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Armed Forces Day exceeds expectations in Orihuela Cathedral First observed in 2006, Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom is an annual event to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.

ere in Spain the event was celebrated on Saturday 30 June to also include all those security forces, including the Irish Services and the Guardia Civil, National and Local Police here in Spain, to raise awareness and appreciation for those who look after our well-being, especially those who are currently on active duty. The event, which was also mentioned in a BBC report, was held for the first time in Orihuela city where over 200 British and

Spanish servicemen and veterans, led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, and including four Chelsea Pensioners who had travelled to Spain especially for the event, marched the short distance from Plaza Teniente Linares, along Calle Mayor de Ramón de Cajal to the 13th Century

Orihuela Cathedral. After they were greeted at the door by the city’s mayor, a 45 minute service, held in English and Spanish, was conducted by the Chaplain of the Royal British Legion (Spain North), Pastor Keith Brown, along with the Cathedral Dean, Father José Antonio Gea. The Chelsea Pensioners marched into the Cathedral accompanied by “Boys of the Old Brigade” played by the newly formed band of the Royal British Legion, Spain. To the tune of “The Royal British Legion March” they were followed by the Standards of the RBL Spain North, RAFA, RNA, RMA, British and Spanish military veterans. During the joint denomination service of readings and hymns, conducted in English and Spanish, there was further musical and choral accompaniment by Continued on page 10

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BITE SIZE Hospital criticised NEWS: for malpractice Six blue flags

Torrevieja hospital has been ordered to pay €93,000 compensation to the relatives of a woman who died of a stroke. The woman had attended the hospital emergency unit after fainting but the cause was not identified and the 65 year-old woman later died. The woman had been complaining of a headache when she was taken to the emergency unit but only one analytical test was made which did not reveal the cause of the fall. A court has ruled that this was malpractice and has ordered the health authority to make the payment to the patient’s husband and three children. The woman died on January 9th 2014 due to a cerebral stroke that was not

and had been vomiting. She complained of a severe headache and weakness. However, she was discharged following just one test and with the diagnosis of dizziness for which she was given a prescription. Over the next six days her symptoms persisted and she attended her local GP’s surgery. On his examination he noted that she continued to have a headache and her right eyelid had fallen. Because of this he made a referral again to the hospital. This time more tests were completed and the brain injuries were noted. She was operated on immediately but she went into a coma and died two days later. The emergency department at the hospital was criticised by the court for not

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The councillor for beaches in Torrevieja, Javier Manzanares, has announced that this year six blue flags have been awarded to the town’s beaches. They include El Cura, Los Locos, Cala Piteras, La Mata Sur, Los Náufragos and Cabo Cervera. This is the first year that Cabo Cervera has reclaimed the flag. The councillor expressed his satisfaction with the awards and thanked those responsible for keeping the beaches clean and delivering the services expected for this type of award. ‘Every year the criteria for receiving the blue flags become stricter,’ he said. ‘It requires hard work throughout the year to retain the water quality and maintain the services.’ The Valencian community obtained a total of 146 flags in 2018, two more than in 2017. This includes 132 beaches, 14 ports, including Real Club Náutico and the Marina Internacional. Alicante province has 81 blue flags making it the province with the highest number.

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more. Spain's airline authority AESA says easyJet failed to comply with Article 9 of regulation CE261/2004, which stipulates that a refreshment allowance to an amount considered 'reasonable' for the length of time passengers are left on the ground, and hotel accommodation if the delay is overnight or requires an extension of the traveller's planned stay, are a basic right in all cases. AESA does not have the jurisdiction to order an inquiry into easyJet's handling of the situation, since the flight was leaving from the UK, but has contacted the European Commission who has instructed British authorities to investigate the claims.

Spain's State Air Security Agency considers that leaving 55 children to spend the night in Bristol airport, sleeping on the floor, is a serious breach of the EU regulation in question, and the fact that the flight had an unusually-high number of kids among its passengers makes customers' treatment even worse. Sources from easyJet allege that they attempted to search for accommodation for passengers 'from the very beginning', but were unable to find hotels due to the 'limited offer near the airport'. Instead, they said, they set up a room in the airport with beds and food 'to make the children's stay as comfortable as possible'.

Orihuela to be more accessible and transparent The Councillor for Modernisation of Administration, Miguel Ángel Fernández, has presented the new Open Government web platform for the City of Orihuela, which aims to unify all services and facilitate access to information. The website is committed to the values of transparency, participation and collaboration of all residents and will allow people to streamline their municipal procedures and make them through the internet. The platform will be accessible through the address www.orihuela.governalia.es which has previously hosted sections such as Citizen Participation and Participatory Budgeting, Transparency and obtaining a prior appointment at the Municipal Register

(pardon office) of Orihuela Costa. These services will be expanded over the coming months, which will allow the possibility of requesting a prior appointment with technicians and municipal services and even members of the Government Team. In the same way, the system will also facilitate reservations for municipal spaces and services such as sports facilities. The website also has the Budgets section, which "in a simple, clean and structured way, will present all the economic information of the City Council", such as expenses and income according to the area in which it is spent. This will be updated with information sent to the Audit Office, the Court of Accounts or the Ministry of Finance.

This Open Government platform responds to the objective of improving the use, quality and access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) carried out within the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy (EDUSI), improving the Electronic Administration of the consistory and promoting the participation and access to the information of the local community. "This is an innovative solution of prior appointment and management of shared agendas through the Internet," concluded the councillor, "which we will expand to improve citizen services, their access to information and advice in a clear and transparent way.”

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BITE SIZE NEWS: Gastronomic week Continued from page 3 current company is not fulfilling its obligations. ‘We are receiving complaints,’ she said, ‘from the headteachers of the schools about the company and we have followed these up with technical reports. Consequently we have decided to terminate the contract due to noncompliance with the terms and conditions.’ However, the council might face difficulties in finding an alternative provider of the service. It took two years previously to tender and agree the contract and having such an important service in limbo could cause difficulties.

Virgen del Carmen festivities begin The programme of fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, patron of Torrevieja, will begin on 7th July. It will begin with the traditional offering of food to the children of ALPE and APANEE at the fish market and a children’s party will follow. On 14th July at 12pm there will be a sailing regatta supported by the Real Club Náutico and at 7.30pm there will be a service and an offering of flowers. The day will conclude with a music show ‘Space elephants’ from 9.30pm in the Paseo de Vista Alegre. A stew or ‘calderos’ competition will be held on 15th July with live music. There will be cash prizes for the first three winners. Other events include the ‘float as you can’ for which people create their own device for floating on the water and was held for the first time last year. Again, cash prizes will be available for the winners.

From 2nd to 7th July it will be Torrevieja’s Gastronomic week or Jornadas Gastronómicas. It’s being organised by the association of hospitality in Torrevieja and the title this year is ‘Torrevieja and the sea’. Seven selected restaurants are taking park and it will be possible to choose from a top quality menu for the price of €50. This might seem a little steep for those used to paying €10 for their menu del día. However, the restaurants taking part are not known for being cheap and you can expect the price to reflect the quality of the ingredients used. Each day it will be a different restaurant’s turn to feature. Monday 2nd July – Restaurante Mesón de la Costa Tuesday 3rd July - Restaurante Nautilus Wednesday 4th July – Restaurant Las Villas Thursday 5th July – Hotel La Laguna Friday 6th July – Restaurante Barlovento Saturday 7th July – Restaurante Los Cucalos Puerto This event is only one of a number of specialised food festivals across the course

of the year. In almost every month of the year local people are invited to try out different restaurants featuring a variety of menus. If you would like to see the

menus that each restaurant is offering for €50 you can by visiting http://www.torreviejagastronomica.com/j ornadas-gastronomicas-torrevieja-y-elmar/ Suzanne O’Connell

HOP entertains There’s been plenty happening on the streets of Torrevieja over the weekend. HOP is the Festival de Circo en la Calle and its mixture of circus acts held out in the open were fascinating the audiences in different parts of the town. On Saturday there was a workshop for children on the Paseo Vista Alegre with opportunity for children to have a go themselves at

outside the theatre with acrobatics. On Sunday the entertainment continued with some music thrown in as Eddy Eighty entertained the crowds on the Paseo Vista Alegre with circus skills to the music of the 80s, and a little audience participation thrown in. More acrobatics took place outside the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre, using a number of different props.

learning some basic circus skills. This was followed at 7.30pm by a comedy magic act from Rodolfo & Rita. The venue then changed but the show continued into Paseo Juan Aparicio with a blend of comedy and circus skills and then concluding on Saturday with Todo.Encaja outside the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre. This 45 minute show entertained its audience

The final show in this long weekend of outdoor circus entertainment was by the PiscinasNaturales as the circus group entertained passers by with their acrobatics and juggling. It was all free entertainment and will perhaps inspire another generation of circus performers. Suzanne O’Connell

Earthquake practice In November Torrevieja town council is planning to have an earthquake evacuation simulation. This will include security agencies, the military, firefighters and government representatives. The first meeting to prepare for the activity has taken place and the simulation will include what actions should be taken before, during and after an earthquake. The simulation will be based on an earthquake with sufficient intensity for buildings to be destroyed and services stopped such as sewage, telephone and electricity. It will be assumed that there will be a total failure of telecommunications. The drill will require several meetings to prepare and many aspects of it will be equally applicable to other natural disasters if they were to occur.

Promotional bus to visit Torrevieja There are mixed feelings about the promotion of valenciano as the local language in Torrevieja’s schools. Now, adding to the debate will be the arrival of the valenciano tour bus. Entitled ‘Siempre tuya. Tu lengua’ meaning ‘Always yours, your language’ in valenciano, the bus is part of a campaign being led by the Education department in the region. Torrevieja is one of the destinations that the bus will be visiting in November. It will also be paying a visit to Guardamar, Almoradí and Orihuela.

Music in the park Now we’re into the summer season new walks and events are being organised in the natural parks of Torrevieja and La Mata. On Sunday 30th June it was the turn of a quartet from the Symphonic Orchestra of Torrevieja to play a collection for the third year running. The concert was free but places were limited as only around a hundred chairs could be accommodated. However, sound travels Continued on page 6

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Travel chaos across Spain Thousands of summer holiday plans have been plunged into doubt as French air traffic controllers plan yet more strike action. Workers have been walking out over salary freezes and changes to sick pay, leading to more than 100,000 delayed flights in May and June. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warned that thousands more flights could face disruption during the summer months if the next stage of walkouts go ahead. O’Leary said: “Many of these flights don’t even

touch France, yet they will be disruptive because French ATC requires airlines to cancel over-flights while they protect French domestic routes. “Europe’s ATC providers are approaching the point of meltdown.” Union representatives from Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Italy are also threatening Ryanair with a summer strike if demanded conditions are not met. Workers demand parenthood rights, doctorapproved sick days and the elimination of sales objectives.

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BITE SIZE Looking NEWS: for a Continued from page 5 and those who were there to enjoy a picnic were also able to appreciate the music. More activities, including the popular tourist walks are planned for throughout the summer season.

Comedy festival in August The ‘festival de humor’ will take place in Torrevieja over the period of six days. From the 6th to the 10th August there will be opportunity to enjoy six comedy shows in the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre. The event is being organised by Matías Antón and Pedro Albaladejo who are pleased with the quality of those taking part. The festival will include alternative comedy and all the shows will start at 10.30pm.

Cockroaches everywhere It could be my imagination but it seems as though the cockroaches are out in force this year. It’s not just the older urbanisations that are struggling with the pests. Now the Museo del Mar y la Sal in Torrevieja has been subjected to a plague of the creatures. The museum is currently housed in a rented building which is partly below street level. It’s not cheap to rent either costing around €43,200 a year. There are plans to relocate the museum and rehome it, along with the Semana Santa museum, in a building that is owned by the town and so will not command such a steep rent. Hopefully, it won’t be plagued with cockroaches either. Suzanne O’Connell

home During this busy time of hear take a moment to think about the animals that have been abandoned or abused and now wait patiently for a home in the animal shelter in Torrevieja. Otto is a young Spanish greyhound who was only born in April. He’s one of a litter of 10 puppies and they and their mother are all looking for a permanent home. The mum was rescued just before giving birth and now the shelter are desperately trying to find them permanent accommodation. Otto, like his brothers and sisters, is very open and sociable. He learns very quickly and would make a good pet. He does like to play and is very active, he is a pup after all. If you think you could help Otto, one of his siblings or their mum then please get in touch with Torrevieja’s animal shelter on their Facebook page ‘Concejalía de Protección animal de Torrevieja’ or you can email proteccionanimal@torrevieja.eu. You can also check the Facebook page for missing and found animals and other breeds that are available for adoption. Over the past few weeks the shelter has had to take in many new animals and needsto find homes so there is space for the new animals they expect to receive in the coming months. Suzanne O’Connell

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JAWS! Great White shark spotted off Balearic Islands

Marine biologists have photographed a great white shark in Spanish waters for what is believed to be the first time in three decades. In the waters of the Balearic Islands, eight miles off the coast of the island of Cabrera, a scientific expedition called Alnatik has managed to shoot 70 minutes of footage of a fivemeter-long great white shark. It marks the first confirmed appearance in Spanish waters of the Carcharodon Carcharías, as the species is known, for 30 years. Previous reports in the last three decades have been limited to rumours and sightings without evidence. The Alnitak conservation organization made its historic finding public via a post on its Facebook page. The sighting occurred on Thursday, June 28, during an expedition headed up by biologist

Ricardo Sagarminaga. He embarked on his mission accompanied by fellow biologist and documentary director Fernando López-Mirones and a team of 10 people from five different countries. “We saw a black fin and straight away could see it was a very big shark,” explains López-Mirones, still overcome by the excitement of the sighting. “The conditions in the sea were amazing and we had the specimen around three meters from the boat, and we could watch it up close for 70 minutes.” The species is the same as the one that lives in the waters of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, “but they are different populations,” according to the biologist. When in the Mediterranean, the shark’s diet is based on red tuna. “This shark would not come close to the coast and it doesn’t eat humans. We do not make up part of its menu,” López-Mirones insists. The white shark is not unknown in the Balearic Islands, although the last

recorded capture of one was in 1976. A 2007 documentary by journalist Juan Andrés Ruiz about the history of this species in the waters of Mallorca estimated that local fishermen had caught 27 of these creatures between 1920 and 1976. The finest specimen of these, and the last of which there is evidence, was caught in 1976 by fisherman Xisco López, who came by a more than six-meter shark in the area of Cape Farrutx. Seven years earlier, the fisherman Guillem Ferragut caught another six-meter specimen after it found its way into his tuna fish farm at Bahía Azul, located to the south of the island. During the following decades in areas off the coast of the Balearics, the remains of dead cetaceans were found presenting bites that suggested the great white was still around. The Alnatik expedition was conducted in the surroundings of the Cabrera National Park and was carried out as part of the Librera program. Run by the ecological organization SEO Birdlife in collaboration with Ecoembes, this project seeks to raise awareness of the need to maintain areas of natural conservation and keep them free of trash. In the last weeks the expedition has collected data on sea turtles, sperm whales, dolphins, red tuna and ray fish. They have also gathered information on the presence of plastic microfibers in the sea.

