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Gang of thieves arrested

Louise Clarke reports on the gang of thieves that were responsible for robberies on businesses have been arrested in Torrevieja. • p4

Las Colinas: A world apart!

Find out how last weeks RTN competition winners enjoyed their exclusive VIP day at the new Las Colinas Golf and Country Club. • p20

Using a currency specialist

The party is over

by Jack Troughton

Find out why ex-pats are increasingly using specialist currency providers to transfer their money back to the UK by reading Moneycorp’s article this week. • p33

The marvellous Mangosteen

Jack Troughton reports on the fruit which was named by Queen Victoria as the ‘Queen of Fruits’ and its benefits that are now being used in Xango’s health products. • p35

Noel’s world of golf

Read Noel Eastwell’s weekly round up of golfing news and the European Tour which took place last weekend. • p71

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Oscar Anton Izquierdo

DYNAMIC LOCAL politician Oscar Anton Izquierdo has been kicked out of his party by an ‘ad hoc’ disciplinary panel over allegations he conspired with rivals.

The expulsion of the popular serving councillor from Nueva Javea has sent shockwaves through the party faithful in the Marina Alta town. Oscar continues to deny he ever met with the Partido Popular to discuss possible alliances – and was the victim of a partisan committee backing NJ President Ana Vasbinder. And founder members from the expat community – the party was formed to represent Javea’s international population – believe his only sin was to relay the growing feeling at grass roots there should be a change in leadership.

In a case of shooting the messenger, Oscar, a lawyer by profession, was first suspended and finally expelled – reducing the NJ pres-

ence at Javea Town Hall to three. This week RTN met Oscar and supporters as the affair hit the headlines in the Spanish press.

Insiders acknowledged Ana Vasbinder was a hard working councillor and politician but said there was growing evidence she was “not popular” and questioning her leadership skills. RTN was told the numbers of volunteers ready to work for the party was dropping off and it became apparent the problem was the president. “That is why there was a question whether Ana was the right leader to go into the next elections,” said one member.

Oscar, as a Spanish councillor attracting Spanish votes, was chosen to relay the mood to his leader – explaining the best way forward. “I did not want to start a civil war and I spoke with Ana personally – she told me she understood everything but she was going to be president and if anyone wanted to take that away there must be an AGM,” he said.

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New adventures

by Jack Troughton

DELIGHTED CHILDREN at Xabia International College Primary are taking full advantage of their new adventure playground and sandpit.

Youngsters are able to enjoy the playground during break times and as part of PE lessons and its opening has a special significance for the Javea School as it was started in memory of Connor Tongue, a

former pupil of XIC Primary. The new play area stands in an area of the grounds dedicated to Connor and is known as ‘Connor’s Garden’.

The school thanked Connor’s parents, the fund-raising efforts of FoXic – the parent’s association – and the tuck shop organisers for making the playground possible – as well as Sara Fernandez and husband Jose Ramon for helping source and install the equipment.

Town hall invest €12,000 in traffic training playground VILLAJOYOSA’S MAYOR, Jaime Lloret, and the councillor of traffic and citizens security, Beatriz Llinares, visited the traffic training ground to ascertain whether conditions had improved.

There are now classrooms for theory, new furniture, and an air conditioner with a heater. There is also now a stock area for bicycles and karts used for practical classes.

The Villajoyosa programme for police driver education has functioned since 1989, under the supervision of Inspector Antonio Mingot, and six agents.

During the last school year, the park was visited by 2,269 children: last year, 900 children of different colleges of Murcia and Albacete received instruction in the training ground.

During the last school year, the park was visited by 2,269 children

‘Macho’ shooting in Benidorm

DETECTIVES BELIEVE a woman was shot by a driver for warning him that his car lights were not switched on; a case of ‘macho violence’.

The incident happened in Benidorm during the early

hours of Sunday morning and violence was allegedly sparked when she signalled to the driver – the car pulled over and without a word being spoken a gun was produced and fired.

The victim, wounded in the

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thigh, is recovering in the Marina Baixa Hospital, Villajoyosa and told National Police officers she did not know any of the occupants of the vehicle.

Police arrested a man in Benidorm on Wednesday.

unite NJ and present candidates for next year’s local elections.

FURIOUS

“I PROPOSED that the best way forward was for the expats to explain themselves – to show it was not me or my imagination.”

Instead, Oscar found himself accused of secretly siding with the PP “without proof” and he “completely refuted the accusation.”

And he said the disciplinary committee became prosecution, judge and jury. “They started the internal process and she chose all the people who would judge my case – that is wrong in law.”

Oscar said before the axe fell he had met and spoken with Ana Vasbinder on many occasions. “She promised she would help me and was with me and the only thing she wanted was to be president – she said she would find people to vote for me rather than against me.”

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“Two days later they came and said I was out – I was furious. This is without proof, evidence or one piece of paper,” he said. “I don’t want to hurt her but to do the best for the party. It is not a club but a political party.”

He said much was made of a letter he sent to the leader apologising for having to pass on the news of the dissatisfaction of party members – and Oscar underlined it was not an apology for meeting with opponents as had been reported. And sadly, he said, if a lie was told a thousand times it became the truth – a favourite saying of Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.

Party stalwarts claim there has been scandal mongering by opponent parties to undermine the NJ and an internal affair has now succeeded in reaching a very wide public audience.

New adventure playground and sandpit

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Paedophile’s wife kills her children

LIANNE SMITH, a 43-year-old British woman has been arrested and accused of murdering her two young children in a hotel room in Lloret de Mar, near Barcelona, on 18th May. Unconfirmed reports say that she used a plastic bag to suffocate five-year-old Rebecca and 11-month-old Daniel after hanging a ‘Do not disturb’ sign on the door on the Hotel Miramar.

The newspaper, El Pais reported that she left a note saying that she was afraid her children would be taken from her because her husband, 45-year-old Martin Anthony Smith, had recently been arrested on charges of child rape. Smith, once a TV psychic from North Shields, and a known paedophile, was on Britain’s most-wanted list after skipping bail in January 2008. He was apprehended by police in Barcelona on 7th May and extradited to Britain on 18th

May to face 13 sexual offence charges at Carlisle Magistrates Court.

Following the murder, Lianne called the hotel reception at around 15.00 and asked for staff to get the police and an ambulance.

When police arrived, they found the bodies of the two children, carefully covered in a blanket, in room 101, according to the newspaper Diari de Girona. EFE reports that there were no signs of violence.

British police confirm that Lianne and Rebecca have been missing from Lichfield in Staffordshire since December 2007. There is no information to say whether the couple were together while Martin was on the run, although their son Daniel was born during that time.

Lianne is due to appear in court within the next two days (at the time of writing).

Martin Smith has been remanded in custody until his next court hearing.

Gang of thieves arrested Lianne Smith is led out of the Hotel Miramar and into a waiting police car in Spain

Woman stabbed to death

A 54-YEAR-OLD woman from Seville died last Monday night from several stab wounds. Police believe her ex-boyfriend, a man of Peruvian origin, committed the crime. He is now being questioned. The emergency services were called at 21.30 on Monday 17th and the woman was taken to

hospital, but she died during the night. If police confirm the case as domestic violence, the woman will be the 27th victim in Spain this year.

The free phone number for victims of domestic violence is 016.

By Louise Clarke THE GUARDIA CIVIL has arrested a gang of thieves in Torrevieja following more than a dozen robberies on businesses and properties in Alicante, Murcia, Almeria and Granada.

The group of five Albanian men were arrested at a property in Torrevieja in a sting operation which Guardia Civil chiefs called ‘Operación Sapo’. Officers also found stolen property, clothing and equipment used during the robberies at the location. Police believe that the gang are responsible for a number of robberies where the targeted property has been

penetrated by smashing through a wall or ceiling to gain entry.

The arrests took place following a surveillance operation on the gang. They were stopped after police suspected that they were about to conduct another robbery after being spotted examining potential target businesses in the area.

The police statement said that officers had arrested another four people, in both Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, in connection with aiding and abetting the gang and also for being involved in a criminal organisation. According to the Guardia Civil, the

gang studied the security of buildings, the thickness of the walls that they intended to drill through, the alarm systems and escape routes in case of discovery; after which they returned to their homes. Once fully acquainted with the necessary information with which to carry out their next ‘job’, the gang would then return to the target in different vehicles wearing dark clothing and carry out the robbery. The gang would then lie low for a few days before trying to sell their ‘loot’ on the black market through an intermediate or send parcels and money onto Albania.

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Green belt battle

by Jack Troughton CAMPAIGNERS ARE fighting to save one of the last surviving stretches of green belt in the centre of a busy Marina Alta town.

A protest is planned in Calpe on Tuesday night over a proposed €300,000 development on the parkland Hermita de San Salvador.

Plans have been approved to build a ‘trinquet’ on the site, an imposing 75 metre long court for the Valencian handball game ‘pilota’.

Although there is an existing court, Mayor Ximo Tur wants to use a government grant to build a new home for the sport in the traditional style.

However, opponents say while the sport is popular in Calpe, the court should be built on an alternative site – possibly close to other sporting facilities – and are demanding the “unique” parcel of parkland be preserved.

TOWER They also argue there is a safety risk – the court would be built on land towering above the Nou Paternina School – and the stability

of the infill site and the huge retaining wall dividing it from the school playground has repeatedly been questioned.

A coalition of ACEC, the Calpe Cultural and Ecological Association, AMPA, the school’s parents’ association, AFPO the Association of Foreign Property Owners, and opposition councillors have submitted letters and a petition protesting against the plan.

“We will do everything in our power to stop the construction of the ‘trinquet’ in the park,” said Carole Saunders, President of ACEC. “We are concerned about the environmental impact of the building and the danger to the massive retaining wall so close to the Nou Paternina School.”

BUNKER She said the courts were imposing buildings and stood out because they resembled “bunkers”.

The opening of the school was delayed because of concerns regarding the neighbouring land and fears of a landslip. The retaining wall suffered storm damage in the notorious Gota Fria of 2007.

“And because of the danger, parents did not want their children to attend the new

protests at the site

school until they were threatened with court action,” added Carole. “The whole thing is a little frightening.”

Integration of Europeans in Spain A DEPUTATION from Alicante, with Villajoyosa town hall, organised a cultural trip to Villena (Alicante) to aid the integration and cultural education of Europeans. Forty in the group were from Great Britain as well as Irish, French and Rumanian.

The guide, David, described the construction of the 3-level antic castle and took visitors past the Moors and Christians museum, finishing with the famous archaeological museum and its golden treasure.

Of course the visit could not end without a sampling the menu at the ‘Warynessy’, with specialities from the

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The visitors went to the Moors & Christians museum

county and fantastic Mediterranean food. All the participants expressed the hope of

another trip very soon, with thanks to the Deputation and Villajoyosa town hall.

Town crier

ENGLISH SPEAKING residents of Benitachell are invited to a public meeting with the town hall team on Saturday morning, May 22nd. Mayor Josefa Ronda and councillors will bring residents up to date with developments within the municipality and answer questions at 10.00 in the village school’s gym.

The protest meeting against the construction is being staged at 20.00 on 25th May in the Placa dels Mariners.

What a ‘Milonga’!

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by Louise Clarke

LAST WEEK the Orihuela Town Hall announced a cost cutting plan that the leading PP party says will save the Town Hall hundreds of thousands of euros. The Councillor for Human Resources, David Costa, announced the savings plan at a press conference at the Town Hall saying: “We will be keeping a strict control on payments of overtime hours worked by the Town Hall’s staff.”

Obviously as a result of this announcement, there was some disquiet amongst the municipality’s key workers and opposition parties denounced the move saying that it was a ‘Milonga’; which literally translates into English as ‘a fairy tale’.

Last year, €1.2 million was spent on the salaries for the 14 PP councillors and approximately 20 personal advisors who work for the PP party.

EAGER TO LEARN

Pedro Mancebo Gilabert, Orihuela Councillor for the CLR party, told RTN that he was surprised to hear that the PP party will be freezing the salaries of functionaries, politicians and PP exclusive personal consultants. He said: “How can the PP party now declare a saving this year of approximately €1.3 million when the truth and reality is that the Council has actually less money available to budget with than last year.” “Ironically,” he continued “we haven’t even seen the 2010 budget yet. And how can they make a saving when they have budgeted more than last year anyway? A real saving would have been budgeting €26 million and then spending €25 million - not the other way around!” The CLR party is very eager to learn when the governing party will actually present the budget for this year, which should

have been presented in January and the party has asked them to confirm whether there will be a cut in the Town Hall’s expenses as well as the salaries: “In my opinion,” said Pedro “the delay in presenting the annual budget means nothing else but to hide from the citizens and tax payers in Orihuela where, how and whom within the PP is spending their money.” He continued: “It has also come to our attention that some ex-councillors and people who are not even employed by the Town Hall are being provided with mobile telephones; all of which are being paid for by tax payers’ money.”

BAFFLING The CLR spokesman catalogued a list of extortionate spending made by the Town Hall.

Pedro said: “As well as €15,500 spent on the rental of four tables for a tourism fair earlier this year, the extortionate sum of €300,000 was recently spent on asphalting a piece of land used to hold local fiestas.” Pedro said “How on earth can you spend this amount of money asphalting a piece of leased land that does not even belong to the Town Hall and furthermore is qualified as ‘rustic land’ and therefore cannot be asphalted?”

Pedro concluded: “It really baffles me how the PP party can present a false savings plan when so much public money is being wasted.

It is shocking that Orihuela resident’s tax contributions have willingly been taken and stashed away into the PP party’s ‘pot’ and the governing party members can just put their hand in and spend the money how they feel fit. Furthermore, this situation continues until a proper budget is approved by the Council and we are still sat tight waiting for this to be presented.”

AVE will arrive on time to Alicante THE MINISTRY for Development say that the proposed plan to construct a railway line bringing the high-speed AVE train to Alicante will be completed by the 2012 deadline. Government spending cuts will affect the extension of the AVE link to Elche and Murcia, and that part of the project is now expected to take until 2014. A bridging loan of approximately €90 - €100 million from the ministry will enable plans for the Alicante leg to proceed as planned.

Alicante town hall, the regional government and that state rail infrastructure company (ADIF) have all declared their desire to get the AVE to Alicante by the original deadline.

Volcanic ash means cheaper holidays

David Costa

A HOLIDAY company in Andalusia is taking drastic measures to attract tourists reluctant to book flights to Spain because of the volcanic ash cloud. The Atlantic Parks company is administering a ‘buy now, pay later’ policy, meaning that would-be travellers only need pay once they know their flight is confirmed.

The company offer tranquil lodge-based holidays in the forests near the coast in southern Spain. They are also slashing some holidays by 50 percent in order to attract customers.

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Cross at your peril

by Louise Clarke THERE IS no doubt summer is here but getting safely to the beach in Orihuela Costa is proving to be a dangerous affair if you have to cross the N332 to do so.

Pedro Mancebo Gilabert, CLR opposition Councillor, has been speaking to residents and tourists about this and he told RTN: “On a trip from Campoamor to Punta Prima, there are only seven safe crossing points. It is now impossible to cross the N332, with the road now having been fenced, although you still see people trying to do so.”

FATAL ACCIDENT Pedro is concerned that as summer approaches there will be a fatal accident on that stretch of road. He said: “Something I find of concern is that people try to cross at the round-

abouts, precariously balancing on the narrow kerb, trying to judge the speed of the oncoming traffic before they run across the road.” He added: “I have also seen people with prams and dogs trying to judge a safe slot before running. How long will it be before we experience the first accident or worse still, a death?

“Some elderly residents and tourists might be well capable of a stroll down to the beach but cannot possibly manage a more than two kilometre hike to the next safe crossing point on their way to the beach and back.”

IMPOSSIBLE Pedro told us that comments have not been positive. One resident told Pedro that his elderly parents used to enjoy walking their dog, but now this is impossible as they either have to walk down to Punta Prima

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Cars backed up on the N332

to use the pedestrian footbridge, or walk to the roundabout and risk their lives to cross.

One young mother enjoyed walking to the beach with her two children, one in a buggy and her toddler walking but now is reluctant to chance the walk. She said: “It is quite a task pushing the buggy, holding my toddler’s hand and carrying a beach bag, the contents of which can compare to a small expedition.”

Perilous access to the beach is likely to have consequences on tourism. Pedro said: “Orihuela Costa has 18 kilometres of beach, some stretches of which are impossible to

reach for some residents and more importantly tourists. “One really worrying issue is that the coast’s younger guests traditionally like to party and enjoy themselves in the holiday season. We are all aware of the affects of alcohol on inhibitions and I doubt the youngsters will take the extra precaution of walking to the next safe crossing point.” He concluded: “The safety of our residents and tourists is paramount.

We must not forget that the majority of our residents are of retirement age and their needs must be catered for: these residents also pay their taxes and their needs should

be assessed and taken into consideration. The PP governing party should not forget this and also that tourism is one of the main sources of income on the coast. It should be nurtured: not trampled on.”

AIR YOUR VIEWS Is your town facing these same issues, having you been campaigning for safer roads but are having your protests fall on deaf ears? Or have you successfully been able to tackle this issue and would like to share your story.

Email your views to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com and we’ll print the best replies next week.

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Volunteers needed

by Jack Troughton POPULAR CHARITY MABS Cancer Support Group has made a desperate appeal for volunteers to help the growing numbers of people affected by the disease.

Founded in 1999, the charity has grown to be one of the largest and most successful in Spain – supporting people with cancer, their families and friends from Valencia to Gibraltar.

However, MABS has become a victim of its own success and needs new recruits of all nationalities as the requests for care and support rise.

Volunteers able to give an hour or two a week could make a big difference to the charity that this week appealed: “MABS needs your help.”

And the charity’s Nik Nickerson told RTN: “We are heading into real problems with the number of people we are trying to help and need volunteers fast.”

MABS supporters are the key to the charity’s success and at the heart of its philosophy.

Supporters are people who have direct experience of cancer, whether in remission after suffering the disease or have looked after loved ones who have had cancer.

“If you feel you might be comfortable talking face-to-face or on the telephone to those who are ill, or can help by giving advice to their families, we should love to hear from you,” said Nik. “None of our supporters are medically trained but we have access to the best medical advice available. We help, advise, facilitate, and most importantly, we act from experience.”

An alternative is to volunteer to become a MABS Buddy. The buddies provide a link to frightened and lonely people and no direct experience of cancer is required.

The charity needs people with spare time to visit an ill person for a cup of tea, to do

Jacqui Phillips MBE

some shopping, take a dog for a walk – generally to be a friend.

“Many people find themselves alone fighting through the difficult and uncomfortable treatments,” added Nik. “Others find themselves alone when their partner passes on.

“They need a little friendship. Someone to visit, or just a person who is available on the ‘phone, for support conversation and a little bit of TLC.” And MABS always needs drivers, transla-

tors, and people to work in the charity shops in La Xara on the Costa Blanca, Muxtamel and Mazarron.

Anyone who feels they can help and spare a little time can contact the charity via its website www.mabscancersupport.org or call MABS President Jacqui Phillips MBE on 686 305 006.

“Just an hour or two a week could make an incredible difference to someone – we need your help and so do many sick people and their loved ones,” said Nik.

Hawk’s crash landing

A BIRD of prey crashed into a Calpe high rise apartment block after being attacked by a flock of seagulls.

The hawk, a honey buzzard, was rescued after falling to earth in Avenida de Valencia and was taken to a special bird centre in Alicante.

Experts said while it was highly unusual for gulls to attack a bird of prey, they became notoriously aggressive during the nesting season.

The unlucky buzzard will be released back into the wild once it has recovered from its scare.

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Horny Brit man prefers Spanish prison A BRITISH man in a UK prison for drug dealing has complained that UK jails should be more like their European counterparts and permit prisoners to have sex. Christopher Pollock, 37, was put away for three years and seven months in April. The Daily Express quoted from a letter he wrote from his cell, saying: “I would like to know why prisoners in England and Wales are not permitted conjugal visits when this practice is widespread in other European countries. It makes a mockery of the justice system when partners are made to suffer unnecessarily.”

Fortunately for Pollock, once his UK sentence is completed he will be extradited to Spain to serve a sentence for drug trafficking.

Tow truck driver steals car

A TOW truck driver in Malaga has been caught on CCTC camera removing a car that was legally parked. Newspapers in the province report that suspicions were aroused when a driver complained that his car had been towed even though it was parked correctly.

Police then found images of the illegal towing on the tape of a commercial centre. It transpires that the car thief sold the vehicle to a breakers yard for just €100, which police say is a relatively low amount. However, this has led to an investigation to determine how many cars per day the tow truck driver has been stealing.

Coastal presidents demand water and electricity

by Louise Clarke

SEVEN URBANISATION Presidents visited Orihuela Town Hall earlier this week to demand that the ruling PP party release the bonds that were deposited at the Town Hall prior to their urbanisations being built.

All seven urbanisations are currently enduring or have endured a sustained length of time without any mains water and electricity. The Presidents were assisted by PSOE Councillor for the Coast, Rosa Martinez. They have all issued official ‘instancias’ to the Town Hall to complain about their lack of essential amenities and demand that the financial bonds given to the Town Hall as guarantees by the now defunct developers, be given back to the urbanisation to help them pay off any outstanding debts and fund the necessary infrastructure to get their water and electricity supply.

DEBT

Amongst the urbanisations represented is Las Colinas La Zenia Elite Phase One, which has been the subject of many RTN reports. So far, residents on that urbanisation have spent over €100,000 on electricity and water debts as well as erecting a gate and finishing the pool. Meanwhile, at Phase Two, the residents have done most of the necessary work themselves but have still had to pay money for materials as well as €32,000 to pay off the electricity debt and €10,000 to pay off the water debt. And despite paying that water bill, they still have to get their supply from nearby urbanisation Trianna One. Wally Tynan, President of La Zenia Elite Phase Two joked: “We use and pay for the water supply to Trianna One’s swimming pool, so maybe we

Rosa Martinez (centre) Mandy Tipling, Wally Tynan, Pat Walsh and Dee James

should start charging their residents to recoup some money back!” There is no doubt that if this situation wasn’t so serious it would be funny.

Mandy Tipling, President of Trianna One, commented: “You really couldn’t make it up.” Meanwhile over in Colinas de Puerta Real Phase Four, they have been without any water supply for months. Their communal supply has been priced at €3,000 per quarter; meaning that for the 12 full time residents they have a yearly water bill of €1,000, which is ridiculous. And just when they thought that their water supply would be connected because the addresses on the water ‘bolletins’ didn’t match with the new addresses given by the Town Hall, the workman disappeared and haven’t been seen since!

ESSENTIAL AMENITIES

Rosa told RTN: “Everyone at the Town Hall

says that these problems experienced by the residents are due to the inefficiencies of the promoter but the Town Hall was responsible for agreeing to these urbanisations in the first place and they allowed uncontrolled building on the coast to go on for years. They need to take responsibility for these residents who do not have the necessary and essential amenities of water and electricity. They just choose to wash their hands of the whole situation.”

Rosa then produced examples of other Town Halls who have given residents the promoter’s bond in order to carry out the necessary work. She said: “Regardless of political party, these Town Halls have realised the problems that are being experienced by their residents and are prepared to help them. How long will it take the PP run Town Hall of Orihuela to do the same?” Good question, Rosa.

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Another throw of the dice

by Jack Troughton

Villajoyosa Casino

GAMBLERS SHOULD be allowed to use gaming tables in licensed ‘hotel-casinos’ to boost the tourist industry, it was claimed. Weeks after the controversial closure of the Villajoyosa Casino – and the loss of more than 120 jobs – tourist chiefs are calling for legislation to be relaxed to give gambling a green light.

The crisis, blamed for the plight of the casino, is also said to have cost the tourist industry thousands of jobs. The president of HOSBEC, the Hotel Association of Benidorm and the Costa Blanca proposed hotel casinos being opened in major tourist destinations as a way of boosting income.

Discussions on how to improve the sector were aired at a Benidorm conference and HOSBEC president Toni Mayor pointed out the government must

decide whether to legalise such gambling “which already takes place on cruise liners.”

The government was also urged to give the sector tax breaks and cut social security contributions for tourist industry workers. And the meeting agreed holiday destinations needed to be more attractive for off-season visitors, while the building of the high speed rail link along the coast was said to be “vital”. Meanwhile in Villajoyosa protests at the closure of its casino continue – demonstrators calling for the re-opening of the gaming rooms. It is estimated the closure will cost the town 500,000€ a year through the overall affect to local businesses. Former casino workers have fully supported

by Mayor Jaime Lloret Viller and the politician promised the town hall was committed to finding new jobs “for the majority of works” with local companies.

Cash cow PET OWNERS face increased fines from Finestrat Town Council that could fill municipality coffers with an extra 18,000€.

It is reported that deliberately abandoning an animal could result in a 2,500€ penalty, while fines will soar offences such as allowing a dangerous dog to roam free on the streets or for taking an animal to the beach.

Caritas concert

THE TALENTED Montgo Chorale is staging a concert in aid of the charity Caritas, which supports people in need, on Saturday 6th June.

Featuring soprano Rosemary Jukic and under the directorship of Gordon Lawson, the choir will appear at ‘Nuestra Senora de Loreto’ church in Javea Port.

Entrance to the concert, which starts at 21.00, is free but members of the audience are asked to give generously to a retiring collection.

U3A Moraira-Teulada

GENERAL MEETING Monday 7th June 2010: www. u3amoraira-teulada.org The venue for this meeting is Salon de Banquettes, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada, to start at 10.30.

The doors will open to Members at 09.45: new members are welcome and they will be able to join the U3A, join Groups and find out about both Travel and Cultural events.

The Owner of La Casa Xocolata, Paul Whiteman (Chocolatier) will be giving a talk about chocolate.

For further information please contact the U3A President, Ann Colclough, on 965 747 343.

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Accepting responsibility OVER THE twenty years I have been in business, I have sold many health and funeral policies. There is so much information to pass on to clients, especially regarding health insurance, that I appreciate it is very difficult for anyone to absorb all in the first instance.

Therefore, it is very important to read the sales brochure, to confirm the information that I or anyone else in my organisation gave you at the presentation. A very important point is to ensure that anything you are told verbally is backed up in writing.

