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Ed’s Note..
Is it me or does the time go faster each year that passes, IT’S JUNE ALREADY… The balmy summer evenings, romantic strolls on the beach hand in hand, OH and the start of the school holidays, enough said!
So what’s in store this month? Who will win the UK General Election on the 8th, as Theresa May takes on Jeremy Corbyn in battle for Prime Minister… Other dates this month include The Marbella Feria starts on the 6th then the 18th of June is Fathers Day in the UK. On the 23rd June it’s San Juan, the one night of the year where you are allowed to camp on the beach and have bonfires. Make the most of the start of June as the kids break up for the oh-so-long summer holidays on the 23rd! Have a great month and remember, keep smiling.
in the June Magazine...
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Women’s World: For all you Mum’s out there. The Joys of Parenthood...
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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!
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Gadgets & Gizmo’s: 3D Printed earbuds to get the best experience from your music also a fantastic new concept in tyres plus lots more…
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A Man’s World: The ‘RULES’ from our side for once... Read them as weep ladies!
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This month in ‘All Revved Up’ we take a look on screen at life before CGI, cars that have starred film and TV.
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This kids page this month sees us lost in space... Jokes, puzzles and lots more!
What a month loads’ going on up and down the Costa del Sol Nerja and Fuengirola both have music festivals and The Marbella Feria plus lots, lots more...
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Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.
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A Woman’s World
• Being home with kids all day is just the loneliest never-alone thing. Like living in a cave filled with malfunctioning Teddy Ruxpins (if you aren’t familiar, • The best thing about trying to name a it’s a teddie that talks..) baby is realising just how many people •You will eat 95% of your meals either you hate. incredibly fast or with one hand. Or both. • Suddenly your idea of cleanliness goes Think you are going to sit down for a out of the window… On second thought lovely meal for the next five years, think you think, maybe they aren't THAT again. dirty. A quick wash down with a wet •Bedtime: the perfect time for your kids wipe will suffice… to start asking questions, need a glass of • My 7-year-old daughter asked me water, get hungry or need the bathroom! twice today "Mum, what poison would •A two year old is like having a blender kill someone the fastest?" and now I'm that you have just tried to make soup in wondering if I've underestimated her. and the lid came off. • The backseat of your car will be nasty. • I have decided NO smartphones, ipads I don’t care how often you wash your car etc. for my kids. They need to suffer now. Crushed food, spilled juice, and a years of fleeting, awkward eye contact whole lot of other nasty things are going with strangers like I did. to be loitering in the back seat now…
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CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2017… Who’s going to be in the CBB house this year? While the reported line-up includes massive celebs such as Caitlyn Jenner, MTV couple Charlotte Crosby and Stephen Bear, as well as the legendary Hulk Hogan – there’s one particular star Channel 5 are desperate to see on the show. And that’s TOWIE’s very own longhaired pirate, Pete Wicks. Bobby Norris the loveable TOWIE favourite has been “in talks” to enter the house for the first time. Derek Acorah (Physic) has apparently been booked up already (bet he knew that was coming)… When will the new series start? No date has been confirmed yet for the next series of Celebrity Big Brother. However, the summer version of the series traditionally starts in early July and continues until late August. STRICTLY COME DANCING 2017… Rumoured celebrity contestants
this year include. Holly Willoughby, Patrick Stewart and Ryan Thomas as Shirley Ballas confirmed as new judge. STRICTLY Come Dancing will return with a new set of celebrities ready to dance the night away this autumn, but who might be signing up? Other celeb’s in the rumour mill are Dynasty legend Joan Collins has apparently been asked by BBC bosses if she would be interested in taking part in the ballroom competition. TOWIE star Lydia Bright has revealed she wants to join the show, having previously appeared on The Island and The Jump. Footballer Jermain Defoe has admitted he would love to do it if he was approached. Comedian Tommy, one half of Cannon and Ball, is another star tipped to join the series. Tommy could be the eldest star ever take appear on the show as a dancer, at the age of 78. Still mourning the death of The Great British Bake Off there is nothing we'd love more than to see Mary Berry swap the kitchen for the dance floor. Roll on the Autumn and that dance floor once again...
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CELEB GOSSIP...
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KIM WANTS TIME APART FROM HUSBAND KANYE... Their relationship has been floundering after the Paris robbery, a source said last month. Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has reportedly filmed a breakup scene with her husband and rapper Kanye West. The popular couple have reportedly been facing turmoil in their relationship since Kim’s Paris robbery. According to a source, Kim, alongside her mother Kris Jenner, filmed the scene for their family TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. In the scene Kim reportedly told her mother that things between her and West are not working out, despite numerous attempts to save their marriage. MORE TOWIE DRAMA… Looks like the bad feeling hasn't quite gone
away yet. TOWIE stars Jamie Reed and Amber Turner might have tried to put their messy split behind them but the fallout is still causing drama. Jamie has confessed that he’s struggled with frequently coming face-to-face with his ex-girlfriend whilst filming the show – so much so that he’d like to her LEAVE the country. A bit harsh don’t you think Jamie??? Fingers crossed his new romance with model Jade Lewis doesn’t endure quite as much drama, but this is TOWIE after all so we won’t hold our breath…
THE GRAND TOUR SEASON 2… Amazon Prime will be Grand touring this
Autumn 2017. Clarkson, Hammond and May will be fooling around on an epic scale again. The boys have been spotted filming on the island of Pag in Croatia and Hammond was seen driving an Ariel Nomad, while Jeremy tried out a blue Audi TT. Little is known about what the format of season 2 will be, but we're at least assuming the whole 'tour' element will remain, including the travelling tent. It remains to be seen whether features such as Celebrity Braincrash, Conversation Street or the Eboladrome test track will be back.