Sexual Exploitation Gang Disbanded Investigators from the National Police have dismantled a criminal gang dedicated to the recruitment of young people, of Venezuelan and Colombian nationality, who would later be forced into their network for sexual exploitation in the Region of Murcia and Province of Alicante. The victims were lulled into false hope of jobs in Spain and then forced to work in brothels in Los Montesinos, Torrevieja and Elche. As a result of the investigation, 17 people have been arrested, all of Venezuelan, Colombian and Spanish origin, and aged between 18 and 75, thus dismantling the network and freeing 9 women from their grasps. The investigation began in February when officials from the foreigner´s department at Cartagen local police detected the presence of a woman who was a possible victim of a crime of sexual exploitation. Steps were immediately made to remove and protect the victim from her abusers. The investigation then revealed a criminal network of

Colombian origin that would introduce girls into Spain in order for them to be forced into prostitution, operating mostly through local towns in the Southern Costa Blanca. The victims were captured in their country of origin, Colombia and Venezuela, often seduced with the promise of good jobs by people known to them, both from Colombia and Spain, who would promise jobs as domestic workers or caretakers, lulling the victims into a false belief that their future in Spain would be one of working in a reputable manner for a far higher salary than they could possibly achieve at home. Once they were caught in the web of the gang, it would be revealed to the victims that the job was no what was promised, but now that they had accrued a considerable debt with them based on the initial promise, they would have to work to repay them, their only hope being working in the brothels set up by the gang. Having secured their transport, the victims were met at the airport in Spain by members

of the criminal gang, and escorted immediately to the brothels, where they would also hand over items they had been carrying for the gang, such as money or drugs. The police operation has resulted in the arrest of 17 people, all allegedly responsible for the crimes of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation, relating to prostitution, favouring clandestine immigration, drug trafficking and belonging to a criminal organisation. In addition to the detainees, nine victims of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation were located in the operation. The victims are now being cared for by a specialist group set up to look after people forced into this sort of situation. The National Police also have a confidential hotline where members of the public can report their suspicions related to sexual exploitation or human trafficking, which is ‘900 105090’ and the email address ‘trata@policia.es’

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Mindless vandalism This week The Costa Blanca People was contacted by several local residents who were horrified and angered by the mindless vandalism that happened in Calle Villamartin near Consum supermarket in La Zenia. Locals were upset to see that several of the plants and young trees, which were recently put down the central reservation, had been ripped out and thrown on the

floor. The planting along with artificial grass had been installed from La Zenia roundabout on the N332 towards Zenia Boulevard to visually improve one of the main routes taken by locals and visitors alike. However, just a short time later this has been ruined by the stupid actions of

one or two thoughtless individuals. More than 15 plants had been uprooted in what locals described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;absolutely disgraceful behaviourâ&#x20AC;?, believed to be caused by night time drunken holiday makers. Local residents have been lobbying

hard to get the area tidied and looking good for the summer and are annoyed that the holidaymakers they wanted to attract are purposely destroying all the hard work.

Ambulance strike Ambulance workers in the Valencian Community will begin indefinite strike action from 7am today Tuesday 3rd July in a row over pay and conditions. A skeleton service will operate to deal with life threatening cases and vital hospital transportation (chemotherapy etc) but all services deemed non urgent will be disrupted by the strike. As the Costa Blanca enters one of its busiest periods, the strike is expected to create maximum disruption. Union sources say that employers are unwilling to negotiate with staff over what the UGT describes as unacceptable working conditions. Ambulance workers already took a pay cut last year and are now forced to work overtime to earn their regular salary.

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HEADING FOR THE SKY FOR FORGOTTEN GAMBIA SCHOOL Saturday, 25th June saw local tattoo studio Black Cat Ink Owner Gregg Lomas heading for the skies over Madrid to Jump from an aircraft at 13,200 feet all in an attempt to raise interest and funds for his forthcoming trip to Gambia to help the children of the Kotukala School. Gregg became incredibly moved upon hearing the story of the boys and girls of the Kotukala School and with no hesitation joined the mission to help.

During a recent tattoo session, a client told BCI about all the hard work they - along with the Spanish Insurance Group - plan to do for the remote and often forgotten school in Gambia. In desperate need of help and receiving little or no outside help, it is becoming impossible for the school to cover even basic day to day costs. Last year, a team from the Costa Blanca gave up their time to head over to the school to help out and were immediately blown away by the sheer determination from both teachers and children to educate and be educated in a desperate attempt at a better life despite such poor conditions.

Gregg told the Costa Blanca People, being so fortunate to live in such a lovely part of the world with sun, sea and sand it is often very easy to forget the bigger world around us. BCI is certainly no stranger to charity holding some hugely successful and well supported events, international cancer day tattoos, arranging group dog walking days for local shelters, raising monies for the Elche Children’s home, Manchester Bee Appeal and most recently the Tasha Appeal to name but a few. Gregg along with a small team of Volunteers will be headed over to Gambia in August to carry on the work efforts including painting classrooms, fixing furniture, delivering supplies and desperately trying to prepare the school and children for the next term.

Gregg was told that it is incredibly hard to raise money for charities such as this one as many people opt to solely support local charities or have the ‘it doesn’t affect me’ attitude, but Gregg is appealing to readers, saying,“Let’s not forget there’s a whole world out there and if we can just help even bit by bit that world may just become a better place!” We asked Gregg how it felt to throw himself out of plane and plummet towards earth in an attempt to raise as much as possible. He said, “100% fear plus 100% adrenaline is one hell of a rush, I hope by facing that fear I will have inspired people to do something out of the ordinary to help others and if this raises the profile of what we plan to do for the children in Gambia then it was worth every single second. Now we are really hoping that friends and clients of BCI will get behind us and HELP US, HELP THEM!” On the basis that anything is better nothing, a simple 1 Euro from Each person who reads this would go an incredibly long way. BCI have a donations bucket in the studio, alternatively contact the studio on Facebook and they will be more than happy to send you secure payment link for the school. For anyone who can’t make it to the studio or donate online, please bring your donation to the Costa Blanca People office (address on page 2) in an envelope marked Black Cat Ink appeal and we will see that it gets to Gregg and the team.

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the Royal British Legion Band in Spain, the Crescendo International Choir and opera singer Paul Michael, who performed a moving solo gaining rapturous applause. The service ended with the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana Galiano, addressing the guests in Spanish and a little English saying how delighted he was that the expatriate community were able to hold the service in the cathedral’s magnificent surrounds. He said how moved he had been during parts of a very emotional and extremely appropriate ceremony. Following the service a reception was held for almost 200 invited guests and attendees in the magnificent cathedral cloisters.

Guests included the British Vice Consul Elizabeth Bell, the mayor of Orihuela and many of his councillors, amongst which was Rafael Almagro, Sabina Galindo, the councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents, Sofia Alvarez, who

has provided her support to the event since it was first muted many months ago, and the Chairman of the Cruz Roja in Alicante Province. Donald Cubbon and Lt Col (Retd) Nick Keen, the Chair and Vice Chair of RBL Spain, District North, were also in attendance along with many members who had travelled long distances to be at the ceremony. Thanks must also be provided to the Orihuela Council which provided free transport from the coast, to the Dean of Orihuela Cathedral, to the organiser Eddie Coleman of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch and to sponsors The Emerald Isle La Florida, Designaright and Quiron Hospital. It truly was a special occasion which it is hoped will now become an annual event in the RBL Spain calendar.

Wo r d s by Kev i n Re a r d o n (C h a i r o f R B L , O r i hu e l a Branch) Photographs by David Stokes

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Sign up for summer school The registration period for Torrevieja summer school is open from 4th July. Children can be signed up either at the PROP office or on the town hall website. It might seem a little late for families who needed the service from 2nd July. However, it’s problems with the contracts that have caused the delay. There is a new European Public Sector Contracts Law which meant that contracting the services for the school was made more complicated. The difficulty in contracting the services to run the summer school are partly because of the variety

of different functions that the school will provide. On the one hand there will be 315 places during July and August from 9am until 2pm which come under the heading of recreational-educational services. However, there’s also a lunch provided from 2pm until 3.30pm for 270 children that comes under a different heading. Finally, there are 17 places for what’s been called the ‘Caballito de Mar’, a part of the service that comes under a different heading again. The contracting process is not over yet with the

award to the successful business expecting to be made next week. However, people who are interested in applying can demonstrate their interest and will be informed of the documents they will need to have. The schools which will offer the holiday clubs include Gratiniano Baches, Salvador Ruso, El Acequión and Habaneras. As soon as the new contract is made then the holiday activities can begin during the month of July. Suzanne O’Connell

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Church bells silenced It’s usually the music from bars and restaurants that people are complaining about at this time of year. However, local residents near the Nuestra Señora del Rosario church in La Mata have other noises on their minds. For years, residents have been complaining about the deafening sound of the church bells along with that of the public address system. Now, an order has been placed that silences the announcements

been sending out announcements of services along with a range of musical interludes that some neighbours have found insupportable. The first complaint made goes back to 2005 when a holiday maker from Madrid lodged their concern that the noises from the bell tower exceeded sound limits. Since then local people have complained to the town hall, to Valencia and even to the church authorities on a regular basis. Until now their

until a limiter is fixed to the equipment. Sound tests were made that confirmed that the regular chimes and canned music from the speakers was above that permitted. Whilst the church takes steps to rectify the problem they have been forced to silence the bells and pull the plug on the public address system. Both of which have

protestations have remained unheard. Now they wait to see what the next move will be for the church that has stubbornly refused to remain silent. Their hopes are that the noise limiter will prove to be effective and that they will be able to sleep and live in peace. Suzanne O’Connell

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Rottweiler adopted to protect domestic violence victim In a new initiative by the town hall in Torrevieja, a Rottweiler from Torrevieja’s animal shelter has been allocated to the Asociación Proyecto ESCAN, an organisations which supports victims of domestic violence. The dog, named ‘Happy’ will be used as part

of the recuperation programme of a woman who has suffered domestic violence. Councillor Carmen Morate explained that the project includes dogs being allocated to those who have suffered attacks and can be seen then as protection against further attacks. ‘This is the first dog to be allocated in this way. It was seized by the Guardia Civil and is quite a large Rottweiler. The aim

is to give women in this situation their confidence and self-esteem back.’ The next stage is to develop the relationships between the dog and the woman and this will involve a few weeks of training. The idea is that she will feel protected and gain more confidence. The president of ESCAN explained that the most important function of a scheme such as this is to help women recover social parameters that can have been destroyed as a result of the treatment they’ve received. Animal-assisted therapies are becoming particularly popular in terms of supporting the victims of crime and others whose mental health has been affected. Rottweiler dogs are potentially dangerous and so they are equipped with an impact muzzle that fulfils the current legal requirements when they are out in public. Even though they would be prohibited from biting they would provide sufficient time for the victim to ask for help if they were to be attacked. Now, the woman and Happy have met and together they will start their new life. She was carefully selected to ensure she met the criteria for this kind of project. This includes that there is a restraining order in force and that she has a character suitable for dog ownership. Suzanne O’Connell

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WEEKLY EURO UPDATE The slightly more hawkish approach of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee last week gave the pound a slight boost. This optimism wasn’t carried into the beginning of this week, with sterling having given back most of its gains by last Friday. On Wednesday, the release of the Financial Stability Report gave a boost to the pound, having struggled after Tuesday’s appearance of the dovish Jonathan Haskel from the MPC at the Treasury Select Committee. The report covers the Financial Policy Committee’s assessment of the outlook for the stability and resilience of the financial sector and any suggested policy actions to reduce and mitigate risk. Mark Carney acknowledged that Brexit posed a risk and more work was required to avoid disruption. He highlighted that stress tests show that UK banks could withstand a deep recession – including a disorderly Brexit. In addition, he pointed to the technical working group established to address the issues and the ability of parliament to legislate for changes where required. As a result, the pound recovered against the euro and the US dollar after a flat start. However, the good mood didn’t last long. On

Thursday, the pound has hit a 3-month low against the euro and a 7.5-month low against the US dollar. There are fears in the market that the pound could drop lower as the pressures weighing on sterling continue to mount. Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Jon Cunliffe expressed his concerns over the impact of household debt. This follows on from a warning earlier in the week from business leaders in the US, Canada, Japan and India that failure to solve the Brexit issue could put more than £100bn worth of trade at risk. EU heads of government met yesterday and will meet again today to discuss a raft of issues ranging from migration to structural reform. Brexit might have made it onto the agenda if the British government had put forward a sensible proposal. From the point of view of investors the most important aspect of the meeting will be Angela Merkel and whether she is able to win the support of her colleagues. IFO's measures of German business confidence were just about on target, but without further support, her position as chancellor of Germany would look yet more precarious, as would the euro.