Many people do just that and return with a list of questions. If deciding to go ahead with the insurance, the next move is to complete the application form and fill in the questionnaire, signing both to show that you fully understand all the aspects of the policy and that you fully understand and accept the information given.

When you receive the policy, you will be asked to sign the private conditions document. Once this is signed, that documentation becomes part of a legally binding contract between yourselves and the insurer (there are 3 copies of this: the signed one is for the company, one for your files and one for the agent).

Also, within the policy pack is the ‘General Conditions book’, all in English, and in this is stated the rules and regulations of the Insurer; the cover; the exclusions; the cancellation periods and everything you should know. Therefore it is vital that you read this.

The General Conditions book is, as I often inform everyone in my articles, paramount

in Spanish law. You can always ask in one of the offices for any clarification if there are any points you don’t understand. Unfortunately, my company is often blamed when people try to cancel early or late and who refuse to pay, saying ‘they did not realise’. It really is not our responsibility if you don’t study the documents at your disposal. During a week it is not unusual for me to receive a number of telephone calls, emails or visits by extremely angry clients, blaming my company for “not being told”, but mainly blaming me personally.

It is imperative to take note of the legal and binding cancellation periods when accepting quotation. Should these not be adhered to the Insurer has the right to put the matter in the hands of their legal department.

What I find extraordinary is that I am always advising people to do this via my articles; why then wouldn’t I do this face to face when selling a policy?

I am unable to change Spanish law or the insurer’s policy, which carries its’ own rules and regulations. The responsibility I take on board is to make sure that none of the staff deliberately ‘mis-sells’, and to be comfortable that they have explained the policy to the client and have obtained the signature on the relevant forms. We support all our valued clients on health, funeral and general insurance, via Mandy and John who look after claims and authorisations and appointments with doctors and hospitals. This type of service costs, therefore it is vital that we gain new clients as well as retaining old ones; not easy in a very com-

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I always feel we go the extra mile for our clients, and I spend hours trying to think of an interesting and informative article or answering questions. I realise there are some people who do not accept that Spain has its own laws and some of them are very different from the UK. I see so much from where I sit, of people having either no insurance or who just go for the cheapest, convinced they are receiving the same cover.

Why then do you think I receive so many angry, abusive emails, blaming us or me for not telling the truth and nearly always saying that they have been ‘mis-sold to’, and what is Jennifer going to do about it..? If I feel an injustice has occurred I would be the first one to take on any company, but in the case of not backing up the verbal word by reading the documentation provided to you, then to blame others is just not okay.

I cannot change the law in any way; I am just the middle man, trying to survive in a bad recession. Perhaps, as I wrote a few weeks ago, it is time for me to move on, and just lie on a beach in the Caribbean or some other wonderful stress-less place. The problem is I have a huge responsibility to both my company and the PCN charity and despite being accused of frightening vulnerable people, this is not who I am. With regards to the Charity, even here we are often maligned and accused of misappropriating funds and even threatened with

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denouncement. We have many wonderful people who work tirelessly generating funds for the charity, thus enabling the PCN nurses to care for terminally ill people in their homes. I fail to understand what is achieved by spitting anger at all of us: you never know, you might need us one day yourselves…

I assure you all that the charity is fully registered with Madrid and the books are always available. We will next month have our own Abogada to ensure everyone involved in my company/charity abides by Spanish rules and regulations. We are far too emotive and exhausted to carry on fighting our own battles all the time - especially me! It would perhaps be more beneficial when you have a problem to speak to us reasonably rather than attacking us, often with abusive language.

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Brown: you’re fired

As Labour benefactor Alan Sugar would say: “Gordon Brown: you’re fired.”

I have discovered that Brown in 1999 was appointed by the IMF to oversee the World economy to anticipate/ prevent a financial crisis.

Because of his absolute negligence, not only did he lose the UK economy some £180 billion, he is also responsible for the global economic meltdown! He will now quietly go off and write his memoirs (for an obscene sum of money), make after-dinner speeches on a subject he knows nothing about (and get paid very well, like Blair) and be offered directorships, no doubt, while people in the UK lose their jobs and homes.

Remember Nick Leeson?

He was sent to prison for losing a comparatively paltry £500 million!

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Need to contact Mr Turtle When receiving special assistance at Alicante airport, the person who recorded passport details in the aircraft lift gave me the other man’s passport and he has mine!

Unfortunately, we didn’t notice until we tried to check in for our return flight home with Ryanair and they refused to allow us to travel. The person I need to contact is a Mr Alan Turtle. In the lift he told us he was staying at his mobile home in Benidorm for two months.

I need to notify him that he has the wrong passport.

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Cooperate with police I would like to warn people about pick pockets. We were on a bus to Altea and from the stop we got on a fellow British passenger warned us of a thief who was already on the bus, once exposed he left the bus at the next stop only to be replaced by another and his accomplice.

Several of the party I was with and others were watching him closely yet I knew he was still trying to ‘dip’ my pocket. As I turned to confront him the bus pulled up at a stop and he left the bus, realising he had taken my wallet I gave pursuit. The thief panicked and threw the wallet back after removing about 200€ and escaped by foot. The police were called and although the thief had long since escaped

we were asked to attend Benidorm Police Station later in the week where we were shown ‘mug-shots’ and we managed to identify the thief. We love Benidorm and visit at least three times a year and none of the above will put us off. The other thing I would urge is to co-operate with the police and not just report the crime in order to get a crime number.

Unless people are prepared to attempt to identify the thieves how can the police do their job of catching them? The police were polite and dealt with us promptly so that we didn’t spend hours in the station and I do believe they will catch and punish the thief.

Ray Slamon

Golf discount cards I read your article regarding a ‘Golf Discount Card’ with interest. I think the idea is a very good one and should receive a favourable response from the ex-pat community.

Like many of my friends, I retired here some 10 years ago, when the exchange rate was favourable and I enjoyed playing golf on a regular basis. As the exchange rate worsened,

the cost of a round of golf rose to a level where I could not justify playing on a regular basis, even with a society.

Looking at the usage on the courses in the last few years, you see fewer and fewer residents and the talk in the bars ask the question why don’t they reduce the fee to a realistic level to encourage people back,

but it doesn’t happen and doesn’t make economic sense. The courses still have the same costs and overheads, whether 50 people play or 150. Surely the difference between €50 for 50 people and €30 for 150 is worth considering, hence I think your proposal is one that should meet with approval.

Regards, Tony James

A marriage of convenience

So, the two public schoolboys have a marriage of convenience to ruin the UK? Clegg will be all but a lackey to Snake Oil Cameron. Paddy ‘Backdown’ Ashdown was so called because he went back on a deal to protect coal pits from closure and so stabbed our miners in the back: ‘Climbdown’ Clegg will be so called because he sold out his party members for a seat at the big table.

Unlike New Labour leaders, I have always described the Lib Dems as Tories in drag. I have campaigned against them for thirty years and I have to say that the only consistent things about them are their inconsistency and duplicity.

Anyone who has experience of them in local government, as I have, will know that they are as ruthless as Conservatives when the cutbacks begin. Far from being on the progressive left, they have shown me that they are on the reactionary right. They are the party of the middle class, so why shouldn´t they join the rabid Tories?

I am glad that now the Labour Party can renew itself, dump this New Labour nonsense and reform as the only progressive left party in British politics.

Jack Johnson, La Cala, Finistrat

International footballers I would like to thank the Ex Manchester City International football players who came to Torrevieja to play a friendly fund raising game at Albacete on Saturday: Peter Barnes; Asa Hartford; Kenny Clements; Eric Nixon; Lesley Chapman and Andy Morrison. I did not get all their names, but what a line up of ex- International players! My husband, a friend and I had a great time; excited and chuffed to be in their company. They are true gents and a credit to their profession.

They raised money for very worthwhile charities, on this visit to raise money for Bowel Cancer Research.

Thanks go to Colin, President

of the Manchester City Supporters Club and Jeff and Howard of the Torre Army Supporters Club for arranging this event. These guys worked hard to arrange this event.

I hope the Ex Manchester City International Football players come again to Torrevieja to play footie and if they do, you go too!

Support these guys wherever they play, to raise funds for charity. I know they are busy fund raising in the UK and Ireland.

Thank you Manchester City ex players, it was a pleasure meeting you all. I can’t wait till your next visit to Torrevieja: make it soon!

Norah Bond

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Morocco wants Ceuta and Melilla back THE MOROCCAN Prime Minister, Abás El Fasi, has appealed to the Spanish government to open a dialogue to discuss an end to what he calls the Spanish “occupation” of Ceuta and Melilla in Morocco.

The two cities are isolated Spanish territories in the north of the country. El Fasi says that

Abás El Fasi

Spain should be willing to discuss the right of Morocco to regain its territories in the interests of good neighbourly strategy. The last time the two autonomous cities were the focus of tension was in November 2007 when the Queen of Spain visited both Ceuta and Melilla, and the Moroccan King Mohamed VI withdrew his ambassador Omar Azziman, from Madrid for two months in protest.

In addition to Ceuta and Melilla, Spain also possesses land off the north coast of Morocco: Vélez de la Gomera and Alhucemas, the islet of Perejil, Alborán Island and the Chafarinas islands.

The response from Spain’s foreign ministry is that the two cities belong to Spain and that Fasi’s request to regain them is in line with Morocco’s traditional stance on the subject.

Melilla has been Spanish since 1496 and Ceuta since 1580, but Morocco refuted this ever since it gained its own independence in 1956.

€300,000 to pay for shooting a burglar A MAN who accidentally killed a burglar when he shot in self-defence has been ordered to pay €300,000 compensation to the burglar’s family. Joaquín R.S, a builder, was staying at his second home in Arganda del Rey near Madrid when he heard someone trying to smash the lock on the front door. Afraid for his life, he fired in the direction of the closed door, and one of the bullets instantly killed one of the robbers, Ramón Jiménez Bruno. The two remaining burglars were unhurt and only face one year each in prison. Meanwhile, Joaquín has been held in prison since May 2009 for the shooting. Once a DNA test identified Ramón Jiménez Bruno’s six children, a judge awarded them each €50,000 in compensation. Joaquín has now been freed from jail and is reported as saying he feels calm.

AIR YOUR VIEWS This story is very similar to that of Tony Martin when in 1999 he killed one burglar and wounded another when they entered his home. Originally convicted of murder, which was reduced to manslaughter after an appeal, he served over three years in prison for protecting his property.

Do you think Joaquín should have been imprisoned let alone paying €300,000 compensation or do you think Ramón’s children deserve this money now that they will grow up without financial and emotional support from their father? Email your views to rtnmail@roundtownnews. com and we’ll print the best replies next week.

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Taxi drivers caught out THE CONSUMERS and Users Organisation (OCU) has released results of a study that shows 11 percent of taxi drivers overcharge. During 193 trips, investigators detected 523 violations including not showing the applicable rates to customers and a lack of in-

formation identifying the vehicle. The study analysed 193 routes grouped into three types (short, medium and long) in Alicante; Barcelona; Bilbao; La Coruña; Madrid; Malaga; Oviedo; Palma de Mallorca; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Santander; Seville; Valencia

Smoking ban backed by public A NEW survey has revealed that seven out of 10 Spaniards are in favour of a ban on smoking in public places.

The Spanish Society for Family and Community (semFYC) questioned approximately 3,000 smokers, non-smokers and ex-smokers and also found that 32.8 percent would go to bars and restaurants more often if smoking were banned.

The results have been published in time for National No Smoking Week (Semana sin humo), which runs from 24th

– 31st May, when 2,500 health centres and 20,000 health workers will actively participate in helping smokers to quit.

In Spain, 30 percent of people smoke and every year between 2,500 and 6,000 people die from smoking-related diseases.

The government has also approved a law that will allow graphic images of the health risks related to smoking to be pictured on cigarette packets from next month.

However, no fixed date for a smoking ban has yet been decided upon by the government.

and Zaragoza, said the organisation in a statement. The cities where the taxi drivers broke the rules most were Seville, Bilbao and Madrid. OCU say that in terms of the number of violations committed, nothing has improved since the last study in 2001.

The study showed that 24 percent of taxis drive around without clearly showing the tariff.

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Letter from No.10

by Jack Troughton

PRIME MINISTER David Cameron was quick to thank loyal supporters in Spain after the Tory Party took power after 13 years.

Expats of Conservatives Abroad were thanked for their “hard work and dedication” while their leader also acknowledged their patience during the delicate negations with the Liberal Democrats – setting out the targets of the historic coalition.

Mai Griffin, the former chairman of the Javea Branch of Conservatives Abroad, was delighted to receive the ‘thank you’ for her work in helping to mobilise support since the 2005 election.

One of the aims of the local party is to secure a vote for expats - whatever their politics – in future General Elections and to the current 15-year rule. Voting reform was promised in the letter.

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Mr Cameron said nearly 100 extra MPs were elected to the house, gaining more seats in election since1931 “and we are now the party of government again. No-one should underestimate the scale of our achievement in such a short space of time, and it would not have been possible without your support and commitment to the cause.”

He wrote the coalition was to achieve “strong, stable and decisive government”

David Cameron and Nick Clegg

and it was the reason to make a “big, open and comprehensive offer” to the Liberal Democrats and work together to solve “the debt crisis, our deep social problems, and our broken political system.”

He said the agreement was aimed at overcoming political differences to forge a new government in the national interest. “The agreement commits the government to a significantly accelerated reduction in the budget deficit, to cut £6 billion of government waste this financial year and to stop the jobs tax.

“The agreement also allows us to carry out key elements of the reform agenda we out-

lined in our manifesto – an agenda vital to turning our country around – including welfare and school reform. Moreover, we have protected our nuclear deterrent. And there will be no amnesty for illegal immigrants, or the handing of any additional powers to the EU.” REFORM

Mr Cameron said the compromise also including some Lib Dem objectives, such as fairer funding in education, a fairer tax system and political reform – including a referendum on voting reform.

“But the past few days have not just been about compromise. What was clear as talks

progressed is the common ground between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats,” he wrote.

This included commitment to building a green economy, decentralising power, and protecting civil liberties – including scrapping the national identity card.

“We campaigned on the belief we were all in this together – and can only solve problems together to build a stronger, more responsible society. I am confident that the coming together of two political parties to form one strong government marks a new era for Britain and for British politics. Now, let’s get down to work.”

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‘There are Nightingales that sing’: The life and poetry of Miguel Hernandez THE PSOE Orihuela Costa has arranged a cultural event to offer the English speaking residents and visitors an opportunity to share in the Miguel Hernandez centenary celebrations.

Michael Shade is a respected authority on Spain and has strong links to this area. He recently retired from the University of Brighton where he was in charge of courses on Spanish language, culture and society.

Miguel Hernandez was born in Orihuela on 30th October 1910 and was a leading 20th Century Spanish poet and playwright. He was born into a poor family and received little formal education but published his first poetry at the age of just 23. During the Spanish Civil War, he campaigned for the Republic and was arrested on a number of occasions. He was sentenced to death for his anti-facist sympathies but this sentence was later commuted to 30 years imprisonment.

Prison conditions were extremely harsh and Miguel Hernandez died in prison of tuberculosis on 28th March 1942.

FREE ADMISSION

Michael Shade has compiled a very lively, varied and interesting programme. His presentation will be illustrated with photographs and paintings, accompanied by live guitar music and recordings by Serrat. There will also be poetry readings and a solo flamenco performance. The event will take place on Wednesday 26th May at 19.30 at the Pizzeria Asturias in Punta Prima.

Admission is free but as seats are limited it is advisable to reserve places by calling in at the PSOE Orihuela Costa Office

(opposite the Centro de Salud in Cabo Roig), or by phoning the office during opening hours, Mon to Fri 11:00-13:00 on 670 396 850, or Dee (638 901 004) or Francisco (669 971 317).

This is the third year that the PSOE has organised events to share local pride in Miguel Hernandez. A PSOE Spokesman told RTN: “It is a regrettable omission that the Town Hall of Orihuela, whilst festooning commemorative ‘Passion for the Poet’ posters throughout Orihuela Costa, has not arranged one single cultural event to bring passion of the poet Miguel Hernandez into the lives of the residents in the coastal area.”

Michael Shade will be talking about the life of Miguel Hernandez

Medieval Market is a great success THE SUN was shining down on last weekend’s Torrevieja Medieval Market at the Park of Nations in the city.

The seventh annual event, which took place last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, had over 80 stalls and was enjoyed by thousands of visitors from all over the Costa Blanca and beyond.

The Mayor As well as the stalls, there was a of Torrevieja large food and beverage area, a chilenjoys a typical dren’s corner, medieval music and medieval theatre entertainment and traditional show at the medieval exhibits; including a display market’s inauguration of birds of prey.

A theatrical tour and exhibition on the early 20th Century THE VILLAJOYOSA council of La Vila such as the of culture, with the inauguration of the rail municipal museum and link via Alicante and Denia the municipal service for and various cultural and guided roads, inaugurated political events. a theatrical visit and All these cultural activities temporal exhibition in are totally free and the the Barbera Museum, celebrating the town’s declaration as a ‘city’.

The theatrical visit covers the first months of the 20th Century up to 6th April 1910, the date King Alfonso XIII granted the town the All these title and status of ‘city’. cultural Historical references are activities are totally free made to the development

exhibition can be visited from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00 and from Mondays to Fridays from 17.00 to 20.00.

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Las Colinas: More than impressive, it’s a world apart!

by Louise Clarke THE WEATHER conditions were a little unseasonal but the course conditions were perfect for last week’s RTN competition winners’ exclusive VIP day at the Las Colinas Golf and Country Club in Campoamor on the Orihuela Costa.

As well as getting the chance to experience this amazing golf course first hand before it opens to the public on June 12th, the four lucky winners also received a goody bag complete with a souvenir photo to commemorate the occasion, a picnic bag lunch, time to use

the superb practice facilities and also enjoy a coaching session from the course’s Head Professional, PGA qualified Robert Mitchell.

The championship golf course adapts to the natural lie of the land and with five different tee platforms for each hole, there is great versatility which promises to test every golfer who plays there, time and time again.

I WILL BE BACK Brian Hewitt from Denia was one of the four competition winners. He told RTN: “Although I am certainly no Tiger Woods, I have been fortunate to have played many of the

top courses around the world and I must say that Las Colinas is one of the best. The generous width of the fairways, the immaculate undulating greens, coupled with stunning tee positions, all blending naturally into the local landscape, makes Las Colinas a world leading golf course. Unfortunately, the weather was wet, windy and cold for the first nine or 10 holes, so that proved testing. But the sun managed to come out for the rest of the round making it an even more pleasurable experience! It was well worth the journey from Denia and as somebody famous once said, “I will be back!”

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Margaret Prattey was another competition winner. She said: “I really must thank both Las Colinas and RTN for the privilege of playing at this amazing new golf course.” She added: “From the moment you drive through the gated canyon entrance you just know you are somewhere special.

The playing experience includes all the bells and whistles which will no doubt make Las Colinas the envy of all other golf courses in the Costa Blanca. The course condition was absolutely immaculate with undulating greens that were like billiard tables. The service was nothing short of first class with little touches like a pyramid of balls awaiting you on the practice area prior to your round.”

Margaret concluded: “It is little wonder Troon Golf is the world leader in upscale golf course management with this type of dedication to quality and excellence. Long may it

continue! I would highly recommend Las Colinas and it really is a ‘must play’ experience.”

Diane Sugden, from La Manga Club, was equally complimentary of Las Colinas. She said: “The whole day was well organised and efficiently run and I thought the course was beautifully scenic. The bunkers were well filled and beautifully maintained; unfortunately I visited rather too many of them though! I would like to play it again and will recommend it to all my friends.”

A PLEASURE Last but not least, the fourth winner was Alan Rainbird. He told us: “Everything about this new resort indicates that it’s going to be a fantastic golfing venue for individuals and societies. The experience of a round of golf here is unbeatable in the local area.”

He added: “The course itself, set back in the hills, uses the natural landscape to produce a beautifully scenic golfing experience. The greens are a pleasure to putt on and the five separate tees mean that the course is playable for ANY handicap.

The most challenging hole for me personally was the long 17th par 3 hole, where despite my best efforts, I found my drive in the greenside bunker and managed to make a good recovery to par the hole, but it’s certainly a well protected green and dependent on the pin placement could leave you with some very long putts!” He concluded: “All in all it was a very enjoyable day. A big thank you must go to RTN and Las Colinas for organising the day.”

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by Jack Troughton DIGBY THE Labrador is starting a new life after being adopted by a Marina Alta couple offering the dog a loving home.

RTN featured his tale of being left alone in Spain in issue 550 under the headline ‘Tail of Woe’.The six-year-old pet’s former owners could not take the gentle chocolate coloured dog with them when they returned to England and Digby was left with Pego’s Local Animal Protection Society.

The charity received a number of calls after the paper publicised his unhappy story and Phillip and Sue came forward to adopt him. Chrissie Edwards, of LAPS, said: “They

took Digby to try him with their other animals and I ‘phoned to be told the cat has fallen in love with him and the other dogs were quite happy as Digby is such an easy going chap.

“The story has a happy ending and there was quite a lot interest in him. Woofers and Friends Kennels, near Oliva, kindly looked after him for two weeks and are generally very supportive of our charity.”

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By Jack Troughton ANIMAL CHARITY Amigo Mio received €460 to help pay vet bills for rescued animals after a successful fund raising day on the Marina Alta.

Despite some atrocious weather ladies enjoyed a succession of pampering beauty treatments during Ladies Day at Skin Solutions in Parcent.

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Alberto

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Watts In Britain By

Paul Watts

THERE IS a strange sentiment with the English that makes us want to give succour to those whom we perceive as the underdog. I suppose it’s the opposite of the German, shadenfreude – that rather naughty delight in other’s misfortune. Well, this Anglo antishadenfreude thing kicked in with me last week and for a time I was feeling rather sad for Gordon Brown.

What Watts, are you mad? Well, yes I suppose I was; after spending the last two years pillorying him in these columns, I had an ‘oh, poor Gordon’ moment. I started to think what a nice chap he probably is and that we must’ve got him all wrong. I almost caught myself thinking, “Never mind you flogging off the gold cheap Gordy, we’ve all had rash moments like that.”

I mean, I sold my NSU Sport Prinz Coupe for just £5!

I even thought about his ‘Mrs Duffy’ moment and rationalised that everybody, let alone politicians, have such moments. If we were all ‘miked-up’ and monitored every waking minute, what on earth would it reveal about us? Don’t we all mutter under our breath unkind things about others; don’t we all make snap judgements on folk before we can really know them?

What is that song that says we make our initial interpretation of someone in seven seconds? Anyway, there I was having a moment that was tantamount to regretting the departure of dear ole Bottla Brown.

As the horse-trading around Westminster swung back and forth last week between Lib-Con, Lib-Lab and Lab-Lib and the Loonies and whatever other permutation of House of Benetton political colour scheme you could

visualise, I thought for a lone second that maybe Gordon Brown could be right in his handling of the economy and that maybe, just maybe, he was the right man for the job. I know, I know, I know dear reader, I’d lost my perspective: as I watched Bottla’s goodbye message I momentarily took leave of my senses. I’d forgotten that Brown was unelected as leader of this great country. I’d forgotten that along with Mandleson and Campbell he’d formed the most odious triumvirate in politics for a generation - all of them unelected. I’d forgotten that along with the grinning fool he’d foisted on this country one of the worst immigration policies ever; that he’d initiated policies merely to outwit his opponents ahead of the national good and that he’d created thousands of non-jobs in order to create a grateful, faithful fan base who would vote for him ad infinitum. Meanwhile, he was preventing essential equipment being sent to our brave service personnel out in the field of conflict; a conflict not wanted by this country and created by his former bezzy-mate, the war criminal Blair.

Phew… anything else Watts? Come on, get it off your chest, don’t hold back.

Well, Bottla Brown spent money this country could not afford. He dragged us into a debt deeper than Britain had at the end of the Second World War and… and, yes, he sold the bloody gold!

He put it in a post paid envelope and sent it to Gold For Cash at a time when gold was at the lowest value it could possibly be. Its value bottomed out and then a month later gold prices started to rise again. The work of a prudent chancellor and prime minister, would you say? Nah…

I think this anti-shadenfreudeism thing also blurs our memory as well as our judgements. I mean, look at all the generous tributes paid to Teddy Kennedy when he popped off. People suddenly forgot about his inveterate anti-British stance. They chose not to remember Chappaquiddick and jumped on the “dear old Teddy, wasn’t he a great bloke?” bandwagon. Anyway, I think this is exactly where I was last week. I’d forgotten things and was about to climb aboard and proclaim, “Ole Gordon is a nice bloke after all. He went with dignity and humility...”

No, Watts, no, no, no; just remember the vicious smear campaign that his triumvirate created, driving Dr David Kelly to an early grave. And, even now, we still don’t know if Dr Kelly ‘jumped’ or was ‘pushed’… Norman Baker MP has devoted a whole book to that awful episode.

Thankfully, as I had my little proGordon wobble Richard Littlejohn kept the faith. “Far from being the towering, moral statesman of his own myth,” Dicky reiterates, “Brown was a vain, weak, cowardly, bullying Prime Minister with a sociopathic sense of entitlement.” Oh, Dicky, I’m so sorry I fell out with you over the ash cloud last week.

As I, and a great many others, began to think kind thoughts of Bottla Brown, Dicky was having none of it.

“Frankly,” Littlejohn says, “I have been astonished by the generous tributes paid to Brown, who dragged British politics into the sewer, bankrupted the country, lied and cheated as a basis for negotiation, refused ever to accept any blame for his own incompetence, and even tried to mount an outrageous and cynical last-minute coup to

Oh, poor Gordon

remain in office after being resoundingly rejected by the electorate.” Gulp!

Dicky is right, of course; so come on, if you’ve had a touch of anti-shadenfreudeism worry not. It’s only a temporary thing. It’s only you trying to be nice.

As the outgoing administration shuffled off the stage the most telling postscript to the New Labour experiment was the shameful ‘joke’ that outgoing Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne played. He left a note to his successor David Laws, stating: “Dear Chief Secretary, I’m afraid there is no money. Kind regards and good luck!

Liam.” What an insufferable berk! It clearly demonstrates the contempt that New Labour actually had for the people it purported to serve.

Watts in Britain, waving bye-bye to Brown and tearing up the copy I’d written…

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Adventure park JALON AND Orba Lions are helping organise a huge charity fiesta in the Marina Alta with an exciting Fun in the Park on Saturday 12th June.