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Sheikh’in up the blood supply An Arab Sheikh was admitted to Hospital for heart surgery, but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to have some of his blood type stored in case the need arose. As the gentleman had an extremely rare type of blood that couldn't be found locally, the call went out around the world.
Finally a Scotsman was located who had the same rare blood type. After some coaxing, the Scot donated his blood for the Arab. After the surgery the Arab sent the Scotsman a new BMW, a diamond necklace for his wife, and $100,000 US dollars in appreciation for the blood donation. A few months later, the Arab had to undergo a corrective surgery procedure. Once again, his doctor telephoned the Scotsman who this time was more than happy to donate his blood. “In appr After the second surgery, the Arab sent the eciation of the blo Scotsman a thank-you card and a box of Quality od donation Street chocolates. The Scotsman was shocked ." that the Arab did not reciprocate his kind gesture as he had anticipated. He then phoned the Arab and asked him: "I thought you would be more generous than that last time you sent me a BMW, diamonds and money, but this time you only sent me a lousy thank-you card and a cheap box of chocolates ?" To this the Arab replied....
"Aye laddie, but I now have Scottish blood in me veins”.
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Winners... Where are they now? Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed, 2017 Winner:
Junior Doctor Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed has her sights set on helping to improve the nation's health. "My dream is to continue working as a doctor and also to combine it with my other passion food," said Saliha after picking up the trophy last month. I’d love to write cookbooks in my own style, as well as healthy eating cookbooks. I’d hope to be able to help drive the country towards healthier meals, particularly in children.”
Jane Devonshire, 2016 Winner:
After winning the competition last year Jane has gone on to create her own website where she posts recipes and blog posts about her culinary adventures. In January this year she spent a week at two star Michelin restaurant Le Gavroche in London's Mayfair.
Simon Wood, 2015 Winner:
Data manager Simon Wood fought off fierce competition to win the 2015 edition of MasterChef. Judge Gregg Wallace said that he had "no doubt" that Simon would secure a professional career in the food industry. His first recipe book At Home With Simon Wood is published on 11th April.
Ping Coombes, 2014 Winner:
Malaysian-born Ping Coombes was made redundant shortly before being invited onto the show. Since her victory, she has run street food classes and appeared at food festivals and popped up at various restaurants, working under the name Ping's Pantry. She has also just been appointed Consultant Chef of Chi Kitchen, the pan-Asian restaurant in Debenhams's flagship Oxford Street store in London.
Natalie Coleman, 2013 Winner:
Natalie Coleman, has totally abandoned her life as a former credit controller/techno DJ. Since her MasterChef victory, Natalie has worked at some of the UK's most renowned restaurants (including Le Gavroche, the Gilbert Scott and the Hand & Flowers) and appeared on various TV shows. She published her first cookbook Winning Recipes: For Every Day in 2014 and also teaches children's cookery classes in schools.
Shelina Permalloo, 2012 Winner:
Former charity worker Shelina has been sharing her take on Mauritian cooking on TV, at events such as the BBC Good Food Show and on the menu at Michelin-starred restaurant Benares. Her first book, Sunshine On A Plate, was published in June 2013 and her second, The Sunshine Diet, was published in January 2015.
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After winning the highly coveted cooking crown, where are the amateur MasterChef winners now? We find out... Tim Anderson, 2011 Winner:
The American-born craft beer bar manager wowed John and Gregg by using elements of Japanese cooking in his dishes. Since he picked up the crown, he’s had stints at Le Gavroche and the Fat Duck. His 'Japanese soul food restaurant' Nanban now has a permanent site in Brixton, London. He has also published a book.
Dhruv Baker, 2010 Winner:
The Mexican-born, Indian-raised Baker quit his job in media sales to take part in the 2010 series. Since his win he has worked with Michel Roux Jr at Le Gavroche and at De Librije in Holland. He’s now co-owner of catering company Earlsfield Kitchen, the Jolly Gardeners pub in London and his first recipe collection Spice was published in 2014.
Mat Follas, 2009 Winner:
After winning the title, he opened The Wild Garlic in Beaminster, Dorset in June 2009, although the restaurant relocated and subsequently closed in late 2013. He's now launched a new solo venture called Mat Follas at The Casterbridge and is the author of two recipe books: Fish and Vegetable Perfection.
James Nathan, 2008 Winner:
After his victory, former barrister James spent time honing his craft at Bentleys Oyster Bar in Piccadilly and at the Michael Caine-owned Bath Priory in Bath. He then moved to work as a chef at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow. He's now opened his own restaurant The Green Room at the Retallack Resort and Spa in Cornwall.
Steven Wallis, 2007 Winner:
The former fashion strategist packed up his bags after in 2007 and travelled the world having culinary adventures. He’s put that knowledge to good use as a writer, private chef & flavour consultant. He is now Group Head of Culinary Innovation at Two Sisters Food Group.
