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Running for Ryan RYAN HINDS was just 17 when he was tragically killed whilst out on his scooter. Now cousin Sorelle, who works at Iceland in San Javier, is raising money for charity in his memory by running the Torrevieja Half Marathon • p11

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Prestigious awards for Torrevieja

from L to R, Councillor for Tourism, Tomas Arenas and Councillor for Beaches and the Environment, Eduardo Gil

OFFICIALS AT Torrevieja Town Hall are said to be delighted after the town received two major awards this week.

Torrevieja’s Councillor for Tourism, Tomas Arenas and Councillor for Beaches and the Environment, Eduardo Gil, were presented with awards for Environmental Management and Quality Management by the Spanish Association of Normalisation and Certificación (AENOR) and they both wholeheartedly accepted them on behalf of the City and its residents. The AENOR certificates, which are ISO 9001

by Louise Clarke and ISO 14001, were awarded for the quality of the municipality’s beaches and also its respect for the local environment. A Town Hall Spokesman told RTN: “The Torrevieja Town Hall has worked very hard to achieve the necessary high standards of quality in order to gain this recognition and we will strive to ensure that our standards always remain as high as possible. We are very proud of this achievement.”

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Weather set to improve A GENERAL improvement in the weather across the country today but there will be temperatures below freezing inland and continuing strong Easterly winds in the Strait and in the area of the Alboran.

The heavy rain on Wednesday brought down 75 metres of the frontier fence between Melilla and Morocco, because of a swollen river. Remaining cloudy or very cloudy in the north; Cantabria, north of Navarra and the Pyrenees with showers locally moderate in places later in the day. Elsewhere generally clear skies with sunshine, with some cloudy intervals at times and in the evening. The snowline runs from 700m1000m in the north.

TEMPERATURES

Highs: Santa Cruz de Tenerife 21, Málaga 16, Alicante, Barcelona, Valencia 13, Madrid 8 Lows: Santa Cruz de Tenerife 16, Málaga 8, Alicante, Barcelona, Murcia, Santander 4, Valecnia 3, Madrid -2 OUTLOOK

While the rain will remain in the north of the country, elsewhere the next few days and the weekend will see the sun return to the south and the holiday coasts.

There will be some cloud over the weekend, but it is expected to remain dry.

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Up a mountain for the people of Haiti

by Louise Clarke FANCY CLIMBING up a mountain in aid of Haiti’s Earthquake Disaster Fund?

On Sunday 7th February, there will be a guided walk up the Orihuela Mountain and organisers are hoping that as many people as possible will get involved and raise much needed funds for Haiti, devastated by the earthquake that struck on January 12th.

The walk up, and obviously down, the mountain should take no more than a couple of hours and is open to everyone. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to take part; a low level of fitness will suffice and RTN has been told that it is a nice walk with some fantastic views of stunning scenery.

(That better be true, because we’ve agreed to take part!)

It will not be a race and will be the perfect opportunity

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AS A RESULT of gaining these new certificates, the Mayor of Torrevieja, Pedro Angel Hernandez Mateo, also announced this week that the doors are now open for the municipality to be a part of the tremendously successful FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid next year.

The exhibition is a showcase for all Spanish municipalities to promote their visitor attractions and this year’s event, which took place last week, was described as the best yet.

He said: “In order to promote the new image of the city we are very happy to announce that we will be involved with the FITUR exhibition next year.”

The Mayor said that thanks to the construction of the new auditorium and the state of art sport city, the City will be an ideal place for people to come and visit. He added: “We will be proud to promote the City at the FITUR exhibition, especially the improvements that are being made to the central urban area, in particular the new pedestrianised area and the marina.”

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to do something different for such a good cause.

The plan is for everyone to meet at the Meroil Service Station between Catral and Callosa del Segura at 09:00 and then car share from there to the base of the mountain. If you are interested in taking part please call Jason at JPS Fitness on 693 596 533 or call into Paul Michael’s Hairdressing Salon in Catral for a sponsorship form.

PROMOTION

The Torrevieja municipality stopped attending the FITUR exhibition in 2001, although they have attended other tourism fairs, such as the one in Valencia. Snr Hernandez Mateo said that the reason that the municipality stopped exhibiting at the fair was not because they didn’t want to promote the City, but because the fair had become a dedicated event in which to sell apartments and villas. He told RTN: “It was more like an estate agent’s convention and therefore, we were not interested in being part of it. However, now that the construction industry is recessed, we feel that we can return to the exhibition and promote our City as we used to do. The exhibition is being organised as it used to be; as an outlet to promote municipalities and their tourist attractions.” Of the International Awards received by the City council, the Mayor said: “These awards recognise the Town Hall’s commitment to the environment and also our commitment to give tourists and visitors to the City, the highest quality beaches possible.”

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Alicante President lends a helping hand

THE PRESIDENT of the Alicante Diputation, Jose Joaquin Ripoll, helped to distribute over 2,000 portions of paella at last week’s FITUR exhibition in Madrid.

The Costa Blanca Tourism stand at the event was inundated by members of the public who wanted to sample a plate of traditional paella and Snr Ripoll was only to happy to lend a helping hand (the fact that there were pretty girls also helping out must have made it an easy decision for him!)

He also visited the Santa Pola stand at the exhibition who distributed more than 1,500 oysters to exhibition visitors and the Alcoy stand who were handing out samples of fine mountain wines and coffee liquor.

Jose Joaquin Ripoll, samples some fine mountain wine from Alcoy

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British delegation visits the Alicante tren-TRAM The Alicante trenTRAM

NORTHERN RAIL is considering using the same model in the United Kingdom. A delegation from the British Northern Rail was in Alicante on Wednesday to inspect the tren-TRAM used in the city. The British firm is considering using the same model which currently runs

between Alicante and Benidorm in the north of England.

The train is a mixed electrified model which is ideal for urban and inter-urban routes. The visitors took the train at the market and travelled to El Campello, then moving on to the workshops.

Government invests 400 million in tourism

THROUGHOUT 2010, the government’s new FuturE Plan will invest a further €400 million in sustainable tourism development. The agreement follows the FuturE 2009 investment plan that has been warmly welcomed by the tourism industry. Funds will be available to the accommodation sector, for restoration, travel agencies and for special promotions, and more.

Can you help Age Concern?

AGE CONCERN is urgently looking for volunteers as ‘befrienders’ and to join Lifeline. If you can spare an hour per week, why not become a Volunteer Befriender to a lonely, elderly person?

The charity desperately needs warm, friendly people who can offer a little of their time to enhance the life of someone who is housebound. Age

Concern covers a very large area so wherever you live, you can help.

Also required are Lifeline volunteers, preferably with nursing experience. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above positions please contact Age Concern on 966 786 887 or pop into the centre in La Siesta: leave your details and someone will get back to you.

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Coastal crime causes concern

by Louise Clarke

Sadly recessions always have a by product and usually, that is a rise in crime.

It has been reported that over the last two months, there has been an increase in crime on the coast of Orihuela and this week, the coastal opposition party, C.L.A.R.O has denounced this outbreak of crime and criticised the Orihuela Town Hall for not fulfilling its promise of increasing police resources by 40% to take into account the expected security problems over the recent holiday period. Bob Houliston, President of C.L.A.R.O told RTN: “What took place over the holiday period in Orihuela Costa was a new and serious outbreak of crime.

Of the many incidents, the most dramatic was an attempted bank robbery in La Zenia which left a local police officer injured and having to spend two days in hospital recovering from the assault. There were also

This wall was deliberately knocked down in a lawless act, the motive for which can only be guessed

several reports of street robberies where money was taken from often elderly people.”

Efficiency C.L.A.R.O has been told of many more incidents which were not reported, including a resident of Orihuela who was robbed at knifepoint, whilst visiting his daughter in La Zenia. Bob continued: “We have been told of at least six attempted street robberies in Cabo Roig alone and widespread burglaries.

A car left covered in a drive outside a house had its four wheels removed and in another incident, a wall was deliberately knocked down in a lawless act, the motive for which can only be guessed.” Mr Houliston added: “The reports of these incidents all confirm the efficiency, competence and bravery of the local police. However, our enquiries cast doubt over whether there was an effective increase in police presence during the holiday period as promised.” Bob concluded: “Orihuela Costa

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has hundreds of empty premises in existing commercial centres and there must be a dozen new commercial centres which are empty.

Extra police could be housed provisionally in these premises until the new Coastal Emergency Centre is completed in two years time. Emergency services should have been provided from the outset for an area whose population has grown to some 30,000 registered residents. There has been neglect and inadequate attention given to the needs of Orihuela Costa for many years and our security problems require action today not in two year’s time. So we ask the Town Hall to please increase the numbers of local police now.”

Conman Meanwhile, RTN has been receiving numerous reports of a man trying to con money out of vulnerable residents and visitors to the coast. The man has been particularly active recently in the La Zenia and Cabo Roig areas

of Orihuela Costa, but may operate anywhere at any time. The man is possibly German or Scandinavian and has two main stories but may invent more.

Sometimes, he knocks on doors and says that he has recently arrived and is either staying at a house nearby, as a guest of a friend or is renting. He says that the house has been broken into and that he has reported it to the Guardia Civil but needs a locksmith to repair the door. He asks to borrow 50 euros to pay for this work and invites the lender to a big party at the house later. He is, of course, not using the house at all.

On other occasions, he has said that he needs to visit the German/Norwegian Embassy with his children to sort out a problem and again asks for a loan to make the journey. He is described as being between 30 and 50 years, 6’2” (1.8 - 1.9 m) tall, thin build with short curly hair and a gaunt face. If seen, it is advised to contact the Police immediately.

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New primary school opens in Torremendo

by Louise Clarke THE BRAND new primary school in the village of Torremendo was officially opened last week.

Orihuela Mayor Monica Lorente visited the Virgen de Monserrate Primary School and inspected the new education facility, to accommodate 69 children aged three to 12.

The building was constructed by Ecisa General de Construcciones SA, costing over €2.8 million. Work on the school, which is over 6,000 metre square, started in April 2008, with six classrooms and four teaching rooms for various extra subjects such as music and languages, as well as a staff room.

The school has also been equipped with a library, a meeting

room and a reception area as well Orihuela as a dedicated office for the Parents Mayor Monica and Teachers Association, AMPA. Lorente meets children at Various sports facilities are included such as a multifunctional Torremendo’s new primary sports court and gym with a handschool ball court, changing rooms and a room for the sports monitors.

The school also has ample car parking facilities, a dining room, THE VENUE on the Lemon Tree kitchen facilities and an equip- Road in Guardamar will be hosting an all day Charity Fundraiser on ment room.

At the opening ceremony, Ms February 10th in aid of the Haiti Lorente said: “The Torremendo vil- Earthquake Fund.

Owner Steve got together with lage has been waiting for a new Suzy G from TKO to organise a 12 school facility for a long time and hour event set to hopefully raise it gives me great pleasure to offi- thousands of euros for the desperate cially open the centre, which will Haitian population struggling to be an excellent place to learn and survive in the aftermath of the will be of great benefit to the chil- January 12th earthquake.

Ticket prices are just €5 per dren of the village.”

Woman cuts partners throat

All Day Fundraiser for Haiti

person, all of which goes to the charity: lots of acts will take part for free during the day and into the evening. As RTN went to press, a full list of acts was still being compiled, but we will have full confirmed details in next week’s paper, so make sure that you pick up a copy.

In the meantime, if you would like more information or would like to reserve tickets for the event, please call Steve at The Venue on 966 727 367 or 656 720 818.

A WOMAN has been arrested by Guardia Civil officers in Elche after cutting her partner’s throat whilst they were driving through the city.

The man is reportedly in a serious condition in the Elche City Hospital.

A police spokesman said that the woman cut the throat of her partner whilst they were being driven by a third person, through Elche last week.

The couple are from the Maghreb region in Northern Africa and the driver indicated to investigating officers that an argument had ensued in the car and subsequently got out of hand.

The driver has given a full report on what happened during the car journey and is not thought to have been involved in the incident.

The injured man was the front seat passenger and was attacked by the woman as she sat behind him in the back seat.

Selling Spain on Facebook TURESPAÑA unveiled a new online marketing campaign at Fitur in Madrid last week, to use social networking as a tool to promote tourism.

The campaign is called: ‘Spain: a country to share’. The philosophy is that residents of Spain use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to promote their best-kept secrets and favourite corners of Spain – giving insider information that you can’t find in guidebooks and encouraging tourists to come and find the ‘real’ Spain.

The Facebook fan page of ‘Spain: A country to share’ has already around 4,500 members.

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World’s best restaurant closes its doors THE THREE Michelin starred El Bulli restaurant in Gerona, north of Barcelona, has been voted the World’s Best Restaurant

by Restaurant magazine for four consecutive years. Owner Ferrán Adrià announced that he would be closing for 2012 and 2013, which also means relinquishing his Michelin stars. The shock announcement was made at the Madrid Fusion gastronomy fair last week.

Adrià insisted that he is not retiring, but will be

working on new ideas for his acclaimed ‘molecular’ cuisine, which comprises innovative dishes that are assembled in unexpected ways, such as ravioli made from squid.

The restaurant caters for 8,000 diners annually, but thousands more people request reservations. Adrià joked that when El Bulli reopens the focus will still be on food, but there may only be one table. He also said he wanted to spend more time with his family, but reassured the public that El Bulli will be back.

Valencia disco to give away dildos A DISCOTHÈQUE, Cuomo in Mislata, Valencia, is promoting a fiesta by giving away dildos to the first 400 girls who go there tonight and the slogan for the party is ‘You’re going to vibrate’ The organisers say that the ‘fever’ party, which has the slogan ‘You are going to

vibrate’ is only open to those over 20, and that the gifts are in shocking ‘chewing gum pink’ and are the best selling brand in Europe. The boys meanwhile will be The clubs given ‘colourful condoms’. flyer More information can be found at promoting www.discotecacuomo.com the offer

Owner Ferrán Adrià

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Positive thinking – the Golf Factor

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by Jack Troughton

GOLF GURU Noel Eastwell has already given the Northern team its most crucial lesson – the importance of always of being positive out on the course.

A month into their year’s lessons with the registered World Golf Federation Coach – and RTN’s golf writer – Max Beard and Natasha Woodhams are being carefully groomed to have the opportunity to hit the top tiers of the sport. And that means winning. Winning in golf means Max and ‘Nats’ must put the ball in the hole, taking fewer strokes than their opponents.

As famous TV meerkat Aleksandr Orlov might sagely remark: “Simples.”

Max, 13, from Benitachell, explained: “We must always think to get the ball in the hole – not just getting close.”

PLAY

Noel added: “This is getting them thinking very positively and really going for the hole – and what is really good is I can see them really listening, taking it on board, and incorporating it in their play.”

Max and 14-year-old Nats, who lives in Denia, are both students at the Laude Lady

Elizabeth School in Lliber, and each won RTN’s northern regional prize of lessons with Noel worth €2,000. In the southern area, Sam Curtis and Charlie Little scooped the award and have become Team Clarke, monitored by reporter Louise Clarke.

Just to add a little spice and keep things interesting, north and south will on occasion go head to head in direct competition in Costa Blanca golf tournaments.

Follow their progress and the results in these pages.

On Sunday, Max and Nats were out on the driving range of Benidorm’s Villaitana Golf; Noel working on the pair’s swing. Earlier lessons have been on the green, using the putter with a changed grip and using spin to chip out of bunkers and make approach shots.

GAME

“I am really enjoying it,” Nats told RTN. “I hope my short game improves a lot, definitely. In fact it is improving all the time.”

And Max said: “I would like more consistency when I strike the ball.”

The lesson involved Max overcoming his ‘lazy hips’ and his ‘poor’ weight transfer as he struck the ball. “I am trying to get my right

shoulder to move through the ball, which is working.” Nats was incorrectly moving the club around her body in the backswing.

Frequently when she hit the ball it would slice off to the right. “Noel has taught me to widen the backswing, so when I come forward to play, instead of going off to the right, I hit the ball straight.”

SHOT

Noel said he was amazed at the pair’s ability to grasp “highly complex golf shots very quickly” and “tremendous improvements” both were already showing in their game. He said after changing the grips and swing used by both players “they have found they can hit the ball further with far less effort.”

And he said: “They have shown they are absolutely dedicated and so full of enthusiasm, saying they don’t want to stop the lesson after an hour but continue.”

Noel thanked Villaitana Golf for the use of the club’s excellent facilities over three weeks of lessons TEAM SOUTH

Charlie and Sam, otherwise known as ‘Team South’, have been having a great time, training with their coach Noel at the El Plantio course, located near Alicante Airport.

Their games have improved significantly during the last four weeks, thanks to the brilliant coaching they have received, not to mention the excellent course conditions at El Plantio. In next week, RTN will be finding out how and why their game has improved and what preparations are in place to prepare them for their first major competition in March.

Noel works on the team’s swing

Education a priority for Europe ÁNGEL GABILONDO, the Spanish Minister for Education spoke about the importance of improved education to the Culture, Education and Youth Committee of the European Parliament last week. He called for an increase in education for “millions of people in the EU” and said that education and training should be “engines for European development and social well-being.”

He also stated that “research and innovation are the basic pillars of the new knowledge society” to which must be added “the new pillar of the social dimension and social responsibility at all levels of education”.

Running for Ryan

by Louise Clarke RYAN HINDS was just 17 when he was tragically killed whilst out on his scooter.

The teenager’s life was cut short after he was involved in a collision with a car in Scothern in Lincolnshire in September 2008. He was taken to Lincoln County Hospital by air ambulance, but died shortly after arrival.

Ryan’s Cousin, Sorelle Fox, lives in San Miguel de Salinas and was devastated at the loss of the well loved and good looking young man, who had a thirst for life and was friends with everyone. Two weeks before he died, he had given his Mum, Joanne, away at her wedding and she was actually on her honeymoon in Malta when the tragedy occurred. On hearing the terrible news, Sorelle went straight back to the UK to be with her close family and was there to support Ryan’s mum, his sister and brothers as well as her own Mum and Dad, with whom Ryan had been particularly close.

The impact, not only on the family, but on Ryan’s friends was immense and the family’s local newspaper, the Lincolnshire Echo, was sent an unprecedented number of tributes to Ryan from people who knew and loved him and over 200 people attended his funeral two weeks after his death.

Half Marathon

After a year and two Christmases without Ryan, it is still very raw for all the family, especially Sorelle, who feels isolated from the rest of the family living here in Spain. Just before Christmas, Sorelle, who works at Iceland in San Javier, decided that she wanted to do something in memory of

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Andy and Sorelle Fox who are running for Sorelle’s Cousin Ryan

her cousin. She told RTN: “I just felt that I needed to do something positive for him.”

So, her husband Andy, who is the Managing Director of Blanca Mortgages, based in San Miguel, suggested running a marathon.

Sorelle said: “There was no way that I could have done a marathon, but when Andy mentioned the Torrevieja Half Marathon, which is taking place on 28th February, I thought ‘why not?’!” The couple, who have been running every other day since, ably supported by their sons Patrick, 12 and Ollie, 8, will be raising

money through sponsorship for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, which transported Ryan to hospital on that fateful night.

To sponsor the couple online, visit www.justgiving. com/running-for-ryan and RTN will be lending support on the day, as will Ryan’s Mum, his brothers and sister and Sorelle’s parents.

RTN would like to take this opportunity to wish the couple lots of luck and we hope that they raise lots of money for a really worthwhile cause.

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Fighting the Red Palm Weevil

The menace that is the red palm weevil

by Louise Clarke PALM TREES all over the Costa Blanca are being devastated by an infestation of Red Palm Weevil. The insect has been found in both public and private gardens and is causing a trial of devastation in its wake.

RTN visited a park in Orihuela Costa where all the palms are either dead or dying. The rotting trunks were crawling with Red Palm Weevil beetles and they appear to be so infested that even if the Town Hall started a full programme of infestation control, it would be too late to save the hundreds of affected trees.

The ppposition party for the coast, PSOE, is disgusted that the Town Hall has done little to sort the problem. The Socialist Councillor for the Coast, Rosa Martinez, told RTN: “It is obvious that the Town Hall of Orihuela knows

of this infestation as a number of the diseased palms have been labelled, numbered and dated accordingly by officials.” She continued: “The infected palms have not been disposed of appropriately; they have not even been removed; they remain ‘in situ’ in this dangerous state and many palms in the private gardens surrounding this public park are showing signs of infection. This would not have happened if the Town Hall had acted responsibly and speedily.”

INFESTATION

PSOE has accused the Town Hall of blatant negligence and of failing to provide adequate information to residents on this matter.

Rosa added: “There are no posters in public places to inform the public about this plague; such posters have appeared in other towns.

No information has been post-

ed on the Town Hall website and PSOE would like to ask exactly what Stefan Pokroppa has done; especially as part of his job is to translate information and matters of interest for the residents of Orihuela Costa.”

Ironically, in the October plenary meeting, the Councillor for the Environment gave assurances that the infestation was under control, however, it seems that the problem was not under control then and certainly isn’t now!

Local residents Hans and Avril Wiesenhauer contacted Rosa Martinez, asking her to help them to raise public awareness of the infestation that has reached plague proportions. The Weisenhauers noticed one of the palms in their own garden dying and so called in a tree expert who diagnosed Red Palm Weevil and pointed out further infected palms. They are convinced their trees have been

infected as a result of the infestation plaguing the nearby park.

DANGER

Rosa commented: “The dead and dying trees host a massive colony of Red Palm Weevils so it is a virtual certainty that the colony is responsible for the Wiesenhauer’s palms becoming infected.”

Avril and Hans question why the Town Hall did not inform them of the imminent danger of the infestation and the likely consequences for their own trees, also why they did not immediately remove and dispose of the infected palms to prevent the colony infesting neighbouring trees.

Meanwhile in Elche, an agreement has finally been made between the Town Hall and regional government on the problem.

A new five kilometre perimeter zone is to be created around the historic palm trees of Elche, a

Well done Adam!

by Louise Clarke AS REPORTED in RTN two weeks ago, local swimming sensation Adam Stewart competed in the Regional Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Lorca last week.

We are delighted to tell you that Adam won four gold medals at the event and was very pleased with his performance, especially as he also got two personal best times. Adam triumphed in the 100 metre Butterfly, the 100 metre Freestyle and the 50 metre Butterfly and also won a gold medal for the best male swimmer at the Championships.

His personal best times were achieved in the 100 metre Butterfly and the 50 metre Butterfly.

Unfortunately, Adam was involved in a minor car accident two days after the swimming competition Adam with and as a result suffered a whiplash injury. one of the four gold The good news is that doctors have said he can medals that get back in the pool this week and will be able to he won in continue training in preparation for the National Lorca last Championships to be held in Seville in February. week

Palms trees are either dead or dying

‘UNESCO heritage of mankind’ site. José Manuel Sánchez, Elche’s Maintenance Councillor, told the Spanish press that he had conveyed the town’s concerns about the problem and had called for all administrations to get involved in its solution.

The perimeter area will be kept clear and then they will extend it further. The Mayor of Elche, Alejandro Soler, has also said that more money will be made available for the fight to combat the pests.

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Woman stabs partner

The El Raso urbanisation where the incident took place

by Louise Clarke A BRITISH woman has been arrested

by Guardia Civil officers in Guardamar following an assault on her partner. The 56-year-old woman has been accused of stabbing her 40-year-old partner, who is also British, at the home that they share in the El Raso urbanisation.

Local police officers were called to the scene in the early hours of last Saturday morning and found the man with head injuries and a stab wound to the chest. He was taken by ambulance to the Torrevieja

Hospital where doctors determined that his injuries were not life threatening. They kept him in for observation for 12 hours and released him later that day. Meanwhile, Guardia Civil officers arrested his partner and took her to the station in Guardamar where she was questioned.

FIRE Shortly after the incident, the Fire Brigade was called to combat a small fire in one of the bedrooms of the couple’s property, which is thought to have been started accidentally by a cigarette.

Can you walk?

WHETHER YOU can or not, Paul Cunningham Nurses invite you to come for tea and cake anyway! Relax in beautiful surroundings and take in the aweinspiring view. If you can walk 5km, even at a slow, easy pace, then this challenge is for you!

The charity challenge walk, run or cycle is 5km, 10km or 20km and will start and finish in the fabulous grounds of the Grand Design House on the edge of the fabulous Pedrera, Lake Torremendo on Sunday, 28th February.

Make it a date in your diary now!

This is a sponsored walk to support two charities, Paul Cunningham Nurses and the HELP Association.

Details and sponsorship forms are available from Sheila Maynard 965 724 265 or you can download a sponsorship form and see full details at www.thingstodoinspain.com There will be a photographer ready to capture your great achievement and also to take photos for anyone who has forgotten their camera.

There will be a raffle with fantastic prizes – mostly ‘challenge’ prizes including; canoeing/

kayaking; water ski-ing; quadbiking; air rifle shooting; archery and lasersport; horseriding and horse and pony treks. But for the less adventurous, prizes will also include a food hamper and several Sunday Lunches for two along with an invitation to return to The Grand Design House for complimentary tea and cake.

The organisers hope to have a local artist painting a watercolour of the fabulous Pedrera Lake on the day as well as foot spas and foot massages for weary walkers; a reflexologist; and someone to explain the benefits of Indian Head Massage.

There will be hand outs and advice about walking to keep fit and walking just for pleasure and after the Charity Challenge Walk, organiser Jenni Ray will be on hand to tell you about future special training walks and give advice about appropriate footwear and sensible safety precautions when out walking.

event like this. Whether you are a walker on not, this is a place to take a look at and an event not to be missed. Come along and join in either by walking yourself or to cheer on other walkers!”

RTN’s Louise Clarke will be taking part in this challenge along with Lee Barry from Vamos Nordic Walking and will be there with her camera; so if you are taking part, look out for your picture in the following week’s edition.

Challenge Susan Reader from Paul Cunningham Nurses said, “The views from the gardens and surrounding areas are spectacular and lend themselves to an

RTN’s Louise Clarke will be taking part in the walk

ETA prisoners to go on hunger strike

More than 700 prisoners who belong to or are associated with the Basque separatist group ETA are planning to launch a hunger strike.

They are protesting at being kept in separate jails, spread across Spain and France and far away from the Basque Country.

The group also want to be known as political prisoners and a few of them have already begun to refuse food, fresh air and the chance to make phone calls.

ETA is responsible for around 800 deaths over the past 40 years due to its campaign for a separate Basque state.

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With reference to DS Bugden’s letter regarding smoking in bars, although I agree with him in principle about the government having double standards, I cannot agree with the freedom to smoke in public places. Why should I have others’ bad habits inflicted on me when I am out enjoying a drink in my local? Every time I go out, I come home stinking of other peoples’ smoke in my hair, clothes and even my skin smells like an old ashtray.

Everyone I know who has one smoker in the family gets sent out to smoke: why should others suffer their disgusting habit?

Maggie

Congratulations DS Budgen!

Regarding your support for the smokers. The majority of people in Spain, national or ex-pat, should applaud you for your support so that they can continue to enjoy going out to their favorite restaurants and come out feeling physically sick, smoked like a kipper and generally put off the good food served inside.

They can also look forward to continuing along with the people that have to work the bars and restaurants in Spain, to have their health threatened by these smokers that are intent on killing themselves. Keep up the good work DS Budgen.

Regards, Kevin Thompson

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Cheating taxis I am a resident of La Cala Villajoyosa. I live near the top of Calle Traumanta and regularly use a taxi from the taxi rank at the La Cala Bay. I use this service usually late afternoon to mid evening; never after midnight. I have been charged from €3.50 to €5.50 for the short, straight distance which is exactly half a mile as I have checked this on my car mileometer today.

It seems to me that I am being ripped off big time! I often have a chat with some of the drivers in my limited Spanish and this seems to work in my favour sometimes. Other times I think they just assume I am a tourist.

I often get a taxi from the rank at Park Elche to my apartment and the maximum I have been charged is €10 euros. How can this be justified by this local taxi firm? I read in the summer that the taxi drivers were put on shifts because of lack of trade; well they are not helping themselves by treating locals like this to make an extra buck.

There is no bus route up my way so a taxi is the only option.

I went to the Local Town Office today about this gripe so they phoned the taxi firm and I was told the tariff should be €2.50 on the metre before moving off, yet I have noticed €3.75 displayed! I have been advised to get a receipt from the driver and compare them and if in doubt to go to the police.

The paper regularly features the airport taxi drivers feeling cheated out of money by illegal taxis: I feel I am being cheated out of my money. I would appreciate your comments.