The charity, along with the Denia’s Raquel Paya School for Disabled Children and the Caritas organisation from Denia, Jalon and Orba, are hoping the event in Torrecremada Gardens, Denia, will raise much-needed cash.

And running from 10.00 until 22.00, there will be fashion shows by Occasions of Jalon, Bonita of Moraira, Carmen and Moda Natural

of Denia. Dancing displays are provided by Viva Espana, Streetwise and others, while music comes courtesy of Enrique Cisneros; the Dutch Seamen’s Choir; the Terence Cole Band; David Pollard and acts yet to be announced.

Trade and handicraft stalls will be at the park along with a children’s corner and a choice of refreshment stands. Amongst the other attractions promised to make the fiesta a memorable family day out is an exhibition of vintage cars and motorcycles.

HELP Murcia Mar Menor WHEN THE Icelandic ash cloud disrupted San Javier flights, our volunteer Eileen responded to an appeal via the Alicante British Consulate.

At the airport, despite no public address announcement possible, she trawled long queues of frustrated passengers over five days and identified eight people needing medical help. She took them to the Salud in Santiago De La Ribera to obtain emergency prescribed medication.

President Elaine Dale answered a call from a lady

Bonita will be holding a fashion show

without a Euro Med Card on our emergency telephone number, 634 310 605 and was able to get her and her sick daughter to the Los ARCOS hospital for treatment.

HELP MMM would very much like to thank Max Kite for his assistance with translation.

The son-in-law of our Vice President, Terry Joint, offered accommodation in a large house near Murcia City.

So far no one has taken up the offer but it is still available, should there be more problems with the volcano.

If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Chris Hulme, Mon to Friday on 968 570 059 or visit www.helpmurciamarmenor.org

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Couple holds fundraiser for Kenyan orphanage

by Louise Clarke WHEN BRIAN and Linda Kite visited Kenya on holiday two years ago, they expected that they would have a nice relaxing time. What they were not prepared for was the overwhelming deprivation that greeted them.

Having seen news reports and knowing that the Kenyan people were not exactly affluent, the couple, from Valle del Sol in Murcia, took a case of pens and writing equipment with them along with some children’s books. Once settled at their hotel, they got talking to a local lady who put them in touch with a local orphanage who, they were told, would be delighted to receive the writing equipment and books.

Later that week, they met with Sarah Tate, who runs the Karibu orphanage in Mombasa and she was indeed delighted to receive their ‘gifts’. They had a tour of the orphanage, which opened in 2004, and met some of the children in

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Sarah’s care. Despite being well cared for by Sarah and her small staff, it was obvious that the centre desperately needed extra funds. So, when Brian and Linda arrived back in Spain, they decided to do something for the orphanage and raise some money for them.

TRANSFER The couple has held a very successful table top sale for the last two years and they have raised over €1,300 for the orphanage so far. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to send money to an African country from here in Spain and the money transfer is subject to a €50 bank charge. Knowing this, Linda and Brian successfully send the money from their bank account in the UK and the money, which equates to over 50,000 Kenyan Shillings, is deposited into the orphanage account.

It costs just 18 shillings to feed one child at the orphanage per day and they have 40 children on their books, so it’s obvious that every little helps! Some of the

Linda and Brian Kite

children are not true orphans but have parents with AIDS who cannot look after them and there has recently been several outbreaks of Cholera in the centre, which resulted in some of the children being hospitalised.

REFRESHMENTS Medication in Kenya is expensive and so Brian and Linda want to send Sarah some more money

for the children‘s upkeep. Tomorrow, 22nd May, the couple is holding another table top sale, from 11:00 to 16:00. They would again like to invite everyone to join them in their large back garden in Valle del Sol and their friends and neighbours are also contributing by providing cakes, hot dogs and refreshments.

One Spanish neighbour will be cooking a deli-

Spencer’s spectacular day HAIR TODAY gone this afternoon! Monday 31st May, ‘All Day Happy Hour at Spencers Restaurant Quesada Golf’ offers a small beer at just €1 and Hot Dogs and Burgers at just €2! By coincidence, Tony Spencer, who took over Spencer´ Restaurant three years ago with his partner Bernadette and his son Joshua, chose Paul Cunningham Nurses´ Carnation Day, 31st May, for this special day.

The celebrations will start at 12.00 mid-day with Tony Moore paying tribute to Buddy Holly. Max Bacon will be appearing, also the Velvetones. Jonny Fox will be singing and the brave Tony will have a complete head shave: or perhaps he will just opt for a number 2! Famous Country and Western singer Marlene Foster will make a brief appearance. Tony is asking everyone to bring an item to auction for the charity – it does not have to be valuable; if he gets 10 cents per item

Happy hour at Spencers

he will be happy! Ladies please note – ‘past their sell by date’ husbands are not acceptable!

There will be a raffle and many local businesses are contributing prizes.

The Hair Off is scheduled for 17.00 and we are looking for a local wig maker to take Tony’s hair – just in case he wants to buy it back!

Fashion Show with Legs And Co and Rod Stewart tribute TUESDAY MAY 25th at 14.00 at The One Bar and Jakki’s in The Filton Centre, Los Balcones.

A FABULOUS Fashion Show with Legs & Co will be followed by a tribute to Rod Stewart, this all takes place at Jakki’s and The One Bar in the Filton Centre Los Balcones – all proceeds on the day in aid of Paul Cunningham Nurses.

Jakki is celebrating her first year in

business in the Filton Centre with a fabulous Fashion Show and much, much more… hair demos; makeup demos; nuskin facials; minx demos; hair enhancement demos plus wigs; semi permanent makeup; underwear from Marks and Spencers; card readings and a raffle.

We will be asking for a donation of just €1 and if you get your ticket before the

25th you can book a seat – ticket for a seat and raffle just €1 – call into the Filton Centre to get your ticket and reserve your seat or email sueinthesun@terra.es or text 629 869 959 – you can also telephone Jakki at the salon on 966 448 867. Jakki needs a long to short hair model for the day; please contact her direct if you would like to take part!

cious giant paella, with portions on sale for a couple of euros. It is guaranteed to be a great day in a friendly atmosphere. If you would like to join in the fun please call Linda on 968 206 660 or 699 321 826.

Their home is just off the main Valle del Sol - Sucina Road at Road Nine on the right hand side, just before the Valle Kitchen. For full directions, please call Brian or Linda.

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El Plantio gets go ahead for new project

by Louise Clarke EARLIER THIS week, RTN had an exclusive interview with Manuel Ferry Sánchez, the President of the Ferry Group, which owns the El Plantio Golf Course in Bacarot, close to Alicante Airport.

Señor Ferry Sánchez had heard just days earlier that a project to build 27 more golf holes and two football pitches as well as a hotel has finally, after many years in planning, been approved by Alicante City Hall and he asked RTN to go along to the course and discuss the new project.

The new golf course will have 27 holes, one 18 hole and one nine hole course and the football pitches will be aimed at professional teams for training purposes. The President hopes to attract Premiership clubs and La Liga clubs as well as other northern European football clubs to the new training facilities, which will be situated next to a five star, 600 room luxury hotel, complete with a gymnasium and spa.

EMPLOYMENT

The Department of Environment and Planning advised the company that they have the final approval for the construction of 739,432

Manuel Ferry Sánchez, the President of Ferry Group and owner of El Plantio

m2 piece of land which is situated next to the existing course. Señor Ferry Sánchez told RTN: “It is a very exciting project and we hope that it will generate employment in the area as well as be a facility that will be visited by sportsmen and women from all over the World.”

The project also includes 1,200 apartments, which will be built after the course and the hotel is complete. Señor Ferry Sánchez reiterated, however, that they will be low density housing, much like the apartments that are currently situated at the existing course. He also said that the apartments which are currently under construction on the El Plantio course and were stopped due to a licensing query with the Alicante City Hall, have also been given the go ahead and building will recommence in September.

INTEREST

El Plantio golf course

The project, which has been named Green Valley Golf Resort, began to be de-

veloped on December 19th 2001, when the registration was first received at the Department of Urban Planning. The project finally received its positive environmental impact study over eight years later on April 23rd 2009 and the final approval was made last week. Water supply for the development has already been secured, vehicular access has been guaranteed and the whole project will be managed by El Plantio, which is a private company.

El Plantio itself started as a nine hole small golf course with a driving range and was developed into an 18 hole course in September 2000. Señor Ferry Sánchez concluded: “The project has gathered lots of interest already and as soon as all the paperwork is in our possession, we will begin construction. We were prepared for the crisis and know that this is the right time to start looking positively towards the future, so the approval couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Go Algorfa!

FOR THE first time in its history, the players of Algorfa CF’s two youngest teams have gained promotion in their respective leagues.

The town’s football club has been established since 1995 and this season has been the best in their fifteen year history.

Both the Benjamin team (Under 10’s) and the Alevin team (Under 12’s), which are trained by Algorfa first team player Manu Girona, were league runners up and they get promoted to the higher league next season.

This is a tremendous achievement for the young players and their coach, who is delighted with the way that his teams have played this season. Manu told RTN: “The boys have all worked really hard this season and have played some excellent football.”

Last Sunday, the two younger teams escorted players from the Algorfa first team onto the pitch for the last game of the season against Callosa de Segura. Callosa gained promotion in their respective league following the 1-1 draw at the Juan Carlos I stadium in Algorfa. Well done to all the teams at Algorfa CF for a great season of football.

The Algorfa CF first team with the successful Alevin and Benjamin teams

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money

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Need cash from your UK pension? Act before the tax/ Euro/stockmarket crash! by

Stephen Ward & Robert Burns WELL WE know the result of the UK general election – the first post war coalition. Whilst UK minds have been engaged on the process leading to this, a lot more has been going on.

The Eurozone has had to agree a rescue package for the Euro following the Greek crisis as the latter threatened to spread to Spain and Portugal. The risk of not doing so was a possible collapse of the Euro, which has lost 10% of its value against the US Dollar over the last

month. Cash is pouring out of the Euro into the Dollar and into Gold.

Spain has responded by announcing public sector pay cuts and pension freezes which may well lead to industrial action and there have even been calls for a general strike.

The UK Government will introduce an emergency budget, probably in July. This will without a doubt introduce tax raising measures and cuts in public expenditure in order to make an attack on the deficit in UK public finances. Remember the tax attack made on UK pension funds in 1997 - who is to say there may not be another?

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE CUTS ACROSS EUROPE AND TAX INCREASES WILL SURELY HIT US ALL HARD We will all have fewer Pounds

or Euros in our pockets as a consequence. Economic growth will be constrained - just as a weak recovery is getting under way.

Stock markets are anticipating this as well and are looking very fragile.

At the beginning of the year, we suggested that stock markets may well be lower at the end of the year than they were at the beginning.

At this stage in the proceedings we are even surer of that and do not expect 2011 to be any better.

LIBERATE YOUR UK PENSION FUND Many expats have UK pension funds or deferred UK pension funds which, providing the expat left the UK before 6th April 2005, can be liberated. By that we mean they may be converted to a capital

sum at a time when cash may truly become King.

heirs can receive the benefit of the fund without any tax deduction.

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by

Michael Olmer

Solicitor, Link Point Legal and Business Services

Debtors beware! Fast track debt recovery comes to Spain BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES of owners, landlords, and private individuals, can all now take advantage of new streamlined processes for recovering debts, already known as a “proceso monitorio”, which came into force in Spain on 4th May 2010, and was introduced by Law 13 of 2009.

The new improvements to the process have been introduced to help reduce the high level of debt suffered by government and local authorities, business, and private individuals. The old requirements for debts to be advertised in the official provincial gazettes and for personal service of proceedings have been abolished. The new process can be used for debts up to €250,000 but is of particular use when recovering much smaller debts.

Before beginning a claim it is always a good idea to take professional advice on the strength of your case and the evidence you will need to prove it.

If you are claiming an amount below €900, the new process can avoid the

need to be formally represented by an Abogado or Procurador, or use formal legal documents. It is only necessary to present an informal written statement setting out your claim –in Spanish of course – to the Court, accompanied by the invoices, statements or other written evidence which proves the existence of the debt.

If your claim is for between €900 and €6,000, or for claims for arrears of rent up to any amount, it will be not be dealt with by the Judge in the setting of a formal Court hearing, but by the ‘Judicial Secretary’ or Registrar.

If the amount you are claiming is for more than €6,000, your claim will be dealt with by the Judge in open court in traditional proceedings.

THERE ARE FOUR STAGES TO A CASE BEGUN IN THIS WAY: • First, the Court sends a summons to the debtor giving him 20 days in which to pay up or defend your claim.

• Second, if the debtor does nothing within this time then judgment will

automatically be entered in your favour and you can then enforce your judgment against the debtor.

• Third, if the debtor pays the debt and your court costs, the case will come to an end.

• Fourth, if the debtor files a defence to dispute your claim and the amount is below €6,000, there will be a an oral hearing in front of the Judicial Secretary, or if the amount is above €6,000, the case will continue as formal proceedings in front of the Judge, who will decide the case.

This type of Court proceeding is not appropriate for claims for compensation for accident or personal injury claims, or any other case where the amount involved is not certain. Nor should it be used if you need a ruling from the Court on the interpretation of contracts.

Claims for arrears of maintenance in divorce proceedings should be made in the family courts. Claims for unpaid wages should be made in the labour courts. If you are in business and are owed money, this new procedure could

offer you a lifeline and help improve your cash-flow in these difficult times when ‘cash is king’.

On the other hand, if you owe money and receive a summons in the new form you need to take prompt action to avoid judgment being entered against you. Either way, please contact our office for more information.

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Property insurance queries OVER THE last few months, we have been contacted by a large number of people confused about property insurance in Spain. We feel that this is a very important issue and will try to answer some of these questions: If you own an apartment, fixtures and fittings are unlikely to be covered by community insurance, only the structure itself. Community insurances seldom cover for water damage between owners: in the event of a leak from the apartment above, you cannot claim against community insurance but instead must claim either from the owner directly or their insurance company, and vice versa should the leak be yours.

Community insurance never covers private contents and does not cover public liability, i.e. should something fall from your terrace resulting in damage or injury, you are liable.

In general, community insurance only covers communal areas.

If you have a mortgage, you are not obliged to insure through the bank: you can choose any insurance company. The only stipulation is that the insurance policy must show the bank as a beneficiary. Generally, the banks are interested in covering their risk – the building - so their policies are basic. Many have never even seen a copy of the insurance policy they took out with the bank; or the policy was in Spanish and they did not understand it. Those who tried to make claims were simply given a telephone number and had to deal with everything in Spanish. Remember: banks are not insurance specialists.

Always ask for an English copy of your insurance and make sure that you know what is covered.

Do not assume that the cover in Spain is the same as that in the UK.

Very few insurance companies include jewellery cover as standard; those that do limit the cover.

A lady from Albox telephoned after a burglary to say her insurance company would not pay for the loss: The lady sent me a copy of her policy, taken out with the agent who sold her the house several years earlier: it was in Spanish and she had never read it.

With this company, theft cover was an option (yes, strange I agree). She had not contracted this particular guarantee so the company was right in rejecting her claim. Needless to say, the lady was most upset. The agent no longer trades; the insurance company does not have a local office so she is dealing with a central office in Madrid. She has now changed her insurance policy.

The ten year builders’ insurance for new properties only covers structural defects due to faulty work or materials: it does not cover storm damage; burglary; electrical surges; lightning strikes etc. and also not your contents.

Your house is probably your

most valuable asset. Hopefully nothing will ever happen to it but if something does, it can be very expensive. Some don’t bother to insure the building thinking nothing could happen – yet over the years we have had many serious claims for damage to buildings, most commonly gas explosions but also vehicle impact; lightning strikes; fires and weather damage. Think how much it would cost to replace everything in your home, including electrical goods, furniture, clothes, jewellery; ornaments – you will be surprised.

Ensuring the cover is adequate is as important as insuring the property.

Property insurance in Spain is not expensive - not having any could be.

Contact AJB CONSULTANTS for a free no obligation quote.

Remember we can now offer property insurance with half-yearly payments at no extra cost.

Tel 965 796 357 Tel 965 794 417 Fax 966 461 316 E-mail: info@ajbinsurance.com

Stop fraud and improve the economy A COLLECTIVE of Technicians in the Ministry for Tax and Hacienda, GESTHA, say that if the government could control fraud, and reduce the black economy from the current estimated 23 percent, to 13 percent, it would bring in €38.5 billion annually. Whereas the government’s proposed austerity plan, which sees a 5

percent cut in civil servants’ wages and a pension freeze, will only save €15 billion over two years.

While GESTHA admit that their figures are based on estimates, General Secretary, José María Mollinedo says that an official study should be carried out to assess the extent of the black economy.

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currency Using a currency specialist - is it worth it?

SPECIALIST CURRENCY providers are becoming popular choices for British ex-pats living in Spain or indeed returning back to the UK. Opening a trading facility is much easier and quicker than you may think and is needed to comply with Anti Money Laundering legislation.

If based in the UK, Moneycorp allows the majority of clients to register on-line via its website in a matter of minutes. Non UK clients simply complete the form (with an on line option) and provide a couple of by items of I.D. For a few minutes work there are massive benefits, including cost savings and a range of currency services simply not offered by your Account Manager, high street bank. Trading is also simple and is normally conducted over Moneycorp the telephone. Put simply, you can have access to the most competitive rates along with ‘real time’ information on the market which allows you to trade at the most advantageous time in a variety of situations. As an example, the past 18 months have shown fluctuations in the Sterling/ Euro rate but when using a bank your options are limited to asking for the daily rate and booking the currency.

Using a specialist currency company means you can have the rate monitored on your behalf to avoid trading when the market is against you. If the currency is not required immediately you can often buy the total amount for that date and only pay a small deposit with the balance becoming available when you need it. Regular payments are also catered for to allow you to transfer pensions, salaries or mortgage payments hassle free with potentially huge cost savings.

The question therefore should not be ‘is it worth it?’ but ‘is it worth not doing it?’

For any currency requirements why not give Moneycorp a call to discuss your options.

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New government - but what next?

Investors wait to see how the Lib-Con coalition will tackle the debt.

Nervous investors shun the Euro.

The Pound almost made it to a year high but backed off at the crucial moment…

Following the previous week’s general election, political worries about sterling were replaced by... political worries. There was nervousness when it took five days to form a government and uncertainty afterwards. From financial markets’ point of view, the Liberal-Conservative coalition is probably the least worst alternative under the circumstances, given that a single-party government is out of the question…

But investors need more than vague promises before they will be able fully to renew their faith in sterling, as will the credit ratings agencies. A quick-fix spending review and the Queen’s Speech next week will give an outline as to how the Camelegg government intends to prioritise its tasks; it will be the best part of a month beyond that before the really serious stuff comes out in the Proper budget. Investors and ratings agencies will not be satisfied unless George Osborne’s budget speech is dripping with the blood of quangos and diversity outreach counsellors…

In the meantime, the economy is bumping slowly up the same hill it had been tackling before the election. House prices are rising at a sustainable pace. Industrial and manufacturing production in

the UK grew by 2.0% and 3.3% in the year to March.

NIESR estimates that the economy grew by + 0.5% in the year to April. However, Britain’s trade deficit went up by a fifth in March as a result of increased imports. The weak currency is not doing its job of balancing trade…

Financial markets initially had faith in the European Union’s €750 billion financial stability fund, intended to protect all EU countries from the problems from which Greece is suffering at the moment. As has become usual, it did not take long for that support to evaporate. Portugal and Spain are tarred, fairly or not, with the same brush and the concern now is that the Greek tragedy could mushroom into another global financial crisis…

There is real concern that Brussels has screwed this one up, egged on by German voters who see no reason why they should pay for the gold-plated pensions of Greek civil servants. The European Central Bank has (probably reluctantly) agreed to buy Greek government bonds which could turn out to be worthless if Greece defaults on its debt. At least for the time being, the euro has blown away any prospect of deposing the US dollar as the World’s reserve currency of choice…

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health

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I get a lot of similar emailed questions on acupuncture, most of them from people who never had acupuncture and/or are scared of needles. Well here are a few answers:

What happens when you have acupuncture? by

Robert Vandevelede

Ex-president Australian Acupuncture & Chinese medicine Association

ACUPUNCTURISTS START diagnosing as soon as you walk through the door. The way you walk, sit and speak about your problem already gives us some idea of what is happening.

You may be asked a lot of questions about yourself, your problem and your medical history.

Then we take your pulses (in Chinese Medicine we take 12 pulses, followed by a inspection of your tongue, where we look at the shape, colour, coating etc.)

After you’ve gone through the initial diagnostic procedure, you are ready for your first treatment!

Some people are frightened by the thought of Acupuncture and may feel that it takes a great deal of courage to have these needles stuck in them. The first and probably most important thing to understand about Acupuncture is that it is NOT a painful experience. Most treatments involve insertion of between 5 to 10 needles. Acupuncture needles are much finer then hypodermic needles.

In fact, most acupuncture needles fit

into the central hole of a standard hypodermic needle. They also have a rounded tip as compared to the cutting edge of a hypodermic needle.

So there is usually no bleeding or bruising.

NEEDLE INSERTION Again, the insertion of an acupuncture needle is not a painful experience. Patients sometimes sit with their eyes closed and teeth clenched asking, “When are you going to start?” and are often surprised that the needles are in before they finished asking the question. It would be wrong to suppose that the insertion of an acupuncture needle is devoid of any sensation, but those who have experienced acupuncture do not usually describe it as being a painful experience.

NEEDLE SENSATION In Chinese we say that if acupuncture is to achieve its maximum effect, it is necessary for the acupuncturist to obtain

‘Deqi’, or the ‘feeling of Qi’. To get this, the needles are manipulated after insertion and the sensations experienced vary according to the points needled. It could be a dull ache or numbness, an electric sensation or a sensation traveling up or down the channel being treated.

Whatever it is, the needle no longer feels like a needle!

BELIEF Another common question is: “Do you have to believe in it for it to work?” The short answer is: Definitely not. Like any other type of medicine, Acupuncture works whether you believe in it or not. I have many years experience in treating animals (mainly dogs and horses) and I never had to whisper in their ears to convince them the acupuncture would help them!

RESPONSE TO TREATMENT This may be different from person to person, depending on the problem being treated, their Qi (energy) level, age etc. In general one could say that

acute problems tend to response quickly, in a couple of treatments, while chronic problems may require scores of treatments; although some relief of symptoms should be felt after a couple of sessions.

On very rare occasions, symptoms may get worse after the first or second treatment. We call this a ‘rebound effect’. Usually one should get some incremental improvements as treatment progresses.

COULD I GET INFECTIONS FROM HAVING ACUPUNCTURE? Qualified Acupuncturists use disposable needles only, so there is really no risk.

I have been told that some ‘Acupuncturists’ keep their patients’ needles in a jar or test tube with the patients name on, or give the patient the needles he/she used on them to take home and bring back next time.

This is NOT standard practice, and is dangerous. If you are seeing such a practitioner I would strongly advice you to change practitioner!

Written by Robert Vandevelde Former President Australian Acupuncture and Chinese medicine Association, Contact him on 660 032 862 Write to me at robertvdvelde@telefonica.net

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Xango and the marvellous Mangosteen

by Jack Troughton PEEL BACK the skin of the exotic Mangosteen, gaze on a fruit given royal approval and begin to marvel at the hidden secrets discovered by top scientists – all packed into a drink called Xango Juice.

Queen Victoria named this dark purple fruit and its characteristic white segments the ‘Queen of Fruits’ but its full health benefits are only now being shared with the Western World. The fruit is rich in powerful xanthones which help keep the body healthy. Just drinking 30ml of Xango a day can bring about amazing lifestyle changes.

And just becoming available in Spain to complement the juice is a range of natural Xango cosmetics – including shower gels, shampoos, and skin creams – after it was

discovered to be a much more powerful product than aloe vera. Taking its name from xanthones and the mangosteen, Xango is an American company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 2002, it became the fastest growing company in the World and the leader in marketing the fruit.

The company has achieved massive growth with little publicity – Xango received the impressive Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006 and because 7 percent of profits go to children’s charities, it has also been given humanitarian awards.

EVERGREEN Mangosteen is grown in the Far East, typically in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. It is picked from an evergreen tree that can grow to 25 metres high.

The tree takes between 10 and 20 years before it produces its first crop and each mature tree provides up to 5,000 fruit to be harvested twice a year. And for centuries the native population of South East Asia has enjoyed the health benefits of the mangosteen. Xango Juice – a completely natural drink – brings tried and trusted benefits to the rest of the world.

The whole fruit is used to produce a drink and cosmetics rich in xanthones, nutrients and other vitamins.

While most people know of antioxidants and the virtues of vitamins C and E, few have heard of xanthones.

As a powerful phytonutrient, they naturally occur in plants and are highly praised by scientists and researchers.

Each mangosteen contains more than 43 xanthones. Aloe vera has about four. And while it is not a medicine, xanthones help combat free radicals, boost the immune system, aid the regeneration of cells and promote general wellbeing.

TARGET And as a nutritional supplement, delicious

Xango Juice helps with cholesterol, diabetes, and by reducing fluid retention, can help weight loss. It also fights pain and swelling, and promotes joint flexibility, seemingly targeting the body’s weakest points. Xango creams – cleansers, toners, a secret serum and moisturisers – and soon shower gels and shampoos also help fight inflammation, sooth acne and skin problems, and contain antiaging properties.

As a product Xango is revolutionary.

Mangosteen and its natural powers have been appreciated for hundreds of years but Xango is the first company to commercialise its natural benefits around the globe.

The success of the brand and its product comes from multi-level marketing. Xango is introduced to consumers directly and expands through word of mouth recommendation.

From the crop of mangosteen comes a natural product that people can buy because it is beneficial to health.

However, there is also a business opportunity for people to earn something extra by becoming a Xango distributor backed by an established, successful, multinational company.

PROFIT The figures are impressive. A distributor makes 30 percent profit on each unit sold.

However, there is an opportunity to earn commissions as the market expands. A full 50 percent of commissions are paid on sales through the network.

And to become a distributor costs just €34 which buys a starter kit, information about the company and its products, and the creation of a virtual office and website. Xango is officially registered in Spain and a growing network of distributors is selling an exclusive and unique product to consumers.