Peter Bayless, 2006 Winner:
The former advertising man wrote a book about winning the 2006 edition of MasterChef entitled My Father Could Only Boil Cornflakes before going on to work at Le Gavroche. He now cooks at a variety of UK and French restaurants, writes for food magazines.
Thomasina Miers, 2005 Winner:
The former freelance food writer became the star of her own Channel 4 programme with related cookery books. She also had a spell at Petersham Nurseries in London she then went on to open a Mexican restaurant in London called Wahaca. That restaurant has since expanded into a nationwide chain of restaurants, bars and street kitchens in the UK.
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A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds (And, some days I think I'm right there with them.)
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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ
1) Who fronted the band “Culture Club”? 2) What does a bad workman always blame? 3) Which is more substantial, “Afternoon Tea” or “High Tea”? 4) In medicine what do the initials ENT mean? 5) In which soap would you find a garage known as “The Arches”? 6) What is an “Alto Cumulus”? 7) In which European country would you find Tuscany? 8) Name the busiest passenger ferry port in England? 9) What weapons are used in fencing? 10) What is the German word for “one”? 11) Who got married in the society wedding of the year last month? 12) In which Scottish City would
you find Sauchiehall Street? 13) Which TV personality’s catchphrase is “Awright”? 14) Which musician was known as “Satchmo”? 15) Which royal was once married to Lord Snowden? 16) What do the initials MEP stand for? 17) In children’s television, what creature was Otis? 18) In which country would you find the pine-scented wine “Retsina”? 19) What is Mozzarella? 20) In which country are Rhineland, Bavaria and Saxony? 21)Which Joan starred in “What ever happened to Baby Jane”? 22) Which part of your body does an orthodontist look after? 23) Is Sweden a Kingdom or a Republic?
24) What type of plant is associated with a viticulturist? 25) Which film contains the song “Hi Ho”? 26) Which country won Eurovision 2017? 27) Which ice dance partnership performed to Ravel’s Bolero? 28) Which song contains the line “Feed the World”? 29) What is the name of Postman Pat’s pet cat? 30) Who wrote the book The Hound Of The Baskervilles? 31) What is the square root of 169? 32) According to the old proverb all roads lead to which capital city? 33) What gas do all fuels need in order to burn? 34) Which two colours are Dennis the Menace’s jumper?
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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming... The Technics SC-C70 is a one-box compact stereo system that’s got a CD player in the top, and a pick of AirPlay, DLNA or Bluetooth for streaming. There are five speakers hiding behind that deliciously industrial grille, and it promises distortion-free hi-fi sound. It is due out in September.
The Garmin VIRB 360 out later this month at around 800€ uses two ultra-wide angle lenses and four microphones to capture everything going on around you in pristine, auto-stitched 4K quality. The target market is active and extreme sports types looking to document their adrenaline-fuelled exploits.
Bridgestone's airless concept wheels hope to put an end to punctures forever. They use a system of blade-like spokes, with rims wrapped in slim rubber, to create a lightweight spinner that's strong and, most importantly, puncture proof. The resin and rubber can both be recycled, while the tread pattern is designed to reduce resistance, which means fewer pedals per mile. Bridgestone reckons you’ll see the tubeless spinners by 2019.
Olympus’ Tough TG-5 is shockproof, crushproof freeze-proof and waterproof. Equipped with a 12MP CMOS sensor and an image processor identical to that of the pro-level OM-D E-M1 Mark II, the £400 TG-5 can snap 4K videos and 120fps slow-mo. Stick a converter on the front and you’ll get that familiar fish-eye effect, too.
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Popular Restaurant & Bar in Calahonda, Mijas Costa - 59.950€
Established on the Costa del Sol for 7 years. Highly visible from the main road. With 150m2 internally and over 300m2 outside.
Pizza Take Away, Manilva - 40.000€ Very busy and well regarded in the area. A delivery service is offered. A good all year round business.
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This well established laundry has been trading for over 20 years. It is located in a very high profile position on a very busy road. Parking is available nearby and there is constant foot fall.
Airport Transfer Company: 495.000€
This minibus transfer business has been est over 10 years in the Malaga area and specialises in Airport transfers for holidaymakers to all areas of the Costa del Sol.
Ladies Designer Dress Agency Between San Pedro & Estepona - 35.000€
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A Man’s World
THE RULES: FROM OUR POINT OF VIEW...
We always hear 'THE RULES' from the female side. These are our rules: 1. Breasts are for looking at and that is why we do it. Don't try to change that. 2. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down – Let war commence… You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 3. Saturday is for Sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 4. Shopping is NOT a sport. And NO, we are never going to think of it that way. 5. Crying is blackmail. 6. Ask for what you want... Let us be clear on this one: subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it! 7. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one. 8. We don't remember dates... Mark birthdays and anniversaries on a calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand. 9. Yes, and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 10. A headache that has lasted for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor. 11. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days. 12. Christopher Columbus did not need directions, and neither do we. 13. ALL men see in only 16 colours, like a Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a colour. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
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Medical Mayhem BIOLOGY... FACTS & TRIVIA to make the mind boggle!