Yours sincerely, Graham

Smelling toxic On the letters page for 22nd January, D S Bugden stated that in the UK pubs are closing down because of the smoking ban. As every pub now has heated outdoor covered areas for the smokers, this argument has no credibility.

The big problem with UK pubs is the prices charged for drinks compared to the very cheap alcoholic beverages in supermarkets.

In a pub, a pint of Stella lager can cost upwards of £2.40, but you can buy 15 cans for about a fiver from most supermarkets.

It is true that many pubs have closed down but many others have tackled the challenge by providing diversions such as quizzes, music or entertainment such as mediums and ‘magic nights!’

Others are developing their food side, and have ‘theme’ nights, such as curry nights, or Italian nights. It is now a pleasure to go to my local and to return home without the stink of the toxic, deadly nicotine.

Please, Spain, Hurry up and join the modern world.

David Hibbard, Lichfield and Denia

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4 star treatment My sister from England visited me for the festive period. On 22nd December, she was admitted to Denia Hospital using her EHIC card and was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. While in hospital she was given a myriad of x-rays and blood tests.

After a few days, a second problem emerged and following a gastroscopy, she was diagnosed with a bleeding oesophagus.

An ultrasound quickly followed as the doctor wanted to rule out the possibility that this problem could be caused by a malfunction of her liver.

As an ECG had revealed that she had a

heart murmer, an echogram was performed.

From this it was established that she had double lesion of the aorta valve.

On leaving hospital on 7th January she was given free prescriptions and a four page report for her UK doctor.

I was impressed with both the accommodation (on a par with many four star hotels) and the efficiency of the nursing and medical staff. I would like to think that a Spanish national visiting the UK would receive similar treatment but would not put money on it.

Ros Sutton, Benidoleig

The wider picture I was interested to read that charitable donations have fallen. The World is in a global recession. I am on a fixed pension and only have so much money to donate, whatever my heart says. My donation to Haiti, desperately in need of aid from the world, means that another charity goes without. I happily donate time to charities.

Undoubtedly there are many pensioners who do the same.

Maybe we should all look at the wider picture and not apportion blame on any one person.

Regards from Suffolk

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Our say, your say

A CHANCE for a sideways glance at the world around us. Every week we pick a topic, and whether serious or in jest express an opinion and invite a response from you, our readers. The best replies will be printed in the next edition.

A WEALTHY tycoon named Spain’s popular royal family in his will as the beneficiaries of an estate said to be worth tens of millions of euros.

The businessman, who lived on Menorca, left instructions that his fortune be split into two – half to be shared amongst the eight grandchildren of King Juan Carlos and the other half to be given to the Prince and Princess of Asturias, Crown Prince Felipe and Crown Princess Letizia, to create a charitable foundation. How should the money be best used?

RTN SAYS The Prince and Princess of Asturias have the chance to bail out royal households across Europe by setting up a trust fund and becoming crowned crusaders. Our own Queen Elizabeth didn’t look best amused at having to travel on an ordinary

How should the inheritance be spent, have your say and email RTN

train with ordinary folk, all be it in a first class carriage, so a Royal Train could be commissioned and shared between the various countries still with a monarchy and why stop there?

Why not invest in a modest royal yacht and call it something catchy like ‘Britannia Dos’?

It is a great opportunity for the young Spanish royals and a way of filling a tuck box and avoiding student

loans. The windfall would pay for a first class education on the playing fields of Eton or in the wilds of Gordonstoun, before funding a gap year and going on to sample the delights of Oxford, Cambridge or even St Andrews.

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Listen and learn Spain With reference to Noels world of golf. A superb article in RTN on 22nd January but it needs to be translated and printed out in BIG LETTERS and put on Golf Directors’ desks.

I do not think you have been harsh in your criticism: it would seem that local Golf Directors are in ‘Spanish Cuckoo Land’ - they have an overvalued estimate of the quality of their courses and the value for money of the Green Fees charged. (See 100 Top Courses In Spain www. top100golfcourses.co.uk – it makes for interesting reading!) Not too many locally!!

For many years I was a member of Kings Norton Golf Club near Birmingham.

27 holes plus 12hole par 3 etc. Current Visitor Green

Fee £35 (18) £40 (27/36): I will say on a par or better than here in Spain, but sure is ‘good value’. I have used this as an example, having been directly on various UK club web pages to check out prices of both Green Fees and Memberships: how Spanish clubs can charge €1,500 plus for membership and €5 per round smacks of greed. If the Spanish would only listen and learn, as you so rightly say.

Many are looking at having to turn the fairways into grazing for goats by going bust and two new courses have opened in Murcia this month. Where are the golfers coming from?

To finish, I have a friend involved in a society that spends around €50,000 on green fees p.a. They did a

Registration needed?

Recently a newspaper article pushed people into ‘registering’ with Iberdrola for the supply of electricity. Since this article appeared, the shop in Pilar de la Horadada has been under siege by Brits trying to register before nasty things happen to their electricity supply.

This article has not appeared in the press of other nations, so only the Brits are queueing for hours to do this administration. When I

reasonable deal (inc. buggy for 2009 for 26 days). They started negotiating for 2010 back in Aug/Sept.

The course nearest to the society (where a lot of the players are members) said: “We will be looking at prices in November” to be told: “Too late - the deal will be done by then”. They have gone back to their 2009 course.

Keep up your campaign to improve service but you must remember, and you will have experienced whilst in Spain, that the Spanish speak perfect English when selling you something but when it breaks they cannot help.

Very few understand service; those that do have usually spent at least a couple of years in the UK or USA. Name and address supplied

asked a Spanish neighbour why he was not going to register, his response was to phone Iberdrola on their free number to be told no registration was necessary and there was no chance he would be cut off or surcharged.

In addition, absentee owners who are unable to register in person are all being told by their lawyers it is not necessary! The ladies in the Iberdrola shop tell you that registration is necessary so I suspect if you do you are signed up to them for one year to prevent you defecting to another supplier.

Perhaps you can throw some light on this.

I am trying to change a contract to a new address, but cannot get near the shop for the queues. Brian Bourdon

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Barcelona, here we come..!

by Louise Clarke WITH JUST five weeks to go until the Barcelona Marathon, the Costa Blanca Samaritans (CBS) team are busily preparing for the race. RTN met up with CBS President Steve Ashley last week to find out how his training is going.

Steve, along with CBS supporter, Judy; Personal Trainer, Andy and Businessman, Mark are all running the 26.2 mile course for the charity that is now supporting and listening to people seven days a week. RTN is delighted to be supporting their efforts and each week in the run-up to the race, we will be letting you know how the team’s preparations are going and how you can help support the cause. All the team have been training hard and are more than half way past their target distance. They are training or going to the gym every day and already Steve is delighted with his progress. Steve used to run everyday until 1995 and then sporadically until he came to live in Spain in 2002. He told RTN: “It took a while to get back into the hang of it, but I am really starting to enjoy it now. I have already lost over a stone in weight”.

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extend their services even further.

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The Samaritans here in Spain is a fully legal organisation comprised of a growing number of trained volunteers who operate the helpline on 902 883 535 every night between 20:00 and midnight. Samaritans will listen to you confidentially and supportively about any issue that might be troubling you – you don’t even have to give your name.

As well as RTN, Bay Radio is also supporting the team and sponsorship forms are available not only from RTN’s offices in La Nucia and Torrevieja but also from Bay Radio’s studios in Javea. Please get behind the team and keep reading RTN for more updates on the team and their training progress.

The Barcelona Marathon is just the first of this year’s fundraising projects for CBS; they are also planning a Swim-a-thon in the summer. If you are interested in taking part, RTN will have more details next month.

HELPING HAND: L-R Judy, Mark , Steven, Mark

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River Rescue A GERMAN ex-pat is recovering in hospital after being plucked from the raging waters of the River Gorgos on Tuesday.

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near the desalination plant, a kilometre upstream, and was swept away.

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Crisis? What Crisis?

By Louise Clarke THE SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS ‘Arcangel’ Neighbours Association have denounced the San Miguel Town Hall following the announcement of their 2010 budget.

And have said that the structure of the annual costs suggested by the Town Hall would cripple any company.

In the budget, according to the Neighbours Association, the Town Hall has budgeted 56% of the total expenditure on wages alone and 11% of the wage list will go to the town’s five councillors!

A Spokesman for the Neighbours Association told RTN: “There will be no significant investments made in the next year, no extension of services for the residents of the town and to have such a significant wage bill for only five full time Councillors is a disgrace; especially as our town now has less than 8,000 inhabitants.

The Association believes this situation “…is a blatant example of the bad economic management of the PP led San Miguel de Salinas municipal government, who still think they are in the years of an economic bonanza.”

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The rescue site at Avenida Augusta bridge

Work starts on gas Pipeline

by Louise Clarke WORK HAS started on a natural gas pipeline that goes from Guardamar del Segura to Pilar de la Horadada via the Orihuela Coast.

Monica Lorente, Orihuela’s Mayor, visited the site where the works have started on Wednesday and was very impressed with the pipeline, saying that she looked forward to its benefits for the people of the coast.

Monica Lorente was accompanied

by Councillor for the Coast, Jose Antonio Aniorte

A TEAM of 23 specialist doctors worked 30 hours on Spain’s second face transplant operation in Andalusia last week.

The operation took place in the Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville, and medics say it went well. For ethical reasons, details of the donor and

patient are not allowed to be released, but the operation was possible thanks to the donor’s family agreeing to the transplant. This is the ninth such operation in the world.

The first face transplant in Spain took place in Valencia at La Fe hospital last August.

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EU to regulate illegal immigration A EUROPEAN Immigration and Asylum Agreement is being formed by the EU. The Spanish Secretary of State Consuelo Rumí and Commission Vice President Jacques Barrot reported that EU leaders have set the bases for a new policy.

The announcement was made at a press conference following the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs in Toledo.

The agreement will set out new challenges and instruments for a “balanced, open, generous and firm” community policy helping to integrate legal immigrants and strengthen border controls to curb illegal migration. Special attention will be given to helping minors.

by Louse Clarke

Spanish Secretary of State Consuelo Rumí

Immigrants return home THE NUMBER of immigrants returning home has risen due to the recession in Spain. More than 14,500 decided to leave Spain, more than double in the last six years but this is still far lower than the 100,000 expected to

leave following the pay incentive offered by the Spanish government.

The incentive offered the returning immigrant 40% of the total unemployment pay entitlement before departure if agreeing not to return for three years.

Top: There is still a gaping hole in the underbuild which the builders refuse to fix.

Left: Barry points out where the water poured through the ceiling

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IT STARTED with a dream; a dream to retire to the sunshine and relax away their retirement years. Now Barry and Maureen Wardle are spending what should be the best years of their lives finishing the snagging list that their builder refuses to carry out.

The Quesada couple visited the area on a blanket trip four years ago and immediately liked what they saw: they told the agents that they wanted to put a deposit down on a plot near to the aqua park. A few months after their initial visit they were contacted by the agents who said that the builders, Justo Quesada, had a problem with the plot of land.

Barry told RTN: “They said that the land was not level and therefore they needed an extra €6,800 to level it.” He continued: “I told them to forget the whole thing.

Why should we pay to level land that should have been made flat in the first place? Surely they should have flattened the land before they even started marking the plots out. That was their problem, not ours.” The builders then said that if they didn’t pay the money they wouldn’t get their deposit back.

LIVE WITH IT The couple negotiated with the builder and reluctantly accepted a reduced payment of €3,500 to level the land. Barry added: “They told me not to tell the other home owners on the road that we had got it cheaper, but later we found out that noone else paid to flatten the land; only us.”

In November 2007, the villa was ready. The couple came over from their Teesside home to inspect the property but the rendering was the wrong colour.

“We’d asked for a biscuit colour,” said Barry, “but it was white.

In the end we decided to live with it.”

They were even more shocked when they opened the door. Barry explained: “There was damp in every corner; there were no doors fitted and the wall in the wardrobe had a huge hole in it.”

The ceiling in the back bedroom was covered in black mould and there were also holes in the bathroom tiles. Barry said: “We had a snagging list as long as your arm.” Some of the list was fixed by the builders but by the time the couple moved into the villa in summer 2008, there was still a lot to do. Barry said: “We contacted them over and over again but in the end we did most of the work ourselves.”

POLITE Things came to a head after the recent heavy rain when water started leaking through the ceilings of both the back bedroom and kitchen. Barry said: “The tiles on the roof had come away and the water membrane underneath was ripped, split and leaking through the sides.

Justo Quesada was totally unrepentant. They just didn’t want to know.”

In the end, Barry tiled the roof himself. The company gave him the tiles to do the job, but Barry had to pay for all the extra materials and it took a week to complete the job.

Barry concluded: “We have been into the office 37 times to complain: we have never raised our voices, just asked politely for the snag list to get fixed and all you get is false promises. All we want is the costs of the materials.

They have said that they would give us the money back if we signed a document to say that we wouldn’t ever trouble them again, but that is just wrong.”

RTN contacted Justo Quesada for a comment, but they have failed to respond.

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Haiti: another dreadful disaster WATCHING THE news and reading the papers every day makes me feel, like everyone else, sick to the stomach. Seeing people bravely, and desperately digging in the rubble hoping to find someone alive is awesome.

They have been rewarded with a miracle for their work on a few occasions, by the joy of holding a child in their arms they thought they would never see again. Sadly, many have lost their total family, in addition to their home and business. The area is just a huge disaster and will of course remain so for a long time.

At times like this it is so wonderful to see how many parts of the World come together to support the disaster, including search and rescue teams and medics, who have to work in such dreadful conditions.

America came in big time but with no infrastructure remaining and a very corrupt country, what a task they have to try to get food and supplies to all

the starving people. Although huge planes are arriving daily full to the brim, it would appear that very little is getting through to those who need immediate help. With such a massive task to cope with, and with no government to organize the logistics, I am sure it is a nightmare. The fear of disease and the extra pressure this will bring doesn’t bear even thinking about.

Once again the UK has rallied magnificently to requests for help; one thing you can depend on is their generosity. There are some wonderful stories in the press about individuals, clubs and associations raising funds but the one that has remained in my mind most, is the little boy who after seeing the dreadful scenes on television, turned to his parents and said he wanted to help, expecting to raise a few pounds through sponsorship, riding his tricycle. I understand that the sum raised is now on its way to £30,000.

What a joy to be blessed with such a wonderful child.

One way the country is being helped is by soldiers from around the World. I watched with horror when a lorry arrived with food for desperately hungry people. Some was unloaded, then panic set in and the boxes were put back on the truck and to everyone’s horror it drove away! We are at present asking so much of our solders, firstly to fight in Afghanistan, then to rush to an earthquake zone and still be there to protect us whenever there is a security alert at Heathrow or anywhere else.

It seems that these wonderful men and woman, who are not paid enough for the work they do, are just the same type of people as their grandfathers and grandmothers who gave so much to their country many years ago; we are still free because of them. Therefore, I shall never understand why fringe associations and some individ-

uals are allowed to yell at them and, call them amongst other names, killers. It’s a good job that I am not anywhere near these people to listen to their insults as I am sure I would end up in prison!!

Meanwhile, the UK had a good bit of news today: the beginning of the end of the recession has started. Whilst appreciating that to lose a job and then perhaps your house is dreadful, when you compare it to the tragedy in Haiti it may put our self made recession into perspective.

The trouble is, Spain is a long way from even seeing the first green shoots according to my Spanish and Spanish speaking friends. They are not too impressed with their Prime Minister, who doesn’t seem to really comprehend his people’s fears about the future of Spain.

Benefits are not easy to obtain and in some cases, they can last only a few months. With unemployment being the highest

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by Jennifer Cunningham

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in Europe, especially in the Valencia area, what on earth is going to happen to all the people who cannot find another job because they just don’t exist?

Maybe due to the consequences of Spain for years going from strength to strength economically, it now finds itself facing the first recession within those boom years. And due to many factors it may take longer than the UK to turn around the economy. Let’s hope for all our sakes that not only does the pound start to look a little healthier soon, but we will see Spain going back up.

I, like many others, find life extremely hard and running a company in a recession in Spain is sometimes nearly impossible: everyone has to put that extra effort in. Survive we will, but when it is raining and cold all you can do is to remember spring is just around the corner, with summer to follow. Then of course we will be complaining it’s too hot!! That’s life.

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We have seen over the past few weeks other recording boxes being offered as freesat plus boxes, when in actual fact they are just generic twin tuner decoders that require an external hard drive or USB stick. Although there is a place in the market for these type of decoders they are not freesat ones, which means that the Full 8 day programme guide is not supported and all you will have, are now and next listing.

So whats so important about the programme guide? without the programme guide you will not be able to say, set the freesat plus box to record a programme that begins at a certain time and for example in 6 days time. the programme could be part of a series so therefore you just tell the freesat plus box that everytime that programme comes on, to record it.

There are no timer set ups involved as the freesat plus box is only interested in the name of the programme, meaning that the programme start and end times are irrelivent. So for example if the programme you wish to record in a few days time starts late due to an over run of the previous programme, the freesat plus box will just simperly just to record at the new correct time and all into its built in massive 320GB hard

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Normal Price Homeclean Price 3 Piece Suite from €120 from €60 2 Piece Suite from €100 from €50 Leather Suite Price on application Carpets Price on application Oriental Rugs Price on application Curtains in Situ Curtains Full Length from €90 €45 Curtains Half Length from €80 €40 Mattresses cleaned Single €20 and Double €30 Marble Floors Cleaned and Polished

TAX NEWS 2010 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly THE BAD NEWS • The Spanish Government needs to claw in more income via taxes.

• They are closing in on the many non-resident property owners who are not presenting the MANDATORY annual tax return and the residents who should pay tax in Spain on their worldwide income and do not.

THE UGLY NEWS • The Tax Authority has linked up with the Land Registry system and now knows who owns every property - residents and non-residents.

• Electric companies are now obliged to supply data to help identify which homes are continuously occupied by residents or tenants.

THE GOOD NEWS Residents: Let us guide you through the Spanish Tax Law to determine if you should pay tax in Spain, in your own country or maybe not at all. Put your mind at rest that you are doing the right thing.

Non-residents: The suspension of Wealth Tax in 2008 means your taxes have decreased by approximately 60%.

However, you still have the obligation to pay Imputed Income Tax. This is calculated on the possible income you could earn from simply owning a property in Spain, even if you don’t rent it out.

It can be difficult to get your head around Imputed Income Tax but this doesn’t mean it will go away!

If you own a Spanish property, it is taxable as income, even if you don’t rent it out. Most owners are unaware of this and could be fined or have assets embargoed, especially as Tax and Land Registry records are now cross referenced.

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LUCKY: One driver had a lucky escape after a tree fell on his car during Tuesday’s high winds

Strong winds cause chaos

by Louise Clarke THERE WAS chaos all over the Costa Blanca on Tuesday as strong winds battered the coast as well as inland. Gusts of over 70kph were recorded in towns all over the region and debris was sent blowing into roads causing several minor traffic accidents.

Gazebos, canopies and outdoor furniture succumbed to the high winds and residents in towns and villages up and down the coast had to batten down the hatches! In the Costa Calida, strong winds in

the City of Cartagena caused several trees to be blown over.

One driver had a lucky escape after a tree fell directly onto his car. The City experienced gusts of over 90kph during Tuesday morning with two trees, both over 18 metres in height, coming down in Avenida de America. The incident forced the busy thoroughfare to be closed in both directions for most of the day, whilst officials from the City Council’s Parks and Gardens Department removed debris from the road.

Local police, fire brigade and civil protection had all been on

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high alert since 06:00 when an orange warning was issued by officials to warn of the strong winds. Later in the day, the emergency services managed to avert disaster after they secured a eucalyptus tree in danger of falling onto a classroom at one of the City’s infant schools. The tree had literally been leaning on the classroom at the Azorín de Molinos Margafones Infant School and officials feared that one strong gust of wind would topple it. A decision was made to secure it and it was later cut down before it could cause serious damage or injury.

Climbing tragedy A 42-YEAR-OLD man has died in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in an accident on the slopes of an Alicante mountain on Saturday.

The climber, from Calpe, was climbing alone on a rock face on Mascarat between Toix and Castellet when he was seen to fall more than 50 metres. A rescue chopper was scrambled and the victim was flown to Alicante General Hospital, where he died of his injuries on Monday.

And an investigation will be launched in an attempt to discover how he was so badly hurt despite using ropes.

Floods threaten homes PEOPLE LIVING near the banks of a swollen river have been battling the elements in a bid to prevent homes from being flooded.

The normally tranquil River Guadalest has become a white water torrent following heavy rain and has swept away roads and huge boulders intended to protect the banks being eroded.

However, debris, particularly bamboo, has choked the river and formed natural dams – forcing water out of the riverbed.

Caroline Dimascio lives in a small community next to river between Polop and Callosa and took photographs of the water threatening the buildings.

She told RTN how police had warned residents the gates of the Guadalest dam were being opened to relieve pressure on the structure. “The roads on both sides of the river have become rivers – I don’t think there will be very much road left,” Caroline said on Wednesday. “We have been out all day knee deep in freezing water trying to clear debris.

“The water is already in one of my neighbour’s kitchen, it is piling up against the corner of her house and her front garden is completely flooded.

BOULDER “We have spent the morning unplugging gaps

between the boulders in the hope the water can drain away – some of the houses have been affected quite badly.” And Caroline, who works for international cosmetics company NuSkin, marketing anti-aging products, said: “Last night I was working on the computer and could here boulders rattling around in the river bed.”

She added: “If the roads go we cannot get in and out – in fact earlier we walked across the fields to Polop to buy some food.”

She said some of the houses were holiday homes and there were dogs at one house unable to get to dry land and forced to stay in the wet.

“They are freezing and shivering.

Unfortunately, the owners or whoever feeds them cannot get down to them. I have two Westies and have chucked them some food,” said Caroline.

“We just hope the water goes down soon and the river gets cleared properly to prevent this happening again.”

by Jack Troughton

Fighting the floods

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The American company Apple spoke last week with Valencia mayor, Rita Barberá and other council members about opening the first Apple Store in Spain in the centre of Valencia.

The proposed location is at 25 calle Colon, on the corner with calle Lauria, in a protected and emblematic building in the heart of Valencia’s commercial zone.

Barberá said that an Apple Store would not only function as a centre for leadership and communication technologies, but “also help to beautify a historic building in Valencia.”

The store would cover three floors, with the ground and first floor devoted to retail space, and the upper floor dedicated to service, warehousing and technical support.

Last November, the company vice president, Ron Johnston, unveiled the company’s expansion plans, announcing the opening of between 40-50 new stores mostly in Europe. Since then the internet was rife with speculation that Spain’s first Apple Store would open in Barcelona, but it looks as though Valencia may be about to win the hearts of Apple bosses.

The mayor stated that the U.S. multinational could count on being “welcomed” by the city, but insisted that “speculation” should be avoided until an agreement is reached. Barberá expressed her belief that the Apple Store would “add value to the city.”

Proposed site in Valencia Right: An apple flagship store

We have teamed up with award-winning low fares airline Monarch to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of return flights from Alicante to the UK! If you would like to visit friends and family or simply want to take a break in the UK then this is for you. The lucky winner and a friend will jet off in style from Alicante to a choice of Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton or Manchester airports.

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Jobs for the youth of Spain President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has made a commitment to encourage measures in favour of creating employment for young people through the Spanish EU Presidency.

In a meeting last week, the president spoke with the European Trade Union Confederation and the Minister of Work and Immigration, Mr Celestino Corbacho.

Corbacho said that the financial crisis is having a particularly bad effect on employment and that it will take several years to recover from this situation.

Therefore, he believes it is necessary to agree on measures to encourage the creation of employment for young people. Mr Corbacho went on to say that the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) shares the objective of the Spanish Government in the sense that Europe must focus itself on competitiveness but without prejudicing the European social welfare model.

New Vial branch opens Vials new store in Elche

by Louise Clarke

CONVENIENT

THE NEW Vial Carpinterias branch in Elche opened earlier this week in a blaze of glory.

The brand new premises, triple the size of their old branch in nearby Crevillente, offers a wealth of supplies for both the building trade and the DIY expert and consistently offers the best value for money, continually extending high quality products at unbeatable prices.

Their new premises are just down the road from their old depot and showroom and are very easy to get to from the AP7 motorway.

With their brand new 3500 square metres of showroom and 3500 square metres of stockroom, double the size of their old premises, VIAL can now offer you more than ever before. Whether you are after improving your kitchen or redesigning your garden, VIAL has everything you could possibly need to enhance both inside and outside your home. And in March, the third floor of their massive new premises will be open for VIAL DECO, with furniture, lighting and décor to make your home perfect.

As well as the new Elche branch there are VIAL branches located in Denia; Malaga and Cobatillas, near Murcia City; all supplied by their central factory in Almoradi. Each store carries a complete range of products from kitchen units; oak interior doors; storage units; wardrobes; solid pine staircases and beech spiral staircases to solid oak patio sets. Other key products include steel fencing; steel gates; gate controls and sun beds.

And as well as being able to take most items with you that very day, a convenient home delivery service is offered for larger items. If you don’t fancy DIY, VIAL can recommend experienced craftsmen to do any job around the home; big or small. VIAL’s opening times are 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 15:00 on Saturday. To get to the new showroom, exit the AP7 at junction 719 and head towards Elche. You will see the huge VIAL sign on the left hand side as you travel to the next roundabout. Once at the roundabout come back on yourself and take the service road down to the store. For more information please call 966 682 539.

39 arrests as new gang broken up in Spain

Some of the items recovered by the Guardia Civil on Tuesday

‘THE BLOOD’ established itself in Madrid, Valencia and Alicante. Now 39 people have been arrested, ten of them under age, in a police swoop against a violent gang that recently arrived in Spain.

The gang accepted members of several nationalities, including Ecuadorian; Cuban; Colombian; Chinese;

Romanian; American; Ukrainian and Moroccan, aged between 14 and 25.

Codenamed ‘Operación Carpetazo’ the Guardia Civil say those arrested will face charges of illicit association; drug trafficking; causing injury; coercion; making threats and illegal ownership of firearms.

The investigations started in the middle of last year

when the Alicante Civil Guard noted the organised gang was being established in Torrevieja; referred to by its members as ‘The Blood’.

Tuesday saw six homes searched in the town where paperwork explaining the doctrine and rules of the gang was recovered. Details were also found about punishments and a secret language.

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THIS IS one of the most common problems we come across in our day to day business and even more so since Sterling weakened against the Euro.

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that would be a bonus. My client had both Sterling and Euros to invest. An International arm of Deutsche Bank offered a product that paid a guaranteed rate of 8% per annum for the first 2 years in Sterling, and 6% per annum for the first 2 years in Euros. From the 3rd year onwards, the investment paid whatever the underlying fund actually made. When back tested over the last 10 years (which have been very volatile) it would have made over 10% per annum in either currency. So, as you can see, solutions exist for pretty much every income scenario but importantly, you should be realistic and honest with your income requirements; this will enable your adviser to select the most suitable product for you.

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Can I reduce Spanish Inheritance Tax on my estate by increasing the number of beneficiaries? by

Marc White & Carlos Baos English & Spanish Solicitors

THE FIRST consideration is whether there is likely to be any Spanish IHT payable in the first place. Many people are unsure of their position, or unaware that exemptions may exist which enable the tax payable to be reduced to a minimal sum. I have written articles on this subject in the past and the key point is the tax residence of the people involved, as well as the relationship between the person making the Will and the beneficiaries.

British ex-pats are often surprised to discover that Spanish Inheritance (IHT) is payable between husband and wife. In the UK, spouses are exempt and the issue does not arise for many married and unmarried couples. The UK system is also different in that the estate as a whole is taxed, not simply the individual beneficiary. Finally, houses in the UK are commonly owned under a ‘joint tenancy’ which means that the survivor automatically inherits the house, outside of any Will. In my opinion this is why many British people don’t see a need to take advice on this point in Spain or the UK. What this means in practice is that Spanish IHT can often be significantly reduced by increasing the number of beneficiaries who are family members. As an example, take a non-resident married couple who own property in Spain. By

not submitting Spanish tax returns annually as residents of Spain they are non-residents. They have a son and a daughter living in the UK, each of whom has a child over 18. If the value of the couple’s assets in Spain are such that Spanish IHT will become payable on first death, it might for example be appropriate to leave assets to spouse, two children and two grandchildren. This will result in each person’s allowance being used to offset the Spanish IHT. Care should be taken to ensure that this does not give rise to a charge in the UK however, as the spouse exemption would be lost.