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To all of you who have never tried growing avocados, planting your own avocado tree is fun and easy and they grow virtually true to type. Meaning that if you plant a 'Hass' avocado, that is what you are going to get (something that doesn't always happen when you propagate plants via seed). So the next time you eat an avocado or use one in a recipe, save the pit (seed). There are many ways to propagate and grow avocados, and growing avocados from seed, usually brings to mind a school project of sticking toothpicks into an avocado pit and then putting it in water to watch the roots grow. That is fine, it can work, but there is a better way to do it, because when roots are grown in water and then transplanted into soil, they do not always do very well. Also, not all avocado seeds will germinate this way. So sidestep these problems and grow them in soil to begin with. The following process is fast, easy and works really well.

How to plant an avocado seed step-by-step: 1. Choose a healthy, undamaged seed. 2. Soak it in hot water (40° to 52°C) for 30 minutes. This will help stop any infection from avocado root rot. 3. Cut a thin slice - about ½ inch (1 cm) - from the pointed end with a sharp knife. 4. Then dip the wound in a fungicide. 5. Sow the seed in small pot of sandy soil with the cut end slightly above the soil surface. 6. Place it in a warm location (18°C or warmer) in bright, but indirect sunlight. 7. Keep moist, but not wet, or else it will rot. 8. Germination takes about 3 to 4 weeks. 9. The seedling can be grown in the container until it is about 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) tall, then it should be ready to be moved to its final location in the garden, or potted up into a larger container.

Care: Always plant avocados where they will get full sun, and in welldrained soil. They do not like wet feet, so allow the soil to dry a bit in between watering. Avocados generally take cold down to -1°C and after that they will get frost damage. However, some avocados like Zutano or Mexicola will take down to -7°C. If you live in a cold weather area that gets below freezing in the winter, then pot your seedling up in a container and move it to a sheltered location during the colder months of the year. When planting in a container you will have to increase the container size as the tree matures, but the size of the tree can be controlled by regular pruning (plus there are dwarf varieties that do well in containers too). You will eventually have your tree in a large wine barrel or other large pot, so plan to have that container on wheels if you need to move it. Young trees need only light feeding so only feed twice - once in the spring and once in the summer with a good avocado-citrus fertilizer, which can be found at any garden supply centre. Seed raised trees start to bear fruit when they are between 5 and 7 years old. Cross pollination In order to get fruit you will normally have to have two different varieties. Avocado varieties have flowers that are categorized as either type A or type B, depending upon on the time of day they open and when pollen is released. Although many single trees do produce fruit, you are better off having one of each type. While it will take time for your tree to produce its first fruit, as a gardener, just growing the tree in anticipation is usually just as much fun as eating the final product. Enjoy! Marc Vijverberg

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Grenada is an island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain

Grenada is an island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain. It is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Before the arrival of Europeans to the Americas, Grenada was inhabited by the indigenous Arawaks and later by the Island Caribs. Christopher Columbus sighted Grenada in 1498 during his third voyage to the Americas. Although it was deemed the property of the King of Spain, there are no records to suggest the Spanish ever landed or settled on the island

Toward independence In 1950 Eric Gairy founded the Grenada United Labour Party, initially as a trades union, which led the 1951 general strike for better working conditions. This sparked great unrest—so many buildings were set ablaze that the disturbances became known as the "red sky" days—and the British authorities had to call in military reinforcements to help regain control of the situation.

Post-independence coups Independence was granted on February 7, 1974, under the leadership of Eric Gairy, who became the first Prime Minister of Grenada. Civil conflict gradually broke out between Eric Gairy's government and some opposition parties including the Marxist New Jewel Movement . Gairy's party won Grenada since 1983 When US troops withdrew from Grenada in December 1983, Nicholas Brathwaite of the National Democratic Congress was appointed prime minister of an interim administration by Scoon until elections could be organised. The first democratic elections since 1976 were held in December 1984 and were won by the Grenada National Party under Herbert Blaize who served as prime minister until his death in December 1989. Ben Jones succeeded Blaize as prime minister and served until the March 1990 election, which was won by the National Democratic Congress under Nicholas Brathwaite who returned as prime minister for a second time until he resigned in February 1995. He was succeeded by George Brizan who served until the June 1995 election which was won by the New National Party under Keith Mitchell who went on to win the 1999 and 2003 elections and served for a record 13 years until 2008. Climate The climate is tropical: hot and humid in the rainy season and cooled by the trade winds in the dry season. Grenada, being on the southern edge of the hurricane belt, has suffered only three hurricanes in fifty years. Tourism Tourism is Grenada's main economic force. Conventional beach and water-sports

tourism is largely focused in the southwest region around St George, the airport and the coastal strip. Ecotourism is growing in significance. Most small ecofriendly guesthouses are located in the Saint David and Saint John parishes. The tourism industry is increasing dramatically with the construction of a large cruise ship pier and esplanade. Up to four cruise ships per day were visiting St. Georges in 2007–2008 during the cruise ship season. Tourism is concentrated in the southwest of the island, around St. George, Grand Anse, Lance Aux Epines, and Point Salines. Grenada has many idyllic beaches around its coastline including the 3 km (1.9 mi) long Grand Anse Beach in St George which is considered to be one of the finest beaches in the world and often appears in countdowns of the world's top ten beaches. Besides these excellent beaches, tourists' favourite points of interest yet in Grenada are the waterfalls. Natural and historical places According to its website, True Blue Bay Boutique Resort is one the resorts which has engaged in environmentally friendly activities, some of which are listed on its site. Their efforts with respect to "environmental activities are audited each year" and the resort is "Green Globe Certified. Another eco friendly place is Crayfish Bay Organic Farm, which is a "two hundred (200) year old, fifteen (15) acre estate" and has been termed a "back to basics" and "off the beaten track" location. Formerly a "French Molasses factory" in the seventeenth (17th) century, there are artifacts which are still visible according to its website.

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I don’t want her to come

Imaginary friend

I’ve loosely kept in touch with an old work colleague since leaving the UK. She messages me on Facebook occasionally. I never really knew this woman very well, but we worked along side each other in an office. She got in touch so I kept it friendly. Now she is saying that she wants to come to visit Spain for a holiday. The thing is it’s not a friendship that I want to pursue, particularly now I have left home. I hated my job there anyway. I don’t relish the thought of her coming over and our spending time together.

My six year old drew a picture of himself with an adult man. I asked who it was and he told me a name, and said he was his made-up friend. When I asked him more about it he said he was his friend in his head and not a real person. I am worried because I’ve asked my son to draw this person again and again, and he is quite specific in what he draws; same hair colour, same clothes. Should I be worried?

I think if you’ve tried excuses and they haven’t worked, the only thing to do is to gradually reduce contact. Don’t be quick to reply to posts or messages, and cut the time you spend on Facebook. If you are in a spot say you don’t think it’s a good idea she comes to Spain as you don’t think you have anything in common anymore and that you want to leave your old work-life behind you. Then wish her all the best.

A lot of children go through a stage of having imaginary friends. It could be he is copying one of the children he plays with, although you might want to enquire with his friends mothers. Your son did not come to you specifically with this imaginary friend. He simply drew a picture and you asked who it was. Unless your son is experiencing nightmares, bed wetting or showing other signs of being disturbed I would say it’s probably harmless. Try distraction. Get him interested in other activities rather than drawing for a while.

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Second Jet2 Ibiza flight diverted due to stag party misbehaviour Yet another Jet2 flight to Spain has had to be diverted due to rowdy stag party passengers – the second in two weeks. This time, the flight had set off from Birmingham with a group of 27 young men on board who became aggressive and displayed 'appalling behaviour', according to the airline. Reports released recently say one of the group had been denied whilst boarding the flight to Ibiza because of his drunken, unseemly and confrontational attitude, and cabin crew refused to sell alcohol on the flight to any passenger as a precaution. Midway through the journey to the Balearic party island, the crew opted to land in the nearest airport, Toulouse (south-western France) and order the men to get off. One of them is said to have been banned from flying with Jet2 for life. Air stewards said they gave the stag group numerous warnings about their behaviour before making the drastic decision to land and disembark them – an option carriers do not take up lightly due to extra costs and delays involved – but deemed it essential 'in the interests of everyone's comfort and safety'. An official communication from Jet2 said the men were drinking 'illicitly' from their duty-free supply whilst on board, having already got themselves tanked up

in the airport before getting on the plane. Jet2's director Phil Ward said the ones forced off the plane have 'ruined' the stag party for everyone else who was looking forward to it and 'subjected the crew and customers' to a 'continued pattern of disgraceful and aggressive behaviour'. Ward said it had left many of the airline's 'highly-trained cabin crew extremely upset'. The passengers ordered to disembark were arrested as soon as they hit the runway in Toulouse, and other than the one banned for life, others may face similar action.

off and arrange for police to be on the ground to arrest him upon arrival. As a result of the diversion to Toulouse, the three-hour flight ended up being six hours long, and passengers – many of

More disgrace Just a fortnight earlier, another aggressive and anti-social stag party group forced Jet2 to divert en route between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ibiza. The revellers were among the last to board and already drunk, and despite 'stern warnings' from the captain about how only alcohol purchased on board could be consumed in flight, the young men continued drinking after take-off. One of them became violent and loud when the air hostess refused to sell him alcohol and reprimanded him for drinking his duty-free stash. He became more and more uncivil, leading the captain to decide to drop him

whom had small children and babies – were stuck on the plane for all this extra time in intense heat, which caused a number of toddler tantrums. At the time, Jet2 described the diversion of flight LS397 – due to arrive in Ibiza at 7.30pm mainland Spain time – as 'an unusual decision', but with two connections to Ibiza from the UK having followed an identical pattern in as many weeks, the airline is now seriously reconsidering its policies in this respect, particularly concerning alcohol.

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Is it the weather or the market that’s hot?

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by BMO Financial Group, 80% of prospective buyers know if a home is right for them within seconds of stepping inside? This means that making sure the first impression counts. It’s much too hot to do unnecessary springcleaning every time a buyer wants to take a look inside, but it does mean that keeping the entrance clean is most important. The brain processes far more information in less time than we think! Did you know… buyers can very quickly be turned off by an unexpected odour? With the heat, the pipework in the bathrooms and

ave you noticed more sold signs around than usual? The market is definitely heating up. Buyers are on the search for their perfect holiday home, or even their permanent residence. National reports show an increase in home sales during the first half of the year. A hot market? Yes! No time like the present, if you’re considering selling your property! Whilst selling your home in this hot market, the heat this time of year, can make the whole process quite uncomfortable, and even though you’ve got those air conditioning units, you’re afraid to use them because of the increase in your electric bills. To make your viewing appointments more bearable, take a look at a few of my tips: Did you know… if you turn your ceiling fans on at the same time as your air conditioning unit, it will be more energy efficient as it will help to spread the cool air around the room quicker than just the unit on alone? Meaning you don’t have to run the air conditioning for long to feel the effect, cooling you down quicker and the best part is, it’s saving you money! More importantly, when a buyer is being brought around to look at your home, they won’t want to leave! Did you know… by lowering the shutters on your windows does keep a lot of the heat out? But please remember, a light house is a happy house, and when a buyer is looking around, make sure all of those shutters are up! Did you know… according to the Psychology of House Hunting report

kitchens can dry out. It is easy to eliminate by running water down the sinks, bath, and/or shower. Buyers want to step into their potential future home with the idea of what Spain smells like and overcomplicated smells can be very off putting. Keep to one fragrance throughout the whole house. If you don’t have time to bake biscuits or a loaf of bread, and you’ve just ran out of your favourite air freshener, grab your bottle of floor cleaner and tip some down the kitchen and bathroom sinks. At least if your home doesn’t smell like the local bakery, it will smell clean! Now you’re equipped with a few tips, showing your home in this heat, will be a great experience for both you and your buyer! For more information and guidance on buying and selling, please contact us and we will send you our FREE e-book or log on to: www.homes4u.es/new-kindle-e-book to request the link. Think property? Think us, because life’s complicated enough! See our advert in the centre pages of this newspaper.www.homes4u.es

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A MODEL DAY FOR HELP

Evelyn Campbell, Bella Brooks, Margaret Fraser, Linda Faulkner, Jane Kerr, Pam Byrne, Anthea Prentice, Catherine Farish, Joanne Thompson Sandy Johnson, Linda Turner. On Friday 22nd June HELP Murcia Mar Menor held its annual fashion show at Las Claras. The eleven models did a wonderful job of showing the best of the fashions on offer, each showing three outfits which had been donated/collected over the past 6 months at the HELP outlet in Los Alcazares. There was also a wide range of items for the 80 people who attended to view which were on sale at rock bottom prices. Music was provided by Ron Johnson

and there were many prizes to be won in the raffle. When the show was over all the outfits the models had shown were put on sale, all real bargains. The afternoon raised just over €1000 for the charity which will go towards next year’s good causes. Many thanks to all the models and helpers who made the show a great success. For more information about HELP Murcia Mar Menor contact our office in Los Alcazares on 968 570 059.

Donations from Stagestruck Following their recent performance of ‘From a Jack to a King’ the Stagestruck Theatre Group were delighted to be able to present two cheques to deserving charities. The first donation of €1,000 went to San Fulgencio Ayuntamiento to be passed on to the family of Nigel Watson. Nigel is a ten year-old boy from La Marina who has been diagnosed with a rare tumour that affected his brain stem. Initially it was thought that Nigel would have to travel to America to receive treatment. However, it was later discovered that the same treatment was available in Navarra in Pamplona and Nigel has recently received the revolutionary surgery there. Now the family, friends and supporters are waiting for the results to determine what the next part of the treatment will be. The second donation was for €3,500 and was presented to the Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association. This contribution will go some way towards the continued care and support available for sufferers and their families. One cheque is yet to be presented. There will be another donation in July to F.A.B which is a cancer charity raising money for the Fight Against Breast cancer. Altogether the total amount of money being donated is €5,500. A huge sum of money raised whilst people enjoyed themselves. Suzanne O’Connell

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Walk for Life total announced Maria and the Pink Ladies have announced that more than 10,000 euros has been raised by the local community in this year’s Walk for Life event, which took place on Sunday 3rd June at Playa Flamenca promenade. More than 400 people walked the 5k route on the eighth annual event of its kind in aid of the AECC and as always, people entered into the spirit of the event by donning fancy dress outfits in pink; pink wigs, pink bras, pink tutus....and that was just the men! There was every shade of pink imaginable from baby pink to bright fuchsia and every man, woman, child and even pets were dressed to impress on the walk. The registration fee was 5€ per person but many people completed sponsor forms or gave personal donations so it has taken a few weeks to collect the money in and count it.