• The human body contains over 10 trillion cells. • Your heart is about the same size as your fist. • Your body makes over two million blood cells every second. • Human eyes produce a teaspoon of tears every hour. • The medical term for a builder’s bum is natal cleft. • There are arkound 100,000 miles of blood vessels in an adult human body. • Your fingernails grow at a rate of about 0.1mm per day and take around three months to completely replace themselves. • Research published in 2014 revealed that the human nose can detect more than a trillion smells. • The average human heart pumps enough blood in a lifetime to fill two Olympic swimming pools. • The brain makes up only about 2% of a human’s body mass, but uses 20% of its oxygen intake. • The tongue is the only body muscle that is attached at one end only (and, no, the penis is not a muscle!) • Botox, used surgically to smooth skin, contains tiny amounts of the toxin botulinum, one of the deadliest substances known. • Although incredibly rare, it is possible to catch tuberculosis (TB) from an infected cat.
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TOOTHACHE...
Toothache refers to pain in and around the teeth and jaws that's usually caused by tooth decay. You may feel toothache in many ways. It can come and go or be constant. Eating or drinking can make the pain worse, particularly if the food or drink is hot or cold. The pain can also be mild or severe. It may feel "sharp" and start suddenly. It can be worse at night, particularly when you're lying down. A lost filling or broken tooth can sometimes start the pain. It can also sometimes be difficult to decide whether the pain is in your upper or lower teeth. When a lower molar tooth is affected, the pain can often feel like it's coming from the ear. Toothache in other upper teeth may feel like it's coming from the sinuses, the small, air-filled cavities behind your cheekbones and forehead. The area of your jaw close to the infected tooth may also be sore and tender to touch. It's also possible for periodontal disease to give rise to a "dull" pain. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth.
WHEN TO SEE YOUR DENTIST
WHAT CAUSES TOOTHACHE?
TREATING TOOTHACHE
PREVENTING TOOTHACHE
If you have toothache for more than one or two days, visit your dentist as soon as possible to have it treated. The longer you leave it, the worse it will get. If your toothache isn't treated, the pulp inside your tooth will eventually become infected. This can usually lead to a dental abscess, with severe and continuous throbbing pain. Painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, may reduce the pain and discomfort while you're waiting for an appointment. Children under 16 years of age shouldn't be given aspirin. You can also try numbing the pain using an over-thecounter dental gel containing local anaesthetic, although this isn't suitable for children under 12. The type of treatment you have for toothache will depend on the cause of the pain, so your dentist will examine your mouth and may carry out an Xray to try to identify the problem. If your toothache is caused by tooth decay, your dentist will remove the decayed area and replace it with a filling. If your toothache is caused by a loose or broken filling, the filling will be taken out, any decay will be removed, and a new filling put in place. If the pulp inside your tooth is infected, you may need root canal treatment. This procedure involves removing the infected pulp and then inserting a special type of filling to seal the tooth and prevent reinfection. Your tooth may need to be removed if the toothache can't be treated using these methods, or the tooth is wedged between another tooth and your jaw (impacted). 48
Toothache occurs when the innermost layer of the tooth (dental pulp) becomes inflamed. The pulp is made up of sensitive nerves and blood vessels. Dental pulp can become inflamed as a result of: • Tooth decay: This leads to holes (cavities) forming in the hard surface of the tooth. • A cracked tooth: The crack is often so small that it can't be seen with the naked eye. • Loose or broken fillings. • Receding gums: Where the gums shrink (contract) to expose softer, more sensitive parts of the tooth root. • Periapical abscess: A collection of pus at the end of the tooth caused by a bacterial infection. The best way to avoid getting toothache and other dental problems is to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. To do this, you should: • Limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks: You should have these as an occasional treat and only at mealtimes; read more about cutting down on sugar. • Brush your teeth twice a day using a toothpaste that contains fluoride: Gently brush your gums and tongue as well. • Clean between your teeth using dental floss and, if necessary, use a mouthwash. • Don't smoke: It can make some dental problems worse. Make sure you have regular dental check-ups, preferably with the same dentist. The time between check-ups can vary, depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are.
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WHAT IS MENTAL WELLBEING?
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new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike?
WHAT IS MENTAL WELLBEING?
Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.
5 STEPS TO MENTAL WELLBEING
Below are five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our mental wellbeing:
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•GIVE TO OTHERS: Even the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.
friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing •BE MINDFUL: Be more these relationships. Learn more in aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelConnect for mental wellbeing. ings, your body and the world •BE ACTIVE: You don't have around you. Some people call this to go to the gym. Take a walk, go awareness "mindfulness". It can cycling or play a game of football. positively change the way you feel Find an activity that you enjoy and about life and how you approach make it a part of your life. Learn challenges. Whenever you bring more in Get active for mental well- awareness to what you’re directly being. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU experiencing via your senses, or to EXERCISE? A good rule is that one your state of mind via your minute of vigorous activity pro- thoughts and emotions, you’re vides the same health benefits as being mindful. And there’s growing two minutes of moderate activity. research showing that when you One way to do your recommended train your brain to be mindful, 150 minutes of weekly physical you’re actually remodeling the activity is to do 30 minutes on 5 physical structure of your brain. days a week. All adults should also break up long periods of sitting with light activity.
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ROME, ITALY: Endless adventures await in Rome. With two and a half thousand years of history, art and culture, it is no wonder Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Gaze at the masterpieces of the Vatican or walk into the past with visits to ancient relics, historic monuments and legendary museums. Or people-watch whilst sipping on an espresso in a quaint cafe.