This approach is not without risk as the surviving spouse would no longer be in charge. A child or grandchild who is a beneficiary might predecease, be declared bankrupt or divorce. The Spanish IHT savings can be enormous however, and could be applied to cash/investments only whilst the house is still left to spouse. The point to remember is that there is more than one way of reducing Spanish IHT and in some cases this could be a very attractive option.

I hope the above is useful and please feel free to give either myself or Carlos Baos a call on 966-426-185, or send an email to info@white-baos.com if you wish to discuss the above or any other issue.

Marc White LL.B. & Carlos Baos (English & Spanish Solicitors) C/Diana 19, 2º-D, 03700 Dénia (located close to the Glorieta Square at the end of Marques de Campo). © White & Baos Abogados 2008 - All rights reserved. Send your questions to thespanishlawyer@roundtownnews.com

Property debts crippling banks BANKS IN Spain are struggling to assume the debts of property developers, according to Santos Gonzalez, the president of AHE (Spain’s Mortgage Association).

The deficit now stands at around €325,000 million.

Gonzalez says that banks are finding it difficult to refinance €15,000 million worth of interest payments against assets that are continuing to depreciate.

Some experts in the property market say that demand for Spanish property is increasing, while others argue that prices will drop further still.

Paul Bradley, a spokesperson for the Spanish Property Owners Guild, noted that people who failed to invest in a foreign home last time they were cheap are now looking for bargains.

However, he also says that property prices haven’t yet bottomed out; while Property-abroad.com reports an increase in the number of people browsing for Spanish property.

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If it sounds too good to be true – it probably isn’t

By Benny Davis

The Costa Blanca can be a happy hunting ground for dodgy characters but occasionally suspicions about an offer being too good to be true are unfounded, as is the case with Costa Blanca Property Consultants, who offer to save up to €14,500 for their clients on the purchase of the average price of property by registering the purchase through a UK company.

Run by a genial gentleman named Gwyn Davies, the company says the process can also dramatically reduce the liability of death duties in Spain and various Spanish

lawyers and tax consultants confirm this to be true.

The company claims that on a purchase of €250,000, a further 10% must be found for stamp tax and other costs.

By registering the property sale in a UK company, the set-up fees and taxes amount to around €10,500, affording the buyer a saving of €14,500 - enough for a luxury world cruise.

Costs involved when buying through a uk company 250,000€ property: • 5,000€ for related costs of forming a UK company • 1% Documentation tax of the value of the property

• Tax for the Land Registry at 0.2% of the value of the property • Legal fees 1% of the value of the property.

Total costs: €10,500 A saving of: €14,500 And the higher the house price; the more you save.

Costa Blanca Property Consultants are a legally registered company using qualified lawyers, agents, accountants and business consultants.

If you are in the process of considering a purchase, chat with Gwyn Davies as well as your legal and fiscal adviser- you can’t lose and you could save a bunch of money.

For further confidential information, contact Gwyn Davies: Tel: 965 741 360, mobile: 608 186 316 Email: gwyn@costablancapropertyconsultants.com www.costablancapropertyconsultants.com Why would you want to buy property in Spain any other way?

Why a funeral plan is essential for the ex-pat Unfortunately, heartbreaking though they are, stories like this one are not that uncommon!

Poor Heather Helgessen, who passed away on 23rd December, had her cremated remains laid to rest and sealed in a niche at Parcent cemetery after a beautiful service – only to have them unceremoniously removed a few days later when the local authority deemed the funeral illegal!

The distress that the family must be going through is completely unquantifiable and all of us at Golden Leaves would like to express our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences in acknowledgement of their present awful predicament.

The heartless actions of the local council officials are based on the fact that Heather wasn’t registered

with the local council as a resident of Parcent. Communications between the crematorium and the local authorities were probably carried out verbally and obviously in an extremely sloppy fashion.

Having a Golden Leaves Funeral Plan would go a very long way to prevent this situation occurring!

With our network of funeral directors, our fluent Spanish speaking International Managers on call and our extensive agent network on the ground, every fine detail is checked, double checked and checked again. Being on hand to assist in asking difficult questions (including those of residency validation with regard to NIE numbers and the Padrón – or electoral census) is just one of the benefits of owning a Golden Leaves Funeral Plan.

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QROPs, herds and empty vessels by

Stephen Ward & Robert Burns

REMEMBER THE expressions ‘empty vessels make the most noise’ and ‘following the herd? Hold these thoughts, please…

In recent weeks’ local press, the coverage relating to the merits (and otherwise) of transferring UK pension rights to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes was astonishing. Even the letters page took a hit with the most noise of all (still holding the thought?)

Much was said about regulation; lump sums; tax and such like. However, a great deal of it was complete nonsense written by those who demonstrated nothing other than a lack of experience in the UK pensions market and QROPS in particular.

UK PENSIONS TAX LAW IS COMPLEX This is despite it having been completely re written in the Finance Act 2004 which itself has been later modified several times.

HMRC guidance runs to (literally) thousands of pages.

Respect only those who can demonstrate that they have personally read and analysed UK pensions law and can show you extracts from it to prove the points they make; not those who make assertions about not being able to do this or that without giving the statutory basis.

THE KEY ADVISORY SKILL Without question, this is being able to apply this complex ‘pensions law’ and to

correctly state what it means when it comes to its operation in practice: our clients seem to think we possess this particular skill.

Doing this we can identify that there are two separate markets for those who seek advice from us about their UK pension rights and QROPS. • THE LONG TERM MARKET Those with generally substantial pension funds of £120,000 plus. Our clients’ objectives in this market include the avoidance of having to buy an annuity, the ability to pass on the remaining fund after death free of tax and the ability to control investments.

For Spanish residents there is also the flexibility to structure the QROPS with a low tax rate, typically under 2.5 per cent.

This market takes us to Guernsey QROPS and soon Malta and maybe even Gibraltar.

• THE SHORT TERM MARKET For those with smaller pension funds many, but by no means all, are desperate: releasing capital from their pension fund can enable them to pay off mortgage arrears, clear credit cards or even have the electricity switched back on.

This market takes us to New Zealand QROPS which are amongst nearly all other advisers misrepresented and misunderstood some saying they are in danger of losing their QROPS status (this time think of the herd).

MY POSITION ON NEW ZEALAND QROPS IS SIMPLE: • I have read the relevant UK law.

• I have read the relevant New Zealand law.

• I have been to New Zealand, met the providers there and their legal advisers.

• I was instrumental in having discussions opened up between the New Zealand authorities and HMRC that led to the following press release : Gavin Quigan, Ministry of Economic Development Insurance and Superannuation Unit manager, said a number of KiwiSaver schemes had suspended their QROPS facility following legal advice.

“The Government Actuary (David Bension) contacted HMRC while in the UK and has received written advice that KiwiSaver schemes can accept QROPS transfers,” Quigan said.

The UK tax department written advice says: “As contributions by members to New Zealand pension schemes do not attract tax relief I confirm that we do not need to add a regulation, such has been necessary in Australia, for pension schemes in New Zealand (both KiwiSaver and Superannuation schemes) to meet the conditions to become QROPS”.

So New Zealand schemes have had their QROPS status confirmed once again

by HMRC.

THIS ARTICLE IS WRITTEN BY STEPHEN WARD AND ROBERT BURNS, January 2010. Please see our advert on Page 2. for an impartial and unbiased review of your pension funds or for a no obligation second opinion, please contact Stephen or Robert Burns at review@qrops.es or see: http://www.qrops.es. Arbutus Qrops represents Premier Pension Solutions S.L (CIF B55414198) appointed agents of Inter-Alliance Worldwide Insurance and Advisors Ltd authorised and regulated by the Insurance Companies Control Service, Cyprus. Registration number FOS.9.

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The RTN & Moneycorp Currency Challenge – week 3 Once again thank you all for such a great response to last weeks challenge for your ad-hoc payments – keep them coming!

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Kevin Wright

Account Manager, Moneycorp

This week we issue our challenge to those of you about to sell, are selling or have already sold your property in Spain and will be converting the proceeds back to Sterling in the UK. Moneycorp can help in many ways, not just by offering you the most competitive exchange rate. You will also have access to a range of services including expert currency guidance, market watches and the ability to fix a favourable exchange rate if it occurs prior to completion.

There is also the matter of Spanish bank charges to consider and again Moneycorp can help.

SO, THE CHALLENGE WHEN REPATRIATING FUNDS IS CAN YOUR BANK OFFER YOU: The most competitive exchange rate Y/N Your own personal and full qualified currency expert Y/N Access to market monitoring on your behalf Y/N The ability to fix a favourable rate prior to completion Y/N Greatly reduced fees to deposit the draft & transfer the funds Y/N If the answer to any of the above was no then challenge Moneycorp to help you get more Sterling for your Euros. In fact, on a typical transaction of €150,000 the extra Sterling to you could be as much as £3,400!

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If you are selling, or have sold your house in Spain, call Moneycorp on 902 887 243, or email roundtownnews@moneycorp.com to see how they can save you money when sending the funds back to the UK.

Euro/Sterling Weekly Market Update brought to you by .uk &

Sterling let down by the data UK inflation lively but public sector borrowing and retail sales disappoint. Euro coasts, uninspired and unhindered by the data.

It was a reasonably good week for sterling but it could have been better…

The UK economic data became steadily less helpful as the week went by. Monday’s Rightmove house price index (which admittedly only surveys the asking price of house, not what people will pay for them) was higher again in January, leaving prices 4.1% higher on the year. Tuesday’s inflation figure was even higher than analysts had expected…

Wednesday’s unemployment numbers looked alright on the surface, with a fall in the number of dole claimants, but analysts point out that many jobseekers are ignored by the statistics and that one in five of the nation’s kids live in a household where nobody has a job…

Thursday’s money supply figures, normally of little interest to the market, showed a disappointing fall (they should be going up).

Public sector borrowing was another disappointment, hitting a record £15.7 billion in December. Friday’s retail sales figures were even more of a let-down for sterling…

Politics is gaining in importance with the general

election only 14 weeks away.

Two opinion polls published on Sunday helped muddy the waters. The News of the World’s ICM poll gave the Conservatives a 38-seat majority in the Commons while the ComRes survey in the Sunday Mirror indicated a hung parliament with the Tories five seats short of an overall majority. In investors’ opinion a hung parliament would be the worst possible outcome for the pound. The more likely it looks, the less likely they will be to hold onto their sterling…

While the UK data steadily undermined the pound as the week went by, the ecostats from Euroland achieved little.

The Greek economic situation continues to work against the euro but, as they have in the case of sterling, investors pay less attention to old bad news as long as it does not get worse…

After spending the best part three months between €1.09 and €1.13 it looks as though the pound might be in the process of carving out a slightly higher range between €1.13 and €1.16. But do not get carried away, the worries are still there…

To read the full report click on Currency Guidance at www.moneycorp.com/roundtownnews

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Meridian Stoves was established in 1999 by John and Julia Gilburt in response to a demand for quality woodburning and gas stoves.

THE CLIMATE of the Costa Blanca is imagined to be mild and warm but the winter months bring cooler temperatures: evenings and nights are chilly if not cold. This temperature drop is more pronounced further inland and of course in mountainous areas.

The Meridian Stoves showroom in Jalon caters for both the coastal and inland areas: supply and fitting services extend from Gandia in the north to Torrevieja in the south. Woodburning is ecologically and environmentally friendly

as wood is a regenerative fuel source with new trees grown to replace those burned. The carbon dioxide emitted during burning is converted into plant material through photosynthesis and there is no net addition to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

All Meridian’s modern woodburning stoves are designed to ‘clean burn’, with dual combustion chambers to increase efficiency so that smoke is white when leaving the chimney. Fires are designed with adjustable burn draught vents and air wash systems so that glass stays clear during burning: the cleanest burning appliances will produce smoke and tar if the wood is poorly seasoned. Stand alone woodburners vary in size and style, the smallest having an output of 4kw; the largest 29kw.

Most fires are matt black but some come in vibrant enamel colours including red and midnight blue to be décor friendly. Prices range from €700 to €3,000, with an average cost of around €1,100.

There are factors to consider before installing a woodburning stove, such as area; whether central heating is fitted; chimney height and house location. The size of the fireplace is of course vital and often causes the problems that led Meridian Stoves into fireplace design and construction. This part of the business has expanded greatly in the last two years.

A well designed fireplace meets the needs of delighted clients, complementing the style of the house and creating a welcoming focal point: “We are thrilled with the artistic way you have made an empty space into a very cosy living room” and, “As a result of the installation of the fireplace our house has become a home”.

The Meridian Stoves showroom is next to the petrol station in Jalon and open Monday to Friday, 09.30 to 13.30. A free site survey is offered along with a written quotation. Meridian stocks fires made by Aarrow; Gazco; Hunter; Stovax; Town and Country; Villager and Yeoman: all well known English manufacturers. Call 966 480 905 for more information

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Badly damaged terrazzo

After the magic

Does your floor look dull and unloved? Have you got unsightly scratches and holes in your flooring including marble and terrazzo? If so “Floor Restore” is the company to call.

“Floor Restore” uses specialised machinery and cleaning solutions to give your floor a total makeover in the most cost effective way. Obviously the state of the floor itself will determine the level of work required to bring

it back to its former glory, but it is true to say that even floors that are in a poor condition can often be brought back to life with Floor Restore’s polishing and restoration service.

Floor Restore is run by Ryan and his wife Sophia who make it their mission to give the customer a quick and efficient service with a smile. Ryan worked in the UK as a carpet fitter and cleaner for many years, and upon moving to Spain two years Any time, any place, anywhere, Floor Restore will make a difference

ago he realised that there was a gap in the market for a marble and tile floor cleaning company. After doing some research he took an intensive course in London and organised for the top quality machinery and solutions to be shipped direct from the UK to Spain, and he started up the business.

For scratched floors Ryan will typically grind the floor taking a layer off, rather as if exfoliating skin, any holes will be filled and then the polishing and buffering machine will be used to bring back the shine. Finally a sealant will be added to seal the floor and prevent any spillages from staining the floors in the future. Ryan has helped numerous people from all over the Costa Blanca to restore their floor back to its former glory; here is what some of them have had to say: “Our marble floor was scratched and had lost its shine, but after Floor Restore had worked their magic it is now bright and shining again. Many thanks to Ryan for his prompt and efficient service.

We are very pleased with the result.” R & B Kershaw, Javea “After 5 years the limestone floor in our apartment had lost its “new apartment” sheen, and was

beginning to show wear and tear in some of the heavy traffic areas. After numerous quotes from shady looking people who promised the earth, Floor Restore came and gave a professional evaluation of our floor, and what it needed to bring it back to its former glory. We were very impressed with the professionalism of their quotation, and agreed for the floor to be completely renovated. Ryan delivered what he promised - a brand-new looking floor, with a professional service that was second to none. In fact, they went one better than what they promised - after Floor Restore had finished, the floor actually looked BETTER than when it was new.” Peter Harrison, Benidorm The Floor Restore service is appropriate for Natural Granite, Marble, Terrazzo, Limestone and a full tile cleaning service is offered as well.

Contact Ryan Douglas on 966 494 190 or 689 075 125 or email floor-restore@live.com for a quote. Floor Restore will put the shine back into your life.

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Lions Hope for Haiti IN RESPONSE to the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) ‘Hope for Haiti’ appeal, the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club donated €1,000 (US$1,450) from their emergency funds 24 hours after the earthquake.

On Friday and Saturday, the Lions held a fund raiser at Iceland in Torrevieja and thanks to the generosity of Iceland customers raised over €280 for Haiti.

Next weekend, the Lions will be at Iceland in La Marina on a similar venture and look forward to a similar response. On Saturday 23rd

January, Lion members attended a Burns Night organised by Gary Routledge of Cyclogical in Quesada, at the Quesada Country Club. The traditions of The Immortal Bard were fully indulged with good food and good company.

Thanks to Gary, the Lions raised over €390 for the appeal in minutes!

The winner of the Lions prize gallon bottle of whisky was Jan Gomm from Cabo Roig: Jan very generously gave everyone a dram in true Burns style.

Jan was presented with her prize

by Lions Club President Diane Walsh with mine host Gary and Donnie MacDiarmid, pipe major of the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums

Charity music night in aid of the Haiti earthquake appeal Saturday, 30th January at 19.30 BAR 4, Lliber. €10 includes Chicken & Chips/ Scampi & Chips plus glass of wine or beer.

All proceeds to the appeal. Music

by SMILE FM For further details call: Jacqui 669 987 976 Donna 646 864 631

The Lions Club of Bahía de Mazarrón THE LIONS have sent €1,000 with more to follow to the Haiti earthquake appeal. This Lions club is small but part of a huge organization, Lions International, with a presence in most countries and in excess of one million members. Unfortunately, two members of the Haiti Lions Club were killed along with members of their families during the initial shock wave.

Lions International is working with Lions of Haiti as well as neighboring countries to assess urgent needs and develop a long term reconstruction program.

Lions from around the world are also assisting. Lions in Sweden are sending large tents to provide housing for the homeless, as they did for the China earthquake…

Canadian Lions were visiting when the earthquake

struck and are now active in providing a clean water system for the neighborhood. The Lions appeal to those who have not already done so to please consider making a donation to help the people of this country recover their lives.

Locally, in the run up to Christmas and the New Year the Lions made donations to two local organizations: €500 was given to Caritas to buy Christmas presents for the less fortunate and Operation Kilo ran prior to Christmas, appealing for non perishable foodstuffs to help the less fortunate. Over two Saturdays, 83 large carrier bags of much needed food were distributed by Caritas at St Jose Church in Puerto de Mazarron. Lions would like to thank Consum Supermarket at Camposol

and Lidl in Puerto de Mazarron for their support.

Money has also been sent to support a community run society that helps with Downs Syndrome and mentally challenged children. The money will enable essentials to be bought. Numerous events are planned in the very near future to help the Haiti appeal, the first of which is on 29th January 2010; there will be a Swinging Sixties Night at Kennelys Sector B Commercial Centre, Camposol.

For those considering joining the Lions, they are located outside Bali Hai on Camposol Sector B commercial centre most Saturdays.

Or call Lion Andrew on 968 597 554

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A senior cojones up!

Watts In Britain By

Paul Watts

‘YOU’RE NOT’ alone’, David Bowie sang on Ziggy Stardust’s last song, Rock and Roll Suicide and it seems that sentiment can apply to me. Yup thankfully folks, judging by my ‘inbox’, I’m not alone in having age-related senior moments. It seems there is a whole army of Baby Boomers - and some even younger - out there all having senior moments similar to me.

Mark emailed me from darkest Denia to tell me that he very often finds himself “with the fridge door open, just vacantly staring in”. Why he is there and what he wants to retrieve from said appliance “completely escapes” him. Mark, I know just where you’re coming from. I marched confidently into Tesco last week with firm purchasing resolve only to leave with a load of stuff I didn’t want and the products I needed and couldn’t do without still on the perishing shelves.

This appears to be a common symptom.

There were several examples of un-leaded

petrol being poured into diesel cars or vice versa and screen-wash in the engine oil. One chap known under the sobriquiet of EzZee told how he put a pack of electric light bulbs in the fridge, while his milk and broccoli ended up in the cupboard under the stairs. Doh! Another poor soul suffering with the affliction is Kate of Torrevieja, who at this very moment I know is spooning sugar into her cuppa-soup. Doh! Kate sent me a really kind letter and told me I was definitely not alone. She said, “Nope Paul Watts, in the words of the late great Michael Jackson, ‘I am here with you.’” Kate, in the spirit of solidarity, told me about some of her senior moments: “For instance, when my husband had a painful bout of piles, off I toddled (well he couldn’t could he) to the Farmacia for some cream”. So far so good, eh Kate?

Then a senior moment overtook her. Back over to you Kate. “When the assistant asked me, ‘grande o pequeno?’ I said, ‘no, it’s for my husband’” The assistant smiled at Kate and held up two tubes of haemorrhoid cream: a small one and a large one.

Language related incidents of senior moments are, as you’d expect, fairly common with Brits in Spain.

Kate has another example. She told me, “I wanted to buy my friend a housewarming present. So into a hogar shop I went but I got my ‘cojines’ and my ‘cojones’ mixed up didn’t I?” You can see where this is going can’t you?

“Por favor”, says Kate (in her best Spanish) to the shop assistant, “Do you have three orange testicles with sequins on?” A definite Doh! Last May (that’s 2009 for those that have forgotten it’s a new year) a useful book on the subject was published: ‘The Little Book of Senior Moments’ by Shelley Klein outlines the tell-tale signs and also includes some funny quotes and jokes about the art of ageing. It includes, most helpfully, tips on how to minimise them. As we noted the other week learning a language or a musical instrument is a great help in fending off those senior moments. Shelley recommends several other preventative measures like, “…taking up chess, bridge or other games in which one has to plan out movies in advance in order to win”. She also says that crosswords are “…an excellent form of mental gymnastics, provided that you can (a) find where you last put down your glasses and (b) find the newspaper!”

SHELLEY’S COMMON EXAMPLES: • You start calling your best friend of 25 years ‘Thingy’ • You discover that your car has mysteriously parked itself on the other side of the road • You could paint a picture of it, write a thesis about it, demonstrate how to use it to Olympic standard... but you can’t for the life of you remember its name • You’ve started forgetting simple words such as ...umm, uhhh, ahh...

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And what I think is the most telling of all: The list of things you hate begins to outnumber the list of things you like.

Do you know someone who might fit that last description? I don’t think I’ve got there just yet. Mind you, as Shelley points out: “You might be the last to admit that your ‘get up and go’ has got up and left!” So, watch out!

I’m glad I’m not alone and to the folks above that emailed me I say this: Don’t worry, we’re in good company.

Look at these quotes from the rich and famous. “Sometimes, it’s fun to sit in your garden and try to remember your dog’s name,” says actor Steve Martin.

Or how about comedian Harry Hill’s: “I knew I was going bald when it was taking longer and longer to wash my face”. Max Bygraves (do you remember him?) once said, “In my day, a juvenile delinquent was a kid who owed tuppence on an overdue library book”.

Okay, enough already; let’s leave the last word on the subject to Grandpa from The Simpsons: “You remind me of a poem I can’t remember, and a song that may have never existed, and a place I’m not sure I’ve ever been to”.

Nuff said. Next week your RTN foreign correspondent gets back to the task of reporting from the homeland and it’s a biggy: Blair is going to give ‘evidence’ to the Chilcot Inquiry. Keep it here folks.

Watts in Britain, er at least I think I am...

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Question: I am getting married in May of this year and we are going to the Maldives for our honeymoon. I was horrified when I checked my diary and realized that my period is due around that time! What can I do to delay my period?

THAT IS indeed very poor timing! However, do not worry: You do not say if you are using Ask the the contraceptive pill. If you Specialist by are, then the answer is quite straightforward. You simply run your packs ‘back to back,’ The English Medical Clinc in other words when you have taken the last pill in the pack you move straight on to the next pack without having the pill free week during which you would normally bleed.

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If you are using a ‘bi- or triphasic pill’, you will need to take the last ‘phase’ of the pills from the second pack immediately after finishing the first pack.

If you are not using the contraceptive pill, your doctor may prescribe you a progesterone only pill called Norethisterone.

It is very safe for most women.

You will need to take 5mg three times a day, starting 3 to

4 days before your period is due. You can continue to take Norethisterone for 2 weeks.

Some women experience mild side effects such as bloating; stomach upsets; breast tenderness and reduced libido, which is not ideal on honeymoon but arguably preferable to having a period! Your period should begin within 2-3 days of stopping Norethisterone.

Have a wonderful time!

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Enhance potency naturally with maca and oysters NOWADAYS,SEXUAL issues are much more liberally discussed than in previous generations. However, talking about the sexual needs of the elderly is still somewhat taboo; and it is especially for the elderly that there is a whole range of natural biological substance available.

Potency is synonymous with vitality, as far as the general state of health and well being permits.

A decrease in sexual vitality with age actually happens in both sexes but more slowly than most people suspect.

One of the biggest problems of sexuality during old age is probably impotence in males.

These disturbances do not have to be of a medical or social nature: men also go through menopause, in which the production of the male sex hormone testosterone slows down and decreases.

The physical and mentally healthy man stays potent into very old age. Effective solutions regarding the sexual vitality and for a harmonious balance can be found in natural remedies, free from side effects.

MACA The Maca plant (Lepidium pervianum) comes from the highest parts of the Peruvian Andes, growing at a height

of over 4,000 meters in strong sunlight and in freezing cold temperatures.

The Incas already grew the Maca plant some 2,000 years ago.

In traditional Peruvian folk medicine, the root of the Maca plant is known as a vitaliser to improve fertility and enhance potency.

Studies on Maca confirm that it encourages a natural increase in sexual potency in both men and women.

Maca root contains the biologically active isothiocyanates thought to be responsible for its aphrodisiacal properties.

Further research also confirms that Maca improves female fertility as it increases the production of the luteinising hormones responsible for cell division and also increases sperm counts in men. The effect of Maca starts slowly and reaches its full force after one or two weeks.

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Karl Baumgärtner Natural Practitioner

the functioning of liver, gallbladder and bladder.

The metal zinc in the shell improves the synthesis of protein in cells and the production of the ‘happiness hormone’ serotonin, which makes for a general feeling of well being.

It also increases the production of certain sexual hormones such as androgen and testosterone. That is why Casanova (1725-1798) mentioned in many of his letters the aphrodisiacal effect of molluscs.

OYSTERS Oysters contain important amino acids; minerals; trace elements and vitamins. They enforce our immune system; protect against diseases; provide us with energy; minimize tiredness symptoms; strengthen the brain and support

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treatment of gastrointestinal conditions including nonsurgical colic; chronic diarrhoea and reproductive, neurological and respiratory conditions. Neurological conditions that may respond to Acupuncture include facial nerve, sciatic nerve and radial nerve paralysis.

by

Robert Vandevelede

Ex-president Australian Acupuncture & Chinese medicine Association

GANIMED IS a 14-year-old stallion who made quite a name for himself winning the German Derby in 2000 and was named best German racehorse in 1999 and 2000.

Winner show jumping 1st level class; Dressage up 3rd level; Sire of Endurance, sports and racing offspring. He’s a purebred Arab now living here in Javea. He injured himself during an endurance race and I was approached to treat him with Acupuncture.

So far, he’s responding well to his treatment.

The history of equine Acupuncture dates back to 2000-2500 B.C. during the Shang and Chow dynasties in China. Around 650 BC Bai-Le wrote ‘Bai- Le’s Canon on Veterinary medicine’. It was primarily on Acupuncture and emphasised equine acupuncture. In Europe it was not until 1896 that the first mention of veterinary acupuncture appeared in print in France and it was 1947 when the first modern school of veterinary acupuncture was established in the northern university of China and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Association was formed in 1975! I started treating animals in 1986!

ACUPUNTURE FOR HORSES Acupuncture has been used successfully in the treatment of a variety of equine lameness, including chronic back problems; hock or stifle problems and navicular disease as well as various soft tissue disorders.

It has also proven to be beneficial in the

WHAT DOES A TREATMENT ENTAIL? First of all, we take a detailed history and watch the horse’s movements, checking the fit of bridle and saddle where necessary. Then we palpate a number of acupuncture points.

Reaction to this palpation corresponds to certain conditions. We may also check some trigger points until we come to a final diagnosis. Following this, a treatment formula is devised where a number of acupuncture points will be needled, using fine sterilised stainless steel needles.

These needles are usually left in for about 20 minutes, during which time they may be manipulated at intervals. Sometimes an electro acupuncture unit is attached to the needles for stronger stimulation and I tend to use a laser unit for certain points/ conditions.

HOW DO YOU KEEP THE HORSES STILL FOR THAT TIME? All acupuncture treatments have a relaxing effect and most horses just relax or fall asleep during treatment. The bottom lip drops, the tongue slides forward and their eyes slowly close. Beautiful to watch!

Needles are usually left in for about 20 minutes, where they may be manipulated at intervals.

Sometimes an electro acupuncture unit is attached to the needles for stronger stimulation

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DOES MY HORSE NEED? Recent injuries tend to resolve in 2-3 treatments, but when a horse has been experiencing chronic pain for months or years it may require more treatment, but will show improvement after a few sessions.

Many horse owners like the naturalness and safety of Acupuncture. Side effects are rare as no drugs or chemical substances ever enter the body. Results are sometimes spectacular.Ask Ganimed!