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Spain’s stolen babies case goes to court “I don’t know. I do not recall.” These were the answers provided by Eduardo Vela, a Spanish doctor who is on trial in a baby trafficking scheme that allegedly went on between 1961 and 1981 at the Madrid clinic that he headed. Around 1,500 cases of suspected ‘stolen babies’ have been reported in Spain as part of a scheme that is thought to have spanned decades. Most have been shelved due to the time that has elapsed since the incidents in question. The prosecution wants Vela to spend 11 years in prison for illegal detention and for falsifying childbirth records and other official documents in connection with a baby who was given away in 1969. This is the only case to have reached the courts so far since the scandal first came to light. Vela used to work at a Madrid clinic called San Ramón, which is at the centre of the scandal. His top aide was a nun named María Gómez Valbuena, who died four days after being summoned to testify in court. In 1981, Spanish police arrested six people suspected of trafficking with newborns. The clinic in question was shut down, but the investigation reached a dead end. Vela, who is now 85 years old, had tried to delay his court date for as long as possible, alleging health issues. But a forensic expert sent to examine him declared him fit to stand trial. The hearings began this week with the case of Inés Madrigal, who was born in 1969. Although Vela’s name has cropped up often in connection with stolen babies, this is the only case that prospered, partly because Inés Madrigal filed a complaint against her adoptive mother, and partly because during the investigation phase the doctor admitted that he signed a document testifying to a delivery that never took place. Vela did not repeat this confession at the hearing inside the Madrid Regional Court. Madrigal said in court that she began researching her own origins after reading an article in El Pais about stolen babies at San Ramón clinic.

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She had known since the age of 18 that she was adopted, but she believed that her biological mother had given her up for adoption because she lacked the means to take care of her. Her adoptive mother, Inés Pérez, was told that the baby had been born to a woman who had an extra-marital affair while her husband was away. Pérez herself had been married for 19 years, but the couple had been unable to produce any children. Pérez began volunteering at a convent where parents sought help to raise their kids. There she would feed and change her wards, and she even took two of them, Paquito and Óscar, into her home for several periods of time. In 2011 she told El Pais that one day, she was told to go to the San Ramón clinic. “We have a surprise for you,” she was told. A doctor said: “Look what a present we have, a little girl for you.” Inés signed some papers and received instructions. “I had to put hot-water bottles inside the pram because she was premature. And if she got sick, I was to go see him directly, not to the hospital.” It was 1969 and Inés Pérez was 46 years old. The documents stated that she had just given birth at the clinic, even though she had never even been pregnant. The doctor’s name was Eduardo Vela. When the child turned 18, Pérez confessed the truth, and said that a priest at the convent where she volunteered had acted as a mediator. Something similar happened to many women who gave birth at San Ramón within that time period, and who had been told that their babies were stillborn. And many adults who knew they were adopted and that they were born at San Ramón began wondering as well. Madrigal’s is the first case to reach the courts. She provided DNA evidence that Inés Pérez is not her biological mother, and a birth certificate signed by Vela stating that she is. Then she filed a complaint against her adoptive mother to help the court case along.

Official complaint “I told her, ‘I’m going to have to report

you, mom.’ She understood that it was the best way to help me, and we agreed that if she ever changed her mind, I would drop the complaint,” says Madrigal. At the time, Inés Pérez was 90 and both mother and daughter figured that even if she was charged, there would be few consequences because of her advanced age. “She was very brave. We are here because of her,” said her daughter. Inés Pérez recognised Dr Vela, pointing him out as the man who told her how to act pregnant. “He told me to pretend I had nausea, and to stick a cushion under my clothes so it would look like a belly.” After “gifting” her the baby, the doctor handed her some papers stating that she was the child’s biological mother. In court, Vela was shown the certificate and he recognised his signature but claimed that “I didn’t know what I was signing.” Inés Pérez passed away in December 2016, at age 93. “She never believed that women had been lied to, or that babies were stolen, but she wanted to help me find my origins. She was told that the biological mother was a married woman who’d had an affair.” After all this time, Madrigal admits that while she would like to see Vela convicted, she has no particular desire to see him behind bars. “What I would like is for him to tell the truth, so that those mothers can tell their children, ‘I did not abandon you’ and for those children to know that they were not abandoned.”

Handshake on 3 percent annual wage rise

Company representatives and unions have agreed employees across Spain will be given a 3 percent annual pay rise until at least the year 2020, when the situation will be reviewed. A fixed 2 percent will be given, plus another variable amount of up to 1 percent depending upon productivity, company results and whether or not the worker has been absent frequently and without justification. This annual rise is not legally-binding, but 'strongly recommended' and affects around 4,000 industry-specific working conditions agreements. Unions wanted to include a clause making it compulsory for pay increases to rise each year in line with inflation if this is more than 2 percent, but it has been left as 'a possibility'. Although the rises are not obligatory, they will carry great weight when different sectors renew their collective employment conditions agreements, which is a joint process between the companies involved and unions. In the last few months, collective agreements signed and sealed have included average annual rises of around 1.6 percent, to include fixed increases and productivity- or results-linked increments, meaning the new 3 percent deal will make a considerable difference. Companies and unions have already signed off the new minimum wage – which is compulsory in any job – at €14,000 per year for a full-time, 40-hour week, which equates to €1,000 a month after tax.

Other steps the government plans to take in terms of labour relations includes making it obligatory for companies to treat agency and outsourced workers the same as salaried and contracted employees, to prevent cost-cutting at the expense of secure jobs and a trend towards worsening conditions and wages across the board. The government also wants to encourage and reward firms for avoiding redundancies by temporarily cutting workers' hours – where companies are in financial difficulties or running on a shoestring, they are urged, and could be forced if the tendency does not catch on, to come up with 'agreed flexible solutions' based upon working hours, not by having staff on strings of temporary contracts and a high employee turnover, and to aim to avoid redundancies as a priority. Unions want the government to introduce legal changes that allow job contracts to terminate automatically upon retirement, provided the employee is entitled to a 100 percent pension, in order to free up jobs for the younger generation. They are also calling for an 'observatory on absenteeism' to find out the causes and tackle them – although they recognise that since the financial crisis, 'presenteeism' has been just as much a problem. Addressing the gender pay gap and adapting vocational and professional training and qualifications to suit the actual requirements of the job market are also at the planning stages.

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Spain takes step closer to euthanasia law Spanish Congress has agreed to consider a bill drafted by the governing Socialist Party (PSOE) to make euthanasia a new personal right that would be available through Spain’s public healthcare system. The proposal has a majority backing from left-wing Unidos Podemos, centre-right group Ciudadanos, and from the regional Catalan, Valencian and Basque parties Catalan Republican Left (ERC), Catalan European Democratic Party (PDeCAT), Compromís, Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and EH Bildu. But the main opposition Popular Party (PP) opposes congressional debate. If the bill becomes law, adults with a terminal illness and those with serious and chronic disabilities could request help for assisted death from the public healthcare system. After this initial vote, the bill will be sent to a committee for debate and amendments before going back to the floor. Because this is a draft for an organic law, it will need support from an absolute majority in Congress before moving to the Senate. If there was enough political will to push the legislation through, there could be a new law in place before the end of this

political term in 2020. But the PP conservatives do not share the enthusiasm of other parties, while Ciudadanos has expressed many misgivings.

public hospitals, and also at home. Lastra urged other parties to support the move: “Let us regulate the last of our freedoms, the last of our rights.”

Dignified death

Spain’s criminal code currently punishes co-operators in assisted suicide, while euthanasia is considered to be homicide. Ciudadanos has an alternative project of its own for a “Dignity at the End of Life” law that would be “better and broader” than the Socialists’ plan, but the party nevertheless voted in favour of the PSOE proposal. PSOE spokesperson Adriana Lastra said her party has modelled its project after existing legislation in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. She added that her party spent a long time working on a legislative text that might attract support from all political parties but also from health professionals and society as a whole. If the legislative initiative is successful, euthanasia could be available in both private and

Under the terms of the PSOE’s bill, qualifying patients may receive a substance that will end their lives, prior approval from two doctors assigned to the case: one who has regularly treated the patient, and an outside physician who must attest to the latter’s intractable suffering. Even so, the patient will have the last word, which must be expressed twice at 15-day intervals. PP spokeswoman Pilar Cortés called it “a sad day.” “To talk about euthanasia is to talk about failure, to admit a political, professional and medical defeat,” she said. Cortés considered it “a failure of society” that politics is incapable of “offering solutions other than dying.” She also claimed that “given time, exceptional situations will turn into habitual situations” because it will be seen as “a cheaper solution” than palliative care. She said that in The Netherlands there are around 1,000 cases of involuntary euthanasia a year.

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Eastenders - Thursday 5th July, 8.30m, BBC1 Rainie frames Donna after a furious argument - Donna is shocked when she finds out that Martin and Stacey have given Max a reference for custody of baby

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Abi. After rebuking Martin for his involvement, Donna turns on Rainie and questions whether she's really fit to look after a child. Rainie retaliates by stealing cigarettes from the Minute Mart, planting them on Donna's stall and reporting her, landing her in trouble with Mr Lister. Later, Max defends Rainie when Donna confronts her over the set-up, but he's livid over what she's done. Max warns Rainie that she won't get a penny if she makes another mistake that could jeopardise his chances of getting baby Abi.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Saturday 7th July, 6.45pm, ITV2 A 2012 epic high-fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first instalment in a three-part film adaptation based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. It is followed by The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), and together they act as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The film's screenplay was written by Jackson, his long-time collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro, who was originally chosen to direct the film before leaving the project in 2010. The story is set in Middleearth seventy-seven years before the main events of The Lord of the Rings, and portions of the film are adapted from the appendices to Tolkien's The Return of the King. An Unexpected Journey tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to

accompany thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. The ensemble cast also includes James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis, and features Sylvester McCoy, Barry Humphries and Manu Bennett. Who do you think you are? Monday 9th July, 8pm, BBC1 Olivia Colman finds some surprises in her

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Head to Cakes ’n’ Bakes for tasty treats galore T

here’s a gorgeous new coffee shop in town and it’s already proving popular with local residents looking for tasty treats or healthy options. Based at the Rioja Centre, Cakes ‘n’ Bakes offers homemade cakes, pies and pastries - all created by Mum and daughter team Christine Horton and Jenny O´Keeffe. The ladies have a natural talent for rustling up amazing creations and for Christine the coffee shop fulfils a life-long ambition to combine her passions for baking and feeding people. She passed her considerable talents on to daughter Jenny and so working together and creating the coffee shop of their dreams was the obvious choice. In fact, Cakes ‘n’ Bakes is a real family affair with Christine’s husband Ian doing all the refit and refurbishment work and the pair of them working together on the interior decor, hand painting the walls and all of the chairs. Cakes ‘n’ Bakes offers a selection of freshly baked cakes, cup cakes, pies, pasties and pastries. These change each

day but include everyone’s favourites such as lemon drizzle, cherry pie, chocolate fudge, Victoria sponge, carrot cake, Brownies, apple pie, quiches and sausage rolls. In addition, the eatery offers a range of light breakfasts and lunches. The breakfasts include: omelettes, pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs on toast and bacon sandwiches and the lunches range from gorgeous salads – all with the freshest tastiest ingredients like avocado, prawns, olives, feta etc. - to sandwiches (brown and white bread), paninis and baguettes with home-cooked meats or vegetarian options. All the above can be eaten inside, out on the sunny terrace or for take away. There are always meal deal options such as coffee and a cup cake for 3€ or quiche and salad, with a wine/beer, soft drink or coffee and a slice of cake for 7€. Cakes ‘n’ Bakes regularly has gluten free and vegan options and these can also be ordered in advance. Family sized pies, quiches and cakes can be made to order

and celebration cakes are also available. Afternoon teas can also be served either with a selection of that day’s delights, or pre-ordered for a full traditional cream tea. The coffee shop has a modern, bright and welcoming decor and serves high-

quality, freshly ground coffee and a selection of teas. It is a family friendly cafe and has a children’s area with colouring, toys and games to keep the little ones occupied whilst Mum and/or Dad have a nice cuppa, piece of cake or a pie.

Check out the fresh bakes every day on the facebook page or call for more details 634 939 009 or simply call in to Cakes ‘n’ Bakes, Centro Commercial Rioja (next to the IT Place).

Business Profile: Please note that all information contained within this CostaBlanca People Business Profile has been provided by the client, and is therefore deemed correct and accurate. Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies are the sole responsibility of the client.

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with regard to human rights,” and “we are willing to respond to this global challenge of migration.” Sánchez’s predecessor, president Mariano Rajoy (PP) made a sterling effort with his language-learning – last year alone, the government spent €13,400, or around €1,133 a month on English classes for Rajoy himself and his key cabinet colleagues, plus another €1,802, or €150 a month on French lessons. Rajoy has never been confident about speaking foreign languages in public, though – he swiftly dismissed a question in English asked by a BBC reporter last year, awkwardly and in Spanish. His most famous foreign language moment was in 2012 during a meeting with the then Conservative prime minister of the UK, David Cameron, where he was caught on camera attempting to use his English and only managed to say: “It’s very

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Pedro Sánchez is Spain’s first bilingual leader Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez caused a collective double take across Spain as they discovered they had a bilingual leader, fluent in English, for the first time in living memory. As yet, none of Spain’s presidents have been able to speak another language to a decent working level – not even French, which was taught in schools instead of English until relatively recently – despite spending thousands of euros on lessons. But Sánchez, 46 – who would also have studied French at school rather than English – responded easily and confidently to a question asked in the English language during the European Summit on refugees. Unhesitatingly – accented, but errorfree – Sánchez spoke continuously for well over a minute, saying: “Our feeling is that Spain, as a society and as a government, is fulfilling our commitments ... especially

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difficult, todo esto.” Prior to Rajoy, socialist president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, and before then, PP president José María Aznar, underwent intensive lessons in English, in the former case, and French in the latter, but were never able to achieve a working knowledge of either. Spain’s longest-running post-democratic president, socialist Felipe González, spoke no English and very little French. Other ministers have been bilingual or multilingual, however – the recentlyreplaced foreign affairs leader Alfonso Dastis (PP) spoke fluently when interviewed on the Andrew Marr Show on UK TV. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are both proficient in English, French and catalán and the King spent several years studying in the USA and Canada.