Xango has massive potential and creates a wonderful business opportunity. Distributors are working in the massive health and body market. The company believes it can achieve huge sales in Spain and distributors joining the Xango family can share in a market of more than 45 million people.

To discover more visit www.xango.com or call the Xango hotline on 902 906 008.

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DO I REALLY NEED SUCH A LARGE DISH?

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We all enjoy the long Spanish summer evenings and during those months, UK TV seems less important to us as we pursue other interests.

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08:00 Maury 08:45 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 My Wife and Kids 11:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 12:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 13:00 Four 21st Birthday Parties 14:00 Four Weddings 17:00 The Avengers 18:50 Celebs 24/7 19:00 Nothing to Declare 19:30 Nothing to Declare 20:00 Nothing to Declare 20:30 Nothing to Declare 21:00 Nothing to Declare 21:30 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 Criminal Minds 24:00 Criminal Minds

08:00 Maury 08:45 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Will and Grace 10:00 My Wife and Kids 11:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 12:00 Will and Grace 13:00 The Avengers 14:50 Celebs 24/7 15:00 Cougar Town 18:00 Nothing to Declare 18:30 Nothing to Declare 19:00 Grey’s Anatomy 20:00 Four 21st Birthday Parties 21:00 Cougar Town 21:30 Cougar Town 22:00 Criminal Minds 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 24:00 CSI: Miami

tv Monday

FEB21 26--27 MARCH MAY 42010 2010

08:00 Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Stargate SG-1 12:00 Stargate SG-1 13:00 The Real A & E 14:00 The Lion Man 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Catwalk 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 The Real A & E 22:00 House 23:00 NCIS: LA 24:00 24

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 11:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 12:00 Cash in the Attic 12:45 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Murder, She Wrote 16:00 BBC News 16:05 I Can Cook 16:20 Zigby 16:30 Dennis & Gnasher 16:40 Big Babies 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Tracy Beaker Returns 17:35 Blue Peter 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Chelsea Flower Show 21:00 EastEnders 21:30 Panorama 22:00 High Street Dreams 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The Graham Norton Show 24:20 Inside Sport 24:50 Lost

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 dirtgirlworld 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:05 Too Many Crooks 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Car Booty 14:30 Ready Steady Cook 15:15 Animal 24:7 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 A Question of Genius 18:15 Escape to the Country 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Coast 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 22:00 Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Fame

07:00 GMTV 09:35 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 The David Dickinson Show 17:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Coronation Street 20:30 International Football 23:10 ITV News 23:40 International Football Highlights 24:40 Total Emergency

08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:00 Frasier 09:25 Will and Grace 09:55 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 13:10 Jamie at Home 13:40 Edge of Darkness 15:55 Coach Trip 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 The Curse of the Hope Diamond 22:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 23:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 24:05 The Lazarus

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Ebb and Flo 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: NY 13:40 Five News 13:45 Paul Merton in China 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:00 20,000 Leagues under the Sea 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 How Do They Do It? 21:00 The Gadget Show 22:00 FlashForward 23:00 Mike Bassett: England Manager 24:45 UFC 113: Main Event

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:30 State Opening of Parliament 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Murder, She Wrote 16:00 BBC News 16:05 I Can Cook 16:20 Zigby 16:30 Dennis & Gnasher 16:40 Big Babies 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Natural Born Hunters 17:35 Blue Peter 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Luther 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News 23:35 Children’s Emergency 24:05 The Graham Norton Show 24:50 Code Breakers

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 dirtgirlworld 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:05 Just My Luck 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Car Booty 14:30 Ready Steady Cook 15:15 Animal 24:7 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 A Question of Genius 18:15 Escape to the Country 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Tate Modern is 10!

A Culture Show Special 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 22:00 The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band!

07:00 GMTV 09:35 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 The David Dickinson Show 17:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

22:00 The Bill 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 The Jacket

08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:30 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 A Film from My Parish: 6 Farms 13:15 Jamie at Home 13:45 Kim 15:55 Coach Trip 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Gok’s Fashion Fix 22:00 The Twins Who Share a Brain 23:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 24:05 The Good Wife

08:00 Childrens TV 09:50 The WotWots 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Ebb and Flo 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: NY 13:40 Five News 13:45 Paul Merton in China 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 Animal Rescue Squad 16:05 Wedding Daze 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Family Food Fight with Flora 21:00 Cowboy Builders 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:00 CSI: Miami 24:00 CSI: NY 24:55 The FBI Files

08:00 Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Stargate SG-1 12:00 Stargate SG-1 13:00 The Real A & E 14:00 The Lion Man 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Catwalk 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Stargate Universe 22:00 UK Border Force 23:00 Fringe 24:00 Lost

07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 11:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 12:00 Cash in the Attic 12:45 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Murder, She Wrote 16:00 BBC News 16:05 I Can Cook 16:20 Zigby 16:30 Dennis & Gnasher 16:40 Big Babies 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Dani’s House 17:35 Junior MasterChef: Semi-Final 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News 20:00 The One Show 20:30 Chelsea Flower Show 21:00 Waterloo Road 22:00 Junior Apprentice 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News 23:35 The National Lottery Draws 23:45 Damages 24:45 The Walker

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 dirtgirlworld 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:05 The Flintstones 12:30 Castle in the Country 13:00 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 See Hear 14:30 Lifeline 14:40 Coast 14:45 Car Booty 15:15 Animal 24:7 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 A Question of Genius 18:15 Escape to the Country 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 Out of the Frying Pan 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 22:00 Money 23:00 Have I Got News for You 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Sectioned

07:00 GMTV 09:35 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 The David Dickinson Show 17:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 The National Movie Awards 2010 23:00 ITV News at Ten 23:35 Eyes Wide Shut

08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:30 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap USA 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 13:10 Relocation, Relocation 14:15 The Master of Ballantrae 15:55 Coach Trip 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Three in a Bed 22:00 Desperate Housewives 23:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 24:05 The Big Bang Theory

08:00 Childrens TV 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Ebb and Flo 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: NY 13:40 Five News 13:45 Paul Merton in China 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 The Family Recipe 15:55 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16:10 The Staircase Murders 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:30 Daring Raids of World War II 21:00 Tutankhamun: The Mystery Revealed 22:00 NCIS 23:00 Eurovision: A Song for Justin 24:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

08:00 Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Stargate SG-1 12:00 Stargate SG-1 13:00 The Real A & E 14:00 The Lion Man 14:30 Cold Case 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Catwalk 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Dogs in Frocks 22:00 Backdraft 24:40 A League of Their Own

tv Tuesday

tv Wednesday

08:30 Eurosport Flash 08:45 Motorsports Weekend 09:00 World Touring Car Championship 09:45 French Open Tennis 10:30 Game, Set and Mats 11:00 Live French Open Tennis 20:30 Live Tennis: Game, Set and Mats 21:00 All Sports 21:05 Pro Wrestling 21:30 Pro Wrestling 22:30 All Sports 22:40 All Sports 22:45 Champions Club 23:15 Football 23:30 Eurogoals: One to One 23:45 French Open Tennis

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08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Passport Patrol 14:30 Passport Patrol 15:00 Criminal Minds 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Australia’s Next Top Model 22:00 Four Weddings 23:00 Cougar Town 23:30 Cougar Town 24:00 Criminal Minds

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08:30 Eurosport Flash 08:45 FIFA World Cup Giants 09:15 French Open Tennis 10:30 Game, Set and Mats 11:00 Live French Open Tennis 15:25 Planet Armstrong 15:30 Live Cycling 17:30 Football 17:40 Live French Open Tennis 20:30 Live Tennis: Game, Set and Mats 21:00 Live Football 22:45 Inside WTCC 23:15 Motorsports Weekend 23:30 French Open Tennis 24:30 FIFA World Cup Giants

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Passport Patrol 15:00 Criminal Minds 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Four Weddings 22:00 Cougar Town 22:30 Cougar Town 23:00 Drop Dead Diva 24:00 Criminal Minds

Cougar Town Living, 22.00

08:30 Eurosport Flash 08:45 Cycling 09:30 French Open Tennis 10:30 Game, Set and Mats 11:00 Live French Open Tennis 15:30 Live Cycling 17:30 Football 17:40 Live French Open Tennis 20:30 Live Game, Set and Mats 21:05 Wednesday Selection 21:10 Riders Club 21:15 US Tour Golf 22:15 European Tour Golf 22:45 Golf Club 22:50 Sailing 23:20 Yacht Club 23:30 Marathon des Sables 24:00 French Open Tennis

Chelsea Flower Show BBC 1, 20.30

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Passport Patrol 09:30 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Passport Patrol 15:00 Criminal Minds 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Nothing to Declare 22:00 Supernatural 23:00 Most Haunted 24:00 Criminal Minds

tv Thursday

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07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom 11:00 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 12:00 Cash in the Attic 12:45 Bargain Hunt 13:30 Chelsea Flower Show 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:45 Doctors 15:15 Murder, She Wrote 16:00 BBC News 16:05 I Can Cook 16:20 Zigby 16:30 Dennis & Gnasher 16:40 Big Babies 16:55 Shaun the Sheep 17:05 Safari 8 17:35 Junior MasterChef: Semi-Final 18:00 Newsround 18:15 The Weakest Link 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 Regional News and Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Watchdog 22:00 Have I Got News for You 22:30 Would I Lie to You? 23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Question Time 24:35 This Week

08:00 Mona the Vampire 08:15 Muddle Earth 08:25 Newsround 08:30 Raven 09:00 Prank Patrol 09:30 Timmy Time 09:40 Chuggington 09:50 Louie 10:00 Charlie and Lola 10:15 Postman Pat 10:30 LazyTown 10:55 dirtgirlworld 11:10 Waybuloo 11:30 In the Night Garden 12:05 The Flintstones 12:30 Castle in the Country 13:00 The Daily Politics 13:30 Working Lunch 14:00 Car Booty 14:30 Ready Steady Cook 15:15 Animal 24:7 16:00 Diagnosis Murder 16:45 Flog It! 17:30 A Question of Genius 18:15 Escape to the Country 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Great British Menu 20:00 The Culture Show 21:00 Chelsea Flower Show 22:00 History Cold Case 23:00 The Grumpy Guide to... The Eighties 23:30 Newsnight 24:20 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 24:50 The Culture Show

What’s playing local Cinemas COLCI Benidorm

Av. Zamora, Rincón de Loix T: 965 853 859 An Education Mon – Fri: 6.30pm Alice in Mon – Fri: 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wonderland Dear John Mon – Fri: 6.30pm - 8.45pm Sat & holidays: 6.30pm

07:00 GMTV 09:35 GMTV with Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 12:25 ITV News 12:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News & Weather 15:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:00 The David Dickinson Show 17:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Granada Reports 19:30 ITV News & Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Tonight 21:00 Emmerdale 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 All at Sea 23:00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 23:35 Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones 24:35 Supersize Kids: Britain’s Tallest Teens

08:10 Everybody Loves Raymond 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:05 Frasier 09:30 Will and Grace 10:00 Will and Grace 10:25 Supernanny US 11:20 Deal or No Deal 12:05 Wife Swap USA 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Relocation, Relocation 14:05 Springfield Rifle 15:55 Coach Trip 16:25 Countdown 17:10 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 21:00 Location, Location, Location 22:00 How the Other Half Live 23:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 24:05 You Have Been Watching

09:10 Peppa Pig 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:20 Thomas & Friends 09:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:45 Castle Farm 09:50 The WotWots 10:00 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 10:05 Ebb and Flo 10:15 The Wright Stuff 11:45 Trisha Goddard 12:45 CSI: NY 13:40 Five News 13:45 Paul Merton in China 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Home and Away 15:50 Animal Rescue Squad 16:05 The Obsession 18:00 Five News 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:25 Live From Studio Five 20:15 Cricket on Five 21:00 Britain’s Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie 22:00 High Plains Drifter 24:10 Shops, Robbers and Videotape

08:00 Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 09:00 Oops TV 10:00 Cold Case 11:00 Stargate SG-1 12:00 Stargate SG-1 13:00 The Real A & E 14:00 The Lion Man 14:30 Bones 15:30 Angela and Friends 16:30 Project Catwalk 17:30 Wedding SOS 18:00 Malcolm in the Middle 18:30 Futurama 19:00 Oops TV 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 The Simpsons 20:30 The Simpsons 21:00 Modern Family 21:30 Modern Family 22:00 A League of Their Own: Best Bits 23:00 Bones 24:00 NCIS: LA

Plan B Robin Hood

5pm – 7pm – 9pm– 11pm 5pm – 6pm – 8.30pm 10pm - 11pm

Tennis 10:30 Game, Set and Mats 11:00 Live French Open Tennis 15:30 Live Cycling 17:30 Football 17:40 Live French Open Tennis 20:30 Live Game, Set and Mats 21:00 Live Football 22:45 Athletics Grand Prix 24:15 French Open Tennis

Alice in Wonderland ALICE, AN unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman.

At her engagement party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden after spotting an unusual rabbit.

Arriving in a strange and surreal place called “Underland,” she finds herself in a world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and frumious bandersnatches.

Alice realizes that she is there for

a reason, to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore the rightful queen to her throne.

Dear John WHILE JOHN is on leave in his hometown, he finds Savannah, a college student visiting the town.

Although love was unexpected, it

doesn’t mean they didn’t find it.

With the knowledge of John having to leave for the army, their love still lives, until his re-signs on due to the 9/11 att ack. Troubles invade and their love put on hold. One cannot bear it anymore; can the other?

“V.O.S” = Original Subtitled Version - “VO” = Original Version (Works With headphones)

08:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 08:50 Celebs 24/7 09:00 Passport Patrol 09:30 Passport Patrol 10:00 America’s Next Top Model 11:00 Maury 11:55 Maury 12:50 Celebs 24/7 13:00 60 Minute Makeover 14:00 Passport Patrol 14:30 Passport Patrol 15:00 Criminal Minds 16:00 Ghost Whisperer 17:00 Charmed 18:00 Charmed 19:00 America’s Next Top Model 20:00 Ghost Whisperer 21:00 Drop Dead Diva 22:00 Grey’s Anatomy 23:00 Criminal Minds 24:00 Criminal Minds

Suduko Answer

QUICK SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Bankrupt; 5 Aped; 9 Gain; 10 Scissors; 11 Merry; 12 Useless; 13 Predetermined; 18 Critical; 19 Sled; 20 Inertia; 21 Banal; 22 Gate; 23 Meditate.

Down: 2 Amateur; 3 Kindred; 4 Picture palace; 6 Protean; 7 Disused; 8 Esteem; 13 Picking; 14 Evident; 15 Exists; 16 Instant; 17 Elegant.

Robin Hood

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09:30 French Open

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Outbreak; 5 Crow; 9 Mend; 10 Penchant; 11 Put on; 12 Elusive; 13 Clamorousness; 18 Partisan; 19 Mare; 20 Improve; 21 Anger; 22 East; 23 Redolent.

Down: 2 Unequal; 3 Bedroom; 4 An eye for an eye; 6 Realise; 7 Withers; 8 Scouts; 13 Capsize; 14 Apropos; 15 Orison; 16 Nominal; 17 Surgeon.

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IMF Ondara

08:45 Cycling

Crossword Answers 552

IMF Torrevieja 5pm – 6pm – 8.30pm 10pm - 11pm The 5pm showing is only for Saturday, Sunday and holidays

08:30 Eurosport Flash

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What did you do yesterday?

Spanish lessons by

Jane Cronin

A weekly ‘cut out and keep’ feature helping you to learn basic Spanish for everyday needs

Lesson 108

“¿QUÉ HICISTE ayer?” “What did you do yesterday?” Well, it would be extraordinary if any of us had a day which allowed us to use all the verbs we’ve learnt in the past simple, but I will do my best.

“Ayer me desperté a las siete como siempre.

Era un día de trabajo y tuve que levantarme para llevar a mis hijos al instituto. No pude despertar a la menor enseguida porque dormía muy profundamente y no quiso levantarse. Mi otra hija se levantó más fácilmente y se fue a la cocina para desayunar. Yo me duché, me vestí y desayuné también y después fuimos en coche al instituto, llegando justo a tiempo.

Al volver a casa leí mi correo electrónico y los titulares de los periódicos en internet. Hablé con dos o tres personas por teléfono y tomé un té con leche al estilo inglés. Después de varias otras tareas domesticas y profesionales, como poner la lavadora y preparar fotocopias, cogí mis cosas y me fui a trabajar en Torrevieja.

Después del trabajo comí también en Torrevieja y me relajé un poco. Por la tarde hice las compras y al volver a casa guardé todo en la cocina. Mi hija me llamó para decirme donde estaba y luego me senté otra vez con el ordenador a trabajar. Más tarde salí para hacer algunos recados y después de cenar en casa vi mi programa favorito en la tele.

Me acosté sobre las doce y me dormí enseguida.”

Well I managed to get quite a few verbs in, but

tried to keep it simple and fairly natural at the same time which is actually not very easy. If you read through the text carefully and look at the verbs in detail, as well as just getting the general meaning, you may notice one or two things of interest. Firstly, in real life we tend to mix the two past tenses (remember we did the past continuous tense before) and these two time concepts inter-relate. For example: “No pude despertar a la menor enseguida porque dormía muy profundamente”. Here there is a prolonged activity of sleeping interrupted by my single action to trying (and not being able) to wake her up – hence two different verb tenses are used. Another example is: “Mi hija me llamó para decirme donde estaba”, she was in a place for some period of time and phoned me on one occasion to tell me.

Another thing which is part of natural speech, and which I explained right at the beginning of these articles, is that we very often revert to using verbs in the infinitive; that is in their base form without making any ending changes. This happens far more often than most Spanish courses will have to believe. In fact I have just counted twelve examples of infinitive verbs in this text, and I was actually making a conscious effort to avoid them and use past tenses.

I think they might be some more food for thought for you there. I will provide a translation and more comments next week. See you then...

Fabulous fun day with TKO TKO WILL once again be at El Corazon Hotel.

On Saturday 5th June, with sunshine all day, The Paul Cunningham Nurses Fun Day at El Corazon Hotel will again be a FAB-U-LOUS event – last time over 400 people turned up to support the charity and TKO radio provided the all day music and commentary.

There will be fun for all the family, with sumo wrestling; ten pin bowling with professional instruction; a punch bag; mini golf and many exciting stalls with jewellery and perfumes. Saphia who has her

Beauty Salon at El Corazon, will be there offering a whole rage of beauty treatments at very special prices, Thelma will be providing reflexology.

The children will have lots of things to do, special mini golf clubs for them as well as a bouncy castle; inflatable slide; a children’s corner with face painting; cake decorating and a colouring competition with a prize for every child who enters.

Call 966 713 503 or 629 869 959 or email sueinthesun@terra.es for further details.

Win a free week at a summer school FOR SOME lucky children the Summer just got better! RTN is proud to sponsor the Sol Park Summer School 2010.

The unique Sol Park Summer School will provide professional training in tennis, football, fitness and languages. The school begins on the last week of June and ends on the first week of August. If you would like to win a fun packed week at our Summer School this year simply email to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com and tell us why you deserve to be our lucky winner.

Please make sure you give us a daytime contact number. For more information about the Summer School contact 696 860 992 or email summerschool@javea-tennis.com Terms and conditions apply

New gift shop gallery and well-being centre THE GALLERY opens on the 5th July 2010 and Preparations are now underway to ensure a smooth launch.

The Gift Shop Gallery will be a place where everyone is welcome to visit. The location is fantastic with uninterrupted sea views. Please come and see us: we have many lovely gifts for sale, have a coffee or a bite to eat, relax and have a happy day with us.

There is a separate space in the gallery allocated for well-being classes. At the moment there will be Reikki and Yoga available. If you are a holistic practioner looking for a new venue to hold your classes or treatments please contact us. Our rates are very competitive and the venue is spectacular.

The gallery has openings for artisans and craftspeople to exhibit their work. As an introductory offer, for the first three months the cost to exhibit will be €5 per month plus 10% of sales. This is a community based enterprise which will ensure that costs will always be supportive of artists. We exhibit any work that has been hand-crafted, designed or made.

Any work that has been hand made will be displayed

The gallery has openings for artists

We run a club separate to the Gallery which has an open membership policy for all artisans and craftspeople. The club provides numerous benefits to its members such as: on-line gallery, website, advertisements and social club. Joining is completely free of charge.

This is a community based enterprise and we are looking for the following items: Desk & Chair, Bistro table & chairs x 2 and display cabinets. Get in touch if you are having a clear out of such items. (Rustic or real wood preferred). We meet up regularly to exchange ideas, make friends and have fun.

Please see our website for details under Events at www.elclubcasero.com or contact Tanya on 636 929 326.

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A tour of Jumilla TODAY WE picked up some clients from the United Golf Resort near Bálsicas, Murcia, for an all-inclusive wine tasting vineyard tour to Jumilla - one of the three certified wine producing regions of Murcia.

We operate these all-inclusive Wine Review by tours to all three of the local regions or ‘Denominaciones de Origen’ (Jumilla, Yecla and Director of Murcia Wine Club Bullas), as well as a three day tour to la Rioja (Álavesa) – the wine capital of the World!

Firstly, after arriving in Jumilla (which took us around 1.5 hours to reach today) we visited Bodegas Carchelo for a tour of their equipment, buildings, the laboratory and the cellars, before sampling two of their reds (Carchelo Cosecha and Áltico de Carchelo), both of which were thoroughly enjoyed by all clients; although the Áltico was the preferred choice.

Bodegas Carchelo produces around 500,000 bottles per year and they only use their

Jonathan Burrows

own grapes (predominantly Monastrell / Mourvèdre and Syrah/Shiraz).

After visiting Bodegas Carchelo, we took a little drive down the Carche valley to (Bodegas) Casa de la Ermita, a beautifully located producer with an excellent selection, including the best white wine available from Murcia which uses the Viognier grape variety and 2009 was an exceptional year for this particular variety.

Micaela took us around the experimental plot where there are currently 25 grape varieties in cultivation, including Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Merlot, Garnacha, etc…

The scenery around here is absolutely sensational, with vines spreading as far as the eye can see – up toward the beautiful cliffs and pines of the Sierra del Carche. Casa de la Ermita, by contrast, produced around 1.3 million bottles last year due to having

The Jumilla Region

a lot more vineyards than Carchelo. Despite this increase in production, quality is very much still there (they also only use their own grapes and have more than 12 different wines; some of which are produced in the Yecla Denominación de Origen).

Today we sampled the white wine, the Crianza, the Reserva and their sweet white with a selection of snacks. The most popular wines among this particular group were the normal white and the Crianza.

The white is very fresh, tasty and tropical, with a hint of apricot and peach gained from the trees surrounding the vines. The crianza (red), on the other hand, uses the Monastrell / Mourvèdre and the Petit Verdot varieties which complement each other

very well to produce an easy-todrink red which is actually quite refreshing on the palate.

Following this we crossed the town of Jumilla and went to the stunning Hotel Casa Luzón (which couldn’t be set in a more idyllic location) for a three course meal with wine and coffee, which was (as always) a huge success. We then made our way back to the United Golf Resort where the clients were staying. We arrived just before 18.00. A great day out!

If you are interested in any of our wine tasting vineyard tours (to Jumilla, Bullas, Yecla or la Rioja) or indeed any of our wines, please visit www.murciawineclub.com for online bookings and or orders.

Article written by Jonathan Burrows, Director of Murcia Wine Club Tel: 608 708 579; e-mail: info@murciawineclub.com; web: www.murciawineclub.com

The Cosecha and Cabernet Franc varieties

‘Gotta Dance’ Red S Carpet TUDENTS OF the Valerie Jean School of Dance are busy putting the finishing touches to their routines for their Dance Spectacular ‘Gotta Dance’, to be staged at the Careline Theatre, Alcalali, on Saturday 29th May, commencing 20.00.

Children from 4 to 18 years will perform an all singing, dancing and acting extravaganza not to be missed, including ballet; tap; jazz and funky hip hop with a variety of favourites such as ‘Broadway Melody’, ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘Chorus Line’.

A donation will be given to the Javea Alzheimers Association. So be sure to get your tickets and support the local youngsters who have worked so hard to bring this show to life!

Tickets can be purchased at Humpty Dumpty, at the door or by calling 667 989 430. Or email valerie@valeriejeandance.com www.valeriejeandance.com

TICKETS ARE selling fast for ‘The Cameo Oscars’ and the red carpet is now being rolled out at two more Marina Alta venues for this charity tribute to Tinseltown.

The show is a musical tribute to Hollywood and features music, song and dance to revive memories of hit movies like the bond series, South Pacific, Titanic, Dirty Dancing and many more. Performances are being staged at the Lounge Bar, Javea, on Saturday 29th May. Tickets are €15, to include dinner at 19.30 and the show at 21.30 – with dancing to follow.

And Restaurante La Piscina, Parcent, offers a matinee show on Saturday 5th June. Tickets are

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€16 with lunch served on the patio at noon and the show at 15.00, again followed by dancing.

Money raised by Cameo benefits MABS Cancer support Group and the Spanish cancer charity AECC respectively. To book ‘phone the Box Office on 966 497 965 or 965 730 440.

Date change for APASA Party Students of the Valerie Jean School of Dance

The Second Swingdance Festival WORLD FAMOUS teachers are coming to show you how to dance the Lindy Hop, Bal-Swing, Balbao and others at a festival musical extravaganza starting Thursday June 3rd, each evening 20.00 till late, through to Sunday 6th June, to benefit the José Carreras Leukaemia Foundation.

Tickets may be purchased in the CBN-

Office in Benissa and also the Calper Wochenblatt office in Calpe at the bargain price of €8 – tickets at the event will priced at €10. Please help spread the word!

Donation to the José Carreras Leukaemia Foundation may be made via: Bancaja, Calpe Nr: 200077-0304-73-73-3601511795: Susanne and Stefanie Huber.

By Jack Troughton THE POPULAR APASA Party has had to switch dates and will now be held on Sunday 30th May – a day later than previously advertised.

Pinosol Park in Javea will be filled with 20 stalls, a barbeque and refreshments, tombola and children’s entertainment between 13.00 and 18.00.

Everyone will be able to enjoy the Jubilee Jazz Band, Costa Barber singers and the New Country Linedancers.