Any Questions: robertvdvelde@telefonica.net

Written by Robert Vandevelde. Past President of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA). If you have any questions regarding this article or Chinese medicine in general, please email: robertvdvelde@telefonica.net

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Changing tenses of reflexive verbs WE HAVE spent a few weeks

Spanish lessons by now laying the foundations for

Jane Cronin

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

Lesson 92

understanding the reflexive verb and I did mention the obvious fact early on that whatever applies to the present tense applies in all the other tenses as well. In other words, just as we can say “me levanto” (I get up) in the present tense, we can also say “me estoy levantando” (I am getting up) “me he levantado” (I have got up), “me levantaba” (I was getting up).

There are two instances when the particle can be placed in one of two positions. The first case is with the gerund, which can be as in the example above “Me estoy levantando” (with the participle in front of the verbs) or “estoy levantándome” (with the participle tacked onto the gerund) – the two things meaning exactly the same. The same applies to infinitives of verbs, for example: “Tengo que levantarme” or “Me tengo que levantar” (I have to get up).

There is no difference between these two sentences and both forms as used quite commonly.

There is just one instance when the particle has to be tacked onto the end of the verb with no alternative, and

that is with the imperative (or command) form, for example “¡levántate!” (get up!) Sometimes you do hear a variation of this which is “Qué te levantes” (That you may get up!) but that’s getting a bit advanced as it involves the subjunctive which we haven’t got anywhere near yet in these articles.

Once we start realizing all the alternatives of tense, person and word order the whole subject gets a bit cumbersome to explain, so I’ve decided to change tactic and give you some sentences to play with until next week. You can translate them, of course, and also notice how the reflexives work in each one.

Here we go: Me voy a levantar temprano.

A mi madre le gusta levantarse a las ocho.

Nos vamos a ir mañana. ¿Prefieres ducharte o bañarte?

Los chicos tienen que irse temprano ¿Os habéis acordado del regalo?

Hay que apuntarse pronto ¡Cuídate mucho cariño! ¿No te das cuenta del problema?

Yo no quiero irme, me quedo aquí.

Race winners Race for Life 2009

by Jack Troughton THREE CANCER charities have each received an equal donation from the cash raised by sponsorship of runners in last September’s Race for Life in Javea.

The MABS Cancer Support Group, the Javea branch of the AECC, and Valencia-based Aspanion which supports children, each received €1,198.

Already planning a bigger event for 2010, the organisers of Race

for Life believe there is still cash to be handed in but decided it was time to make the donations to the charities. And a spokesman for MABS said: “We would like to thank all of the runners who made the physical effort to support us and all of the sponsors who donated time, money or talent to make the event a reality.

“We hope that all our friends from Javea will continue to support us, whether they are using

the race to prepare for the 2012 Olympics, to get some essential exercise, or just to have fun.”

He said without the support of the public the charity could not survive and continue with its work.

This year MABS will stage another Race for Life in Pego – last year’s inaugural run raised more than €3,000 – and is planning a similar event for Moraira and Teulada area

Help for Heroes gala RTN IN association with Eduardo’s Presents The Help For Heroes Gala charity dinner and dance on February 25th 2010.

An evening of fine dining and quality entertainment with a fund-raising raffle and auction of fabulous items Tickets: €35 per person (€10 goes direct to H4H) To book your place: Call Eduardo’s on 644 498 067 Come and support Our Real Heroes. All money raised goes direct to Help For Heroes www.helpforheroes.org.uk H4H Costa Blanca official event.

H4H Charity number 1120920.

The help association of Vega Baja annual general meeting THE ANNUAL General Meeting for members of the HELP Association of Vega Baja is to be held on:

TUESDAY 23th FEBRUARY 2010 10.00

for 10.30 At RESTAURANTE PIZZERIA ASTURIAS (next to water tower) CARRETERA TORREVIEJA CARTAGENA A current membership card must be produced for admission to the meeting If you have any topics to be discussed under Any Other Business, or any nominations for the committee posts of HELP Vega Baja, please submit in writing by 9th February 2010 to the address below: Richard Garland HELP Association of Vega Baja Calle Lope de Vega 45 San Miguel de Salinas 03193 Alicante.

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Eduardo’s

Villamartin

The home of Quality Food and Entertainment

Valentines Day:

Treat that special lady in your life with a romantic night at Eduardo´s or La Finca de Eduardo´s. Flower and glass of pink cava on arrival. Sumptuous four course meal with chocolates to finish. With live music at the plaza restaurant for that extra special touch.

Torrevieja Costa Lions show appreciation

Mothering Sunday:

Treat that other special lady in your life to our legendary Sunday luncheon at Eduardo´s or La Finca de Eduardo´s. Pink cava and a flower on arrival for the mothers. Three course superior Sunday Lunch for a fantastic 10€ Unrivalled quality for sensible prices. Eduardo´s, because you love her that much...

Friday & Saturday Evenings We will be serving our fabulous A´la Carte menu Accompanied with live music

Sunday´s Traditional Sunday Lunch 3 courses 10.00€ Friday & Saturday evenings 7pm till late

Linda and Laura aka Cindy at The Lime Bar received their certificate from Lions Club Vice President Iain Bennett

THE TORREVIEJA Costa Lions Club were delighted to present their Certificate of Appreciation to three very popular hostelries in Quesada.

Lo Marabu in Dona Pepa, The Lime Bar in Quesada, The Captains Table and The Coopers Arms, participated in the Lions Club Christmas Prize Draw, in the process raising a considerable sum for Lions Charities, and all have very kindly offered their support for future events.

Julie and Dave at Lo Marabu were presented with their certificate by Lions

Club Treasurer Janette Bennett.

Linda and Laura aka Cindy at The Lime Bar received their certificate from Lions Club Vice President Iain Bennett.

The Captains Table were presented with their certificate by Lion John Burch.

The Coopers Arms will no doubt achieve a certificate in the near future.

Many other local businesses support the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club throughout the year and their continued support is sincerely appreciated.

Burns Night success at the Petanca Bar LAST WEEKEND saw the San Miguel de Salinas Petanca Club hold a special Burns Night at the bar on the Balcon de la Costa Urbanisation in the town.

As well as the serving of traditional haggis and a wee dram or two, Pauline and Derrick from the Torrevieja Lions presented bar owners John and Dot Ryder with a certificate in recognition of the money that the bar raised for the Lions before Christmas.

Ruta cultural en Almoradí

Temporary closure of car boot sale

Sunday´s 1pm till late Bookings or enquiries to 644 498 067

www.eduardosvillamartin.com La Finca de Eduardo´s is closed until February 7th for holiday.

Pauline, John, Dot and Derrick at the Petanca Club Burns Night last weekend

NEXT SATURDAY 6th February at 10.30 in the Al Moradi Tourist Information Office will host a new Cultural Guided Route through the most important buildings of the town.

The Music Conservatory Students will offer a concert for all participants at the end of the walk.

(Join at the Tourist Information Office or send an email to turismo@almoradi.

DESPITE BEING given authorization by the Almoradi ayuntamiento to hold car boot sales at the Mi Jardin garden centre, on the periphery of Urbanization Finca Golf, Algorfa, the Valencian government has since vetoed this.

It is, therefore with regret that these sales have been suspended until matters have been resolved.

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Medieval market

plans revealed

Last year’s Medieval Market was a great success

from various Orihuela community groups and associations.

by Louise Clarke HOT ON the heels of San Miguel de Salinas announcing their first ever Medieval Market to take place this weekend, the Orihuela Town Hall has unveiled its plans for this year’s Medieval Market. The market will be the eleventh to be hosted by the city and will take place from 5th to 7th February. With over four kilometres of attractions, stalls and events, this year’s event promises to be the best ever.

More than 350 stalls, including food outlets, number 100 more than last year as well as dozens of fun activities for children and adults alike. The Mayor of Orihuela, Monica Lorente, told members of the press that the event this year will surpass any other. She said: “There will be lots to see and do and Medieval Orihuela will include a pioneering exhibition of medieval history. The market will be set in unique surroundings around the historical hamlet of Orihuela and will include contributions

AMPLE PARKING The official inauguration will take place at 12:00 on Friday 5th February outside the Town Hall and is to be officially opened by Ms Lorente. The market opens at 10.00 on both the Saturday and Sunday mornings and events, attractions and activities will start after Midday. Although some stalls may close during siesta, the event will not officially close until late in the evening.

Organisers are expecting in excess of 200,000 visitors but have said that there will be ample parking in the vicinity of the market. For coastal residents it is expected that coaches will be laid on to and from the city and RTN will have full details of bus times as soon as we receive them from the Orihuela Costa Town Hall.

During the days of the medieval market, the Orihuela Tourist Office will also be open to help visitors and answer any queries or questions.

Calling all Elvis fans

by Louise Clarke

Pure Presley

ELVIS WILL be in the building!

On Friday 5th February and Saturday 6th February, Pure Presley will be appearing at Camping Marjal in Guardamar. The Elvis Tribute Artist evening begins at 19:30 and the price of a ticket is just €13, to include a meal and a drink as well as brilliant entertainment.

Please contact Paul for more information at www.purepresley. com or call Mick on 686 580 600.

STOP PRESS: Saturday 6th February is now fully booked, but tickets are still available for 5th February: book now to avoid disappointment.

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music scene Out n’ about with Elite Entertainment

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Compiled by

Maria O’Hara

Elite Entertainment Tel: 610 076 204 or e-mail info@eliteentertainment.es

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

Y NAME is Maria O’Hara and I have taken over writing the Out n’About column from Pat Graham, my partner in Elite.

I hope you enjoy my take on the entertainment scene on the Costa Blanca: I am an entertainer myself and hope to see some of you whilst I am out and about performing in 2010. If you catch one of my gigs just come up and say hello.

Are you thinking about Valentine’s night yet?

It’s just around the corner, your loved one will be expecting something special and we have just what you need! On the evening of Sunday 14th February at The Lounge Bar,Torrevieja for one night only and direct from the UK, Wayne Samuels performs his tribute to the ‘King of Swing’ Mr Michael Buble.

All of a sudden swing is cool again, thanks to the huge success of Michael Buble and Jamie Cullum, and with Wayne’s Michael Buble tribute show you not only get an extremely accurate live vocal performance but also the personality and stage persona that goes with it. Also appearing on the night will be sensational Pop Idol finalist Lucinda, who will serenade you with all the love songs made famous by female artists such as Eva Cassidy and Celine Dion to name but a few.

The show starts at 22.00 and reserved seat tickets are only €5, available now from Elite Entertainment on 966 284 784 or 610 076 204 or The Lounge Bar Torrevieja direct on 966 922 134.

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: LINE DANCING COMPETITION Do you line dance? Do you run a line dancing class? Do you or your group think you have what it takes to win the biggest competition ever to hit the Costa Blanca? Now´s your chance in the ‘Ultimate Line Dancing Competition’ brought to you by Elite Entertainment in association with the Lounge Bar. Whether you are a solo dancer or you have a group of dancers, this is the competition for you.

The first night of the competition will kick off on Friday 29th January Inn On The Green, Entre Naranjos - EVERLYS TRIBUTE Friday 29th January Bernie D’Arcy, Campoamor - PLAN B Friday 29th January Bar Patricia’s, Torreta 3 - MARIA O’HARA Friday 29th January The Lansdowne, Playa Flamenca - THE MONOS Saturday 30th January La Taberna, Entre Naranjos - ALAN WARDEN Saturday 30th January The Club, Quesada - DINAH RODD Saturday 30th January Bar Studz, Bennimar - GREG MARCH Saturday 30th January Lounge Bar, Torrevieja - GLENROY & DEE Monday 1st February Black Bull, El Chapperal - WOODY Monday 1st February Abbey Tavern, Playa Flamenca - ALAN WARDEN

Pop Idol finalist Lucinda, will serenade you with all the love songs by female artists such as Celine Dion

Monday 22nd February at the Lounge Bar in Aguas Nuevas, Torrevieja.

Dancers will be split into categories of Beginner/ Improver and Intermediate/ Advanced and then further categories of singles, couples and groups of 6-8 members. The competition will be free to enter with a series or trophies and medals going to winners and runners up.

Competition highlights and heats will be featured in the RTN and also on Vibe FM 108 – 91.1 FM. For more information or to apply, contact Elite Entertainment on 610 076 204 or email us at info@eliteentertainment.es or contact our organiser Angie on 656 475 334.

Tuesday 2nd February Cavalier, San Luis - KEITH MONK JAZZ Tuesday 2nd February Horacios, Playa Flamenca - LUCINDA Wednesday 3rd February Stray Sod, Campoamor - BELLA LUNA Wednesday 3rd February Paddy’s Point, La Zenia - SUNFLOWER VALLEY Thursday 4th February O’Neills, San Miguel - EWAN For further information on Elite Entertainment and all our artists view our website at www.eliteentertainment.es Please support your local live entertainment venue, and if you are an entertainer out there that wanting to be featured in the local entertainment profile section, send us your biog and a photo and we will feature you in the coming weeks.

Give us a call on 966 284 784 or 610 076 204 or e-mail us at yourshowtime@yahoo.co.uk

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There will be love all around and hearts and flowers everywhere on the 5th and 6th of February at Los Arcos Restaurant, Avd. Baleares 32 in Torrevieja.

The Valentine’s Fair, under the auspices of This is Spain Exhibitions will be taking place, with everything from jewellery to flowers to gifts for the home. Why not take your loved one along and treat him or her to something special. Or perhaps there is a secret amour

that you would like to woo? The Valentine’s Fair is bound to give you some ideas.

The Fair will be open from 11am to 6pm on the Friday and 10am to 6pm on the Saturday Los Arcos Restaurant, which is well known to locals, will be offering a special menu of paella and a drink for 5€.

For those not familiar with the venue, if you are coming from out of town, from La Marina or Guardamar, take the N332 and follow the exit for Torrevieja north. Continue until you reach a roundabout with a very large, striped, metallic needle; continue over this and the next roundabout but at the third roundabout, where there is a large Porcelanosa store, you should turn left. This is Avenida Baleares. Los Arcos is about half

way along on the right hand side.

From The Orihuela Costa end, take the N332 exit that brings you up next to the Aqua Park. Follow the road directly which will bring you to the roundabout with the aforementioned Porcelanosa store.

Included in the 1euro entry fee will be a free raffle ticket where the prizes will include IPL-Laser Photorejuvenation skin treatment, to the value of 250 euros, donated by Beautiful You/Clinica Foguet, a four days or weekend break in a beach apartment at Isla Plana, donated by Old Farmhouses , a pamper day at SHA Wellness Clinic, meals for two, jewellery and accessories, cosmetics and more.

To find out more, and to book your stand for the Valentine’s Fair at Los Arcos Restaurant, Avenida Baleares, Torrevieja on the 5th and 6th February, call Christine Roche on 627 409 881 or email her at info@exhibitions-spain.com.

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Start to live well from your garden WEEK AFTER week, numerous publications in RTN focus or comment on the desirability of eating quantities of good quality fresh fruit and vegetables every day in order to live healthier and move away from junk food.

But where does one purchase genuinely fresh fruit and vegetables harvested when at their best in terms of taste; texture; vitamin and mineral content and free of unnatural foliar chemical fertilisers; insecticides; fungicides; colorants; shine waxes and water retention agents?

In practice, unless you live near an organic or ecological smallholding, the only way is to grow them yourselves. Choose the varieties of fruit and vegetables you like and purchase vegetable seeds for varieties that have been bred or passed down from generation to generation for their gastronomic qualities, rather than for maximum yields and hardness of skins to enable produce to be mass harvested, transported to and processed through packing stations, and then transported onto middle men and a shop or supermarket without bruising.

After such a journey the produce is then displayed for sale with ‘sell by dates’ of up to a week if sealed in plastic containers and film.

Unfortunately, more and more ‘small holders’ are giving up growing fruit and vegetables due to the low price they get at the farm, as a result of more and more being imported.

by

Clodagh & Dick Handscombe Practical gardeners and authors

Do you really want to eat all your fruit from China and Chile and vegetables from Mali and Morocco?

Luckily, as explained in our books Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain and Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain, you don’t need to be an expert gardener to do so.

The books explain what to do step by step, whether you have only an apartment terrace or town house or have a larger villa or finca. So start to prepare to do so this week and do so ecologically.

If you prepare enriched free draining composts and soils before starting to sow seeds or plant plantlets, you don’t have to resort to the use of chemical fertilizers or the insecticides and fungicides that are often required when plants are forced by unnatural amounts of fast acting manufactured chemical nitrogen rich fertilisers and water.

In recent months, we have been encouraged by the number of new vegetable plots, raised beds and containers full of

healthy crops that we have seen on our travels. So why not join the trend and start to enjoy eating fruit directly from the tree bursting with sweet juices and seasonal vegetables in the quantities you need within an hour or two of harvesting.

Garden centres are now stocking up with both fruit trees in containers and bare rooted. Often they are less than ten euros each. Vegetable plantlets will soon follow often at only a euro or two for ten plants and local seeds are always on display, although limited in varieties. But an amazing range of seeds can be obtained by mail order. We will discuss some of the best 2010 catalogues next month.

Clodagh and Dick’s books

These two books for changing to a healthier diet will be found in high street and internet bookshops including www.santanabooks.com who have a new year special offer.

BY CLODAGH and Dick Handscombe practical gardeners and authors who have enjoyed gardening in Spain for themselves and at times others for twenty five years. ‘Your Garden in Spain’, ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’ and ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ are each packed with valuable practical ideas and advice for making the garden more beautiful and productive and how to save money.

They can be obtained from bookshops and internet book shops. Those of Santana Books Amazon and W.H.Smith have special New Year offers at present.

Who needs a gallery? by

Julia Evans

BA (hons). Artist & owner of ArtHouse Gallery

29 JAN- 4 feb 2010 I MOVED to the Costa Blanca two and a half years ago. As a professional artist, my priority was to continue making a living from my art so I began researching the local art market. My main observation was the lack of galleries in the area. But in time I began to discover little nuggets of creativity hidden in the crevices of what appeared to be an artistic desert.

I discovered two things; the first being that although on the surface there were not many galleries, art was everywhere.

All over the Costa Blanca, restaurants and cafes are using their walls to display art. I have also been to exhibitions held in caves, gardens and basements.

Nearly every town has a ‘casa de cultura’ holding regular exhibitions.

Then there are the fiestas: only last summer I was painting murals on the streets in the village where I live. Of course in typical Spanish style, we didn’t start the huge task of painting a whole road until 11:30 at night! And also in typical Spanish fashion, it was accompanied by lashings of food and drink and a heavy helping of utter chaos. The very young to the very old were involved happily painting, eating and drinking until the first light of dawn.

Where else could you experience such a magical event; art that everyone can become involved in and enjoy.

The second thing I discovered was the vast number of art groups and classes in the area; Not the sort of classes that I was used to in the UK that end with qualifications but groups of like minded artists from varied backgrounds meeting, painting and developing their skills together. This was an area that I could truly get involved with, so after a year of teaching at local art studio, I opened my own: I have some wonderfully talented students producing a diverse range of work.

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Painting from Jim and Luisa Exhibition in Guardamar

groups exhibiting in public venues is an exhibition currently being held in the Library Foyer at Guardamar until 12th March. The Exhibition will show the work of Luisa and Jim. These two artists met in an art group 14 years ago. They have been associated with the Guardamar art group for the past twelve years and this is a culmination of their work. If you are in the area, I highly recommend you have a look; after all exhibitions are an unusual and different way to spend an afternoon. They can encourage conversation, inspire your own creativity and you may even fall in love with a painting that you end up taking home.

EXHIBITION ArtHouse has been open for one year now and as a celebration of this I will be holding a week long exhibition showing work that has been produced in the school. This exciting week long exhibition will show the work of

15 different local artists, from both professional and amateur backgrounds.

The artists all have one thing in common; they all attend classes at Arthouse Gallery.

The exhibition houses a highly diverse range of paintings with a variety of styles. Some of these artists have been drawing and painting for only six weeks, while others have been painting for many years.

The exhibition will also allow the public to see the work of local artists who would not normally have the opportunity to exhibit. As always we are committed to bringing you art produced by local residents who are inspired by their surroundings, bringing you art that you can relate to, understand and enjoy.

The opening night is 6th February from 20:00 to 22:00, so if you are about, come and join us: information on the ArtHouse website www.arthouseonline.net

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The

Experience The America’s Cup 8th – 25th February 2010*

The America’s Cup yacht race is back in Valencia in February for its 33rd edition after a drawn-out debate between the two challenging teams regarding its location. Forget about the court battles between the current Cup holder, Société Nautique de Genève’s team Alinghi and the Golden Gate Yacht Club’s team BMW Oracle Racing – have you seen their boats? Designers have pushed their limits to create racing machines unlike anything seen on the water before.

in-Raget

BMW sets sail picture by Gilles Mart

by

Kirsty Tuxford Freelance writer

THE BMW Oracle team will be slicing through the water in their trimaran ‘USA’ with a hard wing instead of the traditional sail. Mike Drummond, BMW Oracle’s Racing Design Director explains: “A wing of this scale has never been built for a boat. In terms of size, it dwarfs those on modern aircraft. Towering nearly 190ft (57m) above the deck, it is 80 per cent bigger than a wing on a 747 airplane.” The design team says this hard wing will provide a lifting surface to drive the boat forward, as a ‘soft’ sail does.

But the hard wing is beneficial because as

Alinghi 5 sailing in Valencia picture by George Johns

the sail gets bigger it becomes more and more difficult to maintain an optimum shape. Mike continues: “You can only tension a triangular sail from three points, so as it gets bigger, it becomes harder to prevent the shape from distorting from the optimum.

With a hard wing, you can control the shape to a precise degree, which is a big advantage, and the shape doesn’t distort. It is a much more efficient shape.”

What was already an immense challenge was made even more difficult by the ‘moving target’ aspect of this campaign.

When the design team started work, it was building a boat for a venue yet to be determined. Without knowing the prevailing wind and wave conditions where the race would be held, the initial concept had to be a good ‘all-rounder’; a boat that could be fine-tuned to specific conditions.

The finished BMW Oracle trimaran is 30-metres overall in length with a 27-metre beam and 55-metre mast height. It was launched in Valencia on Saturday 16th January. Meanwhile, Alinghi had already launched their giant catamaran, ‘Alinghi 5’, on 15th January. Ernesto Bertarelli, Alinghi team president, said: “The team is here, I am here and we are prepared for the America’s Cup Match on 8th February.”

The 90ft catamaran has a beam equal to the width of two tennis courts set side by side and a mast that towers more than 17 stories high. The gennaker is one of the three biggest in the world measuring a whopping 1,100m2.

Team president Ernesto Bertarelli is happiest at the helm and sport remains at the heart of day to day activities: “I am 100 per cent committed to fighting for the 33rd America’s Cup on the water and to defending our title again,” said Bertarelli.

The 32nd America’s Cup was won by Alinghi 5-2 against old rivals, the Emirates Team New Zealand in Valencia on 3rd July 2007, after one of the most exciting match races ever. The ultimate and deciding match was won by just one second! This planted Switzerland and Alinghi firmly in the

history books, along with the USA and New Zealand, as a multiple America’s Cup winner. The 33rd race is set to be just as thrilling – these boats fly along at around 50 knots (90kph) given the right conditions – and will leave spectators’ hearts in their mouths.

*Race times are subject to change depending on weather conditions. For up-to-date information, consult the teams’ websites: http://bmworacleracing.com http://www.alinghi.com/en/ WHAT TO DO IN THE PORT AREA Valencia’s port has a long spit you can stroll along: you’ll find a café bar halfway along. Next to that is the Malvarrosa beach of fine sand, stretching for miles and flanked by bars and restaurants with terraces. The Malvarrosa area is a popular place to go for paella. Behind the beachfront lies one of Valencia’s oldest neighbourhoods with ramshackle houses that once were splendid, but are now unfortunately falling into disrepair.

There’s currently an ongoing debate about whether to raze these buildings to the ground or save them, so it’s worth taking a peek while they still exist. But be aware that Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal (further up the coast) are poor areas.

HOW TO GET THERE By train A taxi from the train station is about a 20-minute ride.

By car Heading to Valencia on the A7 toll motorway, connect to the V-15 or V-30 to the port, which is signposted. See www.valenciaport.com for more information.

ADDITIONAL EVENT IN VALENCIA Also: 2nd – 4th February: VIII Valencia Fashion Week in Feria Valencia See www.semanadelamodadevalencia.com for more information.

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ecipes Sweet and sour mixed bean hotpot THIS IS a very tasty and warming recipe with a little twist on the usual hot-pot. Beans are packed with protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre, are low in fat and in this recipe you can vary the type of beans depending on what you have in your store cupboard.

Serves 6 Ingredients • 900g/2lb unpeeled washed potatoes • 15ml/1 tbsp olive oil • 40g/1½oz butter • 40g/1½oz plain flour • 300ml/½pt passata • 150ml/¼pt apple juice (unsweetened is better) • 60ml/3tbsp soft brown sugar • 60ml/3tbsp tomato ketchup • 60ml/3tbsp dry sherry • 60ml/3tbsp cider vinegar • 60ml/3tbsp soy sauce • 400g/14oz can/jar butter beans • 400g/14oz can/jar kidney beans • 400g/14oz can/jar chickpeas • 115g/4oz green beans chopped and blanched • 225g/8oz shallots, sliced • 175g/6oz mushrooms, sliced • 15ml/1tbsp fresh thyme, chopped • 15ml/1tbsp fresh marjoram, chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Optional: grated cheese

Excursion to Albacete Parroquia de cristo resucitado

THE PARISH of Cristo Resucitado on Wednesday 20th January had their juice, sugar, tomato ketchup, sherry, vinegar first excursion - to Albacete, visiting and soy sauce in a saucepan. Heat gently the bodega of Don Florentine outside while whisking continuously until it comes Albacete: breakfast was followed by a to the boil and thickens. Simmer gently for a tour of the vinery. further three minutes, stirring all the time.

Lunch was followed by a wine 3- Rinse and drain the beans and chickpeas tasting and later the group toured the and add to the sauce with all the remaining city of Albacete with a visit to a special ingredients. Stir well to mix throughly. knife museum.

4- Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish The international group encouraged and arrange the potato slices on the top, new friendships and old. Those overlapping them slightly so that they cover attending were mainly Spanish; English; the bean mixture.

German; Belgium and Irish with just one 5- Cover the casserole with foil and bake Italian: an uplifting and delightful event. for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil for Thanks go to Don Joaquin, Antonia the last 20 minutes of cooking time to allow for her translating and Luis for the the potatoes to brown. You can add some organization of the day. Don Joaquin grated cheese 10 minutes before the end of 1- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. was given a ham by the director of the • the cooking time for a richer dish.

Thinly slice the potatoes and par boil for 4 bodega; he has offered it to the parish minutes. Drain and toss in oil so they are to raffle. Tickets may be purchased Serve with lovely crusty bread for a lightly coated and set aside. after 11.00 mass at La Zenia; proceeds 2- Place the butter, flour, passata, apple hearty meal! to go toward the cost of the new Send your recipes with accompanying pictures to rtnmail@roundtownnews.com ecumenical temple.

Albacete cathedral

VISIT www.easybuyspain.es

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Computing Does Windows IE have a security flaw?

Mary via email asks:

I recently read on the BBC news website that the French and

Skype’s serious error

German governments had strongly recommended people stop using IE

(Internet Explorer) for web access and switch to some other browser. This

sounded rather serious and scary to me so what should we do?

Aunty says:

Hello Mary. There was a recent

discovery of a serious security flaw in Microsoft’s IE which allowed hackers to access your machine. I’m not sure

how significant this particular problem is but I only use Firefox so I’m not too worried. Whether or not this latest scare is as serious as the press has

suggested, I personally will continue

to avoid Microsoft products wherever I can as they consistently seem to be

flawed and will always be targeted by hackers.

Too many checkers?

George via email asks: Dear Aunty I would appreciate an e-mail reply as I am not always able to get the RTN and I don’t want to miss your advice. My question is have I got too many checkers to look after my computer? And which can I safely delete? On my computer are the following: AVG 8.5free, Spybot, Diskeeper

with aunty virus

Charlie via email asks: Hi Aunty, I contacted you before about a problem with Skype and it hasn’t gone away!

Many times, when I click the green button (video call) the computer restarts and I have to wait almost 2 minutes to re-establish contact. I then get a “serious error” message code 1000000d1. Skype Help only gives sample solutions to FAQ so no help there! I would appreciate your comments and thank you in anticipation.