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XIV Medieval Market in La Nucia 6, 7 and 8 July craftsmen and woman at work: the black smith, two potters (who let you have a go at making your own little bowl) and a paper maker. The medieval market in La Nucia will be open on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July from 6 pm and go on until midnight (or perhaps a little later). For more information ring 639 979 678 (in English) or look at www.amata.es/ LaNucia%2017.html to see photographs of last year’s market. La Nucia is an hour and twenty minutes’ drive north of Torrevieja.

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made by the craftsman or craftswoman on the stall. Nothing from big or little factories, nothing imported - it’s all original, which is why Amata uses the slogan “Artesanía de Autor®”. The Market will not just consist of some stalls in medieval style with stallholders dressed as medieval merchants, there is also a very active programme of live medieval music, street theatre and jugglers who close the market every evening with a fire show. This year a group of knights and their ladies will set up a small campamento and give us an idea of military life in medieval times. The knights will fight, organise archery workshops, parade through the market, and later in the evening they even invite the public to learn the first steps of some medieval dances. Besides theatre, children’s activities and music, you can watch several

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La Nucía returns once again to the Middle Ages to celebrate its 313th birthday; on the 9th of July in 1705 an official document was signed that established La Nucia as an independent settlement. Instead of a huge cake with far too many candles, the town has decided to celebrate the event every year with a Medieval Market. For the fourteenth year running, the streets between the square in front of the Town Hall down to the old lavadero (where the women of the village used to wash their clothing) will be decorated with flags and bunting, and lined with stalls to create a medieval setting. La Nucia Town Hall has once more asked Amata to organise the event. Amata, the regional association interested in maintaining and improving craft standards, will make sure that what is sold on the 70 stalls is of good quality and

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Study reveals that a PET scan with glucose helps to predict tumour behaviour • Results from PET scans help with a better treatment approach and increase the chances of a cure. The PET scan is a highly tried and tested imaging technique for studying the spread of cancer. It allows doctors to detect a tumour in its early stages and to discover, with great accuracy, exactly what organs are affected. Therefore, it is an indispensable tool to be used before proceeding to the surgical removal of a tumour. Results from PET scans help with a better treatment approach and increase the chances of a cure. Doctor Aurora Crespo, head of the Nuclear Medicine Unit of the Oncology Department at Quironsalud Torrevieja Hospital, working with a Multidisciplinary Oncology Professorship at UCAM, has presented her thesis in which she analyses the genes that contribute most to FDG uptake in PET scans for patients with metastatic tumours. The study’s conclusions reveal that the technique of using a PET scan with glucose helps to predict a tumour’s behaviour when faced with chemotherapy.

To accomplish the aforementioned, microarray gene expression (MAGE) has been used in combination with PET scan imagery. The thesis is based on the preferential consumption of glucose by cancer cells and how a glucose-based radiopharmaceutical would concentrate specifically around malignant tumors. “When a case of cancer progresses,” the doctor explains, “secondary tumours –or metastases– can crop up.” To undertake this process, the tumour cell needs more energy than the normal cell, and that energy is obtained primarily through the metabolism of glucose (glycolysis). In general, the tumour cell uses more glucose than the normal cell because it needs more energy to meet its goal. The most novel contribution of Dr. Crespo’s work has consisted of designing a genomic signature identifying the genes responsible for an increased consumption of glucose as a result of metastasis, allowing for the in-depth study and understanding of the most relevant metabolic pathways that participate in glucose uptake.

“Active tumours retain the radiopharmaceutical known as FDG, a radiolabelled glucose, which allows for distinction in the PET image from the rest of the healthy tissues. If, in the first few days of treatment, that signal turns off, it means that the treatment is affecting the tumour and is going to end up destroying it,” explains the doctor. Thus, if the treatment is not effective, it can be interrupted in order to avoid toxicity and seek another, more effective approach. The results of Dr. Crespo’s study have shown that glucose (FDG) can mark cancer’s biological, metabolic, and proliferative activity. Thus, the PET scan can provide valuable information to determine whether a case of cancer will respond well to treatment or not. If the chemotherapy is going to be effective, it is going to be possible to see decreased FDG uptake on the PET scan and, thus, predict whether a tumour will respond well to treatment just a few days after having given the first dose. This early response allows us to predict results and, just a few weeks after admin-

istering treatment, to see if the tumour is responding to the drug that has been used. Taking into account that, currently, the response to treatment is determined two or three months after starting chemotherapy, these results are quite encouraging. The Importance of the PET Scan in Cancer Treatments Several studies have shown the great clinical impact of the PET technique in oncology, a fundamental tool in the diagnosis of cancer because it identifies where the disease is located and how widespread it is. In patients with colorectal cancer, lung neoplasm, malignant melanoma and lymphoma, this technique may change the therapeutic strategy to be followed in up to 40% of the cases. Thus, this metabolic technique helps

doctors to select the optimal treatment for each case, reducing the number of aggressive diagnostic procedures and avoiding unnecessary surgeries.

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Spain to be un-gagged Spain’s Socialist Party (PSOE) is in talks with other groups in Congress to kickstart work to reform a controversial piece of legislation known officially as the Citizen Safety Law, and popularly as the “Gag Law.” The new PSOE administration of Pedro Sánchez wants to start working on repealing the most contentious items of the law by September, and to have a final text ready to submit to Congress by the end of the year. Only the Popular Party (PP), which passed the law in 2015, opposes an indepth review that Sánchez described as “urgent” three weeks ago during a noconfidence vote that toppled the PP government of Mariano Rajoy. When the Citizen Safety Law went into effect in July 2015, the opposition accused the government of creating “a police state” because it gave lawenforcement officers the power to hand out administrative sanctions that were, until then, the sole preserve of judges. Because it cracked down on public protests, particularly around Congress, critics said it was the government’s way of suppressing citizen discontent over the protracted economic crisis and political corruption scandals. There are currently two reform options on the table. One is a PSOE proposal that suggests repealing the law altogether and going back to an earlier version of the citizen safety law dating back to 1992. A second possibility, suggested by the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV), is to tweak the existing law by modifying its most controversial aspects. The PP, which chairs the congressional committee in charge of

debating the changes, has delayed the start of work on the basis of this duality. Commission Chair Rafael Merino has denied that the delay is politically motivated, and says that if one of the two proposals were to be eliminated, “everything would be a lot simpler.” Recent talks between the PSOE and PNV suggest that the former might pull their plan. “This would avoid problems and shorten the duration of work,” admitted David Serrada, one of three PSOE deputies involved in the task force. The Basque nationalists want to modify 44 points of the Gag Law and add three provisions to protect freedom of assembly and demonstration, trade union freedom and freedom to strike, which they feel have been threatened by the current law. Ciudadanos, the fourth-largest party in Congress, approves of the PNV’s proposal. Committee member Miguel Gutiérrez said he has had “informal” talks with other political groups. “All the groups in parliament, except for the PP, have the will to change the law. There

shouldn’t be any trouble doing so quickly if we have a single bill to work with,” said Gutiérrez. But sources at the leftist Unidos Podemos said they would rather repeal the existing law altogether and draft a new one from scratch. A promise “The government that emerges from this no-confidence motion will start work on repealing the most virulent aspects of the Gag Law,” said Pedro Sánchez as he addressed Congress three weeks ago, while still head of the main opposition party. Some of the more controversial items in the law were appealed by opposition parties before the Constitutional Court as soon as they went into force, such as Section 20.2, which allows for bodily searches that could require partial or complete nudity, or Section 36.2, which punished demonstrations in front of Congress of the Senate. The Constitutional Court has yet to hand down a decision.

A San José Obrero ‘thank you!’ Last weekend fundraisers took to the sea front between Torrevieja and La Mata for a sponsored work. It wasn’t a particular hardship for those taking part, but even so, when the money was collected in from sponsors people wanted to know that it would reach the intended recipients – the children at San José Obrero orphanage in Orihuela. Now, Tomás Bellido, coordinator and psychologist in the orphanage, has written a special thank you letter to the walk organisers. He writes: The children liked a lot the walk on June 23rd. It was great. We are very grateful for the money raised that morning. We have already made some purchases with that money for summer clothes for our children. When raising money for charity it can be all to easy to wonder where it actually goes to. We have to place our faith in the fund raising organisation that our donations are used for the reasons we hoped. So, it’s particularly refreshing when you can see exactly what the cash has bought and know that your efforts are benefitting the right people. Along with his letter, Tomás has

sent a number of photos to show exactly what the orphanage has purchased with the money raised. The items bought include items as basic as towels, trainers, flip flops and sandals, socks and pants, bags, swimwear and pyjamas. Many of these items we would consider to be necessities and not luxuries.

Now, organisers are busily preparing for the next fundraising event which is on September 29th and will feature a Los Pistoleros reenactment at Bar Carmen’s. There will be a hog roast and a raffle and we can feel assured that the money raised will go exactly where it’s intended. Suzanne O’Connell

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Five-yearold Irish boy hit by drunk driver in Spain

A man has been arrested for killing hens with rat poison because their clucking kept him awake at night. The accused, 77, mixed the poison with lentils, maize and rice – the hens' usual food – and fed it to the half-dozen or so birds belonging to his neighbour in San Pedro de Alcántara, near Marbella. It was the neighbour who reported him after seeing him apparently feeding the chickens with what he described as 'strange-coloured purplish grains' before they all died in agony. Charged with animal cruelty, the offender said he was 'desperate' because the chickens made too much noise and he could not sleep. He has since been released pending trial, much to the concern of his neighbour.

An Irish 5-year-old boy is in intensive care after being hit by a drunk driver at a pedestrian crossing in Catalunya. The child is believed to be stable at Hospital Joan XXIII in Tarragona, after being injured in a hit-and-run in the resort of Salou. The vehicle which hit the boy was an official Mediterranean Games Tarragona 2018 car, however a spokesperson for the competition said the driver was working for an external company and was not working during the time of the incident. Reportedly the driver had failed a breath test and later turned himself in to officials just before midnight. A spokesperson expressed their ‘deep regret’ over the incident.

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The mayor attends Neighbourhood Watch On Monday 25th June the San Luis/ La Siesta Neighbourhood Watch and Residents Group were delighted to welcome the mayor of Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón, to their meeting at Casa Ventura. This was something of a breakthrough for the community group and provided an opportunity to question the mayor directly. The meeting was chaired by the NHW president Doug Allen and was well-attended by local residents. Also in attendance were Councillor Carmen Morate, Director of the Foreigners Office, Carlos Gonzalez and local police officers Paulino and Augustin. One of the key issues for the local residents continues to be the park which was begun prior to the local elections and has remained in something of a limbo ever since. It was made clear that the original plans for the park, estimated to cost €900,000 could no longer be expected. Instead there is now a budget of €200,000 which should still be enough to make the park an enjoyable and attractive public place. It is planned that the park should be completed in five months. Another topic under discussion was the general tidiness and cleanliness of the

area. The issue of the new waste contract was raised and the benefits that there might be. The mayor indicated that the new contract would not be in place until the New Year but that there would be service improvements built into it. Planned improvements include the changing of the current green waste bins to larger metal bins with lever operated lids. These would be larger but there would be fewer of them. There was also some discussion about the plan for 500 new recycle bins. Until recently, unmarked police cars have been circulating in the area with a view to deterring waste tipping. However, following a police decision, these have now been removed. The use of unmarked cars can cause difficulties and on this occasion it was decided not to continue with this initiative. There was plenty of good news too. Thanks were expressed by the residents for the recent efforts to clear weeds and debris from the sides of the roads and the piles of rubbish that had accumulated in green areas. However, the problem of fly tipping continues and there were calls for other methods to deter those responsible. The mayor explained that the

responsibility for taking precautionary measures lies with Acciona; the business who currently run the waste management and cleaning of Torrevieja. It would be them who would be responsible for erecting signs or taking other measures to stop commercial dumping taking place in residential areas. Some other issues that were flagged up included poor traffic and speed signs, faded road markings and the lack of clear vehicle warning signs. NHW were told that these currently come under the police force’s budget and the group expressed an interest in meeting up with this group too. The mayor agreed to hold a meeting with the residents and the parks department to see what could be completed from the requested area improvement plan. It was a productive meeting and organisers would like to thank everyone who took part. Now they will look forward to the next opportunity to discuss local issues on Monday 24th September at 4.30 pm in Casa Ventura. Although the group are having a break over the summer, their Facebook page will continue to provide crime and local information reports. Suzanne O’Connell

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Launch Party a Great Success Last Friday saw the exciting launch party of Barkinside's new website www.Barkinside.es at the Tipsy Terrace in Hondon de los Frailes. There were dog agility displays and obedience demonstrations, delicious cakes made by volunteers and doggy goodies to purchase. La Casa Canina showed that any dog, regardless of size or breed, can enjoy the excitement of jumping, going through tunnels and weaving through poles! The crowd watched puppy Mozart with his owner 10 year old Fanette who are agility stars of the future, followed by beginner Denise and her Labrador Poppy, the more experienced Tiko and his Galgo Largo and finally Diego with his champion border collie Enya. And Enya showed everyone exactly how she wins competitions throughout Spain. Finally a strange looking dog called Kimble and its owner came out to show how it isn't done with a little comedy routine. Following this Danny de Castillo, the acclaimed assistance dog trainer, asked his own dog Voltio to demonstrate an amazing range of obedience and skills including opening fridge doors, helping his master undress and balancing sausages on his forehead. There was a fantastic turnout of people. It was a great opportunity for them to meet and cuddle some of the beautiful dogs that

have been abandoned and rescued. Two dogs were reserved that morning and a total of 941.70 euros was raised for all the dogs who are being cared for at Barkinside, a rescue sanctuary run by Jacqueline Roberts and her husband Roy, based near La Romana/Novelda. All are welcome to come and visit the dogs and see firsthand the work that Barkinside does. Two people kindly offered to foster dogs and Barkinside encourages fostering, for either long or short term â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even just a weekend. This gives a dog the opportunity to experience a

loving home, possibly for the first time in its life, and gives the fosterer an opportunity to experience looking after a dog for a limited period without commitment. This fun packed morning delighted everyone whilst at the same time introduced everyone to the new website www.Barkinside.es which showcases all the abandoned and rescued animals in their care. Well done to all the staff at Tipsy Terrace for coping with the onslaught. For more information see www.Barkinside.es or call Jacquie on 697 122 883.