The ‘fiesta’ is an important fund raising day for the charity and follows the Walk with Lions sponsored walk at Mo-

The Costa Barber Singers

raira on the Sunday morning.

Registration for the 6km walk is at the castle at 09.30 and

sponsorship forms are available from APASA or Maggie by calling 965 744 449.

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music scene The Backbeat 4 Beatles Tribute Band

Compiled by

Eric Taylor

ET’s Golden Oldies Disco Tel: 965 748 199 659 921 875 or email: etinspain@hotmail.com

If there are any music venues or acts that wish to be featured in this column, please contact Eric directly.

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HE BACKBEAT 4 Beatles Tribute Band is appearing at Le Cabaret, Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell, on Saturday 22nd May. They are a fantastic Beatles tribute band, performing famous Beatles songs of the sixties. The band consists of professional musicians, fronted by Alan Swoffer as John Lennon.

Not only does he possess an uncanny likeness to his hero, but he is also a highly gifted entertainer who brings the unique persona of John Lennon to the stage in an amazingly accurate portrayal. The classic hits of the Beatles are enjoyed by everyone, so if you are a Beatles fan you are sure to enjoy their show.

They have just returned from another great tour; this time they were gigging around the Edinburgh area. For information about the band,

Janette Galbraith Vocal Entertainer

Book now for our 1st Anniversary of the terrace opening.

Saturday 29th May Fantastic gourmet B-B-Q & dancing with Johnny & the Cougars Closed Mondays Lunchtimes.

Tue-Sat Evening Sunday Lunch

Tel 96 648 0125 Calle Inglesia No 14

JALON Large Parties catered for

Menu de la Casa from 14.95€

Full A La Carte Menu

visit: www.lennonlegend.net. Tickets are €5 with a meal available. Le Cabaret is located in the Lirios Centre, on Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell, overlooking the sea, Javea and Moraira. For details of future events phone: 663 733 811.

Steve Saville - international entertainer

JANETTE IS one of the most popular female vocal entertainers in this area. She is doing solo work, including an excellent Karen Carpenter Tribute Show, as well as working with various bands performing Jazz/Blues music.

Janette is based in Javea and regularly performs in Platino’s Lounge Bar, Arenal, Javea. She will also be performing at the Moraira Music Festival on Sunday 6th June. For more information phone Janette on 661 007 752.

STEVE HAS been in the entertainment business for over thirty five years, as vocalist, guitarist, comedian and compere, having worked in America and UK, currently living in Calpe.

Steve is also an accomplished songwriter whose songs have been published by Peter Pan Music Inc. and his album entitled ‘Amsterdam’ has been well received worldwide.

Whilst living and working in America, Steve worked at

the world famous ‘Outrigger Lounge’ on North Miami Beach, venue for the early success of Simon & Garfunkel. Steve is still performing every Sunday night at the El Chirinquito Beach Bar in Calpe but is now promoting his own songs and has produced a couple of video’s to accompany them. Find them on www.youtube.com ‘No Pride No Shame’ and ‘Gimme a Harley’ Ideally he is looking for young

singers that are interested in recording his original songs, as he has a huge collection of material just waiting for the right band or artiste with a (much) younger image to re-record his songs.

This is a great opportunity as if there is any artiste wanting to make an impact of any kind they will not do it recording covers.

Steve can be contacted on 965 874 789 or 638 155 377 or check out his website: www.stevesaville.yolasite.com

Introducing ‘The Cleverly’s’ – Anglo/Spanish Band DUE TO the fantastic response to the first public appearances of ‘The Cleverly’s’, they will be once again be performing at the El Chiringuito Beach Bar, Calpe on Saturday 29th May, at 21.00. The band comprises Vic Ryan (Lead Vocals & rhythm guitar), Paco Moncholi (drums), Filipe Cortijo (bass guitar) and introducing Brian Jones (lead guitar).

This is a Calpe based Anglo/Spanish

Band specialising in Pop/Rock. Let’s welcome in the Spring with a good old knees up to some of your old favourites and some more up to date ‘Classics’. The El Chiringuito Bar is located on the Playa Arenal (bottom of the Gabriel Miro), in Calpe overlooking the sea. For any further information about the venue or the Band please call Vic or Chris on 606 994 625.

Focus

M R O D N BE

The

Every week Nigel Turner, Cumberland Bar, Benidorm will be doing a Focus report on the nightlife of Benidorm and the artists performing there. Should any artist/venue wish to be included :– contact Nigel on 685 550 106, email: ngltur@aol.com, web site: www.cumberlandbarbenidorm.com

INTIMATE BAR (RE-VISITED), C/ LA PALMA, BENIDORM OLD TOWN

YOU MAY remember the Benidorm Focus featured the Intimate Bar a few weeks ago but since then new owners have taken over and given it a whole new lease of life.

Robert Lester and Ian Carline are no strangers to Benidorm and have lived here on and off for the past 10 years, making many friends both with locals and holiday makers. Ian hails from West Lothian in Scotland in fact, just

a stone’s throw from singing star Susan Boyle, while Robert comes from Burton-onTrent in Staffordshire...

Both are accomplished singers and entertainers and can put on a good show with a range of songs from the shows together with sing-a-long medleys.

They purchased the Intimate Bar in December and are hoping to bring back the friendliness and fun of days gone by.

Take a look for yourself: they are open every night from around 21.00 with

Karaoke starting at 22.00; you’re sure to receive a warm welcome.

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Funny money

by Jack Troughton

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ARELINE THEATRE was bang on the money with its rip-roaring and genuinely funny farce Cash on Delivery.

The comedy was centred on landlord Eric Swan who lost his job with the electricity board but managed to keep his redundancy secret for two years – instead using his lodger’s details to cheat the benefits system to keep things on an even and respectable keel.

It soon became a full time task. Eric was so good at inventing a series of characters with fictitious maladies and impoverished circumstances, he was making a mint and actually looking to reduce his portfolio.

An inspector called and chaos reigned. Eric’s shaky house of cards looked like falling so he recruited lodger Norman Bassett and they feverishly attempted to weave a convincing deceit which became ever more complicated with each outlandish embellishment.

GUEST And finally, once all the chips were cashed in, Eric felt he deserved a little rest and recuperation as a guest of Her Majesty – except his talents were recognised by the establishment and he was destined to begin a new career as a benefits fraud inspector himself, expected to clock on at nine sharp.

Javea players summer production: ‘A Night Out’

Director Jim Sissens deserved his swift lemonade in the bar after the final curtain at Careline’s Alcalali home and was overheard to bless the clock for a talented cast’s timing in firing on all cylinders for the first night.

He should also be saying ”cheers” to a group of actors (the next round’s on Jim guys) for their success in handling quick-fire and complicated lines, and the slapstick and clowning Cash on Delivery demanded.

Dennis Arthur’s Eric and sidekick Norman – played by Chris Moore – were excellent as the hapless double act trying to keep all the balls in the air. It was one ‘another fine mess’ to another in the best traditions of Laurel and Hardy, Morecambe and Wise, and Messrs Corbett and Barker.

CLOWN Joined in the slapstick clowning around by Caryl Patterson as Uncle George – he fenced various wigs, stockings, dresses, provided by the Social – the evening started silly and rapidly raced downhill to sillier still. Margaret Cordery was Eric’s hysterical wife and after discovering the female accoutrements, brought in Dr Chapman (Tony Lawley) to help cope with fears of her husband’s cross-dressing. An entertaining sub-plot added further confusion to the mix, especially when not only Eric but also Uncle George and (obviously) Norman were also implicated.

THE JAVEA Players summer BBQ production will be at the Restaurant Mitcheta, San Jaime, Moraira, from Monday 21st June to Saturday 26th June – 19.30 for 20.00. Following the BBQ, there will be presentation of ‘A Night Out’, a comedy by Frank Vickery and directed by Hugh Norton.

This comedy tells the story of Dad’s big night and Mum’s apparent deliberate strategy to spoil it. Daughter

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Rock n’ Roll and 60’s revival party

Robin Baxter as Mr Jenkins

And hats off to Robin Baxter as the first bureaucratic ‘jobsworth’ on the scene. As benefits inspector Mr Jenkins, his strictly by the rules philosophy lights the touch paper that ignited the whole sparkling fun.

Careline provided a hugely enjoyable night’s entertainment with a comedy that remained topical given the ongoing criticism of the UK’s benefit system and the practice of simply doling out money, and yet it never took itself too seriously.

Doreen is determined to get her parents out of the house as she has invited boyfriend Eric round for a cosy night in!

Confusion and disorder follow.

Tickets at €15, to include a buffet, wine and show, are available now from the Box Office, telephone 965 740 461, until 21st May and 966 471 455 after 1st June to talk about seat reservations, discounts and group bookings. Remember, book early as the summer show sells out quickly.

Restaurant El Paraiso, Terrace Now Open Boccies & Snacks from 1.50€ + Usual menu Sat 22nd May Barry Peters All types of music Sunday 23rd May 5 course lunch and live music with Los Trinantes Friday June 11th Double Impact

Daily 5 course menu 12.95€ Tel 96 640 5398 For reservations

ON SATURDAY 29th May, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the opening of their Tropical Terrace, the La Pista Restaurant, Jalon are putting on a Rock n’ Roll and 60’s Revival Party.

There will be a Gourmet BBQ with live music from Johnny and the Cougars, plus a Jive competition, best dressed 50’s/ 60s competition with prizes and a Rock ’n Roll and 60’s disco. For bookings phone: 966 480 125.

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Vibes From The Costas by

Tony Poole

from www.vibesfromthecostas. blogspot.com

ID I mention George Benson is coming back to town? (heh heh...). The word is hot on the Costas about this much anticipated concert in San Javier on Sunday 25th July. What can we expect this time round from Bad Benson? You’ll probably recognise every song in the show providing you’ve got his latest CD Songs And Stories, one of the best R&B/Soul albums from last year, along with his Greatest Hits.

For those interested in the jazzier side and his rest-stroke picking guitar playing technique, his early recordings on the CTI jazz record label are a good starting point and especially the 1976 Warner Brothers album Breezin’ which went triple-platinum. If you plan on going to the concert, best get your tickets sorted to avoid disappointment; they’re €30.

Full details at www.jazz.sanjavier.es La Mar de Musicas recently presented the full programme for their world music festival in Cartagena, 9th July to 24th. In addition to the artists

previously announced earlier in the year, my personal pick of the new bunch is Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, appearing on Thursday 15th July at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

This multi cultural band led by producer, DJ, guitarist and accordionist Will ‘Quantic’ Holland is full of stellar musicians selected from the cream of the Cali music circuit in Columbia.

Together they have created an explosive sound, a rhythmical rich mix of Caribbean, Latin America and Africa fused with modern-day soul and deep funk elements, most evident on their excellent CD Tradition In Transition.

Quantic’s track with Nickodemus ‘Mi Swing Es Tropical’ featured in the iPod advert throughout 2007. BBC Radio One DJ and Worldwide presenter Gilles Peterson has often endorsed their music saying, “Quantic is at the forefront of a new global sound.” Full details at www.lamardemusicas.com Last week I referred to Dianne Reeves as the heir to the great ‘Lady’s in Jazz’.

Quantic

The late Lena Horne

Unbeknown at the time of writing we had sadly just lost one of those great ladies: Lena Horne, American jazz singer, actress, civil rights activists, died aged 92.

Ms. Horne joined the mike chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of sixteen and became a nightclub performer before moving to Hollywood, where she had small parts in numerous movies, and more substantial parts in the films Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather.

Owing to the Red Scare and her leftleaning political views, Ms. Horne found herself blacklisted and unable to get work in Hollywood.

Returning to her roots as a nightclub performer, Ms. Horne took part in the March on Washington in August 1963, and continued to work as a performer, both in nightclubs as well

as on television, all while releasing well received record albums. Ms. Horne announced her retirement in March 1980, but the next year starred in a onewoman show, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, which ran for more than three hundred performances on Broadway, and earned her numerous awards and accolades, and she would continue recording and performing sporadically into the 1990s until disappearing from the public eye in 2000.

Finally, leaving the best news till last, the RTN is now the official English newspaper for the San Javier International Jazz Festival. We have exclusive competitions for lots of free tickets ready to give away during the festival. So make sure you check back every week for all the latest news.

Full details www.vibesfromthecostas.blogspot.com plus you can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tony.poole. Email news and views to vibes@roundtownnews.com Keep the ViBES ALiVE!

Spectacular Rodgers & Hammerstein concert TICKETS ARE on sale for the long-awaited second concert by Melody Makers International, to perform ‘An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein’ at the Orihuela Costa Resort on Saturday 19th June.

Smash hits from ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘The King & I’, ‘Carousel’ and other favourites will be performed by the 60 strong chorus joined by 22 pupils from the El Limonar International School: half Spanish - half English (and 1 Swedish), who have been specially trained for this performance. The professional Melody Makers band, with members from both UK and Spain, will accompany the show, conducted and compered by international singer, conductor, and vocal tutor, Nigel Hopkins.

Tickets for the ‘concert of the year’ are available from the Orihuela Costa Resort, telephone 966 760 800 - priced €10.

Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

All that jazz

Nigel Hopkins

ON TUESDAY 1st June in the Marina Bar on Calle las Rosas in Torreta 2, the band ‘All that Jazz’ play from 13.00 until 15.30. On the first Tuesday of the month they have an umbrella parade.

Every month, the band march in procession around the pool, followed by all the ladies and gents who join in with brightly decorated parasols or umbrellas in the New Orleans and jazz tradition. There is also a collection box for the Rainbow trust. It

makes a nice fun spectacle and is the only one of its kind on the Costa Blanca. This will be the third one and has so far proved very popular. ‘All that Jazz’ is the only Dixieland band on the Southern Costa Blanca and has been performing for five years, comprising six ex-professional players; all with a vast number of years of experience between them playing this style of music.

There really isn’t a backing track in sight with this band!

It’s real live music!

21 - 27 may 2010 Win a meal for 2 at the Inn Plaice in torrevieja (Mon-Thu) or at La Pista Restaurante In Jalon (Mon-sat Lunchtimes Only) by answering the Cryptic Crossword correctly. Answers by email to: office@roundtownnews.com or Fax: 96 570 5328.

Euromillions Draw Friday 14th May

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Answers & Winner Last week’s Crossword and Suduko answers found on page 51. Crossword winner for issue 552: MICHAEL WALSH, SAN JAVIER

Quick Crossword

Cryptic Crossword

Across

Down

1. Indiscriminate (11)

2. Awaken (5)

9. Dived (7)

3. Nomad (7)

10. Earlier (5)

4. Tranquil (6)

11. Musical drama (5)

5. Superior (5)

12. White ant (7)

6. Turn to use (7)

13. Agreement (6)

7. Chance (11)

15. Exhausted (6)

8. Impiety (11)

18. Disregard (7)

14. Etch (7)

20. Evade (5)

16. Violinist (7)

22. Characteristic (5)

17. Cord (6)

23. Mohammedan (7)

19. Praise (5)

24. Warlike (11)

21. Devil (5)

Across 1. As lately burnt by students? (8,3) 9. Look at the old boy kick off at tennis! (7) 10. Does it tell one when to keep a look-out? (5) 11. More of a complex tradition (5) 12. It falls at the end of the action (7) 13. She puts an end to progress (6) 15. It’s little Susan making material (6) 18. How policemen operate? (2,5) 20. She features in the declaration (5) 22. Nothing in firm to save (5) 23. The actors played first and made a move on the chessboard (7) 24. Very angrily took food to excess (11)

Sudoku

Down 2. Piece let in dress of with-it group? (5) 3. Is the foregoing neither lady’s (7) 4. Sound oil from the Mediterranean (6) 5. Wrote about a feature of a church, perhaps (5) 6. Crying raggedly? (2,5) 7. Leave the darkness to be revealed (4,2,5) 8. Come into different ownership and get fresh workers (6,5) 14. Curb the chorus (7) 16. One of the teeth in which a cutting remark might be thrown back? (7) 17. Stormy spot for drinkers? (3-3) 19. See the wrinkle in Bridget’s brow (5) 21. Assign everybody to return (5)

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Use the sun this summer in the garden by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors

MOST OF us came to the Spain for the weather, including the effects of the beneficial effects of the invigorating sun, but many of us do not take full advantage of it in the garden.

The sun has been harnessed by many civilisations for millenniums but the industrial revolution made us lazy and we forgot what was possible for free, or at least relatively little expenditure compared with what has become civilised equipment powered by the expensive national grid.

Many of us are feeling the global financial pinch and recognise that it will be with us

for some years. Here we review some of the things that are possible without the major investments required in buying solar water heating; central heating; car; golf carts and lawnmowers.

A DOZEN LOW/MEDIUM HIGH RETURN COST POSSIBILITIES • Construct a simple solar propagator consisting of a wooden box in which seeds trays are placed and place a sheet of glass over the top: place in full sun.

• Solar parabolic barbecues/cookers are now less expensive than buying a gas heated model. Have a look at www.adsol.es.

One suitable for small apartment terraces is illustrated on page 60 of ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’.

• Get the kids to construct a solar cooker.

They will need no more than a cardboard box, newspapers or straw and a roll of aluminium foil. Low cost mini water features

and pumps for fountains and pond circulation are now available.

• Stand alone solar lights are unfortunately not yet bright enough to read by but they can create romantic night time effects in the garden.

• Following on from this solar powered irrigation systems for the garden, orchard and allotment are very feasible.

• Construct a simple vegetable and fruit dryer with anti mosquito netting trays to process some of your summer garden or allotment gluts and stop buying almost out of date chemical additive flavoured coloured and preserved dried fruit and nuts.

• Install a solar fan in the attic conversion that can get hot in the summer. By cooling it you will cool the rest of the house.

• Recently we came across double skinned flower pots, the outside being translucent with a solar powered light between the layers to light up the pot at night. Just the thing for a romantic terrace.

• If you have a jacuzzi or swimming pool install a simple solar tube heater so that you can use them without incurring high electricity bills in topping up the water temperature.

• Likewise construct a DIY water circulating heater for the green house.

• Installing a battery of solar panels to

A solar garden light

achieve self sufficiency is expensive but it is relatively low cost to power the security alarm system.

With such a list of possibilities we hope you enjoy a record number of sunny days this year.

CLODAGH AND DICK HANDSCOMBE are practical gardeners and authors who have enjoyed living, gardening and writing in Spain for twenty five years. Their latest quartet of best selling gardening books are ‘Your Garden in Spain’, ‘Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style’, ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ and ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’. They are available from high street and internet book shops including www.santanabooks.com. © Clodagh and Dick Handscombe www.gardeninginspain.com May 2009

Garden Club of Vega Baja May Meeting THE MAY meeting of the garden club started off with a huge clap of thunder and a torrential downpour.

The main speaker for the day was club member Margot Gay, who gave a slightly

off-beat talk about herbs; their history, folk lore and uses.

Val Duckworth explained the cultivation and care of herbs, explaining how they adapt to different types of garden,

from pots on a veranda to using rosemary or lavender for hedges. The second part of the afternoon was the annual Rose Competition.

The single stem and floribunda stem classes were judged by rose expert Ron Harris, with members asked to judge

the rose with the nicest perfume. Next month’s meeting will be on Monday 7th June at Casa Limon on the Lemon Tree Road from 14.00 – 16.00 and the speaker will be Mike Wyatt, a horticulturist, talking about ‘Looking after Citrus Fruit Trees’.

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Goats Cheese with lavender and vanilla syrup IT IS always exciting and surprising what we can use from the garden to flavour our recipes. Lavender flowers give a special punch to cheese and fish.

TAPAS FOR 4

2 rolls of goats cheese (each 200gr) 6 slices of bread 10 lavender flowers 4 dates 2 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp pine nuts

FOR THE VANILLA SYRUP 1 ltr water 1 kg suger 1 lemon 4 vanilla pods

1. For the vanilla syrup, cut the lemon in four and cut the vanilla with a knife to remove the seeds. Now put all the ingredients in a pot and bring to the boil. Allow

OVER THE NEXT 10 WEEKS, CHEF SASSEN WILL BE PREPARING THE FOLLOWING TAPAS: 1. Patatas Bravas ‘New Style’ 2. Goat’s Cheese with Lavander and Vanilla Syrup 3. Dices of Tuna with Tomato-Pistache Marmalade 4. Fish Cakes Thai Style 5. Chicken Sticks with Mango-Teryake Sauce 6. Smoked Salmon filled with fresh Goat’s Cheese and Herbs 7. Boquerones with Sundried Tomato and Quail Egg 8. Shrimps with Papaya and Moscatel sauce 9. Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Caviar 10. Bavarois of Horchata and Granizado of Moscatel

3. Cut the goat’s cheese into 12 equal parts; they should have the same diameter as the bread. Chop the lavender and put the goat’s cheese on the toast.

Sprinkle with some vanilla syrup and divide the lavander over the cheese.

5. Presentation: Divide the mixture of dates, raisins and pine nuts on a plate or tray and place the toast with goat’s cheese on it on top. You can finish off by sprinkling a little syrup over the cheese.

Restaurant Casa ‘Mola Mola’ in the old town of Calpe is a must for every food lover!

For reservations call 965 839 554 / 628 057 138 Casa ‘Mola Mola’ C/la justicia 6 C/campanarie 5 03710 Calpe

BBQ & garden furniture day SATURDAY 22nd May outside the Don Bricolage shop in Altea, there will be a BBQ demonstration with tasting from 10.30 till 14.00. Learn with the Don Bricolage team how to get the most from your BBQ and why not try cooking yourself? It’s very easy... Besides that, a garden furniture, machinery and complements show will be held at their premises. Those who attend will have the opportunity to buy a BBQ or garden furniture with a special 10%

2. With a round mold of 5 cm cut out two forms from each slice of bread to get 12 pieces in total. Place them on an oven tray and sprinkle with some olive oil. Place them in a preheated oven at 180ºC till they are toasted.

4. Now put the dates, raisens and pinenuts in the blender and chop them until they are a fine mixture.

Mix with some vanillesyrup. Now place the toast with the goat’s cheese in a preheated oven at 180ºC for about three minutes until the cheese is soft.

PREPARATION RTN AND RESTAURANT Casa ‘Mola Mola’ are proud to present a series of recipes. We will take a closer look at the Spanish tradition of eating, in particular the fabulous world of TAPAS. Eating tapas is typical to Spain and entertaining. It is a way to enjoy the company of friends or family whilst sampling several different flavours in small portions.

to boil until reduced to 2/3. Pour the syrup into a sterilised bottle together with the lemon and the vanilla pods. The syrup can easily be kept in the fridge up to one month.

Dedicated ‘HELP’ members walk for Haiti

HELP members raised money for Haiti The BBQ is at the Altea branch

discount; a one day offer only but if you really need

to think about it you can make the reservation of the

items and hold the price for a week (until 29th May).

DEDICATED MEMBERS of ‘HELP’ took part in the Charity’s Sponsored Walk recently and should be congratulated for their continuing efforts to assist less fortunate global neighbours still suffering the effects of the devastating earthquake. Once again the weather was kind and although the participating walkers were fewer than on previous occasions, a great time was had in good company, as always.

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Religious conviction?

READINGS HAVE taken me all over this World and Spirit has made sure that I got safely to my destination. Though I do carry a spiritual message around with me it is always wonderful to meet other people and to discuss their connections with the Spirit World when we meet: it is what Spirtualists do. Many of us have bypassed the organised religious alternatives and would claim our spirituality as our right and our preferred choice.

World religions open their doors to whomever wishes to enter. They suggest that we shop in their store; then with our gratefully accepted gifts and donations to them, they help us ascend to new spiritual heights as a reward to our dedication and faith. Nothing wrong with any of this at all - it is what happens. Each religion has its own rules and has organised a set of laws so that its members can work within the permitted boundaries and feel safe within the comfort zones preferred by their organised religion.

Many Spirtualists have already bypassed those open doors to religious instruction and each ascended to their own specific spiritual level. Many proclaim that their religion is their Spirituality and they are entitled so to do.

Within World religions come those that adhere to Spirituality, such as the Christian Spiritualist Church. This organisation brings together the Gnostic energy of Christianity together with the magic power of enhanced Spirituality. There are people who cannot fathom that Christians can permit or sanctify actual spiritual connection with the dead, but for those that do then the Christian Spiritualist Foundation is their chosen religion.

Thus Man, Spirit, and God, can each of us perform together to reach an enlightened energy of worship in love and light.

I was born to a Christian Mother, and a Jewish Father. My parents were very happy for me to learn of World religions, and then I was to make

up my mind as to my own religious pathway when I was ready to do so. So I went to Sunday school, and I played in a Jewish nursery. My friends were from all walks of life, and I went to a Salvation Army youth club. I was brought up to see that God was all around me, and since I began my Spirtual Mediumship as a young boy, I always felt that I had the protective energy of Spirit around me, helping me to make the right choices when the time came. When I was becoming very deeply spiritual in my teens, my friends, who had organised religious beliefs forced on them, were getting ready to rebel, and some of them, it is true, exited right then from their organised or indoctrinated religions.

More and more I learned to be true to myself, and to try and take care of others when and if they never needed me to do so. Love should encompass every religious organisation, but sometimes that love can seem so far away. People can be very judgmental and fundamentalist if they really want to be.

Angels have always protected me. I love the fact that they are common to many World religions, uniting those who wish it, with a force of energy, peace and love for Muslims, Jews and Christians. Many who have no religion believe in the power of Angels. Many see God as a source of energy, feeling the power of mankind and the creation of a life as we live it today.

We are all very entitled to our own belief, and we can choose not to believe but when all is said and done, Spirit comes to us with the demise of everyone we have ever loved who had made their transition to pass to the other side. They guide us on with love and they want nothing but the very best for us as they see the errors of our ways as we live our Earthly lives, and we worship their memories!

Love & Light... Kenny Corris

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Do animals have a soul? I have been told that they don’t, but a dog we had when I was little often comes back to me in dreams. Sara.T. Dogs have been coming through to me from the Spirit World for the past forty eight years. If they come through then they must have somehow survived in the Spirit World, and if they have survived then they must have a soul connection that allows them to enter and to stay.

A client of mine had a dog that died falling off a roof. During a reading we both very clearly heard the scraping sound of the dog sliding and then a crying whilst falling. It was quite distressing, but the re-run of what happened came directly from Spirit, and so that dog had passed the soul security code to be able to come through so very audibly. Cats often move on to claim another life of their nine lives and are more difficult to locate! I say without a doubt that animals have loving hearts and souls!