Aunty says: This looks like a hardware related problem Charlie and as it only happens when you initiate a video call I’m thinking the hardware may well be your webcam. Go to the webcam manufacturers’ website and download the latest drivers and see if that fixes the problem. This could also be a number of other things such as audio drivers so let me know how you get on. A new webcam will only cost you €15 so that could also be a simple option.

Lite, Windows Defender, Advanced System Care and Disk Clean Up. I am running Windows XP. Aunty says: Hi George. You can read my column online at www.roundtownnews.com under the ‘features’ and ‘RTN Technology’ section. I would first recommend upgrading AVG to version 9. I would also replace Spybot with SuperAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes and dump Widows Defender. I’m a big fan of Ccleaner which will do the job of the other three.

Livy via email asks: Dear Aunty. We enjoy reading your valuable advice each week but now we would like some help ourselves, please.

We have been looking at which broadband system to use but our problem is that we live in the Cabo La Nao area of Javea where we understand the broadband is not very powerful.

Could you advise us as to which is the best system/ supplier please?

Aunty says: I’m not sure to be honest Livy.

Your best bet is to phone around or ask any of your neighbours if they have experience with any ADSL provider. If there are any RTN readers in this area please email me and I will gladly pass on any comments.

Which? one to use Alan via email asks: Hi Aunty. I am surprised that you never include the Microsoft free product for security of a PC. The independent Which? report has recently tested all software and this gets a higher rating than the ones you recommend.

Aunty says: I’m sure it does what it says on the tin Alan and Which? magazine are usually very good but I will need some serious persuading to swap my trusty tried and tested security programs for any ‘single solution’ security suite.

Coupled with that I can just imagine the spotty hackers in China and Eastern Europe rubbing their sticky hands with glee at the new challenge Microsoft have gifted them.

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Can’t download pictures from my Vodafone 720 Gordon via email asks: Dear Aunty. Thanks for your help in the past, although you may not know it. Many of your answers and advice to others have often been of use to me. I now have a problem that has not come up before. I own a Vodafone 720 which has a camera and I wish to download pictures from my phone to my PC. I downloaded Vodafone PC Assistant to help me and that’s when the trouble started. The PC assistant could not find the Phone/camera so I tried Picasa, the Windows camera installation wizard and a blue tooth dongle (as it works perfectly well in the car). I even tried our local expert at the shop up the road. No joy: any ideas?

seen as standard so maybe try another USB cable.

One temporary solution would be to use an external USB card reader (approx €15) but it will mean taking the card out of the phone every time you want to download the photos.

Aunty says: Hello Gordon. This could be a number of things so we’ll try the easiest first. When you plug your phone/ camera into your PC, you should be able to browse the contents via ‘my computer’ the same way you would a CD. If you don’t see your phone there then you may have a communication problem possibly caused by a missing driver. Try plugging the phone into another computer and see if it appears as a disk in ‘my computer’. You may find a later driver or application on the Vodafone website. In the past, some USB cables had different wiring to what is now

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

Windows XP freezing James via email asks: I have had to recently use Task Manager to reboot my PC due to my Windows XP freezing.

Each time it has said that 60 or more processes are active even though I have no programs running.

Can you tell me how to switch off all of these programs and stop them running automatically in the background and using up the memory.

Aunty says: You can start Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl ALT and Del keys altogether (Supr on a Spanish keyboard).

60 processes does seem rather a lot for a machine that isn’t doing anything so I think you first need to scan your computer for spyware and virus. Stopping these processes that you see in task manager is only a temporary solution as they will reappear once

you reboot your PC. You may find sifting through your installed programs via ‘control panel’ ‘add remove programs’ and removing anything you are not using helps. If you’re feeling brave then have a look at msconfig to see what is starting every time Windows starts but as always I would only recommend using msconfig if you know exactly how it works, as you can severely mess your computer up very easily.

tv Friday

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29 JAN- 4 feb 2010

7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Heir Hunters 11.00 Wanted Down Under 12.00 Britain’s Empty Homes 12.30 Cash in the Attic 13.15 Bargain Hunt 14.00 -14.45 BBC News 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.00 BBC News; 16.05 CBeebies: Big & Small.

16.15 Grandpa in My Pocket 16.25 CBBC: Tronji.

16.50 OOglies 17.05 ROY 17.35 Prank Patrol 18.00 Newsround 18.15 Weakest Link 19.00 - 20.00 BBC News 20.00 The One Show 20.30 A Question of Sport 21.00 EastEnders 21.30 QI 22.00 Silent Witness 23.00 - 23.35 BBC News 23.35 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 0.35 The National Lottery EuroMillions Draw 0.45 The Hunted; Weatherview.

2.15 Sign Zone: Rock & Chips 3.45 Sign Zone: Lark Rise to Candleford

7.00 -12.00 Childens Programmms 12.00 Schools: Primary Class Clips.

12.15 BBC Primary Geography 12.25 Something Special 12.40 Look and Read 13.00 Daily Politics 13.30 Working Lunch 14.00 All Saints 14.45 Animal Park: Wild in Africa 15.15 Car Booty 16.00 Diagnosis Murder 16.45 Flog It! 17.30 Ready Steady Cook 18.15 Escape to the Country 19.00 Eggheads 19.30 Great British Railway Journeys 20.00 Andrew Marr’s History of Modern Britain 21.00 Mastermind 21.30 An Island Parish 22.00 Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 23.00 Mock the Week 23.30 Newsnight 0.00 The Review Show; Weather 0.45 Heroes 1.30 Nurse Jackie 2.00 Medium 2.40 Repulsion 4.25 BBC News

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning 13.30 Loose Women 14.30 ITV News and Weather 14.55 Granada News and Weather 15.00 House Gift 16.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16.59 Granada Weather 17.00 A Touch of Frost 18.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 19.00 Granada Reports; Weather 19.30 ITV News and Weather 20.00 Emmerdale 20.30 Coronation Street 21.00 Dancing on Ice Friday 21.30 Coronation Street 22.00 Popstar to Operastar 23.30 ITV News and Weather 0.00 Granada News and Weather 0.05 Top Gun; ITV News Headlines.

2.05 Ladette to Lady 2.55 Balto 3: Wings of Change 4.20 ITV Nightscreen

7.05 The Hoobs 7.30 Big Brother’s Little Brother 8.00 Celebrity Big Brother 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.25 Frasier 9.55 Will & Grace 10.25 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 10.55 Deal or No Deal 11.40 According to Jim 12.05 ER 13.00 Channel 4 News 13.05 The Kitchen Pharmacy 13.20 Property Snakes and Ladders 14.20 Leave Her to Heaven 16.25 Countdown 17.10 Deal or No Deal 18.00 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 18.30 Come Dine with Me 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 20.30 Relocation: Phil Down Under 21.30 Celebrity Big Brother: The Final 0.10 Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live 1.10 4Music: Florence and the Machine: Video Exclusive 1.15 4Music: 4Play: Marina and the Diamonds 1.30 Bad Lieutenant 3.15 The Dead Zone 4.00 Ocean Race 4.50 Beach Volleyball

7.00 - 9.05 Childens Programmms 9.05 Fifi and the Flowertots 9.20 Peppa Pig 9.25 Thomas & Friends 9.40 The WotWots 9.50 Funky Valley 9.55 Rupert Bear 10.05 Milkshake! Music Box 10.15 The Wright Stuff 11.45 Trisha Goddard 12.45 Michaela’s Animal Road Trip 13.40 Five News 13.45 Megastructures: Built from Disaster 14.45 Neighbours 15.15 Home and Away 15.50 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16.05 More Sex and the Single Mom 18.00 Five News; Weather 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.25 Live from Studio Five 20.30 Celebrity Quitters; Five News Update.

21.00 Monster Python: Austin Stevens’ Adventures; Five News at 9.

22.00 The Hard Corps 0.15 Paul Merton in Europe 1.15 SuperCasino 5.00 Motorsport Mundial

7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 8.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 9.00 Oops TV 10.00 UK Border Force 11.00 Lion Man 12.00 The Biggest Loser 12.50 Bite Size Brainiac 13.00 Sell Me the Answer 13.30 Bondi Vet 14.00 Oops TV 14.30 The Simpsons 15.00 Angela and Friends 16.30 Lost 17.30 Lion Man 18.00 WWE Superstars 19.00 Oops TV 20.00 The Simpsons 21.00 Got to Dance 22.00 Fat Families 23.00 Road Wars 0.00 Football’s Next Star 1.00 Road Wars 2.00 Night Cops 2.50 Road Wars 3.40 Don’t Forget the Lyrics 4.30 Street Wars 5.20 Battlestar Galactica

7.00 Breakfast 11.00 Saturday Kitchen 12.35 Rachel Allen: Home Cooking 13.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather 13.15 Football Focus 14.00 Australian Open Tennis 15.00 Live Athletics 17.30 Final Score 18.10 BBC News; Regional News; Weather 18.30 Total Wipeout 19.30 So You Think You Can Dance 20.30 The National Lottery: In It to Win It 21.20 So You Think You Can Dance 21.50 Casualty 22.40 Live at the Apollo 23.10 BBC News; Weather 23.30 Match of the Day; National Lottery Update.

0.50 The Football League Show 2.05 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross; Weatherview.

3.15 BBC News

7.00 - 9.00 Childens Programmms 9.00 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab; Leon.

9.30 Jump Nation 10.30 Prank Patrol 11.00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 11.30 Keep Your Enemies Close 12.00 The Slammer 12.30 Animals at Work 13.00 Greek 13.45 BBC Switch: The 5:19 Show 14.05 BBC Switch: The Well 14.30 BBC Switch: The Cut 15.00 All Saints 15.45 The Journey of Natty Gann 17.20 Dolly Parton: Live from London 18.30 Dolly Parton: Platinum Blonde 19.30 A History of Christianity 20.30 Empire of the Seas: How the Navy Forged the Modern World 21.30 The Virtual Revolution 22.30 QI XL 23.15 Heroes 0.00 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 1.40 Anatomy of a Murder

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 10.55 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 11.25 Popstar to Operastar 12.55 News; Weather 13.04 Granada Weather 13.05 K-9: PI 14.50 Fletch Lives 16.30 Best Ever Hidden Camera Stunts 17.30 Granada News and Weather 17.45 ITV News and Weather 18.00 Ice Age 19.30 New You’ve Been Framed!

20.00 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 20.30 Take Me Out 21.30 All Star Mr & Mrs 22.30 Nine Months 0.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather 0.35 The River; ITV News Headlines.

2.50 Pieces of April 4.10 Six Degrees 4.55 ITV Nightscreen

7.00 The Treacle People 7.10 The Hoobs 8.00 Freesports on 4 8.30 World Sport 9.00 The Morning Line 9.55 T4: Friends 10.55 T4: Glee 11.55 T4: 4Music Favourites: Ke$ha 12.25 T4: Friends 12.55 T4: Celebrity Big Brother: The Final 14.55 Channel 4 Racing from Cheltenham and Doncaster 16.55 Three Hungry Boys 17.25 Come Dine with Me Extra Portions 19.30 Channel 4 News 20.00 Britain’s Big Freeze 21.00 The Day After Tomorrow 23.20 Pitch Black 1.20 Big Brother’s Big Mouth 2.20 Lady in White 4.15 The Dead Zone 5.00 Scrapheap Challenge 5.55 Countdown 6.40 The Treacle People

7.00 Sunrise 8.00 Milkshake!: Elmo’s World.

8.15 Fireman Sam 8.30 Milkshake Monkey 8.35 Chiro 8.40 Make Way for Noddy 8.55 Milkshake! Bop Box 9.00 Hana’s Helpline 9.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 9.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9.50 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 10.00 Olivia 10.15 The Mr Men Show 10.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 11.00 NFL UK 12.00 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 13.00 Zoo Days 13.20 Patch Adams 15.30 Cutaway 17.35 Five News 17.45 The Postman 20.45 NCIS 21.40 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 22.40 CSI: NY 23.40 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 0.35 Crime Scene Academy 1.05 SuperCasino 5.05 House Doctor 6.00 Hana’s Helpline

7.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 8.00 Malcolm in the Middle 9.00 Oops TV 9.30 Futurama 10.00 Soccer AM 13.00 Football’s Next Star 14.00 Got to Dance 15.00 Fat Families 16.00 UK Border Force 17.00 Bill Bailey’s Birdwatching Bonanza 18.00 Got to Dance 19.00 Futurama 19.30 The Simpsons 20.00 Simpsons Mischief & Mayhem 20.30 The Simpsons 21.00 Oops TV 22.00 American Pie 2 0.05 Got to Dance 1.05 Bill Bailey’s Birdwatching Bonanza 2.05 Road Wars 3.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 3.55 Road Wars 4.50 Prison Break 5.40 Road Wars

7.00 Breakfast 8.35 Match of the Day 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show 11.00 The Big Questions 12.00 Country Tracks 13.00 The Politics Show 14.00 Cash in the Attic 14.45 ‘Allo ‘Allo!

15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.05 EastEnders 17.55 Songs of Praise 18.30 BBC News; Regional News; Weather 19.00 Countryfile 20.00 Antiques Roadshow 21.00 Lark Rise to Candleford 22.00 Seven Ages of Britain 23.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather 23.25 Would I Lie to You? 23.55 Seraphim Falls; Weatherview.

1.45 Sign Zone: Dear Diary 2.45 Sign Zone: Holby City 4.45 Sign Zone: The Choir: Unsung Town

7.00 CBeebies: Big Cook Little Cook.

7.20 Clifford 7.35 Boo! 7.45 Louie 8.00 CBBC: Dani’s House.

8.30 Tracy Beaker Returns 9.00 Spirit Warriors 9.30 Live Australian Open Tennis 13.00 Animal Park 13.30 Escape to the Country 14.15 3:10 to Yuma 15.45 All Saints 16.30 Live Africa Cup of Nations Final 19.15 Ski Sunday 20.00 Lost Kingdoms of Africa 21.00 The Best of Top Gear 22.00 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart 23.00 Match of the Day 2 23.50 Mrs Mandela 1.25 The Persuasionists 1.55 The Spiral Staircase 3.15 BBC News 5.45 The Super League Show

7.00 GMTV 10.25 Coronation Street 12.45 News; Weather 12.54 Granada Weather 12.55 Clockwise 14.45 Columbo: Dead Weight 16.15 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 18.15 Granada News and Weather 18.30 ITV News and Weather 18.45 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 19.15 Dancing on Ice 21.30 Wild at Heart 22.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off 23.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather 23.15 The South Bank Show Awards 0.40 De-Lovely 2.50 When Good Ghouls Go Bad; ITV News Headlines.

4.25 Dating the Enemy 4.50 ITV Nightscreen

7.00 The Hoobs 7.50 Beach Volleyball 8.45 Running to the Limits 9.45 T4: The Hills 10.10 T4: Friends 10.45 T4: Hollyoaks 13.20 T4: Cheryl Cole: Video Exclusive 13.25 T4: Beyonce: I Am Yours - An Intimate Performance from Wynn, Las Vegas 14.25 T4: Friends 14.55 T4: Beyonce: For the Record 15.55 T4: 90210 16.45 T4: The Simpsons 17.45 Deal or No Deal 18.35 Glee 19.30 Channel 4 News 20.00 The Bible: A History 21.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 22.00 Mo 0.10 The Omen 2.15 Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth 3.10 The Truth About Race and IQ 4.20 The Closer 5.05 St Elsewhere

7.00 - 10.00 Childens Programmms 10.00 Olivia 10.15 The Mr Men Show 10.35 Gerald McBoing Boing 11.00 Shake!: Hannah Montana.

11.35 Wizards of Waverly Place 12.10 Zoo Days 12.20 A Concert with Andre Rieu 13.05 Top Trumps: All Terrain Vehicles 13.35 Ice Road Truckers 14.35 Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation 15.35 Mickey and the Seal 15.40 Prince Charming 17.35 Mickey Mouse: Lonesome Ghosts 17.40 Aladdin 19.35 Five News 19.40 Superman III 22.00 Vacancy 23.45 The Blair Witch Project 1.20 Urban Legends 1.50 SuperCasino 5.05 House Doctor 6.00 Hana’s Helpline 6.10 The Milkshake! Show 6.35 Thomas & Friends

7.00 Hour of Power 8.00 Gladiators: The Legends’ Last Stand 9.00 Malcolm in the Middle 10.00 Road Wars 11.00 WWE Superstars 12.00 WWE: Experience 13.00 Futurama 14.00 The Real A&E 15.00 Fat Families 16.00 Obese at 16 17.00 Got to Dance 18.00 The Simpsons 19.00 Got to Dance 20.00 Are You Smarter Than Your 10 Year Old? 21.00 Football’s Next Star 22.00 24 0.00 Modern Family 1.00 Football’s Next Star 2.00 Road Wars 3.40 Inside: The Border War 4.30 Road Wars 4.55 Martina Cole: Girls in Gangs LA 5.45 Oops TV 6.10 Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?

tv Saturday

tv Sunday

8.30 Game, Set and Mats 9.00 Australian Open Tennis 12.15 euroCRASH! 12.30 Live Alpine Skiing 13.30 Alpine Skiing 14.15 Live Ski Jumping 15.00 Snooker: The Welsh Open 17.00 Australian Open Tennis 18.30 Game, Set and Mats 18.55 Justine Henin Special 19.00 Eurogoals Flash 19.10 Africa Cup of Nations 19.25 Ski Jumping 20.00 Snooker: The Welsh Open 23.00 Poker 0.00 Eurogoals: One to One 0.15 Yoz Magazine 0.40 Game, Set and Mats 1.10 Justine Henin Special 1.15 Africa Cup of Nations

8.00 Bewitched 9.00 Maury 9.55 Celebs Off Duty 10.00 Nothing to Declare 11.00 America’s Next Top Model 12.00 Maury 12.55 Celebs Off Duty 13.00 Four Weddings 14.00 Nothing to Declare 15.00 Criminal Minds 16.00 Ghost Whisperer 17.00 Charmed 19.00z20.00 Ghost Whisperer 22.00 Criminal Minds 23.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Trolley Dollies 4.00 Charmed 5.40 Maury

Celebrity Big Brother: The Final Channel 4, 9.30pm

8.30 Game, Set and Mats 9.00 Live Australian Open Tennis 11.45 Alpine Skiing 12.15 Nordic Combined Skiing 13.00 Alpine Skiing 14.00 Live Ski Jumping 15.45 Nordic Combined Skiing 16.15 Live Luge 16.55 Wintersports Weekend 17.00 Africa Cup of Nations 19.00 Africa Cup of Nations 19.15 Game, Set and Mats 19.40 Justine Henin Special 19.45 Live Snooker: The Welsh Open 23.00 Australian Open Tennis 0.00 Alpine Skiing 1.30 Game, Set and Mats 1.55 Africa Cup of Nations 2.10 Justine Henin Special

7.00 Home Shopping 8.00 I Dream of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 10.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 12.00 Will & Grace 13.00 Canada’s Next Top Model 14.00 Ghost Whisperer 15.00 Four Weddings 18.00 Nothing to Declare 19.00 Drop Dead Fred 21.00 Criminal Minds 22.00 Most Haunted Live 0.00 Medium 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Canada’s Next Top Model 3.00 Nothing to Declare 4.00 Trolley Dollies 4.50 Will & Grace 5.40 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.30 Home Shopping

8.30 Game, Set and Mats 9.00 Live Australian Open Tennis 13.00 Alpine Skiing 14.00 Live Ski Jumping 15.45 Live Nordic Combined Skiing 16.25 Wintersports Weekend 16.30 Africa Cup of Nations 16.45 Live Africa Cup of Nations 19.00 Africa Cup of Nations 19.15 Game, Set and Mats 19.30 Justine Henin Special 19.45 Live Snooker: The Welsh Open 23.00 Africa Cup of Nations 0.00 Athletics 1.30 Game, Set and Mats 1.45 Justine Henin Special 1.55 Africa Cup of Nations 2.10 Wintersports Weekend

7.00 Home Shopping 8.00 I Dream of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 10.00 My Wife and Kids 11.00 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 12.00 Will & Grace 13.00 America’s Next Top Model 14.00 So You Think You Can Dance 16.00 Drop Dead Fred 18.00 Passport Patrol 19.00 Psychic Sally: On the Road 20.00 Nothing to Declare 21.00 Medium 22.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23.00 Criminal Minds 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Passport Patrol 3.00 Nothing to Declare 4.00 Wacky Weddings 4.50 Will & Grace 5.40 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 6.30 Home Shopping

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The Slumdog Bible: AMillionaire History Channel Channel4,4, 8pm 10.00pm

tv Monday

29 JAN- 4 feb 2010

7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Heir Hunters 11.00 Wanted Down Under Revisited 12.00 Best of Homes Under the Hammer 13.15 Bargain Hunt 14.00 BBC News; 14.30 Regional News; 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.00 BBC News; 16.05 CBeebies: Big & Small.

16.15 Grandpa in My Pocket 16.25 CBBC: Tronji.

16.50 OOglies 17.05 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head 17.35 MI High 18.00 Newsround 18.15 Weakest Link 19.00 - 20.00 BBC News 20.00 The One Show 20.30 Inside Out; BBC News 21.00 EastEnders 21.30 Panorama 22.00 Hustle 23.00 - 23.35 BBC News 23.35 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2010: Shaking Hands with Death 0.20 Late Kick Off 0.50 The Parole Officer; Weatherview.

2.25 Sign Zone: Delia Through the Decades

7.00 10.45 Childens Programmms 10.45 Our Planet 10.55 Telly Tales 11.10 Waybuloo 11.30 In the Night Garden 12.00 Schools: Victorian Scotland.

12.20 Maths Channel 12.40 The Romans 13.00 Daily Politics 13.30 Working Lunch 14.00 Panic Attack 14.30 Animal Park 15.15 Car Booty 16.00 Diagnosis Murder 16.45 Flog It! 17.30 Ready Steady Cook 18.15 Escape to the Country 19.00 Eggheads 19.30 Priceless Antiques Roadshow 20.00 Seven Ages of Britain 21.00 University Challenge 21.30 Delia Through the Decades 22.00 The British Family 23.00 Nurse Jackie 23.30 Newsnight; Weather.

0.20 The Virtual Revolution 1.20 An Island Parish 1.50 BBC News

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning 13.30 Loose Women 14.30 ITV News and Weather 14.55 Granada News and Weather 15.00 House Gift 16.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16.59 Granada Weather 17.00 A Touch of Frost 18.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 19.00 Granada Reports; Weather 19.30 ITV News and Weather 20.00 Emmerdale 20.30 Coronation Street 21.00 The Lakes 21.30 Coronation Street 22.00 Law & Order: UK 23.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23.30 Granada News and Weather 23.35 Terminator 2: Judgment Day 2.00 Take Me Out; ITV News Headlines.

2.55 Loose Women 3.45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 4.40 ITV Nightscreen

7.10 The Hoobs 8.00 Freshly Squeezed 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.20 Frasier 9.50 Will & Grace 10.15 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 10.45 Deal or No Deal 11.35 According to Jim 12.00 ER 13.00 Channel 4 News Summary 13.05 The TV Book Club 13.30 A Place in the Sun 14.00 Mary, Queen of Scots 16.25 Countdown 17.10 Deal or No Deal 17.55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 18.30 Come Dine with Me 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 21.00 Dispatches: Afghanistan - Behind Enemy Lines 22.00 Tower Block of Commons 23.00 The Good Wife 0.00 The Quick and the Dead 2.05 Bleach, Nip, Tuck: The White Beauty Myth 3.10 The Human Zoo: Science’s Dirty Secret 4.00 Carmen Jones

7.00 - 10.15 Childens Programmms 10.15 The Wright Stuff 11.45 Trisha Goddard 12.45 House Doctor: Inside and Out 13.35 Five News 13.45 RSPCA: Have You Got What It Takes?

14.15 Cooking the Books 14.45 Neighbours 15.15 Home and Away 15.50 The Family Recipe 16.00 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16.10 Lone Rider 18.00 Five News with Natasha Kaplinsky; Weather 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.25 Live from Studio Five 20.30 How Do They Do It?; Five News Update.

21.00 The Gadget Show; Five News at 9.

22.00 Paul Merton in Europe 23.00 Hannibal 1.40 Urban Legends 2.10 SuperCasino 5.00 Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour 5.45 Wildlife SOS 6.10 Neighbours 6.35 Home and Away

7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 8.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 9.00 Oops TV 10.00 UK Border Force 11.00 Lion Man 11.30 It’s Me or the Dog USA 12.30 The Biggest Loser: Australia 14.00 Oops TV 14.30 The Simpsons 15.00 Angela and Friends 16.30 Lost 17.30 Lion Man 18.00 Malcolm in the Middle 18.30 Futurama 19.00 Oops TV 20.00 The Simpsons 21.00 Football’s Next Star 22.00 Got to Dance 23.00 24 1.00 Road Wars 3.20 Don’t Forget the Lyrics 4.15 Brainiac: Science Abuse 5.05 Battlestar Galactica 6.00 Bite Size Brainiac 6.05 Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?

7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Heir Hunters 11.00 - 14.45 BBC News 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News 16.05 CBeebies: Big & Small.

16.15 Grandpa in My Pocket 16.25 CBBC: Tronji.

16.50 OOglies 17.05 Deadly 60; Street Monsters.

17.35 Blue Peter 18.00 Newsround 18.15 Weakest Link 19.00 - 21.00 BBC News 21.00 Holby City 22.00 Survivors 23.00 BBC News 23.25 Regional News 23.35 My Child Won’t Speak 0.25 Film 2010 with Jonathan Ross 0.55-2.30The Apprentice USA 2.30 Sign Zone: See Hear 3.00 Sign Zone: Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain 4.00 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys 4.30 BBC News

7.00 - 10.25 Childens Programmms 10.25 Lunar Jim 10.35 Little Prairie Dogs 10.45 Our Planet 10.55 Telly Tales 11.10 Waybuloo 11.30 In the Night Garden 12.00 Schools: BBC Primary Geography.

12.20 KS2 Science Clips 12.30 Telling Tales 12.40 Let’s Write a Story 13.00 Daily Politics 13.30 Working Lunch 14.00 Panic Attack 14.30 Animal Park 15.15 Car Booty 16.00 Diagnosis Murder 16.45 Flog It! 17.30 Ready Steady Cook 18.15 Escape to the Country 19.00 Eggheads 19.30 Priceless Antiques Roadshow 20.00 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart 21.00 The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best 22.00 How Earth Made Us 23.00 Muslim Driving School 23.30 Newsnight; Weather.

0.20 Mad Men 1.55 BBC News

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning 13.30 Loose Women 14.30 ITV News and Weather 14.55 Granada News 15.00 House Gift 16.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16.59 Granada Weather 17.00 A Touch of Frost 18.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 19.00 Granada Reports 19.30 ITV News and Weather 20.00 Emmerdale 20.30 The Krypton Factor 21.00 Cops with Cameras 22.00 Amanda Holden’s Fantasy Lives 23.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23.30 Granada News and Weather 23.35 Piers Morgan On 0.35 Billie and the Real Belle Bare All 1.00 Nightwatch with Steve Scott: Emergency; ITV News Headlines.

1.55 Loose Women 2.45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 3.45 ITV Nightscreen

7.10 The Hoobs 8.00 Freshly Squeezed 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.20 Frasier 9.50 Will & Grace 10.20 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 10.50 Deal or No Deal 11.35 According to Jim 12.05 ER 13.00 Channel 4 News 13.05 A Place in the Sun 13.35 The Home Show 14.35 The Wrong Arm of the Law 16.25 Countdown 17.10 Deal or No Deal 17.55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 18.30 Come Dine with Me 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 21.00 How to Look Good Naked with a Difference 22.00 Haiti’s Killer Quake: Why It Happened 23.00 Shameless 0.05 The Big Bang Theory 0.35 8 Out of 10 Cats 1.10 Late Night Poker 2.10 World Sport 2.40 Ironman UK 3.35 Survival of the Fittest 4.00 Freesports on 4

7.00 - 10.05 Childens Programmms 10.05 Milkshake! Music Box 10.15 The Wright Stuff 11.45 Trisha Goddard 12.45 House Doctor: Inside and Out 13.35 Five News 13.45 RSPCA: Have You Got What It Takes?