FLORENCE/PISA (LIVORNO), ITALY: Visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David.
CANNES, FRANCE: Drive up Suquet Hill for a view of the city, sea and Lerins Island - fabulous darling How many rich and famous can you spot, walk the palm-lined promenade de la Croisette and count. The French Riviera at its best...the International Film Festival calls this home.
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PALMA, MAJORCA, SPAIN: On the one hand, this city, founded by the Romans some 2,100 years ago, is replete with (literally) wall-to-wall history and architectural splendour. You can journey back in time and wander the mazes of alleyways and cobblestone paths that surround the Gothic cathedral. On the other hand, Palma is bustling with life, showcasing the island's best restaurants, shops, nightlife and a vibrant art scene. NON-STOP ACTION: Norwegian Epic has taken fun to the next level. Splash down in our multi-slide Aqua Park. Go rock climbing or shoot some hoops in our two-story Sports Complex. Or break a sweat in our fitness centre complete with a boxercise ring. Whatever you decide to do there is something for everyone around every corner of this amazing ship. STUNNING CABINS: From The Haven with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First-class amenities including large balconies, butlers and more. To spacious, stylish suites with indulgences like fine linens, luxury bath, sliding glass doors and a private balcony. See the world unfold right in front of you. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own sweeping balcony. Well-appointed and spacious style awaits you inside or out. (Balcony cabin shown).
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LIFE BEFORE CGI...
Before CGI (computer-generated imagery) came on the scene the film and TV industry had to actually use the real thing. We all have our favorite star cars, but did you know there were so many of them used on the screen?
The General Lee was one of the bestknown cars in TV, except there were nearly 300 of them! On average in each of the 150 episodes 2 cars were flipped or rolled and destroyed. 24 1957 Plymouth Furys used in the film Christine - only 2 survived. And the engine sounds were not any of them, they were from a 1970 428 SCJ Mustang.
K.I.T.T which stood for Knight Industries Two Thousand, was a customized Pontiac Trans Am. In each of the four series, between 4 and 9 nine were destroyed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Good thing they bought them all at $1 each. Four cars are still in existence. The Ferrari Daytona Spider in Miami vice was a mock up!!! It was really a Chevrlet Covette based replica. This outraged Enzo Feraari so the white Testarossa was introduced, but the cost of Testarossas was so high they used a number of DeTamaso Panteras with Ferrari body kits for scenes that were too risky for the Ferrari.
The Original Blues Brothers movie used 13 different Bluesmobiles, all former police cars purchased from the California Highway Patrol, mocked up to look like former Mount Prospect, Illinois patrol cars. Some were formatted for speed, and others in jumps or high-performance manoeuvres; one was designed simply to fall apart! 56
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STRANGE SUPERSTITIONS... CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH
Do you avoid ladders, pavement cracks and black cats? Or are you far too rational to believe in old wives' tales? Whatever your stance on superstitions, here are some of the more bizarre beliefs from around the world. • If someone cuts bread in an uneven manner is a sign that they have been telling lies. • Hanging a snakeskin from the rafters protects you from fire. • If you see a chimney sweep then shake his hand so that some of his good luck rubs off onto you. • If you shave your head on a Saturday, you will be in perpetual debt. • On the first day of the month it is lucky to say "white rabbits, white rabbits white rabbits," before uttering your first word of the day. • A knife placed under the bed during the childbirth will ease the labour pains. • Keeping a hat on the bed causes bad luck. • Dropping scissors on the floor means your lover is unfaithful to you. • If you use the same pen to take a test that you used for studying to take the test you will get good marks as the pencil remembers the answers. • Unless you were born in October, it's unlucky to wear opals. • A spider is a repellent against plague when worn around the neck in a walnut shell. • If you bite your tongue while eating, it is because you have recently told a lie. • The sound of bells drives away demons because they're afraid of the loud noise. • It is bad luck to light three cigarettes with the same match. • A fish should always be eaten from the head toward the tail.
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What’s On Guide...
7th & 8th June 2017: Hi! Drone Technology at the Malaga Trade Fair and Congress Centre in. For all you tech heads out there the event will feature, technological companies, developers, flight operators and professional pilots. This is a must for forward thinking companies here on the Costa. For more info see: https://www.facebook.com/hidronetec. 10th June to the 1st July 2017: The Nerja Caves International Festival of Music and Dance is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer on the Costa del Sol. In 2017, the festival celebrates its 58th year. For more information call: 952 529 520 or see www.cuevadenerja.es. 10th June to the 29th July 2017: The City of Fuengirola Festival has an impressive line-up for 2017. This summer, artists including Sting, The Beach Boys, Michael Nyman, Jamie Cullum and La Oreja de Van Gogh will perform at Sohail Castle. For more info see www.jacksonlive.es. June 6th to 11th 2017: The Marbella Feria. Feria de San Bernabe takes place every June in Marbella. This fair is in honor of the city's patron saint San Barnabé and is a must see while in Marbella. There are lots of celebrations and events taking place throughout the city. Expect business to be shut or be working restricted hours for this week. June 23rd 2017: San Juan - The festival of San Juan is held on the eve of June 23rd and lasts until the early hours of June 24th. All night, along the beaches of the coast bonfires and fireworks are lit to celebrate San Juan. A dip in the sea at midnight is considered to be good luck. Mythology suggests that strange things occur on this evening! Every Monday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm. Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis. Every Monday: Age Concern Drop In for a coffee and a chat at The Captain’s bar Urb. Las Adelfas No. 11 from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771. Every Tuesday: Age Care Coffee Morning at the Baptist Church, Calahonda, where people can chat, share experiences & take part in a variety of activities. Tel: 952 933 409 for info. 11 am – 1 pm. Every Tuesday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for Spanish lessons in the afternoon from 3.00pm until 3.45pm. Lifeline 652 537 615. Every Wednesday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm. Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission. Every Thursday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for advice, support and friendship from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Pop in and meet new people and make new friends. Call 652 537 615. Every Thursday: Age Care Drop come and chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain held in The Pensioner's Bar, Paseo Maritimo La Cala, 11am-12.30pm. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Friday: Age Concern meet at El Caballo de Oro in La Cala from 11.30 until 1.00pm. In the main square behind Supersol. Advice, support and friendship. Lifeline 652 537 615. Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella. Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm. Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm. If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know...