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Pollution has killed 93,000 people in Spain in a decade “We must restrict traffic,” declares Cristina Linares, a biologist and researcher at the National Health School in Madrid. It is not a proposal but a desperate call for action. Linares’s team has just calculated the extent to which air pollution has caused premature deaths in Spain, leading to a daunting number of 93,000 over the last decade. This is the first study of its kind with data from all the Spanish provinces. Major Spanish cities have systematically ignored the pollution regulations set by the EU in recent years. New investigations reveal the price of those excesses. Nitrogen dioxide alone is responsible for the preventable deaths of 6,085 people each year, according to a study published in Environment International. “There has been a trend toward diesel in Spanish vehicles, and diesel motors are the largest source of nitrogen dioxide,” explains Linares. Nitrogen dioxide, which is released by

engines and heating systems, poses “great health risks,” as it can worsen asthma and breathing problems, according to the World Health Organisation. Brussels has an open case against Spain for its failure to comply with the established nitrogen dioxide limits, especially in Madrid and Barcelona. Last month, the European Commission decided not to take Spain before the EU Court of Justice, due to the current plans to counteract pollution presented by the cities of Madrid and Barcelona. To the 6,085 annual deaths from nitrogen dioxide, another 499 are caused by tropospheric ozone, according to a second study published in Atmospheric Environment. Ozone in the troposphere is formed by a reaction between sunlight and industrial or car exhaust. Unlike ozone in the ozone layer, tropospheric ozone causes respiratory problems such as asthma and can cause lung diseases.

Additionally, tropospheric ozone is a key ingredient in the formation of smog and toxic clouds in cities. A third study published in Environmental Pollution estimated that air pollutants such as VOCs and particulate matter cause the deaths of 2,683 people yearly. The three studies analyzed data from 2000 to 2009 provided by the National Statistics Institute and the Environment Ministry. They are the latest valid data sets according to the authors. “Three percent of Spain’s annual mortality is caused by this atmospheric pollution,” emphasizes Julio Díaz, head of the Epidemiology Department at the National Health School. This institute answers to the Carlos III Health Institute, affiliated with the Health and Economy ministries. Díaz is astonished by the lack of awareness by authorities and society at large regarding air pollution and its health risks. “This mortality rate is eight times greater than the mortality caused by car accidents each year,” he warns. Díaz’s team uses powerful tools and measuring devices to establish statistical relations between the peaks in contamination levels and the peaks in mortality. His three studies have only looked at mortality rates in the short term, meaning that his work does not include the longer-term deaths caused by cancer. The deaths, he insists, are only the tip of the iceberg. Premature deaths “Premature deaths caused by pollution tend to affect older people more, but the most important consequence of the pollution is the decrease in overall life quality: an exacerbation of asthma and allergies, bronchitis in children, and an increase in viral infections,” explains Linares, who was picked to be part of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Climate Change at the United Nations this year. On 29th December, 2016, Madrid became the first Spanish city to restrict traffic due to pollution, limiting the use of cars with an even license plate number. “Those are plans to comply with legislation, not plans to protect the health of the people,” says Díaz. “We are proposing structural methods to create lasting change, not short-term solutions.” This scientist proposes additional efforts toward public transportation increasing the number of parking lots outside of cities to dissuade driving and preventing cars from entering cities “with tollbooths or some other way.” The new pollution protocol against nitrogen dioxide from the Madrid city council – which proposes limits to traffic in favour of the environment – is a “step in the right direction,” according to Díaz.

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Bad breath Millions of workers admit they dread talking to a colleague – because of their bad breath, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 63 per cent have had to turn away from someone mid-conversation because they couldn’t stand the smell of their breath. And almost one in five ‘can’t bear’ to talk to a colleague because of their bad oral odour. But it’s not just work where we are at the mercy of other people’s bad breath

with more than one in three even pulling back from a kiss with a date after being overwhelmed by the smell. It also emerged almost half of Brits worry they suffer from bad breath themselves, with more than a third even having it highlighted by others. The study also found the average Brit will have to endure someone else’s bad breath at least 104 times a year – twice every week. The most shameful bad breath odours are from cigarette breath,

‘morning mouth’, poor oral hygiene and perhaps unsurprisingly, lingering garlic breath. A fishy tuna sandwich, spicy curry or cheesy breath also feature among the most hated bad odours. Researchers also found those surveyed are most likely to worry their breath smells straight after drinking coffee or eating lunch. One in twenty worries about having bad breath on the commute into work, while fifteen per cent start to worry after a long journey or flight. And more than three quarters of adults admit having bad breath has ‘knocked their confidence’. Regular teeth brushing is considered the best way to combat bad breath, but more than 90 per cent reckon the fresh feeling from brushing wears off within just five hours. And although around 30 percent carry mints or chewing gum as ‘emergency’ breath fresheners, using a mouthwash was considered a better way of achieving fresh, clean breath. Researchers found it could be bad news if you suffer from bad breath though as just 15 per cent of people would tell their friend if they had the problem. And more than one in three have offered someone gum or mints as a subtle way of trying to improve the smell of their breath.

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

quick ACROSS 1. With wide view (9) 8. Plunder (3) 9. Repeat (11) 11. Anger (7) 12. Smell (5) 13. Furrow (6) 15. Laud (6) 17. Disgrace (5)

18. Jailbird (7) 20. Impassive (11) 22. Bounder (3) 23. Insipid (9)

5. Outcry (7) 6. Foreboding (11) 7. Hateful (9) 10. Infirmity (11) 11. Broach (9) 14. Remark (7) 16. Transversely (6) 19. Sound (5) 21. Idiot (3))

DOWN 2. Chopper (3) 3. Mature (5) 4. Girl (6)

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

ACROSS 1. He needs space to move (9) 8. This man invaded England (3) 9. Unloading sacking (11) 11. Describe wine and fish (7) 12. Old instrument came before a modern one (5) 13. Gives encouragement to drink? (6) 15. A maths formula which leaves one breathless (6) 17. They're found on snow-shoes, not skates (5)

18. Go ahead and do it! (7) 20. But they're not necessarily sea-food (4,7) 22. The little devil's a bit of a simpleton (3) 23. Property conveyance (6,3) DOWN 2. Fast runner down mountains (3) 3. Different from the inside or outside (5) 4. Sets out an increase in salary, we hear (6) 5. They may be seen the night before

breaking into this (7) 6. It's safe to say where the card-players' success lies (2,4,5) 7. Increase the strain (9) 10. Standard features of many thoroughfares (6-5) 11. Crams the stuff together and finishes (5,2,2) 14. Pause as the priest turns the key (7) 16. It gives point to work in the theatre (6) 19. Boast in a letter to a relation (5) 21. Are out for a time (3)

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Solution for Logic Puzzle Skye Marc

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Bryson

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Cohen

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Cristopher

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Bugling First aid Pottery Metalwork Geology

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1. Of Marc and the person who downloaded jazz mp3s, one has the 7:30pm reservation and the other has the 7:00pm reservation. 2. The person with a reservation at 7:00pm awarded the pottery merit badge. 3. The person with a reservation at 5:00pm didnt download any rock and roll mp3s. 4. Either the scoutmaster who awarded the metalwork merit badge or the scoutmaster who awarded the pottery merit badge downloaded a number of hip hop mp3s. 5. The 5 people were the person with a reservation at 6:30pm, the person who downloaded rock and roll mp3s, Skye, the scoutmaster who awarded the geology merit badge, and the person with a reservation at 7:00pm. 6. Skye has a later reservation than Cohen. 7. The scoutmaster who awarded the bugling merit badge has a later reservation than the person who downloaded rock and roll mp3s. 8. The person who downloaded hip hop mp3s is Cohen. 9. The scoutmaster who awarded the geology merit badge didnt download any blues mp3s. 10. Cristopher has an earlier reservation than the scoutmaster who awarded the metalwork merit badge.

QUICK: Across: 6 Compare; 7 Train; 9 Cat; 10 Beleaguer; 12 Merchandise; 15 Insincerity; 17 Repellent; 19 Hit; 21 Inter; 22 Defence. Down: 1 Loyal; 2 Opt; 3 Erne; 4 Frigidity; 5 Disease; 8 Repair; 11 Perimeter; 13 Cockle; 14 Inferno; 16 Pinch; 18 Need; 20 Den. CRYPTIC: Across: 6 Medical; 7 Nomad; 9 Row; 10 Startling; 12 Significant; 15 Co-operation; 17 Severally; 19 Lay; 21 Genoa; 22 Claimed. Down: 1 Get on; 2 Tip; 3 Fast; 4 Collector; 5 Bar none; 8 Profit; 11 Simpleton; 13 Norway; 14 Covered; 16 Camel; 18 Lily; 20 Pit.

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recommend what free security software I need to install on my new Windows 10 Acer Laptop as there are so many of them to choose from? I use my laptop for banking and buying stuff on Ebay and Amazon so I’m fairly conscious of the risks. Aunty Says: Hello Barry. I’m still a big fan of the free built in Windows Defender that has come pre-installed with your Windows 10. However if you don’t mind forking out a few bucks then the Kaspersky Internet Security app seems to get good reviews, you can download it from www.kaspersky.co.uk and it will set you back about €35. Install a copy of the free Malwarebytes as well and remember to scan once a week and you should be fine. Glen from Benidorm asks: Dear Aunty, I have an HP laptop that (surprisingly) is 3 months out of warranty and has started shutting down after 20 minutes. I have to restart it again with the on/off button and it will work for maybe 5 minutes but then it won’t do anything for hours no matter what I try. I haven’t tried hurling it into the neighbors’ pool but that is definitely on the cards. Please help me as it is driving me mad. Aunty Says: Hello Glen. Normally when a computer consistently shuts down it is a sign of something overheating, and an even

more sure sign is if it gets more frequent as the computer heats up. Try blowing any dust and fluff from the air vents around the sides and underneath and a good test is to prop the laptop up slightly so that some cool air can flow underneath. Your description has this kind of pattern so I’m fairly confident you will see an improvement. Let me know how you get on. Reg via email asks: I have recently upgraded to a new laptop with Windows10 and before that I had XP and if I ran into problems I could restore my computer to a previous time by using System Restore. How can I do this in Windows10 as I can’t seem to find it in the same place? Aunty Says: Hi Reg. You can but it’s a little more difficult to find than in XP but thankfully it is still there. The easiest way to find it is by holding down the Win key (looks like a flag) and press X and chose “System” from the list. From the window that pops up choose “System Protection” and click on the “System Restore” button. Tick the box “Show more restore points” and you should be good to go. Well that’s all for another week, email me your questions to auntyvirus@costablancapeople.com and I will see what I can do.

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Five drones will patrol the roads this summer The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has announced that as part of this yearÂ´s special summer traffic monitoring operation, they will have five drones watching the roads from the air, in addition to the usual fleet of helicopters, planes and ground patrols. SpainÂ´s Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, made the announcement last week as he explained the additional plans put in place for this summer with the aim of

making the roads safer for all during the summer, when 89.3 million trips are forecast, 2% more than last year. The drones are destined to operate primarily on conventional roads, where 80% of those killed in traffic collisions occur. Strengthening support for the island communities, one of the ten helicopters will be watching over the Balearic Islands, whilst one of the five drones, will operate from the Canary Islands due, according to the minister, to

the increase of displacements in both archipelagos. For the moment, the minister has pointed out that unlike the Pegasus equipped helicopters, the drones will only be dedicated to traffic monitoring, not enforcement (yet). You can read more about the different types of drone in use in the last edition of RoadWatch eMagazine, available to read for free at n332.es, supported by Costa Blanca People.

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Staying cool through summer Being comfortable when driving is essential to staying safe on the roads, not because we want to feel particularly relaxed when we drive, but if we feel uncomfortable then the situation itself can lead to distractions, in much the same was as sitting on a hard or lumpy surface might take our attention away. Similarly, if we start to feel too warm or overheat, that can lead to fatigue, which in turn can lead to a potentially deadly situation when driving. Firstly, keeping the car cool before we enter it is the best course of initial action. Park your vehicle in the garage if you have one or in the shade, perhaps under a tree or in the shadow of a building. Remember though, the sun moves and so does the shadow, so plan the position of your parked car based on where the most effective shadows will be cast. You also need to be aware that parking directly under trees can result in deposits from birds above or even the sap of the tree itself. This can be particularly problematic if it lands on the windows, so make sure they are clear and clean before you drive. You can use reflective screens on your windows when the vehicle is parked to reduce the build-up of heat inside. It is quite common for the interior temperature to reach 10 degrees more than the outside very quickly. This is also the problem of leaving dogs, and humans for that matter, inside vehicles. You can also buy shades for the side windows, some stick on the glass on the inside, or you can use a cloth to prevent the sun´s rays from entering. Remember to remove these from the front windows before you drive though. Opening the windows and even the doors of the vehicle for a few minutes before you are planning to drive will reduce the internal temperature. Remember not to hinder any other road

users though by leaving your doors open in the potential path of traffic or pedestrians. Many modern vehicles are equipped with air conditioning or climate control, both of which serve to keep the inside temperature of the vehicle at a more comfortable level. This should be used to gradually reduce the temperature initially as sudden changes can pose other problems, not least whilst our body adjusts. You should also keep your air conditioning checked and gassed to ensure optimum performance, and have your filters checked on a regular basis. Our friends at Autos Direct in San Miguel can do this for you if you wish, contact them for more details. Finally, avoiding driving at the hottest time of the day is always recommended. It is also recommended however that you should try to avoid driving during sunrise and sunset, largely because of the position of the sun which can cause extreme glare and dazzle us, which can render us temporarily blind, which is never a good situation to find yourself in when driving. If you do find yourself blinded by the sun, try to bring your vehicle to a gradual halt in a safe position. Sudden movements are very dangerous, and so gentleness is key in such a situation. Wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing, but always wear appropriate footwear for driving, ensure you plan to stop for frequent breaks and keep yourself topped up with water. Above all, whatever action you take, always remain calm and alert, it is easier for tempers to become frayed with the heat and incidents of “road rage” to increase. Keep cool, relaxed and alert, be patient of other drivers who may not be as used to the roads as you are, and stay safe in the summer sun.