14.15 Cooking the Books 14.45 Neighbours 15.15 Home and Away 15.50 The Family Recipe 16.00 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16.10 Crossed Over 18.00 Five News with Natasha Kaplinsky; Weather 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.25 Live from Studio Five 20.30 Monkey Life; Five News Update.

21.00 Ice Road Truckers; Five News at 9.

22.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23.00 CSI: Miami 0.00 CSI: NY 1.00 The FBI Files 2.00 SuperCasino 5.00 Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour

7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 8.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 9.00 Got to Dance 10.00 Road Wars 11.00 Lion Man 12.00 It’s Me or the Dog USA 13.00 The Biggest Loser: Australia 14.00 Oops TV 14.30 The Simpsons 15.00 Angela and Friends 16.30 Lost 17.30 Lion Man 18.00 Malcolm in the Middle 18.30 Futurama 19.00 Oops TV 20.00 The Simpsons 21.00 Stargate Universe 22.00 Caprica 0.00 Lost 2.00 Caprica 3.40 Road Wars 4.30 Ross Kemp in Afghanistan 5.20 Battlestar Galactica 6.10 Don’t Forget the Lyrics

7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Heir Hunters 11.00 Wanted Down Under Revisited; BBC News 12.00 Best of Homes Under the Hammer 12.30 Cash in the Attic 13.15 Bargain Hunt 14.00 - 14.45 BBC News 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.00 BBC News 16.05 CBeebies: Big & Small.

16.15 Grandpa in My Pocket 16.25 CBBC: Tronji.

16.50 OOglies 17.05 SMart; Street Monsters 17.35 Blue Peter 18.00 Newsround 18.15 Weakest Link 19.00 - 20.00 BBC News 20.00 The One Show 20.30 Crop to Shop: Jimmy’s Supermarket Secrets; BBC News 21.30 Inspector George Gently 23.00 - 23.35 BBC News 23.35 The National Lottery Draws 23.45 Air Force One; National Lottery Update 1.45 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow 2.45 Sign Zone: Country Tracks 3.40 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys

7.00 - 9.00 Childens Programmms 9.00 League of Super Evil 9.10 Street Monsters 9.15 Arthur 9.30 CBeebies: Wibbly Pig. 9.40 Get Squiggling 10.00 Louie 10.10 Finley the Fire Engine 10.25 Lunar Jim 10.35 Little Prairie Dogs 10.45 Our Planet 10.55 Telly Tales 11.10 Waybuloo 11.30 In the Night Garden 12.00 Nature’s Calendar 12.30 Daily Politics 14.00 See Hear 14.30 Working Lunch 15.00 Panic Attack 15.30 Car Booty 16.00 Diagnosis Murder 16.45 Flog It! 17.30 Ready Steady Cook 18.15 Escape to the Country 19.00 Eggheads 19.30 Priceless Antiques Roadshow 20.00 Coast 21.00 Natural World 22.00 Horizon: Don’t Grow Old 23.00 The Persuasionists 23.30 Newsnight; Weather 0.20 Jonathan Meades Off Kilter 1.20 BBC News

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning 13.30 Loose Women 14.30 ITV News and Weather 14.55 Granada News and Weather 15.00 House Gift 16.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16.59 Granada Weather 17.00 A Touch of Frost 18.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 19.00 Granada Reports; Weather 19.30 ITV News and Weather 20.00 Emmerdale 20.30 Live FA Cup Football 23.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23.30 Granada News and Weather 23.35 Dead Calm 1.20 October Road; ITV News Headlines.

2.10 Loose Women 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 4.00 ITV Nightscreen

7.10 The Hoobs 8.00 Freshly Squeezed 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.20 Frasier 9.50 Will & Grace 10.20 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 10.50 Deal or No Deal 11.35 According to Jim 12.05 ER 13.00 Channel 4 News 13.05 The Kitchen Pharmacy 13.30 How Clean Is Your House?

14.00 The Home Show 15.00 Comanche Station 16.25 Countdown 17.10 Deal or No Deal 17.55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 18.30 Come Dine with Me 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 21.00 Relocation, Relocation 22.00 Embarrassing Bodies 23.00 Desperate Housewives 0.00 Shameless 1.05 4Music: 360 Sessions 1.35 4Music: This Week’s 4Music Top 20 3.30 The Closer 4.15 Is It Better to Be Mixed Race?

7.00 - 10.05 Childens Programmms 10.05 Milkshake! Music Box 10.15 The Wright Stuff 11.45 Trisha Goddard 12.45 House Doctor: Inside and Out 13.35 Five News 13.45 RSPCA: Have You Got What It Takes?

14.15 Cooking the Books 14.45 Neighbours 15.15 Home and Away 15.50 The Family Recipe 16.00 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16.10 Lies and Deception 18.00 Five News with Natasha Kaplinsky; Weather 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.25 Live from Studio Five 20.30 Highland Emergency; Five News Update.

21.00 Secrets of Egypt: Rameses; Five News at 9.

22.00 NCIS 23.00 Numb3rs 0.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 0.55 Poker 2.25 SuperCasino 5.00 Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour

7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 8.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 9.00 Oops TV 10.00 Road Wars 11.00 Lion Man 12.00 It’s Me or the Dog USA 13.00 The Biggest Loser: Australia 14.00 Oops TV 14.30 The Simpsons 15.00 Angela and Friends 16.30 Lost 17.30 Lion Man 18.00 Malcolm in the Middle 18.30 Futurama 19.00 Oops TV 20.00 The Simpsons 21.00 Fat Families 22.00 Got to Dance 0.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 1.00 Songbook 2.00 Road Wars 2.50 Ross Kemp in Afghanistan 3.40 Don’t Forget the Lyrics 4.30 Brainiac: Science Abuse 5.20 Battlestar Galactica

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tv Wednesday

8.30 Wintersports Weekend 8.35 Game, Set and Mats 8.50 Justine Henin Special 9.00 Africa Cup of Nations 9.15 Ski Jumping 11.30 Nordic Combined Skiing 12.00 Biathlon 13.30 Africa Cup of Nations 14.30 Athletics 16.00 Alpine Skiing 16.45 Australian Open Tennis 18.45 Eurogoals: One to One 19.00 Alpine Skiing 19.45 Ski Jumping 20.15 Australian Open Tennis 21.15 Football: World Cup Preview 21.45 Eurogoals 22.30 Africa Cup of Nations 0.00 Eurogoals 0.45 Ski Jumping

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8.00 Bewitched 9.00 Maury 9.55 Celebs Off Duty 10.00 Nothing to Declare 11.00 America’s Next Top Model 12.00 Maury 12.55 Celebs Off Duty 13.00 Four Weddings 13.30 10 Years Younger US 14.00 Nothing to Declare 15.00 Criminal Minds 16.00 Ghost Whisperer 17.00 Charmed 19.00 America’s Next Top Model 20.00 Ghost Whisperer 21.00 Criminal Minds 22.00 America’s Next Top Model 23.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Boston Legal 4.00 Charmed

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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ITV , 11.35pm

8.30 Eurogoals 9.15 Africa Cup of Nations 10.45 Football: World Cup Preview 11.15 Ski Jumping 12.00 Biathlon 13.30 Futsal 14.30 Alpine Skiing 16.00 Live Alpine Skiing 16.45 Alpine Skiing 17.15 Ski Jumping 18.00 Live Ski Jumping 19.00 Live Alpine Skiing 19.45 Eurogoals Flash 19.55 Alpine Skiing 22.00 Strongest Man 23.00 Boxing 1.00 Freeride Spirit Show 1.15 Africa Cup of Nations

8.00 Bewitched 9.00 Maury 9.55 Celebs Off Duty 10.00 Nothing to Declare 11.00 America’s Next Top Model 12.00 Maury 12.55 Celebs Off Duty 13.00 Four Weddings 13.30 10 Years Younger US 14.00 Nothing to Declare 15.00 Criminal Minds 16.00 Ghost Whisperer 17.00 Charmed 19.00 America’s Next Top Model 20.00 Ghost Whisperer 21.00 America’s Next Top Model 22.00 Psychic Sally: On the Road 23.00 Most Haunted Almost Live 0.00 Criminal Minds 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Boston Legal

The Simpsons Sky1, 8pm

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7.00 Breakfast 10.15 Heir Hunters 11.00 Wanted Down Under Revisited; BBC News; Weather.

12.00 Best of Homes Under the Hammer 12.30 Cash in the Attic; BBC News; Weather.

13.15 Bargain Hunt 14.00 BBC News; Weather 14.30 Regional News; 14.45 Doctors 15.15 Murder, She Wrote 16.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News 16.05 CBeebies: Big & Small.

16.15 Grandpa in My Pocket 16.25 CBBC: Tronji.

16.50 OOglies 17.05 Horrible Histories 17.35 Relic: Guardians of the Museum 18.00 Newsround 18.15 Weakest Link 19.00 BBC News; Weather 19.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather 20.00 The One Show 20.30 EastEnders; BBC News; Regional News.

21.00 Material Girl 22.00 Silent Witness 23.00 BBC News 23.25 Regional News; Weather 23.35 Question Time 0.35 This Week; Skiing Weatherview.

1.25 Sign Zone: Panorama 1.55 Sign Zone: Countryfile 2.55 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys 3.25 Sign Zone: Natural World 4.25 Sign Zone: The Rat Pack 4.55 BBC News

7.00 CBeebies: Big Cook Little Cook.

7.20 Clifford 7.35 Boo! 7.45 Louie 7.55 Pingu 8.00 CBBC: Tronji.

8.25 Newsround 8.30 Deadly 60 9.00 League of Super Evil 9.10 Street Monsters 9.15 Arthur 9.30 CBeebies: Wibbly Pig. 9.40 Get Squiggling 10.00 Louie 10.10 Finley the Fire Engine 10.25 Lunar Jim 10.35 Little Prairie Dogs 10.45 Our Planet 10.55 Telly Tales 11.10 Waybuloo 11.30 In the Night Garden 12.00 Schools: BBC Primary History.

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Sculpture garden has a new addition

THE KLEIN Schreuder foundation has purchased a new sculpture to be displayed in the Sculpture garden in Alfas del Pi. The sculpture is entitled ‘mi mundo interior’ and the artist is Laura Beltrá Sanz.

For further information, please email www.klein-schreuder.com

7.00 GMTV 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning 13.30 Loose Women 14.30 ITV News and Weather 14.55 Granada News and Weather 15.00 House Gift 16.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 16.59 Granada Weather 17.00 A Touch of Frost 18.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 19.00 Granada Reports; Weather 19.30 ITV News and Weather 20.00 Emmerdale 20.30 CCTV - Cashing in on Cameras: Tonight 21.00 Emmerdale 21.30 Coronation Street 22.00 The Bill 23.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23.30 Granada News and Weather 23.35 Road Warriors 0.35 The Krypton Factor 1.05 Nightwatch with Steve Scott: Mystery; ITV News Headlines.

2.00 Loose Women 2.45 The Jeremy Kyle Show 3.40 CCTV - Cashing in on Cameras: Tonight 4.05 ITV Nightscreen

7.10 The Hoobs 8.00 Freshly Squeezed 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.20 Frasier 9.50 Will & Grace 10.20 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 10.50 Deal or No Deal 11.35 According to Jim 12.05 ER 13.00 Channel 4 News Summary 13.05 Supporting Acts 13.10 How Clean Is Your House?

13.45 The Home Show 14.45 The Enforcer 16.25 Countdown 17.10 Deal or No Deal 17.55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 18.30 Come Dine with Me 19.00 The Simpsons 19.30 Hollyoaks 20.00 Channel 4 News 21.00 My Dream Farm 22.00 8 Boys and Wanting a Girl 23.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 23.50 Sliding Doors 1.45 The Deep End 3.35 The Closer

7.00 - 10.05 Childrens Programms 10.05 Milkshake! Music Box 10.15 The Wright Stuff 11.45 Trisha Goddard 12.45 House Doctor: Inside and Out 13.35 Five News 13.45 RSPCA: Have You Got What It Takes?

14.15 Cooking the Books 14.45 Neighbours 15.15 Home and Away 15.50 The Family Recipe 16.00 I Own Britain’s Best Home: Flying Visit 16.10 Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss 18.00 Five News with Natasha Kaplinsky; Weather 18.30 Neighbours 19.00 Home and Away 19.25 Live from Studio Five 20.30 Zoo Days; Five News Update.

21.00 Build a New Life in the Country; Five News at 9.

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7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 8.00 Brainiac: Science Abuse 9.00 Oops TV 10.00 Road Wars 11.00 Lion Man 12.00 It’s Me or the Dog USA 13.00 The Biggest Loser: Australia 14.00 Oops TV 14.30 The Simpsons 15.00 Angela and Friends 16.30 Lost 17.30 Lion Man 18.00 Malcolm in the Middle 18.30 Futurama 19.00 Oops TV 20.00 The Simpsons 21.00 Modern Family 21.30 Simpsons Celebrity Friends 22.00 Bill Bailey’s Birdwatching Bonanza 23.00 Bones 0.00 Fat Families 1.00 Road Wars 2.50 Ross Kemp in Afghanistan 3.40 Don’t Forget the Lyrics 4.30 Brainiac: Science Abuse 5.20 Battlestar Galactica 6.10 Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?

8.35 Biathlon 10.00 Ski Jumping 11.30 Athletics 13.00 Ski Jumping 14.00 Alpine Skiing 14.30 MotoGP 16.30 World Superbikes 18.00 British Superbikes 19.00 Eurogoals Flash 19.10 Ski Jumping 20.00 Strongest Man 22.00 Fight Club 1.00 Poker

8.00 Bewitched 9.00 Maury 9.55 Celebs Off Duty 10.00 Nothing to Declare 11.00 America’s Next Top Model 12.00 Maury 12.55 Celebs Off Duty 13.00 Four Weddings 13.30 10 Years Younger US 14.00 Nothing to Declare 15.00 Criminal Minds 16.00 Ghost Whisperer 17.00 Charmed 19.00 America’s Next Top Model 20.00 Ghost Whisperer 21.00 Medium 22.00 CSI: Miami 23.00 Grey’s Anatomy 0.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1.00 Supernatural 2.00 Criminal Minds 3.00 Boston Legal 4.00 Charmed

Suduko Answer

Crossword Answers 536

Cryptic solutions Across: 1 Second-class; 9 Aid; 10 Lower-case; 11 Picks; 13 Amiable; 14 Minute; 16 Uglier; 18 Deepest; 19 Might; 20 Underhand; 21 Pen; 22 Prime number.

Down: 2 End; 3 Ogles; 4 Dewlap; 5 Larking; 6 Shambling; 7 Happy medium; 8 Penetrating; 12 Contender; 15 Theorem; 17 Strain; 19 Madam; 21 Pie. Quick solutions Across: 1 Acknowledge; 9 Pan; 10 Vigilance; 11 Recur; 13 Apparel; 14 Ponder; 16 Beaten; 18 Imagine; 19 Cadet; 20 Tangerine; 21 Gun; 22 Protagonist.

Down: 2 Con; 3 Never; 4 Wigwam; 5 Ellipse; 6 Generated; 7 Appropriate; 8 Wellingtons; 12 Container; 15 Eminent; 17 Sewing; 19 Clean; 21 Gas.

The Garden Club of Vega Baja THE NEXT meeting of the Garden Club is on Monday, 1st February from 14:00 until 16:00 at ‘The Venue’ on the Lemon Tree Road. The speaker will be PETER GREEN, a volunteer at the La Mata Natural Park in Torrevieja.

He will be giving an illustrated talk on the invasive and alien plants growing in the area and will explain the steps being taken to get rid of them by staff and volunteers.

There will be the usual question and answer session, also Richard’s vegetable garden tips for the month.

Members are invited to bring any produce or spare plants for sale.

Drinks and sandwiches are available from the bar before the meeting.

Any enquiries please call VAL on 966 716 527. New members always welcome!!

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Starting Over Book Review by

Danny Collins

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MEDICAL SCIENCE has done some wonderful things and transplants must be up there high on the list. Personally, I don’t carry a donor card because at my age my bits are a tad too knackered for recycling - given that most male transplant patients would be satisfied hooked up to a lusty teenaged lad with a set of jump leads, who’d want my well-worn accessories anyway? Besides, I can’t stand the thought of those howls of patronising laughter at my post mortem.

But Tony Parson’s hero George Bailey is on the receiving end and has to take pot luck. Fortunately, he gets the heart of a nineteen year old youth and his whole life changes. No more the stern and crappy

old pop denying his own kids what he used to get up to in his youth; instead the youth in him brings about a desire to change the world when he’s shaken off the drug and alcohol induced fog so beloved of those who shall inherit the world when we, thankfully, have gone.

But hey we know, don’t we, that a forgetful morning spent pottering about the garden until it’s time for our afternoon nap takes a lot of beating in our social calendar and George soon realises he wants more than anything in the universe to have his old life back. I know the feeling. As we old men get even older we find our former interest in the height of a mini skirt is now tempered

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with the worry whether she’ll fall victim to cystitis. Besides - our eyesight lets us down and we’re only grinning from memory…

Tony Parsons knows all this and more and he touches on an issue that follows us all into old age. Would

we really put the clock back and take a chance on missing out on all the fun we’ve genuinely had?

I thoroughly enjoyed coming to my own decision and would recommend this book as prescribed reading for all.

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Going back MANY OF us look back at life very often and one thing that is always blatantly obvious is the amount of mistakes that we have made.

Looking back reveals to us how we handled a certain situation and how we moved on from there. It is easy to look back, and often hard to face the very things that we did wrong. Or were they wrong? Our responses and the conditions at the time greatly affected us at the time and maybe we did what we thought was right, but which with hindsight we now know wasn’t the right thing.

Time is the telling factor and one that colours our life and how we wish to remember it. The good things that we did for sure outweigh those things that we know that we did wrong; it is just that our memories thrive on reaching into the past and anchor us without explanation on the haunting memories of what could have been, what should have been and, inevitably, what was.

I see each day as a page written into the history of my life. I like to think that I am responsible for my actions but all that is recorded is part of the history of my life and I cannot change it as such, even though I may want to. I can realise maybe now why I did what I did. I cringe at the naivety of my actions, challenge my motives and sincerely wish that some time long ago I just should have stayed in bed some days. So also on the days when I did stay in bed, what else could I have done?

When I look back at a chain of events, lost love, new beginnings, work undertaken, holidays, people that I’ve met; I have no remorse and no regret. Though I handled things badly sometimes it was my true self that made it happen. Friends you think are friends do melt away, not all will walk with you

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by your side for the rest of your life, but then, some will do just that, and will always be there for you when they can.

Living a life of regret is a terrible thing. I can justify all that I did even though it may have been wrong in some people’s eyes. Wrong cannot be the new right, but then we have to be entirely honest with ourselves right from the start. There is no going back and our focus of attention should always be to look forward to the things we haven’t done, meeting those we have yet to meet and generally embrace where we are standing right now and where it will take us in the future.

Often my clients are worried that I will reveal something that they know was wrong.

It can happen that skeletons rattling in a cupboard are the loudest sounds of all, but it shouldn’t be like this in the scheme of things.

Spirit is confidential and distinct. They rarely waste time because they know that we do just that in holding back from contact with loved ones who have made their transition to another World. We hesitate when strong action is required, and we wait and see rather than face the facts. ‘What will be, will be’, but we also know full well that all we can do, can and will make a difference to each and every one of us.

Being Spiritual is a joy that we can share.

None of us are perfect, but we are open to sharing the great love of Spirit and forgiving ourselves for any false hope, delay or inability to connect with the source of Universal Love that can make such a difference to our lives.

Then at the point of acceptance there is no going back.

And why would you want to?

Love & Light... Kenny Corris

Email your letters to me at: kennycorris@roundtownnews.com

Kenny, I was in the audience for your show at the RTN Home Exhibition last summer and you mentioned a connection with an Aunt of mine. You said that she died a spinster and that there was sadness about her relationship issues on this Earth. You also saw her pearls and said that they should really belong to me. Imagine my surprise when my Mother arrived on holiday last week carrying the pearl earrings. It turns out that my Auntie Olive was jilted at the altar and never looked at another man again after that. I never knew the whole story, but I won’t forget who told me first! Barbara. K. Have you any idea how many people have contacted me after readings to tell me things that they didn’t know at the time?

Thank you Barbara! I only pass the message on, and sometimes have to do so against fierce opposition to what I say. Whilst I make mistakes, Spirit never does. In the end they give me a clue of a clear picture of the past and I often have to wait some time to hear that they were right all along, and that I got it right. I hope to meet you and the pearls sometime!

Kenny’s Diary Kenny is in Norway later this week running workshops, readings and demonstrations. Popular Mini readings continue at the Bistro Maya in Albir on Monday February 1st from 16.30. Please call: 966 868 213 for further details and appointments.

The Spring workshop programme begins shortly. The website will be updated soon: email or call for any information.

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horoscopes by Kenny Corris The Saturn Conjunction puts you in a very different light this week. With your resources and intuition tuned to making some radical changes and with luck and fortune on your side, the mighty energy of this wayward planet serves you well, and shows you a new way forward that wasn’t immediately on the cards. With the right impulses and an open mind you have a door to open, since the one behind you has well and truly closed.

Actions of Jupiter with Saturn help to tie up some loose ends this week and will leave you wondering why you waited so long before putting your best foot forward. Time is of the essence right now as you wait for the right moment to make your advances. With the promise of a new horizon beckoning and an end to recent pressures on the domestic front, remember that you can and will make progress when you are well and truly ready for it.

Attention must be brought to financial matters this week as a corner develops with balanced Saturn and maverick Jupiter calling the shots. Check aspects of accounts and review income and then be prepared to make some sacrifices to make a clean slate of your finances once and for all. There is a drain on your income, and someone should be paying their way but clearly isn’t. Your money should work for you; not you for it!

Expect preparations to be put on hold as you see plans change for the better, necessitating subtle twists to your expectations. There is a strong need to relax and remain calm since a situation beyond your control looms closer to home than would be thought to be comfortable. With all the will in the World it is better to make quite clear your hopes and aspirations, since there are others who currently do not see things the way that you do.

With the Sun in Aquarius and time on your hands it is time to make some plans that you can work with, since somebody has other ideas of distracting you this week. Time waits for no man, and it is high time to put your cards on the table with your desires known and your options well and truly sure before further damage is done. Someone springs to your aid this week to see that you don’t get the thin edge of the wedge, and their dedication is inspiring.

Pluto’s dalliance with Capricorn sheds new light on something that begs for clarity. With your hatred of complication and need to resolve, there is a chance that you will actually be heard this time around and this gives you the benefit of the doubt. Forewarned is forearmed, and nobody seems to know that your bark can be worse than your bite, but they are about to see just what you are capable of, and if you can keep your temper, so much the Saturn adds mystery and illusion to the equation as you connect with your inner self and just play things by ear. For sure this week will see an advance in a close family matter and you will be sure to play a very important part in designating what is yet to come. By being non judgmental and broad minded, advances will be made and will be acceptable for all, as a compromise is clearly sought; and necessary progress made for once and for all.

A week of hard work as you work towards something that begs for completion and which needs your guidance, your love, and your expertise to make it work. Though you may have to change directions, and even change sides, the completion is essential, in its entirety. Whilst it is a shame that you have had no help whatsoever, at least you have the satisfaction that you stuck to your guns, did your best, and nobody could say otherwise!

With Jupiter adhering to Pisces you are in a dreamy romantic mood, and love is on the cards, if you will let it in. For some time you have closed your heart and dwelt in the past, but the present demands that you embrace the love issues all around you and make your true feelings known. Be open and honest with yourself, and others will admire you for taking a stand as they too can share in the good fortune currently sent your way.

Pluto shakes the foundation of anything concrete that you wish to build right now. Bringing certain negativity into play it does force you to look at things from the roots upwards. As Lord of the Underworld, Pluto spreads complication and confusion, forcing you to delay something you are unsure of and to shelve plans. Maintain energies and make a clear way forward, and whatever you do keep your focus and plan your escape route just in case.

Resident Venus sheds a little light on an affair of the heart as true feelings are finally talked about and some commitment made. You need to put some space between a current relationship and your true feelings to make sure that what you have is really what you want. The rough waves of the past weeks seem to have calmed somewhat and yet you lack the confidence to make your mark on what seems to be a relationship too good to miss.

Mixed messages have been sent, as lucky Jupiter detracts admirably from the heat of a pressing situation, bringing serendipity into your everyday life. The ‘inner you’ is begging for some fun and diversion right now and it is time to acknowledge the loving care of your many supportive friends; especially the ones who have been with you at your side through thick and thin. Pause to reflect on your priorities right now and better see a way forward.

If it’s your birthday this week...

Knowledge and study are the optimum defences you have for a planned astrological year in which many changes are made, and you start to see yourself in a very different light!

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Quick Crossword

Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS 4. Foretell (7) 8. Undid (6) 9. Idiotic (7) 10. Bright (6) 11. Acquire (6) 12. Judgment (8) 18. Cloudy (8) 20. Annul (6) 21. Run (6) 22. Attribute (7) 23. Is unable (6) 24. Lower (7)

ACROSS 4. Divided in the way suggested below (7) 8. Attempt made by friend is insignificant (6) 9. Shout graduate near: he’s a weepy type (3-4) 10. Put money in underwear (6) 11. Language that should be easy to rub up (6) 12. Tribulation experienced in difficult vessel (8) 18. Stop being annoyed: it will make things perilous (8) 20. Directors on the ship (6) 21. Coeval niche (6) 22. Shield that will crumple easily? (7) 23. Half a smoke-stack would offer amusement (6) 24. It is selected by those who want to go back (7)

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DOWN 1. Admit (7) 2. Protection (7) 3. Alcove (6) 5. Reply (8) 6. Signify (6) 7. Frank (6) 13. Lonely (8) 14. Brave (7) 15. Ordinance (7) 16. Diminish (6) 17. Antenna (6) 19. Iterate (6)

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The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.

Alfred Hitchcock

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DOWN 1. Prig in untidy hut is virtuous (7) 2. No state for free men (7) 3. Is twice after credit to reach a turning-point (6) 5. Had a fight on the rubbishdump, maybe (8) 6. It won’t put the batsman out when he can’t dance,apparently (2-4) 7. Take me up to the manager to raise in relief (6) 13. Don’t take so much notice, being rash (8) 14. A reason for not being able to sail, perhaps (7) 15. In short, an insect gets on the cheese (7) 16. So tube is blunt (6) 17. One hundred and fifty intake will get gear (6) 19. Innings closed with all possible speed (3,3)

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will premiere its ASX all-new compact crossover from Tuesday March 2, 2010 to Sunday March 14, 2010 at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show held at the Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland.

The new compact crossover will seat five and will be introduced in Europe from late spring 2010.

AMONGST OTHER available features, the European-spec version will be fitted with an all-new Euro 5-compliant 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine jointly developed by MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and will feature “Automatic Stop & Go” technology.

Together with a 6-speed manual transmission, this combination will provide high environmental efficiency HONDA CR-Z The CR-Z aims to shake off the worthybut-dull image of some hybrids with its sporty looks and ‘kart-like’ handling, combined with relatively low carbon

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Honda says the CR-Z has what it calls a ‘3-Mode Drive System’, which allows the driver to choose between three settings that alters how the car responds, including throttle and steering responses.

European-spec CR-Zs will have a 2+2 seating arrangement – although Honda says the rear seats are suited for ‘smaller adults’ or children.

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Torrevieja Pipes & Drums Joan/Barry 966712076 waddingtonjoan@gmail.com Torrevieja Rugby Club Jerry Josee 695953137/Jeff Davies 677607424.

Torrevieja Stroke Support Grp Louie 966718964/Carol 966765488/Margaret 966193311 strokesupportgroup@hotmail. com www.torreviejastrokesupportgroup.net Torrevieja Writers’ Circle Nik Morton 966796866.

Total Crafts Maureen 966789977/ Sue 966706268.

TRAC: Torrevieja Retired Activity Club M.ship Pam 966790648/ C.man Graham 966775282.