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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil dica
Medical
112 091 092 062
Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267
Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026
Health Centres
Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Town Halls
Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100
Fire Brigade
Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046
Consulates
British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A
952 952 952 952 952 952 952
Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252
352 475 226 604 212 226 474
300 108 373 383 442 590 891
Tourist Information
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Transport
Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus
Markets
Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground. Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa). Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).
Cinemas
All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622
Chemists
24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89
Taxis
Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593
Diary Dates
6th to the 11th June: Feria de San Bernabe, Marbella (expect business to be shut or be working restricted hours for this week).
18th June: Father’s Day (UK). 21st June: Summer Solstice.
23rd June: Eve of San Juan. Celebrations up and down the Costa (see the What’s on guide on
page 62 for more info).
23rd June: School Summer holidays begin.
check out our website www.costalinkmagazine.com for cinema listings in VOSE
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S TA R S I GN S
A look at what's in store for you during June 2017...
Capricorn
Capricorn, June 2017 is a month full of luck in love, you can make the most of the Stella stars and begin a new relationship or to vastly improve your current one. Mars sees you full of energy; this might generate sudden attractions and the courage to make you take the first step or to start courting someone all in all great month for new love. The harmonious aspects of the Sun, Mercury, and Jupiter promise success and achievements this month on the work front. Despite small obstacles or delays, June 2017 is efficient and productive. It’s a favorable term for displaying your talents or promoting new campaigns for your products. June could see the reappearance of older afflictions. You need to be careful, have a healthy lifestyle, and visit the doctor as soon as there’s anything wrong.
Aquarius
Aquarius, The Sun, Mars and Mercury are bringing romance into your life this month, it’s a month full of love and sprinkled with nights of burning passion. It’s an exciting time because it creates favorable circumstances for love if you are single it’s a great time to meat that special someone, so get yourself dating again. On June 4th 2017 the configuration increases your drive for work, makes you more dynamic and efficient. If an urgent situations or crises arises then you have to be brave and quick to act. June 2017 is also favorable for promoting and creative-artistic pursuits. Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, in your sign during the first two weeks of the month join the Sun and Mercury. You’re almost bursting at the seams with energy and enjoy enviable stamina this month, make the most of it!
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Aries
Taurus
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Pisces, Mars is in your sign this month and making you a little rambunctious you’re quick to respond to challenges, love to provoke, and sometimes play with fire. It’s enough to get an idea, because you’ll put it into practice immediately, however crazy it may be. All of that just to quench your thirst for love. If you are in a long-term relationship you seem interested in the home DIY, nesting some may say. You would rather have fun or deal with home and family, not work this month. But it’s a good term for plotting starting to get new plans underway and keeping an eye on already running projects. Financially, during June there’s some pressure on you, so wasting and risk need to be reduced as much as possible. June 2017 seems to be a rather tiring month for you. Issues may rise from an unhealthy lifestyle or exposing yourself to improper conditions. Now is the best time to begin a serious workout program. Aries, the first week of June 2017 is marked by Venus-Uranus conjoining within your sign this could bring a surprise or maybe change of plans. This may also mean that someone suddenly will be entering or exiting your life. On June 6th Venus enters your skies, strangely instead of the usual heart and flowers the planet will steer you towards practical or financial concerns your emotional choices could be influenced by material factors. On the work front this month is great in terms of finances. Income increases and you receive gifts or bonuses. This month also brings good news for professional collaborations. It’s a great to meet new people, widen your social circle! Because of the very demanding month, be careful when it comes to your health. Take some time for yourself to relax, take a step back and look at the bigger picture before making any important decisions.
Taurus, on June 6th 2017 Venus, enters your sign where it will stay until July 5th. It’s one of the most pleasant times of the year for you and probably the best one from an emotional standpoint. Venus brings you harmony and increases the circumstances with romantic potential. In other words, if you’re in a good relationship, it will go even better, and if you’re not, you can begin a new one without much effort. Work and responsibilities are a constant throughout the month. Fortunately, you enjoy working and rise up to your multiple challenges without much of an effort. Though you don’t yet receive the recognition you deserve, your efforts are taken into account on some level, and very soon they will be appreciated accordingly. Mercury is on your side this month brining with it lots of luck even so you should be very careful about expenses.