When is it okay to use the horn? Under normal conditions, there are only a few situations where using the horn is permitted. This might seem hard to believe, given the number of times you might hear a horn sound on a daily basis, but let us explain the few occurrences where it is legal, as to explain the number of times it isn´t would take far too long. The horn is a warning device fitted to our vehicles, and in that we have the key word – warning. Often, the horn is used to vent frustration, or to celebrate your football team winning, to say hello to a friend across the street, or to alert the driver in front at a traffic queue that the lights turned green a millisecond ago, but none of these uses are what the horn is for, and, guess what, they are also not legal. Let us go back to the reason why it was decided to install a horn in cars more than a century ago. It is as an effective safety device to warn other drivers of our presence, and avoiding collisions. Before we continue with the Spanish regulations, let us remind ourselves of the Highway Code. Rule 112 of the Highway Code tells us about when we can and cannot use the horn, specifically it says, “Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence.” If you look at your own Highway Code (which we know you have), it explains the rule in more details, but also says, “...except when another road user poses a danger.” In Spain, the general road safety laws (El Reglamento General de Circulación) dictate the correct use of the horn. Article 110 says that the horn can be used to avoid a possible collision. Therefore, the horn can be used to warn other road

users of a dangerous situation, it is a warning sign, albeit of an audible nature. You may also use your horn as a warning of your presence on narrow roads with many curves. In this type of section it is normal to have to pass other cars in areas where there is scarcely enough space for two vehicles to drive simultaneously, and in areas with very little, or no visibility, for example in very closed and slow curves. An acoustic signal can help us to warn other drivers of our position. In this scenario, the Reglamento General de Circulación also admits and recommends the use of the front fog lamp, or even bursts, alternating of short and long range lighting, of course without dazzling other drivers. If you are acting as an emergency vehicle, you may use your horn as a warning, similar to a siren. The Reglamento General de Circulación expressly admits the use of the horn to warn of our presence in emergency service use, and for other priority vehicles such as an ambulance, a police car or fire vehicle. However, in particularly serious circumstances, a normal vehicle is permitted to operate as a priority vehicle (we have discussed this topic before so check the website, n332.es, for details) in

which the driver is forced, without recourse to another means, to carry out an emergency service, for example the transfer of a wounded or sick person to a hospital when no ambulance is available. In this situation, the horn may be used, along with hazard lights and the waving of a cloth or flag from the window, according to the Article 70 of the Reglamento General de Circulación. It is also permitted to use the horn as a warning when overtaking, if required. Although the law clearly states that this is a situation where the horn may be used, there must be specific motivation to do so, and caution is needed in case the warning is misinterpreted. What about misuse of the horn? The improper use of the horn can lead to a fine of 80 euro. There are specially protected areas, such as those near a hospital and nursing homes, where we will find an R-310 sign - prohibition, with a horn pictogram - that will remind us that we may only use the horn as an extreme measure. The horn is also a mandatory element in a car. If a vehicle does not have a horn, or had it damaged, you could face a fine of 200 euro.

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This year´s Captain´s Day stableford was held on Friday 29 June at La Marquesa. There was a fine turnout of 38 players who enjoyed excellent playing conditions. Good scoring seemed inevitable and that proved to be the order of the day. Captain, Steve Sayers drove off the first tee to begin the competition with a prize awarded to anyone who could get close to him. Dave Valentine duly obliged and we were off for a game of many prizes. Thanks go to all those who worked behind the scenes and helped to ensure the event was a success, in particular Lesley, Susie and Karen who kept everyone fed and watered by the 10th tee. There were also a number of very kind sponsors, and our thanks go to The Clubhouse, The Olive Tree, Fratelli’s, Stevies Bar, the Olde 9th and Kameleon Sportswear for their support and the

wonderful array of prizes. The presentation and post match refreshments were held at the Olde 9th. Well done to all the prize winners and the following players are those who won our usually reported prizes: best guest was Feliz Mallon with a score of 38 pts. Par 3 holes nearest the pins were 5th Clive Horne 11th Felix Mallon 15th Arty Crammon 17th Bill Martin and the par 4 12th in two was Carin van der Kruijs. Best front and back nines: John Barraclough 22 pts and Dave Nicholls 21 pts. Third place went to David Valentine with 39 pts. Second place went to Bob Shorley with 40 pts on c/b. First place and competition winner was Glen Roberts also with 40 pts. It only remains to say very well done Steve and thanks for all the hard work. A great day was had by all.

La Tercia EUROGOLF LAST GAME OF THE SEASON Golf Society On Thursday 28th June Eurogolf played their last game of the season which was the fun game of the Yellow Peril. On each hole a team player is nominated the yellow ball and their score is doubled plus 2 other scores need to count. The winning team with an amazing score of 162 were Arty Crammon, Steve Sayers, Kevin Bonser and a ghost closely followed by John Barraclough, Felix Mallon, Dave Nicholls and David Blanchette with 161 3rd Martin Welsh, Pam Welsh, Mike Ivory and Jean Goodwin 152 4th Tony and Sue Forbes and Fred and Monique 148 NTP´s 5th Clive Horne 11th Albert Cook 12th in 2 Arty Crammon 15th John Kirkwood 17th John Barraclough Football draw Felix Mallon Gary Grierson Duane James Colin Daye-Gretton John Kirkwood Jeff Lynch Tony Stanley Bertie Lawson and Steve Sayers Eurogolf and Toffs will

Las Ramblas Golf & Social Society On Monday we played a 2 ball better ball and taking 1st place were Bryan Neal and John Dobson with an excellent 48 points. One of the highlights of their round was John getting a birdie on the tough, stroke index 2, fourth hole for five points. Sounds confusing I know, but Bryan also played with our guest,Alan Joplin, and they came in as runners up with 46 points. I think Alan will be having a handicap adjustment before his next visit having scored 42 points on his own. Before moving on to the rest of the week’s results I’d like to make a mention about our match secretary, Dee Biggerstaff. For the past twenty years Dee has organised us into our playing groups and allocated the tee times. Dee, and husband Geoff, ran a successful greengrocery business back in the UK, based in Ascot, before moving out to the Costa Blanca around 1988. Their first venture was to open a restaurant in Villamartin plaza called Pastimes which they ran for around ten years. It is now an Indian called Shalamar. I’m sure all fellow members would join me in saying she does a grand job. And so, on to Wednesday’s Stableford result. At this pointmodesty should prevail but

it won’t! I won with 41 points! I could bore you with the brilliance of some of my shots but space probably will not allow. Apparently Sunshine FM now want to interview me! Second and third places went to Nigel Price and Bryan Neal who both scored 40 points and fourth, with a very respectable 39, was Heinz Lei. On a rollover week, only Lindsay Forbes managed to score a two and helped himself to the

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pot of 40 Euros. Friday had us playing the ever popular Texas Scramble. Our winners, with a gross score of 64, which included six birdies and an eagle were Terry Field, RegAkehurst, Rachael Lecky and Hendrick (Ajax) Oldenziel. More about Hendrick to follow in a later report. Pues, hasta la semana que viene Peter Reffell

resume in September. TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 26th June Toffs played their usual stableford competition. The course is in super condition and despite the intense heat some impressive scores were recorded. The overall winners were 1st Colin Daye-Gretton 41 2nd Clive Horne 40 c/b 3rd Pete Gartside 40 c/b 4th Mike Ivory Cat 1 1st Jack Simpson 39 2nd Tony Forbes 38 Cat 2 1st David Horne 38 2nd Steve Sayers 37 Cat 3 1st Morag Turner 39 2nd John Hill 37 NTP´s 5th Fred Reeve 11th Steve Sayers 12th in 2 Alan Venables 15th Tony Forbes 17th Clive Horne Hole in 1 Best front 9 Angelique Berndt 20 Best back 9 Glenn Roberts 22 Football draw Bev Fairhurst Debbie Weedon Stan Lowe John Fairhurst and Pete Gartside

La Tercia Golf Society has been existence for several years under varying names. The current name is attached to a now defunct golf course and they now base their headquarters at Vistabella golf course for their meet on the last Wednesday of the month. They also run frequent 'away days' at Golf Courses all over the Costa Blanca. One such was at the superb Lo Romero Golf Course on 27th June, which was in superb condition. Taking advantage of this was member Jim Hynes, who excelled with a magnificent 43 points and John Wilby, who scooped the 2's pool, rolling in a superb 25 yard (at least) putt on Hole 5. Unusually, of the 16 players participating, only 2 of the 4 Nearest the Pins were claimed. Nearest the pins: Hole 5 J Wilby, Hole 7.No-one, Hole 12....J Hynes, Hole 15....No-one 3rd place..Dave Johnston.hcp 24 score 31 points c/b 2nd place.John Wilby hcp 7 score 35 points 1st place Jim Hynes hcp 22 score 43 points Best Guest G Blakeway hcp 28 score 30 points Anyone interested in joining a friendly society contact Secretary David Johnston on johnstda@btinternet.com

NEWS FROM CD TORREVIEJA

Right-back Germán will continue to don blue and white for the next season Germán Andrés Acuña Julio (Columbia, 1992) is all set to play another season with CD Torrevieja, after both parties agreed to renew his contract with the club. Germán plays in the position of right-back and stands out for his speed, energetic bursts across the pitch and his personality in the game. Germán joined CD Torrevieja towards the end of last season and his good performances on the field were noted by the coaches, convincing them to keep the Columbian player on for another year. The South-American player has former experience playing for teams such as the Boca Juniors (Columbia), Lotería de Táchira (Venezuela) and UD Ciempozuelos (Spain). Germán stays! Centre midfield Álvaro Más, joins CD Torrevieja CD Torrevieja has reached a deal to sign up new player Álvaro Más Huertas (Alicante, 1992), who will join the Club for the forthcoming season. Álvaro occupies the position of centre midfield. He is known for his leadership abilities, ball control,

excellent team work and his experience. The 26-year-old player from Alicante, comes to CD Torrevieja from UD Ilicitana, where he enjoyed a great season as one of the team’s key players. Más has previously played for Quintanar del Rey, Orihuela CF and FC Jove Español, all Third Division clubs. He went on to make his debut for Second Division Hércules CF in the 2013-2014 season. Welcome Álvaro! ¿Do you want to play in our youth team? 1. Visit our main office in C/Caballero de Rodas, 56, in Torrevieja. Main office opening hours: Monday from 17:00 to 20:00.

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The course continues to improve after the recent changes after the hollow tining and course maintenance with the new bunkers settling down. Mondays roll up stableford of the yellow blocks was won by Doug Spiring. Wednesday results was as follows, 4th, Graham Cooke (32), 3rd, Robert MacDonald (35), 2nd, Eric Owens (35) and 1st, Ole Dibbern (36) Ole also won his singles match play against Jerry Coneybeare 2&1. Nearest the pins were Alex Duchart (3), Jerry Coneybeare(6),Ole Dibbern(13) and Eric Owens (16). 18 members and guests played this Saturdayon another very warm day, which was a stableford of the White blocks, with the wind blowing it proved very difficult as the scores below reflect. Results were as follows, 4th, Graham Cooke (27), 3rd, Doug Spiring(28), 2nd, Eric Owens (28) and 1st, Alex Duchart (31). Nearest the pins were Barry Roehrig (3), Russell Gordon (6) Mick Elliot (13) and, Graham Cooke (16). There were two 2,s Russell Gordon on the 6th and Graham Cooke on the 16th. Hole 3 was pulled out of the bag so it is a roll over. Best dressed golfer was John McAdams a bottle of wine for his poorly back. La Finca Golf Society meets every Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays at La Finca with first tee time around 09-00 am. Saturday is main competition day with various competitions which are Spanish Federated, to be eligible to play you need a handicap of 16 or less. If you are interested or require more information give Barry a ring on 666694467 or 966731033.

Our June Open Day at La Serena last Saturday was celebrated in glorious sunshine.The course again is in quite superb condition, again thanks to the green-keeping staff for the continued improvements. Well done Wayne and your team. Thanks to Jose, Karolina and Paul who work like a well-oiled machine catering for our large number and helping to make our competition such a success. To the oft forgotten staff under Bruno in the bar many thanks. Camillus was not with us on the day as he was off on his hols to Dubai no less. However, he left the running of the competition in the capable hands of his deputy Philip Mountford. Philip was ably assisted by James Hayes and Denis McCormack. As Terry is in Ireland having various additions and subtractions, something akin to Steve Austen and the “six million dollar man”, the vice-captain James stood in to present the prizes. Get well soon Terry. PrizesMay and June were as follows; Crystal 1stElsie Cowie 42. 2ndDavid Sommerville 41. 3rdRobert Smith 38. Crystal 2, 1stYvette McGeehan

41. 2ndHep Kinnear39. 3rdNoel Murray 38. Week 2. Golf prizes week 1, Cat I, 1st Richard Heaton 37, 2nd James Hayes 37, 3rd John O’Brien 36. Cat II 1stLoaganNayager 34, 2nd Gordon Montgomery 33, 3rd Aideen Considine 33. Open Day results. NTP’sSue Benning (2), Steve Hopkins, Chris Daw, Ray Brennan and Geoff Ellender. Cat III. 1st Elsie Cowie38. 2ndSheila Coyne 37. 3rdYvette McGeehan 36. Cat II. 1stHarry Lee 40. 2ndJohn Aitchison 40. 3rdBev Ellender 37. Cat I. PauvlaSerakova 36. 2ndPat Coyne 36. 3rd Tony Head 34. Best gross went 30 John O’Brien. 2nd overall Alan Woods42. The overall winner with 42 points on lowest handicapThomas Warren. We have a waiting list in operation at the moment for membership at La Serena, however membership of The Celts is always available. If you would like information on joining our club or entering a team in any of the federation events why not send an e-mail to johnobrienalicante@gmail.com or call 615466398?