Kenny’s Diary Monday May 24th and Wednesday May 26th: Afternoon readings at Maya Bistro, Albir. Please call: 966 868 213 for details.

Thursday May 27th at 18.30: Service and Demonstration for the Alfaz Spiritual Foundation at the Forum Mare Nostrum in Alfaz. All welcome! Please call me for details.

Saturday June 5th: Readings at Hotel Corazon, Quesada Golf, from 10.30.

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horoscopes by Kenny Corris Strike while the iron is hot this next week because you have a unique chance being offered to you and it is now and ever. A considerable amount of time has been wasted in waiting for the right moment, and coupled with some encouraging, and positive energies of Planets Jupiter and Saturn this will be the very best time to stick your neck out. Though you may have already worked out an escape plan, it shouldn’t have to come into action, if you play your cards right.

The Full Moon in Taurus brings much energy and momentum. Make of it what you will, but midweek Sagittarius houses the source of what could be for the very best. Undaunted by hard work and motivated to achieve that which you know that you must, nothing will happen without ambition, motivation and foresight. Check your sums and assume the responsibility, by all means, but avoid unnecessary complications, and people who live in the past.

Your opposing sign of Sagittarius hosts the midweek connection with Taurus and the Full Moon and all this brings. Certainly expect no miracles, even though a substantial option should now be more attractive to you. Patience and direction should manipulate and cajole you into a compromise, but can you really be bothered? Someone else has caused you this trouble, so why should you have to sort it out? More evident now is the network of those who really care for you.

With Venus proudly residing, there is a need to learn to balance the inner you and to love yourself, warts and all. You may think that your handling of a situation wasn’t the very best that you could have done, but nobody could have done things any better given the circumstances that were forced upon you. You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, but you can turn your hands to making some hay while the sun shines, and then investing it for a rainy day.

Pluto in Capricorn later this week sees you dismantling something for all the wrong reasons. Negative energies persist in highlighting someone’s flaws and these then in turn bring discord and harmony when peace and contentment are on the cards. Keep your temper above all because you have had to watch whilst others learnt the truth the hard way, and you were the very one to tell them the truth, and nothing but it, right from the start. Good luck!

Confession is good for the soul, but really, you went into all this in the right way, with a view to moving things on, and it hasn’t been very easy. The reward has been slow in coming, and is not what you really wanted anyway. Give someone a second chance this week because they need to be on your side when the going gets tough, even if it wasn’t what they signed up for originally.

You are not thinking clearly, and you have nothing to lose, so change the song you sing to yourself!

Venus, your trusty leader configures in Cancer, and will benefit from being safe inside a roomy and resilient shell, whilst the World moves on. Just hiding brings a smokescreen effect to your priorities right now, but it is a really great way to stall for time whilst you make the decisions. Also it sends a powerful message that you are not be messed with this time, and that the ground rules have changed once and for all, and very much for the good of all.

Swallow your pride and hand over what’s left to someone who could care enough to complete your tasks, because you have more important things to deal with right now, and because you must realise that putting the pressure on isn’t your way of doing things. Whilst you can offer a shoulder to cry on when it all inevitably ends in tears, you also have the rest and relaxation to comfort you, and the chance to see things from afar and without pressure.

Jupiter is in cahoots with Pisces, and is the chief explanation for your somewhat romantic and spiritual rebirth right now. Until Jupiter faces Saturn later this week it is plain sailing, but see what a storm in a teacup can do, and how you are able to defend yourself. You have been sorely tested, but all this has served to make you even more determined and sure of what you about to do, despite the unnecessary advice of those around you who have lost the plot.

Love energy comes fleetingly as Venus openly confronts Pluto, and the foundations are rocked from side to side. Do your forensics and you will see that something that has been pre judged has been done so unfairly, and that your version of the whole affair is the correct one. Be very sure of yourself because it is the swagger in your step that gets you noticed in a week when love is definitely somewhere on the agenda, and see what comes your way!

Your trusty leader enters into Aries where some kind of deal has to be negotiated. You shouldn’t have to pussyfoot around when all is said and done, especially when you have such a positive role to play right now. Be non judgemental, and decide your version of the truth, since it must be taken as a token of your esteem, heralding work that has to be done, and upholding the only things that matters right now. You’ve had a shock, but things are moving on quite nicely.

Jupiter opens doors, grounds you, and then brings you a wonderful surprise.

This week brings a direct contrast to the pressures of the recent past, and serves to consolidate a better future for you and those that you love. Hard work brings you a period of rest, but it won’t be worth it if you don’t stop worrying about the very things that you know are out of reach right now, but which may very well be on the menu in the not so distant future.

If it’s your birthday this week...

Take the chance to ring the changes and set a precedent for others to follow. You’re in pioneering mode and all that sitting and waiting does you no justice whatsoever!

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Maximum Ride The Final Warning Book Review by

Danny Collins

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WITH GENETIC engineering now in full swing in the food laboratories of the World, is it any wonder that the procedures could be taken just that bit further? Will we eventually have biotech breeding and DNA manipulation to create creatures such as Max, Fang, Iggy, Gasman, Nudge, and Angel, extraordinary kids turned into recombinant life forms with wings?

The extraordinarily creative mind of author James Patterson thinks so. In this effortlessly readable novel, the reader follows the six as they are hunted mercilessly by their creators, from whom the children have escaped a miserable laboratory existence, and led by 15-year-old Max, they establish a new set of skills as their genes mutate to astonishing effect and they strive for survival in an inhospitable World.

Patterson’s story is unrelentingly exciting and, for one who managed to survive only the first page of a Harry Potter adventure, I found myself swept up in suspended belief as I felt the emotional tack of each child. James Patterson hooked me a long time ago with his Alex Cross detective thrillers but this

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is a diversion from the master’s keyboard that kept me enthralled in just one reading.

I shall be searching for more in the Maximum Ride series.

Author: James Patterson Publisher: Arrow (paperback) Price: €9.10 ISBN: 978 0 09 951495 4

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Friendship Group THE FRIENDSHIP Group of Help Murcia Mar Menor recently visited the Jalon Valley.

The group enjoyed a lovely day out in the valley, which they discovered was called

the ‘Vall de Pop’. The trip included a delicious lunch at Monroes and a visit to a local market.

The return trip included calling into Altea port for The coffee and brandy and a group in great day was had by all.

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THE TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship will be hosting an evening of music and song at their headquarters on Avda de la Cortes Valenciana 68, on 22nd May at 19.30.

The Crescendo choir and Q4, the barbershop quartet, will be performing at the event.

Tickets cost just €5 and all proceeds go to the fellowship and local charity Apanee.

Tickets are available from the fellowship centre or for more information please call 966 700 391, 617 660 209 or 653 085 833.

THE PARISH of Cristo Resucitado, Orihuela Costa, has a new telephone service in place. The new number is 807 499 067 and gives details of times of masses and confessions in both Spanish and English. There is also a facility to leave messages.

A Spokesperson for the church told RTN: “This is to aid the people of Orihuela Costa to access information quickly and efficiently.” The Parish Priest, Don Joaquin Carlos Carlos, has also started a collection of ink cartridges and mobiles for recycling in aid of charity.

Please support this venture and hand in old mobiles and computer cartridges to the church at La Zenia. The box is available in the side altar.

There will also be a pilgrimage to Caravaca de la Cruz in June, with two coaches of people journeying together to the Holy Town. The excursion will take place on 16th June. The Spokesperson explained the significance of Caravaca. She said: “In 1998 the Pope awarded Caravaca de la Crux the Jubilee Year, making this town the fifth in the World to be allowed to celebrate the ‘Perpetual Jubilee’ which means that the Holy See allows the town to celebrate the Holy Year every seven years in perpetuum at the Chapel of La Vera Cruz.

The town is steeped in history and there are interesting 16th Century churches to visit such as La Soledad, which is today converted into an Archaeological Museum and El Salvador, which is considered to be the most representative work of the Murcian Renaissance, La Purisima and the convent of the Carmelites. For more information please e-mail theresa.channell@ukonline.co.uk

Spending spree

Easy riders

The cheque presentation

1,500€ was raised

by Jack Troughton YOUNGSTERS AT a special needs school will enjoy the benefits of riding lessons, thanks to the generosity of Rotarians.

Members of the Rotary International Fellowship Costa Blanca North presented the Raquel Paya School in Denia with a cheque for €1,500 - enabling the school to buy an electronic horse and give disabled children the chance of riding on the premises.

At the club’s May lunch at Los Leones Restaurant, Moraira, a cheque for €300 was also given to Stephen Carden to buy shoes for men cared for at the Franciscan Hospice

at Palma de Gandia. RTN was told the children from the Marina Alta’s only special needs school enjoyed visiting riding schools but despite the benefits, the activity was expensive, time consuming, and stretched staff resources. The school’s Director Maite Marti said the electronic horse – just like a real animal – would help stimulate the children and help their co-ordination. She said it also helped with physiotherapy, strengthened muscles, and corrected posture.

Pictured are (left to right) Ray Harris, Barry Lloyd, Rob Hunt, Stephen Carden, Rotary President Robin Woods, Maite Marti and Elke Woods.

By Jack Troughton VOLUNTEERS WORKING at the busy Benitachell Charity Shop drew up a list of deserving causes for a €6,000 spending spree.

A successful year at the shop provided the funds to allow Chairman Patricia Kyle to present cheques to four popular Costa Blanca charities. Friends of the Children of EMAUS received €2,000, the Javea Feral Cat Association €1,000, the MABS Cancer Support Trust €1,000, and €2,000 went to the Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Teulada.

The shop once solely supported the Red Cross but it was decided to expand its

support and Patricia explained: “We have just chosen charities our volunteers feel should benefit.

“They are all local and what we have all decided are deserving causes.”

The shop is open from 10.00 until 13.00 Mondays to Friday and Patricia said volunteers who could help out were always welcome.

Pictured at Teulada Town Hall are (left to right) Beverly Stewart and Isabel Julia Esquerdo of the Alzheimer’s Day Centre, Patricia, Mayor Joan Antoni Bertomeu and Councillor for Social Services Sylvia Tatnell.

Church fundraising concert THE NEW church in Orihuela Costa is holding a fundraising concert on Sunday, 23rd May, followed by a reception in their community salon. The concert will be performed

by the Redemptorist Choir from Mount St Alphonsus in Limerick, Ireland and nearly forty choralists will be coming over to perform.

The concert will be directed

by their conductor and Musical Director Brian O’ Regan. Tickets are on sale at the Church or by contacting Maggi Bray on 966 730 158.

Entrance is €10, to include food and drink after the concert.

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Computing

Defragging the hard disk

Hacking my Gmail!

Les via email asks: Dear Aunty. Last week a hacker got into my Gmail – you, being in my address book, would have been sent it - I’m sorry. I’ve taken the usual precaution of changing my password: is there anything else I could or should do to prevent, or at least minimise the risk in future?

Ken from Rojales asks: I’ve been told I should defrag my hard disk drive but I’m not completely sure how to do it or what exactly it means. Can you shed some light on this for me?

Aunty says: Of course Ken. Defragging your hard disk basically tidies up your data (pictures, programs and documents etc) into neat blocks that Windows can find easier and quicker. Defragging is fairly easy but it can take time to complete so I suggest you choose a time when you don’t need to use your computer. Start by clicking on ‘My Computer’ and right click on the icon for the C: (or D:) drive.

Select ‘properties’ and click on the ‘tools’ tab and ‘defrag now’. You should do this once every couple of months or more frequently if you are a heavy user.

with aunty virus

Aunty says: Hi Les. If you believe the hacker actually logged into your Gmail account then you need to consider the possibility that they have seen all your sent, received and deleted

Installing an Espon printer Bill via email asks: Hi Aunty can you help me please? I recently bought a new Epson printer a few days ago but when I tried to install the software the following message appeared.”Windows needs to install driver software for your device, click locate and install driver software (recommended)”. I did this and another message appeared, “Windows encountered a problem installing driver software for your device” and this means I can only use the printer manually as the printer cannot com-

municate with my laptop.

Please can you help me?

Aunty says: It sounds like you may have plugged your printer into your laptop before running the install program from the CD you would have got with the printer.

Windows sometimes gets a bit confused when it detects a new USB device has been plugged in so it’s far safer to install the driver software from the

manufacturers’ CD or website before you plug it in.

emails. If you’ve ever passed any bank or credit card details via email I would seriously keep a close eye your finance accounts. You can certainly minimise the risk of this happening again by making sure you use a complicated password that includes letters, numbers and some unusual characters, such as the percent and dollar sign. Never use the same password for websites and forums such as Ebay, Amazon and Facebook, as these are favourites for hackers, and of course keep all your antivirus and antispyware security scanners up to date.

Speed testing

Tony via email asks: Hi Aunty, how can I test the speed of my ADSL connection?

The reason I ask is that I have recently paid for an increase of my line speed to 6Mb, and although they took no time in billing me the extra €8, I am convinced my line speed is no faster. In fact I could swear it is slower these last few weeks.

Aunty says; Try www.speedtest.net and you can even email the results straight to your ISP.

HP cartridges

Graham via email asks: With regard to the email from Les about his HP printer and non genuine cartridges, I have had the same problem. Go to HP Solutions; Settings; Print Settings; Printer Toolbox; Device Services; Clean.

The printer cleaned the heads and it printed fine afterwards. Hope this helps.

Aunty says: Thanks for that Graham I will pass the info on.

That’s all for this week, email me on auntyvirus@roundtownnews.com and I will do my best to sort you out

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SuperFast Internet!

Updates on Windows XP Elizabeth via email asks: Hi Aunty, I wonder if you can help me. For months now I have been plagued by an update on my XP Vaio Laptop. This is downloaded but always fails to install and it has got to the stage where I have now turned off Automatic Updates. The update in question is the Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 Security Update.

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated.

Aunty says: This is probably the most common of the problematic Windows updates

and can be a bit tricky to fix. Switch off the Automatic Updates via ‘control panel’ ‘security center’ and uninstall any entries of the .Net Framework from ‘Add and Remove Programs’ also within ‘control panel’ Go to the ‘How do I?’ page on www.enetcomputers.net where there is a link to download the version 1.1, 2.0 or 3.5.

I would first try the 3.5 install as it is what’s known as a ‘cumulative update’ and therefore includes the all the previous versions. This way of installing will allow you to manually download and install individual updates without using Automatic Updates. This normally solves the problem but let me know how you get on.

Internet fraud rife in Spain MORE THAN 70 internet fraud rackets are busted every year by the Technological Investigation Brigade (BIT) department of the National Police in Spain.

Police say that they arrest more than 150 people annually for internet fraud and seize approximately 4,000 computers. Crimes are usually related to phishing, cloning of credit cards, false job offers, bogus sales and false on-line auctions.

Police also frequently uncover illegal operations including

piracy, child porn and viruses.

Common scams involve the sending of messages that appear to be from banks – at the end of last year a con was uncovered that had duped €800,000 from unsuspecting bank customers.

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Formula One: Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe

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Spanish F1 fans will undoubtedly be cheering for Fernando Alonso at the Valencian Formula One Grand Prix this June – but as good as he is, Alonso isn’t the only thing to watch. Find out why a trip to see the Grand Prix is an excellent day out for everyone.

by

Kirsty Tuxford Freelance writer

THE VALENCIA leg of the European Formula One Grand Prix starts on 27th June in the streets surrounding the marina – one of 17 races that will decide the fate of this year’s Formula One. This is one of the biggest events in Valencia and to add to the thrill, there’s an exciting opportunity for fans to visit the pit lane and meet the Formula One teams.

A chosen few (2,000 to be exact) will be able to watch the mechanics in action and the preparation of the cars being carried out in the boxes as well as getting autographs and photos with the drivers.

The pit lane will only be open to selected fans on Thursday, 24th June, and to be in with a chance of being allowed in you must hold a valid three-day ticket, which must be presented at the official Valencia Street Circuit merchandising stand, located in the Beach Park leisure area (near the port) from Saturday, 19th June to Wednesday, 23th June, from noon till 18.00* ACTIVITIES In addition to watching the race, there’s plenty to do for all the family. Beach Park, in the Cabanyal district, covers 20,000 m2 and offers: the Amstel lounge; children’s entertainment; miniature racetrack; mini golf; karting and tourist information.

WATCH IN STYLE The Grand prix isn’t all about standing for hours on end; you can watch from a luxury yacht in the harbour, complete with a buffet lunch, complementary drinks and a giant TV screen to see closeup action, or find an oasis of tranquility and excellent food in the Gourmet Village, chill out in the Formula One Paddock Club with champagne and an unrivalled view of the finishing straight, and indulge in gastronomic delights served in the Mediterranean Village, located right next to the main grandstand. All these locations form part of the Valencia F1 Village – if you want to spoil yourself, don’t forget to buy a ticket that includes a visit to one or more of these hotspots. If you want to take your own boat, 125 moorings are available for hire. Contact marina@valenciastreetcircuit.com to find out more.

TICKET INFORMATION Valencia Grand Prix tickets can be bought for all three days or separate days. There are TVs located at most of the grandstands of the Valencia Street Circuit, so you won’t miss any of the action. If you want to stay for a few days in the city, then hotel packages are also available. See the websites listed at the end of this article for details.

Following the Valencia race, F1 heads over to the UK and to Donnington Park on 9th -11th July.

See www.valenciagrandprix.org and www.valenciastreetcircuit.com for more information. For tickets call 0843 289 6578 or +44 843 289 6578 or email sales@valenciagrandprix.org. One-day tickets start from €50.

A Red Bull car leaves the garage Puerta Grao ‘C’: 1, 3, 4,19, 20, 23 y 30.

How to get there:

METRO Lines 4, 5 and 6 take you to the circuit.

Puerta Principal ‘D’: 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20, 22, 23 y 30 Puerta Malvarrosa ‘E’: 2, 19, 22 y 32

BUS See www.emtvalencia.com for full itineraries, as additional routes will be running during the Grand Prix.

IF YOU HAVE A TICKET TO A SPECIFIC AREA OF THE FORMULA ONE ZONE, HERE’S A GUIDE AS TO WHICH BUS TO TAKE: Puerta Nazaret ‘B’: 3, 4, 23, 30,35 y 95.

Puerta Veles e Vents: 2, 19, 22 y 32 Puerta Malvarrosa ‘F’: 2, 22 y 32 CAR

Three parking zones will be available. See the www.valenciastreetcircuit.com website for detailed information on parking.

TRACK DETAILS Lap Dist.: 5,473 km Race: 57 Race dist.: 310,080 km Track record: 1:35:32.339, Felipe Massa, Ferrari (2008)

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by

Brian Deller

Author of Motoring in Spain

Tow bar certificate for an imported car QUESTION: IN THE UK we owned a left hand drive 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic Auto 4ltr (petrol). It originally belonged to my wife’s auntie who bought it new in Dubai and she imported it into the UK in circa 1998.

We took it to our house in Spain and had it put on Spanish plates. We had a tow bar professionally fitted but when I went to the ITV centre to have the tow bar added to the paperwork, I was told that I needed to get a certificate from an official Chrysler source that stated the towing capacity (braked and unbraked) of the vehicle.

I went to a dealer in Alicante who said that Chrysler in Madrid wanted €150 for this certificate! I came back to the UK and got one for free from Chrysler UK but when I sent it to the ITV centre they said it was no good because it had to be from Chrysler SPAIN. In

desperation I went back to the Alicante dealer but when I gave him the VIN Madrid said they could not produce anything as the vehicle was originally registered in Dubai. It seems I have now run out of options other than: 1. Take the tow bar off each year at ITV time and risk being stopped in between.

2. Sell a loved and cherished vehicle.

3. Permanently remove the tow bar and sell the boat.

My paperwork is still being held at the ITV centre, but I had thought about getting it all back and trying a different ITV centre, hoping for a more sympathetic engineer. Any help or ideas would be very welcome. Mike Safey You are not alone in this type of problem which I cover

generally in my book so the situation you are in can be avoided. I always recommend that if you are adding anything to your vehicle that affects the specifications as far as the EU and Spanish laws are concerned, the easiest way to add anything is to have it fitted by the main agents and have it passed by the ITV before you pay for the work. That involves renewing Tarjeta de Inspeccion Tecnica de Vehiculos showing the added approved equipment, I have had a few expats moan about the ‘beaurocracy’ in such matters but the facts are that in the past serious accidents have occurred where home-made fittings, including trailers, have failed on the road, hence the rules EU wide for all our safety.

But now what to do?

Obviously you did not have the tow-bar supplied and fitted by

It will be quicker to pay for the certificate

the JEEP agency as they would have included (or should do) the legalisation as part of the job (but readers beware as many dealers, according to received emails, have not in the past. This is why it is so important to know the laws so you are not cheated through your ignorance. That is why I wrote the book.

What to do now? The quickest way to settle the problem is to pay the €150 for the certificate, have the vehicle tow-bar installation inspected by the Jeep dealer with an

invoice issued stating what has been checked and either take it to the ITV for clearance or even pay the dealer to do this if you are busy. The latter would overcome any objections that the ITV inspector could raise and it would be the responsibility of the dealer to get it passed okay. Then drop hints to your family and friends that a nice gift would be a copy of my book. I really cannot suggest any short cuts as the best way is their correct way.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

No more space: more next week. Email your questions to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com and I will do my best to sort you out.

Brian Juan (John) Deller, Malaga, author, ‘Motoring in Spain’ www.spainvia.com and 666 888 870

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€5,995

FSH

MG ZR 2002 1.4 LTR PETROL FSH

KYMCO QUAD 2006 250CC

€6,995

FIAT STILO 2006 5 DOOR HATCH, 1.9 LTR DIESEL

RENAULT KANGOO 2001 1.9 LTR DIESEL

DERBI GPR 2005 125CC

€39,995

€9,495

LHD

MERCEDES 300SL 1990

€5,995

COMING SOON FORD FOCUS ZETEC 2004 1.6 LTR PETROL

BMW 320 I SE 4 DOOR 2001

OPEL ASTRA 1.7 LTR DIESEL 5 DOOR HATCH

PORSCHE CAYMAN S 2006 FULLY LOADED

PEUGEOT 206 2004 1.4 LTR HDI DIESEL

WE ALSO BUY MOST MAKES AND MODELS OF SPANISH AND BRITISH CARS. WE ALSO COMPLETE ALL LEGAL PAPERWORK. WHY NOT CALL US TODAY!

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT T200 2003 LONG TAX & MOT

AUTOMATICS

COMING SOON SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2004 AUTOMATIC ONE OWNER FROM NEW

€7,995

965 368 274 See our vehicles on our website www.venuscars.com

MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1998 FULL SPEC

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PAR MOTOR BENIJOFAR OFFICIAL CITROEN DEALER

105, Avenida Frederico Garcia Lorca, Benijofar

Quality new and used cars for sale SPECIAL OFFERS !!!

2010 CITROEN NC3 1.6 HDi 90hp Exclusive Grey-Green

Call 966 713 429 or 966 714 497 for more info

MOTORING IN SPAIN

metallic Zenith windscreen 17” alloys 2,500KM Was 19,800 NOW €16,800 2010 CITROEN C4 Coupe 1.4i Cool 0km Was 18,400 NOW €13,500

Third Edition VITAL INFORMATION FOR OWNING A CAR AND DRIVING IN SPAIN ORDER YOUR COPY ON LINE AT

USED CARS FOR SALE 2008 CITROEN C4 1.6 COLLECTION 38,000KM Silver

€9.900

2008 CITROEN C4 1.6 HDi CMP Blue metallic

€11,400

2008 CITROEN C4 1.4i LX 57,000KM Gold Metallic

€9,000

2008 SEAT IBIZA Tdi 105 Style 32,000KM Saffron metallic

€10,700

www.spainvia.com/motoringinspain.htm

or call 666 888 870

PRACTICAL INFORMATION ISBN No. is 978-84-611-9278-6

2007 AUDI A8 4.2 Tdi Quattro 27,000KM Steel Metallic €60,000 2005 CITROEN C3 1.4 SX 32,000KM Blue Metallic

€5,700

2004 CITROEN C2 1.4 HDi furio 30,000KM Silver

€5,700

2004 CITROEN C3 1.4 SX AUTO 57,000KM Silver

€5,700

2004 CITROEN C3 1.4 SX AUTO 48,000KM Blue Metallic

€5,500

2003 CITROEN X PICASSO 1.6i SX Green Metallic

€3,600

2003 PEUGEOT 206 1.4HDi Xline 75,000KM Silver

€5,000

2002 CITROEN C5 2.0HDi 110 SX 80,000KM White

€5,000

Selected cars come with one year warranty and Title transfer included. Insurance approved body shop and paintwork repairs. Pre ITV inspection and best prices on quality tyres fitted and balanced in our workshop….Call now for a free quotation !

Tel: 966 723 718 Sales Rojales & San Miguel For more information visit www.AutosDirect.es

07 Peugeot Partner

€7,995

07 Peugeot Partner

€7,995

07 Seat Ibiza

€7,995

07 Ford Fiesta

€7,995

01 Megane Cabrio

€3,495

05 Vauxhall Astra

€5,995

Reduced

04 Renault Megane

€6,995

Reduced

07 Ford Fusion

06 OpelTigra Cabriolet

€11,995

05 Tata Indigo 1.4HDi

€5,995

Reduced

€8,695

05 Peugeot 307 estate €7,995

06 Opel Corsa

€7,995

05 BMW 116i

€12,995

Reduced

04 Hyundai Getz

07 Ford Focus Cmax

€10,995

€4,995

07 Ford Fusion

€8,995

Reduced

€8,995

07 Ford Focus Auto

99 Tata Safari

€3,995

Reduced

€9,995

08 Opel Corsa

06 Ford Fusion

€7,995

06 Ford Focus Estate

€8,995

07 Ford Fiesta

04 Hyundai Atos

€4,995

Reduced

Coming in

€9,995

07 Ford Focus Estate €9,995

Reduced

Coming in

New In

06 Ford Focus Hatch

Red uced

In w In N Neew

€8,495

97 Citroen Berlingo

€3,995

99 Mercedes E300 Auto €6,995

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Classified Ads All Major Credit Cards Accepted Round Town News

Book your advert now 96 570 5204

EMAIL: classifieds@roundtownnews.com WEBSITE: www.roundtownnews.co.uk IN PERSON: Torrevieja,Comercial San Luis, Calle Aviles Nº 41,Local Nº 7. 03184, Torrevieja, Alicante OR La Nucia,Vall de Biar 14, 03530.