Gemini, with the Sun and Mercury situated in your sign this month you feel amazing! You’re outgoing, exude energy, and attract attention immediately wherever you go. Others are drawn to you like moths to a flame. The Sun, Mercury and Jupiter form an amazing time for romantic propositions expect favorable romantic circumstances. You just have to be willing to go there. Money and business are an extremely important throughout June 2017, but mostly during the last week. You can earn a lot, but shouldn’t rush, take risks or overdo it. June is more relaxed than the previous month. Your heart is freer, you’re more optimistic, and during the first two weeks you’re in excellent shape. Promote your image, products, talents as much as you can!
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Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Cancer, Mars in your sign during June 2017 meaning that your desires are burning. You experience instant attraction, you don’t think twice about making the first move, you can make quick decisions or do crazy things. Venus promises luck, and makes a very harmonious aspect with Pluto. By and large, June 2017 is looking good but if you get over confident trouble could follow you into risky or conflict-ridden situations. June 2017 is a month of action on the work front. Success is likely to come during the last weeks, but money will then follow. Don’t rush into things! Think twice before acting. You have a lot of energy during the month. You’re in the best shape during the last couple of weeks, when the Sun enters your sign. Leo, during the first two weeks of June 2017 the Sun, is in opposition with Saturn in your sign. Because of this your love life might be riddled with contradictions, you might feel like your better half doesn’t understand you. But thinking about it rationally Leo have you set the bar too high? Fortunately, the rest of the planets are in a pretty good position in your sign, so any inconvenience is only temporary. June 2017 is a good month for your professional life. You are at the top of your game career wise, smoothing the way toward success that seems to come particularly through luck; you are also very passionate you are about what you do. Try to steer clear of enemies and dangers that might lurk in the shadows! By and large, June should be an OK month, for you health wise. You are feeling full of the joys of summer later in the month and the last weeks sees your energy levels to be out of this world! Virgo, the month is pretty steady, based on practical matters, with a distinct interest in money and business. Your partner achievements this June can have positive effect on your relationship. On the work front the Sun and Mercury are in your sign this month emphasising your career, the first two weeks of June 2017 are excellent for success and prestige. The very strong placement and the support of Jupiter, Uranus, and the Lunar Nodes, guarantee your success. You will receive good news regarding money. The Venus-Uranus conjunction brings surprise earnings during the first week of month, and the positive aspects of Venus position in your skies foretell a prosperous term. You’re in full swing and have great chi your morale is high as a kite. Set your objectives and go for it without hesitation! Libra, during June 2017 your career and money play such a significant role in your interests that there’s little time left to really think about love. If you are in a relationship then your partner could give you much needed professional progress, helping to support you in reaching certain career goals you’ve been aiming for. Communication could be an issue later in the month. Luckily, these misunderstandings won’t last long. With Mars in your sign this, June 2017 is a very competitive month. You have great goals you want to assert yourself to reach your objectives. It’s a good month for business and connections with financial circles. June is a term during which you can accumulate a lot of stress and that stimulates your tendency toward excesses. Try to take some time out when you can, get planning a holiday or weekend away will help elevate some of the knots in those shoulders.
Scorpio, June 2017 promises to bring you much luck in love. Venus the planet of love enters your sign on June 6th, where it stays until July 5th 2017. Under this influence, you have a lot of affection to give and also attract a lot of affection. If you’re single, you could be lucky enough to meet someone who you’ll like. There’s will be no shortage of offers. On the work front contracts and business partnerships take center stage this month. Luck is on your side when it comes to investments the stars are generous this month and extra income comes your way. During the month you go through inner issues and tend to overanalyze, seek answers to mysterious or complicated matters. But you blossom in the presence of others – they have a therapeutic effect on you. It’s a great time to open yourself up, be social, make new friends!
Sagittarians, during the first two weeks of the month relationships become a focus for you. Your loved one gets all of your attention, your love life becomes more important than any other interest. If you are single the stars are guiding you to find love with someone from your professional circle. On the work front the Sun is in your sign, so during June 2017 professional success largely depends now more than ever on teamwork, connections, and how you interact with those around. New alliances or proposals for partnerships may now appear, new contracts or clients. Mars and Pluto will energise your financial status this month, planets with great potential for success, but that can just as well bring loss and tensions. It’s possible you’ll be affected by stress and has an accentuated lack of inner peace. Why not pamper yourself get some reflexology a massage, or listen to calming music.
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puzzle Link The Words
Solutions on page 80
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In each of these puzzles, three words are listed. All you have to do is find another word that can either precede or follow each word linking them:
1)
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DAWN
SQUARE
BULL
3)
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NIGHT
ROUND
PAPER
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HOUSE
DOOR
EVER
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PART
ROW
HOME
BLACK
POLITICS WATCH
Guess The Celeb
A
B
Sudoku
Brain Teaser HOW TO SAVE ALEXANDER? Alexander is stranded on an island covered in forest. One day, when the wind is blowing from the west, lightning strikes the west end of the island and sets fire to the forest. The fire is very violent, burning everything in its path, and without intervention the fire will burn the whole island, killing the man in the process.
There are cliffs around the island, so he cannot jump off.