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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 29 AIR CONDITIONING 30 BUILDERS 31 ELECTRICIANS 32 PAINTERS AND DECORATORS PLUMBING & HEATING TILERS LOCKSMITHS REMOVALS TUITION TV-SATELLITE TRANSLATIONS POOLS GARDENING DRAINS GENERAL MECHANIC PEST CONTROL KITCHENS FLOORING PHOTOGRAPHY FURNITURE SOLAR POWER

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 COMPUTING - TECH COMPUTERS 55 MOTORING-TRANSPORT CARS 60 MOTORBIKES 61 CARAVANS 62 BOATS 63 CAR HIRE 64 BIKE HIRE 65 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 70 LEISURE LEISURE 75 PERSONAL PERSONAL 76 DANCE DANCE 77 ENTERTAINERS ENTERTAINERS 78 HEALTH HEALTH & BEAUTY 80 ANIMALS ANIMALS 85 WANTED WANTED 90 LEISURE 91 B&B 92 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS 95 ANTIQUES 96 JEWELLERY 97 FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE 98

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PINE CHALET ON CAMPING TOTANA holiday/ residential use. 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Open Plan Lounge Diner Kitchen. Large south facing verandah. Communal pool and jacuzzi. Furnished.

34,000 pounds.

Tel 639-459-173 PINE CHALET Totana. 2 bedrooms. On quiet and secure site. Private plot at end of cul-de-sac. Workshop/ shed. In good order inside and out. Parking alongside.

Sensible ground rent. Fully furnished. 30,000€ ono.

685-219-155 WANTED RESALE PROPERTIES In Orihuela Costa that are priced to sell, phone Price Crash Property on 628-932-137.

JACARILLA 3 bed, end terrace, Large Bathroom, Downstairs, cloakroom, Lounge, Kitchen, Diner, Garage. 190.000€ now 145.000€. Phone 622-380-290 NEED TO SELL NOW? If your property is in the Orihuela Costa then Price Crash Property want to hear from you. Contact 628-932-137.

LUXURY STUDIO, BENIDORM 2nd line, fab views, fully furnished to high standard. 140,000€ ONO. 0044-1912-626-898/ 0044-7899-743-599

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

968-192-425/ 626055-622 Web: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT offering a complete and competitive service for all your property rental needs including: Keyholding, cleaning & laundry, meet and greets, airport transfers Los Alcazares. Tel: 628-772-418 email: rosaliamews@live.co.uk

QUESADA a one bed and two bed apartment from 270€ per month plus bills.

965-727-816 CABO ROIG BEACHSIDE 1 minute from beach Cala Capitan. Apartments or terraced house for rent. Long term or short term. Tel: 966 773 985 FANTASTIC PLACE TO ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS. RURAL HOUS. SUITABLE FOR 8 PEOPLE 652 756 085 www.casalastreshermanas. com BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS: WOODEN HOUSE SUITABLE FOR 5 PEOPLE. 695923194 WWW. VENDOPISO.COM DOLORES Spanish village house. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. 300€ 695923194 SAN BARTOLOME 3 bedrooms village house.

Bathroom, kitchen and lounge. 400€ 695923194 DOLORES 3 bedrooms apartment 390€ 695923194.

3 bedrooms ground floor 350€ 695923194

CABO ROIG Apartment fully furnished. 2 bedrooms, lounge, Air conditioning hot and cool. Car port, community swimming pool and tennis court. 500€ 695923194 CATRAL Detached villa fully furnished. 3 bedrooms, garage, s.pool, central heating. 700€ 695923194 PINOSO 2 bedrooms apartment fully furnished.

350€ 695923194 DAYA NUEVA 2 bedrooms bungalow, community s. pool.

400€ 695923194 LA MARINA 1 bedroom bungalow 320€ 695923194 2 bedrooms bungalow, swimming pool 400€.

Detached villa with swimming pool. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 500sqm plot.

1.000€ 695923194 LA MARINA Country house, 2000sqm plot. 4 bedrooms, s.pool 550€ 695923194 BETWEEN GUARDAMAR AND LA MARINA 2 bedrooms bungalow, garden, s.pool. 450€ SHORT OR LONG TERM. 695923194 GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURA 2 bedrooms apartment fully furnished. 2 bathrooms, kitchen, utility room, lounge and balcony.

SHORT OR LONG TERM. 450€ 695923194 LA MATA 2 bedrooms Spanish duplex style apartment fully furnished.

BBQ. and s. pool. Close to the beach. 500€ to let and 106.000€ for sale. 695923194 SANTA POLA 2 bedrooms bungalow fully furnished.695923194

LONG TERM RENTAL IN ALTEA LA VELLA Spacious furnished 3 bedroom apartment to rent in middle of beautiful village. 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.

€600 plus bills per month.

Tel: 617 893 036 or email kath_poole@hotmail.com

LAS BAYAS ( ELCHE) Country house. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, swimming pool.

750€ INCLUDING BILLS. 695923194 ALMORADI Large 3 bedrooms apartment fully furnished. 450€ 695923194 WWW.VENDOPISO.COM FINCA CHALET outside Los Montesinos, close to amenities. 700€ month Long term. (maximum 10 months) Granny Annex 1 bedroom apartment, fantastic view in a finca outside Los Montesinos.

250€ month. Long term. Car is compulsory. 648-899-800/ 965-967-359 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW with large garden & parking, for yearly rental on Camping pueblo, San Javier. Carol 968-192-425/ 626-055622 Email: haydn47@ hotmail.com Web: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com TWO BEDROOM FURNISHED HOUSE to let at Monte Pedreguer, only 15 minutes from Javea.

Rental 280€ per month excluding bills. Restaurant and supermarket close by, wonderful views from garden.

No pool. For further details e-mail: melwrafdiver@hotmail.com or call UK +44(0)7919533512 LOVELY VILLA link detached in Gata Res 3 bed 2 bath 1 on suit nice garden com pool.

600€ plus bills Tel 966-457-201/ 676-506-531 LONG TERM RENTAL In the Beautiful Village of Daya Nueva, 3 Bed 2 Bath Spacious Fully Furnished

RENT / SALE, 2 BED

apt. in Alicante city, easy access to auto route A-70 (Exit 69)

ONLY 375€ month 62 034 0548 Juan

Detached Villa, Sun Terrace, A/C TV Tel/ Internet Off Street Parking, Comm. Pool. Close to Amenities. Please call 687-084-899 LA ZENIA ALTOS LIMONAR ,TORREVIAJA Two beds from 350€. Paul 966-785-891/ 659-647-616 COTTAGE AVAILABLE IN DENIA 2 bedroom fisherman\ ’s cottage opposite Club Nautico, Denia, for long-term rent. Available now. €475 pcm excl. 660-364-878 AL FAZ DEL PI. ARABI PARK Spacious fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment with large south facing terrace. Shared pool.

550€ per calendar month + bills. Tel. 0044-1875-612-229 or e mail billwaddell@talktalk.net TORREVIEJA Two bed 1st Floor Apartment. (lift) for long let, large terrace, TV, seperate kitchen. 1 min from sea. Near all amenities.

609-550-734 DAYA NUEVA (ALMORADI) 3 bed, 2 bath furnished appartment with large garage (suitable for storage) 500€ pm. + bills. Rent or sale.

Details 679-634-272 PROPERTIES REQUIRED for holiday lets in Javea area. Free advertising & professional photography 697-432-226 www. javeapropertyservices.com

MONTEBELLO 3/4 bed, 2 bath detached villa on a 210m corner plot in a nice, quiet location. Separate kitchen, plenty of storage areas, A/C, sat TV, communal pool, close to amenities, lovely garden and patio areas as well as a terrace with fantastric views of the mountains and country side. Viewing essential.

Outstanding price of €145,550.

Phone 628 932 137.

BEAUTIFUL SEMIDETACHED HOUSE in Callosa de Segura with views of the mountains. 3 bed, 2 bath, separate modern fitted kitchen and spacious lounge/ diner. Fully furnished to a high standard, A/C, roof solarium and balconies off 2 of the bedrooms. Lovely garden, 200m plot and a communal pool shared between only 5 houses. €159,000. Phone Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

EL GALAN lovely, modern 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa.

Spacious lounge/diner with a built in fireplace, good size fully fitted kitchen. On the ground floor is 1 of the 3 bedrooms and a WC. Upstairs there are 2 airy and well sized bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and their own private balcony.

There is also a roomy, fully tiled family bathroom. Fully furnished. From the back of the villa there is access to the lovely enclosed communal pool area. To the front of the property is a low maintenance garden, patio area and driveway. Fantastic Opportunity €134,000. Call 628 932 137.

APARTMENT IN VILLA COSTA close to Campoamor golf course. 3 bed, 1 bath, recently refurbished.

Separate kitchen, brand new and fully tiled bathroom, terrace, very close to amenities. ONLY €78,000.

Phone 628 932 137.

ENTRE NARANJOS beautifully presented 3 bed, 2 bath quad. Separate kitchen, A/C, lounge/diner, garden, balcony, roof solarium with fantastic views, communal pool and carport. Close to all amenities including golf, restaurants and shops. Only €120,000. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

LA APARACIDA NEAR ORIHUELA Lovely ground floor apartment in a small gated community in a traditional Spanish village next to the mountains. 2 bed, 1 bath, fully fitted American kitchen, balcony, lounge/diner with patio doors to a small patio/garden to the front overlooking communal pool and gardens. Fully furnished with garage space included in the price. Only €78,000. Phone 628 932 137.

REDUCED TO €79,500 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Los Altos. Lounge/diner, separate kitchen with utility room, fully furnished, private terrace, communal pools. Bargain price. Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

MONTEMAR, ALGORFA secure top floor 2 bed, 1 bath apartment with private roof solarium. Good sized lounge/diner which leads to a small balcony. The American kitchen is modern and fully

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equipped. 2 bedrooms, the master has built in wardrobes and a fully tiled family bathroom. Sold fully furnished, communal pool and an allocated parking space. Close to amenities. €73,450 Call Price Crash Property on 628 932 137.

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LA FLORIDA Large one bedroom apartment, fully furnished, aircon, glazed in balcony with nice views, south-west facing, off road parking, close to all amenities. 62.700 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com PLAYA FLAMENCA Detached villa on 350² corner plot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, a/c, fire place, furnished, conservatory, storage, solarium, garage. 226.900 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com PUNTA PRIMA Penthouse apartment, private solarium, 2 bedrooms, storage rooms, furnished, balcony with sea views, community pool, quiet area, walking distance to the beach. 82.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com VILLAMARTIN Detached house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 terraces, furnished, a/c, storage, central heating, sea views, conservatory, sunny side, parking, community pool.

156.600 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA BEACH Furnished apartment, 80 m² living area, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, balcony with lovely sea view, terrace overlooking green area, 3 min walk from the beach. 119.600 Euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com CABO ROIG BEACH Top floor apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a/c, fire place, balcony, sunny side, storage room, new windows, off road parking, 20m² garden.

103.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com VILLAMARTIN Terraced house, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, large kitchen, a/c, terrace, front and back garden, solarium, storage

room, quiet area, close to all amenities. 79.000 euro Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com PLAYA FLAMENCA Corner house, 2 bedrooms, furnished, a/c, garden, patio, storage room, terrace, solarium, community pool, close to amenities & beach.

ONLY 97.900 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com LA ZENIA Penthouse duplex, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fire place, 40m² living room, furnished, garden, off road parking, close to the beach, community pool. 107.000 euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com MIL PALMERAS BEACH Front line apartment, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully furnished, heating, conservatory, elevator, roof terrace, balcony with splendid sea views. 144.700 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 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 MARBELLA, COSTA DEL SOL Luxury Villa, 5 bedr., 5 bathr., fire place, furnished, terraces, garden, garage, security guard, sea views, priv. pool, etc. 1.450.000 Euro. Tel: 616 939 326, 966 773 985, www.hf-immo.com FANTASTIC FINCA COUNTRY HOUSE IN DOLORES. 24.000sqm plot.

652sqm living area. Ideal for rural house or similar.

695923194 DOLORES HUGE COUNTRY HOUSE IDEAL FOR B&B, HOTEL OR SIMILAR. 280.000€ MORE INFORMATION AT 695923194 DOLORES URGENT FOR SALE. 230.000€ OPEN TO HEAR OFFERS. 3 bedrooms villa fully furnished with swimming pool 695923194 LO PEPIN Detached 3 bedrooms villa, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, garage, central heating. 249.000€ 695923194 SALADAR Urgent for sale.

4 bedrooms Spanish village house. 96.000€ 695923194 LA MARINA 1 bedroom bungalow, bathroom, lounge, open kitchen, front terrace, cellar. 66.000€ 695923194 WWW.VENDOPISO.COM

NEED TO SELL NOW? If your property is in the Orihuela Costa then Price Crash Property want to hear from you. Contact 628-932-137.

WANTED RESALE PROPERTIES In Orihuela Costa that are priced to sell, phone Price Crash Property on 628-932-137.

AS A SUCCESSFUL INDIAN RESTAURANT. 45 COVERS, FULLY EQUIPPED. AVAILABLE IMMEADIATLY. FOR FURTHER DETAILS TEL 966-481-330 ATTRACTIVE BAR FOR SALE with seperate sports bar, high street location in Los Montesinos. Low rent, long lease. 49,000€ ONO. 659916-555/ 669-627-601 BAR BISTRO FOR SALE on the popular lemon tree market, very busy. Due to ill health, quick sale required.

Tel: 966-180-168/ 655-479-753 ICE CREAM BUSINESS Run your own ice cream business. Excellent profits low overheads. Includes 6 legal markets with all Spanish paperwork. Everything you need to run your own recession proof business.

Call now for information 619-063-940

PINE FURNITURE ge stock of flat packed pine furniture from Denmark for sale ( Crazy price) Ideal stock for Furniture shop,Rastro or Market Trader. Tel 96 575 7036 / 628499448 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ON THE COSTA BLANCA (NORTH) Currently operating as a small B & B accommodation. Delightful 9 bedroom Spanish Villa. Built to a very high standard. Has the potential for other uses.

Spa Centre,Care Facility etc. Property incorporates large pool and tennis court.

Opportunity not to be missed.

Tel. 96 575 7036 / 628499448

INTERIOR PAINTING One bedroom property from 135€. Two bedroom property from 200€. Three bedroom property from 265€. Fast, reliable service. Will quote for exterior painting. No job too small. For more info. tel: 634-793-984 INTERIOR PAINTING 70euros per day, also Handyman, Garden and Pool work. Benidorm to Javea.

Tlf:676-842-815

EXCHANGE two bed apartment overlooking Vistabella Golf course, close to entrance. Owner seeking one bed property on coast.

Tel: 965-003-040

AIR-CONDITIONING supplied/ fitted services and BED & BREAKFAST (PENSION) Licensed Bar/ Cafeteria, 2 Apartments & seperate owners accommodation. Due to retirement this is an opportunity to rent or buy all or part of this successful business. Established for more than 11 years & located in an attractive rural village location between Cartagena & Puerto Mazarron. Various options are available for the right people/person.

Part exchange for Spanish or UK property would be considered. Call for more details & viewing arrangements. 628-005-281 NORTHERN COSTA BLANCA RESTAURANT TRASPASO FOR SALE, CURRENTLY OPERATING

repaired, by Engineers with 15 years experience. All work guaranteed. Free quote.

SECURITY ALARM BUSINESS Franchise opportunities available on Costa Blanca. Everything you need to run your own security business. Full training and on going support using the latest technology in alarms. Easily run from home no large overheads. Areas available from €1800. Phone now for more information 965-322-986 LOCALE FOR RENT Main Road position on N332 in Gata de Gorgos, comprising of small kitchen,toilet & shower, 140sqmt locale.300euros pcm Tel 96 575 7036 / 628499448

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K&M’s. Calpe. Shop: 965874-838. Mob: 636-119-648 SERVICE AIR David Higton: (Tel) 966-865-883 (Mob) 629-308-505 (Email) cool@ serviceair.biz EXCEL AIRCONDITIONING See main ad on page 27.

Tel/Fax (Head Office) 966897-772. Mobiles: 680-154-432/676-265-675.

Email: excelairconditioning@ hotmail.com. All credit/debit cards accepted.

ALL PLUMBING central heating & Aircon work undertaken including installation of your own units.

Re-gas and full Aircon service €49. Trade work also.

965-638-529

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LOCKEDOUT LOCKSMITH

REGISTERED LOCKSMITH For emergency safe opening.

Tel. Michael Rice: 686-513-510. Denia - Alcante.

a month. Tel: 610-846-260 or 0044-7519-186-355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk

24h Emergency Service.

Houses & Cars Opened.

Locks changed or Upgraded.

Call Dan 965-888-418/ 657-890-830 www.lockedout.es

BMC TRANSPORT High volume box van, deliveries, collections 24/7 All types of work undertaken, full or part loads UK and Europe covered. For a professional and reliable service call Sue 966-764-793 (daytime) or 620-044-983 (evening).

MICK WITH HIS VAN Removals Collections Deliveries. For a reliable effective service. Hourly rate or quote. Call Mick anytime 600-247-535 SPANISH LINKS LTD Low budget door to door fast collection & quick delivery 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 0044-1209-843-971 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 661-752-010/ 0044-7733-329-305 LARGE EMPTY VAN with experienced owner, driver returning to UK regularly.

Dave: 965-329-610/ 686-767-839 MAN & LWB SPRINTER VAN going to UK- Spain twice

SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, CLARINET & KEYBOARD lessons, all levels from beginners to advanced.

Grahame qualified teacher.

Tel: 966-495-607/ 691-640-029 Benitachell area DO YOU WANT TO SPEAK SPANISH? Spanish lessons 652756085 BRITISH GRADUATE TEACHER offers secondary/ primary tuition. English/ Mathematics. Tel: Margaret Johnson B.Ed. 965-350-516/ 616-660-687

UKTV SPAIN Reliable Satellite Technicians, Installations, Fault-Finding, Sky Contracts arranged, Freesat cards.Tlf:689-205137/965-888-348.

BROADBAND USERS all British TV on your laptop or PC. Can connect to TV. One off payment of 75€. No monthly charges.Tel 634-306324 / tv4u@live.co.uk SKY UK ENGINEER Famaval Satellite Dishes, Trade prices from 395€. Sky Sports Cards, Sky HD, Home Cinema. Tel: 965-070-458/ 618-585-051 CRYSTAL CLEAR SATELLITE & TELEVISION Forget the rest go to the best for all your digital & TV requirements Steve 660-186505 Ros 965-584-097 www. ccsattv.com info@ccsattv.com

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) SKY SUPPLIES Full range Pace & Thompson digiboxes.

White viewing cards. Fault finding. Dish Realignment .

LNB upgrade. 966194-013/ 600-899-096

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, eco 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 966774199 or 678080500 Email info@ pristineswimmingpools. com www. pristineswimmingpools.com

INTERIOR PAINTING 70€ per day. Also doing handyman gardens and swimming pools work. Tel: 676-842-815 REPAIRS TO WASHERS fridges/freezers, dishwashers, cookers. etc. All work guaranteed. K&M’s. Calpe.

Shop: 965-874-838. Mob: 636-119-648 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) ENGLISH HANDYMAN AVAILABLE for plumbing, roller shutter blind repairs, odd jobs. Torrevieja area. Tel: 646-236-291

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Now with video highlights included as standard. Contact Steve 966-470-163/662-570-702.

WE BUY, WE SELL, WE EXCHANGE FWREUROCARS 600-726221/ 965-687-976 LOOKING FOR A CHEAP CAR Tel. Frank 600-726-221 website updated every week.

LOOK! www.fwreurocars.com LOOKING FOR A CABRIOLET BMW from 6,000€ - 25,000€, 2006, diesel model coming soon.

Wwwfwreurocars.com or just call Frank 600-726-221 BARGAIN CITROEN XANTIA estate 2.0 HDi, 2000, fully serviced with new cambelt, aircon, CD Etc….

Etc Met. Blue, nice vehicle, economical. Only 2,250€.

600-726-221 www.fwreurocars.com AUTOMATIC FORD FOCUS 1.6 trend, 5 door, 07.2003, 2 owners, 73,000kms, full Ford service history, aircon, CD, front fogs, E.Windows, multi airbags, beautiful condition, first to see will buy. Only 6,950€. Check out pictures www.fwreurocars.com or call Frank for a no obligation test drive 600-726-221/ 965-687-976 IN STOCK AUDI, Q7, 2007 3.0 Auto.Tip. 42,750€. Luxury BMW X5.2007 3.0 Auto.Tip 39,750€. VW GOLF 2007, 1.9 TDi plus Auto. Tip. 13,450€.

Plus other Auto available. Tel. Frank 600-726-221 www.fwreurocars.com MPVS FROM 6,000€ 20,000€ for sale or exchange.

Tel: Frank 600-726-221/ 965687-976 www.fwreurocars.com

BARGAIN BMW 352 CONVERTIBLE 1994, black electric hood, leather, fully loaded, genuine reason for sale. 3,700€. ONO. 9664-475-965 or 696-810082

UK, AUTOMATIC MERCEDES 300SL CABRIOLET 3 LTR1990,Spanish LHD, metallic silver, power hood, electric memory seats, air con, cd player, alloys 8495€. www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 RENAULT KANGOO 2001 blue, 1.9 ltr diesel, Spanish LHD It is very clean throughout with air conditioning. It has 2 seats and side loading door.3995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 MERCEDES 300 CE CABRIOLET 1992 blue,Spanish LHD 3.0ltr petrol automatic 4 Door convertible with leather, air conditioning, excellent condition throughout. This car can only appreciate in value.

10995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 PORSCHE CAYMAN S 2006 22000km, black, as new Spanish LHD 39995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 PEUGEOT 307 SW 2005 2Ltr HDI estate Silver Spanish LHD Excellent condition throughout 8995€ www. venuscars.com. 965368274 DERBI GPR 125CC 2005, Red, 2500€ www.venuscars. com 965 368 274 PEUGEOT 307 CABRIOLET 2003 Spanish LHD metallic daytona violet, one owner, full leather, excellent condition 10995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 RENAULT LAGUNA HATCHBACK 2003 Spanish LHD, silver 2.0 ltr 16V petrol, 2 owners, full Renault service history, excellent condition throughout. 6495€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 BMW 320 I 170 BHP,

Spanish, LHD, Petrol, 2001, silver, alloy wheels , central locking, air con, very good condition. FSH 10495€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 DAEWOO MATIZ 2004 , Spanish LHD, Turquoise, 800cc, petrol, FSH, one owner from new, low Klms, 4495€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 MITSUBISHI SPACEWAGON UK RHD, 2001, Red, Long tax & MOT, 7 seater Automatic 2.3 petrol, DVD, CD, full leather 4995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 SEAT ALTEA XL SPORT UP SPANISH LHD, 2007 silver ,all usual sport refinements, one owner from new. 14995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FOCUS, ZETEC 2004 1.6 ltr petrol, silver, Spanish, LHD, 5 door hatchback, remote locking, climate control, CD only 56000 Klm, excellent condition 6995€ www.venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FOCUS CMAX TREND PLUS 2008 Spanish LHD, red, 1.6 ltr diesel, one owner from new, cruise control, climate control, rain sensors, automatic lights, alloys, roof bars & top box included 13995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 FORD FOCUS ESTATE,TDCI 2002, Spanish LHD, Green, 1.8 Ltr Diesel, air con, electric windows excellent condition throughout 5995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001, RHD, Spanish Plates, Silver, 1.8 Ltr Petrol, air con, electric windows 3995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2007, AUTO DIESEL, 2007 1.9 Ltr diesel, Spanish LHD, Graphite, automatic rain sensors, automatic lights, alloys, cd player, one owner from new, FSH, 13995€ www. venuscars.com 965 368 274 WHITE MERCEDES C220 petrol, RHD automatic 1998, low milage for year, long itv, Mercedes service history, good condition, 3,250€. Tel 634-763-311 BMW 325I CABRIO INDIVIDUAL August 2001.

Aquamarine blue with grey leather sports seats, 111,000kms with fsh, many extras, reason for sale is my new baby son! VGC. Priced realistically at 13,900€.

Telephone: 608-218-629 FORD FIESTA TURISMO 1.3 petrol, 2000, 3 door hatch, ew, ac, rc, 50,000km, yes 50,000km. ITV until 2011, vgc, 1,800€, no offers, 966198-333/ 630-655-367 PEUGEOT 206CC (CABRIO) 1.6, year 2003, skye blue, CD player, AC, Alloy wheels, Spanish LHD, Woman owner, ITV 2011, Petrol. Good condition. 5,500€.

966-716-727/ 699-809-850 WANTED UK registration right hand drive cars.

Immediate cash settlement.

Please phone Rod 687-434-950 or 966-462-089 FORD FIESTA 1.4 petrol, 5 door, Met. Blue, excellent condition, private sale.

6,200€. Tel: 666-887-949 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.5 ES Automatic, year 2000, Spanish Plated, RHD, Tow Bar, ITV etc. BARGAIN 3500euros. Tlf:966-875-240 PEUGEOT 106 1.1 1999, white, 3 door, A/C, ideal little runaround, 1200€, Moraira area. Tel: 966-495-761 or 609-752-930 CARS WANTED cars/ vans bought and sold, uk or spanish upto 3000€ cash today 678-808-837 WANTED BRITISH OR SPANISH CAR 4X4, Van, Caravan. Etc. Immediate cash. Buyer going home.

600-781-873 WE BUY AND SELL quality late vans and combis. For an instant decision phone 605-669-388/ 680-665-883 WANTED WANTED WANTED for cash cars vans lorries 4x4 any condition good bad or ugly runing or non runner forigen or english any vehicle any condition call ray 633-385-068.

CAR 2 POSTER RAMP FOR SALE very good condition 1200€ call ray on 633-385-068.

VESPA LX 50CC May 2005, 11,000kms, 1 owner, beige leather seat, chrome mirrors, metallic black, superb little runaround! Tomorrows classic!! 950€. www. fwreurocars.com or Frank on 600-726-221 YAMAHA VIRAGO 535CC 18month ITV, new tyres, battery &disc pads. Recent service. 1,900€. 966198-932/ 678-385-308

MOBILE HOME - AITANA PRESTIGE 11m x 4m, 2 beds, sited on Camping Almafra near Benidorm/ Albir. Bargain at 25,000€.

645-294-877.

MOBILE/PARK HOMES from 18.000€. TV, A/C, Tel. Some with conservatories, permanent site, pool, Tennis, bar, supermarket, 5 mins walk San Javier. All amenities, 3km beach & hospital. 7 mins Murcia airport by car.

Also bungalows to rent.

Carol 968-192-425/ 626055-622. Email: haydn47@ hotmail.com Web: www. mobilehomesmarmenorspain. com MOBILE HOME FURNISHED Airconditioned, two bedrooms, shower/ bathroom (fully tiled), kitchen/ diner, conservatory (furnished), double sofabed, washing machine, tumble drier, many more extras. 22,000€ o.v.n.o. Tel: 965-878-750/ 649-109-241.

MOBILE HOME ALBATERA 2 bed, 1 bath, outside living space, summer house, garden, front, rear. 26,000€.

622-258-072

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MERMAID BOAT CARE For all your boat valet and management requirements. Serving the marina’s in Torrevieja and the surrounding areas.

Experienced, professional and trustworthy service at competitive rates. Ad-hoc arrangements and boat-sitting welcome. For more details or just an informal chat contact Anna on: 680-297-955 mermaidboatcare@yahoo. 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)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ACCOUNT MANAGER and Sales Representatives, it takes only little of your time which doesn’t affect your daily activities or your current work. Please contact Benjamin Sutherland at recruitemanager@hotmail. com for more details.

Requirements - Should be a computer Literate. 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly. Must be over 18 yrs of age. Must be Efficient and Dedicated

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29 JAN- 4 feb 2010 Email: k9club@lamarina.info website: www.petsinspain.info

P.E.P.A 650 304 746 www.pepaspain.com

Hannah and Harley are Doberman crosses, Hannah is 18 months old and Harley is 8 months old. They are both lovely, friendly dogs and are in need of new homes.

Tess is medium sized and is approx 3 years.

Tess is sterilized, health vaccinated and has been tested negative for leishmaniosis

K9 CLUB 676 447 682

Part-time Optical

COYS RENT-A-CAR OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Assistant required.

We are currently seeking someone to work in our very

Previous dispensing experience is essential. Must be flexible and reliable. Please send your c.v. to specsaverstorrevieja@hotmail.com

Noahs Arc

Contact 699 352 818, admin@noahsarcmurcia.com

M.A.R.A Annette 660 251 624,or Susana 685 311 599

Sonny and Cher are about 1 year old,very lovable and love to play, we would like to rehome them together but will separate.

info@pawsanimalrescue.com www.pawsanimalrescue.info

PAWS 646 645 035

Animal Aid Linda 96 572 5794 www.animalaidcostablanca.org

Indie, Jo and Taz are three beautiful boys and Tyler (pictured) is a little girl.