INDEX PROPERTIES

SOUTH-UNDER 100,000 SOUTH 100,000 - 200,000 SOUTH 200,000 - 300,000 NORTH-UNDER 100,000 NORTH 100,000 - 200,000 NORTH 200,000 - 300,000 FOR SALE OVER 300,000 FOR SALE GENERAL TO LET ESTATE AGENTS PART EXCHANGE

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15 17 18 19 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 20 SERVICES NURSERY HIRE 200 AIR CONDITIONING 210 BUILDERS 220 ELECTRICIANS 230 PAINTERS AND DECORATORS PLUMBING & HEATING TILERS LOCKSMITHS REMOVALS TUITION LEGAL TV-SATELLITE TRANSLATIONS POOLS GARDENING DRAINS GENERAL MECHANICS PEST CONTROL KITCHENS FLOORING PHOTOGRAPHY FURNITURE SECURITY SOLAR POWER

240 250 260 270 280 290 295 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 COMPUTING - TECH COMPUTERS 500 MOTORING-TRANSPORT CARS 600 MOTORBIKES 610 CARAVANS 620 BOATS 630 CAR HIRE 640 BIKE HIRE 650 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 700 LEISURE LEISURE 750 PERSONAL PERSONAL 760 DANCE DANCE 770 ENTERTAINERS ENTERTAINERS 780 MUSIC 790 HEALTH HEALTH & BEAUTY 800 ANIMALS ANIMALS 850 WANTED WANTED 900 LEISURE 910 B&B 920 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS 930 ANTIQUES 940 JEWELLERY 950 FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE 960 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS 970

PRISTINE POOLS

• Professional pool maintenance & cleaning • Replacement pumps, filters, salt systems Ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed • Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired • Structural leaks investigated and repaired • Refurbishments & upgrades undertaken British Trained with over 15 years experience.

Extensive references. All work guaranteed TEL: 96 677 4199 OR 678 080 500 www.pristineswimmingpools.com Torrevieja and surrounding areas plus Costa Calida

• 25 Years Experience • Full or Part Loads • Friendly Personal Service • Large Secure Ware house, Fully Insured

• Storage Available 24 Hrs a day • Storage for Long & Short Term (Cars & Motorbikes etc) • FREE Quotations

es Pric 75 £ from ubic c per tre me

Office: 966 792 751 • Mobile: 691 747 030 • banksremovals@yahoo.com

UK-SPAIN-IRELAND All European Destinations Removals with the personal touch. Full/part loads.

Parcels, flat packs, luggage, door to door service, Storage available, pets transported

Phone 965 696 750 • 0044 (0) 1460 74191 email: chrisyounge73979@aol.com

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WOODEN CHALET, EL REALENGO rural site, furnished, 2 bedrooms, large plot, must sell, reasonable offers considered.

664-760-428

JALON VALLEY RENTALS is looking for properties in the Jalon area for the 2010 holiday season. By placing your property with us you receive excellent coverage in the highest ranking websites and publications. Call us now for more information on our complete, low-commission service for short term rentals.

Tel: 619642035 TURN YOUR UNWANTED FURNITURE, electrical, household goods and bricabrac into cash. Anything!

Anywhere! 965-319-220/ 618-165-877

FOR SALE OR RENT Classic Spanish Old Town House. 3 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), master bath, downstairs toilet, new kitchen, large living room diner with real fire. Terrace with bbq, summer kitchen and shower. Separate sun terrace with views to the mountains.

Recently reformed and fully furnished. 135,000€ or 450€ per month.Tel: 609-177-032.

MOBILE/ PARK HOMES Ready to move into on permanent site. Carol.

968-192-425 Mob. 626055-622. Web. www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com CLASSIC SPANISH OLD TOWN HOUSE CALLOSA D’EN SARRIA. 3 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), master bath, downstairs loo, new kitchen, large living room diner with real fire. Terrace with bbq, summer kitchen and shower.

Seperate sun terrace with views to the mountains.

Recently reformed and fully furnished. 135,000€ Tel: 609-177-032.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT offering a complete and competitive service for all your property rental needs including: Keyholding, Pools mainmatined, cleaning & laundry, meet and greets, airport transfers Los Alcazares. Tel: 628-772-418 email: rosaliamews@live.co.uk STRUCTURAL SURVEYS Mark Paddon BSc Hons Building Surveying. MCIOB. Free 15pg buyer’s guide via website www.surveysspain. com Tel 962807247 / 653733066

CABO ROIG BEACHSIDE 1 minute from beach Cala Capitan. Apartments or terraced house for rent. Long term or short term. Tel: 966 773 985 LOS ALTOS 3 bed, 2 bath, town house, Sep. Kitchen, Communal pool. 395€ PCM+ Bills. 655-212-868 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN PEDREGUER Modern, clean & spacious furnished or unfurnished 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroom apartment with

air con close to town centre.

500€ per month incl bills. For more info call 638-207-343 2 BED 1 BATH DETACH VILLA with a nice garden for rent in quiet area of San Luis 550€ or ONO for details please call 650-379-342 or 966-785-901 3 BED, 2 BATH PENTHOUSE APARTMENT with sea view, long term let for only 450€ per month. Call 634-322-902 BENIMELI (NEAR ORBA) 4 Bedroom, 135 sqm, village house, built 2002 on level plot. Close all village amenities. Beautiful views over mountains and Orba Valley. South facing, gets sun all day long. Tel: 965-587-192/ 6344-665-681 VILLA TO SHARE in La Nucia, large garden with pool, rent 325€ a month plus bills (must like dogs). Call ALISON: 619-569-805.

CUMBRE DEL SOL - BENITACHELL Two bedroomed, semi furnished apartment (beds needed).

Panoramic views, available now. 350€ per month, plus bills. Tlf: 620-106-231.

CABO ROIG AREA detached house, 2/3 bed, 1.5 bath, F/F garden, close shops & beach.

500€ PCM + bills.

966-760-201/ 628-478-313 ALTEA - CAP NEGRET two double bedroomed apartment, glazed terraces, beautiful views, private beach and parking, walking distance to town. tlf:686-535-154.

ALGORFA TOWN CENTRE two bedroom ground floor flat, large terrace, swimming pool,

For Rent Luxury 2 & 3 Bedroom (2 Bathroom) apartments in the centre of San Miguel de Salinas, video entry, marble entrance,lift to all floors – underfloor heating, roof top pool,next to supermarket, stunning views From: 385€ per month Call 965 720 817 or 616 493 487

FOR SALE IN ALTEA LA VELLA

Spacious furnished 3 bedroom apartment for sale in middle of beautiful village. 110m². New kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room. Bars, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy all within a couple of minutes walk. Large terrace at back of the apartment overlooking orange groves and balconies off 2 bedrooms. Trastero and private parking. AP-7 3 minutes by car.

€200,000 Tel: 617 893 036 or email kath_poole@hotmail.com

WWW.SURVEYORSPAIN.COM

Buyer’s structural surveys, defects reports & solutions Mark Paddon BSc Hons Building Surveying. MCIOB. T 0034 962 807 247 M 0034 653 733 066

furnished 300€ per month +100€ bills. Ring 966-783555/ 00447949589539 or londonangels@hotmail.com FOR SALE OR RENT Classic Spanish Old Town House.

450€ per month. Tel: 609177-032. (See main advert description under For Sale - General)

LA ZENIA BEACH Terraced house, 2 bed, 2 baths, large rooms, garden, furnished, comm. pool, off-road parking, gated community, quiet area, walking distance to the beach. 139.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com VILLARMARTIN Luxury detached villa, large rooms, 2 bed, 2 baths, storage, balcony, carport, furnished, comm. pool, marble radiators, air con, double glazing, fire place, 196.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA FLORIDA Large corner house, 3 bed, 2 baths, furnished, large balcony, solarium, sea views, garde, off-road parking, comm. pool, reduced to 117.800 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA FLORIDA Penthouse apartment, 2 bed, furnished, balcony, solarium, conservatory, garden, southfacing, fire place, off-road parking, storage, comm. pool, 84.700 Euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com GUARDAMAR Lovely 2 bedroom, apartment, furnished, balcony with sea views, lift, only 500m to the beach and close to the centre but quiet area. 129.000 euro.

Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com MAR AZUL Torrevieja.

Corner apartment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, balcony, nice sea views, community pool, close to all amenities, 100m from

the beach. 142.000 euro Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com PLAYA FLAMENCA Terraced house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, furnished, balcony, sunny side, off road parking, community pool, quiet area and close to all amenities. ONLY 103.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA BEACH Semidetached on 280m2 plot, 2 bed, 1 bath, terrace, private pool poss. , in need of renovations, quiet location, short walk to the beach.

129.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA Detached villa, 400m² plot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, fire place, furnished, nice garden, large storage room and garage, pool possible.

176.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LOS ALTOS Groundfloor apartment, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garden, furnished, air con, beautiful communal pool and garden area, quiet location, 69.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com WE ARE LOOKING FOR RESALE PROPERTIES ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA. IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOURS, PLEASE CONTACT US. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com KEY READY DETACHED VILLA in Las Ramblas Golf, 3 bed, 2 bath, light and large lounge, American kitchen, A/C, marble floors, solarium, terrace, car port, garden with room for a pool.

NOW REDUCED €292,000.

Viewing essential. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137 ENTRE NARANJOS Quad house. 3 bed, 2bath, lounge/ diner, sep kitchen. Solarium off master bed & roof solarium. A/C, fully furnished,

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comm pool, off road parking.

ONLY €99,950. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

REFURBISHED FINCA IN LA MATANZA Fortuna. 3 bed, 2 bath on 2000m plot and private salt water pool.

Very well presented and furnished with conservatory, low maintenance gardens with citrus trees, garage, outbuilding, roof solarium. €239,000. Phone 628 932 137.

DETACHED VILLA on 400m corner plot in Las Filipinas. 3 bed, 2 bath, A/C, fully fitted separate kitchen, good size lounge and separate dining area. Garden with room for pool, balcony and off-road parking. €199,450. Phone 628 932 137.

ENTRE GOLF, VILLAMARTIN 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. Separate kitchen, good size lounge/diner, A/C, glazed galleria, garden, roof solarium with views to the salt lakes and communal pool.

The property is only 2 years old and a fantastic price of €143,350. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

ALGORFA APARTMENT 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished.

Ground floor with garden and patio to the front, communal pool. Ideal holiday home at a very good price, ONLY € 72,995. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

LADERAS DEL SOL 3 bed, 2 bath quad house in a secure, gated complex with a central communal pool area. Corner plot with a nice garden, patio area and a solarium..

Lounge/diner, separate kitchen and utility area . The master bedroom has a walkin wardrobe. Part furnished.

Extras include air conditioning throughout and a car park for residents. €121,450. Phone 628 932 137.

BLUE LAGOON chaletstyle terraced 2 bed, 1 bath property Entrance is via the conservatory which is currently being used as a dining area. Good size lounge, modern, fully fitted

offering a reliable service for: Installation of all types of sun blind, manual or electric.

Material replacement and repairs. Mosquito blinds for doors and windows. Roller shutter blind repairs. Contact Tony Bowers on 659-464992 or 965-831-272. www. toldosalchemy.com email info@toldosalchemy.com English/Spanish spoken.

American kitchen, utility room.

2 beds with fitted wardrobes.

Main bedroom has access to the tiled rear terrace. Roof solarium with a handy storage igloo. Beautiful views to the sea and salt lakes. €86,000.

Phone 628 932 137.

PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 bed, 1 bath, top floor apartment with sea views. Glazed balcony, bright & spacious lounge/ diner, American kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, fully furnished. Large, private roof solarium with lovely views, communal pool and off-road parking. Ideal holiday home.

REDUCED €98,000. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

LAS PALAS in Fuente Alamo. 2 bed, 1 bath terraced village house on a private plot with views of the surrounding countryside.

Private courtyard, lounge with wood burning stove, private pool and patio. Fully fitted separate kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, & family bathroom.

Sat TV, outside storage room and toilet. 10 minutes from Cartagena. Fantastic price €73,500. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

LOS BALCONES large, modern detached villa with 3 beds and 3 baths. Recently refurbished throughout, large lounge/diner, separate kitchen, master bed with large en suite, central heating. Tiled garden, off-road parking, comm pool. Reduced to €176,500. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.pricecrashproperty. com for more great deals on the Costa Blanca.

RECESSION Proof Business.

Vending machines with locations. Nett. 40,000€ P.Aa One day P.W to service. 965326-442/ 659-696-455 BAR BISTRO FOR SALE on popular lemon tree market.

Excellent potencial. 88 cover.

Sale due to ill health. Tel: 966-180-168/ 655-479-753

SERVICE AIR David Higton: (Tel) 966-865-883 (Mob) 629308-505 (Email) cool@serviceair.biz

SUN BLINDS - AWNINGS Established in 1992 and still

Villamartin Hot Tub Centre 120sq m Unit for rent within our very very busy shop and showroom Please call the office on 966 764 878 or mobile 685 442 656 for more info

DRAGON REFORMS PROPERTY RENOVATIONS & MAINTENANCE. Tel 966807-098. Mob 639-917-798.

Property Renovations/Shop/ Bar Refits. New extentions, patios, underbuilds, tiling.

Complete new Kitchens/ Bathrooms refits, all electrical, plumbing, carpentary work undertaken. References given, free quotes, work guaranteed. Benidorm and Surrounding areas. www.dragonreforms.com CONSTRUCCIONES PASTOR Building and maintenance without complications. Call 96-5847284 Mobile. 627-706-405. www.construccionesaltea. com

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removals or storage. Weekly reliable service. Full or part loads and even small deliveries. Spain/UK/Spain.

Credit or Debit cards accepted www.spanishlinks. co.uk Telephone UK office 0044-1172-303-138 RETURNING TO HERTFORDSHIRE LONDON ESSEX with large Luton and back to Javea please Call 644-136-829/ 965-050-291 Danny BMC REMOVALS High volume new luton vehicle.

We have over 15 yrs of experience covering all of Europe and the UK providing a professional and reliable service with a personal touch. If you want the best removal company then call Sue on 620-044-983 or email bmctransport@live.com LARGE EMPTY VAN with experienced owner, driver returning to UK regularly.

Dave: 965-329-610/ 686-767-839 MICK WITH HIS VAN Removals Collections Deliveries. For a reliable effective service. Hourly rate or quote. Call Mick anytime 600-247-535

ONLINE SPANISH LESSONS ON SKYPE. Improve your speaking ability and gain confidence. Call Martin 600400668 www. howtospeakspanish.es BRITISH GRADUATE TEACHER offers secondary/ primary tuition. English/ mathematics. Tel: margaret Johnson B.Ed. 965-350-516/ 616-660-687 SPANISH CLASSES Monday- Friday (mornings) My house or your house.

Good prices. Sara(La Nucia) 677-340-292.

MAN & LWB SPRINTER VAN going to UK- Spain twice a month. Tel: 610-846-260 or 0044-7519-186-355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk GRAHAM’S TRANSPORT 24/7 Deliveries, Collection.

Spain- UK- Spain or any where in Europe. Reasonable rates. Storage facilities are available in Spain and UK. Tel: Lyn or Graham 661-752010/ 0044-7733-329-305 SPANISH LINKS LTD Low budget door to door fast collection & quick delivery

WILLS & Elimination of Spanish Inheritance tax.

By UK qualified member of Society of Will Writers. UK & Spanish wills. Home call service. Trusts. Probate, Powers of Attorney, etc. Tel David Richardson 966-188-941

FORGET THE REST GO TO

THE BEST for all your digital & TV requirements Steve 660-186-505 Ros 965-584-097 www.ccsattv.com info@ccsattv.com SKY FREE TO VIEW Small dish & mesh upgrades, yes back on 90€. BBC, ITV, CH4 & lots more. Also installations/ repairs. 10 years. Torrevieja.

679-876-926 SKY UK ENGINEER Famaval Satalite Dishes, Trade prices from 395€.

Sky Sports, Sky HD, Home Cinema. Tel: 965-070-458/ 618-585-051

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS Largest supplier and installer of famaval satellite equipment on the costa blanca. A genuine registered company with genuine registered premises.

Mon-fri 8:00- 4:30. Www. digitalsatsystems.com 965852-251/ 965-866-999/ 965854-528/ 966-804-748 (or see our main ad in the tv section)

INTERPRETER cheap rates, I can help out with: Medical, Police, Schools, Admin. Call Olivia 605-778-559 TRANSLATOR Spanish and English speaking.

Available for medical visits etc. Benidorm and surrounding areas. Tel Dawn: 626-337-258.

POOL LEAK REPAIR SPECIALIST’S Pipe leaks pressure tested, detected and repaired. Structural leaks investigated and repaired. 100’s of private and communal pools successfully repaired on the Costa Blanca. Refurbishments and upgrades undertaken.

Replacement pumps, filters, salt systems, ph regulators and accessories supplied and installed. All work guaranteed.

British trained in the UK pool industry with over 15 years experience. Torrevieja and surrounding areas including Costa Calida. Tel Pristine Pools on 966-774-199 or 678-080-500 Email info@ pristineswimmingpools.com www.pristineswimmingpools. com SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICE BY POOLTECHSPAIN. We are a fully legal, qualified and registered business who have been operating on the Costa Blanca for 6 years. We offer a professional, reliable, safe and efficient pool service, inc. re-grouting, pressure testing and leak repairs.

Private and community swimming pools undertaken.

Call now for more information on 965-725-565 or mobile 676-945-360/ 620-743-048 www.pooltechspain.com

GARDEN SERVICES private or community gardens. Cut costs not quality. 619-336-762 PALM & TREE TRIMMING/ REMOVAL all gardening maintenance. 619-336-762

21 - 27 may 2010 DRAIN SOLUTIONS Problems with constantly blocked drains? Need to trace the direction of your drains runs? Our drain camera gives you DVD evidence of your problems and above ground locators pinpoint the position.

Tel Graham 626-570-121

PRINTING SPECIALIST in brochures and magazines.

Unbeatable prices!

616-493-487 or 965-720-817 DEBTS COLLECTED Europe or Worldwide. Investigations and attorney service.

965-326-442/ 659-696-455 WELD IT RITE Mobile welding/ repair service, Metal carpentry/ Fabrication projects. Time served & quallified. tel: 966-490-338 Mobile 638-479-467 Email iwanegan@hotmail.co.uk (Moraira based) QUALIFIED TRADESMEN Air Conditioning. Satalitle TV installation, plumbing, electrical, boilers, fencing, painting, balustrades, tiling & general maintenance. Small jobs welcome. Torrevieja surrounding area. Tel: 965-328-361/ 680-934-549

WOODWORM, BORING BEETLE, OR TERMITE problems? Call Woodtech now on 625-160-325 COCKROACHES, RATS, MICE, WASPS OR HORNET problems? Call Pestkill now on 625-160-325

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Now with video highlights included as standard. Contact Steve 966470-163/662-570-702.

ONLINE E-BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES: Promotional website marketing slideshows, banners, videos, audio files, graphics, logos, photo retouching, e-business consulting & training. Monthly fee covers hourly support and training services by email or telephone. Contact: Karla Darocas - info@Darocas.com or 648 156 066

BMW 328I automatic, sports tourer, 200CV, metallic silver, VG cond. low kilometres, full ITV. 3,500€. including transfer. Phone 636-122-670 7 SEATER PEOPLE CARRIER Kia Carnival E.X, 2.9 Diesel, (Oct. 2003) only 74,000km. 7,200€. Tel: 966-715-845 VAN FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE English plated Fiat Ducato 2.ltr JTD 2005, SWB. 2,995€ or may swap for Spanish reg. Smaller van or estate car. Dave 693-211-542 OPEL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTI 120CV 2007 7 seater immaculate condition, full service history 50.KM. 11,000€ ONO. Tel: 966-790806/ 966-790-009 HYUNDAI GETZ 1.2 2004, 75,000kms, CD, aircon, 5 door, white, 4,500€ ono. Call 661-938-806 OPEL CORSA 1.4 - YEAR 1995 Ideal as a first car for a new driver. A few “dings” in the bodywork but well maintained and cared for. 3 new tyres, MOT to Jan 2011, DVD player etc. 995€ ONO tlf 691-202-307. Altea area (close to Benidorm) WANTED I buy any car, van, Caravan, 4x4 Etc. British, Spanish. Immediate cash 600-781-873 ibuyanycar@hotmail.com

TRIUMPH 955I English Reg. 2000 plate, speed triple 43000 miles, reluctant sale, recent service and new parts.

2,000€ ONO. Dave 693-211-542

MOBILE/ PARK HOMES From 15.000€ TV, A/C, TEL, some with conservatories, permanent site, pool, tennis, new lounge bar, supermarket, 5 mins walk San Javier, all amenities, 3KM beach & hospital. 7 mins Murcia airport by car.

Carol 968-192-425/ 626055-622. Email: haydn47@ hotmail.com Web: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com

FAMILYBIKEHIRE.COM Hire-Sales-Repairs. The largest selection of bike hire equipment on the Costa Blanca, free delivery and collection. Tel: 966 774 598 - 655 338 066. See us at WWW.CostaBlancaBikeHire.

COM (Spanish registered)

EXTRA INCOME MONTHLY Tax Free. Would 200€ + Per Week Help? Then try the HRC Daily Sports System.

Working from Home with Computer & ADSL for 1-2 hrs per day, afternoons/ occasional evenings. Details: EMail -horces@gmail.com AVON NEED AGENTS AND LEADERS work hours to suit yo. For info Phone Rosh 966-785-520

WORK URGENTLY NEEDED! Drive anywhere.

Clean anywhere. Work in

WANTED UK registration right hand drive cars.

Immediate cash settlement.

Please phone Rod 687434-950 or 966-462-089

houses or gardens. 47 years old. Lots of experience.

Phone 617-525-950 SEEKING CARER gentleman 50, seeking lady carer, dedicated, trustworthy.

Torrevieja. Tel: 690-344-123 (AM only) EXPERIENCED & ENTHUSIASTIC CHEF required to join our team at La Pista Restaurant in Jalon.

Tel Michael on 966-480-125 FEMALES AND COUPLES 18 to 65 required for adult internet photo and video modeling. Excellent rates.

697-697-842.

LINE DANCING every Friday, absolute beginers 11.00AM- 12noon. Improver intermediate 12Noon 1.30PM. Bar Patricia’s, Torreta’s Torrevieja. New classes commencing 30th March @ Vistabella Gold Club 10,00am-12.00. Call John or Amanda 606-783989/ 688-611-789 DATEMED.ES Great new online dating site for English speaking people on the Costa Blanca. Free memberships - Join Now! www.datemed.es BALLROOM/ LATIN/ SEQUENCE DANCING with LA BAMBA’s. Los Arcos Restaurant, Avenida Balaeres, Torrevieja, SOCIAL DANCE: Saturday 7pm10pm: TUITION: Beginners Monday 10.30am. Bienvenido Chinese Restaurant La Zenia: Beginners Wednesday 7.30pm; Thursday 11.30am; Intermediates Friday 11am.

Tel: Andrea 616-478-157 SINGLE IN SPAIN? DON’T BE! www.iwant2meetyou. com Spain’s No1 online dating site. Bringing Ex-Pats and other English speakers together

SPANISH LADY, PLAYA FLAMENCA Near new Carrefour before La Florida.

35 years, attractive, classy lady, private house, parking.

Offers all erotic services, massage, sexy lingerie, economical prices from 40€, full discretion. Call Ana 680-735-412.

MISTRESS ITALIA IS BACK! New fully equipped studio.

BDSM, Feminisation, Sissy Maid/slave training etc, TV Mistress/submissive also available. Nr Denia 655-475-907 NEW SWINGING PARTY VENUE for couples. Near Guardamar. Call 676-133-507 for info & website

SEXY COUPLE OR SEPERATE offers pleasure for couples, women, men, girl on girl. Relaxed, discreet. At our apartment or yours. Call Jasmine/ Sebastian 663-478-337 TORREVIEJA, ALICANTE Brazilian, loving, sexy lady, silk hands. Best massage, relax- erotic. Escort service.

664-664-390 JAVEA, MORAIRA East European lady, super erotic massage and more.

661-034-261 Hotel & Home visits DANI 23, SWEET GERMAN GIRL Offers erotic service.

House and Hotel visits or in my apartment. 650-104-534 Torrevieja area.

GENERIC VIAGRA safe effective 100mg blue pills 24 for 50€ also Kamagra oral jellies effective in 15 minutes and generic Cialis effective for 36 hours. Confidential postal or collection service.

Call Ron at TT Marketing 966499204 MISTRESS JASMINE will see you now for all your needs in her fully equiped Dungeon near Benidorm.

608-250-649 LETS HAVE FUN! 63yr old sub/ Dom, switch for men, woman, couples, love mature woman, same sex, couples & crossdressers. Call me (low rate) 655-058-554 TORREVIEJA CHINESE SUPER SEXY GIRL! Young and beautiful. Calle Orihuela Nº60, 2º1 NEW PLACE! TORREVIEJA Sexy girls from South America. Come and enjoy, economical prices from 40€.

NEW ADDRESS Zone Los Locos beach. 639-622-285 CASA ANGELA TORREVIEJA Luxury Private Chalet, parking. Drinks invitation. Feeling alone? Just want some company? Exotic girls from South America.

Call us, come and enjoy!

Also Escort Service. Full discretion. Street: Avenida Asociacion Vistimas del Terrorismo. 609-573-468 or 639-832-118

SOLO GUITARIST/ VOCALIST seeks work, blues & Country. In bars etc.

No set price. Pay what you can afford. Tel: Charlie 691622-804 www.myspace.com/ bluesmancharlielindsay

PERSONAL TRAINER/ Exworld kickboxing champion.

All martial arts taught, weight

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loss, all ages, private gym.

