ISSUE NO. 1406
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14 - 20 JUNE 2012
FRONT EXTRA
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown special BRITISH comedian Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown’s appeared live in Benidorm and Orihuela last weekend in two events organised by Heatwave Promotions. • Interview Page 14
CAM bid DANCING IN THE STREET: Everyone is invited to take part.
Torrevieja’s weekend of fun in the sun By Keith Nicol
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FESTIVALS, music, dance, classic cars, beaches, water parks and much more is on offer in Torrevieja this weekend. With the temperatures climbing into the 30s, the Mediterranean Sea is warming up nicely and it’s perfect weather to enjoy a day at the beach or at the Aquopolis Water Park, who opened their doors last week. The music starts with the Rascals who are performing at Torrevieja’s Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre today (Thursday) and tomorrow. All ticket sales go to Alzheimer’s AFA Torrevieja, Both shows start at 7.30pm.
Club Torrevieja Classics and Specialists Cars will have a display of models. Artists performing include the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, Caution - a brother and sister vocals duo - Paul Allen playing a bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Zumba Ladies giving a demonstration, Emily & Marten, international vocalist Celina Dean, a Frank Sinatra Tribute, Airies del Sur from Cadiz, vocalist Mike Lovage, traditional Irish Band Bardoi, Aguas Latinas Dance troop, Casa De Andaluzia Flamenco Show and, at about 8pm, The Rockets. If you still have the stamina, on Saturday afternoon it’s time once • Turn to Page 4
Tickets for what promises to be another entertaining evening cost just €6 and can be reserved by calling Sue on 96 678 4874 or Jill on 96 672 7282 or pay at the door. If it’s fun and variety you are after tomorrow (Friday) then head on down to Alfie’s Dock at the northern end of La Mata, where Sunshine radio are celebrating their 10th anniversary. The celebrations take place on the seafront at La Mata, commencing at noon and continuing throughout the afternoon and evening until around 10pm. There will be live music, dancing, games, competitions, prize draw (with lots of prizes), bouncy castle and even ‘head shaving’!
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PLATAFORMA CAM support group has made a high court application to annul the bank’s purchase by Banco Sabadell because it says nationalisation of CAM was fraudulent. • Page 21
World first KARIN STAHREJANSON made nautical history when she was appointed captain of cruise ship Serenade of the Seas. • Exclusive Page 40
A dog’s life SPANISH hunters dispose of at least 50,000 dogs at the end of each hunting season. Deep in the countryside, hunting dogs have been found hanging from trees. · • Special report Page 44