They are very affectionate and happy young cats and love to play and sleep together.

RIFLE is a lovely black & white Pointer. He’s about 18 months old, very friendly & he walks well on the lead. He was recently found abandoned, so he’s still a bit thin.

Joe the Catman 96 671 9272

EASY HORSE CARE RESCUE 96 596 7033 or 652 021 980 www.easyhorsecare.net

busy car rental office in Torrevieja. Excellent customer relations both on the telephone and face to face is essential. You will have a good knowledge of general office duties, computer skills and the ability to work well within in a team.

The start date for this vacancy is 15th March 2010 The deadline for applicants is 15th February 2010 To apply for the above position, please forward a current CV, hand written letter of application and recent passport photo to: COYS RENT-A-CAR Buzon 3, Calle Del Azahar, Galeria 3B Urb Torreta II, 03184, Torrevieja ALICANTE

WE ARE IN NEED OF BRANCH MANAGER and sales representative for immediate employment. email benjamin sutherland at recruitemanager@hotmail. com for more information AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A SALES PERSON working full time in the JCC Javea office. Good telephone manner, English/Spanish neccessary. Five days a week 9.30am 6pm Monday Friday please send CV to info@ jennifercunningham.net “THESALON” in Aguas Nuevas, Torrevieja is looking for a talented motivated stylist, must have 5 years experience and willing to be a team player in this busy friendly salon. Call Mandy on 966-709-620/ 696-884-292 GOOD EARNING OPPORTUNITY Networkers required for new internet Business. Ground floor opportunity, get in at the top let the others below earn for you. For more info call Paul on 688-803-104 TELEMARKETERS WANTED for our Moraira office. Must be able to speak Spanish. Tel 965-050-200

DATEMED.ES Great new online dating site for English speaking people on the Costa Blanca. Free full memberships - Join Now! www.datemed.es

Fortuna Fitness Centre Close to baños de Fortuna Fully equipped gym & therapy studio. Membership

€15

per month Fully qualified staff Aerobic • Yoga • Self Defense more classes available Open 9.30 - 1.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.30pm

606 679 504 • 695 198 402 BALLROOM/ LATIN/ SEQUENCE DANCING with LA BAMBA’s. NEW VENUE: Los Arcos Restaurant, Avenida Balaeres 34, Torrevieja, SOCIAL DANCE: Saturday 7.00pm-10pm: New Beginners class Monday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Also at the Bienvenido Chinese Restaurant at La Zenia roundabout: TUITION, Beginners Wednesday 8pm - 10pm; Beginners Thursday11.30am - 1.30pm; Intermediates Friday 11am - 1pm. Tel: Andrea or Brian 616 478 157

NEW FIT HORNY MARRIED COUPLE offering four hand erotic massage to ladies, men and couples. Home visits.

696-063-027. Torrevieja area.

BI GIRLS sougat by kinky couple 52. Examination couch, toys, spanking, enema’s. No fees. Torrevieja.

645-496-957 DVDS! Gay, Sado, Bestial, you name it! 7 for 25€. Tel: 697-647-367 NATACHA Divorced very

sexy, erotic complete massage, private apartment, discreet and hygienic, Calle La Loma 97, near Avda Habanas, Torrevieja. 677676-554 NEW BLACK LADIES 18/20 years, slim, big breasts, pretty. All services, massage erotic. Escort service. 600064-423 Torrevieja.

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 680735-412.

JAVEA, MORAIRA East European lady, super erotic massage and more.

661-034-261 Hotel & Home visits ENGLISH LADY 42 Provides various services for mature gentlemen. Torrevieja 685436-065.

FREE VISITS FROM THE SPANKING HEADMASTER Guardamar to Alcazares & inland. For Details Email: headmaster@fsmail.net THE WEATHER MAY HAVE COOLED but Tanya is still hot! All inclusive 40€. Tel: 626-324-088 GORGEOUS ENGLISH BLOND 45 years, gives discreet massage, 1 hour or over night stay, 15 mins Alicante airport. Tel: Karen 662-049-021 NEW PLACE! TORREVIEJA Sexy girls from South America. Come and enjoy, economical prices from 40€.

NEW ADDRESS Zone Los Locos beach. 639-622-285

Monty a small and pretty male terrier 36 cms high.

Very affectionate, energetic and playful. Walks in the countryside off lead and never goes far away.

A.P.A.H. Natasha 616 210 850 www.apahrescue.com

Lea is a part Burmese about three years old, has been spayed and is very loving and affectionate.

Unfortunately her papa

When we found Taffeta we didn’t think she’d last the night. It was a long battle, but now Taffeta’s happy and healthy. Help us help them. Open days Wed & Sun 1-4pm.

info@satanimalrescue.com

S.A.T. 966 710 047

ALDEA FELINA-DENIA HELPLINE 649 540 612

A.P.A.S.A. 618 754 635 www.apasa-javea.org

LUCY 11 is a small 6 year old crossbreed. She is used to a home environment so would quickly settle in to a new home. Lucy 11 has had all her vaccinations and is microchipped.

Angel is a beautiful fluffy kitten-cat with an affectionate nature. If you would like to adopt Angel, or any of our other cats/ kittens please call. LYNDA - 648100629

ANALINA, female, spayed Shelter since 15.04.2008 Golden Retriever / Podenco Mix. Analina walks well on the lead and she is house trained.

Jack was rescued by the Guardia Civil, along with Henry who could be his father, from terrible conditions. They were given to APAH to look after, and to try to find loving homes for

29 JAN- 4 feb 2010 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 DANI 23, SWEET GERMAN GIRL Offers erotic service.

House and Hotel visits or in my apartment. 650-104-534 Torrevieja area.

NAUGHTY JAPANESE HOUSEWIFE age 24 alone or together with my English husband for DP and SR. Role play, humiliation and punishment also available.

Torrevieja, call Saki 687-891-139 CHARMING BI-SEXUAL MALE 50 and my beautiful 25 year old girlfriend, both British, offer erotic massage and more, we also have other girlfriends who you may visit either alone or together. In addition we have a selection of home made DVDs for collection or by post. Very discreet private villa near Torrevieja, call Steve 697-892-969 ATTRACTIVE MATURE ENGLISH LADY For escorting, dinner dates & more. My Villa is between Torrevieja & Alicante. Also available as an m/f couple.

Call (0034) 648-676-277 GOOD FUN 62 year old Dom/ Sub switch, specialising in males, cross dressers. Loves the more mature woman and great fun with couples. Low rates. Full body massage and much much more.

655-058-554 TORREVIEJA CENTRE Calle Radio Murcia 27, 2-8, Chinese lady, 20 years old, natural French massage and more. Complete service. 24 hours. Tel: 658-172-337

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

SOLO GUITARIST/ VOCALIST seeks work, blues & Country. In bars etc. No set price. Pay what you can afford. Tel: Charlie 691-622-804

JODIE’S GELS Nail technician: Gel nail extensions, gel nail overlays, gel toenails. Finishes: French, colour, glitter. Repairs. Tel: 622-244-613.

PERSONAL TRAINER exGym owner. Train and be Trained in private. 12€ per session (Torrevieja) near Carrefour. Tel: Ray 657-327890 WEIGHT WATCHERS Call our free English Call Centre now to find your nearest Meeting. 900-818-794

WANTED GOOD HOME for potbelly pig. 7 month old, trained, castrated. Tel: 699-353-293 LABRADOR MIX PUPPIES 8 weeks old, looking for a loving home! Must come see!

Call Jodie on 622-244-613.

HOME FROM HOME Caring dog boarding (max. 3) with experienced owner in my home nr La Marina. No Kennels. Inspection welcome.

Tel: 616-459-599 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 0044-1209-843-971 SMALL FRIENDLY BRITISH KENNELS 5km inland from La Marina (N332), 25 mins Alicante Airport, Individual runs, exercise area. Tel: 628-244-712 NEED YOUR DOG TAKING CARE OF? No Kennels, Just a friendly home. Larfe fenced garden (Altea) Tel: 699-790-080 FELINE FRIENDS CAT HOTEL The Purrfect place to stay. Free pickup and delivery. tel: 965-967081/ 665-080-885 www. felinefriendscathotel.com ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL puppies, bundles of fun, both parents can be seen. 671-844-055/ 965-327-040 TRANS-PET SPAINUK door 2 door service, professional driver with pet care experience, kennels and cattery, passport service.

Contact Sharon 965-960-658/ 600-552-030 www.trans-pet.co.uk or sharon@trans-pet.co.uk DEANACAONA BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY Social training for dogs.

Home delivery and collection service. English trainer.

Balsicas, 10 minutes from San Javier. Tel 639-286-428 www.deanacaona.com

INSTANT CASH PAID Wanted Antique & modern jewellery Bought, sold & part exchanged.

ALEXANDERS JAVEA PORT (Nr Bar Esquina) EST.SINCE 2003

Tel 965 792 595 YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES cute, funloving and loyal companions available at reduced prices to kind and caring homes. 616965833 HOME FROM HOME Caring dog boarding with experienced owner in my rural home nr La Marina. No Kennels. Inspection welcome.

Tel: 616-459-599.

You can now place your Round Town News classifieds adverts directly with us

WANTED ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDS BIKES any condition. Also bike parts.

Phone Andy 966-790-986 WANTED FOR CASH washers/ fridges/ freezers/ cookers/ microwaves etc. working or not. Benidorm Area. Tel: K & M’s 965-874-838 mobile: 636-119-648 WANTED. CLOSING DOWN? Need to sell your stock? We buy bankcrupt/ liquidation stock. Anything considered. We also sell to traders/car booters. Call 675218-436 or see our website www.liquidacionfinal.es WANTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Instant cash payments. Furniture, electrical, tools etc. Tel John: 626-918-833.

AT MICHAEL’S Large wicker complete bedroom suite. For children’s bedroom, a Mickey Mouse child´s bed with matching chest of drawers.

See them all on: www. michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S Customerto-customer Service: you can sell your furniture on our website for only 3:- euros per item! For more info look at: www.michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S You get very high quality designer preowned furniture for half price or less. Quick delivery. Stock changes daily ! See photos (updates every 5-6 days): www.michaels-javea.com Tel 96-579 1328 AT MICHAEL’S Two white leather sofas. Very large modern corner suite in two

green colours. Several leather recliners. Choose from over 600 photos on: www.michaels-javea.com Tel 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 POOL, SNOOKER TABLES will beat any price.

Tel: 666 933 726 LOOSE COVERS curtains Erc. Made to measure.

Choose from a wide range of beautiful materials in your own home. Javea based. Tel: 965-771-397/ 686-453-827 KARAOKE MEDIA PLAYER 500GB. inc 70,000 songs, software/ song book, ideal for bar/ home use. Only 275€. Tel: 654-925-679

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ALADDIN’S Disappointed with offers elsewhere on Jewellery etc? Telephone 966-457-291

GAS BUTSIR fridge freezer, 2 years old, excellent condition. 395€. Tel: 679-723-589 TUMBLE DRYER FOR SALE Hardly used only 50€ Torrevieja area 667-306-453.

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

INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES Siruba Flat Bed. Sewmaq 3314E Overlock.

Global Binder WF13356. All in excellent condition and full working order. Call Anna on 618-818-721.

FULL SIZE SNOOKER TABLE & full size American pool table. Best made, nearly new. Tel: 600-302-824.

LG FRIDGE FREEZER No frost 200€ Nearly New. 24” Sony television. 50€. Gas Butano heater. 40€. Tel: 965-709-737/ 697-471-972 WHEELCHAIR Light, foldable, LIKE NEW. 175.00€.

Tel: 627-019-403.

LA BAMBA’S PREVALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE 10th February, Los Arcos Restaurant, 15 Euros.

Tickets from Andrea 616-478-157 CLASSICAL CONCERT Lirica Nostra International group of singers and musicians, directed by Angel Conzales, are presenting a classical concert at the Los Arcos restaurant 34 Av Baleares, Torrevieja on Sunday 31st Jan at 8.30pm.

The groups repertoire is mainly classical and includes opera, oratorio, habaneras, zarzuela (Spanish light opera), and traditional music.

Tickets priced at only 5€ are available from the bar and at

repairs and retail. Nikolas Michael, London Jewellers & Pawnbrokers @No 17 Calle Los Arcos Ciudad Quesada Rojales 03170. Telephone 634 043 060

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.

TAG HEUER GENTS WATCH Chrome braclet, gold trim, black face. Cost 1,800 pounds. 895€ bargain.

645-496-957 GOLD WANTED Gold wanted english jeweller wishes to buy any broken or unwanted gold itemspendants, watches, coins etc.

Immediate cash payment.

Call peter on 664-890-990 (7 days) home visits WANTED Instant Cash Paid. GOld and Jewellery Bought and Sold. VAluations,

the door on the night.

HELP INTERNATIONAL BENIDORM wish to announce that their AGM will be held at the Jose Llorca Social Centre, Foietes on 4th February 2010 at 10.30am.

All fully paid up members are invited to attend, bringing their current membership card with them and we would ask that you arrive by 10.15am in order to sign in VIVES PONS & ASSOCIATES the leading Legal, Fiscal and Architectural based in Denia are conducting a series of free, informative talks on fiscal, legal and architectural issues which are very relevant to expats. Each session is approx 30 minutes long and will be followed by questions and answers. This is your chance to receive free expert advice direct from the experts. Please contact Joe Bassim on 686-566-106 or see our half page advert in this weeks RTN for details.

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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

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HORIZON CONSULTANTS INSURANCE, Calle San Rafael 45 - 1, Jalon, 03727, Alicante. (Near Kwik Save) Aaron 966 481 382 • info@horizonconsultants.com JALON MICHAEL’S FURNITURE SHOP, Avenida Lepanto, 9, Javea Port.

Cristina 965 791 328 • astorga@telefonica.net

JAVEA

CENTRO GANDIA, Calle Ciudad de Barcelona 1, 46702 Gandia (Near the Hospital & Local Police Station) Rob 962 867 760 • info@centrogandia.com GANDIA

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

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29 JAN- 4 FEB 2010

The final whistle All change Denia make hard work of In Wayne we trust

With Andy Kay WAYNE ROONEY hasn’t had much of a chance to show what he can do at a major tournament since he burst onto the international scene.

The injury he received at Euro 2004 was unfortunate, though it must be said that his sending off in the 2006 World Cup quarter final against Portugal was totally avoidable. However, as we head towards this summer’s World Cup in South Africa, Rooney is returning to the sort of form that saw him scare defenders witless during his early England games.

He seems to be almost singlehandedly keeping Manchester United competitive of late, as shown by his four goals against Hull City and his winner against Man City in the Carling Cup. If he stays fit and in the same kind of form, England should have a great chance of making the semi finals at least.

Fergie ban

Carlos Tevez’s spat at Gary Neville

I SEE that Sir Alex Ferguson’s at it again; apparently Sky TV has upset him for showing too much footage of the Gary Neville v Carlos Tevez spat as well as asking ’the wrong type of questions’ at a recent press conference. As a result, Fergie banned Sky from his press conference ahead of the Carling Cup semi final, send leg against Manchester City.

This is despite the fact that Sky is the UK rights holder to the competition. How much longer can the authorities over English football let Ferguson continue to act in such a way?

Ferguson is judge, jury and executioner in these matters and no-one seems to be prepared or brave enough to stop him.

Why Steve?

THE CAPTAIN of a national team should be either a tactical genius or should inspire his team mates through deed.

England rugby manager Martin Johnson, himself very much in the mould of the latter, obviously feels that Steve Borthwick has other qualities, naming him as skipper for England’s opening 6 nations game against Wales.

Borthwick is loyal, honest and a hard grafter. You might say, a captain of rugby industry. But I just can’t agree that his all round contribution merits a place in the team, let alone the job of skipper. I hope to be proven wrong but I can’t help thinking that the Johnson / Borthwick axis is one that needs to be broken if England are going to improve on their lacklustre performances from the autumn last year.

‘Er indoors (and him)

THE INDOOR athletics season gets in to full swing this weekend with the Aviva International Match taking place in Glasgow. Over the next few weeks, the world’s best track and field stars will be attempting to lay down a marker ahead of the World Indoor Championships in Doha in March.

In terms of potential British medallists, Jessica Ennis will be heavily backed for the pentathlon title, there’s sprinter Dwain Chambers in the 60m, Phillips Idowu in the triple jump and a rejuvenated Nicola sanders in the 400m. But if you wanted a flutter on a couple of outsiders, try a few quid on Greg Rutherford in the long jump and pole vaulter Kate Denison.

the game against Novelda Gigants

LAST SUNDAY, Denia had to make seven changes from the regular team followed by the retirement of two squad players in the pre match warm up. All this and four players playing in different positions made hard work of the 13 v 29 defeat of Novelda Gigants.

Denia started very slugishly after the long Christmas break but swift passing by the new three quarter line resulted in a try for Karl in the corner. For the next quarter, the game was run by an attacking and adventurous Novelda who did not let Denia in the game.

All this pressure resulted in Novelda scoring a penalty and a crash over try: Novelda 10 v 5.

This was the shock Denia needed as they then attacked the Novelda line but many an opportunity was wasted by lack of control or a wayward pass.

The pressure did result in tries for Nico and Diego, making the half time score10 v 17.

Denia started the second half strongly after harsh words from the Denia coaching staff and tested the Novelda defence on numerous occasions, only to be stopped close to the line. The second half produced two well taken and need-

Bulls new pitch is making progress AFTER A convincing win against Elche, Javea Bulls was hoping to have a 2nd XV match against Denia last Saturday but due to a first team away game Denia didn`t have enough players, which was disappointing after they have had so many new registrations this season.

Without a match, concentration turned to boosting the work rate on the new pitch situated behind the Javea Football stadium. This week has seen the repairs completed on the underground irrigation system, the production and delivery of the new `sacred` Bulls Rugby Posts and the delivery and preparation of the new top soil. Plus an analysis of the irrigation water so we could choose the corresponding grass seed mixture to give the Bulls a long lasting and hard wearing playing surface.

The Bulls had a major

addition to the coaching team this week; details to be included in a special feature article next week on how the Bulls will be attacking the last 4 league games and their first season’s inclusion in the play-offs, which is an amazing achievement.

The next game is this Saturday, 30th January, kick off at 16.30 at the Gandia sports stadium: call 625 205 125 for directions.

We are still inviting more players to join the club: training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 20.15 to 22.00, so come along and join in. We are also looking for people to set up a ‘supporters’ club for the Bulls so if anyone is interested please call 625 205 125 or send an email to info@javeabulls.com Any carpenters willing to volunteer their time to help us construct a temporary clubhouse, please call Peter on 625 205 125.

Pairs Golf Championship Alicante Golf is proud to announce this year’s premier Pairs Golf Championship will take place on 18th March 2010, starting at 09.00.

THE FORMAT of play will be a fourball better ball competition: each player must submit his or her lowest handicap to be eligible to play whether this is from a club, society, or RFEG. The day’s golf will include: 18 holes of golf including buggy Traditional English style meal in the beautiful restaurant at Alicante Golf.

Fantastic prizes may be won by all competitors.

Price per player: €55 To enter the competition, please send names and handicaps to: golf@roundtownnews.com

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ed tries for Denia, firstly an inter-passing drive by Denia forwards resulted in another try by Nico and then a passing move from the Denia three quarters, which started in their own 22 resulting in a try being scored by Yovanni.

Two conversions by Guilliano and a late penalty by Novelda resulted in the game ending13 v 29: a win for Denia to keep them top of the league.

Denia travels to Elche next weekend to continue its unbeaten run of league results, knowing is has to raise its game if it is to become league champion.

As you can imagine, training for the seniors will not be easy so if any other player of any age wants to join a progressive rugby club come on Tuesday or Thursday at 19.45 or contact Les Campbell, mobile 605 684 480.

Anyone for cricket?

THE NEWLY formed Torrevieja Cricket Club would like to invite anyone interested in playing cricket to go along and register tomorrow, Saturday 30th January, at 12.00 at the Municipal Sports Centre in Torrevieja. They are also looking for qualified umpires and scorers as well as coaches.

A spokesman for the club told RTN: “We are a club committed to embracing players of all ages, nationalities and abilities, so wherever you are from and no matter how old or young you are, we will welcome you.”

For registration purposes, they will need to see a passport or NIE number and also take a contact telephone number and/or email address. The Club spokesman continued: “We have invited La Manga Cricket Club to a friendly match as soon as registrations are completed, so all players are asked to bring their kit. All players are guaranteed a game.”

It is hoped in time to develop a junior squad as well as a female side.

CLUB SUBSCRIPTION FEES: Junior Players (aged under 18 years)€20 Senior Players (18 years and over)€35 Non-playing members (all ages)€10 Subscriptions may be paid in part or full when registering.

29 JAN- 4 FEB 2010

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Noel’s world of golf Maggots end Fishing Costa Blanca round-up

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Noel Eastwell Professional coach and RTN golf expert 639 730 891

It’s time to listen before it’s too late!

WELL WHAT a furore my words caused last week on our beautiful Costa Blanca. For those who missed last week’s edition of RTN, I suggested that service levels at our local golf courses were in the main below the level experienced elsewhere in the world: my email account and mobile phone has been inundated with messages all week.

It is now very clear that the British ex-patriate golfer feels t hat our Spanish hosts are not in the least bothered about how we feel we are being treated.

One very loud supporter of what I suggested last week expressed his feelings very clearly.

Phillip M said: ‘I do not think you have been harsh in your criticism: it would seem that local Golf Directors are in ‘Spanish Cuckoo Land’ - they have an overvalued estimate of the quality of their courses and the value of Green Fees charged (See 100 Top Courses In Spain www. top100golfcourses.co.uk – it makes for interesting reading!) Not too many locally! The ‘Special Deals’ through e.g. www.clubmurcia.com again have me amused: Polaris at 2 X €55 plus Free Buggy (I prefer to walk) - about €25 per person is all their and other courses are worth, especially in the current climate’.

I think that what Phillip M has said in his letter is probably how the vast majority of local golfers feel. I and many others have for years tried hard to get local golf course managers and owners to change the way they run their businesses and speak to the British ex-patriate community much more but to little or no avail.

One of the most affordable ways to play golf here now is to join a golf club and many have but even then we see that prices are still way too high for people to be able to afford to play.

One of our readers from the north explains the hidden costs of being a club member.

Brian W said: ‘Oliva Nova Golf Course has made steady progress and is generally in very good condition. Fees for 2010 have remained unchanged from 2009 being €1900 per annum plus €3 per game. The clubhouse and general ambiance are possibly the best in the area despite quite a few staff changes recently.

The recent death of the President has resulted in control being passed to his heirs and there could be some issues in the future. Notwithstanding the hold on fees, it is still expensive. Assuming one plays twice weekly for 40 weeks per year (weather & holidays intervening) it works out at €27 per game to walk’.

Clearly from what Brian said the cost of golf is still far too expensive if golf courses are to survive in the numbers we currently have on the Costa Blanca.

Tony said: ‘As a member of La Sella, I am lost for words. After much deliberation, I decided to renew my membership but doubt if I will do so again. It is a great course but is now overpriced (understatement!). Although the majority of members are ex-pats, it clearly caters for and gives preference to the Spanish. The new 9 holes are open (on a very limited basis). I have not yet played them, having been rained off on two occasions. They have a number of prestige competitions scheduled but I believe members are paying the price for these (and being shut out from playing during them).

Prior to the end of 2009, 18 and 27 hole shareholders paid approximately €896 (single) playing fees plus €3 per game. For 2010, the cost for 18 hole shareholders has been set at an incredible €2,500 per year and for 27 hole shareholders, €1,250: for all players the cost per game has gone up to €4.

Clearly, share costs are relative to when they were purchased etc .The owners wonder why people do not renew and the course is relatively empty. The attached Marriott car park is a sea of emptiness’.

It is not like the British to revolt and they don’t until they are pushed and now they very clearly are. It is high time that the local course owners and managers realised that Spain; and in particular The Costa Blanca, is now almost as expensive a place to live as

player profile Tania Elosegui

Rookie year on LPGA: 2009 Priority List Category:11 Career Earnings (rank):$12,910(645) Career Best Finish:47T Career Low Round: 70 Education: Basque Country University (2005, Financial Business Administration).

the United Kingdom and that is why so many British people are returning to their home countries. For every golfer that leaves these shores with bad stories to tell, over 100 visitors will be put off coming here. That’s a hard fact and unless action is taken soon it is inevitable we will lose out to the emerging tourist destinations for many years to come.

It would seem that with the reduction in income from golfers, some courses are determined to get the same level of income from far fewer golfers by what can only be classed as ‘racketeering’. A coffee for €2; a sandwich for €11; do they think people are crazy enough to pay that sort of money?

I would like to finish this week by saying that I have had an excellent relationship with our clubs over the years and wish for it to continue for many more. I also want them to be profitable and provide a rewarding and value for money experience for all who use them.

Maybe then we will see the visitors return and profitable businesses open up again, providing valuable work for all who live here that are young enough to work and make their future here.

WIN A ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 INCLUDING BUGGY AT THE BEAUTIFUL EL PLANTIO RESORT IN ALICANTE

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David Hoare

968 199 279

RODS and REELS

THE MATCH this week was the 8th in the Winter Championship series (a series of 11 matches with the best 8 results to count).

It was held on the Rio Segura at the Eden canal stretch.

Although pleasure fishing this stretch is normally quite rewarding on match days, you do have to work really hard for fish, especially in the winter period. Even more so on this day, as the wind blew hard for most of the day making pole fishing a nightmare. Jim (The Chairman) was on top form on the day as he drew a ‘flyer’ and had left his pole at home.

He managed to borrow one from a friend, however, it was not long enough to fish where he wanted and he must be left to rue the day he did not check his gear.

Top rods on a windy day: 1st Lenny (Ex Cultural Attache) Bolton, fishing the pole using maggot with 9.59 kilos 2nd Ian (From the Darkside) Haughton, same method with 5.94 kilos 3rd Paul (Poco Loco) Baxter, fishing the pole using sweetcorn with 5.38 kilos

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PROFESSIONAL CAREER

IN 2009, made her Solheim Cup debut as a rookie for the European Team based on her second-place rank on the Ladies European Tour (LET) points list. Competed on the LET, earning her first professional victory at the ABN AMRO Ladies Open; finished runner-up and in a tie for 10th in other events she entered.In 2008, as a member of the LET, recorded seven top10 finishes, including three runnerup finishes; tied for 29th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn Priority List Category 16 for the 2009 LPGA season.In 2007, won the Telkom Women’s Classic on the Ladies African Tour; also competed in the LET.

AMATEUR CAREER

Elosegui earned gold and bronze medals at the 2000 Mediterranean Games. She also recorded a runner-up finish at the 2000European Individual Championship and was a bronze medalist at the 2002 World Amateur Championships. Elosegui won five gold medals from 1999-2005 while representing Spain at the European Team Championships

APPPOINTMENTS WITH NOEL

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Picture of the editor fishing in sunnier times on the Rio Segura

ANGLERS TOGETHER

IMPORTANT: NEW VENUE AT CAMPOVERDE The Friday Campoverde meetings will now be held at Mary’s Bar/ Restaurant. Taking CV925 going inland from Pilar de la Horadada, turn right at the first roundabout into Pinar del Campoverde, then first left and following the slip road (past Fibber McGees and Lounge Bar 6) until you get to the next parade of shops. Mary’s Bar is 3rd or 4th unit up.

The next meeting is on Friday February 5th at 12.00.

The Puerto de Mazarron meetings remain at Los Galayos Bar/Restaurant on the Paseo, alongside the beach. The next meeting is Saturday 6th February at 12.00.

Fisheries report: work continues on the River Segura in Murcia City but it is still fishable in areas away from where the work is being carried out.

Embalse de Pedrera water levels are still rising and access past the broken bridge at present is inaccessable as more water is being pumped in.

At Benijofar, bank clearance is being carried out on some stretches.

Sweet Water: both roads at the side of the river are now being cleared of all the mud that had been dug out, leaving to the bank side, however, the banks are at quite a steep angle so a ledge will be needed to be cut out for placement of a tackle box.

Anglers Together continues to grow as a club with firm friendships being formed over the last 3 years. Many members fish together regularly and report they are pleased they have taken up a sport they once followed in their youth. We have the occasional organized outing but the main aim is to introduce members to find fishing companions and to assist in finding the 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. (Alan is away on his annual trek to Oz). email: anglerstogether@gonuts4free.com or phone Dave Hoare 968 199 279.

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