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How can Alexander survive the fire? (There are no buckets or any other means to put out the fire)
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Crossword
Across: 1. Shakespeare Play (2,3,4,2) 9. French Landmark (3,2,8) 10. Celtic Queen who led an uprising against the Roma empire (8) 12. Group of three (4) 14. American state (5) 15. Hard-wearing cotton cloth (5) 19. Burrowing shellfish (4) 20. Stringed instrument of the lute family (8) 22. 1950's Hitchcock film (2,5,1,5) 24. Executed or carried out (11) Down: 2. Pouch (3) 3. Doing as told (8) 4. Prowled (6) 5. Be aware of (4) 6. Unbiased (9) 7. Jewish scholar (5) 8. Poison (5) 11. Downhill fall of snow (9) 13. Blood feud (8) 16. Sensitive (5) 17. Medicine sachet (6) 18. Bring together (5) 21. Side of foot, in____ (4) 23. Diamonds (slang) (3)
Name The Film
A After a terrible accident a brilliant neuro- B surgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts. He travels to many different realms to find his superpowers (2016).
This Nick Park animation from the year 2000 sees a cockerel allegedly fly into a chicken farm; the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.
Say What You See...
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1. Cloud 2. Cloud 3. Cloud 4. Cloud 5. Cloud
6. Cloud 7. Cloud 8. Cloud ON 9. Cloud
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The Jokespage
Jokespage
What do you call a fake noddle? An Impasta. I pulled into the crowded carpark at the local shopping centre and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh air. She was stretched fullu out on the back seat and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there. I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car & saying emphatically, "Now you stay. Do you hear me?" "Stay! Stay!"
The driver of a nearby car, a pretty young blonde, gave me a strange look and said, "Why don't you just put your car in 'Park'?"
"Darling" says a husband coyly to his wife: "let's swap positions tonight". "What a good idea" she replies, "you stand in front of the ironing board, and I'll sit in front of the TV and fart". A teacher asked her class how many of them were Jeremy Corbyn fans. Not really knowing what a Jeremy Corbyn fan was, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raised their hands except for Little Johnny. The teacher asked Little Johnny why he has decided to be different...again. Little Johnny said, 'Because I'm not a Jeremy Corbyn fan.' The teacher asked, 'Why aren't you a Jeremy Corbyn fan?' Johnny said, 'Because I'm a Conservative.' The teacher asked him why he's a Conservative. Little Johnny answered, 'Well, my Mum's a Conservative and my Dad's a Conservative, so I'm a Conservative.' Annoyed by this answer, the teacher asked, 'If your Mum was a moron and your Dad was an idiot, what would that make you?' Little Johnny replied, 'A Jeremy Corbyn fan.' 72
A string walks into a bar with a few friends and orders a beer. The bartender says, "I'm sorry, but we don't serve strings here." The string goes back to his table. He ties himself in a loop and messes up the top of his hair. He walks back up to the bar and orders a beer. The bartender squints at him and says, "Hey, aren't you a string?" The string says, "Nope, I'm a frayed knot."
What do you call a alligator in a vest? An investigator.
A man was driving home from work when he found himself in a traffic jam, all the cars ahead having come to a halt. Just then he noticed a police office approaching on foot. ‘Do you know what the problem is, officer?’ he asked. The officer said: ‘The Prime Minister, Theresa May is sitting in the middle of the road in a state of extreme agitation. She is really up to her eyeballs in all this Brexit stuff and is threatening to douse herself in petrol and set fire to herself.’ ‘So what are you doing about it?’ ‘I’m going from car to car asking for donations,’ replied the officer. ‘How much have you collected so far?’ ‘Well’, said the officer, it’s early days but already I’ve got seventeen gallons and many driver are siphoning their tanks as we speak!’
Is it me... or does Nicola Sturgeon’s mother look like she’s going to belt out Candle in the wind?
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E C A P S t s e p e e d in finish AMAZING.... can you get from the start of the maze to the finish watch out for any aliens on board the rocket...
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puzzle Trivia Quiz Answers
1) Boy George 2) His Tools 3) High Tea 4) Ear, Nose and Throat 5) Eastenders 6) Cloud 7) Italy 8) Dover 9) Swords 10) Ein 11) Pippa Middleton & James Matthews 12) Glasgow 13) Michael Barrymore 14) Louis Armstrong 15) Princess Margaret 16) Member of the European Parliament 17) Aardvark 18) Greece 19) Cheese 20) Germany 21) Joan Crawford 22) Teeth 23) Kingdom 24) Vines 25) Snow White and the 7 dwarfs 26) Portugal 27) Torvill & Dean 28) Do They Know Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas 29) Jess 30) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 31) 13 32) Rome 33) Oxygen 34) Red & Black
Answers from 24, 70 & 71
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Link The Words 1) Red 2) Office 3) News 4) Death 5) Green
Guess The Celeb a)Kevin Spacey b) Kate Winslett
Brain Teaser
Answer: Alexander picks up a piece of wood and lights it from the fire on the west end of the island. He then quickly carries it near the east end of he island and starts a new fire. The wind will cause that fire to burn out the eastern end and he can then shelter in the burnt area.
Crossword Solution
Sudoku Solution
Name The Film
a) Doctor Strange (2016) b) Chicken Run (2000)
Say What You See 1) The Price is Right
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2) On Cloud Nine 3) Rolling in the Money
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