965-326-442/ 659-696-455 WE SELL & HIRE mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

Very cheaply. Janet 697-647-367 PRESTIGE NURSING offers Legal, Registered and Professional Home Care on the Costa Blanca. All your home nursing care service needs can be undertaken by our highly trained nursing/ domiciliary team. Call Prestige Nursing on 687-015-517 PRESTIGE NURSING offers Legal, Registered and Professional Home Care on the Costa Blanca. All your home nursing care service needs can be undertaken by our highly trained nursing / domiciliary team. Call Prestige Nursing on 687-015-517 JODIE’S GELS Nail technician: Gel nail extensions, gel nail overlays, gel toenails. Finishes: French, colour, glitter. Repairs. Tel: 622-244-613.

WEIGHT WATCHERS Call our free English Call Centre now to find your nearest Meeting. 900-818-794 CREATIVE NAILS Creative acrilic nails. You come to me (Alfaz Del Pi) or I’ll come to you (Altea - Villajoyosa).

Fully qualified, 15 years experience. Tel: 669-126-281.

NEED YOUR DOG TAKING CARE OF? No Kennels, Just a friendly home. Larfe fenced garden (Altea) Tel: 699-790-080 PETZBACK HOME LTD Professional door to door pet transportation. UK/Spain/UK. Travel in our petmobile with your pets for free (subject to availability). Or treat yourself in one of our air conditioned luxury vehicles with our fully chaperoned Limo Service. A regular, reliable and safe service.

Defra pet passport advice given. ww.petzbackhome. co.uk Credit or Debit cards accepted. Telephone UK office 0044-1172-303-138 HOME FROM HOME caring dog boarding (max 4) with experienced owner in my rural home near La Marina.

No kennels. Inspection welcome. Tel 616-459-599 SMALL DOGS CARED FOR IN OUR OWN HOME so if you need to go away on holiday but don’t want your dog to go into kennels then we will look after them. References available on request. Call Diane and Trish: 965843781 or 622514980 (Altea Area)

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WE NEED URGENTLY MODELS FOR A FASHION SHOW !!!

Karen is organizing a fashion show for the LIONS Charity and is still looking for models who are interested to show on the catwalk. Unfortunately this is not paid, as it’s for a charity. But certainly good exposure and experience for yourself. Pictures will also be taken for free which you can use in your portfolio.

This will happen JUNE 12TH. Call Karen for all details 669 030 892 Costa Blanca Models

WANTED

Fully Qualified Nail Technican, working with Acrylic and Gel nails, required for well established Hair and Beauty Salon in Moraira. Must be competent in all aspects of the business.

Telephone Angie at: Shop 96 574 5357 or Mobile 659 921 877.

We Want You Enthusiastic and commited sales people wantedto work on commission only basis, must have own transport, if you can close adeal and have a desire to work for an established company call 965 720 817 or 616 493 487

Prices from 60€. Fully guaranteed. Ring Gary on 610-344-273 BATTERIES FOR MOBILITY SCOOTERS all sizes, from 12v 10ah to 12v 100ah, very good prices from 25€. Fully guaranteed. Ring Gary on 610-344-273 PRECISION ENGINEERING METALWORKING MACHINES. Myford 7 Lathe and Floorstanding Milling Machine, all cutters/ Heads/accesories in Metal, Drawer Unit. Both Machines, 300euros. Altea Tlf 686-513-510 PERGOLA 5MX3M Never

LOOSE COVERS Curtains etc. Made to measure.

Choose from a wide range of beautiful materials in your own home. Javea based. Tel: 965-771-397/ 686-453-827 RECORDS AND CDS WANTED Pop, Rock, Jazz, Etc. Specially collections and lots. Top cash paid.

630-665-363 LA MARINA FURNITURE All Furniture Bought & Sold At Unbeatable Prices. Now Also In Shop, New Linen, Lingerie, Jewellery & JML Products.

Also Cars Bought For Cash.

Come and visit La Marina Furniture shop on the main street through La Marina. Call Allan on 966-443-370 or 625-985-491 FLYING FLOWERS beautiful bouquets to any UK address.

Order by credit or debit card.

Call Kelly’s 965-761-595/ 966-425-713 POOL TABLES, SNOOKER TABLES Table Tennis Tables Tel; 666-933-726 TURN YOUR UNWANTED furniture, electrical, household goods and brica-brac into cah. Anything! Anywhere!

965-319-220/ 618-165-887 WANTED BASS PLYER/ SINGER or Keyboard player/ Singer. to join working band playing general covers from the 60\’s to present day music, any age group considered, must be enthusiastic and willing to gig.

661-350-963 HOUSE/ PET SITTER AVAILABLE July & August, UK - Spain. Call Gail 669-126-281.

WANTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Instant cash payments. Furniture, electrical, tools etc. Tel John: 626-918-833.

DRIVING TO THE UK? English owned B&B in France close to the Spanish border.

Peaceful location, ideal for your stopovers. Please ring for details: 0033-56233-19-62 or visit website: www.millefleursbb.co.uk

AT MICHAEL’S Weekly delivery to MORAIRA - DENIA and JALON area. See all very high quality pre owned furniture and New beds at: www.michaels-javea.comTel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S you can get part exchange on certain beds when you buy a New bed from our New Bed shop in the Arenal. See photos (updates every 5-6 days): www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S Industrial Miele tumble dryer. Two industrial large fridges with locks. Large American fridge.

Portable Jacuzzi (NEW in box). Video players. Look at: www.michaels-javea.com AT MICHAEL’S English divans (New and pre owned).

Beds with motors. Guest beds. Large King size pine bed and more. Quick delivery.

See over 600 photos on: www.michaels-javea.comTel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S you also get NEW high quality Spanish beds. All sizes available as we deal directly with the manufacturers!

Famous brands like United Colors of Benetton, etc www.michaels-javea.com

erected. High quality solid timber, Treated. Ideal for Garden or Carport. 385€ Will Delivery Free. 622-024-539 si.whitworth@gmail.com GENTS PETROL MOTOR BICYCLE price 230euros.

Altea area, tlf 686-513-510 WHEELCHAIR Light, foldable, hardly used, LIKE NEW. 135.00€. Tel: 627-019-403.

LA MARINA FURNITURE All Furniture Bought & Sold At Unbeatable Prices. Now Also In Shop, New Linen, Lingerie, Jewellery & JML Products.

Also Cars Bought For Cash.

Come and visit La Marina Furniture shop on the main street through La Marina. Call Allan on 966-443-370 or 625-985-491 FOR SALE Beautiful old convertible snooker/dining table with original ivory balls.

Slate base. Gd con. 2.00m x 1.10m. 750€ono. Call Andy 630949883.

ALADDIN’S For quality furniture and second hand household goods at prices that won’t dent your wallet telephone 966-457-291

ALADDIN’S Disappointed with offers elsewhere on Jewellery etc? Telephone 966-457-291 WANTED INSTANT CASH PAID Antique and modern jewelley, bought sold & part exchanged, insurance valuations. Jewellery & watch repairs. Alexanders, Javea Port seafront near Bar Esquina. Established since 2003 Tel: 965-792-595.

BATTERIES FOR ELECTRIC GOLF TROLLEYS all sizes and makes universal fitment.

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2nd Hand Furniture bought for cash 966 723 437 or 965 720 817

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Classifieds Agents

Now it’s even easier to place a classified advert with the RTN by using our official agents listed below! Cars, Houses, Boats, Computers find them all in the classifieds section. Or maybe you have unwanted items to sell or something to offer? Our classified agents will be happy to help you whatever your needs.

AGENTS NORTH

ROUND TOWN TRAVEL 1, Avenida Dr Severo Ochoa, 1, Urb. El Admiral, Local 1, Rincon Benidorm, 03503, Alicante. Lisa 966 811 123 BENIDORM ROUND TOWN TRAVEL 2, Calle Gerona, 39, Benidorm, 03503, Alicante. (Next to Hotel Ambassador) Kerry/Gemma 966 813 261 BENIDORM ROUND TOWN TRIPS, Calle Narcisco Yepes, 4, Local 8, Albir, 03581, Alicante. (Opp. Golf Course, next to Kwik Save) Lee/Jackie 966 867 294 • lee@roundtowntrips.com ALBIR PROMINENT, Teulada Industrial Est. Calle Llanterner, 2 alto, 03725, Teulada, Alicante.

Marja 965 793 229 • espana@prominent.nu MILLIE MUNRO INSURANCE, Avenida Lepanto, 6, 03726, Benitachell, Alicante.

Millie 966 493 082 • millie@milliemunro.com MICHAEL’S FURNITURE SHOP, Avenida Lepanto, 9, Javea Port.

Cristina 965 791 328 • astorga@telefonica.net EASYBUY, Avenida del Portet 24, Moraira. 03724 Alicante 965 745 969

TEULADA BENITACHELL JALON MORAIRA

AGENTS SOUTH

BARGAIN BOOKS, Plaza Juan Carlos 1, Nº 2, San Miguel de Salinas, 03193, Alicante. (Opp. Tourist Info) Gaynor/Lee 688 667 389 • leeshaw.evans@gmail.com SAN MIGUEL JOHNSONS EL LIMONAR,JCP Commercial Center, Local 31, Los Altos Del Limonar, Torrevieja, 966 785 600 TORREVIEJA JOHNSONS QUESADA, Ava. Las Naciononies 1a -17, Quesada, 966 717 848 QUESADA JOHNSONS ALGORFA, Local 30, Commercial Center La Finca Golf, Algorfa, 966 729 647

ALGORFA THE POST ROOM, Centro Comercial 5, Via Park III, Calle Panticosa Nº 2, Los Altos, 03189, Orihuela Costa, Alicante. Aoife/Chris 965 319 665 • aoifesweeney@hotmail.com ORIHUELA PENNYS SUPERMARKET, Flamenca Beach Comercial Centre, Unit 123, Playa Flamenca, 03189, Orihuela Costa, Alicante. Peter/Sarah 966 733 257 • bulldogstores@live.com ORIHUELA PRINT SOLUTIONS, Avenida Londres 136, La Marina Urb, San Fulgencio, 03177, Alicante.

Jim/Trish 966 790 520 • jim@printsolutionsspain.com SAN FULGENCIO INTERPOST, Avenida de la Alegria Nº 32, La Marina, 03194, Alicante.

Malika/Malcolm 965 419 673 • Inter-post100@live.com

LA MARINA

VILLAMARTIN SATELLITE CENTRE, Avenida Las Brisas 33, Villamartin, 03189, Alicante. (Near Supervalu, Los Dolses) . Sarah/Heather 966 764 878 • villamartinsatellitecentre@yahoo.co.uk VILLAMARTIN BEST WISHES, Local 30, Comercial Centre Hispania, Avda de la Union 72, San Javier, 30730, Murcia.

Kathy 968 192 235 • kaffywalker@hotmail.com MURCIA ONONIX MAR SL, Calle Mayor 30, bajo derecha, Guardamar, 03140, Alicante. Ron/Alicia 965 728 178 aliciamuddle@ononix.com GUARDAMAR

WELL ESTABLISHED ENGLISH BULLMASTIFF BREEDER. Has available 2 dogs and 1 bitch puppy for sale to loving family homes only.

Bred from English Champion Lines. Both sire and dam can be seen. Excellent temperaments. Registered in Spain. Date of Birth 29.3.2010. Ready end of May. For more information Contact Sandra 618 258 003 or visit www.hilderstonebullmastiffs.co.uk

www.roundtownnews.co.uk ANIMAL AID TEL: 965725794 WWW.ANIMALAIDCOSTABLANCA.ORG GEMMA is such a good girl! She is very well-behaved and would love an owner who would give her the love & affection that she adores.

Gemma is a beautiful black & white mixture & will be a very rewarding companion. Interested? Please call Linda, Animal Aid tel: 965725794 www.animalaidcostablanca.

OZ KENNELS 968 431 265 OR 968 431 590 This mum and her pup are to be sent

APAH CONTACT YVONNE ON 630 422 563 Aurea is a beautiful, young long haired tri-colour female cat with blue

to the pound if they cannot be homed

eyes. She loves people, but is nervous around other cats, so we need

or fostered could someone please help

to find a loving home for her on her own. To arrange to meet Aurea or

them

any other APAH cat, please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563.

NATASHA ON 616 210 850 WWW.APAHRESCUE.COM

A.P.A.S.A. 618 754 635 WWW.APASA-JAVEA.ORG

AYISHA OR MICHAEL AT 968 685 837 LOSGRUENHEIT@HOTMAIL.COM

ALDEA FELINA-DENIA LYNDA - 648 100 629 Aldea Felina – Denia If you would like to adopt a kitten we have many needing homes right now. Please call Lynda or visit our website http://aldea-felina.blogspot.com.

LYNDA - 648100629

PEPA 650 304 746 WWW.PEPASPAIN.COM

S.A.T. 966 710 047 INFO@SATANIMALRESCUE.COM

K9 Club 676 447 682 k9club@lamarina.info www.petsinspain.info Rags is a 2 year old Yorkie cross, he is very sociable and he loves attention. He likes nothing more than to sit on your lap. He is charming and will be a great house pet.

Phone: 676 447 682 Email: k9club@lamarina.info www.petsinspain.info

EASY HORSE CARE RESCUE 96 596 7033 or 652 021 980

JOE THE CATMAN 96 671 9272

PAWS LINDA ON 646 645 035

WWW.GIVEADOGAHOME.ES 619 938 955 Lab Puppies. 2 beautiful pups, 1 male, 1 female, 3 months old.

Last 2 of a litter of seven. All vaccinations done plus passports !! for more info on any of our dogs call 619938955 or visit our website www.giveadogahome.es

K9 CLUB 676 447 682-K9CLUB@LAMARINA.INFO WWW.PETSINSPAIN.INFO

Shandy (2 yrs) and Sheba (4 yrs) are two beautiful German Shepherds.

They are very well behaved, clean dogs, who have been reasonably trained, and were abandoned, but not micro-chipped. To arrange to meet any of APAH’s dogs, please contact Natasha on 616 210 850.

Jo is a beautiful boy of around 6 months. His owners have to move back to the UK and can´t take him with them so he needs someone to love and look after him. He is a sweetheart and will make a loving companion. If you are interested in Jo, or any of the cats or kittens that we have, please contact Linda on 646 645 035

DESIREA, female, Shelter since 14.10.2007 Spaniel Cross, DOB approx. Oct. 2006 – 45 cm She’s rather like a jack-in-thebox and is continually ready for affection and a game.

Desirea would like to have a sportive family who would have a lot of action with her. She walks well on the lead and she is very fond of water Lucy was born approx august 2009 and is a playful small dog who gets on well with the other dogs in her foster home and is affectionate with people. She also appears to be drawn towards children and is very friendly towards them. Lucy is sterilised.

For more information please phone 650 304 746. www.pepaspain.com Trixe Belle was found tethered to a tree on a local urbanisation. It turned out she was usually kept in a cage on a patio. Police deposited her with us and she is now happy living with our other miniatures. Open days Wednesday & Sunday 1-4pm. www.easyhorsecare.net

Urgent! Baños de Fortuna. Female dog, German Shephard type, 9 years old, ca.

25kgs, 21 inches high at the shoulders, sterilized and with all her vaccinations, shy and loving. Male dog, large mix-breed, 4 years old, ca. 25 - 30 kgs, 28 inches high at the shoulders, sterilized and with all his vaccinations, friendly and loving. Owners must return to England for assisted living and cannot take the dogs with them. Call Ayisha or Michael at 968 685 837

ROSEMARY came to us in April along with her Mum and 8 litter mates!!

They are all typical puppies playing with their toys and each other.

They have started their course of vaccinations and will soon be ready for a new home, so if you´re looking for a dog why not come and visit them.

Dixie has been in our pen for over two months, she is very friendly and loves to sit on your lap. She gets along well with the other cats in the pen and will make a very loving addition to any family. Please call Joe (The Cat Man) on 966719272 Luna is a 20 month old miniature Poodle and was left with a neighbour when he moved away. She has a microchip and full record of vaccinations. She has a lovely appealing nature and loves to sit on your lap. or more information please call 676 447 682

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The final whistle

Lord Treason I don’t think so

With Andy Kay

Rugby sevens spectactular THE TOWNS of Villajoyosa and Benidorm are about to be invaded by a multitude of international and national rugby sevens players. Teams will shortly be arriving to take part in the International Benidorm Seven’s Tournament, to take place on 28-30th May. The rugby spectacular promises to be a highlight of the Costa Blanca sporting calendar and will secure an influx of tourist trade to the area - as well as an abundance of media attention (Canal 9 is the official broadcaster of the event).

The Benidorm Sevens Tournament took place for the first time in 1987.

Over the years, the venue has moved from Benidorm to the recently constructed Villajoyosa Rugby Stadium, which can accommodate more than 3,000 spectators.

Fishing

Confirmed teams for this year include selections from Russia, France, Wales, USA, Portugal and Spain. €3,000 is up for grabs, so the competition will be intense. For those wanting to experience a weekend of pumping adrenaline and impressive physical performance, look no further. Games will be taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th May from 11.00 - 20.00. Tickets cost €10 (Saturday entrance), €15 (Sunday entrance), or €20 (weekend pass); pre-book on www.servicam.es.

Come and enjoy that classic combination of food, cold beers, lively music, and of course, smoking-hot sport.

For more information email Jo at publicrelations@rugbylavila.net or phone 965 890 376

Costa Blanca round-up

Maggots end

Lord Treisman

I WAS never a great fan of Lord Treisman. As far as I was concerned he was just another New Labour lacky parachuted into a job there were probably many others better qualified to do. And, as chairman of the FA and the England World Cup bid 2018, he seemed to have an extraordinary talent for rubbing people up the wrong way – certainly when it came to the big knobs at the Premier League. But I’m still struggling to understand what he did wrong.

Sure, as a married man, his relationship with former aide Melissa Jacobs wasn’t one of his best decisions. But that is surely a situation for him and his wife to resolve.

Outside of that, he had what he thought was a private conversation but one which was secretly recorded then splashed all over the Mail on Sunday.

To be honest, I didn’t even think what he said was all that explosive, intimating as he did, that there was some evidence that the Spanish authorities were looking to knobble a few referees in South Africa. This sounds to me like an older man trying to impress a younger companion. If there was compelling evidence then surely Lord Treisman would have brought this to the attention of the World through the proper channels? As it is, he’s paid the price with his job, the FA have been grovelling to their Spanish and Russian counterparts and England’s World Cup bid has been seriously, although not fatally damaged.

No, the real traitors here are the paper that printed extracts from a private conversation and Ms Jacobs, who stitched up her former boss for a few quid.

SPAIN V ENGLAND II Lord Treisman aside, Spain seems to have the edge over England right now, certainly when it comes to big name signings. David Villa, a long time target for many Premier League clubs, turned them all down and joined Barcelona this week and it seems that Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas won’t be too far behind him. The much heralded view that the Premier League is ‘the place to be’ looks a forlorn boast right now.

KING KHAN Paulie Malagnaggi is well respected in the USA as a slick, counter punching boxer with a brave heart and decent chin. And yet he was taken apart by Britain’s Amir Khan in New York last weekend. Khan’s performance, in which he successfully defended his WBA lightwelterweight title on his US debut, has been lapped up by the American public and critics alike. And for us British fight fans, it was a joy to see one of our boys put on a show like that in an American fighter’s back yard.

Khan is now being lined up to meet Juan Manuel Márquez, a three-weight World champion from Mexico later this year. As soon as the date is announced, stick it in your diary, get the beers and crisps in and prepare for one of the fights of the year.

by

David Hoare

968 199 279

RODS AND REELS THIS WEEK’S match was held on the Embalse de Argos the first time this year that the club has fished this venue.

The match was the 5th in the Summer Championship series. The day was warm (for some of us) and very windy. For those who know the venue, fishing on the left hand side of the point (the sunny side) was bathed in sunshine. For those on the other side, the wind blew a ‘hooley’ from around 13.00 on. In saying that, the best weights came from this side.

Paul Baxter, fishing paste, was into fish from the off and if the wind had not blown up would have doubled his weight.

1st Paul (Poco Loco) Baxter, fishing the pole using paste with 35.500 kilos 2nd Lenny (Ex Cultural attachee) Bolton, fishing the pole using pellet and paste with 23.720 kilos 3rd Ian (Irish Wizard) Dalzel,l fishing the feeder using pellet with 16.400 kilos ANGLERS TOGETHER IMPORTANT NEW MESSAGE: The Friday Campoverde meetings will now be held at Mary’s Bar / Restaurant.

Taking the CV 925 from Pillar de la Horadada, turn right at the 1st roundabout into Pinar de Campoverde, first left and follow the slip road (past Fibber Mcgee’s and Lounge Bar 6) until you get to the next parade of shops. Mary’s Bar is the 3rd / 4th unit up.

The next meeting will be held on Friday 4th June at 12.00.

The Puerto de Mazarron meetings remain at Los Galayos Bar / Restaurant on the paseo, adjacent to the beach. The next meeting

will be held on Saturday 5th June at 12.00. Subs will be due at these meetings for the forthcoming year.

Work is still continuing on the Rio Segura at Murcia but it is still fishable and fishing well. Embalse de Pedrera: the water level appears to be still rising as there is more going in and very little being taken out. Sweetwater: the final dredging has taken place and the works personnel have cleared the surrounding road of all the silt that was deposited there. However, there are still workmen there. The banks are now angled and swims need cutting in!

Anglers Together continues to grow as a club, with many friendships formed over the past 3 years. Many members fish together regularly and say they are pleased that they have taken up a sport that they once followed in their youth. We have the occasional organised outings but the main aim is to introduce members to find fishing companions and to assist in finding the fishing venues.

The joining fee is €10 for new members and €5 for renewing members. If you are interested in joining, or finding out more about Anglers Together, either come along to one of the meetings or contact Dave.

It has now been confirmed that Alan is in the UK and will be leaving for Spain week so he will be at the next meetings. anglerstogether@gonuts4free.com or telephone Dave Hoare on 968 199 279.

Tight lines, Dave Hoare

Cygan sending off signals disaster

By Steve Hibberd DON’T MENTION lowly Salamanca to the Los Albinegros faithful, for this latest setback against the men from Castile and Leon meant they have now completed a double over the promotion hopefuls.

With only 5 games remaining, it is imperative that no further slip ups occur if a top 3 finish is to be achieved.

Only 3,500 fans mustered inside Hemantico stadium, with both sides requiring a good result for different reasons. The game had been largely uneventful, until ex Arsenal defender Frenchman, Cygan, received a straight red card on 52 minutes for a foul on Ganan. Salamanca fully exploited their numerical advantage, and only 6 minutes later had taken the lead through Linares, which they never really looked like surrendering.

FC CARTAGENA LINE-UP: Ruben Signorino (Clavero) Longas (Herrero) De Lucas Moreno

Txiki Etxeita Mariano Toche Lafuente

FORTHCOMING FIXTURE Make a note of Sat 22nd May, KO 18.00, when Levante visit Cartagonova Stadium for what is a massive 3rd v 2nd div 2a (definitely a 6 pointer, if any game was) promotion encounter.

ANYONE FOR FOOTBALL? Aged between 20 to 40 ? Torrevieja area Call Doug on 628 789 335

Noel’s world of golf by

Noel Eastwell Professional coach and RTN golf expert 639 730 891

Handicaps: how will we get them sorted out?

THE AGE-OLD question of handicap regulation has come up again after I spoke to players in the Vega Baja League a couple of weeks ago. This question is something that crops up more often than any other in golf clubs and societies here in Spain. It will continue to do so until there is an easy way to gain access to The RFEG computer and every player is licensed by them in order to regulate the handicaps of all who play golf here in Spain.

In order for this seemingly endless problem to be resolved once and for all, two things need to happen: firstly, golfers need to decide once and for all if society golf is really competitive golf or if it is ‘fun golf’. Secondly, we need to see our golf clubs insisting that every golfer has a Real Federacion Espaniola de Golf licence to be able to play on their golf courses. Visitors can pay for a temporary licence, as they do now if they wish to play golf and the temporary licence fee of €1.5 could be included in their green fees very easily. There will be very many experienced golfers here in Spain that believe the only real way to play competitive golf here is to play in official Federacion competitions where only the Federacion handicaps are accepted. Yes, we still have the problems with the so-called bandits in this type of competition but there is much more control of the handicaps if they are controlled automatically by a computer system in a remote location. We will for a time see

the bandit score a win that seems they have played way below their handicaps would suggest possible, but over a period of time this problem would be sorted out and the playing field would become very level indeed. In the past I have had long, and at times painful, conversations with representatives of The RFEG regarding the handicap systems. These conversations have always revolved around how they can accept golf society handicaps as being correct.

I got a very long way to getting the situation resolved providing the societies all accepted the handicap system of The European Golf Association. This is the handicap system used throughout Continental Europe and hopefully very soon the United Kingdom as well.

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The only way forward is for the society to become a golf club, a relatively simple procedure if you choose to use a good lawyer who knows what they are doing. Once the club has been formed and approved, it can apply to become a member of the local area Federacion. For most of us this will be Murcia or Valencia, and something the lawyer can easily sort out for you. This would mean that all societies; or clubs as they would now be, would have the same system of operating handicaps and a fair handicap system was in place when the societies compete against one another in open competition.

There will be many who will not want to go down the route I mention here but in all honesty I cannot see any other way of resolving a situation where there seems so much unfairness at times.

The situation we see here in Spain did not exist in The United Kingdom of course because golf society challenge matches never really took place in any big way. The reason there are so many societies here is because traditionally that has been the way to play cheap golf. This leads us to another question that we will address in the future however: is it better to be a golf club member or a golf society member?

THE PROFESSIONAL TOURS The island of Mallorca was the centre of attention for The European Tour at the weekend. A tough golf course and even tougher conditions saw many of the players struggle to make par over the first two days. Things improved over the weekend with the weather but the scoring did not improve nearly as much. It was impossible to find a winner in the regulation 72 holes Peter and Peter Hansen Hansen and Alejandro Cani-

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zares entered the play off having both finished on 6 under par. One hole was enough to secure Hansen’s 7th Tour victory thanks to his regulation par 3 against the bogey of Canizares.

Texas was the venue for The PGA Tour as The Valero Texas Open with the whole of Friday’s play cancelled because of rain. Players had to play 36 holes on Sunday after the cut was made on Saturday. Adam Scott has been away from the winners circle on The PGA Tour for too long and made a welcome return to it on Sunday thanks to two superb final rounds of 66 & 67. His final total of 14 under par was enough for a one shot victory.

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