 Denim; 6 Utter; 9 Defendant; 14 Curator; 15 Tallies; 16 Present; 19 Patch; 20 Teams; 21 Snack.

Solution for Logic Puzzle Sanchez

April

Nichols

March

Quinn

February

Ortega

January

Charlie Uniform India Bravo Romeo

Nyeos Kimeche Dratur Theros Furoth

Sudoku Solution

Acevedo

1. The group deploying to Nyeos isn't Uniform Battalion.. 2. The group deploying to Furoth will deploy 1 month before the battalion led by Commander Quinn.. 3. Of the group deploying to Theros and the battalion led by Commander Acevedo, one will deploy in May and the other is Bravo Battalion.. 4. The battalion deploying in February isn't Uniform Battalion.. 5. The battalion led by Commander Nichols will deploy in March.. 6. The battalion led by Commander Ortega will deploy in January.. 7. The group deploying to Furoth is Romeo Battalion.. 8. Of the group deploying to Dratur and the battalion deploying in May, one is Charlie Battalion and the other is led by Commander Nichols.. 9. Uniform Battalion, the group deploying to Theros, the battalion led by Commander Ortega and the battalion deploying in March are all different battalions..

senses than one (5) 18. Unfortunate learner involved in alternating phases (7) 20. The position of the kernel, to put it briefly (2,1,8) 22. Container that's smaller than small! (3) 23. Puts on new gear and makes readjustments (9)

May

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.

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