This week the Lancasters played at San Luis. As the season is coming to a close, they went in with all guns blazing and came away with 3 winning rinks against tough opponents! Well done John Cleal, Ian Forbes & Jacqui Johnston; Mel Highland, Peter Farrell & Peter Bradbury and Claire Dye, George Kershaw & Abby Benson. Another 6 points for the Lancasters. Next week, at home against Emerald Isle Victors, it’s all to play for in order to avoid relegation. The Blenheims are hot on the heels of San Luis with equal points at the top of the league but San Luis just edging ahead on shot difference. On a very hot day against San Miguel Christians, the Blenheims kept their cool and won 5 rinks, only just losing by 2 shots on the 6th rink. A great victory for the Blenheims with a win of 12-2 points. Watch this space for the race to the top of the league next week!! And there’s plenty of tension in the VCL league as well! The Lions started the day 10 points behind San Luis with 12 points available to decide the winner of the League. Unfortunately the task proved impossible - both the San Luis

singles players winning their games, which means that San Luis has won the title. Well done to the winning rink Derek Sale, Carol Broomfield, Caroline Smyth & Jason Prokopowycz and to the men’s pairs Del Toozer and John Smyth who drew on their rink. The Cheetahs played their final match of the season away at La Siesta. It was a particularly hot and humid day and unfortunately one of the Cheetahs members had to retire so the men’s pairs couldn’t finish their game. Meanwhile the Cheetahs had wins in both the mens and ladies singles by John and Dee Stephenson. The day finished with a celebration lunch at the nearby Gran China restaurant where they were joined by their colleagues QBC Tigers. With a bye for the last week of the season The Tigers finished overall winners of the league by 11 points fantastic result! This means that the Tigers will be promoted to Division 2 of the VCL next season. Congratulations and very well done! Quesada Bowls Club is sponsored by Spanish Life Properties https://spanishlifepropertiessl.com

Hat trick of family firsts in 2nd Travesia de la Cantera Alicante Sunday 1st July finally saw the 2nd Travesia de La Cantera on the beach Playa Albufereta, Alicante. Previously postponed from May due to plagues of Portuguese Man of War jellyfish and then for a second time in June, this travesia finally took place on Sunday 1st July. Over 200 swimmers participated in the 4km race and 133 swimmers in the 2km race. Compliments to be given to the organisers “La Concejalia de Deportes de Alicanet” and “Cronotag.es” for their efficient timing controls and organisation of the event. The 2km race starting first at 9am with participants fighting

strongly for places in their age groups. The youngest swimmer of the competition Amy Connolly, aged 13, had a good strong start and managed to keep this pace all through the race and was rewarded with 1st place in her category “Infantil female” with a time for the 2km of 34:26 and being place the 4th girl to finish from all ages. At 9:15am the 4km race began. Older sister to Amy, Zoe Connolly, again one of the youngest swimmers in the event came in first in her “Junior female” category and the 1st girl to compete the 4km race with a time of 53:42 and 4th finisher from all the men and

women. Mum Vicki Connolly also participated in the 4km race with Zoe in the “50 -59 female” category with a time of 1:05:39. Finishing 1st in her category gave the whole family a hat trick of first places. Friend and teammate Beth Altabas was not to be left out being the oldest participant in the 4km race finishing first in her “60+ female” category. All 4 swimmers members of Elche Club Natacion put the club high in the club rankings along with other teammate Jamie in the 60+ masculine category.

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We fished the 6th round of the Summer Series at the Embalsa de la Pedrera on the 26th June. They have now started to pump water in to the lake from the canal and hopefully it will help to maintain the level. It was a very hot day with the temperature now rising to summer highs, and making the poles extremely hot and difficult to handle. Weights were close, but Mick Hill fishing his favourite method the pole feeder taking the top spot with 9.440kgs, second place was Richard King with 8.500kgs and coming in third was Richard Wood with 8.220kgs 1st Mick Hill with 9.440kgs fishing the pole feeder using pellet 2nd Richard King with 8.500kgs fishing the pole using paste 3rd Richard Wood with 8.220kgs fishing the pole using paste

Our 10th round of the Spring Championship was fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 27th June. The river is still carrying extra water and colour, also the pegs are beginning to get over grown and anyone fishing there needs to take a cutter with them. Mick Hill hit the headlines again with the top spot, making it a double for the two days with a weight of 15.800kgs, second place was Bill Reade with 14.380kgs and third again was Richard Wood with 10.900kgs, all three were fishing towards the top end of the crystal bridge. 1st Mick Hill with 15.800kgs fishing the feeder using wafters 2nd Bill Reade with 14.380kgs fishing the pole using paste and bread 3rd Richard Wood with 10.900kgs fishing the feeder using pellet Just an amendment to last week’s report, the match fished on the 20th June at Pedrera was for the annual Memorial Trophy, and the winner was Dave Hutchinson with a weight of 21.060kgs / There are still some vacancies at the Club and if anyone is interested in joining please contact Richard Wood on 611451423

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

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Your Week in Sport Celebrity golf Charity Challenge ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

You’ll have realised this by now, of course. By the time you read this, several British tennis players will have already have departed Wimbledon 2018 because you will be reading this on Tuesday. And the tournament starts on Monday. That’s 24 hours for British dreams to be shattered.

It tells you how much attention I actually pay to Formula One when I read the headline “Verstappen wins after Hamilton retires” and I thought, “whoa, Lewis. Retirement so young? That’s a little drastic!” Lewis hasn’t retired from F1 in that way, he retired from the Austrian Grand Prix which allowed Max Verstappen to go on and win. A Red Bull driver winning in Austria, you say? How convenient.

Sir Andy had the right idea. As soon as he realised that he was likely to play on Tuesday AND it might clash with England v Colombia in the football World Cup he withdrew from the tournament. Something to do with it being a bit soon to be playing five sets, apparently. Having seen Murray’s two comeback matches in the last fortnight, I think worrying about five sets might be a little ambitious. He definitely wants to watch the football. As I am sure you know, the British Number One is actually Kyle Edmund and he has been saying he is “fine” about the prospect of meeting Novak Djokovic. In the THIRD ROUND. Really, Kyle? One step at a time, no? That means you have to win two matches to play him and, being British and all, the odds are somewhat against you especially considering you will be carrying the weight of Andy Murray on your not-too-broad shoulders. Edmund is, at best, a modern version of Tim Henman. Not in the posh sense, in the “he’s OK but he will never win a Slam sense. At worst, he is Jeremy Bates.

England battered Australia once more in short-form cricket, winning the T20 by quite a few runs led, predominantly, by a rapid 50 from Joss Buttler (who else) and the leg-spin of Adil Rashid. India are next and will probably be better than the Australians.

More than 80 players teed-off at Villamartin on Saturday for the Celebrity Golf Charity Challenge in aid of the AECC. The shotgun start saw each person play one hole with John Virgo and Willie Thorne, both of who kept the banter and quick comments going all day and made the event a truly enjoyable one. Then it was back to Evolution, at La Fuente Centre, for a buffet and a little liquid refreshment after the round and the opportunity for a few golfing stories of the day. Sunday saw nearly 200 people flock to Fairways for the presentation evening. The event began with a three-course meal and a game of Heads and Tails which kicked-off the fundraising elements of the night which also included an auction with a number of items signed by John Virgo, Willie Thorne, Bobby Davro and football legend Paul Gascoigne. The winner of the Heads and Tails game won a 32 inch flat screen TV which they asked to be auctioned for the charity and raised 100e. Local artist Sheila Chinnock donated a painting for auction which raised 60e and also gave a 100e donation from the recent sale of her work. There were prizes for the golfers - either nearest the pin or longest drive - on every hole, all of which were donated by local businesses, such as IFX, Sunworld, South Coast Removals, Sunshine FM, the Ale House, CRL, Hermanos Group, The Orange Tree and Euroguard who had also sponsored the holes to help raise money for the charity. The tournament was won by ‘The Odd Balls’ who donated 100e of the 500e prize to the charity fund and once the official presentation was over the audience was entertained by after dinner speeches by John Virgo and Willie

Thorne before the hilarious Bobby Davro took the mic. The evening ended with entertainment dancing into the small hours with Deja Nielson. The weekend-long event began on Friday at Evolution, where Stevie Spit interviewed snooker legends Willie Thorne and John Virgo, which was filmed by Viva TV. This was followed by the draw for the golf to decide which team started on which hole. On Saturday whilst the teams were out golfing there was also a Ladies Brunch at Evolution with entertainment by Stevie Spit and Nicky G with ‘Songs from the Musicals´. As well as the general charity fundraising elements such as ticket sales and auction lots, donations will also be made by Evolution Bar and Fairways and the total raised will be announced shortly. The money will go directly to the ACEE regional head office in Alicante to be used for research and to subsidise the local Early Detection Programme.

Golf Winners: The Odd Balls

Celebrity picture time (Claire Smith and Bobby Davro)

Willie Thorne

After-dinner fun

Sacked in the morning ■ CHRIS DARWEN chris@costablancapeople.com

where, if you speak fluent Scouse, Sergio Ramos committed the heinous crime of closely marking Liverpool's star-man, Mohamed Salah. I jest of course, my Scouse mates would ever say heinous. Liverpool fans were all over social media come Sunday evening telling anyone that would listen that Russia's penalty win over Spain was 'justice' for Ramos hurting Mo Salah's shoulder in Kyiv. To be fair, it was no wonder Salah had a dodgy shoulder. The poor guy had spent all season carrying both his club and Egypt so something was bound to give way. But back to Russia. Wow. Who would have thought putting eleven men in our own penalty area for 120 minutes would stop Spain passing their way through to goal? Yes, they had 95% possession but what did they actually do with it? Not enough, I can tell you. Mind you, if it had not been for Gerard PK then Russia's grand plan might have come unstuck. Bless Gerard though, trying to convince the referee and his teammates that he hadn't done it on purpose. Personally, I felt for the 38-year-old Sergei Ignashevich. The Russian captain had the misfortune to score an early own-goal when the whole country was willing them to win and he scored it whilst Sergio Ramos was hugging him. That can't have been a nice feeling. The

Has anyone checked on Diego Maradona?

OG, I mean. I am sure Sergio gives lovely hugs. And with Spain having only ever won one penalty shootout and having never beaten a host nation at the World Cup it was obvious who was going to win on spot kicks, no?

Uruguay and Portugal were never likely to put on a similar show considering Uruguay had Diego Godin in defence and Portugal had Pepe in theirs and these are two men that would kick their newborn if it meant keeping a clean sheet.

Saturday had been relatively insane it's own little way. It was the day where both the best players in the world (allegedly) departed, both probably playing in their last ever World Cup and both leaving having never scored a goal in a World Cup knockout match. Yes, we waved goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo (who had a good tournament) and Leo Messi (who did not). Their successor has long been thought to be Neymar but, to be honest, he spends too much time rolling around on the floor to show what skills he actually has. The actual heir to the jointthrone is France's Kylian Mbappe. Granted, it probably wasn't going to take much to beat Jorge Sampaoli's throw-a-six to start tactical system but the sight of Mbappe picking up on a misplaced Argentine pass deep in his own half and then racing anyone daft enough to try and catch him to the penalty area was a magical site. I believe this to be the moment that Javier Mascherano decided to retire from international football as he saw the blur of Mbappe disappear. Marcos Rojo rarely needs an excuse to put in a daft tackle but why not do it with a bit more purpose outside the area?

Yet, Argentina briefly looked like there might be some genius hidden deep inside their madness as Angel Di Maria did about the only thing he has done of use since 2014. His long-range stunner was then followed by a deflection off Argentina's right-back, Mercado. This pleased me greatly as I have been sitting on the 'Super Mercado' gag since the tournament kicked off. Then, France's Benjamin Parvard, the French exchange student that both your sister and mother stay in touch with years after his trip, showed Mercado what a proper right-back goal looks like, scoring the most technically perfect thing you are ever going to see. Trust me, Kieran Trippier can't do that. Soon Mbappe took over the show. And that was that for this terrible, terrible Argentina mess.

There was no clean sheet. Cavani and Suarez played the kind of almost-onetwo that adults would do against the under 8s at the end of training before Cavani faced it into the back of the net. Ronaldo was anonymous and it was left to Big Bad Pepe to head home an equaliser from a corner, surprise surprise. Now, I finally get PSG's Edinson Cavani. I've spent the last few years thinking he'd be better suited to Lord of the Rings (one for the kids there) than a football pitch but he scored a delightful winning goal meaning the South Americans have to believe they can go all the way. And then there was Croatia against Denmark. After four minutes I, like everyone else, was thinking "oooo, another classic on the cards here!" After 94 minutes and the final whistle, I was halfway through my ironing. My plea for anyone to score a winner so we did not have to do extra-time fell on deaf ears. And if they had heard me we would have been denied yet more late, late drama in this World Cup. Croatia were awarded a penalty with moments left in extra time and Modric

faced Kasper Schmeichel. Now, Schmeichel isn't really someone who needs a confidence boost but his save was pretty impressive. The game went to penalties, just like the one before it.

And, by the end, you have to feel for Kasper and his old man, Pete, who was on camera almost as often. Kasper saved two penalties in the shootout to compliment the extra time save and still finished on the losing side. His opposite number, Subasic, saved three of the Danish penalties and the Croats are in the last eight. All this World Cup madness means that one of the following teams will be in the World Cup Final; Croatia, Switzerland, Sweden, England, Colombia, Russia. Read those again. That's on England's side of the draw which, of course, means that they will spectacularly self-combust on Tuesday and spend the next 50 years wondering what might have been. Or, you know, Southgate might lead them to glory? Ask me again on Wednesday morning. Colombia are dangerous, especially when they keep eleven men on the pitch.

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